Lake Murray Real Estate Update 09-23-2011

National group names “This Man Called Jesus” one of 100 Best Events – The American Bus Association (ABA) announced today that “This Man Called Jesus” has been designated as one of the Top 100 Events in North America for 2012, by an experienced expert tourism industry selection committee. Inclusion in the Top 100 list, published as a supplement to the September/October issue of Destinations magazine, indicates “This Man Called Jesus” offers excellent entertainment value to both tour groups and individual travelers from around the world, according to ABA. “We are excited about this prestigious award because it is the first time that the Capital City/Lake Murray Country Region has won a Top 100 Event for ABA. Also, this recognition will bring many motor coaches our way,” says Amanda Edwards, CTIS, Director of Sales at Capital City/Lake Murray Country. “This Man Called Jesus” will be held November 20 – December 18 at Lake Murray Baptist Church in Lexington. This event is free and seats are on a first come, first served basis. For more information about this Christmas Drama, visit This Man Called Jesus.org.

“Doc” Crawford labeled a Chapin Institution – Ninety four year old Dr. Ronald L. Crawford, affectionately known as “Doc” Crawford, is best described by hundred of his friends in Lake Murray Country for his profound intellectual skills not only in his professional field of pharmacy but also in an endless selection of topics. “He’s an institution around here,” assures Chapin Mayor Stan Shealy, citing that several years ago Crawford was inducted into Chapin’s hall of Fame. “After he opened Chapin Pharmacy, he became a landmark, the place to get “pills for your ills,” and a man sized cone of the best ice cream around.”

Lake Murray Symphony Orchestra gala September 29 – Lake Murray Symphony Orchestra will be holding a gala September 29 from 6:30 – 9:30 p.m. at Saluda Shoals Park River Center, 5605 Bush River Road, Irmo. Buy tickets on line by Sept. 26 at www.LMSO.org or 803-400-3540.