Art

The Trenholm Artists Guild will meet January 10, 7 pm at the Forest Lake Recreation Center. Guest speaker Erica Hoyt will do a demonstration of transparent watercolor painting. Perspective members and others are invited to attend the program. For more information visit www.trenholmartistsguild.org or call Stewart Aleshire at 736-2739.

Charity

The Clemson Road Food Lion will host its annual Children’s Miracle Network Bowling Tournament, January 25, beginning at 10 am, at Royal Z Lanes, 8512 Two Notch Road in Northeast Columbia. Event proceeds will benefit Palmetto Health Children’s Hospital in Columbia. 699-7422

Dance

A New Year’s Eve Dance will be held at the Capital Senior Center December 31 from 8:30 pm–12:30 am. Ice and mixing beverages are available. Dress is nice party attire. Tickets are $15 in advance and $18 at the door. Tables of six may be reserved with pre–paid tickets on first come basis. Tickets are available at the senior center or call W.C West at 786-4884.

Family

Free Fridays return in January and February at Riverbanks Zoo and Garden. Beginning January 7, Richland and Lexington residents who show proof of residency with a valid ID will not be charged an admission fee. 779-8717 ext. 1117

Meetings/Lectures

Join Planned Parenthood of SC and UUFC January 20 from 7–9 pm at the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship in a pro–choice religious panel in commemoration of Roe v. Wade’s 32nd anniversary. Panelists include Rev. Neal Jones, Pastor Andy Sidden, Rev. Dick Massey, Dr. Carolyn West, and Dr. Laura Woliver. Details: Jenny.Payne@pphsinc.org.

The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) will conduct a tax workshop for small business owners or prospective small business owners January 13 from 9 am—4 pm at Midlands Technical College, Northeast Campus, CT 217, 151 Powell Road (at Gateway Plantation Road). To register, call 732-0432. $25 fee and registration required.

The Greater Columbia Chapter of the US Amateur Ballroom Dancers Association will hold dances January 8 and January 22, 7:30-10:30 pm at the Hugh Dimmery Memorial Center (The Barn), 680 Cherokee Lane, West Columbia. Students with I.D. will be admitted free. Go to www.usabda.net for more information.

Richland School District One’s annual healthy Food and Lifestyle Exposition will be held February 10 at Carolina Coliseum. Doors will open at 3 pm. 231-6953

The Columbia Philatelic Society is sponsoring a Stamp and Postcard Show on January 15–16, 2005 at Spring Valley High School Cafeteria. The show will be Saturdays from 10 am–6 pm and Sunday 10 am–4 pm. There will be 14 dealers at the show. Door prizes will be held each hour beginning at 11 am. There is no admission and free parking. Contact Bill Mitchell. 803-254-3727.

SC Archives and History Center on Parklane Road will hold a beginning genealogy Second Saturday session January 8, at 10 am. Dr. Alexia Halsey, archivist emeritus, will open the session with an overview on genealogical research. A box–lunch break will follow, then participants may begin putting into practice their new knowledge in the search room. Registration for foundation members is $10 and $20 for non–members. You may join the foundation Saturday morning. Foundation annual dues for individuals is $20. Saturday’s registration covers materials and the catered boxed lunch.

Music

The Columbia Harmonizers Chapter of the International Barbershop Harmony Society invites men of all ages who want to sing. Group meets on Thursday evenings, 7:30 pm at the Shandon United Methodist Church, 3407 Devine Street. 798-1538