June 17–24Friday 17

Great men in our community will be honored at Bible Way Church of Atlas Road during the Richland County Pioneers Award Program: Men Who Have Made a Difference at 7 pm in the worship center of the church. The recipients are Kay Patterson, Jim Felder, I. S. Leevy Johnson, Julius Murray, and George Wilson. 665-0284

Friends of the Irmo Library have lined up 20 artists and crafters for this weekend’s Summer Arts and Crafts Fair inside the library at 6251 St. Andrews Road. Both Friday and Saturday from 9 am to 5:30 pm a wide array of licensed artisans will show and sell their handiwork throughout the building. Items will include mosaics, stained glass, ceramics, jewelry, silk botanical arrangements, birdhouses, handmade soaps, and artwork. Canvas ornaments, quilts, soft toys, yard décor wall hangings and beadwork will also be included along with shell designs, embroidered accessories, handmade cards, and gourmet goodies. All work is original and handmade. Organizers encourage shoppers to choose for themselves, their summer hosts, as well as for special occasion gift giving. Library programming and services benefit from a generous percentage of the sales from this annual event.

18 Saturday

Columbia Church of Christ invites all women to atten From Darkness to Sunlight: From Grief to Acceptance , a free workshop on coping with death, dying, grief, and loss from 9–11 am at Columbia Church of Christ, 2925 Devine Street. 254-4934

The SC Wildlife Federation will hold a Father’s Day Special Event touring the Happy Cow Creamery in Easley. 256-0670

19 Sunday

Bethel United Methodist Church will begin five days of Vacation Bible School for children age three through fifth grade. Thre will also be an Adult Bible Study. Sessions begin at 6 pm. Supper will be served at 5:30 pm except Sunday. Call 787-3058 to register.

USC School of Music hosts a Father’s Day Concert on the Horseshoe featuring the Palmetto Concert Band at 6:30 pm. 777-4278

Trinity Episcopal Cathedral summer worship hours are Cathedral Worship, 8 am and 10 am and Keenan Chapel Worship, 6 pm.

Christian Life Assembly holds Word, Spirit, and Power Conference June 19–22. R. T. Kendall, Jack Taylor, and Charles Carrin bring a powerful message of truth and power. For details, call 798-4488, ext. 106.

20 Monday

Next Step Toastmasters will meet noon–1 pm at the Indus Building, 7 Science Court in Carolina Research Park. 935-8935

21 Tuesday

The Haven in the Village at Chanticleer, an assisted living community that cares for people with Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia, will hold an informational program on the dangers of methamphetamine labs and drug abuse from 6–8:30 pm. RSVP 467-0031.

Wesley Memorial United Methodist Church will host the Lake Junaluska Singers at 7 pm in the church. 744-5167

Plan ahead

The Town of Lexington holds its Concert in the Park Series the second Sunday of each month, 4–6 pm, at Virginia Hylton Park. 803-356-8238

22 Wednesday

The US Navy and NASCAR team up for action at Columbia Mall for the Navy NASCAR show tour at 11 am today and tomorrow. The Navy–sponsored number 14 “Accelerate Your Life” Dodge Charger will be on display and visitors can test their driving skills using the featured interactive driving games. 803-699-2261

23 Thursday

The Columbia Harmonizers Chapter of the International Barbershop Harmony Society invites men of all ages to sing in a men’s chorus. The group meets each Thursday, 7:30 pm at Shandon United Methodist Church. 798-1538

Cherished Children International Adoption Agency will hold a seminar, 7 pm at Crescent Hill Baptist Church.

261-7500

The SC Nature Based Tourism Association and the Congaree National Park are sponsoring a seminar, Expanding Your Market – Improving Accessibility for People with Disabilities at Congaree National Park. To register, call 796-4505.

24 Friday

Plan ahead

The Town of Lexington holds its Concert in the Park Series the second Sunday of each month, 4 pm–6 pm, at Virginia Hylton Park. 803-356-8238

Plan ahead

City of Columbia will host a citywide mega garage sale from 7:30 am–noon in the BellSouth Parking Garage located on the corner of Huger and Hampton Streets. The sale will take place rain or shine. The public is invited to reserve tables and must do so by July 15.