July 29-August 5Friday 29

A Gallery Talk will begiven by Beth Inman, associate curator of the exhibition A Body of Work: The Human Figure from Degas to Diebenkorn at the Columbia Museum of Art. The talk begins at 6:30 pm and is free with museum admission or membership.

Wildlife and Industry Together Seminar will be held to encourage corporate landowners to keep wildlife habitat needs in mind when making their land management decisions. The seminar is free. RSVP to mail@scwf.org. Visit www.scwf.org.

30 Saturday

Author John Cooper will read from his book, Season of Rage , at the SC State Museum at 2 pm in the Red Room.

The SC Women’s Business Center will hold a “How to Start a Business” workshop from 10–11:30 am at the SCWBC offices. The cost is $20. Call 461-8900.

Holy Spirit Productions presents the comedy show “Bring Some Changing Clothes” at 7 pm at the Patriot Hall. Admission is $10 in advance and $15 at the door. Call 843-838-4669.

1 Monday

West African Dance Classes will begin at 7–8 pm at the Columbia Music Festival Association and will run for eight weeks. The pre–registered price is $64 for adults, $60 for students, and $55 for children under 12. Call 782-1964 or email info@borenya.org.

The Next Step Toastmasters Club will hold a meeting from 12–1 pm at the Indus building. For information call 935-8935 or visit www.geocities.com/nextstepsct/

Specialized Alternatives for Families and Youth will hold an informational meeting 6 pm at 800 Dutch Square Boulevard, Suite 205 Building C. Call Christina Strickland, 791-7328.

2 Tuesday

Take a one–hour Healthy Grocery Store Tour to local Publix supermarkets sponsored by Sisters of Charity Providence Hospitals. The tour begins at 7 pm. To register, call 256-5965 or go to www.provhosp.com.

Senator Lindsey Graham will speak at the First Tuesday Republican Club atnoon, at Tronco’s at the State Fairgrounds. RSVP by July 29, 787-8789.

3 Wednesday

The Year of the Renaissance Film Series presents Masters of Illusion at noon at the Columbia Museum of Art. Free with admission or membership. Call 799-2810 or visit www.columbiamuseum.org.

The Mallwalker’s Club will meet at 8:30 am at Columbia Place.

4 Thursday

Hispanic Awareness will present a workshop “The Hispanic Culture” at A & J Catering from 6–8 pm. Registration is $10. For information call 348-2808.

West African Drum Classes will begin at 6–7 pm at the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Columbia and will run for eight weeks. The pre–registered price is $64 for adults, $60 for students, and $55 for children under 12. Call 782-1964 or email info@borenya.org.

The Year of the Renaissance Film Series presents The Feast of Gods at noon at the Columbia Museum of Art. Free with museum admission or membership. Call 799-2810 or visit www.columbiamuseum.org.

5 Friday

The National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association will hold a lunch meeting at 11:30 am at Seawell’s restaurant. Call 951-3213 or email ruthdona@att.net.

Window to the World Family Fun Night will be at the Columbia Museum of Art from 5:30–8 pm. Call 799-2810 or visit www.columbiamuseum.org.

Fiction writer Lee Bauknight and band Petrillo Relents present as part as the Artists respond to art program at the Columbia Museum of Art from 6:30–7:30 pm. Call 799-2810 or visit www.columbiamuseum.org.

EdVenture’s Bookin’ It Back to School Book Drive will be at the EdVenture Museum. Drop off books from 5:30 am–9 am. For more information visit www.WMHK.com or call 754-5400.

Richland Northeast High School will hold its annual Fresh Start Breakfast for parents of freshmen, in the media center at 8:30 am. 699-2800.

YWCA presents wine tasting, dinner, and hors d’oervres , August 12. Reserve tickets by August 5. Dinner at 6 pm; class at 6:30 pm. 252-2151