Lucky Stiff at Town Theatre Arts/entertainment

Town Theatre ,1012 Sumter St., will present Lucky Stiff , through March 25. 799-2510 or www.towntheatre.com.

The Workshop Theatre of SC, 1136 Bull St.,will present Sordid Lives beginning March 17, at 8 pm. Contact Nancy Brooks, 799-4876 or Ann Burns, 606-2839.

The Beacon Bookstore is sponsoring the Beacon Stars. Local artists, authors, and musicians are welcome to come and display or perform their work March 18, 7-10 pm at 2430 Atlas Road. Call 647-0448 or bookstore@bwcar.org

The SC Dharma Group will present a celebration of Losar, the Tibetan New Year, March 19, 6-8 pm at the Big Apple, 1000 Hampton Street. The New Year dates from 6th century BCE in Tibet and became a Buddist festival in later years. To welcome the Year of the Fire Dog, the group will be led by Geshe Dakpa Topgyal, authenic Indo-Tibetan cuisine with live music, and a Tibetan cultural presentation. Wine will be served and is included in the ticket price. Authentic Tibetan and Buddhist wares will be available for sale. $20 for general public. $15 for SCDG members. Contact Tony Cox, 695-0612 or tccox99@earthlink.net or visit www.scdharma.org.

Sordid Lives at Workshop Theatre

Books

The Richland County Public Library , 1431 Assembly St., needs adult volunteers to work at the information desk of the Main Library. Contact Cathy Dolan, 929-3436.

Children/Family

The Montessori School of Columbia will hold a rummage sale Sat., March 11, 8 am at 710 Crosshill Rd., formerly Fechter's Antiques. Contact Nancy Tuten, 776-7458 or Sue Cate, 787-3190.

Church/Charity

Woodfield Park Baptist Church , 1834 Morninglo Lane, will have a health fair March 14, from 2-5 pm. There will be screening for diabetes, blood pressure, PSA, cholesterol, and sickle cell testing. 803-787-0678 or woodfieldparkbap@bellsouth.net.

St. Paul's Lutheran Church will present Gabriel Faur’s Requiem Op. 48 , April 9, 10:30 am. The concert is free. Call 779-0030 or visit www.stpaulscolumbia.com.

Katie & Irwin Kahn Jewish Community Center will host Purim Carnival , Sun., March 12, 1:30-4 pm. Contact Kathleen Roberts at 787-2023, ext. 205 or kathleenr@jcccolumbia.org.

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 4440 Ft. Jackson Blvd.,will hold its annual genealogy workshop Sat., March 11, 9:30 am-4 pm, registration begins 8:30 am.

739-0492 or www.familyhistoryworkshop.com.

The AIDS Benefit Foundation of SC will host Dining with Friends 2006 through April 29. Contact Matt Chisling, 254-5223.

First Baptist Church , 1306 Hampton St., will host its Women's Spring Fling & Fashion Show, Sat., March 25 from 11 am-2 pm. The cost is $15, includes lunch. 256-4251 or FirstBaptistColumbia.com.

First Presbyterian Church's Arts at First concert series will host the Moody Bible College Chorale, Fri., March 17, 7 pm at Jackson Hall on the corner of Washington and Marion. 799-9062, ext. 304.

The Women of Faith Against Domestic Violence will be featured on the Women's Touch Live Broadcast, Fri., March 17 from 6:30-8:30 pm at the Bible Way Church of Atlas Rd., 2430 Atlas Rd. 647-9274.

Spring Valley Baptist Church, 91 Polo Rd., will present The Columbia Passion Play , Sat., March 25, 7 pm at the Koger Center. 736-0624 or www.springvalleybaptist.com.

Centennial Associate Reformed Presbyterian Church , 1413 Laurel St., will host an organ concert by Robert Blevins, Sun., March 19 at 4 pm.

Bishop Vashti Murphy McKenzie will speak at 7 pm on March 23 at USC in the Russell House Ballroom. Free and open to the public. 777-7248

A Giant Garage Sale will benefit Cotton Branch Farm Animal Sanctuary April 1 & 8, 8 am-2 pm Parkland Plaza Knox Abbott Dr. Donations needed and accepted on March 11, 18, & 25 9 am-2 pm; March 15, 22 & 29 6 pm-8 pm at Parkland Plaza. 736-2176 www.cottonbranch.org

Clubs

The Richland Kiwanis Club meets the 1st and 3rd Mondays of the month, 12:30 pm at Lizard's Thicket on S. Beltline next to the Midlands Tech campus. Contact Ken Connor, 256-2354.

The Greater Columbia Area Mothers of Twins Club will host its Semi-Annual Children's Clothing and Equipment Sale , Sat., March 11, 7:30 am-2 pm at Saxe Gotha Presbyterian Church. 749-1221.

The Columbia Doll Club will host a Doll Show & Sale, March 18 from 9 am-4pm at Trinity Presbyterian Church, 1000 Greenlawn Dr. Admission is $3. 494-3944.

Health

The 2006 Hispanic Health Fair will be Sat., March 25 from 1-6 pm at Greenlawn Baptist Church, 6612 Garner's Ferry Rd. Contact Pat Hickey, 777-7056.

The National Kidney Foundation of SC will be giving free health screenings, Sat., March 25 from 9 am-1 pm at the Brookland Baptist Church, 1066 Sunset Blvd. 799-3870 or www.kidneysc.org.

Meetings

The Capitol City Real Estate Investors meets the second Thursday of each month at Saluda Shoals Park, 6:30 pm.

209-1935 or www.screi.com.

Every Tuesday the Columbia Supporters of Fair Taxation meets to discuss the Fair Tax bill at 7 pm at the Irmo Branch Library. 803-312-3765.

The Business Association of Columbia/BAC meets in the Summit Club, Wednesdays at 7:30 am for breakfast and conversation. Membership is by invitation. Contact Summers Duffie, 753-5015.

The Trenholm Artists Guild (TAG) will meet Mon., March 13, 7 pm at the Forest Lake Recreation Center, 6820 Wedgefield Rd.

The Richland Democratic Women will meet Mon., March 13, 5:30 pm at the Adult Activity Center, 7494 Parklane Rd. Contact Margaret Feagin, 790-1101.

The Midlands Libertarian Society will meet Mon., March 13, 7 pm at Carolina Wings and Rib House in Lexington.

239-1600.

The SC General Assembly Women's Caucus will meet Wed., March 22, 12:30 pm at Seawells.

Music/Entertainment

The Columbia Harmonizers meets Thursdays, 7:30 pm at Shandon United Methodist Church, 3407 Devine St. Contact Joe Solito. 783-8475.

The Lake Murray Symphony Orchestra will perform a concert Sun., March 19, 3:30 pm at Mt. horeb United Methodist Church, 1205 Old Cherokee Rd. Admission is free. 732-5507.

The 6th Annual Sunshine 5K Run/Walk will take place Saturday, April 8 at First Citizens Bank at the intersection of Forest Drive and Trenholm Road. The run will begin at 5:45 am, and the walk will begin at 8 am. Pre-registration fee is $25 before March 31, and thereafter the fee is $30. 799-4786 or customerservice@strictlyrunning.com.

The Richland County Recreation Commission will sponsor events throughout March and April. Contact Cynthia M. Robinson, 754-7275, ext. 218.

New Life Productions will perform The Last Generation , Sat., March 11, 6 pm at the Friendship Baptist Church, 1237 House St. 865-8462.

The USC School of Music will present Aaron Misenheimer, guest artist trombone recital, Mon., March 13 at 7:30 pm. 777-4336.

The Sterling Chambers Players will present a concert featuring works by Schubert and Dvorak, Fri., March 17, 8 pm at The Sterling Garden Center, 320 Senate St. 252-2001.

The Columbia Doll Club will sponsor a Doll Show & Sale March 18 in the Trinity Presbyterian Church Fellowship Hall from 9 am to 4 pm. Admission is $3, and part of the proceeds will go to organizations that work with abused children.

The Moveable Musical Feast , an evening of music and fine dining supporting scholarships for USC School of Music students will be held March 18 at 6:30 pm at the Columbia Marriott. 576-5897 or lwrenn@mozart.sc.edu.

The 4th Annual Oyster Roast will be held at Lake Carolina March 11, beginning at 2 pm. Tickets are $15, children under 12 are free. For tickets and information go to www.lakecarolina.com.

The Congaree National Park Owl Prowls will be March 10, 17, and 31 at 7:30 pm; April 7, 28, and 29 at 8 pm; May 12, 19, and 26 at 8:30 pm; and June 2 at 8:30 pm. There is no charge for the walk, however reservations are required. Call 776-4396 (ext. 10) www.nps.gov/cosw.

Sports

The Golden Hills Golf & Country Club will host its 1st Annual LCAA Golf Classic, Thurs., March 16, registration begins at 11 am. 359-1435 or www.villagesquaretheatre.com.

Training/Education

Next Step Toastmasters holds a seminar on speaking and leadership skills every 1st and 3rd Monday from noon-1 pm at the Indus Building, 7 Science Ct. in Carolina Research Park. 935-8935 or www.geocities.com/nextstepsct/.

The USC Poetry Initiative will hold a poetry writing workshop, Tues., March 14, 6:30 pm at St. Peter's Church, 1529 Assembly St. Contact Emily Hero, 779-0036.

Regency Hospice , 1611 Hampton St., will host its Grief Education Series March 13, 20, & 27 from 11 am-12:30 pm. Contact Carol E. O. Anderson, 765-0099.

Richland Northeast High School will offer free sessions of personalized instruction in computers and digital cameras, March 16, 23, & 30, 4-5:30 pm. Contact Debbie Brett, 699-2800, ext. 2849.

USC's McKissick Museum will host a public workshop on ways to create a more pet-responsive community, Sat., March 18 from 9 am-6 pm at USC. 777-7251 or www.cas.sc.edu/mcks.

The SC Bar Pro Bono Program will sponsor a free legal clinic on Bankruptcy issues, Tues., March 21, 6:30-8 pm at the North Main Branch of the Richland County Public Library, 5306 N. Main St. 799-4015, ext. 158.

Send events to Mimi M. Maddock

P. O. Box 5955, Columbia, SC 29250 mimim@sc.rr.com.