Lou Sossamon, who in 1942 became the University of South Carolina's first All American, went on to play professional football for the New York Yankees in the All American Football League after World War II. In this 1948 game against the San Francisco 49ers, Sossamon lays such a hit on his opponent that he flips the ball carrier upside down. This is one of many photographs, uniforms, film clips, and other artifacts to be found in Mud, Sweat, and Cheers: Football in the Palmetto State, opening Aug. 1 at the South Carolina State Museum. -ANIMALS

Carolina Wildlife Care will host its fourth annual purple martin fundraising cruise aboard the Southern Patriot tour boat on Lake Murray July 30 from 7 pm- 9:30 pm. Reserve your place at 772- 3994 or www.carolinawildlife. org

-ART

Columbia Museum of Art will hold its 10th Anniversary Celebration July 27, 1 pm- 5 pm. Free admission on Saturday July 26. More information 799- 2810

Columbia Museum of Art presents a new long- term exhibit, Southern Traditions, showcasing pieces by artists native to South Carolina. www.columbiamuseum.org

The Artists Round Table at the Gallery at DuPRE will host a Members Exhibit through August 21 with a reception August 7 from 5:30 pm- 9pm. www.dupregallery.com

McKissick Museum presents Helen Hill: Documenting the Florestine Collectinon ow through Aug. 23. 777- 7251 or www.cas.sc.edu/MCKS

Columbia Museum of Art is now hosting Constantine Manos' A Greek Portfolio. www.columbiamuseum.org

Columbia Museum of Art will host While I Breathe I Hope: Columbia's Homeless Share Their Stories Through Words and Images on display through August 3. www.columbiamuseum.org

South Carolina State Museum's 401 Gallery will host the exhibit Mud, Sweat, and Cheers: Palmetto State Football, 1889-2000 beginning August 1 and continuing through February 8, 2009. 898- 4969 or www.southcarolinastatemuseum. org

-BOOKS

The Richland County Public Library is hosting a challenge for teens to find 15 hidden letterboxes in all 11 library locations through August 20. 988- 0890 or www.myRCPL.com/teen

-CAMPS

Workshop Theatre is hosting a variety of summer camps and courses for kindergartners through adults. More information at 799- 4876 or www.workshoptheatre. com/course_descriptions.html

Congaree National Park is registering for a free Summer Science Camp for Junior Rangers August 4- 8, 9 am- 3 pm. 776- 4396 x 15 or www.nps.gov/cong/forkids/summercamp 2008.htm

Mays Park will hold a Summer Art Camp July 28- Aug. 1, 10 am- noon. www.columbiasc. net

-CHURCH/CHARITY

The Town of South Congaree's Stuff-AStocking Christmas program will be accepting old or new cars, trucks, and motorcycles July 26, 5 pm to 9 pm, Advance Auto Parts on Main Street in South Congaree.

AT&T's Cell Phones for Soldiers program is currently looking for donations in a number of areas. Bring unused cell phones and/or chargers to AT&T- owned retail stores, or purchase a phone card through the Army Air Force Exchange Service. www.usa.att.com/military/index.jsp or www.cellphonesforsoldiers.com/locate_ southcarolina.html

St. David Episcopal Church in Northeast Columbia will sponsor "A Taste of Columbia" fundraiser for recent college graduate Jennie Motto, who will leave soon to volunteer for two- and- a- half years at a Honduran orphanage July 29, 5 pm in Parish Hall. Call 736- 0866.

Congressman James E. Clyburn will give the keynote address at the Bishop's Empowerment Dinner at the 137th Annual Conference of the Christian Methodist Episcopal Church Carolina Region July 27, 7 pm, Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center. Call 799- 1100 or 553- 1732.

Good Shepherd Baptist Church will present free workshops for ages three and older July 26, 9 am- 2 pm and July 27, 5 pm. Call Brother Fitzgerald Ryans for details, 706- 733- 0341 or Carmen Butler, 706- 394- 8421.

First Presbyterian Church continues with its Wednesdays at First Lunch service in Jackson Hall. Lunch 11:30 am- 12:20 pm followed by a speaker and ending at 12:50 pm. Hot meal $6. Soup and salad bar $5. Free parking.

-EDUCATION

Richland One's Evening High School is seeking students ages 16- 20 for the 2008- 09 school year who have dropped out of school and who are interested in getting back on track and earning their high school diplomas. Contact the offices at 231- 6749, between 8 am- 4:30 pm on weekdays.

-ENTERTAINMENT

Riverbanks Zoo will hold Brew at the Zoo August 2, 7 pm- 9 pm. Guests 21 and older are invited to walk through the zoo tasting domestic, import, and microbrews. For tickets, www.riverbanks.org

The Columbia Action Council will host a free Summer Concert Series each Saturday through August 30, 7 pm- 10 pm, Finley Park.columbiaactioncouncil.net

-FAMILY/KIDS

The Columbia Police Department will host the 25th Annual National Night Out 2008 Aug. 5. Neighborhoods in Columbia and across the nation are invited to enjoy the summer evening with their communities and local police officers and participate in special activities. Contact the Columbia Community Development Department at 545- 3373 for information about specific locations and times.

EdVenture Children's Museum will host BubbleLoosa! through Sept 30. www.edventure.org

The South Carolina State Museum is hosting Woodrow Wilson exhibit Wilson 150: The exhibition now through Sept. 28. 898- 4921 or southcarolinastatemuseum.org

-HEALTH

Palmetto Healthy Start will sponsor a free Family Discover Workshop Aug. 1, 2:30 pm- 4 pm, Columbia Marionette Theatre. 296- 2273

Sexual Trauma Services of the Midlands is offering community support groups to survivors of sexual abuse/assault in Richland, Lexington, and Newberry counties. 790- 8208

The American Heart Association has launched a new patient website, www.HeartHub.org, which provides tools and information on an array of heart conditions in an easy- to- understand format.

The Senior Exercise Program at Eastminster Presbyterian Church will be held M- W- F, 9 am- 10 am

-MEETINGS

The Columbia M.A.D. Team That's Making A Difference will hold the Super Saturday Fearless Income Building Seminar July 26,10:30 am, Wingate Inn on Two Notch Road. Open to the public. Contact Lawrence Jacobs, Sr. at 776- 3755 or 834- 1405

The US Coast Guard Auxiliary will hold a meeting July 26 at 7 pm at Flotilla Island, Lake Murray. For information and directions, rj007@alltel.net or 359- 7598

The Professional Women's Network will meet for breakfast at Lizard's Thicket on Forest Drive the first and third Thursday of each month at 8 am. 477- 6551

The Business Association of Columbia meets in the Summit Club Wednesdays at 7:30 am for breakfast and conversation. Contact Summers Duffie at SCANA Communications, 217- 7092 or www.columbiabusiness. org

The Columbia Parkinson's Support Group will meet on the third Sunday of every month, 3 pm- 4 pm, Lexington Medical Park Auditorium. 604-0061 or www.columbiaparkinsonsupportgroup. org

Lexington Entrepreneurs Club meets at 6 pm on the second and fourth Thursday of each month at Dog House Food and Spirits in Lexington. Jennifer Hensley at 582- 9688 or jennifer@i4design.us

-MUSIC

Students from the Columbia Rock Academy will perform for the Teen Lunch and Listen Series at the main branch of the Richland County Public Library. July 31, 12:30 pm, audio-visual area room 1431. Free admission. 787- 0150 or www.columbiarockacademy. com

-PLANTS

The Sandhill Farmers Market will be open through November 25, Tuesdays 3:30 pm- 7pm, Red Barn at Clemson Sandhill Research and Education Center. 788- 5700 x3

-REUNIONS

The 1972- 1974 classes of Lower Richland will have a reunion July 26, 7 pm- 11 pm. Contact Robin Hook Bennett at 234- 4345

The Dreher High School Classes of 1978- 1982 will host a reunion August 29, 30, and 31. Contact Elaine Norwood at 673- 6082 or dreherhighschool.com

The Airport High School Class of 1988 will hold a 20th reunion in August. Contact Brandy Aull, Ahseagulls1988@yahoo.com

The Dorman High School class of '88 is searching for classmates for its 20- year reunion September 19- 20. dorman1988@charter.net or call 864- 578- 6761

-SPORTS

Ridge View High School will host the 2008 Ridge View Athletic Department Golf Tournament September 29, 12:30 pm, Oak Hills Golf Club on Fairfield Road to raise money for the RVHS Athletic Department. Contact Brian Rosefield at 983- 4942 or Ridge View HS 699- 2999 x 234

-THEATER

Trustus Theatre will present The Musical through July 26. Tickets/times: Reefer Madness: 254- 9732 or www.trustus.org

-TRAINING/EDUCATION

The Homeownership Resource Center, a division of Family Services, will hold a free mortgage foreclosure counseling workshop July 26. Call 1- 888- 320- 0350

Midlands Technical College - Harbison Campus will hold a Certified Pool Operator course July 29, 9 am- 4 pm. www.mtctraining. com or 732- 0432.

The SC Film Commission will hold a workshop for aspiring and established producers Aug. 16- 17 at Trident Technical College in North Charleston. 737- 0420 www.filmsc.com