It's happening right here in your community

-ANIMALS

The South Carolina Wildlife Federation will host The 2008 Wild Summer's Nite Auction and Wild Game Feast August 23 at the SC National Guard Armory on Bluff Road. Tickets purchased in advance. 256- 0670 or www.bluetreemarketing.con/scwf

Approximately 80 wild horses and burros are coming to the South Congaree Arena August 1- 3 for adoption by the general public. Adoptions on a first- come first- serve basis. For times and more information contact Shayne Banks at 601- 977- 5405 or 1- 888- 274- 2133 x 405.

Animal Protection League Garage Sale will be held at 727 Laurel Street, August 16 and 23, 8 am- 2 pm. Great selection with many new items. Donations needed. (No clothes please.) For drop offs, call Judy 782- 5728, Debbie 603- 5443, Bob 351- 3536, Mason 238- 1434.

-ART

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

Columbia Museum of Art will host lectures by Craig Crawford on making informed decisions about purchasing art August 17, 2 pm in the Lorick Auditorium at the Museum. www.columbiamuseum.org

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

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

Columbia Museum of Art will host While 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 will host Greenville physician Dr. Bob Siegler, who will present The Loss and Recovery of the Lake Murray B-25. 803- 898- 4952, email publicprograms@scmuseum.org or visit www.southcarolinastatemuseum.org

-BOOKS

Richland County Public Library will host the summer reading event, Teens Only Wrap- Up Party featuring Columbia's The Hello Tomorrow Band, video games and more. August 15, 6:30 pm, Main Branch. On August 16, the Southeast Regional Branch will host a Summer Reading Wrap-Up Party with kid- friendly band Lunch Money from 6:30 pm-8 pm. 929- 3440 or www.my RCPL.com

Richland County Public Library will host an evening with Dr. Randal Pinkett, a scholar, entrepreneur, author, and Season Four winner of NBC's The Apprentice with Donald Trump. August 21, 7 pm at the Main Branch. Book-signing from 6- 7 pm. 988- 0886 or visit www.myRCPL.com

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

Congaree National Park will hold a free Summer Science Camp for Junior Rangers August 4- 8, 9 am- 3 pm. To register, 776- 4396 x 15 or www.nps.gov/cong/forkids/summer-camp- 2008.htm

-CHURCH/CHARITY

The Trenholm Road United Methodist Sanctuary Choir will present a free organ and choral concert, Heather and Friends August 3, 4 pm, Trenholm Road United Methodist Church. www.trumc.org

Sensible Living will host the Sabbath Conference, a free lecture regarding the change of the Sabbath featuring a panel and audience discussion, August 16 from 6:30 pm- 8:30 pm, SC Archives & History Center Auditorium on Parklane Road. More information at www.sensibleliving.org or 1- 800- 837- 3139.

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. For more information, ww.usa.att.com/military/index.jsp or www.cellphonesforsoldiers.com/locate_sout hcarolina.html

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.

The Compassionate Friends, Midlands Chapter, will meet Thursday, Aug. 7, at the United Way of Kershaw County, 110 E. DeKalb Street, Camden, S.C. 803- 432- 0740 or email cheryltjones@bellsouth.net

-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 Greater Columbia Chapter of the US Amateur Ballroom Dancers Association (USADance) will be giving Waltz and Swing dance lessons for beginners at 6:30 and 8 pm on August 5, 12, 19, and 26 at Hugh Dimmery Memorial Center. $3 per person for each lesson. Visit www.USADance.us

Carolina Pageant Productions announces the first annual South Carolina Majestic Miss and Master Competition, August 30 at the Fountain Inn Civic Center for the Performing Arts. Open to girls through age 19 and young men through age 12. Deadline is August 27. Apply at www.carolinapageantproductions. com or info@carolinapageantproductions. com

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

-FAMILY/KIDS

The Richland County Recreation Commission and Richard Seymour, defensive end for the New England Patriots and three- time Super Bowl Champ, will host the 4th annual Back- to- School Bash at Eastover Park on August 15 from 7 pm- 9 pm for kids ages 5- 18. 754- 7275 x 220 or www.richlandcountyrecreation. com

The SC Wildlife Federation and the City of Columbia Parks & Recreation Department will offer a guided family nature walk in the Midlands August 16, 10 am, Harbison State Forest. No fee, but please register. 256- 0670 or sara@scwf.org

The South Carolina State Museum presents a new exhibit, Mud, Sweat and Cheers: Palmetto State Football, 1889- 2000 until February 2009. southcarolinastatemuseum. org

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

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 National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association (NARFE) Columbia Chapter 87 will hold its monthly luncheon meeting August 8, 11:30 am at Seawells Restaurant. Call 951- 3213.

Palmetto Painters will hold a meeting August 9, 10 am, Green Hill Baptist Church in West Columbia. The program will feature gourd painting. www.palmettopainters.com or 781- 2340.

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 meets 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

The USC Summer II Chorus will present George Frederick Handel's Judas Maccabeus August 3 at 4 pm and August 5 at 7:30 pm at the Rutledge Chapel on the USC Horseshoe. Concerts are free. Contact Sara Beardsley at 777- 5369 or sbeardsley@ mozart.sc.edu

The Greater Columbia Children's Choir will hold auditions for grades 3- 12 for the new choir/school year on August 23, 3 pm- 5 pm and August 26, 5 pm- 6:30 pm. Auditions are private, non- threatening and free of charge. For locations and more information, 776- 0544 or www.thegccc.org

-PLANTS

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

-REUNIONS

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

A Navy reunion will be held for former crew members who served on the U.S.S. Sylvania (AKA- 44 and AFS- 2), September 19- 21 in Wilmington, NC. Contact John D. Pierce at (616) 897- 5178 after 6 pm.

The Dorman High School class of '88 is searching for classmates for its 20- year reunion September 19- 20. dorman 1988@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, at Oak Hills Golf Club on Fairfield Road. Event will raise money for the RVHS Athletic Department. Contact Brian Rosefield at 983- 4942 or Ridge View HS at 699- 2999 x 234.

-TRAINING/EDUCATION

AARP will host a Driver Safety Course August 9, 8 am- 5 pm at Blue Cross/Blue Shield. Contact Georgette at 763- 5087.

The Benedict-Allen Community Development Corporation will host a Homebuyers Workshop August 9, 10 am- 2 pm at the Benedict College Business Development Center on Read Street. Register at 705- 4631 or 705- 4696.

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

Richland One's Evening High School is now 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.