Dr. Randal Pinkett, scholar, entrepreneur, author and Season Four winner of NBC's The Apprentice with Donald Trump, will speak at Richland County Public Library Main Branch, August 21, at 7 pm. -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. Purchase tickets in advance. 256-0670 or www.bluetreemarketing.con/scwf

Ducks Unlimited will hold a Sponsor Banquet at the Coop on Key Road at Williams Brice Stadium, August 21, 5:30 pm. 744- 6861 or ansel.bunch.cbresc.com.

Greyhound Lifesavers Inc. will hold A Greyt Affair, fundraiser hosted by Scott Opolyn, Saturday, August 23, 3- 5 pm, Chapin Station, 1260 Chapin Road, Chapin. 803-345-8887.

-ART

The Artists Round Table at the Gallery at DuPre will host a Members Exhibit through August 21. www.dupregallery.com

-BOOKS

The South Carolina State Library's Center for the Book will host Speaker @ the Center, featuring authors with new releases from the USC Press. Sessions are Aug. 28, Sept. 9, Oct. 16, Nov. 6, and Dec. 11. Each session will be held from 12 pm- 1 pm in room 309 of the administrative building of the South Carolina State Library on 1430 Senate Street. For list of authors or more information, visit www.sccenterforthebook.org or www.sc.edu/uscpress/

The Richland County Public Library Southeast Regional Branch will host a Summer Reading Wrap-Up Party with kid- friendly band Lunch Money on August 16 from 6:30 pm- 8 pm. 929-3440 or www.myRCPL.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

-CHURCH/CHARITY

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, www.usa.att.com/ military/index.jsp or www.cellphonesforsoldiers.com/ locate_southcarolina.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.

First Presbyterian Church will hold an American Red Cross blood drive Tuesday, August 19, 1- 6 pm in Jackson Hall, 1324 Marion St. 799-9062, x 261.

Senior Empowerment Fair will be September 10 at Seawell's, 1125 Rosewood Drive, 10 am - 3 pm. Healthy Cooking, How to Exercise, How to use the Internet, Signing Up for My Personal Health Record featured at learning stations. Lt. Gov. Andre Bauer to hold listening session on senior fraud. Appointment with Lt. Gov. Bauer, 800-868-9095. RSVP for event rsvp@myphrsc.com or 888-697-4772.

-DANCE/ENTERTAINMENT

Carolina Ballet will hold company auditions August 23 at the CMFA ArtSpace at 914 Pulaski Street. Registration, 1 pm, auditions, 2 pm. $10 cash audition fee. Call 771-6303.

Carolina Ballet will hold auditions for its production of the " The Nutcracker" on August 24 at the CMFA ArtSpace. Registration opens at 1 pm. Arrive 30 minutes prior to audition time. $10 cash audition fee. For times and dress requirements, call 771-6303.

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 19 and 26 at Hugh Dimmery Memorial Center. $3 per person for each lesson. USADance will also hold a dance August 23 at the Hugh Dimmery Memorial Center from 7:30 pm- 11 pm. www.USADance.us

Carolina Pageant Productions will hold the first annual SC 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 for more information, contact 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 South Carolina State Museum will celebrate its 20th Anniversary Birthday Bash with a 20- hour Free Day including a beach music party, vintage cars, a family bike ride, fireworks, star gazing, and more August 16 - 17. Starts at 9 am on Saturday. 898-4989 or www.southcarolinastatemuseum.org

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 the 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

-HEALTH

Sexual Trauma Services of the Midlands would like volunteers age 18 and older to help answer the 24 hour Crisis Line and provide hospital accompaniment. Apply by September 19. Fall Training will take place October 4, 5, 11 and 12. For times and more information, contact 790-8208 or email lee.lafontant@stsm.org

Parkinson Association of the Carolinas and Palmetto Healthcarewill host a Symposium August 22, 9 am- 3 pm at the Brookland Banquet and Conference Center, 1066 Sunset Blvd in West Columbia. Event costs $15. Breakfast and lunch provided. Reservations required to attend. 1-866-903-7275 or www.parkinsonassociation.org

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 is held M- W- F, 9 am- 10 am.

Birds on a Wire, located on Main St. and on Devine, will host Epilepsy Night, August 19. A portion of proceeds from sales will be donated to help the Epilepsy Foundation of South Carolina.

-MEETINGS

The Palmetto Paddlers, Inc. will hold meetings on the last Tuesday of each month at 7 pm at the Luther Lee Building on Lincoln Street. Everyone is welcome to attend. Call 345-2002 for directions or visit www.palmettopaddlers.org

Lexington Entrepreneurs Club meets at 6 pm on the second and fourth Thursday of the month. Meetings are held at Uno Chicago Grill on Sunset Boulevard in Lexington. 582-9688 or jennifer@i4design.us

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 at 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 the third Sunday of every month, 3 pm- 4 pm, Lexington Medical Park Auditorium. 604-0061 or www.columbiaparkinsonsupportgroup. org

-MUSIC

Congaree New Horizons Band, a USC community band for adults 50 and older, will hold its first band camp for returning members August 18- 20, 6 pm- 7:30 pm in the School of Music String Project/Marching Band building at 516 South Main Street. Registration for new members will be August 25 at 6 pm; no prior musical experience is needed. 777-1501 or www.congareeband.com

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- 7pm, 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. 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, 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.

-THEATER

Trustus Theatre will hold open auditions for all roles for

"Evita"August 17 and 18, 7 pm, at the theatre on 520 Lady Street. Please prepare 16 bars of a selection that shows your range. Call 254-9732.

-TRAINING/EDUCATION

AARP will host a Driver Safety Course August 18- 19, 9:30 am- 1:30 pm at the Baptist Hospital. Contact Mary at 296-5978.

Midlands Audio Institute will be offering a variety of courses for Columbia's aspiring music recording engineers and music business starting in the fall. As part of the Midlands Technical College Continuing Education's Audio Engineering Certificate Program, students can become certified in less than 12 months. Courses offered are Intro to Audio, Music Business, and Studio Recording I. For dates and times, contact 732-0432 or www.mtctraining.com/ signup.htm