A family faced with the challenges of change is the heart of Fiddler on the Roof, a story that unfolds at Workshop Theatre Sept. 5-20. Performances will be at 8 pm Sept. 5- 6, 9- 13 and 16- 20 and 3 pm Sept. 14. Tickets go on sale at noon Aug. 29. Prices range from $10 for those 12 and under to $20 for adults. For reservations, call (803) 799-6551 or go to www.workshoptheatre.com. -ANIMALS

The Animal Protection League will hold a Garage Sale August 23, 8 am- 9 pm at 1727 Laurel Street. Donations needed (No clothes please). For drop offs, call Judy at 782-5728 or Debbie at 603-5443.

-ART

The Columbia Museum of Art is hosting Children of Hope, an exhibit that displays artwork created by children with cancer and blood disorders. Exhibit runs through October 2. www.columbiamuseum.org

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

Columbia Museum of Art will host the new exhibition Dale Chihuly: Seaforms to South Carolina September 5- November 30. www.columbiamuseum.org

-BOOKS

Meet Gamecock legends Bob "The Voice" Fulton and Alex "The Hawk" Hawkins at two book signings on August 28; 2 pm- 4 pm at The USC Bookstore and 12 pm- 1 pm at the SC Center for the Book. Fulton's book Fulton:My Career,My Life and Hawkins' Bob Cookin' with Cocky II: All New Recipes will be available to sign.

The South Carolina State Library's Center for the Book will host Speaker @ the , featuring authors with new releases from the USC Press. Sessions are Aug. 28, Sept. 9, Oct. 16, Nov. 6, and Dec. 11, 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

-CHURCH/CHARITY

Rolling Readers, a non- profit children's literacy organization, is seeking volunteers to read aloud or tutor children. The ongoing program will be held at local schools, after school programs, shelters, children's homes, and churches. 765-2555 or rollingreaderssc@bellsouth.net

The Children's Trust Fund of SC is recruiting volunteers to serve as reviewers on its Citizen Review Panel for the 2008- 2009 Community- Based Child Abuse Prevention Grants. The Review Panel will participate in the grant review process on September 9, 9 am- 4 pm. Apply at www.childrenstrustfundsc. org/Citizens-Review-Panel-Application; or call Nanette Huneau at 744-4040

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.

A Celebration at Ashland United Methodist Church, 2600 Ashland Road, honoring the 20th anniversary of the sanctuary, will be held Sunday, August 24, 10:30 am, followed by lunch in Ashland Hall. 798-5350.

-DANCE/ENTERTAINMENT

Historic Columbia Foundation will hold Jubilee: Festival of Heritage August 23, 10 am- 6 pm at the Mann-Simons Cottage on 1403 Richland Street. Admission is free. 252-1770 or www.HistoricColumbia.org

Carolina Ballet will hold company auditions August 23 at the CMFA ArtSpace at 914 Pulaski Street. Registration begins at 1 pm, auditions begin at 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 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 presents exhibit, Mud, Sweat and Cheers: Palmetto State Football, 1889-2000 , through February 2009. southcarolinastatemuseum.org

EdVenture Children's Museum will host BubbleLoosa! through September 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. Please apply for a position by September 19. Fall Training will be October 4, 5, 11, and 12. 790-8208 or email lee.lafontant@stsm.org

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

-MEETINGS

The Palmetto Paddlers, Inc. meets the last Tuesday of each month at 7 pm at the Luther Lee Building on Lincoln Street. 345-2002 or 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 email jennifer@i4design.us

The Professional Women's Network meets 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

Music legend Leon Russell will perform August 23 at 9 pm at the newly renovated Hall at Canal and Senate. Tickets at www.ticketalternative.com, Loose Lucy's, Five Points Pub, and Manifest Discs and Tapes. For more information contact Travis Maynard at 665-1068

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

Congaree New Horizons Band, a USC community band for adults 50 and older, will hold registration for new members August 25 at 6 pm. No prior musical experience needed. 777-1501 or www.congareeband.com

First Lady Jenny Sanford and the SC Philharmonic will host

M ansi on , a gala t o we lcome new Philharmonic Morihiko at the music director Morihiko Nakahara to South Carolina. Event will be held September 4, 6 pm at the Governor's Mansion. Catered dinner at 7 pm. For tickets, call the Philharmonic Box Office at 254-PHIL

The USC String Project will hold fall registration through Sept. 2 for third- and fourth- grade students and adults interested in learning to play a stringed instrument. Meeting will be held 6:30 pm- 7:30 pm Sept. 2 at 851 Park Street directly behind the Koger Center for the Arts. 777-9568 or www.music. sc.edu/Special_Programs/StringProject

Dr. Einar Anderson, artistic director of the Lake Murray Symphony Orchestra, is holding auditions for violins, violas, cello and string bass. Limited positions in brass/wind sections. 359-4929 or www.lmso.org

-PLANTS

The Sandhill Farmers Market is open on Tuesdays from 3:30 pm- 7pm through November 25 at the 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

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

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

TRAINING/EDUCATION

AARP will host a Driver Safety Course for members and nonmembers August 26 and 27, 12 pm- 4 pm at Providence Hospital. 256-5965.

The Taoist Tai Chi Society will offer tai chi classes for beginners on Tuesdays from 7:30 pm- 9 pm and Thursdays from 5:30 pm- 7 pm, beginning September 4. Classes will be at the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship Church on 2701 Heyward Street. 647-9283 or columbia.sc@taoist.org.

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

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 are interested in getting back on track and earning their high school diplomas. 231-6749 weekdays, 8 am-4:30 pm.