-ART

Columbia Museum of Art will present The

Dorothy and Herbert Vogel Collection: Fifty

Works for Fifty States October 23–January 17 at 1515 Main Street. 799-2810.

The Columbia Museum of Art presents the Forest Acres Family Fun Day November 8, 12 pm–4 pm, at 1515 Main Street. 799-2810.

The 2010 Taste of Lake Murray Poster Artwork contest is now accepting applications until November 13 at 5 pm. Any painting, photography, illustration, or graphic design is welcome. www.lakemurraycountry.com

The Columbia Design League will host graphic designer and writer, Alston Purvis, November 6, 6:30 pm, in the Lorick Auditorium at the Columbia Museum of Art. www.columbiadesignleague.org

Laughter in the Sky by Nikolai Oskolkov will open November 6, 10 am–6 pm, at 2007 Devine St. osknikkon@yahoo.com

-AUCTION

The Shepherd’s Center of Columbia will host a silent auction November 6, 6 pm–9 pm, at Trenholm Road United Methodist Church. shepherdscent626@bellsouth.net

-BOOKS

Turtle Tracks: book reading and signing by author Sally Plowden will be November 6, 4 pm, at the Carolina Children’s Garden at 900 Clemson Rd. 771-0870.

-CHURCH/CHARITY

St. Timothy’s Episcopal Church will hold its second annual Alternative Gift Fair October 31, 9 am–3 pm, at 900 Calhoun St. www.SaintTimothys Columbia.com

Ebenezer Lutheran Church will present Rev. Dr. John F. Hoffmeyer November 19–20 at 1301 Richland St. www.ebenezerlutheran.org

Cleaves Memorial CME Church will hold its 100th Anniversary Service November 8, 3 pm, at 3407 Beaumont Avenue. 331-3363.

-ENTERTAINMENT

The African Awareness Workgroup of the Carolina Peace Resource Center will presents A West African Night November 6, 6 pm–9 pm, at the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Columbia, 2701 Heyward Street. www.carolinapeace.org

-FESTIVAL

Central Baptist Church Youth Ministry will sponsor a “Fall Festival” October 31, 2 pm–6 pm, in the church’s Family Life Center. 252-3742.

-FOOD

The Sandhill Farmers Market is open every Tuesday through November 24, 2:30 pm, 900 Clemson Rd. 788-5700.

Eastover Ruritan Oyster Roast & Shrimp Boil will be November 7, 5 pm–8 pm, at the State Fairgrounds. Tickets are $20. 353-2913.

-FUNDRAISER

The Mid–State Board of the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation will host Carolina Kickoff for a Cure November 7, two hours before kickoff of the USC vs. Arkansas game, at Carolina Park. 749-8960.

Columbia Museum of Art Contemporaries will host 4th annual Black and White Ball October 30, 8 pm–midnight, at 1515 Main Street. 343-2197.

Rummage Sale will be November 5, 9 am–3 pm, at Still Hopes Episcopal Retirement Community. 739-5015.

Richardson Plowden will host a garage sale to benefit the American Heart Association November 7, 7 am–1 pm, at 1900 Barnwell Street. www.RichardsonPlowden.com

Animal Protection League will host its Annual Benefit Auction November 7, 6 pm– 10 pm, at 1200 Hamption St. 603-5443.

-HALLOWEEN

Terror in the Park will be held October 29–31, 7 pm–11 pm, at North Springs Park located at 1320 Clemson Road. For ages 11–adult. 736-6070.

Halloween Carnival at Polo Road Park will be October 30, 6:15 pm–7:30 pm, located at 730 Polo Road. 736-1657.

Brennen Elementary’s Annual Harvest Happening will be October 31, 11 am–3 pm, at 4438 Devereaux Road. 740-2875. The Humane Society, along with Chick-fil-A of Lexington and Pupcakes Pet Boutique will host a Pet Costume Contest October 31, 8:30 am–11 am, at Chick–fil–A of Lexington, 5560 Sunset Blvd. krenfroe@humanesc.org

-MEETINGS

CityLight Prayer Breakfast will be November 5, 7 am, at Brookland Banquet and Conference Center. redfern2@citylight.org

Palmetto Painters will hold its November meeting November 14, 10 am, at Green Hill Baptist Church, 1734 Augusta Road. www.palmettopainters.com

-MUSIC

Columbia Barbershop Harmonizers, a male chorus/ensemble, all types of music in the Barbershop Quartet style, is seeking male singers. Meets Thursdays, 7 pm at Shandon United Methodist Church, 3407 Devine St. 798-1538.

The Skipp Pearson Jazz Foundation and the Columbia Marriott present live jazz music Fridays, 9 pm–12 am at 1200 Hampton Street, Columbia. skpfoundationlecafejazz. webs.com

The Palmetto Concert Band will presents its Fall Concert, November 22, 4 pm, in the Koger Center for the Arts. www.palmettoconcertband.org

The University of South Carolina’s Opera at USC will perform Adam Guettel’s “The Light In The Piazza” November 6 and 8, 7:30 pm and 3:30 pm, in Drayton Hall. 777-0058.

-POLITICAL

Lt. Governor Republican Candidates will speak at First Tuesday Club November 3, 1 pm–2 pm, at Seawell’s. Grentiers@aol.com

-PUBLIC ANNOUNCMENT

The Eau Claire Community Council is now accepting applications for HolidayFest craft show and sale in the Historic Eau Claire Print Building, 3907 Ensor Avenue. Hours are 3–8 pm. www.eauclairecommunity.org

-RACES/WALKS

St. John Neumann’s “I love the 80s” 5K Run/Walk & Kids’ Fun Run will be November 15, 1 pm, at Sesquicentennial State Park. Pre–register online at www.StrictlyRunning.com National Lung Cancer Partnership will host the first annual Free to Breathe 5K Walk November 21, 9:30 am, at the West Columbia Riverwalk and Amphitheater. www.freetobreathe.org

Boys & Girls Clubs of the Midlands will host the fifth annual 8K & 3K Turkey Day Run November 26, 9 am, at Colonial Life Arena. www.StrictlyRunning.com

Lexington Medical Center will sponsor the 37th Annual Governor’s Cup Road Race November 7 beginning at 8 am. www.governorscupsc.org

Harry Hampton Memorial Walk will be held November 22, 1:30 pm–3:30 pm, at Congaree National Park. 647-3964.

-REUNION

C.A. Johnson High School class of 1959 will hold its 50th year reunion November 27–29. 754-3312.

The Richland Northeast High School Class of 1987 will hold its 22nd reunion December 26, 2009, at The Coop, located next to the Carolina Stadium on Key Street. www.richlandnortheast87.org

-SPORTS

The Coosaw Pointe Business Association will host its 1st annual Golf Classic October 30, 8 am–2 pm, at the Coosaw Creek Country Club, Coosaw, SC. 843-767-9000.

-TRAINING/EDUCATION

The South Carolina Association of Health Underwriters will host the State of Health Insurance in SC Summit November 2 at the Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center in Columbia. 252-7128.

United Way of the Midlands Young Leaders Society Board Training will be November 3, 4:30 pm–7:15 pm, at 924 Senate St. www.uway.org/events

The Diabetes Today Advisory Council will host the 13th Annual South Carolina African American Conference on Diabetes November 2, 7:30 am– 4 pm, at Brookland Banquet Conference Center, 1066 Sunset Blvd. 545-4475