Events
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
Animal Protection League of South Carolina will host its Annual Benefit Auction November 7, 6 pm–10 pm, at 1200 Hampton St. 603-5443
-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 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.
-DANCE Contra Dance in Columbia will be November 14, 7 pm–10:30 pm, at 1900 Lincoln St. www.contracola.org
The Greater Columbia Chapter of the U.S. Amateur Ballroom Dancers Association will hold its regular twice–monthly dances November 14 and 28, 7:30 pm–10:30 pm, at the Hugh Dimmery Memorial Center. www.USADance.us
-ENTERTAINMENT The African Awareness Workgroup of the Carolina Peace Resource Center will present A West African Night November 6, 6 pm–9 pm, at the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Columbia, 2701 Heyward Street. www.carolinapeace.org
The Charles R. Drew Wellness Center will host a free Community Wellness Weekend November 21–22. 545-3200.
-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.
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. St. Peter’s will host a Thanksgiving Day Fest November 26, 11 am–1 pm, at the coliseum. Adoptions of 12 lb. turkeys are now being accepted for $10 to help those less fortunate. 796-9802.
-MEETINGS Palmetto Painters will hold its November meeting November 14, 10 am, at Green Hill Baptist Church, 1734 Augusta Road. www.palmettopainters.com
PalmettoMac will be holding a meeting November 9, 7 pm, at 7006 Two Notch Rd. 743-2501.
-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 1619 Pendleton 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.
-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.
The 28th Shandon Turkey Trot will be held Saturday, November 21, at 8 am, beginning and ending at Hand Middle School including an 8K run and 4K fun run/walk. Proceeds will be used for neighborhood beautification projects. Register at www.strictlyrunning.com
Sleigh Bell Trot 5k will be held November 24, 7 pm, at Saluda Shoals Park. 772-3336
-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
-SCHOLARSHIPS Zonta Club of Columbia is now accepting applications for its Young Women in Public Affairs Award. Deadline is February 15. 782-7772.
-TRAINING/EDUCATION Dr. Ron Andrew will discuss the legacy of South Carolina Confederate son Wade Hampton III November 12, 7 pm, at the University of South Carolina. 777-2340
-VETERANS The Capital City Club of Columbia will host its Second Annual Veterans Day Dinner Celebration November 11 at 6:30. 256-2000. -VOLUNTEER Midlands Pride Week Blitz will be held November 14–21. To participate contact Jennifer Fisher with PalmettoPride at 803-758-6034.
