-ART 10th Annual Winter Exhibition of work by artists Stephen Chesley, Mike Williams, Edward Wimberly, and David Yaghjian will open January 22, 6 pm–9 pm, at Gallery 80808. 252-6134.

-AUCTION The 14th Annual Cardinal Newman School Auction will be February 27. 466-4120.

-CHUCRCH/CHARITY West Metro Mayor's Prayer Breakfast will be February 10, 7:30 am, at 1066 Sunset Blvd. 794-6504.

-DANCE Contra Dance in Columbia, SC will be held January 9, 7 pm–10:30 pm, at the Arsenal Hill Park Building, 1900 Lincoln Street. Corner of Lincoln & Laurel Sts., across from Finley Park. 787-1592.

The Greater Columbia Chapter of the U.S. Amateur Ballroom Dancers Association will hold its regular twice–monthly dances on January 9 and January 23, 7:30 pm–10:30 pm, at the Hugh Dimmery Memorial Center (The Barn), 680 Cherokee Lane.

The School of American Ballet’s 2010 Summer Course will host auditions January 23, 1 pm–4 pm, at the University of South Carolina, Dance Department, 324 Sumter Street, Columbia. 777-5636.

Arts at Shandon will host its 4th annual Big Band Dance January 23, 7:30 pm, in the Activities center at Shandon Presbyterian at the corner of Woodrow and Devine Streets. 771-4408.

-ENTERTAINMENT 1st annual Three Kings Day Parade and Celebration will be held January 9, 11 am–3 pm, at the 2500 Block of Decker Blvd. 673-6376.

AMC Entertainment and the Autism Society will present a sensory Friendly Films premier of “Alvin and the Chipmunks 2: The Squeakquel” January 9, 10 am, at 421 Bush River Rd. 657-0881.

Model Train Show will be February 6, 10 am–2 pm, at Columbia Scottish Rite center, 7230 Garners Ferry Road. 438-2087

-FOOD Chipotle Mexican Grill will officially open its first restaurant in Columbia January 13, 11 am–7 pm, at 4840 Forest Drive.

-MEETINGS Columbia Parkinson’s Support Group meets the third Sunday of every month, 3 pm–4 pm, at Lexington Medical Park Auditorium (next to Lexington Medical Center Hospital). www.columbiaparkinsonsupportgroup.org

Palmetto Painters will meet January 9, 10 am, at the Cayce–West Columbia Branch of the Lexington County Library. 781-2340.

Designing Woman Luncheon will be January 19, 11:30 am–1 pm, at CAFE 403 Carriage House, 403 North Lake Drive. 781-2591.

-MEMBERSHIP The Capital Senior Center is now accepting new members. Memberships begin at only $20 a year. 779-1971.

-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 John Cowan Band will perform January 15 at 1530 Main St. www.johncowan.com

Greater Columbia Children’s and Youth Choirs will hold auditions January 9, 10 am–12 pm, at the Palmer Building of First Presbyterian Church, 1420 Lady St. 776-0544

Columbia Baroque Soloists will present its “The Glory of Italy” concert January 15, 7:30 pm, at 3407 Devine St. 256-8383, ext. 113.

The Humane Society will hold its first ever Spay Day Benefit Concert February 26, 7 pm, at Elbow Room in Five Points Columbia. info@humanesc.org

-PETS The Greater Columbia Obedience Club is offering classes January 23, 10 am–12 pm, at the GCOC training warehouse on Stadium Road. www.gcoc.net

-POLITICS Steve Benjamin and Steve Morrison will speak at the next meeting of the Richland Democratic Women January 11, 5:30 pm, at the Adult Activity Center, 7494 Parklane Road. jprueitt@att.net

The Lexington Chapter of the 912 Project will sponsor a “South Carolina Freedom Rally” January 9, 1 pm–3 pm, on the State House grounds. www.SCFreedomRally.com

-SCHOLARSHIPS Zonta Club of Columbia is now accepting applications for its Young Women in Public Affairs Award. Deadline is February 15. 782-7772.

The Institute of Museum and Library Services invites nominations for the 2010 Coming Up Taller Awards. The deadline for nominations is Friday, January 29, 2010. www.cominguptaller.org

-SHOWCASE 29th Annual St. Andrews Women’s Club Bridal Showcase will be January 10, 12 pm–5 pm, at Americraft– Cantey Building. 781-3145.

Palmetto Health’s PrimeTimes will host “A Grand Affair,” an exposition of products and services for older adults January 14, 9 am–3 pm, at the Americraft–Cantey Building on the State Fairgrounds. 296-5978.

-TRAINING/EDUCATION W.R. Rogers Adult Continuing and Technology Education Center has begun registration for its Introduction to Computer Class beginning January 11. 736-8787 ext. 317.

Commemoration of General Sherman’s March on Columbia will be held February 13. ColumbiasLongestDays @gmail.com

Divorce Care for Men & Women Classes will be January 12–April 13, each Tuesday, 7 pm–9 pm, at 2700 Bush River Rd. 606-2999.