Events
The Columbia Museum of Art will present Innovation and Change: Great Ceramics from the Ceramic Research Center through September 5 at 1515 Main St. 799-2810.
Palmetto Painters, a SC Chapter of the Society of Decorative Painters, will host its monthly meeting June 12, 10 a.m., Green Hill Baptist Church, 1734 Augusta Road. 781-2340.
Village Artists will present its First Friday Exhibit June 4, 6 p.m.–8:30 p.m., 631-8 Promenade Place. villageartists@villageatsandhill.com
Art in the Park in Forest Acres will be held Saturday, June 5, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Quinine Hill Park, corner of Beltline Boulevard and Forest Drive, behind Walgreen’s. 231-3131.
-BOOKS Clair Cook will host her Reinvention Workshop and book signing June 17, 6 p.m.–7:30 p.m., in the Russell House Theatre at the University of South Carolina. 777-5400.
-CAMPS South Carolina State Museum will celebrate the beginning of summer with two week–long art camps beginning June 7, for children ages 5–12. Download enrollment forms at www.southcarolinastatemuseum. org, email publicprograms@scmuseum.org or 803- 898-4952.
-CHILDREN EdVenture will host “Blue Man Group – Making Waves” June 19–September 19. www.edventure.org
-CHURCH/ CHARITY First Presbyterian Church will host its Wednesday lunch and speaker series 11:30 a.m.–12:50 p.m., 1324 Marion St. 799-9062.
St. David’s Episcopal Church in northeast Columbia will hold Vacation Bible School July 12–16, 9 a.m.–noon, 605 Polo Rd., near the Wildewood neighborhood. 736-0866 or www.stdavidscolumbia.org.
Asbury Memorial United Methodist Church will hold Vacation Bible School June 13–17, 6–8 p.m., corner of Leesburg Rd. & 1005 Asbury Drive. 776-7237.
Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Columbia will view teachings of Adyashanti the fourth Thursday of each month, 2701 Heyward Street, Classroom 6, 403-4880 or fitcolumbia@hotmail.com
-COMMUNITY Richland County Recreation Commission will celebrate its 50 year anniversary June 5, Meadowlake Park. 754-6720.
The Columbia Council of Neighborhoods will host the annual Banquet and Awards Ceremony June 26, 6 p.m., 1200 Hampton Street. 799-8241.
The Benedict–Allen CDC will host a community safety meeting on June 10, 6:30 p.m.–7:30 p.m., Cecil Tillis Center, 2111 Simpkins Lane. 705-4696.
National Discussion on Debt National Town Meeting will be June 26, Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center, 11:30 a.m.–6 p.m. USABudgetDiscussion.org
-DANCE Greater Columbia Chapter of the U.S. Amateur Ballroom Dancers Association (USADance) will be conducting Beginner Ballroom Dance lessons Tuesdays, 7 p.m.–8 p.m. all summer, Hugh Dimmery Memorial Center, 680 Cherokee Lane, West Columbia. www.USADance.us or 803-315-5445.
Greater Columbia Chapter of the U.S. Amateur Ballroom Dancers Association (USADance) will hold its regular twice–monthly dances June 12 and 26, 7:15 p.m.–10:30 p.m., Hugh Dimmery Memorial Center, 680 Cherokee Lane, West Columbia. www.USADance.us
-FOOD/WINE Main Street Marketplace will be held every Friday in May and June, 10 a.m.–2 p.m., corner of Main & Hampton Street. 779-4005 ext. 2042.
Forest Community Market will be held every Wednesday on the roof at Richland Mall, 3 p.m.–7 p.m. forestacressc.net
-FUNDRAISERS/AID The Eau Claire High School Alumni Association will present its 4th Annual Black Tie Weekend of Events June 11–13. www.eauclairealumni.org
-GARAGE SALE Asbury Memorial United Methodist Church Women’s Club will hold is bi–annual garage sale, Saturday, June 5, 8 a.m.–noon, corner of Leesburg Rd. & 1005 Asbury Drive. 776-7237.
-HEALTH Palmetto Health and Macy’s will sponsor Women’s Health in Full Bloom, June 5, 8:30 a.m.– 1:30 p.m., at Palmetto Health Baptist’s ground-floor auditorium, 1501 Sumter St. 296-2273.
-MEETINGS Columbia Parkinson’s Support Group meets the third Sunday of every month, 3 p.m.–4 p.m., Lexington Medical Park Auditorium www.columbiaparkinsonsupportgroup.org
Columbia’s Crossroads Career Network meets Wednesdays, 8:30 a.m.–10 a.m., in RM 269, Eastminster Presbyterian Church. www.crossroadscareer.org.
State House Complex Toastmasters Club #7267 will hold its annual Open House June 14, 12 p.m.–1 p.m., State Library, 1430 Senate Street, Room 309. RSVP by June 7 to ycommunic8@yahoo.com.
NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) will host speakers Evelyn Martin, director of Palmetto Health Richland Springs and Mike Hedgecock, Director of Assessment and Referral for Palmetto Health June 8, 6 p.m., Trenholm Road United Methodist Church. www.NAMIMidCarolina.org
Richland County Democratic Women will meet Monday, June 14, 5:30 p.m., Adult Activity Center, 7494 Parklane Road. jprueitt@att.net.
Environmental Education Association of South Carolina’s (EEASC) annual Conference on Environmental Education Awareness to Action will be held June 11–13, campus of Columbia College. www.EEinSC.org, 864-654-1151, 864-888-7381, or email miller2@earthlink.net.
-MOVIES Movies in the Park, hosted by City of Columbia Parks and Recreation will be held at Finlay Park, Fridays, June 18–July 23. Movies begin at dark (between 8 p.m. and 8:45 p.m.), and are weather permitting. A rainout will be called by 5 p.m. and will be posted at the park. Prior to each movie, attendees can enjoy a variety of free entertainment beginning at 6:30 p.m. www.columbiasc.net/parksandrec or 545-3100.
-MUSIC Columbia Barbershop Harmonizers, is seeking male singers. Meets Thursdays, 7 p.m., Shandon United Methodist Church, 3407 Devine St. 798-1538.
CMC Steel Rhythm on the River Concert Series will be held each Saturday, through June 12, West Columbia Riverwalk Amphitheater.
The City of Columbia Department of Parks and Recreation will host a Summer Concert Series each Saturday June 12– August 7, 8 p.m.–10 p.m., at Finlay Park, 930 Laurel St. 545-3100.
The 282nd Army Band will present a concert celebrating the Army’s 235th Birthday, June 14, 7 p.m., First Baptist Church, 1306 Hampton St. Columbia. Free tickets available at the Victory Travel Office, First Baptist Church, Andy’s Deli, Yesterday’s Restaurant, Carolina Ale House, CiCi's Pizza, Bi Lo Grocery Store in Sandhills, Flight Deck Restaurant, and Carolina Ale House.
GMG Music Center and GMG Music Arts Afterschool Academy will hold their Annual Music Celebration Concert Saturday, June 5, 2 p.m. Admission is free. Asking for canned goods to be donated to Harvest Hope Food Bank.206-8939 or www.gmgmusiccenter.com.
-REUNION Dentsville High School is having an All Classes Reunion the weekend of July 16–18, Woodlands Country Club. 699-9507.
-SCHOLARSHIPS USC’s Carolina Master Scholars Adventure Series is now registering academically talented rising sixth–12th graders for scholarships. 777-9444.
-SPORTS Airport High School Youth Soccer Camp will be June 7–10, 9 a.m.–12 p.m., Airport High School. smasone@lex2.org
Ridge View High School will host its Annual Youth Football Camp June 14–17, 9 a.m.–1 p.m., Ridge View High School Sports Complex. 699-2999.
Brookland–Cayce High School will host the 21st Annual Bearcat Soccer Camp June 7–11, 6 p.m.–8 p.m., at Granby Education Center in Cayce. kheise@lex2.org
Columbia United YMCA will host Recreational Youth Soccer throughout the summer. www.southcarolinaunitedfc.com
Richland Northeast Baseball Camp will be held June 7–10. 477-5225.
Columbia Ultimate Disc Association will host its annual Ultimate Frisbee summer league, beginning June 7. Games are played 6:30 p.m. Mondays at Owens Field, Jim Hamilton Boulevard. Register online by June 5, www.columbiaultimate.org
Spring Valley Sports Academy will offer Softball Camp June 7–9, Baseball Camp June 7–10, Boys LaCrosse Camp June 28–July 1, Volleyball Camp June 14–17 and June 28–July 1, Football Camp June 21–24, Cheer Camp June 28–July 1, Soccer Camp July 12–15. www.springvalleysportsmedicine.com or www.richland2.org/schools/svh/
-SUPPORT GROUP NAMI Mid–Carolina, The National Alliance on Mental Illness invites individuals with a mental illness to participate in Connections support groups. 733-9592.
Double Trouble, a group for mental illness and substance abuse, meets Fridays, 6:30 p.m., 427 Meeting Street, West Columbia, SC 29169. 727-4631.
-TRAINING/ EDUCATION Palmetto Health will host RealiTeen June 4, 8 a.m.– 3 p.m., at Dreher High School, 3319 Millwood Avenue. 296-2273.
Capital Senior Center will offer Water Aerobics, beginning Monday, June 7, Shallow Water: Mondays & Wednesdays, 10 a.m.–10:45 a.m.; Walking: 10: Mondays & Wednesdays, 10:45 a.m.–11:30 a.m.; Deep Water: Tuesdays & Thursdays, 10 a.m.–11 a.m. 779-1971.
Capital Senior Center will offer Wine and Unwind “Why Sea Plants Have a Special Role in Protecting the Immune System,” with Dr. Jane Teas, Wednesday, June 16, 5:30 p.m. 779-1971.
Summer Recorder Institute will offer classes in The Baroque Recorder in London: Handel, Purcell, Sammartini and Friends Tuesdays, July 13, 20, 27 and August 3, 6:30 p.m.–8 p.m., Shandon United Methodist Church, 3407 Devine St. $80 Tuition (Pre–registration is required). 256-8383 ext. 113.
-VOLUNTEERS Turning Pages, formerly the Greater Columbia Literacy Council, seeks volunteer tutors to help adults with reading, math, English language, or computer skills. 240-2441.
The Richland County Public Library is looking for volunteers, rising fifth graders through high school students, for its Summer Volunteer Program. 929-3436.
-WORKSHOPS Young Leaders Society Professional Development will hold Event Networking for Success featuring Chakisse Newton, June 8, registration at 5:30 p.m., program 6 p.m.–7 p.m. and a rooftop reception from 7 p.m.– 8 p.m., Nelson Mullins Meridian Building, 1320 Main Street, Columbia. Free to YLS members and $15 admission for everyone else. Register online at www.uway.org/events, contact Whitney Sousa. wsousa@uway.org, 733-5419.
Dawn E. Corley, “The Charleston Silver Lady,” will present a series of programs on silver at the South Carolina State Museum beginning June 19, 11 a.m.–2 p.m. 898-4952, publicprograms@scmuseum. org, or southcarolinastatemuseum.org.
