Events
The Village Artist Gallery will host Go Figure, N.E. Columbia artists group, Monday evenings, 6:30 p.m., Village at Sandhill. 699-8886.
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.
Columbia Design League announces a call for entries to Play With Your City, a new public art initiative. www.columbiadesignleague.org
-CHILDREN
EdVenture will host “Blue Man Group – Making Waves” through 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.
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
Hope Lutheran Church will hold Vacation Bible School July 12–16, 9 a.m. www.hopeofcolumbia.com or 781-8673.
St. David’s Episcopal Church will hold Vacation Bible School, 9 a.m. –noon, July 12–16, 605 Polo Rd. Deadline to register is June 28. 736-0866.
Pontiac First Baptist Church will hold a concert spaghetti dinner and silent auction fundraiser for youth group activities, Friday June 25, 7 p.m., 1010 Old Two Notch Rd., Elgin. Adult plates are $8 and child’s plates are $4. 788-5213.
Pontiac First Baptist Church will hold Vacation Bible School July 12–16, 6:30 p.m.–8:45 p.m., 1010 Old Two Notch Road (Corner of Old Two Notch Road and Bookman Road) www.pontiacfbc.com
-COMMUNITY
The Columbia Council of Neighborhoods will host the annual Banquet and Awards Ceremony June 26, 6 p.m., 1200 Hampton Street. 799-8241.
National Discussion on Debt 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.
Dance Wordz Poetry Meets Ballet will hold 2010–2011 company auditions for ages 18 and up June 28–30, Miss Libby’s School of Dance, 155 West Wesmark Blvd., Sumter, and July 6–8 at Columbia College Godbold Center, 1301 Columbia College Dr., Columbia. Requirements include headshot, pointes shoes, resume, and dance pictures. RSVP dancewordzproduction@yahoo.com or visit www.dancewordz.com
Capital Senior Center’s Spring Big Band Dance, featuring Capital City Big Band will be Tuesday, June 29, 7 p.m.–10 p.m., Capital Senior Center, 1650 Park Circle. 779-1971.
-FOURTH OF JULY
The 23rd Annual 4th of July Celebration on Lake Murray will be Saturday, July 3. Festivities are listed at http://www.lakemurraycountry.com/events_july4.html or 781-5940 ext.
-FUNDRAISER
Animal Protection League’s annual rummage sale will be July 17 and 24. Donate items from 6:30 to 8 p.m. June 28 and July 1, 5, 8, 12, 15, 19, and 22 at 1727 Laurel Street, downtown Columbia (near the big fire station). 603-5443. -LEGAL
Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott and the Richland County Magistrates Office are providing individuals with a positive opportunity for a “Fresh Start,” an effort to clear outstanding traffic or magistrate level warrants, July 21–23, 1400 Huger Street, Central Traffic Court, Columbia. Call 576-3167 or 576-3042 to schedule an appointment to see a judge. Scheduling will also allow anyone an opportunity to talk to an officer and learn more about their case. Phone lines will open Tuesday July 6, Monday–Friday, 9 a.m.– 5 p.m.
-LUNCHEON
Mother/Daughter luncheon and fashion show, sponsored by Columbia SC Vital Network, formerly Christian Women’s Connection, will be held at Lexington Country Club, 1066 Barr Rd., Lexington, Tuesday, July 20, 11:30 a.m.–1:15 p.m. with speaker and singer Joan Miller. The topic will be “Joy on the Journey.” Fashions will be by the Dress Barn. Portion of ticket proceeds to benefit Nancy K. Perry Children’s Shelter, Lexington. Tickets are $16.50. 520-4031.
-MARKETS
Main Street Marketplace will be held every Friday in 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
The University of South Carolina’s Healthy Carolina Farmers Market will be held Tuesdays through August 3, 10 a.m.–2 p.m., Davis Field, between the Russell House University Union and Thomas Cooper Library. www.sc.edu/healthycarolina/, harrin@mailbox.sc.edu, or 777-0597.
The Community Farmers Market at Brookland Baptist Church, 1066 Sunset Blvd, will be open most Saturdays, from 10 a.m.–3 p.m. 463-1588 or 467-1974.
-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.
Palmetto Painters, a SC Chapter of the Society of Decorative Painters, July meeting will be Saturday, July 10, at 10 a.m., Green Hill Baptist Church, 1734 Augusta Road, West Columbia. www.PalmettoPainters.com or 781-2340.
-MOVIES
Movies in the Park, hosted by City of Columbia Parks and Recreation will be held at Finlay Park, Fridays, through 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. 545-3100 or www.columbiasc.net/parksandrec
AMC Entertainment (AMC) and the Autism Society will bring families affected by autism and other disabilities a special opportunity to enjoy their favorite films in a safe and accepting environment on a monthly basis. Toy Story 3 will be shown June 26, 10 a.m., AMC Dutch Square 14, 421 Bush River Rd., Unit 80. www.autism-society.org/sensoryfilms
-MUSIC
Columbia Barbershop Harmonizers, is seeking male singers. Meets Thursdays, 7 p.m., Shandon United Methodist Church, 3407 Devine St. 798-1538.
The City of Columbia Department of Parks and Recreationwill host a Summer Concert Series each Saturday through August 7, 8 p.m.–10 p.m., at Finlay Park, 930 Laurel St. 545-3100.
USC Summer I Chorus, conducted by Joseph Modica and doctoral student Ben Ebner, and accompanied by Rosemarie Suniga, will present Beethoven’s Mass in C in two performances in the School of Music Recital Hall Sunday, June 27, 4 p.m. and Tuesday, June 29, 7:30 p.m. 777-5369.
-REUNION
Dentsville High School is having an All Classes Reunion the weekend of July 16–18, Woodlands Country Club. 699-9507.
US Navy Reunion, USS Leyte CV–32, All Ships Company, Air Groups and Marines will be September 29 through October 3, North Charleston, SC. Le Grande W. Van Wagenen, 43 Frederick Place, Parlin, NJ 08859. 732-727-5993 or email leyte1956@aol.com
Spring Valley High School Class of 1990 20th reunion will be Saturday, August 7, 6:30 to 11:30 p.m., Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center, 1101 Lincoln Street. www.SVHS90.com, email info@svhs90.com or 479-0411.
Lower Richland High School Class of 1981 is planning its 30th Year Class Reunion. Sheila Harris Jones, 695-4054.
-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. www.namimidcarolina.org Double Trouble, a group for mental illness and substance abuse, meets Fridays, 6:30 p.m., 427 Meeting Street, West Columbia. 727-4631.
-TR AI NI NG/EDUCATI ON
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.
Palmetto Health Baptist will offer Safe Sitters babysitting classes 9 a.m.–3:30 p.m., July 6–7 and July 13–14, Palmetto Health Baptist Auditorium, 1501 Sumter Street. The two–day course is designed for youth ages 11 to 14. 296-2273.
Congressman James E. Clyburn and Senator Lindsey Graham will hold a Faith–Based and Neighborhood Partnership symposium Saturday, June 26, 10 a.m.–1 p.m., College Place United Methodist Church, 1301 Columbia College Drive and Colonial Drive. 202-225-3315.
Glenforest School is hosting a Grant Writing Event Saturday June 26, 9 a.m.–3 p.m. 1041 Harbor Dr., West Columbia. This conference event is specifically designed for non–profit organizations, educators, and ministries. 556-8251.
A month long session of the Shepherd’s Center of Columbia at Trenholm Road United Methodist Church will be held Wednesdays in July, beginning July 7. Two classes will be offered at 10 a.m.: Games our Members Play and Facists in Europe. At 11 a.m. Hi C’s and Low D’s: Great Singing in Opera and Life After Death: A Study in Faith and Reason will be taught. Cost is $15. 779-4449.
Palmetto AIDS Life Support Services (PALSS), the longest–serving AIDS service organization in South Carolina, will offer free and confidential HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus) testing June 23, 9 a.m.–7 p.m., 2638 Two Notch Road, Suite 108. Free and confidential HIV testing with results available within 10-20 minutes. Carmen Julious, executive director of PALSS, is available to discuss the current status of HIV in Columbia and South Carolina, and ways the community can become involved with National Testing Day.
-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.
-WORKSHOPS
A.C. Moore Stores will hold age–appropriate craft workshops for children ages four and up every Wednesday through August 25, 3 p.m.–5 p.m. No reservations necessary, free while supplies last. www.acmoore.com
Carolina Encouragement Center (CEC), in partnership with Greater Columbia Chamber of Commerce, is offering a business training workshop to small, minority, women–owned, and disadvantaged business enterprises, “Internet Search for Bid Opportunities,” Wednesday, June 30, 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., CEC Training Center of the Gervais Professional Suites,1815 Gervais St. 931-8881.
Columbia Police Department and Fast Forward will host free Internet Safety Seminars June 29, July 20, and August 17, 1 p.m.–4 p.m. To register, email Amanda@fastforwardctc. com. www.fastforwardctc.com
