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 meet Saturday, August 14, 10 a.m., Green Hill Baptist Church, 1734 Augusta Road, West Columbia. Program will be a candle wrap; painting starts at 10 a.m. www.PalmettoPainters.com or 781-2340.
McKissick Museum Advisory Council will hold a gala providing opportunity for audiences to meet local artists, August 20, 7:30 p.m.–10 p.m. Tickets are $60 per person. 777-2876.
Ronald McDonald House Charities of Columbia’s 3rd Annual Art with A Heart Show will be Thursday, August 26, 5:30 p.m., 701 Whaley. Tickets are $15 per person or $25 per couple. 254-0118.
McKissick Museum will hold its 16th annual gala, “Summertime…and the art is good lookin’,” 7:30 – 10 p.m. Friday, August 20. 777-7251 or visit www.cas.sc.edu/MCKS/
Fine Art and Photography show by Dr. Erica Mallery–Blythe will be held at Village Artists, Village at Sandhill, Friday, August 6 and 20, 6 p.m.– 9 p.m. www.EricasImages.com
-CHILDREN EdVenture will host “Blue Man Group – Making Waves” through September 19. www.edventure.org
Remington College–Columbia Campus will offer complimentary back–to–school haircuts for children beginning Monday, August 2, and run for two weeks. Parents can make appointments by calling The Salon at Remington, 214-9090 or just walk in, Monday–Friday, 10 a.m.–3 p.m., 607 Bush River Road.
Carolina Children’s Garden Workshop: ReCreate! Recycled Art will be Wednesday, August 11, 9–11 a.m. $16 per child; ages 6–12, 900 Clemson Road. Children must be accompanied by an adult. 459-3212, carolinachildrensgarden@ gmail.com, or www.carolinachildrensgarden. org
Richland 101 For Kids, a free one day youth event, will be Thursday, July 29, Dutch Square Center, 9 a.m.–1 p.m. 576-2067 or www.rcgov.us.
First Choice Community Center will host a Back–to–School “Jump Start” Saturday, July 24, 10 a.m.–4 p.m., 3315 Broad River Road. The event will include health information and screenings as well as free school supplies, clothing, and backpacks (while supplies last). Richland County Sheriff’s Department will also provide fingerprinting services and DARE information. 843-569-4819.
Midlands Math and Business Academy will hold enrollment day for students in grades four–eight, zoned for Richland One School District, July 31, 10 a.m.–2 p.m., 2638 Two Notch Rd. Suite 204. 799-5101.
-CHURCH/CHARITY First Presbyterian Church will hold lunch service each Wednesday in Jackson Hall at 1324 Marion Street. Lunch 11:30 a.m. – 12:15 p.m. followed by a program until 12:50 p.m. Hot meal $6; soup and salad $5. Free parking. 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 St. David’s Episcopal Church in northeast Columbia will begin a series of contemporary style worship services, beginning Sunday, July 25, 6 p.m.–7 p.m., 605 Polo Road. 736-0866 or www.stdavidscolumbia.org
Sound the Alarm Ministries will present Friday night service “Step Into the Move of God” July 23, 7 p.m., 131–B Wildewood Business Park; and a “Healing & Deliverance Service” July 25, 6 p.m., Regency Plaza, 4921-B Broad River Rd. 843-535-1163.
-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.
-FAMILY FUN Richland County Sheriff’s Department National Night Out Kick–Off will be Saturday, July 31, 10 a.m.–2 p.m., Village of Sandhill (in the parking lot in front HH Gregg). Call 576-3118 to register your neighborhood for National Night Out, participate in the events, or to start a crime watch.
-FUNDRAISERS Senior Care Professionals of the Midlands will host a “Color Your World” fundraiser for the Capital Senior Center Tuesday, July 27. Ticket prices are $10 for Capital Senior Center members and anyone 55+ and $20 for all other guests. All proceeds will benefit the Center in painting the interior. 779-1971 ext. 12.
Friends of Richland County Public Library will hold a special Inventory Reduction Sale, 2–5 p.m., Sunday, July 25, RCPL Operations Center, 130 Lancewood Rd. 929-3475 or www.myRCPL.com/friends
-HISTORICAL Historic Columbia Foundation, in partnership with Fast Forward, will host digital scanning days for images of Arsenal Hill and Lower Waverly Saturday, August 14, 10 a.m.–1 p.m. at Fast Forward, 3223 Devine Street. The project is part of an initiative the Foundation has been working on with citizens over the past two years retracing the unique histories of six downtown neighborhoods. 252-1770 ext. 28 or jsherrer@historiccolumbia.org.
BungalowFest, A Tour of Earlewood Homes & Gardens will be Sunday, September 12, 1–6 p.m. beginning on the front porch of 2901 River Drive, across from Reformation Lutheran Church, and ending at the Surrender of Columbia Monument at Beaufort and River Drive. Tickets are $10 in advance and $15 the day of the event and can be purchased at First Citizens Bank North Main Street Branch or online at earlewood.org.
History of Forest Acres, presented by Historic Columbia Foundation in partnership with the city of Forest Acres and Forest Acres Retail Merchant Association will be held Wednesdays, September 15–29, 6 p.m.–7:30 p.m., Forest Acres City Hall, 5205 Trenholm Road, www.HistoricColumbia.org, 252-1770, ext. 24, or email reservations@historiccolumbia. org.
-MARKETS Forest Acres Farmers 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, 10 a.m.–3 p.m. 463-1588 or 467-1974.
-MEDICAL MedMission, under the direction of Suzanne Schwab, M.D., will be providing free medical care to the uninsured Thursday, July 29 at Mission of Hope, 1819 Middleton St., Cayce. 530-8805.
-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. Columbia Nurses For Christ will meet Monday, July 26, 6 p.m., multipurpose room, Rice Home Campus, 100 Finley Road. 940-3158.
-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
-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 Recreation will host a Summer Concert Series each Saturday through August 7, 8 p.m.–10 p.m., at Finlay Park, 930 Laurel St. 545-3100.
The Mouse Trap will host a night of song featuring Christine and Memory Lane Friday, August 6, 7:30 p.m. Open mic starting 9:30 p.m.
USC Summer II Chorus will present Honegger’s King David, School of Music Recital Hall Sunday, August 1, 4 p.m. and Tuesday, August 3, 7:30 p.m. 777-5369.
-REUNIONS 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.
Irmo High School Class of 1990 will hold its 20th Reunion at Carolina Wings of Irmo Saturday, August 7, 7 p.m. www.carolinawings.com
-SPORTS The City of Columbia Parks and Recreation and the Richland County Recreation Commission will host the 2010 Midlands Senior Olympics Trials for adults 50 and over. Qualifying events include billiards, September 20, 11:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m., Woodland Park, 6500 Olde Knight Parkway; Bingo, September 20, 10 a.m.–noon, Eau Claire Print Building, 3907 Ensor Avenue; golf, September 20 8:30 a.m. tee off, LinRick Golf Course, 356 Camp Ground Road; tennis, September 21, 9 a.m., South East Park Tennis Center, 951 Hazelwood Road; bowling, September 21, 10 a.m.–2p.m., Royal Z Lanes, 8512 Two Notch Road; badminton, September 21, 1 p.m., Trenholm Park, Covenant Road and Bethel Church Road; swimming, September 22, 3 p.m., Charles R. Drew Wellness Center, 2101 Walker Solomon Way; track and field, September 22, 9 a.m.–2 p.m., Meadowlake Park, 600 Beckman Road; fitness walk, horseshoes, spincasting, frisbee golf, September 23, 8:30 a.m., Maxcy Gregg Park, 1605 Park Circle. Participants who register by early–bird deadline August 31 will pay $13. The registration fee is $15 if paid by September 17. Forms are available at Columbia Parks and Recreation Administration Office, 1932 Calhoun Street and the Richland County Recreation Commission Adult Activity Center, 7494 Parklane Road. 462-9995, 545-3083 or www.columbiasc.net/parksandrec/ 212.
United Way of the Midlands Young Leaders Society Ballpark Bash will be Thursday, August 12, 6–9 p.m., University of South Carolina Baseball Stadium, 431 Williams Street. The event is $10 before July 30 and $15 after July 30 or at the door. Register online at www.uway.org/events
City of Columbia Mayor Steve Benjamin invites parents to register their youth, ages six to 17 years old, for a free week of quality basketball instruction featuring the best collegiate, high school, and amateur league coaches. Clinics will be held 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. starting August 2 through August 6 at four locations: Charles R. Drew Wellness Center (girls 6 to 17), 2101 Walker Solomon Way; Greenview Park (boys ages 10 to 13), 6700, David Street; Hyatt Park (boys ages 6 to 9), 950 Jackson Avenue; M.L. King Park (boys 14-17), 2300 Greene Street. www.columbiasc.net/parksandrec or 545-3100.
Lexington School District Two will hold Silver Pass Day 9 a.m.– 3 p.m. Wednesday, July 28, District Education Center, 715 Ninth Street, West Columbia. A Silver Pass is a picture ID that allows the holder to attend any Lexington Two athletic event, free–of–charge, excluding the Sportsarama, holiday tournaments, and play–off games. To be eligible, you must be a resident of Lexington Two and must be 65 years old or older. 796-4708.
Run Wild Cross Country Festival will be Saturday, August 28, beginning at 9:30 a.m., Sesqui State Park, Columbia, 556-6295, StrictlyRunning.com, or http://www.rnh.richland2.org/~gbelka/ Cross%20Country%20Webpage/RunWild. html
-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.
-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.
United Hospice of Piedmont–Columbia is seeking volunteers. With only a few hours a month, you can make a difference. Training is provided. Volunteer opportunities include patient and family support, bereavement support, and office assistance. Please call United Hospice at 803- 771-0489 located at 903 Elmwood Ave. Columbia SC 29201
-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
