Events
-ART
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.orgRemington 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
-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.SEED Faith Ministries Fellowship will present Annual Feast of Tabernacles “Restoring the Tabernacle of David” September 22–29, 7 p.m. nightly, Saturday at 10 a.m., and Sunday at 3 p.m., 3905 West Beltline Blvd, Ste 22. 667-4878.
-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.-FOOD
Columbia’s Congaree Vista is hosting its third annual epicurean event to give the Southeast a taste of its award–winning restaurants, 2 p.m.–7 p.m., Saturday, September 25, Congaree Vista, in and around the Gervais Street corridor. www.vivalavistasc.com, www.VistaColumbia.com or 269-5946.-LIBRARY
Richland County Public Library will host Forgive and Forget, a fine Amnesty Week, August 22–28. To receive a “Forgive and Forget” ticket, bring in a new or gently used book to donate to the Friends of RCPL along with overdue items. Visit any of RCPL’s 11 locations and all fines and fees will be forgiven. 929-3441 or www.myRCPL.com-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.netThe 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.
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.orgColumbia’s Crossroads Career Network meets Wednesdays, 8:30 a.m.–10 a.m., in RM 269, Eastminster Presbyterian Church. www.crossroadscareer.org.
-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.comSpring 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, 556-6345.
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.
Run Wild Cross Country Festival will be Saturday, August 28, beginning at 8 a.m., Sesqui State Park, Columbia, 556-6295, StrictlyRunning.com, or http://www.rnh.richland2. org/~gbelka/Cross%20Country%20Webpage/Run- Wild.html
Columbia Regional Sports Council will welcome the Woodcreek Classic to The Members Club at Woodcreek, Monday, September 6–12. A press conference has been scheduled to reveal participating players and activity schedule Tuesday, August 24, 10 a.m., Members Club at Woodcreek, 301 Club Ridge Drive Elgin, SC 29045.
The 2nd Annual Vista Charity “Nite Owl Ride,” a unique 12–hour cycling event at night over the historic Gervais Street Bridge between Columbia and West Columbia in the heart of the Vista, will be held Friday, September 17 at 8 p.m. through Saturday, September 18 until 8 a.m., to benefit Children’s Chance, a local cancer charity that helps South Carolina children with cancer www.niteowlride. org or 727-9662.
Congaree Rapid Soccer Association will host the Second Annual Jesse Eudy Memorial Charity Golf Classic Friday, July 30, beginning at 1 p.m., Charwood Country Club, West Columbia. alexk94@sc.rr.com or www.congareerapid. com.
Palmetto Health Foundation’s 20th Anniversary Walk for Life and New 5K Race for Life will be Saturday, October 2, Finlay Park. Proceeds will benefit Palmetto Health Breast Center. Runners must register online as no paper registration option is available except for the morning of the event. palmettohealthfoundation.org or 434-7275.
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.orgDouble 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.
SEED Faith Ministries Inc., 3905 West Beltline Blvd, Ste 22, is seeking volunteers to assist with grant project to repair Housing for Seniors project. Training is provided. 667-4878.
Free To Breathe Midlands Lung Cancer Walk is seeking volunteers for its planning committee. Work with other lung cancer advocates to plan the festivities surrounding the 2nd Annual Free To Breathe Midlands Walk/Rally in November. 920-6913 or scagainstlungcancer@gmail.com
-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.comSisters of Charity Foundation of South Carolina Learning Academy offers the following workshops: August 10, Grant Writing & Evaluation; August 24, Ethics at Work; September 14, Partnerships: Leading Through Connections; September 28, Diversity & Inclusion: Building Bridges to Understanding; October 12, Keys to Financial Management; November 16, Grant Writing & Evaluation. sistersofcharitysc.com
