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BOOKS

The Richland County Public Library and the Colonial Center are hosting It's a Slam Dunk! through October 17. It is a reading contest that encourages teens to get active at the library. The program rewards teens ages 13-19 for reading with the chance to win four tickets to the NBA preseason showdown between the Indiana Pacers and the Charlotte Bobcats. 9293434.

CHURCH/CHARITY

First Presbyterian Church, 1324 Marion St., will host its Wednesdays at Noon lunch service series in Jackson Hall. Lunch begins at 11:45 am, followed by a speaker from 12:25-12:50 pm. A hot meal is $5; soup/salad bar is $4. 799-9062, ext. 261.

Shandon Baptist Church will host a single parent family seminar, Sept. 23 from 8:30 am-3 pm. Registration cost is $10/individual and $15/family when turned in by Sept. 19. After Sept. 19, registration cost will be $15/individual and $20/family. Contact the Singles Ministry at Shandon Baptist Church, 782-1300 ext. 102.

St. Paul's Lutheran Church will present Autumn Concert's at St. Paul. The Sandlapper Singers will perform Sept. 24 at 4 pm. Free. 779-0030 or www.stpaulscolumbia.com.

Wesley Memorial United Methodist Church, 2501 Heyward St., will host A Neighborhood Festival Sept. 17 from noon-4 pm. This free event is for all ages. 771-4540 or www.WorshipWesleyMemorial.com.

Children's Chance, a local non profit dedicated to helping SC children with cancer and their families, will host events throughout Sept. Children's Chance Day will be Sept. 18 at participating Pizza Hut locations throughout the state. 254-5996. www.childrenschance.org.

First Baptist Church, 1306 Hampton St., will host the 5th Annual Sportsmen's Jamboree, Sept. 21 at 5:30 pm. The cost is $15, which includes Bar-B-Q from Hudson's Smokehouse.

Running For Austin, a marathon benefiting an 8-year-old from the Midlands with autism and cerebral palsy who needs help with medical bills.The marathon will be October 29 in Washington, DC. Contact Bill Rogers, 606-5526 or www.RunningForAustin.com.

Lower Richland Ruritan Club will host the 3rd Annual Apple Sale by selling orchard fresh NC Apples! Peck is $8 and a half bushel is $13. Order by Sept. 19. Contact Pam Clark, 771-0219, 776-5033 or PamC@sc.rr.com.

FAMILY

The City of Columbia will open enrollment for the fall Learn-to-Swim Program at the Charles R. Drew Wellness Center. There will be five (two week) sessions consisting of eight classes for children and adults. Classes will be from 6-6:45 pm, Mon.-Thurs. The cost is $15 for members and $30 for non-members. 545-3200.

FOOD

Rosewood Market & Deli, 2803 Rosewood Dr., will host a specialty foods tasting fair, Sat., Sept. 16 from 11am-2 pm. Contact Dian Graves or Basil Garzia, 765-1083.

HEALTH

The Moore Orthopaedic Fueled for Life program is starting a new behavior modification and nutrition session beginning Sept. 19. Call Lacey Davis, 803-227-8180 or lacey.davis@mooreclinc.com.

The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society will host Light the Night Walk in Columbia on Sept. 21 at the Saluda Shoals Park in Columbia. Registration begins at 6 pm; the walk begins at 7 pm. 749-4299 or www.lightthenight.org.

Palmetto Health Heart Hospital will sponsor two free seminars featuring cardiologist Craig McCotter, M.D., Sept. 19 at 2 pm and 6 pm at Palmetto Health Heart Hospital's Cardiac Rehabilitation classroom located adjacent to Palmetto Health Richland in Six Medical Park. 434-6063.

MEETINGS

Columbia's Parks and Recreation Toastmasters Club meets at noon on the first and third Tuesdays of the month at The Charles R. Drew Wellness Center, 2102 Walker Solomon Way. Contact Larry S. Thompson, 545-3095.

The Business Association of Columbia, sales leads club, meets every Wednesday at the Summit Club for breakfast to share sales leads. Contact Ken Connor, 2562354.

The Kiwanis Club of Richland meets the 1st & 3rd Mondays of each month at the Lizard's Thicket on Beltline. Call Ken Connor, 2562354.

The Trenholm Artists Guild meets the second Monday of every month at 7 pm at the Forest Lake Recreation Center, 6820 Wedgefield Rd. Contact Mary Williams, 3560381 or www.trenholmartistsguild.org.

The SC African American Historical and Genealogical Society will meet Sat., September 16 at 9 am at the Richland County Library in the Baker & Baker's Room. The organization is open to everyone.

Horrell Hill Family and Community Leaders Club meets the first Thursday of each month at 10:30 am. Contact Alice Williams, 776-7888, for the next meeting location.

MUSIC/ENTERTAINMENT

The Korean Festival will be October 8, 2006, at the Korean Community Presbyterian Church, 1412 Richland Street from 4-8 pm.

The National Park Service will hold their October Owl Prowls Oct. 6, 13, 20, 27 and 7:30 pm. Call 776-4396, ext. 10 for reservations.

Columbia Harmonizers male chorus/ensemble meets Thursdays, 7:30 pm at Shandon United Methodist Church, 3407 Devine St. Call Joe Solito, 783-8475.

The Greater Columbia Chapter of the U.S. Amateur Ballroom Dancers Association (USADance) will host dances from 7:30-10:30 pm at the Hugh Dimmery Memorial Center, 680 Cherokee Lane on Sat., Sept. 23. Admission is $5 for USADance members; $8 for non-members. Contact, Patricia Hill, 781-5248.

City Center Partnership's Fall 2006 Main Street Marketplace will be every Friday through Nov. 3, and a holiday market on Fri., December 1 from 10 am- 2 pm. Vendors and entertainment will be at the new First Citizens Plaza, 1230 Main St. Contact Alicia Morgan, 779-4005, ext. 2042 or alicia@cartertodd.com.

The 19th Annual Midlands Area Senior Games will be Sept. 18-21, The Richland County Recreation Commission and the City of Columbia Parks and Recreation Department will sponsor the 19th Annual Midlands Area Senior Games Sept. 18-21. Registration is $15. 462-9995.

White Horse Equestrian Ministries will host the 2nd Annual Statewide Trail Ride, Sept. 29 - Oct. 1, in Fairfax, SC. To register visit www.lakeviewplantation.com.

Columbia World Affairs will present the Council Distinguished Speaker Series, Mon., September 18 from noon-2 pm at The Summit Club.

Columbia Children's Theatre will present Hercules Saves the World! which runs Sept. 22-Oct. 1 at the Booker Washington Heights Cultural Arts Center, 2611 Grant St. Tickets are $6 at the door. 691-4548 or www.ColumbiaChildrensTheatre.com.

SCHOOLS

Airport High School will hold a reunion/reception for the first ten graduating classes (1964-1974) Sept. 22 from 6-11, in conjunction with Airport's Homecoming football game. Meet in the new arena/commons area. Contact Bud Summers, 791-8619; Dannette Tumblin Bickley, 269-9063; or Bruce Burnett, 348-1752.

SPORTS

The Columbia Citizens Police Academy Alumni Association will host its first Benefit Golf Tournament. The Captain's Choice tournament will be Mon., Sept. 25 at Woodcreek Farms Golf Course. Registration begins at 11 am and shotgun start is at 1 pm. The cost is $60 per player. 545-3551 or www.columbiapd.com/cpaa.

The Filipino-American Association of Greater Columbia will host the 16th Annual Gala will be Sat., Sept. 16, 6 pm at The Radisson Hotel, 2100 Bush River Rd. The cost is $50, $ 30 for students. www.filamsc.org.

TRAINING/EDUCATION

The Lexington Police Department is currently seeking applicants for the Citizen's Police Academy. The academy will run for ten weeks starting Sept. 14 running through Nov. 16, Thursday nights from 7 pm-9 pm. Contact Officer Jason Harbaugh, 359-6260 or 358-1504.

The SC Wildlife Federation (SCWF) will sponsor the 14th Annual Women's Outdoor Recreation Retreat, October 6-8. The registration fee is $75 and includes all equipment and supplies. The deadline to register is September 25. 256-0670 or www.scwf.org.

The SC Chapter of National Association of Blacks in Criminal Justice will host a Law Enforcement Career Fair Thurs., Sept. 21 at 6 pm at The New Ebenezer Baptist Church, 1236 Gregg St. Bring a resume. Contact Andrea Massie, 765-5695.

TRAVEL

Lutheran Theological Southern Seminary is offering the course, Cultures, Religions, and Christian Denominations in the Holy Land, a study tour of Israel ($2,298 from Columbia), this January 8-22 with the option of a Sinai extension ($498, Jan 8-28). Contact Dr. Monte Luker for details, 787-0864 or LLuker@mac.com. Participation is limited so immediate registration is recommended.

VOLUNTEERS

The Sexual Trauma Services of the Midlands needs volunteer advocates to staff 24hour crisis line and provide hospital accompaniment. Contact Sarah, 252-8393.