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Events ART The H.E. Corley Art Gallery will display artworks by Columbia artist Susan Lenz through the end of March. 732-8175.
The Columbia Festival of the Arts will be April 26- May 6. Tickets are now available at www.columbiafestivalofthearts.com.
The Wachovia Gallery of the Richland County Public Library will display artwork by Keith Tolen through April 3. 929-3440 or www.richland.lib.sc.us.
AUDITIONS The Arpad Darazs Singers will hold auditions for the fall season. Rehearsals and auditions will be Thursdays from 7- 9 pm at the Ashland Methodist Church, 2600 Ashland Road. 926-7306 or www. ADSingers.org.
BOOKS The Richland County Public Library will host a book discussion and signing with Pam Durban Mon., March 26, 5:30 pm in the Bostick Auditorium. 929-3475.
CHILDREN/FAMILY Kids Day Columbia will be Fri., March 30, 5- 9 pm at Finlay Park. Admission is free. 343-8750.
Model Train Open House will be Sat., March 31, 10 am- 4 pm in the Arsenal Hill Park building. 699-2518 or www.amroc.org
Riverbanks Zoo will host Breakfast with the Bunny March 31. 779-8717, ext. 1601 or www.riverbanks.org.
Select Health of S.C. and Eau Claire Cooperative Health Centers will present the 2007 Healthy Hoops Spring Fest for families of kids with asthma Sat., March 31 at Greenview Park. 1-866-HOOPS-SC.
The 38th Annual Cottontail Festival and Easter Egg hunt will be March 31, 10:30 am- 1:30 pm at Sesquicentennial State Park, 9564 Two Notch Road. www.richlandcountyrecreation.com.
CHURCH/charity First Church of Christ Scientist will host national speaker Suzanne Riedel at Sterling Hall, 320 Senate Street, Thursday, March 29, at 7:30 pm. Call 799-8274.
Columbia First Seventh Day Adventist Church, 243 Riverchase Way, will host The King's Heralds' in concert Sun., March 25, 4:30 pm. The concert is free. 791-1135.
Rehoboth United Methodist Church, 6911 Two Notch Road, will present its Annual Easter Drive thru Drama Fri., March 30 and Sat., March 31, 7:30- 9:30 pm. 788-2220.
Qdoba Mexican Grill will offer a meal for $5, which will benefit Children's Chance and help kids with cancer. 254-5996.
Central Baptist Church, 3625 Clement Road, will host a Parent Awareness Seminar Sat., March 24, 10 am. 252-3742.
The Steadfast Christian Center, 5200 Fairfield Road, will hold a spiritual growth seminar on the second Thursday of each month, 7 pm. 786-9129.
First Presbyterian Church continues its Wednesdays and Thursdays at noon lunch service in Jackson Hall. Lunch begins at 11:30 am followed by a speaker from 12:25- 12:50. A hot meal is $6. Soup and salad is $5. 799-9062.
Forest Lake Presbyterian Church, 6500 North Trenholm Road., will host the Lenten Lunch Series Wednesdays through March 28, noon- 1 pm. Bring your own lunch; drinks provided.
Forest Acres Women to Women Bible Study will meet each Wed. through April 25. Coffee and refreshments, 9:30 am, Bible study, 10- 11 am at the Covenant Presbyterian Church, 3100 Covenant Road. Contact Norma Johnson, 782-4922.
USC will present the Nadine Beachham and Charlton F. Hall Sr. Lectureship in New Testament studies and Early Christianity March 29- 30. 777-4100 or www.cas.sc.edu/relg/.
Friendship Baptist Church, 1237 House St., will present gospel legend, Dorothy Norwood Sat., March 24, 7 pm. 799-8906.
DANCE Dances of Universal Peace, a non- profit group, will host a sacred dance , song, and story Sat., April 7, 6:30- 8:30 pm at the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship. Dress comfortably, and bring a $5 donation. Contact Margueritte, 743-0731.
HEALTH USC will present a symposium focusing on partner and gang violence March 30, 8:30 am- 3:30 pm. 777-5400.
MEETINGS 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.
The 3rd Annual Richland County Neighborhood Planning Conference will be Sat., March 31, on the Northeast Campus of Midlands Technical College. 576-2166 or www.richlandonline.com.
The Shepherd's Center will begin its spring session March 27 and will meet every Tuesday beginning at 9 am. Contact Rebecca Swanson, 731-9394.
The Richland County Republican Party meets on the fourth Monday of every month, 6 pm at the Suggs & Kelly Law Center, 500 Taylor St. Contact Lou Nolan, 254-9543.
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 meets every Wednesday at the Summit Club for breakfast to share sales' leads. Contact Ken Connor, 256-2354.
The Downtown Columbia Lions Club meets the first and third Mondays for lunch. Contact Lloyd Pitts, 798-8256.
MUSEUM Edventure, 211 Gervais St., will host Toddler Tuesdays every Tuesday in the month of April from 9:30- 11:30 am. Edventure will also host family night Tues., April 10, 5- 8 pm. 400-1157 or www.edventure.org.
S.C. State Museum will accept applications through Mon., March 26 from artists working in all visual media for the 4th Annual Congaree Art Festival. Contact Paul Matheny, 898-4941.
MUSIC/entertainment Columbia Harmonizers male chorus/ensemble meets Thursdays, 7:30 pm at Shandon United Methodist Church, 3407 Devine St. 798-1538.
Lake Carolina's 5th Annual Oyster Roast will be Sat., March 24, 2- 5 pm. Tickets are $20, kids under 12 are $5. 736-5253 or www.lakecarolina.com.
Patrons/Friends of the Arts will present Cantus- Men's Ensemble Sun., March 25, 3 pm at the Ebenezer Lutheran Church, 1301 Richland St. The concert is free and open to the public. 765-9430.
Dining with Friends Dessert Finale 2007 will be Sat., April 28 at the Palmetto GBA Building. 254-5223.
The Columbia World Affairs Council will hold a distinguished speaker luncheon Tues., April 3, noon- 2 pm. RSVP by Fri., March 30. Call 252-2197.
Still Hopes Episcopal Retirement Community will present its Spring Concert Series through April. Contact William Webb, 739-5018 for dates and times.
Town Theatre, 1012 Sumter St., will present Tom Sawyer Sat., March 31, 3 pm and 7 pm. The cost is $5. 799-2510 or www.towntheatre.com.
USC's School of Music will host the annual Moveable Music Feast Fri., March 23, 6:30 pm. The cost is $100 per person. Contact Jesseca Smith, 576-5763 or www.music.sc.edu.
The S.C. Philharmonic will honor Women's History Month with a concert Sat., March 24 at the Koger Center. For tickets call 254-7445. www.SCPhilharmonic.com.
USC's Dance Program will present five top dancers from The New York City Ballet March 31, 7 pm at the Koger Center. 251-2222 for tickets. Contact Susan Anderson, 777-7264 or www.cas.sc.edu.
NATURE The Lexington United Methodist Women will hold their annual Spring Garden Sale Sat., April 28, 9 am- 1 pm. Preorder plants during March and April. Contact Becky, 359-2089 or Wanda, 356-0677.
SCHOOLS St. Martin de Porres Catholic School is looking for former students and teachers to participate in the school's 70th Anniversary celebration on April 21. 254-5477.
SPORTS The Third Annual Scholarship Golf Tournament will be Mon., April 16, 7 pm. 777-4460.
The Palmetto Youth Football Conditioning Camp will be June 18- 22 at Trenholm Park. Registration will be through Sat., June 16, 10 am- noon at Trenholm Park. 787-0216.
The Golf for Conner Tournament and Silent Auction will be Thurs., March 29 beginning at 11:30 am at the Country Club of Lexington. To register call 214-2226.
TRAINING/education USC will host the second lecture in a new series that addresses the growing tension between science and spirituality Tues., April 10, 7 pm. 777-4460.
The Benedict- Allen Community Development Corporation will host a Homebuyer's workshop Sat., March 24 at the Booker Washington Heights Cultural Arts Center, 2611 Grant St., 10 am- 12:30 pm. Contact Selena Pickens, 231-2174.
AARP will host a driver safety program. Contact Patrick Cobb, 765-7373 or www.aarp.org.
The USC Small Business Development Center will hold a free consulting and managerial assistance session Wed., March 28, 12:30- 3 pm in the Moore School of Business, 1705 College St. Contact Bob Pettit, 777-5118 or www.uscbiz.net/.
The S.C. Aviation Safety Council will hold its FAA Wings Weekend Sat., March 24 in Greenville, S.C. www.scaviationsafety.org.
The S.C. Chapter of the ALS Association will sponsor a support group for caregivers, ALS patients, friends and family every 3rd Tuesday of the month, 6- 7:30 pm at Trenholm Road United Methodist Church. Contact Dorian Jeffcoat, 866-492-4821.
AARP will offer a class on car insurance Tues., March 27 and Thurs., March 29, 8:45 am- 12:45 pm at the Crooked Creek Park, 1098 Old Lexington Highway. The cost is $10. 345-6181.
VOLUNTEERS Meals on Wheels needs volunteers. 252-7734, www.seniorresourcesinc.org.
Winyah Community Hospice needs volunteers. No experience necessary. Contact Tammy Thomas, 798-4030. |
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