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Contributed by the Richland County Recreation Commission

Back row: Coach Johna Sutton, Bradley Mungo, Chris Pearson, and Assistant Coach Lisa Harwell. Middle row: Vince Butler, Danny Velez, Ken Jenkins, and Robyn Martin.Front row: Catherine Graham, David Stringer, Ashley Stroman, Sarah Sharpe, and Ashley Smith.

The Limitless Sports Rolling Thunder wheelchair basketball team has received a Quality of Life Grant from the Christopher and Dana Reeve Foundation. The grant totals $12,600 and will be used to purchase 10 new wheelchairs and other equipment for the team.

The Limitless Sports Rolling Thunder basketball team was started in 198,1 and several of its members were paralyzed due to spinal cord injuries, making the team a perfect candidate for this grant. Most of the team's members play in regular "everyday" wheelchairs even though most of the teams they play against have stateof- the- art sports wheelchairs.

According to David Stringer, one of the team's members, "The benefit that the team will receive from new basketball wheelchairs will be tremendous. The chairs will give us a great boost in regard to increased physical fitness, competitiveness, and overall potential team accomplishments."

The team practices for the upcoming season every Tuesday at 6 pm at the Denny Terrace Community Center, 6429 Bishop Ave., Columbia.

The Christopher and Dana Reeve Foundation began after actor Christopher Reeve suffered a severe spinal cord injury after being thrown from a horse. Well known for his role as "Superman", Reeve became a strong proponent of and lobbied for funding and research for spinal cord injuries after his accident. After his death in 2004, his wife, Dana continued her husband's desire to help others with paralyzing injuries.

In 1999, Dana Reeve began the Quality of Life grants program. The grants are awarded twice yearly to organizations nationwide that have programs or projects that improve the daily lives of people living with paralysis, especially spinal cord injuries.

Since its inception, 1,163 Quality of Life grants have been awarded, totaling $9,220,980. Dana Reeve passed away in March of 2006 after battling lung cancer, but the Reeves's dream and spirit of helping others is still alive in the foundation.

ANIMALS

Riverbanks Zoo is holding a contest to vote for your favorite zooview webcam animal through Aug. 16. www.riverbanks.org.

ART

Devine Quilters will be on display at the Richland County Public Library through Aug. 8. 929-3440.

Prevent Child Abuse S.C. will hold its annual art sale and silent auction Sat., Aug. 4, 7- 11 pm at the Columbia Conference Center. 733-5430.

BOOKS

The Richland County Public Library will host novelist Marshall Frank Mon., Aug. 6, 7 pm. 929-3457.

CAMPS

The Palmetto Center for Women will host the Kids' Scene Summer Camp weekdays through Aug. 14, 8 am- 6 pm for K5- fifth graders. 252-2151.

EdVenture Museum will host Camp EdVenture Aug. 6- 10. 779-3100, ext. 1151 or www.edventure.org.

CHURCH/CHARITY

The Stedfast Christian Center, 5200 Fairfield Road, will host free Wednesday night movies Aug. 1, 8, 15, 22, & 29. Movies start at 7 pm. 786-9129.

Shady Grove United Methodist Church's Generations will meet Tues., Aug. 7, 11 am. 781-4832.

Bethel United Methodist Church, 4600 Daniel Dr., will host a free movie night every Friday. 787-3058.

Carrabba's in Spring Valley will host a lunch fundraiser Wed., Aug. 15 to benefit In- Vest USA, 11:30 am- 1:30 pm. 361-0147.

DANCE

The Columbia City Ballet will hold open auditions Sat., Aug. 25, 11 am at the Columbia Conservatory of Dance, 1128 Taylor St. Auditions for The Columbia City Ballet II will be held at 1 pm. 799-7605.

Dances of Universal Peace will meet Sat., Aug. 11, 7- 9 pm at the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, 2701 Heyward St. Contact Margueritte, 743-0731.

The Greater Columbia Chapter of the U.S. Amateur Ballroom Dancers Association will hold their dance parties Sat., Aug. 11 and Sat., Aug. 25, 7:30- 10:30 pm at the Hugh Dimmery Memorial Center, 680 Cherokee Lane. 781-5248.

ENTERTAINMENT

The Forest Acres Neighborhood Association will host National Night Out Tues., Aug. 4 at Crayton Middle School.

The S.C.Wildlife Federation will host an auction and wild game feast Aug. 4 at the Fairgrounds. www.scwf.org.

The Palmetto Center for Women will host the brown- bag lunch series every Wednesday at the Wachovia Bank Building, 1441 Main St., noon- 1 pm. 252-2151.

Trustus Theatre will present Copy Man Fri., Aug. 3, 8 pm. 254-9732 or www.trustus.org.

Earthfare will kick off a month of fun Aug. 4, noon- 3 pm. Contact Teale Rivers, 799-0048 or www.earthfare.com.

Historic Columbia Foundation will host the 29th annual Jubilee: Festival of Heritage Sat., Aug. 25, 10 am- 6 pm at Mann- Simons Cottage, 1403 Richland St. 252-7742, ext. 25.

FAMILY

The Columbia Museum of Art will host Family Fun Night Aug. 10, 5:30- 8 pm. 799-2810.

The 4th annual Lower Richland Community Wellness and Fun Day will be Sat., Aug. 11, 8:30 am- noon at the Bernice G. Scott Health and Human Services Center. 353-8741.

EdVenture Museum will host Grandparents Day Sun., Sept. 9. 799-3100, ext. 1141.

Columbia Family Fest will host a Labor Day Fitness Challenge. 807-5511 or columbiafamilyfest.com.

Youth for Understanding needs families to host international exchange students arriving in August. 800-872-0200 or www.yfu- usa.org.

HEALTH

Narconon Arrowhead specializes in drug and alcohol addiction treatment. 800-468-6933 or www.stopaddiction.com.

MEETINGS

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

The Richland County Republican Party meets 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 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.

The Richland County Democratic Women will meet Mon., Aug. 13, 5:30- 7 pm at the Adult Activity Center, 7494 Parklane Road. Contact Sandra Cocklin, 261-7730.

The Palmetto Personal Computer Club will meet Aug. 9, 6- 8:30 pm at the Capital Senior Center, 1650 Park Circle. Contact Nancy Johnson, 782-3015.

MISCELLANEOUS

The Columbia Bridal Associates Fall Bridal Showcase will be Sept. 9, 1- 5 pm at the Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center. www.columbiabride.com.

MUSIC

Columbia Harmonizers male chorus/ensemble meets Thursdays at 7:30 pm at Shandon United Methodist Church, 3407 Devine St. 798-1538.

The Summer Concert Series in Finlay Park will run through Aug. 25, 7- 10 pm. All concerts are free and food and beverages will be available. www.columbiaactioncouncil.net.

The Columbia Choral Society will hold open auditions Aug. 6 and 13 in the music room of First Baptist Church. 743-9375.

USC's Summer II Chorus will perform Sun., Aug. 5, 4 pm and Tues., Aug. 7, 7:30 pm. 777-5369.

MUSEUM

The McKissick Museum will display A Sense of Wonder: Works by Pam Bowers- Voros Aug. 11- Jan. 19. 777-7251.

REUNIONS

The 40th Reunion of the Dreher Class of '67 will be Sat., Aug. 4 at Leaside Hall, 7 - 11 pm. Classmates from the Class of '66 and '68, or any other classmates are invited. Some classmates' addresses are still missing. Send any information to:

Dreher Class of 1967
P.W.Rock
109 Academy Way
Columbia, SC 29206
782-3777.

A. C. Flora High School Class of 1967 40th Reunion will be Aug. 25, 7 pm at Leaside, 100 East Exchange Blvd. Contact Clay Johnston, 799-9448 or Marshall Kibler, 779-8600.

The 1982 Brookland- Cayce High School Reunion will be Sat., Sept. 22, 7:30- 11:30 pm at the Radisson Hotel and Conference Center.

SCHOOLS

The Five Points Association will host a school supply drive Fri., Aug. 3, 5- 8 pm at the Five Points Fountain. 446-8929.

SPORTS

The U.S. Recreational Golf Club will host its S.C. 2007 Season Showdown. Enrollment runs through Aug. 10. www.usrgc.net.

The all- female QuadSquad roller derby league will hold a meet and greet fundraiser Sat., Aug. 4, 6 pm at Keg O'Nails Restaurant, 3800 Rosewood Dr, 348-8861.

The Citizens Police Academy Alumni Benefit Golf Tournament will be Tues., Sept. 11. 545-3660 or www.columbiapd.com/golf.

TRAINING/EDUCATION

The S.C.Wildlife Federation will sponsor a women's outdoor recreation retreat Sept. 7- 9. www.scwf.org.

The S.C.Health Ministry and Faith Community Nurses Conference will be Aug. 25, 10 am- 3 pm at Northeast Presbyterian Church. Contact Nancy Reynolds, 422-0949.

The S.C.Women's Business Center will hold seminars How to Start Your Own Business Aug. 8, 9 am- noon and A Business Website: How to Get Started Aug. 29, 9- 11 am. 461-8900, ext. 232 or www.scwbc.org.

TRAVEL

The 5th annual Coastal Plain Meander on the Savannah River will be Oct. 5- 8. Contact Frank Carl, 706-364-5253 or Savannahriverkeeper.org.

YOUNG PEOPLE

Back to School Saturday will be Aug. 4, 9 am- 1:30 pm at Martin Luther King Park. 787-6494.