It's happening right here in your community
ART

Art,Art,and More Art at Mays Park will offer classes Oct.- March. Just the two of us, parent and child for ages 2- 4; Homeschool art for ages 4- 7, 8- 12, and 12 and up; and Afterschool for ages 4- 7, 8- 12, and 12 and up. Contact Steve Hewitt, 545-3100.

The S.C.Arts Education Booking Conference will be Mon., Oct. 23, 8 am- 1 pm at the Columbia Conference Center, 169 Laurelhurst Ave. www.southcarolinaarts.com.

CHURCH/CHARITY

The Lutheran Theological Southern Seminary, 4201 N. Main St., will host fall lay school of religion Tuesdays beginning Oct. 9. 461-3263.

First Presbyterian Church's Wednesdays and Thursdays at First lunch service will begin at 11:30 am in Jackson Hall, 1324 Marion St. 799-9062.

The National Federation of the Blind S.C. will hold a white cane walk Oct. 13, 9 am- noon at the Riverwalk by the amphitheater. 254-0222 or www.nfbsc.net.

St.Timothy's Episcopal Church will celebrate 115 years with the annual BBQ Oct. 13, 10 am- 2 pm and on Sun., Oct. 14 at 900 Calhoun St. 333-4686.

Shady Grove United Methodist Church will celebrate homecoming Sun., Oct. 14, 9 am. 781-7832.

Trenholm United Methodist Church will hold its Festival of Faith Nov. 4- 7. 254-6695 or www.trumc.org.

DANCE

The Greater Columbia Chapter of the U.S.Ballroom Dancers Association will hold their dance parties Oct. 13 and Oct. 27, 7:30- 10:30 pm at the Hugh Dimmery Memorial Center. 781-5248.

Contra Dance will be Oct. 13, 7:30- 10:30 pm at the Arsenal Hill Park Building. 796-8935.

ENTERTAINMENT

The Katie and Irwin Kahn Jewish Community Center will host the Get Fit, Get Happy Senior Wellness Expo Thurs., Oct. 18, 10 am- 1 pm. Contact Mandy Fannin, 787-2023, ext. 206.

St.Paul's Evangelical Lutheran Church will present OliverOct. 11- 13, 7:30 pm. 779-0030.

The 5th annual Congaree Swampfest will be Sat., Oct. 6. Activities run throughout the day. www.nps.gov/cong.

Richland Northeast High School will present Mostly Coastal GhostsOct. 30 & 31, 7 pm at the Richland School District Two Auditorium. 699-2800, ext. 2832.

Jazz on Tapp's will be every Sunday, noon- 2 pm at the Sidewalk Café at the corner of Main and Blanding. 665-7036.

The Koger Center will present Hairspray Oct. 8 & 9. 777-2057.

USC will present the Caskey Lecture Mon., Oct. 22, 7:30- 9 pm in the Lumpkin Auditorium of the Business School. 777-5400.

The Capital Senior Center will host the Dick Goodwin Band Oct. 19, 7:30- 11 pm. 786-4884.

The Allen University Alumni Association will hold the 137 year History and Renaissance Celebration Oct. 12- 14 at the Clarion Town House Hotel. 376-5729.

FAMILY

The Blythewood Lions Club will host the 2nd annual Fall Craft Bazaar, Bake Sale, and Yard Sale Oct. 13, 8 am- 2 pm at the Blythewood Community Center. 754-8047.

HEALTH

Palmetto Health Hospitals will sponsor the annual Hearts and Hands Forever Walk Sun., Oct. 28, 3- 4:30 pm at Riverfront Park. 296-5636.

The Libby Ross Breast Cancer Foundation will offer yoga classes for breast cancer patients Oct. 19, 10 am- noon and 2- 4 pm at AMSA Studios, 3155 Forest Dr. 212-695-7881.

The Richland County Recreation Commission and the National Kidney Foundation of S.C. will host a kidney disease screening clinic Oct. 19 at the Denny Terrace Community Center. 754-7275, ext. 220.

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.

Toastmasters Club meets every Friday, 7- 8:15 am at Lizard's Thickett, 10170 Two Notch. Contact Caroline Meyer, 782-8844. The Richland Democratic Women will meet Mon., Oct. 8, 5:30- 7 pm at the Adult Activity Center, 7494 Parklane Road. Contact Sandra Cocklin, 261-7730.

The Palmetto Personal Computer Club will meet Oct. 11, 6- 8:30 pm at the Capital Senior Center, 1650 Park Circle. 782-3015.

MISCELLANEOUS

The Fall 2007 Main St. Marketplace will be every Friday in September and October, 10 am- 2pm. 779-4005, ext. 2042.

The 2nd annual Benefit Antiques Road Show will be Sat., Oct. 13, 9 am- 1 pm at Agape Senior Community, 2705 Leaphart Road. 252-7734.

The Women in Philanthropy will host the Founders' Reception Tues., Oct. 9, 5:30- 7:30 pm at Sterling Hall, 316 Senate St. 733-5400.

The 2nd annual Autumn Remembrance will be Oct. 30- Nov. 1 at the Five Points Fountain. 929-2600.

The S.C.Wildlife Federation will hold the annual Bass Fishing Tournament Oct. 27. www.scwf.org.

The West Metro Habitat Alliance will hold the 5th annual Habitat for Humanity Run/Walk Oct. 13, 8 am at Providence Presbyterian Church. 794-6766.

Palmetto Health Foundation's Festival of Trees will be Nov. 16- 18, 8 pm at the S.C. State Museum. 434-2827.

MUSIC

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

The Blythewood High School and Ridge View High School Bands and Booster Clubs will host the 2007 Tournament of the Bands Oct. 13 at Richland Two District Stadium. 917-0227. The Columbia Baroque Soloists will perform Oct. 12, 8 pm at Shandon United Methodist Church, 3407 Devine St. 256-8383.

REUNIONS

Spring Valley's class of '87 will hold its 20th reunion Oct. 13 at Sterling Pavilion in the Vista. 238-7438.

Spring Valley High School will host an all- class reunion Nov. 2 & 3. 699-3500, ext. 5570.

The 1958 and '59 Columbia High Classes will host a reunion Jan. 19 at The Hall at Congaree Promenade, 320 Senate St. Class of '58 contact Jane, 738-1513 and Class of '59 contact Pat, 772-2218. SPORTS The 7th Annual Sertoma Charity Golf Tournament will be Fri., Nov. 9 at Fort Jackson. Email jkslks@sc.rr.com for more information.

St.Andrews Park, 920 Beatty Road, will offer youth tennis lessons Wednesdays, ages 7- 14. Contact Leigh Cheatham, 754-7275, ext. 220.

The Brain Injury Alliance of S.C.will host the 4th annual golf tournament Thurs., Oct. 11 at the Mid- Carolina Club in Prosperity, S.C. 731-9823.

TRAINING/EDUCATION

Team Oana will offer a seminar series Tuesdays through Nov. 13 at the St. Andrews Shepherd Center, 2600 Ashland Road. Contact Becky Swanson, 731-9394.

Richland Northeast High School will offer a computer and digital camera workshop Oct. 16, 23, & 30, 4- 5:30 pm. 699-2800, ext. 2849.

The S.C.Respite Coalition will offer a conference Oct. 18, 8 am- 4 pm at Saxe Gotha Presbyterian Church in Lexington. 935-5027.

YARD SALE

The Richland County Recreation Commission will hold a yard sale Oct. 13, 8 am- 1 pm at Crane Creek Community Center, 7405 Fairfield Road. 691-1899.