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ART Art,Art, and More Art at Mays Park will offer classes through 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 South Carolina Association of Magicians will present the Magic Gala Show Saturday, January 19, 7:30 pm at the Township Auditorium to benefit Palmetto Health Children's Hospital. Call 576-2350 for tickets or visit www.ticketmaster.com.

The Goodall Gallery at Columbia College will hold its second annual S.C. Art Teachers Invitational Exhibition Jan. 18, 5:30- 7 pm. 786-3298.

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

Shandon Presbyterian Church, 607 Woodrow St., will host the Rev. Dr. Sherron George for lectures Sun., Jan. 27, 7 pm & Mon., Jan. 28, 7 pm. 771-4408.

First Presbyterian Church will hold a blood drive Wed., Jan. 16, 1- 6 pm in the Palmer Building, 1420 Lady St. 799- 9062, ext. 261.

Lexington United Methodist Church will hold a health fair Sat., Jan. 26, 10 am- 2 pm. Contact Nancy Edmonds, 730-8467.

ENTERTAINMENT The Dance Theater of Columbia

will present Alice in Wonderland

Fri., Jan. 18, 7 pm. 788-7517.

The Richland County Public Library will host local folk singer Fran Sanderson Thurs., Jan 17, 12:30- 1:30 pm. Bring your lunch while you listen. 929-3440.

Central Carolina Community Foundation will host a private collectors' wine dinner Sun., Jan. 13, 6:30 pm at Steven W's Downtown Bistro in Newberry. Contact Kerrie, 254-5601, ext. 327.

FAMILY The 27th annual Snowman Run 8K Road Race and Youth Fun Run will be Jan. 19. Kids run at 12:30 pm; adults run at 1:30 pm. Contact Leigh Cheatham, 754-7275, ext. 220.

Columbia Jewish Day School will hold its annual Auction Fundraiser Jan. 19, 7 pm. 782-1831. The Richland County Recreation Commission and Adult Activity Center will host Community Appreciation Week Jan. 26- Feb. 2. 754-7275.

The 5th annual Polar Bear Plunge will be Sat., Jan. 12 at Lake Carolina's Sunset Park. Registration must be complete before 10 am. 736-LAKE.

HEALTH Free recovery classes for those with mental illness will be offered Thursday nights, 6 pm beginning Jan. 10. Classes will last 10 weeks. Contact Naomi for more details, 739- 5712.

The Capital Senior Center will host Yoga Day Sun., Jan. 27, noon- 3:45 pm. 783-4470.

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 Arrowhead Toastmaster's Club meets the first and third Tuesday of every month 7- 8 am at Shoney's, 600 Bush River Road. 781-5248.

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 Trenholm Artists Guild will meet Mon., Jan. 14, 7 pm at the Forest Lake Recreation Center. 865-1431. The Richland Democratic Women will meet Mon., Jan. 14, 5:30- 7 pm at the Adult Activity Center, 7494 Parklane Road. 261-7730.

The West Metro Chamber of Commerce Visitor's Center will host the mayor's prayer breakfast Wed.,Jan. 16, 7:30- 9 am at Brookland Baptist Church Banquet and Conference Center. 794-6504.

MISCELLANEOUS The 27th annual St.Andrews Woman's Club Bridal Showcase will be Jan. 13, noon- 5 pm at the Cantey Building. 781-1770.

The Winter Session of the Shepherd's Center of Columbia at Trenholm Road United Methodist Church will be Jan. 16- March 12. Classes begin at 9 am, and the cost is $21. 779-4449.

Student artists throughout the Midlands will be honored Thurs., Jan. 17, 4- 6 pm at the Colonial Life Accident Insurance Company. 744-4042.

The YMCA will sponsor an Activate Greater Columbia Rally Mon., Jan. 14, 11 am- 7 pm at all YMCA Columbia locations. 779-4005, ext. 2040.

J.U.M.P.S (Juveniles Upholding Morals & Principles of Society) will sponsor the first community enrichment day Tues., Jan. 15, 6 pm at Lower Richland High School. 447- 1291.

MUSEUM The S.C. State Museumwill hold its annual Museum Road Show Sat., Jan. 19, 10:30 am. 898-4952.

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

Sarah Hatsuko Hicks will conduct the S.C. Philharmonic Jan. 19, 7 pm at the Koger Center. 771-7937.

REUNIONS 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 Fire Girls 10U and 12U softball teams will hold tryouts in January 26, 11 am at Ridge View High School. 447- 9917 (Columbia) or 309-6588 (Lexington/West Columbia).

Trenholm Little League will hold registration Sat., Jan. 12, 10 am- noon at Trenholm Park. Contact Steve Stanton, 782-2230.

TRAINING/EDUCATION The aspiring creative writers workshop will be Jan. 19, 10 am- 2 pm at the Denny Terrace Community Center. Contact Tara McDaniel, 754-6720.

The S.C.Women's Business Center will offer a small business administration resource day Jan. 16. 461-8900, ext. 232.

The Denny Terrace Community Centerwill offer a creative writers workshop Jan. 19. Contact Leigh Cheatham, 754-7275, ext. 220.

The Environmental Resource Center will offer HazMat Certified Training Jan. 28- 30 at the Hilton Garden Inn. 537-2372.

The S.C.Business and Professional Women's Educational Foundation Conference will be Jan. 12 at the Clarion Hotel, 1615 Gervais St. Contact Margaret Barfield, 513-9781.

The SBA will hold a community express loan workshop Tues., Jan. 15, 10 am- noon at the Strom Thurmond Federal Building. 765-5377.

VOLUNTEERS The Friends of the Richland County Public Library need individuals and businesses to sponsor a basket or donate items for the 15th annual Silent and Live Auction Sat., Feb. 16, 7 pm. 929-3440.