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PARENTS OF PRE-TEENS: Help your children ages 10-13 fight back against drugs, sex, alcohol and gangs. (803) 771-2212

SOCIALLY INTELLIGENT SISTERS: Meet new people for social activities, travel and more. Marie, (803) 743-5866

COLDSTREAM GARDEN CLUB: Monday's meeting will feature a tour of Carter-Holmes Greenhouses in Newberry. Call (803) 772-7831 for time and transportation information.

RICHLAND COUNTY RECREATION COMMISSION: Town hall meeting on programs and services, 7 p.m. Friday at Friarsgate Park, 1712 Chadford Road, Irmo. (803) 754-7275

RICHLAND COUNTY DEMOCRATIC WOMEN: 5:30 p.m. Monday at the Adult Activity Center, 7494 Parklane Road. Guest speakers will be S.C. Sen. Vincent Sheheen and Columbia attorney Dwight Drake.

GO FIGURE: Artists group meets 6-8:30 p.m. Mondays to draw or paint live models. $20 membership fee plus $5 model fee per session. Group meets at The Village Artist Gallery, Village at Sandhill. (803) 699-8886; www.thevillageartists.com

CANDIDATES FORUM: 7 tonight at Eastminster Presbyterian Church. Brad Warthen will moderate Columbia mayoral candidates. Sponsored by the Forest Hills, Pinehurst, Heathwood, Heathwood West, Melrose and Tanglewood neighborhood associations. (803) 331-3182

WOMAN'S CLUB OF WEST COLUMBIA: 2 p.m. Monday at Mount Hermon Lutheran Church, 3011 Leaphart Road. Program will feature financial advisor Mary Ann Giles. (803) 794-5009

DAV/DAVA: Clayton Durham Chapter 28 of Disabled American Veterans, 6 p.m. Tuesday at 511 Violet St., West Columbia. (803) 796-7122

HOBBIES/RECREATION

AGES 18 AND YOUNGER

PALMETTO ACTIVITY CENTER: Palmetto Step Team, 4-4:45 p.m. Wednesdays. Open to ages 10-14; $35 per month. Grasshoppers soccer for ages 2-3, 10-10:45 a.m. Tuesdays, ages 4-5 meet 4:30-5:15 p.m. $40 per month, equipment provided, bring a water bottle. Preregistration required. Classes meet at 105 Summit Centre Circle. (803) 865-6516

VALENTINE'S DAY CARD CONTEST: 3-6 p.m. weekdays through Friday, Feb. 12, at Woodland Park, 6500 Old Knight Parkway. (803) 776-1096

FOR ADULTS

GOLDEN EAGLE EVENING: 6 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 20, in the Chapin High School cafeteria, 300 Columbia Ave. Dancing, food, fun and fellowship for senior citizens, sponsored by Chapin High School. Free, but registration is required, call (803) 345-2246 by Friday, Feb. 12.

PALMETTO GOLD CLUB: Seminars, classes, workshops, luncheons, game nights, book and coffee clubs, bingo and other activities for ages 55 and older at the Palmetto Activity Center, 105 Summit Centre Circle, across from Summit Middle School. (803) 865-6516

ADULT FITNESS PROGRAM: 9-10 a.m. Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at Eastminster Presbyterian Church, 3200 Trenholm Road. Cardio, weights, flexibility, balance, interval training with a certified instructor. (803) 787-5156

CAPITAL SENIOR CENTER: R&B line dancing, 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Mondays; wear smooth-soled shoes, $5; members, $2.50. Salsa socials, lessons and dancing, 5:30-7:30 p.m. the first and third Mondays monthly, $5, members, $3. Golden Friendship Club, potluck dinner, socializing and dancing, 6:30 p.m. the second and fourth Mondays monthly; bring your favorite covered dish to share. Afternoon aerobics, 5:30-6:30 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays. Shag dance lessons and more, 5:30-6:30 p.m. Tuesdays; $4, members, $3. Tai Chi, 9 a.m., 5:45 p.m. Wednesdays and 11:15 a.m. Fridays. Qi Gong, 10-11 a.m. Wednesdays and Fridays. Trivia with Margo and Courtney, 11 a.m.-noon Wednesdays through March 10. Yoga for Peripheral Neuropathy, 1:30-2:30 p.m. Fridays. Non-members, $25 per year. 1650 Park Circle, (803) 779-1971

CAPITAL SENIOR CENTER: Friday night dances, 7:30-10:30 p.m. weekly at 1650 Park Circle (Maxcy Gregg Park). Informal ballroom dancing to live music. $5; setups provided. (803) 786-2049

CONTRA DANCE: 7-10:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 13, at the Arsenal Hill Park building, 1900 Lincoln St. (Lincoln and Laurel streets). Live music by Whistlin' Rufus, caller will be Doug Singleton. New dancers workshop 7-7:30 p.m. No partner necessary; bring clean, soft-soled, nonmarking shoes; $8, discounts available. Sponsored by Columbia Traditional Music and Dance. (803) 787-1592; www.contracola.org

BUS TRIP: Atlantic City, Philadelphia and New York City, June 12-18, $569 per person double, triple, $549; single, $838. $75 deposit payable now; balance due April 9. (803) 754-3095; (803) 736-6219

BUS TRIPS: Orlando and Winter Park, Fla., June 7-11, $475. Charleston, June 24-27, $382. Charleston, July 10; tour, lunch and shopping, $92. Nonrefundable deposit of $25. (803) 776-9127 or e-mail sheyrdav@hotmail.com

FOR ALL AGES

CONGAREE NATIONAL PARK: Visitor center open 8:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. at 100 National Park Road, Hopkins. Owl Prowls, 7 p.m. Fridays. Great Backyard Bird Count: Birding Basics, 8:30-11:30 a.m. Saturday; Great Backyard Bird Count: Winter Birds at Congaree, 8:30-11:30 a.m. and noon-3 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 13. Guided canoe trips, 12:30 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays. River Trail Tromp, 10-mile wilderness hike to the Congaree River, 10 a.m. Friday, Feb. 12; bring a lunch. Big Tree Hike, six-mile off-trail hike, 10 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 20. Free; reservations must be made two weeks in advance. Call (803) 776-4396, ext. 0, or go to www.nps.gov/cong.

FREE FRIDAYS AT RIVERBANKS ZOO AND GARDEN: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Fridays through Feb. 26, 500 Wildlife Parkway. Residents of Richland and Lexington counties will be admitted free; proof of residence (valid ID or property tax statement copy) required. (803) 779-8717

GREAT BACKYARD BIRD COUNT: 8-11 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 13, at the diversion dam, Riverfront Park (off Sunset Drive). Bring binoculars and water and wear comfortable shoes. Sponsored by the Columbia Audubon Society. E-mail amaspirit@aol.com

ADVENTURE CAROLINA: Congaree River trip, 2 p.m. Saturday; Edisto River trip, noon Saturday, Feb. 13; Saluda River trip, 2 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 20; Saluda River fishing trip, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 27. Adventure Carolina is at 1107 State St., Cayce. (803) 796-4505

DENNY TERRACE COMMUNITY CENTER: Offering the following adaptive activities at 6720 Bishop Ave. Valentine's Day Dance for ages 18 and older, 6-8 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 14. Family Games and Activities, 10 a.m.-noon the fourth Saturday monthly; free. Family and Friends Night Out for ages 18 and older, 6-8 p.m. Wednesdays; free. Family Games and Activities, 10 a.m.-noon the fourth Saturday monthly; free. Green Thumb Gardening for all ages, 10 a.m.-noon the first Tuesday monthly; free. (803) 754-6720, ext. 204, 209 and 214

CLASSES, WORKSHOPS, LECTURES

AGES 18 AND YOUNGER

FRIARSGATE PARK: Group guitar lessons for ages 7 and older will meet 3:30-4:15 p.m. Tuesdays, individual lessons 4:30-5 p.m.; $40/$80. Basic tap and ballet classes for ages 3-12, 6:30-7:15 p.m. Wednesdays; $45 per month. The park is at 1712 Chadford Road, Irmo. (803) 732-3220

CAROLINA CHILDREN'S GARDEN: Sessions meet at the Clemson Sandhill Research and Education Center, 900 Clemson Road. Recommended for ages 5-12, but all are welcome; registration required unless otherwise noted. Vermi-Valentines: Love Your Soil!, 3:30-5 p.m. Friday, Feb. 12; $2. Great Backyard Bird Count: Clemson Sandhill Rally, 8:30-10 a.m. Monday, Feb. 15; free. Green in the Garden, St. Patrick's Day Celebration, 3:30-5 p.m. Wednesday, March 17; free, drop-ins welcome. Vernal Equinox Observance, 1-2:30 p.m. Saturday, March 20; $2. Pollination Parade, 1-21:30 p.m. Saturday, March 27; $2. Egg Hunt, 3:30-5 p.m. Friday, April 2; free, drop-ins welcome. (803) 459-3212 or e-mail carolinachildrensgarden@gmail.com

PALMETTO ACTIVITY CENTER: Youth ballet classes, Tuesdays at 105 Summit Centre Circle. Ages 3-5 meet 5:30-6:15 p.m.; ages 6-9, 6:15-7 p.m.; ages 9-12, 7-7:45 p.m.; $40 per month. Beginning violin lessons for students in grades 1-5, 5:30-6:30 p.m. Wednesdays. Bring your own violin, preregistration required, $60 for six-week session. Short Chefs cooking and nutrition class for ages 4-7, 5-6 p.m. Wednesdays. $50 for a four-week session, includes chef's hat, apron and recipe book. (803) 865-6515

THE ART ELEMENTS: Read and Craft Time, 11 a.m.-noon or 12:45-1:45 p.m. the first and third Thursday monthly at 301-4 Rice Meadow Way. Story and related craft for children ages 5 and younger and their caregivers. $10; $7 for early registration (Mondays). Art Club for elementary school students meets 4-5:30 p.m. Thursdays and Fridays. $20 per session for drop-ins, $70 per month. Reservations required. (803) 419-4434

SATURDAY MUSIC ACADEMY: 9 a.m.-noon for ages 7-12, 2-5 p.m. for ages 13-18, twice monthly. Preregistration, $20; tuition is $100 per month plus $50 registration and $50 material fee (preregistration fee will be applied to tuition). Classes meet at GMG Music Center, 1053 Sparkleberry Lane Extension. (803) 206-8939; www.gmgmusiccenter.com

DANCE CLASSES: Ballet, tap, jazz, modern, lyrical and hip hop, Tuesdays at Caughman Road Park, 1800 Trotter Road, Hopkins. Ages 3-4, 5:55-6:25 p.m.; ages 5-6, 6:30-7 p.m.; ages 10 and older, 7-7:45 p.m. A session for boys in grades 2-5 will meet 5-5:45 p.m. $20 per month. (803) 783-0400

FOR ADULTS

ZUMBA DANCE PARTY: 8:30-9:30 a.m. Saturdays at Seven Oaks Park, 200 Leisure Lane. Bring water bottle and comfortable shoes. (803) 772-3336

CAKE DECORATING CLASSES: 10 a.m.-noon at Michaels, 244 Harbison Blvd. Decorating with Fondant and Gum Paste, Fridays through Feb. 26. Tuition is $22.50 plus student kit. Sign up at Michaels, call (803) 407-2404 or e-mail sweetcakes@sc.rr.com

TAI CHI FOR BEGINNERS: 6:30-8 p.m. Mondays at McGregor Presbyterian Church, 6505 St. Andrews Road; 10-11:30 a.m. and 7:30-9 p.m. Tuesdays , at the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship Church, 2701 Heyward St. Donation for the five-month beginner session is $165; discounts for seniors, students and families. (803) 647-9283; www.taoist.org

SHEPHERD'S CENTER OF ST. ANDREWS: Adventures in Learning for ages 50 and older, 9:30 a.m. Tuesdays through March 9 at Ashland UMC, 2600 Ashland Road. New classes include "What's the Difference? A Look at Four Faiths," "America's Future in the World," "Justice from Bar and Bench," "World Class Music in the Midlands," "Dog Daze, Doggone It," "Rome: From Augustus to the Barbarians," "Things Collected: Antique, Vintage and Treasures," "Beautiful Places: A Celebration of S.C. Parks" and a beading class. Ongoing favorites include beginning and intermediate Spanish, bridge, art, quilting, classic films, creative writing and day trips. Lunch is available for $6.50, followed by entertainment or a speaker. Tuition for the 10-week program is $25. (803) 731-9394

BEGINNERS BALLROOM DANCING: Ballroom, Latin and social dancing, 7-8:30 p.m. Mondays at the Hugh Dimmery Memorial Center, 680 Cherokee Lane, West Columbia. $6; couples, $10 (10 weeks payable in advance). Preregistration required, call (803) 791-9881 or e-mail johnkay@bellsouth.net

S.C. ARCHIVES & HISTORY FOUNDATION: History of railroads lecture series, 5 p.m. Wednesdays through Feb. 24 at the Archives and History Center, 8301 Parklane Road. $30 per session; members, $25. (803) 251-0115; www.palmettohistory.org

ADVANCED HOME LAWN CARE USING INTEGRATED PEST MANAGEMENT: 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 23, at the Clemson Sandhill Research and Education Center Lake House, 900 Clemson Road. Registration is $60 (due Tuesday, Feb. 16), includes lunch, materials and offers pesticide license recertification credits and Master Gardener continuing education credits. (803) 359-8515; www.clemson.edu/hgic

PALMETTO ACTIVITY CENTER: Tai chi, 7-8 p.m. Thursdays, bring a water bottle; $40 for a four-week session or $12 per week. Yoga for beginner to intermediate ages 18 and older, 9-10 a.m. Saturdays $40 per month, bring a mat and water bottle. Seniors 1-2-3, 9-9:45 a.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays, four-week course focusing on balance, joint mobility and flexibility for ages 55 and older; $40 per month. Ballroom dance classes, 7:30-8:45 p.m. Mondays, wear soft-soled shoes; $60 per couple for a four-week session. Line dance classes, 6:30-7:30 p.m. Tuesdays, bring a water bottle; $40 for a five-week session. Dancing Through the Ages for ages 55 and older, 1-2 p.m. Wednesdays; $35 per couple or $10 per week, wear comfortable clothing. No experience necessary for dance classes. All sessions meet at 105 Summit Centre Circle. (803) 865-6516

C-SPAN WORKSHOP: 10:30 a.m.-noon Friday, Feb. 26, at the South Carolina State Library, 1430 Senate St., Room 309. Free. Seating is limited to 55 participants, registration deadline is 5 p.m. Friday, Feb. 19. www.statelibrary.sc.gov

SHEPHERD'S CENTER OF COLUMBIA: Wednesdays through March 3 for ages 55 and older in the Leisure Ministries Building at Trenholm Road UMC, 3401 Trenholm Road. Offering yoga, bridge, acrylic and watercolor painting, music (handbells, dulcimers, singing for fun, stories of famous operas, history of jazz and swing), history (Germany in the '20s and '30s, the Middle Ages, holidays of the Hebrew Bible, great biographies), American fiction, creative writing, travel, "Creative Stew," "Volunteerism" and "Controversies in Constitutional Law." Classes meet at 9, 10, 11 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. Lunch and speaker at noon, $7 (reservations required). Tuition for unlimited classes, $25. (803) 779-4449

COLUMBIA SCHOOL OF TAI CHI: Introductory session, 4:45-5:45 p.m. Tuesdays through March 30 at Eastminster Presbyterian Church, 3200 Trenholm Road; $65. (803) 252-2204

GROUP FITNESS PROGRAMS: Sessions for new exercisers at Drew Wellness Center, 2101 Walker Solomon Way. SIT (Seat Inspired Training), 9 a.m. Mondays and Wednesdays; MYYOGA, 9 a.m. Mondays; M.E.L.T. (More Exercise, Less Time), 12:15 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays; and Body Balance, 6:30 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays. Call (803) 545-3200 or go to www.drewwellnesscenter.com for membership information.

LINE DANCE CLASS: 7-9 p.m. Tuesdays at Ripley's Retreat, 1230 Louis LeConte Road (off Sumter Highway, near Mr. Bunky's); $5. (803) 776-5436

RICHLAND 2 ADULT EDUCATION: Offering high school diploma, GED test preparation, HSAP remediation, WorkKeys, skills lab, English as a Second Language and adult basic education. All classes meet at the W.R. Rogers Center, 750 Old Clemson Road. Call (803) 736-8787, ext. 301, or go to www2.richland2.org/tech/rogerscenter.

FINE ART DRAWING AND PAINTING CLASSES: Mondays and Tuesdays at Quail Lane Racquet & Swim Club, 4927 Quail Lane. Drawing and watercolor, mixed media painting, 9:30 a.m.-noon Mondays. Drawing and oil, acrylic and mixed media painting, 5:30-8 p.m. Mondays and 9:30 a.m.-noon Tuesdays. www.francesmnelson.com

ZUMBA CLASSES: 7-8 p.m. Thursdays through Feb. 25 at Eastminster Presbyterian Church, 3200 Trenholm Road; $25. Call (803) 530-4289 or e-mail karenscruggs87@yahoo.com to register

"A HISTORY OF THE SENSES: GLOBAL AND LOCAL, ANTIQUITY TO PRESENT:" USC lecture series, 5:30-7 p.m. Tuesdays at the S.C. Archives and History Center, 8301 Parklane Road. Led by history professor Mark Smith, this week's topic will be "Smellier Pasts? A History of Olfaction." Upcoming: "Tasting (Re)pasts," Feb. 16; "Touching Moments," Feb. 23; and "When the Past Doesn't Make Good Sense," March 2. Individual lectures, $9. (803) 777-5195; www.cas.sc.edu/hist/

CAPITAL SENIOR CENTER: Winter sessions include Introduction to Art Techniques, 1-3 p.m. Tuesdays through March 9, $50; members, $25. Breakfast for your Brain, for ages 50 and older, 8:30-9:30 a.m. Tuesdays through Feb. 23; $5 for CSC members; $15 for nonmembers. The Life and Stories of Flannery O'Connor, 2-3:30 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays, Feb. 9-March 25. All other activities are free for CSC members; $25 per year for non-members. (803) 779-1971

RICHLAND 1 ADULT EDUCATION CLASSES: Adult literacy, 8:30 a.m.-12:15 p.m. Mondays-Wednesdays; free. English as a Second Language, 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Mondays-Thursdays and 6-8 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays; fees vary. GED preparation, 9 a.m.-noon Mondays-Thursdays and 6-8 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays at various sites in the community. Students cannot be currently enrolled in high school, $50. High school diploma, 8:20 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Mondays-Thursdays; half credit, $25, full credit, $50. For ages 17 and older with 16 credits. HSAP math prep, 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Tuesdays-Thursdays and 6-8 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays; $25. All classes meet at the Adult Education Office, 2612 Covenant Road, unless otherwise noted. Call (803) 343-2935 to register.

ART BASICS: 6-8 p.m. Mondays at Art Shack Gallery Cafe, 2701-A Rosewood Drive. Six-week session taught by Mary How covers fundamentals of drawing, painting and clay; $150 (includes materials). (803) 269-8730 or go to www.angelfishcreations.com to register.

LINE DANCE CLASS: 7-9 p.m. Thursdays at Ozzie's Country Island, 1420 Charleston Highway, West Columbia; $5. (803) 776-5436

BASIC SHAG LESSONS: 2:30 p.m. Sundays at the Batesburg Music and Dance Academy, 112-C W. Church St., Batesburg-Leesville. Six-week session, $90 couples; singles, $60. (803) 924-1231

ZUMBA FITNESS CLASSES: 9-9:50 a.m. Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays through Feb. 22, at Lexington Baptist Church Family Life Center, 111 Efird St., Lexington. $55 (preregistration required). Zumba is a combination of hip hop and Latin rhythms with easy-to-follow dance moves. Also offering early-morning aerobics, lunchtime fitness classes, strength training, pilates and low-impact cardio. (803) 996-8440 or go to www.lexingtonbaptist.org and click on the recreation link.

ADULT EDUCATION AND ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE CLASSES: 9 a.m.-noon Tuesdays (GED) and Wednesdays (ESL) at Gilbert Primary School, 520 Main St., Gilbert. Free; child care will be provided by the GPS Parenting Center. (803) 821-1400

LEXINGTON 2 ADULT EDUCATION: Certified Nursing Assistant classes, 6-9 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays, Feb. 2-April 1 or 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Mondays through Thursdays, March 1-31, April 19-May 18, May 31-June 30; $575. Offering GED preparation at Gaston and Swansea, WorkKeys, high school diploma, English as a Second Language and GED online. Classes meet at Granby Education Center, 1407 Dunbar Road, Cayce. (803) 739-4048

MIDLANDS TECHNICAL COLLEGE: Accepting registration for the following continuing education classes: Beginner's Motorcycle, First Aid for Your Pet, Defensive Driving, Financial Strategies for Successful Retirement, French I, German I, Italian II, Basic Photography, Intermediate Motorcycle, Health & Safety, Ballroom Dancing and Experienced Motorcycle. (803) 732-0432; www.mtctraining.com

FOR ALL AGES

NAMI FAMILY-TO-FAMILY: 12-week course for families of adults with severe mental illnesses, 4-6:30 p.m. Sundays through April 15 at Dorn VA Medical Center, 6439 Garners Ferry Road and 6-8:30 p.m. Tuesdays, Feb. 23-May 11 at Pilgrim Lutheran Church, 1430 N. Lake Drive, Lexington. Free; preregistration is required. (803) 776-4000, ext. 4116; e-mail namivasc@sc.rr.com

THE HUB: Community learning center for at-risk and low-income students and adults, provides free tutoring, life courses, college and career planning and a computer lab with free Internet access. Hours of operation are 3-7 p.m. Tuesdays through Thursdays at 1234 St. Andrews Road. Sponsored by Right Direction Christian Center. (803) 798-1230; www.rightdirection.info

MANGO LANGUAGES: Online language courses now available at the Lexington County Public Library System. Patrons may choose from Brazilian Portuguese, Spanish, Japanese, French, German, Italian, Greek, Russian, Mandarin Chinese and ESL for Polish, Spanish and Brazilian Portuguese speakers (with more to come). (803) 785-2680; www.lexlib.sc.us

YOGA WITHOUT WALLS: 7:30-8:30 p.m. Mondays at the Kershaw Recreation Department, 1042 W. Dekalb St., Camden. Monthly fee, $36; (803) 425-6009. 6:55-7:55 p.m. Thursdays at the Camden Library, 1304 Broad St.; donations accepted; (803) 425-1508. 8:30-9:30 a.m. Saturdays at Grace Episcopal Church, 1315 Lyttleton St., Camden. www.yogawithoutwalls.net

VISUAL ARTS CLASSES: 4 p.m. and 5 p.m. Tuesdays or Thursdays, Crescent Lake, Blythewood. LaDonna Dixon, (803) 735-9982

HOPKINS PARK: Basic drawing for ages 12 and older, 6-7 p.m. Mondays through April 26; $10. Ceramics classes for ages 12 and older, 6-8 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays through April 28; $20. Spades tournament for ages 12 and older, 6-8 p.m. Thursdays through April 29; $2 entry fee. All activities at 100 Hopkins Park Road, Hopkins. Lee Davis, (803) 783-9374

ARTS PROGRAMS: Columbia Parks and Recreation department is offering Open Studio/Clay at the Arts Center, 1932 Calhoun St. $70, includes one bag of clay ($60, without clay; additional clay $12.50 for 25 pounds). Group mini-course, $3 per person plus $15 for clay. (803) 545-3091

ART CLASSES: Enrolling all ages, Art Shack Gallery and Cafe, 2701-A Rosewood Drive. (803) 799-9409 or go to www.artshackgallery.com to register.

PUBLIC LIBRARIES

Advance registration required for most programs

RICHLAND COUNTY

ST. ANDREWS REGIONAL BRANCH: Teen video game challenge, 3-5 p.m. today and Thursday, Feb. 18. Owls of South Carolina for ages 6-12, 4 p.m. today. Story Time for all ages, 10:30 a.m. Saturdays. Let's Speak English for adults, 10 a.m. Tuesdays. Hey! Listen to This!, stories and songs for all ages, 4 p.m. Tuesdays. Mind Games for adults, 1-3 p.m. Tuesday and Feb. 23; keep your mind sharp with Sudoko, chess or crosswords. Book Banter for adults, 7 p.m. Tuesday. Mother Goose Story Time for you and your child ages 12 months and younger, 9:30 a.m. Wednesday. Read with Curious George for all ages, 10:30 a.m. Wednesdays. Germs, Germs, Germs!, 4 p.m. Wednesday; science-based program from EdVenture Children's Museum shows ages 3-12 how to stay healthy. Pine Needle Basketry for adults, 3 p.m. Saturdays, Feb. 13, 20 and 27; at the end of the course, you'll have your own masterpiece. Sew Divine, A Gathering of Crafters for adults, 12:30-2:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 16. Chinese Dragon Parade for ages 6-12, 3:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 18. Computer Basics: Introduction to Computers for adults, 7 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 23. 2916 Broad River Road, (803) 772-6675

THE LINK, BALLENTINE: Hey! Listen to This!, 11 a.m. Fridays; stories and songs for all ages. Chinese New Year Fun for ages 6-12, 11 a.m. Saturday. Pajamarama Story Time for all ages, 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 18. 1321 Dutch Fork Road, (803) 781-5026

SANDHILLS BRANCH: At Your Library: Catalog Training for home-schooled students ages 6-12, 10:30 a.m. today. Writing Assistance for all ages, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Thursdays; half-hour consultations available on a drop-in basis. Garden Like a Master: For the Love of Roses, 6:30 tonight; Midlands Master Gardeners will share tips on suitable cultivars and their care. Story Time for all ages, 11 a.m. Saturdays. Now I Am One!, stories and songs for you and your child age 12-23 months, 11 a.m. Mondays. Let's Speak English for adults, 11:30 a.m. Tuesdays. Sew Divine, A Gathering of Crafters for adults, 1-2:30 p.m. Tuesdays. Teen Advisory Board, 6:30-8 p.m. Tuesday. Book Group for adults, 7 p.m. Wednesday and 1 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 18. Preschool Story Time for ages 3-5, 10:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. Thursdays beginning Feb. 11. hip2craft for adults, 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 11. Kids Kraft, 3:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 16; balloon animals craft session for ages 6-8. Around the World in 80 Minutes for ages 6-8, 3 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 20. Your P's and Q's, 3:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 23; etiquette program for ages 9-12. 1 Summit Parkway, (803) 699-9230

NORTHEAST REGIONAL BRANCH: Now I Am One! stories and songs for you and your child age 12-23 months, 10:30 a.m. Thursdays. Story Time for all ages, 11 a.m. Saturdays. Hey! Listen to This!, stories and songs for all ages, 10:30 a.m. Mondays. Let's Speak English for adults, 7 p.m. Mondays. Sew Divine, A Gathering of Crafters for adults, 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Tuesdays. Gaming Jewelry for ages 9-12, 6:30 p.m. Tuesday; make your own jewelry using Scrabble tiles and other game pieces. Book Group for adults, 7 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 11. Be My Valentine, 11 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 13; story and craft session for all ages. hip2craft for adults, 2:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 13. Celebrating the Past - Looking Toward the Future, 7 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 18; Terrance Acox and Xavier McDaniel discuss their careers and offer inspiration to dream big. Drop-in Craft Day for all ages, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Friday, Feb. 19. Financial Planning for Teens, 3 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 20. Teen Advisory Board, 3:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 20. Infant and Toddler Sign Language for adults, 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 24; learn the developmental benefits of sign language and basics that you can practice with your child. Computer basics, E-Mail Basics for adults, 3 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 27. 7490 Parklane Road, (803) 736-6575

BLYTHEWOOD BRANCH: Hey! Listen to This!, stories and songs for all ages, 10:30 a.m. Fridays. Will You Be My Valentine?, story and craft session for all ages, 3:30 p.m. Wednesday. 218 McNulty Road, (803) 691-9806

COOPER BRANCH: Now I Am One!, stories and songs for you and your child age 12-23 months, 10:30 a.m. Thursdays. Celebrate the Season - Valentine's Day, story and craft session for ages 6-12, 3:30 p.m. Tuesday. Family Story Time for all ages, 10:30 a.m. Wednesdays. Groove Line for adults, 6:30 p.m. Wednesdays. Mid-Winter Games for ages 9-12, 3 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 13; try your hand at some of the latest PS2 and Wii games. Germs, Germs, Germs!, 3:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 16; science-based program from EdVenture shows ages 3-12 how to stay healthy. Knitwits for teens, 6-7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 16; knitting basics, all materials provided. Garden Like a Master: Orchids for adults, 10 a.m. Friday, Feb. 19; learn the basics from Midlands Master Gardeners. Get Teen Tech Savvy, 6 p.m. Monday, Feb. 22; learn about library databases, create a wiki and share ideas. Mother Goose Story Time for you and your child 12 months and younger, 10:30 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 25. 5317 N. Trenholm Road, (803) 787-3462

SOUTHEAST REGIONAL BRANCH: Mother Goose Story Time for you and your child 12 months and younger, 9:30 a.m. Thursdays. C.A.V.E. Book Group for adults, 7 tonight; selection is "The Bluest Eye" by Toni Morrison. Story Time for all ages, 11 a.m. Saturdays. Get Creative! Cards for Your Valentine for adults, 2-4 p.m. Saturday (all materials provided). Pajamarama Bedtime Story Time for all ages, 7 p.m. Monday. Now I Am One! stories and songs for your child age 12-23 months, 9:30 a.m. Tuesdays. Let's Speak English for adults, 7 p.m. Tuesdays. Hey! Listen to This! for all ages, 10:30 a.m. Wednesdays. Family History Workshop for adults, 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 11. Computer Basics: My RCPL for adults, 9:30 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 13. Teen Advisory Board, 3 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 13. Celebrate Black History Month, all-ages story session, 7 p.m. Monday, Feb. 15. Get Your Resume Ready for adults, 9:30 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 16 and 6 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 17. Bring work and education history and contact information for three professional references. Third Thursday Book Group for adults, 7 p.m. Feb. 18. Computer Basics: E-Mail Basics for adults, 9:30 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 20 and Tuesday, Feb. 23. Musica, Cuentos, y Mucho Mas, Latino music and stories for all ages, 11 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 20. Voices of Our People, 7 p.m. Monday, Feb. 22; a celebration of African-American history and culture through poetry, music and dance for teens and adults. Computer Basics: Microsoft Word 2007 Overview for adults, 9:30 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 27. Germs, Germs, Germs!, 11 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 27; science-based program from EdVenture Children's Museum teaches ages 3-12 how to stay healthy. Family History Workshop: African-American Genealogy for adults, 2 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 27. 7421 Garners Ferry Road, (803) 776-0855

NORTH MAIN BRANCH: Sew Divine, A Gathering of Crafters for adults, 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. today and Thursday, Feb. 18. Computer Basics: Basic Internet for adults, 6:30 p.m. Thursdays and 11 a.m. Mondays. Twixt 'n' Between, stories for ages 9-12, 12:30 p.m. Saturday. Hey! Listen to This! for all ages, 11 a.m. Tuesdays. A Salute to Robert Smalls for adults, 6:30 p.m. Tuesday; historian Donald Sweeper re-enacts an interview with the former South Carolina slave who served in the state legislature and the U.S. House of Representatives. Be My Valentine for all ages, 4 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 11. Voices of Our People for all ages, 6:30 p.m. Monday, Feb. 15; songs, poems and speeches written by famous African-Americans. Page Turners Book Club for adults, 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 23; selection is "Faith Under Fire" by Lajoyce Brookshire. Representing Our Yesterdays, Todays and Tomorrows for all ages, 11 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 27. 5306 N. Main St., (803) 754-7734

EASTOVER BRANCH: Germs, Germs, Germs! 11 a.m. Saturday; science-based program from EdVenture Children's Museum teaches ages 3-12 how to stay healthy. Teen Bling, Valentine's Day Edition, jewelry craft session, 3:30 p.m. Wednesday; all materials provided. Game Day: The Old Fashioned Way, board games for all ages, 2:30-5:30 p.m. Monday, Feb. 15. Game On! Video Game challenge for teens, 2-5:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 20 and 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 21. Tween Screen for ages 9-12, 3:30 p.m. Monday, Feb. 22; kick back at the library with the movie "Race to Witch Mountain" and refreshments. 608 Main St., Eastover, (803) 353-8584

WHEATLEY BRANCH: Year of the Tiger, Chinese New Year celebration for ages 5-12, 10:30 a.m. Friday, Feb. 12. February Celebration for all ages, 10:30 a.m. Friday, Feb. 26; stories in the African-American tradition with storyteller Darion McCloud. 4931 Woodrow St., (803) 799-5873

MAIN LIBRARY: Hey! Listen to This!, stories and songs for all ages, 10:30 a.m. Thursdays. Computer Basics: Typing for adults, 10 a.m. Saturday and 6:30 p.m. Monday, Feb. 15. Blythewood High School's Gospel Choir in concert, 2 p.m. Saturday. Let it Shine, 10:30 a.m. Saturday; all-ages session featuring stories from the RCPL's Coretta Scott King collection. Anti-"Twilight" Valentine's Day Party for teens, 3:30 p.m. Saturday; movies, clips and activities that have absolutely nothing to do with the "Twilight" series. Teen Advisory Board, 3:30 p.m. Saturday. Discussion and book signing with S.C. native Patricia Harris ("None of Us is As Good As All of Us: How McDonald's Prospers by Embracing Inclusion and Diversity"), 3:30 p.m. Saturday. Irmo High School Gospel Choir, 3 p.m. Sunday. Mother Goose Story Time for you and your child ages 12 months and younger, 10:30 a.m. Mondays and Tuesday, Feb. 23. Teen Otaku Association, 6-8 p.m. Mondays. Southern Writers Series with Brian Ray ("Through the Pale Door"), 6 p.m. Monday. Literary Discussion Group for adults, 10 a.m. Tuesday; selection is Linda Donn's "The Little Balloonist." Toddler Story Time for 2-year-olds, 10:30 a.m. Tuesday and Monday, Feb. 22. Preschool Story Time for ages 3-5, 3:30 p.m. Tuesdays. Let's Speak English for adults, 10 a.m. Wednesdays. Now I Am One!, songs and stories for you and your child age 12-23 months, 10:30 a.m. Wednesday; 9:30 and 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 24. Great Books Discussion Group for adults, 7 p.m. Wednesday; selection is "The Chilean Earthquake" by Heinrich von Kleist. Hands-on Art for ages 2-5, 11 a.m. Friday, Feb. 12; dress for a mess. Computer Basics: Introduction to Computers for adults, 10 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 13. Jazz on a Saturday Morning for all ages, 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 13. Garden Like a Master: For the Love of Roses for adults, 3 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 14; Midlands Master Gardeners have tips on planting and care of suitable cultivars. Computer Basics; Basic Internet for adults, 2:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 17. Growing Your Business for adults, 9:30 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 18. Lunch and Listen for all ages, 12:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 18; bring your lunch and enjoy the sounds of jazz vocalist Eboniramm. Finding a Job Online for adults, 2:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 18. "The Gospel Root Chaser" for adults, 7 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 18. Wii Are the Champions, video game challenge for ages 6-12, 3 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 20. Choosing Quality Child Care for adults, 3 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 21. Writing Your Family History for adults, 6 p.m. Monday, Feb. 22. Pajamarama Puppets for all ages, 7 p.m. Monday, Feb. 22. Literary Discussion Group for adults, 10 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 23; selection is "Murder on Marble Row" by Victoria Thompson. Ward One for all ages, 7 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 23; USC's Bobby Donaldson discusses his research on Columbia's historic Ward One community. Southern Writers Series with Percival Everett ("I Am Not Sidney Poitier"), 6 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 24. Computer Basics: E-Mail Basics for adults, 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 24. Get Your Resume Ready for adults, 2:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 25. Afternoon of Puppets for all ages, 4 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 25. Art and Artifacts from South Carolina's Fall Line, 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 25. Financial Aid 101 for teens, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 27; folks from USC's TRIO program make sense of college financial aid forms. Remembering Why We Sing for all ages, 3 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 28; Frankie L. Goodman of the Center for Southern African-American music traces the history of sacred music, from spirituals to modern gospel. 1431 Assembly St., (803) 799-9084

KERSHAW COUNTY

CAMDEN BRANCH: Baby Story Time for you and your child age 2 and younger, 10:30 a.m. Thursdays . Enjoying the Computer for adults, 10:30 a.m.-noon Friday. XL1 for adults, 2:30-4 p.m. Monday. After School @ the Library: Valentine Roses for ages 8-12, 4 p.m. Tuesday. Get Set to Read for ages 3-4, 10:30 a.m. Wednesdays. Reader's Story Time for homeschoolers ages 5-9, 11:15 a.m. Wednesdays. Lunch Bunch Stories, 1 p.m. Wednesdays; ideal for ages 4-5 who enjoy the library after preschool. Teen Advisory Group for ages 12-18, 4 p.m. Wednesday. Enjoying Word 2003 computer class for adults, 2:30-4 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 11. XL2 for adults, 2:30-4 p.m. Monday, Feb. 15. After School @ the Library: Mask Masquerade for ages 6-12, 4 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 16. Book Club for adults, 6:30-8 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 17. Enjoying PowerPoint 2003 computer class for adults, 10:30 a.m.-noon Saturday, Feb. 20. XL3 for adults, 2:30-4 p.m. Monday, Feb. 22. After School @ the Library: Acting Cinderella for ages 8-12, 4 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 23. Enjoying the Internet computer class for adults, 2:30-4 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 25. 1304 Broad St., (803) 425-1508

ELGIN BRANCH: After School @ the Library: The Name Game; craft and puppet show for ages 6-10, 4 p.m. today. Get Set to Read for ages 3-4, 10:30 a.m. Mondays. Baby Story Time for you and your child ages 2 and younger, 10:30 a.m.Mondays. After School @ the Library: Valentine Roses for ages 8-12, 4 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 11. After School @ the Library: Mask Masquerade for ages 6-12, 4 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 18. After School @ the Library: Acting Cinderella for ages 8-12, 4 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 25. 2652 Main St., (803) 438-7881

LEXINGTON COUNTY

IRMO BRANCH: Toddlertime for you and your child ages 12-23 months, 9:30 a.m. Wednesdays and Thursdays; sessions for ages 24-35 months meet at 10:30 a.m. same days. Preschool Story Time for ages 3-5, 10:30 a.m. Tuesdays and 2 p.m. Wednesdays. Puppet Show for all ages, 11 a.m. Saturday. Family movie for all ages, 4 p.m. Tuesday. Books and Beyond for students in grades 5K through 5, 4 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 11. Anti-Valentine's Chocolate Fest for students in grades 6-12, 3 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 13. Book Discussion for students in grades 3-5, 4 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 23; selection is "Chasing Vermeer" by Blue Balliett. Bagels and Books for students in grades 6-12, 7 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 25. 6251 St. Andrews Road, (803) 798-7880

CHAPIN BRANCH: Preschool Story Time for ages 3-5, 1 p.m. Wednesdays. Toddlertime for you and your child ages 18-35 months, 11 a.m. Fridays. Books and Beyond, Valentine story and craft session for students in kindergarten through fifth grade, 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 11. 129 N.W. Columbia Ave., (803) 345-5479

CAYCE-WEST COLUMBIA BRANCH: All-ages homeschoolers series on first aid for campers, 1 p.m. today. Toddlertime for you and your child 23 months and younger, 10 a.m. Mondays; session for ages 24-35 months meets at 10:45 a.m. Creative Dramatics, theater games and improvisation for ages 10-13, 4 p.m. Mondays; session for ages 6-9 meets at 4 p.m. Tuesdays. Preschool Story Time for ages 3-5 years, 10:45 a.m. Tuesdays. Movie Afternoon for all ages, 3:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 11. Storytelling festival for all ages, 2 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 13. All-ages homeschoolers series on the nighttime sky, 1 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 18. Bedtime Story Time for all ages, 6 p.m. Monday, Feb. 22. 1500 Augusta Road, West Columbia, (803) 794-6791

GASTON BRANCH: Books and Beyond, stories and activities for ages 5 and older, 4 p.m. today and Thursday, Feb. 18. Preschool Story Time for ages 3-5, 10:30 a.m. Tuesdays. 3214 S. Main St., (803) 791-3208

SWANSEA BRANCH: Preschool Story Time for ages 3-6, noon Tuesdays. Valentine's Day craft and story session for all ages, 4 p.m. Tuesday. Chocolate Fest, program for students in grades 6-12, 4 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 18. 49 N. Lawrence Ave., (803) 785-3519

SOUTH CONGAREE-PINE RIDGE BRANCH: Toddlertime for you and your child ages 18-35 months, 10:30 a.m. Mondays. Preschool Story Time for ages 3-5, 11:15 a.m. Mondays. Books and Beyond craft and story session for students in 5K through grade 5, 3:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 19. Love Stinks! chocolate party for students in grades 6-12, 4 p.m. Friday, Feb. 26. 200 Sunset Drive, West Columbia. (803) 785-3050

LEXINGTON MAIN LIBRARY: Toddlertime for you and your child ages 24-35 months, 9:30, 10:30 a.m. Tuesdays and 11:30 a.m. Thursdays. Story Time for all ages, 11 a.m. Saturday. Preschool Story Time for ages 3-6, 11:30 a.m., 3:30 p.m. Tuesdays and 11:30 a.m. Wednesdays. Tax Talk for ages 15 and older, 6:30 p.m. Tuesday. Lapsit for you and your child 11 months and younger, 9:30 a.m. Wednesdays. Teen Time: Get Your Game On for students in grades 6-12, 2 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 13. Teen Time: Anime Kessha for students in grades 6-12, 3 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 14. Teen Time: Fantastical Creatures for students in grades 6-12, 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 16. Between the Lines, book discussion for ages 8-12, 4 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 18; selection is "Extra Credit" by Andrew Clements. Retirement planning workshop for ages 18 and older, 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 23. 5440 Augusta Road, (803) 785-2600

GILBERT-SUMMIT BRANCH: Chess Club for students in grades 3-5, 2:45 p.m. today. Toddlertime for you and your child ages 18-35 months, 10:30 a.m. Tuesdays. Preschool Story Time for ages 3-5, 11:15 a.m. Tuesdays. Books and Beyond story and craft session for ages 6 and older, 2:45 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 18. 110 Broad St., (803) 785-5387

PELION BRANCH: Preschool Story Time for ages 2-5, 11 a.m. Wednesdays. Bedtime Story Time for all ages, 6 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 18. Family Movie Morning for all ages, 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 20. 1206 Pine St., (803) 785-3272

BATESBURG-LEESVILLE BRANCH: Toddlertime for you and your child ages 18-35 months, 10 a.m. Wednesdays. Preschool Story Time for ages 3-6, 10:45 a.m. Wednesdays. Books and Beyond craft and story session for students in grades 1-5, 4 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 11. 203 Armory St., (803) 532-9223

FAITH

CHRISTIAN LIFE CHURCH: Cleansing Stream ministries seminar, 11 a.m. or 6 p.m. Sundays, Feb. 28-May 30, at 2700 Bush River Road. Twelve-week session will include a 24-hour retreat. $89; couples, $124 (scholarships available). Child care for ages 11 and younger with preregistration. Free orientation classes will be Sunday and Feb. 14, following the 9 and 11 a.m. services in room 250. (803) 261-5639

CORNERSTONE CHURCH: "An Evening with Chef Jean-Claude Mille," 6:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 13, at 5637 Bush River Road. Dinner and testimony, $20. (803) 749-7496

LITTLE ZION BAPTIST: Behind the Music youth forum, 6 p.m. Saturday at 8229 Winnsboro Road, Blythewood. Kenny Smith, Jae-O, Eternal Voices, Hakeem, Godchild, SGD Praise Dancers, Genesis Too plus a panel discussion with Jamal Bates, Tony G, Christopher Leevy Johnson, the Rev. Ricardo Palmer, Darryl Boyles, Vanzell Haire and Carlos Cartel. Free, e-mail behindthemusic1@gmail.com

VILLAGECHURCH: Women of Purpose Bible study group meets 9:30-11:30 a.m. the second and fourth Fridays monthly at 514 Rimer Pond Road, Blythewood. (803) 419-0989

BISHOPS' MEMORIAL AME: Women's Missionary Society prayer breakfast, 9 a.m. Monday; donation, $12. Winter Revival, 7 p.m. Monday through Friday, Feb. 12;2/8-12 guest speaker will be the Rev. Derrick Scott. The church is at 2221 Washington St.

ZION PILGRIM BAPTIST: Haiti disaster fundraiser, 3 p. m. Sunday at 258 Old Bluff Road, Hopkins. Choirs and a praise service, free-will donations. Sponsored by the Wateree Baptist Association, Upper Division. (803) 609-0504

GILL CREEK BAPTIST: Senior Missionary Ministry anniversary celebration, 3 p.m. Sunday at 2116 Cushman Drive. (803) 754-6616

SALUDA RIVER BAPTIST: Valentine Parents' Night Out, 5-10 p.m. Friday, Feb. 12 at 3459 Sunset Blvd., West Columbia. Fun, food, games, crafts and a movie. Donations will help fund a youth mission trip. Registration required, call (803) 796-5583, ext. 25, or e-mail gskinner4him@gmail.com by Wednesday.

COMMUNITY EVENTS

MUSIC, ARTS, THEATER

PALMETTO ARTIST SERIES: Keyboards of Praise piano duo, 7:30 p.m. Friday at St. Andrews Presbyterian Church, 6952 St. Andrews Road. $10-$15. Tickets at www.sapc.net/pas or call (803) 732-2273, ext. 210.

DUTCH FORK HIGH SCHOOL CHOIRS: 7 tonight at Seven Oaks Presbyterian Church, 530 St. Andrews Road. (803) 772-1761

BREVARD MUSIC SCHOLARSHIP COMPETITION CONCERT: 4 p.m. Saturday at the Fine Arts Center of Kershaw County, 810 Lyttleton St. Free. (803) 425-7676, ext. 300

"THE WIZARD OF OZ" AUDITIONS: 6-7:30 p.m. Monday and Tuesday in Wood Auditorium, FAC of Kershaw County, 810 Lyttleton St. Open to students in second grade and higher. Rehearsals begin in mid-February with performances March 11-14. (803) 425-7676 or go to www.fineartscenter.org

"CHARLOTTE'S WEB": YouTheatre Company production, 7 p.m. Friday, Saturday and 3 p.m. Sunday at Columbia Children's Theatre, Midtown at Forest Acres, 3400 Forest Drive. Tickets at www.columbiachildrenstheatre.com; $6.

DIXIELAND JAZZ CONCERT: 2:30-5 p.m. Sunday at the Capital Senior Center, 1650 Park Circle (Maxcy Gregg Park). $8; ages 18 and younger, free. New Orleans trumpeter Duke Heitger will perform. (803) 432-1504

COLUMBIA BAROQUE SOLOISTS: "A Baroque Valentine," music, refreshments and more, 4 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 14 at Shandon United Methodist Church, 3407 Devine St. $25. (803) 256-8383, ext. 113

LAKE MURRAY SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA: Pops Musical Theater concert featuring Adam Frey on euphonium, 3:30 p.m. Sunday at Lexington Middle School, 702 N. Lake Drive. Free. www.lmso.org

FUNDRAISERS

CHILD AND PARENT SOCCER CLINIC: 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 13, at the USC Soccer Field/Stadium on Whaley Street. Hosted by the USC men's varsity soccer team and coaches and the YMCA Columbia United, the clinic is open to ages 4-14 (all levels of play) and their parents. Advance registration (by Friday) is $35 per child, $20 for additional siblings, includes T-shirt. On-site registration will be available but T-shirts won't be guaranteed. Proceeds will benefit Children's Chance, an organization that focuses on nonmedical needs for children and families affected by pediatric cancer. (803) 254-5996; e-mail childrenschance@bellsouth.net

DREAM RIDERS BENEFIT HORSE SHOW: 9 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 13, at Red Bank Arena, 1159 Nazareth Road, Lexington. Registration starts at 8 a.m. Class fee, $8; office fee, $3 per horse/rider combination; proof of negative Coggins (12 months) required. Food and beverage concession. Proceeds benefit Dream Riders Therapeutic Horseback Riding Program. (803) 957-7906; e-mail dreamr2@mindspring.com

GROUNDHOG BALL: 6:30 p.m. Saturday at Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church, 195 Amicks Ferry Road, Chapin. Dinner, dessert, drinks, silent auction and music by Not Necessarily the Band. $50; couples, $90; tickets available at Generations of Chapin, Wilson Financial Services on Columbia Avenue and Chapin Town Hall. Proceeds will benefit the Greater Chapin Community Endowment.

COLUMBIA MUSIC FESTIVAL PUB NIGHT: 7:30 p.m. Saturday, at CMFA ArtSpace, 914 Pulaski St. Event will feature professional darts tournament, traditional English pub food and beverages, door prizes and more. Advance tickets, $25; $30 at the door. (803) 771-6303

IN-VEST USA FUNDRAISER: Four CiCi's restaurants will donate 10 percent of their Wednesday proceeds to In-Vest USA, a charity that raises money to equip law enforcement officers with bulletproof vests. Locations include 6120 St. Andrews Road, 715 Fashion Place, 2732 Decker Blvd., and 6084 Garners Ferry Road.

LCLEOA CHILI COOK-OFF: 3 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 21, at PURE Ultra Lounge and Bistro, 14 Berryhill Road. Entry fee, $35; deadline is Monday, Feb. 8. Tickets are $5; ages 12 and younger eat free. Proceeds will benefit the Lexington County Law Enforcement Officers' Association's scholarship, Christmas and relief funds. (803) 429-3889; www.lcleoa.org

RACE FOR THE PLACE: 5K run/walk to benefit St. Lawrence Place, 8:30 a.m. Saturday at St. Joseph's Catholic Church, 3512 Devine St. $30 (includes race bag and T-shirt); children's fun run, $10 (includes T-shirt). Register at www.strictlyrunning.com; forms may be printed at www.stlawrenceplace.org

FATHER-DAUGHTER VALENTINE'S DANCE: 6:30-9:30 p.m. Saturday at Lexington High School, 2563 Augusta Highway. Fathers (or grandfathers) and daughters of all ages will enjoy music, flowers and sweet treats, with proceeds going to the Lexington Main Library's Children's Section. T available at the Lexington Main Library are $40 per couple, $5 for each additional daughter (includes formal photo). (803) 785-2600

SPECIAL EVENTS

COME SEE YOUR ARMY TOUR: 7:45 a.m.-1:45 p.m. Friday, Feb. 19, at Fort Jackson. Tours give civilians a chance to see how soldiers train, get some hands-on experience with the Weapons Simulator System, attend a basic combat training graduation and eat in an Army dining facility. Registration deadline is today. (803) 751-1474

DADDY-DAUGHTER DANCE: 6:30-9 p.m. Friday, Feb. 12, at Seven Oaks Park, 200 Leisure Lane. Dinner, dancing and door prizes for girls ages 4-12 and significant men in their lives. $45 per couple, $20 for each additional date; includes memory photo and goodie bag for the young ladies. Advance tickets only, deadline is Wednesday. (803) 772-3336

FATHER-DAUGHTER/MOTHER-SON NIGHT OUT: 7-9 p.m. Friday, Feb. 12, at Blythewood Park, 126 Boney Road, Blythewood. Music and refreshments for parents and children ages 6-12; $25 per couple. Registration deadline is Wednesday. Call (803) 691-9786 weekdays after 2 p.m.