FUNDRAISERS
CARDINAL NEWMAN SCHOOL is teaming up with the USC Dance Marathon to raise funds for Palmetto Health Children’s Hospital. The student-led event will be held 6 p.m.-midnight Saturday in the Cardinal Newman gym, 4701 Forest Drive. In an effort to raise $10,000, students will dance, play games, make crafts and learn a line dance to be performed at the closing ceremony. (803) 782-2814; www.cnhs.org
SPRING VALLEY EDUCATION FOUNDATION is holding its 26th annual auction, 6 p.m. Saturday at The Members Club at WildeWood Tennis Center. Silent and live auctions; proceeds will be used to help promote academic success and support free after-school tutoring. Tickets, $25 in advance, $30 at the door. (803) 699-3500 ext. 69061 or www.supportspringvalley.org
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FEBRUARY IS Congenital Heart Defect Awareness month and Hope for BraveHEARTS is raising money for the CHD research program at MUSC with a pancake breakfast. The event is slated for 7:30-10:30 a.m. Saturday at Fatz Cafe, 7420 Broad River Road, Irmo. Tickets are $7; ages 4 and younger eat free. www.hopeforbravehearts.org
VOLUNTEERS
HISTORIC COLUMBIA FOUNDATION has scheduled its first volunteer training class of the year for Monday through April 30 (Mondays except for Feb. 20 and April 2). Sessions begin at 10 a.m. and last for about 90 minutes (if you can’t make the first session, you may pick up training on Feb. 27). Volunteers are asked to donate at least six hours a month towards the foundation’s mission to nurture, support and protect the historical and cultural heritage of Columbia and its environs. (803) 252-1770, ext. 24 or email aposner@historiccolumbia.org
BIRTHRIGHT OF COLUMBIA, a pro-life emergency pregnancy service, will hold training for office volunteers at 6:30 p.m. Tuesdays, Feb. 21 through March 6 at 1405 Gregg St. After training, staffers will provide one-on-one assistance to girls and women who are faced with an unplanned or problem pregnancy. (803) 765-0165 or email agillhorton.birthrightcolumbia@gmail.com
GOOD NEIGHBORS
RICHLAND COUNTY’S APPEARANCE COMMISSION is accepting applications for its Appearance Counts contest. The contest recognizes the beautification, landscaping and revitalization efforts of county residents as well as the work of community and faith-based organizations. Categories include front yard beautification, edible gardens, rain gardens and other sustainable efforts. The deadline to enter is Wednesday. (803) 576-2065
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