“MARY CHESNUT’S LONG-LOST CIVIL WAR PHOTOGRAPHS”: 3 p.m. today at Lyttleton Street United Methodist Church, 1206 Lyttleton St., Camden. Guest speaker will be Marty Daniels. (803) 425-1123; www.kershawcountyhistoricalsociety.org
BEGINNER WALTZ AND SHAG LESSONS: Sundays at Yellow Rock Hall, 2211 Platt Springs Road, West Columbia. No prior dance experience required, no partner necessary. Waltz lessons, 3:30-5 p.m.; shag lessons, 5-6 p.m. for six weeks. $5 per class. (803) 791-9767
MONDAY
FREE LEGAL CLINIC: 6-7:30 p.m. Monday at Windsor United Methodist Church, 9500 Windsor Lake Blvd. Sponsored by the S.C. Bar Pro Bono Program, the topic will be wills and probate with attorney Carole H. Gunter. (803) 799-6654, ext. 158; www.scbar.org/clinics
TUESDAY
SOUTHERN WRITERS SERIES: Discussion and book signing by Jason Ryan (“Jackpot: High Times, High Seas, and the Sting that Launched the War on Drugs”), 6 p.m. Tuesday at the Richland County Public Library, 1431 Assembly St. Sponsored by the Friends of the RCPL and the USC Institute for Southern Studies. (803) 988-0885
AMERICA’S BOATING COURSE: 7-9 p.m. Tuesdays through March 6 at Flotilla Island, Johnson Marina Road, Lake Murray; early registration at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday. Course for teens and adults is offered by the Lake Murray Power Squadron. $35 (includes manual, two instruction CDs); $50 for two people sharing materials. (803) 422-5110; email teresaclark117@gmail.com
SCOTTISH COUNTRY DANCING: 7 p.m. Tuesdays at Eastminster Presbyterian Church, 3200 Trenholm Road. Free. (803) 345-0158 or email billmac85@yahoo.com
TAI CHI FOR BEGINNERS: 7:30-9 p.m. Tuesdays at Unitarian Universalist Congregation, 2701 Heyward St. Requested donations vary depending on category — adult, senior, student, family. (803) 647-9283; www.taoist.org
USC CONCERT CHOIR: Haydn’s “Theresienmesse” and Corigliano’s “Fern Hill,” 7:30 p.m. Tuesday at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 3600 Devine St. $10; students, $5
THURSDAY
FREE LEGAL CLINIC — MAGISTRATE COURT ISSUES: 6:30-8 p.m. Thursday at the Northeast Branch of the Richland County Public Library, 7490 Parklane Road. Sponsored by the S.C. Bar Pro Bono Program. (803) 799-6653, ext. 158
FRIDAY
CRAFTSMEN’S SPRING CLASSIC: 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. March 3 and 11 a.m.-5 p.m. March 4 at the State Fairgrounds. Pottery, jewelry, fine art, glass, baskets, furniture, photography, sculpture, clothing, wood, metalwork, specialty foods and more. $7; ages 6-12, $1 (good for all three days). www.craftshow.com
MOVIE NIGHT: 6 p.m. Friday at Grace United Methodist Church, 410 Harbison Blvd. Screening of “Courageous,” hot dog dinner and popcorn. Free; call (803) 732-1899 to reserve a seat.
LEXINGTON COUNTY CHORAL SOCIETY: Mozart’s “Requiem in D Minor,” 7:30 p.m. Friday at Saxe Gotha Presbyterian Church, 5503 Sunset Blvd., Lexington. $15; seniors, $12; students, $5. (803) 359-8794; www.lexcochoralsoc.org
FAMILY FUN NIGHT: 7:30 p.m. Friday at Z Factor Dance & Fitness Studio, 7201-D Parklane Road. Free. (803) 419-9133; www.zfactordancefitstudio.com
VINYL DANCE PARTY: 10 p.m. Friday at the Hunter-Gatherer, 900 S. Main St. The Greater Columbia Society for the Preservation of Soul will stock the turntables with funk, soul, R&B and psych. Email gcspsoul@gmail.com
SATURDAY
MARCH FOR MEALS 5K RUN/WALK: 7:30 a.m. Saturday at Riverbanks Zoo and Garden, 500 Wildlife Parkway. Check-in begins at 6:15 a.m. Proceeds benefit Meals on Wheels. Register at www.seniorresourcesinc.org or call (803) 252-7734.
MARCH MADNESS VENDOR FAIR: 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday at Friendship Baptist Church, 1237 House St. Vendor tables, $15. (803) 477-6582
COOKING CLASS: “Dried Beans, Nature’s Near-Perfect Food,” 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Saturday at the Farmer’s Shed, 2514 Augusta Highway, Lexington. Tastings and recipes, $3 (fee will purchase a pound of dried beans to be donated to LICS). Call (803) 996-9122 to register.
WORLD OF MINIATURES EXHIBIT: “Toy Soldiers and Trains — Dollhouses and Planes,” through March 4 at the Kershaw-Cornwallis House, Historic Camden Revolutionary War Site, 222 Broad St., Camden. The Camden Miniature Club will hold Make and Take workshops, 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. Saturday; participants will make a mini Easter egg basket and Easter hat. $5; seniors and military, $4; ages 6-15, $3. Proceeds benefit Historic Camden. Hours: 1-5 p.m. Sundays; 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Mondays-Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays; 2-7 p.m. Thursdays. (803) 432-9841; www.historic-camden.net
SHOWTIME BASKETBALL: Harlem Rockets vs. Columbia All-Stars, 2 p.m. March 3 at the Benedict College HRC Arena, 1600 Harden St. Sponsored by the S.C. Baptist Brotherhood; tickets are $10 (college students with valid student ID and ages 4 and younger, $5). Jacob McKie, (803) 917-3241
LAKE CAROLINA OYSTER ROAST: 4-7 p.m. Saturday at the Lake House, Lake Carolina. Oysters and barbecue, live music by the Coconut Groove Band and more. Lawn chairs, blankets and coolers welcome. Advance tickets, $35 (all you can eat); $15 (bucket of oysters or barbecue plate with sides); ages 12 and younger, $5 (small plate); ages 3 and younger, free. Tickets at the door will be $40 and $20. Proceeds benefit Children’s Charities of the Midlands. http://lakecarolina.com/oysterroast.aspx
ST. PATRICK’S CEILI: 6 p.m. Saturday at the Knights of Columbus Hall, 1623 Marion St. (Blanding and Marion streets). Entertainment by T.J. Lanaghan, Syr and the Rince na h’Eireann Irish dancers. Doors open at 5 p.m. Advance tickets, $5; available at Delaney’s Irish Pub, the Cock & Bull and the British Bulldog; $10 at the door. (803) 414-1076; www.aohc.columbia.org
PLANETS FOR THE PEOPLE: Sidewalk stargazing, 6-9 p.m. (weather permitting) Saturday in front of the Hunter-Gatherer, 900 S. Main St. (South Main and College streets, behind the Statehouse). Sponsored by the State Museum and the Midlands Astronomy Club, the free event will feature solar viewing, the moon, Jupiter, Venus, Mercury and Mars. (803) 898-4944; www.southcarolinastatemuseum.org
ARTS AT SHANDON: Bert Ligon Jazz, 7 p.m. Saturday at Shandon Presbyterian Church, 607 Woodrow St. Free. (803) 771-4408; www.shandonpres.org
UPCOMING EVENTS
CHILI COOK-OFF, CAR AND BIKE SHOW: 1 p.m. March 4 at the Carolina Ale House, 277 Columbiana Drive. Registration, $30; proceeds benefit the Lexington County Law Enforcement Officer’s Association. (803) 429-3889 or (803) 446-7942
CAROLINA JAZZ SOCIETY: 2:30-5 p.m. March 4 at the Capital Senior Center, 1650 Park Circle (Maxcy Gregg Park). Dick Goodwin will lead the band with guest pianist Aletha Jacobs. $10; students ages 18 and younger, free. (803) 432-1504
AARP DRIVER SAFETY PROGRAM: 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m. March 6 and 7 at the Adult Activity Center, 7494 Parklane Road. Participants who complete the six-hour refresher course may be eligible for a discount from their auto insurance carrier. Call (803) 462-9995 or stop by the Adult Activity Center to register.
GOVERNMENT INFORMATION CLASS: Uncovering Federal Government Websites, 1:30-4 p.m. March 6 at the State Library, 1500 Senate St. Locating web-based resources and contact information; topics include demographic information, benefits and services, workforce resources, budgets, expenses, receipts, revenue. Free; register at www.statelibrary.sc.gov
POTTERY BASICS: 2-4 p.m. Tuesdays, March 6-April 10 at the City of Columbia Arts Center, 1932 Calhoun St. $80, class size limited to 10 participants; registration deadline is Thursday. (803) 545-3093 or email bloliver@columbiasc.net
TAI CHI 101 FOR BEGINNERS: 3-4 p.m. Tuesdays beginning March 6 at the Capital Senior Center, 1650 Park Circle (Maxcy Gregg Park). $25; free for full CSC members. (803) 779-1971; www.capitalseniorcenter.com
FREE LEGAL CLINIC — BANKRUPTCY LAW ISSUES: 6:30-8 p.m. March 6 at the Main Branch of the Lexington County Public Library, 5440 Augusta Road, Lexington. Sponsored by the S.C. Bar Pro Bono Program. (803) 799-6653, ext. 158
PHONE BOOK SCULPTURE CONTEST: Keep the Midlands Beautiful is seeking teens ages 14-18 from Richland and Lexington counties to participate in the contest. Teams of three to seven members sponsored by a school, faith-based organization or civic group will collect telephone books and bring them to the Sam’s Club parking lot, 350 Harbison Blvd. March 10. Construction will be 3-4:30 p.m., with a grand prize of $250 for the sponsoring organization, runner-up prize will be $100. All teams must submit an entry form and waivers by March 6. (803) 733-1139; www.keepthemidlandsbeautiful.com
LUNCH AND LEARN: “Getting the Most From Your Doctor’s Appointment,” 11:30 a.m. March 8 at the Capital Senior Center, 1650 Park Circle (Maxcy Gregg Park). Free and open to the public; bring a bag lunch, beverages will be provided. Call (803) 779-1971 to reserve a seat.
COMMUNITY SUMMIT: 7 p.m. March 8 at Mount Horeb Lutheran Church, 101 E. Boundary St., Chapin. Results from the Greater Chapin Chamber of Commerce development survey, presentation on the status of the Columbia Avenue widening project and Q&A session. (803) 345-1100.
FRIDAY NIGHT DANCE: 7:30-10:30 p.m. March 9 at the Capital Senior Center, 1650 Park Circle (Maxcy Gregg Park). Live music by the Dance Timers. $5; BYOB and snacks. (803) 779-1971; www.capitalseniorcenter.com
CAR SHOW: 8 a.m.-3 p.m. March 10 at the Historic Camden Revolutionary War Site, U.S. 521 South, Camden. Live music, food, door prizes and more; registration 8-11 a.m.; trophies awarded at 3 p.m. Entry fee, $10; sponsored by the Jamil Shrine Temple and O’Reilly’s Auto Parts, proceeds will benefit the Shriners Hospital for Children in Greenville. (803) 425-9154
HOT YOGA BEGINNERS WORKSHOP: 1-4 p.m. March 10 at Yoga Masala, 711 Bluff Road. All levels of yoga practiced in a 95-degree room, $35. (803) 777-0751; www.hotyogamasala.com
CONTRA DANCE: 6:15-10:30 p.m. March 10 in the Arsenal Hill Park building, 1800 Lincoln St. (Lincoln and Laurel streets). Caller will be Jennie Wakefield, music by Cabin Fever. Beyond beginners workshop 6:15-7 p.m.; new dancers workshop, 7-7:30 p.m. $8; bring clean, soft-soled, non-marking shoes. Sponsored by Columbia Traditional Music and Dance. (803) 750-5881; www.contracola.org
GREATER COLUMBIA CHAPTER OF THE U.S. AMATEUR BALLROOM DANCERS ASSOCIATION: 7:15-10:30 p.m. March 10 at the Hugh Dimmery Memorial Center, 680 Cherokee Lane, West Columbia. Casual dress, non-alcoholic drinks and refreshments will be available. Complimentary dance lesson, 7:45-8:15 p.m. $10; USADance members, $7; students, $5. www.usadance.us
HISTORIC COLUMBIA FOUNDATION VIP TOURS: 50th anniversary behind-the-scenes tour of the Curtiss-Wright Hangar at Owens Field, followed by refreshments at the Hangars Lofts, 2-4 p.m. March 11. $10; HCF members, $8; HCF member family, $25. (803) 252-7742, ext. 12 or email wspratt@historiccolumbia.org
SECOND SUNDAY STROLL: 2 p.m. March 11, meet at the Wheatley Branch of the Richland County Public Library, 931 Woodrow St., for a walking tour of the Old Shandon neighborhood. $6; ages 17 and younger, $3; Historic Columbia Foundation members, free. Reservations, (803) 252-1770, ext. 24, or email reservations@historiccolumbia.org
BATTLE OF CAMDEN WALKING TOUR: 3 p.m. March 11 on the battlefield, Flat Rock Road, eight miles north of Historic Camden. Free; no facilities, not ADA accessible. (803) 432-9841
TAPESTRY EXHIBITION: 11 a.m.-4 p.m. March 12, 14, 16, 20, 22 and 24 in the Hoefler Gallery, the Heritage at Lowman, 2101 Dutch Fork Road, White Rock. Collection of more than 60 needlepoint tapestries depicting an event in the life of Christ or other Christian themes. Free, groups welcome. Preregistration required; call (803) 451-7414; www.theheritageatlowman.org
SPEAKER AT THE CENTER: Noon March 13 at the State Library, 1430 Senate St., Room 309. Jack Shuler offers a fresh perspective on the Orangeburg Massacre and its legacy with “Blood & Bone: Truth and Reconciliation in a Southern Town.” Free; bring a bag lunch. Books will be available for purchase and autographing. Information at http://readsc.org
CITIZENS POLICE ACADEMY: 7-9 p.m. Tuesdays, March 13-May 8 at the Lexington Police Department training facility. Qualified applicants must be age 21 or older, a resident or business owner in the town of Lexington and pass a background check conducted by the department. Call (803) 359-6260 or (803) 358-1504 to request an application.
FAMILY NIGHT AT EDVENTURE: 5-8 p.m. March 13; $1 admission to EdVenture Children’s Museum, 211 Gervais St. (803) 779-3100; www.edventure.org
PARENTS NIGHT OUT: 5:30-9:30 p.m. March 16t at the Jeep Rogers Family YMCA, Lake Carolina. Youngsters ages 14 and younger will enjoy swimming, crafts, group games and more. $25; members, $15 (includes dinner). Preregister at the front desk. (803) 451-8439
CHILI COOKOFF AND BEER TASTING: 6-10 p.m. March 16 at the Sumter County Museum, 122 N. Washington St., Sumter. Live entertainment, 25 beers to taste and plenty of chili. $25; after Thursday, $30. (803) 775-0908. Proceeds benefit the museum.
SELF-DEFENSE CLASS: For females ages 14-19, 10 a.m.-1:30 p.m. March 17 at the Polo Road Recreation Center, 730 Polo Road. Conducted by female officers with the Richland County Sheriff’s Department. Free, but preregistration is required; call (803) 446-8605.
HOMEBUYERS WORKSHOP: 10 a.m.-3 p.m. March 17 at the Benedict College Business Development Center, 2601 Read St. (Two Notch Road and Read Street, across from the Benedict football stadium). Call (803) 705-4631 or (803) 705-4696 to register.
COLUMBIA BAROQUE SOLOISTS GALA: 4 p.m. March 18 at First Christian Church, 2062 N. Beltline Blvd. Bach birthday celebration will feature food, silent auction and performance by the Columbia Baroque Soloists. Tickets, $25; advance sales only. (803) 727-8555; www.columbiabaroque.com
RICHLAND 101: 6-8 p.m. Mondays and Thursdays beginning March 19 at various locations. Free course on how Richland County government works. Register by calling (803) 676-2062.
HIGH SCHOOL ACCOUNTING AWARENESS PROGRAM: 8 a.m.-3 p.m. March 24 at Palmetto GBA Government Programs Complex, 17 Technology Circle. Sponsored by the National Association of Black Accountants Inc., the program will focus on financial literacy, corporate panel discussion, networking, case studies and more. Registered high school seniors will be eligible to receive a $500 scholarship. Registration and scholarship application forms at www.nabacolumbia.org. Registration deadline is Thursday.
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