TODAY

CAR SEAT SAFETY CLASS: 6-7 tonight at Palmetto Health Children’s Hospital, 7 Medical Park Drive, first floor conference room. Free. (803) 296-2273; http://www.palmettohealth.org

THURSDAY

WOMEN IN PHILANTHROPY: WIP 101, a free event to educate the public about what the group is doing in the community and how to get involved, will be 5:30-7 p.m. Thursday at the Nelson Mullins Meridian Building, 1320 Main St. Register at http://www.womeninphilanthropy.com/events

JOSEPH McGILL AT THE SUMTER COUNTY MUSEUM: 7 p.m. Thursday at 122 N. Washington St., Sumter. The historical preservation expert and Civil War re-enactor will discuss the history of the 54th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry in South Carolina and the Sumter area. Free; refreshments will be served following the presentation. Sponsored by the Humanities Council SC. (803) 775-0980

FRIDAY

FRIENDS OF THE SWANSEA BRANCH LIBRARY: Centennial celebration of the Lexington County Library system, 4-6 p.m. Friday at the Swansea Library, 199 N. Lawrence Ave. Door prizes, refreshments, children’s face painting and more. (803) 785-3519

B-C HS MULTI-CLASS REUNION WEEKEND: 6 p.m. Friday, join alumni from 1986, 1987 and 1988 for the Brookland-Cayce vs. Airport football game; meet in the cafeteria. Family fun day at Lake Murray (Lexington side of the dam), 1 p.m. Sunday. Information at (803) 920-2682.

“PINKALICIOUS THE MUSICAL”: 7 p.m. Friday and Aug. 31; 10:30 a.m., 2 p.m. Saturday and Sept. 1; 3 p.m. Sunday and Sept. 2 at the Columbia Children’s Theatre, 3400 Forest Drive (Richland Mall); $8. (803) 691-4548; http://www.columbiachildrenstheatre.com

CAPITAL SENIOR CENTER DANCE: 7:30-10:30 p.m. Friday at 1650 Park Circle (Maxcy Gregg Park). Annual luau with live music featuring the Dancetimers, dress: Island casual; $5. BYOB, bring snacks to share. (803) 779-1971; http://www.capitalseniorcenter.com

SATURDAY

RUN WILD CROSS COUNTRY FESTIVAL: 8 a.m. Saturday at Sesquicentennial State Park, 9564 Two Notch Road. Open 5K trail run (registration at 7 a.m.), Wild Child fun run and a full slate of high school races; $30. (803) 556-6295; http://www.strictlyrunning.com

CPR TRAINING: 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday at Midlands Technical College Airport Campus, 1260 Lexington Drive, West Columbia. CPR/AED for adults, children and infants using the most current guidelines for healthcare providers and energency response personnel. Qualification is good for two years; $85. (803) 732-0432; http://www.mtctraining.com

SPLASH AND DASH ADVENTURE RACE: 8:30 a.m. Saturday at Saluda Shoals Park, 5605 Bush River Road. Team challenge combines mountain biking and trail running with paddling on the Saluda River. Canoes, paddles, life jackets and race bibs will be provided. $100 per team. (803) 213-2055; http://www.icrc.net/events/splash-dash.aspx

DEFENSIVE DRIVING: 8:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Saturday at Midlands Technical College Harbison Campus, 7300 College St., Irmo. Lectures, films and classroom demonstrations; successful completion will remove four points from your S.C. driver’s license (except for DUI) and may reduce insurance costs. $69. (803) 732-0432; http://www.mtctraining.com

PAUL REDFERN SYMPOSIUM: 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday at Dreher High School, 3319 Millwood Ave. Speakers, lunch, missing man flyover, historic marker dedications and Redfern sites bus tour. $20 (symposium only, $5; lunch only, $10; bus tour only, $5). Sponsored by the Historic Columbia Foundation and members of the Paul Rinaldo Redfern Aviation Society. Register by calling (803) 253-1770, ext. 33 or email sblackwell@historiccolumbia.org

PERRIN THOMAS NEIGHBORHOOD PARK: Back to school bash for ages 3-18, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday at 1010 Andrews Road. Free school supplies. (803) 754-6720, ext. 216

KILLIAN PARK: Back to school bash, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday at 1424 Marthan Road, Blythewood. Fun, food and free school supplies. (803) 754-7980

EASTOVER PARK: Back to school bash, noon-4 p.m. Saturday at 1031 E. Main St., Eastover. Free school supplies. (803) 253-7137

“PINKALICIOUS THE MUSICAL”: 10:30 a.m., 2 p.m. Saturday and Sept. 1; 3 p.m. Sunday and Sept. 2; 7 p.m. Aug. 31 at the Columbia Children’s Theatre, 3400 Forest Drive (Richland Mall); $8. (803) 691-4548; http://www.columbiachildrenstheatre.com

BOILED PEANUT DAY AT THE STATE FARMERS MARKET: 11 a.m.-2 p.m. (or while supplies last) Saturday at 3483 Charleston Highway, West Columbia. The S.C. Peanut Board and the S.C. Department of Agriculture are hosting the celebration of the Palmetto State’s peanut crop (95,000 acres of peanuts were planted this year). Get your goobers from farmers’ sheds on Wholesale Lane.

BOWLING BLAST-OFF AND KIDS’ FEST: Noon-3 p.m. Saturday at Anchor Lanes, 1000 Columbia Ave., Irmo. Games, prizes, music, mascots, contests, two free games of bowling and free shoe rental. RSVP nikki_mcdaniel@aol.com to register your child for a free birthday party. (803) 732-7880

WINE ON THE RIVER: 7-10 p.m. Saturday at the West Columbia Riverwalk (Alexander Road, off the Gervais Street bridge). Wine tasting, food sampling and musical entertainment. Proceeds will benefit the Cancer Care Fund at Lexington Medical Center, which provides resources, supplies and services to cancer patients in need. Advance tickets, $25; $35 at the gate. (803) 791-2540; http://www.lmcfoundation.com

SUNDAY

VOTER REGISTRATION DRIVE: 1 p.m. Sunday at Bethel AME Church, 819 Woodrow St. Sponsored by the Richland County Elections Commission and the Bethel AME Young Adult Ministry. (803) 779-0138

BACK IN THE SWING FLING: 5-7 p.m. Sunday at VillageChurch, 574 Rimer Pond Road, Blythewood. Little Pigs barbecue, beach music, inflatables and more. (803) 419-0989; http://www.blythewoodvillage.com

MONDAY

TAI CHI FOR BEGINNERS: 6:30-8 p.m. Mondays at McGregor Presbyterian Church, 6505 St. Andrews Road. Requested donations vary depending on category — adult, senior, student, family. (803) 772-9557; http://www.taoist.org

CONGAREE NEW HORIZONS BAND: Fall recruitment night, 7 p.m. Monday in the USC String Project building, 851 Park St. The New Horizons Band is a national organization to introduce or reintroduce seniors age 50 and older to playing a band instrument with a supportive group. No experience necessary. (803) 777-1501; http://www.congareeband.com

TUESDAY

TOUCAN TUESDAY AT RIVERBANKS ZOO: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday, 500 Wildlife Parkway. Two can visit for the price of one with a donation of two cans of non-perishable food items for Harvest Hope Food Bank. Regular adult admission is $11.75; ages 3-12, $9.25, ages 2 and younger, free. (803) 779-8717; http://www.riverbanks.org

JOHN BOLT CULBERTSON PROGRAM: 4:30 p.m. Tuesday in the Ernest F. Hollings Special Collections Library, USC. The event, honoring the late attorney and civil rights and labor activist, is in conjunction with the opening of Culbertson’s papers, held by S.C. Political Collections. A reception will follow. The Hollings Library is accessible through the Thomas Cooper Library, 1322 Greene St. (803) 777-5825

BOOMERONICS — LEARNING THE LINGO OF THE FUTURE: Free educational series for baby boomers, seniors and caregivers, 6-8 p.m. Tuesdays at Summer’s Landing Assisted Living Community, 651 Polo Road. (803) 351-7827; (803) 730-0429

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) 772-9557; http://www.taoist.org

DEFENSIVE DRIVING: 6-10 p.m. Tuesday and Aug. 29 at Midlands Technical College Batesburg-Leesville Campus, 423 College St., Batesburg-Leesville. Eight-hour course consists of lectures, films and classroom demonstrations; $69. Successful completion will remove four points from your South Carolina driver’s license (except for DUI) and may reduce insurance costs. (803) 732-0432; http://www.mtctraining.com

UPCOMING EVENTS

TORQUED & TWISTED: BENTWOOD TODAY: Reception, 7-9 p.m. Aug. 30 at 701 Center for Contemporary Art, 701 Whaley St. Show presents work of nine sculptors and furniture makers who use the technique of bending wood in innovative, unusual and eloquent ways. The exhibition will be up through Oct. 14; the gallery is open Wednesdays through Sundays. (803) 238-2351; http://www.701cca.org

TRAVEL SERIES LUNCH AND LEARN: 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Aug. 30 at the Capital Senior Center, 1650 Park Circle (Maxcy Gregg Park). Bring a bag lunch and come away with travel tips, resources and information from Faye Brown. Free, beverages will be provided; call (803) 779-1971 to reserve a seat.

WALK OR RUN A CROOKED 5K: 8 a.m. Sept. 1 at Crooked Creek Park, 1098 Old Lexington Highway, Chapin. Registration begins at 7 a.m. Race, $30; walk, $20; kids fun run, free. Proceeds benefit the ICRC Meals on Wheels program. (803) 345-6181; http://www.icrc.net/events/crooked-walk-run.aspx

BANK OF AMERICA’S "MUSEUMS ON US" WEEKEND: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Sept. 1 and noon-5 p.m. Sept. 2 at EdVenture Children’s Museum, 211 Gervais St. Bank of America/Merrill Lynch cardholders enjoy free admission the first full weekend monthly. (803) 779-3100; http:///www.edventure.org

BLYTHEWOOD LABOR DAY RUN: 10K, 5K and 1 mile kids fun run 7:30 a.m. Sept. 3 at Blythewood Middle School, 2351 Longtown Road East. 10K, $35 through Sept. 21; race day registration, $40. 5K, $30 through Sept. 1; race day, $35. Kids fun run, $5. Proceeds will be used to purchase a scrolling sign for Blythewood Middle School and contributions to the Fallen Heroes community landmark. http://www.blythewoodlabordayrun.com

WOODROW WILSON FAMILY HOME HARD HAT TOURS: 11 a.m. the first Tuesday monthly beginning Sept. 4 at 1705 Hampton St.; $6. (803) 252-1770, ext. 24 or email reservations@historiccolumbia.org

EARLY COLUMBIA LECTURE SERIES: “The 20th Century: Columbia Celebrates 200 Years,” 6-7:30 p.m. Tuesdays through Oct. 9. at the Seibels House, 1601 Richland St. Sept. 4 class topic will be “Boom, Bam, Boom (1920s, 1930s, 1940s).” $60; Historic Columbia Foundation members, $50; students with ID, $35; or $10 per class (space will be limited). Optional bus tour 2-5 p.m. Sept. 16. Register at http://www.historiccolumbia.org

(ALMOST) LIVE FROM THE 92nd STREET Y: Lecture featuring Nobel Laureate and Boston University professor Elie Wiesel, 8 p.m. Sept. 5 at the Jewish Community Center, 306 Flora Drive. Suitable for age 16 and older. $8 in advance; $10 at the door. (803) 787-2023

MEET ME @ THE PLAZA ON MAIN: 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. the first Thursday monthly, Sept. 6-Nov. 1, Main and Hampton streets. Outdoor dining and jazz (weather permitting) at the Columbia Museum of Art’s Boyd Plaza. Presented by City Center Partnership.

MAH JONGG LESSONS: 7-8:15 p.m. Thursdays, Sept. 6-20; noon-1:15 p.m. Fridays, Sept. 7-21, at the Jewish Community Center, 306 Flora Drive. $35; members, $25 (includes National Mah Jongg League card). (803) 787-2023

JAZZ UNDER THE STARS: Concert series, 6-9 p.m. Sept. 7, 8 on the north lawn of the State House. Swing dance classes followed by live band sets featuring Skipp Pearson and friends; free. VIP after-parties and jam sessions, 10 p.m.-midnight both nights at Le Cafe Jazz, 930 Laurel St.; $40, couples, $65. (803) 400-1879; http://www.jazzunderthestars.webs.com

COLUMBIA BAROQUE SOLOISTS: “Characters of the Dance,” 7:30 p.m. Sept. 7 in the recital hall at the USC School of Music, 813 Assembly St. Concert Conversations with Buford Norman, Paige Whitley-Bauguess and Thomas Baird, 7 p.m. Advance tickets, $13; $15 at the door, students free with ID. (803) 727-8555; http://www.columbiabaroque.com

BUTTERFLY IDENTIFICATION TRAINING: 9-11:30 a.m. Sept. 8 at Congaree National Park, 100 National Park Road, Hopkins. Introduction to butterflies of Congaree and basic butterfly ID skills before a short practice hike. Free, but space is limited so advance registration is required, call (803) 776-4396. Participants should wear long pants and closed-toe shoes. Sun protection, bug spray, water, snacks and binoculars recommended.

BEAT THE HEAT YOGA RETREAT: 1-5 p.m. Sept. 9 at Embassy Suites, 200 Stoneridge Drive. Group yoga sessions, prizes, wellness vendors, health fair. (803) 360-5367; http://www.activecarolina.org

S.C. SHAKESPEARE COMPANY WORKSHOPS: An Actor’s Tricks for ages 14-18, 2-5 p.m. Sept. 9; 9 a.m.-noon Sept. 15 (ages 11-13). Script Study for ages 14-18, 1-4 p.m. Sept. 15; 2-5 p.m. Sept. 16 (ages 11-13). $45 per student per class; all sessions meet at the Columbia Music Festival Association, 914 Pulaski St. http://www.shakespearesc.org

CAROLINA JAZZ SOCIETY: Dixieland jazz concert, 2:30-5 p.m. Sept. 9 at the Capital Senior Center, 1650 Park Circle (Maxcy Gregg Park). $10; age 18 and younger, free. (803) 432-1504

BEGINNER BALLROOM AND ROUND DANCE LESSONS: 3:30-5:30 p.m. Sundays beginning Sept. 9 at Yellow Rock Hall, 2211 Platt Springs Road, West Columbia. Advanced lessons (waltz and two-step experience), 5-6 p.m. $5 per lesson. No new students after Sept. 23. (803) 791-9767

GREATER WAVERLY FOUNDATION GOLF TOURNAMENT: 7:30 a.m. Sept. 10 at the Fort Jackson Golf Club. Continental breakfast, registration, practice begins at 7:45 a.m. (allow 15-20 minutes to clear Fort Jackson’s entrance gate). 8:30 a.m. shotgun start. $70 per player, includes green fees, cart fees and lunch. Proceeds benefit outreach services in the Greater Waverly Community. (803) 254-6232

HOME SCHOOL DRAWING AND PAINTING: 10 a.m.-noon Mondays, Sept. 10-Oct. 15 at the City of Columbia Parks and Recreation Art Center, 1932 Calhoun St. $80; includes materials and supplies. Class size limited to 10 students age 10 and older. Registration deadline is Sept. 1. (803) 545-3093

BEGINNER SQUARE DANCE LESSONS: 7-9 p.m. Mondays beginning Sept. 10 at Yellow Rock Hall, 2211 Platt Springs Road, West Columbia. $5 per lesson; free to active duty military and guests. No new students after Sept. 24. (803) 356-2170

INTRODUCTION TO TAI CHI: 5:30-6:230 p.m. Tuesdays, Sept. 11-Oct. 30 at Eastminster Presbyterian Church, 3200 Trenholm Road. $65; first class may be attended as a trial before registering for the eight-week session. (803) 252-2204

INTRODUCTION TO NEEDLE FELTING: 6-8 p.m. Tuesdays, Sept. 11-Oct. 16, at the City of Columbia Parks and Recreation Art Center, 1932 Calhoun St. $85; includes all materials and tools. (803) 545-3093

EARLY COLUMBIA LECTURE SERIES: “The 20th Century: Columbia Celebrates 200 Years,” 6-7:30 p.m. Tuesdays through Oct. 9. at the Seibels House, 1601 Richland St. Sept. 11 class topic will be “Main Street: Business and Commerce.” $10, (space will be limited). (803) 252-1770; http://www.historiccolumbia.org

HOME SCHOOL ART CLASSES: 9-10 a.m. Wednesdays, Sept. 12-Oct. 17 at the City of Columbia Parks and Recreation Art Center, 1932 Calhoun St. $50; includes materials and supplies. Class size limited to 10 students, ages 5-9; registration deadline is Saturday. (803) 545-3093

HOME SCHOOL POTTERY: 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Wednesdays, Sept. 12-Oct. 17 at the City of Columbia Parks and Recreation Art Center, 1932 Calhoun St. $80; includes materials and supplies. Class size limited to 10 students age 10 and older. Registration deadline is Sept. 1. (803) 545-3093

JEWELRY COMPONENTS CLASS: 6:30-8:30 p.m. Wednesdays, Sept. 12-Oct. 17, at the City of Columbia Parks and Recreation Art Center, 1932 Calhoun St. $80; includes materials and supplies. Class size limited to 10 students (minimum three). (803) 545-3093

“THE FOREIGNER”: 8 p.m. Sept. 13-15, 20-22; 3 p.m. Sept. 16, 23 at the Sumter Little Theatre, 14 Mood Ave. $20; students, seniors and military, $17. (803) 775-2150; http://www.sumterlittletheatre.org

SENIORS BUS TRIP: 7 a.m.-6 p.m. Sept. 13. Trip to the Apple Barn in Pigeon Forge, Tenn., departs from and returns to the Drew Wellness Center, 2191 Walker Solomon Way. $38 per person for age 50 and older, registration deadline is Aug. 24. Sponsored by the City of Columbia Parks and Recreation Department. (803) 545-3100 or email jmsorensen@columbiasc.net

GUIDED HCF CEMETERY TOURS: Sept. 13 at Elmwood Cemetery. Conducted by the Historic Columbia Foundation, tour options include “Secrets From the Grave” iconography tour at 7:30 p.m. and moonlight tours at 8 and 8:30 p.m. The iconography tour will allow participants to study symbols found on markers and headstones. Moonlight tour includes narrative about the lives, burials, cemetery plots and tombstones of families and prominent citizens from Columbia’s 19th and 20th centuries. Admission is $10 for adults, children, $5; HCF members, $5/$3. Reservations recommended, limit 25 per tour. Registration at http://www.cemeterytours.eventbrite.com

DAM SWIM FOR DREW: 8:30 a.m. Sept. 15 at the SCE&G Park (Irmo side of the Lake Murray dam). Sponsored by the Lexington High School varsity swim team in memory of Joseph Drew Smith, the event promotes water and boating safety. Fundraiser for an indoor swimming facity in Lexington. http://sites.google.com/site/lhsdamswimfordrew

RIVER SWEEP: 9 a.m.-noon Sept. 15. Meet at the west end of the Riverbanks Zoo parking lot by 8:45 a.m. for clean-up of the Lower Saluda River. Wear closed-toe shoes, dress for the weather and bring work gloves if you have them. Keep the Midlands Beautiful will provide trash bags, water and gloves. A waiver (available on site) is required for all volunteers. A parent or guardian must sign a waiver for all volunteers younger than 18. Unaccompanied youth must be age 14 or older; an adult must stay on site to supervise any youth group of three or more. (803) 733-1139

ANNUAL NABA BUTTERFLY COUNT: 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Sept. 15 at Congaree National Park, 100 National Park Road, Hopkins. Day of field observations counting butterflies along the park’s trail system and within various habitats of Congaree. Free, but space is limited so advance registration is required, call (803) 776-4396. Participants should wear long pants and closed-toe shoes. Sun protection, bug spray, water, snacks, sack lunch and binoculars recommended.

TAI CHI: 3-4 p.m. Saturdays, Sept. 15-Nov. 17, in the lobby of USC’s Gambrell Hall, College Street. $100. (803) 252-9085; http://www.chineseculturecenter.org

JOHN ROSEMOND WORKSHOP: “Parenting with Love and Leadership,” 2-5:30 p.m. Sept. 16 at Eastminster Presbyterian Church, 3200 Trenholm Road. $10 per person; free child care for infants through fifth grade. http://events.constantcontact.com/register/event?llr=cuarzzbab&oeidk=a07e60w4i2b9f9f3482

EARLY COLUMBIA LECTURE SERIES BUS TOUR: “The 20th Century: Columbia Celebrates 200 Years,” 2-5 p.m. Sept. 16. Meet at the Seibels House, 1601 Richland St. for a tour of historic Main Street and some surrounding neighborhoods; $10. (803) 252-1770; http://www.historiccolumbia.org

EARLY COLUMBIA LECTURE SERIES: “The 20th Century: Columbia Celebrates 200 Years,” 6-7:30 p.m. Tuesdays through Oct. 9. at the Seibels House, 1601 Richland St. Sept. 18 class topic will be “Urban Renewal and Suburban Annexation.” $10, (space will be limited). (803) 252-1770; http://www.historiccolumbia.org

BEGINNER SQUARE DANCE LESSONS: 7-9 p.m. Tuesdays beginning Sept. 18 at Yellow Rock Hall, 2211 Platt Springs Road, West Columbia. $5 per lesson; free to active duty military and guests. No new students after Oct. 2. (803) 791-97670

ROCK FOR LICS: Dinner and dancing, 6:30-10 p.m. Sept. 20 at Lexington United Methodist Church, 309 E. Main St., Lexington. Music by the Swing Set Band, $20. Proceeds benefit Lexington County Interfaith Service; deadline is Sept. 14. (803) 359-6838