TODAY
CITY ART GALLERY: “Personified Doubles & Visual Opposites,” new drawings and paintings by Dawn Hunter. Artist’s reception, 5-8 tonight at 1224 Lincoln St. The show will run through Oct. 6. Gallery hours are 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Mondays-Thursdays, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Fridays and 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturdays. (803) 252-3613; http://www.cityartonline.com
GUIDED HCF CEMETERY TOURS: Tonight 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
OPEN HOUSE: 5-7 tonight at St. Michael and All Angels’ Episcopal Church Child Development Center, 6408 Bridgewood Road. Take a tour of the center and meet the teaching staff. Parents of current students are invited. (803) 782-8800
“OZ THE MUSICAL”: 7:30 tonight, Friday and 2:30 p.m. Saturday at the WaterShed Theatre at the Old Mill, 711 E. Main St., Lexington. $18; students, seniors and military, $16; age 12 and younger, $14. http://www.smarttix.com
“THE FOREIGNER”: 8 tonight through Saturdayand 3 p.m. Sunday at the Sumter Little Theatre, 14 Mood Ave. $20; students, seniors and military, $17. (803) 775-2150; http://www.sumterlittletheatre.org
“NEXT TO NORMAL”: 8 tonight through Saturday and 3 p.m. Sunday at Trustus Theatre, 520 Lady St. Tickets are $27 for adults, $25 for military and seniors and $20 for students. (803) 254-9732; http://www.trustus.org
FRIDAY
CMC STEEL RHYTHM ON THE RIVER CONCERT SERIES: Bill’s Music Shop Country Legends Jamboree, 6-9 p.m. Friday at the West Columbia Riverwalk Amphitheater. Opening set will feature Willie Wells and the Blue Ridge Mountain Grass. Free. http://www.rhythmontheriversc.com
UNCORKED LOVE WINE TASTING: 6:30-8:30 p.m. Friday at the Cotton Grill, 711 E. Main St., Lexington. Thirty featured wines, appetizers and desserts, wine raffle and silent auction with a portion of the proceeds benefitting the Ronald McDonald House Charities of Columbia. $15; tickets available at the door or in advance at Sam’s Fine Wine and Spirits, 5050 Sunset Blvd., Lexington. (803) 254-0118; http://www.rmhcofcolumbia.org
KINGVILLE HISTORICAL FOUNDATION REUNION AND FESTIVAL: Friday and Saturday at 1028 George Wilson Blvd., Gadsden. Dancing under the stars with the Fantasy Band, 7:30-11 p.m. Friday, $15 donation. Saturday’s events begin at 10 a.m. and will include a talent show, children’s activities, historical tours, vendors, church choirs, gospel groups and more. (803) 920-4983; http://www.kingvillehistoricalfoundation.com
MASTERWORKS SERIES SEASON KICKOFF: 7:30 p.m. Friday at the Koger Center for the Arts. The Killer B’s kick off the S.C. Philharmonic’s 49th season. Ticket prices range from $17-$47. (803) 251-2222; http://www.capitoltickets.com
“OZ THE MUSICAL”: 7:30 p.m. Friday and 2:30 p.m. Saturday at the WaterShed Theatre at the Old Mill, 711 E. Main St., Lexington. $18; students, seniors and military, $16; age 12 and younger, $14. http://www.smarttix.com
“THE FOREIGNER”: 8 p.m. Friday, Saturdayand 3 p.m. Sunday at the Sumter Little Theatre, 14 Mood Ave. $20; students, seniors and military, $17. (803) 775-2150; http://www.sumterlittletheatre.org
“NEXT TO NORMAL”: 8 p.m. Friday, Saturday and 3 p.m. Sunday at Trustus Theatre, 520 Lady St. Tickets are $27 for adults, $25 for military and seniors and $20 for students. (803) 254-9732; http://www.trustus.org
MOVIE NIGHT AT THE IRMO PARK: “The Lorax,” 8 p.m. Friday at Irmo Town Park, 1249 Lexington Ave. Gates open at 7:30 p.m. Sponsored by the ART Team, Prudential Midlands. Free, popcorn and water will be provided; canned goods will be accepted for Harvest Hope Food Bank.
“THE MUSIC MAN”: 8 p.m. Friday and 3 p.m. Sunday at Town Theatre, 1012 Sumter St. $20; age 65 and older, active duty military and full-time college students, $17; age 17 and younger, $12. (803) 799-2510; http://www.towntheatre.com
LAST CALL SERIES AT TRUSTUS: “Plan 9 from Outer Space,” 11:15 p.m. Friday and Saturdayat 520 Lady St. Doors open at 10:45 p.m. Tickets are $15, available at the door only. (803) 254-9732; http://www.trustus.org
SATURDAY
DAM SWIM FOR DREW: 8:30 a.m. Saturday 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 and is a fundraiser for an indoor swimming facility in Lexington. http://sites.google.com/site/lhsdamswimfordrew
ELECTRONICS RECYCLING: 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday at Rocky Creek Elementary School, 430 Calks Ferry Road, Lexington. Lexington County residents are encouraged to recycle old computers, laptops, printers, TVs, microwaves, gaming systems and other electronics. (803) 785-3340
S.C. SHAKESPEARE COMPANY WORKSHOPS: An Actor’s Tricks for ages 11-13, 9 a.m.-noon Saturday. Script Study for ages 14-18, 1-4 p.m. Saturday. $45 per student per class; all sessions meet at the Columbia Music Festival Association, 914 Pulaski St. http://www.shakespearesc.org
RIVER SWEEP: 9 a.m.-noon Saturday. 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. Saturday 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.
CELEBRATE MY DRIVE TEEN DRIVING EXTRAVAGANZA: 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday at Blythewood High School, 10901 Wilson Blvd. Food, music, DUI and rollover simulators, K-9 demo, children’s activities, prizes and more. Students accompanied by a parent/guardian will be eligible to win a new car. Sponsored by the S.C. National Safety Council. http://www.scnsc.org
VOTER EMPOWERMENT/REGISTRATION: 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday at Meadowlake Park community center, 600 Beckman Road. Education, music, food and more, sponsored by the Richland County Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc. (803) 786-7796
CLYDE KEY GOSPEL JAMBOREE: Noon-6 p.m. Saturday at the Kershaw County Recreation Department, 1042 W. Oak St., Camden. Featured groups will include the High Hill Male Chorus, Sunday Avenue, Solid Ground, Bought by Blood, Broken Yesterday and Seventh Vessel. (803) 420-5202
“OZ THE MUSICAL”: 2:30 p.m. Saturday at the WaterShed Theatre at the Old Mill, 711 E. Main St., Lexington. $18; students, seniors and military, $16; age 12 and younger, $14. http://www.smarttix.com
TAI CHI: 3-4 p.m. Saturdays through Nov. 17 in the lobby of USC’s Gambrell Hall, College Street. $100. (803) 252-9085; http://www.chineseculturecenter.org
CAR SHOW AND CRUISE-IN: 4-8 p.m. Saturday at Fuddruckers, 1801 Bush River Road. Registration, $10; dash plaques, door prizes, 50/25-25 cash drawing, music and more. Rain date will be Sept. 29. Sponsored by the Columbia Classic Chevy Club, a portion of the proceeds will benefit Children’s Garden. (803) 356-2784; (803) 333-0396
CONTRA DANCE: 6:15-10:30 p.m. Saturday at the Arsenal Hill Park Building, 1800 Lincoln St. Music by Cabin Fever, caller will be Dean Snipes. Beyond beginners workshop, 6:15-7 p.m.; new dancers workshop, 7-7:30 p.m. $8 at the door; bring clean, soft-soled, non-marking shoes. (803) 760-5881; http://www.contracola.org
“THE FOREIGNER”: 8 p.m. Saturdayand 3 p.m. Sunday at the Sumter Little Theatre, 14 Mood Ave. $20; students, seniors and military, $17. (803) 775-2150; http://www.sumterlittletheatre.org
“NEXT TO NORMAL”: 8 p.m. Saturday and 3 p.m. Sunday at Trustus Theatre, 520 Lady St. Tickets are $27 for adults, $25 for military and seniors and $20 for students. (803) 254-9732; http://www.trustus.org
SUNDAY
S.C. SHAKESPEARE COMPANY WORKSHOP: Script Study for ages 11-13, 2-5 p.m. Sunday at the Columbia Music Festival Association, 914 Pulaski St.; $45. http://www.shakespearesc.org
EARLY COLUMBIA LECTURE SERIES BUS TOUR: “The 20th Century: Columbia Celebrates 200 Years,” 2-5 p.m. Sunday. 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
JOHN ROSEMOND WORKSHOP: “Parenting with Love and Leadership,” 2-5:30 p.m. Sunday 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
“THE MUSIC MAN”: 3 p.m. Sunday at Town Theatre, 1012 Sumter St. $20; age 65 and older, active duty military and full-time college students, $17; age 17 and younger, $12. (803) 799-2510; http://www.towntheatre.com
“THE FOREIGNER”: 3 p.m. Sunday at the Sumter Little Theatre, 14 Mood Ave. $20; students, seniors and military, $17. (803) 775-2150; http://www.sumterlittletheatre.org
“NEXT TO NORMAL”: 3 p.m. Sunday at Trustus Theatre, 520 Lady St. Tickets are $27 for adults, $25 for military and seniors and $20 for students. (803) 254-9732; http://www.trustus.org
BEGINNER BALLROOM AND ROUND DANCE LESSONS: 3:30-5:30 p.m. Sundays 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
MONDAY
RICHLAND 2 COMMUNITY EDUCATION CLASSES: Introduction to Computers, 1-3 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays through Oct. 10; limit 10 students. Classes meet at the W.R. Rogers Adult, Continuing and Technology Education Center, 750 Old Clemson Road. $60; age 60 and older, $30. (303) 736-8787; email pwilson@richland2.org
BEGINNER SQUARE DANCE LESSONS: 7-9 p.m. Mondays 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
ART TODAY: THE CASE OF DOCUMENTA 13: 7:30 p.m. Monday at the 701 Center for Contemporary Art, second floor, 701 Whaley St. Art critic Lilly Wei will discuss her experiences at the international exhibition of contemporary art in Kassel, Germany. (803) 238-2351
TUESDAY
SHEPHERD’S CENTER OF ST. ANDREWS: Fall session of Adventures in Learning, 9:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Tuesdays through Nov. 13 at Ashland United Methodist Church, 2600 Ashland Road. Interfaith learning program for age 50 and older. Classes include Meet Your Legislators and Policy Makers, Christian Perspectives on Issues in the 2012 National Elections, Put Yourself in the Giving: Crafts for Holidays and Celebrations, A Festival of Poets, Golden Age of Radio, Becoming Tech Savvy, Playing Chimes in the Comfort Zone, Readers Circle, In the News, Classic Movies and Great Stars, art, tai chi, line dancing and creative writing. Three classes per day for the entire session, $25; catered lunch with entertainment, $6.50. (803) 731-9394; http://www.shepherdscenterofstandrews.org
RICHLAND 2 COMMUNITY EDUCATION CLASSES: Introduction to Computers II, 1-3 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays through Oct. 11. Classes meet at the W.R. Rogers Adult, Continuing and Technology Education Center, 750 Old Clemson Road. $60; age 60 and older, $30. (303) 736-8787; email pwilson@richland2.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. Tuesday’sclass topic will be “Urban Renewal and Suburban Annexation.” $10, (space will be limited). (803) 252-1770; http://www.historiccolumbia.org
AMERICA’S BOATING COURSE: 7-9 p.m. Tuesdays through Oct. 9 at Flotilla Island, Johnson Marina Road (off U.S. 76). $35; couples, $50; sponsored by the Lake Murray Power Squadron. (803) 572-1602
BEGINNER SQUARE DANCE LESSONS: 7-9 p.m. Tuesdays 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) 791-9767
WEDNESDAY
AT-LARGE OPEN HOUSE: Columbia City Councilman Cameron Runyan will meet with constituents 5-7:30 p.m. Wednesday at Woodland Park, 6500 Olde Knight Parkway. Call (803) 545-3061 to schedule an appointment.
UPCOMING EVENTS
INTERMEDIATE BASKET WEAVING: 1-4 p.m. Sept. 20 and 21 at Edisto Discovery Park, 1914 Wiley St. $65; includes materials and supplies. (803) 545-3093
BENEDICT COLLEGE FACULTY ART EXHIBITION: Opening reception, 6-8 p.m. Sept. 20 in the Ponder Fine Arts Gallery, 1600 Harden St. Gina Moore, Alex Wilds, Wendell Brown and Tyrone Geter will present an open dialogue session regarding their artwork and illustrations. The exhibition will be on view through Dec. 8; gallery hours are weekdays 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. (803) 705-4768
CONVERSATIONAL SPANISH: 11 a.m.-noon Thursdays, Sept. 20-Nov. 29 at Capital Senior Center, 1650 Park Circle (Maxcy Gregg Park). Advanced instruction in grammar, vocabulary and pronunciation. $25 per month; CSC members, free. Call (803) 779-1971 to register.
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 Friday. (803) 359-6838
FREE LEGAL CLINIC: 7-8 p.m. Sept. 20 at the Southeast Branch of the Richland County Public Library, 7420 Garners Ferry Road. The S.C. Bar Pro Bono Program will offer a clinic on wills, estates and probate, led by Daniel K. Felker. Open to the public, registration not required. (803) 799-6653, ext. 158
USC SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA: 7:30 p.m. Sept. 20 at the Koger Center for the Arts, 1051 Greene St. David Kim, former Columbia resident and concertmaster of the Philadelphia Orchestra will be guest performer. $25; seniors, USC faculty and staff, $20; students, $8. (803) 251-2222; http://www.capitoltickets.com
“THE FOREIGNER”: 8 p.m. Sept. 20-22 and 3 p.m. Sept. 23 at the Sumter Little Theatre, 14 Mood Ave. $20; students, seniors and military, $17. (803) 775-2150; http://www.sumterlittletheatre.org
“NEXT TO NORMAL”: 8 p.m. Sept. 20-22 and 3 p.m. Sept. 23 at Trustus Theatre, 520 Lady St. Tickets are $27 for adults, $25 for military and seniors and $20 for students. (803) 254-9732; http://www.trustus.org
“THE MUSIC MAN”: 8 p.m. Sept. 20-22 and 3 p.m. Sept. 23 at Town Theatre, 1012 Sumter St. $20; age 65 and older, active duty military and full-time college students, $17; age 17 and younger, $12. (803) 799-2510; http://www.towntheatre.com
SPIRIT OF AMERICA U.S. ARMY SHOW: 10:30 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. Sept. 21, 2 and 7:30 p.m. Sept. 22 at Colonial Life Arena, 801 Lincoln St. Patriotic show will feature the U.S. Army Band and soldiers from the 3rd U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard), which includes the Fife and Drum Corps, the Caisson Platoon, the Commander-in-Chief’s Guard, Continental Color Guard and the U.S. Army Drill Team. Free, but tickets are required. http://www.soa.mdw.army.mil/ticketing
CMC STEEL RHYTHM ON THE RIVER CONCERT SERIES: The Restoration, 6-9 p.m. Sept. 21 at the West Columbia Riverwalk Amphitheater. Free. http://www.rhythmontheriversc.com
“GOODNIGHT MOON”: 7 p.m. Sept. 21, 10:30 a.m., 2 and 7 p.m. Sept. 22; 3 p.m. Sept. 23 at Columbia Children’s Theatre, Richland Mall, 3400 Forest Drive. Tickets are $8; available at http://www.columbiachildrenstheatre.com. (803) 691-4548
“MURDER AT THE HOWARD JOHNSON’S”: Newberry Community Players dinner theater comedy, Sept. 21 and 22 at Steven W’s Downtown Bistro, 1100 Main St., Newberry. Cash bar opens at 7 p.m., meal begins at 7:30 p.m.; $40. Space is limited; tickets available at the Newberry Opera House box office, 1201 McKibben St.; (803) 276-6264 or http://www.newberryoperahouse.com
“FORBIDDEN BROADWAY”: 7:30 p.m. Sept. 21, 22 and 3 p.m. Sept. 23 at Village Square Theatre, 105 Caughman Road, Lexington. $15-$19. (803) 359-1436; http://www.villagesquaretheatre.com
LAST CALL SERIES AT TRUSTUS: “Plan 9 from Outer Space,” 11:15 p.m. Sept. 21 and 22at 520 Lady St. Doors open at 10:45 p.m. Tickets are $15, available at the door only. (803) 254-9732; http://www.trustus.org
SANDHILL COMMUNITY YARD SALE: 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Sept. 22 at Clemson’s Sandhill Research and Education Center, 900 Clemson Road. (farmers market location). Make money for your family, nonprofit, club or church group; 10x10 space, $25, table rentals, $10. Proceeds will benefit the Sandhill Farmers Market. Leftovers will be donated to charity. Vendor deadline is Friday. Admission will be $1 per car and rain date will be Sept. 29. (803) 699-3190; http://www.clemson.edu/sandhill
GLENFOREST SCHOOL CHILI COOK-OFF AND FALL FESTIVAL: 10 a.m. Sept. 22 at 1041 Harbor Drive, West Columbia. Live music, games, exhibits, arts and crafts, laser tag, silent auction. Advance VIP all-access passes, $15 (all you can eat food, chili tasting, soft drinks, event attractions); $20 at the door. Age 10 and younger, free. Proceeds benefit student scholarships. (803) 796-7622; http://www.fallfest.glenforest.org
SCULPTING SCARECROWS WORKSHOP: Noon-2 p.m. Sept. 22 at the Hampton-Preston Mansion & Gardens, 1615 Blanding St. Decorate a scarecrow to take home or enter in the Scarecrows in the Garden contest. $20; Historic Columbia Foundation members, $15 (add $5 for contest entry). Proceeds benefit HCF. (803) 252-1770, ext. 24 or email reservations@historiccolumbia.org
COMMUNITY DAY AND VOTER REGISTRATION DRIVE: Noon-5 p.m. Sept. 22 at Friendship Baptist Church, 2604 Lower Richland Blvd., Hopkins. (803) 699-1009
STORY SQUAD “ONCE UPON A TIME” REMIXED: 2 p.m. Sept. 22 at Harbison Theatre, Midlands Technical College, 7300 College St., Irmo. $9-$10; http://www.etix.com/ticket/online/performanceSearch.jsp?performance_id=1650562
ARTS AT SHANDON: Arts carnival, noon-4 p.m. Sept. 23 at Shandon Presbyterian Church, 607 Woodrow St. (803) 771-4408, ext. 27; http://www.shandonpres.org
AKC RESPONSIBLE DOG OWNERS DAY: 12:30-4:30 p.m. Sept. 23 at the Greater Columbia Obedience Club training facility, 847 S. Stadium Road (Unit 10). Games, bite prevention program, veterinary presentation, dog sport demonstrations and Canine Good Citizen Test. Free (except for a small fee to take the CGC test); open to the public and their leashed, vaccinated, friendly dogs. (803) 238-8740; http://www.akc.org
CUTS FOR CANCER: 1-5 p.m. Sept. 23 and 10:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Sept. 24 at the Kenneth Shuler School of Cosmetology, 449 St. Andrews Road. Students (under supervision) will offer $5 haircuts, waxing, mini manicures and pedicures with all proceeds benefitting Children’s Chance. Services performed on a walk-in basis only.
LEXINGTON COUNTY PUBLIC LIBARY SYSTEM BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION: 3-6 p.m. Sept. 23 at the Main Library, 5440 Augusta Road, Lexington. 100th birthday celebration will feature local authors, eBook and tablet demonstrations, art displays, live music, refreshments, Dawn Corley (the Charleston Silver Lady), historical artifacts display and more. (803) 785-2600; http://www.lex.lib.sc.us
CABARET NIGHT: 6-8:30 p.m. Sept. 23 at 701 Whaley St. Performances, silent and live auctions with proceeds benefitting the Columbia Classical Ballet. Doors open at 6 p.m.; live auction and performances at 7:30 p.m.; $45. (803) 252-9112
SCARECROWS IN THE GARDEN CONTEST: Entry deadline is Sept. 24 for the exhibit Sept. 30-Oct. 31 at the Hampton-Preston Mansion. Registration is $10 for families and individuals, $10 for classrooms and $20 for businesses and organizations. Proceeds benefit the Historic Columbia Foundation. (803) 252-1770, ext. 24 or http://www.hcfscarecrows.eventbrite.com
WHISPERS BUTTERFLY RELEASE: 5:30 p.m. Sept. 25 at the State House. Participants will release butterflies in memory or honor of a relative or friend who has been affected by ovarian cancer or other female-related cancers. Sponsored by the Riverbanks Region Chapter of the S.C. Ovarian Cancer Foundation, proceeds will help further the group’s education efforts. (803) 926-3462; http://www.ovariancancermidlands.org
RCRC TOWN HALL MEETING: 6 p.m. Sept. 25 at Caughman Road Park, 2800 Trotter Road, Hopkins. Learn about the future of parks and recreation in Richland County. RSVP at (803) 754-6720, ext. 236, by Sept. 21.
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. 25 class topic will be “Desegregation and Local Control.” $10, (space will be limited). (803) 252-1770; http://www.historiccolumbia.org
VIKING GOLF TOURNAMENT: 11 a.m. Sept. 26 at Woodcreek Farms, 310 Club Ridge Road, Elgin. Sponsored by the Spring Valley High Education Foundation, proceeds will benefit academic enrichment materials for classrooms, technology and the Free After School Tutoring Program. $85; two-member teams, $170 (includes cart, green fees, snacks, cookout, beverages and prizes). (803) 699-3500, ext. 69061; http://www.supportspringvalley.org
COPS ON TOP OF DOUGHNUT SHOPS: Noon Sept. 26 through midnight Sept. 28 at the following Krispy Kreme locations: 1200 Knox Abbott Drive, Cayce; 110 Clemson Road, 6614 Garners Ferry Road and 5594-A Sunset Blvd., Lexington. Fundraiser for Special Olympics South Carolina.
“THE MUSIC MAN”: 8 p.m. Sept. 26-29 and 3 p.m. Sept. 30 at Town Theatre, 1012 Sumter St. $20; age 65 and older, active duty military and full-time college students, $17; age 17 and younger, $12. (803) 799-2510; http://www.towntheatre.com
FALL CLASSIC GOLF TOURNAMENT: 9 a.m. Sept. 27 at LinRick Golf Course, 356 Camp Ground Road. Four-player captain’s choice format, $50 per player (includes breakfast, lunch and awards banquet); hole-in-one contest for a Harley-Davidson motorcycle. Sponsored by the Richland County Recreation Commission; proceeds will benefit the Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation, The Therapy and RCRC. (803) 754-6720, ext. 221; http://www.richlandcountyrecreation.com
AARP DRIVER SAFETY COURSE: 12:30-3:30 p.m. Sept. 27 and 28 at Capital Senior Center, 1650 Park Circle (Maxcy Gregg Park). $14; AARP members, $12. Students who successfully complete the course may be eligible for an insurance discount. Call (803) 779-1971 to register.
POND MANAGEMENT CLINIC: 2-5 p.m. Sept. 27 in the County Conference Room, 605 W. Main St., Lexington. Topics include pond construction, permits and wetlands, pond buffers and management; $10. Sponsored by the Lexington Conservation District, registration deadline is 3 p.m. Sept. 24. (803) 359-3165, ext. 3
CREATING A SIMPLE EXCEL SPREADSHEET: 9 a.m.-noon Sept. 28 at Midlands Technical College Northeast Campus, 151 Powell Road; $59. (803) 732-0432 or http://www.mtctraining.com
CMC STEEL RHYTHM ON THE RIVER CONCERT SERIES: Trent Jeffcoat, 6-9 p.m. Sept. 28 at the West Columbia Riverwalk Amphitheater. Erin Thomas will open. Free. http://www.rhythmontheriversc.com
WINE & WALTZES: 6:30-9:30 p.m. Sept. 28 at the River Center, Saluda Shoals Park, 5605 Bush River Road. Food and wines, music by the Lake Murray Symphony Orchestra, silent auction. $50 (save 10 percent if you buy your ticket before midnight Sept. 20). Proceeds benefit the LMSO free concert program. (8023) 400-3540; http://www.lmso.org
RIVERBANKS ZOOFARI: 7 p.m. Sept. 28 at Riverbanks Zoo and Garden, 500 Wildlife Parkway. Animal encounters, behind-the-scenes tour, ropes challenge course, refreshments, silent and live auctions with proceeds supporting ongoing conservation and education efforts at the zoo. Advance tickets are $60; Riverbanks members, $50; day of the event, $70. http://www.riverbanks.org
“MURDER AT THE HOWARD JOHNSON’S”: Newberry Community Players dinner theater comedy, Sept. 28 and 29 at Steven W’s Downtown Bistro, 1100 Main St., Newberry. Cash bar opens at 7 p.m., meal begins at 7:30 p.m.; $40. Space is limited; tickets available at the Newberry Opera House box office, 1201 McKibben St.; (803) 276-6264 or http://www.newberryoperahouse.com
“GOODNIGHT MOON”: 7 p.m. Sept. 28, 10:30 a.m., 2 and 7 p.m. Sept. 29; 3 p.m. Sept. 30 at Columbia Children’s Theatre, Richland Mall, 3400 Forest Drive. Tickets are $8; available at http://www.columbiachildrenstheatre.com. (803) 691-4548
“FORBIDDEN BROADWAY”: 7:30 p.m. Sept. 28, 29 and 3 p.m. Sept. 30 at Village Square Theatre, 105 Caughman Road, Lexington. $15-$19. (803) 359-1436; http://www.villagesquaretheatre.com
LAST CALL SERIES AT TRUSTUS: “Plan 9 from Outer Space,” 11:15 p.m. Sept. 28 and 29 at 520 Lady St. Doors open at 10:45 p.m. Tickets are $15, available at the door only. (803) 254-9732; http://www.trustus.org
DEFENSIVE DRIVING: 8:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Sept. 29 at Midlands Technical College Batesburg-Leesville Campus, 423 College St., Batesburg-Leesville; $69. Eight-hour course consists of lectures, films and classroom demonstrations; successful completion will remove four points on your S.C. driver’s license (except for DUI) and may reduce insurance costs. (803) 732-0432; http://www.mtctraining.com
DREHER HIGH SCHOOL CLASS OF 1982: 30-year reunion, 6-9 p.m. Sept. 29 at Jillian’s, 800 Gervais St. Free, sponsorships encouraged; cash bar. Other classes welcome. (803) 296-5384; email dtolson@intermedical.us or rebeccaglong@att.net




