TODAY

FREE SHRED DAY: 3-6 p.m. today at SAFE Credit Union, 7836 Garners Ferry Road. Bring up to four boxes of documents to be shredded. Monetary donations and non-perishable food items will be accepted for Harvest Hope Food Bank.

TAMEIKA ISAAC DEVINE OPEN HOUSE: 5-8 tonight at Owens Field, 1400 Jim Hamilton Blvd. Columbia City Councilwoman at-large will discuss issues with constituents. To schedule an appointment, call (803) 545-3061

THURSDAY

LUNCH AND LEARN: 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Thursday at the Capital Senior Center, 1650 Park Circle (Maxcy Gregg Park). Sandy Knowles, from the State Library’s Talking Book Services, will speak on resources for seniors and those with disabilities such as visual difficulties. Free; RSVP at info@capitalseniorcenter.com.

HISTORIC HAUNTINGS: 6-8:30 p.m. Thursday at Elmwood Cemetery. Historic Columbia Foundation guides will offer 30-minute tours, children’s crafts, snacks and Halloween-related activities. $10; children, $5; HCF members, $5/$3. http://cemeterytours.eventbrite.com

FRIDAY

MAYOR’S CAMPAIGN AGAINST BREAST CANCER ISABEL LAW BREAKFAST: 6-9 a.m. Friday in the Columbia City Hall parking lot, 1737 Main St. On the menu: bacon, eggs, sausage, liver pudding, hash browns, grits, pancakes, biscuits, coffee and juice. $7; advance tickets available at City Hall; Public Works, 2910 Colonial Drive; Washington Square, 1136 Washington St. Pre-orders deadline is noon Thursday; call (803) 545-3800 or email lrmcvean@columbiasc.net. Proceeds will benefit Bosom Buddies, an organization that assists women in need of mastectomy camisoles or other post-surgical needs.

INCARNATION LUTHERAN CHURCH OKTOBERFEST: 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Friday, Saturday and noon-7:30 p.m. Sunday at Incarnation Lutheran Church, 3005 Devine St. German food, beer, dancers, music, children’s activities and more. Proceeds will benefit Harvest Hope Food Bank, Midlands Council for Foster Children and the Incarnation Lutheran Church Foundation. (803) 256-2381

FALL FESTIVAL: 5-8 p.m. Friday at Polo Road Park, 730 Polo Road. Games, candy, food and fun for all ages; free. Bring a non-perishable food item to be donated to Harvest Hope Food Bank. (803) 736-1657

HAPPY HOUR HISTORY TOURS OF THE VISTA: 5:30 p.m. Fridays in October, meet next to Gervais & Vine, 620 Gervais St. Guided walking tours include cocktail and appetizer stops along the way. $25; Historic Columbia Foundation members, $20. Reservations encouraged. (803) 252-1770, ext. 24 or email reservations@historiccolumbia.org

CAYCE-WEST COLUMBIA JAYCEES HALL OF HORRORS: Fridays-Sundays through Oct. 28 and Wednesday, Oct. 31, at 1153 Walter Price St., Cayce. Hours are 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, 6:30 p.m. Sundays and 7 p.m. Oct. 31. $13; RIP (skip the line), $20; Sundays, $10-$15. Proceeds benefit local and state charities. http://www.hallofhorrors.com

SATURDAY

NEIGHBORHOOD PLANNING CONFERENCE: 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday at the Columbia Convention Center, 1101 Lincoln St. Sponsored by Richland County Planning and Development, the free event will feature seminars on community gardening, emergency preparedness, community health assessment and discussions on internal controls for neighborhood organizations; breakfast and lunch will be provided. Register at (803) 929-6000; http://www.rcgov.us

BATESBURG BUSINESS ASSOCIATION FALL FESTIVAL: 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, downtown Batesburg. Chili cook-off, scarecrow contest, antique tractor display, children’s activities, live music, vendors and more. (803) 730-5478

WALK AGAINST DOMESTIC VIOLENCE: 9 a.m. Saturday at Finlay Park, 930 Laurel St. Free; information fair will be held before and after the walk. Pre-registration deadline is today; late registration at 8 a.m. http://www.columbiasc.net

BREAST CANCER AWARENESS WALK: 9 a.m.-noon Saturday at Caughman Road Park, 2800 Trotter Road, Hopkins. T-shirts, $10. Sponsored by the Richland County Recreation Commission, proceeds will benefit the Palmetto Health Foundation. (803) 738-0400

FALL HERITAGE FESTIVAL AND PICKIN’ PARTY: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday at the State Museum, 301 Gervais St. Barbecue (chicken and three styles of pork), music, entertainment, antique tractor parade and craft demonstrations. Chicken plates, $10; pork sampler plates, $10; plate with one style of ’cue, $7; sandwiches and chips, $5. (803) 898-4952; http://www.southcarolinastatemuseum.org

STILL STANDING SURVIVORS LUNCHEON: 10:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday at the Brookland Baptist Banquet and Conference Center, 1066 Sunset Blvd., West Columbia. Guest speaker will be Deadra Malloy, project coordinator for P.O.S.I.T.I.V.E. Voices. Sponsored by Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Upsilon Omega Omega Chapter, the event is in support of HIV/AIDS, cancer and domestic violence survivors. $40; a portion of the proceeds will be donated to the SC HIV/AIDS Council. http://www.akairmo.org/stillstanding.html

LATINOS Y MAS! FESTIVAL: 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday at North Springs Park, 1320 Clemson Road. Family friendly multicultural celebration will feature children’s activities, arts and crafts, DJ, international foods, fashion and demonstrations. (803) 736-6070 or (803) 231-1142

INCARNATION LUTHERAN CHURCH OKTOBERFEST: 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Saturday at Incarnation Lutheran Church, 3005 Devine St. German food, beer, dancers, music, children’s activities and more. Proceeds will benefit Harvest Hope Food Bank, Midlands Council for Foster Children and the Incarnation Lutheran Church Foundation. (803) 256-2381

LAKE CAROLINA WINE & FOOD FESTIVAL: 2-5 p.m. Saturday at Lake Carolina’s Village Green. Proceeds will benefit Children’s Charities of the Midlands. Advance tickets, $30; age 12 and younger, $15; at the door, $35/$20. (803) 561-0915; http://www.lakecarolinawineandfood.com

OKTOBERFEST ON MAIN: 5 p.m. Saturday, downtown Sumter. Live music, German food and beer. Advance tickets, $10; $15 at the door. A portion of the proceeds will benefit the Sumter County Gallery of Art. (803) 436-2640; http://www.oktoberfestsumter.com

MOONSHINE AND MUSCADINES TASTING EVENT: 6-9 p.m. Saturday at the State Museum, 301 Gervais St. Samplings from the Dark Corner Distillery, Hyman Vineyards and Palmetto Pickup Wines; live music and food. $25; museum members, $20. (803) 898-4952; http://www.southcarolinastatemuseum.org

ST. ALBAN’S OKTOBERFEST: 6 p.m. Saturday at St. Alban’s Episcopal Church, 403 Park Road, Lexington. Brats, German potato salad, red cabbage, desserts, wine and beer. $15 (dine-in with German beer); $12 (dine-in with domestic beer); $10 (to go, no beer or wine). Free nursery. Proceeds benefit LICS and the Education=Hope Scholarship Fund. Reservations: (803) 359-2444.

HALFWAY TO ST. PATRICK’S DAY CEILI: 6 p.m. Saturday at 1623 Marion St. (Knights of Columbus). Live music by Syr with Climbing to Knock, performances by the Rince na h’Erinann dancers, food, cash bar; doors open at 5 p.m. No cover, but donations are welcome. Sponsored by the St. Columba Division of the Ancient Order of Hibernians, proceeds will benefit area charities. (803) 361-7360

FUR BALL MOONLIGHT GALA: 7:30 p.m. Saturday at the Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center, 1101 Lincoln St. Live music, dancing, food, beverages, silent and live auctions. $115; couples, $225. Proceeds will benefit Pawmetto Lifeline. (803) 465-9174; http://www.pawmettolifeline.org

CAYCE-WEST COLUMBIA JAYCEES HALL OF HORRORS: 7:30 p.m. Saturday at 1153 Walter Price St., Cayce. $13; RIP (skip the line), $20. Proceeds benefit local and state charities. http://www.hallofhorrors.com

SUNDAY

INCARNATION LUTHERAN CHURCH OKTOBERFEST: Noon-7:30 p.m. Sunday at Incarnation Lutheran Church, 3005 Devine St. German food, beer, dancers, music, children’s activities and more. Proceeds will benefit Harvest Hope Food Bank, Midlands Council for Foster Children and the Incarnation Lutheran Church Foundation. (803) 256-2381

OUT OF THE DARKNESS COMMUNITY WALK: 2-4 p.m. Sunday at Columbia Riverfront Park, 312 Laurel St. Sponsored by the S.C. Chapter of the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, proceeds will benefit local and national suicide prevention and awareness programs. (888) 333-2377; http://www.outofthedarkness.org

SECOND SUNDAY ROLL: Heart of Columbia bus tour, 2 p.m. Sunday at the Robert Mills House and Gardens, 1616 Blanding St. Guided tour of the Robert Mills Historic District, the State House, Governor’s Mansion, USC Horseshoe, historic churches, house museums and the Congaree Vista. $10; HCF members, $5. (803) 252-1770, ext. 24 or email reservations@historiccolumbia.org

ARTS AT EBENEZER: Baroque music for violin and harpsichord featuring Esther Senft and Julia Harlow, 2 p.m. Sunday at Ebenezer Lutheran Church 1301 Richland St. Demonstration recital celebrating the newly aquired Eric Herz harpsichord. (803) 765-9430

GF2 ON VIEW LYCEUM PROGRAM: 3-5 p.m. Sunday in the Curtiss-Wright Hangar at Owens Field, 1400 Jim Hamilton Blvd. Talk and tour of GF2, a B-25 Mitchell bomber; free, light refreshments will be served. Sponsored by Historic Camden and the S.C. Historic Aviation Foundation. (803) 432-9841

FALCONAIRES: The U.S. Air Force Academy Band will perform at 3 p.m. Sunday in Patriot Hall, 135 Haynsworth St., Sumter. Sponsored by the Sumter-Shaw Community Concert Association. Free, but tickets are required; send a self-addressed, stamped envelope to Falconaires, 32 E. Calhoun St., Sumter, S.C. 29150

CHORAL EVENSONG: Performance by the St. Peter’s Catholic Church Gallery Choir, 4 p.m. Sunday at Trinity Episcopal Cathedral, 1100 Sumter St.

CAYCE-WEST COLUMBIA JAYCEES HALL OF HORRORS: 6:30 p.m. Sunday at 1153 Walter Price St., Cayce. $10; RIP (skip the line), $15. Proceeds benefit local and state charities. http://www.hallofhorrors.com

TUESDAY

WOMEN’S NIGHT OUT: 5:45 p.m. Tuesday at the Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center, 1101 Lincoln St. Sponsored by Lexington Medical Center, the event will feature a silent auction, fashon show, dinner and keynote speech by Dee Dee Ricks. Tickets are $35; proceeds benefit the LMC Foundation’s Crystal Smith Fund, which helps women undergoing cancer treatment purchase needed supplies. (803) 791-2445; http://www.lexmed.com

ACTING IMPROV GAMES TO SPARK CREATIVE THINKING: 6-8 p.m. Tuesday at Midlands Technical College Northeast Campus, 151 Powell Road; $49. (803) 732-0432; http://www.mtctraining.com

HISTORIC COLUMBIA FOUNDATION BEHIND-THE-SCENES TOUR: 701 Whaley, the Pacific Community Association Building, 6-8 p.m. Tuesday at 701 Whaley St., Olympia. $25; HCF members, $20 (includes drinks and light refreshments). Reservations at specialtytours@historiccolumbia.org

(ALMOST) LIVE FROM THE 92nd STREET Y: Program featuring Steve Jobs biographer Walter Isaacson, 8 p.m. Tuesday at the Jewish Community Center, 306 Flora Drive. Suitable for age 16 and older. $8 in advance; $10 at the door. (803) 787-2023

UPCOMING EVENTS

JAVA FOR THE ABSOLUTE BEGINNER: Oct. 17-Nov. 28; online class offers a tour of one of the most widely used computer languages in the world, $99. (803) 732-0432; http://www.mtctraining.com

BLUES, BREWS AND BBQ: 6-9 p.m. Oct. 18 at Carolina Park (Bluff Road, next to the Cockabooses). Barbecue pork and chicken, live music, silent auction, with proceeds benefiting the Family Shelter. $25; $30 after today. (803) 771-7040; http://www.columbiafamilyshelter.org/events

UNCORKED AT EDVENTURE CHILDREN’S MUSEUM: EdVenture After Dark event for adults, 7-9 p.m. Oct. 18 at 211 Gervais St. Entertainment, beer, wine, refreshments and crafts. $25; members, $20. Proceeds benefit the museum’s educational and outreach programs. (803) 400-1162; http://www.edventure.org

HAUNTED HISTORY HALLOWEEN PROGRAM: 7-9 p.m. Oct. 18 and 19 at the Lexington County Museum, 231 Fox St., Lexington. Guided tours, storytellers, frights and surprises for the entire family. Thirty-minute tours begin at 7 p.m., last tour at 8:30. $6; age 12 and younger, $3. Reservations, (803) 359-8369; or email jrfennell@lex-co-com

CAMDEN ANTIQUES FAIR: Opening preview party, 6:30 p.m. Oct. 18, will feature food and wine from Aberdeen Catery and live music. Tickets are $60; couples, $100. Fair, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Oct. 19, 20; 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Oct. 21 at Rhame Arena, 517 Bull St., Camden. $10 (valid for all three days). Proceeds will benefit the National Steeplechase Museum and Kershaw Habitat for Humanity. (803) 243-0948; http://www.camdenantiquesfair.com

HAPPY HOUR HISTORY TOURS OF THE VISTA: 5:30 p.m. Fridays in October, meet next to Gervais & Vine, 620 Gervais St. Guided walking tours include cocktail and appetizer stops along the way. $25; Historic Columbia Foundation members, $20. Reservations encouraged. (803) 252-1770, ext. 24 or email reservations@historiccolumbia.org

BOO AT THE ZOO: 6-9 p.m. Oct. 19-30 at Riverbanks Zoo and Garden, 500 Wildlife Parkway. Children age 12 and younger are invited to wear costumes for a spook-fest featuring Frankenstein’s Foam Zone, dance party, trick-or-treat trail and more. $8; members, $6. (803) 779-8717; http://www.riverbanks.org

MDA BOWL-A-THON: 6 p.m. Oct. 19 at Anchor Lanes, 1000 Columbia Ave., Irmo. Sponsored by ERA Wilder Realty, proceeds will benefit the Muscular Dystrophy Association. Donate or sign up at http://www.mdaevent.org/erawilderbowl

CAYCE-WEST COLUMBIA JAYCEES HALL OF HORRORS: Fridays-Sundays through Oct. 28 at 1153 Walter Price St., Cayce. Hours are 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, 6:30 p.m. Sundays and 7 p.m. Oct. 31. $13; RIP (skip the line), $20; Sundays, $10-$15. Proceeds benefit local and state charities. http://www.hallofhorrors.com

“DR. JEKYLL AND MR. HYDE”: Chapin Theatre Company production, 8 p.m. Oct. 19 and 20 at the Harbison Theatre at Midlands Technical College, 7300 College St., Irmo. $15; age 13 and older, seniors and active military, $12; age 12 and younger, $10. (803) 240-8544; http://www.chapintheatre.org

LOWER RICHLAND HIGH SCHOOL PTSA GOLF TOURNAMENT: 8:30 a.m. Oct. 20 at LinRick Golf Course, 356 Campground Road. 9 a.m. shotgun start, four-player captain’s choice format. $70; $280 per team (includes golf, range balls, lunch and beverages). Registration deadline is Friday. (803) 667-1258

HOOPS FOR LIFE: Women’s basketball, 3 p.m. Oct. 20 at Bluff Road Park, 148 Carswell Drive. DJ, food, entertainment; $3. Sponsored by the Richland County Recreation Commission, proceeds from the Breast Cancer Month Awareness event will benefit the Palmetto Health Foundation. (803) 776-8698

BEARCATS ON THE PROWL CHARITY WALK: 9 a.m. Oct. 20 at Brookland-Cayce High School, 1300 State St. 2.7-mile walk through the halls of B-C High, the streets of Cayce and Riverwalk Park; proceeds benefit the BCHS Educational Foundation. $20 (alumni and friends); teachers, $10; students, free. Registration begins at 8 a.m. http://www.brooklandcaycefoundation.org

FINANCIAL LITERACY SEMINAR: 9 a.m.-noon Oct. 20 at the City of Columbia’s Community Development Department, 1225 Lady St., second floor. Free program will cover banking, savings, budgeting, bulding credit, types of loans, credit repair, credit scams and Fair Housing laws. Seating is limited; register by calling (803) 545-3373

FAM FEST: Forest Acres Music Festival, 1-9 p.m. Oct. 20 on the rooftop of Richland Mall, Beltline Boulevard and Forest Drive. BeauSoleil avec Miles Doucet will headline, local groups include Swing 42 and Reggie’s Rock Band. Sponsored by the Cultural Council of Richland and Lexington Counties and the City of Forest Acres, the event will feature children’s activities, food and drink vendors, prize giveaways and more. $5 in advance, $8 at the gate (age 12 and younger, free); VIP tickets, $20 (reserved seating and hospitality with the artists). (803) 799-3115; http://www.smartarts.info

CONTRA DANCE: 7:30-10:30 p.m. Oct. 20 at the Arsenal Hill Building, 1800 Lincoln St. Live music by the Blue Ridge Rounders, caller will be Kenny Greer. Beyond beginners workshop, 6:15-7 p.m.; new dancers workshop, 7-7:30 p.m. No partner necessary, bring clean, soft-soled, non-marking shoes. $8. (803) 760-5881; http://www.contracola.org

INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTERS II: 1-3 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays, Oct. 22-Nov. 14, at the W.R. Rogers Adult, Continuing and Technology Education Center, 750 Old Clemson Road. For those who have completed the Introduction to Computers class. $60; age 60 and older, $30. (803) 736-8787, ext. 25103; http://www.richland2.org

PARENTING BEYOND BELIEF WORKSHOP: 12:45-5 p.m. Oct. 21 at the Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Columbia, 2701 Heyward St. Lunch at 12:45 p.m., workshop begins at 1:30 p.m. Guest speaker will be author Dale McGowan. $30; couples, $50 (includes lunch and child care). (803) 799-0845; http://www.uucolumbia.org

JUMPING THE BROOM BRIDAL SHOW: 2-5 p.m. Oct. 21 at DoubleTree by Hilton, 2100 Bush River Road. Multi-cultural bridal event will feature more than 60 vendors, dance performances, door prizes, fashion show and grooms lounge with Corey Jackson and Ernest Robinson. Tickets, $7; available at the door.

ARTS AT EBENEZER: 4 p.m. Oct. 21 at Ebenezer Lutheran Church, 1301 Richland St. French and Italian music for recorder and harpsichord, featuring Jean Hein and Jerry Curry. Free. (803) 765-9430

ROCK YOUR ART OUT!: 5-8 p.m. Oct. 21 at Art Smart Academy, 7320 Broad River Road. Food, live music, raffle and a Rockin’ Guitar pottery piece to paint. $50 per couple; proceeds will benefit Art for Heart’s Sake scholarships. (803) 667-9912; http://www.artsmartacademy.com

INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTERS: 1-3 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays, Oct. 23-Nov. 15, at the W.R. Rogers Adult, Continuing and Technology Education Center, 750 Old Clemson Road. Basic skills for the complete beginner; class size limited to 10 students. $60; age 60 and older, $30. (803) 736-8787, ext. 25102; http://www.richland2.org

INFANT CPR CLASS: 6:30-8:30 p.m. Oct. 23 at Palmetto Health Richland, 9 Medical Park Drive, Suite 130; $25. (803) 296-2273

CAMERON RUNYAN OPEN HOUSE: 5-8 p.m. Oct. 24 at Drew Wellness Center, 2101 Walker Solomon Way.. Columbia City Councilman at-large will discuss issues with constituents. Call (803) 545-3061 to schedule an appointment.

ART CLASSES FOR BEGINNERS: 5-7:30 p.m. Oct. 24 at the Adult Activities Center, 7494 Parklane Road. Age 21 and older. $30; includes all supplies needed for a completed painting. (803) 462-9995; http://www.firstclassart.webs.com

CAR SEAT SAFETY CLASS: 6-7 p.m. Oct. 24 at Palmetto Health Children’s Hospital, 7 Medical Park Drive, first floor conference room; free. (803) 296-2273

THE POWER OF A BETTER YOU: 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Oct. 25 at Virginia College, 7201 Two Notch Road. Health screenings (blood pressure, vision, cholesterol, heart rate), nutrition information, massages, free haircuts, nail design, manicures, resume and interviewing assistance, workforce services. (803) 509-7100; http://www.vc.edu