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THURSDAY
AFRICAN-AMERICAN CIVIL WAR LECTURE SERIES: 6-8:30 p.m. Thursday at the S.C. Department of Archives and History, 8301 Parklane Road. Free program will feature Joseph McGill (“The 54th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry”), Donald West (“Black Confederates”) and Allen Roberson (“The African-American Collection in the Confederate Relic Room and Military Museum”). (843) 408-7727; http://www.scdah.sc.gov
FRIDAY
FALL FESTIVAL AND HEALTH FAIR: 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Friday at the Capital Senior Center, 1650 Park Circle (Maxcy Gregg Park). Senior service vendors and organizations, health screenings (preregister by calling (803) 296-2273), flu shots (bring Medicare card or $35), bake sale, door prizes, USC mascot Cocky, meet and greet performers from “Menopause: The Musical,” entertainment, exercise and dance class demonstrations, chili lunch, $5. (803) 779-1971; ext. 12; http://www.capitalseniorcenter.com
TODAY
INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTERS: 1-3 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays through 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
FALL FESTIVAL: 6-9 tonight at the Lexington Municipal Complex, 111 Maiden Lane, Lexington. Inflatables, costume contest, games, prizes, candy, food. $5; families, $15 (includes all food and ride activities). proceeds benefit the Adopt-a-Cop Fund of the Lexington Police Department and the Blue Star Mothers of the Midlands.
“MURDERED BY THE MOB”: Mystery dinner theatre, 6 tonight at the Cotton Grill, 711 E. Main St., Lexington (in the Old Mill). $45; includes three-course Italian dinner and wine (50 percent discount per bottle). Advance tickets at (803) 957-1996; http://www.cottongrill.com
BOO AT THE ZOO: 6-9 nightly through Oct. 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
INFANT CPR CLASS: 6:30-8:30 tonight at Palmetto Health Richland, 9 Medical Park Drive, Suite 130; $25. (803) 296-2273
WEDNESDAY
TRANSPORTATION PENNY MEETING: 2-4 p.m. Wednesday in the auditorium of the Richland County Public Library, 1431 Assembly St. Sponsored by Richland County government, the daytime meeting is an effort to better address the needs of those who may be transit dependent. (803) 576-2067
CAMERON RUNYAN OPEN HOUSE: 5-8 p.m. Wednesday 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. Wednesday 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. Wednesday at Palmetto Health Children’s Hospital, 7 Medical Park Drive, first floor conference room; free. (803) 296-2273
POLITICAL DEBATE: 6 p.m. Wednesday in the USC School of Law auditorium, 701 Main St. Learn what bipartisan problems affect the election this year and where the major party platforms stand on the issues. Free. Sponsored by the Honorable Matthew J. Perry Chapter of the Black Law Students Association, the Student Bar Association and the Law School Democrats.
BOO AT THE ZOO: 6-9 nightly through Oct. 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
THURSDAY
THE POWER OF A BETTER YOU: 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Thursday 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
HEAD START AWARENESS DAY CELEBRATION: 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Thursday at Finlay Park, 930 Laurel St. Special attractions and activities for children and program quality recognitions.
ROOFTOP RHYTHMS: 5-9 p.m. Thursday at Richland Mall, Beltline Boulevard and Forest Drive. Entertainment by Jet Lag Jones at 5 p.m. and the Root Doctors at 7 p.m. Fare from local restaurants, children’s costume contest as well as balloon artists, face painting, sidewalk chalk and a bounce house. New this week, an oyster roast, $12 per dozen; $10 in advance. http://www/rooftopoysterroast.eventbrite.com. Lawn chairs and blankets welcome.
AFRICAN-AMERICAN CIVIL WAR LECTURE SERIES: 6-8:30 p.m. Thursday at the S.C. Department of Archives and History, 8301 Parklane Road. Free program will feature Joseph McGill (“The 54th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry”), Donald West (“Black Confederates”) and Allen Roberson (“The African-American Collection in the Confederate Relic Room and Military Museum”). (843) 408-7727; http://www.scdah.sc.gov
BOO AT THE ZOO: 6-9 nightly through Oct. 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
“DR. JEKYLL AND MR. HYDE”: Chapin Theatre Company production, 8 p.m. Thursday through Saturday and 3 p.m. Sunday 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
FRIDAY
FALL FESTIVAL AND HEALTH FAIR: 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Friday at the Capital Senior Center, 1650 Park Circle (Maxcy Gregg Park). Senior service vendors and organizations, health screenings (preregister by calling (803) 296-2273), flu shots (bring Medicare card or $35), bake sale, door prizes, USC mascot Cocky, meet and greet performers from “Menopause: The Musical,” entertainment, exercise and dance class demonstrations, chili lunch, $5. (803) 779-1971; ext. 12; http://www.capitalseniorcenter.com
FALL FESTIVAL: 4-6 p.m. Friday at Forest Lake Park, 6820 Wedgefield Road. Games, activities, candy, costumes welcome; all ages. (803) 787-5000
FALL FESTIVAL: 5-7:30 p.m. Friday at Pinehurst Park, 2300 Pinehurst Road. Arts and crafts, face painting, costume contest, cake walk, miniature golf. (803) 733-8449
FALL FESTIVAL: 5-9 p.m. Friday and Saturday at North Springs Park, 1320 Clemson Road. Bounce houses, games and candy. (803) 736-6070
FRIGHT NIGHT: 5:30-8 p.m. Friday at Trenholm Park, 3900 Covenant Road. Haunted Haven Alley and kid-friendly, non-scary fun. (803) 787-0216
FALL FESTIVAL: 5:30-7:30 p.m. Friday at Lorick Park, 1600 Lorick Ave. Games, costume contest, haunted house, Diva and Junior Diva Steppers performance. (803) 691-9339
HAPPY HOUR HISTORY TOURS OF THE VISTA: 5:30 p.m. Friday, 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
HALLOWEEN CARNIVAL: 6-8 p.m. Friday at Caughman Road Park, 2800 Trotter Road, Hopkins. Games, activities, candy and arts and crafts for the entire family. (803) 783-0400
FALL FESTIVAL: 6-8 p.m. Friday at Meadowlake Park, 600 Beckman Road. Games, activities, bounce houses and candy for ages 3-12. (803) 754-4463
HALLOWEEN BASH: 6-8 p.m. Friday at Hyatt Park, 950 Jackson Ave. Costume contest, games, refreshments. (803) 733-8445
HALLOWEEN PARTY: 6-8 p.m. Friday at M.L. King Park, 2300 Greene St. Haunted house, games, activities, refreshments. (803) 733-8452
FLASHLIGHT CANDY HUNT: 6-9 p.m. Friday at Friarsgate Park, 1720 Chadford Road, Irmo. “Unscary” family event is an indoors search for candy. (803) 732-3220
SANDHILL FALL FESTIVAL: 6-9:30 Friday, Saturday and 3-8:30 p.m. Sunday at Sandhill Research and Education Center, 900 Clemson Road. Hayride, pumpkin patch, haunted forest. Corn maze and petting zoo on Oct. 28. Bring three cans of food to benefit Harvest Hope Food Bank with regular admission and receive a Chick-fil-A food coupon or a Sandhill Buck good for games, concessions or pony rides at the festival. $10; ages 4-12, $5; free parking. http://www.clemson.edu/public/rec/sandhill
TERROR IN THE PARK EXPERIENCE: 7-11 p.m. Friday and Saturday at North Springs Park, 1320 Clemson Road. For ages 11 and older. $8; $5 with two nonperishable food items. (803) 736-6070
CANDLELIGHT VIGIL: 7:30 p.m. Friday on the steps of the State House, Main and Gervais streets; vigil to promote domestic violence awareness.
CAYCE-WEST COLUMBIA JAYCEES HALL OF HORRORS: 7:30 p.m. Friday, Saturday and 6:30 p.m. Sunday at 1153 Walter Price St., Cayce. $13; RIP (skip the line), $20; Sundays, $10-$15. Proceeds benefit local and state charities. http://www.hallofhorrors.com
FALL CONCERT SERIES: Hot Sauce, 7 p.m. Friday at Town Center Common, Village at Sandhill, Clemson and Two Notch Roads. http://www.villageatsandhill.com
SATURDAY
ALTERNATIVE GIFT FAIR/INCREDIBLE EDIBLES SALE: 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday at St. Timothy’s Episcopal Church, 900 Calhoun St. Holiday gift certificates to a variety of local and international charities will be sold; participating charities include Harvest Hope, Heifer International, American Red Cross, Pawmetto Lifeline and others. Baked goods, frozen entrees, homemade condiments, jams, jellies and other goodies will be available. (803) 765-1519
FALL OUTDOOR MARKET DAY: 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday at Historic Camden Revolutionary War Site, 222 Broad St., Camden. collectibles, arts and crafts, flea market treasures, food concession and baked goods. Free parking, free admission. 15x15 spaces available, antique dealers, crafters, general vendors, $25; nonprofits, $15; day of the event walk-on vendors, $35. Proceeds benefit Historic Camden. Vendor fees due at 5 p.m. Wednesday, Historic Camden office (cash, check or MasterCard, VISA). (803) 432-9841; http://www.historic-camden.net
TRICKS AND TREATS AT THE STATE MUSEUM: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday at 301 Gervais St. Balloon art, Haunted Halloween Party, scavenger hunt, crafts, pumpkin painting, Day of the Dead activities. Free with museum admission or membership; come in costume and receive a $1 admission discount. (803) 898-4921; http://www.museum.state.sc.us
COMMUNITY WELLNESS WEEKEND: Saturday and Sunday at Drew Wellness Center, 2101 Walker Solomon Way. Saturday’s schedule will include a health fair from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. with health screenings, food and nutrition vendors and information on disease prevention and healthy living; open house events will include a Zumba water aerobics class and cardio sampler classes. Oct. 28 events will be 2-6 p.m. and will include lap swimming and a special three-on-three basketball shootout. Teams interested in participating must register by Friday at the center. (803) 545-3100
PUMPKIN PATCH TRAIN RIDE: 10 a.m. and 1:30 p.m.Saturday at the S.C. Railroad Museum, 110 Industrial Park Road, Winnsboro. Riders will have an opportunity to get off the train at Greenbrier where each child will get to select a pumpkin; $15. (803) 712-4135; http://www.scrm.org
HALLOWEEN TRAIL OF TREATS: 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday at Wildcat Hollow Stadium, Ballpark Road, Lexington. Sponsored by the Lexington County Sheriff’s Department, the family-oriented event is intended for children age 12 and younger to celebrate Halloween in a safe and secure environment. $1 per child, proceeds will be donated to charitable causes.
GET OUT THE VOTE RALLY: Noon Saturday at Reid Chapel AME Church, 704 Gabriel St. Speaker will be the Rev. Richard Franklin Norris, presiding prelate of the 7th Episcopal District of the African Methodist Episcopal Church.
FALL FESTIVAL: 1:30-5 p.m. Saturday at Lake Wateree Baptist Church, 5856 River Road, Ridgeway. Games, face painting, children’s Bible costume contest, cake walk, food and hayrides to Lake Wateree State Park. Free. (803) 337-2838
FALL FESTIVAL: 4 p.m. Saturday at Fort Clark Baptist Church, 421 Veterans Row, Elgin. Games, food and door prizes. (803) 438-5071
HARVEST FESTIVAL: 4-8 p.m. Saturday at the International Praise Church of God, 5071 Percival Road, Elgin. Celebration of the heritage of the bilingual Hispanic community in Richland County, free event will feature hayrides, bounce houses, music, food, bungee run, Richland County Sheriff’s Department KidPrint and 9-ft. deputy. (803) 227-8984
BEAKERS & BROOMSTICKS CELEBRATION: 5-8 p.m. Saturday at EdVenture Children’s Museum, 211 Gervais St. Combine creepy thrills and science skills with mad experiments, costume contests, trick or treat stations, the Pumpkin Pulverizer and a celebration of El Dia de los Muertes. Admission is $9. (803) 779-3100; http://www.edventure.org
SPOOKTACULAR NIGHT AT THE CMA: 5-9 p.m. Saturday at the Columbia Museum of Art, 1515 Main St. Family event will feature spooky tours through the museum’s collection, magic show, face painting, craft session and treats. Costumes welcome. Free with membership or admission. (803) 343-2213; http://www.columbiamuseum.org
FALL FESTIVAL: 5-9 p.m. Saturday at North Springs Park, 1320 Clemson Road. Bounce houses, games and candy. (803) 736-6070
FALL FESTIVAL: 6-8 p.m. Saturday at Pisgah Lutheran Church, 1350 Pisgah Church Road, Lexington. Trunk or treat, games for children and adults, food, costume contest, Choo Chee the Train rides, Haunted Hallway for age and older. (803) 359-2223; http://www.pisgahevents.com
SUNDAY
SHOOT FOR THE STARS, BREAST CANCER SURVIVORS FASHION SHOW: 1-5 p.m. Sunday in the Congaree Room at the State Museum, 301 Gervais St. Breast cancer information, resources, entertainment, door prizes, live auction and fashion show. $15; sponsored by Photos by Teresa, proceeds will benefit the National Breast Cancer Foundation. (803) 800-3078; http://www.photosolutions-sc.com/tickets.html
COMMUNITY WELLNESS WEEKEND: 2-6 p.m. Sunday at Drew Wellness Center, 2101 Walker Solomon Way. Open house events will include a Zumba water aerobics and cardio sampler classes, lap swimming and a special three-on-three basketball shootout. Teams interested in participating must register by Friday at the center. (803) 545-3100
ARTS AT EBENEZER: 4 p.m. Sunday at Ebenezer Lutheran Church, 1301 Richland St. Orchestral music by Handel and Bach. Third of four concerts celebrating the new Eric Herz harpsichord will feature Thomas J. White and the Ebenezer Festival Orchestra. Free. (803) 765-9430
COLUMBIA BAROQUE SOLOISTS: 4:30 p.m. Sunday in the Spears Fine Arts Center at Columbia College, 1301 Columbia College Drive. “Fairest Isle” will feature a program of Baroque classics and Celtic folk music. Come early for the 4 p.m. Concert Conversations with Celtic harpist Leah Trent. $13 in advance, $15 at the door; students with ID, free. (803) 727-8555; http://www.columbiabaroque.com
HARLEM GLOBETROTTERS WORLD TOUR PREVIEW: 5 p.m. Sunday at Eau Claire High School, 4800 Monticello Road. Three-point shootout competition, autograph session and a showcase of the team’s best material. $20; students with ID, $10. Proceeds will benefit the Sally R. Brasley Giving Hands Scholarship. (803) 600-7743
DAVID PHELPS IN CONCERT: 7 p.m. Sunday at Mount Horeb United Methodist Church, 1205 Old Cherokee Road, Lexington; $15. (803) 359-3495; http://www.concertsatmthoreb.com
MONDAY
HALLOWEEN MIXER: 9 p.m.-midnight Monday at Crossroads Community Center, 2750 McCords Ferry Road, Eastover. Event for age 21 and older will feature door prizes and costume contest; ladies admitted free until 9:30 p.m. $15; with costume, $10. (803) 353-3266
HEALTH=WEALTH, FITNESS, FOOD AND LOSING WEIGHT: 6-8 p.m. Mondays through Nov. 12 at Midlands Tecnical College Harbison Campus, 7300 College St., Irmo; $79. (803) 732-0432; http://www.mtctraining.com
FALL FESTIVAL: 6-8 p.m. Monday at Hopkins Park, 150 Hopkins Park Road. Games and candy; costumes welcome. (803) 783-9374
UPCOMING EVENTS
HALLOWEEN CELEBRATION: 2-6 p.m. Oct. 30 at the Sandhill Farmers Market, 900 Clemson Road. Trick or treating, pumpkin/gourd decorating, costume contests (ages 3 and younger, 4-6, 7-11), carved pumpkin contest, face painting, live music. (803) 699-3190
FALL FESTIVAL: 4-5:30 p.m. Oct. 30, Heathwood Park, 800 Abelia Road. Games, costume contest, scary stories and refreshments. (803) 733-8446
MONSTER BALL HALLOWEEN FESTIVAL: 6-8 p.m. Oct. 30 at Bluff Road Park, 148 Carswell Road. Games, activities and candy for ages 3-13; plus a friendly basketball game with “The Monsters.” (803) 776-8698
“THRILLER” ZOMBIE DANCE: 7 p.m. Oct. 30 at Eastover Park, 1301 Main St., Eastover. Performance by the Eastover Park dance group. If you’d like to participate, call (803) 353-7137 to register.
HEALTH=WEALTH, FITNESS, FOOD AND LOSING WEIGHT: 9-11 a.m. Wednesdays, Oct. 31-Nov. 14, at Midlands Tecnical College Harbison Campus, 7300 College St., Irmo; $79. (803) 732-0432; http://www.mtctraining.com
HALLOWEEN CARNIVAL: 3:30-5:30 p.m. Oct. 31 at Melrose Park, 1500 Fairview Road. Games, movies, costume contest, refreshments. (803) 733-8493
HALLOWEEN DROP-IN: 3:30-6 p.m. Oct. 31 at Edisto Discovery Park, 1914 Wiley St. Games, candy, refreshments. (803) 255-8103
HALLOWEEN DROP-IN: 4-6 p.m. Oct. 31 at Hampton Park, 1117 Brandon Ave. Costume contest, games, refreshments. (803) 776-9082
GHOSTS, GOONS & GOBLINS BASH: 4-6 p.m. Oct. 31 at Sims Park, 3500 Duncan St. Games, candy, activities, costume contest, refreshments. (803) 733-8451
HALLOWEEN PARTY: 4-7 p.m. Oct. 31 at Emily Douglas Park, 2500 Wheat St. Costume contest, candy, games, refreshments. (803) 733-8531
HALLOWEEN FESTIVITIES: 4-7 p.m. Oct. 31 at Woodland Park, 6500 Old Knight Parkway. Costume contest, games, arts and crafts, refreshments. (803) 776-1096
HALLOWEEN FESTIVAL: 4:30-7 p.m. Oct. 31 at St. Anna’s Park, 1316 Liberty Hill Ave. Games, music, costume contest, refreshments. (803) 733-8450
CHILDREN’S TRUNK OR TREAT: 6-7:30 p.m. Oct. 31 at Crossings Community Church, 2831 Clemson Road. (803) 736-3555; http://www.crossingscommunity.org
FALL FESTIVAL/TRUNK OR TREAT: 6-7:30 p.m. Oct. 31 at Greenlawn Baptist Church, 6612 Garners Ferry Road. (803) 776-4074
TRUNK OR TREAT: 6-8 p.m. Oct. 31 at Southeast Community Church, 1540 Elmtree Road. Sponsored by Progressive Believers Baptist Church.
FALL FESTIVAL: 6-8 p.m. Oct. 31 at St. Andrews Park, 930 Beatty Road. Family fun will include a candy hunt for the kids. (803) 772-6598
TRUNK OR TREAT: 6-8 p.m. Oct. 31 at Church Unleashed @ Beulah, 9847 Garners Ferry Road, Hopkins. Carnival games, costume contests, inflatables, hayrides, face painting, candy. No unaccompanied children, please. (803) 776-2188; http://www.churchunleashed.cc
SPOOKTACULAR HALLOWEEN PARTY: 6-8 p.m. Oct. 31 at Greenview Park, 6700 David St. Costume contest, games, refreshments, candy. (803) 754-5223
HALLO DREAM MAMBO: 6-8:30 p.m. Oct. 31 at Denny Terrace Gymnasium, 6429 Bishop Ave. Games, activities and candy for age 12 and younger, costumes welcome. (803) 754-5290
TRUNK OR TREAT: 7-9 p.m. Oct. 31 at Rehoboth Baptist Church, 4646 Hard Scrabble Road. (803) 788-3397
CAYCE-WEST COLUMBIA JAYCEES HALL OF HORRORS: 7 p.m. Oct. 31 at 1153 Walter Price St., Cayce. $13; RIP (skip the line), $20. Proceeds benefit local and state charities. http://www.hallofhorrors.com
AARP DRIVER SAFETY PROGRAM: 9 a.m.-noon Nov. 1 and 2 at the Adult Activity Center, 7494 Parklane Road. Participants who complete the six-hour course may be eligible for a discount from their auto insurance carrier. (803) 462-9995
MEET ME @ THE PLAZA ON MAIN: 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. 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.
FREE LEGAL CLINIC: Bankruptcy law issues, 6:30-8 p.m. Nov. 1 at the Richland County Public Library, Northeast Branch, 7490 Parklane Road. Sponsored by the S.C. Bar Pro Bono Program. (803) 799-6653, ext. 158
COMPUTER BASICS FOR SENIORS: 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Fridays, Nov. 2 and 9, at Midlands Technical College Harbison Campus, 7300 College St., Irmo. $99. (803) 732-0432; http://www.mtctraining.com
S.C. MUSIC TEACHERS ASSOCIATION CONFERENCE: 8:45 a.m. Nov. 2 and 3 at the USC School of Music, 813 Assembly St. $80; members, $50; student members, $10 (by Wednesday); after Wednesday, $100/$70/$10. http://www.scmta.org
GROWING HOME SOUTHEAST OYSTER ROAST: 6-10 p.m. Nov. 2 at Carolina Haven, 920 Hemlock Drive (near Williams-Brice Stadium). Oysters, Lowcountry boil, chili, beer, wine, soft drinks, silent auction. $25; proceeds benefit Leaphart Place, a supportive housing complex for young adults who are aging out of foster care or other state-assisted living arrangements and are at risk for homelessness. (803) 791-5513
FALL CONCERT SERIES: 7 p.m. Nov. 2, Town Center Common, Village at Sandhill, Clemson and Two Notch roads. Free concert featuring jazz/R&B with the Terence Young Experience. http://www.villageatsandhill.com
REEDER HOUSE GALA: 7-10 p.m. Nov. 2 at The Hall at Senate’s End, 320 Senate St. Fundraiser for the preservation of 1328 Gadsden St. (City of Columbia Historical Landmark #92) will feature entertainment, silent auction and recognition of Ernest A. Finney Jr. and the late Matthew A. Perry for their significant contributions to the citizens of South Carolina. Sponsored by the Zion Community Foundation, tickets are $35; call (803) 779-2809
MAGIC OF CHAPIN: 7 p.m. Nov. 2 at the River Club at Saluda Shoals, 5605 Bush River Road. Greater Chapin Chamber of Commerce gala and awards benefit will feature live music, dancing and a silent auction. $45; tickets available at the Chamber House, 302 Columbia Ave., Chapin. (803) 345-1100; http://www.chapinchamber.com/specialevents
ARTS AT EBENEZER: Jory Vinikour in concert, 7:30 p.m. Nov. 2 at Ebenezer Lutheran Church, 1301 Richland St. Free, donations accepted for Homeworks of America. A reception will follow Vinikour’s performance on the Eric Herz harpischord. (803) 765-9430
HARVEST FEST: Nov. 3 at Red Bank UMC, 2909 Old Barnwell Road, Lexington. Giant yard sale begins at 7 a.m.; festival gets under way at 10 a.m. with a country store, craft store, children’s activities, live music and barbecue dinners. (803) 359-4031
MOVING FOR MEALS WALK: 8:30 a.m. Nov. 3 at the Shoppes of Flight Deck, 109 Old Chapin Road, Lexington. Two-mile fitness walk through downtown Lexington; $20. Sponsored by the Lexington County Recreation and Aging Commission, proceeds will benefit the Lexington County Meals on Wheels program. (803) 356-5111; http://www.lcrac.com
MONEYSMART TRAINING CLASS: 9-11 a.m. Nov. 3 at Rehoboth Baptist Church, 4646 Hard Scrabble Road. Youth financial training class for ages 11-14; sponsored by the church’s Deaconess Ministry. Free; bring a calculator. (803) 788-3397
BANK OF AMERICA’S "MUSEUMS ON US" WEEKEND: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Nov. 3 and noon-5 p.m. Nov. 4 at EdVenture Children’s Museum, 211 Gervais St. Bank of America cardholders enjoy free admission the first full weekend monthly. (803) 779-3100; http:///www.edventure.org
STEAM TRAIN TRIPS: Saturdays and Sundays, Nov. 3-11 at the South Carolina Railroad Museum, 110 Industrial Park Road, Winnsboro. Saturday trips depart at 9:30 and 11:30 a.m., 1:30 and 3:30 p.m.; Sunday trips at 1:30 and 3:30 p.m. Coach tickets, $15; open air car, $20. (803) 712-4135; http://www.scrm.org/ridethetrainpage.html
REVOLUTIONARY WAR FIELD DAYS: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Nov. 3 and 4 at the Historic Camden Revolutionary War Site, 222 Broad St., Camden. British, patriot and Hessian encampments, colonial skills demonstrations, artillery demonstrations, music, chiildren’s activities, food concessions. $8; military and seniors (age 62 and older), $6; ages 6-12, $4; family package, $20 (two adults and three children age 12 and younger). Free parking; no pets, please. (803) 432-9841; http://www.historic-camden.net
LEXINGTON WOMAN’S CLUB HOLIDAY FARE: 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Nov. 3 at Pilgrim Lutheran Church, 1430 N. Lake Drive, Lexington. Casseroles, soups, baked goods, pecans, tailgate items, ribbon trees, gift items, personalized Christmas ornaments, Carolina and Clemson lap wraps. Proceeds will fund scholarships for Lexington 1 high school seniors and adult education graduates. (803) 957-4271
COLUMBIA’S 18th ANNUAL BLUES FESTIVAL: Noon-10 p.m. Nov. 3 at Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Park, 2300 Greene St. Live music, food and beverage concessions, arts and crafts, children’s activities. Free; no coolers, please. http://www.columbiabluesfest.com
INTRODUCTION TO WET FELTING: Noon-3 p.m. Nov. 3 at Edisto Discovery Park, 1914 Wiley St. Traditional felt-making workshop, $45. Students will be provided with enough wool for several items, written instructions and a list of resources and suppliers. (803) 545-3093
STEPS FOR PASOs: 7-11 p.m. Nov. 3 at Capital Senior Center, 1650 Park Circle (Maxcy Gregg Park). An evening of salsa lessons, dancing and performances, Latin-style cuisine, open beer/wine bar and silent auction. Proceeds will benefit PASOs, a community-based program (hosted by the Arnold School of Public Health at USC) that helps meet maternal, child and reproductive health needs of the state’s growing Latino population. $60; couples, $110. (803) 777-6197; http://www.scpasos.org/stepsforpasos
ATLANTA SACRED CHORALE: 7 p.m. Nov. 3 at St. Andrews Presbyterian Church, 6952 St. Andrews Road. $12; available at http://www.sapc.net/pas and at the door. For free student tickets (through grade 12), call the church office, (803) 732-2273.
HOME SCHOOL DRAWING AND PAINTING: 10 a.m.-noon Mondays, Nov. 5-Dec. 12 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 Oct. 29. (803) 545-3093
