TODAY

THE POWER OF A BETTER YOU: 11 a.m.-2 p.m. today 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. today at Finlay Park, 930 Laurel St. Special attractions and activities for children and program quality recognitions.

ROOFTOP RHYTHMS: 5-9 tonight 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. Lawn chairs and blankets welcome. New this week, an oyster roast, $12 per dozen; $10 in advance. http://www/rooftopoysterroast.eventbrite.com.

AFRICAN AMERICAN CIVIL WAR LECTURE SERIES: 6-8:30 tonight 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 Tuesday 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

HAUNTED HOUSE: 7:30 tonight through Saturday and Monday through Wednesday at 101 Haygood St., Lexington. (803) 587-9857. A portion of the proceeds will be donated to the Boys and Girls Club and the Autism Federation of America.

“DR. JEKYLL AND MR. HYDE”: Chapin Theatre Company production, 8 tonight 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.

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

HAUNTED HOUSE: 7:30 p.m. Friday, Saturday and Monday through Wednesday at 101 Haygood St., Lexington. (803) 587-9857. A portion of the proceeds will be donated to the Boys and Girls Club and the Autism Federation of America.

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

“DR. JEKYLL AND MR. HYDE”: Chapin Theatre Company production, 8 p.m. Friday, 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

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. (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. Sunday 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

SAFE TRICK OR TREAT: 5-8 p.m. Saturday, Village at Sandhill, Clemson and Two Notch roads. http://www.villageatsandhill.com

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

BOO AT THE ZOO: 6-9 nightly through Tuesday 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

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

CAYCE-WEST COLUMBIA JAYCEES HALL OF HORRORS: 7:30 p.m. 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

HAUNTED HOUSE: 7:30 p.m. Saturday and Monday through Oct. 31 at 101 Haygood St., Lexington. (803) 587-9857. A portion of the proceeds will be donated to the Boys and Girls Club and the Autism Federation of America.

“DR. JEKYLL AND MR. HYDE”: Chapin Theatre Company production, 8 p.m. 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

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

DOWNTOWN FALL FESTIVAL: 3-7 p.m. Sunday at First Baptist Church (between the church’s Washington Street parking lot and the Palmetto Citizens parking lot). Rock wall, midway games, rides, inflatables, Carolina Choo Choo, live entertainment, food concession, costume contest, free candy and prizes. http://www.firstbaptistcolumbia.com

“DR. JEKYLL AND MR. HYDE”: Chapin Theatre Company production, 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

FALL FESTIVAL: 4-6 p.m. Sunday at New Testament Baptist Church, 300 Sims Ave. Free hot dogs, games, music; special guest the Rev. Mitch Triestman of the Friends of Israel. (803) 540-0171

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

SCHOOL BOARD CANDIDATES FORUM: 5:30-7:30 p.m. Sunday at the Delta Life Development Center, 5307 Fairfield Road. Sponsored by the Columbia Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc., candidates from Richland Districts 1 and 2, Fairfield and Lexington-Richland 5 have been invited.

BOO AT THE ZOO: 6-9 nightly through Tuesday 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

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

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

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

BOO AT THE ZOO: 6-9 nightly through Tuesday 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

FALL FESTIVAL: 6-8 p.m. Monday at Hopkins Park, 150 Hopkins Park Road. Games and candy; costumes welcome. (803) 783-9374

HAUNTED HOUSE: 7:30 p.m. Monday through Oct. 31 at 101 Haygood St., Lexington. (803) 587-9857. A portion of the proceeds will be donated to the Boys and Girls Club and the Autism Federation of America.

USC WIND ENSEMBLE: 7:30 p.m. Monday at the Koger Center, 1051 Greene St. “Cathedrals” program will feature works by Oliver Messiaen, J.S. Bach, Giovanni Gabrieli, Kathryn Salfeder and Richard Wagner. Free. http://www.music.sc.edu/events

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

TUESDAY

HALLOWEEN CELEBRATION: 2-6 p.m. Tuesday 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. Tuesday at Heathwood Park, 800 Abelia Road. Games, costume contest, scary stories and refreshments. (803) 733-8446

MONSTER BALL HALLOWEEN FESTIVAL: 6-8 p.m. Tuesday 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

BOO AT THE ZOO: 6-9 p.m. Tuesday 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

MENTORING BROTHERS IN ACTION: Gospel recording artist VaShawn Mitchell will perform at 7 p.m. Tuesday at Bible Way Church of Atlas Road, 2440 Atlas Road. During the service, Mitchell will issue a call to action and impress the need for more African American males to mentor boys in Columbia. Big Brothers and Big Sisters of Greater Columbia will be on site to sign up volunteers.

“THRILLER” ZOMBIE DANCE: 7 p.m. Tuesday 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.

HAUNTED HOUSE: 7:30 p.m. Tuesday and Oct. 31 at 101 Haygood St., Lexington. (803) 587-9857. A portion of the proceeds will be donated to the Boys and Girls Club and the Autism Federation of America.

WEDNESDAY

HEALTH=WEALTH, FITNESS, FOOD AND LOSING WEIGHT: 9-11 a.m. Wednesdays through Nov. 14 at Midlands Tecnical College Harbison Campus, 7300 College St., Irmo; $79. (803) 732-0432; http://www.mtctraining.com

BUSINESS INNOVATION MASTERCLASS WORKSHOP: 9 a.m.-noon Wednesday at Midlands Technical College Northeast Campus, 151 Powell Road. Facilitators will be representatives from the S.C. Manufacturing Extension Partnership. $25; includes lunch. Register at (803) 252-6876, ext. 4; http://www.scmep.org

HALLOWEEN CARNIVAL: 3:30-5:30 p.m. Wednesday at Melrose Park, 1500 Fairview Road. Games, movies, costume contest, refreshments. (803) 733-8493

HALLOWEEN DROP-IN: 3:30-6 p.m. Wednesday at Edisto Discovery Park, 1914 Wiley St. Games, candy, refreshments. (803) 255-8103

HALLOWEEN DROP-IN: 4-6 p.m. Wednesday at Hampton Park, 1117 Brandon Ave. Costume contest, games, refreshments. (803) 776-9082

GHOSTS, GOONS & GOBLINS BASH: 4-6 p.m. Wednesday at Sims Park, 3500 Duncan St. Games, candy, activities, costume contest, refreshments. (803) 733-8451

HALLOWEEN PARTY: 4-7 p.m. Wednesday at Emily Douglas Park, 2500 Wheat St. Costume contest, candy, games, refreshments. (803) 733-8531

HALLOWEEN FESTIVITIES: 4-7 p.m. Wednesday at Woodland Park, 6500 Old Knight Parkway. Costume contest, games, arts and crafts, refreshments. (803) 776-1096

HALLOWEEN FESTIVAL: 4:30-7 p.m. Wednesday 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. Wednesday at Crossings Community Church, 2831 Clemson Road. (803) 736-3555; http://www.crossingscommunity.org

FALL FESTIVAL/TRUNK OR TREAT: 6-7:30 p.m. Wednesday at Greenlawn Baptist Church, 6612 Garners Ferry Road. (803) 776-4074

TRUNK OR TREAT: 6-8 p.m. Wednesday at Southeast Community Church, 1540 Elmtree Road. Sponsored by Progressive Believers Baptist Church.

FALL FESTIVAL: 6-8 p.m. Wednesday 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. Wednesday 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. Wednesday at Greenview Park, 6700 David St. Costume contest, games, refreshments, candy. (803) 754-5223

HALLO DREAM MAMBO: 6-8:30 p.m. Wednesday 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. Wednesday at Rehoboth Baptist Church, 4646 Hard Scrabble Road. (803) 788-3397

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

HAUNTED HOUSE: 7:30 p.m. Wednesday at 101 Haygood St., Lexington. (803) 587-9857. A portion of the proceeds will be donated to the Boys and Girls Club and the Autism Federation of America.

UPCOMING EVENTS

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.

HUMANITY IN THE MIDST OF WAR: International humanitarian law class, 1-5 p.m. Nov. 1 in classroom 2 at the Red Cross, 2751 Bull St. Free. Call (803) 514-4084 to register.

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

“DR. JEKYLL AND MR. HYDE”: Chapin Theatre Company production, 8 p.m. Nov. 1-3 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

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. $100; members, $70; student members, $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

VOICES OF CHOREOGRAPHY: USC Dance Company fall concert, 7:30 p.m. Nov. 2 and 3 at the Koger Center, 1051 Greene St. $18; USC faculty/staff, military and seniors, $16; students, $12. (803) 777-5112

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

FALL YARD SALE: 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Nov. 3 at the Ballentine Community Center, 1009 Bickley Road, Irmo. Indoor tables, $15; outdoor tables, $12; deadline for reservations is Nov. 1. (803) 781-2031

CHURCH FAMILIES YARD SALE: 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Nov. 3 at Old Lexington Baptist Church, 800 Old Lexington Road, Leesville. Proceeds will benefit Camp La Vida missions education camp. (803) 687-1126

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

FIVE POINTS ASSOCIATION CHILI COOK-OFF: 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Nov. 3, 2100 block of Greene Street. More than 50 unique chili varieties and fixings, live music, children’s activities, sidewalk sale. Registration deadline for chefs is Friday; sign up at http://www.fivepointscolumbia.com. Proceeds will benefit Camp Kemo and the Hope Center.

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

ZUMBA FOR HOPE: Noon-2 p.m. Nov. 3 at the Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center, 1101 Lincoln St. Proceeds will benefit the National Hospice Association and the Alzheimer’s Association. Advance tickets, $20; at the door, $25. http://www.zumbawithleighann.com/zumbathon

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

JOHN TUDOR’S MAGIC WORKSHOP FOR KIDS: 1-4 p.m. Nov. 3 at the Columbia Children’s Theatre, second level, Richland Mall, 3400 Forest Drive. $20. (803) 691-4548; http://www.columbiachildrenstheatre.com

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.

BANK OF AMERICA’S "MUSEUMS ON US": Noon-5 p.m. Nov. 4 at EdVenture Children’s Museum, 211 Gervais St. Bank of America cardholders enjoy free admission. (803) 779-3100; http:///www.edventure.org

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 Monday. (803) 545-3093