Almanac

COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS

COLUMBIA CAMERA CLUB: 7 p.m. Tuesday at the Capital Senior Center, Maxcy Gregg Park. Program will feature graphic artist Virginia Saunders. Open to all ages and skill levels. (803) 786-7022, www.columbiacameraclub.com

C.A. JOHNSON HIGH SCHOOL CLASS OF 1984: Class meeting, 3:30 p.m. Saturday at Ruby Tuesday, Dutch Square. jahoward@ddsnc.gov; nicenezone@gmail.com

BRIARWOOD NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION: 7 p.m. Thursday, May 8, at Windsor UMC, 9500 Windsor Lake Blvd.

PALMETTO PERSONAL COMPUTER CLUB: 6-8:30 p.m. Thursday, May 8, at Capital Senior Center, 1650 Park Circle, Maxcy Gregg Park. Microsoft Windows and advanced users meet 6:15-7:15 p.m. www.palmettopc.org

SECURE CHRISTIAN SINGLES ROUND-UP: 6:30 p.m. Fridays at 105 Lexington Ave., West Columbia. Organizational meeting followed by a potluck meal at 7 p.m.; food, fun and fellowship for ages 21 and older (all denominations). (803) 413-1928

SUPPORT GROUPS

COMPASSIONATE FRIENDS, MIDLANDS CHAPTER: Support group for those who have experienced the death of a loved one, meets 6:30-8 p.m. the first Thursday monthly at the United Way of Kershaw County, 110 E. DeKalb St., Camden. (803) 432-0740 or e-mail cheryltjones@bellsouth.net

HOBBIES/RECREATION

AGE 18 AND YOUNGER

KIDS’ GET FIT TRIATHLON: 2 p.m. Sunday, May 18, at the Columbia Jewish Community Center, 306 Flora Drive. Open to ages 6-15, registration before Saturday, May 10, is $30; $35 after. All participants will receive a T-shirt and a medal. Sponsored by Hadassah, The Junior League of Columbia and Outspokin’ Bicycles, the event also will feature a health fair. Information and registration at (803) 513-2325, (803) 799-7900; e-mail beth@bernsteinandbernstein.com or llapin@sc.rr.com

FOR ADULTS

WOMEN’S FITNESS BOOT CAMP: 5:15-6:15 a.m. Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, May 27-June 20, at Seven Oaks Park, 200 Leisure Lane, Columbia. Cardiovascular, resistance, endurance and core strength training for women at all fitness levels. $220; resident fee, $180; $40 discount for repeat SOP participants. (803) 772-3366, www.icrc.net

CAPITAL SENIOR CENTER: Friday dance gatherings, 8-11 p.m. at 1650 Park Circle, Maxcy Gregg Park. Live music featuring the Dance-Timers, $5. (803) 786-2049

FOR SENIORS

SHEPHERD’S CENTER OF ST. ANDREWS: Spring session classes, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Tuesdays through May 27, at Ashland UMC, 2600 St. Andrews Road. Interfaith learning program for ages 50 and older will include “Understanding American Presidential Elections: Or How We Get Stuck with Two-Year Presidential Campaigns?”, led by history and political science faculty members at USC and Columbia College; “My Collection,” what we collect and why; “Riding the Rails,” how trains transformed American life and became a popular hobby; gardening, Spanish, bridge, art, classic movies, creative writing and quilting. Registration fee is $25, covers all classes, coffee and snacks. Lunch available for $6. “Living Fully and Dying Well,” based on the book by Bishop Reuben Job is offered at no cost for all ages. (803) 731-9394

FOR ALL AGES

NUTRITION AND WALKING CAMP: 6-7 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays through May 29 and June 10-July 3, at Seven Oaks Park, 200 Leisure Lane. Strength training, group cardio walks, health walks and a 28-day nutrition fitness and meal plan. Participants ages 13 and older are encouraged to walk 2-3 days a week outside the program. $38; resident fee, $25; plus $14 for nutrition workbook. (803) 772-3366 or go to www.icrc.net

SALUDA SPLASH: Interactive zero-depth water playground, 9 a.m.-8 p.m. through Sept. 2 at Saluda Shoals Park, 5605 Bush River Road. $3 wristband plus daily parking fee. (803) 772-1228

TENNIS CLINICS: Fundamentals sessions for adults and youth ages 5 and older, 6-8 p.m. Thursdays at North Springs Park, 1320 Clemson Road. Players will need to bring a tennis racquet, water bottle and sunscreen. $40. (803) 736-6070

ADVENTURE CAROLINA:. Congaree River paddles, 2-5:30 p.m. Saturdays. After-work canoe and kayak trips, 6-9 p.m. Thursdays through May 22. Saluda River Spider Lily kayak trips, 2-5:30 p.m. Sundays through May 22. Adventure Carolina is at 1107 State St., Cayce. (803) 796-4505

CLASSES/WORKSHOPS

AGES 18 AND YOUNGER

AMERICAN RED CROSS BABY-SITTING CERTIFICATION: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Friday at the Jewish Community Center, 306 Flora Drive. Ages 11-15 will learn how to interview, choosing safe and age-appropriate toys and games, first aid, diapering and feeding techniques, handling bedtime issues and other skills. $50; members, $45. (803) 787-2023, ext. 309 or e-mail brennag@jcccolumbia.org

FOR ADULTS

LAKE MURRAY POWER SQUADRON BOAT SMART COURSE: 7-9 p.m. Tuesdays through May 27 at Flotilla Island, Johnson Marina Road (off U.S. 76). $35; couples, $50 (includes all materials). (803) 234-5985

LEXINGTON/RICHLAND DISTRICT 5: Summer diploma classes for ages 17 and older. Students may earn up to two credits during the four-week-session. $150 per credit. Information and registration at www.lex5.k12.sc.us

COLUMBIA COLLEGE LESSONS IN LEADERSHIP: Presentation by women’s rights activist and Nobel Prize nominee V. Mohini Giri, 6 p.m. Monday in Breed Leadership Center, rooms 201-202, 1301 Columbia College Drive. Free.

LEXINGTON 2 ADULT EDUCATION: Offering GED preparation in Cayce, Swansea and at Midlands Technical College, WorkKeys, high school diploma, ESL and GED online. (803) 739-4048, (803) 926-5754

ART CLASSES: Oil painting, 10 a.m.-noon or noon-2 p.m. Mondays; watercolor, 6-8 p.m. Tuesdays at The Studio, 607 S. Lake Drive, Lexington. Ongoing classes are $75 for a four-week session. Glass fusion, 6:30-9 tonight,5/1 and Thursdays, May 22, 29; fees start at $30. Beading, 6:30-9 p.m. Thursdys, May 8 and 22, fees start at $20. (803) 356-3623

W.R. ROGERS ADULT EDUCATION CENTER: Introduction to computers for beginners, 1-3 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays through May 15. $60; ages 60 and older, $30. Classes meet at 750 Old Clemson Road, or online at www2.richland2.org/tech/rogerscenter or by calling (803) 736-8787, ext. 317.

LEXINGTON DISTRICT 1 ADULT EDUCATION: Offering GED, high school diploma, English as a Second Language classes, WorkKeys preparation and testing. Sessions are held at the Lexington Applied Technology Center, 2421 Augusta Highway. (803) 359-4036

SPECIAL PROGRAMS

SPAY/NEUTER PROGRAM VOUCHERS: The Animal Mission, a fundraising supporter of the Columbia Animal Shelter has kicked off its $125,000 spay/neuter program with vouchers redeemable at participating veterinarians’ offices and the HSPCA, are also distributed through the shelter. For more information, call (803) 776-PETS or go to www.animalmission.org.

RIDGEWOOD CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER: Accepting enrollment for ages 5 and younger at Ridgewood Missionary Baptist Church, 5335 Ridgeway St. Hours are 6:30 a.m.-6 p.m., weekly rates for infants, $106; ages 1-3, $100; ages 3-5, $95; after-school program, $65. Registration fee, $65; ABC vouchers accepted. (803) 786-1234

IRMO CHAPIN RECREATION COMMISSION: Special Therapeutic Activities in Recreation (S.T.A.R.), meets 6:30-8:30 p.m. the first Wednesday monthly at Seven Oaks Park, 200 Leisure Lane. Free program is for ages 5 through adult with disabilities whose needs are not met by traditional recreation programs. Pre-register no later than the Monday before the session. (803) 772-3336

PUBLIC LIBRARIES

Advance registration required for most programs

RICHLAND COUNTY

ST. ANDREWS REGIONAL BRANCH: Story Time for all ages, 10:30 a.m. Saturdays. Sew Divine, A Gathering of Crafters for adults, noon-2 p.m. Tuesday and May 20. Hey! Listen to This!, stories and songs for all ages, 4 p.m. Tuesdays. Book Banter for adults, 7 p.m. Tuesday, May 13; selection is “The Book Thief” by Markus Zusak. Plant Your Own Rainbow, story and craft session for ages 3 and older, 4 p.m. Wednesday, May 14. 2916 Broad River Road, (803) 772-6675

SANDHILLS BRANCH: Story Time for all ages, 11 a.m. Saturdays. Butterfly Gardens to Go! for ages 6-10, 3:30 p.m. Saturday; Arlene Marturano of the Carolina Children’s Garden demonstrates how to attract butterflies with plants. Hey! Listen to This!, stories and songs for all ages, 10:30 a.m. Tuesdays. Sew Divine, A Gathering of Crafters for adults, 1-2:30 p.m. Tuesdays. Crochet? Okay!, craft project for ages 9-12, 3:30 p.m. Tuesdays through May 20. Sandhills Book Group for adults, 7 p.m. Wednesday, May 14 and 1 p.m. Thursday, May 15; selection is “Kabul Beauty School” by Deborah Rodriguez. Kids Kraft, Lazy Ladybugs for ages 5-10, 3:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 21. Lights, Camera, Action for all ages, 3:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 27; bring the family for a special screening of the G-rated “A Bug’s Life.” Game On! for teens, 3 p.m. Saturday, May 31, join your friends for a session of Lego Star Wars. 1 Summit Parkway, (803) 699-9230

NORTHEAST REGIONAL BRANCH: Story Time for all ages, 11 a.m. Saturdays. (May 10 session will feature a Mother’s Day craft.) Let’s Speak English for adults, 7 p.m. Mondays through May 19. Book Club for adults, 7 p.m. Thursday, May 8; selection is “An American Childhood” by Annie Dillard. Hey! Listen to This!, stories and songs for all ages, 10:30 a.m. Mondays, May 12, 19. Sew Divine, A Gathering of Crafters for adults, 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Monday, May 12. Weaving Tales, 3:30 p.m. Monday, May 12; ages 10-12 will learn about weaving through the ages and make a bookmark or wall decoration. Dance the Night Away, Dance Dance Revolution tournament for teens, 3:30 p.m. Monday, May 19. 7490 Parklane Road, (803) 736-6575

BLYTHEWOOD BRANCH: Who Wrote That? trivia contest for teens, through May 30. Hey! Listen to This!, stories and songs for all ages, 10:30 a.m. Fridays. Lights, Camera, Action for all ages, 3:30 p.m. Saturday, May 10; bring the family for a special screening of the PG-rated “Over the Hedge.” Don’t Bug Me!, 3:30 p.m. Thursday, May 22; story and craft session for ages 3 and older. 218 McNulty Road, (803) 691-9806

COOPER BRANCH: Toddler Story Time for 2-year-olds, 10:30 a.m. Thursdays through May 22. Tai Chi for all ages, 2-3:30 p.m. Saturday; discussion and demonstration by Dennis Dong. Book Group for adults, 10 a.m. Monday; selection is “The Namesake” by Jhumpa Lahiri. Preschool Story Time for ages 3-5, 10:30 a.m. Tuesdays through May 20. Mother’s Day concert for all ages, 4:30 p.m. Thursday, May 8; performance by classical guitarist Marina Alexandra and some of her students. Sew Divine, A Gathering of Crafters for adults, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Monday, May 12. 5317 N. Trenholm Road, (803) 787-3462

SOUTHEAST REGIONAL BRANCH: Story Time for all ages, 11 a.m. Saturdays. Puppet Show Encore for all ages, featuring the Southeast Puppet Theatre, 7 p.m. Monday. Now I Am One!, stories and songs for parents and children 12-23 months old, 10 a.m. Tuesday. Sew Divine, A Gathering of Crafters for adults, 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Tuesdays. Hey! Listen to This!, stories and songs for all ages, 3:30 p.m. Wednesday. Trick My Kicks! for teens, 3 p.m. Saturday, May 10; turn those boring old flip-flops or canvas sneakers into something special. Third Thursday Book Group for adults, 7 p.m. May 15; selection is “Extraordinary People” by Peter May. 7421 Garners Ferry Road, (803) 776-0855

NORTH MAIN BRANCH: Mother’s Day Fashion show for all ages, 1 p.m. Saturday; dress in your best and take a turn on the catwalk. Una Fiesta Espanol for ages 6-12, 11 a.m. Monday. Sew Divine, A Gathering of Crafters, 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Thursday, May 15. Jr. Page Turners Book Club for teens, 12:30 p.m. Saturday, May 17. Page Turners Book Club for adults, 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 27; selection is “Temptation” by Victoria Murray. Summer Reading Club kickoff party for ages 12 and younger, 11:30 a.m. Saturday, May 31. 5306 N. Main St., (803) 754-7734

EASTOVER BRANCH: The library will be closed Saturday for the Eastover Town Festival. 608 Main St., Eastover, (803) 353-8584

WHEATLEY BRANCH: Preschool Story Time for ages 2-5, 10 a.m. Wednesday.5/7 Lights, Camera, Action for all ages, 3 p.m. Saturday, May 17; bring the family for a special screening of the PG-rated “Wendy Wu: Homecoming Warrior.” 931 Woodrow St., (803) 799-5873

MAIN LIBRARY: Toddler Story Time for 2-year-olds, 10:30 a.m. Thursdays through May 15. Computer Basics: Basic Internet for adults, 6-8 tonight and 2-4 p.m. Friday. Computer Basics: self-paced typing for adults, 10:30 a.m.-noon Friday and May 23, 30; 2-3:30 p.m. Monday; 6-7:30 p.m. Wednesday and Tuesday, May 27. Hands-on Art for ages 2-5, 11 a.m. Friday; dress for a mess. Story Time for all ages, 10:30 a.m. Saturdays. Teen Advisory Board meeting, 3:30 p.m. Saturday. Mother Goose Story Time for 12 months and younger, 10:30 a.m. Mondays through May 19. Afternoon of Puppets: Hola Puppets!, bilingual stories for all ages, 4 p.m. Monday. Now I Am One!, stories and songs for parents and children 12-23 months old, 10:30 a.m. Tuesdays through May 20. Hey! Listen to This!, stories and songs for all ages, 10:30 a.m. Wednesdays. Teen Otaku Association, join your friends for anime videos and refreshments, 5-7 p.m. Wednesdays. South Carolina Beaches and More for all ages, 6:30 p.m. Thursday, May 8; Dawn Dawson-House of the Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism can help you plan your summer vacation. Computer Basics: Basic Internet II for adults, 2-3:30 p.m. Friday, May 9 and 6-7:30 p.m. Thursday, May 22; limited to those who have completed the Basic Internet course. Computer Basics: Microsoft Word 2007 for adults, two-part workshop will meet 2-4 p.m. Monday, May 12 and Tuesday, May 13. Great Books Discussion Group for adults, 7 p.m. Wednesday, May 13; selection is “Eichmann in Jerusalem” by Hannah Arendt. Lunch and Listen for all ages, 12:30-1:30 p.m. Thursday, May 15; performance by classical guitarist Marina Alexandra (bring your lunch, coffee’s on us). Computer Basics: Resume Formatting for adults, 2-4 p.m. Wednesday, May 21. Students with experience in Microsoft Word can chose a template to create their own resume; bring work/education history and a removable storage device. Computer Basics: E-mail Basics for adults, 2-4 p.m. Friday, May 23 and 6-8 p.m. Thursday, May 29. Shaken, Not Stirred for adults, 7 p.m. Wednesday, May 28; Howard Burnham celebrates the centennial birthday of Ian Fleming. 1431 Assembly St., (803) 799-9084

LEXINGTON COUNTY

IRMO BRANCH: Toddlertime for ages 1-2, 10 a.m. Thursdays and Monday; sessions for 2-and 3-year-olds meet at 11 a.m. Lapsit for ages 11 months and younger, 9 a.m. today and Thursday, May 8.. Preschool Story Time for ages 3-5, 11 a.m. Tuesday and Wednesday. Books and Beyond, story and craft session for students in grades 1-5, 4 p.m. Tuesday. Reading Buddies, skills improvement program for students in 5K through grade 2, 4 p.m. Wednesday. Get Caught Reading Night, family program for all ages, 6 p.m. Monday, May 19. End of School Bash for students in grades 6-12, 2 p.m. Saturday, May 31. 6251 St. Andrews Road, (803) 798-7880

CAYCE-WEST COLUMBIA BRANCH: Bilingual Spanish/English Story Time for all ages, 4 p.m. today. La Primavera! Latino Spring Festival for all ages, 2 p.m. Saturday, May 17. Afternoon movie for ages 5-12, 3:30 p.m. Thursday, May 22; join your friends for a screening of “Over the Hedge.” Youth Book Discussion for ages 8-12, 4 p.m. Friday, May 23; selection is “The Old Willis Place” by Mary Downing Hahn. 500 Augusta Road, (803) 794-6791

GASTON BRANCH: Gaston’s Friends of the Library Spring Fling fundraiser, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday; cake walk, pony cart rides, Moses the camel, book sale, yard sale and food concessions. 3214 S. Main St., (803) 791-3208

SWANSEA BRANCH: Preschool Story Time for ages 3-5, 11 a.m. Fridays. Books and Beyond story and craft session for students in grades 1-4, 4 p.m. Friday, May 30. 99 N. Lawrence Ave., (803) 785-3519

SOUTH CONGAREE-PINE RIDGE BRANCH: Preschool Story Time for ages 3-4, 10:30 a.m. Monday and May 12. Books and Beyond, craft and story session for students in 5K through grade 5, 3:30 p.m. Friday, May 9. 200 Sunset Drive, West Columbia. (803) 785-3050

LEXINGTON MAIN LIBRARY: Toddlertime for ages 2-3, 9:30 and 10:30 a.m. today. Toddlertime for ages 1-2, 11:30 a.m. today. Bedtime Story Time for all ages, 6:30 p.m. Tuesday. Books and Beyond, craft and story session for grades 1-5, 4 p.m. Thursday, May 8. Story Time for all ages, 11 a.m. Saturday, May 24. 5440 Augusta Road, (803) 785-2600

PELION BRANCH: Bedtime Story Time, summer reading program kickoff party for all ages, 6 p.m. Thursday, May 29. 1206 Pine St., (803) 785-3272

FAITH

LAKE MURRAY PRESBYTERIAN: Rummage and white elephant sale, 8 a.m.-noon Saturday in the church gymnasium, 2721 Dutch Fork Road, Chapin. Proceeds will benefit mission projects.

NEW LAUREL STREET MISSIONARY BAPTIST: 77th anniversary celebration, 3 p.m. Sunday at 5214 Fairfield Road Guest speaker will be the Rev. Anthony McCallum of Bethlehem Baptist Church.

NORTHEAST PRESBYTERIAN: National Day of Prayer, sanctuary will be open 7 a.m.-7 p.m. today. Special prayers at the top of the hour. The church is at 601 Polo Road. (803) 788-5298

ST. DAVID LUTHERAN: Ascension service, 7:30 tonight at 132 St. David’s Church Road, West Columbia. (803) 356-3035

GILBERT UNITED METHODIST: Spring Fling, 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday at 501 Main St., Gilbert. Event will include a yard sale, crafts, community service booths, children’s activities and more. (803) 892-3546

SAXE GOTHA PRESBYTERIAN: Ladies’ spring luncheon, 12:30 p.m. Sunday in the gym, 5503 Sunset Blvd., Lexington. WIS-10’s Judi Gatson will be the guest speaker. Advance tickets only, call (803) 359-7770.

COMMUNITY EVENTS

MUSIC, ARTS, THEATER

DUTCH FORK CHORAL SOCIETY: Spring concerts, “Black Tie and Blue Jeans,” 7:30 p.m. Friday at Union UMC, 7582 Woodrow St., Irmo; and Monday at Chapin Baptist, 950 Old Lexington Highway, Chapin. Special guests will include the Cosmic Possums, the Western Squares and instrumentalists from the Dutch Fork High School Band and Orchestra. Donations accepted at the door. (803) 345-3460

ARPAD DARAZS SINGERS: 4 pm. Sunday at Kathwood Baptist Church, 4900 Trenholm Road and 7:30 p.m. Thursday, May 8, at Ashland UMC, 2500 Ashland Road. Free. (803) 926-7306 or visit www.adsingers.org

SEVEN OAKS ART LEAGUE: Juried exhibit, Monday through Thursday, May 29, at Seven Oaks Park, 200 Leisure Lane. Artist reception, 7-8:30 p.m. Thursday, May 15. (803) 732-1713.

LOG CABIN ART GUILD: Exhibit and sale, 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Friday and 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Saturday in the Community Room, 621-4 Promenade Place, Village at Sandhill. Artist demonstrations, drawings for artwork and merchants gift cards. A reception will be held 7-9 p.m. Friday.

CAROLINA JAZZ SOCIETY: Dixieland jazz concert, 2:30-5 p.m. Sunday at the Activity Center, 1650 Park Circle (Maxcy Gregg Park). Bassist John Haynes will celebrate his 90th birthday. $7; ages 18 and younger, free. (803) 432-1504

GOSPEL SINGING: 7:30 p.m. Saturday at Midland Gospel Singing Center, 705 Martin Smith Road, Gilbert. Featured performers will be the Memory Singers and the Glorymen. A love offering will be accepted. (803) 657-5373

PALMETTO MASTERSINGERS: “One More For the Road — Songs of ‘The Rat Pack,’” 7:30 tonight at the Koger Center, Assembly and Greene streets. $17; students, $7. (803) 251-2222

FIRST PRESBYTERIAN MUSIC FESTIVAL: Concerts and lectures through Saturday at 1324 Marion St. Lectures, 9:30 and 11 a.m. today in the sanctuary featuring Paul Jones, music director at 10th Presbyterian Church in Philadelphia; topics will be “The Roles of Music in Worship” and “The Minister and Music.” Voice recital, “The Four Loves,” 7 tonight in Jackson Hall. Organ recital featuring Ronald Miller, 7 p.m. Friday; Greater Columbia Children’s Choir and the Kershaw County Children’s Choir will perform at 6 p.m. Saturday, in Jackson Hall. Free. (803) 799-9062

COLUMBIA MUSEUM OF ART WORLD MUSIC SERIES: Turku, traditional music from the Western half of the Silk Road 8 p.m. Friday in Lorick Auditorium, Main and Hampton streets. Doors open at 7 p.m., museum galleries will be open until the show begins. Tickets are $12; students, $7; museum members, $10 and $5. Cash bar, fair trade coffee and desserts available for purchase. (803) 343-2208 or visit www.columbiamuseum.org

CLASS REUNIONS

DENTSVILLE HIGH SCHOOL CLASS OF 1958: 50-year reunion, 3 p.m. Saturday, May 10, at the Sandhill Research and Education Center Lake House, 900 Clemson Road. $20; (803) 788-1848

STONEY HILL SCHOOL: Saturday at the school, 2984 Stoney Hill Road, Prosperity. Registration at 10 a.m., morning program at 11; followed by a catered lunch and entertainment at 1:30 p.m.(803) 364-1417, (803) 364-3117

BATESBURG-LEESVILLE HIGH SCHOOL CLASS OF 1988: 7 p.m. Friday, May 30, at T&S Farms, 3500 Pond Branch Road, Leesville. $20, includes buffet by Shealy’s and music; cash bar. Casual attire. Deadline for reservations and payment is Friday, May 9. (803) 360-2823 or e-mail blhs1988@hotmail.com

DREHER HIGH SCHOOL: Class of 1968 will hold its 40-year reunion 7-11 p.m. Saturday, May 17, at Riverbanks Zoo, off Greystone Boulevard. E-mail dreher1968reunion@hotmail.com

FUNDRAISERS

ART WITH A HEART: 5:30-9:30 p.m. Friday at Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough, 17th floor, 1320 Main St. $10; couples, $15. Includes desserts from The Melting Pot and acoustic music. Paintings by the Corley Mill Artists Group will be available for purchase, with a portion of the proceeds benefiting Ronald McDonald House Charities of Columbia. (803) 254-0118

RIVERFEST 5K RUN/WALK: 8 a.m. Saturday at Riverfront Park, Huger and Laurel streets. Register at www.strictlyrunning.com or call (803) 799-4786. Proceeds will benefit the S.C. Epilepsy Foundation summer camp fund.

GO RED FOR WOMEN LUNCHEON: 9:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Thursday, May 8, at the Marriott, downtown Columbia.

TIDES OF CHANGE: Beach music fundraiser for the S.C. Philharmonic, 7 p.m. Thursday, May 8, at Sterling Hall, 320 Senate St. Music by Dick Goodwin’s Rockin’ Beach Band, silent auction, beach food and beverages and more. Individual tickets are $100; includes food, drinks and games. (803) 254-PHIL

BRIAN EWING MEMORIAL GOLF TOURNAMENT: 1 p.m. Thursday, May 15, at the Golf Club of South Carolina at Crickentree, 1084 Langford Road, Blythewood. Shotgun start, four-member teams with prizes for top three finishers, closest to the pin, most water and tree balls, best dressed golfer. $50, includes beverages, snacks and awards banquet. Sponsored by St. David’s Episcopal Church Men’s Club, proceeds will benefit His Hands and Pure Light ministries. Entry deadline is Friday, May 9. Registration forms at www.stdavidscolumbia.org or call (803) 736-0866

BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF THE MIDLANDS: Rubber Duck Race, 10 a.m. Saturday at the Riverwalk Amphitheatre, off the Gervais Street bridge, West Columbia. Ducks will be launched at 10:30 a.m. Prizes for first 10 to cross the line, top three prizes include a three-day Carnival Cruise, BOSE Wave music system and NASCAR Sprint All-Star Race tickets. Adopt a duck for $5 at Bi-Lo stores, First Citizens bank locations or www.bgcmidlands.org

100 FAMILY FLEA MARKET: 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday at Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church, 1931 Sumter St. Proceeds will benefit the Family Shelter, Women’s Shelter and PAALS service dogs.

CAMDEN CUP POLO MATCH: 1:30 p.m. Sunday at the Camden Polo Field, Polo Lane (off Broad Street). Adult tickets are $10; children, $5; ages 6 and younger, free. Tailgate parking, $50; catered luncheon tent, $75. Gates open at 11 a.m. Proceeds will benefit the Fine Arts Center of Kershaw County. Information and tickets at www.fineartscenter.org or (803) 425-7676.

TO MARKET, TO MARKET

SANDHILL FARMERS’ MARKET: 3:30-7 p.m. Tuesdays in the Red Barn at Sandhill Research and Education Center, 900 Clemson Road. Fresh local produce, meat, poultry, eggs, dairy, plants, baked goods and more.

MAIN STREET MARKETPLACE: 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Fridays through June 27 at Boyd Plaza (Main and Hampton streets). Open-air market features fresh produce, flowers, specialty gifts, art, crafts and more. Free admission. (803) 779-4005, ext. 2042 or go to www.citycentercolumbia.sc

COLUMBIA ALL-LOCAL FARMERS’ MARKETS: 8 a.m.-noon the fourth Saturday monthly at Rosewood Market, 2803 Rosewood Drive. Featuring organic produce, eggs, dairy, chicken, pork and beef as well as sauces, baked goods, handmade items and more. Breakfast available until 10 a.m. www.localharvest.org/farmers-markets

SPECIAL EVENTS

MOTHER-DAUGHTER TEA: Noon-2 p.m. Saturday at Crooked Creek Park, 1098 Old Lexington Highway, Chapin. $10 per person; advance registration required. (803) 345-6181

STATE SEN. KAY PATTERSON ROAST AND TOAST: 6 p.m. Wednesday at the Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center. $50; sponsorship and reserved table opportunities available. Proceeds will benefit St. Luke’s Episcopal Church. (803) 748-8900

AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION GO RED FOR WOMEN EXPO: 9:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Thursday, May 8, at the Marriott Hotel, downtown. Breakout sessions on style, healthy living and heart health; Eat Your Heart Out lunch at noon; keynote speaker will be author and syndicated columnist Ronda Rich. (803) 429-6290; sara.ballard@heart.org

COMMUNITY HEALTH FAIR: 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday at the Upper Richland Community Center, 280 Camp Ground Road (at LinRick Golf Course). Sponsored by the Cedar Creek Landowners Association and the Richland County Recreation Commission, there will be vendors from Fairfield Memorial Hospital, Department of Veterans Affairs, Lt. Governor’s Office on Aging, 5 Leaves Farm and Care Givers Coalition of the Midlands, as well as door prizes and refreshments. (803) 754-9778

CAMDEN HISTORIC PRESERVATION MONTH WALKING TOURS: 10 a.m. Saturdays (except May 10), sponsored by the Education Committee of the Camden Historic Landmarks Commission. This week’s tour features the Logtown historic area, beginning and ending at Monument Square. Upcoming: Revolutionary War area, 2 p.m. May 10; Market Day 8 a.m.-1 p.m. at Historic Camden; May 17, Rectory Square residential area, beginning and ending at Rectory Square (no interiors); May 24, historic downtown business district, beginning and ending at Hampton Park, an examination of architectural details of structures built 1884-1945. Free, limited to 25 participants. Call (803) 432-2525 to register.

MOTHER’S DAY BRUNCH AND WALKING TOUR: 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Sunday, May 11, at the Seibels House and Garden, 1601 Richland St. Sponsored by the Historic Columbia Foundation, the event will feature a lecture on Jessie Wilson, mother of President Woodrow Wilson. Tickets are $30 ($25 for members); $5 for children ages 12 and younger. Seating is limited; call (803) 252-7742, ext. 29 or e-mail reservations@historiccolumbia.org.

COINS, CURRENCY AND COLLECTIBLES SHOW: 9 .am.-4 p.m. Saturday at American Legion Post 6, 200 Pickens St. (Pickens and Whaley streets). Free, sponsored by the Midlands Coin Club. (803) 783-3307