Meetings

COLDSTREAM GARDEN CLUB: 9:30 a.m. Monday at the home of Donna Denton. Meeting will consist of installation of officers and a salad luncheon. All Coldstream area residents are invited. (803) 772-7831, (803) 955-3605

LEXINGTON COUNTY EDUCATION ASSOCIATION-RETIRED: 1 p.m. today at Brookland Methodist Church, 541 Meeting St., West Columbia. A reception for the scholarship winner will be held. Retired employees from all Lexington School Districts are invited. RICHLAND COUNTY REPUBLICAN PARTY: Organizing precinct clubs in two locations: from 6:30-8:30 p.m. Tuesdayat Ballentine Park on Bickley Road for Dutch Fork 1, Dutch fork 2, Harbison 1, Harbison 2, Oak Point, Parkridge, Pine Grove, Spring Hill; and, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Mondayat Katie & Irwin Kahn Jewish Community Center, 306 Flora Drive, for Blythewood 1, Blythewood 2, Blythewood 3, Kelly Mill, Lake Carolina, Parkway 1, Parkway 2, Ridge View, Round Top, Sandlapper, Spring Valley West. (803) 254-9543

TRENHOLM ARTISTS GUILD: 7 p.m. Monday at Forest Lake Recreation Center, 6820 Wedgefield Road (near Decker Boulevard and Two Notch Road). Guest speaker will be Cindy Howe; visitors welcome. (803) 865-1431

RETIRED ENLISTED ASSOCIATION, CHAPTER 38: 5:30 p.m. the third Friday monthly, in the third floor staff room at Moncrief Hospital, Fort Jackson. All retired military, guard and reserves are encouraged to attend. (803) 740-2319; jrodgers11@sc.rr.com

COMMUNITY MEETING: 6:30 p.m. Monday at Old McGraw Baptist Church, McGraw Road. (803) 353-5290

HISTORIC HEATHWOOD NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION: 6 p.m. Tuesday in the Heathwood Park community building, 800 Abelia Road.

NATIONAL ACTIVE AND RETIRED FEDERAL EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION COLUMBIA CHAPTER 87: 11:30 a.m. Friday at Seawell’s on Rosewood Drive. Guest speaker will be LaMondel Riley of East Cooper Hearing. Open to all active and retired federal employees and spouses.

AMERICAN LEGION BLYTHEWOOD POST 191: 6:30 p.m. Thursday, May 15, at the Blythewood Community Center, 311 Blythewood Road. The group meets the third Thursday monthly, all veterans welcome. Call (803) 600-7079 or e-mail blythewood191@yahoo.com.

BRIARWOOD NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION: 7 tonight at Windsor UMC, 9500 Windsor Lake Blvd.

PALMETTO PAINTERS: Columbia chapter of the National Society of Decorative Painters, 10 a.m. Saturday at Green Hill Baptist Church, 1734 Augusta Road, West Columbia. Program , a folk art angel, will be presented by Sheryl Miner. Visitors welcome. www.palmettopainters.com

CONNECTIONS AND COFFEE: 8-9 a.m. Tuesday at Starbucks, 831 Gervais St. Information, resources and networking opportunities for professionals and college students, sponsored by Columbia Opportunity Resource. Free. (803) 446-7906

DISABLED AMERICAN VETERANS: Clayton Durham Chapter 28 of the DAV/DAVA, 6 p.m. Tuesday at 511 Violet St., West Columbia. Visitors welcome.(803) 796-7122

PALMETTO PERSONAL COMPUTER CLUB: 6-8:30 tonight 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

MOMS CLUB OF COLUMBIA NE: 10 a.m. the third Friday monthly at Seacoast Church, 1955 LeGrand Road. Service-oriented group for stay-at-home moms. Meetings are open to mothers and children. Call (803) 419-1054 or go to www.columbiamoms.org

MOMS CLUB OF COLUMBIA: 10 a.m. the third Thursday monthly at Heathwood Park, 800 Abelia Road. Newcomers and children welcome. www.columbiamoms.org

SUPPORT GROUPS

CHAPIN AREA ALZHEIMER’S AND DEMENTIA SUPPORT GROUP: 2-3 p.m. the second Wednesday monthly at Chapin Baptist Church, Room 101, 950 Old Lexington Highway. Facilitated by Melanie Dohm, director of Alzheimer’s care at the Lowman Home Memory Support Center. (803) 451-7434

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 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

MUD MANIA: 10:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Saturday, May 17, at Seven Oaks Park, 200 Leisure Lane. Obstacle course and mud pit for ages 7-13; mini obstacle course (ages 6 and younger and children with disabilities, ages 13 and younger); and a sand castle area. Free; T-shirts and concessions will be available for purchase. A parent or guardian must sign a waiver for participants; go to www.icrc.net

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

TEEN REACH: Parents Just Don’t Understand, noon Saturday, May 17, at Sigma Gamma Rho House, 5203 Middleton St. Free lunch will be served. Call (803) 556-2140 to register.

FOR ADULTS

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

FREE COMPUTER WORKSHOPS: Introduction to Microsoft Word, 6-9 p.m. Monday; Thursday, May 15; Monday, May 19; and Wednesday, May 21. Internet Basics and E-mail, 6-9 p.m. Wednesday, May 28. Sponsored by the Palmetto Center for Women, classes will meet in the Breed Leadership Center, Room 304, at Columbia College. Registration deadline is today; call Roslyn Ferrell, (803) 513-8868.

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. Beading, 6:30-9 tonight and Thursday, May 22; fees start at $20. Glass fusion, 6:30-9 p.m. Thursdays, May 22, 29; fees start at $30. (803) 356-3623

W.R. ROGERS ADULT EDUCATION CENTER: Internet basics, 3 p.m. Monday through Thursday, May 19-22; bookmarks, search engines, Web browsers, World Wide Web, e-mail, searches and more, $30. E-bay the Right Way, 1-3 p.m. Tuesday through Thursday, May 27-29, Monday and Tuesday, June 2-3, $30. Classes meet at 750 Old Clemson Road. (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.

ALSTON WILKES SOCIETY: Therapeutic Foster Care Training, 5:30 p.m. the second Tuesday monthly at the Cecil Tillis Center, 211 Simpkins Lane. Therapeutic Foster Care is a specialized program for children with special physical, psychological or emotional needs. Foster parents may be married or single, male or female, young or old; will receive 24-hour on-call support and a monthly stipend. (803) 254-3684 or go to www.alstonwilkessociety.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

PUBLIC LIBRARIES

Advance registration required for most programs

RICHLAND COUNTY

ST. ANDREWS REGIONAL BRANCH: Story Time for all ages, 10:30 a.m. Saturdays. Hey! Listen to This!, stories and songs for all ages, 4 p.m. Tuesdays. Book Banter for adults, 7 p.m. Tuesday; 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. Sew Divine, A Gathering of Crafters for adults, noon-2 p.m. Tuesday, May 20. 2916 Broad River Road, (803) 772-6675

SANDHILLS BRANCH: Story Time for all ages, 11 a.m. Saturdays. 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. Tuesday andMay 20. Sandhills Book Group for adults, 7 p.m. Wednesday 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: Book Club for adults, 7 tonight; selection is “An American Childhood” by Annie Dillard. Story Time for all ages, 11 a.m. Saturdays (this week’s session will feature a Mother’s Day craft). Hey! Listen to This!, stories and songs for all ages, 10:30 a.m. Monday and May 19. Sew Divine, A Gathering of Crafters for adults, 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Monday. Weaving Tales, 3:30 p.m. Monday; ages 10-12 will learn about weaving through the ages and make a bookmark or wall decoration. Let’s Speak English for adults, 7 p.m. Monday and May 19. 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; 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. Mother’s Day concert for all ages, 4:30 p.m. today; 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. Preschool Story Time for ages 3-5, 10:30 a.m. Tuesday and May 20. 5317 N. Trenholm Road, (803) 787-3462

SOUTHEAST REGIONAL BRANCH: Story Time for all ages, 11 a.m. Saturdays. Trick My Kicks! for teens, 3 p.m. Saturday; turn those boring old flip-flops or canvas sneakers into something special. Sew Divine, A Gathering of Crafters for adults, 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Tuesdays. 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: 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

WHEATLEY BRANCH: 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. today and May 15. South Carolina Beaches and More for all ages, 6:30 tonight; 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 and 6-7:30 p.m. Thursday, May 22; limited to those who have completed the Basic Internet course. Story Time for all ages, 10:30 a.m. Saturdays. Mother Goose Story Time for 12 months and younger, 10:30 a.m. Monday and May 19. Computer Basics: Microsoft Word 2007 for adults, two-part workshop will meet 2-4 p.m. Monday and Tuesday. Now I Am One!, stories and songs for parents and children 12-23 months old, 10:30 a.m. Tuesday and 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. Great Books Discussion Group for adults, 7 p.m. Wednesday; 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: self-paced typing for adults, 10:30 a.m.-noon Fridays, May 23, 30; and 6-7:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 27. 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

The Lexington County Library will be closed Friday in observance of Confederate Memorial Day.

IRMO BRANCH: Toddlertime for ages 1-2, 10 a.m. today; session for 2- and 3-year-olds at 11 a.m. Lapsit for ages 11 months and younger, 9 a.m. today. 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: 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

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. 200 Sunset Drive, West Columbia. (803) 785-3050

LEXINGTON MAIN LIBRARY: Books and Beyond, craft and story session for grades 1-5, 4 p.m. today. 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

SHEKINA GLORY CHURCH OF GOD BY FAITH: Revival services, 7:30 tonight and Friday at 209 Leesburg Road. (803) 773-8277

BETHLEHEM BAPTIST CHURCH OF COLUMBIA: 95th anniversary celebration, Wednesday through Sunday, May 18 at 1218 Lyon St. Services include a prayer, praise and memorial service at 7 p.m. Wednesday; sing-out, 7 p.m. Thursday, May 15; and 11 a.m. worship on Sunday, May 18. Anniversary banquet, featuring Darrell Jackson as keynote speaker, is scheduled for 7 p.m. Friday, May 16; call (803) 254-5651 for ticket information.

COMMUNITY EVENTS

MUSIC, ARTS, THEATER

ARPAD DARAZS SINGERS: 7:30 tonight at Ashland UMC, 2500 Ashland Road; 7:30 p.m. Tuesday at Red Bank UMC, 2900 Old Barnwell Road, Lexington. Free. (803) 926-7306 or visit www.adsingers.org

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

FINE ARTS CENTER OF KERSHAW COUNTY: Jazz at the Center, Friday and Saturday, May 16, 17, at 810 Lyttleton St. and other downtown Camden venues. Cocktail hour, concerts, jazz lunch and more. Call (803) 425-7676 for tickets; www.fineartscenter.org

STERLING CHAMBER PLAYERS: Dinner concert, Thursday, May 15, at Sterling Hall, 300 Senate St. Dinner at 6:30 p.m., concert at 8. Concert tickets are $17.50 in advance and $20 at the door; ages 17 and younger, $8. Dinner and concert, $47.50. (803) 748-4629 or www.sterlingchamberplayers.org

CLASS REUNIONS

UNIVERSITY HIGH SCHOOL: 6 p.m. Saturday, May 24 at Seawell’s on Rosewood Drive. All classes are invited to commemorate the school, which closed in 1966. $40 (includes live music by Swing Set). www.uhsreunionsite.com

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

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. (803) 360-2823 or e-mail blhs1988@hotmail.com

CAMDEN/LUGOFF-ELGIN HIGH SCHOOL CLASS OF 1973: 35-year reunion, 6 p.m. Saturday, June 21, at TenEleven Galleria, 1011 Broad St., Camden. Pre-register by calling (803) 425-7883 or (803) 432-2352; registration at the door, $40.

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

TIDES OF CHANGE: Beach music fundraiser for the S.C. Philharmonic, 7 tonight 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

EARTH FAIR: Noon-5 p.m. Saturday at Saluda Shoals Park, 5605 Bush River Road. Activities include bird walks, fly fishing, canoe, kayak and bicycle demos, environmental exhibits, Recycled Regatta boat race and more. 8K trail run, 10 a.m., $20; 1-mile fun run for ages 12 and younger, 11 a.m., free. All other activities are free, but a $5 parking fee will be charged for vehicles. (803) 772-1228

FOREST ACRES FESTIVAL: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday at A.C. Flora High School. Carnival and pony rides, children’s activities, live music by Bill Welles and the Blue Ridge Mountain Grass. Free, food and beverages will be available for purchase.

GREATER WOODFIELD COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION: Semiannual yard sale, 7 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday at Abbott’s Auto Service, 1201 Percival Road. Vendor fee, $10. Proceeds will go toward neighborhood projects and festivities. (803) 309-4768

EPWORTH CHILDREN’S HOME YARD SALE: 7 a.m.-noon Saturday at Epworth Children’s Home, Maple Street and Millwood Avenue. Entrance at Maple and Lee streets. Furniture, Christmas decorations, concession stand and more. Sponsored by Central Carolina Community Foundation and ABC Columbia, all proceeds will benefit Epworth.

LOWER RICHLAND SWEET POTATO FESTIVAL: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday at Hopkins Park, 150 Hopkins Park Road. Sweet potato pie contest, arts and crafts show, health fair, talent show, entertainment, children’s rides and more. Free admission. (803) 776-2778

COLLEGE FAIR: 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Wednesday at the Jannie R. Jackson Women’s Center, 2628 Atlas Road. Free, sponsored by the Palmetto Center for Women. (803) 513-8868

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. Registration forms at www.stdavidscolumbia.org or call (803) 736-0866

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. PB&J (Pop, Broadway and Jazz), girls vocal and dance group from Richland Northeast High School, will perform at 12:30 p.m. Friday. Free admission. (803) 779-4005, ext. 2042 or go to www.citycentercolumbia.sc

COLUMBIA ALL-LOCAL FARMERS’ MARKETS: 8 a.m.-noon the second Saturday monthly at Gervais & Vine, 620-A Gervais St., in the Vista. 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

AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION GO RED FOR WOMEN EXPO: 9:30 a.m.-2 p.m. today 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

LAKE MURRAY ASSOCIATION TOUR OF HOMES: 9 a.m. and 2 p.m. Saturday, May 17. Three- to four-hour tours aboard pontoon boats depart from Lighthouse Marina in Chapin. Tickets are $30, call (803) 359-2880 for reservations.

CAMDEN HISTORIC PRESERVATION MONTH WALKING TOURS: Market Day 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday at Historic Camden, followed by a tour of the Revolutionary War area at 2 p.m. Upcoming: 10 a.m. Saturday, May 17, Rectory Square residential area, beginning and ending at Rectory Square (no interiors); 10 a.m. Saturday, May 24, historic downtown business district, beginning and ending at Hampton Park, an examination of architectural details of structures built 1884-1945. Sponsored by the Camden Histocia Landmarks Commission. 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 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.

HISTORIC COLUMBIA FOUNDATION: Moonlight tours of Elmwood Cemetery, 8-9:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 20, at 501 Elmwood Ave. A costumed interpreter will provide details about burials, cemetery plots and tombstones of prominent Columbians in the 19th and early 20th centuries. Limited to 40 participants, adult tickets are $10; ages 6-18, $5 (members, $5 and $3). Reserve tickets by calling (803) 252-7742, ext. 29.