Meetings

Community Organizations

COLUMBIA MIDLANDS AUBURN CLUB: Quarterly dinner, 6:30 tonight at Bower Bistro (formerly Foxfire Grill), 1220 Bower Parkway. Auburn University alumni and fans of all ages welcome. www.midlandsauclub.com, (803) 338-7657

LOWER RICHLAND CLASS OF 1988: Reunion planning meeting, 9 a.m. Saturday at Ryan’s on Garners Ferry Road. (803) 351-9602

PALMETTO PERSONAL COMPUTER CLUB: 6-8:30 tonight at the Capital Senior Center, 1650 Park Circle, Maxcy Gregg Park. Guest speaker will be Jeremy Hill, district sales manager for Hewlett-Packard. SIGs meet before the main meeting, which begins at 7 p.m. www.palmettopc.org

WOODFIELD PARK HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION: 7:30 tonight at Woodfield Park Baptist Church, 1834 Morninglo Lane.

RETIRED ENLISTED ASSOCIATION, CHAPTER 38: 5:30 p.m. Friday, June 20, 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

JOHN BACHMAN GROUP OF THE SIERRA CLUB: 7:30 p.m. the third Monday monthly at the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Columbia, Heyward and Woodrow streets. Supper will be served at 6 p.m. for a small donation. www.southcarolina.sierraclub.org/bachman/

U.S. SUBMARINE VETERANS INC.: 7 p.m. Tuesday at the Crab Shack, 711 E. Main St. (Old Mill), Lexington. (803) 932-9390

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 Ann Bellamy of Dunbar Funeral Home. Open to all active and retired federal employees and spouses.

FLEET RESERVE ASSOCIATION BRANCH, UNIT 202: 1 p.m. the third Tuesday monthly at the Naval Reserve Center, 2620 Lee Road, Fort Jackson. New members welcome. The Ladies Auxiliary meets at the same time. (803) 482-4456

GEN. WADE HAMPTON CAMP — SONS OF CONFEDERATE VETERANS: 6 p.m. Thursday, June 19, at Seawell’s, 1125 Rosewood Drive. (803) 781-1836

AMERICAN LEGION BLYTHEWOOD POST 191: 6:30 p.m. Thursday, June 19, at the Blythewood Community Center, 311 Blythewood Road. All veterans welcome. Call (803) 600-7079 or e-mail blythewood191@yahoo.com.

SECURE CHRISTIAN SINGLES ROUND-UP: 6:30 p.m. Fridays at 105 Lexington Ave., West Columbia (the red brick building behind Colonial Christian Academy). 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: 10 a.m. the third Thursday monthly at Heathwood Park, 800 Abelia Road. Newcomers and children welcome. www.columbiamoms.org

HOBBIES/RECREATION

AGE 18 AND YOUNGER

INTERNATIONAL YOUNG EAGLES DAY: 9 a.m.-3 p.m. at Owens Airport, 1400 Jim Hamilton Blvd. Palmetto Sport Aviation will offer free airplane rides to ages 6-18. (803) 254-2997 or go to www.EAA242.org and click on Young Eagles.

FOR ADULTS

LADIES DAY ON THE LAKE: 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Tuesday at Lighthouse Marina, 1925 Johnson’s Marina Road, Chapin. Sponsored by the Lake Murray Association, the event will cover the elements of safe boating, driving and docking a powerboat, backing a trailer, launching and retrieving a boat and more. $35 in advance, includes lunch and drinks. Ages 17 and older; registration forms available by calling (803) 604-1409 or (803) 749-3888.

U.S. AMATEUR BALLROOM DANCERS ASSOCIATION: Ballroom dance lessons for beginners, 7-8 p.m. Tuesdays through July 1 at Hugh Dimmery Memorial Center (The Barn), 680 Cherokee Lane, West Columbia. Lessons cost $3 per person. (803) 407-0132

CONTRA DANCE: 7:30-10:30 p.m. Saturday at the Arsenal Hill Park Building, Lincoln and Laurel streets. Music by Chuff Chuff, caller will be Kenny Greer. New dancers workshop at 7 p.m. No partner necessary; bring clean, soft-soled, nonmarking shoes. $8, member discount available. Sponsored by Columbia Traditional Music and Dance. (803) 796-8935 or www.contracola.org

CAPITAL CITY BIG BAND: Summer dance, 7-10 p.m. Tuesday at the Capital Senior Center, Maxcy Gregg Park. Advance tickets, $15; $20 at the door. Light refreshments and cash bar. (803) 779-1971

FOR ALL AGES

LEARN TO SAIL: 8 a.m.-noon Saturdays through July 12 at Lake Murray Sailing Club. Ages 13 and older may attain U.S. Sailing Small Boat Certification through classroom instruction and on-the-water sailing. Each student must have a PFD and be able to swim 50 yards without a life jacket. $200, includes textbook. (803) 261-5228 or e-mail johnwsweet@aol.com

NUTRITION AND WALKING CAMP: 6-7 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays, Tuesday through 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

CRUISE-IN: 5-9 p.m. Saturday at Woodberry Plaza, 3236 Augusta Road, West Columbia. Columbia Classic Chevy Club, (803) 356-2784, (803) 536-6022

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

FREE WEDNESDAY NIGHT MOVIES: 7 p.m. through August at Stedfast Chrstian Center, 5200 Fairfield Road. (803) 786-9129

ADVENTURE CAROLINA:. After-work canoe and kayak trips, 6 p.m. Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays through July 31. Whitewater kayak classes, 8 a.m. Saturdays. Congaree River paddles, 2-5:30 p.m. Saturdays. Saluda River spider lily kayak trips, 2 p.m. Sundays through June 22. Adventure Carolina is at 1107 State St., Cayce. (803) 796-4505

CLASSES/WORKSHOPS

AGES 18 AND YOUNGER

SAFE SITTERS BABY-SITTING CLASSES: 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. June 25-26; July 9-10 and 22-23 at Palmetto Health Baptist Auditorium, 1501 Sumter St. Two-day course, designed for ages 11-14, provides information on nurturing, child care techniques, basic lifesaving, safety precautions and how and when to call for help. $50; includes manual, completion card and T-shirt. Advance registration is required, participants should bring their lunch. (803) 256-2273

FOR ADULTS

SHEPHERD’S CENTER OF ST. ANDREWS: “Adventures in Learning” at 9:30 a.m. Tuesdays through July 15 at Ashland United Methodist Church, 2600 Ashland Road. Classes offered include Book Talk, Aspects of Archaeology, quilting, bridge, fields trips and more for ages 50 and older. Registration is $15. (803) 731-9394

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. (803) 476-8230

WINE AND UNWIND LECTURE SERIES: 5:30 p.m. Wednesday at the Activity Center at Maxcy Gregg Park (Capital Senior Center), 1605 Park Circle. Free, must be ages 21 or older with proof of ID. This month’s topic will be ‘To Cut or Not to Cut — Is Plastic Surgery Right for You?” with Dr. John Newkirk. (803) 779-1971

GANG AWARENESS SEMINAR: 6:30 p.m. Monday and Tuesday in the New Brookland Room at West Columbia City Hall. Sponsored by the West Columbia Police Department, the seminar will include information on the history of gangs, methods of recruitment, signs, alphabets, tagging, graffiti and intervention methods. The training is funded by a grant from the S.C. Department of Public Safety’s Project Safe Neighborhoods initiatives. Advance registration is recommended, call (803) 939-3188.

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. (803) 356-3623

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

PUBLIC LIBRARIES

Advance registration required for most programs

RICHLAND COUNTY

ST. ANDREWS REGIONAL BRANCH: Family Story Time for all ages, 10:30 a.m. Thursdays. Story Time for all ages, 10:30 a.m. Saturdays. Hey! Listen to This!, stories and songs for all ages, 4 p.m. Tuesday. Lights, Camera, Action for all ages, 3 p.m. Friday; bring the family for a special screening of the G-rated “A Bug’s Life.” Meet the Greyhounds, 10:30 a.m. Tuesday; retired racing greyhounds show off their obedience skills. Sew Divine, A Gathering of Crafters for adults, noon-2 p.m. Tuesday. Zelnick the Magician, 3 p.m. Tuesday, June 24. Teen Fashion Week prep session, 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, June 24. Teen Screen, 3 p.m. Thursday, June 26; join your friends for a special screening of “She’s the Man.” 2916 Broad River Road, (803) 772-6675

SANDHILLS BRANCH: Story Time for all ages, 11 a.m. Saturdays. adults, 1-2:30 p.m. Tuesdays. Summer Reading Club award ceremonies, 3 p.m. Saturday. Sew Divine, A Gathering of Crafters for Hey! Listen to This!, stories and songs for all ages, 10:30 a.m. Tuesdays. Kids Kraft for ages 5-10, 3:30 p.m. Wednesday. Book Group for adults, 1 p.m. Thursday, June 19; selection is “Flags of Our Fathers” by James Bradley. Creepy Crawlies, 3:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 25; insect expert Larry Rowlett has all the buzz for ages 6-10. 1 Summit Parkway, (803) 699-9230

NORTHEAST REGIONAL BRANCH: Book Club for adults, 7 tonight; selection is “Snow Flower and the Secret Fan” by Lisa See. Story Time for all ages, 11 a.m. Saturdays. Hooray for Dad!, Father’s Day craft and story session for all ages, 11 a.m. Saturday, June 14. Hey! Listen to This!, stories and songs for all ages, 10:30 a.m. Mondays. Singer/songwriter and storyteller Mr. Richard presents an all-ages performance at 3 p.m. Wednesday. Solve the Mystery with Nancy Drew, 3:30 p.m. Monday, June 30; ages 8-12 can test their sleuthing savvy and win prizes in a Nancy Drew trivia contest. 7490 Parklane Road, (803) 736-6575

BLYTHEWOOD BRANCH: Hey! Listen to This!, stories and songs for all ages, 10:30 a.m. Fridays. Take Me Out to the Ball Game for all ages, 3:30 p.m. Thursday, June 26. 218 McNulty Road, (803) 691-9806

COOPER BRANCH: Toddler Story Time for 2-year-olds, 10:30 a.m. Thursdays. Singer/songwriter and storyteller Mr. Richard presents an all-ages performance at 3 p.m. Thursday, June 19. Story Time for all ages, 10:30 a.m. Saturday, June 21. Hear My Story, discussion on domestic violence, 2 p.m. Saturday, June 21. Bedtime Story Time for all ages, 7 p.m. Monday, June 23. 5317 N. Trenholm Road, (803) 787-3462

SOUTHEAST REGIONAL BRANCH: Crochet for Beginners, 2:30 p.m. Thursdays; ages 9-12 can create a belt or purse Southeast Manga and Anime Club for teens, 6 tonight. Story Time for all ages, 11 a.m. Saturdays. Bugs, Glorious Bugs for ages 6-12, 3:30 p.m. Monday. Bedtime Story Time for all ages, 7 p.m. Mondays. Now I Am One!, stories and songs for moms and children age 12-23 months, 10 a.m. Tuesdays. Sew Divine, A Gathering of Crafters for adults, 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Tuesdays. Teen Screen, 2:30 p.m. Tuesday; join your friends for a special screening of “Casino Royale.” Hey! Listen to This!, stories and songs for all ages, 3:30 p.m. Wednesdays. Teen Fashion Week prep session, 5 p.m. Wednesday. Singer/songwriter and storyteller Mr. Richard presents an all-ages performance at 11 a.m. Thursday, June 19. Third Thursday Book Group for adults, 7 p.m. June 19; selection is “Walking Money” by James O. Born. 7421 Garners Ferry Road, (803) 776-0855

NORTH MAIN BRANCH: Go Buggy, crafts and stories for all ages, 8:30 a.m. Fridays. Silver Screen, movies for ages 55 and older, 11 a.m. Fridays. Catch the Movie Bug, refreshments and bug movies for all ages, 12:30 p.m. Saturdays. Hey! Listen to This!, stories and songs for all ages, 11 a.m. Tuesdays. Groove Line, line dance class for adults, 6 p.m. Tuesdays. Sew Divine, A Gathering of Crafters for adults, 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Thursday, June 19. Page Turners Book Club for adults, 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, June 24; selection is “A Sin and Shame” by Victoria Murray. 5306 N. Main St., (803) 754-7734

EASTOVER BRANCH: Lights, Camera, Action for all ages, 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. Mondays; bring the family for this week’s G-rated feature, “Cars.” Columbia Marionette Theater’s “Cinderella” for all ages, 10:30 am. Friday, June 20. 608 Main St., Eastover, (803) 353-8584

WHEATLEY BRANCH: May I Pet Your Dog? for ages 5-12, 4 p.m. Wednesday, June 25; learn how to be safe around dogs at this hands-on workshop featuring Teoti Anderson and pooches from Prescription Paws. 931 Woodrow St., (803) 799-5873

MAIN LIBRARY: Teen Otaku Association, 5-7 p.m. Thursdays. Computer Basics: Introduction to Computers for adults, 6-7:30 tonight. Story Time for all ages, 10:30 a.m. Saturdays. Snake Talk for ages 5-12, 3 p.m. Saturday; a Michael Kennett Nature Series program featuring naturalist Tom Mancke. Now I Am One! stories and songs for moms and children ages 12-23 months, 10:30 a.m. Mondays. Computer Basics: Typing for adults, 10:30 a.m.-noon Friday and June 20; 2-3:30 p.m. Mondays; and 6-7:30 p.m. Tuesday. Computer Basics: Microsoft Word 2007 for adults, 10 a.m.-noon Monday and Wednesday. 1, 2, 3, Puppets Perform for ages 8-12, 3 p.m. Monday through Thursday, June 19. Game On!: Dance Dance Revolution for teens, 6:30 p.m. Monday. Hey! Listen to This!, stories and songs for all ages, 10:30 a.m. Tuesdays. Black Music Month Series: A.M. Butterflies, 7 p.m. Tuesday. One Battle May Give Us America, Howard Burnham as Earl Cornwallis, 7 p.m. Tuesday. Toddler Story Time for 2-year-olds, 10:30 a.m. Wednesdays. Teen Screen, 2:30 p.m. Wednesday; join your friends for a special screening of the “National Treasure: Book of Secrets,” rated PG-13. Preschool Story Time for ages 3-5, 3:30 p.m. Wednesdays. Computer Basics: Basic Internet Part 1 for adults, 6-8 p.m. Thursday, June 19. In Their Own Words: A History of Harbison Institute, 7 p.m. Thursday, June 19; documentary of the African-American school started in 1882. Hands on Art for ages 2-5, 11 a.m. Friday, June 20; dress for a mess. Afternoon of Puppets, performance for all ages, 3 p.m. Monday, June 23. Zelnick the Magician, 11 a.m. Tuesday, June 24. Black Music Month Series: Clear Vision, 7 p.m. Tuesday, June 24. Mother Goose Story Time for 12 months and younger, 10:30 a.m. Thursday, June 26. Computer Basics, Basic Internet Part II for adults, 6-7:30 p.m. Thursday, June 26. Summer Reading Club Award Ceremonies, 3:30 p.m. Saturday, June 28. 1431 Assembly St., (803) 799-9084

LEXINGTON COUNTY

IRMO BRANCH: Music and Movement for 18 months and younger, 9:30 a.m. Wednesdays; sessions for ages 1½-3 meet 10:30 and 11:30 a.m.; 3- to 5-year-olds, 3:30 p.m. Spin-a-Tale, storytelling session for ages 6-12, 10:30 a.m. Tuesday. 6251 St. Andrews Road, (803) 798-7880

CHAPIN BRANCH: Teen Program, “Traveling Pants” for students in grades 6-12, 6 tonight. Toddler Time for moms and children ages 1½-3, 11 a.m. Fridays. Preschool Story Time for ages 3-5, 1 p.m. Wednesdays. 129 N.W. Columbia Ave., (803) 345-5479

CAYCE-WEST COLUMBIA BRANCH: Summer Movie Madness for all ages, 10:30 a.m. today; bring the family for a special screening of “A Bug’s Life.” Chocolate Festival, teen program for sixth-graders and older, 5 p.m. today. Toddler Time for moms and children 23 months and younger, 10 a.m. Mondays; sessions for ages 2-3 meet at 10:45 a.m. Advanced Internet Workshop for adults, 6:30 p.m. Monday. Preschool Story Time for ages 3-5, 10:45 a.m. Tuesdays. 500 Augusta Road, (803) 794-6791

GASTON BRANCH: Doodlebugs Club for ages 1½-4, 10:30 a.m. Tuesdays. 3214 S. Main St., (803) 791-3208

SOUTH CONGAREE-PINE RIDGE BRANCH: Summer Movie Time for all ages, 11 a.m. Saturdays. Preschool Story Time for ages 3-4, 2 p.m. Mondays. 200 Sunset Drive, West Columbia. (803) 785-3050

LEXINGTON MAIN LIBRARY:, Music and Movement for ages 1-2, 9:30 a.m. Tuesdays; sessions for ages 2-3 meet at 11 a.m.; ages 3-6, 3 p.m. Lapsit for moms and children 11 months and younger, 9:30 a.m. Wednesdays. 5440 Augusta Road, (803) 785-2600

GILBERT-SUMMIT BRANCH: Magician Greg Zeknik presents “Catch the Bug” for ages 5 and older, 2 p.m. today. 110 Broad St., (803) 785-5387

PELION BRANCH: Teen Movie Night for ages 12 and older, 6 tonight. Magician Greg Zeknik presents “Catch the Bug” for ages 5 and older, 10:30 a.m. Friday. Preschool Story Time for ages 2-5, 11 a.m. Wednesdays. 1206 Pine St., (803) 785-3272

BATESBURG-LEESVILLE BRANCH: Magician Greg Zeknik presents “Catch the Bug” for ages 5 and older, 10:30 a.m. today. Toddler Time for ages 1½-3, 10:15 a.m. Wednesday. Preschool Story Time for ages 3-5, 11 a.m. Wednesday. 203 Armory St., (803) 532-9223

FAITH

CHRISTIAN LIFE CHURCH: “Telling Yourself the Truth” class, 9-10:30 a.m. Sundays through Aug. 31; based on the book by William Backus and Mari Chapian. “Love and Respect,” couples class led by Robert and Sylvia Johnson, 9-10:30 a.m. Sundays through Aug. 31. “Secrets of the Vine,” 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Sundays through July 27; study and discussion of Jesus’ vineyard teachings in John 15:5-8. Word Spirit and Power Conference, 9, 11:15 a.m. and 6 p.m. Sunday; and 10 a.m.-noon, 7-9 p.m. Monday through Wednesday. Free, child care provided for ages 11 and younger; Jubilee Gang for ages 5-11 will be held during evening sessions. The church is at 2700 Bush River Road. (803) 798-4488, www.christianlifecolumbia.com

FIRST PRESBYTERIAN: Let the Children Come parenting conference, 7-9 p.m. Friday and 8:30 a.m.-noon Saturday at 1324 Main St. Facilitators will be Carine and William MacKenzie. Couples, $15; singles, $10. Call (803) 799-9062 or register at www.firstprescolumba.org.

STEDFAST CHRISTIAN CENTER: Father’s Day celebration, 10 a.m. Sunday at 5200 Fairfield Road. (803) 786-9129

TAYLOR MEMORIAL BAPTIST: Revival services, 7 p.m. Wednesday through Friday, June 20, at 1004 Short St. Guest speaker will be the Rev. Lucious Smith of Mount Pleasant Baptist Church in Swansea. (803) 254-4685

VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL

PARK STREET BAPTIST: 6-8:30 p.m. Sunday through Thursday, June 19, at 2404 Park St. Classes for preschool, children, youth and adults. (803) 252-6434

TRINITY BAPTIST: “Graduate to Great ... The Jesus Way!” 6:30-8:30 p.m. Monday through Friday, June 20, at 2521 Richland St. (803) 254-7142

CHEROKEE PRESBYTERIAN: “Power Lab: Discovering Jesus’ Miraculous Power,” 6-8:30 p.m. Sunday through Thursday, June 19, at Harmon’s Tree Farm on U.S. 1. Open to children ages 4 through fifth-graders. (803) 237-9416, (803) 359-9777, www.cherokeepresbyterian.com

ST. DAVID LUTHERAN: “Rainforest Adventure,” crafts, games and more for ages 2 through sixth-graders, 6-8:30 p.m. Sunday through Friday, June 22-27 at 132 St. Davids Church Road, West Columbia. A meal will be served at 6 p.m. (803) 356-3035

COMMUNITY EVENTS

MUSIC, ARTS, THEATER

SUMMER CONCERT SERIES: 7-10 p.m. Saturdays through Aug. 30 at Finlay Park, downtown Columbia. Sponsored by the Columbia Action Council, the music is free; food and beverages (alcoholic and nonalcoholic) will be available for sale. Picnics welcome but leave alcoholic beverages, glass containers, pets, grills, radios, bikes and skateboards at home. This week’s entertainment features Reggae Infinity. www.columbiaactioncouncil.net

MUSIC AT SANDHILL: 6-8 p.m. Fridays through Aug. 29 at Village at Sandhill, Town Center Commons, Clemson and Two Notch roads. This week’s band is Square Roots; concerts also feature family entertainment and giveaways. www.villageatsandhill.com

USC SUMMER CHORUS I: Summer Chorus I Program seeks participants. Group meets Tuesdays, Thursdays at USC School of Music, room 006, Assembly Street. Performances will be Sunday, June 29 and Tuesday, July 1. $10 participation fee for non-USC students. (803) 777-5369

SUMMER CONCERT SERIES: Stephen Humphries, dulcimer, noon-12:30 p.m. Tuesday at St. Timothy’s Episcopal Church, 900 Calhoun St. Box lunches, $7.50; reservation deadline for lunches is Monday morning, (803) 414-7803.

CLASS REUNIONS

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.

BROOKLAND-CAYCE HIGH SCHOOL CLASS OF 1953: 55-year reunion, 6 p.m. Saturday, July 26, at Seawell’s on Rosewood Drive. (803) 794-9158

DREHER HIGH SCHOOL ALUMNI: Classes 1978-81, Aug. 29-31. Go to www.dreherhighschool.com for details or call Elaine Robinson Norwood, (803) 673-6082.

FUNDRAISERS

RIPPLES OF HOPE: City Year Columbia benefit gala, 7 p.m. Tuesday at the Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center, 1101 Lincoln St. This year’s honorees are retiring USC president Andrew Sorensen and Donna Sorensen. Tickets start at $125. (803) 254-3349, www.cityyear.org

BRIAN SHAH CLASSIC: Charity golf tournament, Friday, July 11, at Oak Hills Golf Course. Captain’s Choice, shot gun start, $100 per player; sponsorships $250-$750; registration and sponsorship deadline is Friday, June 20. Sponsored by Sigma Nu fraternity, proceeds will benefit Brian Shah, who has Lou Gehrig’s disease. (803) 331-0949, (803) 238-0980

WATEREE BAPTIST WALK-A-THON: 8:30-11:30 a.m. Saturday at Scott Park, Battleship Road, Camden. Sponsored by the Women’s Missionary Union, donations and sponsorships will benefit the Kershaw Baptist Association Missions for the needy in Kershaw County and Sacks of Love, an outreach project for residents of Lynch, Ky. Drinks and cookies will be provided. (803) 432-5827

BREAKFAST FUNDRAISER: 7:30-10:30 a.m. Saturday at Applebee’s, 605 Columbia Ave., Lexington. Tickets are $5, includes pancakes, bacon and beverage. All donations and proceeds will benefit U.S. Tae Kwon Do Academy students competing at the Junior Olympics/National Championships for tae kwon do in Detroit, Mich. (803) 356-5077

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. (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

S.C. GAY AND LESBIAN BUSINESS GUILD EXPO:, 6-8 tonight at Embassy Suites Hotel, 200 Stoneridge Drive. To reserve a table or for more information, go to www.scglbg.org and click on the Busines EXPO link or call (803) 771-0411

BOOKER T. WASHINGTON HERITAGE CELEBRATION: Banquet and dance, 7 p.m. Friday, June 20, at Embassy Suites Hotel, 200 Stoneridge Drive; reception at 6 p.m. $50 (includes Saturday picnic and Sunday choral performance). (803) 754-5657, (803) 754-2246

FLAG DAY CELEBRATION: 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday at the Carriage House on the grounds of the Robert Mills House, 1616 Blanding St. Free event will feature flag history and etiquette, demonstrations, displays and more. Participants are urged to bring in old flags for proper disposal. (803) 252-1770, ext. 33; www.historicolumbia.org

PEACH FESTIVAL RECIPE CONTEST: Friday, July 4, at Gilbert Park. Rikard Circle, Gilbert. Sponsored by the Lexington County Farm Bureau Women’s Committee, entries will be accepted in two categories: desserts and salads/main dishes. All prepared foods must be brought to the large tent by 9 a.m.; a written recipe must accompany each entry, the name and address of the entrant must be plainly written on a separate pice of paper and presented at the time of delivery; dishes may be picked up at 11 a.m. First and second prizes of $75 and $50 will be presented in each of the two categories. (803) 794-7548

SUMMER FESTIVAL: 7 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday, at Lloydwood subdivision and Dixiana Baptist Church, 3516 Charleston Highway, West Columbia. A community yard sale will be held 7 a.m.-noon, followed by a Meet and Greet party at the church (across the street from the subdivision). Rain date will be Saturday, June 21.

GREYHOUND PETS OF AMERICA: Meet adoptable, retired racing greyhounds, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, July 5, at PETsMART, 246 Harbison Blvd. (803) 748-7395; www.gpa-sc.com