Meetings

COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS

WARD ONE FAMILIES REUNION ORGANIZATION: 4 p.m. Saturday at Union Baptist Church, 1800 Germany St. (803) 774-7188, (803) 783-4002

PALMETTO PADDLERS INC.: Canoe and kayak club meets 7 p.m. the last Tuesday monthly at the Luther Lee Building, Lincoln Street in the Vista. Visitors welcome. (803) 345-2002 or www.palmettopaddlers.org

IRMO DEMOCRATIC CLUB: 6:30 tonight at Carolina Wings and Ribs, 7587 St. Andrews Road. Guest speaker will be Dick Harpootlian. Dinner at 7 p.m., followed by a business meeting and socializing. $5 for guests, IDS members, free. Annual memberships available at the door, individual, $25; family, $40. (803) 798-6893 or e-mail billsalter@earthlink.net

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

VFW POST 641: Ladies auxiliary anniversary celebration, 7 p.m. Friday, June 27, at 534 S. Beltline Blvd. (803) 791-2423

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

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

IRMO CHAPIN RECREATION COMMISSION: 7 p.m. Wednesday at Saluda Shoals Park, 5605 Bush River Road. (803) 772-1228

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

FOR ALL AGES

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

GET YOUR GEAR ON: Sit-on-top kayak trips — Congaree River, 7-10 p.m. Thursdays and 4-7 p.m. Saturdays; Saluda River whitewater, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturdays; Broad River, 2-5 p.m. Sundays. $30; beginners welcome. 730 Santee Ave., Five Points. (803) 799-0999

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. Sunday.. 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. Wednesday and Thursday, June 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

TEEN REACH: Teen Stress, noon Saturday, June 28, at Sigma Gamma Rho House, 5203 Middleton St. Free lunch will be served. Call (803) 556-2140 to register.

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, field 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

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

FOR ALL AGES

FAMILIES DISCOVER WORKSHOPS: 2:30 p.m. Fridays through Aug. 1 (except July 4) at Columbia Marionette Theater, 401 Laurel St. Open to caregivers and children ages 10 and younger who meet income eligibility requirements. Parents and caregivers will learn skills for one-on-one time with children. After the activity, participants will be treated to a free show, puppet demonstration and refreshments. Sponsored by Palmetto Healthy Start. Seating is limited, call (803) 296-2273 to register.

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. Zelnick the Magician, 3 p.m. Tuesday. Teen Fashion Week prep session, 6:30 p.m. Tuesday. 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: Book Group for adults, 1 p.m. today; selection is “Flags of Our Fathers” by James Bradley. Story Time for all ages, 11 a.m. Saturdays. Hey! Listen to This!, stories and songs for all ages, 10:30 a.m. Tuesday. Sew Divine, A Gathering of Crafters for adults, 1-2:30 p.m. Tuesday. Creepy Crawlies, 3:30 p.m. Wednesday; insect expert Larry Rowlett has all the buzz for ages 6-10. 1 Summit Parkway, (803) 699-9230

NORTHEAST REGIONAL BRANCH: Story Time for all ages, 11 a.m. Saturdays. Hey! Listen to This!, stories and songs for all ages, 10:30 a.m. Monday. 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. today. Story Time for all ages, 10:30 a.m. Saturday. Hear My Story, discussion on domestic violence, 2 p.m. Saturday. Bedtime Story Time for all ages, 7 p.m. Monday. 5317 N. Trenholm Road, (803) 787-3462

SOUTHEAST REGIONAL BRANCH: Singer/songwriter and storyteller Mr. Richard presents an all-ages performance at 11 a.m. today. Crochet for Beginners, 2:30 p.m. Thursdays; ages 9-12 can create a belt or purse. Third Thursday Book Group for adults, 7 tonight; selection is “Walking Money” by James O. Born. Story Time for all ages, 11 a.m. Saturdays. 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. Tuesday. Sew Divine, A Gathering of Crafters for adults, 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Tuesday. Teen Screen, 2:30 p.m. Tuesday; join your friends for a special screening of “Blades of Glory.” Hey! Listen to This!, stories and songs for all ages, 3:30 p.m. Wednesday. 7421 Garners Ferry Road, (803) 776-0855

NORTH MAIN BRANCH: Sew Divine, A Gathering of Crafters for adults, 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. today. 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. Tuesday. Groove Line, line dance class for adults, 6 p.m. Tuesday. Page Turners Book Club for adults, 6:30 p.m. Tuesday; selection is “A Sin and Shame” by Victoria Murray. 5306 N. Main St., (803) 754-7734

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

WHEATLEY BRANCH: May I Pet Your Dog? for ages 5-12, 4 p.m. Wednesday; 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: 1, 2, 3, Puppets Perform for ages 8-12, 3 p.m. today. Teen Otaku Association, 5-7 p.m. Thursdays. Computer Basics: Basic Internet Part 1 for adults, 6-8 tonight. In Their Own Words: A History of Harbison Institute, 7 tonight; documentary of the African-American school started in 1882. Hands on Art for ages 2-5, 11 a.m. Friday; dress for a mess. Computer Basics: Typing for adults, 10:30 a.m.-noon Friday and 2-3:30 p.m. Mondays. Story Time for all ages, 10:30 a.m. Saturdays. Now I Am One! stories and songs for moms and children ages 12-23 months, 10:30 a.m. Mondays. Afternoon of Puppets, performance for all ages, 3 p.m. Monday. Zelnick the Magician, 11 a.m. Tuesday. Black Music Month Series: Clear Vision, 7 p.m. Tuesday. Hey! Listen to This!, stories and songs for all ages, 10:30 a.m. Tuesday. Toddler Story Time for 2-year-olds, 10:30 a.m. Wednesday. Teen Screen, 2:30 p.m. Wednesday; join your friends for a special screening of “Transformers,” rated PG-13. Preschool Story Time for ages 3-5, 3:30 p.m. Wednesday. 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: Teen Time Movie Trivia, Scene It, for grades 6-12, 2 p.m. Saturday. The Buzz About Bees, program by the S.C. Mid-State Beekeepers for ages 6-12, 10:30 a.m. Tuesday. Music and Movement for 18 months and younger, 9:30 a.m. Wednesday; sessions for ages 1½-3 meet 10:30 and 11:30 a.m.; 3- to 5-year-olds, 3:30 p.m. 6251 St. Andrews Road, (803) 798-7880

CHAPIN BRANCH: Toddler Time for moms and children ages 1½-3, 11 a.m. Fridays. Preschool Story Time for ages 3-5, 1 p.m. Wednesday. 129 N.W. Columbia Ave., (803) 345-5479

CAYCE-WEST COLUMBIA BRANCH: Toddler Time for moms and children 23 months and younger, 10 a.m. Monday; session for ages 2-3 meets at 10:45 a.m. Books and Beyond for ages 6-12, 3 p.m. Monday. Preschool Story Time for ages 3-5, 10:45 a.m. Tuesday. 500 Augusta Road, (803) 794-6791

GASTON BRANCH: Doodlebugs Club for ages 1½-4, 10:30 a.m. Tuesday. 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. Monday. 200 Sunset Drive, West Columbia. (803) 785-3050

LEXINGTON MAIN LIBRARY:, Music and Movement for ages 1-2, 9:30 a.m. Tuesday; 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. Wednesday. 5440 Augusta Road, (803) 785-2600

PELION BRANCH: Preschool Story Time for ages 2-5, 11 a.m. Wednesday. 1206 Pine St., (803) 785-3272

FAITH

GRACE UNITED METHODIST: Premier Designs jewelry show, 11 a.m. Saturday at 410 Harbison Blvd.. Proceeds will benefit the United Methodist Women missions projects.

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. Free, child care provided for ages 11 and younger; The church is at 2700 Bush River Road. (803) 798-4488, www.christianlifecolumbia.com

OAK GROVE BAPTIST: Missionary anniversary celebration, 3 p.m. Sunday at 1063 Old Two Notch Road, Elgin. Speaker will be the Rev. Lillian Burgess of Ridgewood Missionary Baptist Church. (803) 788-2599

TEMPLE BAPTIST: Concerts hosted by Gabriel’s Call, 7 p.m. the third Saturday monthly through November at 806 Universal Drive. This month’s guest group will be The Atkins Family. Free, a love offering will be taken. (803) 776-3913

SECOND CALVARY BAPTIST: Juneteenth Celebration, "HIStory Through Music," 9:30 a.m. Saturday at 1110 Mason Road, Columbia. Hymn lining workshop with Dr. Ronald High of Benedict College, musical concert and picnic are on tap. Free. (803) 714-9668.

ZION BENEVOLENT BAPTIST: Choir anniversary celebration, 4 p.m. Sunday at 201 Meeting House Road, Hopkins.

ZION PILGRIM BAPTIST: Summer revival, 3 p.m. Sunday and 7:30 p.m. Monday through Friday, June 27 at 258 Old Bluff Road. (803) 695-7522

TAYLOR MEMORIAL BAPTIST: Revival services, 7 tonight and Friday 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

OAK GROVE BAPTIST: 6:30 p.m. Monday through Friday, June 27, at 1063 Old Two Notch Road, Elgin. (803) 788-2599

CHURCH OF THE OPEN DOOR: Registering preschoolers through adults for classes meeting 6-8:30 p.m. Monday through Friday, June 27, at 2629 Pine Belt Road. (803) 754-3100

ROSEWOOD BAPTIST: “Outrigger Island” for pre-kindergarten through grades 5 and 6, 6-8:15 p.m. Monday through Friday, June 27, at 2901 Rosewood Drive. (803) 799-0514

CAYCE UNITED METHODIST: “Surfin’ Through the Scriptures,” 5:30-8 p.m. Sunday through Friday, June 27, at 1600 12th St., Cayce. Dinner at 5:30 p.m.; VBS activities (Bible stories, crafts and music), 6-8 p.m.; pool party for participants, 7-10 p.m. Friday, June 27. (803) 794-3200, www.cayceumc.org

SALUDA RIVER BAPTIST: “Power Lab,” 6:30-9 p.m. Monday through Friday, June 27, at 3459 Sunset Blvd., West Columbia. (803) 796-5583

ST. DAVID LUTHERAN: “Rainforest Adventure,” crafts, games and more for ages 2 through sixth-graders, 6-8:30 p.m. Sunday through Friday, June 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 blues with Elliott & the Untouchables. www.columbiaactioncouncil.net

STERLING CHAMBER PLAYERS DINNER CONCERT: “The Mentoring Project,” Thursday, June 26, at The Hall at Canal & Senate, 320 Senate St. Three young area musicians will join the SCP playing works by Bach, Mozart and Brahms. Dinner at 6:30 p.m., concert at 8 p.m. Dinner and concert, $47.50; reservations deadline is Monday. Concert only, $17.50 in advance, $20 at the door; students 17 and younger, $8. (803) 252-2001 or www.sterlingchamberplayers.org

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 Sweet Sweet Dirt; concerts also feature family entertainment and giveaways. www.villageatsandhill.com

“THE GRAND TOUR”: Featuring the Columbia Baroque Soloists, 7:30 p.m. Tuesday at Shandon UMC, 2407 Devine St.; $10 Pre-concert lecture with Timothy Hein, 7 p.m. (803) 256-8383, ext. 113; www.shandon-umc.org

PALMETTO CONCERT BAND: 7-8 p.m. Sunday on the Horseshoe at USC. Bring blankets, chairs and picnics. www.palmettoconcertband.org

COLUMBIA CHILDREN’S THEATER: Performances of “Jack and the Beanstalk,” 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. today through Saturday at the Booker Washington Heights Cultural Arts Center, 2611 Grant St. $4; discounts for groups of 10 or more. (803) 691-4548

CLASS REUNIONS

CAMDEN/LUGOFF-ELGIN HIGH SCHOOL CLASS OF 1973: 35-year reunion, 6 p.m. Saturday 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.

LOWER RICHLAND HIGH SCHOOL: Classes of 1972-1974, 7-11 p.m. Saturday, July 26, at Leaside, 100 E. Exchange Blvd. Advance tickets, $40; after July 1, $50. (803) 234-4345; e-mail rbennett@sc.rr.com or dmca@aol.com

FUNDRAISERS

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. Sponsored by Sigma Nu fraternity, proceeds will benefit Brian Shah, who has Lou Gehrig’s disease. (803) 331-0949, (803) 238-0980

FASHION AND TALENT SHOW: 6 p.m. Saturday, June 28, at Columbia High School, 1801 Westchester Drive. $10; $12 at the door. Proceeds will benefit A Better Way, Gang Out, an organization that provides youth with counseling, family support groups and alternatives to gangs. (803) 799-0990

“SUNDAY EVENING WITH THE STEINWAY”: 7 p.m. Sunday at The Hall at Canal & Senate, 320 Senate St. Sponsored by the S.C. Philharmonic, Rice Music House and Nickelodeon Theater, the event will feature the South Carolina debut of the documentary, “Note by Note: The Making of Steinway L1036” and a live concert on a Steinway L1036 by Charles L. Fugo. The evening gets started with wine and appetizers at 7 p.m., followed by the film screening at 8 p.m., the concert and a Q&A session with filmmaker Ben Niles. Morihiko Nakahara, the new S.C. Philharmonic conductor will be formally introduced. Tickets for the arts benefit are $75 ($60 for Nickelodeon members or S.C. Philharmonic subscribers); call (803) 254-8324, (803) 254-7445 or go to www.nickelodeon.org/.

TO MARKET, TO MARKET

SEEDS OF HOPE FARMERS’ MARKETS: All markets are 8 a.m.-noon unless otherwise noted. Tuesdays: S.C. DHEC, 2600 Bull St., (803) 898-3471; Still Hopes Episcopal Retirement Center, 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m. at One Still Hopes Drive, West Columbia. Wednesdays: Capital Senior Center, 8 a.m.-1 p.m. at 1650 Park Circle, Maxcy Gregg Park, (803) 779-1971. Thursdays: The Carolina Apartments, 12:30-2:30 p.m. at 3201 Meadowlark Drive (off Two Notch Road), (803) 754-6200; S.C. DHEC, 1800 St. Julian Place, (803) 545-4490; Tree of Life Congregation, 6719 N. Trenholm Road, (803) 787-2182; Bryan Hospital Wellspring, 7 a.m.-1 p.m. on the State Hospital Campus, 2100 Bull St.; and Ebenezer Lutheran Church, 1301 Richland St., (803) 765-9430. Saturdays: Ashland UMC, 2600 Ashland Road, (803) 798-5350; Christopher Towers, 9 a.m.-noon at 1805 Devine St., (803) 799-5876; Grace UMC, 410 Harbison Blvd., (803) 732-1899; Lutheran Church of the Resurrection, 3707 Moss Ave., (803) 787-7968; Shandon UMC, 3407 Devine St., (803) 256-8383; St. Mark UMC, 3200 Lyles St., (803) 252-7297; Virginia Wingard UMC, 1500 Broad River Road, (803) 772-0794; Washington Street UMC, 7 a.m. until sold out, 1401 Washington St., (803) 256-2417; and Whaley Street UMC, 517 Whaley St., (803) 799-4101. Sundays: Trinity Episcopal Cathedral, 8:30 a.m.-noon at 1100 Sumter St.; and Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. at 2701 Heyward St.

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. Friday and 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

SPECIAL EVENTS

BOOKER T. WASHINGTON HERITAGE CELEBRATION: Banquet and dance, 7 p.m. Friday, 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

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 piece 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

BABCOCK CENTER PROVIDER FAIR: 9 a.m.-noon Tuesday at 2725 Banny Jones Ave., West Columbia. Free event provides individuals with lifelong disabilities and their families an opportunity to preview services and support available in the community. Those who are transitioning from school-based services to community services are encouraged to attend. (803) 799-1970, ext. 124