MEETINGS

COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS

IRMO CHAPIN RECREATION COMMISSION: 7 p.m. Wednesday at Seven Oaks Park, 200 Leisure Lane.

COLUMBIA AREA CHAPTER, LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS: 11:30 a.m. Friday at Capital Senior Center, 1650 Park Circle (Maxcy Gregg Park). Panel discussion on immigration will feature Tom Sponseller, president of the S.C. Hospitality Association, and Jim Griffin, S.C. Farm Bureau national legislative coordinator. Open to the public. Call (803) 256-6822 or e-mail susanbjames@sc.rr.com for reservations.

LEXINGTON RELAY FOR LIFE: Survivor’s Souper Supper, 6-8 tonight at the First Baptist Church, 415 Barr Road, Lexington. Free to survivors and their caretakers. To learn more about Relay for Life or make a donation to the Lexington team: www.cancer.org

LAKE MURRAY CHAPTER OF THE COLUMBIA JAYCEES: 7 p.m. the second and fourth Tuesday monthly at Friarsgate Park, 1712 Chadford Road, Irmo.

PALMETTO PERSONAL COMPUTER CLUB: 6-8:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 14, at Capital Senior Center, 1650 Park Circle, Maxcy Gregg Park. Special Interest Groups (Adobe Photoshop, Microsoft Windows and advanced users) meet 6:15-7:15 p.m. www.palmettopc.org

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-C: 10 a.m. the third Thursday monthly at Heathwood Park, 800 Abelia Drive. Newcomers and children welcome. www.columbiamoms.org

SUPPORT GROUPS

DIVORCE CARE FOR MEN AND WOMEN: 7-9 p.m. Tuesdays through April 15 at Christian Life Fellowship Hall, 2700 Bush River Road. Free, workbook provided. Child care available for ages 11 and younger; call (803) 606-2999 to register.

STILL HOPES ALZHEIMER’S SUPPORT GROUP: 3 p.m. the last Tuesday monthly at 1 Still Hopes Drive, West Columbia. (803) 730-5047

CELIAC SUPPORT GROUP: 6:30 p.m. the third Monday monthly at Palmetto Health Richland, 9 Medical Park. (803) 781-6395

COLUMBIA PARKINSON’S SUPPORT GROUP: 3-4 p.m. the third Sunday monthly at Lexington Medical Park Auditorium (next to Lexington Medical Center), Sunset Boulevard, West Columbia. Dottie Gantt, (803) 604-0061 or e-mail lakeside@att.net.

WEE REMEMBER: 6:30-9 p.m. the fourth Tuesday monthly at Palmetto Health Baptist, 1501 Sumter St., Pastoral Counseling Seminar Room. Support group for parents grieving a pregnancy loss or early infant loss. (803) 296-5636

HOBBIES/RECREATION

AGE 18 AND YOUNGER

FRIARSGATE PARK: Coed tap and ballet class for ages 3-12, 6:30-7:15 p.m. Tuesdays at 1712 Chadford Road, Irmo. $45 per month. (803) 732-8220

FOR ADULTS

U.S. AMATEUR BALLROOM DANCERS ASSOCIATION, GREATER COLUMBIA CHAPTER: Dance party, 7:30-11 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 26, at the Hugh Dimmery Memorial Center, 680 Cherokee Lane, West Columbia. Casual dress, nonalcoholic drinks and refreshments will be available. Free dance lesson, 7:45-8:30 p.m. $9; USADance members, $6. www.usadance.us

LEARN TO DANCE: New beginner’s ballroom social and round dance classes, 7-8:30 p.m. beginning Monday, Jan. 28, at the Hugh Dimmery Memorial Center, 680 Cherokee Lane, West Columbia. $5 per person (singles, $6); 10 weeks payable in advance. Preregistration required. (803) 791-9881 or e-mail johnkay@bellsouth.net

BRIDGE CLASS: “Play of the Hand,” 9:30-11:30 a.m. Saturdays through March 8 at Columbia Bridge Club, 2725 Cypress St. $60, includes book. (803) 807-1859

BELLY DANCING POWER LUNCH: 12:15-12:45 p.m. Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at Pine Grove Community Center, 937 Piney Woods Road. Pack a lunch and shimmy off the extra pounds, $79 month; $99 for five weeks. (803) 754-6720, ext. 200

COMMUNITY APPRECIATION WEEK: Saturday, Jan. 26 through Saturday, Feb. 2, at the Adult Activity Center, 7494 Parklane Road. Jan. 26 schedule includes three dance workshops — salsa, 11 a.m., soul line dancing, noon; lunch, 1 p.m., ballroom, 2 p.m.; semi-formal dance, 7-11 p.m. (light meal included). Two workshops and dance, $15; three workshops and dance, $20. Free trigger point chair massage, Jan. 28. Jan. 29-31, free fitness classes including aerobics, tai chi, belly dance, salsa or ballroom dance. Love Yourself Health Fair, 10 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 2; will feature health information, vendors and health screenings. To register for any of the scheduled events, call (803) 462-9995 or go to www.richlandcountyrecreation.com

FOR SENIORS

IRMO CHAPIN RECREATION COMMISSION: Senior Trail Hikers, monthly treks to locations in South Carolina, North Carolina and Georgia. Newcomers welcome, ICRC provides transportation to each location. Upcoming: Free Saluda Shoals Park hike, 10 a.m.-noon Wednesday. Transportation will be on your own; followed by Dutch treat lunch at the Olive Garden. West Columbia Riverfront hike and Dutch treat lunch at California Dreaming, Wednesday, Feb. 20. Depart 9:15 am. from Crooked Creek Park; 9:45 a.m. from Seven Oaks. $6; resident fee, $5; registration deadline is Monday, Feb. 18. Call (803) 772-1628 or (803) 345-6181. Senior Fitness, 9:15-10:15 a.m. Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays through Jan. 30, Feb. 1-27 and March 3-31, at Crooked Creek Park, 1098 Old Lexington Highway, (803) 345-6181. Senior Fitness I, 8:30-9:30 a.m. Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays through Jan. 31, Feb. 4-28 and March 3-31 at Seven Oaks Park, 200 Leisure Lane, (803) 772-3336. $27; resident fee, $14. Senior Fitness II, 9:45-10:30 a.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays through Jan. 31, Feb. 5-28 and March 4-27 at Seven Oaks Park. $20, resident fee, $7. Senior Line Dancing at Seven Oaks Park, 9:45-11:15 a.m. Mondays and 10:45-11:45 a.m. Thursdays, Feb. 4-28 and March 3-31. $25; resident fee, $12. (803) 772-3336

SENIOR TRAVEL AND EXCURSIONS: Irmo Chapin Recreation Commission is sponsoring a day trip to the Rock Hill Telephone Museum, Wednesday, Jan. 30. Depart 8:30 a.m. from Crooked Creek Park; 9 a.m. from Seven Oaks. $33; resident fee, $20; deadline is Monday, Jan. 28. Laurel and Hardy Museum in Harlem, Ga., Tuesday, Feb. 5. Depart 8 a.m. from Crooked Creek Park; 8:30 a.m. from Seven Oaks. $33; resident fee, $20; registration deadline is Tuesday, Jan. 29. Angel Oak and The Citadel tour, Wednesday, Feb. 13. Depart 8:30 a.m. from Crooked Creek Park; 9 a.m. from Seven Oaks. $33; resident fee, $20; registration deadline is Friday, Feb. 8. Call Seven Oaks Park, (803) 772-3336 or Crooked Creek Park, (803) 345-6181.

FOR ALL AGES

BRIDGE CLASSES: 4-6 p.m. Mondays, ages 10-17; sessions for ages 18 and older, 6:30-8:30 p.m.; $70, includes textbook. Richland County Recreation Commission is offering the classes at Ballentine Community Center, 1009 Bickley Road, Irmo; Upper Richland Community Center, 260 Campground Road; and Pine Grove Community Center, 937 Piney Woods Road. (803) 754-6720, ext. 200

DIGITAL PHOTO BOOKS: 7-8 p.m. Thursdays at Friarsgate Park, 1712 Chadford Road, Irmo. Ages 15 and older will create a digital photo album. $20 per class; $65 for completed photo book, includes software (bring your laptop). (803) 732-3220

IRMO CHAPIN RECREATION COMMISSION: Woodcarving, guitar (beginner through advanced), early-bird aerobics, morning yoga, aerobics/yoga combo, pilates, belly dancing, women’s fitness boot camp, Jazzercise, aerobics/body sculpting for ages 14 and older at Crooked Creek and Seven Oaks Parks. Call (803) 345-6181, (803) 772-3336 or go to www.icrc.net.

BEGINNING BEEKEEPING: 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturdays, Jan. 26, Feb. 23 and March 29 at the Lexington County Farm Bureau, 121 Park Road, Lexington. $35, includes book, materials, membership in local and state organizations and optional certified beekeeper test. Make checks payable to Mid-State Beekeepers and mail to Frank Blanchard, 342 Primrose Lane, Chapin, SC 29036

ADVENTURE CAROLINA: Cross-country ski class, 6-7 tonight and Thursday, Feb. 28. Saturday morning hikes, 9 a.m.-noon through Feb. 23; women only, Feb. 9; Groundhog Day hike, 8:30 a.m.-noon Feb. 2. Outdoor cooking classes, noon-2 p.m. Saturdays through Feb. 23. Martin Luther King Hike Through the Woods, 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Monday. Adventure Carolina is at 1107 State St., Cayce. (803) 796-4505

SNOWMAN RUN 8K ROAD RACE AND YOUTH FUN RUN: Saturday at Caughman Road Park, 5800 Trotter Road. Fun run starts at 12:30 p.m., road race begins at 1:30 p.m. Registration forms available online at www.richlandcountyrecreation.com

CLASSES/WORKSHOPS

AGES 18 AND YOUNGER

CHILDREN’S FINE ART CLASSES: Mondays through May 12, at Quail Racquet Club, 4927 Quail Lane, Forest Acres. Students in grades 1-3 meet 3:30-4:45 p.m.; session for grades 4-8, 5-6:30 p.m. (803) 787-6951; www.francesmnelson.com

FOR ADULTS

CHINESE CULTURE CENTER: Beginner Mandarin Chinese classes, 6-8 p.m. Thursdays; 10 a.m.-noon Saturdays. Classes meet at 1708 Greene St. www.chineseculturecenter.org or call (803) 252-9086

LAKE MURRAY POWER SQUADRON: Boat Smart course, 7-9 p.m. Thursdays, Jan. 31-Feb. 28 at Flotilla Island, Johnson Marina Road (off U.S. 26). $35; couples, $50 (includes materials). (803) 234-5985 or go to www.lmpsonline.org.

SKILLS LAB: Math, language arts and reading skills for ages 22 and older, 4:30-6:30 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays at Anna Boyd School, 7900 Brookmont Lane. Free; call (803) 935-0124 to register

MISSIONS STRATEGY SEMINAR: Today through Saturday at Columbia International University, 7435 Monticello Road. “Together for God’s Greater Glory,” will focus on reconciliation in the church and mobilization of the African-American church for missions. Register at www.ciu.edu/missionstrategy/

FINE ART, DRAWING AND PAINTING: Adult classes, 10-11:45 a.m. Mondays through May 12 at Quail Racquet Club, 4927 Quail Lane, Forest Acres. Frances Nelson, (803) 787-6951; www.francesmnelson.com

“GENEROSITY AND THE PRACTICE OF MEDITATION”: Open house and discussion, 8 tonight at Dharma Sagara Buddhist Meditation Center, 2065 Blossom St., Five Points (above OOPS!, look for the red door. Group meditation at 7 p.m., free instruction available. (803) 787-4507

“HOW TO HELP THE AD/HD CHILD”: 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 24, at Sandhills School, 1500 Hallbrook Drive. Featuring Dr. Joel Sussman, assistant professor of pediatrics at the USC College of Medicine. To register, call (803) 695-1400 or e-mail info@sandhillsschool.org by Monday.

LEXINGTON 2 ADULT EDUCATION: Certified Nursing Assistant classes, 6-9 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays, Jan. 29-April 3; 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Mondays-Thursdays, Feb. 11-March 11 at Granby Education Center, 1407 Dunbar Road, Cayce. Also 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

W.R. ROGERS ADULT EDUCATION CENTER: Offering GED test preparation, high school diploma credit, WorkKeys, English as a Second Language and adult basic education. Students may enroll 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Wednesdays and 8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Fridays at 750 Old Clemson Road, or online at www2.richland2.org/tech/rogerscenter or by calling (803) 736-8787, ext. 317. WorkKeys is offered 10:30 a.m.-12:15 p.m. and 12:30-2 p.m. Mondays and Thursdays beginning Jan. 17. Free, registration is required. Also accepting registration for computer classes. $60; seniors ages 60 and older, $30. Introduction to Computers meets 1-3 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays through Feb. 11. Introduction to Computers II will meet 1-3 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays through Feb. 11.

LEXINGTON DISTRICT 1 ADULT EDUCATION: Free computer classes begin Monday, Feb. 4. Also 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 SENIORS

SHEPHERD’S CENTER AT THE LOWMAN HOME: Thursdays through Jan. 31 at 2101 Dutch Fork Road, White Rock. Coffee and fellowship, 9:15 a.m.; morning worship, 9:45. Classes offered include A Personal Look at Religion and What is the Military? at 10:20 a.m.; New Inroads in Healthcare and Sports for Spectators follow at 11:30 a.m. $10 for two programs. Buffet lunch, 12:30 p.m., $6. (803) 781-2995

SHEPHERD’S CENTER OF ST. ANDREWS: Winter session, 9 a.m.-noon Tuesdays through March 11 at Ashland UMC, 2600 Ashland Road, $25. Classes and activities include CSI: Columbia (experts in ballistics and chemical analysis, crime scene photographer and other forensic sciences), Many Beliefs — One World (a comparative religion class), bridge, art, quilting and more. Catered lunch from Lizard’s Thicket, noon-1 p.m., $6; reservation deadline, Mondays. (803) 731-9394

SHEPHERD’S CENTER OF COLUMBIA: Winter session, Wednesdays through March 12, at Trenholm Road UMC, 3401 Trenholm Road. On the schedule: blood pressure checks; coffee and fellowship, bridge for all levels, 9 a.m.; E-Z exercise, 9:15 a.m.; acrylic and watercolor painting, 9:30 a.m.; 10 a.m. classes include Beginning Dulcimer, Classic Movies and Great Stars, Handbells, History of World War II, How Does Your Garden Grow?, Magic of Memories, Modern History, Great Mysteries of the Bible and Edible Italian. Advanced Dulcimer, Culture and Politics, Fall of the Roman Empire — Rise of Christianity, History and Architecture of English Churches and Senior Health Issues meet at 11 a.m. Lunch is served at noon, $7; reservations required. Afternoon sessions include Music is Fun and Bridge, 1:30-2:30 p.m. Fee is $21 per semester. (803) 779-4449

FOR ALL AGES

DENNY TERRACE COMMUNITY CENTER: Jujitsu, Japanese form of unarmed combat and self-defense, 6-7 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays or 10-11 a.m. Saturdays for ages 8-12; ages 13 and older meet 7-8:30 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays, 11 a.m.-noon Saturdays through April. All skill levels, $40-$50. Creative Writers Workshop for ages 16 and older, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday; $25. The center is at 6429 Bishop Ave. (803) 754-6720

CAROLINA MUSIC ACADEMY: Offering private lessons in piano, guitar, voice, violin, clarinet and saxophone at 5220 Clemson Ave. in Forest Acres. (803) 738-0920

GED AND ENGLISH CLASSES: 9-11:45 a.m. Wednesdays except school holidays at Gilbert Primary School, 520 Main St., Gilbert. Participants may start the classes at any time. (803) 892-1255 or e-mail icarter@lexington1.net

SPECIAL PROGRAMS

LEUKEMIA & LYMPHOMA SOCIETY ENDURANCE SPORTS TRAINING PROGRAM: Informational meetings, 6 p.m. Tuesday at Fleet Feet Sports, 285-C Columbiana Circle; 6 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 24 and 10 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 26, at Eastminster Presbyterian Church, 3200 Trenholm Road. (803) 731-4060 or go to www.teamintraining.org/sc

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. Jazz Aerobics for young adults with disabilities, 6-7 p.m. Mondays through Feb. 25 and March 3-April 21 at Seven Oaks Park. $28; resident fee, $15. Outer Limits, evening on the town for ages 16 and older with disabilities, 6-9 p.m. Fridays, Jan. 25 and Feb. 29. $36; resident fee, $23. Sweetheart Dance for ages 16 and older with special needs, 7-9 p.m. Friday, Feb. 15 at Seven Oaks Park. $5, includes DJ, snacks, picture and craft activity. Carolina Actors with Special Talents, theater program for young adults with disabilities, 6:30-8 p.m. Tuesdays, Feb. 5-March 25. Participants will develop self-confidence and public speaking skills through instruction with pantomime, role playing, scene work, stage movement, improvisation and more, culminating in a showcase presentation for family and friends. $48; resident fee, $35 (includes C.A.S.T. T-shirt). Classes will be held off-site, but call Seven Oaks to register. (803) 772-3336

UNION UMC TOTS, PRESCHOOL AND KINDERGARTEN OPEN HOUSE: 8:45-11:45 a.m. today and Friday at 7582 Woodrow St., Irmo. (803) 781-0630

HUNTER EDUCATION COURSE: 8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Saturday at Crooked Creek Park, 1098 Old Lexington Highway, Chapin. All S.C. residents born after June 30, 1979, must successfully complete a hunter education course approved by the Department of Natural Resources before receiving a hunting license. The free course, led by a DNR instructor, will include classroom instruction and hands-on experience in hunter safety and hunting techniques, ethics, hunter/landowner relations and basic wildlife management principles for ages 11 and older. (803) 345-6181

PUBLIC LIBRARIES

Advance registration required for most programs

RICHLAND COUNTY

Richland County Public Library will be closed Monday in observance of the Martin Luther King holiday

ST. ANDREWS REGIONAL BRANCH: Preschool Story Time for ages 3-5, 10:30 a.m. Thursdays. Snow Day story and craft session for ages 3 and older, 4 p.m. today. Story Time for all ages, 10:30 a.m. Saturdays. Whistle a Happy Tune with Gary Phifer, 3 p.m. Saturday; all ages. Hey! Listen to This! stories and songs for all ages, 11 a.m. Tuesdays. Now I Am One!, stories and songs for children 12-23 months old, 10:30 a.m. Wednesdays. Computer Comfort: MyRCPL for adults, 7 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 24. Let’s Speak English for adults, 10 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 29. 2916 Broad River Road, (803) 772-6675

SANDHILLS BRANCH: Book Group for adults, 1 p.m. today; selection is “A Lesson Before Dying” by Ernest J. Gaines. Story Time for all ages, 11 a.m. Saturdays. Sew Divine, A Gathering of Crafters for adults, 1-2:30 p.m. Tuesdays. CSI: South Carolina for adults, 7 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 24; join author and retired forensic photographer Rita Shuler for a discussion and signing of “Carolina Crimes” and “Murder in the Midlands.” Lights, Camera, Action for all ages, 3:30 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 29; bring the family for a special screening of “The Neverending Story,” rated PG. 1 Summit Parkway, (803) 699-9230

NORTHEAST REGIONAL BRANCH: Parade of Nations: Celebrate China for families, 6:30 tonight. Story Time for all ages, 11 a.m. Saturdays. Bedtime Story Time for all ages, 7 p.m. Tuesday. Celebrating Family for adults, 3 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 26; learn how to plan a successful family reunion. Hey! Listen to This! stories and songs for all ages, 10:30 a.m. Monday, Jan. 28. Let’s Speak English for adults, 7 p.m. Monday, Jan. 28. 7490 Parklane Road, (803) 736-6575

BLYTHEWOOD BRANCH: What Do Animals Do in Winter?, story and craft session for ages 5 and older, 4 p.m. today. 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 “Happy Feet,” rated PG. 218 McNulty Road, (803) 691-9806

COOPER BRANCH: Toddler Story Time for 2-year-olds, 10:30 a.m. Thursdays. Preschool Story Time for ages 3-5, 10:30 a.m. Tuesdays. Let it Snow! stories and songs for all ages, 3:30 p.m. Wednesday. Sew Divine, A Gathering of Crafters for adults, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Monday, Jan. 28. Let’s Speak English for adults, 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 29. 5317 N. Trenholm Road, (803) 787-3462

SOUTHEAST REGIONAL BRANCH: Computer Comfort: Introduction to Computers for adults, 9:30 a.m. today. Hey! Listen to This! stories and songs for all ages, 3:30 p.m. Thursdays. Third Thursday Book Group for adults, 7 tonight; selection is “Thirteen Months” by Charles Frazier. Story Time for all ages, 11 a.m. Saturdays. Mother Goose Story Time for children 12 months and younger, 10 a.m. Tuesdays. Sew Divine, A Gathering of Crafters for adults, 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Tuesdays. Now I Am One!, stories and songs for children 12-23 months old, 10 a.m. Wednesdays. Computer Comfort: Basic Internet for adults, 9:30 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 24. Journey Through the Blues for teens, 3 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 26; performance by Walter Liniger is co-sponsored by the Humanities Council. Computer Comfort: MyRCPL for adults, 9:30 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 31. 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 and Thursday, Jan. 31. King and Queen for a Day for ages 6-9, 3:30 p.m. today; bring a parent or special grown-up for stories, activities and a craft fit for royalty. Let’s Speak English for adults, 6:30 p.m. Thursdays. Silver Screen, 11 a.m. Fridays; great movies for ages 55 and older. Hey! Listen to This! stories and songs for all ages, 11 a.m. Tuesdays. Teen Screen, 5:30 p.m. Wednesday; join your friends for a special screening of “Spider Man 3.” Page Turners Book Club for adults, 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 29; selection is “When All Hell Breaks Loose” by Camika Spencer. Teen Screen, 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 30; join your friends for a special screening of “Pirates of the Caribbean: At World’s End.” 5306 N. Main St., (803) 754-7734

MAIN LIBRARY: Now I Am One!, stories and songs for children 12-23 months old, 10:30 a.m. Thursdays. Lunch and Listen Music Series for all ages, 12:30 p.m. today; performance by folk singer and songwriter Fran Sanderson. In the Center Ring for all ages, 3:30 p.m. Friday; visit with circus dogs from the Ringling Brothers and Barnum & Bailey circus. Story Time for all ages, 10:30 a.m. Saturdays. Literary Discussion group for adults, 10 a.m. Tuesday; Rosemary Reisman will lead a discussion of the works of Muriel Spark. Mother Goose Story Time for babies 12 months and younger, 10:30 a.m. Tuesdays. Let’s Speak English for adults, 10 a.m. Wednesdays. Hey! Listen to This! stories and songs for all ages, 10:30 a.m. Wednesdays. Teen Otaku Association, 5 p.m. Wednesdays; anime videos, refreshments and fun. Computer Comfort: Basic Internet Part II for adults, 6-7:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 24; available to those who have completed the Basic Internet course. Steps and Stories, dance-based story time for all ages, 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 26. Toddler Story Time for 2-year-olds, 10:30 a.m. Monday, Jan. 28. Preschool Story Time for ages 3-5, 3:30 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 30. Computer Comfort: E-mail Basics for adults, 6-8 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 31; create a free Web-based e-mail account and learn how to use it. 1431 Assembly St., (803) 799-9084

LEXINGTON COUNTY

Lexington County Public Library System will be closed Monday in observance of the Martin Luther King holiday

IRMO BRANCH: Lapsit for ages 11 months and younger, 9 a.m. Thursdays. Toddlertime for ages 1-2, 10 a.m. Thursdays and Monday, Jan. 28, sessions for ages 2-3 meet at 11 a.m. Preschool Story Time for ages 3-5, 11 a.m. Tuesdays and Wednesdays. Reading Buddies, skills improvement for students in 5K through second grade, 4 p.m. Wednesdays. Teen Gaming Afternoon for students in grades 6-12, 2 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 26. 6251 St. Andrews Road, (803) 798-7880

CHAPIN BRANCH: Toddlertime for 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: Preschool Story Time for ages 3-5, 4 p.m. Thursdays and 10:45 a.m. Tuesdays. Creative Dramatics, games and improvisation for ages 9-12, 4 p.m. Tuesdays. Lunch and Learn for adults, 11 a.m. Wednesday. Teen Time for students in sixth grade and older, 5 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 24. Toddlertime for 23 months and younger, 10 a.m. Monday, Jan. 28; session for ages 2-3 meets at 10:45 a.m. Bedtime Story Time, slightly spooky bilingual stories for all ages, 6 p.m. Monday, Jan. 28. Advanced Internet Workshop for adults, 9 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 30. 1500 Augusta Road, (803) 794-6791

GASTON BRANCH: Books and Beyond story and craft session for students in 5K through fifth grade, 3:30 p.m. today. Preschool Story Time for ages 2-4, 10:30 a.m. Tuesdays. Family Story Time for all ages, 11 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 26. 3214 S. Main St., (803) 791-3208

SWANSEA BRANCH: Preschool Story Time for ages 3-6, 11 a.m. Fridays. Books and Beyond, craft and story session for students in grades 1-4, 4 p.m. Friday, Jan. 25. 199 N. Lawrence Ave., (803) 785-3519

SOUTH CONGAREE-PINE RIDGE BRANCH: Teen Program for students in sixth grade and older, 4:30 p.m. Friday. Preschool Story Time for ages 3-4, 10:30 a.m. Monday, Jan. 28. 200 Sunset Drive, West Columbia. (803) 785-3050

LEXINGTON MAIN LIBRARY: Book Discussion for adults, 3 p.m. today; selection is “Marley and Me” by John Grogan. Lapsit for 11 months and younger, 9:30 a.m. Tuesdays. Toddlertime for ages 2-3, 10:30 a.m. Tuesdays; 9:30 and 10:30 a.m. Thursdays. Preschool Story Time for ages 3-6, 11:30 a.m., 3:30 p.m. Tuesdays and 11:30 a.m. Wednesdays. Toddlertime for ages 1-2, 9:30, 10:30 a.m. Wednesdays and 11:30 a.m. Thursdays. Book Discussion for adults, 10 a.m. Monday, Jan. 28; selection is “The Boleyn Inheritance” by Philippa Gregory. 440 Augusta Road, (803) 785-2600

PELION BRANCH: Preschool Story Time for ages 2-5, 11 a.m. Wednesdays. Bedtime Story Time for all ages, 6 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 24. 1206 Pine St., (803) 785-3272

BATESBURG-LEESVILLE BRANCH: Toddlertime for ages 1½-3, 10:15 a.m. Tuesdays. Preschool Story Time for ages 3-6, 11 a.m. Tuesdays. 203 Armory St., (803) 532-9223

FAITH

FIRST PRESBYTERIAN: Wednesdays@First weekly lunch and speaker series, 11:30 a.m.-12:50 p.m. in Jackson Hall, 1324 Marion St. Hot meal, $6; soup and salad bar, $5. Free parking. (803) 799-9062

GREENLAWN BAPTIST: Funeral planning seminars, 6 p.m. Sundays, Feb. 10-March 9. Free, but registration is required, call (803) 776-4074.

GUNTER’S CHAPEL BAPTIST: Martin Luther King birthday celebration, 7 p.m. Friday at 1631 Windover Road. Praise dance, step team, mime, choirs and groups. (803) 786-1765

REPENTANCE FOR BLOODGUILT: Pro-life worship service, 3-4 p.m. Sunday on the south steps of the State House. Sponsored by Columbia Citizens for Life. (803) 765-0916

UNITY MISSIONARY BAPTIST: People Enjoying People senior ministry anniversary, 2:30 p.m. Sunday at 110 Greenlake Drive, Hopkins. All seniors ages 60 and older will be recognized; dinner will be served following the program. (803) 783-6166

WESLEY MEMORIAL UNITED METHODIST: Psalm 151 in concert, 6:30 p.m. Saturday at 2501 Heyward St. $10 donation will benefit Cullen’s Archangel RescuE (CARE).

NEW LIFE MISSIONARY BAPTIST: Deaconess program, 2:30 p.m. Sunday at 2316 Julius Felder St., Cayce. Guest speaker will be the Rev. Alfreda Crum of New Beginnings Christian Fellowship Baptist Church. (803) 796-7606

ST. JOHN BAPTIST (DIXIANA): Pastor’s 10th anniversary celebration, 2:30 p.m. Sunday at 1311 Old State Road, West Columbia. (803) 939-0010

LEXINGTON BAPTIST: “Girls’ Night Out,” 7 tonight at 308 E. Main St., Lexington. Singer/songwriter Donna I. Douglas will discuss “Winks From God: How God Reveals Himself in Our Everyday Lives.” Tickets are $8, available at the church office, 202 Efird St., and at the door. (803) 359-4146

MOUNT HOREB UNITED METHODIST: Natalie Grant, 2006 GMA Female Vocalist of the Year, in concert, 7:30 p.m. Friday at 1205 Old Cherokee Road, Lexington. $18; call (803) 359-0300 or go to www.concertsatmthoreb.com

RIVERBEND COMMUNITY CHURCH: CREATE arts event, 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 26, at 1015 Corley Mill Road, Lexington. Call (803) 356-8596 to register.

ST. ALBAN’S EPISCOPAL: Rose Wilkins’ World Famous Chicken Bog, 5:30-8 p.m. Friday, Jan. 25, at 403 Park Road, Lexington. $6; ages 6-12, $2. Takeout available. Proceeds will benefit the Altar Guild. (803) 359-2619

COMMUNITY EVENTS

MUSIC, ARTS, THEATER

ANDY ZIPF’S “PFRIENDS ON PFILM”: 8:30 p.m. Saturday at the Watershed, 711 E. Main St., Lexington (in the Old Mill). Concert will feature still images and old film fused with live video shot during the event, accompanied by the band. (803) 957-1887

PALMETTO CENTER FOR THE ARTS AND RICHLAND DISTRICT 2: Barrage, 7 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 24 and Mark Wood, 7 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 26. Concerts will be held at District Auditorium, Richland Northeast High School, 7500 Brookfield Road. $15; students and senior citizens, $10; both concerts, $20 and $15. Order online at http://districtauditorium.org/tickets.html

ARTS AT SHANDON: Big band dance featuring the Cleve Edwards Band, 7:30 p.m. Friday at Shandon Presbyterian Church, Woodrow and Devine streets. Free, donations accepted. Refreshments will be available. (803) 771-4408, ext. 27

WEDNESDAYS AT TRINITY CONCERT SERIES: USC Cello Choir, 12:30 p.m. Wednesday at Trinity Episcopal Cathedral, 1100 Sumter St. Concerts are free, lunch available in Satterlee Hall noon-12:30 p.m. and 1-1:30 p.m., $5. Upcoming: pianist Marina Lomazov, Jan. 30. (803) 771-7300

HEART OF COLUMBIA CHORUS: New chapter of Sweet Adelines, women’s barbershop harmony chorus, meets 7-10 p.m. Thursdays at Lexington Baptist Church, 308 E. Main St., Lexington. (803) 732-9960, www.heartofcolumbia.com

DUTCH FORK CHORAL SOCIETY: Rehearsals, 7-9 p.m. Mondays at Dutch Fork High School, 1400 Old Tamah Road, Irmo. New members welcome. (803) 345-3460

LAKE MURRAY SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA: Auditioning violin, cello and string bass players. Limited openings for brass, woodwinds and percussion. Call (803) 359-4929 to schedule a date and time.

PATRONS/FRIENDS OF THE ARTS AT EBENEZER: Manhattan Piano Trio in concert, 3 p.m. Sunday at Ebenezer Lutheran Church, 1301 Richland St. Free. (803) 765-9430

FINE ARTS CENTER OF KERSHAW COUNTY: Works by Columbia artist Lee Breuer will be on display through Friday, Jan. 25, in the Bassett Gallery, 810 Lyttleton St., Camden. Gallery hours are 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday through Wednesday and Friday; 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Thursday. (803) 425-7676, ext. 300 or www.fineartscenter.org

S.C. ART TEACHER INVITATIONAL: On exhibit through Monday, Feb. 4, at Goodall Gallery, Columbia College, 1301 Columbia College Drive. Artists’ reception, 5:30-7 p.m. Friday. Exhibitors include Angel Allen, Robin Boston, Jim Campbell, Jackie Chalfant, Rusty Jewell, Karen Mixon, Carlee Myers, Alvin Staley, Carlyn Tucker and Carol Washburn. Gallery hours are 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Wednesday, 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Thursday and Friday, 1-5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. (803) 786-3088

CLASS REUNIONS

DREHER HIGH SCHOOL ALUMNI: Seeking classmates 1978-81 to help with planning 2008 reunion. Elaine Robinson Norwood, (803) 673-6082 or e-mail elante61@peoplepc.com with contact information.

RICHLAND NORTHEAST HIGH SCHOOL CLASS OF 1988: Planning its 20-year reunion. If you are a member or have contact information on a classmate, send an e-mail to squirecola@yahoo.com; put “1988 class contact” in the subject line.

FUNDRAISERS

“ALICE IN WONDERLAND”: Presented by Dance Theatre of Columbia, 7 p.m. Friday at the Koger Center. Tickets are $25, ages 6 and younger, $20; on sale at the Carolina Coliseum Box Office, (803) 788-7517. Proceeds will benefit Healthy Learners.

BARBECUE BENEFIT: 3-5 p.m. Saturday at Blaney School, 1621 Smyrna Road, Elgin. Meal tickets, $6; raffle tickets, $1. Proceeds will help offset medical expenses for Clyde Key. Call (803) 438-6195, (803) 428-4288 or e-mail clydekeytrustfund@yahoo.com.

SHAGGIN’ FOR LICS: 6:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 2 at Lexington Leisure Center, 108 Park Road, Lexington. Door prizes, silent auction, food and beverages, cash bar, live music by the Swing Set Band and more. Admission for the business casual event is $25, $30 at the door. Reserved tables for eight, $200. Only 300 tickets will be sold, all profits from ticket sales will benefit clients served by Lexington Interfaith Community Services. Advance tickets and table reservations available at the LICS office on Church Street, Flight Deck restaurant, Medicine Mart on Columbia Avenue, Lexington Chamber of Commerce, South Lake Drive. (803) 359-2958, (803) 957-6656

SPECIAL EVENTS

SKATE AND SCREEN: Free prostate cancer screenings (blood draw), 5:30-8 p.m. Monday, Jan. 28, at Plex Indoor Sports and Ice, 1019 Broad Stone Road, Irmo. The Columbia Inferno will practice at 6 p.m. and players will skate with attendees beginning at 7 p.m. All men ages 50 and older should be tested yearly. Men with a family history of the disease and African-American men should begin screenings earlier. For more information, call Lexington Medical Center Outreach at (803) 936-8850.

FREE PSA/DRE AND DIABETES SCEENINGS: 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 26, at Beta Tech, 7500 Two Notch Road. Call Palmetto Health Community Services at (803) 296-2273 to register.

” THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION: THE FAMILY WAR”: 3-5 p.m. Sunday at the Kershaw-Cornwallis House, Historic Camden Revolutionary War Site on South Broad Street. Author Suzanne Adair and her re-enactor family will present a program on military family life. Autographed copies of Adair’s Revolutionary War suspense novels will be available for sale. Light refreshments will be served following the free program. (803) 432-9841

TAKASHI TERAMOTO LECTURE: 5 p.m. today at USC’s Gambrell Hall, Room 250. Students in a seminar course on nonviolence coordinated with the Hiroshima Peace Culture Foundation to bring the atomic bomb survivor to the university to discuss his experiences and how the day’s events shaped his life. Free, open to the public.

COMMUNITY HEALTH FAIR: 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 26, at Lexington United Methodist Church, 309 E. Main St., Lexington.

GIVE KIDS A SMILE DAY: Friday, Feb. 1 at Midlands Technical College, the Palmetto Health Dental Clinic at Palmetto Health Richland and some private offices. Members and friends of the S.C. Dental Association will donate a day of routine and restorative care to children ages 6-17 who have limited or no insurance or other resources to pay for treatment. Transportation will be provided, children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. To schedule an appointment, call (803) 312-4150 or (803) 434-6567.

S.C. CENTER FOR THE BOOK: Program featuring author Andrew Billingsley (“Yearning to Breathe Free: Robert Smalls of South Carolina and His Families”), noon-1 p.m. today at the S.C. State Library Administration Building, 1430 Senate St., room 309. www. statelibrary.sc.gov

GREYHOUND LIFESAVERS: Retired racing greyhounds available for adoption will be at the Harbison PETsMART, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday. If you aren’t ready to adopt, learn about the group’s foster parent program. (803) 798-9070 or go to www.greyhoundlifesavers.org