Unbelievable Bats! Sesquicentennial State Park

Friday July 20, 2012

Are you afraid of bats? They really are important creatures and fascinating too! Overcome your fears as you join a Sesquicentennial State Park naturalist dispel the myths about bats and tell you the surprising truth about these fascinating animals. Participants will search areas of the park for native bats in action as they wake up and begin their nightly routine. Find out why bats are so important and what you can do to help protect them. Adults must accompany children 15 and under. Pre-registration is required. To register call (803) 788-2706 or e-mail sesqui@scprt.com.

Women of Hampton-Preston Tour: Historic Columbia Foundation

Saturday July 21, 2012

The rooms inside the Hampton-Preston Mansion have seen the roles and lifestyles of women change remarkably from the early 1800's to the early 1920's. This tour looks into the lives of the women who worked, played, and stayed in the Hampton-Preston Mansion and at the site. Each room in the mansion provides insight into the history and progress of women from the time it was occupied by families through the time it housed the Chicora College for Women. For info visit historiccolumbia.org

Farmers Markets

Some open until late fall, others year-round... the freshest from the farm!

South Carolina State Farmers Market Open Mon - Sat 6am - 6pm and Sunday 12pm - 6pm. 3483 Charleston Highway West Columbia
Forest Acres Farmers Market Open Wednesdays 3pm - 7pm. Richland Mall parking garage.
Sandhill Farmers Market Open Tuedsays 2pm - 7pm 900 Clemson Rd
Northeast Farmers Market Open Thursdays 3pm - dark 100 Lake Carolina Blvd.
All Local Farmers Market Open Saturdays year-round from 8am - 12pm 711 Whaley St.

Classical Guitar: Columbia Museum of Art

Saturday July 21, 2012 2:00pm

Enjoy an afternoon concert of classical guitar music surrounded by 17th century & Baroque works of art). USC and Indiana University graduates Brett Floyd and Max Hardy will be performing solo guitar music from the Renaissance to the Beatles. And it will be wonderfully cool inside the Art Museum! Info at columbiamuseum.org

Free Outdoor Family Movie: Seven Oaks Park

Saturday July 21, 2012

The Adventures of TinTin
Bring your lawn chair or picnic blanket and join us for a family friendly outdoor movie. Join us for a Family Fun Walk at 7:30 p.m. before each movie. Movies begin at dark, around 8:45 p.m. No alcohol or pets please. Visit Irmo Chapin Recreation Commission online for info.