Jewish American Heritage Month

Posted By richards on October 11, 2012

TODAY

LUNCH AND LEARN: 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. today at the Capital Senior Center, 1650 Park Circle (Maxcy Gregg Park). Sandy Knowles, from the State Librarys Talking Book Services, will speak on resources for seniors and those with disabilities such as visual difficulties. Free; RSVP at info@capitalseniorcenter.com.

HISTORIC HAUNTINGS: 6-8:30 tonight at Elmwood Cemetery. Historic Columbia Foundation guides will offer 30-minute tours, childrens crafts, snacks and Halloween-related activities. $10; children, $5; HCF members, $5/$3. http://cemeterytours.eventbrite.com

FRIDAY

MAYORS CAMPAIGN AGAINST BREAST CANCER ISABEL LAW BREAKFAST: 6-9 a.m. Friday in the Columbia City Hall parking lot, 1737 Main St. On the menu: bacon, eggs, sausage, liver pudding, hash browns, grits, pancakes, biscuits, coffee and juice. $7; advance tickets available at City Hall; Public Works, 2910 Colonial Drive; Washington Square, 1136 Washington St. Pre-orders deadline is noon today; call (803) 545-3800 or email lrmcvean@columbiasc.net. Proceeds will benefit Bosom Buddies, an organization that assists women in need of mastectomy camisoles or other post-surgical needs.

INCARNATION LUTHERAN CHURCH OKTOBERFEST: 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Friday, Saturday and noon-7:30 p.m. Sunday at Incarnation Lutheran Church, 3005 Devine St. German food, beer, dancers, music, childrens activities and more. Proceeds will benefit Harvest Hope Food Bank, Midlands Council for Foster Children and the Incarnation Lutheran Church Foundation. (803) 256-2381

FALL FESTIVAL: 5-8 p.m. Friday at Polo Road Park, 730 Polo Road. Games, candy, food and fun for all ages; free. Bring a non-perishable food item to be donated to Harvest Hope Food Bank. (803) 736-1657

CAROLINA SPRINGS ELEMENTARY FALL CARNIVAL: 5-8 p.m. Friday at Carolina Springs Elementary School, 6180 Platt Springs Road, Lexington. Carnival games, bounce house, face painting, food, silent auction. Free; all-play wristbands, $8; $15 at the door. (803) 821-5100

NEW PROVIDENCE ELEMENTARY FALL FESTIVAL: 5-8 p.m. Friday at New Providence Elementary School, 1118 Old Cherokee Road, Lexington. Inflatable rides, games, prizes, costume contest, laser tag and a pumpkin patch. $10 in advance; $12 at the door; family of three, $25. (803) 821-3300

HAPPY HOUR HISTORY TOURS OF THE VISTA: 5:30 p.m. Friday, meet next to Gervais & Vine, 620 Gervais St. Guided walking tours include cocktail and appetizer stops along the way. $25; Historic Columbia Foundation members, $20. Reservations encouraged. (803) 252-1770, ext. 24 or email reservations@historiccolumbia.org

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Community calendar for the Midlands, Oct. 11

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