Today

• Halloween Movie Trivia | Tues., Oct. 26 | 7-9 p.m. | The Main Course | Free 
• EDI for Organizations — Embrace Your Future | Tues., Oct. 26 | 6-7 p.m. | Richland Library Online | Free | Register in advance for this workshop. 
• Steve Hofstetter | Tues., Oct. 26 | 7 p.m. | The Main Course | $25+

Wednesday

• Cherub | Wed., Oct. 27 | 9 p.m. | The Senate | $23+ 🎶
• SC Wildlife Federation 90th Anniversary Celebration | Wed., Oct. 27 | 6-10 p.m. | Central Energy, 2030 Gregg St. | $75 | Enjoy roasted oysters, heavy hors d’oeuvres, an open bar, local craft beer + a live band. 🎉

Thursday

• Mason’s Monster Mash | Thurs., Oct. 28 | 6-8 p.m. | Segra Park | $5 | Children can trick-or-treat around the concourse, play in inflatables + get in the Halloween spirit. 🎃
• Harvest Beer Dinner | Thurs., Oct. 28 | 6-9 p.m. | Good Life Cafe, 1614 Main St. | $60 | Celebrate fall with a vegan beer dinner, complete with an appetizer, entrée + dessert — each paired with an autumn beer. 🍺 Ⓟ
• Halloween Blood Drive with EdVenture Children's Museum | Thurs., Oct. 28 | 12-4 p.m. | 211 Gervais St. | Free | All donors will receive two free admission tickets to EdVenture Children's Museum (not redeemable for Halloween Hoopla). Ⓟ

Friday

• A Free Times Halloween | Fri., Oct. 29 | 7:30-11 p.m. | Central Energy, 2030 Gregg St. | $40 | Get spooky with three open bars, a live DJ, and a costume contest. 👻
• Spooky Spirits Bash | Fri., Oct. 29 | 7-11 p.m. | Junction 800, 800 Gervais St. | $100+ | Participate in a night full of music, food + drinks to benefit Camp Cole. 🕸️

Weather

• 74º | Sunny | 0% chance of rain ☀️

Development

• A new proposal for Lexington county looks to limit housing density to one to two homes per acre and create open space requirements for new subdivisions. The fastest growing county in the Midlands expects to see higher home prices in an effort to combat the rapid rise in population. 🏘️ (The Post and Courier)
• In an effort to fight urban sprawl, a developer wants to transform 5.5 acres of commercial plot into townhomes in downtown Lexington. The property, at the corner of Old Chapin + Snelgrove Roads, would feature 31 homes and open greenspace. The council will vote on the rezoning request on Nov. 1. 🏡 (The State)

Open

• Yesterday, Homeless No More hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony for its new education facility at 1705 McFadden St. The facility contains two offices and six classrooms for after-school care, a summer camp + adult life skills classes. ✂️ (WACH Fox)

Stat

• 5,533%. The percentage of revenue increase Columbia-based ZVerse saw in a three-year period thanks to its innovative face shield technology. The local software + engineering company is currently beta-testing new software for a 3-D design to cut down on product manufacturing time. (The Post and Courier)

Community

• Historic Columbia launched the LGBTQ Columbia History Initiative in partnership with UofSC’s department of oral history and South Carolina Library. The initiative documents untold stories from the LGBTQ+ community, includes a website with 35+ oral histories, a StoryMap, and fully-processed LGBTQ+ collections in the South Carolina Library at UofSC. 

Number

• $87 million. The amount Columbia’s public housing agency has financed for affordable housing projects over the next few years. The projects will include 250 senior-living apartments + almost 200 family townhomes. The funding comes from special bonds, tax credits, and various grants. 💰 (The Post and Courier)

Family

• SC State Farmers Market, in partnership with Bill's Music Shop and Pickin' Parlor, will host its inaugural bluegrass festival on Sat., Oct. 30. The event will take place from 12-5 p.m. at the market and will feature a lineup of artists, food trucks + a bounce house. 🎶 (Cola Daily)

Holiday

• The Blythewood Greater Chamber of Commerce announced the annual Christmas parade will be returning to town on Sun., Dec. 12 from 3-5 p.m. after being canceled last year due to COVID-19. If your organization is interested in participating or sponsoring the event, contact the local chamber. (Cola Daily)

Job

• Yesterday, Columbia Texas Roadhouse locations rolled out a new tuition reimbursement program. The program provides annual reimbursement toward qualifying team member’s degrees, as long as they are working 30+ hours a week + maintaining a C average. Applications are open online. 🔠 (WLTX)

Real Estate

• Did you know? If you schedule a tour of Merrill Gardens’ independent and assisted living community on a Saturday, you’ll take home a $10 Starbucks gift card. ☕️ Ⓟ

Health

• Family physician D. Zack White, MD has joined Palmetto Primary Care Physicians and is currently accepting new patients. Learn more about Dr. White here. Ⓟ

Drink

• Meet Haus, a low-ABV spirit to feel good about. Made with real ingredients and nothing artificial, Haus is a new alcohol brand going against the grain. Enjoy Haus on its own, in a spritz, or as a base for a delicious cocktail. Bonus: Get 15% off your first order. Ⓟ