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• Carolina vs Clemson Blood Drive | Monday, Nov. 13 | 10 a.m.-7 p.m. | Multiple locations on USC Campus | Free | Check out the schedule for the American Red Cross (ARC) and Blood Connections (BC) donation sites that will be throughout the campus.
• Pasta Making Class with Dorsia Pasta Co | Monday, Nov. 13 | 5:30-7:30 p.m. | Good Life Cafe, 1216 Taylor St., Columbia | $75 | During this interactive class, Pierce Bowers of Dorsia Pasta Co. will guide you through the process of making various pasta shapes and types.
• USC Men’s Basketball vs. Virginia Military Institute Keydets | Monday, Nov. 13 | 7 p.m. | Colonial Life Arena, 801 Lincoln St., Columbia | $10-$45 | The Gamecocks return home after a road trip game in Charlotte.

• The Legend of Georgia McBride | Tuesday, Nov. 14-Friday, Nov. 17 | 8 p.m. | Longstreet Theatre, 1300 Greene St., Columbia | $15-$22 | Tony-winning playwright Matthew Lopez’ Off-Broadway comedy is a glittering, music-filled story of identity and acceptance, described as “stitch-in-your-side funny” (The New York Times) and “a glorious tribute to the art of drag” (Variety).

• Historic Columbia’s Holiday House Tours | Wednesday, Nov. 15-Saturday, Dec. 30 | Times vary | Hampton-Preston Mansion, 1615 Blanding St., Columbia | $18 | Experience the holiday season with a guided holiday tour of the Robert Mills House and the Hampton-Preston Mansion.

• Design/Development Review Commission Meeting | Thursday, Nov. 16 | 4 p.m. | City Hall, Council Chambers, 1737 Main St., 3rd Floor, Columbia | Free | Visit the Design/Development Review Commission page for agendas, approved minutes, a printable calendar, and more.
• Vista Lights | Thursday, Nov. 16 | 6-10 p.m. | The Vista, 1200 Lincoln St., Columbia | Free | Kick off the holiday season in the Vista with great food, live entertainment, Santa, and help light the tree at 7 p.m.

• Rebel Dogs, a family-operated hotdog shop, opens in the Vista today at 504 Gervais St. Offering a unique twist on classic dogs, including gluten-free and vegan options, the shop will host a ribbon-cutting at 11 a.m., followed by festivities until 7 p.m.

• Calhoun Street’s improvements, including resurfacing, restriping, and bike lanes, start next week, with nighttime milling to reduce business impact. In partnership with Richland County, the project is expected to be completed by the end of November.

• Columbia International University’s BSN program is now accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE), effective from April 2023. This new accreditation help graduates pursuing master’s and doctoral degrees. (Soda City Biz Wire)

• If you build a tasty sandwich, they will come. Crave Artisan Market on Millwood Avenue was voted by readers of The State as the best sandwich shop in the Midlands. Coming in as the runner-up was No Name Deli.

• Did you know that Happy the Tiger, one of Riverbanks Zoo’s first residents, lived at Constan Carwash on Gervais Street from 1964 to 1974, inspiring zoo development? Her story and pictures were celebrated on the walls at Constan until its closing in 2022.

• Sign up for this free Total Body Reset class, happening on Saturday, Dec. 2 at EQ Fitness on Devine Street. Led by Shannon Watson, RN, the 55-minute session includes deep stretching, muscle release, and breathwork that’s great for revitalizing and rejuvenating.

• $22.3 billion. That’s the economic impact of South Carolina Ports in the Midlands. SC Ports is keeping freight moving across the state, attracting companies to invest in new facilities and expanded operations that create jobs + opportunities in our region for generations to come. Here’s how.*

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• For Carolina fans, there’s nothing better than beating Clemson. The Blood Connection’s week-long Blood Battle competition is back. Donate blood Nov. 13-17 during multiple blood drives on campus — plus, donors get $40 in TBC Rewards + an exclusive long sleeve rivalry t-shirt. Learn more.*