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• Play Freely: Think Move Chess Program | Monday, Feb. 5 | 4-5:45 p.m. | Free | Richland Library St. Andrews, 2916 Broad River Rd., Columbia | Free | Put your strategy to the test.

• Gamecock MBB vs. Ole Miss Rebels | Tuesday, Feb. 6 | 6:30 p.m. | Colonial Life Arena, 801 Lincoln St., Columbia | $12+ | Fans are encouraged to wear white.
• Sip and Plant Workshop: Kokedama Valentines | Tuesday, Feb. 6 | Gardener’s Outpost, 1211 Franklin St., Columbia | $45 | The perfect activity for plant lovers this season.

• Houseplant Social: A Rare Plant Sale Happy Hour | Thursday, Feb. 8 | 6-8 p.m. | B.B. Barns of Irmo, 2840 Dreher Shoals Rd., Columbia | $20-$25 | Find a new rare plant for your home.
• Gamecock WBB vs. Mizzou Tigers | Thursday, Feb. 8 | 7 p.m. | Colonial Life Arena, 801 Lincoln St., Columbia | $25-$35 | The No. 1 ranked Gamecocks look to stay undefeated on the season.

• Wishful Shuckers 2024 | Friday, Feb. 9 | 5:30-10 p.m. | The Coop on Key Road, 1100 Key Rd., Columbia | $75-$175 | The Wishful Shuckers 2024 fundraiser has all you can eat oysters and inspiring stories from Wish recipients.

• Stroll crisp trails: Enjoy the outdoors during nature’s slumber by hiking J. Bayard Clark, Rowan, and Mazarick parks — or (winter) birdwatching at Cape Fear Botanical Garden.
• Soar through pines: Yes, ZipQuest’s treetop adventure is open year-round.

• Stay indoors: Immerse yourself in family-friendly fun at the Cape Fear Complex, Fayetteville History Museum, or Fascinate-U Children’s Museum’s interactive exhibits.
• Warm your hands: Ditch the gloves and sip on seasonal delights at Rude Awakening, Vagabond Cafe, or Blanc Roasters.
• Get comfort food coma: Experience Fayetteville’s haven for Southern delights with DistiNCtly Fayetteville’s Quintessential Southern Comfort Food Guide.

• Unwind with the perfect pint: Explore any of Hometown Hops’ six local breweries.
• Feel the winter wellness: Get pampered at Between Heaven and Earth Spa or The Renaissance.

• Masa Mexican Street Food hosts its grand opening at 11 a.m. today at 2811-A Rosewood Dr., nextdoor to Rosewood Market. Similar to the Camden location, it will offer cuisine inspired by Oaxaca and Jalisco + a focus on tequila and mezcal cocktails.

• 1,234,487. The number of passengers Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE) welcomed in 2023. The growth, spurred by new nonstop flights and new amenities, contributes to its strategic master planning for future regional development.

• DeWees Real Estate Group facilitated the sale of 662 Saint Andrews Rd., a former Maurice’s Barbeque restaurant, for $275,000. Broker-in-Charge, Sam DeWees, represented the buyer, who plans to transform it into a drive-thru coffee shop.

• The Columbia Fireflies revealed their 2024 giveaway schedule, featuring 11 fan events at Segra Park, including bobbleheads of franchise leaders Mozzicato and Tolbert, a dinosaur bobblehead, friendship bracelets, a soccer jersey, and themed night giveaways. Opening night is Tuesday, April 9.

• The South Carolina State Fair is expanding its scholarship program, offering over $500,000 to in-state students, in collaboration with Circle K and EMC Tickets. Applications for the 27th annual Ride of Your Life Scholarship are open until Friday, March 15.

• The “Run for Trees: Happy Little 5K,” inspired by painter Bob Ross, will take place from Monday, April 22, through Friday, April 26. Kicking off on Earth Day, the event aids in tree planting and forest protection efforts. Registration comes with a t-shirt, bib, and medal.