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• Devine in Bloom Fashion Show | Wednesday, April 17 | 6-10 p.m. | Riverside Community Church, 2925 Devine St., Columbia | $60 | Watch many of Devine Street’s fantastic boutiques model a wide array of spring and summer’s latest fashions.
• The Market | Wednesday, April 3-Wednesday, May 8 | 10 a.m.-2 p.m. | Richland Library Main, 1431 Assembly St., Columbia | Price of purchase | Go shop your community inside Richland Library.

• Richland City Master Gardener Assoc Plant & Garden Treasure Sale Fundraiser | Thursday, April 18-Friday, April 19 | 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. | Sandhill Farmers Market Site, 900 Clemson Rd., Columbia | Free | Participate in this annual community education fundraiser to support high school and college scholarships focused on agriculture and horticulture education.
• Sushi Making Class at Hanabi | Thursday, April 18 | 6-8 p.m. | Hanabi Hibachi & Sushi, 1624 Main St. #100, Columbia | $75-$130 | Learn the art of creating delicious sushi rolls.

• Gamecock Baseball vs. University of Arkansas Razorbacks Men’s Baseball | Friday, April 19-Sunday, April 21 | Times vary | Founders Park, 431 Williams St., Columbia | $20-$25 | Root root root for the home team as the Gamecocks take on the Razorbacks at Founders Park.

• West Columbia’s Kinetic Derby Day featuring iMAGINE | Saturday, April 20 | 10:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. | Meeting and State Streets, West Columbia | Free | The Kinetic Sculpture Parade leads the way, followed by soapbox and obstacle course racing.

• Five Lexington County Council seats are up for election. Early voting for the primary will run from Tuesday, May 28 to Friday, June 7. The candidates outline plans for growth, accessibility, and infrastructure improvements in the county. Take a look. (The Post and Courier)

• The City of Cayce is inviting businesses to participate in its Facade Improvement Program. The grant initiative helps restore and beautify building storefronts. Find more details and apply by Friday, May 31.

• Alley Street Eats, a new Asian restaurant, will open at the former Eric’s San Jose location on Rosewood Drive — 4478 Rosewood Dr. Inspired by various Asian cuisines, the locally owned eatery aims to debut by late April or early May. (The Post and Courier)

• Ronald McDonald House Charities is seeking part-time House Associates for various shifts on Saturdays and Sundays, beginning at $14 an hour. Apply today.

• 50 — that’s how long Willingham and Sons, a family-owned building supply and septic tank business, has been in operation. Started in 1974, it’s grown into a family endeavor, offering construction supplies, renovations, landscaping, hauling services, and more. (Cola Daily)

• Raegan Beers’ portal entry could affect South Carolina’s women’s basketball team in different ways. Go beyond the scoreboard and behind the scenes of the South Carolina Gamecocks with Locked On’s daily, team-focused podcasts.
  

• We recently toured “Interior Lives” and “Darrel Ellis: Regeneration” at the Columbia Museum of Art, and we now consider both exhibitions must-sees. Here’s why you won’t want to miss them.*

• Ready to put your best foot forward, COLA? Check out these tips for finding the perfect athletic shoe, featured in our latest edition of COLA Wellness. See the latest issue to find out if over-the-counter allergy medicine works, recipes for smoothies to fuel your fitness goals + more.*

• Lower your energy bills before summer. Renewal by Andersen^® will replace old windows with beautiful, energy-efficient windows — get a free quote and shop a limited-time spring savings event.*