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• Urban Tiki Cocktails | Thursday, April 18 | 4 p.m.-12 a.m. | Urban Tiki, 1621 Main Street, Columbia | Dive into new cocktail flavors like 8th Angel, Jalisco Punch, and Freyja’s Garden, or savor tradition with a twist in Suzie Sells Swizzle Sticks, along with the boldness of Banana or Not.*
• Richland Cty 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, Thursday, May 16 | 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.
• Wine Tasting at Riverbanks Zoo & Botanical Garden | Friday, April 19 | Riverbanks Zoo and Garden, 500 Wildlife Pkwy, Columbia | $80-$100 | Come sip, savor, and unwind at the zoo.

• 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.
• Poets on Stage at Good Life Cafe | Saturday, April 20, Saturday, May 18, Saturday, June 15 | 6-8 p.m. | Good Life Cafe, 1216 Taylor St., Columbia | Free | Don’t miss unique performances, a little music, and an open mic night.

• Free Sundays at the Robert Mills House | Presented by Richland County | Sunday, April 21 | 1-4 p.m. | Robert Mills House, 1616 Blanding St., Columbia | Free | The third Sunday of the month, residents of Richland and Lexington counties are invited to tour of one of Historic Columbia’s house museums for free.

• Mark your calendars for the grand reopening of Virginia Hylton Park (111 Maiden Ln., Lexington) on Saturday, May 4 at 9 a.m. Join the Town of Lexington to celebrate the revitalization of the 1991 community space. Stay tuned for more details.

• Braza Chicken, a new restaurant specializing in South American cuisine, is set to open at 676 St. Andrews Rd. Offering Peruvian-style rotisserie chicken, it aims to bring authentic flavors to a welcoming atmosphere. An opening date hasn’t been announced. (The State)

• $98,000 — that’s how much Columbia City Council approved for canal repairs, nearly nine years after 2015 flooding. the goal is to restore hydroelectric station and strengthen water supply. The project, costing $10-12 million, involves repairing embankments and gates. Construction could begin before the end of the year. (WLTX)

• Lexington’s top, four-star guard basketball prospect, Cam Scott, chose to stay home and committed to USC after initially signing with Texas. The 6-foot-5 guard cites family proximity and faith in the Gamecocks program under Lamont Paris for his commitment flip. (on3)

• Do you have plans for May of 2031? The 113th PGA Championship game will be held on the Ocean Course on Kiawah Island, making it the ninth course to host 3+ PGA Championships. (The Post and Courier Greenville)

• Kamilla Cardoso’s story adds to Gamecocks’ development pitch. Go beyond the scoreboard and behind the scenes of the South Carolina Gamecocks with Locked On’s daily, team-focused podcasts.

• Gear up as your favorite cartoon character at the fifth annual Kinetic Derby Day, happening on Saturday, April 20, at Meeting Street and State Street. Don’t miss the kinetic sculpture parade, soapbox race, obstacle course, and iMAGINE STEAM festival with interactive fun for the whole family. Bonus: This event is free. See details.*

• Riverside living meets prime location at 4 West, the latest addition to the award-winning Brookland community. Choose from studio, one-, and two-bedroom layouts featuring floor-to-ceiling windows, sleek kitchens, and spa-inspired bathrooms. Bonus: Save up to $250 when you mention COLAtoday with coupon code HEADWEST. Schedule a tour.*

• Breakfast is the “most important meal of the day,” right? If you’re looking to spice up your mornings, try these peanut butter overnight oats or this smoothie bowl recipe — your body and your taste buds will thank you.*
  

So, what is bariatric surgery?

Who is eligible?

• Are at least 18 years old
• Have a Body Mass Index (BMI) of 35 or higher
• Have tried and failed to lose weight in the past
• Suffer from a serious health issue as a result of obesity