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• Page Turners Book Group | Tuesday, April 30 | 6-7 p.m. | Richland Library North Main, 5306 N. Main St., Columbia | Free | This month’s title is “Dial A for Aunties” by Jesse Q. Sutanto.
• Art Class: Framing 101 | Tuesday, April 30 | 6-9 p.m. | Columbia Museum of Art, 1515 Main St., Columbia | $160+ | Learn the basics of framing two-dimensional works using your artwork.

• Ask the Gardener Happy Hour | Wednesday, May 1 | 4-6 p.m. | Gardener’s Outpost, 1211 Franklin St., Columbia | Free | Learn about organic solutions to those pesky pests and diseases.

• First Thursday: Live Music and L’apero | Thursday, May 2 | 4-9:30 p.m. | Hampton Street Vineyard, 1207 Hampton St., Columbia | Cost of purchase | Experience live music from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. and treat yourself to a French happy hour, L’Apero, available from 4 p.m. until close.

• Live at Loveland | Friday, May 3 | 6:30-8:30 p.m. | Loveland Coffee, 7475 Carlisle St., Irmo | Free | Enjoy listening to talented musicians + connecting with the community.

• Vicious Biscuit Columbia Grand Opening Celebration | Saturday, May 4 | 8 a.m.-3 p.m. | Vicious Biscuit, 3246 Forest Dr., Columbia | Cost of purchase | Before Saturday’s celebration, Vicious Biscuit will count down to the grand opening with special weekday offers for the community.
• Rosewood Crawfish Festival | Saturday, May 4 | 11 a.m.-7 p.m. | SC State Fairgrounds, 1200 Rosewood Dr., Columbia | $12-$15 | Don’t miss Columbia’s biggest festival dedicated to bringing the best of Louisiana to the Midlands. Enjoy food trucks, arts + crafts, games, and live music headlined by the band Yacht Rock Revue.*

• Gentle Morning Yoga on Boyd Plaza | May 10 and 24 | 7-8 a.m.
• Jazz Al Fresco | May 15, 22, and 29 | 11:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m.
• Evening Yoga on Boyd Plaza | May 15, 22, and 29 | 5:30–6:30 p.m.

• Liberation is Lit, an online bookstore promoting diverse literature, is opening its first storefront at 2769 Rosewood Dr. with a grand opening scheduled for Saturday, May 4. Various events are planned throughout May, including craft + open mic nights. (The Post and Courier)

• Rush’s announced on social media that it is consolidating its Lexington locations + permanently closing the 5101 Sunset Blvd. store near Target after 12 years of operation. Don’t fret too much, you can still grab a Rush’s burger and fries at 2332 Sunset Blvd. in West Columbia.

• SCDOT finished construction on I-26 in Newberry ahead of schedule, reopening lanes at mile markers 65 and 83. Similar closures are expected for westbound bridges in 2025, which is part of SCDOT’s plan to upgrade 500 aging bridges statewide in the next decade. (Cola Daily)

• On Sunday, USC baseball defeated No. 4 Kentucky with a 10-0 shutout defeat in seven innings, winning the series. This marks the second series win over a top-five team this season. Up next, Carolina will face East Tennessee State on Wednesday in Founders Park at 6:30 p.m. (Gamecocks Online)

• Today is National Adopt a Shelter Pet Day. Looking for a way to lend a paw or just want a furry friend? These shelters across Columbia could use your help fostering, adopting, or volunteering.

• Hear initial thoughts on the Carolina Panthers 2024 NFL draft class. Go beyond the scoreboard and behind the scenes of the Carolina Panthers with Locked On’s daily, team-focused podcasts.

• Try bird-watching for a nature-fix — an activity that can be done anytime or anywhere. Experts at South Carolina’s Audubon chapter share how to get started.*
  

• 8.3 billion. That’s how much money has been appropriated by the General Assembly to benefit education in South Carolina since the Lottery began in 2002. Learn exactly where that money goes.*

Winner: “Overcome” by Robin C.