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• Stargazing at the Melton Observatory | Monday, May 27 | 9-11 p.m. | Koger Center for the Arts, 1051 Greene St., Columbia | Free | This historic observatory adjacent to the Horseshoe is currently open to the public on clear Monday nights.

• Jazz Al Fresco | Wednesday, May 29 | 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. | Columbia Museum of Art, 1515 Main St., Columbia | Free | Celebrate Jazz Appreciation Month with free lunchtime concerts on Boyd Plaza courtesy of the Cola Jazz Foundation and the CMA.

• Richland Baseball Presents - “Baseball & Music” | Wednesday, May 29 | 6:30-10 p.m. | 701 Center for Contemporary Art, 701 Whaley St., Columbia | $60 | Enjoy an evening with Nashville Recording Artist Xan Dubose and Blake Weinbach to raise funds for the Richland Baseball Inc. nonprofit.

• The Mark Rapp Funktet Presents Motown Meets Jazz | Thursday, May 30 | 7-9 p.m. | Chayz Lounge, 607 Meeting St., West Columbia | $30 | Come experience an evening filled with your favorite Motown and popular tunes infused with elements of jazz by The Mark Rapp Funktet.

• The Night Shift at ReFind | Friday, May 31 | 6-9 p.m. | ReFind, 718 S. Edisto Ave., Columbia | Free | A monthly night market hosted at the new Re•Find location in the Rosewood neighborhood, featuring local goods, antiques, food, music, and more.

• A new development in West Columbia is moving forward, bringing 27 homes and commercial space to South Cromwell Street. The two acres of homes will be valued between $325,000 and $375,000. (The State)

• Richland County officials are debating how to allocate funds from a potential second Penny Transportation Tax if it passes in November. Options include paving rural dirt roads and projects to increase state road capacity. The county invites residents to attend public meetings and provide feedback. (The Post and Courier)

• Take a peek at the progress at Finlay Park. The revitalization project includes a splash pad, fitness gym, and green spaces. Safety is prioritized with park rangers and emergency systems. The expected opening is fall 2025. (WLTX)

• “Kugels & Collards: Stories of Food, Family, and Tradition in Jewish South Carolina” landed on The Bitter Southerner’s summer reading list. The book began as a blog from the Columbia Jewish Heritage Initiative in 2017.

• Memorial Day, honoring US military personnel who died in the line of duty. It is a federal holiday, meaning civic offices, most state offices, banks, and public libraries will be closed. Observe the day by planting a flag at Fort Jackson National Cemetery at 3 p.m.
  

• $8.3 billion. That’s how much the South Carolina Education Lottery has allocated (so far) to benefit education in our state since its start in 2002. Now that’s a win. See where the money goes.*

• Did you know you could finance your fixer-upper with home equity? You could get up to $50K with a HELOC — calculate your payment.*

• Don’t let summer heat drain you. One scoop of Native Hydrate electrolyte drink mix = increased energy levels, improved muscle strength, and improved bladder function all season long.*

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