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• Sip + Plant Workshop: Propagation Techniques | Tuesday, July 16 | 6:30-8 p.m. | Gardener’s Outpost, 1211 Franklin St., Columbia | $35 | Learn all about different propagation techniques while enjoying a refreshing beverage.
• Disney’s “Beauty and the Beast” | Tuesday, July 16 | 7:30-10 p.m. | Town Theatre, 1012 Sumter St., Columbia | $15-$25 | Step into a world of enchantment and timeless romance by experiencing the magic of Beauty and the Beast live on stage.

• Morning Yoga | Wednesday, July 17 | 9:30-10:30 a.m. | Boyd Plaza at Columbia Museum of Art, 1515 Main St., Columbia | Free | Begin your day with a gentle and restorative yoga session.
• For the Love of Gardening | Wednesday, July 17 | 6-7 p.m. | Richland Library Blythewood, Meeting Room 218 McNulty St., Blythewood | Free | Stop by this informal meet-up where you can bring your gardening questions and share tips and tricks.

• Flower Cutting | Thursday, July 18 | 5:30-7:30 p.m. | The Carriage House at Robert Mills, 1616 Blanding St., Columbia | $35-$45 | Whether you’re a novice or a seasoned pro, hone your floral design skills and receive expert tips on selecting, preparing, and caring for cut flowers.
• George Fetner and the Strays, E.Z. Shakes, TenMileRide | Thursday, July 18 | 7-11 p.m. | New Brookland Tavern, 632 Harden St., Columbia | $10 | Two longtime Columbia bands team up to bring you an evening of genre-melting music with a little help from newcomers TenMileRide.
• An Evening of Jazzy Grooves | Thursday, July 18 | 8-10 p.m. | Chayz Lounge, 607 Meeting St., West Columbia | $25 | Spend the evening with guitarist Drew Medlin backed by Rod Foster and Company as they take you on a musical journey with your favorite tunes.

• Liberty Tap Room in the Vista is temporarily closing for extensive renovations, with plans to reopen this fall. The restaurant encouraged patrons to visit its fellow restaurants — Kaminsky’s Dessert Café, Pearlz Oyster Bar, or Liberty Tap Room and Grill on the Lake during the closure.

• 4% — that’s the interest rate offered through Columbia’s “City Lender” programs to help make home buying affordable within city limits for qualifying Columbians. The programs also provide low down payments + closing cost assistance.

• The City of Columbia is launching a Little Libraries initiative with a community book drive. Drop off gently used youth books at City Hall from now until Wednesday, July 31. The books will go in up-cycled newspaper boxes painted by local youth.

• Keep cool out there. Cola is under a heat advisory today with heat index values reaching 105-110° and highs around 100°. The advisory is in effect until 8 p.m. for Midlands counties. Stay hydrated, avoid outdoor activities, and check on vulnerable individuals. (WLTX)

• Papa Jazz Record Shoppe has temporarily moved to 747 Saluda Ave., formerly Starbucks, for the next three weeks while the floor is repaired. Renovations to the store also include new custom shelving.

• Lexington County’s newest elementary school, South Lake Elementary, will open on Wednesday, Aug. 7 at 274 Bluefield Rd. Serving Pre-K 4 to fifth grade, it will welcome 400-450 students next school year. (The Post and Courier)

• Preview the upcoming SEC Media Days. Go beyond the scoreboard and behind the scenes of Gamecock Football with Locked On’s daily, team-focused podcasts.

• Looking for an artsy and air-conditioned adventure? Bring the kiddos to EdVenture for Arts in the Afternoon sponsored by the SC Arts Commission, happening all month long on most weekdays. From 3:30-4:30 p.m., enjoy art workshops hosted by various local artists. See the lineup.*

• Hotel Trundle has been nominated for USA TODAY’s list of the “10 Best Boutique Hotels” — sounds about right. Cast your vote to help our local landmark win the top spot.*

• Is your home’s exterior covered in dirt + grime? Check out Ford & Sims Pressure Washing’s July bundle deals to get that taken care of. Enjoy 50% off driveway cleaning when you schedule a house wash, or complimentary gutter cleaning with a roof wash. Snag the deal.*

• Have outstanding credit card debt? A new 0% intro APR credit card could help ease the pressure while you pay down your balances. Credit card experts identified this top credit card for anyone looking to pay down debt. (Plus, earn up to 20,000 miles after spending $500 in three months.)*

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• Today, July 16 and tomorrow, July 17 are Amazon Prime Day. Shop thousands of deals, including $200 off this Breville Barista Express Espresso Machine that has 20,000+ five-star reviews.*