Events

Sept. 12, 6–8pm: The United Campus Workers union of South Carolina (UCW-CWA 3765) will hold its monthly meeting at GROW.

Peace for Palestine monthly meeting (3rd Tuesdays), 6-8pm: Join Midlands peace activists working to educate the public and end the bloodshed in Gaza. Sponsored by Carolina Peace.

Sept. 19, 8–10pm: Jazz Workshop (1st and 3rd Thursdays) Join friends for a casual night of live music by some of Columbia's finest at GROW, 1340 Elmwood Ave. Got talent? Bring your pipes or your instrument and sit in with the band for a tune or two. All are welcome.

Sept. 21, 11am–6pm: GROW will open its doors to the public during Jubilee Festival, which will extend from our corner on Elmwood up Marion Street for several blocks. We invite festival-goers to drop in to see what we're up to and take some free books. If you want to volunteer for a shift to meet

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Sept. 22, 5pm: Join the United Campus Workers for the first in a series of labor-themed film screenings. Free and open to all. First up is the 1979 award-winning classic Norma Rae, featuring actors Sally Field, Beau Bridges, and Ron Leibman. Like a lot of her family before her, Norma Rae works at the local textile

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Sept. 24, 7–9pm: Meaningful Conversations (last Tuesday of each month). Columbia Baha’is invite the public to a monthly panel discussion. This month, the topic is education. The SC Progressive Network's Gabbi Zurlo, a recent graduate of the Modjeska Simkins School, will be on the panel. All are welcome.

The SC Progressive Network resumes its regular monthly meeting schedule (every 4th Wednesday) with a 7pm meeting on Sept. 25. We will be talking about South Carolina's oversized role in national politics despite not being a battleground state. We will also outline the Network's upcoming Election Protection work and how folks can volunteer. For this

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Sept. 26, noon–1:30: Food for Thought lunchtime discussion group meets every 4th Thursday. Join Network members and allies for a monthly gathering to talk politics and social justice in the Palmetto State. All are welcome. Bring your own lunch or order take-out from the No Name deli across the street from GROW.

Sept. 28, 7pm: Monthly live, local music at GROW. This month featuring Charlie Boy, Eighth House and Nowheregirl. Doors open at 7; music starts at 8pm. $10 at the door.

Jazz Workshop, 8-10pm: (1st and 3rd Thursday) Join us at GROW for a casual gathering of friends enjoying live music by some of Columbia's finest. If you have talent, you are invited to sit in with the band for a tune or two. No cover charge. All are welcome. Need a nudge? Check out our playlist.