Upcoming Events
Friday
Characters and Cocktails
A book club for adults. Join library staff to discuss books written by (and about) interesting, funny and fascinating folks. “Scandals of Classic Hollywood” is this month’s book. 6-7:30 p.m. Sapo’s Mexican Cocina and Bar, 3033 Manchester Expressway. Hosted by Chattahoochee Valley Libraries. Cost is participant’s meal. www.facebook.com/chatlibraries/
Saturday
Writing Retreat
The Chattahoochee Valley Writers Inc. will host a Writing Retreat: The Before, During and After of Writing Historical Fashion. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Author J. Aaron Sanders will instruct participants how to plan their historical novel, how to write it and what happens after. St. Mark UMC Activity Center, 6795 Whitesville Road. $15. Lunches will be provided for the first 30 registrants. www.chattwriters.org
Tallulah Gorge Hike
The 20s and 30s Hikers Meetup, a group for 20- and 30-somethings who love the outdoors, will be going to Tallulah Gorge State Park. The floor trail is 2.5 miles round trip and is rated strenuous. There are also trails that wrap around the rim of the canyon as well as a hike to the falls. The total is 8 miles. 6 a.m. Meet at Greystone Farms Lobby, 7401 Blackmon Rd. for carpooling. To register go to www.meetup.com/20s-and-30s-Hikers-Meetup-Columbus-Ga/Events
Dog Trainer Orientation
PAWS Humane is in need of volunteers to help train its dogs in basic behavior skills. Taught by a Certified Professional Dog Trainer. Orientation 8 a.m.-5 p.m. PAWS Humane, 4900 Milgen Road. Free. Register and read the requirements at www.eventbrite.com/e/volunteer-dog-trainer-orientation
Roshambeaux at The Loft
Atlanta-based modern electric rock duo Roshambeaux performs live. 9:30 p.m. The Loft, 1032 Broadway. $5. theloft.com
Inventors Association Meeting
The Columbus Phenix City Inventors Association, a non-profit educational organization, will meet 10:30-11:30 a.m. Mildred Terry Library, Veterans Pkwy. 706-225-9587
Holistic Columbus Expo
Discover simple and natural options to care for yourself and your family. Topics include aromatherapy, fitness, massage therapy, yoga, natural birth support and more. Speakers will be available throughout the day. $10 a.m.-$5 p.m. Columbus Civic Center, 801 Front Ave. Free, but if you pre-register you will be eligible for door prizes. www.holisticcolumbus.com
Sunday
Gospel Music Event
Gospel music legends Mark Lowry and The Martins will perform 7 p.m. at the Solid Rock Assembly of God, 6959 Warm Springs Road, Midland, Ga. $18-$40 https://marklowry.com
Rally the Family
CORTA (Columbus Regional Tennis Association) will host a tennis carnival day. Parents and children of all ages and abilities welcome. 2-5 p.m. Proceeds benefit the CORTA Scholarship Program. Cooper Creek Tennis Center, 5089 Cooper Creek Parkway. $10/family. RSVP at 706-317-4136 or email hanane@corta.org.
Dueling Organs
Special concert featuring Dr. James Cochran, Joseph Golden and members of the Columbus Chapter of the American Guild of Organists doing "battle" between the mighty Jordan Concert Organ and a specially installed Allen Digital Organ. Performances at 3 p.m and 5 p.m. Legacy Hall. Free. rivercenter.org
This story was originally published August 9, 2016 at 11:19 AM with the headline "Upcoming Events."