The South Carolina Department on Aging (SCDOA) welcomes the opportunity to share knowledge on aging, as well as the efforts of others to do the same in South Carolina. We are excited to inform others of these opportunities with our calendar of events. If your organization is hosting an event and would like to share the news on our calendars (SCDOA's agency website and GetCareSC), please complete the following submission form for review.
Upcoming Events
Events
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Back to Work Program — August 18, 2026
Date:August 18, 2026Details:Education / GuidesThe Back to Work Program is an intensive job readiness bootcamp that assists individuals who are transitioning back into the workforce. Classes take place over the course of three weeks (two classes...
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Dementia Care Specialist visits Cherokee County Library — August 18, 2026
Date:August 18, 2026Address:100 Center Street Chester SC 29706Details:Alzheimer's / DementiaCaregiving / FamilyEducation / GuidesHealth / SafetyDrop in to meet your local Dementia Care Specialist who can answer your questions about dementia care and the latest on brain health.
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SC Human Services Providers Association Tech Wave 2026 — August 18, 2026
Date:August 18, 2026Details:Caregiving / FamilyEducation / GuidesThe South Carolina Assistive Technology Program (SCATP) housed within the University of South Carolina Floyd School of Medicine's Center for Disability Resources is partnering with the South Carolina...
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Senior P.R.E.P. event in Abbeville — August 18, 2026
Date:August 18, 2026Address:1407 N Main St, Abbeville, SC 29620Details:Caregiving / FamilyEducation / GuidesHealth / SafetyThe South Carolina Department on Aging is having a Senior P.R.E.P. event on Tuesday, August 18 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Abbeville County Library, located at 1407 N Main St, Abbeville, SC 29620.
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Techwave 2026 Riding the Crest of Innovation — August 18, 2026
Date:August 18, 2026Details:Education / GuidesHealth / SafetyThe South Carolina Assistive Technology Program Center for Disability Resources and University of South Carolina School of Medicine Columbia along with South Carolina Human Services Providers...
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Understanding the Guide Model: A Resource for Dementia Caregivers — August 18, 2026
Date:August 18, 2026Details:Alzheimer's / DementiaCaregiving / FamilyEducation / GuidesHealth / SafetyThis next South Carolina Department on Aging (SCDOA) Dementia Seminar Series webinar invites Elana Vetrano and Amy Sheets, Dementia Care Navigators with the GUIDE Model at MUSC Health to walk us...
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Dementia 101: The Basics — August 19, 2026
Date:August 19, 2026Address:1401 Washington Street Columbia, SC 29201Details:Alzheimer's / DementiaCaregiving / FamilyEducation / GuidesTori Anderson, Dementia Care Specialist Program Manager for the South Carolina Department on Aging will present this comprehensive introduction to dementia including types, stages, warning signs, ways...
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Household Disaster Preparedness Event — August 19, 2026
Date:August 19, 2026Details:Caregiving / FamilyEducation / GuidesHealth / SafetyFree virtual webinar on household disaster preparedness in partnership with the South Carolina Emergency Management Division. Learn practical steps you can take to prepare for disasters and protect...
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Back to Work Program — August 20, 2026
Date:August 20, 2026Details:Education / GuidesThe Back to Work Program is an intensive job readiness bootcamp that assists individuals who are transitioning back into the workforce. Classes take place over the course of three weeks (two classes...
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CFHA Bone Loss & Injury Prevention — August 20, 2026
Date:August 20, 2026Details:Education / GuidesHealth / SafetyThe Center for Healthy Aging at MUSC is excited to announce our August speaker: Michael Sole, MS, LAT, ATC, CSCS, Health, Wellness, and Human Performance ICCE, from the MUSC Wellness Institute. Dr...
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Empower Hour for People with Disabilities — August 20, 2026
Date:August 20, 2026Details:Education / GuidesHealth / SafetyEmpower Hour! Have a disability? Empower Hour is led by your peers. If you’d like to join, contact peersupport@able-sc.org or call 1-800-681-6805. To make a request for accommodation based on...
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Talk Medicare with Me Thursdays — August 20, 2026
Date:August 20, 2026Details:Education / GuidesHealth / SafetyJoin us on Thursdays for a free Medicare webinar where we discuss everything related to Medicare in a casual and informative setting.
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Free Legal Clinic Series For Veterans (Myrtle Beach) — August 21, 2026
Date:August 21, 2026Address:1800 Airpark Drive Myrtle Beach, SC 29577Details:Education / GuidesOn the third Friday of each month, South Carolina Legal Services attorneys come to the VA Clinic to provide general information about various civil legal issues that affect veterans' well-being. They...
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Greenwood County Free Food Distribution- Hodges — August 21, 2026
Date:August 21, 2026Address:415 Riley Road Hodges, SC 29653Details:Health / SafetyGreenwood County Free Food Distribution, Little River Multicultural Center. No paperwork to fill out. Food items are first-come/first serve. No need to get out of your car. One dry food box and one...
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Senior Movie Morning — August 21, 2026
Date:August 21, 2026Address:200 Sunset Drive, West Columbia, SC 29172Details:Education / GuidesThe Senior Movie Morning takes place on Friday, August 21, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the South Congaree-Pine Ridge Branch Library located at 200 Sunset Drive, West Columbia, SC.
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Signature Concert — August 21, 2026
Date:August 21, 2026Address:203 Old Chapin Rd, Lexington, SC, United States, South Carolina 29072Details:Education / GuidesExperience the exciting activities and welcoming community you’ve been dreaming of at Deepwood Estates. Join us for our August Concert, featuring the BMuzick Band, who will be playing your favorite...
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Community Health & Wellness Fair — August 22, 2026
Date:August 22, 2026Address:111 E Main St Timmonsville, 29161Details:Education / GuidesHealth / SafetyN.U. Vision Community Connection Foundation is hosting their 4th Community Health & Wellness Fair.
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Mama's Girls Caregiving-Focused Play — August 22, 2026
Date:August 22, 2026Address:763a Fashion Drive Columbia, SC 29223Details:Caregiving / FamilyEducation / GuidesHealth / SafetyMama's Girls, a caregiving-focused stage play that brings families together through storytelling, humor, and heart. Attendees can learn about AARP caregiving resources and reflect on ways to support...
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North Augusta Project Life Drive Thru Food Line — August 22, 2026
Date:August 22, 2026Address:1518 Edgefield Road North Augusta, SC 29860Details:Health / SafetyThe North Augusta Project Life Drive Thru Food Line is scheduled the fourth Saturday of each month from 9 a.m. until noon at Newlife Church, located at 1518 Edgefield Road North Augusta, SC 29860.
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BRIDGED Nonprofit's Third Annual Disability Resource Expo — August 23, 2026
Date:August 23, 2026Address:1 Exposition Dr, Greenville, SC 29607Details:Education / GuidesHealth / SafetyWhether you are a family with a new diagnosis, an educator supporting students with disabilities, a disabled individual looking for community, or a caregiver planning for the future, this event is for...