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“I always wondered why somebody doesn't do something about that. Then I realized I was somebody.” Today is the birthday of outspoken feminist, comedian, and actress, Lily Tomlin. 
Liliuokalani, the last sovereign queen of Hawaii, was born on this day in 1838.
“Sitting around the house playing the wife and mother is driving me crazy.” Singer Patsy Cline’s birthday is today.
The Indigo Girls bring their socially-minded music to the Spartanburg Memorial Auditorium for a stop on their summer tour. indigogirls.com. 864.576.1550 or crowdpleaser.com for tickets.
Mark your calendar and prepare your palate. This year, Southern Exposure has evolved into Euphoria, a higher state of food, wine and music. Hosted by Carl Sobocinski and Edwin McCain, the downtown event will include exclusive tasting events, cooking demonstrations and wine seminars, multi-course dinners and live musical performances. Seating is limited at events hosted by Tyler Florence, so reserve early. 800-514-3849 or euphoriagreenville.com.
Leapin’ Lizards! The popular comic strip heroine takes center stage in Annie, one of the world’s best-loved musicals. Peace Center Gunter Theatre. 467.3000 or scchildrenstheatre.org for showtimes.
The fall session of Girls on the Run and Girls on Track programs begin and run through December 13. Girls age 8-15 are invited to train for a 3.1-mile race with esteem-enhancing workouts. Fee is $150. 455.3252 or ghs.org/girlsontherun to register. Volunteer coaches are needed.
Solve a mystery in honor of Agatha Christie, who was born on this day in 1890.
GHS University Medical Center and JAMZ host Take a Loved One to the Doctor Day. Free screenings will be provided, as well as Information on nutrition, cancer, diabetes management, stroke and heart disease. Prostate screenings will take place on the Drive Against Prostate Cancer bus near Macy’s. 10am-3pm at Haywood Mall. 1073jamz.com.
“You’ll shoot your eye out!” Audition for the beloved A Christmas Story at the South Carolina Children’s Theatre on Augusta. 6:30pm. 235.2885 x10 or scchildrenstheatre.org.
Sandra Day O'Connor was confirmed by the Senate as the first woman Supreme Court Justice, 1981.
Today is the Autumn Equinox.
Today marks the start of Banned Book Week. Visit www.ala.org/bbooks to see which of your favorite classics have been blacklisted from schools across the nation.

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The Susan G. Komen Upstate Race for the Cure kicks off at 7am at the Millennium and CU-ICAR campuses. Become part of the largest participatory sporting event in the Upstate. Registration fees from $15-$40. komenupstatesc.org.

Bike MS 2008, a two-day 150-mile cycling event, will raise money to fight multiple sclerosis. Cyclists will ride 75 miles each day. Celebration at Fluor Field at West End in Greenville. 704.525.5906 or bikencp.nationalmssociety.org to register. 

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