Splash & Dash, Book Signing, Kids' Fest

We've put together this list of things going on in Irmo to keep you informed and to help make your week a little brighter, easier and more fun. For a full list of things to do this week, look at the Patch calendar of events.

1. Adult Summer Reading Grand Finale Prize Drawing

Head to the Irmo Branch Library at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday for the summer reading finale. You do not have to be present to win, but winners who are present will get to choose their prize. Call 798-7880 for more information.

2. Bubble Tea Cafe to Host Author for Book Signing

Columbia-based author and poet John M. Starino will be reading from his collections, "Onion Season Pt. 1" and "Onion Season Pt. 2" from 12 to 2 p.m Saturday at Bubble Tea Cafe on Bower Parkway. 

3. Kids' Fest

Come join Sylvan Learning Center at the Anchor Lanes Annual Bowling Blast Off & Kids Festival held at Anchor Lanes in Irmo. There will be a variety of games, prizes, contests and local businesses participating. Come join the fun!

4. Splash & Dash Youth Aquathlon

Does a race that involves running and swimming sound like fun? Then head to the Northwest Family YMCA at 9 a.m. Saturday for the Splash & Dash Youth Aquathlon. Read more about the event on the Patch calendar.

5. Chance of thunderstorms Tuesday

There's a 50 percent chance of thunderstorms in Irmo Tuesday, with a high of 91 degrees. See the full forecast on weather.com.