20TH ANNIVERSARY 9/11 TRIBUTE: Sept. 11, 4 pm, Midland Gospel Singing Center, 795 Martin Smith Rd., Gilbert. Guests are Firever Change, Isaac’s Well, The Brown Brothers and Master’s 3. Love offering accepted. Refreshments will be served. Proceeds benefit center’s operating budget.

BOOK SIGNNING: South Carolina native Susan Beckham Zurenda, author of an awardwinning new novel Bells for Eli, will give a talk on “The Smalltown South in the 1960’s” Saturday, Sept. 18, at 2 pm at the main Lexington County Library on US 1 in Lexington. A book signing will follow.

COFFEE WITH A COP: Have complimentary coffee with Lexington police at the Market at Icehouse Amphitheater, 107 W. Main St., Lexington, Aug. 21, and Sept. 25. Child passenger seat checks will also be performed. Coffee courtesy The Haven Coffee House.

HISTORIC COLUMBIA ONLINE TOURS: Tour Columbia and Richland County neighborhoods and districts from the comfort of home. Visit https://www.historiccolumbia.org/tours/online-tours

LEXINGTON DIXIE YOUTH FOOTBALL & CHEER: Online registration now open at www.mylyfc.com. Follow link to 8U for 7-8 yearsold Play Flag, 10U for 9-10 yearold Play Tackle, 12U for 11-12 year-old Play Tackle, and CHEER for 5 to 13-years. Cut-off date is September 21.

LEXINGTON COUNTY STORY MAPS: Story maps tell a narrative story related to features, places and landmarks including historic tours, a tour of the Lexington County Museum, and Lexington County Heritage. See all available tours any time at https://maps-lexco-gis.hub.arcgis.com/ .

MEETING STREET ARTISAN MARKET: Now open every Saturday 9 am-1 pm, 425 Meeting St., West Columbia. Artisans under the pavilion selling original art, crafts, foods and produce. Social distancing guidelines in effect. Handwashing station and hand sanitizer available.

SC STATE FAIR: Accepting entries for competetive exhibits until Sept. 1, 2021 for fair to be held Oct. 13-21, 2021. View exhibit guide and enter online at scstatefair.org/competitions . More than $300,000 in premiums will be offered for winning entries in competitive exhibits, including agriculture, art, crafts, flowers and livestock.

USC TOURS: Virtual tours at www.sc.edu/visit/virtual_tour/index.php

WINE ON THE RIVER: Aug. 21, 7 pm, West Columbia Riverwalk. The benefit for Lexington Medical Center Foundation features, live music, wine, craft beer and food. Tickets $60 in advance, $65 at the door. Call 791-2540 or visit WineOnTheRiverSC.com for tickets. Proof of covid-19 vaccination and age ID required. Organizers will offer a rapid pass check-in for individuals who provide proof of vaccination in buying tickets online.