A TASTE OF LAKE MURRAY: Mar. 5, 6:30 pm, Double-Tree by Hilton, 2100 Bush River Rd., Columbia. Tickets $75 per person. Visit www.tasteoflakemurray.com or call 782-5940. Proceeds support 4th of July fireworks display on the lake.

Dunkin’ Customer Event: Jan. 24-25, Dunkin’ 5225 Sunset Dr, Lexington. On 1/24, the first 50 customers in line at 5 am will receive free coffee for a year. Afterward there will be Dunkin’ giveaways and samples. From 8-10 am both days guests will enjoy a free sample of the 100% plant-based protein Beyond Sausage Sandwich while supplies last.

Irmo Chili Cook-Off: Feb. 1, 12-4 pm, 7507 Eastview Dr, Irmo. Cook-off in memory of Kenny Robinson and to benefit education of living kidney donations. Enjoy a presentation about becoming a living donor, get your blood pressure checked, and taste a variety of chili recipes. To enter the cookoff email macsonmain@gmail.com or 803-206-2644.

Lexington Chili Cook Off: Feb. 9, 12 pm at Icehouse Amphitheater, 107 W Main St. Lexington. Join Old Mill Brew Pub and the Lexington County Blowfish for the Lexington County Chili Cook Off. All proceeds benefit local charities. Taking the stage during the event will be Freeway Music School. For team entry information please email john@oldmillbrewpub.net . Tickets $10, $5 for 12 and under.

LITTLE BLACK DRESS WINE & CHEESE: Enjoy wine, cheese, hors d’oeuvres, auction and Hemingway at The Woman’s Society of Batesburg-Leesville Feb. 8, 7-10 pm at the Batesburg-Leesville Leisure Center, 227 Highland Ave. For tickets and info, call 803-413-2437 or email loisblack@sc.rr.com .

Oyster Roast: Jan. 31, 7-10 pm at Celebrations, 6704 Augusta Hwy, Batesburg-Leesville. Twin City Rotary Club will host an oyster roast featuring steamed oysters, fried shrimp, fried fish, fried chicken, various sides, desserts, tea, lemonade, beer and wine.

Power Hour: Lunch service at St. Stephen’s Lutheran church at 12 pm on Wednesdays. At 12 pm light lunch begins and the service begins at 12:30.

ROSE WILKINS’ WORLD FAMOUS CHICKEN BOG: Feb. 7, 5:30-8 pm, St. Alban’s Episcopal Church, 403 Park Rd., Lexington. Adults $8, ages 12 and under $4. Eat-in or carry out. Proceeds benefit the Altar Guild and church youth.