educational events

Heritage Christian Academy Open House: Feb. 28, 8:30 am. Visit Heritage Christian Academy at 649 Barr Rd, Lexington in the Heritage Chapel. Learn more about the only classical, Christian school serving Lexington. Visit classrooms, meet teachers, and learn more. RSVP to Admissions Director Mrs. Blair Robinson at 803-951-3901. Learn more about the school at http://heritagechristiansc.com/ .

Hockey History: Feb. 15, 12:30 pm at SC Archives and History Center, 8301 Parklane Rd, Columbia. See a free screening of WILLIE: How the Descendant of Escaped Slaves Changed Hockey Forever, the award-winning documentary about Willie O’Ree, the first black player in the NHL. Pre-registration is encouraged as seating is limited. To register visit https://wp.me/p7K0y7-5x , email dfoster@scdah.sc.gov or call 803-896-0339. Doors open at 12:30, program begins at 1 pm.

Revolution of 1719 Exhibit: Mon-Sat 8:30 am-5 pm now through Sept. 2020 at SC Archives & History Center, 8301 Parklane Road, Columbia. “To preserve us from utter ruine.” Learn about the bloodless revolution which occurred in Charles Town in 1719. It had profound impact on SC history which reverberates to this day. No admission fee required. Presented by the SC Archives and History Foundation and the SC Department of Archives and History with the support of South Carolina Humanities.

Sherlock Holmes: Now open at South Carolina State Museum, 301 Gervais St, Columbia. See an interactive experience which combines science, history and culture. See original manuscripts, props from Warner Bros.’ Sherlock Holmes movies and BBC’s Sherlock, learn how Sherlock Holmes used seemingly trivial observations and clues to solve mysteries. To learn more visit: http://scmuseum.org/sherlock/ .

SHERMAN’S ATTACK ON COLUMBIA: Reenactment Feb. 15, noon to 1 pm, both sides of the Gervais Street bridge in downtown Columbia. 4 cannon will fire for 30 minutes from west side, while sharpshooters will fire from east side. Free. Info: www.wadehamptoncamp.org .

EVENTS

All About Herbs Fest: Apr. 4, 9 am-2 pm at Lexington County Museum, 232 Fox St, Lexington.

Bingo for Food: Feb. 15, 2-5 pm at VFW Post 8738, 424 Cedarcrest Dr, Lexington. Bingo to raise non-perishable food for veterans. 10 games of bingo, 2 cards for 20 food items. All items to be donated to Veterans Administration Food Bank. Prizes donated by the VFW post. Snacks/drinks available for purchase.

Chuck Brown Comic Signing: Feb. 19, 12-2 pm and 4-6 pm at Scratch N’ Spin, 513 12th St, West Columbia. Marvel and Image Comics writer and SC native Chuck Brown will be present to meet fans and sign comics. Brown has released numerous award-winning series including Bitter Root, which is currently in development as a film. For more info contact Scratch N’ Spin at scratchnspinrecords@gmail.com , or by phone at 803-794-8888.

Good Samaritan Clinic Chapin: Every Thursday, at 1808 Chapin Rd, Chapin in former We Care building. Patient registration open 4-6 pm. Fully staffed, volunteer primary medical care clinic for the uninsured and under-insured. No form of payment accepted. To volunteer, contact clinic director Susan Boland at kdsboland@bell-south.net or 803-528-6365. For more info visit https://goodsamaritansc.org .

Elections: Lexington County Elections and Registration is looking for Poll Clerks and Poll Managers to fill positions throughout the county for 2020. Elections are Feb. 29 - Presidential Preference Primary (Democratic), Jun. 9 - Statewide primaries, Nov. 3 - General election. If you’re interested in working with elections visit www.lex-co.sc.gov , click Registration and Elections department and fill out a poll manager application. Or visit 605 W. Main St Suite C, Lexington to fill out an application.

HEALTH FAIR: Feb. 17, 7:30-9:30 am, St. John’s Lutheran Church, 213 St. John’s Church rd., Lexington. Lexington Medical Center will perform free screenings for cholesterol/lipid profile, glucose, and blood pressure. A simple blood test can determine the results of each component to your screening, except for blood pressure. During the 12 hours before the tests, do not eat any food or drink any liquid except water. Take any medications except those that must be taken with food. 18 years or older welcome. Call 892-2765 for an appointment.

SC Lutheran Men in Mission Convention: Feb. 21-22, at Pilgrim Lutheran Church, 1430 N. Lake Dr., Lexington. Join SC Lutheran Men in Mission for their 77th annual convention. The topic is ‘Using Our Talents to Serve Others.’ Men and women are invited to attend activities. View the agenda at www.wearepilgrim.net/events.html .

Spring to Life Gala: Mar. 19, 6:30 pm at Southern Oaks, 2401 Highway 378, Gilbert. Event supporting LaVie Pregnancy Care Center. Speaker will be Dr. Marc Newman. For more information go to https://laviesc.org/events/ or contact Linda Brown at 803-996-4673.

food and fun

50th Anniversary of Museum Gala: Feb. 22, 6 pm at Lexington’s Town Hall, 111 Maiden Ln, Lexington. Tickets $60 in advance, $65 at the door. Celebrate the museum’s birthday and dance the night away with live music, dinner and drinks, and enjoy a silent auction. Donations are tax deductible. Call 803-359-8369 or visit http://lexingtoncountymuseum.org/get-involved/ for tickets.

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.

Taste on the River: Feb. 25, 6-9 pm at Stone River, 121 Alexander Rd, West Columbia. West Columbia Beautification Foundation hosts 4th annual event to showcase local restaurants, music and a silent auction. Tickets: $50 per person. To purchase tickets call Colleen Otte at 803-622-8598 or visit www.silentauctionpro.com/onlineticketpurchase.php?groupId=1155 .

lessons/training

GAL Training: Free 30-hour volunteer Guardian ad Litem training teaches about the family court system, how to recognize abuse and neglect and how to communicate with children, foster parents and every party involved in the case. For more info and how to become a GAL volunteer, visit http://gal.sc.gov or call 803-957-6484.

Spring Gardening Symposium: Mar. 23, 7 pm at Clemson Cooperative Extension Service, 605 West Main St Ste 4, Lexington.

meeting

ADHD Support: Feb. 24, 6:30 pm at Pisgah Lutheran Church, 1350 Pisgah Church Rd, Lexington. Struggling with ADHD? We can help! Share and learn about joys and frustrations, opportunities and challenges of ADHD. Free seminar for support and education, not a soliciation. For more info contact Mary Eaddy Baker at 803-238-4307 or sceducationadvocate@gmail.com .

Family Meeting: Mondays, 7-8 pm at The Courage Center, 860 Park Rd, Lexington. We can control our own recovery, set and hold healthy boundaries and understand the importance of self-care. There is hope for healing the wounded members in the family system. For more info on this or other programs by the Courage Center visit www.couragecentersc.org .

Home League: Every Thursday at noon, women age 16 and up are welcome to meet at the Salvation Army at 7532 Irmo Dr., Irmo. Enjoy fellowship, education, worship and service as part of the Salvation Army Church of Irmo women’s fellowship club. For more info call or text Captain Amy Rockwell at 803-466-1071.

Lex. Co. Democratic Party Executive Committee: Feb. 13, 6:30-8 pm at Lexington Improvement League, 104 Allen St, Lexington. Richard Dolce will present a refresher on Robert’s Rules of Order. All are welcome. Only Exec. Committee members may vote on business. For info contact Joe Madge at jmlcdpchair@gmail.com , or 803-315-7245.

Parkinson’s Support Group: 2nd Friday of each month at 2 pm at Deepwood Estates, at 203 Old Chapin Road, Lexington, SC 29072 inside Deepwood Estates Retirement Community in the activities room. Open to all those impacted by Parkinson’s. Patients, loved ones, and caregivers are welcome to learn and share.

Music/theater

A CARIBBEAN GETAWAY: Dutch Fork Choral Society concert with drinks, appetizers and island rhythms Feb. 21, 7 pm, Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church, 195 Amick’s Ferry Rd., Chapin. $150 per table of 8 or $20 per person. www.dutchforkchoralsociety.com .

Beethoven and Birthdays: Feb. 23, 3:30 pm at Harbison Theatre at Midlands Technical College, 7300 College St, Irmo. Admission FREE. Donations accepted at door. The LMSO celebrates Beethoven’s 250th birthday with Symphony No. 5 and Romance No. 1 for violin. Also enjoy Offenbach’s thrilling Orpheus in the Underworld Overture and movements from Delibes’ comic ballet, Coppelia. For info visit www.LMSO.org or call 803-400-3540.

BEETHOVEN’S 1ST PIANO CONCERTO: Feb. 22, 7:30 pm, Koger Center, Columbia.SC Philharmonic Orchestra’s celebration of Beethoven’s 250th anniversary. Tickets range from $50 to $16. Discounts available seniors, students, and military. Tickets at Koger Center Box Office, at www.KogerCenterForTheArts.com , or call 803-251-2222.

DISNEY NEWSIES: A Broadway musical by Lexington County Arts Association Feb. 7-23, Village Square theatre, 105 Caughman Ave., Lexington. Fridays and Saturdays 7:30 pm, Sundays 3 pm. Adults $21, Seniors, Military and students $19, Youth $17. Visit www.villagesqauretheatre.com or call 803-359-1436 for tickets.

GOSPEL SINGING: March 7, 6 pm, Midland Gospel Singing Center, 705 Martin Smith Rd., Gilbert. Guests are Oasis and the Heartfelt Quartet. Admission is free. A love offering will be accepted. Refreshments will be served.

River Rocks Music Fest: Apr. 18, 12-8 pm at Central Energy, 2030 Gregg St., Columbia. The 10th annual festival will feature Rising Appalachia, The Fritz, Little Bird, and Blocker and feature many family-friendly activities like axe throwing, a rock climbing wall, face painting, balloon art and more. The festival will benefit Congaree Riverkeeper. To learn more about the festival or purchase tickets visit www.riverrocksfestival.com .

outdoor fun

CAMP BURNT GIN: Summer camp for young people with physical disabilities and chronic illnesses now accepting applications for 2020. June to August camps. Marie Aimone at 803-898-0784 or visit www.scdhec.gov/campburntgin .

WALK A MILE IN THEIR SHOES: April 23, 5-8 pm, SC State House, Columbia—a family-friendly event. Raise funds and walk for victims of sexual violence. Register at www.stsm.organd click on Walk a Mile.

Valentine’s events

Amore Under the Stars: Feb. 14, 7-10 pm at South Carolina State Museum. Enjoy the ultimate date night with live music, dance demos, a romantic tour through museum galleries, a special planetarium show, night sky observing, a champagne bar, delicious food, and the chance to experience the International Exhibition of Sherlock Holmes. Tickets without Sherlock exhibit are $35 for general public, $28 for museum members and include all activities, food, beer and wine and a souvenir champagne flute. Get tickets in advance: www.scmuseum.org .

Name of Love Improv: Feb. 14, 7:30 pm at The Gold Den, 110 Columbia Northeast Dr Suite I, Columbia. What are your plans for Valentine’s Day? Join WOW Productions for a Pop-Up Improv night at The Gold Den! Grab your boo or your friends and enjoy a night of fun with a short skit & improv comedy show with games, great food, music and more. Tickets at www.wowproduction.org .