Your weekly Guide to Area Events

To submit events, the absolute deadline is Friday before publication. However, it is best to send items at least 2 weeks before your event date by email to lexingtonchronicle@gmail.com. You may also fax your event to 803-359-2936. Please also send events that have been cancelled or rescheduled due to covid-19.

Announcements

BURNING DEBRIS: Burn permit required for burning debris in unincorporated areas of Lexington County. Call the SC Forestry Commission at 1-800-705-8613.

COVID VACCINES: SC residents 12 or older can schedule an appointment for the Covid-19 vaccine by calling the DHEC Care Line at 1-855-472-3432. You may also get them now at Walgreens, CVS, Kroger, Riley’s Drugs and Medicine Mart, but you need an appointment.

LEXINGTON CO. collection/recycling STATION HOURS: Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday 7-7 pm; Sundays 3-7 pm; Tuesday and Thursday closed. Closed New Year’s Day, Independence Day, Thanksgiving and Christmas Day. Inclement weather or other emergency situations may result in temporary closings of some or all collection and recycling centers.

Christmas

living christmas STORY: Free drive-through nativity Dec. 3-5, 6:30-9 pm, Union United Methodist Church, 7582 N Woodrow St, Irmo.

EVENTS

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

FALL PLANT SALE: Oct. 8-10, SC State Farmers Market, 3483 Charleston Hwy., West Co lumbia. Lexington County Master Gardeners will sell plants, some unusal and rare, including ferns, shrubs, natives, perennials and trees. Also, garden supplies, tools, pots and gifts. 8 am-6 pm Friday and Saturday and 10 am-4 pm Sunday.

FORE THE CHILDREN Golf Tournament: Oct. 11, Golden Hills Country Club. For registration and sponsorship info, contact Haley Shealy, 803-331-4954 or hshealy@dickersoncac.org

Gaston Collard & BBQ Festival: Oct. 2, 131 N. Carlisle St., Gaston. Parade starts at 10 am with the festival afterwards. Live band, arts and crafts and fresh cooked BBQ and Collards. Lunch is served 11:30 am until they run out.

HDSA Hope Walk: Oct. 3, 2 pm, Community Park of Irmo, 7507 Eastview Dr, Irmo. Proceeds benefit Huntington’s Disease Society of America. Info: Melissa Reitmeir, 803-466-8475 or mcreitme@mailbox.sc.edu . Online registration and donation can be found at www.hdsa.org/ thwcolumbia

HOLIDAY MARKET: Oct 9, 9 am–2 pm, Lexington United Methodist Church, 309 East Main St., Lexington. 30+ local artisans, bake sale, and lots of homemade goodies. Free admission. BBQ chicken with fixings, eat-in or takeout $10.

INDOOR YARD SALE: Oct. 2, 8:30 am-1 pm, St. Alban’s Episcopal Church, 403 Park Road, Lexington, Shop our treasures and bake sale items. Proceeds benefit church Missions in Ecuador. Info: 803-359-2444.

Lexington Chamber Fall Golf Classic: Oct. 7, Tee Time: 10 am, Golden Hills Golf & Country Club, 100 Scotland Dr., Lexington. Sponsorships available. Four-Man Team: $400. Register or sponsor at https://www.lexingtonsc.org/ chamber-event/lcvc-fall-golfclassic

Meeting Street Artisan Market: Open Saturdays 9 am-1 pm, 425 Meeting St., West Columbia. Artisans selling original art, crafts, foods and produce. Social distancing in effect. Handwashing station and hand sanitizer available.

MISS GASTON PAGEANT: Sept. 25, Gaston Civic Center, 131 N. Carlisle St., Gaston. For info or application, contact Vicki Vidrine, 803-200-3173.

STATE FAIR DISCOUNT TICKETS: On sale through Oct. 12, discount admission tickets $10 per person ($15-$20 during the fair) and discount ride vouchers $25 per person ($33 -$38 during the fair). Ride vouchers can be exchanged for a Pay-One-Price wristband for unlimited rides any 1 day. Vouchers may also be exchanged for 30 ride coupons. Family Fun Pack available at SCStateFair.org through Oct. 19. Fun Packs include 4 admissions, 2 ride vouchers and one car entry pass to Carolina Lights in December. Buy now, a $176 value.

TINSEL TOWN MARKET: Sept. 11, 9 am-2 pm, West Friarsgate Shopping Center, 7949 Borad River Rd., Irmo, with 75 crafters/vendors and several food trucks. This event is being held for Girl Scout Troop 760.

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

YARD & BAKE SALE: Sept. 25, 7 am-1 pm, VFW Post 8738, 424 Cedarcrest Dr., To rent a table or two, call Raina at 803-422-0119 or the VFW at 803-359-8738.

MEETINGS

ADHA SUPPORT: ADHD Help support group meets the first Monday of each month via Zoom. for Zoom information, visit www.Attentiondeficithelp.com . Open to adults with ADD, parents of children with ADD and anyone interested in supporting someone with ADHD. Topics and discussion vary each month.

Communications & Leadership:The Lexington County Toastmasters communications and leadership club meets online at 7:15 am each Thursday. For details, email Mary Thompson at maryemyers95@ gmail.com

FAMILY/CAREGIVER SUPPORT GROUP: for those who have loved ones diagnosed with Alzheimers/Dementia. First Thursday of each month 6–7 pm. Sponsored by Oakleaf Village of Lexington. Currently using a “Virtual” format. Call 803-808-3477 for connection information.

museums & ZOO

12,000 Year History Park: 1120 Fort Congaree Trail, Cayce. Accessible 24/7. Police monitored from Sunrise-8 pm. Virtual history tours available. Get schedule at www.cayce12000years.com or call John Jameson at 850-322-5636.

LEXINGTON COUNTY MuSEUM: Now open. Tours by appointment only with face masks and social distancing. Call 803-359-8369 for tours 10 am to 4 pm Tuesday through Saturday and 1 pm to 4 pm on Sundays at 231 Fox Street, Lexington.

RIVERBANKS ZOO & GARDENS: Open 9 am-5 pm daily. Masks encouraged but not required. Visit www.Riverbanks. org for information and tickets.

SC State Museum: 301 Gervais St, Columbia. Adult $8.95, Senior (Ages 62 +) $7.95, Children (ages 3-12) $6.95. Buy advance tickets online at www.scmuseum.org

Reunions

KLECKLEY: Oct. 3, 1 pm, Kleckley Reunion Grounds, Lexington. (From Sunset Blvd. onto Corley Mill Rd., the drive entrance is approximately 2.1 miles on the right. Bring a covered dish to share and folding chair, tray or card table for the picnic & program. Having a mask and social distancing are recommended. Any questions may be Emailed to Clay at hounddoghollow@aol.com.”

Theater

STEEL MAGNOLIAS: Sept 16-26, Village Square Theatre, 105 Caughman Rd., Lexington. Enjoy the laughs and love with theSteel Magnolias. Covid protocols in place. Order tickets at www.villagesquaretheatre.com