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/ .

Historical Speaker Series: SC Archives and History Center at 8301 Parklane Rd, Columbia to host a Spring Speaker series. Registration will begin at 6 pm for all talks. Admission is $10 for the public, free for SCAHF members. Feb. 11, Kevin M. Cherry, Sr. on the Virtue of Cain, From Slave to Senator; Mar. 10, John Navin on The Grim Years, Settling South Carolina, 1670-1720; Apr. 14, Evan Spencer on “To preserve us from utter ruine” The Revolution of 1719; May 12, John Fisher on The Excavation of Castle Pinkney. For more info or to register visit https://scarchivesandhistoryfoundation.org/2019/12/30/spring-speaker-series-2020/ .

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 Donna Foster at 803-896-0339. Doors open at 12:30, program begins at 1 pm.

Kindergarten Shadow Day: Feb. 6, 8:30 am; Mar. 5, 8:30 am. Visit Heritage Christian Academy at 649 Barr Rd, Lexington. Rising Kindergarten students are invited experience the Heritage difference. There are 2 levels of Kindergarten depending on the child’s developmental and academic readiness. Spaces fill quickly, so please RSVP. Call 803-951-3901. Learn more about the school at http://heritagechristiansc.com/ .

Revolution of 1719 Exhibit: Mon-Sat 8:30 am-5 pm from Dec. 18 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.

EVENTS

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

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.

food and fun

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.

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.

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.

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.

Serving the Disabled: Feb. 1, 8:30 am-1 pm at St. Andrews Presbyterian Church, 6952 St. Andrews Rd, Columbia. Attend this free conference on how church leaders and congregations can better support and engage individuals with special needs and disabilities. The public is invited as well. No pre-registration is required, but interested parties are encouraged to email bob@sapc.net with the number of people attending in their group. For more info visit www.sapc.net .

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

meeting

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.

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.

Youth Recovery TRIBE: Thursday nights at 6:30 pm, youth of all ages in recovery are invited to visit The Courage Center at 860 Park Rd, Lexington. TRIBE stands for Tapping Resources of Imagination, Belonging, and Education. The program is designed to create a positive, engaging, and fun community for young people in recovery. For more info on this or other programs by the Courage Center visit www.couragecentersc.org .

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 .

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.

Dixieland Jazz: Feb. 2, 2:30–5 pm at the Lourie Center, 1650 Park Cir, Maxcy Gregg Park, Columbia. Bring a snack and a soda for yourself or bring munchies for the hospitality table as you enjoy LES FLAT OUT STRANGERS performing music inspired by Django Reinhardt and other swing artists from the 20’s-40’s. Bring your dancing shoes! $10 adults, free to 18 and younger. For info visit www. carolinajazzsociety.com , https://sites.google.com/site/carolinajazzsociety/ or contact Red Smith (803) 432-1504.

Gospel: Feb. 8, 7:30 pm at Harbison Theatre at Midlands Technical College. Enjoy the coming together of these HBCU gospel groups as they spread the hopeful message in this unique performance. The choirs include: Allen University, Benedict College, Claflin University, Clinton College, Denmark Technical College, Morris College, South Carolina State University, and Voorhees College.

GOSPEL SINGING: Feb. 1, 6 pm, Midland Gospel Singing Center, 705 Martin Smith Rd., Gilbert, SC, with guests Forever Changed and Debra Perry & Jaidyn’s Call. Admission free, a love offering will be accepted. Refreshments will be served.

Karoke Night: Jan. 30, 5-9 pm at Second Wave Coffee and Books. Food and drink specials, local talent, and family fun! Joint event hosted by The Arc of the Midlands and Dickerson Children’s Advocacy Center.

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 .