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.

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.

LEXINGTON CO. collection/recycling STATION HOURS: Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday 7 am until 7 pm; Sundays 3 pm until 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 on a per incident basis. Every effort will be made to notify the public if such closings are required.

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 Craft Show & hOLIDAY Market: Sep. 18, 9 am-4 pm, and Sept. 19, noon-4 pm. Gifts & holiday decor. Free admission, free parking. SC State Fairgrounds, 1200 Rosewood Dr., Columbia. Sponsored by Midlands Crafters Association.

FALL PLANT SALE: Oct. 8-10, SC State Farmers Market, 3483 Charleston Hwy., West Columbia. 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-r pm Sunday.

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

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.

Jubilee: Festival of Black History & Culture: Sept. 18, 11 am-6pm, on the gorunds of the Mann-Simons Site in Columiba. Free. Features live entertainment and vendors. Free Covid-19 vaccines and boosters. Children’s area.

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

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.

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 one day of the fair. Vouchers may also be exchanged for 30 ride coupons any day of the fair. Family Fun Pack available at SCStateFair.org through Oct. 19. Fun Packs include four admission tickets, two ride vouchers and one car entry pass to Carolina Lights in December 2021. Buy now and save big, as the Fun Packs are 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

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 with precautions. 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

This Day In History

1620: The Mayflower departs Plymouth, England, with 102 Pilgrims and about 30 crew for the New World

1630: Massachusetts village of Shawmut changes its name to Boston

1701: James Francis Edward Stuart becomes the Jacobite claimant to the thrones of England and Scotland on the death of his father James II

1782: Great Seal of the United States of America used for the first time