EVENTS

Blood Drive: Oct. 28, 2-7 pm at St. David Lutheran Church, Family Life Center, 132 Saint David’s Church Rd, West Columbia 29170. All donors in Oct. will be entered for a chance to win 1 of 5 $500 gift cards courtesy of Tango card. Log onto www.redcrossblood.org and enter Sponsor Code: SDLC to schedule your donation time. For more info call 800-733-2767 or visit www.redcrossblood.org .

Free Shred-it Event: Oct. 12, 10 am-1 pm or until truck filled at Life Springs Worship Center, 5630 Platt Springs Road, Lexington. Bring unwanted personal documents for shredding by Shred-It mobile trucks. For more info contact the church office 803-957-2221.

MISSION MARKET: Nov, 9, 8 am- 1 pm, St. Peter’s Lutheran Church, 1130 St. Peters Rd., Lexington. Vendors, This & That Shop selling crafts and homemade items, Sharon’s Corner Bake Shop, a casserole shop, and The Cafe. Proceeds benefit the church’s charities.

St. David Lutheran 174th Anniversary: Nov. 10, 11:30 after worship at 132 St. Davids Church Rd, West Columbia. The church will celebrate its 174th anniversary. A meal will be served. For more information contact the church office at 356-3035. Worship is from 10:30-11:30 am.

WREATHS ACROSS AMERICA: Dec. 14, noon, 11th annual wreath-laying ceremony at Fort Jackson National Cemetery, 4107 Percival Rd., Columbia. Parking will be at the Blue Cross Blue Shield parking lot at 4101 Percival Rd., across from the cemetery and you will be shuttled into the cemetery. Shuttles start at 10:30 am for general public and 9 am for volunteers. No parking in the cemetery on Saturday, but limited Handicapped parking on a first come first serve basis with proper identification. To volunteer contact Carol Davis, waaftjackson@gmail.com or call 803-467-4482. To raise funds visit www.weathsacrossamerica.org/ .

education events

Heritage Christian Academy Kindergarten Screening: Nov. 14, 8:30 am; Dec. 9, 8:30 am; Feb. 6, 8:30 am; Mar. 5, 8:30 am. Visit Heritage Christian Academy at 649 Barr Rd, Lexington. Rising Kindergarten students are invited to assess readiness and appropriate class placement with loving and well-qualified teachers. Heritage has 2 levels of Kindergarten. Spaces fill quickly, so please RSVP. Call 803-951-3901. Learn more about the school at http://heritagechristiansc.com/ .

Heritage Christian Academy Open House: Nov. 8, 8:30 am; Dec. 6, 8:30 am; Jan. 31, 8:30 am; 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/ .

Food and fun

BBQ: Oct 12, 9 am–3 pm, Grace Lutheran Church, 410 Harbison Blvd., Columbia. Get it before it’s gone or you’ll have to wait until next year!

Hops and Harvest Craft Beer Festival: Oct. 12, 4 pm at Icehouse Amphitheater. Tickets are $30 in advance and include a complimentary beer tasting glass, unlimited tastings, and live music from Ryan Trotti. Event is rain or shine. Must be 21+ years of age, I.D. required to enter. Proceeds benefit the Virginia Hylton Park Committee. Tickets available online through EventBrite or at Old Mill Brew Pub.

Farm to Table: Nov. 2, 6-9 pm at Somewhere in Time Manor at 217 Burton Dr, Monetta, SC. This benefit is for The Courage Center of Lexington, SC. Dinner will be prepared by award-winning chef Branon Velie. Music by Henry and the Wynns. Food provided by farms in our community. Original art will be on display. Tickets are $60 per person. For more info and to purchase tickets visit http://bit.ly/happybirthdaysweetmagnoliatravel .

LUNCH & LEARN: Oct. 24, noon- 1 pm, Oakleaf Village, 800 N. Lake Dr., Lexington. Free & Open to the public. Reservations required, 803-399-0065. Guest: Charles Wilkinson on Medicare Open enrollment – Finding the Best Plan for your Medical needs.

Mayors Prayer Breakfast: Oct. 31, 7:30-9 am at The Stadium Club at Lexington County Baseball Stadium. Former MLB Pitcher Jonathan Johnson will be the featured speaker. Tickets are $10 for the buffet breakfast. Tickets avail. online at: https://squareup.com/market/lexington-county-blowfish/item/mayors-prayer-breakfast-1 or call 254-3474 for more info.

harvest events

Lexington PD Fall Festival: Oct. 22, 5:30-8:30 pm at Lexington Police Department, 111 Maiden Ln, Lexington. Games, food, rides, prizes. $5 per person. Kids under 5 free.

Swansea Harvest Fest: Oct. 26, 5-8 pm at Swansea Sports Complex, 616 I.W. Hutto Rd, Swansea. Join the Town of Swansea for trunk-or-treat, music, food, games, and a costume contest.

Trick or Treat Trail: Oct. 18, 6:30-8 pm at Virginia Hylton Park. Tickets $3. Rain out date: Oct. 19k, 5:30-7 pm.

lessons/training

Health Education Class: Oct. 17, 5-6 pm at Chapin Good Samaritan Clinic, 1808 Chapin Rd, Chapin. Carolyn Hartley, author of The Caregivers Toolbox, will share resources to help your loved one while finding support for yourself, too. Space is limited so RSVP to Susan Boland at 803-358-8339 ext 4 or susan.goodsamaritansc@gmail.com .

meeting

Friends for LaVie: Oct. 27, and Nov. 24 at 4 pm at Midlands Christian Church, 1312 W. Main St in Lexington. This community pro-life group supports LaVie Pregnancy Care Center through talents, abilities, or donations of items. The group is open to everyone and donations are welcome. For more info email friendsforlavie@gmail.com .

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.

Pulmonary Fibrosis Support Group: Meets every month 3rd Tuesday at 2 pm at Saxe Gotha Presbyterian Church, Lexington. For more information, call Carolyn Brooks 803-960-9949 or Sue Amick 803-463-2001.

Music/theater

Concert and Conversation with Peter Buffett: Oct. 22, 7 pm at the Columbia Museum of Art. Free, but registration required at www.http://www.uway.org/future . United Way is partnering with Peter Buffet, musician and philanthropist, to ignite new thinking and energy around community issues.

Harlem 100: Oct. 11, 7:30 pm at Harbison Theatre at Midlands Technical College. Created in collaboration with the National Jazz Museum in Harlem and JMG Live, this modern variety show captures the sights and sounds of Harlem when legendary artists made Harlem the cultural center of the country. Hosted by Michael Mwenso, Harlem 100 portrays musicians and dancers. Tickets can be purchased online at www.Harbison-Theatre.org or by calling the box office at 803-407-5011.

Southside Station: Oct. 11, 6 pm at Icehouse Amphitheater. This show is a fundraiser by Lexington County Fire Services to raise money for the Jeff Chavis House. Jeff Chavis was a Lexington County Fire Fighter who lost his life in the line of work on July 12, 2001. This is a free event. This rain or shine show does not permit lawn chairs or outside food and drinks.

reunions

SHEALY: Descendants of John Calvin Shealy reune for the 94th year Oct. 20, 1 pm, Pisgah Lutheran Church, 1350 Pisgah Lutheran Church Road, Lexington. Bring a pinic lunch and favorite dessert. Tea, plates, napkins, utensils and ice will be furnished. Info: Grady Shull, 803-894-3669.

OUtdoor fun

Artisan Market: Every Sat. from 9 am - 1 pm til Nov.

23. Meeting Street Artisan Market will be held under the pavillion at 425 Meeting Street, West Columbia in the Interactive Art Park. Vendors selling original art, crafts, foods, and produce to attend. Vendors will change weekly. For more info contact Colleen Otte, Parks Assistant and Venue Rentals at 803-622-8598.

Criscione Family Golf Tournament: Oct. 17, 11 am at the Golden Hills Golf Club. Tournament proceeds help local cancer patients with daily living expenses. Registration will be at 11 am and shot gun start at 12 noon. Visit www.cancerofmanycolors.com for entry and sponsorship info. For questions or more info call Paulette Criscione at 957-1048.

HAUNTED HISTORY HALLOWEEN: Oct. 17-18,