EVENTS

BAZAAR AND CRAFT SHOW: Oct. 5, 9 am - 2 pm at Cedar Grove Lutheran Church, 1220 Cedar Grove rd, Leesville.

Free Health Fair: Oct. 5, 10 am-2 pm at Emmanuel Lutheran Church, 2491 Emanuel Church Road, West Columbia. More than 25 vendors representing a variety of health resources available in our community. Lots of free info, and you can have your blood pressure checked. For children there will be a book nook, bouncy house, craft table, and face painting. Each child may choose a book to take home. A light lunch of veggie or turkey chili provided.

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.

HOLIDAY MARKET: Oct 5, 9 am–2 pm, Lexington United Methodist Church, 309 E. Main St., Lexington. 3rd annual holiday market with 35 local artisans, bake sale, and lots of homemade goodies. Free admission. BBQ chicken with fixings, eat-in or takeout $10.

Huge Churchwide Yard and Bake Sale: Oct. 3, 8 am-3 pm; Oct. 4, 8 am-3 pm; and Oct. 5, 8 am-12 noon at Beulah UMC, 161 Beulah Church Rd, Gilbert. All kinds of items for sale. All proceeds to benefit church’s Hwy 378 land development.

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/ .

Food and fun

BBQ & Bake Sale Fundraiser: Oct. 5, Carryout: 8 am until sold out. Buffet: opens 11 am. Bake Sale: 8 am until sold out. Mt. Hebron United Methodist Men 49th annual BBQ at 3050 Leaphart Rd, West Columbia. Men’s BBQ and women’s bake sale to benefit mission projects and more.

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!

GOLF FOR CONNER OYSTER ROAST: Oct. 5, 5-10 pm, LJs Par & Grill, 381 Pilgrim Church Rd., Lexington. Music by Herbie Jeffcoat & Company, Brent Lundy and Trent Jeff-coat. Tickets at www.Eventbrite.com . Proceeds benefit Christopher Conner Foundation that supports local musicians and their families with medical and educational financial assistance.

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.

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

American Revolution Symposium: Oct. 5, at the SC Archives & History Center, 8301 Parklane Road, Columbia. Learn about South Carolina’s Place in the American Revolution. Early registration until Sept. 20 is $50, student registration is $25. For more info visit https://scarchivesandhistoryfoundation.org/2018/12/20/2019-american-revolution-symposium/or call 803-896-0339 .

Attracting Bees to the Garden: Oct. 7, 1 pm at Gaston Branch Library, 214 S Main St, Gaston. Plant a garden that attracts pollinators.

Attracting Bees to the Garden: Oct. 7, 1 pm at Gaston Branch Library, 214 S Main St, Gaston. Plant a garden that attracts pollinators.

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

ELECTIONS COMMISSION: Lexington County Registration and Elections Commission meets Oct. 7, 9 am. at its office, 605 W. Main St., Lexington. County residents welcome.

Friends for LaVie: Oct. 27, and Nov. 24 at 4pm 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.

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.

Dixieland Jazz Concert: Oct. 6, 2:30-5 pm at the Lourie Center, 1650 Park Circle, Columbia. The Carolina Jazz Society will perform jazz, ragtime, and swing. Bring a snack and soda for yourself or bring munchies for the hospitality table. $10 adults, free to 18 and younger. For info call Red Smith 803-432-1504.

GOSPEL SINGING STEAK SUPPER: Oct. 5, 4-6 pm, Midland Gospel Singing Center, 705 Martin Smith Rd., Gilbert. Adults $9, children $4, includes drink and dessert. Gospel singing at 6 pm with the Shelton and the Pine Ridge Goys. Proceeds benefit the singing center. Info: Brenda Crosby,

(803) 719-1289.

Southside Station: Oct. 11, 6 pm at Icehouse Amphitheater. This show is a fund-raiser 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

Coleman-Feaster-Mobley Reunion: Oct. 6, 10 am at Feasterville Academy Grounds, SC Hwy 215, Fairfield County, SC. Special guest with a Universalist Church History Presentation is Jack Kiskel. Additional programs, games, door prizes, and activities to take place. For info call Eddie Killian at 803-635-9811 or visit http://fairfieldgenealogysociety.org/Family-Associations/CFM-Association/CFM-Family-Association.htm .

Kleckley-Cleckley Family Reunion: Oct. 6, 1 pm at the Kleckley Reunion Grounds in the Lexington area. From Sunset Blvd. onto Corley Mill Rd., the drive entrance is approx. 2.1 miles on the right. May bring a covered dish to share and a folding chair for the picnic and program of the 72nd annual reunion. Questions may be emailed to Clay at crkleckley@aol.com .

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, 7, 8 and 9 pm, Lexington County Museum, 231 Fox St., Lexington. Adults $6, under 12 $3. Reservations required for 45 minutes tour. Call 803-359-8369.

History Walks: At 12,000 Year History Park on Congaree Creek: Oct. 12 and 19, at 10 am Battle of Congaree Creek Trail Tour; at 1 pm First Fort Congaree and 18th Century Trade Trail Walk. For more info or to request a special tour or program call John Jameson 850-322-5636 or Doug Patterson 803-730-8909.