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Deadline is Friday before Publication. Send items two weeks before your event by fax 803-359-2936 or email: lexingtonchronicle@gmail.com

Benefit sales

Martha’s Market: Sept. 7, 8 am at Union UMC, 7582 Woodrow St, Irmo. 8th annual Martha’s Market with more than 70 vendors. Admission is free. Event to benefit Wallace Family Life Center and Snack Packs for School District 5.

events

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 .

All Aboard for a Cancer Cure: Oct. 26, 12 pm at South Carolina Railroad Museum at 110 Industrial Park Rd, Winnsboro. Enjoy an afternoon ride to the historic Rion Quarry office building where you’ll get off and pick up your sack lunch. Watch out for train robbers! Tickets are $25 per person. To benefit the Alala Cancer Society. Get tickets at www.eventbrite.com/e/all-aboard-for-acancer-cure-tickets-61528204516 or by visiting 3400 Harden St Extension, Columbia by Sept. 27.

Answers in Genesis Conference: Sept. 15 9:15-12 pm, 6-8:30 pm; Sept. 16 9-11:30 am, 6:30-9 pm at Oakwood Baptist Church, 3520 Mineral Springs Road, Lexington. Attend this free conference which will challenge you to think biblically, teach you to defend your faith, and help you confidently communicate the gospel. For detailed session times, details and childcare info visit www.oakwoodbaptistchurch.com/events or contact the church at 356-0260.

Worship X Columbia: Sept. 13, 7 pm at Icehouse Amphitheater. Join Elevation Columbia and 4City Church as they declare God’s faithfulness over our city and worship with music. No lawn chairs allowed. Free event.

Fashion Shows

Life Without Limits Fashion Show: Sept. 7, 2 pm at 111 Maiden Lane, Lexington. United Cerebral Palsy of South Carolina will host its first Life Without Limits Fall Fashion Show and Cocktail Reception fundraiser. DJ, hors d’ourvres, and drinks, a 50/50 drawing, and raffle. People supported by UCP of SC, all men and women with intellectual and developmental disabilities, will model! To RSVP, donate, or sponsor visit www.ucpsc.org/events. An admission fee is not required, but they request a suggested donation of $25 per person to attend. For more info contact Alanna Boozer at aboozer@ucpsc.org or 803-926-8878.

Food and fun

BBQ & Bake Sale Fundraiser: Oct. 5, Carryout: 8 am until sell out. Buffet: opens 11 am. Bake Sale: 8 am until sell 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.

Lunch & Learn: Sept. 10, 12-1 pm at Shiloh United Methodist Church, 1000 Springhill Rd, Gilbert. RSVP by Sept. 5 to 803-359-7586. Hear a talk titled: ‘Gardening Fun’ and enjoy catered lunch, the cost is $10.

harvest events

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.

lessons/training

Azaleas: Sept. 17, 1 pm at Cayce-West Columbia Branch Library, 1500 Augusta Rd, West Columbia; Oct. 21, 1 pm at Lexington Main Branch, 5440 Augusta Rd, Lexington. What are the best practices for growing Azaleas? Learn at one of these sessions.

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

Gardening for Birds: Sept. 11, 1 pm at Irmo Branch Library, 6251 St Andrews Rd, Columbia. You can do things for feathered friends when planting shrubs, trees and other plants. Learn how to attract birds to your garden.

Healthy Garden Soil: Sept. 9, 6 pm at Chapin Branch Library, 129 NW Columbia Ave, Chapin. Learn how to create and maintain healthy soil in your garden. The focus will be on small vegetable gardens and ornamentals.

Herbs in Your Garden: Sept. 9, 11 am at Gaston Branch Library, 214 S. Main St, Gaston. Growing your own herbs enriches your life. Learn best practices for growing herbs.

Teen Coping Skills: Sept. 15, 6 pm at Cherokee Presbyterian Church, 3622 Augusta Hwy, Gilbert. This Lessons for Life session from Cherokee Presbyterian Church will talk about ways teens can cope with issues concerning stress, peer pressure, relationships and other relevant matters. Teens, parents and grandparents are invited, and child care is provided.

meeting

CAYCE WOMAN’S CLUB OPEN HOUSE:  Sept. 8, 3:30 pm, 701 Oakland Ave, Cayce. Ladies who live or work in Cayce and have a volunteer spirit are invited to this membership info event to find fun, friends and fulfillment. Learn more at womansclubofcayce.org or 391-6430.

ELECTIONS COMMISSION: Lexington County Registration and Elections Commission meets Sept. 9, 9 am, 605 W. Main St., Lexington. County residents welcome.

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.

Youth Recovery Support: Monday nights at 7 pm, youth ages 15-18 are invited to meet at the Courage Center, 860 Park Rd, Lexington. For unique recovery support and mentoring personalized to the individual. For more info on this or other programs by the Courage Center visit www.couragecentersc.org .

Music/theater

Dixieland Jazz: Sept. 8, 2:30-5 pm at the Lourie Center, 1650 Park Circle, Maxcy Gregg Park, Columbia. The Carolina Jazz Society invites you to bring a snack and a soda for yourself or to share at the hospitality table while you enjoy jazz, ragtime and swing. $10 adults, free if under

18. Info- www.carolinajazzsociety.com , https://sites.google.com/site/carolinajazzsociety/ or contact Red Smith (803)432-1504.

GOSPEL SINGING: Sept. 7, 6 pm, Midlands Gospel Singing Center, 705 Martin Smith Rd., Gilbert. Guests include King’s Cause and the Beulahland Quartet. Free admission. A love offering will be accepted and refreshments will be served. Info: Brenda Crosby (803) 719-1289.

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.

Swingin Medallions: Sept. 12, 6:30 pm at Icehouse Amphitheater. Kickoff the fall with Lexington Live. This is a free rain or shine show. No lawn chairs or outside food/drink allowed.

reunions

Schule History Reunion 2019: Sept. 21, 10 am at Union Lutheran Church, 4077 Highway 378, Leesville. Celebrate the Schule family and hear guest speaker Louise Riley. Learn about Schule Veterans of the Confederate War. Please bring family/friends, family photos, and Schule history! Catered lunch by Shealy’s BBQ. Cost for lunch/facility is $18 per adult, $12 for children under 8 years old. Please send checks by Sept. 16 to Schule’s Family Committee, PO Box 3547 Leesville, SC 29070. State the number of adults/children. Registration at 10am, lunch served around noon. For more info call Larry O. Schule 532-2314.

Waters Family Reunion: Sept. 15, 1 pm at Providence Baptist Church, 3708 Pond Branch Rd, Leesville. Please bring a covered dish. For info call Carolyn Smith 803-532-3435 or Sherry Waters 803-649-7705. Volunteers are needed to organize future reunions.

OUtdoor fun

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.

IRMO MURDERS & MYSTERIES TOUR: Sept. 6, 8 pm, Irmo Town Park. Free tour to learn about the murders, mysteries, duels and lnchings in Irmo and the Dutch Fork. Must be over 18 or accompanied by an adult. Presented by Lexington County Museum. Info: 803-359-8369 or email museum@lex-co.com .

Out of the Darkness Walk: Oct. 27, 2 pm at Columbia Canal and Riverfront Park. Walk to fight suicide at this community walk event. Proceeds benefit local and national suicide prevention and awareness programs of the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention. Learn more at http://outofthedarkness.org/ or call 888-333-2377.

VETERANS DAY PARADE: Nov. 3 (rain date Nov. 10), downtown Lexington, honoring 100th anniversary of American Legion Post 7 and Auxiliary. Free entry in parade. Contact Sharon Willis, 785-1454, for parade application.