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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.

YARD SALE: Aug. 24, 8 am-1 pm, All Saints’ Episcopal Church,1001 12th Street, Cayce, 803-796-5735. Lots of items to choose from.  No clothes or electronics. Lunch is available for purchase.

events

Bike Rally: Aug. 24, 12-6 pm at VFW Post 8738, 424 Cedarcrest Dr., Lexington. Bike rally fundraiser to build a Memorial Walk at the VFW post. Adult bike show and judging 2-4 pm, kids bike show and judging of the patriotic bike decoration contest at 1 pm. Flag retirement ceremony at 3 pm showing the proper way to take an American Flag out of service. BBQ, hot dog plates for donations 12-6 pm. Hourly door prizes with ticket sales at the site and before. Name and phone number required. Any questions, contact: Dan Holtel, 803-587-2455, dwholtel@gmail.com .

Cruise-in Fundraiser: Aug. 24, 6-9 pm at Lexington Co. Administration, 212 South Lake Drive, Lexington. On June 8 a terrible collision left Roy Hall, a K9 Deputy with Lexington County Sheriff’s Dept. seriously injured. 100% of proceeds raised go to Deputy Hall. Admission $5 per vehicle/motorcycle. Entertainment, vendors, and food available. Admission gets 2 raffle tickets for a 2 night Greenville hotel stay and steak house gift card.

Gas Buy Down: Aug. 24, 10 am-12 pm at Jet Fuels, 614 Barr Rd in Lexington. Calvary Chapel will lower gas $0.50 cheaper for a few hours and will pay the gas station the difference. Those who receive the gasoline benefit will get a church brochure and invitation to visit Calvary Chapel.

Like Arrows: Aug. 25, 5 pm at Life Springs Worship Center, 5630 Platt Springs Rd, Lexington. Experience FamilyLife’s first feature film at this free movie night. The movie casts a powerful vision for parents and reminds us of the importance of God and His Word. The Youth Ministry will provide childcare for a monetary donation, and a free meal will be served after the movie.

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.

Strut-in-style Fashion Show: Sept. 5, 6-9 pm at Holiday Inn and Suites 110 McSwain Dr, West Columbia. Tickets available from any member for $35 or $50 per couple. This year the West Metro Rotary Club is excited to include local 1st responder heroes, men and women, as models. Event to benefit local STEM Programs and Cancer of Many Colors. For more info about West Metro Rotary Club, upcoming events and/or ways you can help support our efforts contact Trent Thompson

(803) 465-1853.

Food and fun

BBQ FUNDRAISER: Aug. 24 at 4-8 pm at Brookland Lakeview Empowerment Center, 1218 Batchelor St., West Columbia. Tickets $30. For info visit www.lexcodems.org .

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.

lessons/training

SWEETGRASS BASKET WEAVING: Aug. 24, 10 am-2 pm, Lexington County Museum Tour Office, 231 Fox St., Lexington. Cost $60. Materials provided, except bring your own scissors. Teacher: Mary Graham-Grant. Register at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/basket-weaving-class-tickets-67230402945 .

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.

URBAN TREE CARE: Workshop Aug. 27, 1-3:30 pm, Lexington County Auxiliary Bldg., 605 W. Main St., Lexington. Species selection, proper planting, and pruning basics, tree health and pest management for improved urban tree care. Fee $15 by Aug. 21 and $20 after Aug. 23. Pre-registration required. Visit www.lexswcd.organd click on Urban Tree Care Workshop in the calendar section. Info: John Oxner 803-358-8664.

Music/theater

70s and 80s Rock Tribute: Aug. 30, 7 pm at Icehouse Amphitheater. Join WOMG 98.5 and Interstate Exiles for a night of 70s and 80s rock and roll at this free show.

CHORAL SOCIETY REHEARSALS: Dutch Fork Choral Society rehearsals start Aug. 27, 7 pm, Chapin United Methodist Church. All voice parts needed. Grow your vocal skills and make new friends. Performances scheduled for Dec. 12, Feb. 21, and a spring concert to be announced. For more info, contact Jim Buck, cell 318-0488, or email at jim@buckstrucks.com , or info@dutchforkchoralsociety.com .

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. SC Jazz Masterworks Ensemble: Aug. 24, 7:30 pm at Harbison Theatre at Midlands Technical College. Concert to feature big band classics, music from the great American song book, and modern originals by the group’s members. For more info visit http://scjazz.org/ .

reunions

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.

school supply drives

School Shoe Drive: Aug. 1-31 at Alan K. Hyatt Thrivent Financial, 1909-C Augusta Highway, Lexington. Thrivent Financial to host a back to school shoe drive to provide new athletic shoes for kids returning to the classroom. If you can’t make it to the drop site, they’re accepting donations at www.samaritansfeet.org/thrivent/shoedrive/ $20 will buy one pair of shoes. For more info contact 957-3073.

OUtdoor fun

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 .