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Benefit sales

Annual yard sale: Jul. 27, 7 am-12 pm at the Atrium of the Lighthouse, the back building on the Saxe Gotha Presbyterian Church campus at 5503 Sunset Blvd, Lexington.

MOM SALE: Multiples of the Midlands fall/winter consignment sale on Aug. 17, 7 am-noon, Health & Wellness Center, Brookland Baptist Church, 1066 Sunset Blvd., West Columbia. Gently used children’s clothing, furniture, equipment, etc. Admission, parking free. Info: http:// www.multiplesofthemidlands.com/ and click ‘M.O.M. Sale’.

YARD & BAKE SALE: July 20, St. Alban’s annual Indoor Yard & Bake Sale , 403 Park Rd., Lexington, 7:30 am-2 pm. Proceeds benefit missions in Ecuador. Information: M-F, 8 am to noon 359-2444.

events

Concert in the Sky Fireworks: Jul. 5, 7:05 pm at Lexington County Baseball Stadium, 474 Ball Park Rd, Lexington. The Blowfish celebrate Veterans Night and show Concert in the Sky Fireworks. For tickets for this or other Blowfish Baseball games, visit www.goblowfishbaseball.com/sports/bsb/2018-19/schedule .

Pet Clinic: Jul. 13, 8 am-12 pm at We-Care Center, 1808 Chapin Rd, Chapin. The Street Dog Coalition will host a free pet medical clinic for pets of homeless and low-income families. No appointment necessary. Services offered: physical exams, vaccinations, parasite control, pet food, spay/neuter vouchers, and more. For info on how to volunteer or donate supplies contact Dr. Jessica Graham of Graham Vet to Pet Veterinary Services at grahamvet2pet@gmail.com , 803-563-3683 or visit the Facebook event: www.facebook.com/events/2354753254850301/ .

Farmers Markets

Market at Icehouse: Every Sat. May 30-Sept. 28 (except Jul. 6) from 9 am-12 pm at Icehouse Amphitheater. A farmer/ grower and local artisan market that uses a community-friendly atmosphere to promote, support, and encourage local production. This year’s event will include live, local music each week. To learn more visit www.facebook.com/pg/MarketatIcehouse/ . To become a vendor contact Walker Brewer at 803-358-7275 or email market@lexsc.com . SEEDS OF HOPE FARMER’S MARKET: Every Saturday beginning June 8 through August, 8 am-noon, Grace United Methodist Church, 410 Harbison Blvd., Columbia. Accepts USDA produce vouchers for senior citizens. Info: 803-732-1899.

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Food and fun

Death of a Hot Sauce Salesman: Jul. 20, 6-9 pm at the River Center at Saluda Shoals Park. This murder mystery dinner event has guests using their detective skills to solve the murder of Prescott Knight, hot sauce baron. Event includes a buffet meal, drink tickets, costume contest with a 1950s Southern Gentry theme, and door prizes. Grand prize to the amateur sleuth who solves the mystery. Tickets are $45, event is for those 18 or older. Get your tickets http://www.friendsoftheirmobranchlibrary.org/ or at the Irmo Branch Library, 6251 St. Andrews Rd.

Lunch & Learn: Jul. 9, 12-1 pm at Shiloh United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall, 1000 Springhill Rd., Gilbert. Hear Museum Director JR Fennell discuss ‘Superstitions of Lexington County and the Dutch Fork Area’. RSVP by Jul. 5 to 803-359-7586.

July 4 Fireworks

Independence Day Concert in the Sky Fireworks: Jul. 4, 7:05 pm at Lexington County Baseball Stadium, 474 Ball Park Rd., Lexington. Celebrate the 4th of July with the Blowfish! For tickets for this or other Blowfish Baseball games, visit www.goblowfishbaseball.com/sports/bsb/2018-19/schedule .

meetings

Friends for LaVie: Jul. 28, 4 pm. Meetings held at 1213 W Main St, Lexington. Pro-life community group meeting. Meeting space provided by Midlands Christian Church in Lexington, but all are welcome to attend.

SMART Recovery: Tuesday nights at 7 pm, at LRADAC Richland County’s campus at 2711 Colonial Dr, Columbia, in Room 604. The meeting offers self-management and recovery training for all ages. For more info on this or other programs by the Courage Center visit www.couragecentersc.org .

Young Adult Wellness Meeting: Wednesday nights at 7 pm, young adults 19-26 are invited to meet at The Courage Center at 860 Park Rd, Lexington. They’re invited to focus on improving health and wellness, living a self-directed positive life, and reaching their full potential. For more info on this or other programs by the Courage Center visit www.couragecentersc.org .

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 .

Youth Recovery TRIBE: Thursday nights at 6:30 pm, youth of all ages in recovery are invited to visit The Courage Center at 860 Park Rd, Lexington. TRIBE stands for tapping resources of imagination, belonging, and education. The program is designed to create a positive, engaging, and fun community for young people in recovery. For more info on this or other programs by the Courage Center visit www.couragecentersc.org .

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.

Casablanca: Aug. 2, 8:30 pm at Icehouse Amphitheater. Join the Lexington County Recreation and Aging Commission and the Icehouse Amphitheater for a showing of Casablanca. This movie is rated PG. Admission is free.

Edwin McCain Live: Sept. 28, 6 pm, at 7507 Eastview Dr. Irmo during the Irmo Okra Strut Festival. The show starts at 6:00 PM and is free to the public.

Flannel Fest: Jul. 26, 5 pm at Icehouse Amphitheater. See Grind, an Alice in Chains tribute; Nevermind, a Nirvana tribute; Core, a Stone Temple Pilots tribute; and Jeremy’s Ten, a Pearl Jam tribute. The show is open to all ages, and general admission tickets are $15 the day of the show.

GOSPEL SINGING: Jul. 6, 6 pm, Midlands Gospel singing Center, 705 Martin Smith Rd., Gilbert. Guests are Jordan River and the Shirleys. Love offering accepted. Refreshments served.

The Grinch: Jul. 12, 8:30 pm at Icehouse Amphitheater. Join the Lexington County Recreation and Aging Commission and Lights: The State Museum Friday night summer series returns. This newly expanded rockin’ summer tradition will now include live music, specialty cocktails and lasers and CGI visuals choreographed to music inside the museum’s 55 ft. digital dome. Apollo Theme Jul. 26 7 pm - The Beatles Abbey Road, 8 pm - Led Zeppelin, 9 pm - Metallica, 10 pm - Pink Floyd; Woodstock Theme Aug. 23 7 pm - The Eagles, 8 pm - Led Zeppelin, 9 pm - Aerosmith, 10 pm - Pink Floyd.

REGGAETRONIC: Free floating music festival on Lake Murray July 13, 11 am. Bring your boats and floats and savor modern reggae, funk, rock and electronic music. Donations accepted for Shriners Children’s Hospital. Visit www.reggaetronicsc.com for information or to donate.

Summer

Free summer lunch & activities: Jun. 10-Aug. 8, Mon.-Thu. 11 am-1 pm. Lunch from 11:30 am-12:30 pm. Snack 12:45-1 pm. (Closed the week of July 4th) Free summer lunch and activities for kids/teens up to age 18 at Church of Christ at Sunset Boulevard, 1303 Sunset Boulevard, West Columbia. Arts and crafts, games, puzzles, outdoor basketball, summer reading, outdoor play, and more.

Summer Reading: Jul. 10, 10-11:30 am at Riverland Park in Cayce. Aug. 7, 10-11:30 am at Fountains of Edenwood, Cayce. Children-middle school age children are invited to bring their own books or borrow books to read during this summer reading event.

OUtdoor fun

Boat Inspection: Jul. 4 and 6, 10 am-12 noon. Get your boat inspected at Lake Murray Dam at Lake Murray for free by SCDNR Law Enforcement Division. SCDNR officers will perform a quick inspections of your boat to make sure you have the required safety equipment and proper boat and motor registration for your watercraft before you launch. Those who are not in compliance with safety or registration requirements will not be ticketed during the complimentary inspections. Instead, they will be given an opportunity to correct the problem before they launch their boat. Officers will also be available to answer questions and give boaters tips on how to stay safe on the water.

Murders & Mysteries Walking Tours: Jul. 5, 8 pm at the Riverwalk Amphitheater at 123 Alexander Rd, West Columbia. Attendees will learn about some of the more gruesome aspects of West Columbia’s history including bootlegger and murder stories. Attendance is free, but plan ahead for parking! Attendees should be 18+ or have parental permission.

Strides for Autism Walk: Aug. 24, 9 am-1 pm at Irmo Community Park, 7457 Eastview Drive, Irmo. $15 registration includes t-shirt. For more info and to register visit https://scautism.org/events/strides-for-autism/. Proceeds benefit the South Carolina Autism Society.