events

Adult Summer Reading Event: Jun. 9, 3 pm at Lexington Main Library, 5440 Augusta Rd, Lexington. Meet the author of The Favorite Daughter, Patti Callahan Henry. Books available for purchase at the event. Enjoy a reading, Q&A session, and get an autograph.

Book Sale: Jun. 6 and 7, 8:30 am-5:30 pm and Jun. 9, 2-5 pm at Lexington Main Library, 5440 Augusta Rd, Lexington. 50% off book sale to benefit the Friends of Lexington Main Library. Purchase books, paperbacks, children/teen books, magazines, and DVDs for 50% off.

Craft fair: Jun. 15, 10 am-3 pm, at VFW 8738, 424 Cedar-crest Dr, Lexington. Open to the public, rain or shine. Vendor craft fair open to the public featuring many vendors/crafters and a food truck.

JUNETEENTH: Lexington County NAACP celebrates emancipation Jun. 19, 7-9 pm, Lexington Community Center, 104 Allen St., Lexington. Although Emancipation Proclamation was signed in 1863, it wasn’t until June 19, 1865, that slaves in Texas were declared free. This anniversary is celebrated as Juneteenth. All welcome.

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.

Food and fun

Bubbles & BBQ: Jun. 15, 10 am-1 pm at ERA Wilder Realty, 3200 Devine St, Columbia. Get your car clean for $10 to support MDA to send a kid to camp. BBQ plates and baked goods will be for sale and DJ Sherry Maw will be performing. For more info and advance tickets call Petie Bradley at 803-315-8857.

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.

Power Hour: Lunch service at St. Stephen’s Lutheran church at 12 pm on Wednesdays. At 12 pm light lunch begins and the service begins at 12:30.

Uplift cookout: Jun. 27, 6-7:30 pm in the Fellowship Hall at First Baptist Church of Lexington, 415 Barr Road, Lexington. The Uplift Encouragement Group Ministry provides a chance for individuals with MS and other chronic illnesses to share common illnesses and concerns, provide and receive emotional support, and obtain information. All groups are free of charge. RSVP to Scheri Force 957-0686 or email scheri@fblex.org .

Lessons/Seminars

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 .

PICKLEBALL: Free event every Thursday morning,10 am – noon, rain or shine, and $2 Saturday mornings,10 am – noon at the Lexington County Tennis Complex, 425 Oak Drive, Lexington. In the event of inclement weather, the Oak Grove Civic Center at 584 Oak Drive will be used. All levels welcome. Come learn the game and/or share your pickleball expertise with new players. Paddles and balls provided by LCTC. SQUARE DANCE: Western square dance lessons Sundays, 2-4 pm, starting Jan. 13. Limited to first 24 people. $5 per lession. The Barn, 680 Cherokee Lane, West Columbia. Info: 803-772-0546.

meetings

ACTIVE AND RETIRED FEDERAL WORKERS: National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association (NARFE) is the only organization dedicated to protecting and preserving the pay and benefits of all active and retired federal workers. Meets the 2nd Friday of each month, 11:30 AM, at Seawell’s Restaurant, 1125 Rosewood Dr., Columbia. For more information, call 803-796-3106 or visit www.narfe.org/ .

Communications & Leadership: Lexington County Toastmasters offers a way to learn and grow. 7:15 am on the 1st-3rd Thursday except holidays, 2nd floor conference room, Lexington Medical Center, 811 West Main Street, Lexington. For details, contact Jerry Bellune at jerrybellune@yahoo.com or 803-331-6695. Richland 2500 Toastmasters International meets 1st & 3rd Thursday each month except holidays, 6:45-8:45 pm at Irmo Medical Park building - 7033 St. Andrews Road, Columbia, SC 29212 in room 302. Contact: Donald Dills, 803-917-7726, Kalenna Ginyard, 803-873-5433.

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

Bands 4 Better: Jun. 22, 4-8 pm at O’Hara’s Public House. The event will be an exciting afternoon filled with music, families, and fun. This benefit music event will support the Dickerson Children’s Advocacy Center. The event also offers great live entertainment. VIP tickets are $30, and include private seating, food, and 2 drink tickets. General admission is $15. Tickets can be purchased at www.dickersoncac.org under events.

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.

CrownBEAT Drum Corps: Jul. 7, 7:30 pm at River Bluff High School, 320 Corley Mill Rd, Lexington. Drum Corps in the Carolinas returns to the midlands with CrownBEAT, featuring six of the top performing ensembles from across the country! See Boston Crusaders - Boston, MA; Carolina Crown - Fort Mill, SC; Jersey Surf - Camden County, NJ; Music City - Nashville, TN; Phantom Regiment - Rockford, IL; Spirit of Atlanta - Atlanta, GA perform. For tickets visit: https://get.crown-tickets.com/crownbeat?utm_source=lexingtonchronicle .

The Grinch: Jul. 12, 8:30 pm at Icehouse Amphitheater. Join the Lexington County Recreation and Aging Commission and the Icehouse Amphitheater Christmas in July and a showing of The Grinch. This movie is rated PG. Admission is free.

The Secret Life of Pets: Jun. 6, 8:30 pm at Ice-house Amphitheater. Join the Lexington County Recreation and Aging Commission and Icehouse Amphitheater for a showing of The Secret Life of Pets. The movie is rated PG and admission is free.

Summer

Free Summer Lunch & Activities: Jun. 10-Aug. 8, Mon.-Thu. 10 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.

OUtdoor fun

Dancing for a cause: Jun. 8, 10 am-12 noon at Seven Oaks Park. Jazzercise for Meals on Wheels. Tickets are $10 per person. To get more info visit www.icrc.net . For tickets visit https://www.cognitoforms.com/ ICRCEVENTS/JazzerciseForMealsOn-Wheels2019 or call 803-772-3336.

Family Day: Jun. 22, 10 am-1 pm at Lexington County Museum. Annual family day, free to the public. Hands on activities for children such as playing with historic games and toys and learning about life during the 19th century in Lexington County. Learn about repairing wagon/carriage wheels and tour structures. Free hot dogs and drinks available. For more info visit www.facebook.com/LexingtonCountyMuseum .

Murders & Mysteries Walking Tours: Jun. 8, 8 pm at Icehouse Amphitheater in Lexington. Learn about hidden town histories including stories about murders and duels which happened along Main St. The second tour takes place 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.