events

AIRPORT HS HALL OF FAME: Apr. 30, 6 pm, at the school. Inductees will be recognized. Dinner and silent auction. Tickets $50 person, $90 per couple. Corporate tables available. Call 803-822-5600 or email dburkett@burkettcpas.com . Proceeds benefit scholarships.

Author Meet & Greet: Apr. 27, 2-5 pm at Irmo Branch Library 6251 St. Andrews Rd, Columbia. Meet local authors in a relaxed setting, ask questions. Books available for purchase, music, raffle prizes, and more. Meet the Chronicle’s own Tom Poland and many other authors at this event.

Free Comic Book Day: May 4, 10 am-7 pm, at Scratch N’ Spin, 513 12th St, West Columbia. Enjoy free comics, trivia and if you come in costume, you will receive a special prize! Special guests will be Ethan Mongin of Pretty Weird Art, Trevor Tate, Corey Mikell, Kristin Keely AKA Shellsweet, and Chuck Brown from 10 am-2 pm to do sketches and signings. For more info visit www.facebook.com/events/657876554626709/ .

Local Comic Signing: Apr. 27, 12-2 pm at Scratch N’ Spin, 513 12th St, West Columbia. Jeff Duncan Morris, Jorge Santiago Jr., and Rachel “Bird” Mongin of Pretty Weird Art will be doing sketches and signing copies of their new flipbook comic Paper Champion/Demarcus Williams & The Job From Hell. For event details visit: www.facebook.com/events/1631672500268785/ .

food and fun

BUSINESS AFTER HOURS: Greater Lexington Chamber of Commerce’s next After Hours is May 2, 5:30-7:30 pm, at Wellmore of Lexington, 200 Wellmore Drive. Margarita-ville theme with live music, food and drinks.

GOSPEL & STEAK: Cube steak supper fundraiser May 4, 4-6 pm, Midland Gospel Singing Center, 705 Martin Smith Rd., Gilbert. Plates (including drink and dessert) $9 adults, $4 children 12 and under.  Gospel singing with Mylon Hayes Family at 6 pm.

LEXINGTON WINE WALK: May 11, 6-10 pm, Ice-house Amphitheater, 107 Main St. Lexington. Entertainment by Going Comando band. Tickets $30 in advance, $40 at the door. Buy tickets at www.lexingtonwinewalk.com . Price includes wine glass, wine tastings and hors doeuvres. Proceeds benefit Lexington Beautification Foundation.

Lunch & Learn: May 14, 12-1 pm at Shiloh United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall, 1000 Springfield Rd, Gilbert. South Africa to South Carolina Testimony presented by Mark Forrester from Gilbert-Summit Water District. $10 for catered lunch. RSVP by May 9 to 803-359-7586.

Lessons/Seminars

Forestry Training/ Meeting: May 8, 8 am-4:30 pm. Clemson Extension Cooperative Services will host 14th annual Growing our Future forestry meeting at T&S Farms in Lees-ville. All landowners, foresters, and others interested in managing forested lands should attend. Register online at https://tinyurl.com/ycgbpkxd or by calling Ryan Bean at 803-840-6124. Register by Apr. 24. Registration is $25 general public, $10 college students, and $80 for foresters who wish to get CFE credit.

Youth internet safety: May 19, 6 pm at Cherokee Presbyterian Church, 3622 Augusta Hwy, Gilbert. Session is open to adults and teens in the community and will be presented by Joe Ryan from the Internet Crimes Against Children task force of the SC Attorney General’s Office. Joe will speak about how technology has changed our world, the most popular devices and apps and how they’re used. Joe will also tell us about preventative measures to help build rapport with younger generations and how to help guide them to responsible use of technology.

meetings

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.

Should SC Sell San-tee Cooper: May 1, 5:30-7 pm. At Lexington County Main Library, 5440 Augusta Rd, Lexington. Public meeting to discuss future of Santee Cooper.

Music/theater

Brian Free and Assurance: Apr. 27, 6:30 pm at Life Springs Worship Center, 5630 Platt Springs Rd., Lexington. Enjoy southern gospel at this special, free concert. For more info call 803-957-2221 or visit www.lswc.com .

Celebrate Love Concert: May 10, 7:30 pm at Saxe Gotha Presbyterian Church Sanctuary, 5503 Sunset Blvd, Lexington. Celebrate “Faith, Family, Fellow Man” with Lexington County Choral Society and special guests: The Dreher High School Steel Drums Ensemble. Tickets available at the door.

CONCERTOS & CUPCAKES: Free concert by Lake Murray Symphony Orchestra featuring Young Artist Competition Grand Prize Winners, Apr. 28, 3:30 pm, Harbison Theatre at Midlands Technical College, 7300 College St., Irmo. Followed by a cupcake reception. Info: www.lmso.org .

Gospel Quartet: Apr. 28, 6 pm. Nationally known recording gospel group, the Tribute Quartet, will be at Beulah United Tony Lee Group. Visit www.icrc.net for tickets and information.

PALMETTO MASTERSINGERS CONCERT: “Souls of Love” May 3, 7:30 pm, East-minster Presbyterian Church, 3200 Trenholm Rd., Columbia. Concert includes love songs and spirituals. Tickets $15 at www.palmettomastersingers.com or at the door.

SING ME TO HEAVEN: Free concert by Dutch Fork Choral Society May 2, 7:30 pm, Chapin United Methodist Church, 415 Lexington Ave, Chapin. Featuring a selection of choral works from folk, gospel, spirituals, and classical origin. Donations graciously accepted. Info: Jim Buck, at (803) 318-0488 or (803) 414-2222 or visit www.dutchforkchoralsociety.com or email info@dutchforkchoralsociety.com .

OUtdoor fun

CAMP FOR THE DEAF & BLIND: Jun. 6-10, campus of the School for the Deaf and the Blind, Spartanburg. Free to eligible SC children and teens. Space limited, register early. For more information or an application, contact Le’Tesha Gray toll-free at 1-888-447-2732 or visit www.scsdb.org .

Foot Pursuit 5k: May 18, 8 am at City Hall. Run through West Columbia and support the West Columbia Police Officers Foundation. Registration is $25 before May 10th. Register at www.racesonline.com and run or walk. T-shirts included and K-9s are welcome.

Golf Classic: Lex. Co. Law Enforcement Officer’s Assoc. will hold their 18th annual golf classic. May 8, 9 am, at Indian River Golf Course, 200 Indian River Dr., West Columbia. $300 per 4-person team includes cart, green fees, closest to pin, longest drive, and lunch provided. Deadline May 6 by 5pm. Proceeds to benefit scholarships, Christmas food distribution, cadet academy, and more. For more info call Liz Wright 803-621-1501.

Hotflash 5k Run/ Walk: May 4, 8 am on the beautiful Timmerman Trail in Cayce. Register at StrictlyRunning.com . $35 entry fee. USATF certified course. Cash awards, unique finisher medals and t-shirts. Homemade food, sports drinks and water. Parking near Cayce Tennis and Fitness Center off 12th Street.

Soiree on State: Apr. 27, 3-8 pm, on State St between Poplar St and Railroad St. Join the City of Cayce, Cayce Avenues Neighborhood Association and Cayce Festival of the Arts. See numerous artists, musicians, and enjoy kid activities. For more info visit www.caycesc.gov .

SPRING OPEN HOUSE:

May 5. 2-5 pm, Lex. Co. Museum, 231 Fox St., Lexington. Learn how early settlers lived. Children’s activities. Free. Light refreshments. Details: 803-359-8369.

Reunion

Fairview School: May 5, 1 pm at the Fairview Community Center, 2701 Fairview Rd, Leesville. All former teachers and students are invited. Bring a picnic lunch and drink. Ice and tableware will be furnished. For more info, call Doris Bruorton 803-226-9532, Farroll Gunter 803-957-6722 or Marlene Gunter 803-894-3588.

tours

Guided Walking Tours: 12,000 Year History Park on Congaree Creek. Free and open to the public events. Tours start at Cayce Tennis Center, 1120 Fort Congaree Trail in Cayce. Battle of Congaree Creek Tour at 1 pm on May 4; Fort Congaree & 18th Century Trade Tour. For the full schedule and info visit https://cayce12000years.com/guided-history-tours/ .