announcements

Free Drug Education: Narconon New Life Retreat would like to remind families to stay educated on the signs and dangers of drug abuse. Methamphetamines and opioids are on the rise. Learn the signs and protect your loved ones. To learn more, visit: https://www.narcononnewliferetreat.org/blog/the-other-drug-epidemic.html . Narconon provides free drug education materials covering a wide range of topics.  Please call for free drug education materials 800-431-1754 .

Easter

Easter Afternoon: Apr. 20, 3-6 pm at Wellmore of Lexington, 200 Wellmore Dr, Lexington. There will be a large field full of goodies for children under the age of 12 to hunt for! Rain or shine, join our community in celebrating Easter with your local area! Refreshments will be available to purchase, all proceeds are going to support the Alzheimer’s Association! #ENDALZ If you have any questions, please call (803)- 520-1200.

Easter Celebration: at Life Springs Worship Center, 5630 Platt Springs Rd, Lexington. Apr. 18, 7 pm, experience the last supper through a dramatic presentation. Holy Communion will be observed. Apr. 21, 6:30 am, enjoy sunrise service. Breakfast will follow. Apr. 21, 10:30 am, continue worship in the Worship Center with a service for children up to age 12. For more info on any of these, call 803-957-2221 or visit www.iswc.com .

Easter Service: Covenant Community Church would like to invite the community to Easter Sunday service at 1302 Old Orangeburg Road in Lexington. The Spanish Easter Service will be held April 20 at 5pm. The English service will be held April 21 at 11:00 am.

Labyrinth Walk: Lexington United Methodist Church at 309 E Main St, Lexington. LUMC invites the community to walk their labyrinth during Holy Week for walking, meditation and praying. Please enter through the Ministry Center. Apr. 18 from 10 am-6 pm, and Apr. 19 from 3-6 pm.

Lakeside Easter Sunrise Service: Apr. 21, 7 am. Join St. John’s Lutheran Church at 213 St. John’s Church Rd Lexington. A community Easter breakfast will follow worship at 8:00 am and a 9:30 am Easter service will also be held in the sanctuary. For more info visit www.stjohnslexington.com or Facebook/ Instagram @welcometostjohns.

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.

food and fun

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.

Philoptochos Bake Sale/Luncheon: Apr. 18, at Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Cathedral, Columbia. Enjoy the 72nd annual St. Katherine’s Ladies Philoptochos Society Bake Sale and Luncheon. Order ahead by calling (803) 461-0249, FAX

(803) 254-6197 or EMAIL to skphilop@gmail.com with BAKE SALE ORDER in subject line. Pick up orders from 4-6 pm on 4/18. For up to date info visit www.facebook.com/stkatherinesphiloptochos/ .

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.

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.

Lex. Co. Comm. MHC: Board of Directors meeting Apr. 22, 5:30 pm at 108 Palmetto Park Boulevard Suite D, Lexington. Residents of Lexington County are invited.

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

feaus - theater for the third week of Lexington Live with Finesse. This is a free show.

Gospel Quartet: Apr. 28, 6 pm. Nationally known recording gospel group, the Tribute Quartet, will be at Beulah United Methodist Church, 161 Beulah Church Rd., Gilbert.

JAZZ SERIES: Concerts at Saluda Shoals Park, 7 pm, with food, beer and wine available for purchase. Tickets $10. Apr. 26, Tony Lee Group. Visit www.icrc.net for tickets and information.

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. Fore information or an application, contact Le’Tesha Gray toll-free at 1-888-447-2732 or visit www.scsdb.org .

Crimestoppers Golf Tournament: Apr. 29, 9 am shotgun start. 14th annual Golf Tournament at Spring Valley Country Club, 300 Spring Valley Rd, Columbia. All proceeds from this event help fund the tipster reward account for Midlands Crimestoppers which offers cash rewards for crime tips that lead to an arrest. For more info on the tournament, raffle, and to register visit www.midlandscrimestoppers.com . The deadline to register is Apr. 22.

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.

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 Apr. 20, and May 4; Fort Congaree & 18th Century Trade Tour at 3 pm on Apr. 20; For the full schedule and info visit https://cayce-12000years.com/guided-history-tours/ .

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., Lexingotn. Learn how early settlers lived. Children’s activities. Free. Light refreshments. Details: 803-359-8369.