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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

Easter

Easter Carnival and Egg Hunt: Apr. 7, 4 pm. Cherokee Presbyterian Church at 3622 Augusta Hwy, Gilbert. Join us for a FREE Easter Carnival and Egg Hunt! Fun, food, face painting, games, a bouncy house, live music, an egg hunt, and more! Rain or Shine! Beginning at 4:00 pm, enjoy games and food at your leisure. Bring your Easter basket for the egg hunt which will start promptly at 5:30 pm. All visitors will be entered into a drawing to win a prize at the event!

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.

Community Easter Egg Hunt: Apr. 14, 11 am at St. John’s Lutheran Church at 213 St. John’s Church Rd, Lexington. For more info visit www.stjohnslexington.com or Facebook/ Instagram @welcometostjohns.

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

Waste Pesticide Collection: Apr. 6, 9 am-1 pm at White Knoll High School, 5643 Platt Springs Road, Lexington. Collection of unwanted/unused pesticides open to residents and farmers of any South Carolina County. Household hazardous materials other than pesticides will only be accepted from residents of Lexington Co. If cancelled due to inclement weather notice will be posted on www.agriculture.sc.gov/ .

food and fun

Cookout for Kids: Apr. 6, 11 am-3 pm at Epworth Children’s Home, 2900 Millwood Ave, Columbia. BBQ fundraiser features award-winning cooks, music, bake sale, and fun for the family. Plates are $10/each, hot dog plates are $5, and whole slow-smoked Boston butts are $30. Funds benefit Epworth Children’s Home. For more info or for tickets email Dianne at epworthalumniassociation@gmail.com or visit www.facebook.com/events/1554570671352922/ .

Lunch and Learn: Apr. 9, 12-1 pm at Shiloh United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall, 1000 Springhill Rd, Gilbert. Learn about resources for family history research at the South Carolina state archives. $10 for catered lunch. RSVP by April 4th 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.

PJs & Pearls Brunch: Apr. 6, 10:30 am-noon, Ponderosa County Club, 190 Durango Dr., Batesburg-Leesville. Woman’s Society of Batesburg-Leesville’s annual shindig benefits domestic violence victims. Adults $15, $10 ages 10 and under. Wear your best Pjs and pearls for brunch and entertainment. Crafts provided for ages 10 and under. Donations of toiletry items will be accepted for Sistercare of Columbia. For tickets and information call 803-413-2437 or e-mail loisblack@sc.rr.com .

Lessons/Seminars

Basic POND MANAGEMENT: Apr 4, 6:30 pm, Lexington County Auxiliary Building room 130, 605 W. Main St., Lexington. Learn about pond water quality, fish biology and weed control. Cost $10. Register by April 2 at www.lexswcd.org and click on Pond Management in the clanedar section to get leaflet with information. Info: 803-358-8688 .

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.

The Lost Hundred Years: Apr. 9, 6 pm. Learn about the lost hundred years in the history of South Carolina, the story of Santa Elena. SC Archives and History Center, 8301 Parklane Road, Columbia. For more info and to register visit https://scarchivesandhistoryfoundation.org/category/news-events/ . The series is free for members of the SCAHF, and $10 for non-members.

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.

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

Dixieland Jazz Concert: Apr. 7, 2:30–5:00 pm. See the Carolina Jazz Society at the Lourie Center, 1650 Park Circle, Maxcy Gregg Park, Columbia (just off Pickens near Blossom). Enjoy jazz, ragtime and swing. Tickets are $10 adults, free to 18 and younger. For info visit www.carolinajazzsociety.com or con-.

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forming will be Gospel Truth Trio and King’s Cause. Free admission, but a love offering will be accepted and refreshments will be served. Volunteers are needed to provide finger foods. For more info contact Brenda Crosby 803-719-1289.

MTC Showoff: Mar. 30, 7 pm at Harbison Theatre at Midlands Technical College. Come discover the next bright star of the Midlands in this America’s Got Talent-style competition. Tickets are available at www.HarbisonTheatre.org or at 803-407-5011.

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.comhttp://www.dutchforkchoralsociety.com/ or email info@dutchforkchoralsociety.com

SLEEPING BEAUTY: Columbia City Ballet performance Mar. 30, Koger Center, Columbia, 3 pm performance preceded by children’s sit-down tea at 1:30 pm. Evening performance 7:30 pm. Call 803-799-7605 for tickets and information.

World of Musicals: Apr. 4, 7:30 pm at Harbison Theatre at Midlands Technical College. This show brings together the very best of musical theatre to life in one performance. See some of the greatest musical successes on stage. Tickets are available at www.HarbisonTheatre.org or at 803-407-5011.

OUtdoor fun

Bikers Against Violence Ride: Mar. 30, 9:30-10:30 am. The ride will start at Harley Haven, 941 Western Lane, Irmo and will end at SCDJJ Broad River Road Complex in Columbia. Tickets are $25. Register here: www.eventbrite.com/e/inaugural-bikers-against-violence-awareness-ride-tickets-56041083389 or on the day of the event. Kickstands up at 11 am.

Celtic Commotion: Apr. 5, 6 pm. Join the Tartan Day South Celebration for Celtic Commotion, an evening of Celtic culture featuring music, demonstrations, and artistic exhibitions at the Icehouse Amphitheater. Tickets are $10, children under 12 are free. For more info visit http://tartandaysouth.com/tickets/ .

Chamber Golf Tournament: Apr. 11, 11 am-6:30 pm at Indian River Golf Club, 200 Indian River Drive, West Columbia. The 2019 Greater Cayce West Columbia Chamber of Commerce Golf Tournament. Cost to participate is $360 per team ($90 per player) which includes 18 holes, green fees, cart, lunch, dinner, and beverages. If you don’t play golf you can still join for a Master’s viewing party and dinner. For more info or to register contact 803-794-6504 or cory@cwcchamber.com .

Guided Walking Tours: 12,000 Year History Park on Congaree Creek will 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 Mar. 30, Apr. 20, and May 4; Fort Congaree & 18th Century Trade Tour at 3 pm on Apr. 6, & 20; For the full schedule and more information visit https://cayce12000years.com/guided-history-tours/ .

herb festival: Apr. 6, 9 am-3 pm at Lexington County Museum, 231 Fox St, Lexington. Join the Lexington County Herb Bunch for the 8th annual “It’s All About Herbs” Festival. Admission is free and activities include a plant sale, plant-related vendors, food, mini-demonstrations, and a silent auction. For more info call 359-8369 or email Diane Lucas at dlucas@comporium.net .

Peter Rabbit: Mar. 29, 8 pm. Join the Lexington County Recreation & Aging Commission at the Icehouse Amphitheater for a free showing of the movie Peter Rabbit. This movie is rated PG.

Tartan Day South: Apr.

6. Gates open at 8:30 am. The Highland games & Celtic festival “Main Event” at Historic Columbia Speedway, 2001 Charleston Hwy, Cayce. Enjoy Highland athletics, traditional dancing, world class Celtic music, pipe bands, sheep dog herding, birds of prey, traditional food & drink, classic British car show, Celtic clans & societies, archery, swordplay, medieval encampments, Celtic marketplace, kids rides & play area, “wee games”, Quidditch tournament and more. Adults $15, Children 12 and under free. Parking is $5. For more info visit http://tartandaysouth.com/ .