church yard sales

MOM CLUB SALE: Multiples of the Midlands spring/summer consignment sale is Mar. 16, 7 am-noon, Health and Wellness Center at Brookland Baptist Church, 1066 Sunset Blvd./Hwy 378 in West Columbia. Children’s clothing, shoes, equipment, books, toys, more. Cash only.

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!

events

FREE HEALTH FAIR: March 28, 2-6 pm, Wellmore of Lexington, 200 Wellmore Dr. Suppliers & exhibitors to help you plan for individual care needs: outpatients and inpatient therapy services, physician services, geriatric case managers, hospice services, home care services, medical equipment services and more.

food and fun

BBQ & Blues: Apr. 13, 4 pm. BBQ and Blues is back at Icehouse Amphitheater featuring Blues Hall of Famer Mac Arnold and Plate Full O Blues. The event is rain or shine. Children 6 and under do not need a ticket. Advanced Tickets are $15, Day of Tickets are $20. Purchase online at www.eventbrite.com/e/bbqblues-tickets-54600739281 , or at Fatz Cafe located at 942 E Main St, Lexington. Taste of Lake Murray: Mar. 28, 6:30 pm at the DoubleTree by Hilton, 2100 Bush River Road, Columbia. Enjoy live music from the Voltage Brothers and Tokyo Joe, and sample specialty dishes from area restaurants. The adult public is invited to attend the Taste of Lake Murray. Tickets are $65 per person. Call (803) 781-5940 for tickets or purchase online at www.tasteoflakemurray.com . Money raised will support the July 4th fireworks celebration on Lake Murray.

Oyster Roast: Mar. 23, 4-8 pm at VFW Post 8738, 424 Cedarcrest Drive, Lexington. $25 Donation requested for all-u-can eat oysters with chicken bog and chili sides. For more info call 803-359-8738.

PJs & Pearls Brunch: April 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 email loisblack@sc.rr.com.

Lessons/Seminars

Boating Safety Class: Mar. 16, 8:30 am-4:30 pm at ECPI University, Suite 300, 250 Berryhill Road in Columbia, SC. About Boating Safely, taught by the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary, is certified by South Carolina DNR. Students who pass the course will be issued a South Carolina Boater Education Card. Cost is $30 per person or $50 for 2 family members sharing materials. Students under 12 must be accompanied by an enrolled adult. To register contact Clay Goodwin at (719) 425-5101 or claygoodwin@netscape.net .

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 .

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

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.

Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time: Mar. 19, 7 pm at Harbison Theatre at Midlands Technical College. This hit play is based on the novel by Mark Haddon and was adapted by Simon Stephens and will show on screen at MTC. It premiered at the National Theatre in 2012, and then transferred to London’s West End and Broadway in New York. It has toured extensively around the world and continues to thrill audiences internationally both on screen and on stage. Tickets are available at HarbisonTheatre.org or by calling the box office at 803-407-5011.

The Embers: Apr. 11, 6:30 pm. Join us at the Icehouse Amphitheater for the start of Lexington Live featuring the Embers. This is a free event.

Peter Pan and Wendy: Mar. 17, 3:30 pm at Harbison Theatre at Midlands Technical College. This production is a re-imagining of J.M. Barrie’s classic book. The plot focuses on Wendy’s transition from child to responsible young lady – with plenty of adventure in between! When Wendy refuses to leave the nursery and sleep downstairs, her mother gives her a mysterious box containing Peter Pan’s shadow. Unable to resist, Wendy opens it, Peter arrives, and they’re off to Neverland. Tickets are $12 and ages three and under are free. Tickets can be purchased online at Harbison-Theatre.org or by calling the box office at 803-407-5011.

River Rocks Music Festival: Apr. 13, 12-8 pm along the banks of the Congaree River next to Founders Park in Columbia. Renowned Nashville musician and songwriter Justin Townes Earle will headline. Also playing will be The Artisanals, Little Stranger, Stagbriar, and The Dubber. Tickets are $12 in advance. For tickets and more information about the festival visit www.riverrocksfestival.com . SLEEPING BEAUTY: Columbia City Ballet performance March 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.

Whiskey Run: Apr. 18, 6:30 pm. Join us at the Icehouse Amphitheater for the second week of Lexington Live featuring Whiskey Run. This is a free event.

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/ . Golf Tournament: District Five Foundation will hold their annual golf tournament on Mar. 29, 9 am, at Timberlake Country Club in Chapin, SC. All proceeds raised will benefit District 5 Foundation in their efforts to support programs, initiatives, and technology needs for students, teachers, and staff across School District 5 of Lexington and Richland Counties. For more info visit www.district5foundation.org or contact Mary Kathryne Wadford at marykathryne@district5foundation.org or 803-394-6331.

Jumanji: Mar. 15, 8pm. Join the Lexington County Recreation and Aging Commission at the Icehouse Amphitheater for the free movie Jumanji, which is rated PG-13.

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.

Race Against Hunger: Mar. 16, 8 am start time. 10k, 5k, and 1 mile Family Fun Run to benefit Mission Lexington. Race starts at Lexington High School, 2463 Augusta Highway, Lexington. Late registration/ packet pickup is Mar. 15, 2-7 pm at Mt. Horeb UMC or event day at Lexington High School Campus from 6:40-7:40 am. For more info or to register: https://lrah2019.org/ .