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author events

Books for Literacy: Author Jerry Bellune will discuss his book, “Your Life’s Great Purpose,” at the West Metro Rotary Club at 7:30 a.m. Friday, Sept. 21, at the Holiday Inn on Innkeeper Drive in West Columbia. Autographed copies available for donations to Turning Pages Literacy tutoring.

Book Release: Sept. 22, 7 p.m. at Tapp’s Art Center 1644 Main St, Columbia, SC 29201. Al Black, Southern Poet and Author will host a free book release open to the public. Al Black hosts poetry, music, and workshops throughout Central South Carolina. His new book of poetry, ‘Man With Two Shadows’ will be available at the event.

events

Congaree Heritage Day of Unity: Oct. 13, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. at Cayce Historical Museum. Free, family-friendly event to showcase Native American culture and skills such as flint knapping and pottery making. There will also be free tours of the Cayce Historical Museum, reenactments, activities for kids and more.

HOLIDAY MARKET: Oct. 13, 9 a.m.–2 p.m., Lexington United Methodist Church, 309 East Main St., Lexington. 35 local vendors, bake sale, and lots of good food. BBQ chicken with fixings, eat-in or takeout $10. To order chicken or for more information, call Trudy Huffstetler at 803-920-4999.

MTC Quick-Start Day: Oct. 13, 9-11:30 a.m., Airport Campus. Become an MTC student this Spring. Apply to MTC for free ($35 application waived). Complete your FAFSA and learn about financial aid including LIFE scholarships, Lottery Tuition Assistance, and veterans educational benefits.See if you qualify to exempt the MTC placement test, or take the MTC placement test on site. Schedule an advisement appointment (for those who complete application and placement-testing process). To register, visit https://midlandstech.elluciancrmrecruit.com/Admissions/Pages/EventDetails.aspx?id=bbbed0a1-63a5-e811-80d9-0a4a37f76074

PLANT SALE: Lexington County Master Gardener Volunteers annual plant sale is Sept. 21-23 at the Fall Midlands Plants & Flower Festival at the State Farmers Market, 5483 Charleston Hwy., West Columbia. Features house plants, perennials, trees, shrubbery, mums, plus garden supplies, tools, pots, books, kits and more. Fri-Sat 8 a.m.-6 p.m., Sun 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

“Let the Spirit Renew You”: Oct. 21-25 7 p.m. each night at Our Lady of the Hills Catholic Church. Attend a Redemptorist Mission, followed by a time for fellowship and refreshments. Services in English and Spanish. For more info call 803-772-7400 ext. 1020 or write oloh@charlestondiocese.org

Library Anniversary: Sept. 27, 6:30 p.m. celebrate the 20th anniversary of building the Lexington Main Library at Lexington Main Library. One of America’s most beloved writers, Pat Conroy, will be honored at the event. Jonathan Haupt of the Pat Conroy Literacy Center will be in attendance to explore Pat’s remarkably relationship to libraries over the span of his writing life. Free & open to 15 and up.

food and fun

GRACE’OUS BBQ: Sept. 22, 11:30 a.m.–2 p.m.. Grace United Methodist Church, 410 Harbison Blvd., Columbia. Most delicious BBQ in S.C. for $9 a plate. You can order tickets by calling 803-732-1899.

Lessons/Seminars

DEER-RESISTANT GARDENING: Sept. 24, 6 p.m. at Batesburg-Leesville Library or Oct. 15 at 6 p.m. at Chapin Branch Library. Learn about deer resistant gardening and the kind of damage white-tail deer can do to ornamental plants.

DEMENTIA WORKSHOP: Free 3-part workshop on dementia and Alzheimer’s. Limited space so register early. Oct. 3 (register by Sept. 26) Behavior Tracking and Legal Implications. All sessions 5:30-7 p.m. Led by licensed social worker/gerontologist Dr. Macie Smith. Refreshments provided. Email melanie.rollings@wellmore.com or call 803-520-1201.

FREE SPANISH CLASS: Conversational Spanish at Zion Lutheran Church, 226 Corley Mill Rd., Lexington, every Thursday, 7 p.m. Open to the public, no registration required. Just show up.

Garden Like a Master: Oct. 15 at 6 p.m. at Lexington Main Library; Nov. 14 at 1 p.m. at Irmo Branch Library; Learn where to buy seeds, how many, and how you should prepare before planting.

Rain Barrel Workshop: Build your own rain barrel Oct. 26, 9 a.m.-noon Starts at Lexington County EMS and ends at Public Works Garages on Ball Park Road, Lexington. Fee $25, includes refreshments and supplies to build your own rain barrel. To register, call Tina Blum, 803-358-8679 or email tina.blum@sc.nacdnet.net .

SQUARE DANCE  LESSONS: Sundays 1:30 p.m., The Barn, 680 Cherokee Lane, West Columbia. First lesson free, then $5 per lesson. Info: 772-0546.

meetings

Communications & Leadership: Lexington County Toastmasters offers a way to learn and grow. 7:15 a.m. every 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 p.m. 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: Sept. 24, 5:30 p.m. at 108 Palmetto Park Boulevard, Suite D. Residents of Lexington County are invited.

Pulmonary Fibrosis Support Group: Meets every month 3rd Tuesday at 2 p.m.at Saxe Gotha Presbyterian Church, Lexington. For more information, call Carolyn Brooks 803-960-9949 or Sue Amick 803-463-2001.

music/theater

CELEBRATE CHRISTMAS: Concert by Lake Murray Choral Society Nov., 30-Dec. 1, 7:30 p.m., Saxe Gotha Presbyterian Church, 5503 Sunset Blvd., Lexington. Tickets available one hour prior to concert or may be purchased in advance at www.LexCoChoraSoc.org.

Finesse: Oct. 4, 6:30 p.m. Lexington Live at Icehouse Amphitheater will feature Finesse. This free event will have great music, food and drink as well as entertainment for kids.

Free Mountain Dulcimer Concert: Sept 22, doors open at 4:30 p.m., concert to begin at 5 p.m. at Trinity United Methodist Church in Blythewood, SC. The concert will feature nationally known dulcimer player and instructor, Anne Lough as special guest and performer. The concert is sponsored by the Dulci-mores of South Carolina. For more info visit www.dulcimores.com or contact Loretta 803-429-1319 or Betsy at 803-960-3918.

GOSPEL SINGING & STEAK SUPPER: Oct. 6, 4 p.m. supper, 6 p.m. singing, Midland Gospel Singing Center, 705 Martin Smith Rd., Gilbert. Steak supper, including drink and dessert, $9 adults, $4 children 12 and under. Guests include Atkins Family and Cbildren of the Promis. Proceeds benefit the singing center.

Lexington Community BanD: Oct. 9, 7:30 p.m. in the River Bluff High School Band Room. Do you play a concert band instrument, or did you play in school? Join the community band at this recruitment event!

LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS: Sept. 20-30, Village Square Theatre, 105 Caughman Rd., Lexington (behind Firestone). Friday and Saturday 7:30 p.m. and Sunday 3 p.m. Adults $20, seniors and $18, students $16. Visit www.villagesquaretheatre.com or call (803) 359-1436.

Noah Guthrie: Sept. 21, 6 p.m. Noah Guthrie will perform at the Icehouse Amphitheater. This sensational singer-songwriter from SC was on the hit TV show Glee and NBC’s America’s Got Talent. Chasing Vixen will join him on stage. Tickets for this rain or shine event are $10 in advance online: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/noah-guthrietickets-48160930640 or at Old Mill Brew Pub.

Resurrection: Oct. 19, 6 p.m. See the ultimate Journey tribute band at the Icehouse Amphitheater. Interstate Exiles will open this rain or shine show. Tickets for the original Sept. 14 show will be honored at this event.

Rocketman: Oct. 10, 7 p.m. Tokyo Joe Productions presents: Rocketman – A Tribute to Sir Elton John performed by Greg Bickley and the Columbia, SCbased rock band Tokyo Joe at the SC State Fair. The show is free and they advise arriving an hour and ½ early since the concert will be served on a first-come/first-served basis.

Root Doctors: Oct. 11, 6:30 p.m. Lexington Live at Ice-house Amphitheater will host The Root Doctors. This free event will have music, food, and drink as well as entertainment for kids.

TALES OF VIENNA WOOD: Free concert by Lake Murray Symphony Orchestra Sept 23, 3:30 p.m., Harbison Theatre at Midlands Technical College, 7300 College St., Irmo. Donations accepted. Concert celebrates Vienna’s composer, Suppe, Schubert, Strauss, and featuring Mozart’s Symphony No. 31 “Paris”.  

Outdoor fun

Art Walk: Sept. 22, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. at Icehouse Amphitheater. 32 local artisans from Lexington, Columbia, and surrounding communities will showcase and sell their creations. The community is invited to enjoy local cuisine and interact with artists. Art categories included: painting, drawing, sculpture, jewelry, mixed media, graphic/ printmaking, ceramics, woodwork, metalwork, up-cycled and digital image. Visit www.artwalksc.org to learn more.

Fall Back Fest: Nov. 2, 6 p.m.-9 p.m. on the 100 Block of State St in West Columbia. Live music, food and beverages, art and more.

Free Vessel Safety Check: Sept. 22, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. at Lighthouse Marina. The U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary Flotilla 12-3 Lake Murray will be conducting safety checks. Average time 15 min and vessel decals will be awarded.

VETERAN’S PARADE: Nov. 4, 3 p.m., Main Street Lexington from Haygood Ave. to South Lake Drive. Rain date Nov. 11. Veterans, bands, ROTC groups. To enter parade (no entry fee), contact Sharon Willis, 803-785-1454 or email swillis@lex-co.com .

YARD SALE & STREET FAIR: Oct. 13, yard sale opens 8 a.m., street fair at 10 a.m., Columbia Presbyterian Community, 700 Davega Drive, Lexington. Until 1 p.m., shopping, food, live music, animals, raffles, silent auction, local produce, artists, hay rides, games, bake sale and door prizes.Proceeds benefit Alzheimer’s Association. To donate door prize or sell your product, call Amy Mc-Cormack, 803-227-8931 or amy.mccormack@prehomesc.org .

Yard Sale: Oct. 4-5 8 a.m.-3 p.m. and Oct. 6 from 8 a.m.-12 p.m. at The Beulah United Methodist Church at 161 Beulah Church Road, Gilbert. All kinds of items for sale including a bake sale, sausage biscuits, sausage dogs, hot dogs with homemade chili and hamburgers with all the trimmings for breakfast and lunch.

Reunions

Henry D. Redfern: 19th annual reunion Sept. 22, 11:30 a.m. at Gilbert Community Park, Rikard Circle, Gilbert, SC. Lunch served at noon.

Lexington High School Class of ‘78: Sept. 22, 6:30-8:30 p.m. The Class of ‘78 will hold their 40th class reunion on Sept. 22 at The Barn, 590 Springhill Rd, Lexington. At the football game on Sept. 21, the class of ‘78 will sit together as a class and be recognized for their $10,000 contribution to the Lexington School District One Education Foundation raised from the 2013 reunion. For info/registration call Jay Dooley at 803-309-3525 or 803-356-2180.

LINDLER: Descendants of John Calvin and Mary Emma Wessinger Lindler, September 16, 1 p.m. under the shelter at St. Thomas Lutheran Church in Chapin. Bring a vegetable and rice, dessert and beverage. Plates, cups and silverware will be furnished. A table will be set up for old pictures, so bring picutres of previous reunions or old family pictures. Call Ronald Derrick, President, at 345-1092.