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events

Blood Drive: May 20, 12:30-5 p.m., Broadacres Baptist Church Fellowship Hall, 2350 Taylor Rd., Cayce. To schedule an appointment contact Larry at

(803) 260-0504. Streamline your donation experience by visiting RedCrossBlood.org/RapidPass to complete your pre-donation reading and health history.

FIRST RESPONDERS APPRECIATION DAY: Project Unity USA will host the first ever SC First Responders Appreciation Day May 19, 10 a.m.- 6 p.m at Finlay Park, 930 Laurel St., Columbia. First responders answer calls to violent crimes, accidents, storms, fires, medical emergencies or disasters. Honor their heroism and dedication by attending this family event. Live performances, food, and a raffle for a new car or a ride along with Richland County Sheriff’s dept. on Live PD. Visit www.scfirstresponders.com.

PLASTIC MODEL CONTEST & SHOW: July 14, Ball Park Rd. Recreation Facility, Lexington. Registration 9, 11 a.m.-noon; judging 1 p.m. Contest entry $5 for first, $1 each additional. Spectator entry $1. Prizes. Vendors selling new models and accessories. Full flyer is on Face-book page for S.C.M.A. Midlands Chapter.

Rhythm on the river: This music series features local and regional music artists, food trucks and the best view of the river in the Midlands. New for this year is the addition of a weekly dessert truck feature and the Department of Agriculture will feature a South Carolina Grown or Specialty Vendor each week. The City of West Columbia will also provide shuttle service from nearby parking lots to help with the ease of parking. 2018 Spring ROR Lineup May 19- Bellavida Adrian Michael Band; May 26- Travelin’ Kline, Opener, Finnegan Bell

food and fun

Farm 2 Table Supper:Fundraiser to kickoff bringing the Ag + Art tour to Richland County. May 19, 2018 Under the South Shed at the South Carolina Farmers Market 3483 Charleston Hwy, West Columbia, SC 29172 Specialty Cocktails by Sallie’s Greatest at 6:30—Supper at 7:15 p.m. Supper will be locally grown and produced SC foods by Dupre’. Live Jazz Music! Cost is $150 per person or $1000 for an eight person table. Tickets are available online @ https://bpt.me/3355363 Event by Midlands Food Alliance

Farm to Fork: Dinner in the garden May 24, 6-9 p.m. at Riverbanks Botanical Garden. Al fresco, family-style dining featuring gourmet, organic cuisine made with locally grown ingredients from City Roots, Anson Mills, and Riverbanks’ own vegetable garden in Waterfall Junction. Evening will conclude with chance to speak with Riverbanks horticulturist. Admission $80 for Riverbanks’ members and $100 for general public. Tickets are limited and should be purchased in advance at https://etickets.riverbanks.org/TicketsandEvents/FarmtoFork

Lunch & Learn: Fun on the Farm Home Grown Only in SC June 12, noon-1:00 p.m. at Shiloh United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall at 1000 Springhill Rd., Gilbert. RSVP by June 7 803-359-7586

Lessons/Seminars

BOATING SAFETY CLASS: May 19, 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m., ECPI University, 250 Berry-hill Rd, Columbia. Class meets the S.C. Department of Natural Resources requirement for anyone younger than 16 to legally operate a vessel which has 15 horsepower or more. To register or for more information contact Clay Goodwin (719) 425-5101 or claygoodwin@netscape.net. $30 per student or $50 for two family members sharing materials.

Build your own rain barrel: May 25, 9 a.m.-noon. Arrive at 8:45 to Emergency Medical Services on Ball Park Road. Reps from Lexington Countywide Stormwater Consortium will present info on storm-water runoff, rainwater harvesting, and how to make the rain barrel before attendees make their own. Cost is $25 – register with Tina Blum at 803-358-8679 or tina.blum@nacdnet.net

Church Leader Training: Sex Trafficking Prevention/Awareness at Calvary Chapel Irmo with Lighthouse for Life. May 26 9:30-11:30 a.m. Church & community leaders will learn how to approach and report this epidemic. Light breakfast, coffee, and juice provided. Email alex@ccirmo.com for info

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

GED CLASSES: Lexington School District One offers day and evening GED classes and free computer classes. Info: 821-2950.

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

BIBLES AND BREW: St. John’s Lutheran Church offers a weekly bible study at Krafty Draft Brewpub in Lexington. Faith Uncorked offers a chance to discuss life and meet new friends over a beverage and meal. The group meets Wednesdays at 6 p.m. at 269 Charter Oak Rd., Lexington.

HELP FOR COUNTY VETERANS: Lexington Co.  Veterans’ Affairs officer Ed Lundeen meets Veterans,  surviving spouses, dependents,  and beneficiaries monthly at three libraries in the County. GASTON LIBRARY: first Thursday of each month from 10 a.m.- noon; CHAPIN LIBRARY: first Friday of each month from 10 a.m.- noon; BATESBURG-LEESVILLE LIBRARY: second Friday of each month from 10 a.m.-noon. The office provides education, advice and assistance in filing VA claims and information regarding VA programs. Appointments are encouraged. Please call 803-785-8400, Monday-Friday, 8-5.

Lexington Co. Comm. MHC: Board of Directors will meet at 5:30 p.m. May 21 at 108 Palmetto Blvd Suite D. Residents of Lexington Co are invited. For further details please call Rick L. Acton at 399-9216.

Pulmonary Fibrosis Support Group: Meets every 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

Memorial Day

Free patriotic concert: Event will showcase the sounds of The Patriots Band in observance of Memorial Day on May 24 at 11 a.m. on the grounds of Dorn VA Medical Center, Garners Ferry Road, Columbia. For info email ThePatriotsBand@gmail.com

Memorial Day Ceremony: May 28, 1 p.m., Vietnam Memorial in Columbia’s Memorial Park, bordered by Hampton, Gadsden, Washington and Wayne Streets (one block south of Finlay Park). There is some parking and seating available. All Veterans, Veteran Groups and General Public are invited.

MEMORIAL DAY SERVICE: May 28, 10 a.m., Caughman Harman Funeral Home, 503 N. Lake Dr., Lexington. Light refreshments following service.

PELION MEMORIAL SERVICE: Pelion Ruritan honors veterans May 28, 10 a.m., at the Veteran’s Memorial on Main Street in Pelion. All are welcome to help us give thanks to all who served.

music/theater

ICEHOUSE CONCERT: Sister Hazel will perform at the Icehouse Amphitheater in Lexington June 8. Doors open at 6 p.m.  and tickets start at $28. For more info visit icehouseamphitheater.com/events/

GOSPEL SINGING: June 2, 6 p.m., Midland Gospel Singing Center, 705 Martin Smith Rd., Gilbert, with the Final Call Quartet and Forever Changed. A love offering will be accepted and refreshments will be served. Volunteers are needed to provide finger foods. Info: Brenda Crosby

(803) 719-1289.

Southern Gospel Singing: May 28 at 6 p.m. The Servant’s Voices at West Columbia First Church of the Nazarene 350 Wattling Road West Columbia.

Reunions

AIRPORT HIGH CLASSES OF 64-65: June 30, 6 p.m., Country Club of Lexington. Call or email Dannette Tumblin Bickley – 269-9063,  dannette@sc.rr.com; Amelia Bowers Price –794-7073,  ameliabp@bell-south.net.

outdoor fun

JAILBREAK 2018: Lexington County Sheriff’s Foundation presents 5K Run/Walk May 26, 8 p.m. (sign-in starts 6:15 a.m.), at Sheriff’s Department, 521 Gibson Rd., Lexington. Entry fee $25 prior to race day, $30 on race day. Visit www.strictlyrunning.com for info or to register. Proceeds benefit Lexington County Sheriff’s Department.

Special Needs Ski Event: June 22 Special needs individuals and their families will spend a day at Lake Murray enjoying waterskiing on an adaptable ski, tubing, and kayaking at Woodmen of the World at 2000 Johnson Marina Rd, Chapin from 9 a.m. until after lunch. Lunch (with ice cream dessert) will be provided. Special needs children over the age of 6, adults, their families and siblings are welcome. To sign up to participate or volunteer call Laurie Peterson at 803-933-6118.