To submit events, the absolute deadline is Friday before publication. However, it is best to send items at least 2 weeks before your event date by email to lexingtonchronicle@gmail.com. You may also fax your event to 803-359-2936. Please also send events that have been cancelled or rescheduled due to covid-19.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

BURNING DEBRIS: Burn permit required for burning debris in unincorporated areas of Lexington County. Call the SC Forestry Commission at 1-800- 705-8613.

COVID VACCINES: SC residents 12 or older can schedule an appointment for the Covid-19 vaccine by calling the DHEC Care Line at 1-855-472-3432. You may also get them now at Walgreens, CVS, Kroger, Riley’s Drugs and Medicine Mart, but you need an appointment.

LEXINGTON CO. COLLECTION/RECYCLING STATION HOURS: Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday 7 am until 7 pm; Sundays 3 pm until 7 pm; Tuesday and Thursday closed. Closed New Year’s Day, Independence Day, Thanksgiving and Christmas Day. Inclement weather or other emergency situations may result in temporary closings of some or all collection and recycling centers on a per incident basis. Every effort will be made to notify the public if such closings are required.

E-lEARNING & TOURS

E-LEARNING AT THE MUSEUM: The SC State Museum offers opportunities for learning online with virtual programs for the whole family. To learn more, visit www.scstatemuseum.org

LEXINGTON COUNTY STORY MAPS: Story maps tell a narrative story related to features, places and landmarks including historic tours, a tour of the Lexington County Museum, and Lexington County Heritage. See all available tours any time at https://maps-lexco-gis.hub.arcgis.com/ .

EVENTS

1940’S CANTEEN DANCE: July 17, 6-10 pm, American Legion Post 7, 211 Legion Dr., Lexington. A nostalgic 1940’s Canteen Dance featuring authentic 1930’s & 40’s music and entertainment, 1940’s reenactors, memorabilia, a period canteen with snacks and nonalcoholic drinks, door prizes and more! 1940’s period military or civilian dress is encouraged but not required! All ages invited to come and dance the night away or just sit back and enjoy the entertainment! Tickets $10 in advance or $20 at the door (limited number); Free for WWII Veterans. Tickets at www.sites.rootsweb.com/~scmti/Dance.html or email pss_nyz@yahoo.com.

CAR & BIKE SHOW: July 3, 10 am-4 pm, VFW 8738, 424 Cedarcrest Dr., Lexington. $20 entry fee with registration and setup at 8:30 am. Pre-register at VFW on Sat., 3 pm-midnight. Food plates (chicken) $8.

COFFEE WITH A COP: Have complimentrary coffee with Lexington police at the Market at Icehouse Amphitheater, 107 W. Main St., Lexington, June 19, July 17, Aug. 21, and Sept. 25. Child passenger seat checks will also be performed. Coffee courtesy The Haven Coffee House.

HOPPY HOUR AT THE ZOO: June 18, 6-9 pm, Riverbanks Zoo & Garden. Tickets $15, required. Must be 21. Eat, drink and meander through the zoo. Parking and entrance only at 500 Wildlife Parkway, Columbia. www.etickets.riverbanks.org

MEETING STREET ARTISAN MARKET: Now open every Saturday 9 am-1 pm, 425 Meeting St., West Columbia. Artisans under the pavilion selling original art, crafts, foods and produce. Social distancing guidelines in effect. Handwashing station and hand sanitizer available.

PINE RIDGE ABSENTEE VOTING: Now open at Lexington County Board of Voter Registration & Elections, 605 W, Main St., Lexington. Complete an application and cast your ballot up until 5 pm the day before the election (June 14). Photo ID required.

PINE RIDGE CHIEF’S FORUM: June 12, 11 am to noon, Police Chief André T. Williams will meet the public at Pine Ridge Town Hall in Council Chambers to discuss residents’ concerns and answer questions.

REGGAETRONIC MUSIC FESTIVAL: Free floating music festival on Lake Murray June 19, 11 am-6:30 pm, at Spence Island. Performers include Tropidelic, Little Stranger, Sun Dried Vibes, Lefty at the Washout and others. Barges create a floating stage, all you have to do is arrive on your boat. A portion of proceeds benefit the Jamil Temple Shriners contributions to the Children’s Hospital of SC. Front row parking starts at $250. Info: visit www.reggaetronicsc.com/

MEETINGS

ADHD SUPPORT GROUP OF LEXINGTON: Meets 2nd & 4th Mondays, 6:30 pm by Zoom. Open to anyone with ADHD or who want to support and assist ADHD individuals. For login information email attention deficithelp@gmail.com

COMMUNICATIONS & LEADERSHIP:The Lexington County Toastmasters communications and leadership club meets online at 7:15 am each Thursday. For details, email Mary Thompson at maryemyers95@ gmail.com

FAMILY/CAREGIVER SUPPORT GROUP: for those who have loved ones diagnosed with Alzheimers/Dementia. First Thursday of each month 6–7 pm. Sponsored by Oakleaf Village of Lexington. Currently using a “Virtual” format. Call 803-808-3477 for connection information.

MUSEUMS & ZOO

12,000 YEAR HISTORY PARK: 1120 Fort Congaree Trail, Cayce. Accessible 24/7. Police monitored from Sunrise-8 pm. Virtual history tours available. Get schedule at www.cayce12000years.com or call John Jameson at 850-322-5636.

LEXINGTON COUNTY MuSEUM: Now open with precautions. Tours by appointment only with face masks and social distancing. Call 803-359- 8369 for tours 10 am to 4 pm Tuesday through Saturday and 1 pm to 4 pm on Sundays at 231 Fox Street, Lexington.

RIVERBANKS ZOO & GARDENS: Open 9 am-5 pm daily. Masks encouraged but not required. Visit www.Riverbanks.org for information and tickets.

SC STATE MUSEUM: 301 Gervais St, Columbia. Adult $8.95, Senior (Ages 62 +) $7.95, Children (ages 3-12) $6.95. Buy advance tickets online at www.scmuseum.org

MUSIC & DANCE

CONCERTO FOR TWO PIANOS: June 12 at 6 and 8 pm, Koger Center for the Arts, Columbia. SC Philharmonic presents Mendelssohn: Piano Concerto No. 1 in G minor, op. 25 featuring Jessica Zhang and Poulenc Concerto for Two Pianos in D minor featuring Marina Lomazov & Joseph Rackers. Ticket prices range from $20 - $55 for in-person tickets and $15 for the virtual stream. Visit www.SCPhilharmonic.com.

GOSPEL FUNDRAISER: June 26, 6 pm, Midlands Gospel Singing Center, 705 Martin Smith Rd., Gilbert. Sponsored by Forever Change, guests will be The Mark Trammell Quartet. A love offering will be received with all proceeds going to the Midland Gospel Singing Center’s operational budget. Refreshments will be served during intermission. Brenda Crosby, (803) 719-1289. Visit website www.midgsc.com.

GOSPEL SINGING: July 3, 4-6 pm, Midland Gospel Singing Center, 705 Martin Smith Rd., Gilbert. BBQ fundraiser with plates for $6 that include BBQ sandwich, chips, drink, and dessert. Proceeds benefit the Singing Center’s operating budget. Monthly singing begins at 6 pm with Oasis and Master’s 3. Admission free. Social distancing guidelines will be followed. A love offering will be accepted.

SISTER HAZEL CONCERT: Platinum-selling group Sister Hazel will appear at the Icehouse Amphitheater, Main & Church streets, Lexington June 11, 6 pm. Tickets $28 rain or shine. www.eventbrite.ca/e/sister-hazel-tickets-143779043991. SC Covid guidelines in effect.

THIS DAY IN HISTORY

1190: Third Crusade: Holy Roman Emperor Frederick I Barbarossa drowns while crossing the Saleph River (modern Turkey) leading an army to Jerusalem

1540: Thomas Cromwell arrested in Westminster

1605: False Dimitri I, an impostor, crowned Russian tsar (rules 1605-1606)

1610: 1st Dutch settlers arrive (from NJ), to colonize Manhattan Island

1639: 1st American log cabin at Fort Christina (Wilmington Delaware)

1652: In Boston, John Hull opens the 1st mint in America

1692: The first victim of the Salem witch trials, Bridget Bishop, is hanged for witchcraft in the colony of Massachusetts

1720: Mrs Clements of England markets first paste-style mustard

1752: Benjamin Franklin tests the lightning conductor with his kite-flying experiment

1760: NY passes 1st effective law regulating practice of medicine

1768: British customs officials seize John Hancock’s ship, “The Liberty”, on the suspicion that Hancock had illegally unloaded cargo without paying duties a month earlier

1793: 1st public zoo opens in Paris 1801: Tripoli declares war on US for refusing tribute

1805: First Barbary War: Yussif Karamanli signs a treaty ending hostilities with the United States

1829: The first Oxford and Cambridge University Boat Race takes place

1845: Andrew Jackson’s African Grey parrot “Poll” is removed from his funeral for swearing at The Hermitage, Tennessee. Funeral attendee William Menefee Norment recorded: “Before the sermon and while the crowd was gathering, a wicked parrot that was a household pet got excited and commenced swearing so loud and long as to disturb the people and had to be carried from the house”

1863: Battle of Brice’s Crossroads, Miss; Nathan Bedford Forrest w/3500 defeats 8000 Feds

1869: ‘Agnes’ arrives in New Orleans with 1st ever shipment of frozen beef

1898: US Marines land in Cuba during Spanish–American War

1924: 1st political convention broadcast on radio-Republicans at Cleveland

1933: John Dillinger robs his first bank, in New Carlisle, Ohio. He takes $10,600

1933: Clyde Barrow and Bonnie Parker flip their car into a ravine. Parker suffers serious third degree burns from the accident which would affect her for the rest of her life.

1939: MGM cartoon character Barney Bear debuts

1940: German 5th Armoured division occupies Rouen, France

1940: Italy declares war on France and Great Britain as part of its Axis alliance with Nazi Germany

1940 N:orway surrenders to Nazi Germany after 62 days of fighting

1943: FDR becomes 1st US President to visit a foreign country during wartime