YOUR WEEKLY GUIDE TO AREA EVENTS

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.

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.

EVENTS

CHRISTMAS IN CAYCE: Dec. 3, 6-8 pm, Cayce City Hall. Drive-thru the annual Tree Lighting, hear carols along the Riverwalk and visit the Christmas Open House at the Cayce Historical museum. Santa and Mrs. Claus will arrive in the city’s vintage 1938 firetruck. The Woman’s Club of Cayce is collecting canned goods and non-perishable food items to benefit God’s Helping Hands and the Scooter Scott Project. You can make a donation online until November 29 or bring your food items on Dec. 3.

FALL GOLF CLASSIC: Nov. 19, Golden Hills Golf & Country Club, Lexington, sponsored by Greater Lexington Chamber of Commerce. Begins 9 am after registration and breakfast. Captain’s Choice, 4-man team fee is $380. Register at www.lexingtonsc.org

HOLIDAY GREETINGS FOR OUR TROOPS: You can record a short holiday greeting for our troops around the world by calling (833) 369-1351. Messages will be aired on Wreaths Across America Radio from Nov. 23 to Dec. 31 at www.wreathsacrossamerica. org/radio

LEEZA GIBBONS DARE 2 CARE: Free virtual event benefitting families coping with Alzheimer’s and other chronic illnesses. Featuring comedy segments. Nov. 19, 7 pm, Facebook & YouTube. www.Leeszas-CareConnection.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.

MISSION LEXINGTON TRUNK SHOW: Due to Covid, the trunk show will be held at the Thrift Store, 216 Harmon St., Lexington, throughout November. Mon.-Thurs. 9 am-12:45 pm. Items, including home decor, holiday decor, designer handbags, clothing, jewelry, shoes, and more, will be refreshed daily. Bring cash and credit/debit cards to make purchase. Proceeds benefit Mission Lexington.

YARD & BAKE SALE & QUILT RAFFLE: Nov. 21, 9 am-1 pm, The Hen House Ministry, 1556 Whetstone Rd. (Hwy. 3), Swansea. Stop by or call 803-568-5499 to purchase $1 tickets to win 1 double-wedding ring queen quilt. You do not have to be present to win.

LESSONS/SEMINARS

GAL TRAINING: Free 30-hour volunteer training teaches about the Family Court system, how to recognize abuse and neglect and how to communicate with children and foster parents. For more info visit http://gal.sc.gov or call 803-957-6484

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

LEXINGTON COUNTY COUNCIL: Nov. 24, Dec. 8, and Dec. 22, all at 4:30 pm, Council Chambers, County Administration Building, Lexington

LEXINGTON SCHOOL BOARD 4: Mon, Dec 14, 6:30 pm, DIstrict 4 Office

TOWN OF GASTON: Tues Dec 1, 7 pm, Auditorium

TOWN OF NORTH: Mon, Dec 14, 7 pm, Town Hall

TOWN OF PELION: Thurs, Dec 10, 6 pm, Pelion Town Hall

TOWN OF PERRY: Mon, Dec. 7, 7 pm, Perry Town Hall

TOWN OF SALLEY: Mon, Dec 21, 6 pm, Salley Town Hall

TOWN OF SWANSEA: Mon. Dec 21, 6 pm, teleconference only

TOWN OF WAGENER: Mon, Dec. 7, 6:30 pm ,in the Pavilion

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: Timed tickets required. Face masks also required. Visit www.Riverbanks.org for information, times and tickets.

SC STATE MUSEUM: 301 Gervais St, Columbia. Closed Monday. Tues.–Sat: 10 am to 5 pm, Sun: 12–5 pm. Ages 3 and up must wear masks and adhere to social distancing. Adult $8.95, Senior (Ages 62 +) $7.95, Children (ages 3-12) $6.95. Buy advance tickets online at www.scmuseum.org

MUISC & DANCE

SC PHILHARMONIC ORCHES)TRA: Free streaming concert Nov. 20, 7:30 pm., on the orchestra’s YouTube channel. Presenting Dessau Dances by Dick Goodwin, Serenade by William Grant Still and Appalachian Spring by Aaron Copland.

THIS DAY IN HISTORY

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1805: Lewis and Clark Expedition, led by Meriwether Lewis and William Clark, reaches the Pacific Ocean, first European