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.

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 7-7 pm; Sundays 3-7 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 collection and recycling centers.

CHRISTMAS

THE BEST CHRISTMAS PAGEANT EVER: The Musical, Dec. 4, 3:30 and 7:30 pm, Harbison Theatre at Midlands Technical College - 7300 College, St., Irmo. $15 at HarbisonTheatre.org or call the box office at 803.407.5011.

BIG THURSDAY CELEBRATION: Oct. 27, 5:30 pm, Icehouse Amphitheater, Main and Church streets, Lexington. Social hour followed by dinner from Shealy’s of Batesburg-Leesville, to celebrate Caroline-Clemson football rivalry. Special guests from USC and Clemson. General adission $45. Contact Tommy Harman, 803-315-6932.

BOO AT THE ZOO: Oct. 20- 30, 6-9 pm, Riverbanks Zoo & Garden, Columbia. Trick or Treat throughout the zoo (bring your own bag) with Haunted Carousel and Spooky Spots and Stripes Railroad. Limited tickets availabel for $12. Children under 2 free. Any unsold tickets sold at gate for $16. 803-779-8717

HALLOWEEN FOOD DRIVE: Sponsored by Harvest Hope to help Lexington County children. Drop off nonperishable food at Mattress Firms located at 368-A Harbison Blvd.; 5416-A Sunset Blvd., Lexington; 5449-A Sunset Blvd., Lexington; or 803 Realty, 5599 Sunset Blvd., Lexington. Suggested items: microwavable pop-top Chef Boyardee, Easy Mac cups, Ramen noodle cups, Rice-A-Roni cups, individual oatmeal and grits packets, fruit cups and granola bars. Donations can also be made through Harvest Hope’s Amazon Wishlist, wwwamzn.to/3a7lUvA , and online at www.give.harvesthope.org/ge/scary . A $15 donation provides weekend meals for 3 children in need.

HOME FOR CHRISTMAS TOUR: Nov. 26, 6 pm, Midland Singing Center, 705 Martin Smith Rd., Gilbert, featuring the Whisnants and the Mark Trammell Quartet Admission is free and a love offering will be received. For more information call (803) 206- 1730 or visit www.singinsteven. com

LIVING CHRISTMAS STORY: Free drive-through nativity Dec. 3-5, 6:30-9 pm, Union United Methodist Church, 7582 N. Woodrow St, Irmo.

EVENTS

AUTUMN FAIRE ARTS FESTIVAL: Nov. 6, 11 am-4 pm, Robert Mills House & Gardens, Columbia. Free, plus free parking. South Carolina Artists present safely spaced Arts festival.

BIG BAND DANCE: Oct. 25, 6:30-9:30 pm, to support Mission Lexington at Lexington United Methodist Church’s Wesley Hall. Tickets $10 at www.missionlexingtonsc.org/ . Featuring The Charlie Gatch Big Band, The Swing Set Band, and demonstrations of ballroom and shag. Desserts and refreshments are available for purchase. Dress is very casual.

BUDDY WALK 2021: Registration open for the virtual event Oct. 24, 2 pm, in support of those with Down Syndrome. Register now at www.familyconnectionsc.org/buddy-walk/

DRIVE-THRU FALL FESTIVAL: Oct. 17, 4-6 pm, Saxe Gotha Presbyterian Church, 5503 Sunset Blvd., Lexington. Free & open to the community. Features carnival-type atmosphere, “Trunk or Treat,” and sweet treats. Wear your Halloween costumes.

HAUNTED HISTORY HALLOWEEN: Oct. 21-22, 7, 8 and 9 pm, Lexington County Museum, 231 Fox Street, Lexington. Free to members, Adult tickets $6. children 12 and under $3. Costumed guides lead spooky 45-minute tours and tell about superstitions and strange events. Reserve tickets by calling 803-359-8369.

LEXINGTON COUNTY VETERANS PARADE: Nov. 7, 3 pm, Main Street in downtown Lexington. Rain date: Nov. 14. Hosted by Town of Lexington and Lexington County. To enter parade, contact Sharon Willis, 803-785-1454 or swillis@lex-co.com

LPD FALL FESTIVAL: Scheduled for Oct. 19 in Lexington has been cancelled.

THE MAGIC OF ROB LAKE: Oct. 16, 7:30 pm, Harbison Theatre at Midlands Technical College. Tickets: $40. Student/Senior/Military $35. Visit HarbisonTheatre.org or call the box office at 803.407.5011.

MEETING STREET ARTISAN MARKET: Open Saturdays 9 am-1 pm, 425 Meeting St., West Columbia. Artisans selling original art, crafts, foods and produce. Social distancing in effect. Handwashing station and hand sanitizer available.

MURDERS AND MYSTERIES WALKING TOUR: Nov. 6, 8 pm, meets at Icehouse Amphitheater, 107 W. Main St., Lexington. Free. Presented by Lexington County Museum and discusses murders, lynchings, and mysteries that occurred in downtown Lexington. Attendees must be 18 or over or have parental permission.

STATE FAIR DISCOUNT TICKETS: On sale through Oct. 12, discount admission tickets $10 per person ($15-$20 during the fair) and discount ride vouchers $25 per person ($33 -$38 during the fair). Ride vouchers can be exchanged for a Pay-One-Price wristband for unlimited rides any 1 day. Vouchers may also be exchanged for 30 ride coupons. Family Fun Pack available at SCStateFair.org through Oct. 19. Fun Packs include 4 admissions, 2 ride vouchers and one car entry pass to Carolina Lights in December. Buy now, a $176 value.

MEETINGS

ADHA SUPPORT: ADHD Help support group meets the first Monday of each month via Zoom. for Zoom information, visit www.Attentiondeficithelp.com . Open to adults with ADD, parents of children with ADD and anyone interested in supporting someone with ADHD. Topics and discussion vary each month.

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. 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

GOSPEL SINGING: Nov. 6, 6 pm, Midland Gospel Singing Center, 705 Martin Smith Rd., Gilbert. Guests are the Mylon Hayes Family. Admission is free. Social distancing guidelines in place. A love offering will be accepted and light refreshments will be served. For more information: Brenda Crosby (803) 719- 1289

GUITARIST TERENCE YOUNG: Nov. 5, 7:30 pm, Harbison Theatre at Midlands Technical College, 7300 College St., Irmo. TicketsTickets: $25. Student/Senior/Military: $20. Visit HarbisonTheatre.org or call the box office at 803.407.5011. ranging from smooth jazz and R&B, to gospel, holiday, instrumental rock, and original guitar compositions.

REUNIONS

HITE: Oct. 24, 12:30 pm, 825 Two Notch Rd., Lexington, descendants of John Jacob Hite meets for 85th family reunion. Bring a meat and veggie or dessert item. RSVP 803-546-2069.

HITE FUNDRAISER: Oct. 23, 8 am until sell out, 825 Two Notch Rd., Lexington. Bulk sales of pit-sooked BBQ chicken and hash by the quart - good eating that benefits the Hite-Dooley Building Fund.

THEATRE

LITTLE WOMEN: Oct. 21- 21, Village Square Theatre, 105 Caughman Rd., Lexington. Tickets: 803-359-1436 or www.villagesquaretheatre.com

THIS DAY IN HISTORY

1066: Battle of Hastings: William, Duke of Normandy and his Norman army defeat the English forces of Harold II who is killed in the battle

1322: Robert the Bruce of Scotland defeats King Edward II of England at Byland, forcing Edward to accept Scotland’s independence

1492: Christopher Columbus leaves San Salvador; arrives in Santa Maria of Concepcion (Bahamas)

1586: Mary Queen of Scots goes on trial for conspiracy against Elizabeth

1773: American Revolutionary War: The United Kingdom’s East India Company tea ships’ cargo are burned at Annapolis, Maryland.

1774: 1st Continental Congress makes Declaration of Colonial Rights in Philadelphia

1834: First African-American granted a US patent, Henry Blair, for a corn planter

1862: Baseballer James Creighton ruptures bladder hitting HR, dies 10/18

1865: Cheyennes & Arapahos sign “peace treaty” then chased out Colorado

1884: George Eastman patents paper-strip photographic film

1892: Arthur Conan Doyle publishes “The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes” collection of 12 stories originally published serially in “The Strand Magazine”

1899: Morning Post reporter Winston Churchill departs to South Africa

1912: Bull Moose Teddy Roosevelt shot while campaigning in Milwaukee

1916: Sophomore tackle and guard Paul Robeson is excluded from the Rutgers football team when Washington and Lee University refused to play against a black person.

1922: 1st Thom McAn shoe store opens on Third Avenue NYC

1926: A. A. Milne’s book “Winnie the Pooh” released

1930: George Gershwin and Ira Gershin’s musical “Girl Crazy” starring Ginger Rogers and Ethel Merman premieres in NYC

1933: Nazi Germany announces its withdrawal from the League of Nations

1934: “Lux Radio Theatre” premieres

1938: Nazis plan Jewish ghettos for all major cities

1939: German U-47 sinks British battleship HMS Royal Oak, 833 killed

1940: Balham tube station in London is bombed by the German Luftwaffe during the Blitz, killing 64-

1943: 600 Jewish prisoners mount an uprising at the Nazi concentration camp in Sobibor, Poland, 300 successfully escape

1943: US 8th Air Force loses 60 B-17s during assault on Schweinfurt

1947: Chuck Yeager in Bell XS-1 makes 1st supersonic flight (Mach 1.015)

1947: Dutch Queen Wilhelmina gives golden award to General Eisenhower

1949: 14 US Communist Party leaders convicted of sedition

1950: Rev Sun Young Moon liberated from Hung Nam prison

1952: UN General Assembly first meets at its new headquarters in New York