AROUND LEXINGTON COUNTY

Downtown Lexington was jumping with children Saturday at the annual Kis Day sponsored by Oalmetto Chiropractic. How nice it was to see downtown thriving and peple coming together in the heart of our town. The Icehouse Amphitheater and town center were dotted with tents covering numerous booths.

The mission of Kids Day is to create a better community by educating and caring for families iwth ove, honesty, and laughter.

The inspiring exhibits offered advice on safety, health and enviromental awareness. There were fun things like face painting, jumping and sliding on the large blow-ups, meetins EMS attendants and manning their vehicles. Cheerleaders and gymnasts entertained the crowd with spirit and acrobatics.

Of course, there was a variety of food and beverages. On a mail-order-perfect day, Kids Day was a huge success. Proceeds from the event benefit the Nancy K. Perry Children’s Shelter and the Dickersen Center for Children.

Assisting with the activities were Randy Halfacre, Scott Adams, Bill Lesesne, Edwin Gerace, Sylvia Backman, Adam DeLoache, Romy Nos, Scott Boyer, Scott Tarleston, Bobby Cousins, Summer Schmidt and Samatha Johnson.

Exhibiting at the event was the Village Square Theatre touting its production of the award-winning “The Wizard of Oz,” which runs May 3-19. Call 359-1436 for tickets or information.

St. Alban’s Episcopal Church’s Wine & Cheese Benefit is May 3 at 6:30 pm. Proceeds benefit SisterCare. Call 359-2444 for information.

Tea for LaVie is May 4, 2-4 pm at Lexington United Methodist Church. Proceeds benefit the pregnancy counseling center. Call 996-4673 to learn more.

Lexington County Museum’s Spring Open House is May 4, 2-5 pm, 231 Fox St., Lexington. You tour the grounds and buildings and see breadmaking, blacksmithing and enjoy light refreshments. Call 359-8369 for info.

On Stage Productions at the Old Mill is presenting “Bull in a China Shop” May 3-5. This is a genteel murder mystery about a house full of sweet little old ladies who discuss a handsome bachelor who lives just across the street. Tickets are available at the door or www.onstagesc.com.

Anne Bull sends a report of the delihtful Lexington Spring Cotillion event held recently at the Corley Mill House. Attending were Rick and Allison Sanford, Paula Calhoon and Donnie Myers, Judy and Bassy Clark, Jan and Bobby Frierson, Catherine Shapre, Virl Caughman, Gay Clark, Leslie and Alan Greene, Tanya and Deck Hudson, Al and Beverly Whitworth, Rose Wilkins, Deb and Don Petty, Linda and Phil Smith, Caroline and Charles Alexander, Cindy and Phil Smith, Carol and Mickey Perrin, and Anne and Dennis Bull.

Happy Birthday to Anthony Giunta, Curtis Morton, Peggy Horton, Beth Caddell, Agnes Corley, Warren Mock, Rick Jones, Nancy Dixon , Elizabeth Marie Brabham, Ashley Shay, Maddie Barefoot, Roz Aleman, Barbara Brantley, Bailey Black, Ricky Caughman, Jeanette Floyd, Kaidyn Glover, Turner Owen, Adam Barnes, Kelley Blashka, Dorotjy Leaphart, Will Rodgers, Janie Scircle, Becky Vining, Cathy Walker, Richard Hobson, Lauren Hodges, Dee Lide, Myra Strock, Caroline Haggard, Christy Walker, John Goodman, Chandler Hayes, Jordan Meetze, and Pastor Pat Riddle.