Visiting The Market at Icehouse Saturday, I realized how much produce production there is in our county.

Bushnel and Peck Farm offered peppers of all kinds – green, red, hot or mild –and cucumbers, squash, zucchini, corn, snap peas and more!

They were so kind to offer me one of their organically grown tomatoes soon to be come a summertime tomato sandwich.

I also received a pint jar arrangement of homegrown zinnias, black eyed Susans and fragrant mint, all from their garden.

Someone was reading to younger ones.

We are fortunate to have this new pavilion for farmers and entertainment.

I was impressed that on a hot Saturday, it was amazingly cool there. Ceiling fans and open sides created a breeze.

Next Saturday, grab your market basket between 9 am and noon and head that way!

Roadside markets are open with delicious Lexington County peaches and watermelons.

Speaking of the Icehouse Amphitheater, Bluegrass music featuring the Local Boys qill bw Friday at 7 pm. Food, beer, wine, soft drinks and water will be for sale.

The Lexington County Museum will offer its free Murders and Mysteries Walking Tour of downtown Lexington Saturday at 8 pm. The hour-long tour is a great way to learn about the history of the town and hear some interesting stories along the way. It begins at the Icehouse Amphitheater.

Scott Adams reports that past chairs of the Lexington Chamber recently gathered for a breakfast hosted by Chamber CEO Angelle Leborde, current Chair Angela Klosterman, and incoming chair Mike White. Among those attending were former Mayor Hugh Rogers, Clyde Smith, Tommy Harmon, David Perry, Mike Flack, Nancy Hutto, Glenn Martin, Shelly Metropol, Tod Augsburger, Lori Moroze and Jim Barfield.

Ann Bull tells us the Lexington Sertoma Club has elected officers for 2021-22. They are President Buzz Lewis, Secretary Dennis Bull, Treasurer Robin Haynes, Chairman Matt Quinton, and Chairman Emeritus Tommy Harmon. The club has resumed its regular in-person meetings at the Lizard’s Thicket on U.S. 1 in Oak Grove. They meet the 1st and 3rd Monday of each month..

We look forward to the return of The Shepherd’s Center with its fall series Sept. 23. You will be hearing more about this

Mandy Caughman Derrick has written a children’s book, “The Palmetto State House,” that is now available on Amazon.

Mandy is a retired 3rd-grade teacher at Rocky Creek Elementary School and a lifelong resident of Lexington.

She’s married to the Rev. John Derrick and is a daughter of the late Lib and Raymond Caughman. She plans a book signing in the near future. Congratulations, Mandy!

CONGRATULATIONS to my son-in-law, Chris Stormer, who success fully completed the NYC Triathlon – swim, bike, run – last weekend. He is married to daughter Charlotte.

Family was there to cheer him on.

Happy birthday to Lou Kennedy, Bill Lesesne, O’Neal Staples, Carol Ryall, Bev Gunter, Clarice Monceer, Heather Dreher, Tracy McCarthy, Tyler Brown, Evan Farr, Brian Ralston, Sydney Bosley, Jennifer Morario, Ashley Ruiz, Will Taylor, Brooks Weaver, Dorothy Christine, Gene Hammock, Ryan Mooney, Grace Morgan, Richard Trewhella, Stephen Cox, Kim Hill, Brittany Lee, Spencer Prond-Ruppert, Jane Sloan, Michele Amick, Ansley Cato, Janet, Loftis, Brianna Harker, Cindy Konduros , Janie Neele, Ginger Smith, Ayle Senf, Rob Campbell-Kelly, John Helms, Rusty Rivers, Beverly Sease, Debra Gunter, and Donna Bundrick Griffin.

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