events

Cayce First Baptist Church: 106th anniversary service on Oct. 21. At 10:15 a.m. a musical program will be observed with service at 10:30 a.m. A catered lunch provided by Bessinger’s Barbeque will follow the morning service.

“Let the Spirit Renew You”: Oct. 21-25 7 p.m. each night at Our Lady of the Hills Catholic Church. Attend a Redemptorist Mission, followed by a time for fellowship and refreshments. Services in English and Spanish. For more info call 803-772-7400 ext. 1020 or write oloh@charlestondiocese.org

Recycling events: Oct. 20, 9 a.m.- 1 p.m., Irmo High School, 6671 St. Andrews Rd., Columbia. Electronic recycling, paper shredding, presticides, hazardous household waste collection, tires, and scrap metal.

food and fun

Lunch & Learn: Nov. 13, 12-1 p.m. at Shiloh UMC Fellowship Hall, 1000 Springhill Rd in Gilbert. Herbal gifts & cooking hints for the holidays. Tastings offered. $10 for catered lunch. RSVP by Nov 8 803-359-7586.

Oktoberfest: Oct. 20, 6-9 p.m., St. Alban’s Episcopal Church, 403 Park Road, Lexington. Eat in or take out brats, German potato salad, kraut, red cabbage, peppers and onions, etc. If you plan to come, call the church office Friday, 8 a.m.-noon. Proceeds benefit Ecuador and local missions and Mission Lexington (LICS).

fall events

Autumn Dinner/Auction: Oct. 23, 6:15 p.m. at Calvary Chapel Cafe on Calvary Chapel Campus, 1156 Barr Rd Lexington. Featuring inspirational speaker Cherie Nettles. $15 per person and may be purchased at the door. Make your reservation by Oct. 20 by calling 803-603-9249.

Adopt-A-Cop Fall Festival: Oct. 23, 5:30-8:30 p.m., Lexington Town Hall, 111 Maiden Lane, Lexington. Night of family fun featuring games, food, costume contests, rides, and more. Cost is $5 per person or $20 per family.

Fall Back Fest: Nov. 2, 6 p.m.-9 p.m. on the 100 Block of State St in West Columbia. Live music, food and beverages, art and more.

Fall Fest: Oct. 20 10 a.m.-6 p.m. at Meador Acres, 5525 Fish Hatchery Rd, Pelion. Enjoy a walking tour of the Chestnut trees. Learn about chestnuts, honeybees, and more. Visit the farm ducks, chickens, and numerous local vendors. Start Christmas shopping early! There will be yard games for adults and a bounce house for the kids. The Curbside Addiction food truck will be on site for lunch. No pets, please.

Fall Festival: Oct. 27, 3 p.m. at Beulah UMC 161 Beulah Church Rd, Gilbert. Enjoy rides, games, foods, prizes, candy and a hayride. Fun for the whole family!

halloween

BOO AT THE ZOO: 12 nights of fun, including spooky safari and Mummy’s Eeky Freaky Dance Party. Costumes encouraged. $9 Riverbanks members and $11 general public. Children younger than 2 free. Get tickets in advance at www.riverbanks.org/events/boo-at-the-zoo .

HAUNTED HALLOWEEN: Learn about Lexington County’s ghoulish history Oct. 18-19 at the Lexington County Museum, 231 Fox St., Lexington. Tours start at 7, 8 and 9 nightly. Adults $6, children under 12 $3, members free with card. Reservations required. Call 803-359-8369 or email JR-Fennell@lex-co.com .

HALLOWEEN HOOPLA: Oct. 31, 4-8 p.m., EdVenture Children’s Museum, 211 Gervais St., Columbia. Family Friendly event open to the public and free for children 12 years and younger. Tickets $5 for ages 13 and up. Costumes encouraged. Get tickets at https://sales.edventureorg/performance..aspx?pid=5127 .

Trick or Treat Trail: Oct. 26 6:30-8 p.m. at Virginia Hylton Park, 111 Maiden Ln, Lexington. Free event for K-5th grade. Trick or treat your way through the park and stop by the shelter to watch Toy Story of TERROR (G). To volunteer email jalexander@lcrac.com

Trunk or Treats: Oct. 31, 6:30-8:30 p.m. at Gaston Evangelical Church. Corndogs and popcorn will be available. Come and enjoy the fun!

Lessons/Seminars

NEW DAD’S BOOT-CAMP: For new and expectant fathers Oct. 27, 9 a.m.-noon, Palmetto Health Baptist, Columbia. Learn how to burp, change, feed, and swaddle your baby. You’ll also learn how to keep your baby safe, deal with relatives, and provide the help new moms need. Veteran dads bring their babies and you’ll get hands-on practice. Info: call Darryl Boyles at (803) 996-2114, or visit Face-book.com/MidlandsFathers . Sponsored by Midlands Fatherhoon Coalition. Rain Barrel Workshop: Build your own rain barrel Oct. 26, 9 a.m.-noon. Starts at Lexington County EMS and ends at Public Works Garages on Ball Park Road, Lexington. Fee $25, includes refreshments and supplies to build your own rain barrel. To register, call Tina Blum, 803-358-8679 or email tina.blum@sc.nacdnet.net .

Meetings

MHC Board Meeting:

Oct. 22, 5:30 p.m. the Lexington County Community Mental Health Center Board of Directors will meet at 108 Palmetto Park Boulevard Suite D. Residents of Lexington County are invited.

music/theater

DRACULA: Columbia City Ballet presents Ballet with a Bite Oct. 26-27, 7 p.m., Koger Center, Columbia. Costume contest Oct. 27 only with prizes. Buy tickets at www.kogercenterforthearts.com,call (803)-251-2222 or in person at the box office. Following the Oct. 26 performance, Gala will be held at the Loft space of the Columbia Museum of Art, 1515 Main St., Columbia at 9 p.m. with music and entertainment, a raffle, a silent auction, heavy hors d’oeuvres and other ghoulish delights. Proceeds benefit the ballet’s Educational Outreach Programs as well as the preservation of our performance sets and costumes. Cocktail attire is suggested, with costumes and masks strongly encouraged. Single tickets $85, couples tickets $160, and young professional tickets $75.Info: www.columbiacityballet.com .

GOSPEL SINGING: Nov. 3, 6 p.m., Midland Gospel Singing Center, 705 Martin Smith Rd., Gilbert, with Safe Haven and the Glorymen. A love offering will be accepted and refreshments will be served.  Volunteers are needed to provide finger foods and to help in the kitchen.  Info: Brenda Crosby (803) 719-1289 or visit www.midgsc.com .

Rhythm on the River: Fridays from 6-9 p.m. at the Riverwalk Amphitheater in West Columbia hear music and enjoy food truck vendors. Oct. 19- Ashes of Old Ways, Emma Kate McLain. Shuttles available from Capital Square Shopping Center on Sunset Blvd and the lot behind Terra Restaurant at 435 Meeting Street.

yard sale

Giant Multi-Family Yard Sale: Nov. 3, 7 a.m.-12 p.m. at Gaston Evangelical Church on Mack St. “One Man’s trash is another man’s treasure” for a good cause! Sale will benefit church for repairs/updates to materials.