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 is 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.

POLL WORKERS: The Lexington County Voter Registration and Election Commission is accepting poll worker applications. Visit http://www.lex-co.sc.gov/departments/DeptRZ/registrationandelections, select Poll Manager application on the left side, and complete an online application; or visit the local office at 605 West Main st Suite C, to complete an application in person. If you are 18 years or older, you must be a registered voter to be eligible; 16 and 17 year old (students) are also eligible.

GOOD EATS

AMERICAN LEGION RIDERS bbq & BIKE SHOW: Nov. 14, 10 am-3 pm, 1485 Pine Plain Rd., Gaston. Sandy Run Post 156 sponsors event with door prizes, bike judges , raffles, music, karaoke, BBQ lunch begins at 11:30 for $8 a plate. Registration fee: $20 per bike.

LAW RIDERS LUNCHEON: Fish and chips, hush puppies, cole slaw, tea or water gency are on tap for the Law Riders Motorcycle Club of Lake Murray. Luncheon Oct. 17, noon to 3 pm at Carolina Wings & Rib House, 105 Northpoint Dr., Lexington. Proceeds benefit law enforcement in the Midlands. $10 in advance, $15 at the door rain or shine. Prizes and cash bar available. For tickets call 803-518-16116, 803-927-3814 or 803-920-2092.

EVENTS

DANCE PARTY: Oct. 24, 5-8 pm, New Horizon Fitness Center, Swansea. Proceeds benefit American Breast Cancer Foundation. an evenng of dancing, food, vendors, raffles, fun. Tickets $15 at www.newhorizonfitnesscenter.com Purchase before Oct. 15 and get tee shirt, 4 raffle tickets and gift bag.

HALLOWEEN TRICK-OR-TREAT:Avalo Cat Sanctuary’s Halloween Trick-or-Treat event starts on October 23 and runs thru November 1. For more information and times. please contact Michelle @ 843-819-8802. Avalo Cat Sanctuary is located just outside of Wagener, SC. HOLIDAY GREETINGS FOR OUR TROOPS: You can record a short holiday greeting for our troops around the world by calling (833) 369-1351. Messges will be aired on Wreaths Across America Radio from Nov. 23 to Dec. 31 at www.wreathsacrossamerica.org/radio

MEETING STREET ARTISAN MARKET: Now open every Saturday 9 am-1 pm in 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.

PHOTOGRAPHY CONTEST: The 18th annual SC Wildlife Federation Photography contest is under way! Applicants can submit images in 3 categories: Scenes of South Carolina, Carolina Critters, and Backyard Habitat. Deadline is October 31. Details and rules can be viewed at www.scwf.org/events/2020/18th-annual-wildlife-photography-contest-opensfd8p7-npxnj-epb6m

SHOOT OUT SPORTING CLAYS TOURNAMENT: Nov. 6, 2020 - 9 am-1 pm, Palmetto State Armory Shooting Facility, Swansea. Includes breakfast and lunch, cash prizes for top shooter and 1st, 2nd and 3rd place teams, plus everyone shoots with Sheriff Jay Koon. Proceeds benefit Lexington County Sheriff’s Foundation. Info at www.lexingtoncountysheriffsfoundation.com or call Tammy Marshall at (803) 600-6672.

TRUNK OR TREAT: Oct. 31, 4-6 pm, Gaston Ball Park. Includes Costume & Truck Contest, bake sale, hayride. COVID MASKS REQUIRED. Social distancing rules in place.

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.

YARD ART FAIRE: Nov. 7, 10 am, Robert Mills House & Gardens, 1616 Blanding Street Columbia, Enjoy fine art in fresh air provided by SC Artists Group. Free, with free parking. Open to the pubic.

GOVERNMENT

LEXINGTON COUNTY COUNCIL: Oct. 27, 4:30 pm ,Council Chambers, County Administration Bldg.

MEETINGS

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

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

E-LEARNING & TOURS

AMERICA’S BATTLEFIELDS: Get lots of information and see great videos at American Battlefield Trusts website: www.battlefields.org/

EDENBURGH & MORE: Stay at home and tour the Scottish Highlands, castles and Edenburgh at www.youtube.com/watch?v=1i1xMc3MIpY

E-LEARNING AT THE MUSEUM: The SC State Museum offers opportunities for learning online with virtual programs for the whole family. To learn more, visit www.scstatemuseum.org

CARLSBAD CAVERNS: You can visit places most tourists never get to see when you visit www.360parks.com/carlsbad_ caverns_virtual_tour.shtml .

GARDEN TOURS: Take a tour of the world’s most beautiful gardens right from your own computer. Visit www.bing.com/search?q=garden%20virtual%20 form

GRAND CANYON: Hike the trails virtually when you visit www.nps.gov/grca/learn/photosmultimedia/virtualtour.htm

HISTORIC COLUMBIA ONLINE TOURS: Tour Columbia and Richland County neighborhoods and districts from the comfort of home. Visit https://www.historiccolumbia.org/tours/online-tours.

LEXINGTON COUNTY STORY MAPS: Story maps tell a narrative story related to features, places and landmarks including historic tours, a tour of the Lexington County Museum, and Lexington County Heritage. See all available tours any time at https://maps-lexco-gis.hub.arcgis.com/.

LONDON TOURS: See some of the most famous places in the world when you tour London at www.standard.co.uk/go/london/attractions/london-virtual-tours-attractions-landmarks-coronavirus-lockdowna4401481.html

USC TOURS: Virtual tours at www.sc.edu/visit/virtual_tour/index.php

WASHINGTON DC: Explore the nation’s capital while you self-isolate. Online tours are found here: www.scholasticatravel.com/2014/02/24/washington-dc-virtual-tour/

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

THEATER CLASSES: Village Square Theater offers virtual classes for ages 4 to adults. Some classes offered are auditions, camera acting, dramatic dialects, musical theater and singing. Visit http://villagesquaretheatre.com/classes.html

MUSEUMS & ZOO

12,000 YEAR HISTORY

PARK: 1120 Fort Congaree Trail, Cayce. Accessible 24/7. Police monitored from Sunrise-8 pm. Visit www.cayce-12000years.com or call John Jameson at 850-322-5636 or Douglas Patterson at 803-730-8909.

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. Boo at the Zoo is Oct. 23-30. Vist www.Riverbanks.org for information, times and tickets.

S C 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 ww.scmuseum.org