5 Things: Wildlife Shower, Art Show, Earth Fair, & More

Thursday

Support the visual arts students at Dutch Fork High School by attending the Recent Works Art Show opening at 6 p.m. The show includes a variety of pieces displaying the talent and hard work of the school's visual arts students this year. The show will run from April 19-26 in the school's media center.

 

Students and employees from across Lexington-Richland Five have been working together to produce the first ever district-wide musical.  A cast of students and staff from all three high schools and the district office will present Footloose. 

 

Saturday

Carolina Wildlife Care will opens its doors to the public for a behind-the-scenes look into the wildlife center. CWC educators will be on hand with many of the center's "wildlife ambassadors". If you can't make it to Saturday's event, don't worry. The center will be open on Sunday, too. 

 

Head over to Saluda Shoals Park for a celebration of the Earth and environment. The Earth Fair is a full day of activities, music, education and more. Check out the information about the Tour de Lake

 

This Saturday, visit Lexington-Richland 5's Health Fair aimed at bringing attention to childhood obesity and offering ways to fight it. The event is free and open to everyone. 

 

Bonus:

If you're going to be in the Chapin area Saturday, check out the 11th Annual Chapin Oyster Festival. The festival is from 4 to 11 p.m. Tickets are $8 in advance and $10 at the event. Our friend at chapinchatter.com has more details. 

The Indie Grits Festival presented by the Nickelodeon Theatre is finally here! From today to April 29, enjoy films, music and the arts.