Dunk a Cop, Buy Books on Sale and More

We've put together this list of things going on in Lexington this weekend. For a full list of things to do, look at the Patch calendar of events.

1. "Dunk a Cop" 

Dunk a cop this weekend for free if you donate school supplies for Midlands children in need! The West Columbia Police Department is holding the fundraiser from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. outside Walmart at 2401 Augusta Road. 

2. Back to School Book Sale

Get books at half off the sticker price during a book sale at the Lexington Main Library Saturday. The Friends of the Lexington Main Library are holding the sale from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. for the public. Friends members can shop early from 8:30 a.m. to 10 a.m. 

3. Yard Sale Benefit for Fallen Deputy

Proceeds from a yard sale this weekend will benefit the daughters of Richland County Sheriff's Deputy Sgt. Derek El Dada and his wife Leigh, who were killed in a motorcycle crash in June. The El Dadas lived in Lexington.

The yard sale will be from 8 a.m. to noon in the North Springs Recreation Center parking lot at 1320 Clemson Road. Items for sale include clothes, appliances, books, toys, DVDs, baby items, CDs, furniture and more. The Citizens Academy Alumni Association is hosting the sale.  

4. Bunco for Brain Cancer

Come out to The Flight Deck in Lexington for a Ladies Night Out filled with fun, fellowship, dice throwing and your favorite Thirty One prodcuts - all for a good cause! This event is a fundraiser for Richard Culliver, a Lexington boy with brain cancer. See all the event details here.

5. Corks & Canvas

Paint, wine, food and fun! Head over to Macaroni Grill on Harbison Boulevard Saturday for a session of step-by-step painting. See the details and register here.