things to do around Lexington South Carolina

Willie Nelson In Concert Tuesday, Nov 3 7:30p at Koger Center for the Arts, Columbia, SC If you have never seen Willie in concert this is the time. As a songwriter and a performer, Willie Nelson played a vital role in post-rock & roll country music. Although he didn't become a star until the mid-'70s, Nelson spent the '60s writing songs that became hits for stars like Ray Price ("Night Life"), Patsy Cline ("Crazy"), Faron Young ("Hello Walls"), and Billy Walker ("Funny How Time Slips Away") as well as releasing a series of records on Liberty and RCA that earned him a small, but devoted, cult following. During the early '70s, Willie aligned himself with Waylon Jennings and the burgeoning outlaw country movement that made him into a star in 1975.Now and forever.

Dinosaurs : Mesozoic Monsters Friday, Oct 30 10:00a to 5:00p at South Carolina State Museum, Columbia, SC. Triceratops, Stegosaurus, Allosaurus and other prehistoric monsters come roaring to life in this hands-on learning adventure. Featuring 12 robotic dinosaurs and a full-size T-rex skull, this exhibit explores how these awesome creatures lived and died. Activities include digging for “fossils,” “design a dino” and more.

Autum Splendor show Friday, Oct 30 10:00a to 9:00p at Village Artists, Columbia, SC. The Autumn Splendor show will feature fall themed art works through Nov 15 at Village Artists gallery.

Gore and Folklore tour Friday, Oct 30 7:00p to 8:30pm at SC Confederate Relic Room and Military Museum, Columbia, SC . Come to the Sixth Annual Gore and Folklore Halloween tours for an evening of ghosts, legends and frights! Ghoulish guides will lead participants on a spooky journey with costumed interpretations of unusual and hair-raising tales associated with both the Civil War and World War I. Guests will hear ghostly stories of strange and unusual events, visit a haunted trench and meet many memorable specters along the way.

Spinners Resort Haunted Trail Friday, Oct 30 7:00p to Saturday, Oct 31 12:00a at Spinner's Resort Haunted Trail, Batesburg-Leesville, SC.A terror too big to hold indoors....Do you Dare?... Come walk (or run) the wooded trail with Director James Chapman, and cast from Lander College and LHS. Spinner's Sand Bar open for all performances; includes great food, full bar, coffee, hot chocolate and more. Outdoor footwear is advised. Attraction not recommended for children under 10. Spinners in Lexington.

Lake Murray Community Halloween Carnival Saturday, Oct 31 4:00p to 8:00p at Lake Murray Community Center, Lexington, SC Halloween Carnival- everyone is invited. pony ride, hay ride, chicken stew dinner & corn-dogs with french fries, sweet shop, country store, Bingo & games. Costume contest at 7pm. 1003 St Peter's Rd., Lexington, SC, 29072 (803) 356-4055

Trick Or Treat on Devine Street Downtown Columbia SC Saturday, Oct 31 12:00p to 3:00pat Devine Street, Columbia, SC . Bring your kids for tricking treating with local Devine Street merchants and bring the family for a ghoulish good time.

Thinking About Buying Your First Lexington SC Home?

Thinking about purchasing a home of your own? Keep these critical considerations in mind when looking for your Lexington South Carolina home for sale. : Tip 4 0f 5

Your credit and home affordability.

Is now the right time financially for you to buy a home? Would you rate your financial picture as healthy? Is your credit good? While you can always find a lender to lend you money, solid lenders are more skeptical if your credit history is not good. Generally, a couple of blemishes on a credit report will make you a good credit risk and could qualify you for the lowest interest rates. If you have more than a couple of blemishes on your report, lenders like Quicken Loans may still provide you with a loan, but you may just have to pay a higher interest rate and fees.

Some say that you should refrain from borrowing as much as you qualify for because it is wiser not to stretch your financial boundaries. The other school of thought says you should stretch to buy as much home as you can afford, because with regular pay raises and increased earning potential, the big payment today will seem like less of a payment tomorrow. This is a decision only you can make. Are you in a position where you expect to make more money soon? Would you rather be conservative and fairly certain that you can make your payment without stretching financially? Make sure that whatever you do, it's within your comfort zone.

To determine how much home you can afford, talk to a lender or go online and use a "home affordability" calculator. Good calculators will give you a range of what you may qualify for. Then call a lender. While some may say that the "28/36" rule applies, in today's home mortgage market, lenders are making loans customized to a particular person's situation. The "28/36" rule means that your monthly housing costs can't exceed 28 percent of your income and your total debt load can't exceed 36 percent of your total monthly income. Depending on your assets, credit history, job potential and other factors, lenders can push the ratios up to 40-60% or higher. While I'm not advocating you purchase a home utilizing the higher ratios, its important for you to know your options.

Thinking About Buying Your First Lexington SC Home?

Thinking about purchasing a home of your own? Keep these critical considerations in mind when looking for your Lexington South Carolina home for sale. : Tip 3 0f 5

How long the home will meet your needs.
What features do you require in a home to satisfy your lifestyle now? Five years from now? Depending on how long you plan to stay in your Lexington South Carolina home, you'll need to ensure that the home has the amenities that you'll need. For example, a two-bedroom dwelling may be perfect for a young couple with no children. However, if they start a family, they could quickly outgrow the space. Therefore, they should consider a home with room to grow. Could the basement be turned into a den and extra bedrooms? Could the attic be turned into a master suite? Having an idea of what you'll need will help you find a home that will satisfy you for years to come.

things to do around Lexington South Carolina October 22-29, 2009

South Carolina Gamecocks VS Vanderbilt Commodores Saturday, Oct 24 7:00p

The South Carolina State Fair is now open through October 25, 2009 go to the State Fairs website for a great line up of events and performers. Not to mention all the food and rides. This is something that you do not want to miss! The SC State Fair is a must do event for all!


Jazz at the Village concert series Sunday October 25, 2009 with U.S.C. Carolina Alive Vocal Jazz Ensemble and U.S.C. Saxophone Quartet at the Villages at Sandhills town common area near the fountains. If you havent been there go early a wonder around some. The complex itself is over 300 acres in size. When the development of Village at Sandhill is fully complete, the entire complex will feature a complementary mix of retail, residential, recreational, hospitality, sports, commercial office, and perhaps meical office venues in one grand lifestyle campus.


Boo at the ZOO October 23 - 30 @ 6:00-9:00pm Put on your cutest costume and head over to Riverbanks Zoo and Garden for the annual Halloween spook-tacular, Boo at the Zoo. The family-friendly Halloween event runs from 6 to 9pm each evening. Children 12 and under are invited to wear
costumes for a spook-fest complete with Frankenstein's Foam Zone, an eeky freaky
DJ dance party and a trick-or-treat trail with candy and more! Kids can also
venture inside the Crow's Nest Hay Maze, ride on the haunted carousel and
explore the Zoo at night! Order
Tickets


Lexington's Haunted History Tour Thursday October 22,2009 7-9PM at the Lexington County Museum. Specters and ghosts will take over during the 3rd annual “Haunted History”
Halloween program. This event will feature ghoulish guides who lead visitors on
a spooky journey of the museum property and tell ghostly stories, including
strange and unusual events in Lexington County's antebellum and Civil War
history. Event Website

Mesozoic Dinosaurs Friday, Oct 23 10:00a to 5:00p at South Carolina State Museum, Columbia, SC Triceratops, Stegosaurus, Allosaurus and other prehistoric monsters come roaring to life in this hands-on learning adventure. Featuring 12 robotic dinosaurs and a full-size T-rex skull, this exhibit explores how these awesome creatures lived and died. Activities include digging for “fossils,” “design a dino” and more.

Wallace and Gromit: The curse of the were Rabbit Saturday, Oct 24 10:00a