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EDITOR'S NOTE: Please note that due to the threat of COVID-19, some events may be cancelled or rescheduled unexpectedly.

The Carolina Coin Club will meet at 7 p.m. today at Mount Vernon Inn, 2 Broad St. The club meets on the third Tuesday of each month and visitors are always welcome. Call (803) 775-8840.

The Sumter Life Chain will be held from 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 1, on Broad Street. Call Hugh Wilson at (803) 468-6509 or Brandi Hall at (803) 464-1918.

The VFW Car & Truck Show will be held from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 7, at Sumter VFW Post 3034, 1925 Gion St. Registration ends at noon and judging begins at noon. Trophies, food, drinks, giveaways and 50/50. Call John Shirah at (803) 236-2401 or David Dury at (803) 316-1052.

The Sumter County Museum will offer a free online talk and book chat with William Buchheit on "The South Carolina State Hospital: Stories from Bull Street" at 7 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 12. Registration is required. Call (803) 775-0908 or visit www.sumtercountymuseum.org.

The 10th Annual Silver Bells Arts and Craft Show will be held 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 21, and noon-4 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 22, at the American Legion Building, 30 S. Artillery Drive. Free parking and free admission. Please bring a non-perishable food item to help support United Ministries. For every three food items you donate, your name will be entered into a drawing for a $25 gift card. Event will also help support Kat's Special Kneads Small Animal Shelter. Santa will visit on Sunday with 5x7 photos available for $5 each from Tiffany Davis Photography. Among the more than 40 participating vendors will be Ann Huffmans Tupperware, Bella & Bailey Creations, Catfish Willy's Seasonings, Country Girl Crafts, Dan's Woodworks, Gourds & More, Kettle Corn, Marty's Pyrographic Designs, Pampered Chef products and many more. There will be something available for each person on your Christmas gift list.

The Sumter County Museum's annual wreath workshop will be held 6-8 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 1, and 1-3 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 2. The museum is located at 122 N. Washington St. Cost is $20 for members and $25 for non-members. Call (803) 775-0908 or visit www.sumtercountymuseum.org.