Saturday, May. 10, 2008
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closeClover family event features stories, games
Bright Beginnings of the Clover School district is sponsoring a free family event, Stories on the Lawn, an evening of stories, songs, rhymes and games for families with young children.
The event will be from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Monday at Clover Memorial Stadium, Clinton Street entrance, 1625 S.C. 55 East, Clover. The event includes farm-themed activities and each family will receive a free children's book. Families are encouraged to bring a blanket or lawn chair. Refreshments will be provided. For details, call Bright Beginnings at (803) 222-8050.
NACAR party planned by Lancaster shaggers
The Lancaster Shag Club will have a NASCAR theme party at 8 p.m. Saturday at the Lancaster Moose Lodge, 200 Moose Drive, Lancaster. Roy Childress of Burlington, N.C. will DJ. Participants are asked to bring hors d'ouevres. Activities include a cash bar, 50/50 drawing, smoke-free dance floor and more. Admission is $5 for any shag member and $8 for guests. For details, call (803) 286-5694.
Chord piano class offered at York Tech
A beginning class in chord piano will be from 6 to 9:30 p.m. Wednesday at York Technical College, 452 S. Anderson Road, Rock Hill. The class will teach students in one session all the chords needed to play any pop song, any style, any key, and to read chord symbols, not notes.
Students will also learn how to embellish songs using the secrets and shortcuts of professional piano players. David Haynes is the instructor. To register, call 325-2888.
Solicitor will speak about protecting your identiy
A program on identity theft will be from 6 to 7 p.m. Monday at St. John's United Methodist Church, 321 S. Oakland Ave., Rock Hill. Kevin Brackett, Sixteenth Circuit solicitor, will speak. Topics include a definition of identity theft, how to protect yourself from and what to do if you are a victim. For details, call Pat at (803) 980-4000.
McCelvery offers program on postcards, history
A free program on analyzing postcards will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at The Historical Center of York County at McCelvey Center, 212 E. Jefferson St., York. The program, part of the ancestors and archives series, will discuss what postcards reveal about family history. For details, call 684-3948.
Salvation Army hosts reception, gives awards
The Advisory Board of the Salvation Army will celebrate national Salvation Army week with a coffee and donut reception and open house at 8 a.m. Tuesday at the headquarters, 119 S. Charlotte Ave., Rock Hill.
The event is for those who gave back to the community through the Salavation Army in 2007. Groups and individuals will receive awards and recognition for service. National Salvation Army week was declared by President Dwight D. Eisenhower in 1954. For details, visit www.salvationarmyusa.org.
Golf tourney, thrift sale will benefit area causes
These area fundraisers are happening:
• The first annual Jackson Classic golf tournament will be at 9:30 a.m. June 5 at Waterford Golf Club, 1900 Clubhouse Drive, Rock Hill. The event is shotgun start and captain's choice format. Cost is $75 per player or $275 per foursome and includes cart, green fees and lunch. Entries are due by May 23. Prizes will be awarded for the top three teams, hole contests and raffles to be drawn throughout the day. The event is in honor of Debi Jackson and will benefit the brain tumor fund for the Carolinas. For details, call Amanda Ghent at 517-1045 or Scott Hopkins at (704) 244-6499.
• Thrift Store Ministries of Western York County, 31 N. Congress St., York, will have a buy one get one free sale on all men's pants and shirts this week. The store has recently been renovated and donations are being accepted for furniture, appliances, clothing and other items. Volunteers are needed to work in the store. Store hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday and 9 a.m. to noon Saturday; the store is closed Wednesday. Thrift Store Ministries serves needy families in the York school district. For details, call 628-0808.
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