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Local author to give program on Scottish poet

Martha Macdonald, a local storyteller, dancer, musician, writer and English professor, will present a program on Scotland's beloved poet, Robert Burns, at 7 p.m. May 19 at St. John's United Methodist Church, 321 South Oakland Ave., Rock Hill.

Macdonald will share stories, sing, dance the Highland Fling and read poems. The program is free and open to the public. Macdonald recently published a new book, "Psaltery at White Oaks," a novel about generations of female descendants, starting in 1763. For details, call Pat at 980-4000.

Landsford Canal trip planned on June 14

A day trip exploring Landsford Canal with geologist Irene Boland, natural history curator Steve Fields and historian Michael Scoggins will be from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. June 14.

The group will meet at the Museum of York County, 4621 Mount Gallant Road, Rock Hill. Participants must be 18 years old because of van restrictions. Landsford Canal is the home of the rare Rocky Shoals spider lilies. Participants will learn the natural and cultural history of the area and are asked to wear hiking appropriate clothing, bring a bag lunch, water and sunscreen. Cost is $20 for members and $25 for non-members. Register by June 6 by contacting Barbara Ardrey at 981-9182 or bardrey@chmusums.org. For details, call Steve Fields at 329-2121 or e-mail stevefields@chmuseums.org.

Future River Ramblers programs include Lando and Fishing Creek, August 9; Nation Ford and the future Museum of Life and the Environment, Sept. 13; Fish Dam Ford, Oct. 11; and Broad River: York County's Western River, Nov. 8.

'Story of stuff' to be shown at York library

The York County chapter of the South Carolina Green Party will show a film, the "Story of Stuff," which explains the global economy, at 7 p.m. Thursday at the York Public Library, 21 E. Liberty St., York.

The film examines the public's role in the environment and ways to protect the lives of future generations. The event is free and open to the public. For details, call Gregg Jocoy at (803) 984-5414.

Catawba seniors gathering for benefit

The Catawba Seniors Gathering will be from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday at the Outdoors at Green Earth Athletic Field, 2900 Sturgis Road, Rock Hill. The event is a fundraiser for the Catawba Indian Nation Senior Center. Activities include a Native American pottery, drum, dance, food and crafts. Admission is free. Participants are asked to bring chairs. Rain location will be 996 Avenue of the Nations, Rock Hill.

Neighborhood group will meet Thursday

The Spencer Estates Neighborhood Association will meet at 7 p.m. Thursday in the Media Center at Belleview Elementary School, 501 Belleview Road, Rock Hill. Mike Kropp will discuss landscaping for drought conditions.

Local graduating classes announce reunion news

The following alumni will meet:

• The Northwestern High School class of 1988 will have its reunion on June 28. Alumni are asked to e-mail contact information to Rose Daigle at rosedaigle@earthlink.net or Peggy Depass at depass@comporium.net.

• The Emmett Scott Class of 1969 will meet at 4 p.m. Sunday at Trinity Baptist Church, 802 Crawford Road, Rock Hill. The class held its first baby contest on April 13. Winners were first place, O'marion Malik White; second place Khaliyah Epps; third place, Jhourney Alexis White. For details on the upcoming 40-year reunion, call Betty Ingram Gordon at 328-2238 or Addie Clyburn at (803) 817-7574.

• The Feely Family reunion, descendants of Oscar and Bertha Roddey Feely, will be August 1 through 3 in Charlotte. A meeting will be at 5 p.m. Sunday at the home of Pearline Feely Barber, 1208 Stanley Drive, Rock Hill. For details, call Bertha Barber Chisholm at (704) 598-4860 or Melissa Barber Campbell at (704) 504-8080.