Saturday, May. 17, 2008
Ride in silence to remember those cyclists lost
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closeShow performances will be at 8 p.m. July 18, 19, 25, 26 and at 3 p.m. July 20 and 27. For details, visit www.yorkvilleplayers.com or call (866) 334-0064.
Beckhamville re-enactment is next month in Great Falls
The seventh annual Battle of Beckhamville re-enactment will be from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. June 7 and 9:15 a.m. to 3 p.m. June 8 at the battelfield in Great Falls, at S.C. 97 and SC 99. The battle was the first victory for the Patriots after the May 1780 fall of Charleston.
The event includes period music, dancing, colonial tradesmen and craftsmen, blacksmiths, children's activities, sutler shops, vendors and food concessions.
Tickets are $5 for adults and $3 for children ages 6 to 12 and free for children younger than 6. Tickets are good for both days. For details, call (803) 482-2370 or e-mail gassociation@truvista.net or visit www.battleofbeckhamville.com.
It's time to submit scrips for local playwright event
Scripts are being accepted for The 2008 Playwrights' competition sponsored by Rock Hill Community Theatre. Ten-minute one-act plays may be submitted by regional professional and amateur writers, ages 18 and older.
All scripts must be unpublished, original works and must be postmarked by June 1. Fees are $10 per script and must accompany submitted scripts. Only checks are accepted. Make checks payable to Rock Hill Community Theatre and mail to P.O. Box 4464, Rock Hill, SC 29732.
York bluegrass event features Christian Faith
Christian Faith Bluegrass will perform during the Allison Creek Bluegrass at 7 p.m. June 5 at Allison Creek Presbyterian Church, York. For details, visit www.allisoncreekbluegrass.com.
United Way finale is Thursday in Fort Mill
The United Way of York County will have its community campaign finale at 8 a.m. Thursday at the Anne Springs Close Dairy Barn, 250 Dairy Barn Lane, Fort Mill. Breakfast will be at 8 a.m. At 8:30 a.m., awards will be given to companies that have increased their giving in 2007.
The first annual community report card will be revealed, a report of York County's progress towards creating a healthy, safe and prosperous community through economic health, health and wellness, community safety and lifelong learning. The public is invited.
Tickets are $5 in advance and $10 at the door. Advance tickets must be purchased by Monday. For tickets or details, call 324-2735 or e-mail Grace Lewis at glewis@unitedwayoryc.org. For directions to the dairy barn visit www.leroysprings.com/greenway.html.
It's time to sign up for summer swim lessons
Free summer swim lessons are offered through Rock Hill Parks, Recreation and Tourism for ages 4 through adult, beginning June 9. They will run every two weeks until Aug. 1.
Times and skill levels vary per site. Lessons are available at the Northside, Oakwood Acres, Emmett Scott and Boyd Hill center pools. Pre-registration is required in person at Room 390 at City Hall, 155 Johnson St., Rock Hill. Space is limited. For details, call PRT at 329-5620 or visit www.rockhillrocks.com.
Healthy lifestyles seminar is offered at two sites
Learn about healthy lifestyles at the 4-H Food, Gardening and You seminar for youth sponsored by the Clemson Extension 4-H of York.
A seminar for ages 6 to 9 will be from 9 a.m. to noon June 19 and 20 at the York County Extension Office, 120 N. Congress St., York. A seminar for ages 7 to 10 will be from 10 a.m. to noon July 9 through 11 at the Rock Hill Learning Center, 825 Edgemont Ave., Rock Hill. Registration fee is $15.
Participants will learn how to prepare and cook healthy foods, how vegetables grow and will view literature and videos about plants. For details, call Clemson Extension 4-H agent Margie Sippel at 684-9919, Ext. 113, or e-mail her at Msippel@clemson.edu.
Family festival events planned at two churches
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