Published: Saturday, Jul. 05, 2008 / Updated: Saturday, Jul. 05, 2008 11:19 PM

Brattonsville to host battle reenactment this weekend

The Battle of Huck's Defeat will be from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. July 13 at Historic Brattonsville, 1444 Brattonsville Road, McConnells.

Three significant battles of the Revolutionary War in the Carolina backcountry will be re-enacted. During the event, visitors can see how soldiers and civilians of the Carolina Piedmont survived the war. Activities include music, firearms demonstrations, talks by noted experts and examples of camp life.

Youth can explore the children's encampment area and play with historic toys and games, participate in military drills and take part in a Revolutionary War camp.

Cost is $10 adults; $8 seniors; $5 youth ages 4 to 17; and free for children 3 and younger. CHM members will receive a $2 discount. For details, call 684-2327 or visit www.chmuseums.org.

P.J. Bruson to perform on Thursday in Rock Hill

P.J. Brunson will perform at 6:30 p.m. Thursday at Fewell Park, 1204 Alexander Road, Rock Hill. The concert is part of Rock Hill Parks, Recreation and Tourism's Summer Concert in the Park series.

Brunson is a singer, guitarist and pianist whose voice has been compared to Joan Baez's. She has played clubs and special events in North and South Carolina and has opened for the Charlotte Pops and Lyle Lovette. For details, call 329-5645 or visit www.rockhillrocks.com.

Fort Mill youth thespians will stage 'Pollyanna'

The Fort Mill Community Playhouse will have a youth production of "Pollyanna" at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Friday and Saturday and 3 p.m. July 13 at the theater, 615 Banks St., Fort Mill.

Pollyanna, a young orphan, goes to live with her wealthy but harsh and stern Aunt Polly. Pollyanna uses her "Gladness Game," taught to her by her father, to transform the dispirited New England town into a pleasant place to live. The show has a cast of more than 20 youth and is directed by Susan Windham Capotosto of Fort Mill.

Tickets are $9 adults and $6 seniors and students. Advance tickets are available online at www.fortmillplayhouse.org or may be purchased with check or cash at Crossings, 102 Academy St., Fort Mill. For details, visit the website or call 548-8102.

Shakespeare shows presented by York group

The Young Yorkville Playerswill present "The Shakespeare Project" and "The Fifteen Minute Hamlet" at 8 p.m. July 18, 19, 25, 26 and at 3 p.m. July 20 and 27.

In "The Shakespeare Project," adapted by James Zager, the most famous scenes and monologues are taken from a selection of Shakespearean works and presented in a contemporary style with new interpretations. In "Fifteen Minute Hamlet," Tom Stoppard's version takes the most famous and best- loved lines from Shakespeare's "Hamlet" and condenses them into a hilarious 15-minute version.

Tickets are $8 adults and $5 children and may be purchased at the door. For details, call (866) 334-0064 or 980-7412 or visit www.yorkvilleplayers.com.

Evangelistic event will be in Lake Wylie area

An evangelistic event for residents and neighbors of Lake Wylie's Oakridge Community will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Saturday in an open field along Oakridge Road.

The event is coordinated by the Rev. Wanalyn Barnette, an associate minister of Liberty Hill A.M.E. Zion Church, Lake Wylie. The theme is REACH -- Receive all into the family of God; Educate unbelievers in the way of the Lord; Always show love and compassion; Christ-like attitudes everywhere we go; and Help those in need.

The event is free and will include food, games, give-a-ways and crafts. Contributing sponsors are Carolina Panther Thomas Davis and Piedmont Medical Center.

The churches participating are Liberty Hill A.M.E. Zion Church, Lake Wylie; China Grove A.M.E. Zion Church, Rock Hill; Zoah A.M.E. Zion Church; News Loves Chapel A.M.E. Zion Church, Lake Wylie; New Home A.M.E. Zion Church, York; and Clover A.M.E. Zion Church. For details, call Barnette at (803) 493-3261 or e-mail wanalyn37@aol.com.

Shag lessons offered at Gold Hill YMCA

Beginner shag lessons are offered from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. beginning Wednesday at the YMCA at Gold Hill Road in Fort Mill. Lessons run for five weeks. Cost is $125 per couple and $65 for singles. Instructors are Tommy and Gail Davis. To register, call 548-9622.