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Thursday, Jul. 10, 2008

Fewell Park hosting Brunson concert tonight

P.J. Brunson will perform at 6:30 p.m. today 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. Brunson has played clubs and special events in North and South Carolina and has opened for the Charlotte Pops and Lyle Lovett.

She has earned awards as a songwriter and performer, including Best Acoustic Folk act from Creative Loafing magazine in Charlotte and the Showcase Act at the Southeast Music Conference in Tampa. For details, call 329-5645 or visit www.rockhillrocks.com.

Revolutionary War comes to life in Brattonsville re-enactment

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. Sunday 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.

Young performers needed for Fort Mill's 'Pollyanna'

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

Pollyanna, a young orphan, goes to live with her wealthy but harsh and stern Aunt Polly in New England. 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.

Head to Great Falls Saturday for bike/car show, checkers fun

The 13th annual bike and car showcase will begin at noon Saturday at the Great Falls Republic Field. The family oriented event will include a car and motorcycle show, checkers tournament, car stereo sound-off competition, food vendors and more. More than $500 in prize money will be awarded. Admission is $10 for adults and free for children younger than 10. For details, call (704) 249-5961 or (803) 804-6775. Directions from Rock Hill, take I-77 South to exit 55, turn left onto S.C. 97 into Great Falls and bare left towards First Citizens Bank. Event is 1/2 mile ahead on right. Rain date will be July 19.

Church seeking to REACH all with Lake Wylie event

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.