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Thursday, Aug. 28, 2008

Enjoy contemporary chamber music concerts

The Out of Bounds Ensemble, a Charlotte region contemporary chamber music ensemble, will present these concerts:

n 7:30 p.m. Sept. 5 in Bryant Hall, Central Piedmont Community College, Charlotte. Admission is free.

n 4 p.m. Sept. 7 in Barnes Recital Hall, Winthrop University. Tickets are $10 general admission and $5 for Winthrop students, available by calling 323-2255.

For details, call 323-2602 or e-mail deguchit@winthrop.edu.

Celebrate Van Wyck will be held Sept. 6

The Van Wyck Community Club will have its 10th annual Celebrate Van Wyck Festival from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sept. 6 at the Community Center, 5036 Old Hickory Road, Van Wyck. The family event includes live music, a business and travel show, vendors, children's activities and more. For details, call Richard Vaughan at (803) 285-1076 or e-mail him at vwvaughan@comporium.net. Proceeds benefit the community center.

Clover Optimist pageant will be next month

A Little Mr. and Miss Clover Optimist Pageant, for ages 3 to 7, will be from 4 to 6 p.m. Sept. 13 at the Clover Middle School Auditorium. Registration is $25 and due by Sept. 8. For details, call Susan Hall at (803) 627-1068 or Corrie Holiday at (803) 487-2337.

Auditions planned by choral society

The York County Choral Society will have fall auditions at 7 p.m. today at Oakland Baptist Church, 1067 Oakland Ave., Rock Hill. For details, call Jane Hudson at 547-0962 or 327-2967.

Meet student athletes at Winthrop Eagles 101

The Winthrop Eagle Club is offering the public an opportunity to meet the 2008-2009 Eagle student athletes. "Winthrop Eagles 101" will be at 5:30 p.m. Sept. 3 at the Winthrop University Coliseum. A dinner and introduction of fall teams will be at 7 p.m. Tickets are $20 for adults and $10 for ages 13 and younger. For details, call 323-2129, Ext. 6218, or e-mail dubards@winthrop.edu.

Microsoft class to be offered at Hampton Inn

A Microsoft Upgrade class to learn Windows Vista and Microsoft Office 2007 will be from 5:30 to 9 p.m. Sept. 5 at the Hampton Inn, 2111 Tabor Drive, Rock Hill. The class is offered by Panorama Computer Learning, a non-profit computer literacy organization. Cost is $10 per person. For details, call Susan at 324-3783 or (704) 968-2769.

Learn to waltz during dance classes

Beginner and Intermediate Waltz is offered at 7:30 p.m. Wednesdays beginning Sept. 3 in the St. John's Center of St. John's United Methodist Church, 321 S. Oakland Ave., Rock Hill. The class lasts for seven weeks and cost is a $30 donation. For details, call Pat at (803) 980-4000.

Grant applications are due now

The Foundation for the Carolinas is now accepting grant applications on behalf of the George D. Patterson Family Fund, which provides support to agencies focused on animal welfare. Grants of up to $25,000 will be awarded to nonprofit organizations throughout Mecklenburg and contiguous counties. Grant applications are available online at www.fftc.org.

Furniture needed by local theater group

Rock Hill Community Theatre is seeking donations to furnish its new home at 240 E. Black St., Rock Hill. Needed items are a sofa, chair, vacuum cleaner, refrigerator and monetary donations. For details, call 324-2578 or e-mail contact_us@rockhilltheatre.org.

United Way, firefighters plan local benefits

The following fundraisers are happening:

n The second annual United Men of York County fundraiser is seeking nominations of men to be featured in the 2009 United Men of York County Calendar. Nominations are $20 each. The deadline has been extended until Sept. 5. For details, visit www.unitedwayofyc.org or call 324-2735 or 684-9847. Proceeds benefit the United Way of York County.

n A benefit barbecue for wounded troops returning from combat will be 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Friday and beginning at 10 a.m. Saturday at Bethesda Fire Department, 1705 W. Highway 324, Rock Hill. A benefit motorcycle ride to Chimney Rock for the troops will be Sept. 6. For details, call 328-0779 or 242-0318. Proceeds from both events will benefit the Wounded Warrior Project.

Good family to gather sunday

The Good family reunion will be at 1 p.m. Sunday in the Fellowship Hall at Woodlawn Presbyterian Church in Sharon. Bring tea and a picnic lunch.

Nicotine Anonuymous meets on Fridays

Nicotine Anonymous, a 12-step nicotine addiction group, meets at 6:45 p.m. every Friday at the Serenity Club, 209 Grayson Road, Rock Hill. For details, call Mary at 327-9610.