Community news for York, Chester and Lancaster counties, May 22, 2016

A new meteorite collection is on display at the Museum of York County, it will run in conjunction with “Dinosaur Revolution Maze,” a new exhibit that will run from June 11-Sept. 10.

Funding for the meteorites was made possible through a donation from The Allstate Foundation in honor of the volunteerism of local Allstate agent Blake Crook. Crook is actively engaged with the Carolina Skygazers, a local astronomy group that meets monthly in the museum’s Settlemyre Planetarium.

The collection include three stony meteorites from the 2013 meteorite fall in Chelybinsk, Russia; a 492-gram stony meteorite from Dar el Kahal, Mali; a slice of a stony meteorite, also from Dar el Kahal; an iron hexahedrite from Agoudal, Morocco; and two octahedrite iron slices from Muonionalusta in northern Sweden.

Also on display during the dinosaur-themed summer itinerary will be a piece of the seldom-seen Cherokee Springs meteorite, on loan from the Smithsonian Institution. The Cherokee Springs meteorite is one of two that fell in Spartanburg County July 1, 1933. The larger piece, weighing about 12 pounds, fell in the town of Cherokee Springs.

The “Dinosaur Revolution Maze” exhibit kicks off with “Dinosaur Family Day” June 11. Meteorite collector John Fendley, a member of the Carolina Skygazers, will present a show-and-tell of his personal meteorite collection from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. John Sinclair, curator of Pisgah Astronomical Research Institute’s Meteorite and Minerals Museum, will share his dynamic presentation – “When the Meteors Came Down,” June 13 along with his personal collection of meteorites gathered from around the globe. For a complete schedule go to chmuseums.org/myco.

Special events

▪ Westminster Towers’ Wellness Department is sponsoring National Senior Health & Fitness Day 2016, 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Wednesday at Westminster Towers Heritage Hall, 1330 India Hook Road, Rock Hill. The event includes fitness classes including Zumba and yoga and nutritional and healthy lifestyle information. Light refreshments, raffles and giveaways provided. RSVP by Monday to Patrice Hinnant at 803-328-5077 or phinnant@westminstertowers.org. Free.

▪ Clover High School Spring Fling and Beach Bash will be 11 a.m.-5 p.m. June 6 at the school. The event features local vendors, live entertainment, carnival games, inflatables, cornhole and a canjam tournament. Food truck vendors include Spoon’s Barbecue, Vito’s Pizza, Two Chicks and a Truck, Smax Flatbread Grill and Pelican’s Snoballs. Free admission. Rain location will be in the gym. For a complete schedule go to cloverspringfling.com.

▪ Friendship United Methodist Church will host a car “Show and Shine” with the Rock Hill Cruisers and beach music concert featuring Scott Carroll and Surfside, 6-9 p.m. Friday at the church, 1200 Neely Store Road. Bring a lawn chair. Donations only to enter the car show. Hot dogs, hamburgs and drinks available for purchase. Awards at 8:30 p.m.

▪ Master’s Car Club 14th annual car show will be June 4 at Burns Chevrolet Cadillac, 2515 Cherry Road, Rock Hill. Gates open at 9 a.m. with registration until noon; awards at 3 p.m. Live entertainment by Just Pryor. Free hot dogs, drinks and door prizes. Registration is $20 the day of the show. For information, call Eddie Craig at 803-366-4683.

▪ Historic Brattonsville will be open to the public to honor all United States veterans Memorial Day, May 30. The celebration, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., includes historical interpreters presenting 18th-century cooking and domestic arts demonstrations. Games will be played on the lawn, picnic baskets are welcome and the 800-acre plantation with interpretive battlefield trail will be open for exploration. As a participant in the Blue Star Museum program, the museum offers free admission for all active duty, National Guard and Reserve military personnel and their families. It runs May 30-Sept. 5. General admission: adults, $8; seniors, $7, ages 4-17, $5, free to CHM members and age 3 and younger. All other Culture and Heritage Museum sites are closed May 30. For information on Blue Star Museums visit: bluestarfam.org/Programs/Blue_Star_Museums.

Fundraisers

▪ CrownGolf tournament, a benefit for the music program of Carolina Crown Drum and Bugle Corps, will be June 6 at Palisades Country Club, Charlotte. Registration at 9 a.m. Shotgun start at 10 a.m. Individual registration, $135; teams, $500. For information go to carolinacrown.org/golf2016 or call 8030-547-2270 ext 106.

Clubs

▪ The Newcomers Club of York County, a women’s social and civic-minded organization, will meet 11:30 a.m. June 8 at the Palmetto Room, 150 E. White St., Rock Hill. Officers will be installed for 2016-2017. The luncheon is $13 all inclusive. For reservations contact Kris at ycnewcomers@yahoo.com or 954-821-9310 by 10 p.m. June 2.

▪ Lake Wylie Shag Club invites you to the Cinco De Mayo Fiesta, 8 p.m. Saturday at the Fort Mill Moose Lodge, 1676 Harris Road, Fort Mill. Ron Teague will DJ. Admission: $3, members; $5, guests.

▪ The Vintage Club of Tega Cay’s monthly dinner and entertainment will be 7 p.m. Wednesday at the Phil Glennon Community Center. Cocktails at 6 p.m. The club is open to residents of Tega Cay age 50 and older. For information, call Carol Smith/Small at 704-651-0047 or email carolamith@comporium.net.

Meetings

▪ The York County Board of Disabilities and Special Needs will meet 7 p.m. Thursday at the administration building, 7900 Park Place Road in the East York Industrial Park, off S.C. 5 in York.

▪ Indian Land VFW will meet 9:30 a.m. Saturday May 28 at 8083 Charlotte Hwy. New members and guests arrive at 9 a.m. Veterans bring DD214. For information, contact John Marker at 704-843-6930.

▪ The Rock Hill branch of the NAACP general meeting will be 9 a.m. Saturday at Bannon Hall, across from St. Mary Catholic Church, 902 Crawford Road. For information, contact Sandra Oborokumo at 803-325-2855.

Classes

▪ AARP Drivers Safety Program will be offered for ages 26 and older 1-5 p.m. Thursday at Fort Lawn Community Center, Fort Lawn. Participants will get certificates that may reduce insurance rates for collision and liability coverage. Cost for AARP members is $15 and $20, non-members. Registration is required. For information or to register contact Gerald Hensley at 803-789-5810.

▪ Lake Wylie Shag Club offers shag-dance lessons and line-dance lessons for $1 Tuesdays at the Fort Mill Moose Lodge. Line-dance lessons begin 6 p.m. and shag-dance lessons 7:30 p.m.

York County Library

▪ Early registration for the York County Library’s summer reading program begins this week. The program run June 6-July 26. Age groups are infants and toddlers and their parents, ages 3-11, ages 12-17 and ages 18 and older. Special prizes and program for each age group. Register online at yclibrary.org or at any library location.

▪ All York County libraries will be closed Saturday-May 30 for Memorial Day. For information on library programs and services, go to www.yclibrary.org.

Conference

▪ 4-H Youth Development a part of Clemson University Cooperative Extension Service is will accept 25 youth leaders in high schools across state to participate within The Pinckney 4-H Leadership Conference June 26-July1 at Clemson University. The conference will offer youth from diverse backgrounds a chance to participate in a leadership development program focusing on civic engagement, while experiencing college life on Clemson’s campus. Rising sophomore or junior high school students must submit a one page essay on what “Leadership” means to you and why you would like to participate. For information, contact Faith Isreal at 803-684-9919 ext. 113 or fisreal@clemson.edu.

Recreation

▪ Rock Hill Parks, Recreation and Tourism will offer the following summer sports opportunities. Registration is underway at Cherry Park and Manchester Meadows from 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. weekdays or at www.cityofrockhill.com/prt.

Flag Football, ages 7-12, 6-7:30 p.m. two weeknights June 13-July 21 at Cherry Park Multipurpose Field 1, Cost: $42. Contact: Patrick Williams at 803-326-3882 or Patrick.Williams@cityofrockhill.com

Volleyball - Outdoor, ages 7-12, 6-7:30 p.m., two weeknights, June 13-July 21 at Cherry Park Multipurpose Fields 2 and 3. Cost: $42. Contact: Karis Watson at 803-325-2582 or Karis.Watson@cityofrockhill.com

Soccer Camps, ages 5-13, 9 a.m.-noon, June 6-9 or June 27-30 at Manchester Meadows. Cost: $60. Contact: Jamie Brannan at 803-326-3848 or Jamie.Brannan@cityofrockhill.com

▪ Rock Hill Parks, Recreation and Tourism will offer Summer Art Camps for ages 6-14 at Fewell Park Recreation Center, 1204 Alexander Road. The programs will be taught by Ashley Beard and Susan Barnette. Cost per session is $75 (supplies included). For information, call 803-329-5645. Registration is required at least 10 days prior to start date. Register online at www.cityofrockhill.com/prtcamps.

June 6 – 10: Collage Creations. 9 a.m.-noon, ages 6-12 with Susan.

June 13 – 17: Drawing from Observation. 9 a.m.-noon, ages 9-12 with Susan.

June 20 – 24: Clay Cups & Creatures 9 a.m.-noon, ages 6-8 with Ashley.

June 20 – 24: Creative Clay Vessels & Sculptures 1-4 p.m., ages 9-12 with Ashley.

June 27 – July 1: Art is Multicultural 9 a.m.-noon, ages 6-12 with Ashley.

June 27 – July 1: Sculpture from Recyclables 1-4 p.m., ages 6-12 with Ashley.

July 11 – 15: Copy Cats! Fun with Printmaking 9 a.m.-noon, ages 6-14 with Susan.

Scholarships

▪ Applications are available for the York County Farm Bureau scholarship program for students pursuing agricultural or related field degrees. Applications are due June 27. For information, contact Sandra Robbins at 803-684-4235.

Camp

Camp High Hopes at Boyd Hill Baptist Church will be, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. June 13-16 and June 20-23 for ages 8-15. The free summer enrichment program is held in the R.E. Sandifer Life Center and includes academic activities, physical fitness, guest speakers and field trips. Lunch provided. Space is limited. To sign up, call Dorothy Seale at 803-324-1502.

Volunteers

▪ The nonprofit Friends of the York County Animal Shelter needs volunteers to bathe, groom, exercise, socialize, train and provide adoption information for the animals, as well as assist in follow-ups, publicity, marketing and other jobs at the shelter. Time and mileage may be tax-deductible. Volunteers must be 18 or older; orientation and training required. For information, call 803-818-6485 or go to the shelter at 713 Justice Boulevard, York.

Reunions

▪ Rock Hill High School class of 1954 will meet 1 p.m. Thursday at Golden Corral, Anderson Road. Members, family and friends invited.

▪ The Rock Hill Chapter of Finley High School alumni will meet 5 p.m. Monday at Jackson’s Cafeteria 1735 Heckle Blvd. Any one who graduated or attended Finley High School is invited as well as those who want to join as associate members. For information, call Charlie M. Robinson at 803-327-4547 or James T. Dunham at 704-232-0793.

▪ Friendship Junior College alumni and friends reunion will be 5-9 p.m. June 18 at Rock Hill County Club, 600 Country Club Drive. Tickets, $45 in advance; $50 at the door. For information, call the Rev. Charles Mongomery at 704-564-5100 or email dm197072@gmail.com

▪ Lewisville High School classes of 1977-80 reunion will be June 10-11. A meet and greet will be 6:30-10:30 p.m. June 10 at American Legion Post No. 34, South Cherry Road. Business casual. A barbecue and music by Randy Knox will be 11 a.m.-until June 11 at the Richburg Fire Department, North Main Street. Casual attire. Cost is $25, classmates and $12.50, family members. RSVP by Monday to 803-524-9779.

Support groups

▪ Alateen meets 8-9 p.m. Thursdays at Zoar Road Club, 14701 Thomas Road, Charlotte. Meetings are for two age groups: 6-12 and 13 and older. For information, call 803-547-2124 or 704-904-7834.

▪ Al-Anon meets 8 p.m. Mondays at Serenity Club, 209 Grayson Road, Rock Hill; a noon Tuesdays upstairs at Oakland Avenue Presbyterian Church, 421 Oakland Ave., Rock Hill; 8 p.m. Mondays at Grace Presbyterian Church, 2955 S.C. 160, Fort Mill; and 8 p.m. Tuesdays in the house beside First Baptist Church, 121 Monroe White St., Fort Mill.

This story was originally published May 21, 2016 at 4:12 PM with the headline "Community news for York, Chester and Lancaster counties, May 22, 2016."