Here’s what’s happening in York, Chester and Lancaster SC counties.

Special events

▪ Carolina Scenes by York County artists Todd Baxter and Holly Glasscock are on display at Belton Center for the Arts, 306 City Square, Belton. The works are landscapes from around the Carolinas. The exhibit runs Saturday-Sept. 1. An opening reception is 7 p.m. Saturday.

▪ American Legion, Indian Land Post 250 will collect damaged American flags 9 a.m.-noon Tuesday at Lake House lobby in Sun City Carolina Lakes. The post will dispose of the damaged flags in the proper manner.

▪ 101st annual Hopewell singing/picnic and famous Hopewell Hash is 10 a.m. Aug. 15 at Old Hopewell School, 2501 Hopewell Road, Hickory Grove. Details: 803-627-5764.

Back-to-school events

▪ Count Me In To Do the Right Thing 2018 annual “School Supplies Distribution.” 6-7:30 p.m. Saturday at Richburg Fire Department bay, 224 N Main St., Richburg. Each child must come during the distribution time to get school supplies, while they last. Details: count15mein@truvista.net.

▪ Back-to-school supply giveaway, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, 2049 Celanese Road, Rock Hill, sponsored by Southeast Bail Bonds, Anytime Fitness, IcyLicious, Real Skillz and Mike Efaw’s Home Improvements. Children must be present to get supplies and book bags. There will be free food, entertainment and $5 haircuts.

▪ Fort Lawn Community Center free Back-to-school event, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, 5554 Main St. Event includes school supplies, free clothing, free food and games. Details: 803-872-4481 or orlsweatt-lambert@FortLawnCenter.org.

▪ Beamer’s Back to School Kick Off, 9 a.m.-11 a.m. Saturday at York County Library, East Black Street, Rock Hill. Learn about new library resources. Get free school supplies and information.

▪ Roosevelt Community Watch Back-to-School bash, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, Roosevelt Community Park, 312 Mobley St., Clover. Open to the community.

Entertainment

▪ Rock Hill Community Theatre presents “Shrek, the Musical TYA,” complete with the wisecracking Donkey, fiesty Fiona and a host of fairy tale characters; all brought to life on stage by cast of middle and high school actors. Performances: 7:30 p.m. Aug. 10-11; and 3 p.m. Aug. 12 at Rock Hill Community Theatre, 546 S. Cherry Road (behind ROC Emporium). Tickets: adults, $15; students/seniors, $12 and a $2 discount for matinees. Details: rockhilltheatre.org or 803-326-7428.

Fundraisers

▪ Central City Optimist Club will host it’s 15th Annual Charity Golf Tournament, Sept. 8 at Spring Lake County Club, 1375 Spring Lake Road. York. Tee time is 8:15 a.m. Entry fee is $240, foursome and $60, singles. Proceeds support scholarships for local high school students, Oratorical and Essay contest participants and recognition of local Law Enforcement officers and other youth and senior citizen activities. Details: 803-230-3325, 410-259-1365 or 803-493-0001 .

▪ The sixth annual “BBB” (Bluegrass, Barbecue & Building), 5-9 p.m. Aug. 18 at USCL’s Bundy Auditorium and Arnold Multi-purpose room to benefit Habitat for Humanity in Lancaster. Returning this year are the Hinson Girls and Flatland Express. Local band, Balsam Grove, will be serenading diners in the multi-purpose room. Sun City Cloggers will perform between sets. New this year is the “BBB Pickin’ Parlor.” Bring your instrument and join the fun. Dinner provided by Wilbur’s Last Ride from 5 to 7 p.m.. BBQ plates include pulled pork, baked beans, macaroni and cheese, roll, tea or water, and homemade banana pudding. Hot dog plate plates available, which includes two hot dogs, buns, slaw, baked beans, chili, condiments, tea or water, and banana pudding. Performances start at 5:15 p.m. in the multi-purpose room, and at 6 p.m. in the auditorium. There will be door prizes, 50/50 drawing and T-shirts and toy hard hats will also be on sale. Tickets: $20, in advance; $25, at the door (if available). Tickets at 803-283-1203 or habitatlancastersc.org, using our donation link. Tickets also available at Gus’ Restaurant, The Craft Stand, Mane Street Hair Designs, and the Lancaster County Council of the Arts and at the Farmers Market at Sun City Carolina Lakes.

Clubs

▪ Rock Hill Civitan Club, celebrating over 100 years, meets 7 p.m. Tuesday at Mary’s Cafe, 1349 Firetower Road, Rock Hill. Fellowship at 6:30 p.m. Weather permitting, the club will display the American Flag. Details: ellabm@comporium.net.

▪ Lancaster Genealogy Club, 1 p.m. Saturday at the Native American Studies Center, Main Street, Lancaster. There will be a presentation on DNA testing and non-population censuses will be highlighted, which can provide historical information on farmers and landowners. Attendees are can bring family trees or research information and computers. Details: Ann Christie at 803-273-9909.

▪ The York County Woman’s Club is holding its eighth annual “Girlfriends Just Wanna Have Fun,” noon-4 p.m. Sept. 20 at Grace Lutheran Church, Oakland Avenue, Rock HIll. The event is $25 and includes lunch, a fashion show by Chicos, door prizes and an afternoon of games. Proceeds to club projects. Details: June Troyan, 803-372-2560.

Meetings

▪ Chester District Genealogical Society’s 40th annual meeting, 1 p.m. Saturday at Front Porch, 3072 Lancaster Highway, Richburg. Meal is $25. ODamien Aragon of Albuquerque, N.M., will speak about newspapers as a valuable tool for genealogical research. His wife, Susan, is related to families from western Chester and Fairfield counties. Mail a check by Aug. 8 for your reservation to Chester District Genealogical Society, P.O. Box 336, Richburg, SC 29729.

▪ Rock Hill Parkinson’s Support Group, 1:30 p.m. Aug. 15 at Westminster Towers, 1330 India Hook Road. Ellen Wright, a registered dietitian and nutritionist with Palmetto Senior Care in Columbia, will speak about Parkinson’s Disease and nutrition. Light refreshments provided. Details: 803-328-5587.

▪ The Western York County NAACP youth council, 3 p.m. Saturday at the Greater York Chamber of Commerce. Western York County Branch general meeting, 6 p.m. Aug. 16 at the chamber.

▪ Adult Enrichment Centers of Rock Hill caregiver support group, 10:30 p.m. Tuesday at 359 Park Ave. Open to the community. Details: 803-327-7448.

Classes

▪ US Soccer referee training for youth soccer, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Aug. 19 at Manchester Meadows, Rock Hill. Training includes online and classroom instruction, practical outdoor drills and exercises to prepare newly certified US Soccer referees for youth leagues and youth tournaments. Referees can officiate in South and North Carolina. Cost: $80. Register at screferees.gameofficials.net. Class No. 25217 for age 14 and older; Class No. 25218 for age 11-13. Details: delaneys@comporium.net.

Auditions

▪ Rock Hill Community Theatre auditions for Agatha Christie’s The Mousetrap, 6:30-9 p.m. Monday-Tuesday at Rock Hill Community Theatre, 546 S. Cherry Road (behind ROC Emporium); directed by Heather Bucsh. Roles available for three males and two females to portray characters in their 20s and two males and one female to portray characters age 30-plus. Auditions consist of cold reads from the script. British accents encouraged. Performances will be Sept. 14-16 and 20-23. Details: rhct@rockhilltheatre.org or call 803-326-7428.

▪ York County Choral Society auditions, 6-8:30 p.m. Aug. 23 and 5-7 p.m. Aug. 30 at Oakland Baptist Church, 1067 Oakland Ave., Rock Hill. Prepare a piece of your choice. No appointment necessary. Details: yorkcountychoralsociety.org.

Reunions

▪ McDaniel reunion, 1 p.m. Sunday at Adnah United Methodist Church, Adnah Church Road, Rock Hill. Bring a well-filled basket. Details: 803-581-3106 or jlfeaster@truvista.net

▪ George-Milling reunion, 10 a.m. Aug. 12 at 1 Wilkerson St., Hickory Grove. Descendants of Maroni George of the Catawba Nation and Hattie Millings George are invited. There will be games and tickets for prizes. Bring several covered dishes to share.

▪ Descendants of Charlie & Lizzy Hough 38th annual reunion, 1 p.m. Aug. 19 at the McConnell’s Community Center, 189 Church St. A picnic lunch will be shared. Bring lunch and drinks. Paper products furnished. Details: Robbie Hough at 803-324-4746.

Volunteers

▪ York County Animal Shelter volunteer orientation, 4-5 p.m. Aug. 9 at the shelter, 713 Justice Boulevard, York. The shelter needs volunteers to assist with exercising, socializing, providing adoptive information, publicity, marketing, public education. local volunteer transporting and other duties that will assist the animals and shelter staff. Your time and mileage may be tax deductible. Volunteers must be 18 or older. Details:803-818-6485.

▪ Cass Elias McCarter Guardian ad Litem program is seeking volunteers. The volunteers must complete a free, 30-hour training, which teaches about the Family Court system, how to recognize abuse and neglect and how to communicate with children, foster parents and other parties involved in the case. Details: gal.sc.gov or call 803-327-9997.

▪ Life Builders ELS Ministry will have volunteer training Aug. 17-18 to teach English to internationals locally. Details: 803-579-1511.

York County Library

▪ The York County Library on East Black Street offers the following free program. Details: yclibrary.org.

Tar Heel Ancestors: An Introduction to North Carolina Genealogy, 6-7:30 p.m. Thursday. Learn how to trace your Tar Heel ancestors. Explore the sources and methods necessary to uncover your North Carolina ancestors in print and online. Adults, limit 50. Register online or call 803-981-5825.

Genealogy Group, 1-2:30 p.m. Friday. This small support group meets once a month to discuss our research, techniques, new sources, and help each other learn more about our family history. All skill levels welcome. No registration necessary.

Beamer’s Back to School Kick Off, 9-11 a.m. Saturday. Learn about useful new library resources. Receive free school supplies and information from our community partners. Robotic demonstrations, face painting, and other fun activities will be offered. Sponsored by the Friends of York County Library. For Pre-K-12th grade students and parents. No registration required. Students must be present to receive school supplies.

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