Community news for York, Chester and Lancaster counties, June 26, 2016

▪ An organ recital by Murray Forbes Somerville, former Harvard University organist and choirmaster, will be 7 p.m. Sunday in Byrnes Auditorium at Winthrop University. He will perform on the D.B Johnson Memorial Organ. The recital will feature two patriotic pieces – “My Country, ’Tis of Thee” and “The Star-Spangled Banner” – arranged by composer John Knowles Paine, who was appointed Harvard’s first university organist and choirmaster. Somerville’s wife, Hazel, will join him at the organ for Carson Cooman’s “York Concertato.” The program also includes four other selections, including works by composer Johann Sebastian Bach. It is one of a series of summer recitals presented by the Charlotte Chapter of the American Guild of Organists to benefit the Stigall Scholarship program, which provides money for organ lessons for area high school students. Donations will be taken at the door following the program.

Special events

▪ VFW Post 3746 will have a Fourth of July benefit dance, 8 p.m.-1 a.m. Friday at the VFW Post, West Main Street, Rock Hill. Admission, $15, singles; $25, couples. Proceeds to the building fund.

▪ Deadline to submit entries for the 2016 Underexposed Film Festival is July 15. Films selected will be screened in November in Rock Hill. Films have a run time of less than 45 minutes. Categories include narrative, animation, experimental and documentary. Awards total $2,300. For entry guidelines go to www.withoutabox.com/login/12361 or filmfreeway.com/festival/UnderexposedFilmFestivalyc. Entries submitted via withoutabox.com may be eligible for a $5 discount. Entries submitted via FilmFreeway.com are automatically granted the $5 online discount. Entry fees are $45 with the discount; students, $40. Mailed or hand delivered entries are not accepted. For information on festival, go to underexposedfilmfestivallyc.org.

▪ An event to promote a safe and violence-free summer for youth and the community, Put the Guns Down, will be 1-5 p.m. July 9 at the American Legion fairgrounds, 155 S. Cherry Road. The free event includes food trucks, games and bounce houses. For information, call Shaundrea Douglas at 803-504-5902 or LaQuita Ingram at 803-554-9635.

Fundraisers

▪ Odessa’s Seniorcise class will host a Summer Bazaar, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. July 9 at Emmett Scott Center, 801 Crawford Road with clothing, housewares, electronics, furniture and toys. Vendors and others can contact Odessa Richardson at 803-327-5706 or Randi Massey at 803-579-9076. Table rentals will benefit the class.

▪ Cornerstone United Methodist Church will have a yard sale 8 a.m.-2 p.m. July 23 at the church, 2697 Heckle Blvd., Rock Hill. Spaces are available. For information, call 803-372-9777 and leave a message. Proceeds to benefit church roof fund.

Entertainment

▪ The McCelvey Center’s Lowry Family Theater will host the Grammy and Country Music Association award-winning Peasall Sisters return to the Grand Ole McCelvey 7-9 p.m. July 8. The Peasall Sisters have performed at the Grand Ole Opry, Carnegie Hall and Radio City Music Hall. Tickets are $15 online and at the door. Call 803-909-7313 or go to chmuseums.org/lowry-family-theater.

Meetings

▪ The Western York County branch of the NAACP will meet 6 p.m. July 14 at The Greater York Chamber of Commerce. For information, call Wanda Simril at 803-684-6200.

▪ The Yorkville Historical Society will meet 7:30 p.m. Thursday at McCelvey Center, York. Ann Allison will recognized for her involvement in the society's efforts for many years. Jan Ramsey will provide a history and biographical background on Allison.

Camp

▪ Chester County Clemson Extension Service 4-H Science on the Move campaign will host “Can Your Own Food” day camp for students in 6-12th grades. The camp will be 9 a.m.-3 p.m. July 6-7 at the Fort Lawn Community Center. Participants will learn to make jelly or jams and how to can it. Cost is only $10. To register, call Chester Clemson Extension Service, 803-385-6181, ext. 114.

Classes

▪ The application deadline has been extended for Master Gardener training for York, Chester and Lancaster counties until Thursday. Classes are held at the York County Clemson Extension office, 120 N. Congress St., York. Classes are on Tuesdays Aug. 2 through Nov. 8. The mission of the Clemson Extension Master Gardener Program is train knowledgeable volunteers to assist the local horticulture agent in informing fellow South Carolinians about sound gardening practices. Contact Paul Thompson at pthmpsn@clemson.edu, or call at 803-684-9919, ext. 112 for information.

▪ U.S. Soccer referee instructors will present the classroom portion of referee training 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Aug. 7 at Manchester Meadows. Registration is required at screferees.gameofficials.net. Class 16266 is for age 14 and older. Class 16349 is designed for recreational soccer and attendees must be 11 years old. For information, call Bob Delaney, 803-230-0582 or email delaneys@comporium.net.

▪ 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.

Volunteers

▪ York County Free Clinic is the only clinic offering free medical services to qualified uninsured York County residents. The success is due largely to the amazing team of volunteers. To volunteer contact Karen Dircks at 803-366-6337 or email kdnurse1@aol.com. Clinical and nonclinical volunteers are needed. For information about the clinic, go to yorkcountyfreeclinic.org.

Reunions

▪ The York Comprehensive High School class of 1976 40th reunion will be 7 p.m. Aug. 27 at the American Legion, Rock Hill. For information call or text Billy at 803-517-7982 or Jackie at 803-493-5935. Reservations deadline is July 11.

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; 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 June 28, 2016 at 3:13 PM with the headline "Community news for York, Chester and Lancaster counties, June 26, 2016."