Community news for York, Chester and Lancaster counties, July 7, 2016

▪ 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 given entries are not accepted. For information, go to underexposedfilmfestivallyc.org.

Special events

▪ 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. Saturday 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.

▪ Winthrop University in conjunction with the Department of Social Services will be hosting an information session those interested in becoming licensed foster parents. Currently, there are more than 1,000 children in South Carolina that need a safe home. The information session will 10 a.m. Saturday July 9 at Chester Parks and Recreation Building, 161 W. End St., Chester. Light refreshments will be provided. For event information, contact Marika Dillard at 803-323-3105 and for foster parent information go to scfamilies.org.

Fundraisers

▪ St. John’s United Methodist Church will host a barbecue and bluegrass fundraiser with The Hinson Girls, 5-7 p.m. Saturday at 130 Tom Hall St., Fort Mill. Plates, $10 with sides; sandwiches, $8 with one side; children’s plates, $5. Proceeds to Epworth Children’s Home. Tickets in advance, call 803-547-7538 and at the door.

▪ Odessa’s Seniorcise class will host a Summer Bazaar, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday 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.

Meetings

Clubs

▪ The Ballroom Dance Club meets 7:30-10:20 p.m. July 15 in the Oak Room, Fort Mill Golf Course, 101 Country Club Drive. Guests: $15, couples; $7.50, singles. Includes a free dance lesson – swing and shag. No alcohol; light refreshments provided. Dressy casual. All skill levels are welcome. For information. call Bob at 803-389-4679 between 9 a.m.-9 p.m.

Camp

▪ Rock Hill Community Theatre’s Summer Camp for students in grades K-12 are offered the weeks of July 11, 18, and 25 at 546 S. Cherry Road (just behind The ROC thrift store). The sessions are three hours daily. Camp fee is $125 per class and must be paid one week in advance. Register by e-mailing rhct@rockhilltheatre.org. For information, call 803-326-7428. Students in grades K-2 can choose Once Upon a Story (bringing favorite folk and fairy tales to life) or Creative Kids (focusing on literacy and character development through games and creative movement). Classes for grades 3-5 are Fractured Fairy Tales (a fun way to develop improvisation and character skills) and Creative Kids. And middle and high school students can learn to interpret a variety of scenes and songs from various musicals in Broadway Bound or learn design techniques in makeup and costume design. Each group will perform a showcase for parents and family members the last day of the class.

▪ Paula Blackwell basketball camp will be 9-11 a.m. Monday-July 14 at the York Recreation Center, 21 White Rose Lane. Camp is for boys and girls ages 5-15. Cost is $50 and includes a camp T-shirt. The camp is conducted by Blackwell along with current and former high school and college basketball players. For information, call 803-684-3742.

Classes

Reunions

▪ The descendants of the late William Thomas Williams and Annie Graham Williams will celebrate their family reunion 6 p.m. July 16 at Neely’s Creek ARP Church, 974 Neely’s Creek Road, Rock Hill. A covered-dish supper will be at 6:30 p.m. with a business meeting after. For information, call Rick Mitchell at 803-328-9523 or got facebook.com/groups/992100457574989/.

▪ The Rock Hill High class of 1959 will meet for lunch and fellowship at 1 p.m. Tuesday July 12 at the Golden Corral, Anderson Road. All classmates, spouses and friends are welcome.

▪ 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 Monday.

▪ The Clover High School class of 1976 40th reunion will be 6 p.m. Aug. 6 at River Hills Country Club. Live entertainment provided by Jerry Robinson’s six-piece band. Buffet stations will include salad, pork and chicken barbecue, pasta and dessert. A cash bar will be provided. The classes of 1975 and 1977 are invited. Reservations available at at Eventbee.com. Deadline is July 15. For information, call or text Stacey Strickland at 843-822-1004.

Support groups

▪ Affirmation of York County is a faith-based support group for gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender people, their families and friends. The group will meet 7 p.m. Tuesday at Grace Presbyterian Church, 2955 S.C. 160, Fort Mill. For information, call Ellen at 803-417-0954, Melissa at 803-547-6042, or email affirmationofyc@gmail.com.

▪ 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 July 6, 2016 at 8:52 AM with the headline "Community news for York, Chester and Lancaster counties, July 7, 2016."