Community news for York, Chester and Lancaster counties, July 21, 2016

In celebration of South Carolina food and lifestyle, the Museum of York County will host “An Afternoon with Nathalie Dupree” 2-5 p.m. Sept. 18 at the mususem. Dupree will demonstrate the art of biscuit making – specifically her own “Senator Hollings’ Flaky Appetizer Cream Cheese Biscuits,” an essential southern hors d’oeuvre.

The event will include refreshments, appetizers and inspiration for southern-style entertaining. Dupree will be available for book signing; several of her many cookbooks, including “Mastering the Art of Southern Cooking,” are available in the museum’s store. A dinner with Nathalie Dupree and four guests at Rock Hill’s new restaurant, the Pump House, is being offered on an online auction prior to the event.

A culinary-themed door decorating contest is also part of the southern-style entertaining event. The contest is open to community clubs and offers a prize of $50.

Advanced registrations only, the event is open to the public with limited seating.

For registration, auction information, and to enter the decorating contest, contact Doris VanBenschoten at 803-981-9182. Registration, $20 member; $25, non members.

Dupree was awarded the honor of Grande Dame for Les Dames d’ Escoffier in 2011 and is founding chairman of the Charleston Food and Wine Festival. She is the recipient of four James Beard Awards, author of 14 cookbooks and co-author of “Mastering the Art of Southern Cooking.” In 2013 she was named Woman of the Year from the French Master Chefs of America. Dupree has been chef of three restaurants and director of Rich’s Cooking School in Atlanta. A popular host for cooking shows that have aired on PBS, The Food Network, and The Learning Channel, Dupree has also made appearances on many national TV shows including The Today Show and Good Morning America.

Special events

▪ York County libraries will sponsor a school supply drive through Aug. 12 for pre-K to high school students. Donations of new school supplies can be dropped off at libraries in Rock Hill, Clover, Fort Mill, York and Lake Wylie during regular library hours. Suggested items are book bags, No. 2 pencils, notebook paper, blue or black pens, spiral notebooks, glue sticks, colored pencils and other supplies. Donations received will go to York County charities and organizations serving children and families. For more information, call 803-981-5888 or visit www.yclibrary.org.

▪ The Oakland Baptist Ministry at 1021 Charlotte Ave (next to the Bridal and Formal Gallery) will provide free school uniforms for students in Rock Hill Hill middle schools. Uniform distribution will be 1-3 p.m. Aug. 10 and Aug. 13. Proof of Rock Hill residency is required.

▪ The Friends of the York County Library are hosting a Buy One Get One Free paperback book sale 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Thursday-Saturday at Friends Books on Main, 206 E. Main St., Rock Hill. This sale includes all paperbacks that are regularly priced at 50 cents each. Annual memberships may be purchased at the door. Proceeds go to York County libraries. For information, go to www.yclibrary.org.

▪ The Commonwealth Community Development Corp. presents its inaugural “Night of Recognition,” 6-9 p.m. Saturday at Rock Hill Elks Lodge, 334 E. Main St. Tickets, $25. Formal attire. For information, call Arlene Walton at 803-980-8722, Gary Walton at 803-479-9917 or Shante Taylor at 803-293-6761.

Fundraisers

▪ Village Market and Masters Car Club will host a show and shine, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday at 2185 Neely Store Road. Registration is donation only. Proceeds will go the family of the Rev. Ray Martin, student pastor at Eastview Baptist Church to help with medical costs due to cancer. There will be a raffle for a Mossberg 12 gauge pump shotgun. Tickets are $2 or three for $5. Tickets available at Village Market, the day of the show or call Rocky Freeman at 803-366-9077.

▪ Cornerstone United Methodist Church will have a yard sale 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday at the church, 2697 Heckle Blvd., Rock Hill. Proceeds to benefit church roof fund.

Meetings

The Bethel Rural Fire District Board will meet 7 p.m. Aug. 3 at Station 1.

▪ Indian Land VFW will meet 9:30 a.m. Saturday at 8083 Charlotte Highway. New members and guests arrive at 9 a.m. Veterans please bring DD214.

▪ 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.

▪ The York County Board of Disabilities and Special Needs will meet 7 p.m. July 28 at the administration building, 7900 Park Place Road in the East York Industrial Park, off S.C. 5 in York. The board will consider a change in the By-Laws which defines our fiscal year as July 1-June 30.

▪ TheYork Soil and Water Conservation District commissioners will met 5 p.m. July 28 at the USDA Service Center, 1460 E. Alexander Love Hwy., York. Open to the public. For information, contact Barbara O’Connell at 803-684- 3137 ext. 101.

Clubs

▪ The Vintage Club of Tega Cay’s monthly dinner and entertainment for residents of Tega Cay 50 and older will be 7 p.m. Wednesday at the Phil Glennon Community Center. Cocktails at 6 p.m. after dinner there will be a Scavenger Hunt/Poker Run with prizes. For information, please Carol Smith/Small at 704-651-0047, or e-mail carolsmith@comporium.net.

▪ Lake Wylie Shag Club Summer Beach Blast will be 8 p.m. Saturday at the Fort Mill Moose Lodge, 1676 Harris Road, Fort Mill. Bring a covered dish or dessert. Admission: $3, members; $5, guests.

Recreation

Volunteers

▪ Agape Hospice needs administrative/clerical volunteers to assist the volunteer manager. For information, contact Kay G. Lee at 803-517-2021 or kaylee@agapesenior.com.

Reunions

▪ 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 encourage to attend. Others are invited to join as associate members. For information, call Charlie M. Robinson at 803-230-3325 or James T. Dunham at 704-232-0793.

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 July 20, 2016 at 10:08 AM with the headline "Community news for York, Chester and Lancaster counties, July 21, 2016."