Community news for York, Chester and Lancaster counties, July 24, 2016

▪ Hospice & Community Care fourth annual Labor of Love (LOL) event Sept. 1 will feature Anita Renfroe, a break-out YouTube sensation, who rose to fame when she sang of everything a mother says to her children in a single day to the tune of “The William Tell Overture.” The show will be at 7 p.m. at Baxter Hood Center in Rock Hill. An opening reception begins at 6 p.m. She is the wife of a pastor and featured regularly on Good Morning America. She also is a speaker on the Woman of Faith Farewell Tour. Tickets are $25 and available at HospiceCommunityCare.org

Special events

▪ Fall vegetable crops will be the topic of First Friday in the Garden, 11 a.m. Aug. 5, at the Glencairn Garden Learning Center, 826 Edgemont Ave., Rock Hill. Clemson Extension Agent Paul Thompson will lead the program. Free and open to the public.

▪ Roosevelt Community Watch will host a Back-to-School Bash, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Aug. 13 at Roosevelt Park, 312 Mobley St., Clover. Children are given school supplies at the event which includes food, games, music and recreation. Those interested in making donations can contact Linda Brown at 803-222-4535 or Darlene Brown at 803-810-3185.

▪ 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.

Meetings

▪ 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.

Entertainment

▪ Shakespeare Carolina Presents “Miss Julie” by August Strindberg, July 28-31 and Aug.4-7, in the Black Box in Johnson Hall at Winthrop University. This ‘upstairs, downstairs’ story explores the dark romance between a young countess, Miss Julie, and her father’s footman, Jean. Kristin, Jean’s fiancé, adds further intriguing dynamics to Miss Julie’s venture upon the edge of an emotional precipice. Performances will 8 p.m. July 28, 29, 30 and Aug. 4, 5, 6 and 3 p.m. July 31 and Aug. 7. Seating is Limited. Tickets available at the box office one hour prior to curtain or online at www.shakescar.org.

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 call Carol Smith/Small at 704-651-0047, or email carolsmith@comporium.net.

▪ The Newcomers Club of York County, a women’s social and civic minded organization, will meet 11:30 a.m. Aug 10 at Rock Hill Operations Center, South Anderson Road, Rock Hill. Battalion Chief, Trey Hovis of the Rock Hill Fire Department will speak. His crew and the ladder truck will join us. Cost is $1​2​ all inclusive. For reservations, contact Claire Powers at ycnewcomers@yahoo.com or 508-397-2273 ​by 10 p.m. Aug. 4.

After school programs

▪ The Discovery Station and Emmett Scott Center after school programs, operated by the Rock Hill Parks, Recreation and Tourism Department, for children in K5 through 5th grade are taking applications for the 2016-2017 school year. The programs offer homework assistance, literacy development, character education, arts, outdoor recreation and other fun activities. Both operate on the Rock Hill school district calendar. Discovery Station is at Fewell Park Recreation Center, 1204 Alexander Road, with bus transportation available from Richmond Drive Elementary. The Emmett Scott Center after school program is located at the Emmett Scott Recreation Center, 801 Crawford Road with bus transportation available from several schools. Call Fewell Park Recreation Center at 329-5645 or Emmett Scott Center 329-5661 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday for fee information and to reserve a space. Space is limited.

4-H

▪ The Clemson Extension Service in York County in partnership with the City of Rock Hill will host the 4-H Come Grow With Me in the Garden series, September-December for ages 6-14 years. Classes will be 9 a.m.-2 p.m. the first Tuesday of each month at the Glencairn Garden Learning Center, 825 Edgemont Ave, Rock Hill. The classes will help youth cultivate awareness, knowledge, appreciation, and concern for the natural environment while learning about horticulture, vegetable gardening and leadership through creative activities and a service project. Cost is $65. The registration and fee deadline is Aug. 30 and includes a 2016-17 4-H membership. For information, contact Faith Isreal at 803-684-9919 ext. 113 or fisreal@clemson.edu.

Hunger relief

▪ The Second Harvest Partners, sponsored by Providence Presbytery, will have a hunger relief site, 9 a.m. Wednesday at Flint Hill Baptist Church, 1214 Flint Hill St., Rock Hill. Volunteers will distribute food to participants who meet USDA eligibility income guidelines. For information, call Catawba Area Agency on Aging at 803-329- 9670.

Classes

▪ Carolina Community Actions WIOA program for youth ages 17-24 is seeking candidates to work for eight weeks to improve their financial situations and possibly gain permanent employment. For details on qualifying for the program, call Marilyn Burris at 803-366-5302 in York County.

Auditions

▪ Fort Mill Playhouse will hold auditions for “Marmalade Gumdrops,” a youth production for rising sixth- to 12th-grades, 6-8 p.m. Monday and Tuesday at Fort Mill Community Playhouse, 220 Main St. Production dates are Sept. 16-18 and 23-25. For information, go to fortmillplayhouse.org or call 803-548-8102.

York County Library

York County Libraries will offer the following free programs during July. Additional details are available at www.yclibrary.org.

Animal Athletes, Cold Blooded Encounters Reptile and Science Zoo will present fun and interactive programs, recommended for ages 3-11. No registration required.

Tuesday, 1, 2:30 and 4 p.m., Fort Mill Public Library

Wednesday, 10:30 a.m., 1:30, and 4:00 p.m., Main Library, Rock Hill

Thursday, 10:30 a.m., Clover Public Library

Thursday, 2:30 and 4:00 p.m., York Public Library

Friday, 10:30 a.m., Lake Wylie Public Library

Chess Club, 2-3:30 p.m. Tuesday, main library, Rock Hill; Practice your skills or learn how to play; ages 11-17. No registration required.

National Library Lock-In, 7-10 p.m. Friday, main library, Rock Hill; Gaming, author Skype chats, scavenger hunts, and crafts for teens, ages 11-17, at this after-hours event. A signed parental permission form and emergency contact information are required. Call 981-5830 to register.

Volunteers

▪ Life Builders English as a Second Language Ministry will offer ESL volunteer basic training Aug. 19-20 in Rock Hill. For information email lifebuildersesl@gmail.com or call 803-579-1511 by Aug. 12.

▪ 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.

▪ Hospice & Community Care will offer a one-day volunteer training session 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Thursday at 2275 India Hook Road, Rock Hill. Volunteers offer companionship to patients, provide customer service at the Resale Shops, serve in the Wayne T. Patrick Hospice House, knit Prayer Shawls, help with fundraisers and community education, and many more opportunities with flexible schedules. To register, call Hospice & Community Care at 803-329-1500 or 803-895-2273CARE. Training is free.

Camp

▪ A violin camp for beginners, taught by Casey Mink, will be July 29-31 at Westminster Church, 1320 India Hook Road, Rock Hill. Cost is $80 per family. Mink is a violinist with the South Carolina Philharmonic and teaches violin at the Westminster Arts Academy. For information, call Casey Mink at 803-325-4047; email caseyjamesmink@gmail.com or go to www.caseymink.com.

Classes

▪ 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.

Reunions

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

▪ The George-Millings family reunion will be 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Aug. 14 on Wilson Street, Hickory Grove for descendants of Macroni George and Hattie Millings George. Bring a covered dish to share. For information, call 803-493-5603.

▪ 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.

▪ York High School class of 1966 will have its 50th class reunion Sept. 24. For information, email Bunny Ashley Whitesides at bunnywhitesides@gmail.com

▪ Former students from Hillcrest Elementary School will meet 11 a.m. July 30 at Foundation AME Zion Church, Neely Store Road, Rock Hill.

▪ The Fort Mill High School class of 1966 will have its 50th reunion Sept. 10. For information email Linda Blackwelder Houston at momhnsc@gmail.com and Patsy Wright Pope at patsy.pope@Schaeffler.com

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 23, 2016 at 3:39 PM with the headline "Community news for York, Chester and Lancaster counties, July 24, 2016."