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Headstones at Rose Hill Cemetery
Headstones at Rose Hill Cemetery File photo The Herald

Friday, Nov. 20

Community theaters

▪ Rock Hill Community Theatre will present “Waiting Rooms,” 8 p.m. Friday, Saturday and 3 p.m. Sunday at the theater, 546 S. Cherry Road, Rock Hill. Written by Laura Sansing Pfizenmayer, formerly of York, the play follows the lives of three family members who hash out family conflicts in a hospital waiting room. Tickets are $15; $12, students and seniors; $2 off matinees. Opening night reception with the playwright is 6:30-7:30 p.m. Friday. Reception tickets, $10 in addition to admission. Tickets available at rockhilltheatre.org

TAP into the arts

An evening of visual and performing arts hosted by the Therapeutic Arts Programming (TAP) Committee will be 6:30-8 p.m. Friday at the Community Performance Center, 249 E. Main St., Rock Hill. “TAP Into the Arts” will highlight art from area youth and adults with intellectual disabilities. Artists will display their works in watercolor, photography, pottery and other handmade items. Select items will be for sale. The Praise Dance Troupe will perform at 7 p.m. The free event is presented by Rock Hill Parks, Recreation and Tourism. For information, call Wendy Waddle at 803-329-5659.

Saturday, Nov. 21

Cemetery tour

“Stories of the Stones,” Rose Hill Cemetery Tour, has been rescheduled for 1-4 p.m. Nov. 21 at the cemetery, 229 East Liberty St., York. Admission: $5; children and students grades 1-12 free. Handicap assistance available if requested. Re-enactors dress in period costumes and tell the stories of the lives of citizens who have shaped the community. Sponsored by the Yorkville Historical Society. For more information, contact Jan Ramsey at 803-684-3844.

Gobble Wobble

The 5th Annual Gobble Wobble run and walk is 8 a.m. Saturday Nov. 21 beginning on Main Street in downtown Rock Hill. The event is coordinated by the Junior Welfare League, a non-profit women’s group that raises money for community service projects. This year all proceeds go to Palmetto Pregnancy Center, Children’s Attention Home and RideAbility. Registration is $40 on race day. Register online at gobblewobble8k.racesonline.com/home, or Saturday at the race.

Native American craft fair

Catawba Indians will have their annuall Fall Craft Fair, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday featuring Native American crafts and a performance at noon at the Catawba Cultural Center.

Upcoming

The Woman’s Club of Rock Hill is taking reservations for its Victorian Teas, which are ChristmasVille events. Teas will be at noon Dec. 4 and 4 p.m. Dec. 6 at the historic Armstrong-Mauldin House, 607 Aiken Ave. Traditional English savories, scones, and a variety of sweet treats will be served. Cost is $20. The event includes carolers and servers in Victorian attire and musical interludes. The Sugar Plum Boutique will feature some new vendors showing Christmas themed gifts, decorations and home-made holiday treats. The club’s cookbook, “Traditional Tea Time Favorites,” will be available. A Children’s Tea with Mrs. Claus will be 11:30 a.m. Dec. 5. Cost is $15. Children must be accompanied by an adult. For reservations call Betty at 803-415-7278 or the clubhouse at 803-328-8888 and leave a message. Your call will be returned.

Ongoing

Art exhibit

“Between the Springmaid Sheets” will be on exhibit on November and Decemeber at the Historic Springs House in Lancaster. Gallery hours are 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday. The exhibit is a partnership of See Lancaster, SC and Lancaster County Council of the Arts.

This story was originally published November 19, 2015 at 3:42 PM with the headline "Best Bets."

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