Neighborhoods celebrate National Night Out Tuesday

The Hunger Outreach Program group, which is comprised of area churches, will host a National Night Out Rock Hill picnic, 6-7 p.m. Tuesday in the parking lot of Flint Hill Baptist Church, 1214 Flint Hill St. The picnic will be held rain or shine. All area residents are invited to attend.

▪ The Spencer Estates Neighborhood Association will hold its annual “National Night Out” Ice Cream Social and Block Party at 6 p.m. Tuesday on Christopher Circle at Candlewood Lane. Bring homemade ice cream, cake, or other dessert, and lawn chairs. Beverages and paper and plastic products will be provided. Invite a former or a new neighbor to join you.

Special events

The Heart2Heart Foundation in partnership with Whole Health Reset, Piedmont Medical Center and Carolina Cardiology will present Mission Red: A Powerful Heart Health Symposium for Women Sept. 26 at St. Philip Neri Church in Fort Mill. The event begins at 7:30 a.m. with free heart health screenings by Piedmont Medical Center and complimentary 12-lead EKG and review to qualified women by Carolina Cardiology Associates.

Session speakers include Cindy Kelly of Whole Health Reset, Jimmie Sherrill of Piedmont Medical Center, and keynote speaker, Dr. Scott Seibel of Catawba-Piedmont Cardiothoracic & Vascular Surgery.

Cost is $10 and includes a heart-healthy breakfast and educational materials. There will also be vendor giveaways and door prizes. Register at TheHeart2HeartFoundation.org. Seating is limited.

▪ Agapé Rehab Post-Acute Care Center will host a reception for nurse Betty Jenkins from 5-7:30 p.m. Aug. 13 at the center, 159 Sedgewood Drive, Rock Hill. The event is to recognize her 60 years of service and dedication to patients in York County. For information or to RSVP call Carrie at 803-329-4544 or email TrSmith@AgapeSenior.com.

▪ In lieu of the inclement weather on July 4, the Rock Hill Civitan Club will put out American flags Friday in honor of veterans who have served in the U.S. military who have been awarded a Purple Heart for their service to our country. This is part of the Civitan Project American Flag where the club displays flags at local businesses. For information, contact ellabm@comporium.net

▪ The Master Gardeners of York County’s annual garlic sale will be noon Friday at the Learning Center at Glencairn Garden, 835 Edgemont Ave., Rock Hill. The sale follows the First Friday in the Garden program, “All About Spiders,” which begins at 11 a.m. and is open to the public. Each year, master gardeners plant and harvest several types of garlic, using different varieties to determine which grow best locally. Varieties this year include: Inchelium Red, Lorz Italian, Creole Red and S&H Silver. Prices range from 50 cents to $2.50 per bulb, with most between $1-$1.50.

Fundraisers

▪ The Central City Optimist Club will host its 12th annual Charity Golf Tournament Sept. 12 at Spring Lake County Club, 1735 Spring Lake Road, York. Tee time is 8:15 a.m. Entry fee is $240 for a foursome and $60 single. Proceeds to support club activities; scholarships, recognition of local law enforcement officers and other youth and senior citizens activities. For information, contact Charlie M. Robinson at 803-327-4547 or Lonnie Harvey at 803-325-2020.

▪ The 12th annual Dazzle & Denim fundraiser will be 7-11 p.m. Aug. 14 at the Magnolia Room at Laurel Creek. The event is celebrating Catawba Care’s transition to Affinity Health Center. Tickets, $50 in advance; $60, after Friday. Tickets available at bit.ly/1I98JDv or call 803-909-9710. Proceeds will go the center.

Clubs

A Sons of the American Revolution chapter formation workshop will be 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday at the Del-Webb Library, 7641 Charlotte Highway, Indian Land, to sign up new or existing members. Staff from the SC-SAR and DAR volunteers from the Elizabeth Hutchinson Jackson Chapter will help those attending. For information, contact John Marker at 704-843-6930 or email jmarker@carolina.rr.com.

Entertainment

▪ The final Summer in the Park concert will feature Sinners and Saints Aug. 11 at Fewell Park in Rock Hill. The concert is free and begins at 6:30 p.m. Bring a picnic and blanket or lawn chair.

▪ Allison Creek Bluegrass will resume its shows featuring Bluegrass Travelers at 7 p.m. Thursday at Allison Creek Presbyterian Church, York. Doors open at 6 p.m. Concessions open at 6:30 p.m. For information, go to allisoncreekbluegrass.com

Back to school

▪ Roosevelt Community Watch will host its 2015 Back to School Bash, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday at Roosevelt Park, 312 Moble St., Clover. The event includes food, games, prizes, giveaways and each student is given school supplies. To donate school supplies, contact Linda Brown at 803-627-4825 or Darlene Brown at 803-810-3185.

▪ Empowerment Conference and Health Fair, sponsored by My Brother’s Keeper Initiative, will be 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday at Kenneth Monroe Transformation Center, 745 Saluda Road, Rock Hill. There will be sessions for Pre-K, elementary, middle and high school students and parents. The event includes a fire safety demo, bookmobile, bounce house, health screenings, giveaways and free school supplies.

▪ Northside Baptist Church will host its annual family back-to-school event, 9-11 a.m. Saturday at 1140 Curtis St., Rock Hill. Rain date is Aug. 15. There will be bounce houses, face painting, balloon artist, games and refreshments. Community agencies will provide information and have giveaway items. Free backpacks with school supplies will be given to the first 300 children in grades K5-8th grade. For information, go to nbcrh.org.

▪ Count Me In to Do the Right Thing will host its eighth annual Back-2-School event 5-8 p.m. Saturday at the Richburg Fire Department, 225 N. Main St. The event will feature games, bingo and free school supplies to the first 100 students. Free refreshments. Bring lawn chairs. For information, email count15mein@truvista.net.

Meeting

▪ Bethel Fire Tax District will meet at 7 p.m. Aug. 12 at Bethel Station No. 1.

Auditions

▪ York County Choral Society auditions will be 6:30-8:30 p.m. Aug. 27 and 6-7 p.m. Sept. 3 at Westminster Presbyterian Church choir room, 1320 India Hook Road, Rock Hill. YCCS is a community concert choir comprised of approximately 60 singers who perform large choral works. In its 35th year, the choir is directed by Katherine Kinsey, director of choral activities at Winthrop University. For information, contact Kinsey at kinseyk@winthrop.edu or 803-323-2250.

Classes

▪ The Arts Council of Chester County will host a painting class for ages 5-18 with artist Penelope Winslow 3:30-5 p.m. Thursday at the arts council, 123 Main St. Participants will use acrylic paints on canvas to create their own masterpiece of cozy lanterns in the night sky. Cost is $28. All supplies are provided. Registration deadline is Wednesday. Siblings get a $5 discount. This class is sponsored in part by a grant from the OMNOVA Foundation.

An adult art class: BYOB Acrylic Painting Party, “Sunset Palmetto,” with artist Penelope Winslow will be 5:30-7:30 p.m. Thursday at the arts council. Cost is $35, members and $38, non-members. Art supplies provided. Registration deadline is Wednesday.

To register for either class, call Lauren at the Arts Council at 581-2030 or email artschester@truvista.net.

▪ Fewell Park Recreation Center in Rock Hill will offer the following classes:

Beginners and Beyond Knitting, 10:30 a.m.-noon Wednesdays, Aug. 19-Oct. 21, led by Lisa Galloway. Class will not meet Sept. 9 and 16. Cost, $54.

Yoga, 9-10 a.m. Wednesdays (ongoing) led by Rita Hines. Cost, $12.

Call the center at 803-329-5645 to check availability. Register 8:30 a.m.- 5 p.m. weekdays at the center center, 1204 Alexander Road or go to at cityofrockhill.com/PRT.

▪ The S.C. Secretary of State’s Office is offering free regional notary public seminars this summer and fall for all S.C. notaries and those interested in becoming a notary. A seminar in York County will be Sept. 29 in Baxter Hood Center Barnes Theater at York Technical College. Doors will open at 5:30 p.m.; the seminar will be 6-7:30 p.m. Register at bit.ly/1gZtYkG.

Head Start

▪ Carolina Community Actions is accepting applications in York and Chester counties for ages 3 and 4 for 2015-16 Head Start program. Head Start serves low-income families and children with disabilities. For information, call 803-366-5398.

Recreation

▪ Registration for Rock Hill Parks, Recreation and Tourism’s Fall Youth Sports will be Monday-Aug. 21. Offered are football for ages 7-10 as of Sept. 1 and recreation soccer for ages 5-13 as of Sept. 1. Both cost $42.

Those who participated in the 2015 Spring Youth Sports leagues will get a $7 reduction in the registration fee because they purchased insurance in the spring.

Register during office hours Monday-Friday at Manchester Meadows, the Cherry Park tower, the PRT office (Room 390) at City Hall, and at the four recreation centers.

First time players must bring a copy of their birth certificate to register. Returning players may register online at www.CityofRockHill.com/PRT.

Volunteer coaches are also needed for these programs. Those interested in coaching should call Jason Reynolds at 803-329-5640.

▪ Registration for fall gymnastics at York Parks and Recreation begins Thursday. Thursday classes include tumbling for ages 4-7, 5-5:45 p.m. ($30 per month) and basic gymnastics for ages 8-13, 6-7 p.m. ($35 per month). For information, call 803-684-3742.

▪ Entry-level training for soccer referees will be Aug. 9 at Manchester Meadows. U.S. Soccer instructors will conduct a one-day session. For information, contact Bob Delaney at 803-230-0582 or delaneys@ comporium.net.

Volunteers

▪ Make-A-Wish South Carolina is seeking volunteers. Bilingual volunteers are especially needed. Interest webinars are offered at 6:30 p.m. the second Wednesday of every month. Registration is required. Contact Brennan Brown at bbrown@sc.wish.org or 864-250-0702 ext. 112 to register or for applications.

▪ The nonprofit Friends of the York County Animal Shelter needs volunteers to help bathe, groom, exercise, socialize, train and provide adoption information for the animals, as well as assist in follow-ups, publicity, marketing and fulfilling other jobs at the shelter. Time and mileage may be tax-deductible. Volunteers must be 18 or older; orientation and training are required. For information, call 803-818-6485 or go to the shelter at 713 Justice Blvd., York.

Reunions

▪ The Emmett Scott High School class of 1967 will meet for its August Birthday fellowship dinner at at 5:30 p.m. Monday LongHorn Steakhouse, 2255 Cross Pointe Drive, Rock Hill.

Support groups

▪ The Adult Enrichment Centers of Rock Hill caregiver support group will be 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at 359 Park Ave. Open to the public. For information, call Dee Curran, at 803-327-7448.

▪ A Parkinson’s Support Group will meet 1:30 p.m. Aug. 19 at Westminster Towers Community Room, 1330 India Hook Road, Rock Hill. Open to the community. For information, call 803-328-5231.

▪ Affirmation of York County is a support group for gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender people, their families and friends. The group will meet 7 p.m. Aug. 11 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.

▪ GriefShare, 6:30-8 p.m. Thursdays at Covenant Presbyterian Church at Mount Gallant and Celanese roads. For information, contact Bill at wmstroud@comporium.net or 803-517-6177.

▪ 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 at 8 p.m. Mondays at Serenity Club, 209 Grayson Road, Rock Hill; at noon Tuesdays upstairs at Oakland Avenue Presbyterian Church, 421 Oakland Ave., Rock Hill; at 8 p.m. Mondays at Grace Presbyterian Church, 2955 S.C. 160, Fort Mill; and at 8 p.m. Tuesdays in the house beside First Baptist Church, 121 Monroe White St., Fort Mill.

This story was originally published August 1, 2015 at 3:58 PM with the headline "Neighborhoods celebrate National Night Out Tuesday."