Community News from York, Chester, Lancaster counties: Sept. 3, 2015

The Shepherd’s Center of Rock Hill will host its fall session of Adventures in Learning 9:30-12:15 Mondays, Sept. 14-Oct. 19 at Oakland Baptist Church, 1067 Oakland Ave. Coffee is at 9:15. Adventures in Learning is opportunity for adults age 50 and older to try new skills, be creative, exercise, learn and socialize. The first visit is free. Cost for the six-week session is $20.

First classes are 10-11 a.m. with a series on Good Food, World War I History, art classes, intermediate bridge and creative writing classes. Homemade refreshments served 11-11:15 a.m. The second session includes critique, proactive and purposeful aging, creative writing and intermediate bridge and everyday safety. After classes, the Lunch Bunch meets for a Dutch treat meal at different restaurant every week.

For a complete schedule go to shepherdscenterrh.org, Facebook at Shepherd’s center of Rock Hill or call 803-328-1343.

Special events

▪ Gaston Farm Equestrian Center will host an Open Horse Show and Vendor Fair, 11 a.m. Sept. 12 at the farm, 2717 Gaston Farm Road, Chester. Gates open at 9:30 a.m. Free admission. Concessions available. For information, go to GastonFarmEquestrianCenter.com or call 803-374-6255.

▪ The fourth annual Butts & Bluegrass BBQ Festival is scheduled for 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Sept. 12 at Clover Community Park. Sample from a large variety of barbecue, then vote for your favorite. Judging will be the S.C. Barbeque Association. Proceeds will benefit the Full Choice Food Pantry at the Clover Area Assistance Center. The festival also will feature live bluegrass music, a kids play zone and health screenings. Applications for vendors are being accepted for this year’s festival. For information, call Lisa Thornburg at 704-214-2892 or email buttsandbluegrassbbqfestival@yahoo.com.

▪ The second annual Tawba Fest will be 2-10 p.m. Sept. 12 at Riverwalk in Rock Hill. The event brings together party and play in an active, outdoor celebration along the banks of the Catawba River. The event includes free fitness classes and a market with local artists and vendors, food trucks and regionally brewed craft beer. For information, go to tawbafest.com.

9/11 remembrance

▪ Lancaster County Patriots Day ceremonies and 9/11 prayer gathering will be noon Sept. 11 at the Historic Courthouse on Main Street. Residents, community leaders and pastors are invited to prayer. For information, call 803-286-7729 or email mastersministry@gmail.com.

Fundraisers

▪ Crime Stoppers of York County will have a pancake fundraiser, 8-10 a.m. Sept. 19 at Fatz Cafe, 478 Herlong Ave., Rock Hill. Breakfast includes, pancakes, sausage, fruit cup, drink. Cost is $7, adults and $4, ages 4-8. Proceeds go to Crime Stoppers.

▪ Tirzah ARP Church Cruise In Car and Tractor Show will be 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Sept. 12 at the church, 6161 Mount Gallant Road, York. Tony’s barbecue will be available for purchase. Proceeds go to the sports program at the church. For information, call Steve Maloney 803-366-3952.

▪ VFW Post 3746 will host its benefit dance, 8 p.m.-1 a.m. Friday at the VFW Post, West Main Street, Rock Hill. Tickets are $10. Proceeds go to the building fund for a new post on Crawford Road.

▪ Mount Zion AME Zion Church in Hickory Grove will host a Chinese auction at noon Sept 26 at the Senior Citizen Building 5800 Wylie Ave. Tickets available at door. For information, contact Carrie Good at 893-237-6724. Proceeds to home missions.

▪ St. Anne Oratory Council of Knights of Columbus are selling the York County edition of the “Attractions Dining and Value Guide” to support its various ministries. Coupons in the book expire at the end of 2016. The book contains more than $3,600 in coupon savings and $175 in gift cards. Books are $25. To get copies, call Tom Giles at 803-517-6339 or Joe Geraci at 703-626-5035.

▪ South Pointe Band of Thunder barbecue and tailgate will be Sept. 18. Barbecue and smoked chicken plates, whole butts, barbecue by the pound and tailgate family packs will be available for purchase Prices range from $8 for plates to $40 for tailgate that feeds eight. Pick-up will be at band room at the back of school. For information, go to bandofthunder.org.

▪ Rock Hill Elks Lodge No. 1318 membership committee is holding a smoked Boston butt sale, 8 a.m.-noon Saturday at the Elks Lodge, 344 E. Main St. Cost is $25. Proceeds will go to the Elks Lodge charities and membership drive. Tickets are available in advance or purchase the day of the sale. For tickets call 803-417-8797 or 803-328-2458.

▪ The Central City Optimist Club will host its 12th annual Charity Golf Tournament Sept. 12 at Spring Lake County Club, 1735 Springlake 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 citizen activities. For information, call Charlie M. Robinson at 803-327-4547 or Lonnie Harvey at 803-325-2020.

Entertainment

▪ Cabin Creek Bluegrass Band will perform at the kickoff of Allison Creek Bluegrass’ 14th season of live music at 7 p.m. Thursday at Allison Creek Presbyterian Church at S.C. 274 and Allison Creek Road, near Lake Wylie. Performers at future concerts include Every Now and Then (Sept. 17), One Way In Christ (Oct. 1), The Hinson Girls (Nov. 5), and Bluegrass Travelers (Nov. 19). Doors open at 6 p.m. Hot dogs, hamburgers and dessert are available at 6:30 p.m. and the music starts at 7 p.m. Admission is free, but love offerings are accepted. For information, go to allisoncreekbluegrass.com.

Meetings

▪ The York County Marine Corps League’s local detachment, The Olde English Leathernecks, will meet 7 p.m. Tuesday at the Veterans of Foreign Wars, 732 W. Main St., Rock Hill. The league consists of Marine veterans, retired Marines, and associates. For information, call Don Hicks at 803-517-7253.

▪ The Col. William Bratton Chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution will meet 10 a.m. Sept. 12 at the Jane Spratt Room, McCelvey Center, 212 E. Ferguson St., York. Mickey C. Beckham will speak on “Myths of the American Revolution.” After, Michael Scoggins will lead a tour of Southern Revolutionary War Institute. For information, go to scssar.org.

▪ Yellow jackets will be the topic of First Friday in the Garden, 11 a.m. Friday at the Glencairn Garden Learning Center, 825 Edgemont Ave., Rock Hill. Free and open to the public. Clemson Extension Agent Paul Thompson will discuss how to deal with the pesky insects. The program is a public service of Clemson Extension Service, Rock Hill Parks, Recreation and Tourism Department, and the Master Gardeners of York County.

Classes

▪ Fewell Park Recreation Center will off the following classes. Register 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. weekdays at the center, 1204 Alexander Road or at cityofrockhill.com/PRT. Pre-registration is required. For information, call 803-329-5645.

Abstract Painting: Techniques with Acrylics, 10 a.m.-noon, Thursdays, Sept. 3-Oct. 8 with Bradley Sabelli. Cost: $54.

Watercolor Painting for Beginners, 10 a.m.-noon Fridays, Sept. 4-Oct. 9 with Bradley Sabelli. Cost: $54.

Intermediate Decorative Painting, 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Thursdays, Sept. 10-Oct. 1 with Jean Greco. Cost: $44.

Advanced Watercolor Workshop, 10 a.m.-noon Tuesdays, Sept. 15-Oct. 20 with Herb Dumaresq. Cost: $54.

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

Hunger relief

▪ The Second Harvest Partners, sponsored by Providence Presbytery, will have a hunger relief site 9 a.m. Thursday First Calvary Baptist, 228 Lucky Lane, Rock Hill. Volunteers will help distribute food to participants who meet USDA eligibility income guidelines. For information, call Catawba Area Agency on Aging at 803-329-9670.

Health

▪ Symposium for Women Sept. 26 at St. Philip Neri Catholic 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.

Volunteers

▪ 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.

▪ Make-A-Wish South Carolina is seeking volunteers in the York County area. Bilingual volunteers are especially needed. A volunteer meeting will be 6 p.m. Sept. 17 at at Baxter Village YMCA. For information email Brennan Brown at bbrown@sc.wish.org or call 864-250-0702 ext, 112 to RSVP.

Reunions

▪ The annual Hudson Family Reunion will be Sept. 13 at Armenia United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall, 2840 Armenia Road, Chester. Barbecue will be served at 1 p.m. Bring side dishes, desserts and tea.

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

▪ Former employees of US Plywood, Champion International and Georgia Pacific at the Catawba Plant will meet for lunch and fellowship at 1 p.m. Sept. 10 at the Golden Corral, Anderson Road. All former employees, spouses and friends are welcome.

▪ Residents of the Aragon Mill Village in the 1940s-60s will have a reunion 1-4 p.m. Sept. 12 in the fellowship hall at Northside Baptist Church, 1140 Curtis St., Rock Hill. Bring a covered dish, finger food or drinks to share and old photographs. Special music by Rhonda Ramsey Costner. For information or to add a name to the memorial list, contact Lucille Montgomery Boan at 803-327-6792 or 803-417-6163 or lucyandbobby@aol.com.

▪ The Chester High School class of 1975 40th class reunion will be Sept. 11-13 in North Charleston. A dinner cruise will be Sept. 12. Cost is $65 per person. Roundtrip bus fair to North Charleston is $30 per person. Space is still available. RSVP to Bertha Rhinehart Sims at 803-209-2523 or Diane Hooper Wilmore at 803-385-6985 or Theodore Wilder at 803-374-1310 or email tedwilder@truvista.net for hotel information and an itinerary. On Facebook, the contact is Patricia Wilmore Hampton.

Support groups

NAMI monthly support groups and education sessions will be Tuesday at Oakland Avenue Presbyterian Church, 421 Oakland Ave., Rock Hill. Support group meetings are at 6:15 p.m., connection support group in room 202 and family support group in room 203. The educational meeting is at at 7:30 p.m. in the basement dining area. There will be presentation about a program for middle and high school students, “Ending the Silence,” on identifying mental health conditions in themselves and their friends and what to do about it. There also will be a discussion on psychiatric service dogs. For information, call 803-610-8174 or go to nami.org/sites/NAMIPiedmontTri-County.

▪ 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. 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 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 September 2, 2015 at 11:25 AM with the headline "Community News from York, Chester, Lancaster counties: Sept. 3, 2015."