Community News from York, Chester, Lancaster counties: Sept. 6, 2015

Special events

▪ York County Friends of the Library will have a book sale 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sept. 25-26 at the Fort Mill branch of the York County Library, 1818 2nd Baxter Crossing. Choose from hardcover fiction, paperbacks and children’s books, priced from 50 cents-$2. For more information, call 803-981-5837 or go to www.yclibrary.org.

▪ The Shepherd’s Center of Rock Hill will host its fall session of Adventures in Learning 9:30 a.m.-12:15 p.m. Mondays, Sept. 14-Oct. 19, at Oakland Baptist Church, 1067 Oakland Ave. Coffee is at 9:15. Adventures in Learning is an 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, intermediate bridge and everyday safety. After classes, the Lunch Bunch meets for a Dutch treat meal at a 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.

▪ “Seeking God Together,” a multicultural and interdenominational gathering of Christians to pray for revival and spiritual awakening will be 7 p.m. Thursday at Rock Hill Bible Fellowship Church, 1366 Amelia Ave. Other organizing churches include First Baptist, Lake Wylie Lutheran, Mount Hebron Baptist, First Calvary Baptist, Neely’s Creek ARP, Westminster Presbyterian and St. Barnabas Anglican, along with the York Baptist Association. This is the group’s fifth countywide gathering. Parking is limited; carpooling recommended.

▪ Gaston Farm Equestrian Center will host an Open Horse Show and Vendor Fair, 11 a.m. Saturday at 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. Saturday at Clover Community Park. Sample from a 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 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. Saturday at Riverwalk in Rock Hill. The event features an 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 Friday at the Historic Courthouse on Main Street. Residents, community leaders and pastors are invited for prayer. For information, call 803-286-7729 or email mastersministry@gmail.com.

▪ The public is invited to a moment of silence and ceremony at 8:30 a.m. Friday at the monument outside the York County Fire Training Grounds, 2151 Ogden Road, Rock Hill. The monument brought to York County by volunteer firefighters was built with a section of beam from the World Trade Center in New York and granite markers that honor those who died in the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks where almost 3,000 people were killed. The monument will be moved in December to the new county fire training grounds near York.

▪ The town of Fort Lawn in Chester County will have a 9/11 ceremony at 7:30 p.m. Friday at the 9/11 monument outside the community center, 5554 Main St., Fort Lawn. Volunteer firefighter Richard Hulse commissioned a sculpture made from a piece of World Trade Center beam that is on display outside the community center. The public is invited.

▪ Volunteers from the Rolling Thunder Rock Hill chapter will wave American flags from several York County bridges over Interstate 77 on Friday, including the Patriot Leonard Farrington Memorial Bridge at the Sutton Road Exit 83 interchange. Flags will be waved during the morning 7-9 a.m. and afternoon 4-6 p.m.

The bridge was officially named for the late Farrington three years ago after Farrington, a World War II veteran, waved his American flag from the bridge the day of the attacks in 2001. He continued the annual event until his death in 2012.

Rolling Thunder now handles the flag waving duties and encourages participation of the public, fire departments, and other emergency responders. Volunteers will gather at the Home Deport parking lot at 6:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. to deploy to bridges.

Fundraisers

▪ Sandlappers Parrot Head Club will host a dance and party, 7 p.m.-midnight Sept. 19 at Long Branch, 761 Riverview Road, Rock Hill to raise money for Make-A-Wish of South Carolina. The event includes live music by the Rockaholics, silent auction and door prizes, which include a Fines up Rouge Guitar autographed by Jimmy Buffet with certificate of authenticity, estate 14kt gold, pearl and diamond pendant and Cajon drum by Billy Bonham. Tickets, $15. To buy tickets go to http://bit.ly/1VyZswM. For information email Nick George at nickgeorge803@gmail.com.

▪ 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. Saturday 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.

▪ The Central City Optimist Club will host its 12th annual Charity Golf Tournament Saturday 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

▪ Rock Hill Community Theatre presents “Midsummer/Jersey” at 8 p.m. Sept. 18-19 and 3 p.m. Sept. 13 and 20 at the theater, 546 S. Cherry Road, Suite N (behind ROC Emporium at Apple West Center).

This high-octane re-telling of Shakespeare’s Midsummer Night’s Dream is set on the boardwalk of a seaside town in modern-day New Jersey. The story revolves around the impending marriage of the Governor of New Jersey, the love affairs of four beach-bound high school crushes, a lively crew of fairies and the staff of the local beauty salon (run by Patti Quince and Stylist Nikki Bottom). Written by Ken Ludwig. Directed by Susan L.D. Smith

Tickets: $15, adults; $12, seniors and students; ($2 off matinee); $10, groups of 10 or more with advance purchase. Tickets available at www.rockhilltheatre.org or call CarolinaTix Box Office at 704-372-1000 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday-Saturday.

Meetings

▪ The Western York County branch of the NAACP will meet 6 p.m. Sept. 17 at the Greater York Chamber of Commerce, 23 E. Liberty St. York. For information, contact Wanda Simril at 803-684-6200.

▪ 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. Saturday 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.

▪ Military Order of the Purple Heart Chapter 2008 Rock Hill will meet 7 p.m. Sept. 16 at the VFW Hall, 732 W. Main St., Rock Hill.

Clubs

▪ The Rock Hill Music Club will meet at 4 p.m. Thursday at Ebenezer Presbyterian Church. Featured musician will be David Richardson playing the clavichord in an all Bach program. The club begins it 102nd year and will host its annual free Community Concert April 3 and its scholarship benefit Musical Tour of Homes on May 1.

Classes

▪ 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 for ages 6-14, September-December at the Glencairn Garden Learning Center, 825 Edgemont Ave. Classes will be 9 a.m.-2 p.m. one Monday each month. Cost is $65. Students will learn natural environment, horticulture, vegetable gardening and leadership through creative activities and a service project. Registration and fee deadline is Sept. 22 and includes a 2015-16 yearly membership. For information, contact Faith Isreal at 803-684-9919 ext. 113 or fisreal@clemson.edu.

▪ Rock Hill Adult Education will offer a beginners computer class beginning Wednesday at the Flexible Learning Center, 1234 Flint Street Ext. Classes will be each Wednesday and Thursday in September. Cost is $ 60. Pre-registration is required by calling 803-981-1375.

▪ ParentSmart Family Literacy Partnership is accepting applications for the adult education high school equivalency diploma class and the preschool classes. Students must be older than 17 and officially withdrawn from high school. Preschool students must be ages 2-5. Applicants must reside in the Rook Hill School District. For information, contact Shelby Patterson at 803-981-1179 or SNPatter@rhmail.org.

▪ St. John’s United Methodist Church will offer dance classes on Mondays at the church, 321 S. Oakland Ave., Rock Hill. Line Dancing will be 7-8 p.m. Sept. 14, 21 and 28 taught by Julia Robbins. Cost is $15. Beginner Foxtrot will be offered 8:30-9:30 p.m. Sept. 21 and 28. Cost is $10. Country/Texas Two-Step taught by Bill and April Bragg will be 7:30-8:30 p.m. Oct. 5, 12, 19 and 26. Cost is $20. Beginner Waltz will be 7:30-8:30 p.m. Nov. 2, 9 and 16. Cost is $15. Proceeds will go to the youth of the church. Park in White Street parking lot to enter St. John’s Center. You do not need a partner. For information, call Pat at 803-372-1315 or e-mail pathollisgrant@cs.com

Recreation

▪ The Rock Hill Parks, Recreation and Tourism Department is offering “Families Exploring Nature” 9:30-11:30 a.m. Sept. 12, Oct. 3, and Nov. 14 foster the spirit of exploration and instill an appreciation for the natural world. Participants should bring water and comfortable walking shoes; a camera is also suggested. Cost is $2 and pre-registration is required . Register at cityofrockhill.com/alloutdoors or by call 803-322-3134.

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

▪ 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. Thursday 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. Thursday 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. Saturday 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 Friday-Sept. 13 in North Charleston. A dinner cruise will be Saturday. 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 the second Tuesday of each month 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.

▪ A brain injury support group for survivors and caregivers will begin 6 p.m. Nov. 5 in room 200 at HealthSouth in Rock Hill, 1795 Dr. Frank Gaston Blvd. For information, contact the Brain Injury Association of South Carolina at 803-731-9823.

▪ 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 5, 2015 at 2:23 PM with the headline "Community News from York, Chester, Lancaster counties: Sept. 6, 2015."