Community News from York, Chester and Lancaster counties: Oct. 11, 2015

The Friends of the York County Library fall book sale will be Thursday-Saturday at the First ARP Church gymnasium, 201 E. White St., Rock Hill. Thousands of books for adults and children will be for sale at $2 per inch. DVDs and audiobooks also will be for sale. Opening night for Friends members will be 4-7 p.m. Thursday. Memberships will be sold at the door; $15, individuals and $25, families. The sale will be open to the public on 9 a.m.-7 p.m. Friday and 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday. Items will be half price on Saturday. Proceeds go to York County Library programs. For information, go to www.yclibrary.org or call 803-981-5837.

Special events

“Spirits & Stories: Brattonsville by Twilight” will be 3-9 p.m. Saturday at Historic Brattonsville in McConnells. During daylight hours, the living history museum activities include apple bobbing and cider pressing, corn shelling, wagon rides and harvest demonstrations. By twilight, take on a guided lantern tour and listen to historically dressed interpreters tell the tales of those whose legends linger. Bring a flashlight and discover if spirits from the old plantation’s past still roam about. S’mores, cider and doughnuts by the campfire and live music by Night Train Owls will be between 5-9 p.m. Food concessions will be available for purchase by the Friends of Historic Brattonsville. Admission: adults, $6; seniors, $5; ages 4-17, $3; free to Culture and Heritage Museum members and children 3 and younger.

▪ Anne Springs Close Greenway will host Fall Frolic 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturdays and 1-4 p.m. Sundays through Nov. 1 at the greenway in Fort Mill. The event features horse rides, hay bale mazes, corn maze, pumpkin patch, wagon rides, farm animals and food and beverage vendors. Cost: $10, greeway members; $12, nonmembers; $6, seniors and free for age 4 and younger.

▪ Author Rose McElhandy will have a book signing for her book, “The Knowing Faith,” 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Oct. 17 at Shepherd’s Fold Books, Cherry Road, Rock Hill. To order books, call 803-322-1396 or go to theknowingfaith.com.

▪ Oktoberfest in Old Town will be 4-9 p.m. Saturday in downtown Rock Hill. The Bavarian-style festival includes a beer garden, German food, live music by a strolling accordionist, the Foothills Oompah Band, a children’s amusement area and vendors. The fourth annual Wiener Dog Run starts at 6 p.m. and benefits the York County Humane Society. Registration is required by calling 704-287-6475. Cost is $10. Admission to the festival is free. For a complete schedule, go to onlyinoldtown.com.

▪ The AARP local chapter will sponsor its annual free shred event noon-1:30 p.m. Wednesday at the parking lot of the Rock Hill Housing Authority, 467 S. Wilson St. Any confidential and sensitive records and paperwork can be brought for shredding. Remove file folders, envelopes and other packaging material.

Fundraisers

▪ A Charity Dog Wash will be 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Sunday at Fuzzie Butz, 339 N. Anderson Road, Rock Hill. Proceeds to benefit the monthly York County Spay Neuter Shuttle Program, which spays and neuters 35-40 pets every month.

▪ Adnah United Methodist Church fall bazaar and bake sale with vendors will be 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday in the family life center, Adnah Church Road, Rock Hill. Breakfast and lunch will be served. A silent auction and bake sale will be held throughout the event. Proceeds go to local missions. The Community Blood Center of the Carolinas also will have a blood drive 10 a.m.-noon in the parking lot.

▪ Living Beauty Temple No. 709 will host an indoor yard sale Saturday at the Elk Home, 1644 Ogden Road, Rock Hill. Tables are $10. Set-up begins at 6 a.m. For information, call Cat Barnette at 704-674-6001.

▪ The Carolina Traffic and Transportation Club golf outing to benefit the Lancaster Children’s Home will be Oct. 27 at the Lancaster Golf Club. Registration at 9:30 a.m. with a shotgun start at 10:30. Cost is $75, which includes greens fees, cart fees, beverages on the course, dinner and a chance for the cash drawing. Prizes will be awarded for the top 3 teams and additional hole prizes. For information, call Bill McKinney at 803-804-7404.

▪ CraftMainia holiday extravaganza, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Nov. 14 at Frank Road Post No. 34. Vendors welcome. For information, emial info.everaftergrp@gmail.com

▪ Historic Rock Hill will be host its annual White Home After Dark tour 6-9 p.m. Oct. 24 at the White Home, 258 E. White St. The event includes a spooky, candlelit tour of the home as well as games, ghost stories and treats. Admission, $6, adults, $3, age 17 and younger, free for HRH members.

▪ Agape Hospice will host a free masquerade ball for the community, 7-10 p.m. Friday at the Arts Council of York County, 121 E. Main St., Rock Hill. Cocktail attire. RSVP to Carrie Lynn at 803-329-4544 or email trsmith@agapesenior.com.

▪ The Red Fez Shrine Club will have a open house with more than 20 vendors, 2-5 p.m. Oct. 25 at the club, 16600 Red Fez Club Road, Charlotte.

Entertainment

▪ Allison Creek Bluegrass will feature the nationally known bluegrass/gospel band “The King James Boys” 7 p.m. Thursday at Allison Creek Presbyterian Church on S.C. 274 at Allison Creek Road. Doors open at 6 p.m. with food service at 6:30.

▪ Mike Farris and the Roseland Rhythm Revue will perform 7:30 p.m. Oct. 22 at the Community Performance Center, 2429 E. Main St. Doors open at 7 p.m. Farris, a soul singer from Nashville was a 2015 Grammy Award winner. Advance tickets: $25 for Arts Council of York County members; $40 for the public and $45 at the door.

▪ Fort Mill Community Playhouse presents its fall dinner theater with “Interruptions,” a comedy written by Burton Bumgarner, Nov. 6, 7, 13 and 14. Doors open at 6 p.m. (cash bar available); dinner at 6:30 p.m. Cost is $35. Reservations are required at fortmillplayhouse.org or call 803-548-8102. Non-dinner shows will be 7:30 p.m. Nov. 5 and 3 p.m. Nov. 15. Tickets are $15, adults; $13, students and seniors.

Hunger relief

▪ The Second Harvest Partners, sponsored by Providence Presbytery, will have a hunger relief site at 9 a.m. Wednesday at Jerusalem Baptist, 1003 Steele St., Fort Mill. Volunteers will help distribute food to recipients who meet USDA eligibility income guidelines. For information, contact Catawba Area Agency on Aging at 803-329-9670.

Meetings

▪ The York Soil and Water Conservation District commissioners meet 6 p.m. Thursday at the USDA Service Center, 1460 E. Alexander Love Highway, York, SC. Open to the public. For information, contact Barbara O’Connell at 803-684-3137 x 101.

▪ The National Association of Active and Retired Federal Employees will meet 11:30 a.m. Tuesday at Jackson’s Cafeteria. Business meeting begins at noon.

▪ Military Order of the Purple Heart Chapter 2008 will meet 7 p.m. Oct. 21 at the VFW Hall, 732 W. Main St., Rock Hill. All Purple Heart recipients are welcome. For information, call Rich Roszelle at 803-367 8328.

▪ The Museum Guild will meet at 10 a.m. Monday at the Museum of York County, 4621 Mount Gallant Road, Rock Hill. William Cathcart will speak on his life as a Historic Brattonsville slave descendant, a pitcher in the Negro Baseball League and teaching at the Carroll School. Light refreshments. Free and open to the public. For information, contact Windy Cole at wcole@chmuseums.org or 803-909-7218.

▪ The Western York County branch of the NAACP will meet 6 p.m. Thursday at Wesley United Methodist Church. For information, contact Wanda Simril at 803-684-6200.

▪ The York County Marine Corps League’s local detachment, The Olde English Leathernecks, will meet at 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, contact Don Hicks at 803-517-7253.

Clubs

▪ The Ballroom Dance Club will meet at 7:30 p.m. Friday at the Oak Room of the Fort Mill Golf Club, 101 Country Club Drive. Guest admission is $15, couples, $7.50, singles and includes a free dance lesson. Dances include swing and shag. No alcohol; light refreshments provided. Dressy casual. All skill levels are welcome. For information, call Bob at 803-329-5764, 9 a.m.-9 p.m.

Classes

▪ Chester County Beekeeping Association will hold a “Basic Beekeeping Class” 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Nov. 7 at the Clemson Extension office, 109 Ella St. Cost is $25. To register, call 803-581-8031.

4-H

The 4-H Poultry Sale will be 10 a.m. Nov. 7 at 116 Columbia St., Chester. Groups of three or five Rhode Island Red, Barred Rock and Golden Comet hens for sale. Buyers must register by contacting Robin Currence at rcrrnc@demson.edu or 803-209-0538.

York County Library

The York County Library in Rock Hill will offer the following free programs in October:

Tabletop Gaming for Teens and Adults, 2:30-5:30 p.m. Sunday with tabletop games with ghosts, goblins and scary things including Castle Ravenloft, King of Tokyo and Elder Sign. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Teen Lounge, 2-3:30 p.m. Monday for ages 11-17 to play video and tabletop games, with crafts and snacks. Call 803-981-5830 to register.

Naturopathic Approach to Healthy Living: Colds and Flu, 6:30-8 p.m. Monday with Wendy Creel who will discuss herbs and self-help therapies to help prevent colds, boost the immune system or treat illness. Call 803-981-5845 to register.

RHPD Got Game, 4:30-6 p.m. Tuesday for ages 11-17 to enjoy gaming with members of the Rock Hill Police Department, with a variety of technologies, including the Xbox One. Participants will receive a free book. Call 803-981-5830 to register.

The Art of the Scam, 1-3 p.m. Wednesday to learn why scams and fraud happen, who the likely criminals and victims are, and how to recognize a scam. Presented by financial professional Marc Morris. Call 803-981-5845 to register.

Fall Wreaths, 10:30-noon Friday to make a fall-themed wreath decorated with pine cones and other natural materials. Call 803-981-5845 to register.

Injured Wildlife, 101, 2-30 p.m. Saturday to learn how to help an injured turtle, baby squirrel or other wildlife from a representative from Animal Rehabilitators of the Carolinas. Call 803-981-5845 to register.

Pet Shop Palooza, 11 a.m.-noon Saturday or 6-7 p.m. Oct. 20 for ages 11 and younger, accompanied by an adult, for a pet-inspired family story time, with stories, crafts and a puppet show. Call 803-981-5888 to register.

Volunteers

▪ Make-A-Wish South Carolina is seeking volunteers to help make wishes come true for children across the state. Bilingual volunteers are especially needed. Interest webinars are offered the second Wednesday of every month at 6:30 p.m. Preregistration is required. Contact Brennan Brown at bbrown@sc.wish.org or 864-250-0702 x 112 to register for the webinar or to start the application process.

Reunions

▪ Rock Hill High class of 1959 will meet 1 p.m. Tuesday Oct. 13 for lunch and fellowship at the Golden Corral, Anderson Road. Classmates, spouses and friends are welcome.

▪ The annual Black-Bell family reunion will be 1 p.m. Sunday at the enclosed building at Chester State Park. Covered dish lunch after. Bring a well-filled picnic basket and drinks. For information contact Ike McBrayer at 803-385-7482.

▪ Former Hillcrest Elementary School students will meet 11 a.m. Oct. 31 at Foundation AME Zion Church, 1852 Neely Store Road, Rock Hill.

Support groups

▪ 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.

▪ A Parkinson’s support group will meet 1:30 p.m. Oct. 21 at Westminster Towers Community Room, 1330 India Hook Road, Rock Hill. For information, call 803-328-5231.

▪ 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 October 10, 2015 at 3:16 PM with the headline "Community News from York, Chester and Lancaster counties: Oct. 11, 2015."