Community News from York, Chester and Lancaster counties: Oct. 15, 2015

Allison Creek Bluegrass will feature the nationally known bluegrass/gospel band The King James 1611 Boys at 7 p.m. Thursday at Allison Creek Presbyterian Church on S.C. 274 at Allison Creek Road near Lake Wylie.

Doors open at 6 p.m. with food service at 6:30.

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.

▪ 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 yclibrary.org or call 803-981-5837.

▪ Curtin Farms will be host Curtin Farms Fest, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Oct. 24 at the farm, 407 N. Paraham Road, Clover. The event features local artisans, local foods and live music. Visitors can stroll the grounds of the 100 year-old farm to see peacocks, alpacas and other farm animals as well as view a variety of antique and modern day farm equipment. Hayrides, sawmill and alpaca fiber processing demonstrations will be offered. Admission is $5 for adults and free to children 1 and younger. Rain or shine. Free parking. Go to curtinfarms.com for information.

▪ “Spooky Science Saturday” will be 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Oct. 24 at the Museum of York County, Mount Gallant Road, Rock Hill. Wear a not-too-scary costume and kick-off the day in a ghostly parade. Experience paranormal lighting, contorting mirrors and visit the Hall of Darkness. Solve the mystery of missing bones and uncover the truth about bats, toads, spiders and newts. Winthrop University’s Student Affiliates of the American Chemical Society will help with supernatural experiments. The Settlemyre Planetarium will have a special “Scare-olina Skies” presentation at 2 p.m. featuring black holes and eclipsing binary stars. Admission: $6, adults; $5, seniors, $3, youth and free to Culture and Heritage Museum members and age 3 and younger. For information, call 803-329-2121 or go to chmuseums.org/myco.

▪ Flint Hill Adult Day Care Center will host a breast cancer awareness event, sponsored by Zeta Amicae, 7 p.m. Thursday at the center, 371 Lige St., Rock Hill. Speakers include the Rev. Rosalie Rhynes, Phillis Gaither-Montague and the Sanders family.

▪ Gallery 120 will have a meet and greet with author/illustrator Jonathan Miller, 4:30-6:15 p.m. Oct. 22 at the gallery, 120 Bethel St., Clover. Miller, a Clover native, is author of The Adventures of Sammy The Wonder Dachshund series.

▪ Author Rose McElhandy will have a book signing for her book, “The Knowing Faith,” 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday 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.

Fundraisers

▪ The United Methodist Women of Bethel United Methodist Church will have a Homemade Holiday Pie Sale. Orders for sweet potato, pumpkin, coconut custard, apple, chocolate nut, buttermilk, pecan, and peanut butter pies are due by Nov. 13 by calling 803-324-2455 or 803-324-4344. Pies can be picked up 9 a.m.-noon Nov. 20 at the church, 1232 Curtis St., Rock Hill.

▪ York County Flyers will have a Fallen Eagle fly-in benefit for Hospice and Community Care, 9 a.m.-until Satuday, 240 Langrum Branch Road, York. Cost is $10 and includes ticket for a Spektrum DX-7 radio with AR8000 receiver. There will be more than 40 raffle prizes. Lunch by Chef JJ. The group promotes interest in building and flying radio controlled model aircraft. AMA membership is require to fly. For information call Bob Russell at 803-487-5308 or go to yorkcountyflyers.com

▪ 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.

▪ Benefit art show by Cynthia Howard, Saturday Oct. 17 at the Performing Art Center, 249 E. Main St. Wine and cheese reception, 3-8 p.m. A percentage of sales go to PEO International Scholarship fund. For information, email cynhow@bellsouth.net.

▪ Relay for Life York County East kick-off is 6:30 p.m. Tuesday at Woodland United Methodist Church, Cherry Road, for all team and potential team captains. Relay for Life 2016 is on May 14 at Dutchman Creek Middle School, Rock Hill. To register a team, go to relayforlife.org/yorkeastsc.

▪ 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.

▪ Second annual Craftacular event, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Nov. 14 at Lifeway Church, 114 S. Congress St., York. Inside booth rental, $25; outside, $15. For information, contact Jenifer 803-627-6501.

▪ Western York CROP Walk will be 3 p.m. Sunday beginning at Trinity United Methodist Church in York. The CROP Walk in Rock Hill will be Nov. 1 beginning on Dinkins Lawn. Both walks have raised more than $700,000 in 37 years with more than $175,000 going to local food banks.

Entertainment

▪ Rock Hill High School theater department presents “Winnie-the-Pooh,” 7:30 p.m. Thursday and Friday in the school auditorium. Tickets: $7, adults; $5, students.

▪ The U.S. Army Field Band and Soldiers’ Chorus will perform at 8 p.m. Wednesday Oct. 21 at Clover School District Auditorium, S.C. 55. Tickets are free and available by calling 803-222-8018.

▪ 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.

▪ Rock Hill Parks, Recreation & Tourism hosts its Friday Lunch Stop with live music, 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. in the Black Street parking lot. The event runs each Friday through Oct. 30. P.J. Brunson performs Oct. 16, Carolina Chordsmen, Oct. 23 and Dixieland Duo, Oct. 30. Some seating available. Bring chairs or blankets.

Meetings

▪ Spencer Estates Neighborhood Association will meet 6:30 p.m. Thursday City Operations Center, 757 S. Anderson Road, Rock Hill. Terrence Neale, Rock Hill public works director, will speak.

▪ The Catawba Council of the South Carolina Silver Haired Legislature will meet at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Highland Park Senior Center, 917 Standard St., Rock Hill. For information, call Wayne Kersey at 803-287-9453.

▪ Military Order of the Purple Heart Chapter 2008 will meet 7 p.m. Wednesday 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 York County Board of Disabilities and Special Needs will meet 7 p.m. Oct. 22 at the Administration Building, 7900 Park Place Road in the East York Industrial Park, off S.C. 5, York.

Clubs

▪ The Ballroom Dance Club will meet at 7:30 p.m. Friday at the Oak Room of the Fort Mill Golf Club, Course, 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

▪ Avant Garde Center for the Arts will host an adult painting workshop with Louise Bradford Blanks, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Oct. 23 at Bob Doster’s Backstreet Studio, 217 East Gay Street, Lancaster. Students will create an autumn-themed painting. Cost is $35 and includes all supplies and snacks. Those attending can bring a favorite beverages. To register, email louisebspiritfarms@gmail.com or call 803-287-6976.

Food drive

▪ The Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery office of Dr. Jonna J. Moreschi is collecting non-perishable food items for Fort Mill Care Center for the holiday season. Donations can be dropped off during business hours. Call 803-548-4445 for hours.

York County Library

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

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

▪ Salvation Army is looking for volunteer bell ringers this coming Christmas season. Kettle operations run from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Saturday. Shifts are two house per day. Kettles will begin Nov. 13 and end Dec. 24. For information or to sign up go to ringtoday.us.

Reunions

▪ 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 14, 2015 at 4:22 PM with the headline "Community News from York, Chester and Lancaster counties: Oct. 15, 2015."