Movie night at the Sylvia Theater Monday in York

York Parks and Recreation will host Movie Night at the Sylvia, Monday at the Sylvia Theater in downtown York. Doors open at 6:15 p.m. and “The Flight Before Christmas” begins at 6:48 p.m. The event is free and limited to 200. Children ages 12 and younger must be accompanied by an adult. For information, call 803-684-3742.

Special events

▪ Fort Mill VFW will have live entertainment Ron Morrow 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Saturday at 1442 Harris Road. Morrow plays beach music, blues and ’60s rock and roll. Open to the public. For information, call 803-547-5480.

▪ Author Jeryl Christmas, a native of Rock Hill and graduate of Winthrop University, will have a book signing, 3-5 p.m. Saturday at Grumpy Brothers Grill and Bakery to sign copies of her latest book, “Haley’s Voice.” Haley, who was diagnosed with hypotonic cerebral palsy and left unable to speak, has a remarkable story which is told by her mother.

▪ The 2016 Heart Gala, sponsored by the Heart 2 Heart Foundation, will be Feb. 6 at the City Club of Rock Hill, East Main Street. The event includes a VIP receptions with open bar, Hero with Heart Awards, food, photo booth, raffle and live auction. Tickets are $50 until Dec. 31. Table sponsorships are $600 for a table for six; $800, table for eight. For information, go to theheart2heartfoundation.org.

▪ Community Outreach, sponsored by Boyd Hill Baptist and Liberty Hill AME Zion churches, will be 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Tuesday at Boyd Hill fellowship hall, 315 Glenn St., Rock Hill. The event features a free holiday dinner and toy, food and clothing giveaway.

Fundraisers

▪ The Joe Davis Memorial Resolution Run will be Jan. 9 in Fort Mill. The 10K starts at 8 a.m. and 5K at 8:05 a.m. The event is sponsored by Keystone Substance Abuse Services. To sign up go to keystoneyork.org.

▪ Gregory’s Marine and RV is accepting unwrapped new or gently used toys at 3021 Mount Gallant Road, Rock Hill. The toys will be given to needy families in the area. The shop also is offering free toy assembly and storage to the public. All stored toys must be picked up by 5 p.m. Wednesday.

Entertainment

▪ The York County Ballet presents “The Nutcracker,” 8 p.m. Thursday-Saturday and 3 p.m. Dec. Friday and Saturday at Johnson Hall Theater at Winthrop University. Tickets are $15 and available at the Winthrop Bookstore and yorkcountyballet.org.

Meetings

▪ Indian Land VFW will meet 9:30 a.m. Saturday at 8083 Charlotte Highway for its name dedication. Dedication at 9:45 a.m. The name will be changed to the Capt. John P. Monahan Post. Guest include the Monahan family and friends. Reception after. For information, contact John Marker at 704-843-6930 or email jmarker@carolina.cc.com

Clubs

▪ The Newcomers Club of York County, a women’s social and civic organization, will meet 11:30 a.m. Jan. 13 at The Oratory, 434 Charlotte Ave., Rock Hill. Lindsay Stuber will talk about the history of the White Home. Luncheon, catered by Olive Garden Restaurant, is $9 with a dessert buffet provided by the Newcomers board of directors. For reservations contact Kris at ycnewcomers@yahoo.com or 954-821-9310 by 10 p.m. Jan.7. Club website is newcomersofyorkcounty.org

▪ Rock Hill Shag Club’s New Year’s Eve celebration will be 8 p.m. Dec. 31 at Celebrations at Ramada Inn, Cherry Road. Heavy hors d’oeuvres will be served along with a midnight champagne toast. Cost is $20 per person.

York County Library

The following event will be offered at the York County Library, Black Street, Rock Hill:

▪ Family Game Night, 6:30-7 p.m. Dec. 30 for a night of board, Wii, and Kinect games, plus a colossal deck of cards and Mega Twister. All ages, accompanied by adult. Call 803-981-5888 to register, starting Wednesday.

▪ York County Library branches will collect Food for Fines through Dec. 31. Library users can pay off fines for overdue materials with nonperishable food and personal hygiene items. For each donated item, $1 will be credited to outstanding fines, but will not cover the cost of lost or damaged materials. For information, go to yclibrary.org.

▪ York County library branches will be closed Dec. 24-Dec. 27 for Christmas and libraries will close at 6 p.m. on Dec 31 and remain closed on Jan. 1 for New Year’s Day.

Recreation

▪ US Soccer instructors will conduct instruction and certification for new soccer referees Jan. 10 at Manchester Meadows. Register at screferees.gameofficials.net. Cost is $80. For information, contact Bob Delaney at delaneys@comporium.net or 803-230-0582.

Health

▪ North Central Pediatric and Adolescent Center will offer free pictures with Santa, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Dec. 21 at 225 S. Herlong Ave., Suite 250, Rock Hill. For information, call 803-325-8742. North Central Family Medical Center in Chester will offer free pictures with Santa, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Dec. 22 at 115 Cestrain Square. For information, call 803-581-0574.

Volunteers

▪ The Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) Program needs volunteers to help low-income, seniors and handicapped taxpayers prepare income tax returns. Volunteers will be trained by the Internal Revenue Service, N.C. and S.C. departments of revenue to prepare basic tax returns. Training is free and is offered to volunteers who are willing to learn to prepare 1040A, 1040EZ, and the basic 1040 forms with schedule A and B. Training will include filing on computers. Training will be 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Jan. 11-15 at Rock Hill City Hall in the wellness center on the first floor. Volunteers can choose hours and days they wish to work. For information, call Bill Perry, York County coordinator, at 803-322-4195.

▪ 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 other jobs at the shelter. Time and mileage may be tax-deductible. Volunteers must be 18 or older; orientation and training required. For information, call 803-818-6485 or go to the shelter at 713 Justice Blvd., York.

Reunions

▪ Lewisville High School Class of 1971 is planning a 45th reunion. For information, contact James Harris at 803-789-3351 or Flora Barber by Dec. 31.

Support groups

▪ 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 December 16, 2015 at 11:57 AM with the headline "Movie night at the Sylvia Theater Monday in York."