Rock Hill Music Club hosts hymn festival

The Rock Hill Music Club will host “A Festival of Hymns” at 4 p.m. Thursday at the Episcopal Church of Our Saviour, 144 Caldwell St., Rock Hill.

The Hymn Festival features the choirs of the Church of Our Saviour, Oakland Avenue Presbyterian, Doby’s Bridge Presbyterian with Donald Moe as narrator, Virginia Moe on organ, Timothy Moe on trombone and Richard Hart on trumpet. LaVerne Vinegar is coordinator.

The story of the hymns will be told in word and song. Refreshments afterward in the parish hall. Open to the public. For information call Pat at 803-372-1315 or email pathollisgrant@cs.com

Special events

▪ The Museum of York County will host its annual “Come Draw with Me” family day 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday. Museum visitors can join professional and student artists in sketching and rendering drawings taken from the museum’s collection of natural history specimens. Professional artists will demonstrate a variety of visual art techniques. Children can draw with chalk and crayons or try sculpting with clay in the museum classroom. Visitors can bring their own sketch book and materials or create their own sketch books out of recycled materials as a classroom activity. The event is free with museum admission. Admission: $6, adults; $5, seniors; $3, youth and free to Culture & Heritage Museums members and age 3 and younger. For information, call 803-329-2121 or go to chmuseums.org/myco/

▪ North Central Family Medical Center will have an enrollment drive for the Affordable Care Act, 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Jan. 23 at 1131 Saluda St., Rock Hill. No appointment is necessary. Open Enrollment ends Jan. 31.

▪ The Rock Hill alumnae chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority will host an Affordable Care Act educational seminar, 12:30 p.m. Saturday at New Mount Olivet AME Zion Church, 527 Dave Lyle Blvd., Rock Hill. Local professionals will provide information about the 2016 open enrollment period. Open to the public. For information contact Marilyn Martin at marilyn.martin@waldenu.edu

Fundraisers

▪ Bethel United Methodist Church soup kitchen is open 11 a.m. Thursdays through March at the church, 1232 Curtis St., Rock Hill. Open to the community. Donations accepted.

Clubs

▪ Rock Hill Area Shag Club party will be 8 p.m. Saturday at Celebrations at Ramada Inn, Cherry Road. Board meeting at 7 p.m. Wear a favorite team jersey. Hot dog dinner with all the trimmings. Members bring a dessert. Admission: $3, members; $5, guests.

▪ The Ballroom Dance Club will meet 7:30 p.m. Friday at the Oak Room at Fort Mill Golf Course, 101 Country Club Drive. Admission is $15 per couple, $7.50, singles and includes a free dance lesson. Dances also include swing and shag. No alcohol, light refreshments provided. Dressy casual. All skill levels are welcome. For information call Bob at 803-329-5764 or 803-389-4679, 9 a.m.-9 p.m.

Meetings

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

▪ The Western York County branch of the NAACP will meet 6 p.m. Jan. 21 at The Greater York Chamber of Commerce. For information, contact Wanda Simril at 803-684-6200.

▪ The York County Marine Corp League’s local detachment, The Olde English Leathernecks will meet 7 p.m. Tuesday at the VFW, 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.

Workshops

▪ “Understanding Dementia and Alzheimer’s,” presented by Teepa Snow, a dementia care and education specialist, will be Feb. 22 at First Baptist Church, 481 Hood Center Road, Rock Hill. A workshop for health care professionals will be 9 a.m.-noon. Cost is $35 for CE attendees and $20 for non-CE. Register at regonline.com/sc2015am. A workshop for families and caregivers will be 1:30-4 p.m. Cost is $20. Register at regonline.com/sc2015pm. The event is presented by Piedmont Medical Center, Catawba Area Agency on Aging and Senior Helpers. For information, call 803-329-4357.

▪ Bob Doster’s Backstreet Studio in Lancaster will hold metal sculpture workshops, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Jan. 30, March 5, and April 30 at 217 E. Gay St. Participants can make a bottle tree, sculpture, or metal ornaments and will design, draw, cut, polish, and weld under the instruction of Doster. Cost is $100 with supplies included. Wear work clothes and closed-toe shoes. Bring a bag lunch or visit downtown restaurants. To register, call 803-285-9190 or email rcdoster@lancastersc.com. For information, go to www.bobdoster.com.

York County Library

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

Bogie in the 40’s Movie Series, noon-4 p.m. Jan. 23 and 30. Bring lunch and watch some of Humphrey Bogart’s best films. Movie discussion after each. For film titles, go to www.yclibrary.org. No registration required.

Naturopathic Approach to Healthy Living: New Year Nerves, 6:30-8:30 Monday with naturopath and master herbalist Wendy Creel. She will talk about a variety of herbs to help with tired and frayed nerves, insomnia and to restore a broken down nervous system. Call 803-981-5845 to register.

Affordable Care Act: Questions and Answers, 10 a.m.-noon Tuesday with a certified educator, learn how to navigate the Health Insurance Marketplace, also known as the Affordable Care Act. This program is for educational purposes only; no specific benefits or details will be discussed. Open enrollment ends Jan. 31. Call 803-981-5845 to register.

Teen Advisory Board Meeting, 4:30-6 p.m. Monday for ages 11-17. Help select materials for the library’s young adult collection and plan events for teens, while earning volunteer time. No registration required.

Fiction Frenzy, 4:30-5:30 p.m. Thursday for ages 9-11. Participate in group activities and hear about 5-star chapter books from Miss Amy and other kids. No registration required.

Tech Help Drop-In, 1-4 p.m. Friday for those who need help with laptops, tables or have questions about email, Internet safety, social media or software or which library products will work with an e-reader. Bring your own computer or device or library staff members will demonstrate using library-owned equipment on a first-come basis.

4-H

▪  An information meeting and registration for Junior Scientist Club, sponsored by Chester County 4-H, will be 5:30-7 p.m. Monday at the Market Building, 116 Columbia St. The club is for students, third-sixth grades and meets twice a month January-May. Cost is $35 and includes all materials, T-shirt and ticket to the state fair. For information, email Laurie at lkwood88@gmail.com or Robin at rcrrnc@clemson.edu or call 803-385-6181 ext. 114.

Recreation

▪ Fewell Park Recreation Center is offering a watercolor class for children ages 8-11. Maddie Horne will teach “My Rainbow” 3:45-5:45 Mondays Jan. 25-Feb. 29. Cost is $54. Register at the center, 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. weekdays at 1204 Alexander Road or online at cityofrockhill.com/PRT. For information, 803-329-5645.

▪ Registration for Rock Hill Parks, Recreation and Tourism’s Spring Youth Sports is Monday through Feb. 5. The following are offered, including two new programs:

Soccer for ages 5-13 as of March 31

Baseball for ages 9-13 as of April 30

Girls softball for ages 10-12 as of April 30

New baseball instructional clinics for age 14 and older as of April 30.

New girls softball instructional league for ages 7-9 as of April 30.

Cost is $42 for all programs.

Registration for spring youth sports programs is during office hours at Manchester Meadows, the Cherry Park Tower, the PRT Office, Room 390, at City Hall, and at the four recreation centers. All players should bring a copy of their birth certificate. Returning players with a birth certificate in the system may register online at www.cityofrockhill.com/prt. A registration brochure is available at www.cityofrockhill.com/prt. For information, call 803-326-3792 or 803-329-5672.

Volunteer coaches are also needed for these programs. Those interested in coaching soccer should call Jamie Brannan at 803-326-3848; Girls softball should call Patrick Williams at 803-329-5672; and baseball should call Jason Reynolds at 803-329-5640.

School enrollment

▪ York School District One’s Hunter Street Elementary School Montessori Program will have open enrollment orientation, 6:30 p.m. Jan. 19 in the cafeteria. The program offers a half-day program for children who will be 3 by Sept. 1 and a full day program for children who will be 4 by Sept.1. Documents needed for registration include state birth certificate, immunization records, proof of residency (most recent copy of property taxes, power bill, water bill will all be accepted. A driver’s license will not be accepted) and a valid picture ID of the parent or legal guardian.

Volunteers

▪ The York County Council on Aging needs volunteers to help deliver meals to home-bound seniors in Rock Hill. For information, contact Nikki McIsaac at 803-328-0197, ext. 302.

▪ Hospice & Community Care will offer a volunteer training session for those interested in volunteering in the Hospice & Community Care Resale Shop in downtown Lancaster. Training will be 2-4:30 p.m. Jan. 26 in the community room at the Lancaster County Library. 313 S. White St. Volunteers help with receiving, sorting, and pricing donated items, as well as helping customers find great deals. Flexible volunteer hours and schedules are available. To register, call Hospice & Community Care at 803-329-1500.

▪ The nonprofit Friends of the York County Animal Shelter needs volunteers to 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 Boulevard, York.

▪ Volunteer training for the Cass Elias McCarter Guardian ad Litem Program begins Jan. 25-Feb. 27. Training involves three hours of online classes each week and a Saturday class on the case study. For information, contact Wendi Smith at 803-327-9997 or email wendi.smith@admin.sc.gov. Applications available at www.scgal.org

Reunions

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

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

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. For information, call 803-610-8174 or go to nami.org/sites/NAMIPiedmontTri-County.

▪ Affirmation of York County is a faith-based 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. Jan. 20 at Westminster Towers Community Room, 1330 India Hook Road, Rock Hill. Dr. Danielle Englert, neurologist at Neurosciences Institute at Carolinas Medical Center will speak. 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 January 9, 2016 at 7:18 PM with the headline "Rock Hill Music Club hosts hymn festival."