Shepherd’s Center’s Adventures in Learning begins Monday in Rock Hill

Shepherd’s Center of Rock Hill winter session of Adventures in Learning begins Monday at Oakland Baptist Church, 1067 Oakland Ave. The program, in its 30th year, is for adults age 50 and older to learn new skills and socialize. Coffee and assembly is at 9 a.m.

The program runs Mondays through Feb. 29. Classes include creative writing, line dancing, current events, beginner bridge, physical fitness, games and a session on government. The first class session begins at 10 a.m.; the second at 11:15. For a schedule go to shepherdscenterrh.org. For information, call 866-610-3663.

Special events

▪ The Silver Eagles of Union Baptist Church will sponsor a Red and White Social, 6 p.m. Feb. 6 at the church’s community family life center, Mount Gallant and S.C. 274, in Rock Hill. Donation, $7. Open to the public. For information, call 803-366-1556.

▪ Registration is open for the 11th annual Joy of Gardening Symposium, Feb. 27 at Baxter Hood Center, Rock Hill. The keynote speaker is Norman Winter, director of the University of Georgia’s Coastal Georgia Botanical Gardens in Savannah, Ga. He also will lead one of six break-out sessions, covering topics ranging from attracting pollinators to succulent gardens. Paula Gross, assistant director of the University of North Carolina at Charlotte Botanical Gardens, will give the closing program. Admission to the symposium, sponsored by the Master Gardeners of York County, includes lunch, vendors offering a variety of garden-related products and door prizes. Registration fee, which includes lunch, is $60. Register online at http://symposium.yorkmg.org/registration. To pay by mail, make checks payable to, Master Gardeners of York County, send to: 266 Fischer Road, Fort Mill, S.C. 29715.

Fundraisers

▪ The Haven Men’s Shelter 2016 Super Bowl fundraiser will be Feb. 7 at the Magnolia Room at Laurel Creek, Rock Hill. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. The party will feature multiple big screen TVs, open bar, unlimited oysters and a silent auction. Tailgate menu by Chef Rob at Kr8 Xperiences. Tickets available at www.thehavenmensshelter.org or call 803-328-0052. Proceeds benefit The Haven Men’s Shelter.

▪ The 58th annual Lesslie Fire Department barbecue and bake sale will be 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Feb. 5 and 11 a.m. Feb. 6 until sold out. Plates are $8 and sandwiches, $4. For information, call 803-324-0828.

▪ The Arts Council of Chester County’s 10th Annual Oyster Roast & Auction Fundraiser will 6-9 p.m. March 19 at the National Guard Armory, 1025 Armory Road. The event features a silent and live auction, all-you-can-eat steamed oyster bar and Lowcountry boil buffet, slaw, bread, dessert, and sweet tea. Cash bar (beer and wine). Reserved tables are available for $600 and include eight tickets and preferred seating with business recognition. Half tables are available after at least one table has been purchased. Tickets are $40, members and $45, nonmembers. No tickets sold at the door. Tickets available at the Arts Council, 123 Main St. Cash or checks only. For information, call Lauren Medlin at 803-581-2030 or email artschester@truvista.net for details or reservations.

▪ Friends of the York County Library book sale will be Thursday-Saturday at Aldersgate United Methodist Church, 2115 Celanese Road, Rock Hill. Thousands of books for all ages will be sold at $2 per inch. DVDs and audiobooks will also be available at bargain prices. Opening night for Friends members is 4-7 p.m. Thursday. Memberships will be available at the door for $15 for individuals and $25 for families. The sale is open to the public 9 a.m.-7 p.m. Friday and 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday. All books will be half price on Jan. 30. Proceeds benefit York County libraries. Call 803-981-5837 or go to www.yclibrary.org for information.

▪ The Fort Mill Band will have its second annual pancake breakfast, 8-11 a.m. Saturday at Philadelphia United Methodist Church, S.C. 160 West. Menu: pancakes, bacon, fruit, coffee and juice. Tickets: $8, for adults; $6 for seniors, and $5, for ages 12 and younger. Band boosters will have a silent auction and cake auction. Tickets available from band members and at the door. Proceeds go to the March to Normandy campaign. The band has been invited to play at the American Military Cemetery on April 1.

▪ 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

▪ The Yorkville Historical Society will hold its annual Christmas Tour appreciation dinner 7 p.m. Thursday at McCelvey Center, York. Visitors are welcome. Bring a side or dessert dish. The book, “The Genesis of York,” will be available for $75.

▪ The Vintage Club of Tega Cay monthly dinner and entertainment will be 7 p.m. Wednesday. Steve Parker, Tega Cay’s Chief of Police will speak after dinner. The club is open to residents of Tega Cay age 50 or older. For information, call Judie Fiegel at 803-207-0793 or email jfiegel@comporium.net.

▪ The Newcomers Club of York County, a women’s social and civic minded organization, will meet 11:30 a.m. Feb. 10 at City Tavern, 501 Crossroads Plaza, Fort Mill. Peter Herlan, an arborist from Sox and Freeman, will talk about tree care. The buffet luncheon is $12. For reservations contact Kris at ycnewcomers@yahoo.com or 954-821-9310 by 10 p.m. Feb. 4.

▪ Girls on the Run of the Tri County, presented by Piedmont Medical Center, will open spring registration Monday for all sites. The program is for girls in third to eighth grades and is a physical activity-based positive youth development program. This season, registration will be lottery-based rather than first come. Registration closes Feb. 5. Placements will be announced Feb. 8. For information, go to gotricountysc.org or contact Sarah Heins at sarah.heins@girlsontherun.org or 803-810-0315.

Meetings

▪ The York County Board of Disabilities and Special Needs will meet 7 p.m. Thursday at the Administration Building, 7900 Park Place Road in the East York Industrial Park off S.C. 5, York.

▪ Bethel Fire Tax District will meet 7 p.m. Feb. 3 at Station No. 1.

▪ Indian Land Sons of the American Revolution chapter formation meeting will be 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday at Del-Webb Library, 7641 Charlotte Highway. For information, contact John Marker at 704-843-6930 or email jmarker@carolina.rr.com.

▪ Keystone board of directors will meet 5 p.m. Monday at the Keystone Prevention Center, 1600 Ebenezer Road, Rock Hill. Open to the public. For information, call 803-324-4118.

Classes

▪ The Arts Council of Chester County will host BYOB Adult Painting Party: “Valentine Birds,” 5:30-7:30 p.m. Feb. 4 with artist Penelope Winslow at 123 Main. St. Cost is $35, members and $38, non-members. All supplies provided. Cash or check only. Registration deadline is Feb. 2. To register, call Lauren at the arts council at 803-581-2030 or email artschester@truvista.net.

▪ National Alliance on Mental Illness will have a 15-hour education course for parents of children and adolescents with behavioral and emotional challenges from 6:15-8:45 p.m. beginning Feb. 15 in the doctor’s dining room at Piedmont Medical Center. The class runs six consecutive Mondays. Registration is required. Call Judy Rauppius at 803-610-8174 or email namiptc@gmail.com. Class size is limited to 15.

▪ Chester County Beekeepers Association is having a Beginner’s Beekeeping School, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Tuesdays, Feb. 18-March 24 at Clemson Extension Office, 109 Ella St., Chester. This course is for ages 13 and older. Parents must attend with youth. Cost is $75 per individual, $125 per couple and includes book, curriculum, local and state membership, test, and refreshments. To register or for information, call 803-581-8031 or email chestercountybeekeepers@gmail.com.

▪ Carolina Community Actions WIOA program for youth ages 17-24 is seeking candidates to work for eight weeks to improve their financial situations and possibly gain permanent employment. For details on qualifying for the program, call Marilyn Burris at 803-366-5302 in York County and Gwen Harris at 803-289-0904 in Lancaster County.

▪ A free class on heartfulness meditation will be 5-6 p.m. Friday at Balance Yoga and Massage, 2435 S.C. 160 Suite 108, Tega Cay. Open to the public. For information call 980-422-6922.

York County Library

▪ Stories, songs and movement activities for children 24 to 35 months old and their caregivers are offered Wednesdays, Jan. 27-March 2 at the York County Library in Rock Hill. Register at yclibrary.org or call 803-981-5888. Free program.

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

Coloring for Adults, 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Mondayfor adults only. Coloring sheets, colored pencils and other tools will be provided, or bring your own. Call 803-981-5845 to register.

Star Wars-Palooza, 3:30-4:45 p.m. Tuesday for ages 5-11 to relive Star Wars through crafts, games and memorabilia. Call 803-981-5888 to register.

Fandom Hangout, 4-5:30 p.m. Tuesday for ages 11-17. Join fans of anime, Dr. Who, Minecraft and more. Appropriate costumes are welcome. Call 803-981-5830 to register.

Tabletop Gaming for Teens and Adults, 2:30-5:30 p.m. Jan. 31 for teens and adults. Play games set in Japan with Tokaido, the Lantern Festival, Sushi Go and Hanabi. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Recreation

▪ Emmett Scott Recreation Center is offering a free Get Results Fitness session 7:15-8:15 p.m. Feb. 2. This intermediate level class will be led by Twan Price. Registration is not required. The Emmett Scott Center is at 801 Crawford Road. For information call, 803-329-5661.

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

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 ages 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 all 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. 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 with details is available at www.cityofrockhill.com/prt. For information, call 803-326-3792 or 803-329-5672.

Volunteer coaches are 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.

Tax help

▪ AARP will have free federal and state income tax preparation Tuesday and Thursdays, Feb. 2-April 14 at the Fort Mill Library in Baxter Village. Hours are 9 a.m.-5 p.m. with the last client taken at 3:30 p.m. The service is primarily first come but a limited number of appointments are available. There is no limit on age or income. Bring all tax documents and last year’s returns. For information, email FortMillTaxes@gmail.com.

▪ Taxaide will offer free tax preparation 12:30-3:30 p.m. Feb. 3-March 31 and April 13-14 in the adult education area at the Flexible Learning Center, 1234 Flint St. Ext., Rock Hill. Additional hours will be 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Feb. 9 and 23, March 8 and 22 and April 5 at the Charlotte Avenue YMCA, Rock Hill. Bring tax documents and last year’s returns.

▪ Volunteer Income Tax Assistance will offer free tax preparation, 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m. and 1:30-4:30 p.m. Mondays, Wednesday and Thursday beginning Monday through April 14. Saturday service will be offered Saturdays in February from 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. at the Rock Hill Galleria, Leroy Springs Recreation Complex in Fort Mill and the Clover library. Bring tax documents and last year’s returns.

Volunteers

▪ 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.

Reunions

▪ Rock Hill High School class of 1954 will meet 1 p.m. Thursday at Golden Corral, Anderson Road. Members, relatives and friends invited.

▪ The Emmett Scott High School Class of 1967 February fellowship dinner will be 5:30 p.m. Feb. 1 at the LongHorn Steakhouse, 2255 Cross Pointe Drive, Rock Hill.

▪ The Rock Hill Chapter of Finley High School alumni will meet 5 p.m. Monday at Jackson’s Cafeteria, 1735 Heckle Blvd., Rock Hill. Any one who graduated or attended Finley High School is encourage to attend. For information, call Charlie M. Robinson at 803-327-4547 or James T. Dunham at 704-232-0793.

Support groups

▪ Mended Hearts Chapter 298 of Piedmont Medical Center will meet 6:30 p.m. Tuesday in the CV Teleconference room of the Heart Center at Piedmont. New officers will be installed. Mended Hearts is for anyone who has suffered a heart event or their caregiver.

▪ 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 23, 2016 at 11:25 AM with the headline "Shepherd’s Center’s Adventures in Learning begins Monday in Rock Hill."