Community news for York, Chester, Lancaster counties – Feb. 21, 2016

▪ The Krispy Kreme Race – Run 4 Reading will be 8:30 a.m. Saturday beginning and ending at Fountain Park in downtown Rock Hill. The 4-mile loop includes a stop at Winthrop University, where participants will be “challenged” to eat a dozen doughnuts before racing back to the finish line.

Other races include a casual run, a one-mile relay with four friends to carry a book to the finish line or be a “sleep-in” supporter and still get a T-shirt. Costumes encouraged and doughnuts available for all. Register at run4reading.raceonline.com. Proceeds go to the Early Learning Partnership of York County.

Special events

▪ The Vietnam Veteran Memorial Fund In Memory program honors Vietnam vets who died later as a result of their service in Vietnam, but are not eligible for inscription on the memorial wall in Washington because of U.S. Department of Defense guidelines.Deaths that fit the criteria for inclusion include exposure to Agent Orange, PTSD/suicide, cancer, diabetes, cancer, heart attack and Cholangiocarcinoma. Application deadline is March 3. For information, go to VVMF.org or call 202-393-0090.

▪ Live Well Clover will sponsor and eight-week, free Couch to 5K program beginning Feb. 29 to help residents get ready to participate in Live Well Clover’s second annual 5K run, April 23. Space is limited. To register go to bit.ly/1SLJmlb or call 803-222-9495.

▪ St. John’s United Methodist Church will have its Children’s Consignor Sale 9 a.m.-7 p.m. March 10-11 and 8 a.m.-noon March 12 at the church in Fort Mill. Most items half price March 12. This sale features children’s clothing and accessories, shoes, toys, books, baby furniture and equipment. Consignors can shop 7-8 p.m. March 8. To get a consignor number and schedule a drop off time, call Beth at 803-547-7538 or email sjumcweeschool@gmail.com.

▪ Rock Hill will host a Black History Month celebration, “First Time, First Place and First Class,” 6 p.m. Feb. 25 in the council chambers at City Hall. A reception will be at 5:30 p.m.

▪ Balance Yoga and Massage will host Heartfulness meditation sessions from noon-1 p.m. every other Saturday beginning Saturday Feb. 27 at 2435 S.C. 160, Suite 108 in Tega Cay. The sessions are free to the public. For information or to RSVP email carolinas@heartfulness.org.

Fundraisers

▪ American Legion Auxiliary will have a Chinese auction, 6 p.m. Friday at Frank Roach Post 34, 524 Heckle Boulevard, Rock Hill .

▪ A “Farewell Salute to Downton Abbey,” a fundraiser for Historic Rock Hill inspired by the PBS program, will be 6-9 p.m. March 5 at the City Club of Rock Hill, 140 E. Main St. The event will include cocktails, wine, champagne, and heavy hors d’oeuvres, period music, prizes and other 1920s-era forms of entertainment. Vintage dress is encouraged; black tie is optional. Tickets are $75, members; $80, non members. Each ticket includes two complimentary drink tickets with cash bar thereafter. Sponsorships are also still available. For information contact Historic Rock Hill at 803-329-1020 or info@historicrockhill.com.

▪ “Be Irish for a Night,” the 22nd annual fundraiser for Pilgrims’ Inn, will be 6:30-9:30 p.m. March 12 at Saint Anne Parish Life Center, 1696 Bird St., Rock Hill. The event features a corned beef and cabbage dinner, homemade Irish corn bread and desserts, wine, beer, soft drinks, Irish dancers and music and live and silent auctions. Tickets are $40 ($30 tax deductible). For tickets, call 803-327-4227.

▪ The Arts Council of Chester County’s 10th Annual Oyster Roast & Auction Fundraiser will be 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 $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.

▪ 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.

Entertainment

▪ South Pointe High School Repertory Theatre will present “The Wizard of Oz” 7 p.m. Thursday-Saturday and 2 p.m. Feb. 28 at the school 801 Neely Road, Rock Hill.. Tickets are $10, adults; $8, students and available at www.stallionrep.com or at the door 30 minutes prior to show time. For group rates, contact jchrismo@rhmail.org.

▪ Rhiannon Giddens brings her latest musical collaboration, “Swimming in Dark Waters: Other Voices of the American Experience,” to the McCelvey Center in York at 7:30 p.m. Saturday. Giddens teams with Bhi Bhiman and Leyla McCalla to honor Black History Month with stories and music. Tickets: $25, members; $30, general admission. Tickets available at chmuseums.org/southernsoundseries, 803-909-7313 or 803-909-7488.

Hunger relief

▪ The Second Harvest Partners, sponsored by Providence Presbytery, will have a hunger relief site 9 a.m. Thursday Green Pond United Methodist Church, 983 Bethel St. Clover. Volunteers will distribute food to participants who meet USDA Eligibility Income Guidelines. For information, contact Catawba Area Agency on Aging at 803-329-9670.

Meetings

▪ The Yorkville Historical Society will meet 7:30 p.m. Thursday at McCelvey Center. Karen Jones, economic development director for the City of York will speak. Visitors welcome.

▪ The Rock Hill Branch of the NAACP general meeting will be 9 a.m. Saturday at Bannon Hall across from St. Mary Catholic Church, 902 Crawford Road, Rock Hill. For information, contact Sandra Oborokumo at 803-325-2855.

▪ Indian Land VFW will meet 9:30 a.m. Saturday at 8083 Charlotte Highway. Potential new members and guests should arrive at 9 a.m. Veterans bring DD214. For information, contact John Marker at 704-843-6930 or jmarker@carolina.cc.com.

▪ The Board of Rural Fire Control will meet 7 p.m. Thursday at the York County Fire Training Center, 2500 McFarland Road, York.

▪ The York County Board of Disabilities and Special Needs will meet 7 p.m. Thursday Feb. 25 at the administration building, 7900 Park Place Road in the East York Industrial Park, off S.C. 5, York.

▪ NAMI Piedmont Tri County will host an educational meeting on the importance of sleep, presented by Dr. Talah Baki, at 7:30 p.m. March 8 at Oakland Avenue Presbyterian Church, Rock Hill. Baki, a cardiologist with Carolina Cardiology, will talk about sleep and how it relates to mental health disorders. Free and open the public. For information, call 803-610-8174.

▪ The Rock Hill Council of Neighborhoods will meet 6:30 p.m. Feb. 25 in the conference room at the Rock Hill Police Department, 120 E. Black St. Park in the parking garage across the street. Seating limited to 80. Officers with the police department will give a program on “Active Shooter Training and Awareness.”

Clubs

▪ The Vintage Club of Tega Cay’s monthly dinner will be 7 p.m. Wednesday at the Phil Glennon Community Center. Cocktails at 6 p.m. DJ Crash will entertain during cocktail hour with a “Tribute to Carole King” and after dinner for dancing. The club is open to Tega Cay residents age 50 and older. For information, contact Judie Fiegel at 803-207-0793 or jfiegel@comporium.net.

▪ Lake Wylie Shag Club’s Prom Night dance will be 8 p.m. Saturday at the Fort Mill Moose Lodge, 1676 Harris Road. There will be food. Admission: $3, members; $5, guests. Prom attire suggested but not required. The club offers shag lessons and line-dance lessons for $12 starting Tuesdays at the Fort Mill Moose Lodge. Line-dance lessons begin at 6 p.m. and shag lessons at 7:30 p.m. The dance floor opens for all dancers at 8 p.m. The event features a DJ and snack bar.

▪ The Newcomers Club of York County, a women’s social and civic minded organization, will meet 11:30 a.m. March 9 at The Pope John Center at The Oratory, 434 Charlotte Ave., Rock Hill. Harvey Mayhill with Quilts of Valor will speak. The luncheon will be catered by The Dixie Pig and costs $9, all inclusive. For reservations contact Kris at ycnewcomers@yahoo.com or 954-821-9310 by 10 p.m. March 4.

▪ The Woman’s Club of Rock Hill will host an “Oscar Winning” Bridge and Games Luncheon, noon-3 p.m. March 10 at the clubhouse, 607 Aiken Ave. Cost is $25 and includes lunch, snacks and door prizes. For reservations, contact Betty Hedstrom at 803-415-7278 or bettyhedstrom@gmail.com. Your call or email will be confirmed. Send check, in advance, to WCRH and note Bridge and Games Luncheon, P.O. Box 3302, Rock Hill, S.C. 29732.

Workshop

▪ A free workshop for first-time home buyers will be 10 a.m. Saturday at Family Trust Center, 225 W. White St., Rock Hill. Topics to be discussed include how to qualify for a mortgage, the types of loans, the differences between fixed and adjustable rates, and how to apply. One-on-one sessions with mortgage experts and on-site prequalification available. Free and open to the public. Register in advance at familytrust.org/knowyourdough.

York County Library

▪ The York County Library in Rock Hill is offering the following Black History Month program:

Meet Author Aron Seaborn: Author Aron Seaborn will share his story of growing up as the son of North Carolina sharecroppers at 11 a.m. Saturday. He never attended school or learned to read or write until age 65. Aron has documented his journey in “The Mourners’ Bench: How God Saved an Illiterate Sinner Like Me.” Copies of his book will be for sale and signing. Call 803-981-5845 to register.

Scholarship

▪ Applications are being taken for the York County Democratic Women’s Council third annual Bessie Moody Lawrence Scholarship. The award will be given to two college-bound York County Democratic women graduating this spring. For information or an application packet, contact your high school counselor or call 803-802-7021. Applications due March 15.

Grants

▪ Deadline to apply for small grants through the Arts Council of York County is 5 p.m. March 1. The Small Grants Program provides support for small or pilot arts activities, artist professional development, new and developing programs or organizations, and special projects of high artistic quality that cannot support themselves. Organizations and individual artists may request up to $1,000 per grant and may receive up to two grants in a calendar year. Information and applications are available at www.yorkcountyarts.org or call 803-328-2787.

Tax help

▪ AARP will have free federal and state income tax preparation Tuesday and Thursdays through 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. through 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. 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, Wednesdays and Thursdays through April 14 in the wellness center at Rock Hill City Hall. 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.

Reunions

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

▪ Rock Hill High School class of 1954 will meet at 1 p.m Thursday Feb. 25 at the Golden Corral, Anderson Road. Members, relatives and friends invited.

▪ The Fort Mill High School Class of 1966 will have its 50th reunion on Sept. 10. For information email Linda Blackwelder Houston at momhnsc@gmail.com and Patsy Wright Pope at patsy.pope@Schaeffler.com

▪ Northwestern and Rock Hill high schools classes 1975-77 will have a reunion 6-11:30 p.m. July 2 at the American Legion on Heckle Boulevard featuring the Fantasy Band and fellow classmates. Tickets are $35 and include dinner. Tickets available at eventbrite.com. No tickets at the door. For information, call Gloria A. Akram at 803-479-6858 or Lavenia Dickerson Pride at 803-417-6195.

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. Mended Hearts is for anyone who has suffered a heart event or their caregiver. For information, call 803-831-9671.

▪ 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 February 20, 2016 at 1:09 PM with the headline "Community news for York, Chester, Lancaster counties – Feb. 21, 2016."