Community news for York, Chester and Lancaster counties, May 15, 2016

The 19th annual McConnells antique tractor, engine and craft show will be 8 a.m. Saturday May 21 at the McConnells Ball field/Community Center, 189 Church St.

There will be demonstrations of antique equipment, live music by the Hudson Family and a barbecue and raffle by the McConnells Volunteer Fire Department. Free admission.

Exhibitors and approved vendors welcome. For information, exhibitors call, Peggy Harshaw at 803-684-6944 and vendors call, Carol Sandifer at 803-222-9106.

Special events

▪ “Gospel Mass” by Robert Ray will be presented by the Pleasant Hill Presbyterian Chancel Choir and the Rock Hill Ecumenical Choir with Zinorl Bronola and The Plair Ensemble, 5 p.m. Sunday at Pleasant Hill, 15000 York Road, Charlotte. M. Myron Walker II and Jeffery Sligh, directors. Admission is free.

▪ The 6th annual Glencairn BloomFest will be 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday in the Meadow at Glencairn Garden. This fun-filled family event, sponsored by Rock Hill Parks, Recreation and Tourism and the Glencairn Garden Advisory Committee, will feature plants, garden art, pottery, baskets and other garden-themed items for sale. There will also be activities for children as part of “National Kids to Parks Day.” There will be live music and garden tours and food available for purchase. Traffic will be routed one-way around the Garden for the event. For information go to CityofRockHill.com/BloomFest or call 803-329-5620.

▪ The Zeta Epsilon Chapter of Alpha Alpha Gamma Psi Christian Sorority will hold its 2016 Spring Line Probate, 1 p.m. Saturday at Emmett Scott Center, 801 Crawford Road, Rock Hill. Free and open to the public. The sorority was founded April 20, 2011.

▪ Winthrop University and the South Carolina Department of Social Services will present a workshop on foster parenting from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. July 16 at the Fort Mill YMCA, 857 Promenade Walk. Individuals or couple can be licensed. For event information, contact Marika Dillard at 803-323-3105 for foster parent information go to scfamilies.org.

Fundraisers

▪ Rock Hill High School Band of Distinction will host a Blender Vendor, Artisan Fair and barbecue, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday at Aldersgate United Methodist Church, 2115 Celanese Road, Rock Hill. More than 30 vendors and artisans will display and sell their products. Door prizes.

▪ A benefit for Jamesa Mickles, who needs a kidney transplant, will be 1-4 p.m. Saturday at The Well, 135 S. Oakland Ave., Rock Hill. The benefit includes live entertainment, face painting, games, craft table, snacks and speakers.

▪ Harmonies for The Haven, a family fun day fundraiser, will be 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday at The Dog House, 3700 India Hook Road, Rock Hill. Admission by donation. The event includes live music, water slide, bounce house, games and door prizes. Food and beverage prices vary. For information, contact dianethehaven@comporium.net or call 803-370-3315.

▪ The Rock Hill Music Club’s 15th annual Musical Tour of Homes has been rescheduled for 2:30-5:30 p.m. Sunday. Tour sites include the replica of the Greek Parthenon home of Dr. and Mrs. Earnest Archer, the historic home of Mr. and Mrs. Jack Roddey and the restored former Andrew Jackson Ballroom in the Guardian Fidelity building. At each site local musicians will perform. At the ballroom will be a historic display of Rock Hill Music Club from 1914-2016 and Elliott White Springs’ Springmaid advertisements. There will be a silent auction of a Springs Mills bed ensemble designed by the late Princess Grace of Monaco. A reception will be held at the Archer home. Tickets are $15 and available at each location, from club members or at the Arts Council of York County. Proceeds go to local music scholarships, awards to Winthrop University, York County high schools and musical organizations.

Entertainment

▪ The Greater York Chamber of Commerce will kick off the 2016 Downtown Live Concert Series on Friday featuring Pocketful of Strange, a four-piece group playing rhythm & blues, soul, and classic rock from 5:30-9:30 p.m. on the lawn at the Chamber office, 23 E. Liberty St.. Food by the Philanthropic Lodge No. 32 with adult beverages available. Admission is free. For more information call 803-684-2590.

▪ Allison Creek Bluegrass will host J. Max McKee at 7 p.m. Thursday at Allison Creek Presbyterian Church, S.C. 274 at Allison Creek Road. Doors open at 6 p.m. food is available at 6:30. Free admission.

▪ With Strings Attached, the musical duo featuring Elda Franklin on viola and Mary Ann Helton on piano, will present its annual spring concert noon May 17 at St. John’s United Methodist Church sanctuary, 321 S. Oakland Ave., Rock Hill. Joining them will be Mike Williams and featured vocalist Megan Calkins. Free admission but food contributions for local food pantries are welcome.

▪ Rock Hill Community Theatre presents a matinee performance of C. B. Guilford’s “Bull in a China Shop,” directed by Russell Luke, 3 p.m. Sunday. Additional performances will be 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 3 p.m. May 22 at the theatre, 546 S. Cherry Road, Suite N, behind The ROC Thrift Store. Tickets, $15 adults; $12, seniors and students; $2 discount for matinee. Groups of 10 or more, $10 each. For tickets go rockhilltheatre.org or call 803-326-7428.

▪ Fort Mill Community Playhouse presents Charlotte Comedy Theater Improv with shows at 7 and 9:30 p.m. Friday. Adult content at late show. Tickets, $12. Reservations recommended at fortmillplayhouse.org or call 803-548-8102.

Meetings

▪ Keystone board of directors will meet 6 p.m. Monday at the Keystone Prevention Center, 1600 Ebenezer Road, Rock Hill. Open to the public. For information, call 803-324-4118.

▪ York Soil and Water Conservation District commissioners will meet 5 p.m. Thursday at the USDA Service Center, 1460 E. Alexander Love Hwy., York. Open to the public. For information, contact Barbara O’Connell, district coordinator at 803-684-3137 ext. 101.

▪ Catawba Chapter of the DAR will have its spring luncheon at 11:30 a.m. Saturday. Check the yearbook for the address. Those whose last name begins with A-M, bring a salad. If begins with N-Z, bring a dessert.

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

▪ York County Quilt Guild will meet 7 p.m. Monday at Grace Lutheran Church, 426 Oakland Ave., Rock Hill. Karen Kendo, a longarm machine quilter, will discuss what judges look for in a judged quilt show.

Clubs

▪ The Silver Fox Club, sponsored by the Upper Palmetto YMCA, is an active senior group age 50 and older who are interested in travel and meeting others with similar interests. The Club regularly goes on day trips once a month to nearby cities. Other trips are 5-6 nights such as one planned to visit Chicago in September. For information or to join, contact Jimmy Johnson at jimmyjohnson@upymca.org or 803-324-9622 ext. 228.

▪ The Ballroom Dance Club will meet 7:30 p.m. Friday in the Oak Room, Fort Mill Golf Course, 101 Country Club Drive. Guests, $15 couples; $7.50 singles, and includes a dance lesson. No alcohol; light refreshments provided. Dressy casual. All skill levels welcome. For information call Bob at 803-329-5764, 9 a.m.-9p.m.

▪ Lake Wylie Shag Club invites you to the Cinco De Mayo Fiesta, 8 p.m. May 28 at the Fort Mill Moose Lodge, 1676 Harris Road, Fort Mill. Ron Teague will DJ. Admission: $3, members; $5, guests.

▪ The Vintage Club of Tega Cay’s monthly dinner and entertainment will be 7 p.m. May 25 at the Phil Glennon Community Center. Cocktails at 6 p.m. The club is open to residents of Tega Cay age 50 and older. For information, call Carol Smith/Small at 704-651-0047 or email carolamith@comporium.net.

Classes

▪ The Arts Council of Chester County will host a BYOB Adult Art Class with Penelope Winslow 5:30-7:30 p.m. Thursday at the arts council, 123 Main St. Participants will use acrylic paints on canvas to create a colorful and vibrant magnolias. Cost is $35, members and $38, non-members. All supplies are provided. Cash or check only. Registration deadline is Tuesday. Refreshments are welcome, but optional. To register, call 803-581-2030 or email artschester@truvista.net.

▪ AARP Drivers Safety Program will be offered for ages 26 and older 1-5 p.m. May 26 at Fort Lawn Community Center, Fort Lawn. Participants will get certificates that may reduce insurance rates for collision and liability coverage. Cost for AARP members is $15 and $20, non-members. Registration is required. For information or to register contact Gerald Hensley at 803-789-5810.

▪ Lake Wylie Shag Club offers shag-dance lessons and line-dance lessons for $1 Tuesdays at the Fort Mill Moose Lodge. Line-dance lessons begin 6 p.m. and shag-dance lessons 7:30 p.m.

Recreation

▪ Rock Hill Parks, Recreation and Tourism will offer the following summer sports opportunities. Registration begins Monday at Cherry Park and Manchester Meadows from 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. weekdays or at www.cityofrockhill.com/prt.

Flag Football, ages 7-12, 6-7:30 p.m. two weeknights June 13-July 21 at Cherry Park Multipurpose Field 1, Cost: $42. Contact: Patrick Williams at 803-326-3882 or Patrick.Williams@cityofrockhill.com

Volleyball - Outdoor, ages 7-12, 6-7:30 p.m., two weeknights, June 13-July 21 at Cherry Park Multipurpose Fields 2 and 3. Cost: $42. Contact: Karis Watson at 803-325-2582 or Karis.Watson@cityofrockhill.com

Soccer Camps, ages 5-13, 9 a.m.-noon, June 6-9 or June 27-30 at Manchester Meadows. Cost: $60. Contact: Jamie Brannan at 803-326-3848 or Jamie.Brannan@cityofrockhill.com

▪ Rock Hill Parks, Recreation and Tourism will offer Summer Art Camps for ages 6-14 at Fewell Park Recreation Center, 1204 Alexander Road. The programs will be taught by Ashley Beard and Susan Barnette. Cost per session is $75 (supplies included). For information, call 803-329-5645. Registration is required at least 10 days prior to start date. Register online at www.cityofrockhill.com/prtcamps.

June 6 – 10: Collage Creations. 9 a.m.-noon, ages 6-12 with Susan.

June 13 – 17: Drawing from Observation. 9 a.m.-noon, ages 9-12 with Susan.

June 20 – 24: Clay Cups & Creatures 9 a.m.-noon, ages 6-8 with Ashley.

June 20 – 24: Creative Clay Vessels & Sculptures 1-4 p.m., ages 9-12 with Ashley.

June 27 – July 1: Art is Multicultural 9 a.m.-noon, ages 6-12 with Ashley.

June 27 – July 1: Sculpture from Recyclables 1-4 p.m., ages 6-12 with Ashley.

July 11 – 15: Copy Cats! Fun with Printmaking 9 a.m.-noon, ages 6-14 with Susan.

Reunions

▪ Lewisville High School classes of 1977-80 reunion will be June 10-11. A meet and greet will be 6:30-10:30 p.m. June 10 at American Legion Post No. 34, South Cherry Road. Business casual. A barbecue and music by Randy Knox will be 11 a.m.-until June 11 at the Richburg Fire Department, North Main Street. Casual attire. Cost is $25, classmates and $12.50, family members. RSVP by May 23 to 803-524-9779.

▪ The Lancaster High School class of 1976 40th reunion will be June 18 at USC-L. Tickets are $45. For information call 803-289-8849 or email Rsteele@mailbox.sc.edu.

▪ 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

▪ A Parkinson’s support group will meet at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday at Westminster Towers Community Room, 1330 India Hook Road, Rock Hill. “Aware in Care” kits designed to help patients have a better hospital stay will be discussed. 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 8 p.m. Mondays at Serenity Club, 209 Grayson Road, Rock Hill; a noon Tuesdays upstairs at Oakland Avenue Presbyterian Church, 421 Oakland Ave., Rock Hill; 8 p.m. Mondays at Grace Presbyterian Church, 2955 S.C. 160, Fort Mill; and 8 p.m. Tuesdays in the house beside First Baptist Church, 121 Monroe White St., Fort Mill.

This story was originally published May 14, 2016 at 5:07 PM with the headline "Community news for York, Chester and Lancaster counties, May 15, 2016."