Community news: Books donated to Clover High
Club gives books to CHS library
Clover-Lake Wylie Republican Women’s Club, through its affiliation with the national Mamie Eisenhower Library Project, donated books to Clover High School library.
The MELP program was developed more than 45 years ago by the National Federation of Republican Women in Alexandria, Va.
PATH needs drivers to pick up food
PATH, or People Attempting to Help in York, a basic needs and food assistance agency, needs volunteer drivers.
The agency needs teams of two people to drive to the Second Harvest food bank in Charlotte one Friday a month to shop for groceries for the food pantry.
PATH is at 204 Raille St. in York. Call 803-684-3992 for more information.
Fun run, walk at Relay for Life
The second annual Hippity Hoppity Hope 5K fun run and walk will be April 11 at First Baptist Church, 102 S. Congress St. in York.
The event is a benefit for the church’s Relay for Life team, which is raising money for the annual American Cancer Society benefit.
A children’s race will begin 7:50 a.m., and the 5K will be 8 a.m. Cost is $20 for the 5K only. Proceeds benefit the American Cancer Society .
Register at www.sportoften.com.
Reserve seat for scholarship luncheon April 18
The Clover-Lake Wylie Republican Women’s Club invites the community to its Clover High School scholarship luncheon, fashion show and auction April 18 at River Hills Country Club.
The CLWRW Fay Bergman scholarship will be awarded to a CHS senior on the basis of need and merit. The CLWRW awards this scholarship each year to one or more students.
The event includes an 11:30 a.m. social with cash bar, a buffet luncheon at noon, and fashion show by Chico’s and River Hills Men’s Pro Shop at 12:30 p.m. A silent auction also will be held.
Tickets cost $40 per person, with half going to the scholarship.
For luncheon reservations, call 803-831-0689 or send a check payable to CLWRW to Suzanne Krause, 9 Fairway Ridge, Lake Wylie, SC 29710.
Girls on Run celebrates with 5K May 9
Girls on the Run Tri County will hold a noncompetitive 5K run and walk celebration at 8:30 a.m. May 9 at Fountain Park in downtown Rock Hill.
More than 500 girls ages 8-15 will accomplish their goals while celebrating their uniqueness and strengths.
All runners receive a T-shirt, finisher’s medal, goody bag and post-race celebration with food, drinks and music.
Girls on the Run is a nonprofit organization that offers a 10-week positive youth development after-school program for girls in third to eighth grades.
For more information or to register for the event, visit gotrtricountysc.org/events/.
4-H registering for day camps
4-H Youth Development of Clemson Extension Service in York County is offering several day camps this summer.
▪ 10 a.m.-noon June 9: 4-H Ag & Art. Come paint farm animals and gain self-confidence. For ages 9 and older. Cost: $15.
▪ 10 a.m.-3 p.m. June 10: 4-H Bread & Birdhouses. Come learn about birds, build birdhouses and bake bread. For ages 8 and older. Cost: $15.
▪ 10 a.m.-3 p.m. June 11: 4-H Pasta. Learn how to make homemade pasta and sides to make a complete Italian inspired meal. For ages 8 and older. Cost: $10.
▪ 9 a.m.-noon June 22-26: 4-H Beginners Camp Sew. Learn to sew, which can open up new job opportunities. Fore ages 9-14. Cost: $30, includes starter kit.
The York County 4-H office is at 120 N. Congress St. For more information or to register, call 803-684-9919.
Pinetuck to host golf classic
The 2015 Festival Golf Classic will be April 21 at Pinetuck Golf Club with a 12:30 p.m. shotgun start.
Team entry is $240 and includes mulligans, on-course beverages and box lunch. Proceeds go to the Children’s Attention Home and the Palmetto School at the home.
Details: Jerry Couch, 803-329-1734, or Lewis Murray, 803-327-1141.
Head Start taking applications
Carolina Community Actions Head Start is accepting applications for children age 3-4 in York and Chester counties for the 2015-16 year.
Head Start serves low-income families and children with disabilities. Details: 803-366-5398.
4-H Dairy Goat Club to meet April 7
York 4-H Youth Development apart of Clemson Extension Service in York County is starting a new club for youths interested in learning about dairy goats.
Club members will gain knowledge about the raising and showing of dairy goats. Goat ownership is not required.
Club meetings will be 6:30 p.m. the first Tuesday of each month beginning April 7, at the Bethesda Volunteer Fire Station No. 1, 1705 S.C. 324 in Rock Hill.
Youths must register as a 4-H’er and pay dues before joining. Details: 803-684-9919.
Walking group meeting in Clover
The Clover Daybreak Walkers meets at 6:30 a.m. each Tuesday and Saturday in the Blue Eagle Academy parking lot on Knox Street.
The walking club, which will meet weather permitting, is for beginners but everyone is welcome to exercise and meet new people.
Registration is not necessary. Show up with walking shoes, comfortable clothing, water and sun protection. A walk leader will plan and lead each walk.
The Daybreak Walkers is a project of Live Well Clover, the town’s active-living committee, organized to grow a healthy and active Clover community one step at a time.
Details: Town Hall, 803-222-9495.
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This story was originally published March 30, 2015 at 3:12 PM with the headline "Community news: Books donated to Clover High."