Community news
Bratton family plans reunion
Descendants of Robert McCaw Bratton and Lucinda Alexander Bratton will have their annual Bratton reunion Aug. 16 at Mount Vernon United Methodist Church in Hickory Grove.
They will eat at 1 p.m. in the church fellowship hall. Each family is asked bring covered dishes and drinks. Details: Beth Dover, 803-684-7135.
Master Gardeners plan garlic sale
The Master Gardeners of York County’s annual garlic sale will be noon Aug. 7 at the Learning Center at Glencairn Garden, 835 Edgemont Ave. in Rock Hill.
The sale follows the First Friday in the Garden program, “All About Spiders,” which begins 11 a.m. and is open to the public.
Each year, master gardeners plant and harvest several types of garlic, using different varieties to determine which grow best locally. Varieties this year are: Inchelium Red, Lorz Italian, Creole Red and S & H Silver.
Prices range from 50 cents to $2.50 per bulb, with most between $1-$1.50.
Master gardeners will be available to discuss methods for growing and preparing garlic.
Allison Creek Bluegrass resumes
Allison Creek Bluegrass at Allison Creek Presbyterian Church near York will resume its Bluegrass Shows on Aug. 6.
Doors open at 6 p.m., concessions including hot dogs and hamburgers go on sale at 6:30 p.m. and the music starts at 7 p.m. The show is free and the band will be Bluegrass Travelers.
4-H volunteers needed in York County
4-H Youth Development, a part of Clemson Extension Service in York County, is seeking 4-H volunteers for the new club year.
The 2015 South Carolina 4-H Volunteer Symposium will be 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Aug. 8 at Benedict College School of Continuing Education, 111 Doctor’s Circle in Columbia.
For those interested in becoming a club leader or have a few hours to invest, York County 4-H has jobs for adults and teens to make a difference in the community.
Register by Aug. 3. Details: 4-H Youth Development Agent Faith Isreal, 803-684-9919, ext. 113, or fisreal@clemson.edu.
Therapeutic center seeks volunteers
RideAbility Therapeutic Riding Center in Clover welcomes new volunteers.
No experience necessary; training is provided.
The center helps families of children and adults with special needs build and improve strength, balance, core stability, focus and attention and increase confidence and self-esteem with facilitative interaction with horses and riding. RideAbility also serves veterans with its Equine Services of Heroes Program.
Those interested in the 2015 fall program for children and adults with special needs, the Equine Services for Heroes or the riding program can email rideabilitysc@gmail.com. Space is limited.
Sponsors, including individuals, churches or clubs, are also needed to provide financial support for children and adult riders and veterans.
Animal shelter needs volunteers
The nonprofit Friends of the York County Animal Shelter needs volunteers to help bathe, groom, exercise, socialize, train and provide adoption information for the animals, as well as assist in follow-ups, publicity, marketing and fulfilling other jobs at the shelter.
Time and mileage may be tax-deductible. Volunteers must be 18 or older; orientation and training are required. Details: 803-818-6485 or go to the shelter at 713 Justice Blvd. in York.
4-H compiling alumni directory
4-H Youth Development, a part of Clemson Extension Service in York County, is compiling a directory of 4-H alumni in hopes of building up the alumni community in York County. Email Faith Isreal at fisreal@clemson.edu, Ashley McCarter at asmccar@clemson.edu or call 803-684-9919.
Lions offer veterans program
The River Hills/Lake Wylie Lions Club will offer a new program, “Involve a U.S. Veteran,” which waives the club’s traditional $40 fee for retired or honorably discharged personnel from the U.S. military.
For membership information, call 803-831-0911.
PATH needs drivers to pick up food
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. Details: 803-684-3992.
This story was originally published August 4, 2015 at 2:09 PM with the headline "Community news."