Club news: Charlotte mayor candidate talks to Lions in Lake Wylie

Charlotte mayor candidate talks to Lions

Jennifer Roberts, candidate for mayor of Charlotte, spoke March 3 at the River Hills/Lake Wylie Lions Club monthly dinner at River Hills Country Club.

It was not a campaign stop because no one in the room was eligible to vote in North Carolina.

In a question-and-answer session, Roberts emphasized the importance of working across party lines for the common good. She also stressed the importance of listening to the opinions and ideas of the people elected officials serve.

A former chairwoman of the Mecklenburg County Commission, Roberts is an advocate for jobs, transportation, environmental protection, women’s issues, health and education.

Roberts is the daughter of River Hills resident and Lion Randy Watson.

Silver Haired Legislature meeting March 18

The Catawba Council of the South Carolina Silver Haired Legislature will meet at 11 a.m. March 18.

The group identifies issues, concerns and possible solutions for problems faced by seniors.

The caucus serves Chester, Lancaster, Union and York counties. All members of the community are welcome to observe meetings.

For location and more information, call 803-287-9453.

Fashion highlights club luncheon

River Hills Women’s Club’s luncheon is March 18 at River Hills Country Club.

Social time begins at 11:30 a.m., followed by lunch at 12:30 p.m. and the Macy’s Fashion Show program at 1 p.m.

Lauren Gregory of Macy’s will present spring fashions for vacation and cruise wear. Club members will model the outfits.

For reservations, call 803-831-2018 or email rhwcmembership@gmail.com. Club membership is limited to women who live in River Hills or are a member of the River Hills Country Club. For club information, call 803-746-5493.

Ballroom Dance Club meeting March 20

The Ballroom Dance Club will meet 7:30-10:20 p.m. March 20 in the Oak Room at Fort Mill Golf Course Club House, 101 Country Club Drive.

The meeting is dressy casual. No alcohol. Light refreshments are served. Adults of all ages and skill levels are welcome. Guest admission is $15 per couple, $7.50 for singles.

For information, call 803-329-5764.

Clover club card party March 20

The Clover Woman’s Club will hold a card party is 2-5 p.m. March 20 at Clover School District Office, 604 Bethel St.

Any board or card game may be played. Cards will be available.

Tickets will be sold by members and reservations. Cost is $10 with money going to the scholarship fund for a Clover senior. Refreshments will be served.

Call 803-684-5271 for details.

Group to meet at Carroll School

The York County Genealogical & Historical Society will meet at 3 p.m. March 25 at Carroll School, 4789 Mobley Store Road, Rock Hill.

The Carroll School is one of many Rosenwald Schools built for African-American students across the rural South in the early 20th century. It was used from 1929-1954. In recent years, it has been preserved by Rock Hill School District 3. Queenie Hall will talk about the Rosenwald School program and the life of the Carroll School.

Gladys Robinson will talk about the efforts to preserve the Liberty Hill Rosenwald School near Catawba.

Mulvaney to speak March 27 in Lake Wylie

U.S. House Representative Mick Mulvaney (R-SC Fifth District) will speak March 27 at the Clover-Lake Wylie Republican Women’s monthly luncheon meeting at River Hills Country Club.

He will talk about the U.S. immigration system and his ideas how to fix it.

An 11:30 a.m. social is followed by lunch and speaker at noon. A question-and-answer session will follow.

The meeting is open to the public, both men and women. Lunch costs $20. To reserve a seat with or without lunch (please specify), call 803-831-1814 by March 24.

Club annual membership dues cost $25. Dues for associate members (men) are $10.

Swine show, sale March 28

The 4-H/FFA Swine Project Show and Sale will be March 28 at the Chester Livestock Exchange, 2531 Lancaster Highway.

4-H and FFA members will show the hogs they’ve raised three months. Awards will be presented for Grand and Reserve Champions and Average Daily Gain winners.

The show will begin at 10 a.m. and the sale should begin at noon.

This is a United Way of York County sponsored project. The Bank of York sponsors the Grand and Reserve Champion Prizes, and the York County Farm Bureau awards special prizes to participants.

Learn about On Eagles Wings Ministry

Brenda Emmons, director of development for On Eagles Wings Ministry, will speak at the noon March 31 Lake Wylie Rotary Club meeting at Good Samaritan United Methodist Church, 5220 Crowders Cove Road.

The ministry is dedicated to the rescue and restoration of minor girls exploited through human trafficking offering assistance to those still trapped and restore those who have survived by offering hope, empowerment and a brighter future.

One of the major goals of Rotary International is raising awareness of human trafficking.

For information, visit lwrotary.org.

4-H Dairy Goat Club forming

York 4-H Youth Development apart of Clemson Extension Service in York County is starting a new club for youth interested in learning about dairy goats.

Club members will gain knowledge about the raising and showing of dairy goats. Dairy goat ownership is not required to be a member.

Club meetings will be held the first Tuesday of each month at 6:30 p.m. beginning April 7 at the Bethesda Volunteer Fire Station No. 1, 1705 S.C. 324, Rock Hill.

Youth must register as a 4-H’er and pay membership dues before joining the club. For information, call 803-684-9919.

Mom groups meeting May 2

MOPS and MOMSnext meet 10 a.m.-2 p.m. May 2 at Christ the King Church for a Touch-a-Truck event.

The event allows children to see vehicles from heavy machinery to fire trucks and police cars. There also will be silent auction items and barbecue plate for lunch.

Visit CtKCharlotte.org for information.

This story was originally published March 13, 2015 at 9:51 AM with the headline "Club news: Charlotte mayor candidate talks to Lions in Lake Wylie."