Events: Singer-songwriter Sarah Jarosz in York April 3
WEDNESDAY
Story time
Preschool Story Time, 10:30-11:15 a.m. Wednesdays, Lake Wylie Public Library. For ages 3-5 with caregiver. No registration required.
THURSDAY
Egg hunt
Easter Egg Hunt, 6-8 p.m. April 2, New Centre Park, 501 Memorial Drive, Clover. The first hour includes kids’ inflatables, Easter games, music, snacks and refreshments, and a visit from the Easter Bunny. Egg hunt begins at 7 p.m. Children will be divided into three age groups: 2-4, 5-8 and 9-11. Register children upon arrival to receive a ticket for free popcorn. 803-222-9493; cloversc.org
Prevent failure
“The Studying of Math Interventions for Non-Strategic Learners,” 11 a.m. April 2, Dinkins Auditorium Winthrop University, Rock Hill. Professor and special education program coordinator Bradley Witzel provides insight into the field of mathematics interventions with an emphasis on preventing failure. Bring lunch. Desserts and beverages provided. 803-323-2220; webberm@winthrop.edu
Support group
Overeaters Anonymous, 6:45 p.m. Thursdays, River Hills Community Church, Room 116, 104 Hamilton’s Ferry Road, Lake Wylie. piedmontintergroup.org
FRIDAY
Jarosz at McCelvey
Sarah Jarosz concert, 7:30 p.m. April 3, McCelvey Center, 212 E. Jefferson St., York. A singer-songwriter from Austin, Texas, she is recognized for blend of contemporary folk, Americana and roots music. Jarosz’s “Build Me Up From Bones” garnered two Grammy nominations in 2014 for Best Folk Album and Best American Roots Song. Jarosz was nominated by the Americana Music Association for Album of the Year in 2014, New/Emerging Artist of the Year in 2010, Instrumentalist of the Year in 2011, and Song of the Year in 2012. She will perform with musicians Jedd Hughes and Mark Schatz. Tickets: $25 CHM members, $30 general admission. 803-909-7313 or 803-909-7488; chmuseums.org/southernsoundseries/
Learn about vines
Flowering Vines, 11 a.m. April 3, Glencairn Learning Center, 825 Edgemont Ave., Rock Hill. First Friday topic with Clemson Extension Agent Paul Thompson.
MONDAY
Give blood
Red Cross Blood Drive, 2:30-7 p.m. April 6, Allison Creek Presbyterian Church, 5780 Allison Creek Road, York. 1-800-733-2767; redcrossblood.org
ONGOING
Speak Spanish
Conversational Spanish for English Speakers, 6 p.m. Mondays, Steele Creek Public Library. Forget high school Spanish class. No verbs will be conjugated here. This class is for everyday use of the Spanish language. All materials provided. For adults. To register: 704-416-6800. tinyurl.com/calendarST, cmlibrary.org
Crossroads Cafe
Crossroads Cafe, 6 p.m. Tuesdays, Steele Creek Public Library. For adults and teens age 12-18 who speak some English but want to improve. Instructors from CPCC. 704-416-6800; cmlibrary.org
Art show
“Looking Back,” through April 8, Arts on Main, Citizens National Bank building, 212 W. Main St., Gastonia. The Gaston County Art Guild presents a retrospective of Clover resident C.M. Kakassy’s original printmaking. She has spent years working in printmaking media – intaglio, serigraphy, relief and lithography. gastoncountyartguild.com/
Explore solar system
“The Solar System: A Journey of Exploration,” through September, Schiele Museum of Natural History, 1500 E. Garrison Blvd., Gastonia. A new, original exhibit explores the solar system featuring large, active planet displays, hands-on interactives, touchscreens, iPads, a full-sized Mars Rover replica, a simulated Martian colony and more. 704-866-6908; schielemuseum.org
Grant exhibit
“Vernon Grant: An Illustrious Career” through Oct. 18, The Museum of York County, 4621 Mt. Gallant Road, Rock Hill. The new exhibition encompasses Grant’s life and career from the 1930s-1970s, and showcases Grant’s distinctive wit, style and masterful hand with gouache painting. http://chmuseums.org/myco/
COMING
Country fun
“Live From Nashville,” 8 p.m. April 7, Clover School District Auditorium, 1625 S.C. 55 E., Clover. Hear songs from the Carter Family, Patsy Cline, Hank Williams, Johnny Cash, Dolly Parton, Flatt and Scruggs, The Charlie Daniels Band, Garth Brooks, Brooks and Dunn, Taylor Swift and Lady Antebellum come to life in this new country music extravaganza. Tickets: $15. 803-222-8018; clover.k12.sc.us/csd
Poetry time
National Poetry Month: Kukai, 6 p.m. April 8, Steele Creek Public Library. Participate in a kukai, a friendly haiku-writing competition. Bring original haiku and join peers voting for the best one. Light refreshments provided. For adults. 704-416-6800; cmlibrary.org
Blood drive
Red Cross Blood Drive, 2:30-7 p.m. April 9, Beth Shiloh Presbyterian Church, 184 N. Shiloh Road, York. 1-800-733-2767; redcrossblood.org
Book Club
Steele Creek Readers Book Club, 10:30 a.m. April 14, Steele Creek Public Library. Discuss “Lisette’s List” by Susan Vreeland. Led by a staff member. Light refreshments available. New members welcome. For adults. 704-416-6800; cmlibrary.org
Red Cross
Red Cross Blood Drive. 2:30-7 p.m. April 14, Tirzah A. R. Presbyterian Church, 6161 Mount Gallant Road, York, and Unity Presbyterian Church, 303 Tom Hall St., Fort Mill. 1-800-733-2767; redcrossblood.org
Grow veggies
Green Living: More Productive Vegetable Gardening With Companion Planting, 6 p.m. April 15, Steele Creek Public Library. Learn to be a more savvy gardener by using companion planting. Find out how this organic approach to vegetable gardening can increase the productivity of your garden without the use of commercial pesticides or fertilizers. For adults. 704-416-6800; cmlibrary.org
Diabetes management
Living Healthy with Diabetes, 9:30 a.m.-noon Wednesdays April 22-May 27, Lucile Tatum Center, Gastonia. Learn to better manage diabetes through this self-management program. Sponsored by the N.C. Cooperative Extension and Centralina Area Agency on Aging. Program is free to participants, valued at more than $100. Registration required by April 8. 704-865-3291
Learn LinkedIn
Job Seeking: Networking with LinkedIn Basics, 5:30 p.m. April 22, Steele Creek Public Library. Learn about using LinkedIn to market yourself, network and improve your odds of getting the job. Bring a resume on a removable flash drive or in an email to create a LinkedIn account. For adults. 704-416-6800; cmlibrary.org
Spring concert
Carolinas Wind Orchestra spring concert, 7:30 p.m. April 27, Byrnes Auditorium, Winthrop University, 1703 Memorial Circle, Rock Hill. The program includes: Mozart’s “Gran Partita,” Persichetti’s “Symphony No. 6 for Band,” Sousa’s “Picadore March,” Marquez’s “Danzon No. 2,” Herold’s “Zampa Overture,” Hogg’s “In Stillness,” and Follas’s “Mary Mare March.” The CWO is led by Dr. William Malambri and Dr. Stanley Michalski. Free admission. carolinaswindorchestra.org
Mystery book club
Mystery Readers Book Club, 6 p.m. April 28, Steele Creek Public Library. Discuss “A Tap on the Window” by Linwood Barclay. For adults. 704-416-6800; cmlibrary.org
Rain or Shine
Whether it’s Rain or Shine, it’s Weather!, 3-4 p.m. May 2 and May 23, McDowell Nature Center, Steele Creek. Explore what weather is and where it comes from. For ages 6-12. Participants will learn about cloud classification and thunderstorm development, and how to use basic weather instruments and read weather maps. Free event, but registration requested. 704-588-5224; parkandrec.com
Fabulous Equinox
The Fabulous Equinox, 7:30 p.m. May 7, The Community Performance Center, 249 E. Main St., Rock Hill. The “Mostly Mercer Show” gives the Equinox Band a chance to show off one of the South’s best exports – the music of Johnny Mercer. From “Blues in the Night” to “Jeepers Creepers,” “Hooray for Hollywood” to “One for My Baby,” hear American music from one of the 20th century’s most prolific song composers. Advance tickets: $35, or $30 for arts council members; $40 at the door. 803-328-2787; yorkcountyarts.org, equinoxorchestra.com
Family day
Homeschool Family Field Day, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. May 13, Copperhead Island shelter, Steele Creek. Enjoy a collection of activities including games, fishing, kayaking and hiking. Hot dog lunch will be served. For ages 5 and older. Cost: $8. Registration required by calling McDowell Nature Center, 704-588-5224. parkandrec.com
Home tour
York-Chester Historic Neighborhood’s Home and Garden Tour, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. May 16, Gastonia. Tour features five homes and seven gardens. 704-691-7922
Take a hike
Fitness Hike, 3-4 p.m. May 31, McDowell Nature Preserve, Steele Creek. Enjoy a comfortable, yet steady pace hiking throughout the preserve. For beginner and advanced hikers ages 8 and older. Dress in layers, wear sturdy shoes and bring bottled water. Free admission. Registration requested. 704-588-5224; parkandrec.com
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This story was originally published March 26, 2015 at 2:52 PM with the headline "Events: Singer-songwriter Sarah Jarosz in York April 3."