Club news: Clover-Lake Wylie Republic Women donate books to high school

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.

Rotary puts focus on Alzheimer’s April 7

Sam Wiley, director of programs for Alzheimer’s Association of South Carolina, will speak at the noon April 7 Lake Wylie Rotary Club meeting at Good Samaritan United Methodist Church, 5220 Crowders Cove Road.

Wiley has more than 14 years experience working in the aging and disability field and is a certified information referral specialist in aging. He has worked for Senior Solutions, The Department of Social Services - Adult Protective Services, and the Appalachian Area Agency on Aging/ADRC.

Rotarians make weekly donations to the Rotary Club C.A.R.T Fund (Coins for Alzheimer’s Research Trust). From 1999-2014, Rotarians have distributed more than $4.75 million in grants in support of the advancement of Alzheimer’s research.

For information, visit lwrotary.org.

4-H Dairy Goat Club meets April 7

York 4-H Youth Development, a part 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.

SAR meeting April 11 in Fort Mill

Col. William Bratton Chapter Sons of the American Revolution will meet at 10 a.m. April 11 at the Fort Mill VFW Post 9138, 1442 Harris Road.

Daniel Woodruff, president of S.C. Society of SAR, will talk about “Weapons of the Revolutionary War” and provide a live demonstration of the long rifles used to defeat the British Army. Open to the public.

Both members of the chapter and the S.C. State genealogist will be on hand for those who would like to trace their Revolutionary War family history and consider joining the chapter.

Women’s club to host FBI speaker

River Hills Women’s Club next luncheon is April 15 at River Hills Country Club.

Social time begins at 11:30 a.m., with lunch served at 12:30 p.m. followed by the speaker at 1 p.m.

The speaker is Special Agent A. Ann Colbert of the FBI talking about what led her into the FBI, identity theft and how to become an FBI agent.

To attend the luncheon, members should contact Gloria Bruce to make a reservation at rhwcmembership@gmail.com or 803-831-2018.

Club membership is limited to women who live in River Hills and members of River Hills Country Club. To become a member, email ryanne@comporium.net or call 803-746-5493.

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 event 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.

Mom groups meeting May 2

MOPS and MOMSnext will 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.

Girls on Run celebrates with 5K May 9

Girls on the Run Tri County is holding 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. Fore more information or to register, call 803-684-9919.

This story was originally published March 26, 2015 at 3:17 PM with the headline "Club news: Clover-Lake Wylie Republic Women donate books to high school."