Events: Learn about growing veggies April 15 at Steele Creek library

Green gardening

Green Living: More Productive Vegetable Gardening With Companion Planting, 6 p.m. April 15, Steele Creek Public Library. 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

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

Sherman’s march

Impact of Sherman’s March on South Carolina Civilians, 6 p.m. April 16, The Fort Mill History Museum, 310 N. White St., Fort Mill. Guest speaker is Karen Stokes, archivist for South Carolina Historical Society. Admission: $5

Tea party

American Girl Tea Party, 4-5 p.m. April 16, Lake Wylie Public Library. Enjoy tea-time treats, play games and make crafts. For ages 7-10. Come dressed for tea and bring a doll. To register: 803-831-7774. yclibrary.org

Baby massage

Infant Massage, 11 a.m.-noon April 16, Lake Wylie Public Library. Learn simple, gentle massage techniques for infants. Find out how essential oils can help relieving colic or gas, calming and teething pain. Bring a blanket for the baby to lie. Led by Judy Conn, owner of Transcendent Touch Massage Therapy and a licensed massage therapist. To register: 803-831-7774. yclibrary.org

Support group

Overeaters Anonymous, 6:45 p.m. Thursdays, River Hills Community Church, Room 116, 104 Hamilton’s Ferry Road, Lake Wylie. piedmontintergroup.org

Yard sale

Bethel Volunteer Fire Department Auxiliary yard and bake sale, 8 a.m.-noon April 18, the former fire station building, 5600 S.C. 557.

Myth busting

MythBusters at the Library, 5-6:30 p.m. April 21, Lake Wylie Public Library. Debunk a myth, like Can an egg bounce?, and see if it’s as easy as it looks on TV. For ages 11-17. To register: 803-831-7774. yclibrary.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

For seniors

Senior Care with Essential Oils and Stretching, 11 a.m.-noon April 23, Lake Wylie Public Library. Learn how to use essential oils to help maintain a healthy life during senior years, including a discussion of the use of essential oils for arthritis, UTIs, memory, shingles, COPD and overall wellness. Learn the importance of stretching and practice a few basic techniques. Led by Judy Conn, owner of Transcendent Touch Massage Therapy and a licensed massage therapist. To register: 803-831-7774. yclibrary.org

Yoga at Camp T

Yoga, 10 a.m. April 25, Duke Pavilion at Camp Thunderbird, 1 Thunderbird Lane, Lake Wylie. Open to the community, donations accepted to help Send a Kid to Camp campaign. Class taught by Om Yoga instructors of Fort Mill. Arrive 15 minutes early. More classes: June 13 with instructors from Jenny’s Yoga of Gastonia, and Aug. 8 and Sept. 12 with Charlotte Metro YMCA instructors.

Celebrate Earth

Earth Day Birthday celebration, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. April 25, The Museum of York County, 4621 Mt. Gallant Road, Rock Hill. Free family event featuring activities, games, live entertainment and educational exhibits with a hands-on environmental messages. Dr. T - the Trashologist, will perform live educational shows featuring comedy, magic and environmental lessons. Food will be for sale from the Museum of York County Guild, or bring a picnic. Pony rides available and volunteers will be help tie-dye T-shirts for fees. chmuseums.org/myco/

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

Stroke aware

Stroke Community Awareness Fair, 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. May 2, Independence Park, Hawthorne Lane, Charlotte. Novant Health and the American Heart Association will provide free educational sessions and services to the community to help prevent and know signs of stroke. NovantHealth.org

Free family movie

Movies in the Park, at dusk May 2, Ebenezer Park, Rock Hill. Watch “Big Hero 6” on the shore of Lake Wylie. Bring blankets, lawn chairs and other amenities. Alcohol prohibited. Movie free; light refreshments available for fee. 803-366-6620

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

This story was originally published April 10, 2015 at 9:54 AM with the headline "Events: Learn about growing veggies April 15 at Steele Creek library."