School news: Crowders Creek school carnival April 24 in Lake Wylie
Crowders Creek Elementary Spring Carnival April 24
Crowders Creek Elementary School’s annual spring carnival is 5-8 p.m. April 24 at 5515 Charlotte Highway. An outdoor screening of “Big Hero 6” or “Annie” will show after.
There will be also games, food, a silent auction and inflatables.
Wristbands are $10 in advance or $12 at the door for all school-aged children.
Business sponsorships are available for $35 to be a promotional vendor or $50 as sales vendor. Email Crowderscreekpta@gmail.com for more.
Winthrop honor in arts event April 24
Winthrop University’s 12th annual Medal of Honor in the Arts ceremony on April 24 will recognize a rising comedic star, an arts-minded state senator, a celebrated sweetgrass basket weaver and an influential musician involved in civil rights struggles.
The 8 p.m. event includes an evening of performances by faculty and students, and a reception in Johnson Hall to honor this year’s recipients: stand-up comedian Fortune Feimster, S.C. Sen. Wes Hayes, artist Mary Jackson and musician and civil rights organizer Si Kahn.
Tickets cost $50 each at winthropalumni.com/events/moh. A portion of the event proceeds goes to a scholarship fund for students pursuing careers in the visual arts, dance, music or theatre at Winthrop.
Call 803-323-2399 for information.
‘The Music Man’ on stage
The Choraliers spring show is “The Music Man.”
Dates and times are 8 p.m. April 30 and May 2, and 3 p.m. May 3.
Tickets go on sale at 2 p.m. April 23 at the box office. Email Choraliers@gmail.com for information.
CHS band fish fry May 2-3
The Clover High School Band will hold a fish fry 3-8 p.m. May 2 and 11 a.m.-7 p.m. May 3 in the Clover High School cafeteria, 1625 S.C. 55 E.
Tickets cost $9, available at the door, and includes fried fish, fries, hush puppies and coleslaw. Water or tea provided. Free refills on food and drink for dine-in guests. Carry out available.
Service scholarship nominations accepted
The Lake Wylie Rotary Club is accepting nominations for its annual Spirit of Service scholarships through April 30.
The top award is $2.000, with $500 awarded to two other students.
Students must show outstanding service to a great cause.
The event night will be 6:30 p.m. May 19 with three finalists each presenting 5- to 7-minute presentations.
Nomination forms are available at Good Samaritan United Methodist Church or email Hartleygold@yahoo.com.
River Hills church preschool enrolling
River Hills Community Church Preschool, 104 Hamilton’s Ferry Road, is enrolling for the 2015-2016 school year.
Call 803-831-5043 for more information or visit rhcconline.org
Farm Bureau offers scholarship
York County Farm Bureau is accepting applications for its annual annual scholarship program through June 30.
The $1,000 scholarship, awarding $500 per semester, is given each year to a student pursuing higher education in agriculture or a related field, after finishing a first semester at a four-year college or university.
The scholarship will be awarded to a York County resident based on character, demonstrated leadership and dedication to agriculture or a related field.
Applications are available at the York County Farm Bureau. Call 803-684-4235.
Compare award letters to find best college deal
By now, most high school seniors should have completed the college application process and will begin receiving financial aid award letters. Seniors and their parents should compare those letters to find the one that offers the best financial aid package, according to KHEAA.
The letter will usually show the total cost of attendance – what that school costs for one year, including tuition, fees, room, meals, books, supplies, transportation and personal expenses.
It may also show how much the student’s family is expected to pay toward those costs, the expected family contribution. The EFC is subtracted from the total cost of attendance to get a student’s financial need. The letter will then list various sources of financial aid offered to pay for the costs not covered by the EFC. Students can accept or reject any or all of those proposed sources.
Students can also appeal the awards made if they believe their family’s financial circumstances have changed.
One consideration is how much of the aid being offered is in federal student loans, which will have to be paid back after a student finishes school. If the package includes federal loans and isn’t enough to pay all expenses, students may be looking at a private loan. Comparison shopping is a must in that case.
Visit kheslc.com for more information.
This story was originally published April 16, 2015 at 4:30 PM with the headline "School news: Crowders Creek school carnival April 24 in Lake Wylie."