What’s going on? Here’s a list of fun things to do in the Fort Mill area

Aug. 3

Time for Winter Vegetables will be the topic of First Friday in the Garden at Glencairn Garden Learning Center, 826 Edgemont Ave., Rock Hill. Clemson Extension Agent Paul Thompson will lead the program.

Lake Wylie Shag Club’s ’50s Sock Hop Party at the Fort Mill Moose Lodge, 1676 Harris Road, Fort Mill. DJ will be Gene Hensley. Dress in ’50s attire. Food provide by members. Admission: $3, members; $7, guests.

Battered But Not Broken Ministry Chance auction, noon Saturday at Gethsemane Baptist Church, Darby Road, Chester. One pack of 25 tickets, $5; buy four for $20 get one free. Hot dogs and chips sold. Details: 803-385-2290.

Indian Land CrossFit has a grand opening event to benefit local charitable organization KinderMourn, which provides hope for bereaved parents, grieving children and teens by offering support and counseling programs, creating awareness of bereavement issues and empowering the community to effectively assist those who have suffered an unthinkable loss. For more information, go to indianlandcrossfit.com or call 704-650-5754.

Rock Hill Community Theatre presents “Shrek, the Musical TYA,” complete with the wisecracking Donkey, fiesty Fiona, and a host of fairy tale characters; all brought to life on stage by cast of middle- and high-school actors. Performances: 7:30 p.m. Aug. 2, 3, 4, 10 and 11 and 3 p.m. Aug. 5 and 12 at Rock Hill Community Theatre, 546 S. Cherry Road (behind ROC Emporium). Tickets: adults, $15; students/seniors, $12 and a $2 discount for matinees. Details: rockhilltheatre.org, 803-326-7428.

The sixth annual Greenway Summer Concert Series is well underway at the Comporium Amphitheater. Gates are open at 6 p.m. with music beginning at 6:30 p.m. Upcoming concerts:

• Party Parrot Band, Aug. 9
• Triple Play, Aug. 16
• Todd Johnson & the Revolvers, Aug. 23
• Fantasy, Aug. 30

For more information, go to ascgreenway.org/events.

• Technology Tutoring Aug. 1-16. Register for one-on-one computer help with a technology tutor for a 45-minute session. Topics include PC basics, Internet basics, email basics, and Microsoft Office basics. Call 803-547-4114 or register in person.
• Book Covers, Aug. 10, 10:30 - 11:30 a.m., Uniquely designed for adults with a childlike heart and a love for books, includes stories, music and motion, craft time, games, and sensory activities. No registration required.
• A Cartoon Morning, Aug. 11, 10-11 a.m., Come over for a morning of watching popular cartoons. Light refreshments and water. For all ages. No registration required.

The Arts Council of York County 29th Annual Juried Competition will be on exhibit in the Dalton Gallery at the Center for the Arts until Sept. 9 at 121 E. Main St., Rock Hill. A free, public reception will be 5:30 p.m. Aug. 16 at the Center for the Arts. Gallery hours are 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday-Thursday; 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Friday; and the second and fourth weekends, (10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturdays and 2-4 p.m. Sunday). Details: 803-328-2787, arts@yorkcountyarts.org, or yorkcountyarts.org.

Reunions

Charlotte artist Sharon Dowell will have her work on display at The Gallery@LOOM through September, from 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. LOOM is located at 120 Academy St. in Fort Mill. Call 803-548-5666 or email loominfo@loomcoworking.com before visiting. Admission is free.

A free Family Fishing Clinic will be conducted at Grandparents' Park, in Sun City Carolina Lakes, the third Saturday through September. Times vary. Instructors are resident volunteers who are members of the Sport Fishing Club. Bait, rods and reels and tackle will be available to use free of charge. The clinic is designed to introduce the basics of fishing to the young and old. Learn how to tie fishing knots, rig rods, cast, fish and more. Register: SC DNR at 803-737-8843, aquaticed@dne.sc.gov, or dnr.sc.gov/aquaticed. Space is limited.

A citizenship class meets 7 p.m. Tuesdays at Flint Hill Baptist Church, 269 Flint Hill Road, Fort Mill. Free. 803-548-4611.

Carolina Community Actions WIOA program is recruiting ages 17-24 for its work program. All applicants must qualify, be out of school and willing to work for 7 1/2 weeks. May earn up to $1,600 tax free and gain permanent employment. 803-366-5302, 803-266-6869.

Lake Wylie Shag Club offers Carolina shag and line dance lessons Tuesdays at Fort Mill Moose Lodge, 1676 Harris Road, Fort Mill. Line dance lesson begin at 6 p.m., open dance floor at 7:30 p.m. Cost: $2 cover charge. lakewylieshagclub.com.

For 3- to 5-year-olds and their caregivers, 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. Wednesdays at Del Webb Library, 7641 Charlotte Highway, Indian Land, and 10:30 a.m. Tuesdays, and 10 a.m. and 11 a.m. Wednesdays at the Fort Mill Public Library, 1818 Second Baxter Crossing, Fort Mill. No registration required.

York County 101 Citizens Academy 2018, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. the fourth Thursday of each month. Designed to give residents an opportunity to learn more about county government and the services provided through daily operations. Each session will introduce a variety of topics about county departmental functions and operational procedures. Free. Registration is required and limited to 25 participants. To apply: yorkcountygov.com/departments/manager/CitizensAcademy; or visit York County Manager’s Office, 6 S. Congress St., York.