Events: Community Day Aug. 15 in Lake Wylie

Join Clemson Extension Agent Paul Thompson for In the Garden, a free workshop on late-summer gardening and how to prepare for fall planting of cool-season vegetables. Extension Market Building, 116 Columbia St., Chester. 803-684-9919. pthmpsn@clemson.edu.

Library board meetings are held monthly and are open to the public. York Public Library, 21 E. Liberty St., York. 803-981-5831. yclibrary.org

Third annual Community Day with costumes, fire trucks, prize raffles, pet adoptions, dancing and martial arts demos, Jedi training. Lake Wylie Bowl N’ Bounce, Lakeside West shopping center, Lake Wylie. 803-831-2553; lwbnb.com

Join Andrew Mansell to hear about the challenges and benefits of adapting comics for the big and small screen, and learn how comics provide storytelling techniques that differ from other kinds of fiction. For adults. Steele Creek Public Library. 704-416-6800. cmlibrary.org.

The U.S. Citizenship & Immigration Services and League of Women Voters explain the steps to becoming a naturalized citizen of the U.S., plus who can vote in the next election. Practice on a voting machine. For adults. Steele Creek Public Library. 704-416-6800. cmlibrary.org.

Local and regional artists showcase and sell their work the third Wednesday of the month. The restaurant’s Art Gallery is open during business hours Monday-Saturday, and includes a painting for Lake Wylie dedicated by international artist Jonay di Ragno, now living in Lake Wylie. The River Rat, 5301 Highway 557, Lake Wylie. Artists interested in joining the gallery or for more information, call 980-938-9170. jj77diaz@hotmail.com.

Community Blood Center of the Carolinas event. Allen Tate Realtors, Lake Wylie, 1000 Villlage Harbor Drive, Lake Wylie.

Explore the natural world through arts and crafts. For ages 4-10. Registration required. Cost: $1. McDowell Nature Center, Steele Creek. 704-588-5224. parkandrec.com

Includes wine, light snacks and a painting lesson. Must be older than 21. Child care available for $10 per child for up to two hours. Registration required: $30, includes one drink ticket. Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden, 6500 S. New Hope Road, Belmont. 704-829-1252. dsbg.org.

York Soil and Water Conservation District meeting. Public and agencies interested in conservation issues are welcome. USDA Service Center, 1460 E. Alexander Love Highway, York. 803-684-3137

Most employers require job applications online. Learn the skills needed to successfully navigate the online application process. For adults. Steele Creek Public Library. 704-416-6800. cmlibrary.org.

The York County Choral Society is an established community concert choir of 60 singers who perform large choral works. Singer musicians perform standard choral repertoire, symphonic choral works and contemporary classical selections. Experience in high school, college or church choirs recommended. Auditions also scheduled during first rehearsal at 6-7 p.m. Sept. 3. Westminster Presbyterian Church choir room, 1320 India Hook Road, Rock Hill. 803-323-2250. kinseyk@winthrop.edu.

A signature Charlotte event for more than three decades runs Aug. 28-30. Vendors include food and fitness, drinks and decor, health and beauty, home and lifestyle and more. Admission: $12 at the door, or $10 online for adults; $6, for ages 6-12. Advance tickets also $7 at Walgreen’s. Charlotte Convention Center, 501 S. College St. Charlotte. 800-849-0248. SouthernWomensShow.com

Learn about insects at McDowell Nature Preserve using the Track Trails: Bug Out guide, followed by a hike in search for bugs. This hike will go over the Track Trails program, an easy 1.2 mile hike. For ages 8 and older. Dress to hike and bring water. Registration required. McDowell Nature Center, Steele Creek. 704-588-5224. parkandrec.com.

This story was originally published August 7, 2015 at 2:50 PM with the headline "Events: Community Day Aug. 15 in Lake Wylie."