Events: Create natural crafts Aug. 19 at McDowell Nature Preserve in Steele Creek
Aug. 19
Crafty Critters
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
10:30-11:30 a.m.
Aug. 20
Garden Nights Sip and Paint
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.
6-8 p.m.
Commission meeting
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
5 p.m.
Aug. 26
Job Seeking
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.
5:30 p.m.
Aug. 27
York County Choral Society Auditions
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.
6:30-8:30 p.m.
Country dance
Six-week session starts for dance class for couples. Couples preferred but singles welcome. Cost: $30 per person. The Journey, 5415 Highway 557, Lake Wylie. 803-831-1076 .
7:30 to 8:15 p.m., beginners, 8:15-9 p.m. intermediate
Aug. 28
Southern Women’s Show
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
10 a.m.- 8 p.m. Aug. 28, 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Aug. 29, 10 a.m,-5 p.m. Aug. 30
Aug. 30
Track Trails: Bug Out
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.
2-3 p.m.
Sept. 2
Living Healthy with Diabetes
A free six-week workshop developed by Stanford University to help manage blood sugar, handle stress, use medication effectively runs Wednesdays Sept. 2-Oct. 7. registration due by Aug. 26. Lucile Tatum Center, 959 Osceola St, Gastonia. 704-865-3291
9:30 a.m.-noon
This story was originally published August 14, 2015 at 2:25 PM with the headline "Events: Create natural crafts Aug. 19 at McDowell Nature Preserve in Steele Creek."