News briefs: York County libraries closed Aug. 21
Libraries closed for staff training
All York County libraries will be closed Aug. 21 for staff training.
Normal operating hours will resume Saturday. For more information about library programs and services, visit yclibrary.org.
Blood drives to be held in York County
Community Blood Center of the Carolinas will hold blood drives throughout York County in August.
▪ 1-4 p.m. Aug. 20, Carolinas Insurance Investment Group, 120 E. Main St., Rock Hill.
▪ 4-7:30 p.m, Aug. 23, Regal Manchester Stadium 14, 1935 Cinema Drive, Rock Hill. Free ticket voucher for donors.
▪ 3-6 p.m. Aug. 24, Hillcrest Baptist Church, 2020 Hillcrest Road, York.
▪ 3-5:30 p.m. Aug. 29, Providence Baptist Church, 1947 Old Friendship Road, Rock Hill.
Call 704-972-4700 or visit www.cbcc.us to make an appointment at any location.
Humorist Robertson featured at Hospice event
Humorist Jeanne Robertson is the featured speaker at the Sept. 3 LOL Fundraiser for Hospice & Community Care at the Baxter Hood Center.
The third annual event raises money for under-insured Hospice patients. A reception is at 6 p.m., with the show at 7 p.m.
Author of three books on humor, Robertson has produced six DVD/CD humor programs in 11 years and can be heard daily on Sirius XM radio’s Laugh USA family comedy channel.
Tickets cost $25 at HospiceCommunityCare.org. For more information, call 803-329-1500.
Zoning revision meeting Sept. 8
The draft revisions to the county’s Subdivision and Zoning Codes are available for review at yorkcountygov.com/PlanningandDevelopment.
Council held its first reading Aug. 17. The second reading and public hearing is scheduled Sept. 8 at a council meeting.
To comment on proposed revisions before the public hearing, email eddie.moore@yorkcountygov.com or audra.miller@yorkcountygov.com.
For Council agenda and meeting video, visit yorkcountygov.com.
Vendors sought for barbecue festival
The Sept. 12 Butts & Bluegrass BBQ Festival in Clover is looking for vendors.
Those interested in vending for this festival should contact event organizer Lisa Thornburg at 704-214-2892 or buttsandbluegrassbbqfestival@yahoo.com.
This event is held in Clover every year to raise awareness of hunger issues within the community. Proceeds will benefit the Clover Area Assistance Center.
Winners of Juried Competition announced
The winners of the 26th annual Juried Competition winners, open internationally to artists 18 and older, have been announced.
Only original work, created in the last two years, and not previously shown at the Center for the Arts, Dalton Gallery was accepted. All forms of media were eligible, including video.
The winners are: Best of Show: “My Home II” by Dallas Austin; first: “From Series: Erosion” by Rebecca Jacobs; second: “Appendage” by Julia Rossman Perez; third: “Confronting Dimension” by Libby Stewart; and honorable mentions: “Meditate” by Leah Mulligan Cabinum, “Questioning the Cause & Sense” by Paul Martyka and “If I Only: the series” by Cory Unkart.
For information, call 803-328-2787, or visit yorkcountyarts.org.
Foundation sets Sept. 14 for tourney
The Sheriff’s Foundation of York County will hold the ninth annual Invitational Golf Tournament will be 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Sept. 14 at the Springfield Golf Club in Fort Mill.
Proceeds have been able to give $77,000 in scholarship money to York County students. Also $11,000 has been used to purchase back packs and school supplies for York County students in need. Money raised also goes to Safety Patrol programs, Children’s Attention Home and Boy Scout Explorer Post 1786.
To become a sponsor or participate, call 803-628-3057 or email info@yorkcountygov.com to register.
Tickets on sale for garden’s music festival
Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden’s first Lost Hollow Music Fest will be held Oct. 17-18 featuring six performances by old time, bluegrass and Americana bands including Grammy winner David Holt and Nashville mandolin prodigy Sierra Hull.
The festival kicks off at 10 a.m. Oct. 17 with Riverbend, David Childers & the Serpents at noon, and headliner Sierra Hull at 2 p.m. On Oct. 18, the event starts at noon with Darin & Brooke Aldridge, followed by Underhill Rose at 2 p.m., and headliner David Holt & Josh Goforth at 4 p.m.
The Catawba River Bluegrass Association also will hold jam sessions throughout the weekend on the acoustic stage. Blue Ridge Music Trails of North Carolina will provide information about music born in the mountains of the Carolinas. Other highlights include a cornhole tournament and children’s events. Food and beverages will be available for purchase.
The festival is free with garden admission. A One-Day Hillside Theatre Package includes a concert blanket, a bottle of wine or six beer tickets and a $10 voucher for membership $47.25. A Two-Day Hillside Theatre Package also includes two food vouchers for $74.99.
Tickets and limited-time packages are available in advance at DSBG.org. Hillside Theatre Packages may be purchased by calling 704-829-1252. Tickets will be available at the door.
This story was originally published August 14, 2015 at 2:53 PM with the headline "News briefs: York County libraries closed Aug. 21."