Events: Get help looking for jobs online Aug. 26 at Steele Creek library
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 Walgreens. 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. 29
Book Club
The Lake Wylie Public Library will hold the first meeting for the Wylie Readers, a new book club for adults to sample Southern authors and works about Southern people. The group will discuss “The Dry Grass of August,” by Anna Jean Mayhew. Call 803-831-7774 to register and reserve a copy of the book. Beginning Oct. 3, meetings will be at 11 a.m. the first Saturday. yclibrary.org.
11 a.m.-noon
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.
Queen City Food Fight
A Culinary Throwdown with two teams, American Culinary Federation versus Piedmont Culinary Guild creating three courses each. Attendees will sample and vote for The People’s Champion. North Carolina wines will be paired with each course. Local craft beers and more will be available. Tickets cost $85, and includes all dishes and three alcohol beverage tickets. Philip L. Van Every Culinary Arts Center at Central Piedmont Community College, Charlotte. http://tinyurl.com/nt9gdtq.
4 p.m.
Sept. 1
Home Grown Gaston
Fifth annual event to enjoy entrees prepared by local chefs, showcasing locally grown foods and wine tastings provided by local vineyards. All proceeds benefit Holy Angels. Tickets: $35. Gastonia Farmers Market, 410 E. Long Ave., Gastonia, N.C. 704-922-2111. homegrowngaston.com
5-8 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 21, 2015 at 3:36 PM with the headline "Events: Get help looking for jobs online Aug. 26 at Steele Creek library."