Events: ‘Jane Eyre’ opens Oct. 7 at Winthrop
Oct. 7
‘Jane Eyre’
Winthrop University theater majors present “Jane Eyre.” Based on the 1847 classic novel by Charlotte Bronte, “Jane Eyre” tells the story of its title character who, orphaned and sent off to a boarding school by her cruel aunt, lands a job as a governess to the precocious Adele. Show times: 8 p.m. Oct. 7-10 and 2 p.m. Oct. 11. Tickets: $8 with a Winthrop ID, $15 for the public. Johnson Theatre, Winthrop campus, Rock Hill. 803-323-2287.
8 p.m.
Oct. 9
McDowell Nature Hike
Take a 2- to 3-mile steady-paced hike. For ages 16 and older. Dress for the weather, wear hiking shoes, bring bottled water. Free; registration required. McDowell Nature Preserve, Steele Creek. 704-588-5224. parkandrec.com.
11:45 a.m.-12:45 p.m.
Oct. 10
Clothing Swap
In conjunction with the 2015 Community Read, “The Storied Life of A.J. Fikry” by Gabrielle Zevin, Steele Creek Library will host a community clothing swap. Bring gently-used, clean wardrobe items to trade. Bring jackets, wallets, hats, pants, shirts, skirts, shoes, gloves, belts, accessories, jewelry, sunglasses, bags, costumes, PJs, etc. Do not bring undergarments, books, bikes, bedding, housewares, etc. Limit: Three items to bring or take. Steele Creek Public Library, 13620 Steele Creek Road, Charlotte. 704-416-6800. tinyurl.com/st-adults.
10 a.m.
Oct. 11
Get Crafty
Make nature-inspired Halloween crafts. For ages 6-11. Dress to get messy. Free; registration required. McDowell Nature Center, Steele Creek. 704-588-5224. parkandrec.com.
2-4 p.m.
Oct. 12
Mayday Project golf tourney
The fifth annual Lake Wylie/Clover Mayday Project Charity Golf Tournament. Helps homeless and families in need in the Clover and York school districts. Check-in time is 10:30 a.m.-noon. Entry fee costs $90 per player and includes a cart, lunch and awards dinner. River Hills Country Club. 704-301-4848.
10:30 a.m.
Oct. 13
Book Club
Read “The Storied Life of A. J. Fikry” by Gabrielle Zevin then join Steele Creek Readers Book Club's discussion in celebration of the 2015 Community Read. Audience: Adults. Steele Creek Public Library, 13620 Steele Creek Road, Charlotte. 704-416-6800. cmlibrary.org/communityread.
10:30 a.m.
Monster Mash
Halloween-themed games, crafts and refreshments for ages 11-17. Prizes awarded for costumes. Registration requested. Lake Wylie Public Library. 803-831-7774. yclibrary.org.
5-6:30 p.m.
Oct. 14
Genealogy 101
Get research tips and Internet searching help from an experienced librarian from the North Carolina Room. Audience: Adults. Steele Creek Public Library, 13620 Steele Creek Road, Charlotte. 704-416-6800. tinyurl.com/st-adults.
5:30 p.m.
Oct. 15
Steele Creek Film Club
Watch “Black or White” (rated PG-13), starring Kevin Costner and Octavia Spencer, then come discuss. Audience: Adults. Steele Creek Public Library, 13620 Steele Creek Road, Charlotte. 704-416-6800. tinyurl.com/st-adults.
6 p.m.
Exhibition reception
A free, public reception for “Then. Now. Beyond,” exhibition presented by The Arts Council of York County. Featuring works of arts by Paul Martyka, Jonathan McFadden and Sarah Nguyen through Nov. 1. Center for the Arts | Dalton Gallery, 121 E. Main St., Rock Hill. 803-328-2787. yorkcountyarts.org.
6 p.m.
Oct. 22
Fall Wreaths
Make a fall-themed wreath decorated with pine cones and other natural materials. All materials provided. Register starting Oct. 8. Lake Wylie Public Library. 803-831-7774. yclibrary.org.
10:30 a.m.-noon
Oct. 24
Trading for a Living
Learn when to buy, when to sell as Roger Reynolds, a retired stockbroker, teaches participants how to read the stock charts and how to use the information to determine when to buy or sell. Register beginning Oct. 10. Lake Wylie Public Library. 803-831-7774. yclibrary.org.
12:30-1:30 p.m.
This story was originally published October 4, 2015 at 5:32 PM with the headline "Events: ‘Jane Eyre’ opens Oct. 7 at Winthrop."