Events: ‘Carolina Landscapes’ exhibit opens Oct. 31

Learn how to access, navigate and print from websites. Get basic techniques for searching the Internet and tips for staying safe online. For people with mouse and keyboard experience, but limited Internet experience. Audience: Adults. Steele Creek Public Library, 13620 Steele Creek Road, Charlotte. 704-416-6800. tinyurl.com/st-adults.

Paintings by Al Beyer will be on exhibit Oct. 31-Feb. 28. A collection of large-scale realistic oil paintings, “Carolina Landscapes” encompasses the viewer in both scale and detail – the largest painting is nearly 7 feet long. Admission: $6 adults, $5 seniors, $3 ages 4 and older. Museum of York County, 4621 Mt. Gallant Road, Rock Hill. 803-329-2121. chmuseums.org/myco/.

Eastern York County CROP Walk features a 3.5-mile route for this community hunger appeal of Church World Service. The Rev. Ricky Howell is organizer and a United Methodist campus minister with the Winthrop Wesley Foundation. Participants gather on the Dinkins Hall lawn at Winthrop University. This year’s event also features CanStruction, a competition encouraging groups to create sculptures with canned food items. Participants in the CROP Walk will view the creations and vote on their favorite. Canned food items will be donated to local food pantries. Free, but participants are encouraged to bring at least one canned food item. Registration begins at 2 p.m. 803-327-5640.

Jamie Laval, violin, U.S. National Scottish Fiddle Champion; Amy Brucksch, classical guitar. Free admission, donations accepted. Abbey Basilica, 100 Belmont-Mt. Holly Road, Belmont. bac.edu.

Practice Spanish speaking and listening skills on Mondays in a relaxed group environment. No lectures, just conversation. Audience: Adults. Registration requested. Steele Creek Library, 13620 Steele Creek Road. 704-416-6800. tinyurl.com/st-adults.

Learn to leverage the power of LinkedIn to market yourself, network and improve your odds of getting the job. Bring your resume saved to a flash drive, cloud or email account. Steele Creek Public Library. 704-416-6800. tinyurl.com/stlibrary-adults.

Drop in to create a bird-themed craft, such as a peanut butter bird feeder, a teeny tiny owl or design a brand new bird. For ages 4-10. Free. Registration required. McDowell Nature Preserve Center, Steele Creek. 704-588-5224. parkandrec.com.

Event to support Trevor Aureliano, 13, diagnosed with stage 3B Hodgkins lymphoma cancer. Grilled hot dog plates, $6. Event includes music, door prizes, 50/50 raffle and auction items. Endzone Sports Bar, 2354 Ebenezer Road, Rock Hill. Donatins accepted at End Zone. Bring a chair for the tailgate. 803-324-8300, 803-431-0582, 803-372-1169.

Kicking off Museum of York Count’s new exhibit “Only Owls” with this special event and extended hours for families after work and school. The Carolina Raptor Center will bring live owls for presentations at 6:15 and 7:15 p.m. Woodsy Owl, the U.S. National Forest Service’s mascot, will make an appearance. The Settlemyre Planetarium will feature “Perseus and Andromeda” at 5, 6:30 and 7 p.m. Gardner’s BBQ food truck will be on site 4-7 p.m. with a percentage of sales going to the museum. “Only Owls” runs from Nov. 7-Feb. 28 in the museum’s Springs Gallery. Showcasing artwork of more than 30 artists, the exhibit features two-dimensional works created in pencil, ink, watercolor and woodcut, as well as interactive exploration. The event is free with museum admission: $6 adults, $5 seniors, $3 youth. Museum of York County, 4621 Mt. Gallant Road, Rock Hill. 803-329-2121. chmuseums.org/myco/.

48th annual show is themed Christmas Wonders this year with more than 400 merchants running Nov. 11-22. Tickets: $12 adults, $3 ages 6-12 at door; advance online: $10 adults; discount at Harris Teeter, $9.50 with VIC card. Hours: 10 a.m.-9 p.m. daily, except Sunday, Monday and Tuesday 10 a.m.-6 p.m. SouthernChristmasShow.com.

Gallery 120 will host a public reception to showcase the Catawba River Art Guild Exhibition. Gallery 120, 120 Bethel St., Clover.

The WBT Briarhoppers are the original band members who first came together in 1934 to fill the bill for WBT radio’s request for a hillbilly band to help promote its products. Today’s sixth version and award-winning family band continues the bluegrass tradition. Tickets: $10, available at the door or by calling 803-909-7313.McCelvey Center’s Lowry Family Theater, 212 E. Jefferson St., York. 803-909-7244. chmuseums.org.

Join McDowell Nature Preserve staff on the trail with your dog. Must bring a 6-foot leach and Mutt Mitts. For ages 10 and older. Free. Registration required. McDowell Nature Preserve Center, Steele Creek. 704-588-5224. parkandrec.com.

Third annual Nation Ford High School Theater Department event. Featuring vendors and artisans for holiday shopping. Free child care area, including photos with Santa. Holiday characters and carolers roaming. Barbecue sandwich plates for sale. Nation Ford High School Commons Area, Rock Hill. facebook.com/events/880881378661946/

Take a 2- to 3-mile steady-paced hike while enjoying nature and meeting new people. For ages 16 and older. Dress for the weather and wear good hiking shoes. Bring bottled water. Free. Registration required. McDowell Nature Preserve Center, Steele Creek. 704-588-5224. parkandrec.com.

This story was originally published October 23, 2015 at 2:53 PM with the headline "Events: ‘Carolina Landscapes’ exhibit opens Oct. 31."