News briefs: Paint for Food for Clover center through November
Paint for CAAC
Cajun Canvas, 11116-B S. Tryon St., will hold the seventh annual We’ll Paint For Food throughout November to benefit Clover Area Assistance Center.
Participants receive $1 off a regular priced adult class for each food item brought in, good for up to $10 off.
Requested items include pasta meals (Hamburger Helper, macaroni and cheese, canned ravioli and spaghetti with meatballs), canned meats, beans and vegetables, and chicken-based canned soups.
Visit cajuncanvas.com for the calendar and to register. Select invoice, and make payment at check-in with donation. Call 704-504-5224 for information.
Denim & Diamonds Gala Nov. 7
The second annual Denim and Diamonds Gala to benefit Victory Farm Inc. is at 6:30 p.m. Nov. 7 at Jon Walker Stables indoor arena.
Victory Farm is a therapeutic and adaptive riding program for people with special needs serving York, Gaston, Mecklenburg and Lincoln counties.
The event includes a live band, dance floor, food, and live and silent auctions. Auction items and raffle prizes are being accepted. Items may be previewed on the Victory Farm Inc. Facebook page. A cash bar will be available.
Individual tickets are $30. Reserved tables of eight are $220. Tickets may be purchased at VictoryRides.org and checks may be mailed to Victory Farm, P.O. Box 6341 Gastonia, NC 28056. For questions, donations and sponsorship opportunities, call 704-830-7468.
Most of the horses are rescued and rehabilitated. Each rider has an individualized program teaching them to care for their horses, riding techniques and farm responsibilities. Victory Farm is staffed solely by volunteers. Visit VictoryRides.org to learn more.
Joy 4 Tots Ride Nov. 8
The 11th annual Joy 4 Tots Ride starts at 2 p.m. Nov. 8 at Oakridge Clubhouse on Oakridge Road and ending at Roosevelt Park in Clover.
Bikers should bring one toy per biker.
Call 704-813-2792 or 980-522-1328 for more information.
Libraries closed for staff training
All York County libraries will be closed Nov. 11 for staff training. Normal business hours will resume on Thursday.
For information, call 803-981-5837 or visit yclibrary.org.
Blood drives scheduled
American Red Cross will hold a blood drive 3-7 p.m. Nov. 11 at New Life Baptist Church, 201 Oak Trail, Belmont.
Red Cross is offering RapidPass so donors may complete pre-donation reading and health history questions online on the day of their donation. This reduces the time spent at blood drives by about 15 minutes. Donors may log on at redcross.org/rapidpass.
To make an appointment or for information, call 800-733-2767 or visit redcrossblood.org.
Community Blood Center of the Carolinas will host its 11th annual Puppies for Patients program. Donors who give blood in November and December may sign a gift tag to be attached to a stuffed toy puppy, and delivered by CBCC to children in area hospitals and care facilities during the holidays.
▪ 3:30-6:30 p.m. Nov. 21, Regal Manchester Stadium 14, 1935 Cinema Drive, Rock Hill. Free ticket voucher for donors.
▪ 2-6 p.m. Nov. 27, Regal Manchester Stadium 14, 1935 Cinema Drive, Rock Hill. Free ticket voucher for donors.
▪ 4-7 p.m. Nov. 27, Sylvia Theater, 27 N. Congress St., York.
Call 704-972-4700 or go to cbcc.us to make an appointment at any location.
Make-A-Wish volunteers needed
Make-A-Wish South Carolina holds volunteer interest webinars at 6:30 p.m. the second Wednesday of every month.
Registration in advance is required. Bilingual volunteers are especially needed. Call 864-250-0702 for details.
Veterans group meets in Lake Wylie
The Point Man International Ministries group meets the second and fourth Tuesday of the month at The Journey church.
Point Man is a veteran-to-veteran ministry with a primary service to offer spiritual healing from PTSD. Point Man also is involved in group meetings, hospital visits, conferences, supplying speakers for churches and veteran groups, welcome home projects and community support.
The organization, which includes more than 200 local outposts, reaches spiritually and emotionally wounded veterans.
The local group meets the second and fourth Tuesday of the month.
Email BudStrope@Point-Man-Ministries.org.
Cat rescuer seeks support
Carol Butler of Lake Wylie has set up a Go Fund Me account to help with her 16-year rescue efforts of cats.
To find out more about her efforts and and how to help with the feline medical bills, visit gofundme.com/CarolKingButler.
Clover gallery seeks artists
The town of Clover is accepting submissions for Gallery 120, 120 Bethel St.
Artists should email an artist bio and three hi-res images of work to gallery120@cloversc.org, and include Monthly Artist Feature Submission in subject line.
Gallery 120 opened in January. Hours are 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday-Friday.
Call 803-222-9493 or visit cloversc.org.
This story was originally published October 30, 2015 at 11:47 AM with the headline "News briefs: Paint for Food for Clover center through November."