Lake Wylie Lions dance their hearts out at Valentine Gala

The annual River Hills/Lake Wylie Lions Club Valentine Gala featured the singing of Les Marple, an entertainer from the greater Charlotte area.

His music is a blend of country and bluegrass influenced by his mother and jazz and the vocals of the great artists, such as Frank Sinatra, Nat King Cole, Dean Martin and Tony Bennett. Lions and their guests danced to golden oldies and beach music.

Another feature of the event was a dinner prepared under the direction of the River Hills Country Club's new chef, Nick Apap.

Woman’s Club meeting Feb. 11

The Clover Woman’s Club will meet at 3:30 p.m. Feb. 11 at the Magnolia Bed & Breakfast, owned by member Laura Brewer, at 221 N. Main St.

The theme of the month is “Diamonds in Denim.” Each member is as valuable as a diamond and is encouraged to wear denim clothing.

Plans for the March 18 Cards/Games Party will be discussed. Visitors are welcome. Call 803-810-6424.

River Hills Women’s group meeting Feb. 17

The River Hills Women’s Club luncheon is at 11:30 a.m. Feb. 17 at the River Hills Country Club.

Susan Holland will discuss her book, “The Sex Life of Birds,” and share information on hummingbirds.

Lunch is served at 12:30 p.m. Cash bar will be available.

To make a reservation, email rhwcmembership@gmail.com.

Club membership is open to River Hills Country Club members and River Hills residents. Email Vanessa Augspurger at jvaug@verizon.net to join.

Joy of Gardening set Feb. 27

Early registration is open for the 11th annual Joy of Gardening Symposium on Feb. 27 at Baxter Hood Center.

The keynote speaker is Norman Winter, director of the University of Georgia’s Coastal Georgia Botanical Gardens in Savannah, Ga. A nationally syndicated columnist, Winter will discuss “Hot New Plants and Captivating Combinations.” He also will lead one of six break-out sessions, covering topics ranging from attracting pollinators to succulent gardens. Paula Gross, assistant director of the University of North Carolina at Charlotte Botanical Gardens, will give the closing program.

Admission to the symposium, sponsored by the Master Gardeners of York County, also includes lunch, vendors offering garden-related products and door prizes.

Registration costs $60 at symposium.yorkmg.org/registration.

To pay by mail, make checks payable to Master Gardeners of York County, and mail to: 266 Fischer Road, Fort Mill, SC 29715.

4-H 4K Run 4-Health March 5

York County 4-H will host the 4-H 4K Run 4-Health at 9 a.m. March 5.

The four H’s in 4-H stand for head, heart, hands and health. This 4-kilometer run is designed to encourage a healthy lifestyle among youth and community members to increase physical activity.

For information and to register as a race participant or to become a sponsor, visit clemson.edu/york.

For more about 4-H, call 803-684-9919.

This story was originally published February 8, 2016 at 11:41 AM with the headline "Lake Wylie Lions dance their hearts out at Valentine Gala."