Church group gives $5,800 to Clover Area Special Olympics

Patti Myers, Clover Area Special Olympics coordinator, left, along with colleagues and Special Olympics athletes, receives a check from Grand Knight Rick Engel, right, of the Knights of Columbus All Saints Council. COURTESY OF LOUIS FOERY

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All Saints Knights give to Special Olympics

The All Saints Council No. 14475 of the Knights of Columbus presented a check for more than $5,800 to the Clover Area Special Olympics.

The money was raised by the Knight’s annual Columbus HOPE Foundation collection drive, held several weeks outside area merchants including Bi-Lo and Food Lion supermarkets in Lake Wylie and Clover, Walmart-Lake Wylie, Bagel Boat, Jersey Mike’s and Waffle House.

“The total raised for us by the Knights continues to increase each year and is greatly appreciated,” said Patti Myers, special education teacher in Clover schools and coordinator for Clover Area Special Olympics. “The funds donated by the Knights each year continues to allow us to further expand our Unified Program events in both Clover High School and Clover Middle School, and helps significantly with the high costs of transporting our athletes to and from events, as well as to purchase uniforms and equipment.”

The Special Olympics Unified Program partners intellectually disabled athletes with non-disabled partners to jointly compete in various sporting events, including bowling and badminton.

Rick Engel, grand knight of the All Saints Council said the Columbus HOPE Foundation, initiated in 1977 by the South Carolina State Council of the Knights of Columbus, “is dedicated to increasing the self-reliance and dignity of our citizens with intellectual disabilities. Special Olympics shares this philosophy and does a terrific job toward meeting this goal.”

Priscilla Shirer Live Simulcast April 23

Steele Creek Church of Charlotte, 1929 W. Arrowood Road, is holding a Priscilla Shirer Live Simulcast 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. April 23.

Shirer offers encouragement and inspiration teaching on the Word of God and power of prayer.

Cost is $15 with an optional $5 box lunch. Free child care (lunch not provided) is available with reservations. Register at steelecreek.org/current/register.

Walk-ins welcome. Call 704-525-1133 for info.

Passover Seder April 23 at Temple Kol Ami

Temple Kol Ami will be hosting a second night Passover seder 6-8 p.m. April 23 at Unity Presbyterian Church.

The seder will consist of all the traditional seder plate fare, as well as a brisket and chicken dinner. This is open to the community. Tickets may be purchased by April 15 at templekolamisc.org.

Email yorksynagogue@gmail.com for more information.

Ministry starting April 24 at Scherer church

Scherer Presbyterian Church, 4800 Charlotte Highway, presents “Hugs, Mugs & Fellowship” at 10 a.m. April 24 for widowed, divorced and elderly.

Plan on meeting for the kick off at Scherer before 10 a.m. for a visit to the Billy Graham Library with lunch to follow.

The ministry will meet at 10 a.m. the second and fourth Monday of the month for conversation, coffee and breakfast snacks. Meetings can also include a Bible study, road trips, outings and lunch out on occasion.

Call 803-831-7133 for information.

Financial Peace U. offered

First United Methodist Church, 124 Bethel St., will hold Dave Ramsey’s Financial Peace University starting at 5:30 p.m. April 24.

The nine-week course provides families and individuals with tools to gain control of their finances and set themselves up for long-term financial success. The course meets once a week where a different lesson is taught by Ramsey on DVD followed by a small-group discussion. Lessons include budgeting, relationships and money, getting out of debt, saving for emergencies and investing.

Call 803-628-5359 for more information or to register.

Church offering line dance classes

St John's United Methodist Church, 321 S. Oakland Ave., offers line dancing 7-8:30 p.m. May 2, 9, 16 and 23.

Julia Robbins will teach popular line dances and favorites. Written dance steps will be provided. All ages and skill levels are welcome.

Cost is $20 with proceeds going to the church youth. For more, call 803-372-1315 or email pathollisgrant@cs.com.

Church hosting garden tour May 7

The Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd, 108 E. Liberty St., sponsoring a garden tour, art and plant sale and lunch May 7.

There will be six yards in the York area on tour.

Tour hours are 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Lunch is 11 a.m.-2:30 p.m. at the church.

Tickets are $15 for the tour. Lunch tickets cost $15. Purchase both for $25. Tickets will be available on the day of the event at the church and in advance at the York Chamber of Commerce. For more, call 803-684-2494.

Community Cafe serves lunch Tuesday

The Community Cafe offers free weekly lunches 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Tuesdays at Lake Wylie Christian Assembly.

The Cafe at Lake Wylie Lutheran Church in Fort Mill serves lunch 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Fridays.

Donations welcome. Call 330-289-1243 for details.

This story was originally published April 19, 2016 at 1:17 PM with the headline "Church group gives $5,800 to Clover Area Special Olympics."