The 35th annual Charlotte Camellia Society flower show and plant sale will be held in Rock Hill 1-5 p.m. March 14-15 at the historic White Home, 258 White St. The event is free and open to the public.
Visitors can see the winners of the society’s annual camellia competition, buy flowers and to register for a drawing to win a free camellia.
Camellias are native to Asia but have been part of the Southern landscape since the early 19th century. For more information, call Caroline Dejesus at 704-609-4888.
Special events
▪ The Woman’s Club of Rock Hill Spring Luncheon and Garden Tour will be 11 a.m.-2 p.m. April 18 at the clubhouse, 607 Aiken Ave. Lunch includes a buffet of salads, sandwiches, homemade desserts and drinks. Tickets are $15 for adults and $7.50 for ages 10 and younger. For reservations, call 803-328-8888 and leave a message or email Peggy Enright at Enrightp63@gmail.com. Drop-ins welcome. Proceeds support the club’s community activities and upkeep of the house and gardens.
▪ The choirs of historic St. Paul Halsellville Baptist Church will hold a concert 9-10:30 a.m. Saturday on the campus of Brainerd Institute at Marquis and Lancaster streets in Chester. Hymn choir director Eumon Chisholm Jr. will lead the choirs in a performance in the style of traditional black congregational hymn singing, which began in 17th century America with slaves who brought African rhythms and melodies to the colonies.
▪ The 2015 St. Patrick’s Day on Main Festival will be 4:30-9:30 p.m. March 17 in downtown Rock Hill.
The festival will kick off with a lone bagpiper and features live music from the Federal Clan Kings and Carolina Ceili, an Irish/Celtic folk band from Asheville, Irish dancers from Walsh Kelley School of Irish Dancing and Rince na h’Eireann Dance School of Traditional Irish Dance, arts crafts vendors, a large amusement area for children and food and beverages. Admission is free. A complete entertainment schedule can be found at onlyinoldtown.com.
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Fundraisers
▪ Earth Angel Breast Cancer Foundation presents Hoops for A Cure at 2 p.m. March 21 at York Recreation Center. Donations, $5. Concessions available. The event includes a dunk and 3 point contest. For more information, call Angel McClain McCaskill at 704-678-1054.
▪ The Lake Wylie library hosts a Friends of the Library Book Sale, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. March 19-20 and 10 a.m.-1 p.m. March 21 at the library, 185 Blucher Circle. Choose from hardcover fiction, paperbacks and children’s books priced from 50 cents to $2. For more information, call 803-981-5837 or visit www.yclibrary.org.
▪ A chicken bog and hot dog dinner will be 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday at Lakewood Baptist Church, Mount Gallant Road Rock Hill. Chicken plates are $7 and hot dog plates are $5. There also will be games of horseshoes, corn hole and volleyball.
▪ The Stellie J. Jackson Enrichment Center of Clover will sponsor a two-day fundraiser called Another Man’s Treasure, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Friday and 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday at the Larne Building on Main Street in downtown Clover. Household items such as tools, toys, books, shoes and more will be sold. Proceeds will benefit the the center, which helps children through after-school and summer programs.
▪ Adnah United Methodist Church’s annual barbecue sale will be 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Friday and Saturday in the family life center, Adnah Church Road, Rock Hill. For advance tickets, call the church at 803-328-1618 and on Friday and Saturday call 803-366-2731.
▪ The Rock Hill Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority will have a Walk Against Domestic Violence, 10 a.m.-noon Saturday at Emmett Scott Center, 801 Crawford Road. To register, adults should bring an old cellphone and children a stuffed animal. Donations will go to Safe Passage. For information, contact Marilyn Martin at marilyn.martin@waldenu.edu.
▪ The Mount Hebron Dreamkeepers Optimist Club is organizing the second annual York County Community All-Stars Comedy basketball show versus the Harlem Ambassadors team, 5 p.m. Saturday at South Pointe High School.
Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for students and those 60 or older. For $100, patrons get five tickets and a Success for Teens book with the “Slight Edge Principles.” Corporate sponsorships are available.
Proceeds support the “YES” – Success for Teens Mentoring Program, childhood cancer campaign and Alzheimer’s research.
For information, contact Charles Robinson at //803-//493-3102 or email czrobin1@rhtc.net, or go to mthebrondreamkeepers.brownpapertickets.com.
▪ Bethel United Methodist Church will host its soup kitchen at 11 a.m. Thursday at the church, 1232 Curtis St., Rock Hill. Open to the community. Donations accepted.
▪ The 21st annual Pilgrims’ Inn Fundraiser, “Be Irish for a Night,” will be 6:30-9:30 p.m. Saturday at St. Anne Parish Life Center, 1696 Bird St., Rock Hill. The event includes a corned beef and cabbage dinner with homemade Irish cornbread and desserts. Wine, beer, soft drinks and coffee also will be available. Entertainment includes Irish dancers, and music, live and silent auctions, 50-50 split the pot and door prizes. Tickets are $40 ($30 tax deductible). For tickets and sponsorships, call 803-327-4227.
Meetings
▪ The York County Marine Corp League’s local detachment The Olde English Leathernecks will meet 7 p.m. Tuesday at the Veterans of Foreign Wars, 732 W. Main St., Rock Hill. The league consists of Marine veterans, retired Marines, and associates. For information, contact Don Hicks at 803-517-7253.
▪ The AARP local chapter will meet at 1 p.m. Wednesday at the Rock Hill Oratory’s ARC facility, 434 Charlotte Ave. All members, guests, and visitors are welcome. Certified trainer Cleopatra Allen will give a presentation on cancer prevention.
Clubs
▪ Tega Cay Beautification Committee workday will be 9 a.m.-noon Tuesday at the Living Memorial Gardens to weed and cut ornamental grasses. New members and workers are welcome. For information, email pcmartin@comporium.net or klinew@comporium.net or call 803-802-8727 or 704-287-7432.
Recreation
▪ Rock Hill Parks, Recreation and Tourism is offering “Families Exploring Nature” 9:30-11:30 a.m. Saturday at River Park. The topic is Signs of Spring. Cost is $1 per person and registration is required at cityofrockhill.com/alloutdoors or by calling 803-817-5122. The April 11 event will be Messy Muddy Fun at River Park.
Classes
▪ Computer classes will be offered at York County libraries in Rock Hill, York and Fort Mill. Classes are free and registration is required. For additional classes and programs, go to www.yclibrary.org.
Basic Internet Skills, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. March 19, Fort Mill library; to register, call 803-547-4114 and 11 a.m.-1 p.m. March 20, York library; to register, call 803-684-3751. Learn terms and how to enter web addresses. Previous class attendance or experience with Windows and mouse required.
Tech Help Drop-In, 10:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Friday Main library, Rock Hill. Get answers to basic questions about laptops, tablets, email, Internet safety, social media or software. Learn about library products that can be used with an e-reader. Bring your own computer or device or library staff will demonstrate using library-owned equipment on a first-come basis. Registration not required.
Google Docs, 10 a.m.-noon Wednesday or 6-8 p.m. Thursday Main library, Rock Hill. Explore the programs that are available with a Gmail account, including Google Docs. Experience with Windows and mouse required, as well as a valid Gmail address. To register, 803-981-5845.
▪ The following classes and events will be offered at Emmett Scott Recreation Center, 801 Crawford Road. Pre-registration for classes is required. Call 803-329-5661 or drop by the center to register.
Seniorcise: 10-11a.m. Tuesdays and Thursday through March 26. Cost, $10 per month.
Zumba with Tressa Waters: 6-7 p.m. Mondays through March 23. Cost, $20 per month.
Refit with Lindsey: 9:30-10:30 a.m. Mondays and Wednesday through March 23. Free.
Hoop it Up: noon-2 p.m. March 21 for ages 10-16. Free.
Visions Gymnastics: 6:15-7:30 p.m. Thursdays through March 26. Cost, $30 per month
Basketball Tournaments: Call Gus Long at the center 803-329-5661 with questions about tournaments for adults and youth.
CRAVE Summer Camp Registration: Register, 7:30 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday-Friday at the center. Camp dates, 7:30 a.m.-6 p.m. weekdays June 15-Aug. 7.
▪ Carolina Community Actions is accepting enrollment in the Workforce Investment Act (WIA) Program for 2015. Applicants must be ages 17-21 and meet the income guidelines to qualify. The program offers participants up to $5,000 in the following program services:
Assistance with obtaining a GED.
CNA training and assistance with tuition, books, uniform supplies and state exam fees.
Occupational training from a technical and occupational institution in the Tri-County.
Pharmacy tech internships.
Dental chairside assistant and office training.
Heavy equipment operator’s training.
Welding training.
Truck driving.
Incentives up to $300.
The program is paid for through the Catawba Regional Council of Government. CCA is a private, nonprofit corporation with a mission to promote self-reliance of low-income individuals and families by forming partnerships, which will provide a systematic reduction of the causes and conditions of poverty.
For information or to enroll, call Marilyn Burris, York County WIA case manager, at 803-366-5302, or Gwen Harris, Lancaster County WIA case manager, at 803-289-0904.
Grants
▪ The USDA’s Rural Development office will have a workshop to discuss Rural Energy for America grants and provide application assistance, 9 a.m.-noon Tuesday at York Tech Chester Center, Room 209, 525 College Place. To confirm attendance, contact Laura Siple at 843-669-9686 or laura.siple@sc.usda.gov. For information, go to rd.usda.gov/sc.
Volunteers
▪ The Rock Hill Youth Council is looking for youth volunteers who want to give an afternoon of service noon-4 p.m. March 28 as part of Rock Hill’s Youth Service Day. Groups such as school clubs, church youth groups, scouts and others are invited to participate.
Teams will gather at the Cherry Park Open Shelter at noon for a kick-off celebration with free food, music and free t-shirts. Volunteers will then go to project locations. Groups are responsible for organizing their own service project and should complete an application by March 25. Group application forms are available at www.cityofrockhill.com/prt or by contacting Patti Panetti at 329-5625.
▪ The nonprofit Friends of the York County Animal Shelter needs volunteers to help bath, groom, exercise, socialize, train and provide adoption information for the animals, as well as assist in follow-ups, publicity and marketing and fulfilling other jobs at the shelter. Time and mileage may be tax deductible. Volunteers must be 18 or older; orientation and training are required. For information, call 803-818-6485 or go to the shelter at 713 Justice Blvd., York.
Reunions
▪ The Rock Hill High class of 1959 will meet for lunch and fellowship at 1 p.m. Tuesday at Golden Corral, Anderson Road. All classmates, spouses and friends are welcome.
▪ The former employees of US Plywood, Champion International and Georgia Pacific at the Catawba Plant will meet for lunch and fellowship at 1 p.m. Thursday at Golden Corral. All former employees, spouses and friends are welcome.
▪ Northwestern High School class of 1975 40th reunion will be June 20 at the Elks Club, East Main Street, Rock Hill. Sign up at www.classcreator.com/Rock-Hill-South-Carolina-Northwestern-1975.
▪ Rock Hill High School and Northwestern High School Quad-Class Reunion, classes 1973-76, will be April 11. For information, find 1973-1976 RHNW on Facebook. Registration forms are available by emailing rhnwreunion@yahoo.com.
Support groups
▪ NAMI monthly support groups and education sessions will meet Tuesday at The Hut at Oakland Avenue Presbyterian Church, 421 Oakland Ave., Rock Hill. Tuesday’s meetings are: NAMI Connection consumer support group and a support group for family members, both at 6:15p.m. The educational meeting is at 7:30 p.m. For information, call 803-610-8174 or go to nami.org/sites/NAMIPiedmontTri-County.
▪ Affirmation of York County is a support group for gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender people, their families and friends. The group will meet 7 p.m. Tuesday at Grace Presbyterian Church, 2955 S.C. 160, Fort Mill. For information, call Ellen at 803-417-0954, Melissa at 803-547-6042 or email affirmationofyc@gmail.com.
▪ Alateen meets 8-9 p.m. Thursdays at Zoar Road Club, 14701 Thomas Road, Charlotte. Meetings are for two age groups: 6-12 and 13 and older. For information, call 803-547-2124 or 704-904-7834.
▪ Al-Anon meets at 8 p.m. Mondays and Thursdays at Serenity Club, 209 Grayson Road, Rock Hill; at noon Tuesdays upstairs at Oakland Avenue Presbyterian Church, 421 Oakland Ave., Rock Hill; at 8 p.m. Mondays at Grace Presbyterian Church, 2955 S.C. 160, Fort Mill; and at 8 p.m. Tuesdays in the house beside First Baptist Church, 121 Monroe White St., Fort Mill.
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