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, 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.
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 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 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.
▪ 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.
▪ Business Success Extravaganza 2015 will be 8 a.m.-4 p.m. March 24 in Carroll Hall at Winthrop University. National and state speakers will provide learning sessions on social media, search engine optimization for websites, creative marketing, building teamwork, increasing sales, making the most of local networking, and more. Cost is $50 and includes buffet lunch. The event is sponsored by the Small Business Development Center and Winthrop University College of Business. Open to the public. Registration required at winthropregionalsbdc.org.
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Fundraisers
▪ Oakdale Fire Department barbecue will be 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Friday and 10 a.m. until sold out Saturday at Station No. 1, S.C. 72, Rock Hill. Plates, $8; pounds, $9 and sandwiches, $4. Delivery available for 10 or more plates. For information, call 803-328-0793 or email leon.yard@comporium.com.
▪ 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, cornhole and volleyball.
▪ 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.
▪ 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.
▪ A golf tournament will be held for Children’s Organ Transplant Association in honor of Jordan Diggs, a Chester-area teen who needs a kidney transplant, April 16 at the Chester Golf Club, 770 Old Richburg Road. Tee time is 9 a.m. Early registration deadline is March 27, last date to register is April 6. To register and for information, contact COTA community coordinator Dee Mathis at 803-581-8098, or tdmathis@kymail.com.
Meetings
▪ York Soil and Water Conservation District commissioners will meet 5 p.m. March 19 at the USDA Service Center, 1460 E. Alexander Love Highway, York. Open to the public. For information, contact Barbara O’Connell at 803-684-3137 ext. 101.
▪ The Catawba Council of the South Carolina Silver Haired Legislature will meet 11 a.m. Wednesday in Rock Hill. For location and information, call Wayne Kersey at 803-287-9453.
Clubs
▪ York County Quilt Guild will meet 7 p.m. Monday at Grace Lutheran Church, 426 Oakland Avenue, Rock Hill. Quilt show judge Jane Hall will share what judges look for in quilt entries and quilting tips. Open to the community.
▪ The Tega Cay Beautification Committee will have a workday 9-11 a.m. Tuesday at the Living Memorial Gardens to trim, clean and weed. New members and workers needed. For information, email or call pcmartin@comporium.net or 803-802-8727 or klinew@comporium.net or 704-287-7432.
▪ The Ballroom Dance Club will meet 7:30-10:20 p.m. March 20 in the Oak Room at Fort Mill Golf Course Club House, 101 Country Club Drive. Dressy casual. No alcohol. Light refreshments are served. Adults of all ages and skill levels are welcome. Guest admission is $15, couples; $7.50, singles. For information, call Bob, 9 a.m.-9 p.m., at 803-329-5764.
▪ Rock Hill Area Shag Club St. Patrick’s Day party will be 8 p.m. March 21 at Celebrations at Ramada Inn. The group will meet at 7 p.m. Dinner provided. Members, $3; guests, $5.
4H
▪ The 4-H/FFA Swine Project Show and Sale will be 10 a.m. March 28 at the Chester Livestock Exchange, 2531 Lancaster Highway. Members will show their hogs after raising them for three months. Awards will be presented for Grand and Reserve Champions, and Average Daily Gain winners.
This is a United Way of York County sponsored project. The Bank of York sponsors Grand and Reserve Champion Prizes, and the York County Farm Bureau awards special prizes to show participants.
The public is encouraged to attend and bid on hogs for sale.
▪ 4-H Youth Development, a part of Clemson Extension Service in York County, is starting a new club for youth interested in learning about dairy goats. Club members will learn about raising and showing dairy goats. Members don’t have to own dairy goats.
Meetings will be 6:30 p.m. the first Tuesday of each month beginning April 7 at Bethesda Volunteer Fire Station No 1, 1705 S.C. 324, Rock Hill.
Youth must register and pay 4-H membership. For information, contact Faith Isreal at 803-684-9919 ext. 113 or fisreal@clemson.edu.
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 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
▪ Clemson Extension Service will host a one-day Backyard Poultry Workshop at 10 a.m. April 10 at Spartanburg Community College in Spartanburg.
The program is designed for experienced poultry owners and novices. Topics will include getting started, feeding and nutrition, housing (mobile vs. permanent), breed selection (egg vs. meat), reproduction, introduction to disease prevention, and pastured poultry.
Cost is $70 and includes lunch and refreshments and a flash drive containing copies of the presentation, fact sheets. Space is limited. Registration deadline is April 6.
Applications available at any local Clemson Extension office, or register online at: http://bit.ly/18AspVf. For information, contact Chris LeMaster at 864-489-3141 ext. 113 or email clemast@clemson.edu.
Scholarships
▪ The York County Democratic Women’s Council is accepting applications for its second annual Bessie Moody-Lawrence scholarship. The awards will be given to two Democratic young women graduating from high school and going to college. For information, contact the high school guidance counselor or call 803-802-7021. Application deadline is April 1.
Library programs
▪ The York County Library will offer the following free programs in March. For information on programs and services, go to yclibrary.org.
“How to Get Better Sleep,” 12:30-1:30 p.m. Tuesday, Fort Mill library, with Dr. Richard Schaffer from Infinite Wellness. A light lunch provided and registration is required, Call 803-547-4114 to register.
“At War’s End: South Carolina Families Face the Aftermath,” 2:30-3:30 Saturday, Main Library in Rock Hill (call 803-981-5845 to register) and 10:30-11:30 a.m. March 28 at Lake Wylie library (call 803-831-7774 to register). To commemorate the 150th anniversary of the end of the Civil War, living historian Colleen Pappas will discuss the effects of the war on women and families in our state and the important events at war’s end that took place in Fort Mill, Cross Keys and Abbeville. Suitable for all ages.
“Coping with Chronic Pain,” 6-7 p.m. Thursday, Main Library, Rock Hill with Dr. Brandan Lee of Greater Family Health Center will discuss pain, chronic pain and degenerative auto-immune diseases like fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue and multiple sclerosis. Call 803-981-5845 to register.
“Tech Help Drop-In,” 10:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Friday, Main Library, Rock Hill. Get answers to questions about laptops or tablets, email, Internet safety, social media and software. Bring your own laptop, tablet or e-reader or library staff will demonstrate using library-owned equipment on a first-come. Drop in anytime; no registration required.
Tax help
▪ The Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program will offer free tax-preparation assistance 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m. and 1:30-4:30 p.m. Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays through April 15 at the Rock Hill City Hall Wellness Center. Volunteers are IRS certified and trained by the S.C. and N.C. departments of revenue. Tax returns are electronically filed.
Bring current year’s tax forms, W-2 and 1099s, information regarding other income, information for all deductions and credits, a copy of last year’s tax return, proof of account for direct deposit of refund (e.g., voided check), Social Security or individual taxpayer identification cards, proof of identification.
▪ Free federal and state tax preparation for low- and moderate-income taxpayers and those 60 and older will be offered 12:30-3:30 p.m. Wednesdays and Thursdays through April 9 at the Adult Education Center at the Flexible Learning Center, 1234 Flint St. Ext., Rock Hill.
Bring a copy of last year’s tax return, Social Security card, picture identification and any W-2s, 1099s and other forms showing income or deductions. No appointment needed. Filings completed on a first-come basis.
▪ AARP Tax-Aide Program offers free federal and state income tax preparation 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays through April 14 at the Fort Mill branch of the York County Library in Baxter Village. Clients taken on first-come basis. Last client taken at 3:30 p.m. No age or income limit. Limited appointments can be scheduled at calendly.com/fortmilltaxes. Bring 2014 tax return, picture IDs, Social Security cards for all being claimed, 1099s, 1098s, 1095A forms, W-2s, and any other proof of deductions or income. For information, email FortMillTaxes@gmail.com
Health
▪ Piedmont Medical Center will offer a free seminar on surgical weight loss Thursday. To register call 803-329-1234 ext. 2.
▪ A special enrollment for the Affordable Care Act will be March 15-April 30. Those who missed the Feb. 15 deadline may have another chance to apply. Help will be available 9 a.m.-4 p.m. beginning Monday at North Central Family Medical Center, 1131 Saluda St., Rock Hill.
Volunteers
▪ Agape Hospice will host a volunteer training session, 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. March 31 at 1326 Ebenezer Road, Rock Hill. Volunteers provide clerical or administrative office support and visit patients. For information, contact Kay G. Lee at 803-517-2021 or email Kaylee@agapesenior.com.
▪ 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 cityofrockhill.com/prt or by calling Patti Panetti at 803-329-5625.
▪ The nonprofit Friends of the York County Animal Shelter needs volunteers to help bathe, groom, exercise, socialize, train and provide adoption information for the animals, as well as assist in follow-ups, publicity, 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
▪ Rock Hill High School class of 1960 will host its 55th reunion 3-8 p.m. May 23 at Elks Park with a catered dinner. Reservations are due May 1. For information, call 803-324-9982.
Support groups
▪ 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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