Kings Mountain National Military Park will commemorate the 235th anniversary of the Battle of Kings Mountain Saturday and Sunday with the Backcountry Militia and the Craven County Militia Company recreating the activities of an 18th-century military encampment as part of the activities.
The encampment will feature military drills along with musket and rifle firing. The group will perform other camp activities such as cooking, basket weaving, and bullet and button molding. There will also be Ferguson Rifle demonstrations as well as programs on 18th century medicine.
On Saturday, the Guilford Courthouse Fife and Drum Corps of Greensboro, N.C., will perform throughout the day. From 11 a.m.-3 p.m., young people can participate in colonial activities with park staff and re-enactors. Members of the Overmountain Victory Trail Association will hold a storytelling session at 3 p.m.
Candlelight tours of the battlefield begin at 7 p.m. Sunday led by park staff and re-enactors. Bring a flashlight. Reservations are required. Call 864-936-7921.
Concessions available both days.
Ceremonies commemorating the anniversary begin at 11 a.m. Oct. 7 with a wreath laying ceremony at the U.S. Monument. At 3 p.m. the Overmountain marchers arrive at the park amphitheater as they end the recreation of the march made by the patriot forces to the Battle of Kings Mountain. A special ceremony will follow the arrival of the marchers.
Admission to all activities is free. For information, call 864-936-7921, go to nps.gov/kimo or follow us on Facebook.
Special events
▪ Sam Kean, a New York Times best-selling author, will speak at 6 p.m. Monday in Tuttle Dining Room in McBryde Hall at Winthrop University. His books, “The Disappearing Spoon” and “The Violinist’s Thumb,” were both named Amazon Top 5 science books of the year. “The Disappearing Spoon” was nominated by the Royal Society for one of the top science books of 2010. Tickets are $25 and include dinner. The event is sponsored by the Friends of the Library. For information, contact Ronnie Faulkner at faulknerr@winthrop.edu or 803-323-2262.
▪ The Turning Point of Chester 2015 annual banquet will be 6 p.m. Oct. 10 at First Church of the Nazarene, 182 Pinckney St. Alfred Williams, assistant principal at Chester High School, will speak. Tickets: $20, adults; $10, age 12 and younger. Available at the Dove’s Nest or by calling 803-581-0219.
▪ Lando Days celebration, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday in Lando. The event features a classic car show, bake sale, train rides, children’s zone, live music, food, raffles and door prizes.
Fundraisers
▪ Family and friends of the 178th Engineer Battalion will host a yard and bake sale, 7 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday at the National Guard Armory, 126 Airport Road, Rock Hill. Donations can be dropped off 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Thursday-Friday. For help getting donations to the Armory, call Leanne Pressley at 803-371-0911. Proceeds will go to the Family Readiness Group to assist families in need during the holidays.
▪ Agape Hospice will host a free masquerade ball for the community, 7-10 p.m. Oct. 17 at the Arts Council of York County, 121 E. Main St., Rock Hill. Cocktail attire. RSVP to Carrie Lynn at 803-329-4544 or email trsmith@agapesenior.com.
▪ The Red Fez Shrine Club will have a open house with more than 20 vendors, 2-5 p.m. Oct. 25 at the club, 16600 Red Fez Club Road, Charlotte.
▪ Child Evangelism Fellowship will have its annual fundraiser banquet, 6:30 p.m. Oct. 6 at The Gateway, 3200 Commerce Drive, Richburg. The organization supports Christian Youth in Action clubs in York, Chester and Lancaster counties. For information, call 803-287-5949
▪ The Kings Mountain Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution will have a yard sale, 8 a.m.-noon Saturday at 218 E. Jefferson St., York. Cancel if rain. Proceeds go to chapter projects.
▪ Rock Hill Adult Enrichment Center High Five Club will have its annual Mums and Pumpkin Fundraiser, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday at 359 Park Ave. Hot dogs, chips and baked goods will be available.
▪ Emmanuel Church of the Nazarene will host a craft bazaar, 8 a.m.-noon Saturday at the church, 998 Dunlap Roddey Road, Rock Hill. The bazaar includes more than 30 vendors, door prizes, lemonade stand, bake sale and breakfast vendor. For information, call Jessica at 803-242-2998.
Entertainment
▪ Rock Hill Parks, Recreation Tourism hosts its Friday Lunch Stop with live music, 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. in the Black Street parking lot. The event runs each Friday through Oct. 30. Greg Lilley performs Friday with originals and covers. Some seating available. Bring chairs or blankets.
▪ DECARLO will headline First Friday in Fort Mill, 6-9 p.m. Oct. 2 at Walter Elisha Park. The event includes food trucks, beer, wine and coffee. For information, go to firstfridayfortmill.com.
Meetings
▪ The local TPA of America Post K will meet 7 p.m. Thursday at Pier 51, Mount Gallant Road, Rock Hill. The community service organization sponsors children’s safety programs and a hearing-impaired scholarship program. For information, call Phyllis at 803-328-1654.
Clubs
▪ The York Shag Club will have its October party, 7-11 p.m. Saturday at Springlake Country Club, 1375 Springlake Road. Betty Brown will deejay. For information, call Jeanne Neely at 803-366-6280.
Classes
▪ St. John’s United Methodist Church in Rock Hill will offer Country/Texas Two-Step dance classes taught by Bill and April Bragg, 7:30-8:30 p.m. Mondays in October. Cost is $20 a person for four sessions. Beginner waltz will be 7:30-8:30 p.m. Nov, 2, 9, 16. Cost is $15 a person for three sessions. Proceeds will go to the youth of the church. Park in White Street parking lot to enter the St. John’s Center. You do not need a partner. Register at the first class. For information, contact Pat at 803-372-1315 or pathollisgrant@cs.com
Health
▪ The National Alliance on Mental Illness will offer free 15-hour education courses for parents of children and adolescents with behavioral and emotional challenges. Classes will be 6:15-8:45 p.m. for six consecutive Mondays starting Oct. 5 at Piedmont Medical Center in the Doctor’s Dining Room; and 6:15-8:45 p.m. for six consecutive Tuesdays starting Oct. 6 at St. Philip Neri Catholic Church, Conference room A, 292 Munn Road, Fort Mill. Registration is required by calling Judy Rauppius at 803-610-8174 or email namiptc@gmail.com. Each class is limited to 15.
Volunteers
▪ Bethel United Methodist Church will open its Men’s Warming Center in November at 1232 Curtis St., Rock Hill. The center opens around Nov. 15 and closes the middle of March. Volunteers are needed to help run the center. For information, call 803-327 4881.
Reunions
▪ The Emmett Scott High School class of 1967 will celebrate October birthdays at 5:30 p.m. Oct. 5 at Ruby Tuesday.
▪ The Finley High School class of 1964 will meet noon Saturday at Golden Corral, 1031 N. Anderson Road, Rock Hill. All classmates are encouraged to attend. For information, call Charlie M. Robinson at 803-327-4547, James Mayfield at 803-374-1090 or Kater Wylie Cornwell at 704-661-7701.
▪ The York High School Class of 1947 will meet 11:30 a.m. Oct. 8 at Tim’s Restaurant, U.S. 321 Bypass, York. Bring your spouse, friends and a camera. Dutch treat.
▪ The 23rd annual Brakefield family reunion will noon Sunday at Armenia United Methodist Church, 2840 Armenia Road, Chester. This reunion is for the descendants of Isaac McGriff Brakefield, John Marion Brakefield, and all other Brakefield/Breakfield kin. Bring a covered dish. Armenia Church worship service is at 9:30 a.m.
▪ The Rock Hill High School class of 1970 is planning its 45th class reunion Oct. 9-10. To sign up, register at rhhs1970.com or call 803-315-6921.
▪ A brain injury support group for survivors and caregivers will begin 6 p.m. Nov. 5 in room 200 at HealthSouth in Rock Hill, 1795 Dr. Frank Gaston Blvd. For information, contact the Brain Injury Association of South Carolina at 803-731-9823.
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