South Carolina’s oldest CROP Walk will be held Sunday, starting at Winthrop University. It’s the event’s 38th anniversary.
The Rev. Ricky Howell, organizer and United Methodist campus minister with the Winthrop Wesley Foundation, said this year’s Eastern York County CROP Walk will start on the Dinkins Hall lawn, go through Winthrop’s main gates, around Byrnes Auditorium, down Scholars Walk and then through downtown Rock Hill.
Registration begins at 2 p.m., and the walk kicks off at 3 p.m. Prior to the kickoff, there will be interactive and educational activities, as well as music provided by Winthrop University’s Vision of Prayze Gospel Choir.
York County’s CROP Walks have raised more than $700,000 in 37 years, with more than $175,000 remaining with local agencies. Western York County CROP was earlier in October.
It will also feature the return of CanStruction, a competition encouraging groups to create sculptures out of canned food items. Participants vote on their favorite, and the food will be donated to local food pantries. CROP Walk is the community hunger appeal of Church World Service.
Admission is free, but participants are asked to bring at least one canned food item to go to a local food pantry.
For more information, contact the Wesley Foundation at 803-327-5640 or e-mail winthropwesley@gmail.com. For information on CanStruction, contact Val Kenney at vkenney@stjohnsrh.org or 803-327-3113 ext. 230.
Special events
▪ Greg Paige, arboretum curator for Bartlett Tree Experts in Charlotte, will talk about “Underultilized Trees” at the First Friday in the Garden program, 11 a.m. Nov. 6 at the Glencairn Garden Learning Center, 825 Edgemont Ave., Rock Hill. Free. Paige, an experienced horticulturist, has worked at the Biltmore Estate in Asheville and Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden in Belmont, N.C.
▪ The annual International Central Service Week, which was Oct. 12-18, honored those professionals who are responsible for sterilizing reusable surgical instruments in hospitals and health care facilities, which is essential for patient safety.
Fundraisers
▪ The Carolina Traffic and Transportation Club is sponsoring a golf outing to benefit the Lancaster Children’s Home at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at the Lancaster Golf Club. Registration is at 9:30 a.m., with a shotgun start at 10:30 a.m. Cost to play is $75, which includes green fees, cart fees, beverages on the course, dinner and a chance in the cash drawing. Prizes will be awarded for the top three teams and additional hole prizes. For information, call Bill McKinney at 803-804-7404.
▪ The 37th annual Rock Hill Striders Great Pumpkin 5K and fun run for Pilgrims’ Inn will be Saturday, beginning at Dinkins Hall at Winthrop University. 5K begins at 9 a.m. and the fun run at 9:45 a.m. Packet pickup and race day registration is 7:30-8:45 a.m. 5K registration is $35 in advance, $40 at the race; fun run is free. Online registration at strictlyrunning.com.
▪ Lynda Randle, a Gaither homecoming artist, will be in concert 7 p.m. Nov. 5 at Rock Hill First Baptist Church. Donations will be given to the York County Christian Women’s Job Corps. Tickets are free but donations are accepted. Tickets are are available by calling the YCCWJC office at 803-327-6077. For information you can go to www.yorkcountycwjc.org.
Entertainment
▪ The Winthrop University Vision of Prayze Gospel Choir will celebrate its seventh anniversary with a reunion concert 4 p.m. Nov. 1 at Oakland Baptist Church, 1067 Oakland Ave., Rock Hill. The concert will feature performances by current and past members of the choir and Liturgical Prayze Dance Team. Free admission.
▪ 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 Nov. 6. Entertainers include the Dixieland Duo (Tim Hartis and Tim Moe) on Friday and Chris Holder on Nov. 6. Some seating available. Bring chairs or blankets.
▪ Gloria Miles, formerly of Chester, has written a Halloween children’s book, “Ghost Boogie,” about a friendly, funny ghost who travels the world with his twin. It’s available online at Xlibris. Miles taught 17 years in Newark, N.J., where she lives.
Meetings
▪ The Yorkville Historical Society will meet 7:30 p.m. Thursday at McCelvey Center. The architect for the York County Courthouse will discuss the renovation project with emphasis on the preservation of the architectural and historical components of the building. Public is welcome to attend.
▪ Bethel Fire Tax District will meet 7 p.m. Nov. 4 at Station No. 1. Officers for 2016 will be elected.
Clubs
▪ The Newcomers Club of York County, a women’s social and civic-minded organization, will meet 11:30 a.m. Nov. 11 at The Palmetto Room, 150 E. White St., Rock Hill. Scott Anderson of Duke Energy will speak. Cost is $15. For reservations contact Kris at ycnewcomers@yahoo.com or 954-821-9310 by 10 p.m. Nov. 5.
▪ Lake Wylie Shag Club’s Halloween Monster Mash will be 8 p.m. Saturday at the Fort Mill Moose Lodge, 1676 Harris Road, Fort Mill. Roy Childress will DJ. Best costume prize will be awarded. Admission is $3 for members; $5 for guests. The club hosts Shag Time 8 p.m. Tuesdays at the lodge. Shag lessons are offered 7:30-8. Line dance lessons are 6-7:30 p.m. Cover charge $1.
▪ The Rock Hill Area Shag Club will have its Halloween costume party 7 p.m. Friday at Celebrations at Ramada Inn. Officer will be elected. Club will provide dinner. Bring a dessert. Prizes will be given for the best costume and most original costume.
Classes
▪ Chester County Beekeeping Association will hold a “Basic Beekeeping Class” 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Nov. 7 at the Clemson Extension office, 109 Ella St. Cost is $25. To register, call 803-581-8031.
Health
▪ North Central Family Medical Center and York Technical Dental College will host a free dental screening 10 a.m.-noon Nov. 10 at 1131 Saluda Street, Rock Hill. The screening detects problems with teeth and gums. After the screening , other services can be obtained from the dental college. No appointment is necessary. For information, call the medical center at 803-325-7744.
Reunions
▪ Semi-annual luncheon of Celanese retirees will be 11:30 a.m. Nov. 11 at Golden Corral, North Anderson Road, Rock Hill. An update on the Celriver Legacy Project will be given. All former employees invited.
▪ The Emmett Scott High School class of 1967 will celebrate November birthdays 5:30 p.m. Monday at FATZ, Herlong Avenue, Rock Hill.
▪ Celanese Bobbin Stores reunion will be 4 p.m. Thursday at Mayflower Restaurant, Celanese Road, Rock Hill.
▪ Former Hillcrest Elementary School students will meet 11 a.m. Saturday at Foundation AME Zion Church, 1852 Neely Store Road, Rock Hill.
Support groups
▪ GriefShare, a new 13-week series, meets 7-8:30 p.m. Thursday at Covenant Presbyterian Church, 1830 Celanese Road, Rock Hill. For information, contact Bill Stroud at 803-517-6177.
▪ 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 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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