By Mary Jo Balasco
Appalachian folk musician David LaMotte will perform at 8 tonight at Dinkins Underground, Winthrop University. Cost is $7 or $5 with Winthrop I.D. This could be the popular performer’s last area show before he retires. For details, visit www.winthrop.edu/ studentaffairs/dsu or www.davidlamotte.com.
Bible teacher Alan Vincent speaking Sunday
Alan Vincent, an international Bible teacher, will speak at 10 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. Sunday at Antioch International Church at the NarroWay Theatre and Conference Center, 3346 U.S. 21, Carowinds Blvd., Fort Mill. For details, contact Pastor Matt Woodhouse at (803) 493-0955 or visit www.LifeAtAntioch.org.
Pottery festival, films among museum offerings
Culture and Heritage Museums will have the following events this weekend:
* The Piedmont Pottery Festival will be from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m Saturday at Historic Brattonsville, 1444 Brattonsville Road, McConnells. The event includes demonstrations, items for sale and discussions by potters. Admission is $10 adults; $8 seniors; $5 youth ages 4 to 17; free for ages 3 and younger; members receive at $2 discount. For details, call 684-2327 or visit www.chmuseums.org.
* A viewing of portions of historical films “The Southerner” and “The Southern Negro” will be at 1 p.m. Saturday at the McCelvey Center, 212 E. Jefferson St., York. These four 30-minute segments were filmed in York in 1958. A brief discussion and question session will follow the screening. The event is free. For reservations or details, call 684-3948, Ext. 27.
Andrew Jackson park hopping with music
The Carolina Legends Festival will be from 6 to 9 p.m Friday and 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday at Andrew Jackson State Park. Tickets are $5 Friday; $15 Saturday; or $18 for both days. The event includes food, art, live music and kids activities provided by the City of Lancaster Fire Department. For details, call Christina at the Lancaster County Council of the Arts, (803) 285-7451, Ext. 27.
Great Falls celebrating heritage, town
The Great Falls Heritage Celebration will be from 7 to 10 p.m. Friday and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday at the War Memorial building, 401 Dearborn St., Great Falls.
Friday events will be a celebration of art and include music, theater, arts exhibits, book signings, food and silent auction. The auction benefits the Great Falls Home Town Association. Saturday events include a barbecue sale, indoor and outdoor art exhibits, performances, children’s activities and more. Admission is free. For details, call Glinda Coleman at (803) 482-2370 or e-mail her at [email protected] or Cherry Doster at (803) 287-7853 or e- mail her at [email protected].
‘Plaza Suite’ playing two weekends in Fort Mill
The Fort Mill Community Playhouse dinner theater production of the Neil Simon’s classic “Plaza Suite” will be today through Saturday and Oct. 3 and 4 at the theater, 615 Banks St. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. with a cash bar, dinner is at 7 p.m. and the show starts at 8 p.m. Reservations are required a week in advance. Cost is $25 members and $35 non-members. For reservations, call 548-8102 or e-mail [email protected] or visit www.fortmillplayhouse.org.
Horse show Saturday at Close Greenway
The 12th annual Anne Springs Close Greenway horse show will begin at 9:30 a.m. Saturday at the greenway. Class registration is $8 per horse per class. Admission is free, but donations are accepted. Proceeds will benefit the Greenway’s new way-finding initiative. For details, call the greenway at 548-7252.
Mr., Miss Amicae will be named Sunday
The annual Mr. and Miss Amicae Pageant will be at 4 p.m. Sunday at Hermon Presbyterian Church, 107 Heckle Blvd., Rock Hill. Proceeds benefit annual scholarship and local charities.
Disc golf clinic Oct. 11 for ages 6 to 12
A youth disc golf clinic for ages 6 to 12 will be from 9 a.m. to noon Oct. 11 at Fewell Park, 1204 Alexander Road, Rock Hill. The Rock Hill Parks, Recreation and Tourism and Innova Disc Golf are sponsoring the event. For details, call Ansley at 329-5646 or visit www.rockhillrocks.com.
AARP schedules driver safety classes
AARP driver’s safety program for ages 50 and older will be from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Oct. 7 and 8 at Park Point Village, 3025 Chesbrough Blvd., Rock Hill. Cost is $10. For details or to register, call Sandra Hinson at 327-4723 or Gene R. Esarove at 547-4553.
Exercise, art at Baxter YMCA
The Fort Mill branch YMCA, 857 Promenade Walk Baxter Village, will have the following events:
* Exercise for Breast Cancer Awareness, 8 to 10 a.m. Oct. 4. Beauty products will be sold and all proceeds will be donated to breast cancer research. To register or for details, call 548-8020.
* Adult Acrylic Art Classes for beginner and intermediate level with Jack Bolin, 6 to 8 p.m., Wednesdays beginning Oct. 8 through 29. For details, call Karen at 548-8020, Ext. 259.
* Adult Watercolors Art Classes with Sandy Brindle, 1 to 3 p.m. Wednesdays beginning Oct. 8 through 29. For details, call 548- 8020, Ext. 259.
* Gymnastics for ages 2 to 5, 12:15 to 1:15 p.m. and 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. Thursdays; ages 6 to 12, 6:30 p.m. Thursdays. For details, call 548-8020 or e-mail [email protected].
* Registration for Biddy basketball, ages 5 to 6, members Oct. 6 through Nov. 17; non-members Oct. 13 through Dec. 3. Practice will be on Wednesdays beginning Dec. 3. For details call 548-8020 or e- mail [email protected].
* Registration for Basketball League for ages 7 through 15, members Oct. 6 through Nov. 17 and non-members Oct. 13 through Nov. 17. For details, call 548-8020 or e-mail [email protected].
Groups plan fundraisers over next weeks
The following will have fundraisers:
* The Rock Hill Ecumenical Chorale, directed by D. Jeffery Sligh, is hosting the third annual Taste-N-Tell Extravaganza “Get Spoon- Fed” from 6 to 8:30 p.m. Saturday at Mt. Prospect Baptist Church, on the corner of West Black and Allen Streets. The event benefits the annual Christmas Concert to be held Dec. 21 at Oakland Baptist Church. The Christmas concert is sponsored by the choirs of Mt. Prospect Baptist and St. Mary’s Catholic Churches. For details or advance Christmas concert tickets, call Dorothy Hunter 909-9050, Johnnie McCoy 329-0521, Wendi Carter (704) 996-4420 or Sarah Chisolm at St. Mary’s Catholic Church.
* The York County Mommies, a non-profit organization, is seeking participants for a yard sale Oct. 25. For details, call Brandi at (803) 448-0950 or e-mail her at [email protected].
* The third annual Northwestern High School Invitational Volleyball Tournament will begin at 8 a.m. Saturday at Northwestern High School, Rock Hill. All profits from the tournament will benefit the school’s volleyball program. The event is open to the public. Admission is $5 adults; $3 seniors and children age 10 and younger; free for children kindergarten age and younger. For details, call Coach Cesar Robles (803) 984-2506.
* The Animal Adoption League will have a pet adoption day from noon to 3 p.m Saturday at Animal Supply House, 1025 N. Anderson Road, Rock Hill. Hot dogs will be sold to benefit the adoption league. Volunteers are needed for this event. For details, call the store at 366-2959.
* The United Way of York County will kick off its annual fundraising campaign with its United Men of York County Showcase event beginning at 6 p.m. Thursday at the Palmetto Room, downtown Rock Hill. From 6 to 8 p.m. attendees can vote for 29 men competing for one of 12 spots in the 2009 United Men of York County calendar. For details, call 324-2735 or visit www.unitedwayofyc.org.
Community theater needs ‘Little Red’ star
Carolina Community Theatre is seeking one experienced actress for its upcoming children’s musical production, “The Adventures of Little Red.” The actress should be able to sing, play a younger character and be available for daytime shows/ rehearsals. To schedule an audition, call Chip Brazil at (803) 524-7200.
Grant-writing offered for non-profits
A grant-writing workshop for non-profit organizations will be from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday at Holiday Inn Express Hotel, 805 West Arrowood Road, Charlotte. Cost $95 per person or $160 per couple. For details, call Susan Woods at (704) 968-2769 or visit www.susanseminars.org.
Youth-led projects can earn Rock Hill grants
The Rock Hill Youth Council grant program is awarding grants of up to $500 to youth-led projects. A grant workshop will be 10 to 11:30 a.m. Oct. 18 in room 373 at the City of Rock Hill, 155 Johnson St., Rock Hill. Application deadline is Nov. 7. Applications are available online at www.rockhillrocks.com. For details, call Patti Panetti, youth program director at 329-5625.
VFW hosting banquet for past commander
The Veterans of Foreign Wars Post No. 2889 will have a banquet and presentation for Johnnie Robinson, past commander, at 8 p.m. Saturday at the facility, 732 W. Main St., Rock Hill. The free event is for members only.
4-Hers, writers among those meeting
These groups/clubs will meet:
* The Teen 4-H Supper Club for grades 7 and higher will meet from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. on select Fridays at the York County Extension Office, York. Dates are Nov. 21, January 9, February 6, March 6 and April 3. Members will learn about food preparation and will have supper together. Cost is $20. To enroll, call the extension office at 684-9919, Ext. 113.
* The 4-H Drama Club for ages 9 to 19 will meet from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday at the Market Building, 116 Columbia St., Chester. For details, call (803) 385-6181, Ext. 0.
* The Rock Hill Council of Neighborhoods will meet at 6:30 p.m. today at the Housing and Neighborhood Services office, 150 Johnson St., Rock Hill. Speakers will be from Rock Hill Clean and Green.
* A new fiction writer’s group will meet at 4:30 p.m. today in room 113 in the Anne Springs Close Library at York Technical College. Participants are encouraged to bring their work. The group will meet monthly. For details, call Martha Macdonald at 981-7341 or e-mail her at [email protected].
* The York County board of Rural Fire Control will meet at 6:30 p.m. today at the Fire Training Center. A meal will be provided at 6:30 p.m., a demonstration of gas monitors will be at 7 p.m. and a meeting will follow.
Divorce workshop planned Oct. 6
South Carolina Legal Services will have a Pro Se Divorce Clinic at 2 p.m. Oct. 6 at the York County Library, 138 E. Black St., Rock Hill. The instructional clinic, conducted by attorneys, is for those seeking a divorce that meet specific criteria. For details, or to register, call South Carolina Legal Services at 327-9001 or 1-800- 922-3853 and press 0.
Brush up on boat safety at weekend class
A boating safety class will be from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Oct. 25 at the Lake Wylie Public Library, 185 Blucher Circle, Rock Hill. The class will be conducted by the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary Flotilla 17-05 Lake Wylie and is $40 per person. For details, call Brian Groves (803) 367-2519 or visit www.cgalakewylie.org.
Humane Society sets adoption drive
The Humane Society of Lancaster will have an adoption drive from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday at the office, 126 S. Main St., Lancaster. In honor of October being National Awareness month the humane society will offer low cost adoptions through Oct. 31. For details, call (803) 285-5683.
Hensley family will gather Saturday
The Hensley family reunion will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at the Hensley home, 1373 Hensley Road, Fort Mill.
Free programs available at Resource Center
The Rock Hill Family Resource Center, 217 Orange St., Rock Hill, offers the following events:
* Free medical clinic, 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Friday, The clinic is for children birth through 18 who do not have medical insurance or Medicaid. For appointments, call (803) 322-6636 or for details, call 980-2079.
* Free parent and child together activities, 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Friday. For details, call 981-1557.
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