IT’S HAPPENING

MEETINGS

TRI-COUNTY SOLID WASTE AUTHORITY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS CALLED MEETING – Tuesday, Oct. 26, 6 p.m., Edgefield County Council Chambers, 225 Jeter Street, Edgefield. Call 803-275-5345 for information.

 “SERENITY WORKS” AL ANON GROUP – Every Tuesday, 6 p.m., Edgefield United Methodist Church. For additional information, contact Diane at 727-385-6658, e-mail drm825@gmail.com or Betsy at 803-480-2234, e-mail betsymrt@aol.com.

MONTHLY GRIEF SUPPORT GROUP MEETING – Third Wednesday of each month, 10:30 a.m., Chapel of Edgefield County Hospital. Offered by Hospice Care of South Carolina to local residents who have experienced the loss of a loved one or friend. Contact Rev. Dr. Glenn Mosteller at 864-871-2271 (office) or 803-335-8067 (cell) or e-mail glennm@hospicecare.net.

CHURCHES

FOOD DISTRIBUTION – Saturday, Oct. 23, 9 to 11 a.m., Pleasant Grove Baptist Church. For information, call 637-6473 or 637-1287.

NEW HOURS AND DATES FOR FOOD DISTRIBUTION – Effective October 2010, Pleasant Grove Baptist Church will be open to distribute food on a Monthly basis, two times a week. The days are Thursday and Saturday, between the hours of 9 to 11 a.m. You may come to the church any of these times to receive food. For information, call 803-637-1287 or 803-637-6473.

ABNEY FAMILY SINGING MINISTRY PROGRAM – Sunday, Oct. 31, 5 p.m., Bland Baptist Church.

FRIENDS & FAMILY FISH FRY – Friday, Oct. 22, 6 p.m., Runs Missionary Baptist Church, 1809 Williston Road, Beech Island. Bake-off will be during the Fish Fry; see Sister Borinquen or Sister Betty Gallman about the Bake-off. A Flea Market with a cost of $5 a table will also be during the fish fry. Contact 706-306-6760 or 803-443-2478 for flea market information. Bring your own table.

PRE-CHURCH ANNIVERSARY COOKOUT & CHURCH ANNIVERSARY – Cookout: Saturday, Oct. 23, food, fellowship and fun for all ages. Church Anniversary: Sunday, Oct. 24, 11 a.m., Mine Creek Missionary Baptist Church, Johnston Highway, Saluda.

FALL REVIVAL –The Open Door Holiness Church will have a Fall Revival Oct. 20-22, at 7 p.m. Located at 106 East Augusta St., McCormick. Elder Andrew Thomas is the Pastor.

 
 
 
2010 HOMECOMING AT RIDGE SPRING UNITED METHODIST CHURCH – The 2010 Homecoming Service and activities will be honoring Joe Cal and Betty Steadman Watson at Ridge Spring United Methodist Church Oct. 24, after the 11 a.m. service.  All are invited to share in tribute to this couple's longevity of service to their faith. Bring a picnic item and lawn chair. The church is located on Dubose Street in Ridge Spring.

REVIVE ALIVE SERVICES – Friday, Oct. 22-Saturday, Oct. 30, 7 p.m., Johnston SDA Church, 129 Long Cane Road, Johnston. Bring your Bibles and your brains.     
    
    

ECCHO UNITY FELLOWSHIP – Sunday, Nov. 7, 6p.m., Bethlehem Baptist Church, Highway 23, Edgefield. Speakers, the Rev. Matthew Haskell, Simmon Ridge Baptist Church, and the Rev. Edward Lloyd, Bethlehem Baptist Church. Special music. This program will benefit the ongoing efforts to help clients at Edgefield County Churches Helping Others, 300 Gray Street in Edgefield. Call 637-6397 or 637-5357.

BAPTIST WOMEN’S NATIONAL DAY OF PRAYER – Monday, Nov. 1, 7:30 a.m., on the Town Square in Edgefield. Dr. Edna Ellison, a well-known author and speaker, will be guest
speaker.

FAMILY AND FRIEND DAY – Pleasant Grove Baptist Church Family and Friend Day, Oct. 31. Worship Service at 11 a.m. Guest speaker: Rev. Haskell Pastor of Simmon Ridge Baptist Church. Everyone is cordially invited.

FOOD PANTRY- Third Tuesday of each month (except December) from 9:00- 11:00 a.m., Cornerstone Community Church, Highway 25, Edgefield County. Eligibility based on household income. Requirements: Social Security numbers for all household members, Picture ID, Proof of household income, Proof of address. Cornerstone Food Pantry does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, disability or handicap.

ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION – The anniversary of Elder Sam Stevens will be at Concordia 50 Lodge on Penn St., Edgefield, on Oct. 23, at 4 p.m.

KIDNEY TRANSPLANT BENEFIT – Mt. Zion Missionary Baptist Church will present a kidney transplant benefit carnival for Tory Mims on Saturday, October 30, 2010, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Mt. Zion MBC Annex building located at 1484 Edgefield Road in North Augusta. For more information, call 803-278-2150. Plan to attend now for food, fun, games and prizes.

FUNDRAISERS

“BROADWAY & BELLY LAUGHS”, PRESENTED BY Edgefield Theatre Company, an intimate evening of music and stand-up comedy. Thursday, Oct. 28, 7:30 p.m. Starring nationally-touring comedian Steve Mingolla, musical theater performer Brad King and hosted by Tony Baughman. Tickets on sale now for $20 per person. Proceeds benefit the Edgefield Theatre Company.

SECOND ANNUAL HALLOWEEN CAR SHOW BENEFIT – Saturday, Oct. 30, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., at Bi-Lo in Edgefield. To benefit All God’s Creatures Pet Rescue and Adoption. Rain date, Nov. 6. Registration 8 to 11 a.m., $20 per entry. Includes a free lunch and door prize drawings. Owner’s Choice Judging and Top 20 Trophy. For information, call Rich White at (803) 940-0288 or Olin Harden, Suzanne White at (803) 637-3912.

AMERICAN LEGION HEZZIE GRIFFIS POST #30 ANNUAL STEAK DINNER – Saturday, Oct. 23, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Meal consists of steak, baked potato, slaw and roll. Eat in or take out. Tickets, $10 each, are available at The Edgefield Advertiser, Crouch Hardware, Pendarvis Chevrolet, Fairway Grocery and NAPA Auto Supply in Edgefield.

RELAY FOR LIFE KICK-OFF – Thursday, Oct. 21, 6 p.m., Strom Thurmond High School Cafeteria.

MISCELLANEOUS

10TH ANNUAL BLESSING OF THE ANIMALS – Sunday, Oct. 24, 3 p.m., Our Saviour Episcopal Church, Trenton. Hosted by the Episcopal Church of the Ridge. The Rev. Scotty Nead will officiate. Pets must be on leashes or in crates or you can come on horseback. Bring a lawn chair.

SANDY OAKS PRO RODEO THIRD ANNUAL RODEO PARADE – Saturday, Oct. 23, 2 p.m. Assemble in the SRP Parking Lot across from Bi-Lo at 12:30 p.m. Will leave SRP at 1:30 p.m. and be in downtown Edgefield at 2 p.m. Call Wesley or Sandy at 803-637-5369 or 803-480-0045. All equine, carriages and wagons welcome. RSVP by Oct. 20.

SANDY OAKS PRO RODEO – Oct. 29 & 30, 7:30 p.m., 10 miles west of Edgefield on Highway 23.

DIABETIC SUPPORT GROUP PROVIDED BY ARMC – Thursday, Oct. 21, Edgefield County Hospital’s Employee Dining Area, 3 p.m. Door prizes and snacks. RSVP: Leslie Seigler at 637-1151.

FANTASTIC FALL DOWNTOWN SHOP-AROUND – Thursday, Oct. 21, 4 to 8 p.m.; featuring the works of the Edgefield Regional Artists, merchant open houses, locally owned restaurants and Southern hospitality. Pick up passport at any participating location for chance to win a valuable gift basket from downtown merchants. Sponsored by Edgefield Community Development Association.

TRICK OR TREAT – Trick or Treat at Edgefield Town Hall on Saturday, Oct. 30, from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. Courtesy of the town of Edgefield.

REVENGE OF BECKY COTTON HAUNTED HOUSE & HAYRIDE – Oct. 16, 22, 23, 29, & 30; 8 till 11 p.m. Begins at Piedmont Tech Parking Lot, Edgefield. Sponsored by FCI Employees Club.

JOHNSTON FARMERS MARKET – The Farmer's & Artist's Market in Johnston will continue through the end of the year. It is held each Thursday from 4 p.m.- 6:30 p.m. on Calhoun Street in front of the Library/Warehouse. The week after Thanksgiving it will be held on Monday, Nov.29, at the same time as the Christmas Tree lighting. That will be the kick-off of the Holiday Market.

HOSPICE VOLUNTEERS NEEDED – Solaris Hospice is seeking caring individuals to volunteer with hospice patients and staff. If you are a registered nurse, CNA or other healthcare professional and have a desire to help others, maintain your clinical skills, enjoy a flexible schedule and workload, then volunteering may be for you. You can add real purpose to your life and the lives of others by becoming a Solaris Hospice volunteer. Contact Gerry Cheatham, Volunteer coordinator, at 803-644-9440 or gcheatham@solarishospice.net.

AMERICAN GIRL BOOK CLUB MEETING – Every first Thursday, 6:30 p.m. Edgefield County Library.

TRINITY COMMUNITY CENTER DANCE – Second and Fourth Saturday nights of each month, 8-12 p.m., Trinity Community Center, Greenwood Highway, Saluda. Admission, $5. Music by Joyce Rude and the Rude Dudes. Come and enjoy the fun!