IT’S HAPPENING

MEETINGS

“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.

DIABETIC SUPPORT GROUP – A new Diabetic Support Group is starting up and you are invited to attend. The meetings will be held at the Edgefield County Hospital Conference Room at 3 p.m. on the following Thursdays: September 23rd, October 21st and November 18th.

CHURCHES

FOOD DISTRIBUTION – Saturday, Aug. 28, 9-11 a.m., Pleasant Grove Baptist Church, Edgefield. For information, call 637-6473 or 637-1287.

142ND CHURCH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION – Sunday, Sept. 12, Mount Canaan Baptist Church, Trenton. Sunday School commences at 9 a.m. and worship follows at 10 a.m. The Rev. George Brightharp is pastor. Call (803) 275-3651 for information and transportation.

NEW FIFTH SUNDAY SERVICE – Sunday School, 9:30 a.m., Youth-Focused Worship service, 11 a.m., Mt. Olive Missionary Baptist Church, Edgefield. Additional back-to-school supplies give-away after this fifth Sunday service. Everyone welcome.

BACK-TO-SCHOOL SUNDAY – Aug. 29, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Ebenezer Baptist Church, Trenton. Christ’s Kids Praise Team and Bible Drill during the 11 a.m. worship service; hotdog cook-out at noon; games, water play and crafts. Kids bring your swimsuits, towel and a change of clothes. Each student and teacher will receive a back-to-school gift.

FOOD PANTRY- Third Tuesday of each month (except December) from 9-11 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.

REUNIONS

LEE FAMILY REUNION TRIP – Sept. 10-12, to Myrtle Beach. Have extra seats left. Anyone interested, call Dexter Lee at (803) 522-3276 or Jeanette Harris at (803) 648-8956 for information.
81ST OUZTS FAMILY REUNION – Saturday, Aug. 28, Long Cane Center (Red Barn), Hickory Knob State Resort Park, McCormick. Registration begins, 10 a.m. Business meeting, 11:30 a.m. Lunch, 12:30 p.m. Bring a well-filled picnic basket. For information, contact Judy Norris at 864-933-3013.

MONSANTO/SOLUTIA FORMER AND PRESENT EMPLOYEES ANNUAL REUNION – Saturday, Sept. 11, beginning at 3 p.m., Riverside Community Development Center, 404 North Bouknight Ferry Road, Saluda. Hope to see you there. Call James Holloway at 864-445-3310 or James Bosket 864-445-3071.

FUNDRAISERS

DONATIONS BEING ACCEPTED – For the Stanley Family whose home burned on Spring Lake Court. Wardlaw Academy is helping in the relief effort and may be reached by calling (803) 275-4794. Monetary donations may be mailed to: The Stanley Family, c/o Wardlaw Academy, 1296 Columbia Road, Johnston, SC 29832.

MISCELLANEOUS

AMERICAN GIRL BOOK CLUB MEETING – Every first Thursday, 6:30 p.m. Next Meeting: Thursday, Sept. 2, Edgefield County Library. Have some snacks and decide on your fall reading schedule! We will provide door prizes.

FAMILY MOVIE NIGHT – Every second Thursday, 7 p.m., Edgefield County Library. Thursday, Sept. 2: “E.T.” Free Reece’s Pieces, Popcorn and drinks.

WARD SUMMER BASH (CLINTON WARD FESTIVAL) – Saturday, Aug. 28, Walking Track in Ward. Begins at 4 p.m. Cruise-in featuring cars, trucks, tractors and motorcycles; Bingo with great prizes at 5 p.m.; Steele Justice will take the stage at 7 p.m. playing the best in variety. Food, fun and fellowship.

HICKORY KNOB LADIES’ GOLF WEEKEND – Aug. 27-29. Golf instruction provided by George Bryan Golf Academy. Visit www.hickoryknobresort.com or e-mail jwheatley@scprt.com for details.

CHRISTIAN MUSIC ARTIST CHRIS TOMLIN CONCERT – Saturday, Oct. 16, USC Aiken Convocation Center. Joining him will be special guest Kristian Stanfill. Tickets went on sale May 24, at 10 a.m. at USC Aiken Convocation Center Box Office, www.georgianlinatix.com or charge by phone at 1-866-722-8877. Tickets are $30, $25 and $20. Facility and handling fees apply.
5-DAY CRUISE TO THE BAHAMAS – Nov. 8-13. Contact Johnny Abney at (803) 663-9561 or (803) 292-4764.

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!