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MEETINGS

RESCEDULING OF REGULAR MEETING OF EDGEFIELD COUNTY COUNCIL – The regular meeting scheduled for Tuesday, Aug. 3, at 6 p.m. has been changed to: Tuesday, Aug. 10, at 6 p.m.

 “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

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.

REVIVAL – Aug. 9-12, 7 p.m. nightly, Bethlehem Baptist Church, Edgefield. The Rev. Dr. Alexander Pope, pastor of First Providence Baptist Church in North Augusta, minister for the week.

HOMECOMING/REVIVAL – Homecoming Services, Sunday, Aug. 15, Sunday School-10 a.m., Worship Service-11 a.m., Pleasant Grove Baptist Church, Edgefield, the Rev. Eldwin Griffin of Mt. Alpha Baptist Church in Ward, guest minister; Revival Services, Aug. 16-19, 7 p.m., the Rev. Timothy Williams, Montmorenci Missionary Baptist Church, guest minister for revival. Everyone welcome.

ANNUAL REVIVAL – Aug. 8-13, Mt. Calvary Baptist Church, Johnston. Sunday, Aug. 8, 2 p.m., Guest speaker, the Rev. Stacey Mills, pastor of Mountain View Baptist Church in Greenville; Monday-Friday, 7:30 p.m., Guest speaker, the Rev. Arthur Kemp, pastor of Bethlehem Baptist Church, North Augusta.

HOMECOMING/REVIVAL – Homecoming, Sunday, Aug. 15, 11 a.m., Republican Grove Baptist Church, with the Rev. Ronald McFadden of Moore’s A.M.E. Church; Revival Services, Aug. 16-20, 7 p.m., revivalist, Rev. Dr. Ronald Coleman of Valley Fair Baptist Church. Everyone welcome.

REVIVAL – Aug. 9-12, 7:30 p.m., Moore’s A.M.E. Church. Rev. Eddie Freeman, pastor of Mt. Zion in Edgefield, guest speaker. Public invited.

MONTHLY PASTOR’S PRAYER BREAKFAST – Saturday, Aug. 14, 8-9:30 a.m., Freedom Temple, 235 Rainsford Circle, Trenton. A group of pastors representing a number of local area churches coming together, crossing racial, economic and denominational barriers, in an act of unity. Call 637-6506 to confirm.

ANNUAL BACK TO SCHOOL BASH – Friday, Aug. 6, 5-8 p.m., Liberty Spring Baptist Church, 2347 Walker Road, Edgefield. Information, fun, food and school supplies. Speakers from each surrounding school district, Sheriff’s Department, special guest Sister Tammie W. Johnson as “Sister Q,” and motivational speaker Alicia Martin, director of Edgefield County Alternative School. Praise dance groups will perform.

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.

REUNIONS

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.

STROM THURMOND HIGH SCHOOL CLASSES OF ’64-’68 – Saturday, Aug. 21, 6:30 p.m. until midnight, “The Country”, a new facility about four and a half miles out of Edgefield on Hwy. 23 toward Modoc. Sign on left at driveway. Cost, $35 per person. D.J. and your favorite music. Wear your dancing shoes and casual attire. Heavy hors d’oeuvres with tea, lemonade, bottled water and cash bar. Contact 1964 Sherry Reece Ray at 803-637-6972; 1965 Kenneth Ray at (803) 637-6972; 1966 Roger Timpson at (803) 637-3772; 1967 Albert Rainsford at (803) 637-3332; or 1968 Kathy Peeler Benfield at (803) 637-6014.

FUNDRAISERS

MISCELLANEOUS

FREE EDUCATION PROGRAM BY THE ALZHEIMER’S ASSOCIATION – Thursday, Aug. 5, 10:20 a.m., Edgefield County Senior Center. This one-hour program will feature information on memory loss, dementia, Alzheimer’s disease, and basic information on diagnosis and treatment. Public invited. If you would like to stay for lunch at the Center, cost is $3. To reserve your place, call the Alzheimer’s Association at 1-800-273-2555 or 864-224-3045.

EDGEFIELD COUNTY HEALTH FAIR – Saturday, Aug. 7, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Edgefield Town Gymnasium, hosted by Moores AME Church. Sponsored by Unison of South Carolina. Health issues, health insurance, screenings and information.

W.W.W. RIDER ANNUAL HORSE SHOW AND FESTIVAL – Aug. 6-7, 488 Taylor Pond Road, North Augusta. Friday-7 p.m., great barbecue dinner. Music by Calvin. Saturday-11 a.m., Gospel Show & Horse Show. Fun for children. For information, call 803-279-4237.

CREEK STOMP AND TOUR OF NWTF’S WINCHESTER MUSEUM – Saturday, Aug. 7, 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., 15 person limit for Creek Stomp. Pre-registration required. Children must be accompanied by adult. Program is free for NWTF members and their children. Non-members, program is free with paid admission to the Winchester Museum, $5 for adults and $2 for children 17. For more information, contact Sam McDuffie at smcduffie@nwtf.org or (803)637-7626.

SUMMER READING AT EDGEFIELD COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY – Beach Blast, Friday, Aug. 6, 6-8 p.m., Earn an invitation to the beach blast party by reading 10 books or completing 20 volunteer service hours or be there on Thursday, Aug. 5, to snag one out of 10 tickets to be given away. Complete your service hours by helping with party decorations! Tell someone at service desk you would like to help. You don’t want to miss special guest magician, Chad Crews, grilling out, playing your favorite PS2 game with friends, making leis and creating sand art, winning a prize in the limbo contest, loot bags. Ages 11-19.

AMERICAN GIRL BOOK CLUB – Friday, Aug. 5, 6:30 p.m., Edgefield County Public Library. Join us to talk about the books you would like to read in the fall. Refreshments and door prizes.

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!