Here & There – 9/13/12

Farmers’ and Artists’ Market: Johnston Farmers’ and Artists’ Market is held from 4-6 p.m. each Thursday. If interested in being a vendor call 275-4097.

Brunson Community Club: Brunson Community Club will resume its monthly meetings, Thursday, Sept. 13, at 7 p.m. Members are urged to attend.

Legion Auxiliary Meeting: The American Legion Auxiliary Unit #30 meets on Monday, Sept. 17, at 3 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall at Edgefield United Methodist Church. All members are urged to attend. Please bring a friend with you. The program will feature the Girls State delegates who represented Edgefield County at the 66th Palmetto State program. Visitors are welcome.

Career Center Cosmetology Salon Opening: The Strom Thurmond Career Center Cosmetology Salon will be opening on Saturdays, Sept. 22 and 29 from 8 a.m. to noon. For more info contact Jackie Kennion at the Career Center 275-1767 ext. 525. Call for appointments or walk-ins are welcome.

Choir Anniversary: Mt. Calvary Baptist Church, 415 Long Cane Rd., Johnston, EBA Choir Anniversary will take place Sept. 16, at 4 p.m. Rev. Lewis Burt, Pastor

Republican Party: The Edgefield County Republican Party will meet in the County Council Chambers in Edgefield, Sept. 18, at 7 p.m.

Free Workshops: at the Edgefield Works Center, 400 Church St., Room 306,Tuesday, Sept. 18, 10:00 AM Networkers Group Meeting – topic – “Resume Construction” Keep your resume in the yes stack. Learn resume structure and how to display skills and accomplishments; 1:30 PM “Job Search 2012” examine the differences between yesterday and today’s job search techniques; 3:00 PM “First Impressions” You never get a second chance to make a good first impression.  Join us and find out how to win over a potential employer.  For further information telephone (803) 637-4029.

Homecoming: Mountain Creek Baptist Church, 108 Mountain Creek Rd. 214th Homecoming Celebration at 11 a.m., Sept 30,with dinner to follow. Speaker will be Rev. Michale Belue.

Miss Harvest Festival: The Ridge Spring Miss Harvest Festival Beauty Pageant will be held Sat., Oct. 6, at the Town Gym at 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. Ladies between birth – 20 are invited to compete. The Miss(17-20) will be awarded a scholarship to the college of her choice. Deadline for applications is Sept. 26. For an application or for more info call 637-5383 or 275-3241.

Volunteers Needed: The Edgefield/McCormick/Saluda Counties Volunteer Guardian ad Litem Program is seeking people willing to speak up for a child. Training will begin Monday, October 10. This is a free thirty-hour course. Space is limited; please call (803) 637-9614 to reserve your seat.

Anniversary Celebration: The Singing Stars of Johnston will have their 53rd. Anniversary Celebration on Sept. 23, at 4 p.m., at Bibleway Church, Fruit Hill Road, Saluda. Everyone who has been part of the EBA please come and have a great reunion.