Here and There – 10-10-13

Here and There – 10-10-13

Johnston Farmer’s & Artist’s Market every Thursday, from 4 – 6 p.m. in front of the Library/Warehouse on Calhoun Street.

Edgefield Farmers Arts and Crafts Market:  On the Town Square every Sat. 9:00 a.m.-1:00.For more info call Carolyn Piekielniak @ 637-6861 or 803-507-0278.

St. Mary’s Annual Day of Prayer and Song: St. Mary’s Catholic Church will hold its annual Day of Prayer and Song Saturday, Oct. 12, at noon. Join the celebration of the 96th anniversary of Our Lady of Fatima held in front of the Grotto behind the church. Seating will be provided.

13th Annual Blessing of the Animals:  The Episcopal Church of the Ridge will host this event, Sunday, Oct. 13, at 3 p.m. in the churchyard of Our Savior in Trenton (off of Hwy 121 on Church St.) Bring your pet on a leash or in a carrier.  Refreshments will be served to the congregation and their pets. The offering will be donated to our local food bank for help purchasing pet food. Rain or shine.

Church Anniversary: Mt. Calvary Baptist Church will celebrate their 143rd. Anniversary, Sunday, Oct. 13, at 2 p.m. with guest speaker Rev. Limuer Myers. The public is invited. Rev. Lewis Burt, pastor

Family Reunion: The descendants of Col. Thomas Walter and Adeline Glover Lanham will hold their annual reunion on Sunday, Oct, 13 at 12:30 at Republican Baptist Church.

Relay for Life Organizational Meeting: Oct. 14, at 6 p.m. at the Edgefield County Hospital.

Mt. Zion Homecoming & Revival: Mt. Zion Baptist Church, 705 Mt. Zion Road, Trenton, will hold Homecoming Services Sunday, Oct. 13 at 11 a.m. with Rev. Tom Rogers with dinner to follow. Revival services will be held Oct. 14, 15 & 16 at 7 p.m. with revivalist Rev. Darrell Thompson. Everyone is invited.

Free Workshops: Edgefield/SC Works Center, 400 Church St, Rm. 306, Tuesday, Oct. 15, 10 AM Networkers Group Session – topic – “Pre-Employment Tests”; 1:30 PM “Job Search 2013” Learn the differences between yesterdays and today’s job search techniques; 3 PM “Job References Matter” Find out why it is important to choose the right job reference and why it is essential that you keep them informed during your job search. For further info call telephone 637-4029.

Science Hill Missionary Baptist Church: sponsoring Day of Recognition for Senior Citizens service followed by a luncheon.  Oct. 19 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.  There is no cost and everyone is welcome.

Mine Creek Missionary Baptist Church:Sat. Oct. 19-Annual Educational Breakfast (Sunday School) at 9am; Sat. Oct. 26-Pre-Church Anniversary Celebration (TBA);Sun., Oct. 27-143rd Church Anniversary at 10am (Communion).  The Guest Preacher will be Rev. John Williams, Pastor of  McAllister Chapel, Calhoun Falls.

Hymn Sing: Spann United Methodist Church will have its hymn sing, Sunday, Oct. 20, at 3 p.m. Pastor John Kneece will lead singing and Wallace Watkins will accompany the singing. Refreshments will be served afterwards and visitors are welcome. For more information call 803-430-1314.

Usher Board Anniversary: Mt. Calvary Baptist Church Usher Board will celebrate their anniversary Sun., Oct. 20 at 4 p.m. The public is invited.

Women’s Conference: Republican Grove Baptist Church, 276 Gary Hill Road, Edgefield, will hold their annual Women’s Conference on Saturday, Oct. 26, at 10 a.m. The pubic is invited. Rev. Willie Patten, Jr. is pastor.

Class Reunion: The 20 Year Reunion for STHS Class of 1993 will be held on November 2, 2013 at 7pm at the Pine Ridge Country Club. The cost is $50 per person or $90 per couple. Payments can be mailed to PO Box 1174 Leland, NC 28451 no later than October 15, 2013. For any questions, please contact Shannon Smith at sthsclassof1993@gmail.com.

First Annual Trunk or Treat: Oct. 31, 3 Pecan Park (off Hwy 23 across from BiLo); 6:30pm-8:30pm; Free to the public; no gory or scary costumes, please. Registration form necessary and prize for best decorated vehicle. Sponsored by Women in Unity. To donate or for info, call 803-637-2010.

Lee Family Reunion Trip: to Virginia Beach, June 12-15. Cost per seat is $65, dpt. due by Nov. 23. For more info call Jeanette Harris at 803-384-1715, Bill Lee at 275-4854 or Arielle Thomas at 803-334-1450.