Here and There – 8-21-14

Here and There – 8-21-14

Heritage Jubilee: Edgefield’s Heritage Jubilee will be held Saturday, September 27. For more information call or email: (803)637-6687 or (803)637-1800 (swseawright@yahoo.com.)

Edgefield Farmers and Artisans Market: Town Square, every Saturday until November from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Plants, vegetables, fresh eggs, crafts and more. Vendors welcome. Info: 706-631-5564.

Johnston Farmers Market: with seasonal fruits & vegetables, baked goods, artist’s painting, etc. is held Thursday afternoons from 4 until 6 pm.

After School Program: Women in Unity is accepting applications for their after school program. Space is limited. Call Essie Nicholson at 637-2010 or come by 3 Pecan Park(next to State Farm).

Back to School Forum: There will be a Back to School Youth Forum hosted by Mt. Canaan’s Boys and Girls Clubs, Aug. 23, from 11 a.m to 1 p.m. Topics of discussion: Suicide, Bullying, Self-Esteem, and Depression. Lunch will be provided. Rev. Jerry Garvin will be preaching.

Revival and Homecoming: at Berea Baptist Church, starting Sunday, August 24: 11:00 worship followed by a meal; Services continue on M-Wed., August 25-27, at 7:00 p.m.; former members, visitors and friends are cordially invited to attend.

Brown Family Reunion: The family reunion for the descendants of Perry and Ruth Ella Brown will be Sunday, Aug. 24, at 1 p.m. at the Corps of Engineers Recreation Area, Shelter 1, Parksville, S.C. Bring a covered dish and tea/lemonade or soft drink of choice. Cups, napkins, silver, ice and some tea provided. Contact Joyce McDaniel Koff at 803-279-1416.

Free Workshops: Edgefield/SC Works Center, 400 Church St, Rm. 306, 

Tuesday, Aug. 26, 10 AM Networkers Group Session – topic – “Hidden Job Market” ; 1:30 PM “Interview Techniques”; 3 PM “Resume Clinic/Career Ready 101 Lab”; Thursday, August 28,  2 PM “Let WorkKeys Work for You.”  For further information telephone 637-4029.

District Meeting: Merriwether Fire Department District Meeting will be held Tuesday, Sept. 2 at 7 p.m. at Merriwether Fire Station 1, 1879 West Martintown Rd., North Augusta, for inquires – 803-279-8001.

CALLING ALL PHOTOGRAPHERS! Friends of the Edgefield County Library invite you to participate in a Photo Exhibit September 18 – October 17. Original photos of historical interest (building, person, object, place, etc.). Three photos per photographer. No photo larger than 11×14″, approximately 2″ mat, framed in thin black and white metal frame. Deliver photos to the Library no later than Monday, September 15th. Friends of the Library request a 25% donation from all sales. RSVP laurel.blossom@earthlink.net or call 803-640-0625.

Book Sale: Edgefield County Public Library is having a sale on hard cover books: $1.00 each.  All proceeds go to the Friends of the Library Fund, which supports projects within the library.