Clarendon briefs: Vote early starting Oct. 19, holiday events start next month

Vote early Oct. 19-31

Early voting begins on Monday, Oct. 19, and ends Saturday, Oct. 31. Early voting centers are open 8:30 a.m. - 6 p.m. (Monday-Saturday). Early voting centers will be closed on Sunday, Oct. 25. In Clarendon, go to the County Voter Registration and Elections Office, 3 S. Church St., Manning.

Pilot Club's annual bazaar is Nov. 24

Here's your chance to snag some famous biscuits.

The Clarendon Pilot Club Bazaar returns this year at Manning Presbyterian Church on Tuesday, Nov. 24, from 4 to 6 p.m. Homemade biscuits, pies, cakes and candy will be available for holiday giving and eating.

Help support the civic club through this annual fundraising event. The church is at 233 N. Brooks St., Manning.

Evening Christmas parade is next month

Don't miss the annual City of Manning Christmas Parade on Sunday, Nov. 29, starting at Weldon Auditorium, 7 Maple St., Manning. Get into the spirit of the season during this festive event. The parade will be held from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m.

Find Christmas gifts at St. Matthias' bazaar

Shop from a variety of local vendors to find exactly what you need for gift giving this holiday season (or just for yourself), including some unique items, along with both dine-in treats as well as take-out BBQ at the St. Matthias Christmas Bazaar.

The event will be held on Saturday, Dec. 5.

Links to tickets and vendor registration can be found at www.StMatthiasAnglican.org/events. The church is at 9 N. Dukes St., Summerton.

Annual Brooks Street stroll event returns this December

Save the Date for a magical evening strolling under the lights while enjoying warm soups and sweet treats. Spend time with friends and loved ones when Soups, Stews and Sweets returns to Manning on Dec. 10 along Brooks Street.

Manning Farmers Market

MANNING - The Manning Farmers Market is open from 8 a.m. to noon every Saturday through October at the corner of Boyce and Church streets. If you are interested in becoming a vendor, visit www.cityofmanning.org/community/page/farmers-market.

Shop With a Hero

MANNING - Well Watered Ministries is holding Shop With A Hero Teen Holiday Experience on Dec. 12. Shop With a Hero is a shopping experience where at-risk youth (12 and up) are paired one on one with a local police officer, firefighter or EMT for a guided shopping trip. Together they will choose gifts, essentials and items the youth really wants. Sponsor a child for $150. To give or get involved, scan the code or contact wellwateredministries.org or call (803) 662-2923.

Become a member of Lake Marion Artisans guild

SUMMERTON - Enjoy art and spending time getting to know others who do, too? The Lake Marion Artisans is recruiting new members from Summerton and nearby communities around Lake Marion. According to its website, the group is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization in the historic district of Summerton and operates the only art gallery in Clarendon County. The gallery is at 108 Main St., Summerton. "Members of the Lake Marion Artisans (LMA) are art enthusiasts who actively promote and nurture the arts in our community. Our endeavors provide channels of public recognition of local Artisans, celebrating their rich diversity through community projects that exhibit their talent," the page says. To become a member, read the guild's bylaws and fill out a membership form at https://tinyurl.com/y4upkn9u.

Coast Guard Auxiliary announces meetings

SUMMERTON - The Coast Guard Auxiliary meets at 7 p.m. every third Monday of each month at Summerton Fire Station, 6 N. Canty St.