Lake Marion VFW Post 11078, Summerton, to meet today

Clarendon School District One will conduct free vision, hearing, speech and developmental screenings as part of a child find effort to identify students ages 3-5, who may need special education services and are not enrolled in a public school. Screenings will be conducted from 9 a.m. to noon at the Summerton Early Childhood Center, 8 South St., Summerton, on the following Tuesdays: Oct. 9; Nov. 13; Dec. 11; Jan. 8, 2019; Feb. 12, 2019; March 12, 2019; April 9, 2019; and May 14, 2019. Call Robert Collar at (803) 574-2117.

The Knit and Stitch Sewing Group will meet from 10 a.m. to noon today at the Wesmark branch of the Sumter County Library, 180 W. Wesmark Blvd. The group will meet every third Tuesday. If you enjoy knitting, crocheting, embroidery, cross stitch or any other sewing hobby, you are welcome to join us.

Lake Marion VFW Post 11078, Summerton, will meet today at 1 Duke St., Summerton. All VFW members are encouraged to attend. Dinner will be at 6:30 p.m. with the meeting beginning at 7 p.m. Call Carl A. Farley at (803) 460-8910.

The Carolina Coin Club will meet at 7 p.m. today at the Parks and Recreation building, 155 Haynsworth St. The group meets on the third Tuesday of each month and visitors are always welcome. Call (803) 775-8840 for information.

The Wesmark branch of the Sumter County Library will present "The Greatest Showman" at 3 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 19, at 180 W. Wesmark Blvd. Hugh Jackman stars in this original musical inspired by the life of P.T. Barnum.

The Sumter Democratic Party Headquarters will hold its official grand opening from 6 to 7:30 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 21, at 540 Bultman Drive, Suite 3, Sumter, SC 29154. Contact Barbara Bowman at (803) 883-4116.

The Sumter Combat Veterans Group will hold its annual golf tournament on Saturday, Sept. 22, at Crystal Lakes Golf Course, 1305 Clara Louise Kellogg Drive. There will be a 9 a.m. shotgun start. Registration fee is $50 per golfer limited to the first 40 teams. Fee includes continental breakfast, lunch, souvenirs, cart, green fees and refreshments during play. Team format will be two-person Captain's Choice. There will be first- and second-place prizes for men's and women's teams, closest to the pin and longest drive. Raffle tickets for a La-Z-Boy recliner will be $2 each or three for $5. Call Rich Grimsley at (803) 469-6227, Earnest Roland at (803) 840-0935 or Johnny Goodley at (803) 236-0488 or email at vnam6970@yahoo.com.

The 12th Annual Art in the Park will be held 9 a.m.-4 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 22, at Memorial Park.

A community farmers market, hosted by Sumter Tractor Supply, will be held from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 22, at 2705 Broad St. Homemade and homegrown goods from local farmers, crafters and artisans will be available for purchase. Call (803) 905-2656 for more information or details about participating.

Birnie Elk's Lodge No. 1195 and Sacred Heart Social will hold their annual memorial banquet at 5 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 22, at 2501 U.S. 15 South.

The Sumter Branch NAACP will meet at 5 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 23, at Bethany Missionary Baptist Church, 321 E. Red Bay Road. The branch nominating committee will be elected.

The South Carolina Education Association of Retired Employees (SCEA-R) will meet at noon on Wednesday, Sept. 26, at the North HOPE Center.

A Mesothelioma Awareness Day will be held 1-4 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 29, at the Canty Center, 627 Manning Ave. This event will feature face painting, a bounce house, games, vendors, food truck and silent auction.