Sumter County Museum to hold a "Made in Sumter Craft Fair"

EDITOR'S NOTE: Please note that due to the threat of COVID-19, some of the following events may be cancelled or rescheduled unexpectedly.

The South Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles (SCDMV) will hold mobile events for REAL IDs from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. as follows: Wednesday, Oct. 12, Sumter County Library, 111 N. Harvin St.; Thursday, Oct. 13, Lee County Parks & Recreation, 397 Chappell Drive, Bishopville; and Thursday, Oct. 27, Clarendon County Council Chambers, 411 Sunset Drive, Manning. No additional SCDMV services will be offered at these events. The cost to purchase a REAL ID driver's license is $25. With proper documentation, customers who are 17 years old or older can change their identification card (no driving privileges) to a REAL ID card for free. A REAL ID card for customers who are 5 to 16 years old is $15. To obtain a REAL ID, you must provide your social security number, proof of identity and citizenship (government-issued birth certificate or valid U.S. Passport), two proofs of current address and proof of all legal name changes (if applicable). The enforcement date for REAL ID is May 3, 2023.

Second Nature will perform at 6:30 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 23, on Main Street in front of the Sumter Opera House as part of the Fourth Friday Concert Series. There will be food and drinks available for purchase from Brubakers, SO Cool Italian Icee and Sertoma. The Palmetto Optimist Club will offer free books for the children as well as popcorn for sale. Downtown restaurants will also be open for dine-in or take-out. Bring your chairs and spend an evening enjoying some music and dancing in the streets.

The Sumter County Museum will hold a "Made in Sumter Craft Fair" from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 24, at 122 N. Washington St., featuring handmade crafts and merchandise as well as food trucks.

The Sumter Branch NAACP will hold a general membership meeting at 10 a.m. on Saturday, Sept. 24, at Morris College, O.R. Ruben Chapel, 100 W. College St. Branch nominating committee will be elected.

In recognition of National Sickle Cell Awareness Month, representatives of the James R. Clark Memorial Sickle Cell Foundation will distribute awareness information from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 24, at the Sumter County Library, 111 N. Harvin St. The public is invited to attend and register for door prizes.

American Legion Auxiliary Unit 202 will meet at 1 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 24, at the American Legion, 310 Palmetto St. New members are welcomed. Contact Jessie Porcher at (803) 698-5240.

The Sumter Opera House Main Stage Series will present Blue Dogs at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 30, at 21 N. Main St. Visit https://www.sumteroperahouse.com/mainstage for more details.

A Sumter Friends of the NRA event will be held at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 5, at the American Legion, 31 Artillery Lane. Event will feature auctions, raffles, firearms and fun. Tickets are $45 for a single or $80 for a couple. A reserved table for eight is available for $340. For information, contact Jim Strong at (843) 319-4438 or jim@strongarmssumter.com.

A Second Chance Animal Shelter's 15th Annual Charity Golf Outing will be held from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 8, at the Players Course in Manning. Shotgun start. Continental breakfast, on-course beverages, lunch and cart included. Door prizes, awards and more. Call (803) 473-7075 for more information. Hole sponsorships available.

Trick or treat in the backcountry will be held from 3 to 5 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 29, at the Sumter County Museum, 122 N. Washington St. Visit www.sumtercountymuseum.org.

A Second Chance Animal Shelter's Fall Crafts, Food Truck and Pet Photo Extravaganza will be held from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 6, in Downtown Manning: Live entertainment. Rain or shine. Vendor spaces available. 803-473-7075 for more information