Clarendon briefs: Church block party, community meeting, library events and more
Seacoast Church hosts Block Party on July 13
MANNING - Seacoast Church will host a Block Party from 2 to 6 p.m. Saturday, July 13, at 202 Dickson St.
The Unity in Community event will include a backpack giveaway, free cookout, games, waterslide and lots more.
All are welcome.
Clarendon County Coalition hosts community meeting on July 16
MANNING - Attention, residents of Clarendon County! The Clarendon County Coalition wants to hear from you at a Community Listening Session from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, July 16, at McLeod Health Clarendon AV Classroom, 10 E. Hospital St.
This is a community listening session to allow community members to come together to discuss ideas for community improvement around a specific topic. It's a guided, one-hour discussion on healthy eating and healthy foods in Clarendon County.
All ages are welcome, and refreshments will be provided.
The meeting is in partnership with the South Carolina Office of Rural Health Investment Opportunity Health.
Harvin Clarendon County Library hosts Writing Workshop beginning july 13
MANNING - Aspiring writers who need a little help can find it at the Harvin Clarendon County Library's Tell-the-Story Write it Right workshop that is being taught by award-winning novelist Rhonda McKnight.
The workshop kicks off from 9 a.m. until noon Saturday, July 14, with the topic, "Creating Emotionally Dynamic Characters and Viewpoint." Additional sessions on different topics will be held from 9 a.m. until noon, July 20, 27 and Aug. 20.
For more information on the workshop, call the library at (803) 435-8633 or visit it at 215 N. Brooks St. The library also has a Facebook page: Harvin Clarendon County Library, and a website, clarendoncountylibrary.com.
During the week of July 15-18, the library will host "Adventures in Art" from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. on July 15; on July 17, Sparky the Firedog visits the library at 10:30 a.m.; and on July 18, the library offers its Summer Adventure Program, "Camp Healthy Kids," at 1 p.m.
Back 2 School Giveaway set for July 27
MANNING - The Back 2 School Giveway will be held from noon to 2 p.m. Saturday, July 27, at Manning Elementary School, 311 W. Boyce St. Drawstring backpacks and school supplies will be distributed while supplies last. Students must be present to receive supplies. Manning Police Department will be on site. For information, call (803) 566-0117.
Joanne W. Charles Memorial Annual Charity Golf Tournament
SANTEE - The Joanne W. Charles Memorial Annual Charity Golf Tournament will be held Saturday, Aug. 10, at Santee Cooper Country Club, 630 Santee Drive.
Shotgun start will be at 9 a.m. Prizes will be given for closest to the pin, longest drive and putting contest.
Register online at Charitygolftoday.com/jwcsantee.
For more information, contact Kenneth Johnson at info@jwcmemorial.org or (803) 410-0976.
Manning Farmer's Market open
MANNING - Looking for some fresh fruit and veggies? Check out the Manning Farmer's Market at 21 E. Boyce St. The market will remain open through October from 8 a.m. to noon on Saturdays. For additional information, contact Carrie Trebil at (803) 435-8477 or email ctrebil@cityofmanning.org. EBT/SNAP, SFMNP - Senior and WIC Vouchers are accepted.
Clarendon County School District Summer Feeding Program
MANNING - The Clarendon County School District Summer Feeding Program is sponsored by the district's Office of Student Nutrition.
No-charge breakfast and lunch is available for all children ages 18 and younger. Breakfast is served from 7:30 to 8:15 a.m., and lunch is served from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. All food must be consumed on site. Sites are:
- Dr. Rose H. Wilder Elementary Cafeteria, 9297 Alex Harvin Highway, Summerton;
- Manning Elementary School Cafeteria, 311 W. Boyce St., Manning;
- Manning Early Childhood Center Cafeteria, 2759 Raccoon Road, Manning;
- Manning High School Cafeteria, 2155 Paxville Highway, Manning; and
- East Clarendon Middle and High School Cafeteria, 1171 Pope St., Turbeville.