Clarendon Briefs for March 3, 2023: Cereal Day, Miss Striped Bass Pageant and more

CCSO sponsors National Cereal Day on March 7

MANNING - The Clarendon County Sheriff's Office is sponsoring National Cereal Day from 8:30-9:30 a.m. Tuesday, March 7, at 217 Commerce St.

A bagged breakfast is free to everyone while supplies last.

The event is sponsored by CCSO, Theta Tau Zeta, Clarendon County Detention Center, Clarendon Behavioral Health Services, Amedisys Hospice and HopeHealth.

For more information, contact Sgt. Annett Smith at (803) 435-4414 or (803) 460-3976 or email her at asmith@clarendoncountygov.org.

Miss Striped Bass Pageant on March 11

MANNING - The Miss Striped Bass Festival Beauty Pageant will be held at 4 p.m. Saturday, March 11, at Weldon Auditorium, 7 Maple St.

T-shirts and tickets will be on sale at the door.

For more information, contact the Clarendon County Chamber of Commerce at (803) 435-4405.

Manning Heart & Soul Story Gathering Training on March 16

MANNING - Manning Heart & Soul is hosting a Story Gathering Training at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, March 16, at the Manning Fire Department's training room, 38 W. Boyce St.

A meet and greet with meal will begin at 5:30 p.m. followed by the training from 6 to 7:30 p.m.

Meet new people. Listen to your neighbors. Collect their stories to influence the future of Manning.

If you plan to attend, please RSVP to manningheartandsoul@gmail.com.

For additional information, contact manningheartandsoul@gmail.com.

Community Broadcasters LLC is hosting 1st Responders Appreciation Night

MANNING - Community Broadcasters LLC has partnered with Bank of Clarendon to host First Responders Appreciation Night 5-7 p.m. Tuesday, March 21, at the Clarendon Community Complex's gymnasium that is behind Weldon Auditorium.

Community Broadcasters and the Bank of Clarendon are inviting all first responders to the annual Celebration for our Hometown Heroes.

Dozens of vendors will be on hand honoring our heroes with various freebies. A meal will also be provided.

RSVP to Carolyn at (803) 775-2321 extension 220 or email Carolyn_garris@commbroadcasters.com.

Open House of Prayer presents Food Giveaway on March 22

SUMMERTON - The Open House of Prayer is holding a Food Giveaway at 10 a.m. Wednesday, March 23, at 1292 Furman Road, Summerton.

The event is also sponsored by Harvest Hope Food Bank.

Recipients can remain in their vehicles to obtain their free box of groceries. It's a pull-up and pick-up event.

Striped Bass Festival needs volunteers

MANNING - The Clarendon County Chamber of Commerce is looking for volunteers to help sell Striped Bass Festival T-shirts at its office before the festival as well as volunteers to work as a setup crew, T-shirt sales crew and trash collection crew during the festival.

For more information or to volunteer to help, call the chamber at (803) 435-4405.

Clarendon County Recreation Department needs volunteer head coaches

MANNING - The Clarendon County Recreation Department needs a few volunteer head coaches for its baseball and softball leagues.

For more information or if you'd like to become a volunteer coach, call (803) 473-3543.