Clarendon briefs: Laughter yoga, CCSO Night Out, fishing tournaments and more
All ages welcome at 'Laughter at the Library' Aug. 29
MANNING - The Harvin Clarendon County Library is hosting "Laughter at the Library" on Thursday, Aug. 29.
What is "laughter yoga?" You laugh, clap, cheer for each other, smile, chant and have fun like children. No special clothing or yoga mat is needed, and you won't be doing "typical" yoga poses. Join us as we laugh, giggle, guffaw, maybe even snort. Laughter is an aerobic exercise getting you to breathe and move.
All ages and abilities are welcome.
"Laughter at the Library" is facilitated by Laughing Swans' Lynne VanHeusden, a certified laughter yoga teacher. You can reach her at (512) 913-9447.
For more information on what's happening at HCCL, 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.
CCSO National Night Out rescheduled for Sept. 10
MANNING - Clarendon County Sheriff's Office will be hosting National Night out from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 10, at 217 Commerce St.
Hurricane Debby caused the postponement of the annual event.
National Night Out will be a drive-through event with giveaways for schoolchildren as well as snacks and drinks while supplies last.
A variety of vendors as well as multiple law enforcement agencies will be on hand to greet individuals as they travel through the line.
Manning's End of Summer Concert set for Sept. 12
MANNING - Join the City of Manning for the free End of Summer Concert in downtown Manning on Thursday, Sept. 12.
The concert will begin at 6:30 p.m. on Brooks Street between Rigby and Boyce streets. Food trucks will be on hand serving a variety of delicious street fare.
Don't forget to bring along your favorite lawn chair to enjoy an evening of great entertainment.
Multiple fishing tourneys set for John C. Land III Landing
SUMMERTON - John C. Land III Landing, 4404 Greenall Road, will feature a dozen fishing tournaments this fall.
In September
9/12-9/14 - Major League Fishing Toyota Series
9/21 - ABA Couples SC Division
9/28 - Duckfest Fall Open with Duckfest Car Show beginning at 1 p.m. and food trucks
In October
10/5 - South Carolina High School Bass Challenge with weigh-in at 2 p.m.
10/10-10/12 - Major League Fishing BFL Regional Championship with weigh-ins at 3 p.m.
10/18-10-19 - Fishers of Men District 3 with weigh-ins at 3 p.m.
10/26 - ABA Couples Championship
10/26 - Carolina Anglers Team Trail
In November
11/6-11/8 - Hobie Bass Open Series Tournament of Champions
11/9 - Carolina Anglers Team Trail
11/16 - Dynamic Marine Bass Trail
11/23 - Carolina Anglers Team Trail
Upward Sports Soccer League registration through Sept. 6
MANNING - New Start Community Church of the Nazarene, 4686 JW Rhames Road, is hosting the Upward Sports Soccer League with registration from now until Sept. 6.
Boys and girls from K3 through sixth grade can register online at https://registration.upward.org/UPW86905. The cost is $55 per child. Evaluation and orientation will be held from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. Sept. 7.
For more information, contact Pastor Tony Lupton at (843) 200-5395 or email pastortonymns@gmail.com.
Stroll Main Street Manning on Oct. 3 downtown Arts Walk
MANNING - Main Street Manning is hosting a downtown Arts Walk from 4 to 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 3.
Attendees will be able to enjoy art featuring an array of different mediums while strolling through downtown businesses.
Main Street Manning is also looking for both artists and businesses to participate in this event. Musicians, dancers, painters, sculptors, fiber artists, poets and other artists are invited to be part of the festivities. If you're interested, contact Carrie Trebil at (803) 433-5132 or email her at ctrebil@cityofmanning.org.
Manning High School Class
of 1974 plans reunion
MANNING - Manning High School Class of 1974's 50th Class Reunion will be held Friday-Sunday, Oct. 11-13. Contact Russell A. Miller at (803) 410-7311 or James L. Gordon at (803) 473-0369 for additional information.
CCFR Community Safety Day Oct. 26 includes Trunk or Treat
MANNING - Clarendon County Fire Rescue's annual Community Safety Day will be held from 10 a.m. until 1 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 26, at J.C. Britton Park, 3057 Raccoon Road.
The free event will include "Trunk or Treat," food, candy and lots of other fun activities. Children can even wear their costumes.
Fire trucks, ambulances, a medical helicopter, law enforcement vehicles, tractors and more cool stuff will be there.
Duckfest is Nov. 2 with many events leading up to main day
SUMMERTON - The 10th-annual Duckfest will be held on Saturday, Nov. 2, throughout downtown Summerton with many events held in the weeks and days leading up to the main day.
The Duckfest Fall Open Team Bass Tournament will be held on Saturday, Sept. 28, at John C. Land III Landing.
The Miss Duckfest pageant will be held on Sunday, Oct. 13, at Weldon Auditorium.
On Saturday, Nov. 2, dozens of events will be held throughout downtown Summerton, including a cornhole tournament, dog retrieving demonstration, Duckfest Cook-Off, car show, Clarendon County Fire Rescue demonstration, lots of delicious food and many more games and fun activities.
2024 Duckfest hats are on sale. Camo boony hats are $35 each, and Richardson 112 trucker hats are $25 each.
2024 Duckfest shirts and other merchandise will be arriving soon.
For more information or if you'd like to become a vendor, log onto duckfestfun.com or email duckfestfun@gmail.com.
Get creative for City of Manning's Scarecrows on Main
MANNING - Now is the time to begin thinking about fall, and the City of Manning is asking individuals, families, clubs, church groups, civic organizations and businesses to have fun and get in the fall spirit by creating a scarecrow or fall decoration for display in downtown Manning.
All decorations and scarecrows will be displayed on lamp posts throughout downtown Manning during October. All you will need are the materials and the creativity!
To sign up, log onto https://forms.gle/GnsQCfh17NoDRNNUA.