Clarendon Briefs, May 27, 2022: Camp Happy Days needs donations; woodwinds concert June 9

Camp Happy Days needs donations

SUMMERTON - Camp Happy Days, a weeklong camp for children with cancer and their siblings, is returning to Camp Bob Cooper the first week in July.

The COVID-19 pandemic forced the camp into partial and virtual camps for the past two years, but this year these young cancer patients will be able to enjoy all the fun and festivities that Clarendon County has to offer.

The camp can't happen without the help of the community. Camp Happy Days is in dire need of funds, especially to cover the rising costs of food and other supplies.

If you would like to help make this year's camp a success for these youngsters and teens, please send a donation to Bill Ellis, 1358 Sportsman Drive, Manning SC 29102. Please make the check payable to: Camp Happy Days.

If you would like more information, please call Ellis, who has been volunteering with Camp Happy Days for more than three decades, at (803) 460-7666.

Free woodwinds concert in Summerton on June 9

SUMMERTON - The Town of Summerton is hosting a free concert by The Summerville Orchestra Woodwinds Quintet at 1 p.m. June 9 at Charles Allen Ridgeway Park.

The concert will feature local students, as well as amateur and professional musicians.

After the concert, root beer and soda will be provided by 4 MAIN Events Center.

For more information, visit www.townofsummerton.com.

Celebrate summer with old school board games June 18

SUMMERTON - Celebrating the arrival of summer, 4 MAIN invites everyone to come downtown for a little friendly competition in a game of chess, dominoes and checkers from 1 to 7 p.m. Saturday, June 18.

Enjoy the day with family, friends and co-workers playing games and introducing kids to an "old school" game and specifically curated and recorded '60s-'80s music.

On view inside 4 MAIN will be a curated art exhibition of chess, checkers and domino games representing many cultures, countries and periods in which these games have been played.

No preregistration or signup is required. If you have your own board, set and chess clock, bring it, although game boards and sets will be provided for this event only. No exceptions.

Water or some other form of liquid refreshments will be provided during the event to keep players hydrated and ready to play.

For more information contact Cedric Liqueur, event coordinator, at (803) 485-2525 or email cedricliq@aol.com.

Manning Farmer's Market opens June 11

MANNING - The Manning Farmer's Market at the corner of East Boyce and North Church streets will open on June 11.

Support your local farmers, produce stands and maybe a few avid gardeners who will be selling their wares at the market from 8 a.m. until Noon each Saturday from June 11 until October.