Clarendon briefs: Scarecrows on Main, Homeschool Connections and more

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.

Harvin Library hosts Homeschool Connections

MANNING - The Harvin Clarendon County Library will host Homeschool Connections at 11 a.m. Friday, Sept. 6, at the library, 215 N. Brooks St.

Join HCCL for "Brunch and Learn," a fun cooking class for homeschoolers.

For more information, call (803) 435-8633 or log onto www.clarendoncountylibrary.com.

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.

Manning hosts District 5

CleanUp on Sept. 7

MANNING - The City of Manning will host a District 5 Clean-Up beginning at 8:30 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 7, at the corner of Allendale and Boyce streets.

Join city representatives as they spruce up Manning's District 5 area. Bags, gloves and other materials will be provided.

Are you part of an organization? The City of Manning would love to have your organization partner with the city.

For more information, call (803) 435-8477.

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

children's farm project's Community Planting Day Sept. 21

SUMMEMRTON - The Children's Farm Project is hosting a Community Planting Day, a beautification and conservation event, from 8:30 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 21, at 1269 Lilly Martin Road.

For more information on the event, please call (336) 529-3170.

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.

2024 Francis Marion Symposium to be held Oct. 18 and 19

MANNING - Attention all Revolutionary War enthusiasts.

The 2024 Francis Marion Symposium will be held Friday-Saturday, Oct. 18-19, at F.E. DuBose Campus. Take Interstate 95 and Exit 122 to 3351 Sumter Highway.

The symposium will explore the Revolutionary War campaigns while immersing attendees in Francis Marion's world and the significances of the Southern Campaigns of the American Revolution.

The symposium will feature educational lectures, history enthusiasts and dinner theaters.

For more information, log onto www.francismarionsymposium.com or email gcsummers@ftc-i.net.

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.

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.