Clarendon briefs: Back in the Day Field Day July 29, Chocolate Chip Cookie Day Aug. 4 and more

Special day for families with children who have lost parents on dialysis on July 29

MANNING - The Gift Place Inc., a 501c3 organization, is hosting "Back in the Day Field Day" beginning at 11:30 a.m. Saturday, July 29, at J.C. Britton Park, 3057 Raccoon Road.

The fundraiser is for families with children who have lost parents on dialysis.

Activities will include dodgeball, tug-of-war, double Dutch, sweet potato in a spoon, Hula-hoop tournaments, kickball, a treasure hunt, sack race and more. Attendees will be able to purchase arts and crafts and enjoy game booths for just a quarter and tournament games for just a dime.

Volunteers are needed.

For more information, contact Rene Musick Harris at (803) 410-1425 or email harrismusipittyz2@gmail.com.

Clarendon County Recreation Department fall sports registration begins July 31

CLARENDON COUNTY - Registration for the Clarendon County Recreation Department soccer, tackle football, flag football, girls volleyball and golf will be held from July 31 to Aug. 18.

Registration at the Manning office at J.C. Britton Park, 3057 Raccoon Road, will be accepted from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Friday.

Registration at the Turbeville office at Smith Field, 1380 Gamble St., will be accepted from 1 to 5 p.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays.

Children can also be registered online at https://clarendon.recdesk.com/Community/Home.

For more information, call the Manning office at (803) 473-3543 or the Turbeville office at (843) 659-3030.

Manning Farmer's Market is open every Saturday

MANNING - Fresh locally grown produce is available from 8 a.m. to noon at the Manning Farmer's Market at the corner of Church and Brooks streets.

Local gardeners as well as local farmers and others will have a variety of fresh produce for sale.

For more information, call the library at (803) 435-8633.

CCSO hosts 2023 National Night Out on Aug. 1

MANNING - Clarendon County Sheriff's Office is hosting the 2023 National Night Out from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 1, at 217 Commerce St.

This is a countywide event, and everyone is welcome.

Celebrate National Chocolate Chip Cookie Day on Aug. 4

MANNING - Happy National Chocolate Chip Cookie Day will be celebrated from noon to 1 p.m. Friday, Aug. 4, with a drive-through cookie giveaway at Clarendon County Mental Health, 215 Commerce St.

Nine sponsors are participating in the event with volunteers and donations of chocolate chip cookies.

Enjoy the celebration by driving through and picking up your free chocolate chip cookies.

For more information, contact Annett Smith at (803) 460-6679 or email her at annettsmith1@gmail.com.

Journey to Recovery Celebration to be held on Saturday, Sept. 30

MANNING - Clarendon Behavioral Health Services is hosting Journey to Recovery Celebration - Getting to YOUR Finish Line from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 30, at Weldon Auditorium and the Clarendon County Community Complex gymnasium, 7 Maple St.

Sponsors for the event will include the John Landon Black Foundation, Clarendon County Sheriff's Department, Manning Police Department and others.

There will be a 5K Run/Walk, car show, food, food trucks, music, vendors, resources and door prizes.

For vendor or 5K Run/Walk information, call (803) 435-2121 or email cgrant@clarendonbhs.com or jlowery@clarendonbhs.com.

HopeHealth Golf Classic to be held on Nov. 16

MANNING - Save the Date of Nov. 16, 2023, for the HopeHealth Golf Classic which will be held at the Wyboo Golf Club, 2565 Players Course Drive.

The tournament will be a four-man captain's choice tournament. Sponsorships are available.

For more information, contact Charlee Rhodes at crhodes@hope-health.org.

The Puddin' Swamp Festival will be held April 11-13, 2024

TURBEVILLE - The organizers of the annual Puddin' Swamp Festival are asking everyone to mark their calendars for the 2024 festival which will be held in downtown Turbeville around Town Square April 11-13.