Oldies/Goldies Adult Party
The Brown’s Lounge and Together Sisters Club will sponsor a Oldies/Goldies adult party from 9 p.m. to 2 a.m., Friday, Sept. 3 at the Brown’s Lounge in Blackville. Admission will be $5. Proceeds will help provide community activities.

Back To School Party
The Brown’s Lounge and Together Sisters Club will sponsor a Back To School party on Saturday, Aug. 21 at the Brown’s Lounge in Blackville (formerly Club 78). Time: Pre-K – 6th grades – 3 to 5 p.m.; 7-12 grades 7-10 p.m. Admission is free. Food and school supplies will be given away.

N.A.A.C.P Freedom Fund Dinner
The Barnwell-Blackville Branch of the N.A.A.C.P. is planning their 15th annual freedom fund dinner. We are asking supporters to purchase a table for $300. This table will seat eight individuals. Individual tickets may be purchased at $15 each. The dinner will be held at 7 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 211 at the Blackville Community Center located at 19464 Solomon Blatt Avenue, Blackville. This year’s theme is “A Change has come, what do we do now?” Please mail your contribution by Friday, Aug. 27 to: Barnwell-Blackville Branch N. A.A.C.P., Attn.: Rev. Harris T. Barker, P. O. Box 893, Barnwell, SC 2229812.

Old Allendale Highway Crime Watchers
Old Allendale Highway Crime Watchers will have the unveiling of it first new crime watch sign on Annie Laurie Drive at the entrance of Battle Creek Road, Barnwell at 6:30 pm., Friday, Aug. 20.

Barbershop Chorus to Serenade Community
Coming to the Barnwell County Library community room, the Garden City Chorus. Join in an evening of four-part barbershop harmony from 6:45 to 7:45 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 19. Free, but limited seating.

Circle Theatre Awards Night
Circle Theatre’s annual Awards Night celebration is being held Saturday, Aug. 28, at 7 p.m. at the Barnwell County Museum. Join us for an evening of comedy performances, plus awards presentations for the past season, including I’ll Be Back Before Midnight, Dearly Departed, and Willy Wonka Jr. The slate of productions for the new season will be unveiled at this event. Don’t miss this chance to buy your discount season tickets for 2010-2011, because at-the-door prices will increase this year!  Admission is free, though donations will be accepted. Refreshments and entertainment will be provided, and a cash bar will be available. For more information, contact Jason Holliday at 300-7502.

Art With
A Heart Show
Over 20 WEll-known regional artists, including local favorites Christian Thee and Marcelo Novo, will Feature Their Masterpieces For Sale with a portion of the proceeds benefiting Rmhc Of Columbia. This event will take place from 5:30 P.M. To 8:30 P.M., Thursday, August 26, 2010  At 701 Center For Contemporary Art, 701 Whaley Street, Columbia.. Tickets are $15.00 per person or $25.00 per couple and are available in advance by calling 803-254-0118 or emailing alex@rmhcofcolumbia.org. A portion of all proceeds will directly benefit Ronald McDonald House Charities of Columbia. Please visit www.rmhcofcolumbia.org for a list of participating artists and for additional information. 

6th Annual Read and Romp Event
Read and Romp will take place on Sunday, Oct. 10 from 1-4 p.m. at the SC State Museum in Columbia and will be a day of fun best suited for children ages 2-8. Story book booths will carry children through the adventures of Fancy Nancy, Goodnight Gorilla, Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs….and many more favorites.  Admission is only $10 per child; adults and non-participating children under 2 are free!  For more information or for tickets, call the ROR-SC State Office 803-434-2523 or toll free at 877-367-8839 or visit our website at www.reachoutandreadsc.org.
Take Control With Knowledge!!
Do you have pain; are you less active than you’d like to be; Do you suffer from stiffness due to arthritis; are you tired all of the time? Take control of your health and learn: The Arthritis Foundation is offering self-help classes through the Progressive Church at 282 Progressive Way, Denmark at no charge. For all interested persons, please contact Naomi R. Tyler, a registered nurse at (803) 793-4925 and or Rebecca Hammond at (803) 536-4333 for contacts and dates for classes.

Name That Park!
The City of Barnwell will hold a park naming contest for the new park located at the corner of Wellington and Jackson by the lake. Click on this link (lscox@cityofbarnwell.com) for a flyer for information or on this link for the entry form. All entries must be submitted to City Hall by 4:30 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 3.

3rd Thursday Downtown
Join us each 3rd Thursday evening in Downtown Barnwell for music, activities, shopping and more. Com enjoy downtown again. Flyers are available online at www.cityofbarnwell.com and in downtown businesses. Sept. 16: Fall Jamboree – entertainment from the Barnwell School Bands, hot dog dinner fundraiser for the bands, hula hoop contest and great fall shopping opportunities from your local merchants; Oct. 21: Halloween Hoedown – entertainment from the resurrected band of doctors, lawyers and Indian chiefs, costume contest, mini-pumpkin painting, trick or treat with local merchants, Halloween hay rides and more.; Third Thursday brought to you by the Barnwell Development Association.

Angel Wings
Food Bank
The Angel Wings Food Bank Food Giveaway will be from 10 a.m. to noon, Wednesday, Aug. 28. Angel Wings located beside the Community Center in Barnwell on Calhoun Street.

UCP of SC
Benefit Event
The United Cerebral Palsy of South Carolina in conjunction with a benefit even will hold its annual 6th Cerebral Palsy benefit in loving memory of Richard A. Padgett and Kelby R. Stone 8 p.m. until on Sept. 10 at Lazy B’s in Ulmer. Proceeds will benefit the programs and services of UCP of South Carolina.

Help at Home
Help at Home is offering a program to help seniors with homemaking services that is funded by a grant from the State of South Carolina. It is of no cost to those who qualify. The recipient must be 60 years of age or older and be physically in need of housekeeping services. Please call (803) 649-0922 and ask about the HSC.
  
Upcoming Events for the Museum
August – Wednesdays 2 to 3 p.m. – Candle making class (sponsored by the Barnwell Recreational Dept..)
Aug. 21  - Collector’s Day at 3 p.m.
Oct.1-30 –  Pennies for Preservation 24th Salkehatchie Stew story telling
Nov. 13– Native American Day

OWENS-EARGLE-POWELL-HAIR      Reunion
Descendants of Etheldred Owens,  Daniel Eargle, Abram Powell and Mathias Hair are encouraged to attend.its reunion at the New Ellenton Fire Department Training Center, 43 Chime Bell Church Rd, Aiken. Registration will be at 11 a.m. Lunch will be served at 1 p.m., Sunday, Oct. 3. Bring a picnic basket with all the trimmings, and tea.  Utensils, ice, paper goods furnished. Contact Esther Cope  803-652-3639  or Darlene Williams 803-593-5180

Williston-Elko Class of 1987
The Williston-Elko Class of 1987 will host their class reunion on Oct. 8-10.  Deadline dates are fast approaching.  For more information contact Denise Long at 803-671-2061.

Williston-Elko Class of 1971
The Williston-Elko Class of 1971 is planning a class reunion. Contact Betty S. Ray at (803) 266-3279 or Russell Ashley at (803) 300-4149.

Blackville-Hilda Class of 1989
Blackville-Hilda Class of 1989 is planning a class reunion. Please contact Fonda Ephriam Patrick at (803) 640-8710 for information.

Dulcimer Club
The Barnwell County Dulcimer Club meets the second and fourth Mondays of the month at Common Grounds Coffee Shop, Jackson Street in Barnwell. All level of players encouraged to attend, learn new songs and jam. For information, call Melinda Price at 259-1156.

Barnwell
Board Gamers
The Barnwell Board Gamers will meet twice a week on Monday and Friday evenings for family game nights from 6 to 8 p.m. at Common Grounds Coffee House. New club favorites include ticket to ride, risk, settlers of Cantan and Munchkin, as well as old standards such as Battleship and Stratego and Scrabble. For information, call (803) 259-1488, Mike Baker at (803) 541-6726 or e-mail mcb19682000@yahoo.com, or Barbara Wilhelm at (803) 259-1774.

Grief Recovery Group
Grief Recovery Group-Barnwell County now has the opportunity to participate in a GRIEF Support group. This group will help weather the storms of death, divorce and overwhelming disappointments. Come join us on at 6:30 p.m. the first Thursday of every month at Agape Hospice Office, 222 Main Street, Barnwell. Call (803) 259-2349 for information.
 
Marine Corps League No. 1227
Marine Corps League Detachment No. 1227 holds its monthly meeting the fourth Thursday of each month at 6:30 p.m., at the Joey Zorn Law Enforcement Center. All marines and FMF corpsman are invited to attend. For more information, contact Bud Bazemore, Adjutant, at (803) 259-5734 or (803) 671-0646 or visit Web site at www.mcL1227.org.

Support groups
More Than Conquerors support group is held from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. every Saturday at 223 Esther Street, Allendale, behind Hardees. Its focus is to help those in the community suffering from drug and alcohol addiction. The support group provides spiritual and mental aid along with other helpful measures. For more information, call Christ Central at (803) 584-0783 and ask for Minister Kenneth White. There is no cost for this support group.

American Legion Post No. 75
The American Legion Post No. 75 will meet at 7 p.m. the first Thursday of each month at the American Legion Hut in Williston. A women’s auxiliary is also offered. All veterans are welcome.

Alcoholics Anonymous
Alcoholics Anonymous meets in Barnwell at 7 p.m. each Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday in the small classroom behind First Baptist Church in Barnwell.  For support or assistance, call the state AA help line at (888) 534-0192.

Al-Anon meetings
Al-Anon holds its regular meetings at 7 p.m. Thursdays in a prayer room of the First Baptist Church, Barnwell. The church is located at 161 Allen St., Barnwell. For details, call (803) 266-2296.
Salkehatchie Vietnam Veterans
The Salkehatchie Chapter 828 of the Vietnam Veterans of America meets the second Thursday of each month at the American Legion Post 91 building on U.S. Hwy. 78 in Blackville. Veterans of all wars are encouraged to attend, and the public is welcome to all meetings.

Woodmen
of the World
The Woodmen of the World organization, Williston Post 231, meets monthly on the last Thursday of each month at their lodge in Elko at 7 p.m. For more details, call Jack Kirby, (803) 266-5881.

Blackville Recreational
The Blackville recreational department announces fall football and cheerleader registrations through Aug. 25. Registration fees are $30 and forms can be filled out at Blackville Town Hall.

Barnwell County Library News
Friday, Aug. 20, 2 p.m.: Movie: Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs. Rated PG. Free popcorn and drinks provided.
Preschool Story Time: Thursdays at 11 a.m.
Stop by and sign up and get a copy of the summer programs being offered. There is something for everyone.
Barnwell County Public Library will have its preschool story time at 11 a.m. and noon every Thursday.
Story time continues for the summer month of July at 11 a.m. every Thursday.

Blackville Branch Library News
Blackville Branch Library hours are Monday and Tuesday from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 2 p.m. to 6 p.m.; Wednesdays from 2 to 6 p.m., Thursday from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 2 to 6 p.m. and closed Friday through Sunday. Phone: (803) 284-2295 for information.

Williston Branch Library News
The Williston County Library hours are Monday through Thursday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. (closed each day from 1 to 2 p.m.).  Call Jo Crider at 266-3027 for questions.