Midway Elementary April happenings

McLester Scholarship applications due

McLester Scholarship application are due May 1. Applications will be accepted for the Thomas E. McLester Scholarship Award, given by Camden First United Methodist Church.

Master Gardners Spring Plant Sale

The Kershaw County Master Gardners are having a Spring Plant Sale May 11 at the Homemakers Building at DeKalb and Church streets in Camden. Be there at 8 a.m. for the best plants, best prices and the best advice on how to grow them.

Bethel Worship Center will host 5K to benefit Restoration Ranch

By JENNY PROCTOR Special to the C-I The steady sound of rubber soles on the concrete sidewalks is just one small step in an effort to reach a nation now and for generations to come. On May 11, the Saturday before Mother's Day, Bethel Worship Center in Camden will host a 5K race and kids' fun run to raise money for Restoration Ranch, an orphanage in the ...

2013 Camden Kitchen Tour and Pottery Show & Sale

It's time to make plans for the 2013 Camden Kitchen Tour and Pottery Show & Sale. Presented by the Fine Arts Center of Kershaw County (FAC), this biennial event is always a favorite for those who attend.

Mary Ellen Ahner Scholarship application deadline Friday

The Camden-Lugoff Elk's Lodge No. 2603 is accepting applications from Kershaw county students for the Mary Ellen Ahner Scholarship Program. The lodge will be awarding two $1,000 scholarships to local students who plan to pursue a career in education. The application deadline is Friday. Information may be obtained from High School Guidance counselors or by calling lodge Scholarship Chairman Linda Talbert at 269-5923.

CCCB 33rd annual Spring Concert Sunday

'The More You Know'

Thursday, the ALPHA Behavioral Health Center and Lugoff Optimist Club will host an event called "The More You Know." "The More You Know" will be held from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at Lugoff-Elgin High School (L-EHS).

Facebook posts inspire eBook

Corey Sweetenburg's journey towards becoming a published author began when he started posting what he referred to as "quotes of the day" on his Facebook page.

Grandmother creates something special for her granddaughter

Sandra Thomas said it only took her about 20 minutes to write her childrens book entitled "Grandma's Here."

Hospital Auxiliary Board hosting Centennial tea

In celebration of the Centennial Anniversary of Camden's first hospital, the 2013 Hospital Auxiliary Board of KershawHealth will host a tea on Thursday, April 25, from 3 to 5 p.m. at the home of auxiliary board member, Ms. Marguerite Glasgow at 301 Kings Chase in Camden.

Earth Day at Historic Camden

On Saturday from 11 a.m. until noon, Historic Camden will host Earth Day. The event is for ages 6-12, parents and grandparents. Participants, weather permitting, will enjoy the outdoors by learning about an early American naturalist and walking the Nature Trail.

CMA to present annual showcase

Sunday afternoon at 3 p.m., the Fine Arts Center of Kershaw County (FAC) will host the Camden Music Association's (CMA) annual Instrumental Showcase in the Wood Auditorium.

‘Old’ L-EHS Faculty and Staff Reunion

The L-EHS Faculty and Staff will hold its annual spring reunion at 6 p.m. on April 25 at Hall's Restaurant in Lugoff. The group picture will be taken before the meal. The meal will be $10 a person.

LSUMC Spring Fest

Saturday, Lyttleton Street United Methodist Church (LSUMC) will hold its Spring Fest 2013.

Kershaw County Radio Club to participate in Amateur Radio Field Day

Thousands of Ham Radio operators will be showing off their emergency capabilities this weekend.

Kershaw County Humane Society Yard Sale

A large yard sale benefiting the Kershaw County Humane Society will be held Saturday. The sale will take place from 7:30 a.m. until 1 p.m. at the future site of "The Meyer Teal Animal Adoption Center." The site is located at 128 Black River Road in Camden. For more information call 425-6016.

Find Waldo!

Where's Waldo? In Camden, South Carolina, of course. The famous children's book character in the striped shirt and black-rimmed specs is visiting 25 different local businesses throughout the community this July.

Kershaw County Library to host musician Elska to celebrate summer reading

As part of its summer reading celebration, the Kershaw County Library will present children's musical performer Elska at 6:30 p.m. on Friday at the Camden Branch.

Happy 50th Anniversary!

J.W. and Elizabeth Barrett celebrated their 50th anniversary at a drop-in hosted by their sons and daughter-in-law Johnny Barrett and Paul and Hope Barrett, on Sunday, May 19 at St. John United Methodist Church Fellowshipp Hall at Springhill in Lee County.

A Father's Day submission

As a Kershaw County teacher for twenty-seven years, I'm not sure I have ever properly thanked my very first teacher -- my father, Dave Spradley -- or told him how great of an impact he has had on my life and on my career. The most important lessons about literacy and education, I learned from him. Whether it was sitting on the couch, snuggled against him as he read aloud to me, or laughing ...

Habitat for Humanity and United Way Warehouse Sale

Habitat for Humanity and United Way will be having a Warehouse Sale Saturday. The sale will run from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. and will be located in the United Way parking lot at 110 East DeKalb St. in Camden. Items include furniture, household items, TVs and building supplies. Items are priced to sell.

Home on Lyttleton street ‘welcomes’ new residence

By FRASER SPEAKS