Thursday, Sep. 04, 2008

Clubs and support groups - September 4, 2008

By Staff Reports

Enquirer Herald

Benefit yard sale

The Clover Jaycees will hold a community yard sale to benefit Natalie Isenhour from 7 a.m. to noon Sept. 13 at Clover Middle School's track.

Space is available for $15 in advance or $20 the day of the show. Mail early registration by Sept. 10 to Clover Jaycees, P.O. Box 172, Clover, SC, 29710. Admission is free.

Natalie suffers from Edwards Syndrome, a genetic disorder caused by the presence of all or part of an extra 18th chromosome. She needs around the clock care, and proceeds from the space rental will help the family with finances during this tough time, said Jaycee Heath Eubanks.

"Most of us in the Jaycees are friends with this young couple and we felt compelled to do this because of our closeness with the family," Eubanks said.

The Jaycees also will have hot dogs and refreshments available for purchase.

For more information, call 222-9977.

Optimist Pageant

The Clover Optimist Club will hold Little Mr. & Miss Clover Optimist Pageant from 4 to 6 p.m. Sept. 13 at Clover Middle School. The contest is open to all children age 3 to 7. The registration fee is $25, and must be mailed by Sept. 8 to Clover Optimist Club, P.O. Box 199, Clover, SC, 29710.

There will be three age categories for talent and all participants will receive a trophy. The contestant who wins the Little Mr. & Miss Congeniality will be named Little Mr. and Miss Clover Optimist 2008.

For more information, call Susan Hall at 627-1068, Corrie Holiday at 487-2337, or Ashby and Josie Skinnell at 684-2004.

Livestock show

The 2008 York County Fall Livestock Show is Sept. 12-13 at Triple Creek Farm, 700 Triple Creek Drive, Rock Hill. It's open to youth in 4-H, FFA, and Junior Breed Associations. The event includes:

Sept. 12: 6 p.m., Goat Show; 7 p.m., cow milking contest.

Sept. 13: 9 a.m., Sheep Show; 10 a.m., Horse Show; 11 a.m. Beef Show; 1 p.m., Dairy Show.

The show is free to the public and food will be sold. For details, call 684-9919.

Youth Day

The 4th annual Confederate Heritage Youth Day will be 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sept. 27 at Woodland Park Road in western York County.

This year's event will be larger than previous years' with cavalry, artillery and infantry demonstrations conducted by Civil War re-enactors.

Sponsors are Pvt. Thomas Caldwell Camp No. 31 in Clover, Maj. E. A. Ross Camp No. 1423 from Charlotte, Moses Wood Camp No. 125 of Gaffney, Maj. Charles Q. Petty Camp No. 872 and the Third Brigade S.C. Division Sons of Confederate Veterans.

For details, call Kirk Carter at (704) 739-2964 or (704) 825-3371.

Halloween Hoot

The Red Hat Floozies of York are preparing for Halloween Hoot No. 4 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Oct. 25 at Tirzah ARP Presbyterian Church, 6161 Mt Gallant Road.

The cost is $30, which is non-refundable.

All Red and Pink Hatters are invited to join the group for a fun-filled day of dancing, singing, Halloween Contest, Red Hat Vendors, door prizes and lunch.

Back by popular demand will be "Halloween Hatto." There also will be surprise entertainment. There will be separate contest for Queens and her Court.

For more info, contact Peggy Donald at 684-4410 or e-mail redhatnanny@yahoo.com.

Parkinson's, Alzheimer's support

LAKE WYLIE -- The Western York County Parkinson's Support Group meets the second Thursday of the month at Lake Wylie Assisted Living, 4877 Charlotte Hwy. This support group is for individuals with a diagnosis of Parkinson's Disease, their families and friends, caregivers and the medical community.

For more information, call (704) 248-3714 or (803) 831-9900.

Also, The Western County Alzheimer's Support Group meets at 6 p.m. the first Monday of the month at Lake Wylie Retirement, 4877 Charlotte Hwy. Anyone with questions, concerns or discussion topics on the disease is invited. Call (803) 831-9900 for information.

TOPS

TOPS, or Taking off Pounds Sensibly, will meet at 7 p.m. Tuesdays at the YMCA York branch, 103 E. Madison St. The local weight loss support group has weigh-ins every week. The meeting begins at 7:30 p.m., and there is a minimal cost. For details, call Cathleen Stowe at 327-0126.