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Community Calendar & Events - May 2008
Sunday, May 11th
Mother’s Day

Monday, May 12th – Thursday, May 15th
Microsoft PowerPoint Classes
Time: 4:00 – 6:00 pm
Location: 610 E Meeting St / Lancaster, SC

Microsoft PowerPoint class held by Lancaster County
Adult Education. To register, call 285-7660. A
certificate will be issued upon completion of the
course.

Wednesday, May 14th
Bugs, Bugs, Bugs
Time:  4:00 pm
Location:  Fort Mill Public Library / Fort Mill, SC

Learn how insects can help plants and animals. See
all kinds of bugs, make a surprise craft and enjoy a
snack.  Ages 5-7.  Call (803)547-4114 to register,
starting May 1. Limit 24. www.yclibrary.org

Thursday, May 15th – Friday, May 16th
Spring Fling and Arts Crawl  
Time:  5:00 – 9:00 pm
Location:  Downtown Lancaster, SC

Lancaster County Council of the Arts.  Live Music,
food, art, & shopping.  Free to public / donations
accepted. (803)285-7451 ext 27 or
chastianchristina@yahoo.com.

Thursday, May 15th – Saturday, May 17th
13th Annual Italian Benvenuti! Italian Festival
Time: See website
Location:  St. Philip Neri Catholic Church; 292 Munn
Rd / Fort Mill, SC

Three days of great food and fun.  Largest regional
event of its kind.  Includes an “Italian Idol” singing
contest on Saturday.  Free parking and admission.
www.saintphilipneri.org or (803) 548-7282.

Friday, May 16th
Humane Society Benefit
Time: 5:00 – 8:00 pm
Location: Bob Doster’s Backstreet Gallery;  217 E
Gay St / Lancaster, SC

Presenting  “Meanderings” by Robin Y. Zavada.  All
proceeds from the sales will benefit the Humane
Society.  There will be food, music and studio tours.  
No admission fee.

Friday, May 16th
Kids 2D &3D Art Class  
Time: 6:00 – 8:00 pm
Location: Lancaster County Council of the Arts; 107
S Main / Lancaster, SC

Kids learn how to create 2-D & 3-D art through fun
hands-on classes, while building a strong foundation
of art and knowledge. Every other Friday. $20/per
child class. (803) 285-7451 ext 27, (803) 804-3659,
or  ChastainChristina@yahoo.com .  

Friday, May 16th
Cancer Survivor Dinner
Time: 6:30 pm
Location:  Oakdale Baptist Church; 1249 Oakdale
Rd / Rock Hill, SC

Oakdale is honored to be hosting a Cancer Survivor
Dinner.  Please contact Lisa Shugart at (803)327-
7972 for more info.

Saturday, May 17th
Kershaw Spring-A-Thon
Time: Varies
Location: Kershaw, SC

An annual,  family-oriented spring celebration
offering fireworks, carnival rides, performers, a car
show and more.  For details, call (803)475-6795.

Saturday, May 17th
Clover Clean & Green Day
Time: You choose!
Location: Clover, SC

Help keep Clover Clean & Green!  On this day, you
are encouraged to collect litter to support your
community.  The city has bags, gloves, safety vests
and litter sticks available. Supplies are limited. Call
us and we’ll even pick up the litter from the roadside.
Call Town Hall at (803)222-9495 for more
information.

Saturday,  May 17th
Sink One for Cystic Fibrosis
Time: 9:30 am
Location: Winthrop Lake / Rock Hill, SC

Golf tournament to benefit Cystic Fibrosis
Foundation.  Live music by Loner Bill. Raffles,
auction, family entertainment.  $20 entry fee includes
two full rounds and catered lunch. (803)366-5028 or
zeb@innovadiscgolf.com.
Saturday, May 17th – Sunday, May 18th
Palmetto Thunder Air Show  
Time: 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
Location: Lancaster County Airport; Lancaster, SC

Air show featuring parachutes, formation flying teams,
static displays, jet-powered vehicles, aircraft rides,
exhibitors, food vendors and children’s play area.
Admission Fee: $15/Adults, $10/children. (803) 286-
1145 or (866)696-1818.

Saturday, May 17th
Van Wyck Community Development Club Yard Sale
Time: 7:00 am – Noon
Location: Community Center; 5036 Old Hickory Rd /
Van Wyck, SC

Proceeds go to the upkeep of the Community Center
building and grounds. (803)285-1076 or (803)289-
7718.
Sunday, May 18th
Lily Fest 2008
Time: Noon – 5:00 pm
Location: Landsford Canal State Park; 2051 Park Dr /
Catawba, SC

Celebrating the peak bloom of the rare Rocky Shoals
Spider Lily.  Afternoon full of music and activities.  
Bring lawn chair or blanket.  Snacks available.
Admission: $2.00.  

Sunday, May 18th
Community Student Concert
Time: 2:00 pm
Location: First United Methodist Church; 202 W Gay
Street / Lancaster, SC

Concert features the Indian Land High School Clarinet
Duo. (803)417-0942 or erinmoonkelly@hotmail.com.

Tuesday, May 20th
Word 2007
Time:  9:30–11:30 am
Location:  Main Library; Rock Hill, SC

Learn how to create, edit, and format a document
using Microsoft Word 2007. Experience with Windows
and mouse required.  Call (803)981-5845 to register
beginning May 5. Space is limited and registration is
required.  www.yclibrary.org

Wednesday, May 21st
Powerpoint 2007
Time: 9:30–11:30 am
Location:  Main Library; Rock Hill, SC

Learn how to create and format a simple slideshow
presentation using Microsoft PowerPoint 2007.
Experience with Windows and mouse required.  Call
(803)981-5845 to register beginning May 5. Space is
limited and registration is required.  www.yclibrary.org

Thursday, May 22nd
Excel 2007
Time: 9:30–11:30 am
Location:  Main Library; Rock Hill, SC

Learn how to create, edit, and format a simple
spreadsheet using Microsoft Excel 2007. Experience
with Windows and mouse required.  Call 981-5845 to
register beginning May 5. Space is limited and
registration is required.  www.yclibrary.org

Thursday, May 22nd
The Rock's Art & Music Festival
Time: 5:00 – 8:00 pm
Location: 200 block of Main St / Rock Hill, SC

Kick off to the Arts Council of York County’s 2008 Art
Markets.  Art, music, vendors.

Monday, May 26th – Memorial Day

Wednesday, June 4th – Monday, June 9th
SkyFest
Time: Varies
Location: 1903 King Air Dr / Chester, SC

One of the largest skydiving events in the nation. No
gate or parking fees.  Bring a chair and sunglasses to
watch the amazing sight of 100 people jumping from
four different aircraft and building beautiful formations
in the Carolina blue sky! (803)581-5867 or www.
SkyDiveCarolina.com  

Monday, June 9th – Friday, June 13th
Critter Camp
Time: 9:00 am – Noon
Location: Museum of York County; 4621 Mt Gallant
Rd / Rock Hill, SC

For student entering K5. Play games, make crafts, eat
silly snacks and have lots of fun while learning about
animals that leap, fly, or crawl! This small-group
setting is perfect for both first-timers and experienced
campers.  Register by May 28th.  Limit 15.  www.
chmuseums.org