Around Town: Downtown Book Club to meet at the Sumter County Library

The United States Air Force Heritage Brass Band, a six-member ensemble that presents a diverse repertoire featuring orchestral transcriptions, patriotic favorites, jazz standards and some new compositions, will perform at 7:30 pm. today at the Sumter Opera House, 21 N. Main St. Visit www.sumteroperahouse.com or call (803) 436-2616 for more information or tickets to this free concert.

The Sumter County Sheriff's Office Citizen's Relations Advisory Board will meet at 5 p.m. on Monday, Jan. 29, at DeLaine Community Center, 5400 Cane Savannah Road, Wedgefield, SC 29168. The public is invited.

The Downtown Book Club will meet at 3 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 1, in the Maker-Space Room of the downtown branch of the Sumter County Library, 111 N. Harvin St., to discuss "Circe" by Madeline Miller.

The Sumter County Museum will hold a free talk and book signing reception with Author Dr. Walter B. Curry Jr. from 2 to 4 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 3, in McKenzie Hall of the Sumter County Museum, 122 N. Washington St. The topic will be South Carolina African American Confederate Pensioners. A reception will follow with light refreshments and the opportunity to purchase books to be signed.

A Motown Revue and Black history month art exhibit will be held at 6 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 24, at Patriot Hall, 135 Haynsworth St. Visit www.patriothallsc.org or call (803) 436-2260 for information.

The Alzheimer's Association South Carolina Chapter will hold a pop-up community meet and greet from 4 to 6 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 27, at the Sumter County Public Library, 111 N. Harvin St. Residents of all ages are invited to drop by to enjoy refreshments while learning about free support services for anyone facing any type of dementia. Association staff and volunteers will be on hand to chat about care and support programs, advocacy efforts, fundraising events and volunteer opportunities. Registration is requested by calling (800) 272-3900 or visiting https://bit.ly/AlzPopUp.

The Annual Barbecue Cook-Off benefiting Boy Scouts of America will be held Friday-Saturday, March 22-23, at the Sumter American Legion Fairgrounds, Sumter County Civic Center, 700 W. Liberty St. Wing ding will be held from 5:30 to 9 p.m. Friday with barbecue tasting and competition being held from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday. For information or tickets, visit sumterbbq.com.