Have you ever considered becoming a Hospice volunteer?

McLeod Hospice will offer a "Hospice Volunteering 101" class from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 30, in the Volunteer Services Office of McLeod Health Clarendon, 10 Hospital St., Manning. This volunteer training program is for those interested in helping hospice patients and / or assisting hospice support staff in Clarendon and Sumter counties. Attendees must register in advance to participate in the training. Call (803) 435-5287.

The American Red Cross is issuing an urgent call for blood donors of all blood types, especially type O, and will hold an open blood drive from 2 to 7 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 30, at Grace Baptist Church, 219 W. Calhoun St. Schedule your appointment by using the Blood Donor App, by visiting www.redcrossblood.org or by calling 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767).

The Lincoln High School Preservation Alumni Association (LHSPAA) will hold an all white casual attire dance from 8 p.m. to midnight on Friday, Aug. 31, at 26 Council St. D.J. Al will provide music. Tickets are $15 each. Call (803) 775-0444 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Wednesday for details or tickets.

The Lincoln High School Preservation Alumni Association (LHSPAA) will hold its first Hall of Fame celebration at 5 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 8, at the Historical Lincoln Center, 22 Council St. The 2018 inductees are: Dr. Leroy Bowman - 1940; Rep. James Clyburn - 1953-1956; Maggie Ellison - 1956; John H. Kilgo - 1947-1966; Freddie Solomon - 1972; Dr. Junior Earl Vaughn - 1950; and Dr. Agnes Hildebrand-Wilson - 1951-1973. Tickets are $35 each and are on sale at the Council Street office 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays.

The Sumter Chapter of the National Federation of the Blind of South Carolina will meet at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 11, at Shiloh-Randolph Manor, 125 W. Bartlette St. It's time to reserve your tables for the Dec. 11 gala. Contact Debra Canty at (803) 775-5792 or debra.canty@frontier.com.

The Sumter Combat Veterans Group will hold its annual golf tournament on Saturday, Sept. 15, at Crystal Lakes Golf Course, 1305 Clara Louise Kellogg Drive. There will be a 9 a.m. shotgun start. Registration fee: $50 per golfer limited to the first 40 teams. Fee includes continental breakfast, lunch, souvenirs, cart, green fees and refreshments during play. Team format will be two-person Captain's Choice. There will be first- and second-place prizes for men's and women's teams, closest to the pin and longest drive. Raffle tickets for a La-Z-Boy recliner will be $2 each or three for $5. Call Rich Grimsley at (803) 469-6227, Earnest Roland at (803) 840-0935 or Johnny Goodley at (803) 236-0488 or email at vnam6970@yahoo.com.

Lake Marion VFW Post 11078, Summerton, will meet on Tuesday, Sept. 18, at 1 Duke St., Summerton. All VFW members are encouraged to attend. Dinner will be at 6:30 p.m. with the meeting beginning at 7 p.m. Call Carl A. Farley at (803) 460-8910.

The 12th Annual Art in the Park will be held 9 a.m.-4 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 22, at Memorial Park. Arts and crafts, community corner and children's craft center vendor applications can be downloaded at HSNAsumtersc.com.