Lincoln High Preservation Alumni Association to meet Sunday

The American Red Cross is issuing an urgent call for blood donors of all blood types, especially type O. Schedule your donation appointment by using the free Blood Donor App, by visiting www.redcrossblood.org or by calling 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767). Help save a life by participating in one of the following American Red Cross blood donation opportunities: 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 18, Lakewood Baptist Church, 3140 Nazarene Church Road; noon-5 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 22, Shaw Army Central, 1 Gabreski Drive, Shaw AFB; 2-7 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 23, Pocalla Church, 1214 S. Guignard Drive; and 2-7 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 30, Grace Baptist Church, 219 W. Calhoun St.

The Lincoln High School Preservation Alumni Association (LHSPAA) will meet at 4 p.m. on Sunday, Aug. 19, at 26 Council St. Call the alumni office 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Mondays or Wednesdays at (803) 775-0444 for details.

The Carolina Coin Club will meet at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 21, at the Parks and Recreation Department building, 155 Haynsworth St. The club meets on the third Tuesday of each month and visitors are always welcome. Call (803) 775-8840.

The DAV Mobile Service Office will provide free counseling and claim filing assistance to veterans from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 23, at Golden Corral, Walmart Boulevard. Call John Baxley at (803) 647-2422.

A back-to-school bash, sponsored by Save the Children and the Summerton Literacy Council, will be held 10 a.m.-noon on Saturday, Aug. 25, at Clarendon One Resource Center gym, 1154 Fourth St., Summerton. Call (803) 485-2043.

The Sumter Branch NAACP will meet at 5 p.m. on Sunday, Aug. 26, at Union Station AME Church, 945 S. Main St. Jasmine Brown will speak on "Preserving heirs property."

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 Stacy Mosier at (803) 435-5287.

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 the alumni office 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Mondays or Wednesdays at (803) 775-0444.

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 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 is $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.