Are you a member of Sumter High School Class of 1972?

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Clarendon School District One will conduct free vision, hearing, speech and developmental screenings as part of a child find effort to identify students ages 3-5, who may need special education services and are not enrolled in a public school. Screenings will be conducted from 9 a.m. to noon at the Summerton Early Childhood Center, 8 South St., Summerton, on the following Tuesdays: March 12, April 9 and May 14. Call Robert Collar at (803) 574-2117.

Sumter AARP Foundation Tax-Aide will offer free tax preparation services from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Mondays and Wednesdays (walk-in services) through April 15 at South Sumter Resource Center, 337 Manning Ave., and by appointment on the following Saturdays: Feb. 23, March 16 and April 13. No age requirement and you do not have to be an AARP member. Services will also be available by appointment from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Tuesdays (walk-ins allowed based on counselor availability) at Spectrum Senior Citizens Center, 1989 Durant Lane. Applicants are advised to bring ID, Social Security cards, last year's tax return (if available) and all other pertinent tax documents needed for filing return. Call Lula King at (803) 316-0772 or Emily Dinkins at (803) 983-2514.

Free income tax filing services and FAFSA application assistance will be provided from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Mondays and Tuesdays through April 18 at 640 Broad St. (the Anything Paper building). Services include e-file and direct deposit 2018 tax year and processing taxes from three years back (2017, 2016 and 2015). Call (803) 883-5483.

Voorhees College Sumter Area Alumni Chapter is sponsoring an "All White Affair" from 8 p.m. until midnight on Friday, Feb. 22, at Lincoln High School, 24 Council St. Requested donation of $20. Call JoAnn at (803) 983-4717.

Sumter High School Class of 1972 will hold a class gathering from 3 to 5 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 23, at Golden Corral, 2385 Walmart Blvd.

The Sumter Branch NAACP's black history program will be held at 5 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 24, at Mount Pisgah AME Church, 217 W. Bartlette St. Dr. Leroy Staggers will be the keynote speaker.

The VFW Post 10813 "4th Sunday's Wine & Cheese Affair" will resume on Sunday, Feb. 24, from 6 to 9 p.m. at 610 Manning Ave.

In recognition of the importance of heart health, Prisma Health Tuomey Hospital will offer a free community seminar 6-7 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 26, at the Sumter Opera House City Centre, 21 N. Main St. "Living with heart failure" will be presented by Shannon Cribb, NP. Seating is limited. Register by calling (803) 774-CARE (2273). Light refreshments will be provided. Visit PalmettoHealth.org/HeartMonth for information.

The South Carolina Education Association for Retired Educators (SCEA-R) Sumter Branch will meet at noon on Wednesday, Feb. 27, at the North Main HOPE Center. New members are welcome to attend. Call Brenda Bethune at (803) 469-6588.

The force will be with the Town of Summerton 4 MAIN from noon to 4 p.m. on Saturday, March 2, when Clarendon County "Star Wars" fans of all ages will welcome the 501st Legion. Since 1997, this fan-based costuming organization has spread the magic of the Star Wars genre worldwide through its authentic-looking costumes and has become a leading force in fan-based charity events. In partnership with Harvin Clarendon County Library, this free event will include Star Wars arts and crafts, creative activities, door prizes, face painting, refreshments, and visitors can also take selfies with a Stormtrooper. Costumes are optional. For more details, call (803) 485-2525 or email courtclerk@townofsummerton.com. Visit www.501st.com for more information about the organization.

The 19th Annual Cavalier Pride Auction "Sparkles & Boots" will be held on Saturday, March 2, at Robert E. Lee Academy in Bishopville. Food will be served from 5 to 7 p.m. Bidding will begin at 5:30 p.m. with the first table closing at 7 p.m. There will be a silent and live auction. Tickets are $15 in advance and $20 at the door. Contact the school office at (803) 484-5532.

The One Sumter Community Group will meet at 6:30 p.m. on Sunday, March 10, at Mount Zion Missionary Baptist Church, 325 Fulton St. Sumter County Sheriff Anthony Dennis and Sumter Police Chief Russell Roark III will deliver their annual reports from the county and city. The public is invited. Call the Rev. Joshua Dupree at (803) 795-3600.

A Friends of the NRA Banquet will be held at 6 p.m. on Thursday, March 14, at the American Legion, 31 Artillery Drive. Event will feature a meal by Don Odom, games, and silent and live auctions. Proceeds will fund and support youth shooting sports and gun safety programs. Tickets are advance purchase only and are $45 per single or $80 per couple. Call Jim Strong at (843) 319-4438, Debbie Brown at (803) 340-0025 or Susan Scouten at (803) 406-2084. Tickets can also be purchased at Strong Arms, 5641 Broad St.

The Sumter County Museum will present "When the Rainbow Breaks," a Holocaust lecture with Dr. Henry Knight, at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, March 14, at Temple Sinai Jewish History Center. For more information, contact Annie Rivers at (803) 775-0908 or email information@sumtercountymuseum.org.

The YWCA of the Upper Lowlands Inc. will honor former TWIN (Tribute to Women in Business and Industry) honorees from 1981 through 2009 at a "High Heels in High Places" afternoon tea from 4 to 7 p.m. on Saturday, March 16, at UBI Training Center (formerly the Imperial Restaurant), 451 Broad St. If you were a TWIN honoree or know a former honoree, contact Debra Wilson at (803) 840-3973 or email at ydwilson@ywcasumter.org with a contact number and/or email or mailing address.

The AARP Smart Driver Course will be offered 10 a.m.-2 p.m. on Wednesday, April 10, and Wednesday, May 15, at the Shepherd's Center, 155 Haynsworth St. Cost: $15/AARP members; $20/non-members. Call (803) 773-1944 to make a reservation.