Clarendon briefs: CSD2 Commemorative Program, historical tour, woodwinds concert and more

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CSD2 Commemorative Program on May 26

MANNING - Clarendon School District 2 will celebrate the culmination of the district from 4:30-6:30 p.m. May 26 in the Manning High School's Commons Area, 2155 Paxville Highway.

Business attire is suggested. Light refreshments will be served.

Think Pink Walk, Run, Golf Cart in Pink Sneakers May 21

MANNING - A Salute to Cancer Think Pink Walk, Run, Golf Cart in Pink Sneakers event will be held from 9-11:30 a.m. on May 21 at the Manning High School rear parking lot, 2155 Paxville Highway.

Tickets are $30 each and include a complete meal and a T-shirt.

Funds from this event will be used to assist local cancer patients with medical financial aid.

For more information or to purchase tickets, contact Sgt. Annett Smith with the Clarendon County Sheriff's Office at (803) 460-6679 or email annett.smith1@gmail.com.

Clarendon County Historical Society's Annual Tour May 26

MANNING - The Clarendon County Historical Society is hosting its annual tour on May 26.

This year the tour will be in Marion and will start with The Grove, where more than 1,000 items original to the home have been returned since 2007. A tour guide will share the history of Marion as well as points of interest as participants ride around town. The riding tour will include the statue of Francis Marion, the courthouse, Bluefield home and Rosewood.

The Historical Society is famous for its picnic lunch. Riders are asked to bring their favorite dish and coordinate with Margaret Robertson at (803) 435-8289.

The cost is $35 for society members and $40 for non-members.

For more information or to reserve your spot, call Gene Benfield at (803) 435-4037.

Free woodwinds concert in Summerton on June 9

SUMMERTON - The Town of Summerton is hosting a free concert by The Summerville Orchestra Woodwinds Quintet at 1 p.m. June 9 at Charles Allen Ridgeway Park.

The concert will feature local students, as well as amateur and professional musicians.

After the concert, root beer and soda will be provided by 4 MAIN Events Center.

For more information, visit www.townofsummerton.com.

Celebrate summer with old school board games June 18

SUMMERTON - Celebrating the arrival of summer, 4 MAIN invites everyone to come downtown for a little friendly competition in a game of chess, dominoes and checkers from 1 to 7 p.m. Saturday, June 18.

Enjoy the day with family, friends and co-workers playing games and introducing kids to an "old school" game and specifically curated and recorded '60s-'80s music.

On view inside 4 MAIN will be a curated art exhibition of chess, checkers and domino games representing many cultures, countries and periods in which these games have been played.

No preregistration or signup is required. If you have your own board, set and chess clock, bring it, although game boards and sets will be provided for this event only. No exceptions.

Water or some other form of liquid refreshments will be provided during the event to keep players hydrated and ready to play.

For more information contact Cedric Liqueur, event coordinator, at (803) 485-2525 or email cedricliq@aol.com.