Clarendon briefs: Friday, July 26, 2019

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McLeod Hospice offers training for volunteers

McLeod Hospice is offering a new "Hospice Volunteering 101" class for persons interested in helping hospice patients and/or assisting the hospice support staff in Clarendon and Sumter Counties.

Volunteers play a vital role in McLeod Hospice. They may make deliveries to patients' homes or provide companionship by visiting patients in their homes. Volunteers may also read a book, sing or provide additional support for the patient's caregiver(s). A life-limiting illness can be devastating and have far-reaching effects. Patients and their families need a solid support system during this time of crisis. McLeod Hospice provides that support.

The volunteer training program will be held on Wednesday, Aug. 28, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Volunteer Services Office on McLeod Health Clarendon campus.

Attendees must register in advance.

For more information or to register, call Stacy Mosier, volunteer coordinator for McLeod Hospice, at (803) 435-5287.

'Just Chill' to be held through end of July

MANNING - The City of Manning is sponsoring "Just Chill" at parks throughout the city. The last event will be held at 6 p.m. July 30 at 214 E. Huggins St. Everyone is invited to enjoy ice cream and frozen pops.

Back 2 School Gospel Bash set for July 27

MANNING - The youth department at Fresh Fire Christian Life Center is sponsoring a Back 2 School Gospel Bash from 3 to 7 p.m. July 27 at J.C. Britton Park, 3057 Raccoon Road. Featured will be games, a bouncy house and free food. "DJ FloydB" will be playing live Christian music.

For more information, contact (803) 433-8473.

Youth sports registration begins

MANNING - Registration for the Clarendon County Recreation Department's youth football, flag football, soccer and volleyball programs will be held from Aug. 1 through Aug. 23. Registrations will be accepted from 8:30 a.m.- noon and 1-3 p.m. Monday through Friday at the Recreation Office, 3057 Raccoon Road. Registrations in Turbeville will be held from 9 a.m. to noon and 4 to 6 p.m. on Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays at Smith Field, 1380 Gamble St.

For more information, call the Recreation Department in Manning at (803) 473-3543 or its Turbeville office at (843) 659-3030.

Build a Bag Workshop and Giveaway on Aug. 3

NEW ZION - Marnie Enterprises LLC is presenting Build a Bag Workshop and Giveaway from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Aug. 3 at Walker Gamble Park, 2358 Walker Gamble Road. Free food and free supplies will be available on a first come, first-served basis while items last.

National Night Out to be held on Aug. 6

MANNING - National Night Out 2019 will be held from 5 to 8 p.m. Aug. 6 at J.C. Britton Park, 3057 Raccoon Road. The countywide event is sponsored by Clarendon County law enforcement agencies for "promoting neighborhood spirit and police-community partnership" and to make our communities safer. Food, drinks, activities, book bags and school supplies will be handed out free while supplies last. In case of inclement weather, the event will move to the Manning Elementary School's gymnasium, 311 W. Boyce St. For more information, contact Constable Lawrence Hammett at (803) 435-4414.

MUMC hosts Blood Drive on Aug. 9

MANNING - Manning United Methodist Church's youth group will host an American Red Cross Blood Drive from noon to 6 p.m. Aug. 9 in the church's fellowship hall, 17 E. Rigby St. To schedule your appointment, visit redcrossblood.org and enter sponsor code: ManningUMC.

Back 2 School Bash scheduled for Aug. 17

SUMMERTON - Save the Children and the Summerton Literacy Council are sponsoring the Back 2 School Bash from 10 a.m. to noon Aug. 17 at the Clarendon One Community Resource Center Gym, 1154 Fourth St. For more information, contact (803) 485-2043. Supplies will be available while they last.

JCMC-Haven of Rest hosts 1st Annual Golf Tourney on Sept. 14

MANNING - Jordan Crossroads Ministry Center - Haven of Rest is hosting its First Golf Tournament beginning at 10 a.m. Sept. 14 at Players Course at Wyboo, 1560 Players Course Drive. The tourney will feature captain's choice four-person teams. The entry fee is $50 with the check in at 9 a.m. Coffee and a sweet bun will be provided at check in along with a meal following the tournament. For an entry form, contact Roberta Tice, 1154 Updike St., Summerton SC 29148 or Players Course at Wyboo.