City of Sumter accepting applications for Summer Youth Employment Programs

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EDITOR'S NOTE: Please note that due to the threat of COVID-19, some of the following events may be cancelled or rescheduled unexpectedly.

The City of Sumter will accept applications for its Summer Youth Employment Programs through May 6. Students ages 14-15 will work in city government and students age 16 through high school will work in the Co-Op Program for local businesses. Students must live in the city limits and meet income requirements set by HUD. Students should see their school guidance counselors for applications and income guidelines or pick up an application 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday from the Liberty Center, 12 W. Liberty St., Office H. Call Carolet Thomas at (803) 774-1652 or Clarence Gaines at (803) 774-1649.

McLeod Health Clarendon will accept applications for its Teen Volunteer Program for Summer 2022. Volunteers will have the opportunity to work with healthcare professionals in areas such as patient registration, rehab services, wound care, medical surgical nursing unit, informatics, women's services and the gift shop. Teen volunteers must be at least 13 years old by March 1, 2022, with at least a B average in school and parental consent. Volunteers will need a letter of recommendation from a school guidance counselor, teacher or pastor and a copy of their most recent report card. Interested teens should pick up an application 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday-Friday from the Volunteer Services Department. Applications must be returned by May 19 with a one-page essay explaining why they want to volunteer. Contact Stacy Mosier at stacy.mosier@mcleodhealth.org, (803) 435-5287 or (803) 435-3392.

The Sumter Coin Club meets from 7 to 8 p.m. on the third Tuesday of each month at Patriot Park Pavilion. All ages are welcome. Join us to learn more about coins and currency. We have a door prize, raffle and auction at each meeting.

Sumter High School Class of 1975 will hold a class reunion Sept. 2-4 at 34 S. Artillery Drive. For information, see the Sumter High School Class of 75 Facebook page.

Seniors on the Move Program, offered by Paxville Community Development Corp., is held from 9 a.m. to noon Monday-Wednesday. The program offers a variety of self skill sets including technology skills, elder life skills development, Bingo and other games, health and wellness workshop and Bible study. Programs operate on Clarendon School District 2 schedule. For information, call (803) 452-5124 or email paxvillecdc99@gmail.com.

Santee-Wateree Regional Transportation Authority (SWRTA) is offering free rides to COVID-19 vaccinations and COVID-19 testing sites. Contact SWRTA from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday-Friday at (803) 934-0396.

Sumter Newcomers' Club welcomes residents to our coffees with guest speakers on the second Friday of each month and to our lunches on the fourth Friday of each month at a local restaurant. The club also has various card and other games and a book club. If you are looking for friends or just something to do, come check out the Sumter Newcomers' Club. Call Shelly at (803) 968-0024 for more information.

The General George L. Mabry Jr. Military Order of the Purple Heart Chapter 817 meets at 6 p.m. on the third Thursday of each month at the Combat Veteran Building, 529 N. Wise Drive, Sumter, SC 29153. The meetings are held to foster an environment of goodwill and camaraderie among combat wounded veterans as well as promote patriotism, assist with finding information and resources, and provide service to all veterans and their families. For more information, visit purpleheart817sumtersc.com or call (803) 983-3770.

The GOP "Republican" meetings are held at 7 p.m. on the first Thursday of each month at The Restaurant at Second Mill (the Quality Inn restaurant), 2390 Broad St., across from Golden Corral. Meetings are open to anyone age 16 years or older. For more information and questions, call (803) 972-4555.