Free Workshops:  Edgefield SC Works Center, 400 Church St., Room 306, Edgefield, Tuesday, Jan. 15, at 10 a.m. Networkers Group Session – topic – “Clarifying Your Work Values” Learn the  characteristics and traits employers value in an employee; 11:00 AM “Job Search Lab” Designed to give individualized help with job search and using the SCWOS system; 1:30 PM “Application Tips & Skills” Learn to avoid common application mistakes and tips to make your application outstanding; 3:00 PM “Resume Clinic/WIN Lab” Bring a copy of your completed resume for analysis or bring a completed resume worksheet a create a resume.  For more info call 637-4029.

Republican Party: The Edgefield County Republican Party will be holding its first meeting of 2013 at the County Council Chambers on the evening of January 15 at 7:00pm. The public is encouraged to attend.  For more information, log onto: www.edgefieldgop.com”

Martin Luther King Day: Simmon Ridge Missionary Baptist Church will celebrate Martin Luther King, Jr. day with a program, Monday, Jan. 21 at noon with Rev. John C.Wiliams of Positive Outreach Ministries as the guest speaker. Everyone is invited to celebrate this joyous occasion.

Victory Celebration: Come celebrate the re-election of President Barack Obama Monday, January 21, 2013, starting at 10 a.m. at the Community Center on Macedonia Street across from Macedonia Baptist Church in Edgefield. Refreshments will be served. Watch the inauguration on widescreen T.V.

For  more info call 803-637-5626 or 803-637-1934.

Women in Unity Moving: Women in Unity will be moving and will have a two day Grand Opening Jan. 26 from 3-5 p.m., and January 27 from 2-5 p.m. at 3 Pecan Park in Edgefield. Everyone is invited to help celebrate the move to a larger facility.

Little Jr. Miss: Edgefield County’s Distinguished Young Women Scholarship Program will sponsor the Wee, Little and Young Junior Miss pageant. Entry fee is $35.For more info call Stephanie Culver at 275-9349.