At Spann Methodist Church, Ward, a congregational singing of hymns and patriotic songs and solos by Steve Hendrickson, trumpeter with the National Symphony Orchestra of Washington, D.C.  Public is invited for the April 8 service at 7:00 p.m. Information, call Ann Hughes 275-4975.

Book Sale: Edgefield County Public Library will be holding a sale of children’s books during the month of April. It will continue throughout the month until we run out of books.  Prices of books are as marked.  Proceeds will benefit the Friends of the Library fund.

Cancelled: Planning Commission meeting scheduled April 9, at 6pm has been cancelled.

Antioch Gospel Celebration: April 11, at 6 pm with Flossie & Singing Sisters, Lloyd Cannady Jr. & Flying Clouds, Muncie McKie, Billie Smith & Radio Angels. Antioch Baptist Church Hwy.178, Saluda, Rev. RC Oglesby, Pastor

Bells & Whistles:, a fresh-faced festival in downtown McCormick, SC, April 11 is barreling full steam ahead. Lots of chairs are being designed and painted for the Painted Chair Silent Auction. Entries for the Recycled Art Competition have all kinds of artists pawing through all kinds of trash. And expect a kaleidoscope of color at the Sidewalk Chalk Art site. Other events include a Cruise In Car Show, rides on the CSX train, and much more. Check the website for more information and entry forms: www.bellsandwhistles29835.com . Or call 864-378-7032 today

Blow-Out Sale: Edgefield County Hospital Lobby, April 13 from 10 -6 & April 14 from 7 – 3; Jewelry, Toys, Games, Sunglasses, Purses, Books and More – all for $5.99. Sponsored by the Hospital Auxiliary.

Revival: Mt. Calvary Baptist Church of Johnston will have a spring revival Wednesday & Thursday( April 15 and 16) at 7:30 p.m. Guest speaker will be Rev. Melvin Searles of Pleasant Lane Baptist Church. The public is invited. Rev. Lewis Burt is pastor.

Music in the Park: Trenton’s own Jimbo Durham and the Shag Attack will play from 4-8 p.m., Saturday, April 18, in the park in Trenton. Sponsored by Trenton Community Development Association, this event is free to the public. Bring your chairs an enjoy.

Story Time: Story Time will be at the Library on Saturday, April 18 at 11:30 a.m.

Legion Auxiliary: The monthly meeting of the American Legion Auxiliary will be on Monday, April 20, at the Senior Citizen Council Bldg.at 3:00 p.m.   Please make plans to attend.

Bake Sale: The American Legion Auxiliary will have their annual bake sale on Saturday April 18.  This will be held on the porch of the American Legion Building in Edgefield, from 11:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. There will be cakes, pies, cookies, breads, etc.  Come by and purchase your Sunday desserts.

God’s Little Angels Preschool has open registration for the 2K, 3K and 4K classes being held at Edgefield First Baptist Church for the 2015/2016 school year. Please call 637.6139 for more information.

Financial Workshop: Mt. Olive Missionary Baptist Church, 3300 Martintown Rd., Edgefield, will sponsor a free workshop, Financial Success God’s Way, Saturday, April 25, at 9:30 a.m. For more information contact Deaconess Teresa Edwards at 803-257-1051. Everyone is encouraged to attend.

BBQ Chicken: Johnston United Methodist Church, will be serving BBQ Chicken plates (1/2 chicken, slaw, baked beans) in the Fellowship Hall on Friday, May 1, from 5 – 7 p.m.  Dine in or take out.  Tickets may be purchased from Maxwell & Halford Drug, any member of the church or call the church office Monday – Thursday between 8 – 12 at 803-275-4885.

STHS Class Reunion: Strom Thurmond High Class of 85 will have their 30^th reunion at the Double Tree by Hilton in Augusta, Ga. on July 25.For more information email: STHS85@comcast.net or call Claritha Blocker at 803-270-5173 or Kenneth Collier at 706-394-4306 or Noah Peterson at 803-480-0135.