NAACP Meeting: Saturday, January 17, at 9 a.m., at Macedonia Baptist Church, Macedonia Street, Edgefield.

Saluda County Historical Society Benefit: A duck hunt to benefit Saluda County Historical Society will be held Sat., January 17. If interested in participating call 803-685-5020 or email cebpadgettpd@pbtcomm.net Cost is $100 to be used for preservation of the Bonham House and or the Marsh/Johnston House.

American Legion Auxiliary: Edgefield American Legion Auxiliary #30 will meet Monday, Jan. 19, at 3 p.m. at Edgefield County Senior Center, Center Spring Road, Edgefield. All members are urged to attend. Visitors are welcome.

Free Workshops: Edgefield/SC Works Center, 400 Church St, Rm. 306, Edgefield, Tuesday, Jan. 20, 10 AM Networkers Group Session – topic – “Job Search 2015”; 11 AM “Job Search Lab; 1:30 PM “10 Mistakes job Seekers Make”; 3 PM “How to get and Keep a Job”; Jan. 22, 2 PM “Let WorkKeys Work for You.” For further information telephone 637-4029.

Children’s Books Wanted: Edgefield County Public Library is collecting old/used children’s books for a book sale to benefit the Friends of the Library.  If cleaning out closets and shelves is on anyone’s New Year’s Resolution list, now is the time to bring book donations – especially children’s books – to the library.

Sportsman’s Sunday: Johnston Pentecostal Holiness Church will have “Outdoor Sportsman’s Sunday”, Jan. 25, at 11 a.m. Guest speaker will be Rev. Jerry Garvin. Everyone is encouraged to wear outdoor sportsman’s attire. This will be a great event for the entire family.