Johnston Farmer’s & Artist’s Market every Thursday, from 4 – 6 p.m. in front of the Library/Warehouse on Calhoun Street.  (Next week it will be open July 3, Wednesday).

Edgefield Farmers Arts and Crafts Market:  On the Town Square every Sat. through first Sat. in Sept.  9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.  $5 per day.  For more info call Carolyn Piekielniak @ 637-6861 or 803-507-0278.

Planning Commission Date Change:  The regular July meeting for the Edgefield County Planning Commission will be changed from July 11 to July 25.

Youth Revival: Edgefeld Church of God is having a Youth Revival Wed. July 10 through Fri.July 12 starting at 7. Praise and Worship team from Langley Church of God and Youth Pastor Thad Ashley the Speaker. Friday night fellowship after the service. Please join us and bring a friend.

Retirement Celebration: Edgefield County Senior Center will host a Retirement Celebration for Roberta Pugh, Thursday, July 11; Drop-In from 2-5 p.m.

Health Fair: Simmon Ridge Samaritan Baptist Association Union Missionary, Woman’s, Brotherhood, & Youth Auxiliaries are sponsoring a Health Fair on Sat. July 13, at 9 am at Springfield Baptist Church, Edgefield. Classes for Adults and Youth.  Rev. Adrian Wideman, Pastor of the Mt. Olive Baptist Church,  Greenwood will be the Keynote Speaker. For more info call Sis. Dorothy Stevens @ 864-543-2754.

Second Saturday: July 13, stop by the Farmers, Artists & Crafts Market, go on a cemetery tour, witness a reenactment, and visit artisans at their shops: Edgefield is going into the history vault each month and bringing the past to life, every 2nd Saturday.  Call Tonya Browder, Dir. Tompkins Library, for info (803-637-4010).

Education Program: 30 & Up Club will sponsor a program for all ages, Sat., July 13 at the Edgefield Gym fro 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. There will be a Give Parents a Break Day July 13 & 27. Register with more days to follow. For more info call 480-1896(C. Hillary), 803-292-0773(W.Hartley) or 480-3503 (Cannette Andrews).

Pastoral Anniverary: Mine Creek Missionary Baptist Church will celebrate Pastor George Key’s 14^th Anniversary, Sun., July 14, at 10 a.m. The public is invited.

OEDGS July Meeting: Sunday, July 14, at 3:00 p.m. at the Lunch Building Annex of the Tompkins Library. Dr. Tom Mack will present a visual tour of hubs book Circling the Savannah, which highlights cultural landmarks.

Republican Party Meeting: Edgefield County Republican Party will meet at the County Council Chambers on July 16, at 7:00pm. Refreshments will be served at 6:30pm.  The public is encouraged to attend.  For more information, log onto: www.edgefieldgop.com

Drive In Movie & Costume Contest: ECDA and Bluegrass Materials, Edgefield Quarry will sponsor The Flintstones movie at 8:30 p.m. and costume contest at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, July 20.

Missionary Program: Mt. Calvary Baptist Church in Johnston is having their Junior and Senior Missionary Program, Sun., July21 at 4 p.m. We will have the 7UP Program with 7 dynamic speakers. The public is invited. Rev. Lewis Burt is the pastor.

Open House: The Edgefield/McCormick Saluda Guardian ad LItem Program has relocated to 204 Buncombe St. Edgefield. An Open House Drop In will be held July 23, from 4-6 p.m. (Phone number is 637-9614) Volunteers are desperately needed to serve as child advocates.

Family Reunion:The Posey Descendants National Family Assoc. biennial family reunion will be July 25-28 in Augusta, Ga.; for more information Mr. Vincent Sheppard at 646-334-1202 or email SHINTL983@MSN.COM

Homecoming & Revival: Homecoming, Sunday, Aug. 4.at Gilgal Baptist Church at 11 a.m. with Pastor Gerry Garvin bringing the message.  Revival will be held Mon., Aug 5 – Wed., Aug. 7 at 7 p.m. with Rev. Lance Thomas as guest speaker. Come join us.