Johnston Farmer’s & Artist’s Market every Thursday, from 4 – 6 p.m. in front of the Library/Warehouse on Calhoun Street.

Edgefield Farmers Arts and Crafts Market:  On the Town Square every Sat. 9:00 a.m.-1:00.For more info call Carolyn Piekielniak @ 637-6861 or 803-507-0278.

Musical Workshop: Springfield Baptist Singing convention will host it 4th Bi-Annual Musical Workshop on Sept. 13-15 at the Mt. Moriah Baptist Church in Plum Branch, with registration beginning at 6 pm. Classes will be held in Gospel and Contemporary, Hymn Raising, Praise and Worship and Shape Note music.  This is a free workshop and all are encouraged to attend.  For additional information, please contact Pat Johnson at (864)443-2612.

Project Diabetes: Will be held at Republican Grove Baptist Church(276 Gary Hill Road, Edgefield) on Saturday, Sept. 14, from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. This forum will teach you how to treat and manage diabetes. Ms. Leticia Lee, Program Coordinator of the Medical University, Charleston, South Carolina is in charge. The public is invited.

BBQ Plate Sale:  Edgefield Church of God.  Sept. 14.  $7/plate.  Tickets on sale now.  For info. call 637-6674.   Plate pick up 11 a.m.-1 p.m.  Desserts available but sold separately.

Car, Truck, Bike Fall Gathering: Saturday, Sept. 14, from 9 -2. Entry fee is $20, must register between 9 and 11 a.m. Come out for food, fun and music. Bring your muscle car, truck, bike, hot rod or custom ride to Bettis Academy Park, For more info call John at 803-232-1027, Don at 803-663-3806 or Don T. at 914-227-7487.

Rainbow Tea: Mt. Canaan Association Women’s Auxiliary Rainbow Tea will be held Sept. 14 in the L.W.Collins Bldg at Bettis Academy at 5 p.m. Contact phone is 803-648-4331.

Choir Anniversary: Mt. Calvary Baptist Church of Johnston EBA Gospel Choir is having their anniversary Sunday, Sept. 15, at 4 p.m. The public is invited. Rev. Lewis Burt is invited.

Edgefield County Alliance Meeting: Edgefield County Alliance Board is inviting all those who have participated in the past or who are interested, to attend a meeting – Monday, September 16, 8:00 a.m. Edgefield County Council Building.

Legion Auxilary: The American Legion Auxiliary will meet Monday, Sept. 16, at 3 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall of the Edgefield United Methodist Church. Girl’s State delegates will present reports. Every member is urged to attend.

Free Workshops:  Edgefield/SC Works Center, 400 Church St, Rm. 306, Tuesday, Sept. 17, 10 AM Networkers Group Session – topic – “First Impressions”; 1:30 PM “How to Work a Job Fair” ; 3 PM “Winning Applications” Your application will determine if you get an interview.  Find out how to stand out from the competition.

World Craft Party: Edgefield Baptist Association Building, Greenwood Hwy, Edgefield,on Sat. Sept 21, from 10:00a.m. to 12 noon. Refreshments will be served.  Crafts will be for sale as well as catalogue orders will be taken. The WMU is sponsoring this event.

Southern Studies Showcase: The Old Edgefield District Genealogical Society and Old Edgefield District African American Genealogical Society are hosting a “Southern Studies Showcase” in Edgefield on September 20 and 21, 2013. Twenty-four workshop classes will be held and a Block Party will be held Friday evening. Call Tonya Browder at 803-637-4010 for more info and cost for the events or go to www.OEDGS.org