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.

Science Hill Missionary Baptist Church: sponsoring Day of Recognition for Senior Citizens service followed by a luncheon.  Oct. 19 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.  There is no cost and everyone is welcome.

Mine Creek Missionary Baptist Church: Sat. Oct. 19-Annual Educational Breakfast (Sunday School) at 9am; Sat. Oct. 26-Pre-Church Anniversary Celebration (TBA);Sun., Oct. 27-143rd Church Anniversary at 10am (Communion).  The Guest Preacher will be Rev. John Williams, Pastor of  McAllister Chapel, Calhoun Falls.

Hymn Sing: Spann United Methodist Church will have its hymn sing, Sunday, Oct. 20, at 3 p.m. Pastor John Kneece will lead singing and Wallace Watkins will accompany the singing. Refreshments will be served afterwards and visitors are welcome. For more information call 803-430-1314.

Usher Board Anniversary: Mt. Calvary Baptist Church Usher Board will celebrate their anniversary Sun., Oct. 20 at 4 p.m. The public is invited.

Legion Auxiliary Meeting: The Edgefield American Legion Auxiliary Meeting will be held on Monday, Oct. 21, at 3:00 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall at Edgefield United Methodist Church.  All members are urged to attend .

Free Workshops:Edgefield/SC Works Center, 400 Church St, Rm. 306, Edgefield, Tuesday, Oct. 22, 10 AM Networkers Group Session – topic – “The Job of Your Dreams”; 11 AM “Job Search Lab”; 1:30 PM “Let WorkKeys Work for You” In the past few years, skills testing has become more common place in the hiring process used by employers.  The workshop also shows you how to prepare for and score higher on the WorkKeys Test; 3 PM “Resume Clinic/WIN Lab”. For further info call 637-4029.

STHS Cosmetology Salon: Will be open on October 23, 3:30 till 6:00pm, Oct. 24, 3:30 till 6:00pm and Saturday, Oct. 26, 8:00am till 12:00 noon. Walk-ins are welcome. For more information please contact Jackie Kennion, Cosmetology/Instructor at 803-275-1752 Ext 525

Women’s Conference: Republican Grove Baptist Church, 276 Gary Hill Road, Edgefield, will hold their annual Women’s Conference on Saturday, Oct. 26, at 10 a.m. The pubic is invited. Rev. Willie Patten, Jr. is pastor.

Family & Friends Program: Pleasant Grove Baptist Church, Hwy. 25 North, Edgefield, Rev. Oscar Brown, pastor; Oct. 27, at 11 a.m.; Rev. Winston Oliphant and Rosa Spring Baptist Church will be in charge of the service. Public is invited. Dress is casual.

First Annual Trunk or Treat: Oct. 31, 3 Pecan Park (off Hwy 23 across from BiLo); 6:30pm-8:30pm; Free to the public; no gory or scary costumes, please. Registration form necessary and prize for best decorated vehicle. Sponsored by Women in Unity. To donate or for info, call 803-637-2010.

Democratic Party Training: The Edgefield County Democratic Party will hold a training session conducted by Mr. Willie Bright on Nov. 2, at 8:30 a.m. at the Community Center on Macedonia Street. All interested persons are urged to attend. For more info call Mr.Bright at 275-8000.

Lee Family Reunion Trip: to Virginia Beach, June 12-15. Cost per seat is $65, dpt. due by Nov. 23. For more info call Jeanette Harris at 803-384-1715, Bill Lee at 275-4854 or Arielle Thomas at 803-334-1450.