Story Time on the Greenway: 10 a.m. April 13 at the Lindsay Pettus Greenway, 459 Colonial Drive, Lancaster. Hosted by Granny Greenway. Meet at the Nature Pavilion on Colonial Drive and bring your own chairs. This event will be held rain or shine.
Car show: 11 a.m.-4 p.m. April 13 at Lancaster Motor Co., 1616 Charlotte Highway, Lancaster. Test drivers will be entered into a raffle for a $1,000 down payment assistance. Food trucks David Dawg’s and Tootie’s will also be on hand. No entry frees. Rain or shine event.
Lancaster County Literary Arts Festival: April 13 festival will bring multiple free activities to downtown Lancaster, including a Storywalk on Main Street, discussion with “Lowcountry Boil” author Susan Boyle at 11 a.m. at Mural Court, 107 W. Dunlap St., children’s arts and crafts at 2 p.m. at the main library, 313 S. White St., and poetry reading and open mic 5-7 p.m. at Daily Grind Coffee Bar. For details, visit www.artslancaster.com.
Duo Arpeggione concert: 3 p.m. April 14 at the Lancaster Cultural Arts Center, 307 W. Gay St., Lancaster. Pianist Catherine Lan and cellist Claudio Jaffe will provide historical context for their classical music selections. Tickets available online at www.lcshp.com for $15 in advance or $20 at the door. Parking is free.
Free tax return preparation:
• AARP Foundation Tax-Aide offers free tax help by appointment only noon-4 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays through April 15 at Prime Time for Seniors Center, 309 S. Plantation Road, Lancaster. Open to taxpayers of all ages; AARP membership is not required. Participants must pick up a data packet at the site and complete information before appointment. Call Verma Blakney at 803-285-9847 Monday-Thursday 9 a.m.-7 p.m. for details or an appointment.
• VITA, the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program, is available to households that made less than $60,000 in 2023. Appointments can be made in Lancaster and Indian Land at www.uwaylcsc.org or by calling toll-free, 866-892-9211. Free online tax preparation is provided at myfreetaxes.com. Questions about the tax free program can also be answered by the United Way office at 803-283-8923.
OneBlood drives:
• April 15, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Sun City Carolina Lakes, 1353 Del Webb Blvd., Indian Land
• April 15, 9-11 a.m., Starbucks, 7716 Charlotte Highway, Suite 100, Indian Land
• April 21, 1-6 p.m., RedStone 14, 9650 RedStone Drive, Indian Land
• April 22, 2-5 p.m., Harris Teeter, 6271 Carolina Commons Drive, Indian Land
To make an appointment, visit www.oneblood.org or call 888-9-DONATE (936-6283).
American Red Cross blood drives:
• April 17, 11 a.m.-3 p.m., Bent Creek Community Clubhouse, 7135 Irongate Drive, Lancaster
• April 18, 11 a.m.-3:30 p.m., MUSC Health Lancaster Medical Center, 800 W. Meeting St., Lancaster
• May 2, 11 a.m.-3:30 p.m., Lancaster Natural Gas, 1010 Kershaw-Camden Highway, Lancaster
To make an appointment, visit redcrossblood.org or call 800-733-2767.
‘Little Shop of Horrors’: Presented by the Indian Land High School Theatre Department at 7 p.m. April 17, 18 and 20, and 2 p.m. April 21 at the school, 6100 Charlotte Highway, Lancaster. Tickets are $8 for students and seniors, and $12 general admission.
Veterans Affairs walk-in: 9 a.m.-noon, April 18 at Kershaw Area Resource Exchange, 206 S. E. Marion St., Kershaw. The Lancaster County Veterans Affairs Office is holding walk-in appointments for compensation, pension, VA health care and other benefit questions.
Lancaster County Special Olympics: April 19 at the Springdale Recreation Center, 206 S. Plantation Road, Lancaster. For details, contact Marlee Bos at marlee.bos@lcsd.k12.sc.us.
Buford Massacre Battlefield Cleanup: 9 a.m.-3 p.m. April 20 at the Buford Massacre Battlefield site, 262 Rock Rocky River Road, Buford. Volunteers are asked to bring, rakes, weed whackers, and leaf blowers they should also wear long sleeves and wear gloves and other safety protective equipment. Refreshments and snacks will be available. For details, call Ken Obriot at 803-517-0064.
Van Wyck Community Garden Day: 10 a.m.-1 p.m. April 20 at the Van Wyck Community Garden, 1207 W. Rebound Road, Lancaster. Residents can reserve a plant bed and get plants to begin their journey. For details, email vwcgcoordinator@gmail.com.
USCL play: The USC Lancaster Players will present “A Year with Frog and Toad” at 7:30 p.m. April 19-20 and 2 p.m. April 21 in Stevens Theatre in Hubbard Hall, 476 Hubbard Drive, Lancaster. Tickets available at https://sc.edu/lancaster/players. For details, call 803-313-7000, text 803-386-8893 or email usclplrs@mailbox.sc.edu.
KVLT bird counts/nature walks: The Katawba Valley Land Trust will hold two walks at 8 a.m. April 20 at Rocky Creek and Landsford Canal State Park. The Rocky Creek walk will begin at the Rocky Creek Trailhead parking lot at 1030 Chester Ave., Great Falls, led by retired state park biologist and naturalist Irvin Pitts. The other walk will begin in the lower parking lot at Landsford Canal State Park, 2051 Park Drive, Catawba, and retired Winthrop University biology professor Dr. Bill Rogers will lead it. Walks last about three hours, but guests can leave earlier. Wear comfortable shoes and bring binoculars and water. For details, call 803-228-5801 or email Dr. Michelle Evans at mevans@kvlt.org.
Fish fry: Beginning at 11 a.m. April 20 at New Hope AME Zion Church, 3383 Pink Plyler Road, Lancaster. Includes fish and wing plates at $10, fish sandwiches at $6, and drinks at $1. All dinner plates include french fries and coleslaw or grits. Guests can eat in or take out.
Lazybirds Concert: 6:30 p.m. April 20 at the Lancaster Cultural Arts Center at 307 W. Gay St., Lancaster. The Appalachian-based band are always a hit with their American roots music, which includes folk, bluegrass, country and more. Tickets available online at www.lcshp.com for $15 in advance and $20 at the door. Parking is free.
Jazzy Sunday Afternoon: 4-8 p.m. April 21 at the Lancaster Community Center, 508 E. Meeting St., Lancaster. Sponsored by the Lancaster Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta. Includes hors d’ouvres, desserts, mocktails, dancing and basket raffles at $1 per ticket. Event will feature Missouri & Co. and will raise funds for scholarships and community events. Tickets are $50 per person, available through April 20 at eventbrite.com; look for Jazzy Sunday Afternoon. Business casual attire requested.
Toast to the Trees Celebration: 5:30-7:30 p.m. April 25 at The Ivy Place, 8603 Van Wyck Road, Lancaster. Hosted by the Katawba Valley Land Trust. Guest speaker is naturalist Josh Arrants, with catering from New South Kitchen and Bar. All are welcome at family-friendly event. For details, email mevans@kvlt.org or call 803-285-5801.
NASC Lunch and Learn: Noon April 26 at the USC Lancaster Native American Studies Center, 119 S. Main St., Lancaster. Dr. Christopher Moore from the USC Institute of Archaeology and Anthropology will speak on “Blood Residue Analysis of Paleoamerican Stone Tools in the Carolinas.” Free program will discuss how the earliest Paleoamericans lived and interacted with megafauna species. To register in person or virtually, visit www.nativeamericanstudies.org. For details, call 803-313-7172 or email usclnasp@mailbox.sc.edu.
NAMI Golf Tournament: 1 p.m. April 27 at Lancaster Golf Club, 1821 Springs Club Road, Lancaster. The sixth annual NAMI benefit is a par 3 captain’s choice tourney.Registration is $50 for golf members and $65 for non-members. Registration includes snacks, gift bags, beverages and dinner. For details, email golf@namipiedmont.org.
Buford High Class of 1971 reunion: 5 p.m. May 4 at the Wagon Wheel Restaurant, 5724 Lancaster Highway, Fort Lawn. To sign up, contact classmates Rita at 803-235-5524, Cheri at 803-287-4910, Shorty at 803-285-4713, or Nancy at 803-285-6814.
Lancaster’s Got Talent: 7 p.m. May 16 in Bundy Auditorium at USC Lancaster, 476 Hubbard Drive, Lancaster. Proceeds will benefit the Lancaster County Good Samaritan Scholarship Foundation. Contestants will be Lancaster County residents ages 5 and up. To compete for cash prizes, download the talent application on the foundation’s website. For details, call 803-804-0595.
Run for the Rose 5k: 8:30 a.m. May 18 in Constitution Park at the Lindsay Pettus Greenway, 300 Woodland Drive, Lancaster. Registration is $25 for a timed 5k and $20 for a walk. Prices increase after April 30. To register, visit bit.ly/UnitedWay5k2024.
Memorial Day Program: 3 p.m. May 26 at Lancaster Memorial Park, 1389 Memorial Park Road, Lancaster. In the event of rain, the event will be held at the Lancaster American Legion, 823 S. Main St., Lancaster.
Ongoing
KARE volunteers: KARE of Kershaw is looking for volunteers to help neighbors in need with practical support through crisis assistance, hunger relief and resource referrals. Applications can be picked up at KARE of Kershaw, 208 E. Marion St., Kershaw.
Donations needed: KARE of Kershaw is looking for donations of adult pull-ups, toothpaste, deodorant, soaps, body wash and shampoo. Donations can be dropped off 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Monday-Saturday at KARE of Kershaw, 206 E. Marion St., Kershaw.
SC Works Appointments: SC Works will be onsite at KARE of Kershaw, 206 E. Marion St., Kershaw, the first and second Mondays of each month to assist people looking for work. To set up an appointment, call 803-475-4173.
Food Truck Friday: 11 a.m.-2 p.m. fourth Friday of the month at Mural Court, 107 W. Dunlap St., Lancaster. Sponsored by the Lancaster County Council of the Arts.
Line dance lessons: 7-8 p.m. Thursdays at Lancaster Bowling Center, 1352 Reece Road, Lancaster. $5 per person. All levels and beginners are welcome. Proceeds benefit Christian Services. For details, call 803-289-6473.
Ballroom dancing: 8 p.m. Fridays at First Presbyterian Church, 700 N. Main St., Lancaster. Everyone is invited. For details, call 919-896-5850.
TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly): 9:30-11:30 a.m. Thursdays at Springdell Baptist Church, 1420 Springdell Church Road, Lancaster, in the family life center. Nutrition, exercise and healthy living are featured to encourage one another. Visitors are welcome.
Vehicle donations: Christian Services is now accepting vehicle donations of cars, trucks, recreational vehicles and trailers. Donations are tax-deductible and all proceeds benefit Christian Services’ programs. For details or to schedule pick-up, call 803-285-9327.
History museum: The Lancaster County Historic Courthouse Museum, 100 N. Main St., Lancaster, is open 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays, and by appointment on the first and third Saturdays of the month. To make an appointment, call 803-285-1565 or email lan.historicalcommission@yahoo.com. The museum is operated by the Lancaster County Historical Commission. Anyone with an interest in the county’s history is welcome.
Kershaw Farmers Market: Sunrise to midday every Saturday, weather permitting, in the 200 block of South Hampton Street, Kershaw.
DAV van: Goes to Dorn VAMC in Columbia on Wednesdays, and to Rock Hill CBOC on Fridays. Call 803-283-2469 three days before your appointment. All appointments need to be between 8 a.m. and noon. Meet the DAV van in the Lancaster County Veterans Affairs parking lot, 1033 W. Meeting St., Lancaster.
Marine Corps League: 7 p.m. the last Tuesday of each month at 347 Brooklyn Ave., Lancaster, with a meal at 6 p.m. For details, call Jerry Holt at 973-897-9251 or visit www.tinyurl.com/marineleague1169.
Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 12136: 9:30 a.m. the third Saturday of the month at Brews Tavern, 8083 Charlotte Highway, Indian Land. Doors open at 8:30 a.m. for fellowship. New members are welcome and should bring a copy of their DD214. For details, contact James Taylor at jstaylor43@yahoo.com or 803-493-4361.
Lancaster Veterans Breakfast Group: 8-9:15 a.m. Wednesdays at Punky’s on Main, 306 S. Main St., Lancaster. Free breakfast for all veterans.
VA Representatives at KARE: A representative from the Lancaster County Veterans Affairs office will be onsite the third Thursday of each month 9 a.m.-noon at KARE, 206-210 E. Marion St., Kershaw. Walk-in appointments only.
Veterans Coffee Clubs:
• Ray Dunsmore Coffee Club, 7:30-9:30 a.m. Tuesdays at CrossRidge Cafe, 2001 Parkway Drive, Indian Land, and is open to all vets.
• Veterans Union, 7 p.m. second Tuesday at Church of Christ at Indian Land, 635 Jim Wilson Road, Indian Land. For details, call Bill Betit at 302-897-6030.
Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 5936: 7 p.m. the third Monday of each month at American Legion Post 31, 823 Kershaw Camden Highway, Lancaster. A meal is served before the meeting at 6 p.m. For details, call 803-235-8667.
American Legion Post 31: 7 p.m. the first Monday of each month at 823 Kershaw Camden Highway, Lancaster. A meal is served before the meeting at 6 p.m. For details, call 803-246-1454 or 803-283-2394.
Disabled American Veterans Chapter 14: 7 p.m. the second Monday of each month at the American Legion, 823 Kershaw Camden Highway, Lancaster. For details, call 803-285-4081.
Kershaw American Legion: 6 p.m. the third Thursday of each month at Kershaw Bowling Alley, 200 Close Circle, Kershaw.
Surplus food distribution: HOPE in Lancaster, 2008 Pageland Highway, offers a drive-thru surplus food distribution in its parking lot 2:30-3:30 p.m. every Thursday. Surplus food is available for the first 100 vehicles. Requirements include a S.C. photo ID and a piece of mail with your correct name and address to indicate that you live in Lancaster County.
