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Aluminum Can Drive (Ongoing)
Local firefighter Missy Cato is collecting aluminum cans for the Southeastern Firefighter’s Burn Foundation. Proceeds help provide lodging, transportation, medications, anti-scarring garments and more for burn patients and their families. To arrange pick-up, call 803-671-4973.
First & Third Sundays
GIFT: Growing In Faith Together! Grief and Loss Women’s Group, 3-4 p.m., First Baptist Church, Building A, Room 200. An all-women’s small group offering support and encouragement after the loss of a loved one.
Mondays
Narcotics Anonymous meetings, 10:30-11:30 a.m., The Axis I Center, 179 Fuldner Road, Barnwell. Free and open to the public.
Mondays & Thursdays
Strengthening Families Program, 5:30-8 p.m., Rosemary Baptist Church, 3242 Fellowship Road, Williston. For Barnwell County families with at least one child between the ages of 7-17. Register at childrensplaceinc.org/sfp or call 803-641-4144.
Tuesdays
Free Food Distribution, 3:30-5:30 p.m., Long Branch MBC, 922 Hopewell Road, Gifford. Food products available while supplies last.
Every Third Tuesday
Barnwell County Lions Club, 6 p.m. dinner, 6:30 p.m. speaker, YMCA board room. New members welcome.
Tuesdays & Thursdays
Senior Dance Lessons, 3-4 p.m., Blackville Community Center. For Barnwell County seniors ages 60 and older. Call 803-259-4592.
Thursdays
Allendale Line Dance Classes, 6-7 p.m., Allendale National Guard Armory, 368 Court House Square, Allendale. Free classes open to anyone ages 18 and older. Sponsored by Allendale County Office on Aging and led by Angela Doe Youmans.
Every Second Thursday
Generations Unlimited Board Meeting, 6:30 p.m., Generations Unlimited board room.
Every Fourth Thursday
Barnwell County Leathernecks regular meeting, 7 p.m., Detachment Headquarters, 4115 Barnwell Road, Williston. Meetings are open to members in good standing, active-duty Marines, active reservists, FMF Navy Corpsmen, chaplain veterans and honorably discharged Marines interested in membership. For more information, contact Shawn Deason at 803-944-2464.
Fridays
The Gateway Church Food Pantry, 9 a.m.-noon. Volunteers are also needed. Leave Pastor Jamie Sheppard a message at 803-450-6825.
Mondays, Thursdays & Saturdays
Virtual Dancing For Joy classes. Mondays, 3:45-4:50 p.m.; Thursdays, 9:15-10:30 a.m.; Saturdays, 10:15-11:30 a.m. Free virtual exercise classes. To get Zoom information, email Elizabeth at egalaida@yahoo.com or text 301-473-3418.
Thurs. Nov. 12
Community Discussion SRS Legacy Waste Cleanup
and Proposed SRS Gas/AI Energy Project — 6-8pm
Blackville Activities Center, 51 Callahan Street, Blackville
Thurs- Sun., Nov. 12-15
• SAVE THE DATES! Acts 2 Jesus Tent Revival 7pm — More info coming soon!
Sat., Nov. 14
• Tractor Treat Festival 10am-3pm Live music, festival food,
market, crafts. Bake sale. Ulmer Post Office, 219 Burtons Ferry Hwy., Ulmer
• 50 Men, One Community Giveaways — 11:30am until all plates are gone Freedom Park, Allendale. Allendale Talk to Me will host “50 Men, One Community: Building Bridges, Not Walls,” a community outreach event providing 500 plates of food to residents. All men are welcome to participate in this effort to give back and strengthen the
community. For information on how to help, contact Tommy Capers at 803-571-5587 or send him a Facebook message.
• Macedonia Spirit Fest 4pm Featuring Minister Jarell Smalls, gospel recording artist from Charleston, UUMC praise dancers, Macedonia youth choir, Macedonia combined choir. Macedonia Missionary Baptist Church, Blackville
• Penny Social & Auction 11am-3pm Hosted by Friends of the Barnwell County Libraries. Annual fundraiser & member appreciation event. Barnwell Library, 40 Burr St., Barnwell.
• Ballads of Blue & Gray Music of the Civil War 3pm Featuring live music! Battle of Rivers Bridge State Historic Site, 325 State Park Rd., Ehrhardt, Community Building. $10 per person. Reservations
required. 803-683-0239.
• Faith Barnwell Fall Festival — 1-3pm Faith Barnwell (8678 Marlboro Ave., Barnwell). Inflatables, cornhole, family fun, limited Thanksgiving meal giveaway and more.
• Springfield Gasrden Club Chili BINGO Night 4:30pm Doors open
5pm Dinner; 7pm Bingo $12 in Advance, $14 at the Door, $7 Children Under 10, Free Children Under 5
Sat-Sun., Nov. 14-15
• St. Peter Missionary Baptist Church Pastor’s 13th Anniversary —3pm 7110 Bay Street, Elko Saturday’s guest speaker will be Rev. James Duncan of Friendship Baptist Church in Leesville, SC. Sunday’s guest.
Sun., Nov 15
• Homecoming NEW HARVEST Outreach Ministries — 10:30am 96 Lemon Road, Barnwell. Potluck lunch to follow service. The Hinson Family at 2pm. Hope you all can be with us to celebrate!
• Silver Spring Missionary Baptist Church Harvest
Sunday Services 347 Woodrow Doby Rd., Williston 10am Sunday School 10:45am Worship Service Guest speaker Rev. Reginald A. Mixon, Sr. of Bethany Missionary Baptist Church, Blackville.
First Saturday of Every Month
Kids Park Ministry, 11 a.m.-2 p.m., Williston Town Park. Includes Bible lesson, free lunch, fun and games. Hosted by White Pond Baptist Church. All kids and parents are welcome. Call 803-508-4724 with questions.
Second Saturday of Every Month
Food Distribution, 9 a.m.-noon, Pleasant Hill Baptist Church, 1077 S.C. Highway 39, Williston. Canned goods and meat will be distributed on a first-come, first-served basis while supplies last. Emergency food appointments are available by calling or texting 803-508-0430.
Thurs., Dec. 3
• Barnwell County Homeowners Hurricane Helene Disaster Recovery Community Event 10am-1pm Blackville Community Center, 19464 Solomon Blatt Ave., Blackville. Community organizations & vendors offering resources & programs for Senior Community Members. Lunch will be served.
Fri., Dec. 4
• The Boy Who Cried Wolf 6pm Play by Stacey Lane. $5 general admission. Harry Lee Brown Auditorium, 76 Atkins Circle, Blackville.
• STUFF-A-BUS Barnwell County Toy Drive 8am-3pm Walmart Supercenter, 11391 Dunbarton Blvd., Barnwell Questions? Contact Capt. Eric Kirkland 803-300-9992.
Dec 4, 5, 6 , 11, 12, 13
• An Enchanted Bookshop Christmas Dec. 4, 5, 11, 12 — 7pm
Dec. 6 & 13 — 3pm Circle Theatre of Barnwell. Tickets can be purchased at The People-Sentinel.
Sat., Dec 5
• DOVE SHOOT Youth Fundraiser for Colston Branch Baptist Church Lunch provided 11:30am-1pm. Shoot starts after lunch. $75 per gun / 100 spots available. Sandifer Family Farms (Big Tractor Shed), 1026 Springfield Rd., Blackville. Call to sign up: Jack Hutto 803- 682-4667 or Courtney Hutto 803-671-1907.
Sat., Dec 6
• “Joy Comes in the Morning” Christmas Candlelight Worship Celebration — 10am Second Baptist Church, 181 Church Street, Barnwell.
The Lie You Don’t Know You Believe by Jennie Allen Amanda, BCPL Manager, 5 Stars
Wed, Nov. 4
Friends of the Barnwell County Library Board Meeting
Wed., Nov. 4 — 3:30pm Meeting will be held in the conference room.
• All Programs are on break until December.
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