Serving Barnwell County and its neighbors since 1852
Aluminum Can Drive (Ongoing)
Local firefighter Missy Cato is collecting aluminum cans for the Southeastern Firefighters 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 (nook). An all-women’s small group offering support and encouragement after the loss of a loved one.
Mondays
Narcotics Anonymous (N.A.) meetings, 10:30-11:30 a.m., The Axis I Center, 179 Fuldner Rd., 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 Rd., 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.
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. Open to qualifying current and former military members. 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.
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. 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. First come, first served while supplies last. Emergency food appointments available by calling or texting 803-508-0430.
Ongoing Tuesdays through April 21
Financial Empowerment Workshop Series, 6:30-8 p.m., Barnwell County Library, 40 Burr St., Barnwell. Attend in person or virtually. Email chessfinancialservice@gmail.com or call 803-284-0735 or 803-522-6319.
Tuesdays, Fridays and Saturdays through April 14
Free Tax Preparation, Barnwell County Community Uplifting Alliance Project, 5983 Lartigue St., Blackville. Tuesdays, 5:30-7 p.m. by appointment only; Fridays, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. walk-ins only; Saturdays, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. by appointment only. Call 803-284-0735 or visit www.uwlowcountry.org/VITA.
Thursdays through April 9
Free Tax Preparation, Voorhees University, St. James Building, 1897 Voorhees Rd., Denmark, 5-7 p.m. Appointments and walk-ins available. Visit www.myfreetaxes.com or www.uwlowcountry.org/VITA.
Wednesday, March 25
Lenten Services, community lunch noon-12:30 p.m., worship service 12:30-1 p.m., Second Baptist. Hosted by the Barnwell County Ministerial Coalition.
Thursday, March 26
Allendale-Barnwell Counties Disabilities and Special Needs Board of Directors meeting, noon, via telephone conference.
Friday, March 27
Carnival of Love Father-Daughter & Mother-Son Dance, 6-8 p.m., Lemon Park Football Field, Barnwell Elementary School if raining. Sponsored by the City of Barnwell Parks and Recreation Department. Call 803-709-0944.
Friday, March 27
Pancake Supper & Benefit Auction, 5-8 p.m., Calvary Mennonite School, 2436 Healing Springs Rd., Blackville. Adults $12, children ages 4-10 $7.
Friday, March 27
Movie Night at Long Branch Baptist Church, food served 6-6:45 p.m., movie begins at 7:15 p.m., 3223 Highway 37, Williston. RSVP at 803-514-4796. Free; donations appreciated.
Friday-Saturday, March 27-28
Keep Allendale Beautiful. Supplies available March 25-27 at Allendale Town Hall, Farmers Grain in Ulmer and Fairfax Town Hall. Trash bins available March 27-28. Call 803-259-8210.
Saturday, March 28
BHHS Prom, crowning at 9:45 p.m.
Sunday, March 29
Annual African-American Heritage Parade/Festival, 1 p.m. For more information, call Ronnie Brown at 803-541-2799, Cathy Roberts at 803-266-3737 or Felicia Culbertson at 803-671-2279.
Sunday, March 29
22nd Reunion Choir Voices Anniversary, 3 p.m., The House of Unity.
Wednesday, April 1
Lenten Services, community lunch noon-12:30 p.m., worship service 12:30-1 p.m., Hagood Baptist. Hosted by the Barnwell County Ministerial Coalition.
Saturday, April 4
Easter Egg Drive-Thru, 3 p.m., Blackville Community Center gazebo. Sponsored by Together Sisters Club and the Town of Blackville.
Sunday, April 5
98th Ushers Anniversary, 9 a.m., Mt. Sinai Baptist Church, Martin.
Saturday, April 11
The Ramblin’ Rebels 2nd Annual Special Olympics Ride, kickstands up at 11 a.m., meeting at My Brother’s Tavern, 14639 U.S. Highway 78, Williston.
Saturday, April 11
Williston 2nd Quarter Trash Pick-Up, 9-11 a.m., meet in the parking lot of Folk Funeral Home.
Saturday, April 11
City of Barnwell Easter Egg Hunt, 10-11 a.m., Lemon Park. Meeting at the football field entrance. Entry fee required.
Sunday, April 12
Union United Methodist Church Praise Dancers 3rd Anniversary with ’90s Worship, 3 p.m., Kline.
Friday, April 17
USC Salkehatchie Baseball 2026 Golf Tournament Fundraiser, 9 a.m., Sweetwater Country Club, Barnwell.
Saturday, April 18
MUSC Health Fair, 10 a.m.-1 p.m., Blackville High School gym.
Saturday, April 18
Hagood Children’s Ministry Bake Sale Fundraiser, 10 a.m.-noon, Red Door Hagood, 110 Franklin St., Barnwell.
Saturday, April 18
Petals & Stars Entrepreneur Day 4 Kids Pop-Up Market, 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Ned Branch Missionary Baptist Church parking lot, 10620 Dunbarton Blvd., Barnwell.
Friday-Saturday, April 24-25
Blackville Phoenix Festival. Family fun, vendors, entertainment and activities.
Saturday, April 25
4th Annual Women’s Conference “Girl, Get Up!,” 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Ned Branch Missionary Baptist Church, Barnwell.
Saturday, April 25
Golf Tournament benefiting Winfield Heights Christian School, Williston Country Club. Registration at 7:30 a.m., shotgun start at 8 a.m.
Friday-Sunday, May 1-3
50th Class Reunion, Blackville High School Class of 1976.
Thursday, May 7
“Once Upon a Crime: The Trial of Goldilocks,” 6 p.m., Harry Lee Brown Auditorium, Blackville. General admission is $5.
Friday-Sunday, May 8-10
Green Corn Uniyu Festival, USC Salkehatchie, Allendale.
Friday, May 15
Relay For Life 2026, Allendale Football Field.
Saturday, May 16
Keep Hilda Beautiful Big Spring Clean litter pickup. Volunteers welcome.
Saturday, May 16
Fairway “Fix” Charity Golf Tournament, Williston Country Club. Registration begins at 8 a.m., shotgun start at 8:30 a.m.
Saturday, June 13
Barnwell High School Reunion of the ’70s, 6 p.m., Sweetwater Country Club, Barnwell.
Holiday Closing
All ABBE Libraries will be closed Friday, April 3.
Tuesday, April 7
Friends of the Barnwell County Library Board Meeting, 2:30 p.m., conference room.
Tuesday, April 14
Adult Craft Night: Beaded Plants, 5-7 p.m. Registration required. Call 803-259-3612.
Wednesday, April 22
Dementia 101, 11 a.m.-noon.
Saturday, April 18
Dungeons and Dragons, 2-6 p.m.
April 13-24
Cards for Your Favorite Library Staff. Drop by during open hours to make a card.
Monday-Friday, April 6-10
EGG-STRA Fun Scavenger Hunt. Drop by during open hours.
Monday, April 6
STEM for Kids: Egg Rockets, 4-5 p.m.
Friday, April 17
Child Abuse Awareness Walk, 5-7 p.m., Veterans Memorial Park.
Monday, April 20
Crafter-Noon for Kids: Pinwheels, 4-5 p.m.
Thursday, April 16
Music Storytime, 11 a.m.
April Read
The Loud Librarian by Jenna Beatrice, recommended by Amanda, Barnwell County Public Library manager.
For Whom the Belle Tolls by Jaysea Lynn, recommended by Dominique.
