Calendar of Events

Ongoing
Local firefighter Missy Cato is collecting aluminum cans for the Southeastern Firefighter’s Burn Foundation. The money they receive for these cans goes toward helping with lodging for families of patients in the burn unit, transportation, medications, anti-scarring garments, and more. For more information, contact Cato at 803-671-4973 to make arrangements to pick them up.

Monday AA Meetings
Free. Open to the public. The Axis I Center, 179 Fuldner Rd., Barnwell. 803-541-1245.
www.axis1.org. 10:30-11:30am

1st Tuesdays
Barnwell Development Association Inc. (aka BDA)
20 Wall St., Barnwell
BarnwellDA.com
BDAinc029.com 8am

Weekly on Tuesdays
Free Food Distribution
Long Branch MBC,
922 Hopewell Rd., Gifford.
Food products will be available while supplies last.
3:30-5:30pm

Tuesdays & Thursdays
Senior Dance Lessons
Blackville Community Center. For all Barnwell County Seniors 60 and over. Call 803-259-4592.
3-4pm

Every Thursday
Allendale Line Dance Classes
Allendale National Guard Armory (368 Court House Square, Allendale) These free line dance exercise/fitness classes are open to anyone 18 years and up. Sponsored by Allendale County Office on Aging and led by instructor Angela Doe Youmans. 6-7pm

Fridays
The Gateway Church
Food Pantry
The Gateway Church food pantry is also looking for volunteers to help with food distribution activities. If you would like to volunteer, please leave Pastor Jamie Sheppard a message at 803-450-6825.
9am-12pm

Mon., Thurs., Sat.
Virtual Class Dancing For Joy
Exercise should be fun! Dancing for Joy is a fun way to dance and move to the beat and gain coordination, muscle tone and cardio fitness. Classes are free. We ask that you support your local food bank or pay it forward in any way you wish.
Classes are virtual. To participate, email Elizabeth at egalaida@yahoo.com or text 301-473-3418 to get the Zoom information. Zoom links and codes are emailed out prior to every class.
Mondays 3:45-4:50pm
Thursdays 9:15-10:30am
Saturdays 10:15-11:30am

Mondays thru July 1
Faith @ the Fountain
15 minute kids’ praise & devotion on the Circle in Barnwell 10am

Wed., June 19
Juneteenth Celebration
Sponsored by the Bamberg County Branch NAACP.
Veterans Memorial Park, Main Highway Downtown, Bamberg.
Commemorate! Educate! Celebrate! For more information Nina Hayes, 803-535-9946.
11am-3pm

Thurs., June 20
Allendale County Council Regular Meeting
Allendale County Courthouse, J.W. Wall, Jr. Council Chambers.
292 Barnwell Hwy., Allendale
6pm

Fri., June 21
Screen on the Green Movie Night
Second Baptist Church Barnwell.
Refreshments will be served and the movie will start at dusk. Bring your lawn chairs and blankets and hang out with us, under the stars. This event is being hosted by our Impact Youth Ministry.
8-11pm

Fri. & Sat., June 21-22
Traveling Stars of Blackville will host a 2-night old time Gospel Explosion program Holy Ghost Headquarters (1452 Sunshine Road, Blackville). Groups and choirs will be coming from Richmond, VA, Fayetteville, NC, and different parts of Georgia and SC. Join in on the high time of giving God all praises, honor and glory. For more information, call JoAnn Wiggins at 803-300-9180. 6pm

Sat., June 22
The Daughters of the King will be celebrating their 35 Anniversary. Ned Branch Missionary Baptist Church, Barnwell. Contact any member of the group for tickets.
Doors open 3pm
Program starts 4pm

Sat.-Sun., June 22-23
Amateur Radio Field Day
Salkehatchie Amateur Radio Society will hold its annual ARRL Field Day communications contest. The goal of the contest is to make as many world-wide radio contacts as possible. The club will operate several radios from the Barnwell County Emergency Operations Center (EOC) and will have a radio station in operation for public display on the grounds beside the Courthouse. Anyone interested in amateur radio, or just curious about how this form of emergency communications works, is welcome to stop by.
Contest 2pm Sat.-2pm Sun.

Sun., June 23
97th Usher’s Anniversary
Ned Branch Missionary Baptist Church
Guest speaker will be Rev. Dr. Benjamin F. Cave, Pastor of Greater Sweet Branch Missionary Baptist Church, Olar
We look forward to celebrating with each of you. If you are unable to attend, we solicit
your prayers. 1pm

135th Anniversary New Home Missionary Baptist Church of Red Oak Community, Barnwell. Rev. Dr. Floyd Hughes Sr. and Macedonia Baptist Church of Blackville will be the guests. 2pm

150th Church Anniversary
St. Mary Baptist Church
474 Highway 125, Martin
Guest speaker will be Rev. Christopher Holley, pastor of Four Mile Baptist Church,
New Ellenton. For more info, call 803-584-4254. 11am

Tues., June 25
Barnwell County Sheriff’s Office GRITS Program
presents Story Time
Come out for story time and an activity at the Barnwell McDonalds. Children of all ages welcome. 9am

Thurs., June 27
Generations Unlimited Board Meeting
Administration Office, 10915 Ellenton St., Barnwell 5:30pm

Fri., June 28
The City of Barnwell’s Independence Day
celebration with fireworks.
6-9pm

Sat., June 29
FREE! Clothing and Shoes Giveaway
Maurice’s Heart of Love, LLC.
Contact Maurice Austin, Cashapp: $REESEBABY50
All items will be FREE to Barnwell residents only. First come first serve. All kids MUST have an adult with them at all times. Ned Branch Church, 10620 Dunbarton Blvd., Barnwell
10am-2pm

Sun., June 30
First Baptist Church of Williston Independence Day celebration
Academy Street Field, Williston
Starts at dark

Tues.-Thurs., July 9-11
Ned Branch Missionary Baptist Church Summer Revival Services
Come and be revived and refueled with the Ned Branch Missionary Baptist Church Family!
Tuesday Night – Rev. Desimond Antley, Pastor of St Mark Baptist Church, Allendale, SC
Wednesday Night – Rev. James Holiday, Pastor of Bushy Pond Baptist Church, Norway, SC
Thursday Night – Rev. Dr. Floyd Hughes, Pastor of Macedonia Baptist Church, Blackville, SC
Everyone is invited to worship and praise the Lord with us!
The Nightly Services will begin at 7pm.

Sat., July 13
Musicians Appreciation! Second Baptist Church Barnwell.
Honoring our Minister of Music, Marcus Elmore....Choir Director, Aviance Elmore and drummer Dante Barton. Special guest speaker will be Minister DaQuan T. Benford. Come and bring your praise party; it’s gonna be a great afternoon of Praise and Worship!
Begins 3pm

Sat., July 13
Wrestling with Weston
Fundraiser for Weston Hutson
12889 Main St., Williston. Come shop vendors, touch a truck, silent auction, raffles, good food and live music with special guest WARREN PEAY. For vendor info, please contact Dawn Nix, 803-709-1467, or Jo Ward, 803-300-0404, or Monica Maxwell, 865-803-2785. 10am-5pm

Mon.-Wed., July 15-17
Annual Revival Services, Silver Spring Missionary Baptist Church
347 Woodrow Doby Road, Williston, SC
Rev. Raford W. Roundtree, Jr., pastor at Mt. Pleasant Missionary Baptist Church, Jackson, SC & Second Hopeful Missionary Baptist Church, Hephzibah, GA.
7pm nightly

Tues., Aug. 6
National Night Out
Veteran’s Memorial Park in Barnwell. 4-7pm

VACATION
BIBLE SCHOOL

June 17-21
Long Branch Baptist Church
3223 SC Hwy. 37, Williston Classes for Nursery to Adults. Theme is Breaker Rock Beach.
6pm

June 24-26
Ned Branch Church
Monday-Wednesday
6-8pm

June 29
Edisto Baptist Church
Williston Town park shelter There will be crafts, lunch, Bible stories, snow cones, a fire truck hose-down, and much more. The event is free and open to all children school age and younger.
10am-1pm

July 15-17
Ashleigh Baptist Church
Highway 3 Blackville, SC
VBS Theme: Christmas In July
Supper will be provided.
6-7:30

July 15-19
Hilda First Baptist Church
145 Church Street, Hilda
“SCUBA...diving into friendship with God”
Ages Toddlers to Teen
6-8:30pm

July 15-19
Second Baptist Church
181 Church St., Barnwell
Hosted by SBC’s Impact Youth Ministry. Classes for all ages. “Leading Out Loud” is the theme. Refreshments will be served.
6-8pm

BARNWELL LIBRARY EVENTS

MyPlate
Wed., June 19, July 10 & 24
Bring along the whole family to learn about the five basic food groups and identify foods associated in each group. All while you enjoy a small food demonstration. In partnership with Snap-Ed Clemson University Learning Institute. Registration required call 803-259-3612 or stop by the front desk to register. 11am

Cooking Matters
Tues., June 25, July 9, 16, 23
Bring along the whole family to enjoy a fun 6 week cooking class. This class teaches school-aged children and their parents or caregivers about healthy eating as a family and the importance of working together to plan and prepare healthy meals on a budget. In partnership with Snap-Ed Clemson University Learning Institute. Registration required call 803-259-3612 or stop by the front desk to register. 4pm

Story Time
Thurs., June 20, July 18
Read, Rattle and Roll Storytime
Enjoy songs, stories, and sensory play for toddlers and preschoolers. Followed by free developmental screenings. In partnership with Help Me Grow S.C.
11am

Porkchop Productions
Mon., June 24
“The Totally Twisted Tale of the Three Little Pigs”
Live theater in your hometown! When Stanley (the cool pig on the block) is encouraged to invite Ralphie (the new sheep on the block) to his backyard camp-out, hilarity and chaos ensues! For rising 5k to 5th grade. 10:30am

STEM for Kids
Wed., June 26, July 31
Who knew learning could be fun? We did! Drop in and learn a thing or two. (5/29) make your own Pokéball levitating contraption, (6/26) make fireworks in a jar, and (7/31) create a catapult to launch your Pokéballs. Registration requested call 803-259-3612 or stop by the front desk to register. 4pm

Adult Craft Night
Thurs., June 27
Make and decorate wooden block firecrackers. These wooden blocks will look like patriotic fireworks—each one with a squiggly “fuse” on top. Registration required call 803-259-3612 or stop by the front desk to register. 5:30-7pm

Super Awesome Puppet Show
Mon., July 8
Hilarity ensues with puppets and stories. For rising 5k to 5th grade. 10:30am
Chalk the Walk and Bubble Party
Mon., July 15
Meet us outside for a fun bubble dance party, sidewalk decorating and of course popsicles. Registration requested call 803-259-3612 or stop by the front desk to register. For Preschoolers. 10:30am

Bookend Painting
Mon., July 29
“END” Summer Reading with a bookend paint party. Paint a bookend with your favorite, character, super hero or book. Bookends will be displayed throughout the library. 10:30am

From Garden to Jar: Community Garden Field Trip and Pickling Demonstration
Tues., July 30
Family program
Join us for an interactive and educational exploration of the Veggie Cupboard Community Garden. Harvest fresh grown herbs and produce and Participate in a quick refrigerator method pickling activity showcasing how to preserve garden produce for later enjoyment. We will be walking from the Library to the Community Garden for the event. Registration required call 803-259-3612 or stop by the front desk to register. 3:30pm

BLACKVILLE LIBRARY EVENTS

Read, Rattle, and Roll
Family Storytime
Mon., July 1
Fun stories, activities, and we can get you started with developmental screenings for ages 0 to 5. In partnership with Help Me Grow S.C. 10:30am

I Survived Fan Club
Mon., July 15
Love the series? We’ll have cool activities tied to the books by Lauren Tarshis. For rising 5k to 5th grade. 10:30am

WILLISTON LIBRARY EVENTS

Savannah River Ecology Lab
Thurs., June 27
Learn about local wildlife with an expert and real live animals. Seating is limited and we are unable to accommodate groups. For rising 5k to 5th grade.
10:30am

Book Club
Thurs., June 27
Discussing Midnight In The Garden Of Good And Evil
by John Berendt. 6pm