Serving Barnwell County and it's neighbors since 1852
INDEPENDENCE DAY CELEBRATIONS
Friday, June 28
City of Barnwell
Veteran’s Park
Food & musical entertainment begin at 6pm
Fireworks begin approx. 9pm
Sunday, June 30
Williston
First Baptist Church
Academy Street Field
Starts at dark
Thursday, July 4
Snelling
Snelling Park
Music, food & drinks begin at 7pm
Fireworks
(rain date July 6 for fireworks only)
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
Thurs., June 27
Allendale Barnwell Counties Disabilities and Special Needs Board of Directors Meeting
via telephone conference
12pm
Generations Unlimited Board Meeting
Administration Office, 10915 Ellenton St., Barnwell 5:30pm
Allendale County Council Special Called Council Meeting Budget Workshop
Allendale County Courthouse, J.W. Wall, Jr. Council Chamber, 292 Barnwell Hwy., Allendale
6pm
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
Community Drive-Thru Baby Shower
Allendale County First Steps and Absolute Total Care
217 Flat St. E, Allendale
There will be giveaways of diapers, wipes and much more. Free food and community partners booths.
For additional information, Garry Bonesteel 803-216-4309 or Patricia Hall 803-702-9010.
10am-12pm
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
Wed., Sept. 14
Cultivating Light in the Darkness Walk
Sponsored by the Aiken-Barnwell Recovery Foundation. A walk to bring awareness to suicide prevention and support the Aiken-Barnwell Mental Health Center. Veterans Memorial Park, Barnwell.
10am
VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL
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 9, 10, 11
Gateway Church
“Let’s Glow Crazy for Jesus.”
6pm
July 10-12
Healing Springs Baptist Church
Missionary artist Kerry Jackson painting every evening.
Dinner at 5:30pm
VBS 6-8pm
Sat., July 13, 4:30pm
Commencement
5:30pm dinner and waterslide
July 15-17
Ashleigh Baptist Church
Highway 3, Blackville, SC
VBS Theme: Christmas In July.
Supper will be provided.
6-7:30pm
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
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
Cooking Matters
Tues., 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
MyPlate
Wed., 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
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
Story Time
Thurs., 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
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
