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

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

Fri., July 19
AARP Drivers Safety Course
Generations Unlimited, 11403 Ellenton Street, Barnwell
To register call: 803 300-9488.
9am-1pm

Sat., July 20
Teens & Self-Esteem Summit
Sponsored by Allendale County Clerk of Court & Auditor’s Office in partnership with Allendale County Sheriff, Allendale Police Dept., & Fairfax PD.
Allendale Courthouse Yard.
Ages 13 & up.
9-11am break-out sessions
11am-1pm picnic

Sat., July 27
3rd Annual Lowcountry LevelUP Summit & Blood Drive
Walterboro Wildlife Center
100 South Jefferies Blvd., Walterboro.
The Lowcountry’s premier back-to-school event for high school students, families & the community.info@lowcountry levelup.org.
(All blood donors will receive $50 in rewards.)
Doors open at 10am

Sat., Aug. 3
Back to School
Lunch to Go
Sponsored by the Town of Kline.
Open to the public.
12noon-3pm

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

Sat., Sept. 28
Law Enforcement Expo
Barnwell Regional Airport
155 Airport Rd., Barnwell.
Fun for the whole family. Fun activities for kids. Variety of law enforcement agencies and BSCO community partners.
Contact Lt. Eric Kirkland, 803-300-9992. 10am-2pm

Fri., Dec. 6
Stuff a Bus Barnwell County! Toy Drive
Walmart Supercenter, Barnwell.
Pack a school bus full of toys.
8am-4pm

INDEPENDENCE DAY
CELEBRATIONS

Wednesday, July 3 (Rescheduled)
WILLISTON
Academy Street ball field
8pm

Thursday, July 4
SNELLING
Snelling Park
Music, food & drinks begin at 7pm
Fireworks
(rain date July 6 for fireworks only)

VACATION
BIBLE SCHOOL

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

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

STEM for Kids
Wed., 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

BLACKVILLE LIBRARY EVENTS

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