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

• Every Fourth Monday
Barnwell County Republican Meeting
2269 Ashleigh Road
Blackville, SC
6:30-7pm social time
7-8 pm meeting

• Meeting every 3rd Tuesday
Barnwell County Lions Club
YMCA Broad room.
Come be a part of the largest service organization in the world. If you or someone you know has a vision problem then you need to be a Lion.
Help us help those in need.
Dinner 6pm
Speaker 6:30pm

• 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

• First Sunday Monthly
GIFT: Growing In Faith Together! Grief and Loss Women’s Group.
An all-women’s small group offering support and encouragement after the loss of a loved one. First Baptist
Church, Bldg. A Rm. 200 (nook).
3-4pm

Thurs., Sept. 19
• Voice of the Veteran
“Let’s Talk” Veterans Supporting Veterans topic “Suicide Prevention” and “Insurance VA”. Guest Ms. Lisa Gerardot from Charlie Norwood VA Medical Center and Mrs. Jolanda Hill and Mrs. Josephine Kemp.
34 Pechmann St., Barnwell
6pm

Thurs., Sept. 19
• Community Capital Sales Tax Informational Meeting
The Hilda Depot.
The public is invited and encouraged to attend.
6:30pm

Sat., Sept. 21
• Entrepreneur Day 4 Kids Pop-up Market
Fuller Park in Barnwell.
Children 16 & younger will have an opportunity to set up booths to sell crafts, jewelry, artwork, baked goods, home decor, and other fun products. ($25 booth fee). Vendor application form: https://form.jotform.
11am-2pm

Sun., Sept. 22
• Springfield Missionary Baptist Church
131st Church Anniversary
Hwy. 278, Barnwell. Guest speaker will be Dr. Timothy Joel Brand, pastor of The Source Church of Hopkins, SC.
There will be no morning service at 11am.
2pm

• Pastoral Installation
155 Meadowfield, Gaston, SC
Pastors Ralph & Nadia Segar, campus pastors
For more information: Bishop Manny Aviles, maviles@1pcog.org, 803-788-1942
3:30pm

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

• Town of Hilda’s Festival Beauty Pageant
Barnwell Elementary School,
10524 Marlboro Ave, Barnwell.
Beauty, Western Wear, hair, eyes, smile - $60
Groups: (Age as the day of the pageant)
Boys:0/11mos, 12/23mos, 2/3, 4/6, 7/9, 10&up
Girls: 0-11mos, 12-23 mos, 2yr, 3/4, 5/6, 7/8, 9/10, 11/12, 13-15, 16-19, 20&up
For more information or applications contact Melissa Goliver 803-300-8299 or Jeanette Knight 803-671-3570
Email to mbonnette1@gmail.com.
Deadline for applications is September 14, 2024.

• Fish Fry Fundraiser
To help support feeding the local community.
Ned Branch Plaza, Barnwell
$6 dinner includes: fresh fish, bread, chips and drink.
www.feedingdreamsforall.com
11am until sold out

Sun., Sept. 29
• Do you love horses?
Come find out what the Barnwell 4-H Horse Club is all about. For youth ages 8-18.
King George’s Lavender Farm, 490 Daisy Lane, Barnwell. For more information: Holly Dana 803-300-4420 or Cindy Strickland 203-376-6733. Join 4-H at Clemson.edu/4h
1-2pm

Tues., Oct. 1
• Barnwell County National Night Out 2024
Rescheduled from Aug. 6, due to projected inclement weather. Details will follow for this event later in the year.

Tues.-Thurs, Oct. 1-3
• Annual Fall Revival 158th
Jordan Baptist Church
2141 Jordan Rd., Barnwell.
Guest speaker will be Rev. Billy Smith, Building King Ministry, Ridge Spring, SC
7pm nightly

Thurs., Oct. 3
• Community Capital Sales Tax Informational Meeting
Barnwell County Library.
The public is invited and encouraged to attend.
6:30pm

Thurs., Oct. 3
• Town Hall Meeting with Rep. Lonnie Hosey
Presented by The Big 7 Association.
Willie E. Landrum Gymnasium, Hagood Ave., Barnwell.
If you are a constituent of Rep. Hosey’s District 91, you are encouraged to be in attendance.
6:30pm

Sat., Oct. 5
• 2024 Family and Friends Day
Jordan Baptist Church
2141 Jordan Rd., Barnwell.
(Come out for a day fun, food, fellowship, music, games etc). Treasie’s Snack Shack food truck will be there. 10am-2pm

Sun., Oct. 6
• 158th Church Anniversary Celebration
Jordan Baptist Church
Guest speaker Rev Freddrick Quattlebaum, Christ Temple Outreach Ministry, Augusta, GA.
EVERYONE IS INVITED TO ATTEND 11am

• Rosemary Baptist Church
144th Church Anniversary Worship Experience
Barnwell. Rev. Dr. Benjamin F. Cave, guest speaker.
2pm

Sat., Oct. 12
• Williston Craft & Vendor Event
Williston Hope Lodge,
13088 West Main St., Williston.
Jo Owens 803-300-0404
Tammi Butler 803-480-3416
9am-3pm

• Hilda’s Hometown Festival Live entertainment
including a street dance with Cody Webb, parade, kid zone, train rides, bake sale, food trucks and vendors, axe throwing, car cruise-in, and more!
Email hildashometownfestival@gmail.com or follow Hilda’s Hometown Festival on Facebook for details. 10am-9pm

Sun., Oct. 13
• 2024 Aiken Buddy Walk
Hosted by Upside of Downs of Aiken on the Quad on the University of South Carolina Aiken campus (471 University Parkway Aiken SC 29801). We hope you will join us for a fun and heart-warming day promoting awareness, acceptance and inclusion of individuals with Down syndrome. https://charity.pledgeit.org/aikenbuddywalk. The Aiken Buddy Walk is a free event. For more information, please contact Jenny Hall at info@aikenupsidedowns.org or 803-646-4043.
Check-in and family fun activities start at 1pm with the walk starting at 3:21pm.

Sat., Oct. 19
• Autumn Candlelight Tour
Ninety Six National Historic Site, 1103 Hwy 248, Ninety Six.Explore history by candlelight along the one-mile trail as living historians present historical scenes. Tours last about one hour and 15 minutes. Final tour starts at 9:00pm. A FREE event but reservations are required. Reserve your spot through Eventbrite after September 8th. Phone: 864-543-4068 ext. 3, email Adrian_Stewart@nps.gov, website: www.nps.gov/nisi/
6:30-10pm

• Williston’s Trunk or Treat
Academy St. Field
6-7:30 pm
*The Town of Williston will be observing Halloween on October 31 from 6 to 8 pm.

Sat. & Sun.,
Oct. 19 & 20
• Autumn Encampment
Ninety Six National Historic Site, 1103 Hwy 248, Ninety Six. Experience what life was like in the Carolina backcountry at the start of the American Revolution. Featuring guided tours, interpreters in period clothing, musket demonstrations, cricket games, National Park Museum & film. FREE event!
864-543-4068 ext. 3, or email Adrian_Stewart@nps.gov.
Website: www.nps.gov/nisi/
Sat. 9am-4pm
Sun. 9am-3pm

Fri., Oct. 25
• Williston Homecoming Parade
West Main to Warren Street in Williston 5 pm

Sat., Nov. 2
• Halloween Fun Day at Barnwell State Park
1-3pm Pumpkin carving contest ($5 per pumpkin)
3:30pm Judging for the pumpkin carving
4-5pm Halloween crafting hour ($3 per person, kids 5 and under free)
7-9pm Hay ride
Come dressed in costume.

• Annual Rummage and Bake Sale
Church of the Holy Apostles, Barnwell
8am-12pm

Sat., Nov. 9
• Allendale County Fire and Rescue Annual Community Risk Reduction Open House
Music, food, auto extraction exhibition, educational fun for the whole family.
911 Main Street, Allendale

Thurs., Nov. 14
• Veterans Job & Resource Fair
Aiken Technical College, 2276 Jefferson Davis Hwy., Graniteville
10am-1pm

Sat., Nov. 16
• Shout to the Lord
Religious gathering, gospel concert, food trucks.
W. Main Street in Williston
3-9 pm

Sat., Nov. 23
• Kickin’ it With Dad Sons & Daughters
Toys For Tots Fundraiser. National Guard Armory, Allendale. $25/ticket. Food & entertainment included. More info & tickets, Phyllis Smart,
803-508-5837.
6-9pm

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

BARNWELL LIBRARY EVENTS

Adult
Adult Craft Night
Thurs., Sept. 26
5-7pm
Stop in and do a fall craft with us. We will be using wooden boards to make scarecrows or pumpkins. Registration is required please call 803-259-3612 or stop by before September 23rd.

CHILDREN/FAMILY
CATCH for Kids
Mon., Sept. 23, 30
3:30-4:30
Join Ms. Hannah after school for a fun and healthy program just for kids. CATCH promotes physical activity and healthy food choices for children from preschool through eighth grade. This program is in partnership with Snap-Ed.

STEM for Kids
Wed., Sept. 25
4-5pm
Join us outside for a fun Mentos Geyser Experiment – Mentos & Coke Experiment. This activity may get a little sticky.

Storytime
Virtual Storytime
Thurs., Sept. 19
Videos will be posted by 10:30 am. Follow along with Mrs. Amanda as she reads a funny fall story.

Just Read
Forever Never 4 Stars
by: Lucy Score
Amanda BCPL Manager

The Blue Castle 4.5 Stars
by: LM Montgomery
Carol BCPL Clerk

When Crickets Cry 4 Stars
by: Charles Martin
Carol BCPL Clerk

BLACKVILLE LIBRARY EVENTS

SCWorks Center on Wheels
Mon., Sept. 30
Job search assistance.
10am-2pm

Read, Rattle, and Roll
Tues., Oct. 15, Nov. 5
Jun us for lots of fun stories and hands on activities for kids up to five years old.
11-11:30am

WILLISTON LIBRARY EVENTS

Read, Rattle, and Roll
Wed., Sept. 18, Oct. 16
Jun us for lots of fun stories and hands on activities for kids up to five years old.
11-11:30am