THIS WEEK
OCTOBER’S CRAFT FAIR/YARD SALE will take place from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Oct. 3 at 2107 Hampton Street. A Fall Festival is being planned for Oct. 17.
MOM’S MORNING OUT WILL BE HELD at Faith Walterboro on Monday-Thursday for preschool children. Cost is $20 per day. For information visit faithishere.churchcenter.com/people/forms/166699.
THE FOLLOWING BOARD POSITIONS are available: Board of Elections and Voter Registration, one opening; Lowcountry Resorts and Tourism Board, two openings. Applications can be obtained from: Colleton County Legislative Delegation Office, 403 C Washington St., Walterboro, SC 29488, 843-549-7586. Applications will close Thursday, Sept. 10.
THE COLLETON COUNTY LEGISLATIVE DELEGATION OFFICE office hours are Monday through Thursday from 10 a.m.- 2 p.m. The office is closed on Friday. For information call 843-549-7586.
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A LIVE OAK CEMETERY CLEANING COMMITTEE has been formed. Donations are appreciated and can be sent to Live Oak Cemetery, P.O. Box 425, Walterboro, S.C. 29488.
THE FARMERS MARKET IS OPEN on Saturdays from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Events feature vendors and special programs.
THE SALKEHATCHIE FENCING CLUB welcomes members of the community to join them every Thursday when class is in session. The meetings begin at 4 p.m. in the college’s meeting room. There is no fee for participating in the club.
FREE ONLINE TUTORING for students is available from 3-10 p.m. seven days a week through the Colleton County Memorial Library’s tutor.com program at www.colletonlibrary.org. All that is required is a library card. For information call 843-549-5621.
GUARDIAN AD LITEM (GAL) PROGRAM. GAL volunteers dedicate a small amount of time to make huge differences in the lives of abused and neglected children. GALs are appointed by Family Court judges to represent every child who appears in Family Court because of abuse or neglect. Each child needs someone who will speak up clearly and with determination for what is best for the child. GAL volunteers must complete a free 30-hour training program, pass a background check and be at least 21 years old. During the training, they learn about the process of finding a safe and permanent home for each child as quickly as possible. Volunteers are the voice of the child in the courtroom. Through their written report, GALs inform the judge of the child’s wishes and what they feel is in the child’s best interest. To learn more about the GAL Program in South Carolina and how to be that person, contact Savannah Dickson at the Colleton County GAL office 843-549-6580 or gal.sc.gov.
THE COLLETON COUNTY LEGISLATIVE DELEGATION OFFICE, 403 E. Washington St., is open Monday-Friday from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. For information call 843-549-7586.
Anyone looking to help the growth of archery should consider becoming an S3DA instructor in Colleton County. S3DA offers an entirely after-school program that can be run through schools or other organizations. The objective is to teach ages 8-1, 12-14 and 15-18, both in indoor, outdoor and 3-D target archery competitions and in bowhunting, as well as the chance to earn college scholarships. The program helps provide a basic understanding and respect for natural resources, environment and nature with special emphasis on modern wildlife conservation and regulated sport hunting. For information, contact Sheila Tadlock, S3DA S.C. state coordinator, 803-554-4017 or stadlock@s3da.org or Jonas Sewell, regional coordinator, Jonas.sewell@s3da.org, 843-329-9415.
OLD PRESCRIPTION DRUGS may be disposed of in special bins at the Walterboro Police Department on Hampton Street.
Low cost spays and neuters are available for pets of Colleton County residents, sponsored by FoCCAS, Coastal Pain Care and the Hilton Head Human Association’s Lowcountry Spay-Neuter Clinic (SNAC) in Ridgeland. Costs are female dog, $30; male dog, $20; female cat, $25; male cat, $15; female feral cat, $10; and male feral cat, $10. Transportation from Walterboro to SNAC is available. All animals must have an appointment and belong to Colleton County residents. All pets must be in hard-walled crates, which can by rented from SNAC, 843-645-2500. Feral cats must be in feral cat trips, which can be borrowed from the Colleton County Animal Shelter, 843-893-2651. Pet owners should call SNAC (843-645-2500) to make an appointment and ask to be included in the FoCCAS spay/neuter event.
THE LOWCOUNTRY FOOD BANK visits Springtown U.M. Church, 8807 Augusta Hwy., Smoaks, on the second and fourth Thursdays of each month from 3-5 p.m.
STORYTIMES ARE HELD at the Colleton County Memorial Library on Wednesdays at 10 a.m. (11 a.m. for Headstart). For information call 843-549-5621.
THE COLLETON COUNTY CITADEL CLUB is now accepting new members. All Citadel graduates, veterans and graduate school graduates are invited to join. For information call Lee Petrolawicz, 843-549-8231.
THE DISABLED AMERICAN VETERANS meet on the second Thursday of the month at 7:30 p.m. at the American Legion building. For information call 843-893-3228.
THE COLLETON MASTER GARDENER BROWN BAG LUNCHES meet on the first Monday of each month at noon in Room 222 at the Clemson Extension Office, 611 Black St. Interested persons may bring lunch and discuss gardening, horticulture and plant problems. For information call 843-549-2595 ext. 126.
THE AMERICAN LEGION AUXILIARY POST 93 of Walterboro meets on the first Thursday of each month at the American Legion Post 93, 1852 N. Jefferies Blvd. Meeting starts with a meal before the men and auxiliary hold separate meetings. The post raises money to send young girls and boys to the state capital and law academy to learn how government works from local to state levels. They also set up a Christmas shop at the Veterans Victory House. Any interested person is invited to attend meetings. For information call June Day, 843-538-2776, or JoAnne Boone, 843-835-2135.
Want the bookmobile to visit your community? The Colleton County Memorial Library is now accepting requests from those interested in receiving mobile library service. The bookmobile provides books, DVDs, audio books, downloadable audio books and on-line streaming, as well as free Wi-Fi. Criteria for receiving bookmobile service include: Must be a resident of Colleton County residing outside the city limits;Must be without reasonable access to the main library in Walterboro;Availability of time to provide service;Number of miles traveled to reach a stop;Number of residents who will use the service;Accessibility to the area;Existing services offered in the area. For information, call the library, 843-549-5621.
E-BOOKS AND AUDIO BOOKS are available free from the Colleton County Memorial Library. For information visit jasmine.lib.overdrive.com or call 549-5621.
STORYTIMES FOR AGES INFANT-7 are held at the Colleton County Memorial Library on Wednesdays at 10 a.m. for the public and 11 a.m. for HeadStart students. For information call 843-549-5621.
MEETING ROOM SPACE IS AVAILABLE at the new Edisto Beach Chamber of Commerce. The board room is available for meetings, workshops, etc. for $50 for half-day or $100 full-day. For information call the chamber, 843-869-3867.
The American Red Cross Emergency App gives people instant access to weather alerts, life-saving information and ways to contact family and friends in one free, easy-to-use app for mobile devices. The app provides expert advice on what to do in case of disasters such as hurricanes, earthquakes, floods, tornadoes, home fires, wildfires and more. The free Emergency App is available in app stores for smartphones and tablets by searching for the American Red Cross or by going to redcross.org/apps.
Agape Hospice of the Lowcountry needs volunteers to offer patient comfort and companionship, music, run errands, do crafts, or assist in the office with administrative tasks. Volunteers are needed in Colleton, Jasper, Hampton, and Beaufort counties. For more information or to join the team, please contact Sharon Pinckney, volunteer coordinator, 843-259 - 0193.
THE BSHEM NEighborhood crime prevention watch for residents of Bay Meadows, Sandhill, Hiers Corner, Evergreen Estates and Meadow Creek meets on the fourth Saturday at 5 p.m. at Sandhill Baptist Church.
