COMING EVENTS
Disclaimer: These events are listed free of charge as a public service to the community. Listings do not imply sponsorship or endorsement by the Community Organization for Rights and Empowerment (CORE). Information is compiled from local newspapers, Facebook pages, flyers, and information provided to us. Details are subject to change without notice.
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This calendar is updated every Friday and as needed.
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Friday, July 17
Author Aytiana James will sponsor a Community Back to School “Proficiency Through Literacy” event from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Wright Way Child Development Center at 10432 Old Number Six Highway, Vance, with free books and ice cream for children while supplies last, arts and crafts stations, and music. Call: 803-707-5234.
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Saturday, July 18
“A Futuristic Summa Cancer Bash,” 4 p.m., 117 Project Road, Bowman. This kid-friendly event is hosted by Banks and Mya and will feature Big Baby, Tatted Head, and performances by HEF. Bring your own tents and chairs. Food will be provided. Call: 803-614-0975.
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Monday, July 20
Vance public hearing, 5 p.m., Family & Friends Center, Camden Road. Residents are invited to express their opinions on the community’s needs and priorities in the areas of housing, economic development, and public facilities.
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Orangeburg County Council meeting, 5:30 p.m., County Administrative Center, 1437 Amelia St., Orangeburg. Call: Connie Portee, 803-533-6102.
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Friday, July 24
“Family Dinosaur Art” for all ages, 10:30 a.m., St. George Library, N. Parler Ave. Advance registration is NOT required.
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Saturday, July 25
Community Health and Wellness Fair and Back to School Bash, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Orangeburg City Gym, 410 Broughton St. Sponsored by Family Health Centers Inc. School supplies, community resources, health education and screenings. Call: 803-531-6917. Email: Carolyn.Wigfall@MyFHC.org
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“Felix and Fingers Dueling Pianos,” a “Christmas in July” fund-raiser sponsored by “The Local Voice,” 6:30 to 11 p.m., Santee Conference Center on Bass Drive. Admission is $50. All of the proceeds will help families in need, provide Thanksgiving meals, and bring holiday joy to local children.
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Through July 31
Children ages 18 and younger can eat for free in the dining room at MUSC Health Orangeburg on St. Matthews Road between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. Mondays through Fridays through July 31.
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Youth theater
The Performing Arts Youth Theater will cap its annual summer camp with three public performances of “Annie, Jr.” on July 31, Aug. 1, and Aug. 2, in the Cameron Auditorium on South Carolina Highway 33 in Cameron. For ticket information, call or text founder and director Peggy Hirth at 609-636-4326 or visit the theater's Facebook page.
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