January 25 through April 15

The Camden First Community Development Corporation is offering free income tax preparation by appointment only.  Free tax help on basic tax returns for those with low or fixed income.  Income must be $49,500 or less.  Call 432-3101 for more information or an appointment.

Tuesday, March 9

After school at the Library: In Like a Lion, Out Like a Lamb.  4pm at the Camden  branch of the Kershaw County Library. 

Wednesday, March 10

Reader's story time at the Camden branch of the Kershaw County Library.  For ages 5-10.  11:15am

Get Set to Read at the Camden branch of the Kershaw County Library. For ages 3-4.  10:30am

March 11-14

The Fine Arts Centre of Kershaw County in association with the Columbia Children's Theatre is presenting a stage adaptation of The Wizard of Oz. Thursday, Friday and Saturday shows are at 7pm and the Sunday show is at 3pm.  Tickets are $6.  Call 425-7676.

Thursday, March 11

Baby storytime in Camden  for children up to 2 at the Camden  branch of the Kershaw County Library.  10:30am

After school story time at the Bethune branch of the Kershaw County Library. For all ages.  4:30pm

After school at the Library: In Like a Lion, Out Like a Lamb .  4pm at the Elgin branch of the Kershaw County Library. 

Free Yoga class for adults and families at the Camden branch of the Kershaw County Library.  Scott Freiberg will present a one hour class.  6:55pm-7:55pm. Limit of 12 spaces.  Pre-registration is required. Call 425-1508.

Friday, March 12

The Aloha for Life Relay for Life team will Cookin' for a Cure at Perry's Place, 2048 Porter's Crossroads in Lugoff.  Meals are $7 a plate and dessert is $1. 

Tap Into Small Business Resources- interested in starting a small business.  This program gives an overview of the resources available through the Kershaw County Library.  10:30am-11:30am.  Camden branch.

Saturday, March 13

Spring Coin Show of the Camden Coin Club.  8am to 4:30pm at the Kershaw County Recreation Department on Highway 1 in Camden.  Admission and parking are free.

The annual meeting of the Lake Wateree Association will takes place at the Camden Shrine Club starting at 10am.

Tap Into Small Business Resources- interested in starting a small business.  This program gives an overview of the resources available through the Kershaw County Library.  11am-12noon.  Elgin branch.

The Doby's Mill Elementary School Relay for Life team is hosting a fund raiser at the Elgin IGA from 10am to 5pm. Get a hotdog and a drink for a $3 donation.

Wateree Baptist Church will hold a walk-a-thon at Scott Park on Battleship Road in Camden from 9am to 12noon to raise money for local mission projects. 

The Midlands B-True Regional Youth Rally taks place at North Central High School from 11am to 3pm.  Will feature K-C wonder, Heavens Residence and the Kershaw County Show Choir.  For more information call 803-735-6039.

Monday, March 15

Baby storytime in Elgin for children up to 2 at the Elgin branch of the Kershaw County Library.  11:15am

Get Set to Read at the Elgin branch of the Kershaw County Library. For ages 3-4.  10:30am

XL2 computer class.  Learn more advanced uses of the Excel 2003 spreadsheet at the Camden branch of the Kershaw County Library. 2:30pm-4pm.  Space is limited.  Call 425-1508.

Tuesday, March 16

After school at the Library: Leprechaun Fun.  4pm at the Camden  branch of the Kershaw County Library. 

Let's Talk About It: Classic Southern Humor: a series of book discussions moderated by Dr. Bill Funderburk. Please register one week in advance.  Loaned books will be provided to all participants.  Georgia Scenes by Augustus Baldwin Longstreet.  6:30pm-7:45pm at the Camden branch of the Kershaw County Library.

A Men's Gospel Jam takes place at 7pm at El-Bethel Faith Community Church Family Life Centre, 905 Longtown Road in Lugoff.  For more information call 438-9616 or 438-4852.

Dixie's Tupperware Party, the hilarious show starring Dixie Longate will be at the Fine Arts Centre of Kershaw County for one performance at 8pm.  Tickets are $18 for adults and $16 for seniors and military.  Call 425-7676.

Wednesday, March 17

Hospice Care of Tri-County presents "Chemo with Style."  5:30pm to 7pm at the Kershaw County Chamber of Commerce.  Limited to the first ten who register.  Call 803-312-5236 or 803-461-5180 to register.

Reader's story time at the Camden branch of the Kershaw County Library.  For ages 5-10.  11:15am

Get Set to Read at the Camden branch of the Kershaw County Library. For ages 3-4.  10:30am

Library Book Club at the Camden branch of the Kershaw County Library.  6:30pm.  Will discuss The Help by Kathryn Stockett.

Thursday, March 18

Baby storytime in Camden  for children up to 2 at the Camden  branch of the Kershaw County Library.  10:30am

After school story time at the Bethune branch of the Kershaw County Library. For all ages.  4:30pm

After school at the Library: Leprechaun Fun.  4pm at the Elgin branch of the Kershaw County Library. 

Free Yoga class for adults and families at the Camden branch of the Kershaw County Library.  Scott Freiberg will present a one hour class.  6:55pm-7:55pm. Limit of 12 spaces.  Pre-registration is required. Call 425-1508.

Enjoying Word 2003 computer class. Learn the basics of using a word processing program at the Camden branch of the Kershaw County Library.  2:30pm-4pm.  Space is limited. Call 425-1508.

Friday, March 19

KershawHealth Hospice Volunteer Training-  Health Resource Centre, Battleship Road, Camden.  9am-12noon.  No cost or obligation.  Contact Becky Baird at 713-1613 or e-mail beckyb@kershawhealth.org

St. John's United Methodist Church in Lugoff will hold a blood drive from 1pm to 6pm.  To set up a time to donate or to volunteer to help with the blood drive call 438-1335.

Saturday, March 20

Wateree Baptist Church will be serving delicious ham dinners from 11am to 2pm. All proceeds will go to missions.  Tickets are $6 for adults and $3 for children and are available in advance or at the door.  For more information call 427-3300 or 432-5827.

Nazareth Baptist Church, 1754 James West Road, Cassatt, is sponsoring a "7Last Words" program at 6pm  The public is invited to attend.  For more information call 432-1625.

Monday, March 22

Hospice of Tri-County volunteer training sessions.  9am to 1pm or 3pm to 7pm.  For more information call 432-1195.

Baby storytime in Elgin for children up to 2 at the Elgin branch of the Kershaw County Library.  11:15am

Get Set to Read at the Elgin branch of the Kershaw County Library. For ages 3-4.  10:30am

XL3 computer class.  Learn to create graphs and charts and more advanced formula creation using the Excel 2003 spreadsheet at the Camden branch of the Kershaw County Library. 2:30pm-4pm.  Space is limited.  Call 425-1508.

Tuesday, March 23

Chamber music at the Fine Arts Center of Kershaw County- "Charles Wadworth and Friends. Reception at 6pm. Performance at 7pm.  Tickets- $30 in advance, $35 the day of the concert.  Student tickets $15.  For more information or tickets call 425-7676.

After school at the Library: Be Creative with Origami.  4pm at the Camden  branch of the Kershaw County Library. 

Wednesday, March 24

Reader's story time at the Camden branch of the Kershaw County Library.  For ages 5-10.  11:15am

Get Set to Read at the Camden branch of the Kershaw County Library. For ages 3-4.  10:30am

Thursday, March 25

Pegasus Ball presented by The Hospital Foundation to Support KershawHealth. 

Baby storytime in Camden  for children up to 2 at the Camden  branch of the Kershaw County Library.  10:30am

After school story time at the Bethune branch of the Kershaw County Library. For all ages.  4:30pm

After school at the Library: Be Creative with Origami .  4pm at the Elgin branch of the Kershaw County Library. 

Free Yoga class for adults and families at the Camden branch of the Kershaw County Library.  Scott Freiberg will present a one hour class.  6:55pm-7:55pm. Limit of 12 spaces.  Pre-registration is required. Call 425-1508.

Friday, March 26

The Aloha for Life Relay for Life team will Cookin' for a Cure at Perry's Place, 2048 Porter's Crossroads in Lugoff.  Meals are $7 a plate and dessert is $1. 

Deadline for high school juniors and seniors to submit an application to be part of the 2010-11 class of Junior Leadership Kershaw County.  For more information call the Kershaw County Chamber of Commerce and Visitor's Centre at 432-2525.

Saturday, March 27

Carolina Cup at the Springdale Race Course, Camden.  Gates open at 9am.

Sunday, March 28

I Know My Redeemer Lives- a heart stirring combination of old hymns and new compositions in celebration of Palm Sunday.  10am at Lake Wateree Baptist Church.  For more information call 803-337-2838.

Monday, March 29

Baby storytime in Elgin for children up to 2 at the Elgin branch of the Kershaw County Library.  11:15am

Get Set to Read at the Elgin branch of the Kershaw County Library. For ages 3-4.  10:30am

Enjoying the internet computer class at the Camden branch of the Kershaw County Library.  10:30am-12noon. Space is limited.  Call 425-1508 to register.

Tuesday, March 30

After school at the Library: Be Creative with Origami.  4pm at the Camden  branch of the Kershaw County Library. 

Let's Talk About It: Classic Southern Humor: a series of book discussions moderated by Dr. Bill Funderburk. Please register one week in advance.  Loaned books will be provided to all participants.  The Ponder Heart by Eudora Welty. 6:30pm-7:45pm at the Camden branch of the Kershaw County Library.

Wednesday, March 31

Reader's story time at the Camden branch of the Kershaw County Library.  For ages 5-10.  11:15am

Get Set to Read at the Camden branch of the Kershaw County Library. For ages 3-4.  10:30am

Thursday, April 1

After school at the Library: Be Creative with Origami .  4pm at the Elgin branch of the Kershaw County Library. 

Sunday, April 4

The annual SonRise at Lake Wateree service will be held Easter Sunday at 7am at the lakeside outdoor worship centre behind Lake Wateree Baptist Church, 5856 River Road, Ridgeway.  Sunday school will take place at 9am and Easter Praise and Worship will take place at 10am  For more information call 803-337-2838.

Friday, April 9

The Aloha for Life Relay for Life team will Cookin' for a Cure at Perry's Place, 2048 Porter's Crossroads in Lugoff.  Meals are $7 a plate and dessert is $1. 

Sunday, April 11

Bethlehem Missionary Baptist Church in Lugoff will celebrate Pastor Marion O. Bennett's  28th anniversary at 10:15am.    The speaker will be Rev. Willie J. Goodwin, Formal Pastor of Oak Grove Baptist Church in Pontiac. Bethlehem Missionary Baptist Church is located at 19 Ward Road in Lugoff.

Friday, April 23

The Aloha for Life Relay for Life team will Cookin' for a Cure at Perry's Place, 2048 Porter's Crossroads in Lugoff.  Meals are $7 a plate and dessert is $1. 

Monday, April 26

Hospice of Tri-County volunteer training sessions.  9am to 1pm or 3pm to 7pm.  For more information call 432-1195.

April 30th through May 1st

2010 Relay For Life of Kershaw County at Lugoff-Elgin High School.  7pm-7am.

Thursday, May 20

Annual Chamber Challenge golf tournament at the Camden Country Club.  Shotgun start at 11:30am.  For more information call 432-2525.

Monday, May 24

Hospice of Tri-County volunteer training sessions.  9am to 1pm or 3pm to 7pm.  For more information call 432-1195.