March 24, 2014

Ridge Spring was hopping Saturday.  The Market on the Ridge was overflowing and there were 4 vendors outside of the Civic Center.  The Boy Scout Troops 300 and 555 were on stage with hot dogs with all the fixings including chili and delicious slaw, chips and drinks all for $5.00.  What a treat…  Then you could get dessert on the floor with at least three booths serving sweet things.  The Boy Scout Troops split the profits and the money they made will go toward operating fund and troop supplies. 

It was wonderful to see so many come together to make this happen.  New handicap signs had been posted because of  the help of Ridge Spring town council,  the bathrooms that had been fixed up by the Harvest Festival under the Chair Stan Hamilton had been so needed, the presence of the police chief, the town workers putting up the pennants,  the help of so many others were just what was needed.  Noel Steele of Studio 23 did a wonderful job of overseeing this project. Boy there were so many people to thank that I am sure I left someone out.  So thank you to all for helping to get the FIRST MARKET ON THE RIDGE going.  Let’s hope we can have another one and it can become an annual event.

There will be an estate auction in front of 202 Dubose Street on Sat, April 5 beginning at 9:00 AM. 

The next Harvest Festival meeting will be April 8.

Next we have the Magnolia Ridge Antique and Art Gathering and then the Peach Tree 23 Yard sale. http://magnoliaridgesc.com/Antique_Gathering.php and both events can be found on Facebook.  Check them both out. 

Judy Adamick: Ready to Paint Spring Art Classes will be held Tuesdays from April 1 through May 6 at 10:00 to 12:00 noon for $75.00.  These will be watercolor classes for 6 weeks.  Acrylic six week session will be held Thursdays from April 3 through May 8 at 10:00 until 12:00 noon for $75.00. Call Judy Adamick at 803.685.5814.

The Alumni of RSM High from years 1956 to 1968 are having their big reunion in May.  You need to purchase tickets in advance.  We are trying to keep costs down and we need to let the caterers know exactly how many there will be attending.  Contact me for help in getting in touch with your class representative if you are interested. Contact me,  Harriet at 803.480.1207.

By Joanne Crouch, AARS President

     It is that time of year again, when activities at the Art Center are starting up again.  The Harvest Festival funded thee quilt blocks as toppers for the three brick entrances to the town.  Each topper measures 2 foot by 6 foot.  One honors the Asbill family and is located on the entrance on Highway 392.  Another will honor the Householder family and will be at the eastern entrance on Highway 23.  The final topper is located on 23 in front of the John Deere and in honor of the Crouch family.  

     The Art Center is proud to launch “Dip and Splash-A Fun Painting Experience”, a new program that makes the painting a fun social experience.  The student can bring a snack or beverage to enjoyed while painting.  The first class featured a Sunflower painted on a 16 X 20 canvas.  The class was held on Saturday, March 22^nd.  The students and Joanne Crouch, instructor, enjoyed the class. 

     Let us help you in the future with bridal showers, birthday parties and just friends getting together for no reason at all.  All painting events must be scheduled 2 weeks in advance.  Call Joanne @ (803)685-5577 and leave a message. 

     Saturday, April 12 from 2-4pm, Donna Minor will host a class, “Rustic Easter Basket.”  The project will be a small gourd with pine needle weaving with a rustic handle.  Class fee of $35 will cover all supplies and materials.  Ages 10 and older. 

     Saturday, May 10^th from 10-noon will be a Dip N’ Splash special event for Mother’s Day-Mother-Daughter Casual Tea.    We will provide the tea and cookies, paint and supplies and you enjoy the experience of taking the time to do an activity with that someone special.  Cost of class is $40 for mother and daughter.  Space is limited to 6 mother-daughter pairs.

   Gallery hours are Fridays and Saturdays from 10-4.  Membership meeting is the first Tuesday of the month at 6:30.  Please Like us on facebook at Art Association of Ridge Spring.

Personal Note: I asked Jeffry Clamp, band director at RSM high school, about the bass clarinet I played in the RSM high school band in 1964.  He did answer the following: “The bass clarinet you played is probably no longer with us or it may be the one that I have a few parts remaining from.  I have two newer bass clarinets and an alto clarinet.  Just wish I could get someone to play them.” 

Rene Miller at RSM Elem/Middle School

Miss RSM: Nicole Burdett, Runners-up: Kodi Smart, Brenna Edwards; Junior Miss

RSM: Madelyn Moss, Runners-up: Audriana Derrick, Akira Bell; Little Miss RSM: Amy

Oxendine, Runners-up: Alyssa Derrick, Savannah Rose Minor; Wee Miss RSM:

Cailyn McCleskey, Runners-up: Alyssa Whitfield, Madison Davenport.

Registration for 4 and 5 year old kindergarten for the 2014-15 school year will be held

at Ridge Spring-Monetta Elementary/Middle School on April 16 and 17:

All students entering school for the first time are requested to provide the following documents:

1. Birth Certificate (long form that includes parents' names)

2. Social Security Card

3. Immunization Card/DHEC Form #1148

4. 2 Proofs of residency (any 2 bills registered in your name)

5. Proof of Income (for 4K registrants only)

For complete immunization requirements call 1-800-27-SHOTS or visit www.scdhec.gov. 

Congratulations to Allie Hodson and Katelyn Kirk on being a part of the Passion Choir through Juilliard in Aiken. Both students were nominated by Ms. Hughes and went through an audition process at USC-Aiken.  Allie and Katelyn passed the audition and performed this past Friday, March 17, with performers from the renowned Juilliard School of Music from New York City. The students sang a portion of Bach's St Matthew Passion completely in German. These young ladies should be commended for representing RS-M Elementary/Middle School well!

Reminders:

April 8: Harvest Festival Meeting

April 17: Friends of Ridge Spring Meeting @5:00 PM

April 13: Talent Show sponsored by Helpful Hands Community Mission

May 17: Magnolia Ridge Antique and Art Gathering

Ridge Spring Library hours: Mon/Tues 8:30 a.m. - 12 p.m.; Thurs 8:30 am - 12:30 pm; Fri 12:30 pm -4:30 pm; Sat 9 am -12:00 noon. The Ridge Spring Library always needs volunteers to help.  They have also received donated books.  Please call Pat Asbill if you are interested in volunteering. 

Every 2^nd & 4^th Monday:  Kids' Corner Story Time 10:30-11:30 a.m., at the Ridge Spring Library. 

Every first Tuesday of the Month:  AARS meets 685-5783

Every Wednesday:  AA meets at Recovery Works

Every Monday & Friday:  Narcotics Anonymous and Alcoholics Anonymous meetings 7:00 pm at The Ridge Spring Library