Tuesday, May 6, 2014

April 28, 2014

RIDGE SPRING FIRE DEPARTMENT BENEFIT In Memory of MICHAEL B. ADAMICK: The Annual Ridge Spring Volunteer Fire Department’s Benefit has always had a great turn out from the local community as well as family and friends of Mike Adamick from Connecticut.  This event has grown over the years and is their only fundraiser. The success of the benefit determines what the Fire Department can and cannot purchase over the next year. Auction items will be accepted right up to the start of the auction at 6:00. Of course cash donations are always welcome too. Don't forget the delicious BBQ plates, bake sale and street dance with Steele Justice - this event is a win-win!!!
FIRE DEPARTMENT AUXILIARY BAKE SALE: Donations are needed for the bake sale in conjunction with the Fire Dept. Benefit.  This is a great way to support the volunteers that work so hard and everyone loves fresh baked homemade goodies. Baked goods can be dropped off at the Fire Dept. after 10 a.m. on Sat., May 3rd.

Harriet’s Garden has 7 varieties of tomatoes growing out of their pots.  Come check them out.  Open Monday and Thursday through Saturday or by appointment.

RIDGE ANTIQUES & DRY GOODS has some sad news and some glad news.  Bob and Jim have sold the shop and will be moving out on June 30.  The good news is that Denise Covington, a former partner, has purchased the shop and will continue operating it as an antique and collectibles store.  Many of you will remember Denise.  She was Mary Ann Desiders' partner before Jim.
Bob and Jim eventually will be moving back to Florida so during May and June, they will be offering some great deals in order to reduce their inventory.  They both will miss all of their customers who have also become friends. Come out for all the bargains.  Our fine dealers are offering great items at tempting prices. Try to get by before the end of June to say your goodbyes to Bob and Jim.

Olde Treasures:  Olde Treasures has lots of new to offer our customers beginning this Thursday.  Booths have been restocked and revamped.  Some have an all new look as well as new arrivals of merchandise.  We welcome new vendors, Janet and Dottie of Two Painted Hens.  They will be filling the space that Judy Adamick occupied.  Our best wishes go to Judy as she moves on to new adventures.   We have enjoyed her being a part of our team.  There are lots going on in Olde Treasures and lots to be excited about.  Remember to shop local.  Come by Thursday through Saturday 10:00 until 5:00 to see what awaits you.  We think you will be glad you came by.

Carlene’s:  New paint, new arrivals, new display ideas.  Come by this week and check it out!

HELPFUL HANDS MISSION CHARITY YARD SALE will be held Saturday may 3rd from 7:30 to 12:00 noon at 101 Hazard Circle, Ridge Spring.  Items you may donate are household items, kids’ toys shoes, belts, hats and hand bags.  No clothes please!!!  To make donations, call 803.480.3963.
Mt. Calvary Lutheran Church: The Arpad Darazs Singers of Columbia will present their spring concert, “Sing Me to Heaven” at Mt. Calvary Lutheran Church on Sunday, May 4th at 4:00 pm. The group was formed in 1987 to honor Dr. Darazs’ memory. The Singers are directed by Robert D. Neese, Jr. Please join the congregation of Mt. Calvary for an afternoon of beautiful music performed by these talented musicians. A reception will follow the concert.
Mt. Calvary Lutheran Church is located at 1186 Mt. Calvary Road, Johnston. Please call the church office for additional information – 803-685-7523.

Jerusalem Baptist Church will have a food give-away Saturday, May 3rd from 10:00 until 12:00 noon.

RSUMC will host Rebekah Burger and Rachel Burger on May 4, 2014 at the regular 11 a.m. worship service. Join us as they share how their lives were forever changed when they landed in Managua, Nicaragua on January 25, 2014. Through words and pictures they will share their mission with over 300 children. We know you will leave with a full heart.
RSUMC is still looking for children: birth – 4 years of age to participate in My First Books (child receives age appropriate book once a month for a year at no cost to the family). Must have a Saluda County zip code and fall within the age guidelines. Please contact Nanette Hughes, 685.6071 or Pastor Key at Helpful Hands Mission.
RSUMC is on Face Book. Visit our page, like us. The more ‘likes’ the more feedback we receive on how to improve our page. See what’s going on at Church, view pictures, check on events and activities and see what you are missing by not being a part of this vital and energetic congregation.  
The Joe and Betty Watson Family Life Center -FLC (located directly next to the Church on DuBose Street) is available for bridal showers, graduation parties, baby showers, family reunions, meetings. The FLC has a full kitchen, two bathrooms and plenty of parking, large outside area and ample indoor space. Please contact JoAnn Kneece at: 803. 532.2354 to check availability. We welcome the opportunity to open not only the FLC to the community but the Church as well. Please contact us and we will be happy to meet you as you view these facilities.
If anyone has or knows  of a swing set in good shape they no longer use please let Pastor Key or Nanette Hughes know, Helpful Hands Mission plans are to make a playground at the Mission for the ‘little ones’. Thanks.
The fourth annual Magnolia Ridge Antiques & Art Gathering takes place on Saturday May 17th from 9 till 4. Joining us this year will be the Palmetto Vintage Tractor Club. Our friend Wilma from the Mennonite community will come with her wonderful baked goods, and the Lutherans Men’s Mission Group will sell breakfast sandwiches and lunch.  Miss Ermine Smalls from Mt Pleasant will be here with her Charleston baskets, all to add to the great array of Antiques and Art.  If you go into our website magnoliaridgesc.com you will see how beautiful and peaceful it is here at the farm. You can also see photos of past shows and detailed directions…Word of warning, the GPS does not bring you here!!!  There is no entry fee so please just come and enjoy the farm, and the town of Ridge Spring….Bev and Gretchen Arndt *PS Coffee will be on compliments of the farm.

RSM High News:  On Wed., April 30, the Drama class will be presenting their play, Shuffling, to the student body at 11:45 am. They will be performing this same play at the Etheredge Center at USC-A on Fri., May 9. They are scheduled to go on at 12:30.

Rene Miller, RS-M Elem/Middle
Please make plans to join us for a very special breakfast as we honor our Moms and Dads on Friday, May 2nd. You will have breakfast with your child, have a special keepsake picture made and then visit the Book Fair. Be on the lookout for more information coming soon.
Band News: The RS-M Middle School Band participated in the Carowinds Music Festival on Friday, April 4th, 2014. Band students in grades 7 and 8 were given the opportunity to audition for the festival band. 35 members performed for three judges, and all three judges gave RS-M Middle a rating of "Excellent", which is the second highest rating given. Congratulations to our band members for their hard work.
4th Grade Field Trip: The 4th grade class of RSM went on an adventurous field trip to Charleston, S.C. on Friday, April 4th. They traveled to the coast in charter buses making their way to the S.C. Aquarium and to Fort Sumter. They learned about the habitats and environments of different organisms. They were also able to touch some sea creatures, such as a sea urchin and a sting ray! After lunch, they made their way to
Patriot's Point where they boarded a ferryboat to Fort Sumter. They toured Fort Sumter and learned about the beginning of the Civil War. They had a blast and will definitely not forget this day too soon!
Joanne Crouch, AARS President
          Saturday, May 10th 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, ages 8 and up.  Some spots are still available.  Contact Joanne Crouch at joanne.crouch26@gmail.com or call 803.685.5577. 
The art Center in Ridge Spring is open every Friday and Saturday from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM.  We will be open during the Peach Tree 23Yard Sale.
Joanne Crouch, Harvest Festival Chairperson:  There are some specific places you can volunteer to help:  decorating committee (2), phone tree (1), brochure committee (2), country store (2 or more), beauty pageant gate entrance (4 or 5), and historical display.  We need your valuable input.  If we do not get adequate assistance this year, the future of this 33-year-old tradition will be in jeopardy.  Email Joanne Crouch at  joanne.crouch26@gmail.com or call 803/685-5577 before 9 pm.  Leave message and she will respond to you. Have a club or civic group?  Got an idea that we could add to the festival that you think will enhance this family friendly festival.  Scouts need services badges?  Consider using the Harvest Festival to get the work out about you and your group.


Reminders:
May 3: RS Volunteer Fire Dept. Fund Raiser
May 17: Magnolia Ridge Antique and Art Gathering
May 24: RS-M Classes 56 to 68 Reunion
June 7: Peach Tree 23 Yard Sale
June 14: Farmers’ Market Opens

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. 
Every 2nd & 4th 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


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