July 14, 2014

Ridge Spring News

The Ridge Spring Farmers’ Market was filled up Saturday.  We started slow and then we had several vendors to join us.  We had two that sell only organic items.  Smith Family blueberries were there and will be back this Saturday. Four vendors had corn and each was different and very fresh.  Peaches are still coming in. Samantha is doing her baked goods, too. We began having customers at 7:30 and they kept coming until I sold out, packed up and left. I had the help of my grandson Carter. Come join us Saturday mornings beginning around 8:00 until…

Friends of Ridge Spring will meet at the Civic Center this ‘Thursday July 17^th at 5:00 PM.  Sandwiches and drinks at 5:00 business meeting at 5:30, and presentation by Clemson University at 6:00 PM.

Off the Beaten Path will have their Open House on July 19 from 9:00 AM till 5:00 PM.  Music, food, door prizes, and meet the vendors.  They are the new business and are located at 200 DuBose Street with Studio 23 and Webb’s Photography.  Check out the facebook page.

The Annual Watson Reunion will be held The First Saturday in August, August 2, at The Watson House at Eleven o'clock.  All descendants of John and William Watson are invited.  Please let me know if you plan to attend.  Any questions, call Joe Watson (803) 685-5335.

The Harvest Festival committee met Thursday July 8^th at the Library.  Plans are in the works to make some changes, continue some things and work on improving the festival.  Come join us and help with the 33^rd (I think) Festival.

Ridge Spring Library note: In our donated section we have received some hardback books by well-known authors maybe some you haven’t read.

Please notice there has been a change in the meeting place for NA and AA. Every Monday & Friday:  Narcotics Anonymous and Alcoholics Anonymous meetings 7:00 pm at Recovery Works, 2269 Ridge Spring Hwy.  Please enter on Ponderosa Drive and park in the Visitor Parking Area.

 

The Johnston Farmer's & Artist's Market is held each Thursday afternoon from 4 - 6 p.m. in front of the warehouse/library building on Calhoun Street brings you vendors each week offering fresh fruits & vegetables, delicious baked goods, locally made jellies, jams, and chow-chow.  Also, prints, soaps, crafts and décor by local artists.  Lion's Club brooms (house & warehouse) are also offered. 

School is coming and will be here before you know it.  Place these dates on your calendars.

Ridge Spring-Monetta Elementary School Registration

August 12:  Noon-6:00 p.m.

August 13: 10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.

August 14: 10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.

Ridge Spring-Monetta Middle/High School Registration

August 12th:     for 9^th and 6^th grade—6:00-8:00 p.m.

August 13th:     Noon-6:00 p.m.

Joanne Crouch, AARS president

      AARS is excited to announce that they are the recipient of a grant from the South Carolina Art Commission to assist with the wiring of the kiln that the Art Center had purchased previously.  There are still a few steps that need to be completed before we can begin classes for the public.  Details will be released soon as opportunities develop.

     Current officers are Joanne Crouch, president; D.S. Owens, vice-president; Donna Minor, secretary; and Barbara Yon, treasurer.

     The Ridge Heritage Quilt Trail has a new installed addition to our trail.  The newest quilt block was installed on Billy Rodger’s barn on Waterfront Lane off highway 39.  Please contact us if we can paint a quilt block for your home, barn, or business.  Come   by the Art Center to discuss your options.

     Barbara Yon, Donna Minor and Joanne Crouch had pieces juried into the Festival of Flowers in Greenwood.  The exhibit will be on display at the Federal Building until July 3^rd.

      First Thursday Needle Craft Night is Thursday, August 7th from 6:30-8:30.  This is a free event for those who like to get together with needle art projects.  Stumped on a needle art project???? Bring it in and maybe someone can offer assistance with your questions.  This will be a monthly event. 

      Member DS Owens has received awards for 3 of his photographs at the 2014 Santee and Birding and Nature Festival.      

      AARS is excited to announce that Jim Harrison, well-known South Carolina artist, will have an artist reception at the Art Center on Sunday, October 5^th from 1:00-4:00.  Original paintings, notecards and books will be available for sale.  The public is invited and admission is free.

     AARS is currently looking for an instructor to teach stained glass classes.  We have the supplies available for the class.  We are also looking for a pottery instructor to lead pottery class.  Contact Joanne Crouch for more details at (803)685-5577 or email joanne.crouch26@gmail.com

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 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 Recovery Works, 2269 Ridge Spring Hwy.  Please enter on Ponderosa Drive and park in the Visitor Parking Area.