Saturday, March 03

Orangeburg Queen of Roses Scholarship Pageant

Stevenson Auditorium, Orangeburg SC

Scholarship Pageant open to young ladies ages 17-22 who are enrolled or planning to enroll in a SC college or university, or who live in SC. Contestants compete in Sportswear, Talent, and Evening Gown/On Stage Question. $1,500 scholarship to winner, $750 f/1st Runner-Up, $500 f/2nd Runner-Up and Talent Winner. Other eligibility requirements must be met.

Thursday, March 08

Caregiver's Series

The Wellness Center at the Heritage at Lowman, 2101 Dutch Fork Road, Chapin, SC 29036

This is part 1 of a 3 part educational series for caregivers for people with Alzheimer's disease. There will be a speaker proving tips and tools to help the caregiver. There is also a free dinner provided. Come interact with other caregivers while learning how to help yourself take care of your loved one!

Caregiver's Series

The Wellness Center at the Heritage at Lowman, 2101 Dutch Fork Road, Chapin, SC 29036

This is part 1 of a 3 part educational series for caregivers for people with Alzheimer's disease. There will be a speaker proving tips and tools to help the caregiver. There is also a free dinner provided. Come interact with other caregivers while learning how to help yourself take care of your loved one!

Thursday, March 15

Caregiver's Series

The Wellness Center at the Heritage at Lowman, 2101 Dutch Fork Road, Chapin, SC 29036

This is part 2 of a 3 part educational series for caregivers for people with Alzheimer's disease. There will be a speaker proving tips and tools to help the caregiver. There is also a free dinner provided. Come interact with other caregivers while learning how to help yourself take care of your loved one!

Thursday, March 22

Caregiver's Series

The Wellness Center at the Heritage at Lowman, 2101 Dutch Fork Road, Chapin, SC 29036

This is part 3 of a 3 part educational series for caregivers for people with Alzheimer's disease. There will be a speaker proving tips and tools to help the caregiver. There is also a free dinner provided. Come interact with other caregivers while learning how to help yourself take care of your loved one!

Saturday, March 24

Midlands Heart Walk

Colonial Life Arena

As the American Heart Association's signature fund-raising event, the Midlands Heart Walk promotes physical activity and heart-healthy living in a fun family environment. The Heart Walk is a 3 mile non-competitive fitness walk that brings together our community to fight heart disease and stroke.

Friday, April 20

Heroes of Freedom Dinner

Medallion Center- Garner's Ferry

Each year the Celebrate Freedom Foundation selects a group that has made a significant impact in fighting for our freedom. We honor those Heroes of Freedom at a dinner preceding the Celebrate Freedom Festival. Past “Heroes of Freedom” have included groups such as the Doolittle Raiders, Tuskegee Airmen, Navajo Code Talkers and the Montagnard People-The Forgotten Army. This year our “Heroes of Freedom” will be Rosie the Riveters. The dinner will take place at the Medallion Center from 6:00 pm until 10:00pm. Our Keynote Speaker will be Tracey Lloyd. Tracey was a West Point graduate and Army Captain who was recruited through Walmart’s junior military officer program and is currently working as Walmart’s Director of Innovations. She has recently been featured on the cover of Fortune Magazine as a new face in leadership. This dinner will also include a silent auction!

Saturday, April 21

Celebrate Freedom Foundation

Finlay Park

The Celebrate Freedom Festival is an educational, family oriented event that gives its attendees an educational component through the living history and wonderful entertainment throughout the day. ADMISSION IS FREE! The festival gives Celebrate Freedom Foundation the opportunity to educate the public, while promoting patriotism and honoring the military at the same time. Not only is the Celebrate Freedom Festival one of the largest events in South Carolina, but it is also recognized as a major patriotic event. The festival historically generates tourism from 25 different states and we currently hold the state attendance record for a non-athletic event at 102,000 attendees. This year’s theme is “Women in Service to Our Nation.” This includes all women in traditional and non-traditional roles such as military, politics, medicine, business and first responders. In the United States, our women veteran population is about 1.8 million. Celebrate Freedom Foundation believes women are often overlooked in their service and desires to show them national recognition and appreciation for their service. This year’s festivals components include living history exhibits focused on the Vietnam War, helicopters and military vehicles, field encampments, entertainment and vendors. There will be a mini- basic training for the kids. The basic training will be conducted by female drill sergeants from Ft. Jackson. Once the kids complete their training, they will be awarded their dog tags. Also, there will be a living museum featuring actors portraying women who were first in their fields, such as Amelia Earhart. Entertainment Schedule: TBA

Saturday, May 05

Tour de Cure

Little Mountain Reunion Park

Tour de Cure is……a series of fundraising cycling events held in 43 states nationwide to benefit the American Diabetes Association. The Tour is a ride, not a race, with routes designed for everyone from the occasional rider to the experienced cyclist. Whether you ride 10 miles or 100 miles, you will travel a route supported from start to finish with rest stops, food to fuel the journey and fans to cheer you on!