 | MARCH 2023 | COMMUNITY NEWSLETTER |
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Calhoun Connects is dedicated to connecting Calhoun County residents, organizations, and businesses to the information that matters to them.
We provide an events calendar, text alerts, community newsletter, informational website, networking opportunities, and more to help foster togetherness in our community.
We want to connect with YOU!
Here are some ways you can get involved:
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| NEW RECREATIONAL FACILITIES COMING SOON |
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New parks, playgrounds, and more are coming soon to Calhoun County!
Construction of a brand new Sports Complex is underway on Chestnut Street in St Matthews. Plans include soccer fields, football field, tennis courts, pickleball courts, playground, and walking trail. The facility should be completed by the end of the year. |  | Other recreational facilities in the works include:
-Public Playground on Butler Street in St Matthews
-Walking Trail on Columbia Road in Sandy Run
-Pocket Park near Town Hall in St Matthews
-Walking Trail and Improvements of Lake Inspiration in St Matthews
-Continued Upgrades of Heyward Park and Sports Complex in Sandy Run | | COMMUNITY SPOTLIGHT |
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This month, we are featuring the St Matthews Events Committee!
The committee was started in 2022 by Rosyl Warren, Town Administrator, as a way to bring the town and county together through public community events. Anne Crook is the Chairwoman.
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So far, the committee has helped to plan a Community Day, Trunk or Treat, Christmas Parade, and fundraisers. They will also be helping with the upcoming Purple Martin Festival.
This year's festival will feature a night of fun on Friday, April 21 with a street dance, bingo, and food trucks. Following will be a full day of entertainment on Saturday, April 22 with a parade, vendors, ferris wheel, performers, and much more on Saturday, April 22.
Anne Crook encourages everyone to participate: "We are looking forward to a big turnout on Friday night. There will be a fun Street Dance with good music & Bingo with great prizes!"
If you would like to participate in the Purple Martin Festival, please see the Calhoun Connects Announcements Page for more information on how you can be involved.
| | MARCH EVENTS | Please note information may have changed since time of publication.
Visit https://calhounconnects.com/calendar/ for details. |
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I Got Killed? How? Murder Mystery | Tuesday, March 14, 2023 5:30-7:00pm
Calhoun County Library
Come solve a murder mystery at the Calhoun County Library. |
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Spring Dust Off Cruise-In | Saturday, March 18, 2023 10:00am-2:00pm
Angel Oak Farm
Cruise-In FREE for participants and spectators. |
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Teen Conservation Film Fest | Tuesday, March 21, 2023 5:00-7:00pm
Calhoun County Library
Make your own film for the grand finale showing! |
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Funny Bunny Festival | Saturday, March 25, 2023 11:30am-1:30pm
Calhoun County Library
Take pictures with the Easter Bunny and have fun with an Easter Egg Hunt! |
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SOLD OUT - Fairytale Ball | Saturday, March 25, 2023 5:00-8:00pm
Holly Oak Farms
For children up to age 12. Tickets are SOLD OUT. |
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Cameron Town Council Meeting (Regularly Scheduled) | 1st Monday of the Month 6:30pm
Cameron Town Hall Monthly Council meetings are held on the first Monday night of each month at 6:30PM at Town Hall unless otherwise posted. |
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Calhoun County Council Meeting (Regularly Scheduled) | 2nd & 4th Mondays of the Month 5:30pm
Annex Bldg
County Council Meetings are scheduled for the 2nd and 4th Monday of each month at 5:30 PM unless otherwise posted. |
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Mobile Mammography Unit | 1st Tuesday of the Month 9:30am-3:00pm
RMC Primary Care Mobile Mammography Unit (RMC) will visit St Matthews the 1st Tuesday of Every Month. Appointment and doctor’s order required. |
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Bee Creative | 2nd & 4th Tuesdays of the Month 5:00-6:30pm Calhoun County Library Crafts for adults and children include quilting, knitting, crochet, and others. Sewing machines and tools provided. |
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St Matthews Town Council Meeting (Regularly Scheduled) | 1st Tuesday of the Month 6:00pm
St Matthews Town Hall Meetings held on first Tuesday of the month at 6 pm unless otherwise posted. |
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Sandy Run Ruritans Meeting (Regularly Scheduled) | 1st Tuesday of the Month 7:00pm
Sandy Run Community Center
Monthly meeting of Sandy Run Ruritan Club. Ruritans promote fellowship, goodwill, and community through service, and seek like-minded members. Visitors are welcome! |
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Planning Commission Meeting (Regularly Scheduled) | 3rd Thursday of the Month 5:30pm
Annex Bldg
Planning Commission Meetings are scheduled for the 3rd Thurday of each month at 5:30 PM unless otherwise posted. |
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Music & Movement | 2nd & 4th Saturdays of the Month 11:00-11:30am
Calhoun County Library
Music & Movement is a fun way to let kids get their squiggles out and support early childhood language and literacy development. This 30-minute program is provided by Move with Celeste and is a favorite of parents and kids alike! |
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Yoga w/ Kathie | Every Monday 9:00-10:00am
Calhoun County Library
Basic yoga class for adults with Kathie Goodwin. Beginners welcome. $2 per class. |
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Strong & Limber w/ Summer | Every Tuesday and Friday 11:30am-12:30pm
Calhoun County Library
Get flexible! Join Summer for gentle stretching on mats or in chairs that can help work out the creaks and kinks and improve balance and overall wellness. |
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Friends Book Sale | Every Tuesday 2:00-5:00pm
Calhoun County Library
FOCCL book sales are held in the Friends Room of the Library. |
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Mother Goose on the Loose | Every Wednesday 10:30-11:00am
Calhoun County Library
Join Miss Mary Jo for this fun, interactive 30-minute program for children ages 0-3 and their caregivers. |
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Adult Computer Class w/ Lauren | Every Wednesday 3:00-5:00pm
Calhoun County Library
Adults who want to learn new computer skills are encouraged to come to this weekly class. |
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Zumba w/ Kelly | Every Thursday 6:00-7:00pm
St Paul UMC Zumba w/ Kelly Kemmerlin - $6 per class. |
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| Submit Your Event! | | ANNOUNCEMENTS FROM THE COMMUNITY |
Be Part of the Purple Martin Festival!
Vendors, parade participants, entertainers, and volunteers are wanted for the Purple Martin Festival on April 21 & 22. See more details here.
Employment Opportunity: Calhoun County First Steps Executive Director Calhoun County First Steps Board Announces Opening for Full-time Executive Director Position. Salary Range: $50,000 to $55,000. The ideal candidates will have a Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Development or a related field, five years of experience in developing and managing nonprofit programs and services with an emphasis on early childhood programs; strong organizational, fiscal management and fundraising skills, supervisory experience and a knowledge of Calhoun County with the ability to establish strong, collaborative relationships in our community. General duties will include planning and managing activities related to the Boards’ strategies to strengthen families, improve children’s health and well-being, improve the quality of early education opportunities, and help transition rising Pre-K and kindergarteners into school. Calhoun County First Steps is an equal opportunity employer.
For more information and the full job description, please visit: http://calhouncountyfirststeps.org or http://scfirststeps.com/employment-opportunities/
To Apply: Send cover letter and resume to cc1steps@calhounfirststeps.org by April 14, 2023.
Become a Red Cross Disaster Responder Turn Compassion Into Action! Become a Red Cross Disaster Responder Today! To learn more visit www.redcross.org/volunteer
Heyward Park (Sandy Run) Rentals Now Available Plan your next family reunion at Heyward Park!!! We are now accepting rentals for picnic shelters!! Please contact our office at 803-655-7514 for more information!!! The park features 4 smaller picnic shelters and 2 larger picnic shelters. The park also features a playground, swing sets, tennis courts, basketball court, volleyball court, baseball field and a new horseshoe pit!!! Heyward Park is located at 312 Savany Hunt Creek Rd, Gaston, SC 29053
SC State University Community Health Worker Training Program SC State University has established a Community Health Worker (CHW) Training Program to recruit, train, and enable the next generation of minority Community Health Workers (CHWs) to address health disparity and improve health equity in rural SC. Please download the flyer here for more information.
Boards and Commissions Calhoun County is actively seeking individuals from the community who are interested in participating in a variety of boards and commissions.Joining a board or commission is a way that citizens can volunteer and get involved with their local government. Boards and commissions serve mostly in an advisory capacity to various County departments but some also hear appeals, provide expertise, advocate, and advise County Council. Calhoun County seeks diversity and balance in making appointment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, or disability.If you are interested, please visit the Boards & Commissions page of our website where you can submit an application. https://calhouncounty.sc.gov/boards-commissions
2024 Comprehensive Plan Survey Attention all Calhoun County residents. If you would like to participate in the 2024 Comprehensive Plan for Calhoun County, complete the survey online as soon as possible. Express your wishes now on how you would like to see the county develop. https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/LY5FR9R
Calhoun County Animal Shelter Seeking Volunteers We are looking for a few people who would like to volunteer two days a month from 11 am-2pm on a Saturday and Sunday. Dates listed below. If you would like to volunteer please call (803) 874-2914. No age limit but anyone under 16 must be accompanied by a parent/guardian at all times. |  | | Submit Your Announcement! |
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Each month, we will feature a dog that is currently available for adoption at the Calhoun County Animal Shelter.
|  | Archie, 10 Months Old
"Archie is a 10 month old lab mix who is great with other dogs and children! He does get too excited and does not realize how big he is. His finder was going to keep him but Archie is not the greatest boy around livestock of any kind. He has not seen our vet yet but we will get him scheduled. HW status is unknown at this time and he is unaltered. If you are interested in Archie please send us a message or give us a call 803-874-2914"
Take him home! For more info visit:
https://www.adoptapet.com/shelter/191725/available-pets/dogs
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