Garden to celebrate 50 years with music, refreshments

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Glencairn Garden's 50th anniversary kick-off celebration will be from 3 to 5 p.m. June 22. The event, which will mark the beginning of a year-long celebration for Glencairn Garden, will feature a concert by the Blue Chip Band and a brief program reflecting the history and significance of the garden.

The concert will be on Crest Street in front of the Bigger House. Balloons and light refreshments will be available while supplies last. The event kicks off the "face lift" that the garden will undergo during the following months as construction begins on new phases of the garden's master plan.

In case of inclement weather, call 329-5620 or visit www.rockhillrocks.com for event status. Crest Street will be blocked at Charlotte Avenue.

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Parking will be available at Garden Sanctuary Church, with an entrance off Wilson Street. Other activities and special events will be held monthly in the garden through 2008 and again in 2009.

Richburg tractor show planned on Saturday

The Richburg tractor show will be from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday at Lewisville High School, 3971 Lewisville High School Road, Richburg. Tractor owners are invited to bring their tractors and farm equipment to display.

Admission is free and there is no registration. Tom Weaver will demonstrate his binder and thrasher machines. Barbecue plates will be sold for $7.

The show is sponsored by the Richburg Masonic Lodge. Non-food vendors are welcome to participate, and tables are $20. For details, call Weaver at (803) 377-0502.

Lauren Pines area to host summer concert series

A free summer concert series, Music in the Pines, will be held in the Lauren Pines subdivision on S.C. 161, between S.C. 55 and U.S. 321 in York.

A preshow will be from 6:15 to 7 p.m. and a concert will be from 7 to 8:30 p.m. June 27, July 11 and 25 and Aug. 8 and 29. Bring blankets, chairs and picnic baskets. Food vendors will be available. For details, visit www.laurenpines.com.

Hudson family performing at Allison Creek event

The Hudson Family Band will perform at 7 p.m. Thursday at Allison Creek Bluegrass at Allison Creek Presbyterian Church, 5780 Allison Creek Road, York. Food is available at 6:30 p.m.

The band, consisting of the Hudson family -- dad, mom, eight children and grandma -- includes two five-piece bands. The event is free and open to the public.

Thursday's show will conclude the spring series. The concerts will resume in August. For details, visit www.allisoncreekbluegrass.com.

City Hall gallery hosts Amanda Tucker's work

The paintings of Lancaster artist Amanda Tucker are on display during June in the Rock Hill City Hall Rotunda Gallery, second floor, 155 Johnson St. Gallery hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. For details, call the arts council at 328-2787, visit www.yorkcountyarts.org or e-mail arts@yorkcountyarts.org.

Neighbor event planned in the Hagin/Fewell area

Taking the City Ministry will host a Bringing it to the Neighborhood event at the Hagin/Fewell Street substation at 4 p.m. June 28. The Outreach Ministry is in partnership with the Urban Rock Hill Weed and Seed program.

Activities will include live music, a youth praise dance, free food, words of encouragement and more. The event is free and open to the public.

PRT events include climbing, paddle trip

Rock Hill Parks, Recreation and Tourism will have the following trips:

• A parent and child climbing day trip to Pilot Mountain, N.C., Thursday. The group will depart at 8 a.m. from the Rock Hill City Hall parking lot, 155 Johnson St., and will return at 4:30 p.m. Transportation and equipment is provided. Participants should pack a lunch. Pre-registration is required. Cost is $40 per person.

• A paddle trip on the New River, June 28. The group will paddle a 10-mile stretch on the river through Ashe County, N.C., near North Wilkesboro. Participants can purchase a meal at Shatley Springs Inn Restaurant, which serves family-style home cooking. Previous paddling experience is recommended. Pre-registration is required. Cost is $65 per person or $50 for tagalongs with their own boat. Transportation is included in the cost.