Community Bulletin Board
Amateur Radio Volunteer Examiner Team
January 18, 2025 | 10:00 am | 1020 York Street Camden
Kershaw County Volunteer Examiner Team hosts a FCC Amateur Radio VE Test Session at 1020 York Street, Camden SC. (Across the street from Camden High School.) This test session is held for those wishing to obtain their first FCC Amateur Radio License, or for those who already hold an FCC Amateur Radio License and wish to upgrade. For Additional Information Contact:w4olc@yahoo.com
2nd Chance Ministries
January 18, 2025 | 6:30 pm | Jubilee Theatre 411 Hwy 601 S Lugoff
A Free Gospel Concert takes place, where a love offering will be taken. For more info, call 803-438-0606
Bethune Children’s Storytime
January 21, 2025 | 10:30 am | Bethune Library
Bring your child to the Bethune library for stories, songs, and more with Youth Librarian Lauren Decker! For ages 0-5.
Bethune Book Club
January 21, 2025 | 5:00 pm | Bethune Library
This month, our club is reading Horse by Geraldine Brooks. Request a copy with the librarian today! New members welcome!
Camden Chess Club
January 23, 2025 | 4:00 pm | Camden Library
Drop in for a chess club for all ages and skill levels! If you don’t know how to play, we offer free lessons for
ages 8 to adult.
Bethune LegoMania
January 23, 2025 | 4:00 pm | Bethune Library
Join other Lego fans at the Bethune branch to build with the library’s Legos. For kids of all ages
Elgin Strategy Saturday
January 25, 2025 | 10:00 am - 2:00 pm | Elgin Library
Drop in during business hours to enjoy a game with friends or family! We have games you can play or bring your own. There’s something for everyone! For all ages.
Sandra Hall BBQ Plate Benefit
January 25, 2025 | 2:00 pm | 905 Jefferson Davis Highway, Camden
Sandra Hall went on hospice in November and is not doing well. The family needs help with expenses. $15 per plate, all money goes straight to the family. Missy’s Meals is collecting donations as well as at the Cash App $ChadCurrie72
Camden Merchant Meetups
January 27, 2025 | 9:30 am | Camden Library
Small business owners can meet with others to learn about resources/tools to achieve business goals, brainstorm new ideas, and build partnerships. Important dates and events will be shared, as well as information from past seminars, by Main Street Manager Kat Spadacenta.
Camden and Elgin SC Works 2
January 27, 2025 | 9:00 am - 11:00 am | Camden and Elgin Libraries
If you’re looking to reenter the work force or need help with your career planning, drop by and see how SC Works can help.
Bethune Knit Nuts
January 28, 2025 | 4:00 pm | Bethune Library
Whether you are a seasoned knitter or crocheter or this is your first time to pick up yarn, all skill levels are welcome to join us for our crafting circle
Camden Book Club
January 28, 2025 | 6:00 pm | Camden Library
This month, our club is reading The Queen of Sugar Hill by ReShonda Tate. Request a copy at the Camden front desk. New members welcome!
Bethune Take and Make
January 28, 2025 | 10:00 am - 6:00 pm | Bethune Library
Kazoos: Celebrate National Kazoo Day with us by grabbing a take-and-make to craft your own kazoo! While supplies last!
Camden Lego Club
January 30, 2025 | 4:00 pm | Camden Library
Kids and parents playing along are welcome to join us in playing with Legos at the library.
Bethune Children’s Storytime
February 4, 2025 | 10:30 am | Bethune Library
Bring your child to the Bethune library for stories, songs, and more with Youth Librarian Lauren Decker! For ages 0-5.
Bethune Master Gardner
February 4, 2025 | 5:00 pm | Bethune Library
Start Your Spring Garden: Join Jackie Jordan, Master Gardener Coordinator, to learn about starting your spring garden. Come grow with us!
Camden Winter Workshop
February 4, 2025 | 6:00 pm | Camden Library
Manage Your Online Presence: Learn about social media and building an online presence, and how to use both to establish or build your business. In this workshop we’ll discuss and practice how to understand the public nature of social media, explore different social media platforms, understand the impact of social media behavior, and learn social media best practices. Bring a laptop or tablet to this workshop. Led by Certified Grow with Google Partner City of Camden Community Development Coordinator Kat Spadacenta.
Camden Chess Club
February 6, 2025 | 4:00 pm | Camden Library
Drop in for a chess club for all ages and skill levels! If you don’t know how to play, we offer free lessons for
ages 8 to adult.
Elgin #hangout
February 6, 2025 | 4:00 pm | Elgin Library
Need someplace to unwind and hang out with your friends or other tweens/teens? Come to KCL Elgin and socialize, play games, do artwork, work on a group project, or just chill with our lo-fi. No sign-up is required; just drop in and hang. For ages 12-17
Camden HSC Whiz Kids
February 7, 2025 | 10:00 am | Camden Library
Valentine Weaving: Weave paper to make a beautiful heart-shaped card for a special someone. Sign up by email: laurend@kershawcountylibrary.org. For ages 5-8.
Camden HSC Tween Team
February 7, 2025 | 11:15 am - 12:00 pm | Camden Library
Bouquet of Hearts: Create a bouquet of hearts card for that special someone in your life. All materials supplied. Register by emailing laurend@kershawcountylibrary.org. For ages 9-12.
Camden Middler Meets
February 7, 2025 | 1:00 pm | Camden Library
Weaving: Learn to weave on a PVC pipe loom. All materials provided. Register by emailing laurend@kershawcountylibrary.org
Camden Open Game Night
February 7, 2025 | 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm | Camden Library
KCL invites teen gamers to come enjoy tabletop RPG and strategy-based board games at Open Game Night! Seats are limited, so RSVP is required to attend. Email markw@kershawcountylibrary.org to reserve your teen’s spot. Signups must be received no later than the Wednesday before the event! Space is limited. For ages 12-17.
Elgin SaturYAY
February 8, 2025 | 10:00 am - 12:00 pm | Elgin Library
Valentines: Bring your child and let them make a few valentines for someone special. Sign up by emailing your child’s name, age, and time preference (10 or 11 AM) to hannag@kershawcountylibrary.org or call the Elgin branch at 803-438-7881. Suggested ages 3-12.
GMRS Meet and Greet
February 8, 2025 | 12:00 pm | The Big Dill Grill In KERSHAW S.C. 2894 Lockhart Rd
Calling All GMRS Operators & Anyone looking to become a GMRS Operator Lee Williams will be hosting the 1st GMRS Meet & Greet of 2025 at The Big Dill Grill In KERSHAW S.C. 2894 Lockhart Rd On Saturday February 8th 2025 at 12 Noon. We would love to have you come out & break bread with us & have a great time of Fellowship together (everyone must purchase his/her own meal) You can contact us the day of on the Kershaw GMRS Repeater 462.5500 Tone 210.7 Now for any reason the repeater isn’t working we will monitor Simplex Channel 15.
Bethune Knit Nuts
February 11, 2025 | 4:00 pm | Bethune Library
Whether you are a seasoned knitter or crocheter or this is your first time to pick up yarn, all skill levels are welcome to join us for our crafting circle!
Camden YOGA for Everyone
February 11, 2025 | 5:30 pm | Camden Library
Join Scott Freiberg for Yoga suitable for all skill levels and experience. A waiver is required before your first session. Ages 18+
Elgin Take and Make
February 11, 2025 | 9:00 am - 6:00 pm | Elgin Library
Valentine Take-and-Make: Pick up a Valentine craft at the Elgin library while supplies last.
Bethune Mo Fun
February 11, 2025 | 10:30 am | Bethune Library
Celebrate Elephant & Piggie, Pigeon, and all things Mo Willems on his birthday! Enjoy stories, crafts, and more.
Camden Master Gardner
February 11, 2025 | 2:00 pm | Camden Library
Succulents: Join Jackie Jordan, Master Gardener Coordinator, to learn tips and tricks about succulents. Come grow with us!
Elgin BLOX
February 11, 2025 | 4:00 pm | Elgin Library
Kids and teens of all ages are welcome to come build with varying items at the Elgin library! We have Legos, K’nex, Keva Planks, and more. It’s a great way to add a little STEM into the day!
Bethune SC Works
February 12, 2025 | 10:00 am - 12:00 pm | Bethune Library
If you’re looking to reenter the work force or need help with your career planning, drop by and see how SC Works can help.
Camden Dried Flower Crafts
February 12, 2025 | 5:30 pm | Camden Library
Join in the fun of creating a Valentine’s Day card using dried flowers. Jasmine Winkler from Down to Earth Co-op will be leading the way! Call the Camden branch at 803-425-1508 to sign up. Ages 18+
Bethune Take and Make
February 13, 2025 | 10:00 am - 6:00 pm | Bethune Library
Valentine Take-and-Make: Pick up a Valentine craft at the Bethune library while supplies last.
Camden Lego Club
February 13, 2025 | 4:00 pm | Camden Library
Kids and parents playing along are welcome to join us in playing with Legos at the library.
Bethune Family Yoga
February 13, 2025 | 6:00 pm | Bethune Library
Charlotte Matthews is back to lead Yoga for the whole family in Bethune!
Camden Little Explorer’s
February 14, 2025 | 10:30 am | Camden Library
Love the Birds: Help feed our bird friends by crafting a heart shaped ornament. Register by emailing laurend@kershawcountylibrary.org. For ages 2-5.
Bethune Children’s Storytime
February 18, 2025 | 10:30 am | Bethune Library
Bring your child to the Bethune library for stories, songs, and more with Youth Librarian Lauren Decker! For ages 0-5.
Bethune Book Club
February 18, 2025 | 5:00 pm | Bethune Library
This month, our club is reading From Scratch by Tembi Locke. Request a copy with the librarian today! New members welcome!
Bethune PJ Story Time
February 20, 2025 | 6:00 pm - 6:30 pm | Bethune Library
Come enjoy a sweet bedtime story at the library. Don’t forget your jammies and teddy! Ages 0-8.
Camden Chess Club
February 20, 2025 | 4:00 pm | Camden Library
Drop in for a chess club for all ages and skill levels! If you don’t know how to play, we offer free lessons for
ages 8 to adult.
Elgin #hangout
February 20, 2025 | 4:00 pm | Elgin Library
Need someplace to unwind and hang out with your friends or other tweens/teens? Come to KCL Elgin and socialize, play games, do artwork, work on a group project, or just chill with our lo-fi. No sign-up is required; just drop in and hang. For ages 12-17
Camden Winter Workshop
February 20, 2025 | 6:00 pm | Camden Library
Grow Your Business with AI-Powered Tools by Google: Artificial Intelligence (AI) is a powerful technology that can help simplify business tasks and create new opportunities for small businesses and entrepreneurs – but knowing how to use it may seem out of reach. Developed with input from experts at Google, this workshop will explain the basics of AI and how AI-powered tools by Google can help small businesses be more efficient, enhance customer experiences, and drive growth. Led by Certified Grow with Google Partner City of Camden Community Development Coordinator Kat Spadacenta.
Elgin Strategy Saturday
February 22, 2025 | 10:00 am | Elgin Library
Drop in during business hours to enjoy a game with friends or family! We have games you can play or bring your own. There’s something for everyone! For all ages.
Elgin Book Club
February 24, 2025 | 5:00 pm | Elgin Library
This month, our club is reading The Light Pirate by Lily Brooks-Dalton. Request a copy with the librarian today! New members welcome!
Camden Merchant Monday Meetup
February 24, 2025 | 9:30 am | Camden Library
Small business owners can meet with others to learn about resources/tools to achieve business goals, brainstorm new ideas, and build partnerships. Important dates and events will be shared, as well as information from past seminars, by Main Street Manager Kat Spadacenta.
Camden Book Club
February 25, 2025 | 6:00 pm | Camden Library
This month, our club is reading The Measure by Nikki Erlick. Request a copy at the Camden front desk. New members welcome!
Camden and Elgin SC Works 2
February 25, 2025 | 9:00 am - 11:00 am | Camden and Elgin Libraries
If you’re looking to reenter the work force or need help with your career planning, drop by and see how SC Works can help.
Bethune Knit Night
February 25, 2025 | 4:00 pm | Bethune Library
Whether you are a seasoned knitter or crocheter or this is your first time to pick up yarn, all skill levels are welcome to join us for our crafting circle!
Bethune LegoMania
February 27, 2025 | 4:00 pm | Bethune Library
Join other Lego fans at the Bethune branch to build with the library’s Legos. For kids of all ages.
Camden Lego Club
February 27, 2025 | 4:00 pm | Camden Library
Kids and parents playing along are welcome to join us in playing with Legos at the library.
Weekly Events
Elgin Sub Dub Club
Elgin Library
Every Monday
Join anime fans ages 13+ to watch popular anime shows, courtesy of Crunchyroll. We’re watching titles like Kaiju No. 8, Frieren, DB Super, and more. No SDC on Monday, Sept. 2 & Sept. 23. For ages 13 to adult.
Elgin Anime & Art
Elgin Library
Every Monday
Tweens & Teens can drop in to watch anime and create art! Use our art supplies or bring your own or just join us for great shows like One Piece, Dragon Ball Super, Fairy Tale, and more! Ages 10-17. Parent permission required.
Bethune D & D Club
Bethune Library
Every Saturday | Join us for our weekly Dungeons and Dragons club! Whether this is your first dungeon crawl or you’ve been playing for years, we’d love for you to join! New members welcome at any session! Ages 13 to adult.
Elgin Get Set to Read Storytime
Elgin Library
Every Thursday | Join us for stories, songs and fun. For ages 3-5.
Bethune Coffee and Current Events
Bethune Library
Every Wednesday |Stop by the Bethune branch for free coffee and discussion of local news!
Camden Baby Storytime
Camden Library
Every Wednesday | We’ve got great fun for our smallest guests… baby storytime! Stories, songs, and movement for ages 0 – 2 is hosted by Ms. Lauren, KCL Youth Librarian.