Dec. 17
• Newberry County Democrats meet at 7 p.m. at Ronnie’s Restaurant to discuss activities for the coming year, including preparations for the upcoming primary, convention and November elections.
Dec. 18
• A dedication ceremony is held at 11 a.m. for the Saluda County Boat Ramp along the Saluda River. The boat ramp is located near Chappells underneath the Spearman Bridge on S.C. 39 on the Saluda County side of the river.
• Snowfall Nights is held from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. in Memorial Park in Downtown Newberry. Santa will make a special appearance.
Dec. 25
• Snowfall Nights is held from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. in Memorial Park in Downtown Newberry.
ONGOING EVENTS
• The Newberry County Literacy Council offers basic computer classes from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays at its office, 1121 Caldwell St. in Newberry. The free class covers topics including Microsoft Office, Publisher, emailing and Internet. Call 803-276-8086 for more information.
• American Legion Post 70 meets at 6 p.m. the third Tuesday of each month (excluding July). Contact Thomas Crisp at 803-940-2793 for more information.
• Women on a Mission and CPG Outreach Ministry meets every Thursday from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at Shiloh A.M.E. Church’s educational building, 431 Shiloh St. in Prosperity. Contact McKeva Kinard-Shelton at 537-1577 or Crystal Pitts-Glenn at 864-494-2320 for more information.
• The BerryPatchers Quilt Guild meets at 6 p.m. the first Thursday of each month at Summer Memorial Lutheran Church, 1609 Milligan St. in Newberry, for fellowship and 6:30 p.m. for a meeting. Contact Sharon Golden at 803-944-1932 for more information.
• The Newberry Water and Sewer Authority Board meets at 5 p.m. the third Thursday of each month at its office, 13903 C.R. Koon Highway.
• Women on a Mission meets at 7 p.m. the second and fourth Thursday of each month at Shiloh A.M.E. Church, 431 Shiloh St. in Prosperity. Minister Shawn Dreher is the speaker. Contact McKeva Kinard-Shelton at 537-1577 or Mary Harmon at 537-6862 for more information.
• Little Mountain Family Health Care Center hosts a free class from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. the fourth Thursday of each month on diabetes and other wellness topics.
Out & About items can be submitted in writing to P.O. Box 558, Newberry, S.C. 29108; in person at 1716 Main St.; via fax to 803-276-1517; or via email at NBOnews@civitasmedia.com. Call 803-276-0625 for more information. Items run on a space-available basis.