| FOWL Community Connector June 15, 2020 |
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| Dear Friends,
The Georgetown County Library System will begin Phase III of their 7-phase re-opening strategy today, June 15.
Curbside book delivery and limited access to circulation desks plus limited access to the adult computer area! - Patrons will be able to enter the front area of the Library.
- Patrons can receive Circulation Desk assistance, Librarians will look for books for them, and faxing and copying services are available.
- Thirty (30) minute sessions are available for computers in the computer area.
- Patrons must wear a mask if they enter the building. The Library has a limited number to give out.
- Curbside book delivery still available.
See the library website and Facebook page for exact working details. - Accepting phone calls Mon-Fri, 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM: 843-545-3623
- Free WiFi in the Library parking lot, 24/7: Password wifi123!
- 60-day temporary cards so folks who don't already have a library card can use e-book services.
Also, Waccamaw Library is offering access to its archive of videotaped programs on the Georgetown County Library YouTube channel. These videos will be posted on Tuesdays at 10 AM under "In Case You Missed It" on the Georgetown County Library Facebook page and also on the FOWL Facebook page. This is a good opportunity to view adult programs and series that you might have missed (or want to see again) from the comfort of your home. Please "like" or comment to increase activity on the Facebook page! For virtual and online library resources, visit Things to Do During The Coronavirus: Join Friends of the Waccamaw Library Facebook page - we now have a virtual Reader's Lounge: This group brings readers together to talk all things books. Feel free to discuss your favorite books, favorite characters, current reads, and books you can't wait to read. Please be mindful of others and don't spoil the book for someone!
Check out Discus - South Carolina's Virtual Library is the "information place" for all South Carolinians. Discus provides free access to an incredible electronic library 24/7. It provides a large collection of resources from books, magazines and videos. Resources include tutor com, novelist plus, consumer health, career transitions, opposing viewpoints and many more! To access: URL: scdiscus.org. The Georgetown County public Library website also has a link to Discus.
As we feel our way back into reopening the world while still in the grip of the Covid-19 pandemic, misinformation is rife. Visit www.VisitGeorge.com for nightly updates from the Georgetown County Chamber of Commerce. For accurate and up-to-date information from the "horse's mouth," about favorite venues, hosting sites, and organizations, please visit their websites:
Recreation & Leisure Services Business Association Music & Art 2020 Season Tickets are on sale now!
This newsletter: The Friends of Waccamaw Library's digital newsletter (sent on the first and 15th of each month) aims to let you know what's happening on the Waccamaw Neck and Georgetown (farther afield if it's library-related). This e-communication is sent to all Friends (whose e-dresses we have) and to all who ask to be added to the e-list.
In addition to the programming developed by the library system and the Friends (in red), we will cover other opportunities for quality experiences, education and entertainment. The information is organized by date, so scroll down to the date you are seeking. If you are part of a group or organization with news to share, we welcome your announcement. Keep it short; just the facts. We cannot reproduce an elaborate pdf with graphics and photos. The key information needed includes: Title of event, Where held, When (date and time), BRIEF description, Benefit for (if applicable), Cost (if any), Contact (phone and email), Website (for more information). To be added to the e-mail list or to submit an announcement, please send your information directly to the e-newsletter editor Linda Ketron at: linda@classatpawleys.com. |
Kids & Families at Waccamaw Library Outstanding virtual programs for kids and families have been developed for Waccamaw and Georgetown libraries. For more information, visit: Adult Programs Music from a piano concert by Tom Santopietro. Note: Each link is a different song. These can only be watched via Facebook: For prior programs presented by FOWL at the Waccamaw Library and by FOGL at the Georgetown Library, check out our YouTube listings at
A list of prior French Film Festival movies and how they can be accessed to view or re-view has been prepared by Steve Tipps and shared by Dan Turner. Below is the most recent; for prior years, contact dturner@gtcounty.org:
See Again Guide for FOWL French Film Festival Waccamaw Library 16th Annual French Film Festival 2020 Otez Moi D'un Doute Just to be Sure 2017 No distribution found DNA is important in identifying who is whose father. Le Mystere Henri Pick Henry Pick Mystery 2018 Amazon DVD $21.66 Actual author of bestseller is in question. Kindle book Paper Back $13.74 Premiere Annee The Freshman 2018 Prime Free Rent $3.99 Two students in first year of medical school become friends. Le Grand Bain Sink or Swim 2018 Amazon DVD 26.99 Seven sad sack men join a swim club. Remi, Sans Famille Remi, Nobody's Boy 2018 Amazon DVD 26.99 Young boy learns life's lessons as traveling acrobat. La Finale In the Game 2018 No distribution found Teen takes his grandfather to Paris for basketball final. Sources may have changed since this list was compiled. |
CALENDAR OF COMMUNITY EVENTS
Please Complete the 2020 Census to Help Our Community The mission of the Friends of the Waccamaw Library is to support the library. FOWL urges you to complete the 2020 Census to help us in our mission. Federal and state funding relies on census data to allocate resources for libraries, school meal programs , Medicare and Medicaid, public transportation, education, recreation, and so many other important programs that are critical to our quality of life. If SC citizens don't complete the 2020 Census, it will appear that our population has decreased, so funding to these vital programs will be decreased! We could lose our 7th seat in Congress (gained after the 2010 census revealed sufficient growth to add a seat). Right now, South Carolina is ranked 38th in the nation for Census Self-Response rates. That's not good! Worse still is learning that Georgetown County is ranked 39th out of the 46 counties in our state for response rate. And the Pawleys Island/ Litchfield/Murrells Inlet precinct has the lowest response rate in the county! We must do better! Send this plea to all of your social network and take the 10 minutes to access and complete the 2020 Census online: www.2020census.gov or call 1.800.
A Plea for Help from Freewoods Farm Freewoods Farm in Burgess (9515 Freewoods Road off U.S. 707) is the only African-American historical living farm museum in the United States, devoted to recognizing and perpetuating the contributions of African-American farmers. Due to the Coronavirus, the main source of funding - events, weddings, tours, etc. - for Freewoods Farm has dried up. It's planting time and there are expenses: cost of fertilizer, seed, labor, animal feed, insurance, etc. No mechanized machinery is used. Though they have applied for Federal loans/grants, they have heard nothing. President O'Neal Smalls is requesting financial help. If you can, please send a check payable to: Freewoods Foundation and mail to O'Neal Smalls, President, 900 Veterans Road, Columbia, SC 29209. Freewoods is a 501(c)(3) foundation and your contribution is tax deductible. For more information, visit www.FreewoodsFarm.com.
We would like to draw your attention to the newly stocked shelves of "Bargain Books to Benefit FOWL" at the Litchfield Exchange (14363 Ocean Highway behind Applewood House of Pancakes). By now your book supply should be running low! Browse through organized hardcovers ($1) and paperbacks (50 cents) and find recent releases and older treasures you always meant to read. Your donations can be placed in the envelopes provided and slipped under the door of Art Works (if no one is on duty). The traditional FOWL Annual Book Sale in July has been postponed until the fall; it will be combined with the Holiday Book Sale on Nov. 12-15. Details soon.
Wednesday, June 17 10 AM - Build a Bee House at Brookgreen Gardens. Mason bees nest in pre-made holes. Hole-nesting bees represent about 25% of the world's bee species and are very important to reducing stress on the honeybee. We can increase Mason bee populations by raising them in our backyards and gardens, which is a great way to supplement pollination, sustain our future food supply, and provide nesting sites for other native bees, too. This class, held at the Leonard Pavilion, will teach you how to build a house for your own yard to attract Mason bees! Bring work gloves or garden gloves! Tickets Members $20, Non-Members $35. 843.235.6000 or www.Brookgreen.org.
Noon - The South Carolina Maritime Museum is having a virtual History for Lunch event via Zoom. Bob Chaulk (Halifax, Nova Scotia) will present the "SS Atlantic: The White Star Line's First Disaster at Sea." Registration is $5 to receive the Zoom connection information. To register, you may email hha.scmm@gmail.com, or call 843.520.0111, or visit
https://scmaritimemuseum.org.
1 PM - Gullah Geechee Salone-Mania at Brookgreen Gardens. The 50-minute interactive program held at the Wall Lowcountry Center is both entertaining and educational. An interactive, cultural game show informs viewers about the rice culture lived and passed down by Gullah Geechee people of the southeastern coastal United States and its connections with Salone (Sierra Leone, West Africa). Each guest becomes a "contestant" who will answer questions about Gullah Geechee people, songs, history, culture, foods, and trivia. Free with garden admission. Limited seating, reservations required. Also offered June 24, July 8, 15, 22 & 29, Aug. 5, 12, 19 & 26. 843.235.6049 or www.Brookgreen.org.
Saturday, June 20
8 AM-Noon - Family Fun: Day in the Garden. Learn about the history of horticulture at the functioning Hobcaw Barony Victory Garden! Families drive themselves to this open house at Bellefield Plantation to participate in a hands-on learning experience. Participants immerse themselves in interactive stations that demonstrate gardening practices, stages of decomposition, and dyeing techniques through history. Embark on a scavenger hunt, find your way through a corn maze, witness a ladybug release, and even take a plant home to start your own garden! Recommended for ages 6 and up. (Exertion level: Moderate impact- walking on rough terrain, bending down while planting in garden, standing for long periods of time; outdoor program.) Reservations required, $15 per adult, $10 per child (age 13 and below).
Saturday, June 27 10 AM-5 PM - Paint-in with Danny McLaughlin at the Litchfield Exchange. Join this day-long opportunity to paint with one of the region's finest. Bring finished/unfinished works in any medium, any subject matter, any skill level for review, suggestions and instruction in color theory and composition by one of the area's local art treasures. Tables and chairs provided and spaced for safety; bring art supplies, face mask, and easel, if needed. Offered alternate weeks, space is limited. Also offered July 11 and 25. $45, 843.235.9600 or www.ClassAtPawleys.com.
Thursday, July 9 10 AM-2 PM - Making Flowers Out of Pinecones at Brookgreen Gardens. Who knew that pinecones could look like zinnias! Come have fun at the Lowcountry Center Auditorium and make a wreath to take home. This wreath will last throughout the summer and the flowers will stay beautiful! Please bring your own lunch! Water will be provided. Limit 15 people. Members $30, non-members $45, 843.235.6000 or www.Brookgreen.org. ONGOING! Renew Your FOWL Membership Online: Being a FOWL Member is so easy! You can now renew your membership on the FOWL website at www.theFOWL.org. Just click on "Join Us" at the top of the page and fill in your information. With this new online process, renewal is faster and easier than ever. Your information is accurate and instantly accessible - plus you can renew your membership from home, any time day or night! For those who prefer human interaction, you can still come in to the Friends Center in the Waccamaw Library and let one of our wonderful volunteers renew your membership for you. Either way, we're so glad you are a FOWL Member, with all the benefits this entails, including Members Only events, Friends' Night at the July Book Sale, and numerous Volunteer opportunities - all in support of the Waccamaw Neck Branch Library.
Through Summer - Open Air Tours of Hobcaw Barony. On this 8-mile open air tour, participants will get the opportunity to drive in their own vehicles to forage new grounds at the Barony. First stop of the tour is to Friendfield Village, an African American village, once home to 100 slaves and lived in by black employees until 1952. This in-depth tour is a more comprehensive exploration of Friendfield on foot, going through the cabins and the 19th century church. Hobcaw Barony has a unique chance to interpret history at the site, as gleaned from documents, photographs, oral histories and visits from former residents to learn the history of each location. Next, participants will follow the docent in their own cars to the pier at Hobcaw House to learn of the history of the house, family, and it's visitors. Exterior sites of exploration are: Pier, piazza, doll house, laundry, power house, gas pump, and smokehouse. Please note, on this portion of the tour, there will be no interior visits of the buildings. (Exertion level: High impact, walking on uneven terrain and standing for long periods) This program is weather dependent. It will be cancelled should inclement weather occur. Participants will need to dress for the weather and insects, wear light weight long sleeves and pants, as well as comfortable shoes. Participants may want to bring: hat, sunscreen, bug spray and water. Automobiles driving down Hobcaw Road must be able to navigate rustic roads of sand and dirt. Reservations required, face coverings are encouraged. Monday-Friday, 10 AM-Noon, $18 per person, limited to 10. www.HobcawBarony.org.
Through Sept. 12 - Brookgreen Gardens presents Bruce Munro's Southern Light exhibit. The internationally known artist brings his spectacular large-scale light sculptures to the gardens, allowing visitors to literally see the gardens in a new light. The exhibit features seven works of art in light and mixed media, each designed specifically for the natural garden rooms where they will be installed. The illuminated installations will consist of tens of thousands of components. Wednesdays-Saturdays through September 12, 8-11 PM, members ($20 adult, $12 - children 4-12) and non-members ($25 adult, $15 - children 4-12), 843.235.6000 or www.Brookgreen.org. Cultural events on the Grand Strand - Check out this updated nonprofit website: www.TheArtsGrandStrand.org, created and maintained by Murrells Inlet resident John Morken, is a complete calendar and guide to the fine arts from Calabash to Conway to Georgetown. There are more than 700 events and 50 interviews per year. The calendar displays as a month, week, day or agenda. Each event is categorized (e.g., music, art), and you can choose to view any or all of the categories by clicking on them in the dropboxes at the top of the calendar. For health reasons, John is seeking a dedicated person or group to take the reins of this valuable website and continue to provide timely information about the quality cultural offerings along the Grand Strand. He estimates the time commitment at 3-5 hours per week. If you are interested, please contact him at jmorken27@gmail.com. |
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