Baby shower
NEWBERRY — Lifebridge, 1510 Main St. in Newberry, holds a Community Baby Shower from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. May 21 for any Newberry County expectant mother. A luncheon and baby shower will be held. Guests will be treated to lunch, baby shower gifts, a gift package and a special baby shower gift from community businesses. RSVP to attend by April 22 by calling 803-276-4172 or online at lifebridgesouthcarolina.org.
Hospice volunteers
NEWBERRY – Hospice Care of South Carolina is looking for people to volunteer. Contact administrative assistant BJ Herlong at 803-364-0625, send an email to bettyjean.forrest@hospicecare.net or visit www.hospicecare.net for information. Hospice Care of South Carolina has a local office at 2541 Evans Street, Suite 200, in Newberry.
Head Start applications
PROSPERITY — GLEAMNS Head Start/Early Head Start is accepting applications for the 2016-2017 school year. For applications to be processed parents will need to provide the child’s birth certificate or other proof of age as well as proof of family income from previous 12 months. Applications will be accepted regardless of race, sex, creed, immigration status or disability. Call 803-364-0406 for more information.
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