Briefly in Summerville

Symphony rescheduled

The Summerville Community Orchestra has rescheduled its free 'Symphony under the Stars' for 7 p.m. May 24 at the Marguerite Brown Municipal Center in Goose Creek.

A scheduled April concert was cancelled when a late afternoon thunderstorm turned the amphitheater into a swamp. The event is hosted by the City of Goose Creek and will feature two Goose Creek bands preceding the SCO's performance. The concert will conclude with the 1812 Overture and fireworks.

Admission is free, and the public is invited to bring lawn chairs, picnics and coolers.

Children's fabric art at library

Peggie Hartwell, professional quilt artist and educator, will host a workshop for children aged 6 to 12 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. May 17 at the Dorchester County Library, 76 Old Trolley Road in Summerville. Parents are welcome to attend and assist their child with creating their own wall art.

All supplies will be provided. Participants must register at the library, and the class is limited to 20 children. For more information, contact Children's Services at 871-5075.

Bake Sale set for Saturday

The Great American Bake Sale will be held from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday at the Summerville Farmer's Market.

The sale is sponsored by market vendors, local merchants and the Department of Agriculture and benefits organizations in communities across America to help provide at-risk children with nutritious meals during the summer and after school. Proceeds also support Share our Strength's Operation Frontline, a chef-led nutrition education program for low-income children and families.

Managed by Walter and Barbara Limehouse, the market is at West Doty Street between Cedar and Main Streets and is open from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturdays until Nov. 22. Patrons of the market are encouraged to buy dessert in time for Mother's Day and help low income families get meals for their children, Barbara Limehouse, bake sale chair, said.

DREAMfest begins this month

DREAMfest, a gathering of exhibits, entertainment, refreshments and featured artists, will take place from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. in downtown Summerville on the third Thursday of each month from May 15 through September.

The nights will feature an Art Walk, featuring local artists on Short Central, and a free community concert by the Heritage Aire Celtic Ensemble from 6:30 to 8 p.m. on May 15 at Hutchinson Square (town square).

Downtown shops and restaurants will be open until 8 p.m. and civic organizations will be encouraged to have booths around the downtown district. Refreshments will be sponsored by First Citizens Bank. No alcoholic beverages are permitted.

Heritage Aire blends a contemporary musical approach with traditional Celtic music style. The members of Heritage Aire perform on traditional instruments such as the Irish flute, tin whistles, button accordion, and bodhran. They also employ modern instruments like the acoustic guitar and clarinet to achieve their unique sound.

Heritage Aire celebrates America's great cultural diversity by performing concerts in communities and schools throughout a six state region. The ensemble also provides entertainment and musical support for military protocol events. Bring a beach blanket or a lawn chair and enjoy.

For more information, contact the Summerville DREAM office at 821-7260 or Alix Kassing, Art Walk Chair, at 832-6709.

Art Walk participants are needed, along with community booths, and refreshments sponsors.