Gilbert artist Candace Thibeault is now offering art camps at her North/South Art Studio. Due to the corona virus she had to cancel all classes until June. “We are practicing social distancing she said.

Candace offers online classes and tutorials for children and adults. She was busy creating her own art during the quarantine. She painted and illustrated over 15 fine art pieces. Her art is on display in Columbia at 701 Whaley St., a location for contemporary arts and event rentals. For information on classes visit candancethibeault.com.

“DANCING WITH JOY” is an hour of dancing to upbeat music to begin your day by exercising with others. Advanced and progressive classes are Monday and Wednesday at 10 am. Medium level classes are held at 11:15 and beginners are at 12:15 Wednesdays. All classes begin on Monday, June 15 at Beulah United Methodist Church. For information and scheduling call 803-892-2842.

Jim Ferguson painted beautiful patriotic rocks for Memorial Day. He has nature, happy phrases and comical rocks. Many are hidden in Gilbert Community Park and elsewhere. Jim is planting seeds of encouragement for children and adults to find.

HOT DOG! A new roadside eatery is open in Gilbert. Kevin and Sonya Hartley sell hot dogs, chips and drinks on the corner of Marcellus and Pond Branch Roads.

Happy birthday wishes to Gladys Clamp, Hagan Capnerhurst, Taylor Branham, Carl Tompkins, Rodney Jones, Sarah Provost, Shelley Thomas, Iris Bryne, George Gantt, Ralph Price, Sheri Paxton, Dianne Smith, Roxanne Burkett, Diane Crosby, Roy Sox, Audrey Makayla Binkley, Kevin Conn, and Brenda Tolton.