Around ChApin & irmo

It’s the week to celebrate Ireland and the life of St. Patrick. In having my DNA tested, I found that I have 6% Irish DNA, and also Western Europe, Russian, Iberian Coast, Spanish, English and 17% from Italy and Greece. These are interesting results from those “pure German stock” ancestors of mine who immigrated from Baden-Baden, Germany, in 1752.

I encourage you to get your DNA done to see where your ancestors really came from.

Being an exchange student can be a life-changing experience. I think the Midlands is a good place for an exchange student to learn about our wonderful state and our nation. Host families provide a bed, meals and share daily lives. The AFS organization provides support for students and host families. For information on hosting an exchange student, visit www.afs.org .

Support talented special needs actors as they take the stage at Harbison Theatre. This is part of the Irmo-Chapin Recreation’s 50th-anniversary celebration. The free show is on March 15 at 7 pm.

District Five Foundation’s annual Golf Tournament will be held March 29 at Timberlake Country Club in Chapin. For more information, contact Mary Kathryne Wadford at marykathryne@district5foundation.org or 803-394-6331.

It is not too early to get tickets for the Spring Flamingo Fling sponsored by the Chapin Woman’s Club at Timberlake Country Club April 26 at 6:30 pm. Email cmwoodworth@mac.com or call 713-725-3060 for information.  

I love my miniature dachshund. She is a rescue dog. I encourage everyone who needs some extra meows and barks in their lives to visit shelters and pet rescue organizations, like homewardboundrescuesc.com and Pawmetto Lifeline. They have lots of sweet dogs and cats who need homes.

Career building skills at the Irmo Library is a 3-part series culminating with a summer job fair for ages 16 and up. The first session is Dress to Impress on March 14, at 6:30 followed by Resumes on March 21 at 6:30 and Mock Interviews on March 28, also at 6:30. The Summer Job Fair will be held April11, 5-8 pm, at the Irmo Library. Call 803-798-7880 for information.