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Mondays: 1:30 PM - 4 PM
Boyd Hill Recreation Center - 1165 Constitution Blvd.
Wednesdays: 9 AM - 12 Noon
Northside Recreation Center - 900 Annafrel St.

Cost: FREE
Questions? Call 803-325-2634

Wednesday, September 10 at 1:30 PM
Whit's Frozen Custard - 145 E Main Street Suite 102

Beat the heat and make new friends by joining our group for an ice cream social at Whit's Frozen Custard! Contact Jon Shea at 803-325-2634 with questions.

Monday, September 15 at 9:30 AM
Jay Bird's Deli & Diner - 4859 Old York Road Suite 102

Start your day off right with a breakfast with the OWLS! Join our group at Jay Bird's Deli & Diner. Please contact Jon Shea at 803-325-2634 or jonathan.shea@cityofrockhill.com to RSVP.

Tuesday, September 16: Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale
Regal Manchester Cinemas - 1935 Cinema Dr.
Showtime around 1 PM

When Mary finds herself in a public scandal and the family faces financial trouble, the household grapples with the threat of social disgrace. The Crawleys must embrace change with the next generation leading Downton Abbey into the future. Trailer

Thursday, September 18 at 6:30 PM
Miracle Park - 1005 Eden Terrace 

Pack a picnic, grab a chair and join us for a FREE concert at Miracle Park!  Music by Frank Stewart!

Monday, September 22 at 5 PM
Old Town Kitchen & Cocktails - 300 Technology Center Way Suite 203

Don’t want to cook dinner? Join us this month for the Night OWLS program at Old Town Kitchen & Cocktails! Please contact Jon Shea at 803-325-2634 or jonathan.shea@cityofrockhill.com to RSVP.

Monday, September 22 and 29 at 2 PM
Fewell Park Center – 1204 Alexander Road
$130 (supplies included)

Create a two-sided door decoration for autumn and winter at this two-session class! We'll paint a 2 ft. wooden cutout door decoration with stacked pumpkins on one side and a snowman on the other. City residents receive a discount. Contact Fewell Park at 803-329-5645 with questions. Register Online 

Friday, September 26 at 6 PM
Winthrop Volleyball vs. Gardner Webb
Winthrop Coliseum (1162 Eden Terrace)

Come cheer on the local Winthrop Eagles as they take on Gardner Webb at the Winthrop Coliseum!

Friday, October 24 at 10 AM
The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee!                           
Johnson Theatre (1920 Alumni Dr.)
Cost: $6

Spelling Bee is buzzing into town! Winner of the Tony and Drama Desk Awards for Best Book, this wildly funny, fast-paced musical follows six quirky kids as they compete for the ultimate glory: spelling bee champion. But they soon learn that winning isn't everything-and losing doesn't mean you're a loser. With a heartwarming and hilarious book and an unforgettable, offbeat score, this show will have you laughing, cheering, and maybe even spelling along. Don't miss this charming, clever, and downright delightful Broadway hit! 

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We're excited about the calendar of trips offered for 2025-2026.  You'll find the calendar in this newsletter along with descriptions of several upcoming trips.  We also want to make you aware of a new fee that will impact some participants.

Participants Residing in Rock Hill City Limits:  No fee changes. Fees listed for each trip are in effect as listed.

Participants Residing Outside Rock Hill City Limits:  For individuals living outside the city limits there is now a $75 annual fee (July 1, 2025 – June 30, 2026) to participate in DAY TRIPS. Overnight trips are NOT affected. This one-time fee covers access to any day trip offered through Rock Hill Parks, Recreation and Tourism separate from Lifelong Learning. You are still responsible for the cost of the trip.

Showing Proof of Residency:  To participate in City of Rock Hill Parks, Recreation and Tourism programs, proof of residency must be provided at the time of registration for the program or before. These documents will be accepted as proof of residency:

• Lease/rental agreement, electric bill or water bill.

The residency that is submitted must be a current bill within the last 60 days from the date submitted. All proof of residency may either be brought in paper form to any PRT facility or can be uploaded and emailed to prtadmin@cityofrockhill.com. Please be sure to note the participant’s name and registered program if emailing documentation.

Background: The York County Council recently voted to eliminate the equalized recreation fee to the City of Rock Hill. This fee had been in place for nearly 20 years and allowed individuals living outside the City to pay the same rate as those living inside the City. With the County Council’s decision to no longer provide this funding, Rock Hill had to find a way to recover nearly $480,000 that was originally provided by the County for recreation. Therefore, fee structures have changed for most PRT programs.

Wednesday, October 1, 2025
Cost: $100

Don't miss this scenic trip to West Jefferson, NC. We will travel by motorcoach through the countryside to visit the Ashe County Cheese factory and Old-fashioned market. We'll visit antique shops and have lunch in downtown. Details

Space is limited. Contact Patti Panetti at 803-329-5625 with questions. Register Online

Thursday, November 13 at 9 AM
Cost: $25

Come with us to see charming shops, festive music, smiling faces, crafts galore, yummy food, holiday decor, local wines, Santa, over 400 holiday merchants with gifts for all ages and enough fun to last all year at the Southern Christmas Show! Transportation will be provided, space is limited.

Registration starts September 2. Register Online

April 14 - 24, 2026
Join us as we visit England, Scotland and Wales. Highlights of this 10-Day trip are Edinburgh Castle, York, Chester, Conwy Castle, Oxford and London. *Waitlist registrations are now being taken. Details

Contact Patti Panetti at 803-329-5625 with questions and registration assistance.

Labor Day - Monday, September 1, 2025

City of Rock Hill offices, park offices and recreation centers will be closed Monday, September 1 for Labor Day.