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Fridays: 1 PM - 4 PM
Fewell Park Recreation Center - 1204 Alexander Road
Cost: FREE
Questions? Call 803-325-2634

Interested in our other weekly recreation activities? Please click the "Daily Programs" tab at the top of the newsletter.

Thursday, October 9 at 1:30 PM
Knowledge Perk (Rock Hill) - 130 White Street

Colder days calls for warm drinks! Join us for an afternoon pick me up and a chance to meet new friends during our afternoon coffee social at the Rock Hill location of Knowledge Perk! Contact Jon Shea at 803-325-2634 with questions.

Monday, October 13 at 9:30 AM
Sully Steamers - 220 White Street

Start your day off right with a breakfast with the OWLS! Join our group at Sully Steamers. Please contact Jon Shea at 803-325-2634 or jonathan.shea@cityofrockhill.com to RSVP.

Tuesday, October 14: Soul on Fire
Regal Manchester Cinemas - 1935 Cinema Dr.
Showtime around 1 PM

John O'Leary's story begins with his miraculous recovery from a near death accident when he was 9-years-old. Given no chance of survival, John endures an unbelievable road to recovery with the support of his family, faith, community and the kindness of his all-time idol, Baseball Hall of Fame Announcer Jack Buck. Grateful for his miracle and shaped by life's struggles, John's mission to better the world inspires millions to do the extraordinary. Trailer

Tuesday, October 21 at 5 PM
Empire Pizza (Newport) - 4811 Old York Road, Suite 106

Don’t want to cook dinner? Join us this month for our Night OWLS program at the Newport location of Empire Pizza! Please contact Jon Shea at 803-325-2634 or jonathan.shea@cityofrockhill.com to RSVP.

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!  Register Online

Wednesday, October 29 at 6 PM
Winthrop Women's Soccer vs. High Point
Eagle Field - 478 Winthrop University Lake Drive

Come cheer on the local Winthrop Lady Eagles as they take on High Point at Eagle Field!

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.

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. 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.

Thursday, December 4, 2025
Boyd Hill Recreation Center (1165 Constitution Blvd.)
Noon - 1 PM

Come celebrate the holidays with us at the OWLS Christmas Party! There will food, games and lots of fun for all. Dessert will be potluck style, so bring your favorite cookie or dessert to share. We will also be collecting toys for “Toys for Happiness” and canned goods for Hope House – Rock Hill. Donations are welcomed! Come get in the holiday spirit with the OWLS!

Registration will open October 20, 2025.