Special events

¦ Ronda Rich, bestselling author of What Southern Women Know (That Every Woman Should), will speak Tuesday, March 20, at First Baptist Church Life Center. The event is sponsored by the church's Tuesday Ladies' Celebration. For more information and tickets, call the church office at 864-489-6064.

Church news

¦ Abingdon Creek Baptist Church, 198 Abingdon Road, will have a Bible Conference with the Rev. Andy Manus as guest speaker today through Wednesday, March 21, at 7 p.m. For more information, call 864-487-0846.

Notices

¦ American Legion Post No. 109 is now accepting nominations for the "Hall of Bravery." The memorial service this year will be on Memorial Day, Monday, May 28, at 10:30 a.m. The deadline for submitting nominations is April 2. Nominations must have supporting documents of the veteran's achievements and may be mailed to: Attn: "'Hall of Bravery" Committee, American Legion Post 109, P.O. Box 9001, Gaffney, S.C. 29342.

¦ Attention - All former Camellia Society debutantes (1995 through 2005) may attend the 2007 Camellia Ball by requesting an invitation. Requests may be made by writing or calling Sharon Eggers at 864-489-4803 or sending an email to shelvsme@bellsouth.net no later than April 1. The ball will be held on April 21 at 8 p.m. at the Marriott Ballroom in Spartanburg. There is a cost of $25 per person paid on or before April 1.

¦ There will be a Singles Conference, themed "Bruised But Not Broken," on Saturday, May 5, beginning at 10 a.m. at the Leroy Springs Complex in Chester. Registration is free and lunch will be served. The pre-registration deadline is April 21. The conference is open to singles, widowed, divorced and youths ages 15 and up. Guest speakers include Minister Veronica Reynolds of Columbia and Pastor Annie McFadden of Chester. Music ministry will be provided by Rane Tomalinson of Charlotte with dance ministry by RaChell Hefney of Rock Hill and Kharon Stalling of Charlotte. Also there will be a time of laughter with comedy by Brother Watermelon of Chester. To register, call (803)367-1422 or email: bruisedbroken007@ yahoo.com.

Support groups

¦ AA meetings are held at 8 p.m. on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday in the building behind Limestone Methodist Church on Carlisle Street. If you have a problem with alcohol, you are welcome to attend.

Meetings

¦ The Spartanburg Christian Women's Club in connection with Stonecroft Ministries will have a brunch at the Spartanburg Marriott at Renaissance Park on Wednesday, March 21, from 9-11 a.m. Cost of the breakfast buffet is $11.50. The special feature will be Nancy Turner, Leanne Turner and Julie Cooper of Walnut Grove Home and Garden who will present gifts and floral arrangements for Spring. Carol Bailey of McComick will be the inspirational speaker and tell of her journey through life that has consisted of many peaks and valleys. Reservations are requested by March 19. Call Phyllis, 864-814-0969; Marian, 864-574-2359; or email sassie205@aol.com. A complementary nursery is provided by calling 864-503-0698.