Anderson, SC, N ov 4-5, Car Show at Southern Wesleyan

From Independent Mail.com: Southern Wesleyan seeks classic cars, vendors for homecoming

CENTRAL — SWU Happy Days will be the 1950s-related theme of homecoming this year at Southern Wesleyan University.

Classic cars along with arts and craft vendors are being solicited to participate in the activities at the school's campus in Central, said Joy Bright, executive director of alumni and constituent relations.

“We are planning a large festival to celebrate with our alumni, friends and students,” she said. “We will have events on Friday and Saturday Nov. 4-5, and we invite the community's participation.”

Arts, crafts and food vendors are invited to participate by paying a $20 fee to preregister and will receive a $5 refund following setup, she said. Booths and tents must be provided by the vendor.

Along with antique cars, trucks and tractors will also be shown. Registration is also required. Check in is scheduled to happen Nov. 5 from 11 a.m. to noon.

Those interested in setting up a vendor booth or participating in the car show should call Rica Rose Conover at (864) 243-4652 as soon as possible, Bright said.

“We are also having a 5K run sponsored by the Alpha Sigma Lambda Honor Society and a free one-mile fun run for children age 10 and under,” she said. “There is a $20 per person fee for the 5K with a $15 fee for students, and T-shirts are guaranteed to preregistrants who sign up before Oct. 7.”

Proceeds from homecoming events will support Southern Wesleyan scholarships and local charities, Bright said.

“We will also have rides and inflatables for children, as our goal is to provide something for all family members,” she said.

Other events planned for Nov. 4 include a meeting of the school's national alumni board, followed by a concert by music majors at 4:30 p.m. in the Newton-Hobson Chapel on the school's campus.

Activities planned for Saturday include the 5K and fun run at 8 a.m.; a tour of the home of Southern Wesleyan President Todd Voss from 8:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m.; a 10 a.m. organ recital; and a homecoming chapel service at 10:30 a.m. Reunion luncheons also are planned.

Athletic events Saturday afternoon will include a women's volleyball match with Barber Scotia College in North Carolina at 2 p.m. followed by a men's volleyball match.

A “movie on the lawn” in the evening will conclude the day's activities.

For more information about homecoming, call (864) 644-5384.