GOOD NEIGHBORS

THE CAROLINA CUP RACING ASSOCIATION will offer free tickets to active and retired members of the military and their families to the 43rd annual Marion du Pont Scott Colonial Cup International Steeplechase race slated for Nov. 17 at the Springdale Race Course in Camden. Three thousand tickets and 500 reserved parking spaces will be given out on a first-come, first-serve basis. Guests may request up to six general admission tickets and one infield reserved parking space. Contact the ITT or MWR office at your local base for reservation forms.

REHOBOTH BAPTIST CHURCH Senior Service Ministry will provide transportation for those needing voter ID cards 9 a.m.-3 p.m. weekdays through Sept. 28. For more information or to request transportation for voter registration, call (803) 920-1007.

BE A REALLY GOOD NEIGHBOR by donating whole blood or platelets. The American Red Cross S.C. Blood Services Region has issued an emergency call for blood and platelet donors of all types. (800) 722-2767; http://www.redcrossblood.org/sc

FUNDRAISERS

A FUNDRAISER FOR CHRISTINA WOODCOCK is slated for 2 p.m. Saturday at 163 Gravedigger Road, Lexington. Bake sale, live music/DJ, raffle, auction, barbecued chicken plates, $8. Woodcock, who sustained third-degree burns in an Aug. 18 accident is being treated at the Joseph M. Still Burn Center in Augusta. Call (803) 767-6245 or (803) 603-4528 for barbecue tickets.

VOLUNTEERS

BIRTHRIGHT OF COLUMBIA, a pro-life emergency pregancy service will hold office volunteer training sessions 6:30 p.m. Tuesdays, Sept. 25-Oct. 16 at 1405 Gregg St. (803) 781-7457

GIRL SCOUTS OF SOUTH CAROLINA — MOUNTAINS TO MIDLANDS is looking for adult volunteers to provide leadership opportunities to local Girl Scouts in Richland and Lexington counties. No experience is necessary, training is free of charge. (803) 461-3737, (803) 461-3736; http://www.gssc-mm.org

SUNSET FELINES is in urgent need of reliable folks to spare an hour a week (mornings or late afternoons, weekdays and weekends) to assist with the feeding of several cat colonies in Lexington County. Ideal for retirees or those with flexible schedules. Also need foster homes, both short- and long-term; plus they have plenty of adoptable cats. (803) 794-5686; http://www.sunsetfelines.com

FIDO DOG RESCUE is looking for volunteer foster families to care for rescued dogs until they find permanent homes. (803) 796-2390

THE IRMO CHAPIN RECREATION COMMISSION is seeking volunteers ages 18 and older to become nature interpreters at Saluda Shoals Park. Nature interpreters interact with and educate park guests in the Wetlands Preserve. Volunteers meet at 6-7:30 p.m. Tuesdays for training. No experience necessary; retirees welcome. Jeanette Wells, (803) 213-2051

DONATIONS

CAMP DISCOVERY AT HIS ACRES, a nonprofit recreation therapy camp for children, youth and young adults is seeking donations of balls (tennis, rubber, playground, foam, sports, ping pong), gift cards (Home Depot, Walmart, Lowes, Michaels), name tags (please avoid red and blue) and toilet paper. (803) 754-2008; http://www.campediscoverysc.org

FOOD FOR THE SOUL, a ministry that provides meals to the hungry and temporary emergency shelter and services for the homeless in Kershaw County, is in need of the following items: paper towels, hand sanitizer, liquid antibacterial hand soap, men’s and women’s deodorants, liquid laundry detergent and bleach, disposable plates (101/2-inch) and disposable cups (12-oz.). Monetary donations are welcome, too. Donations may be dropped off 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Tuesdays through Fridays at 110 E. DeKalb St., Camden. (803) 432-4771; http://www.foodforthesoulkc.org

SCHOOL SUPPLY DRIVE for the Salvation Army/Nancy Moore Thurmond Boys & Girls Club and the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Midlands is being conducted through Saturday. Supplies may be dropped off at the following Staples stores: 281 Park Terrace Drive (Harbison), 2746 Decker Blvd. and 4464 Devine St. http://www.staplesforstudents.org

PALMETTO HEALTH CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL is in need of stuffed animals for its pediatric patients. The animals will be given to patients and later taken home with the children. Because of infection control guidelines and respiratory illnesses, stuffed animals must be new and store-bought. If you are interested in giving, call Allison Jones at (803) 434-2151.