Sumter Elk's Lodge 855

08/23/2026

It has been a great day at the Sumter SPCA!!! We have found homes for 11 of our shelter pets 🩵 they all have great homes! Thank you to the families that came in today, spent time with all of our pets, took some for walks and even adopted! We are truly grateful! And the family that drove all the way from North Carolina first thing this morning for Mrs Smith, our last lil black lab puppy!

08/23/2026

Two weeks and Gamecock football will be back!!

But you only have 3 days left to get your tickets foe the annual Kickoff Social! Get your ticket by Monday, August 24.

Tickets are $20 each!! Get yours before it is too late at the link below!

🏈August 27 @ 6pm
🏈USC Sumter Arts & Letters Building Lecture Hall
🏈6pm

https://www.gofevo.com/107/10736/event/Sumtercounty25

08/23/2026

Congratulations to our newest members. Welcome to your lodge!

08/23/2026

Come out and enjoy a great breakfast for a good cause. Our Detachment is small but very active in the Sumter, Lee and Clarendon Communities. Come out and support our efforts to make a difference in the Community.

08/23/2026

08/21/2026

South Carolina Elks Association
Terror Trail at 2nd Mill Pond
Attention Fellow Elks,

September 15th, District Deputy, Visit. His team will be doing and annual inspection of our records. And attending the meeting that night. The Exalted Ruler, is asking that as many members attend as can, and they wear their purple Lodge Polo Shirts, and slacks…(no Shorts)



The ER and I will be taking the inspection team to Mariachi’s about 5PM for dinner. Any Lodge member who wishes to attend please let me know, so we can make table arrangements ahead.



--------------------------------------Terror Trail News.

Brian is moving forward with this year’s terror Trail plan.

Opening night will be October 9th…7:30 PM, and every Friday and Saturday thru Halloween,

You are welcome to come visit/walk the trail, and give feedback, during the dress rehearsal Thursday Night the 8th of October.



The Lodge is looking for volunteers to help man the Drink Concession over that span. E-mail me the days you can work the stand,

so, I can put together a Schedule

I will try and make myself available every night to fill in if needed.

Please select a night or two so I don’t have to work the Stand every night. Thanks.



Friday October 9th…6:30 to Close…6:30 gives time to get the Coffee pots hot, for hot Choc, and hot apple cider.

Saturday October 10th …

Friday October 16th…

Saturday October 17th

Friday October 23rd

Saturday October 24th

Friday October 30th

Saturday October 31st





Respectfully:

Harold Butler, Secretary, PER

Cell: 405-210-7848

08/20/2026

Central Carolina Technical College
Dear Community Partners,



I hope this message finds you well. It’s that time again! The Central Carolina Technical College TRIO Veterans Upward Bound Program is excited to once again support VA National Buddy Check Week, October 21-25, 2026. Following the success of last year’s event, we are pleased to host our second annual Buddy Check Week activities and invite our valued community partners to join us.

VA National Buddy Check Week encourages wellness, connection, and fellowship among veterans by checking in with one another, sharing resources, and strengthening community support.

Our goal is to bring together veterans, student veterans, community organizations, and service providers in a meaningful way that highlights mental health, wellness, fellowship, and the wealth of resources available throughout our veteran community.

SAVE THE DATE

CCTC Veterans Upward Bound-VA National Buddy Check Week

Wednesday, October 21 & Thursday, October 22, 2026
11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. each day

During our two-day event, we will provide opportunities for:

Wellness and fellowship that encourage connection and camaraderie.
Resource sharing to connect veterans with local, state, and national programs and services.
Community check-ins to strengthen relationships and help ensure no veteran feels alone.
We would love for you and your organization to join us again in supporting this important initiative. Your presence, expertise, and resources can make a meaningful difference in the lives of the veterans we serve. Food and refreshments will also be provided for our participating vendors and community partners.

Organizations may participate as a vendor, provide resources, or collaborate with us in another way. Vendors may set up their table displays on Tuesday, October 20, 2026, in preparation for the event. You are welcome to participate on one or both event days, based on your availability.

RSVP by September 30, 2026

Please reply to this email with the following information:

Organization Name:
Contact Person:
Phone/Email:
Participation: October 21 / October 22 / Both Days
Will you need a table? Yes / No
Additional needs or requests:

Together, we can make our second annual VA National Buddy Check Week event another meaningful opportunity for healing, education, support, fellowship, and connection throughout our veteran community. Thank you for your continued partnership and commitment to serving those who have served. We hope you will save the date and join us again this year!

With appreciation,

The CCTC TRIO-Veterans Upward Bound Team

803-774-3315





Tisha M. Daniels | Veterans Upward Bound Academic Counselor, TRIO Programs
CENTRAL CAROLINA TECHNICAL COLLEGE
506 N. Guignard Dr, Sumter, SC 29150
803.774.3315 | [email protected] | www.cctech.edu

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08/19/2026

Interested in family history. Then come and check us out. We can help you discover ypur family history.

08/19/2026

08/18/2026

Sumter County Veterans Association

The Sumter County Veterans Association will meet on Tuesday, August 25, 2026 at the American Legion Post 15 on Artillery Drive in the Auxiliary room.



Time: 6:30 pm



Hope to see you then.



Nancy W Jordan
Secretary

803-730-7754 (cell)

803-299-0014 (office)