SC State’s I.P. Stanback Museum & Planetarium to host Etu Evans Foundation’s Shoebox Santa Toy Drive on Friday

ORANGEBURG, S.C. – The Etu Evans Foundation will conduct its annual Solesville Holiday Event on Friday, Dec. 6, at South Carolina State University and Saturday, Dec. 7, at Al’s Barbershop.
 
The two-day event featuring the artists Patro “Pero” Ulmer and Ashley Greene will benefit children affected by Hurricane Milton, as well as re-entry and homeless organizations in the community.
 
The event is held in partnership with South Carolina State University’s I.P. Stanback Museum and Planetarium, the Samaritan House of Orangeburg, ScottCares Foundation, Beulah Cares and Powerlifter Foundation.

Friday, Dec. 6, I.P. Stanback Museum and Planetarium

The Shoebox Santa Toy Drive will take place from 5-9 p.m. at the I.P. Stanback Museum and Planetarium, SC State University, 300 College St. NE.
 
The community is invited to a semi-formal evening filled with festive cheer.  All are encouraged to donate toys or tax-deductible contributions. Guests will enjoy delectables from Sifted Sugar, the Edisto Beer Garden, and the three-time Award Winning "World Famous Rachelle's Island Tea."

Saturday, Dec. 7, Al's Barbershop

The Solesville Shoe Drive will be held from 1- 5 p.m. at Al's Barbershop, 1504 Wingate St., Orangeburg.
 
Bishop Hayes T. Gainey, Jr. and the Good Shepherd Community Ministry will be partnering with Solesville to help recipients put their best foot forward. The community is invited to bring shoes to donate to benefit local re-entry and homeless organizations.
 
For more information on how to participate or donate, contact Etu Evans at 646-573-7681 or etuevans@gmail.com or Ingrid Owens McMillan at the IP Stanback Museum and Planetarium at 704-649-6604.