A Surgical Weight Loss Support Group has started meeting in the Fairfield Memorial Hospital Conference Room on the second Tuesday and third Thursday of each month from 6-7 p.m. The support group is for patients who have had surgical weight loss procedures or are preparing for surgery. The group was created to help patients with the emotional impact of the weight loss and the lifestyle changes that are made. There will be guest speakers, educational classes, specialists, etc. at the meetings for the group. No officers, no dues or fees to belong. Please join us and reap the benefits of having someone to share your challenges, emotions and fears from those who have experienced this life style changing event. For more information, contact Cheryl Pickett at 803-635-7817.

This week is the last week for Relay For Life teams and/or team members to register for free. Free registration online ends on Feb. 18. The website is www.relayforlife.org/fairfieldcosc. Relay for Life luminaries are being sold for a minimum donation of $10. They can be purchased on the web site or by contacting Mandy Ashley at 803-535-5506 ext. 60345.

The South Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles will be closed on Monday, Feb. 20 in observance of the Presidents Day state holiday.

Please remember that the days before and after a holiday are often extremely busy at DMV. Customers may want to choose another time to visit their local DMV office or process their transactions online at the agency website at www.scdmvonline.com.