Datebook Deadline

The Cheraw Chronicle and Chesterfield Advertiser is your community newspaper. One of the ways we involve ourselves is by running the events and happenings of the community in our weekly calendar. Send us your event listing no later than noon the Monday prior to publication (Thursday) and we will list your event in the newspaper. There is no charge for most event listings. To list your event, email us at cherawnews@thecherawchronicle.com or call (843) 537-5261.

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WHITE’S CREEK FREEWILL BAPTIST CHURCH SINGING

WHEN: Sept. 1 at 6 p.m.

WHERE: White’s Creek Freewill Baptist Church in Wallace

WHAT: White’s Creek will be hosting “The Singing Revelations”. All are welcome.

CONTACT: White’s Creek Freewill Baptist

GRANDPARENTS CELEBRATION

WHEN: Saturday, Sept. 8 from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m.

WHERE: Southern African American Heritage Center

WHAT: Join us to celebrate Grandparents Day and the diverse generations in our family. Tour our exhibits and share with your grandchildren artifacts you remember from your past. We will have activities for you and your grandchildren to enjoy. So gather up your family and come to the Heritage Center. Admission is $6 per person.

CONTACT: For additional information please contact The Southern African American Heritage Center, 843-921-9989,www.southernaaheritagecenter.org.

HAL DUVALL BOOK SIGNING

WHEN: Saturday, Sept. 8, 10 am - 2 pm

WHERE: Cheraw Matheson Library

WHAT: Grandfather Tales and Other Stories of Small Town Life by local author Hal Duvall

CONTACT: Limited Seating-Please sign up at

Matheson Library: 843-537-3571

CHESTERFIELD HIGH SCHOOL CLASS REUNION

WHEN: Saturday, Sept. 8 from 7 p.m. until.

WHERE: Green River Country Club

WHAT: Class Reunion - Chesterfield High School Classes of 1970 to 1974. Food and Music Provided, BYOB. $20 per Person and $40 per Couple. Please reply by Aug. 1. Make Checks payable to Chesterfield Class of 1972 and Mail to Sarah Hennessy PO Box 429, Chesterfield, SC 29709

CONTACT: For more information, contact Sarah at 843-623-3904

CHESTERFIELD COUNTY SHERIFF’S GOLF TOURNAMENT

WHEN: Sept. 14 at 7 a.m.

WHERE: Cheraw State Park, Cheraw

WHAT: Chesterfield County Sheriff’s Office Golf Tournament. Rules: 4-man Captain’s Choice, Registration Begins at 7 a.m., Shotgun start at 9 a.m. Prizes Awarded: First place, second place, third place, and other prizes awarded. Entry fee is $200 per team. Registration Deadline is Sept. 7, 2012.

CONTACT: Chesterfield County Sheriff’s Office on 109 Scotch Road, Chesterfield. Phone: 843-623-2101

CAMERA WALKING TOUR

WHEN: Sept. 22 at 11 a.m.

WHERE: Begin at Centennial Park

WHAT: Bring your camera and let’s go on a scavenger hunt and take pictures of our beautiful town. To purchase tickets, please call the Heritage Center. Adults-$8/Children $5 (5-18)

CONTACT: For additional information please contact the, Southern African American Heritage Center, 843-921-9989, www.southernaaheritagecenter.org.

THEATER ON THE GREEN PRESENTS CHICKEN LITTLE

WHEN: Wednesday, September 26

WHERE: Theater on the Green, 200 Market Street

WHAT: Cheraw Arts Commission presents Porkchop Productions in Chicken Little. Join Chicken Little, Henny Penny on their adventure to tell the king that the sky is falling! $3 - students, and accompanying adults no charge. 10:30am. Audiences ages 4+

CONTACT: Cheraw Arts Commission for info. at 843.537.8420 ext 12

CHERAW - 2012 BUSINESS/INDUSTRY EXPO-JOB FAIR

WHEN: Thursday, Sept. 27 from 12 to 5 p.m.

WHERE: Cheraw Community Center, corner of Powe and Second Street

WHAT: Celebrating the 14th anniversary of the Cheraw Business/Industry Expo- Job Fair sponsored by the Greater Cheraw Chamber of Commerce and the Town of Cheraw. Find out what is produced in the Cheraw area. Free admission, Register for free door prizes, while supporting your local business and industries. Also, there will be a Business After Hours (entrance age over 21) from 5:30 to 7 p.m. - Sponsored by Agape Hospice.

CONTACT: Phil Powell (President), Kellie Joyner & Damian Ashe (Committee Co-Chair), or Phil Homan (Chairman)

THEATER ON THE GREEN CONCERT

WHEN: Friday, Sept. 28- 7pm

WHERE: Theater on the Green, 200 Market Street

WHAT: Cheraw Arts Commission presents Endless Summer… Forever Young Concert featuring Charleston based The Explorer’s Club Band original music influenced by the vocal harmony style of the Beach Boys! Tickets $10, single or 2 for $18 - available at Cheraw Community Center

CONTACT: 843.537.8420 x12

THE WALKING IN AUTHORITY FASHION SHOW

WHEN: Saturday, Sept. 29 at 4:30 p.m.

WHERE: Theater on the Green in Cheraw

WHAT: Your are cordially invited to: The Walking in Authority Fashion Show For the Meek and Elite. “Church Fashion with Christ Passion!” There will be a men and women’s categories. Anyone of age 25 and up is eligible to participate in this fashion show. If you wish to be a contestant there will be a meeting Aug. 19 at 3:30 p.m. at Robinson AME Zion Church in Cheraw. Additional meeting to be announced. There is a $5 donation at the door.

CONTACT: Miss Jina Smith at 843-287-2116 or 843-320-9046 OR her mother, Ms. Penny Dixon at 843-287-5027

CHERAW ARTS COMMISSION BURR GALLERY WORKS

WHEN: October 2-30, Exhibit hours: Mon-Fri, 8:30am-5pm

WHERE: Burr Gallery, 200 Powe St, Cheraw

WHAT: Cheraw Arts Commission Burr Gallery Works in Brass by J. Gleason featuring sculptures created from musical instruments by Pee Dee area artist Jim Gleason. Come see his Dizzy inspired pieces!

CONTACT: 843.537.8420 ext 12

JEFFERSON 2ND ANNUAL BLUE JAY FESTIVAL

WHEN: Oct. 12 and 13

WHERE: Downtown Jefferson

WHAT: The 2nd annual Blue Jay Festival will begin on Saturday, Oct. 6, with a softball tournament and the Miss Blue Jay Pageant. Festivities will continue Friday, Oct. 12, through Saturday, Oct. 13, with Jefferson’s Got Talent, 5K Run/Walk, the Blue Jay Parade and ending with a dance on Saturday night. Events for the entire family to enjoy such as karaoke, a corn hole tournament, a shag contest, a car and bike show along with many other children’s activities.

CONTACT: 843-658-7600 or www.townofjeffersonsc.com

JAZZ LUNCHEON

WHEN: Friday, Oct. 19 at 12 p.m.

WHERE: Wesley United Methodist Church Educational Building on 307 Greene St.

WHAT: Our guest speaker is Dr. Karen Chandler, associate professor of the College of Charleston and co-founder/principal of the Charleston Jazz Initiative. She will also have for sell LEGENDS, a CD recording of jazz artists who are native to Charleston and those with musical and familial ties to South Carolina. Tickets $25.

CONTACT: For additional information please contact the, Southern African American Heritage Center, 843-921-9989, www.southernaaheritagecenter.org.

DIZZY GILLESPIE SCHOLARSHIP GOLF TOURNAMENT

WHEN: Oct. 19

WHERE: Cheraw State Park Golf Course

WHAT: Each year the Dizzy Gillespie Scholarship Golf Tournament is held the third week of October, in conjunction with the Cheraw Jazz Festival. The organizations primary goal is to help students of Chesterfield County attend schools of higher education. You may show your support by sponsoring a team for the tournament or max a free donation to the scholarship fund.

CONTACT: James Sweeney at 843-537-4663

“MEET THE PIONEERS” FALL WALKING TOUR

WHEN: Saturday, Oct. 27 at 2 p.m.

WHERE: Foundry Hill Cemetery

WHAT: Come and join us for our 1st annual “Meet the Pioneers” Fall Cemetery Walking Tour at Foundry Hill Cemetery. We will learn about the contributions of local African Americans and where they are buried. Mr. Ted Bradley a caretaker of the cemetery and Felicia Flemming-McCall will be the tour guides. We will meet you at the front of the cemetery on Marion Street. Make sure you wear comfortable walking shoes and bring along your book, African Americans of Chesterfield County if you like. Tour Cost-Adults $8 and Children (5-18) are $5.

CONTACT: For tickets and additional information please contact the, Southern African American Heritage Center, 843-921-9989, southernaaheritagecenter@gmail.com.

THEATRE OF ILLUSION

WHEN: Tuesday, October 30 at 7:30pm

WHERE: Theatre on the Green, 200 Market St,

WHAT: Cheraw Arts Commission presents Spencers: Theatre of Illusion. Described as “Modern Day Houdinis”, this duo presents a big, high-tech stage show that combines drama, comedy, romance and suspense with elaborate stage illusions. Audience members will not believe their eyes! Please call for ticket information.

CONTACT: 843.537.8420 ext 12

BURR GALLERY PHOTOGRAPHY EXHIBIT

WHEN: November 5-30, Hours - Mon-Fri 8:30am-5:00pm

WHERE: Burr Gallery at 200 Powe Street

WHAT: Cheraw Arts Commission Burr Gallery Reflections: Photography Exhibit of Cheraw’s Days Gone. This exhibit features a collection of Black & White photographs of Cheraw homes and buildings from 1890-1910

CONTACT: 843.537.8420 ext 12

ONGOING EVENTS

STORY TIME

WHEN: Every Thursday, 11 a.m.

WHERE: Chesterfield Branch Library

WHAT: Story time for kids. No cost to attend.

CONTACT: For more information, contact 843-623-6730.

NATIONAL FEDERATION OF THE BLIND

WHEN: 2nd Thursday of every month.

WHERE: Smokehouse Grill, Hwy. 151 N., Jefferson

WHAT: Chesterfield County Chapter of the National Federation of the Blind monthly meetings.

CONTACT: 843-658-3251 for more information.

BIBLE STUDY

WHEN: Monday evenings at 6:30 p.m.

WHERE: Faith Temple Church, 4044 Delta Heights Road, Wallace

WHAT: There will be a bible “seed of faith” study for you and your family. Gain understanding of your purpose and your destiny.

CONTACT: For information, call 843-377-9375.

CLASSIC CAR CLUB

WHEN: 2nd Monday at 6:30 p.m.

WHERE: Shoney’s 905 E. 5th St., Hartsville

WHAT: If you own or have an interest in classic cars, trucks or motorcycles, please join us.

CONTACT: Mike Northcutt 843-332-5015 or 843-621-8031 or Harry Wallace 843-332-1836 or 843-229-2923.

WOODMEN MEETING

WHEN: 2nd Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m.

WHERE: The Lodge located on the N. Marquis Highway

WHAT: Monthly meetings for lodge #1112 and 152. If you are interested in joining, come and enjoy a meal and entertainment before the meetings.

CONTACT: John Briggs 843-332-6570, Harry Wallace 843-332-1836, Ron Howard 843-332-0889 or Orville Anderson 843-857-8540.

AMVET MEMBERSHIP DRIVE

WHEN: Ongoing

WHERE: Post 177, Wallace

WHAT: Membership Drive. Sign up or re-new your membership. All military branches welcome.

CONTACT: Earl Hood, 843-439-0401 or Melvin Cohoon, 843-862-5883.

GREATER PEE DEE ANIMAL RESCUE MEETING

WHEN: 6 p.m., Last Saturday of each month.

WHERE: Mary’s Restaurant, Market St., Cheraw

WHAT: Hot dog sale at Cheraw IGA the first Saturday of each month.

CONTACT: Call 843-537-5763 or 843-535-2294.

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED

WHERE: Chesterfield County Animal Shelter.

CONTACT: Debbie Farhi at 704-451-955 or Susan Helms 704-361-3879.

CHERAW ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS

WHEN: Daily meetings.

CONTACT: 843-623-2210.

WOMEN SUPPORT GROUP

WHEN: Every Thursday at 4 p.m.

WHERE: 339 N. Page St., Chesterfield

CONTACT: Sheila Awe at 843-623-7364 or sawe@peedeecolition.org

GREATER CHERAW CHILDREN’S CHORUS & YOUTH CHORALE

WHEN: Remainder of the Year, Until Spots are Filled

WHERE: Cheraw

WHAT: Auditions for the greater Cheraw Children’s Chorus and Youth Chorale. Call to Schedule a time.

CONTACT: Ms. Wilkerson at 843-601-5745