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.

OUTDOOR MOVIE

WHEN: July 19 from 1 to 2 p.m.

WHERE: Cheraw State Park

WHAT: Come see the animated film, ‘Despicable Me’ beginning at dark. Family fun. Bring a law chair and blanket. Free event.

CONTACT: For additional details 537-8420

PAGELAND WATERMELON FESTIVAL

WHEN: Saturday, July 21 at 9 a.m.

WHERE: Downtown Pageland

WHAT: Visit the fresh watermelon market, and enjoy a watermelon eating and watermelon seed spitting contest. Children will enjoy the carnival and magic shows. There will also be live entertainment, music, food, crafts and a parade.

CONTACT: For more info contact Sondra Price at 843-672-6400 or pagelandcham@shtc.net

BCACM ANNUAL VBS/BACK TO SCHOOL BASH

WHEN: July 21 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

WHERE: Pinehill Baptist Retreat and Camp, 2096 Baptist Road, Bennettsville

WHAT: The Bennettsville-Cheraw Cooperative Ministry announces its annual vacation Bible school picnic and back to school bash. Each church is responsible for providing chaperones for all children and youth attending. During the festivities, The Honorable Judge Nan Fleming and Marlboro County School District Board member will motivate the youth and children with an inspiring message in hopes of encouraging students to excel. Transportation is available for participants.

CONTACT: Please call the BCACM office for further details at 843-523-6550

MACEDONIA BAPTIST CHURCH ANNIVERSARY

WHEN: Saturday, July 21 at 6 p.m.

WHERE: Macedonia Baptist Church, 1511 Macedonia Church Road, Cheraw

WHAT: Anniversary celebration featuring “The Willing Workers” of the Macedonia Baptist Church. The public is invited to come worship with them through song.

CONTACT: Macedonia Baptist Church

SUMMER FUN & LEARNING AT VBS

WHEN: July 23 to 26 (Monday through Thursday)

WHERE: Faith Temple International Ministries, 4044 Delta Heights Road, Wallace

WHAT: Breakfast and lunch served along with music, crafts, games, Bible exercises and more. For children ages 2 to 18 years of age.

CONTACT: Ms. Perason at 843-337-9375 or 919-264-6897

OIL PAINTING WITH ARTIST VICKY MCLAIN

WHEN: July 24

WHERE: Cheraw Community Center, 200 Powe. St., Cheraw

WHAT: Oil painting for grades 2 – 6 will be from 10 to 11:15 a.m. For grades 7 and up, 11:30 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. Fee is $12. Water soluble oil paints/paper/brushes included.

CONTACT: Cheraw Arts Commission 843-537-8420 x12

CHERAW ARTS COMMISSION - MOVIE ON THE GREEN

WHEN: Wednesday, July 25 at 6:30 p.m.

WHERE: Theater on the Green - Downtown Cheraw

WHAT: Cheraw Arts Commission presents the movie “Kung Fu Panda 2” at the Theater on the Green. Admission is $2.50.

CONTACT: More Info. 843-537-8420 ext. 12

2012 YOUTH EXPLOSION

WHEN: Saturday, Aug. 28 at 1 p.m.

WHERE: St. James Holiness Church in Bennettsville

WHAT: They will be having their 2012 Youth Explosion event. The guest speaker will be Minister John Rogers from St. James Deliverance Church in Society Hill. All are welcome to attend this might move of God.

CONTACT: Elder Nellie Mae McLeod

BIG GOSPEL EXPLOSION

WHEN: July 28 at 6 p.m.

WHERE: Grace Temple Fellowship Church, 3008 Highway 9 W., Wallace

WHAT: Event pastor, Anthony Waymeyers along with Minister Ricky and The Mighty Golden Stars of Bennettsville, Grace Temple Fellowship Church Gospel Choir of Wallace, Evangelist Michelle Tucker & Unity of Orangeburg, Mary Myers and The Team of Joy of Orangeburg, and so much more.

CONTACT: Grace Temple Fellowship Church in Wallace

SPRING BRANCH BAPTIST CHURCH SPECIAL MORNING SERVICE

WHEN: Sunday, July 29 at 11 a.m.

WHERE: Spring Branch Baptist Church, 5106 Middendorf Road

WHAT: This service will be honoring Rev. Buddy and Betty Amerson. Celebrating their work anniversary of 35 years. Rev. Richard Gardner will be bringing the message and lunch will be served afterwards. All former members, family and friends invited, please bring covered dish.

CONTACT: For more information, please call Harlad Winburn at 843-332-0896 or Jean Gainey at 843-383-5257.

WESTSIDE BAPTIST CHURCH SINGING

WHEN: Sunday, July 29 at 6 p.m.

WHERE: Westside Baptist Church

WHAT: Westside will host a singing featuring The Bible Tones Quartet of Florence, “Proclaiming the Gospel in Song.” Please come worship and fellowship with us.

CONTACT: Joni Ainsworth (Worship Leader)

SONG SERVICE AT SPRING BRANCH BAPTIST CHURCH

WHEN: Sunday, July 29 at 6 p.m.

WHERE: Spring Branch Baptist Church, 5106 Middendorf Road

WHAT: Song Service hosted by Spring Branch Baptist Church featuring Beulahland Quartet.

CONTACT: For more information, call 335-6651

WESTSIDE BAPTIST CHURCH VBS

WHEN: Monday, July 30 to Friday, Aug. 2 from 8:30 to 11:30 a.m.

WHERE: Westside Baptist Church - Cheraw

WHAT: Classes will be offered for children three years through youth. An adult Bible study on God’s unbroken promises will be taught by Pastor Steve West from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. This year we’ll experience awesome adventures on Promise Island. Please join us for lots of fun, food, fellowship and Bible study. Children and adults are welcome. If you need a ride on the church van, please give us a call.

CONTACT: Dewitt Hilliard at 537-2962, or Barbara Garris at 537-5659.

PIANO LESSONS FOR CHILDREN AND ADULTS

WHEN: Lessons begin on Aug. 1

WHERE: Music on Market Piano Studio, LLC, 117 Market St. Cheraw

WHAT: Piano lessons for children and adults. Lessons for 2012-2013 begin on Aug. 1.

CONTACT: Karen Wilkerson at 843-601-5745

LONG MIDDLE SCHOOL VOLLEYBALL CAMP

WHEN: Aug. 1 through 3, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.

WHERE: Long Middle School Gym

WHAT: Campers will be taught the proper way to bump, set, and spike as well as shown ways to improve as a player.The Volleyball Camp will be held three days for 3 hours to help improve their volleyball skills. Open to ages 6 to 18.

CONTACT: Jessica Mason (jmason@chesterfield.k12.sc.us) 921-1017

THE GREATER CHERAW CHILDREN’S CHORUS & YOUTH CHORALE

WHEN: Aug. 2 (Auditions)

WHERE: Cheraw

WHAT: The greater Cheraw children’s chorus and youth chorale is open to children and youth Ages 8 to 18 (grades 3 - 12). Auditions will begin on Aug. 2 for the 2012 - 2013 season. Rehearsals begin will begin on Aug. 9. Call to schedule an appointment.

CONTACT: Karen Wilkerson at 843-601-5745

TRINITY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH REVIVAL

WHEN: August 5 - 8

WHERE: Trinity United Methodist Church, 1050 Highway 38 S., Bennettsville

WHAT: Trinity United Methodist Church will celebrate its annual Revival, Aug. 5 - 8. On Aug. 5 at 5 p.m. there will be a Youth-in-Christ Celebration. At 6 p.m., an evening of worship will be held featuring the Reverend Reginald McKiver, First Church of a Better Way. Aug. 6 - 8 services will be held 7 p.m. nightly. Everyone is invited to attend these services. All services will be held at Trinity United Methodist Church.

CONTACT: For further information, please call 843-479-8889

THEATER CAMP

WHEN: Aug. 6-10

WHAT: Campers acquire basic acting skills and end with a performance. Grades 1-4 and 5 and up. $45 for CAC members and $55 for non-members.

CONTACT: Cheraw Arts Commission 843-537-8420 x12

FUNDERBURK FAMILY REUNION

WHEN: Aug. 10 at 6 p.m.

WHERE: Goodman Creek Missionary Baptist Church, Highway 52 North - Cheraw

WHAT: Day One of the 31st annual Funderburk Family Reunion

CONTACT: Mrs. Evonne Pegues, President, at 843-610-8085

FUNDERBURK FAMILY REUNION

WHEN: Aug. 11 from 12 to 5 p.m.

WHERE: Pee Dee Life Center

WHAT: Day Two of the 31 annual Funderburk Family Reunion

CONTACT: Mrs. Evonne Pegues, President, at 843-610-8085

FUNDERBURK FAMILY REUNION

WHEN: Aug. 12 at 9:45 a.m.

WHERE: Goodman Creek Missionary Baptist Church, Highway 52 N. - Cheraw

WHAT: Day Three of the 31 annual Funderburk Family Reunion

CONTACT: Mrs. Evonne Pegues, President, at 843-610-8085

FMU PLANETARIUM - EYES ON THE SKY

WHEN: Sunday, Aug. 12 at 3 p.m.

WHERE: Francis Marion University’s Dooley Planetarium

WHAT: Francis Marion University’s Dooley Planetarium presents “Eyes on the Sky” on Sunday, Aug. 12 at 3 p.m., Cauthen Educational Media Center, 2nd floor. Admission is free.

CONTACT: For information, call 843-661-1381

BLACK HATS SOCIETY - BACK 2 SCHOOL BASH

WHEN: Aug. 18 from 1 to 3 p.m.

WHERE: Sonic Drive In (Playground) - Cheraw

WHAT: Games, food and school supplies given away

CONTACT: Tara Myers 843-287-2025 or Cedric Grant 843-537-0134 (Sonic)

TWILIGHT PAR 3

WHEN: Aug. 23 from 7 p.m. until finish

WHERE: Cheraw State Park

WHAT: Twilight Par 3 Two-Player Night Golf Tournament sponsored by The Greater Cheraw Chamber of Commerce and Cheraw State Park. This will be a 9 Hole Par 3 night golf tournament with two-player captain’s choice. Entry fee is $25 per player which includes golf, night golf ball, cart, free range balls, prizes, hamburger cookout prior to start (beverages are extra)

CONTACT: For more details or to register contact the Greater Cheraw Chamber of Commerce at 843-537-7681 or www.cherawchamber.com

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. 1st. Make Checks payable to Chesterfield Class of 1972 and Mail to Sarah Hennessy PO Box 429, Chesterfield

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

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 14 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 p.m. to 7 p.m. - Sponsored by Agape Hospice.

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

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, 2012, with a softball tournament and the Miss Blue Jay Pageant. Festivities will continue Friday, Oct. 12, 2012 through Saturday, Oct. 13, 2012 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

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

ONGOING

STORY TIME

WHEN: Every Thursday at 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.

FREE MEALS FOR CHILDREN

WHEN: Now, Monday - Thursday until Aug. 4

WHERE: Faith Temple International Ministries - 4044 Delta Heights Road, Wallace

WHAT: Providing children, up to the age of 18, free breakfast from 8 - 10 a.m. and FREE lunch from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and summer activities.

CONTACT: Ms. Perason at 843-337-9375 or 919-264-6897

FREE SUPPER

WHEN: Every Tuesday, 6 to 7:30 p.m.

WHERE: Corner of Market and Greene Street in Cheraw, across from Cheraw First Baptist Church

WHAT: The Cheraw Community Soup Kitchen serves free supper to those in need.

CONTACT: Anyone needing transportation, contact Jan Mahon at 843-537-9358.

WORSHIP SERVICES

WHEN: Sunday mornings at 10:30 a.m.

WHERE: Maranatha Family Center, located off Hwy 9, Cheraw. Turn left on Gopher Hill Road, then left onto Praise Lane

CONTACT: Pastor Allen Usher at 843-921-8123.

NAACP

WHEN: 3rd Tuesday each month, 6 p.m.

WHERE: Robert Small Family Center, Front St., Cheraw

WHAT: Monthly meetings, all members asked to attend.

CONTACT: Brenda Ratliff 843-537-4365.

CHERAW YOUTH COUNCIL

WHEN: 3rd Wednesday each month.

WHERE: Robert Small Family Center, Front St., Cheraw

WHAT: Monthly meetings, all members asked to attend.

CONTACT: Brenda Ratliff 843-537-4365.