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@heartlandpublications.com or call (843) 537-5261.

CHERAW CHRISTMAS PARADE

WHEN: Saturday, Nov. 17 at 4 p.m.

WHERE: Downtown Cheraw (Call for line up details)

WHAT: Annual Christmas Parade

CONTACT: 843-498-7138 or 843-287-0114

PLEASANT GROVE BBQ SALE

WHEN: Saturday, Nov. 17 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

WHERE: Highway 9 near Cheraw Airport

WHAT: Pleasant Grove United Methodist Church Fall BBQ (Pork & Chicken) Sale. Plates will be $7 a piece. There will also be a bake sale and miscellaneous items by the United Methodist Women.

CONTACT: Patsy Keith at 843-537-5363

COMMUNITY THANKSGIVING SERVICE OF WORSHIP

WHEN: Sunday, Nov. 18 at 6 p.m.

WHERE: First United Methodist Church in Cheraw

WHAT: The Cheraw Ministerial Alliance invites everyone to a “Community Thanksgiving Service of Worship”. Our love offering this year will go to the McArn Community Ministry.

CONTACT: First United Methodist Church

ROCK SPRING MBC SENIOR CHOIR ANNIVERSARY

WHEN: Sunday, Nov. 18, beginning at 3 p.m.

WHERE: Rock Spring Missionary Baptist Church at 393 Rock Springs Church Rd, Ruby

WHAT: Senior Choir will be celebrating their 53rd Choir Anniversary. All are welcome!

CONTACT: Rock Spring Missionary Baptist Church

DAY OF PRAYER FOR LOCAL HOSPICE CARE AND SERVICES

WHEN: Wednesday, Nov. 21 at 12 p.m.

WHERE: Hospice office building at 700 W. Blvd. in Chesterfield

WHAT: It will be a time to gather as one with thankful hearts and to pray for our country, military, churches, schools and hospice patients and families. Mark you calendars now and bring a friend! We look forward to seeing you!

CONTACT: For more information, call Cindy P. Beard at 623-5526 or 800-572-9322. What a day to pray.

ANNUAL CHESTERFIELD COUNTY CHRISTMAS PARADE

WHEN: Saturday, Dec. 1 at 6 p.m.

WHERE: Main Street Downtown Chesterfield

WHAT: The theme of this year’s parade is “Every Day is a Gift.” Churches, civic groups and businesses are encouraged to enter “homemade” floats with lighting being encouraged. Best float prizes will be awarded as follows: grand prize - $300, second place - $200 and third place - $100. The grand prize winner will also receive a trophy to keep until next year’s parade. Other entries are also welcome.

CONTACT: To enter, please call the Hospice of Chesterfield County office at (843) 623-9155. Entry forms are also available at the Hospice of Chesterfield County offices located at 700 West Blvd. in Chesterfield, 160 Second St. in Cheraw and 114 E. McGregor St. in Pageland

ANNUAL MINISTER’S CHRISTMAS BANQUET

WHEN: Saturday, Dec. 8, at 6 p.m.

WHERE: Pee Dee Union Baptist Church (Life Center) located at 72 Chestnut Street, Cheraw

WHAT: Annual Minister’s Christmas Banquet tickets are $20 and can be purchased from any AAMA member or from Praise and Faith Gospel Shop.

CONTACT: Dr. Jerry Corbett, Pastor

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.

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

CHESTERFIELD AA

WHEN: Every Tuesday and Thursday Night at 8 p.m.

WHERE: Chesterfield Presbyterian Church, 209 W. Main St, Chesterfield

WHAT: Open Discussion Meetings

CONTACT: 843-634-7706

CHERAW AA

WHEN: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday

WHERE: Old Health Dept., 212 Church Street, Cheraw

WHAT: Monday- Open Big Book Study at 8 p.m.; Tuesday- Closed Discussion at Noon;

Wednesday- Closed Discussion at Noon; Friday-Open Discussion at 8 p.m.;

Saturday- Open 12&12 Study at Noon; Sunday- Open Discussion at 8 p.m.,

Last Sunday of the Month is a Speaker Meeting at 8pm.

CONTACT: 843-537-1448