WHEN: 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., Mon.-Fri., Dec. 1-31
WHERE: Burr Gallery, Cheraw Community Center
WHAT: The Cheraw Arts Commission will exhibit entries from the Annual Children's Christmas Card Contest in the Gallery.
FESTIVAL OF TREES
WHEN: All Day, Dec. 2 - Jan. 3
WHERE: Downtown Cheraw
WHAT: The Cheraw Arts Commission will have live Christmas Trees lining the downtown streets which have been creatively decorated and sponsored by local businesses and individuals.
CONTACT: For information on sponsoring a tree, contact the Arts Commission at 537-8420, ext. 12
CANDY CANE WONDERLAND
WHEN: 6-10 p.m. nightly through Jan. 1
WHERE: Family Farm Road, McColl SC
WHAT: Drive-through Christmas display with lights, blow-ups, music and decorations. Free to public, donations accepted. Santa will be present Dec. 10-12, Dec. 17-19 and Dec. 24 from 6-8 p.m.
CONTACT: Contact Michael Adams 843-479-4376 for more information.
SENIOR CITIZEN CHRISTMAS LUNCHEON
WHEN: 10:30 a.m. Thurs. Dec. 16
WHERE: Cheraw Community Center, 200 Powe St., Cheraw
WHAT: Free for 60 and up. Fun, entertainment cosponsored by Chesterfield Co Council on Aging.
CONTACT: For reservations, call (843) 537-8420 for reservations.
CHILDREN’S PLAYHOUSE THEATRE
WHEN: 11 a.m. Sat., Dec. 18
WHERE: Theatre on the Green
WHAT: The Cheraw Arts Commission presents Children's Playhouse Theatre "Who-ville in Cheraw-ville" and How the Grinch Stole Christmas Cartoon. Dress like your favorite Who-ville citizen or wear your PJ's! $5 admission per person includes refreshments at River's Edge Restaurant following movie.
COKER COLLEGE CHRISTMAS BASEBALL CAMP
WHEN: 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Dec. 18-20
WHERE: Coker College Baseball Complex
WHAT: The camp is open to players age 6-17 and costs $55 for all three days. Participants will need to provide their own bat and glove all other equipment will be furnished by the camp. Each camp participant will receive a camp T-shirt. The camp will be conducted by Coker College Head Baseball Coach Dave Schmotzer
CONTACT: For more information, call (843) 383-8105 or (843) 332-3534, or email dschmotzer@coker.edu or register at the field Dec. 18.
2010 CHRISTMAS BANQUET
WHEN: 6 p.m. Sat. Dec. 18
WHERE: Cheraw National Guard Armory, 1425 Covington Blvd., Cheraw.
WHAT: Doors open 5 p.m. The speaker is Pastor H.E. Dixon with Ministries of Truth Tabernacle, of Cordesville, and Lil’Ricky & The Mighty Golden Stars, of Bennettsville, Gods’ Sons of Clio and others will be in concert.
CONTACT: For more information, call (843) 535-2919 or (843) 439-5584.
CHRISTMAS CONCERT
WHEN: 3 p.m. Sun. Dec. 19
WHERE: G.W. Long Presbyterian Church
WHAT: The Greater Cheraw Children’s Chorus and Youth Chorale will perform for the holidays. The production will be directed by Karen L. Wilkerson and accompanied by Jonathan Kroepel
CHRISTMAS CANTATA
WHEN: 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. Sun. Dec. 19
WHERE: Friendship United Methodist Church, Chesterfield.
CHRISTMAS CANTATA
WHEN: 11 a.m. and 6 p.m. Sun. Dec. 19
WHERE: Pleasant Hill Baptist Church located on Wire Road, Cheraw
WHAT: Church choir performs the cantata “O Holy Night” created by Russell Mauldin and Sue C. Smith.
YOUTH CHOIR CHRISTMAS CONCERT
WHEN: 3 p.m. Sun. Dec. 19
WHERE: Mt. Olive Missionary Baptist Church.
WHAT: Mt. Olive Missionary Youth Choir will perform in celebration of the birth of Christ.
CONTACT: For more information, call (843) 623-6899
CHRISTMAS PAST
WHEN: 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Mon. Dec. 20 and Thurs. Dec. 23
WHAT: Come learn about Christmas customs of African Americans in the 1800s. We will also decorate the Heritage Center the old fashioned way and enjoy craft activities.
Ages 5-18
CONTACT: For registration and additional information, call Southern African American Heritage Center (843) 921-9989.
LIVE NATIVITY SCENE
WHEN: 6-7:30 p.m. Tues. and Wed. Dec. 21-22
WHERE: Faith Temple Church, 4044 Delta Heights Road, Wallace
WHAT: A live nativity scene will be on display.
GOSPEL SINGING
WHEN: 7 p.m. Wed. Dec. 22
WHERE: Bethesda United Methodist
CONTACT: For more information, call Pastor Ronnie Caulder (843) 537-9882.
RED CROSS BLOOD DRIVE
WHEN: 2-7 p.m., Thurs., Dec. 30.
WHERE: Hopewell Baptist Fellowship Building, Hwy 9 W., Chesterfield
WHAT: Walk-ins are welcomed. Eat and drink plenty of water before coming to donate. Bring your driver's license or blood donor card.
CONTACT: For more information, Theresa Perdue (843) 287-1429.
HAPPY KWANZAA
WHEN: 11 a.m.-1 p.m.Thurs. Dec. 30
WHAT: Join the Heritage Center for a celebration of family, community, and culture. Learn about the seven principles of Kwanzaa, enjoy hands on activities and enjoy a traditional recipe that celebrates Kwanzaa. Ages 5-18
CONTACT: For registration and additional information, call Southern African American Heritage Center (843) 921-9989.
WATCH NIGHT SERVICE
WHEN: 8 p.m. Fri. Dec. 31
WHERE: Bethesda United Methodist
WHAT: Featured singers will be performing: Calvary’s Way w/Dennis Smith, Red Letter Ministries, The Joy Singers, The Sander’s Family and Bob Roberts.
CONTACT: For more information, call Pastor Ronnie Caulder (843) 537-9882
FOUNDERS CELEBRATION
WHEN: 6 p.m. Sat. Jan. 1
WHERE: Gospel Tabernacle, 549 Deaton St., Ruby
WHAT: An honorary program will be held to celebrate the founders of Austin Gospel Tabernacle.
Ongoing
GREATER PEE DEE ANIMAL RESCUE MEETING
WHEN: 6 p.m. each month
WHERE: Mary’s Restaurant, Market St., Cheraw
WHAT: Hot dog sale at Cheraw IGA the first Sat. of each month.
CONTACT: For more information, call (843) 537-5763 or (843) 535-2294.
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
WHERE: Chesterfield County Animal Shelter
CONTACT: For more information, Debbie Farhi at (704) 451-955 or Susan Helms (704) 361-3879.
CHORUS AUDITIONS
WHEN: 4-6 p.m.
WHERE: G.W. Long Presbyterian Church, Second St., Cheraw.
WHAT: Children’s and youth chorale open to girls and boys ages 8-18; grades 3-12.
CONTACT: For more information, call Karen L. Wilkerson (843) 537-2717.
CHERAW ALCOHOLICS
ANONYMOUS
WHEN: daily meetings
CONTACT: For more information, call (843) 537-1448 or (843) 623-2210
WOMEN SUPPORT GROUP
WHEN: 4 p.m. Thursdays
WHERE: 339 N. Page St., Chesterfield.
CONTACT: For more information, call Sheila Awe (843) 623-7364 or sawe@peedeecolition.org.
FREE SUPPER
WHEN: 6-7:30 p.m. Tuesdays
WHERE: Cheraw First Baptist, corner of Market and Greene St., Cheraw.
CONTACT: For more information, call Jan Mahon (843) 537-9358.
SOUP KITCHEN
WHEN: 5-7 p.m. Wednesdays
WHERE: Westside Baptist, Market St. Ext., Cheraw
WHAT: a service follows at 7:15 p.m.
PURPLE HEART
VETERANS OF ANY WAR
WHAT: Local veterans interested in forming a Purple Heart Chapter for Chesterfield and Marlboro counties.
CONTACT: For more information, call Ed Norris (843) 537-9829.
SUNDAY SCHOOL AND WORSHIP
WHEN: first and third Sunday
WHERE: Faith Believers, 7315 Hwy 52 South (between Cheraw and Society Hill)
WHAT: Sunday school 9 a.m., worship 10:30 a.m.
CONTACT: For more information, call Pastor Brown (843) 253-6205.
WORSHIP SERVICES
WHEN: 10:30 a.m. Sundays
WHERE: Maranatha Family Center, located off Hwy 9, Cheraw. Turn left on Gopher Hill Road, then left onto Praise Lane.
CONTACT: For more information, call Pastor Allen Usher (843) 921-8123.
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