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.

SPRING FLING ENDURANCE RIDE

WHEN: Mar. 16-18

WHERE: Cooper Black Field Trial Area, Patrick

WHAT: The Sand Hills Spring Fling and Stampede 30/55 mile Endurance Rides, will be held at the H. Cooper Black Jr. Memorial Field Trial and Recreation Area. Contact: For more information, call 843-378-1555 or Vance Stine at 704-718-3649.

ANNIVERSARY

WHEN: March 17-18, starting at 3 p.m.

WHERE: The Gospel Tabernacle, 549 Deaton St., Ruby

WHAT: Come Celebrate the sixth anniversary of our pastor Thurston and Patsy Little, with speaker Lorrane Bowen.

CONTACT: For more information call 843-634-5585

PASTOR ANNIVERSARY

WHEN: March 18, at 4 p.m.

WHERE: St. Matthew Baptist Church, 2885 Stephens Road, Bethune.

WHAT: 18th Anniversary celebration

CHOIR ANNIVERSARY

WHEN: March 18, at 4 p.m.

WHERE: St. James Holiness Church in Bennettsville

WHAT: Celebration for the Senior Choir

OPERATION GREEN ALERT

WHEN: March 18-20 at 6:45 p.m.

WHERE: FreeWorship

WHAT: Tailgating starts at 6 p.m., with nightly give aways also featuring Jamey Ragle

CONTACT: For more information call Chad Vick at 843-253-3429

CHURCH ANNIVERSARY

WHEN: March 23-25

WHERE: March 23 at FreeWorship, March 24 at Fisher Hill Community Family Life Center, March 25 at The House of Freedom.

WHAT: Celebration for the first anniversary of The House of Freedom Fellowship Church, with various speakers, and “A Black and White Affair.” Cost is $20.

CONTACT: For more information please call 888-317-3990

SPECIAL SINGING

WHEN: March 24, at 6 p.m.

WHERE: Whites Creek Freewill Baptist Church

WHAT: Special singing featuring The Tylers

CONTACT: For more information or directions call 843-479-5450

GRIEF EXPRESS

WHEN: May 19, Registration at 9 a.m., Celebration starts at 9:30 a.m.

WHERE: 7573 Teals Mill Road, Cheraw

WHAT: Join grieving children, teens, and adults as we learn healthy ways to identify, express, and shape the feelings and emotions related to loss due to death, divorce, health, military abandonment and more.

CONTACT: For more information call Marcia Tucker at 704-219-9766

LIVE DISNEY TOUR

WHEN: March 24, 1 p.m. and 4 p.m.

WHERE: Florence Civic Center, Florence

WHAT: Disney’s Phineas and Ferb are appearing for a live tour. Show based on the hit television show. Ticket prices are $15-$35.

CONTACT: Tickets are available at the Civic Center Box Office, Ticketmaster.com, or by calling 800-745-3000.

WOMEN IN THE PULPIT

WHEN: March 25, at 10:30 a.m.

WHERE: Wesley United Methodist Church, 307 Green St., Cheraw

WHAT: Ms. Rose Blakney of Oro United Methodist Church, Pageland will be the speaker.

CONTACT: For more information call 843-537-7523

FAMILY PARADE

WHEN: March 25, at 4 p.m.

WHERE: St. James Holiness Church in Bennettsville

WHAT: Pastor Janie Mae McRae will be the speaker

PASTORAL ANNIVERSARY

WHEN: March 30, at 6 p.m. and April 1, at 3 p.m.

WHERE: Mt. Olive Baptist Church, Chesterfield

WHAT: In honor of The Reverend Leroy DuBose and First Lady Ondra DuBose.

CHERAW SPRING FESTIVAL

WHEN: Events throughout day, March 30-April 1

WHERE: Cheraw: Historic Downtown, Community Center, Riverside Park.

WHAT: The 2011 Cheraw Spring Festival will kick off with live entertainment, food and fun for the entire family. More information about the event is available at the Community Center, Town Hall, Chamber of Commerce or Visitors Bureau. Visit www.cheraw.com to get full event brochure.

CONTACT: Cheraw Recreation Department at 537-8420 for more information.

SPRING FESTIVAL PAGEANT

WHEN: March 31

WHAT: The 2012 Cheraw Spring Festival Pageant is open to girls and boys up to 12 years old. All winners will be introduced at Spring Festival on March 31 and April 1.

CONTACT: For information or application call 843-537-6436.

HEALTH AND FITNESS EXPO

WHEN: March 31, at 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

WHERE: Marlboro County Adult Education Complex, Broad Street, Bennettsville.

WHAT: Members of the Bennettsville-Cheraw Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., will sponsor a health and fitness expo.

CONTACT: For more information call 910-280-3219

KIDS FUN BLOCK

WHEN: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., March 31 and 1 to 5 p.m., April 1.

WHERE: Centennial Park, 100th block of Market St.

WHAT: Children’s fair with petting zoo, pony and camel rides, gem mining, face painting, kid’s games and concessions.

CHERAW ARTS & CRAFT SHOW

WHEN: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., March 31; 12 to 5 p.m., April 1

WHERE: Cheraw Community Center

WHAT: The Cheraw Arts Commission will host two events. The Fine Arts Show will feature the works of student, amateur and professional artists in the Burr Gallery and the Craft Show will be in the gymnasium with craftsmen and vendors will be on site. Admission is free to both events.

ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION

WHEN: April 20 at 7 p.m., and April 21 at 9 a.m.

WHERE: 256 Tatum Hwy., Tatum

WHAT: Anniversary celebration and Youth for Christ Celebration

CONTACT: Shirley Jones, 843-862-5166

ONGOING

UNITED WAY FUNDING

WHEN: Now through April 3

WHERE: The United Way of Chesterfield County

WHAT: Now accepting applications for funding. Programs must serve residents of the United Way of Chesterfield County service area. To obtain an application form contact the UWCC office.

CONTACT: For more information call 843-623-5274

LENTEN LUNCH

WHEN: March 21 and March 28

WHERE: March 21 at Fisher Hill Community Baptist and March 28 at First Presbyterian Church

WHAT: The First Baptist Church of Cheraw will be the site of a twelve o’ clock noon Lenten lunch and devotional service. Lunch is soup and sandwiches and the event concludes by 1 p.m.

CONTACT: For more information call 843.537.7002

FMU EXHIBIT

WHEN: Feb. 21 - March 29, Mon-Fri, 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.

WHERE: Hyman Fine Arts Center Gallery, Francis Marion University, Florence

WHAT: Art Gallery Series presents African American Art from the Collection of Cassandra Rush and Feather Pottery by Sasha and Tari Federer

CONTACT: For information, call 843-661-1385.

MOVIES VS. BOOKS

WHEN: Various dates, Jan.-March

WHERE: Each Branch Library

WHAT: The Chesterfield County Library system will host their series, “Is the movie better than the book?” The program will have the various library branches hosting movie viewings on various dates and the opportunity to read the book before or after the movie viewing. Upcoming themes are for February is “The Help,” March is “Water for Elephants,” April is “One Day.” Registration is required.

CONTACT: To register for this event, or to get more information, contact 843-623-6730.

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: 6:30 p.m., Monday evenings.

WHERE: Faith Temple Church 4044 Delta Heights Road, Wallace

WHAT: There will be 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 Hwy.

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: 843-537-1448 or 843-623-2210.

WOMEN SUPPORT GROUP

WHEN: Every Thurs. at 4 p.m.

WHERE: 339 N. Page St., Chesterfield

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

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.