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.

TRAYVON MARTIN RALLY

WHEN: April 28, 11:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.

WHERE: Cosmos parking lot for lineup, marching to Arrowhead Park

WHAT: Guest speakers, food, and community leaders, will be addressing our concerns on the Stand Your Ground Law for South Carolina, and Chesterfield County

CONTACT: For more information call 843-680-6655

CRUISE IN

WHEN: April 28 at 4 p.m.

WHERE: Downtown Ruby

WHAT: Cruise downtown Ruby in your classic car, no fees, and no judging

CONTACT: For more information call 843-634-5581 or 843-634-6347

GOLF CART AND ATV RODEO

WHEN: April 28, at 11 a.m.

WHERE: Kreekside Farm in Chesterfield

WHAT: Ride in on your golf cart or ATV, all proceeds go to Relay for Life.

CONTACT: For more information call 843-623-9036

ST. DAVIDS SPRING CARNIVAL

WHEN: April 28, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

WHERE: St. David’s Episcopal Church

WHAT: Games, food, petting zoo, and much more

SONG SERVICE

WHEN: April 29, at 6 p.m.

WHERE: Spring Branch Baptist Church, Hartsville

WHAT: Jim Bunch & The Singing Couriers of Bennettsville will be featured singers.

CONTACT: For more information call 843-335-6651

REVIVAL

WHEN: April 30 to May 4 starting 7 p.m. nightly

WHERE: True Gospel Emmanuel Holiness Church, 2539 Grants Mill Road, Wallace

WHAT: Everyone is welcome to attend

BLOOD DRIVE

WHEN: May 1, 2 to 7 p.m.

WHERE: Hopewell Baptist Church, Chesterfield

WHAT: Make sure you eat and drink plenty of water before giving blood. Bring your driver’s licenses or your blood donor card with you.

CONTACT: Theresa Perdue at 843-287-1429

NATIONAL DAY OF PRAYER

WHEN: May 3rd, at 12 p.m.

WHERE: Centennial Park in Cheraw

WHAT: All are encouraged to join in on this event to pray for our community

OPERATION CHRISTMAS CHILD CELEBRATION

WHEN: May 5, at 2 p.m.

WHERE: Westside Baptist Church Family Life Center, Cheraw

WHAT: Guest speakers, presentations, and ministry updates to celebrate this amazing project. There is no cost for this event.

CONTACT: For more information call Karen Pelfrey at 843-703-0402

MUSICAL CELEBRATION

WHEN: May 5, at 6 p.m.

WHERE: Gospel Tabernacle Church, Ruby

WHAT: In honor of William (Thomas), Rebekkah and Tyanshia Burch

CONTACT: For more information call 843-634-5585

SPECIAL SINGING

WHEN: May 6, at 5 p.m.

WHERE: N. Cheraw Baptist, 101 Hartzell Ave. Cheraw

WHAT: Singing featuring The Bible Tones, The Praisemen, and Floyd Family Trio

HEALTH SCREENING

WHEN: May 19, starting at 9 a.m.

WHERE: Chesterfield General Hospital

WHAT: Health Fair

CONTACT: For more information call 843-537-9290

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

WHITE-LEE FAMILY REUNION

WHEN: April 21 at 5 p.m.

WHERE: Westfield Creek Church Fellowship Hall

WHAT: Sara Jane White-John Thomas Lee family reunion. Please bring drinks.

TASTE OF CHERAW

WHEN: April 26

WHERE: 143 McIver St.

WHAT: The Greater Cheraw Chamber of Commerce hosts the yearly event to welcome guests into an environment that is elegant, tasteful and celebratory. It is an opportunity to showcase the gracious hospitality that is a part of our community’s unique Southern heritage.

CONTACT: For more information call The Chamber at 843-537-7681

GOSPEL SINGING

WHEN: April 28, 6 p.m.

WHERE: Wilkes Chapel Methodist Church, Ruby Hartsville Highway

WHAT: Featuring The Malloy Brothers & Victory, singing to benefit Roy & Judy Failes

SINGING

WHEN: May 12 at 7 p.m.

WHERE: Bethesda U.M.C., Hunts Mill Road, Patrick

WHAT: Featuring The Singing Couriers

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

ONGOING

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: 843-537-1448 or 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 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.