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.

NATIONAL FEDERATION OF THE BLIND

WHEN: May 11, at 11 a.m.

WHERE: The Smokehouse Grill, Highway 151 in Jefferson

WHAT: The Chesterfield County Chapter of The National Federation of The Blind will be meeting.

CONTACT: For more information call 843-658-3251

YARD SALE OF THE CAROLINAS

WHEN: May 12, 2012, 7 to 10 a.m.

WHERE: 200 Block of West Main Street (in front of County Courthouse) Historic Downtown Chesterfield

WHAT: Deadline for registration is May 9. Registration forms available at the Hospice of Chesterfield County office (700 West Blvd., Chesterfield)

CONTACT: For more information call the Hospice office at 843.623.9155

SINGING

WHEN: May 12 at 7 p.m.

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

WHAT: Featuring The Singing Couriers

LAW ENFORCEMENT MEMORIAL SERVICE

WHEN: May 14, 2012, at 7 p.m.

WHERE: Chesterfield Ruby Middle School, 14445 Highway 9, Chesterfield

WHAT: Sheriff Sam Parker invites you to the Annual Memorial Service, Candlelight Vigil held for our fallen officers.

MEET THE CANDIDATES

WHEN: May 15, from 6 to 8 p.m.

WHERE: Grandview Presbyterian Church in chesterfield

WHAT: Candidates for local offices will meet with the public. Sponsored by the Chesterfield County Democratic Party

SPRING CONCERT

WHEN: May 15, 6 p.m.

WHERE: Chesterfield High School

WHAT: Chesterfield High School will hold their spring and jazz concert.

YOUTH REVIVAL

WHEN: May, 16-18, 7:30 p.m. nightly.

WHERE: St. James Freewill Holiness Church in Bennettsville

WHAT: Youth Revival, speaker will be Minister Terrance Warren from New Hope

READ IN

WHEN: May 16-18, starting at 9 a.m.

WHERE: Arrowhead Park

WHAT: Grades 3-5 from Cheraw Intermediate will be in the park listening to readers from the town of Cheraw. Public is welcome.

CONTACT: For more information call 843-921-1030

DRIVE –IN MOVIE

WHEN: May 18, starting at 6 p.m. with games. Movie starting at “dark 30”

WHERE: Wallace Baptist Church

WHAT: Free hot dogs, snow cones, popcorn, drinks, games and a showing of the movie

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

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

VALOR PROGRAM

WHEN: May 20, at 3 p.m.

WHERE: Goodman Creek Missionary Baptist, Highway 52 North at Midway Road.

WHAT: Men of Valor Program. Everyone is encouraged to come out and held us worship Jesus Christ.

CHURCH ANNIVERSARY

WHEN: May 20, 10:30 a.m.

WHERE: Faith and Healing Christian Center (200 Chesterfield Highway, Cheraw).

WHAT: Speaker will be Pastor Doris Xavier of The Bridge Community Outreach Chapel, for the 19th church anniversary.

CONTACT: For more information call 843-537-9567.

LEXINGTON COUNTY 5K

WHEN: May 26, 6:30 a.m. for packet pick up, Run starts at 8:30 a.m.

WHERE: Lexington County Sheriff’s Department, 521 Gibson Road, Lexington

WHAT: Join the 6th Annual “Jailbreak 5K Run & Walk” Register online at www.strictlyrunning.com.

CONTACT: For more information call 803-223-1279.

VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL

WHEN: June 24-28, from 6 to 8:30 p.m. nightly

WHERE: North Cheraw Baptist Church

WHAT: Vacation Bible School with snacks, crafts, and recreation.

CONTACT: For more information call 843-287-1535

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.