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.

LAKESIDE MUSIC ROOM

WHEN: Friday, May 25 at sunset

WHERE: Cheraw State Park boat landing

WHAT: Free outdoor concert featuring Dylan Sneed

CONTACT: Cheraw State Park

WOMEN’S FAIR

WHEN: May 26 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.

WHERE: FreeWorship in Cheraw

WHAT: Just for Her women’s fair hosted by the Frazzled Females to honor business women and their talents. Vendors such as Aloette, Body by Vi, Thirty One, Pampered Chef, Sensational Suds, Carolina Girl, Playground Pixie Designs, Rainbow Vacuums, Puppy Portraits, FW Bookstore and much more. CareSouth will be doing free health screenings for blood pressure, cholesterol, blood sugar and body mass index for women. All ladies are welcome for some “retail therapy” and drawings from each vendor.

ARTS COMMISSION YARD SALE

WHEN: May 26 from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m.

WHERE: Cheraw Community Center, 200 Powe St., Cheraw

WHAT: Yard sale featuring household items, exercise equipment, furniture, etc. All donations appreciated. No clothes please. Items can be dropped off at the Cheraw Community Center from May 21 to 24 from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Donation forms will be distributed for any contributions.

CONTACT: Cheraw Arts Commission 843-537-8420 x12

BOWLING TRIP

WHEN: May 26 at 1 p.m.

WHAT: Bowling trip for C.I.T.Y. (Connecting, Impacting, Transforming Youth) Sign up deadline will be during the Community Youth Life Empowerment session on May 23 at the Pee Dee Union Baptist Church Education Building.

CONTACT: Rev. Wiley White Jr. or Karen Freeman at 843-253-1178 or C.I.T.Y. of PDU on Facebook.

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.

MEMORIAL DAY CEREMONY

WHEN: Monday, May 28, 2012, at 10 a.m.

WHERE: Chesterfield County Courthouse

WHAT: Annual Memorial Day Ceremony with guest speaker Rev. Tim Williams

PUBLIC FORUM

WHEN: June 1 from 6 to 8 p.m.

WHERE: Chesterfield County Courthouse

WHAT: A public forum to meet the candidates.

CONTACT: 843-623-6708

GOSPEL SINGING

WHEN: June 3, at 6 p.m.

WHERE: Wilkes Chapel United Methodist Church, just off Ruby-Hartsville Road

WHAT: Gospel Singing featuring “Redeemed and Rejoicing”

CONTACT: Ronnie Caulder at 843-537-9882

COKER COLLEGE BASEBALL CAMP

WHEN: June 4-8, 9:30 a.m. until noon

WHERE: Coker College Baseball Complex

WHAT: Annual Coker College Skills and Drills Summer Baseball Camp open to players ages 6-17 at $65 for a week of pitching, hitting, bunting and base running. Each participant will receive a camp t-shirt.

CONTACT: Coach Dave Schmotzer at (843)383-8105, (843)383-3534, or email dschmotzer@coker.edu

CLAY CREATIONS WITH ARTIST GRACE JENNINGS

WHEN: June 5 – 7 from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m.

WHERE: The Cheraw Community Center, 200 Powe St., Cheraw

WHAT: Grades 1-8 – Create clay projects using handbuilding methods: pinching, coiling, slab building, surface design. Fee is $40. All supplies included. Also, ceramic lessons including handbuilding or wheel throwing are $35/hr + materials fee.

CONTACT: Cheraw Arts Commission 843-537-8420 x12

PAINT YOUR OWN POTTERY

WHEN: June 5 or June 7 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.

WHERE: The Cheraw Community Center, 200 Powe St., Cheraw

WHAT: Kids and adults. Registration fee is $12 each night. Includes paints/firing/instruction. Pottery is not included.

CONTACT: Cheraw Arts Commission 843-537-8420 x12

GOSPEL PROGRAM

WHEN: June 9, 6 p.m.

WHERE: Gospel Tabernacle in Ruby

WHAT: Evangelist Bertha Burroughs Gospel program in honor of Lil’ David and the Spiritual Disciples

CONTACT: (843)337-9934 or (843)634-5585

GOSPEL SINGING

WHEN: June 9, at 7 p.m.

WHERE: Bethesda United Methodist Church in the Patrick area

WHAT: Featured singers: Renewed Heart and The Sanders Family

CONTACT: Ronnie Caulder at 843-537-9882

DUCT-TIVITIES

WHEN: June 12 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.

WHERE: Cheraw Community Center, 200 Powe, St., Cheraw

WHAT: Arts and crafts with duct tape. Ages 8 and up with Instructor Miracle Bowles. Create flowers, wallets and more. Fee is $14 including supplies.

CONTACT: Cheraw Arts Commission 843-537-8420 x12

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

CRAZY CARTOONS

WHEN: July 10 from 2 to 4 p.m.

WHERE: Cheraw Community Center, 200 Powe St., Cheraw

WHAT: Cartoonist and Illustrator Dave McDonald will help participants create and develop cartoon characters using simple shapes, penciling and inking while learning composition, lettering and other comic terms. Ages 9 and up. Fee is $16 including all supplies.

CONTACT: Cheraw Arts Commission 843-537-8420 x12

ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION

WHEN: July 14, at 6 p.m.

WHERE: Gospel Tabernacle Church of Ruby

WHAT: Anniversary Celebration for Pastor Marie Moore and the Spiritual Stars of Ruby, featuring Sensational Starlighters, Center Male Chorus of Darlington, Little David and the Spiritual Disciples and the Gospel Tabernacle Choir.

CONTACT: (843) 634-3730 or (843)337-9934

IT’S A RINGER – JEWELRY MAKING

WHEN: July 17 from 9 to 11 a.m.

WHERE: Cheraw Community Center, 200 Powe St., Cheraw

WHAT: Copper and brass rings, instructed by Metal Artist Beth Wicker. Ages 9 and up. Fee is $14 including supplies.

CONTACT: Cheraw Arts Commission 843-537-8420 x12

OIL PAINTING WITH ARTIST VICKY MCLAIN

WHEN: July 24

WHERE: Cheraw Community Center, 200 Powe. St., Cheraw

WHAT: Oil painting for grades 2 – 6 will be from 10 to 11:15 a.m. For grades 7 and up, 11:30 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. Fee is $12. Water soluble oil paints/paper/brushes included.

CONTACT: Cheraw Arts Commission 843-537-8420 x12

DRAWING CLASSES

WHEN: Mondays and Thursdays (2 classes per week) for 3 weeks beginning July 9 until July 26 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.

WHERE: Cheraw Community Center, 200 Powe St., Cheraw

WHAT: Instructor Gina Bowles will teach basic drawing and figuring drawing techniques. Ages 10 and up. Registration fee is $15 per week, supplies included.

CONTACT: Cheraw Arts Commission 843-537-8420 x12

WACKY WEDNESDAY ART FOR WEE ONES

WHEN: June 13, June 27, July 18 and July 25 from 10 to 11:30 a.m.

WHERE: Cheraw Community Center, 200 Powe St., Cheraw

WHAT: Includes Going Green Art activities, Bubble Art and more. Each class is $10 or less.

CONTACT: Cheraw Arts Commission 843-537-8420 x12

THEATER CAMP

WHEN: August 6-10

WHAT: Campers acquire basic acting skills and end with a performance. Grades 1-4 and 5 and up. $45 for CAC members and $55 for non-members.

CONTACT: Cheraw Arts Commission 843-537-8420 x12

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.