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@heartlandpublications.com or call 843-537-5261.
BIG GOSPEL EXPLOSION
WHEN: July 28 at 6 p.m.
WHERE: Grace Temple Fellowship Church, 3008 Highway 9 West, Wallace
WHAT: Event pastor, Anthony Waymeyers along with Minister Ricky and The Mighty Golden Stars of Bennettsville, Grace Temple Fellowship Church Gospel Choir of Wallace, Evangelist Michelle Tucker & Unity of Orangeburg, Mary Myers and The Team of Joy of Orangeburg, and so much more.
CONTACT: Grace Temple Fellowship Church in Wallace
SPRING BRANCH BAPTIST CHURCH SPECIAL MORNING SERVICE
WHEN: Sunday, July 29 at 11 a.m.
WHERE: Spring Branch Baptist Church - 5106 Middendorf Road
WHAT: This service will be honoring Rev. Buddy and Betty Amerson. Celebrating their work anniversary of 35 years. Rev. Richard Gardner will be bringing the message and lunch will be served afterwards. All former members, family and friends invited, please bring covered dish.
CONTACT: For more information, please call Harlad Winburn at 843-332-0896 or Jean Gainey at 843-383-5257.
WESTSIDE BAPTIST CHURCH SINGING
WHEN: Sunday, July 29 at 6 p.m.
WHERE: Westside Baptist Church
WHAT: Westside will host a singing featuring The Bible Tones Quartet of Florence, “Proclaiming the Gospel in Song”. Please come worship and fellowship with us.
CONTACT: Joni Ainsworth (Worship Leader)
SONG SERVICE AT SPRING BRANCH BAPTIST CHURCH
WHEN: Sunday, July 29th at 6:00 p.m.
WHERE: Spring Branch Baptist Church, 5106 Middendorf Road
WHAT: Song Service hosted by Spring Branch Baptist Church featuring Beulahland Quartet.
CONTACT: For more information, call 335-6651
WESTSIDE BAPTIST CHURCH VBS
WHEN: Monday, July 30 to Friday, August 2 from 8:30 to 11:30 a.m.
WHERE: Westside Baptist Church - Cheraw
WHAT: Classes will be offered for children three years through youth. An adult Bible study on God’s unbroken promises will be taught by Pastor Steve West from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. This year we’ll experience awesome adventures on Promise Island. Please join us for lots of fun, food, fellowship and Bible study. Children and adults are welcome. If you need a ride on the church van, please give us a call.
CONTACT: Dewitt Hilliard at 537-2962, or Barbara Garris, at 537-5659.
PIANO LESSONS FOR CHILDREN AND ADULTS
WHEN: Lessons begin on Aug. 1
WHERE: Music on Market Piano Studio, LLC, 117 Market St. Cheraw
WHAT: Piano lessons for children and adults. Lessons for 2012-2013 begin on Aug. 1.
CONTACT: Karen Wilkerson at 843-601-5745
LONG MIDDLE SCHOOL VOLLEYBALL CAMP
WHEN: August 1 - 3, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.
WHERE: Long Middle School Gym
WHAT: Campers will be taught the proper way to bump, set, and spike as well as shown ways to improve as a player.The Volleyball Camp will be held three days for 3 hours to help improve their volleyball skills. Open to ages 6 to 18.
CONTACT: Jessica Mason (jmason@chesterfield.k12.sc.us) 921-1017
THE GREATER CHERAW CHILDREN’S CHORUS & YOUTH CHORALE
WHEN: August 2 (Auditions)
WHERE: Cheraw
WHAT: The greater Cheraw children’s chorus and youth chorale is open to children and youth Ages 8 to 18 (grades 3 - 12). Auditions will begin on Aug. 2 for the 2012 - 2013 season. Rehearsals begin will begin on Aug. 9. Call to schedule an appointment.
CONTACT: Karen Wilkerson at 843-601-5745
TRINITY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH REVIVAL
WHEN: Aug. 5 - 8
WHERE: Trinity United Methodist Church, 1050 Highway 38 S., Bennettsville
WHAT: Trinity United Methodist Church will celebrate its annual Revival, Aug. 5 - 8. On Aug. 5 at 5 p.m. there will be a Youth-in-Christ Celebration. At 6 p.m., an evening of worship will be held featuring the Reverend Reginald McKiver, First Church of a Better Way. Aug. 6 - 8 services will be held 7 p.m. nightly. Everyone is invited to attend these services. All services will be held at Trinity United Methodist Church.
CONTACT: For further information, please call, 843-479-8889
BRIDGEWOOD APARTMENTS MEETING
WHEN: Tuesday, Aug. 7, at 6:30 p.m.
WHERE: CHESCO Services’ Administrative Office, 1224 E. Boulevard, Chesterfield
WHAT: Bridgewood Apartments, Inc. monthly meeting.
CONTACT: If you plan to attend this meeting and need an interpreter, mobility assistance or other adaptation, please call 623-9016.
CLARENCE McKINNEY COURT MEETING
WHEN: Tuesday, Aug. 7, at 6:40 p.m
WHERE: CHESCO Services’ Administrative Office, 1224 E. Boulevard, Chesterfield
WHAT: Clarence McKinney Court, Inc. monthly meeting
CONTACT: If you plan to attend this meeting and need an interpreter, mobility assistance or other adaptation, please call 623-9016.
KERSHAW SPECIAL HOUSING MEETING
WHEN: Tuesday, Aug. 7, at 6:50 p.m
WHERE: CHESCO Services’ Administrative Office, 1224 E. Boulevard, Chesterfield
WHAT: Kershaw Special Housing, Inc. monthly meeting
CONTACT: If you plan to attend this meeting and need an interpreter, mobility assistance or other adaptation, please call 623-9016.
RICHLAND NORTH MEETING
WHEN: Tuesday, Aug. 7, at 6:55 p.m
WHERE: CHESCO Services’ Administrative Office, 1224 E. Boulevard, Chesterfield
WHAT: Richland North, Inc. monthly meeting
CONTACT: If you plan to attend this meeting and need an interpreter, mobility assistance or other adaptation, please call 623-9016.
CHESCO SERVICES MEETING
WHEN: Tuesday, Aug. 7, at 7 p.m
WHERE: CHESCO Services’ Administrative Office, 1224 E. Boulevard, Chesterfield
WHAT: CHESCO Services’ monthly meeting
CONTACT: If you plan to attend this meeting and need an interpreter, mobility assistance or other adaptation, please call 623-9016.
THEATER CAMP
WHEN: Aug. 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
FUNDERBURK FAMILY REUNION
WHEN: Aug. 10 at 6 p.m.
WHERE: Goodman Creek Missionary Baptist Church, Highway 52 North, Cheraw
WHAT: Day One of the 31st annual Funderburk Family Reunion
CONTACT: Evonne Pegues, President, at 843-610-8085
FUNDERBURK FAMILY REUNION
WHEN: Aug. 11 from 12 to 5 p.m.
WHERE: Pee Dee Life Center
WHAT: Day Two of the 31st annual Funderburk Family Reunion
CONTACT: Evonne Pegues, President, at 843-610-8085
JUNIOR RAINBOW TEA
WHEN: Saturday, Aug. 11 at 3 p.m.
WHERE: St. James Freewill Holiness Church, Bennettsville
WHAT: Pastor, Elder Nellie Mae McLeod will lead the service. All are welcome to attend this service and be blessed by God.
CONTACT: Elder Nellie Mae McLeod
FUNDERBURK FAMILY REUNION
WHEN: Aug. 12 at 9:45 a.m.
WHERE: Goodman Creek Missionary Baptist Church, Highway 52 North, Cheraw
WHAT: Day Three of the 31st annual Funderburk Family Reunion
CONTACT: Evonne Pegues, President, at 843-610-8085
FMU PLANETARIUM - EYES ON THE SKY
WHEN: Sunday, Aug. 12 at 3 p.m.
WHERE: Francis Marion University’s Dooley Planetarium
WHAT: Francis Marion University’s Dooley Planetarium presents “Eyes on the Sky” on Sunday, Aug. 12, at 3 p.m., Cauthen Educational Media Center, 2nd floor. Admission is free.
CONTACT: For information, call 843-661-1381
CHESTERFIELD DISTRICT CHAPTER SCGS
WHEN: Sunday, Aug. 12, at 3 p.m.
WHERE: Meeting Room of the Chesterfield Visitors Center (Old Court House) located at 100 Main St., Chesterfield.
WHAT: Guest speaker will be The Mint Hill Prospector, George McDonald, and the topic for the meeting, Gold Prospecting: A Little History and How To. Our meetings are open to the public and everyone is invited to come to our meetings and to use our research library. The library will be open each Friday and Saturday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
S & E CONCERT CHOIR PERFORMANCE
WHEN: Sunday, Aug. 12 at 5 p.m.
WHERE: Wesley United Methodist Church, 309 Greene St., Cheraw
WHAT: The S & E Choir of Florence will perform in concert at Wesley United Methodist Church. The choir originated with members of Salem United Methodist Church and Elizabeth United Methodist Church in Florence. The S & E Choir under the direction of Ronnie Cain & Carl Singleton will perform a selection of gospel, contemporary and spiritual music in songs. The public is invited to attend.
CONTACT: Please contact Laura James at 843-537-7523, for additional information.
STAMP & POSTCARD SHOW
WHEN: Saturday, Aug. 18 from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday, Aug. 19 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
WHERE: Spring Valley High School, 120 Sparkleberry Lane, Northeast Columbia Area
WHAT: Stamp and Postcard Show. Show Theme: “Celebrate Scouting”. Special Recognition Program at 9:30 a.m. Saturday morning. US Postal Service Pictorial Postal Cancellation Honoring the Stamp Show, Girl & Boy Scouts of America. Attention Scouts: Free stamp collection merit badge course (Must Sign Up before Aug. 17). Free admission.
CONTACT: For more information, contact Bob Wilson at wilsonj0800@bellsouth.net
BLACK HATS SOCIETY - BACK 2 SCHOOL BASH
WHEN: Aug. 18 from 1 to 3 p.m.
WHERE: Sonic Drive In (Playground) - Cheraw
WHAT: Games, food, and school supplies given away
CONTACT: Tara Myers at 843-287-2025 or Cedric Grant at 843-537-0134 (Sonic)
TWILIGHT PAR 3
WHEN: Aug. 23 from 7 p.m. until finish
WHERE: Cheraw State Park
WHAT: Twilight Par 3 Two-Player Night Golf Tournament sponsored by The Greater Cheraw Chamber of Commerce and Cheraw State Park. This will be a 9 Hole Par 3 night golf tournament with two-player captain’s choice. Entry fee is $25 per player which includes golf, night golf ball, cart, free range balls, prizes, hamburger cookout prior to start (beverages cost extra).
CONTACT: For more details or to register contact the Greater Cheraw Chamber of Commerce at 843-537-7681 or www.cherawchamber.com
JUNIOR CHOIR’S ANNIVERSARY
WHEN: Saturday, Aug. 26 at 4 p.m.
WHERE: St. James Freewill Holiness Church, Bennettsville
WHAT: There will be various groups and choirs to perform. Everyone is invited to help left up the name of Jesus.
CONTACT: Elder Nellie Mae McLeod
2012 YOUTH EXPLOSION
WHEN: Saturday, Aug. 28 at 1 p.m.
WHERE: St. James Holiness Church in Bennettsville
WHAT: They will be having their 2012 Youth Explosion event. The guest speaker will be Minister John Rogers from St. James Deliverance Church in Society Hill. All are welcome to attend.
CONTACT: Elder Nellie Mae McLeod
CHESTERFIELD HIGH SCHOOL CLASS REUNION
WHEN: Saturday, Sept. 8 from 7 p.m. until.
WHERE: Green River Country Club
WHAT: Class Reunion - Chesterfield High School Classes of 1970 to 1974. Food and Music Provided, BYOB. $20 per Person and $40 per Couple. Please reply by August 1. Make Checks payable to Chesterfield Class of 1972 and Mail to Sarah Hennessy PO Box 429, Chesterfield, SC 29709
CONTACT: For more information, contact Sarah at 843-623-3904
CHESTERFIELD COUNTY SHERIFF’S GOLF TOURNAMENT
WHEN: Sept. 14 at 7 a.m.
WHERE: Cheraw State Park, Cheraw
WHAT: Chesterfield County Sheriff’s Office Golf Tournament. Rules: 4-man Captain’s Choice, Registration Begins at 7 a.m., Shotgun start at 9 a.m. Prizes Awarded: First place, second place, third place, and other prizes awarded. Entry fee is $200 per team. Registration Deadline is Sept. 7, 2012.
CONTACT: Chesterfield County Sheriff’s Office on 109 Scotch Road, Chesterfield. Phone: 843-623-2101
CHERAW - 2012 BUSINESS/INDUSTRY EXPO-JOB FAIR
WHEN: Thursday, Sept. 27 from 12 to 5 p.m.
WHERE: Cheraw Community Center, corner of Powe and Second Street
WHAT: Celebrating the 14th anniversary of the Cheraw Business/Industry Expo- Job Fair sponsored by the Greater Cheraw Chamber of Commerce and the Town of Cheraw. Find out what is produced in the Cheraw area. Free admission, Register for free door prizes, while supporting your local business and industries. Also, there will be a Business After Hours (entrance age over 21) from 5:30 to 7 p.m. - Sponsored by Agape Hospice.
CONTACT: Phil Powell (President), Kellie Joyner & Damian Ashe (Committee Co-Chair), or Phil Homan (Chairman)
JEFFERSON 2ND ANNUAL BLUE JAY FESTIVAL
WHEN: Oct. 12 and 13
WHERE: Downtown Jefferson
WHAT: The 2nd annual Blue Jay Festival will begin on Saturday, Oct. 6, with a softball tournament and the Miss Blue Jay Pageant. Festivities will continue Friday, Oct. 12, through Saturday, Oct. 13, with Jefferson’s Got Talent, 5K Run/Walk, the Blue Jay Parade and ending with a dance on Saturday night. Events for the entire family to enjoy such as karaoke, a corn hole tournament, a shag contest, a car and bike show along with many other children’s activities.
CONTACT: 843-658-7600 or www.townofjeffersonsc.com
DIZZY GILLESPIE SCHOLARSHIP GOLF TOURNAMENT
WHEN: Oct. 19
WHERE: Cheraw State Park Golf Course
WHAT: Each year the Dizzy Gillespie Scholarship Golf Tournament is held the third week of October, in conjunction with the Cheraw Jazz Festival. The organizations primary goal is to help students of Chesterfield County attend schools of higher education. You may show your support by sponsoring a team for the tournament or max a free donation to the scholarship fund.
CONTACT: James Sweeney at 843-537-4663
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: 843-623-2210.
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 MEALS FOR CHILDREN
WHEN: Now, Monday - Thursday, until Aug. 4
WHERE: Faith Temple International Ministries, 4044 Delta Heights Road, Wallace
WHAT: Providing children, up to the age of 18, free breakfast from 8 - 10 a.m. and free lunch from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and summer activities.
CONTACT: Ms. Perason at 843-337-9375 or 919-264-6897
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