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.

ADULT VOLLEYBALL LEAGUE REGISTRATION (CO-ED)

WHEN: Aug. 6 through 20

WHERE: Registration by email

WHAT: Volleyball league play will start in September and run through October. League games will be played on Wednesdays. You must have 6 players on your team. Games will be played at Long Middle School and/or Cheraw High School gyms. Team fee is $150 and a late registration fee is $35. Registration is by email only and late registration will be Aug. 21 and 22 if openings are available. (All details aren’t included.)

CONTACT: For additional details, call 843-921-1010

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

ELIZABETH HOMECOMING AND REVIVAL

WHEN: Aug. 12 at 11 a.m. and Aug. 12 through 15 at 7:30 p.m.

WHERE: Elizabeth Baptist Church, Mt. Croghan

WHAT: Homecoming service for Elizabeth Baptist Church will begin on Sunday, Aug. 12 at 11 a.m. The pastor, Rev. DeWayne Evans will bring the message. A picnic lunch will be served. Revival services will begin on Sunday evening at 7:30 p.m. and will continue through Wednesday, Aug. 15. Rev. Jeremiah Henderson, Pastor of Mt. Pisgah Baptist Church in Pageland will be bringing the messages. Special singing is planned for the services.

CONTACT: C.E. Sellers at 843-634-6123

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: Contact Laura James at 843-537-7523, for additional information.

BACK TO SCHOOL BASH – WALLACE ELEMENTARY MIDDLE SCHOOL

WHEN: Thursday, Aug. 16 from 5 to 7 p.m.

WHERE: Wallace Elementary Middle School on Hwy 9 in Wallace

WHAT: We will kick-off the new year with a “block party” on our school lawn. Students will have an opportunity to meet new teachers, find out information about the coming school year, and celebrate a new beginning. Refreshments will be provided, as well as other concessions available for purchase. We’re looking forward to another G-R-E-A-T school year.

CONTACT: Mary Anderson at 843-910-1934

INAUGURAL GOLF TOURNAMENT

WHEN: Saturday, Aug. 18 at 9 a.m.

WHERE: Cheraw Country Club, 2431 Old Cash Rd in Cheraw

WHAT: PeeDee Icehouse/Goodfellaz Enterprise sponsoring Inaugural Golf Tournament. This event supports the Kelly Keith Scholarship Fund. There is an entry fee of $50 per person (fee includes lunch and beverages on course). Calcutta Prizes for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place finishes. There will be a contest for Longest Drive and Closest to the Pin. Three man teams. Blind draw by handicap or committee’s choice. Draw held on Friday Aug. 17 at the Pee Dee Icehouse (23 Chestnut St.) from 6 to 9 p.m. Live entertainment.

CONTACT: Contact Sammy at 843-622-6212 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

GRANDPARENTS CELEBRATION

WHEN: Saturday, Sept. 8 from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m.

WHERE: Southern African American Heritage Center

WHAT: Join us to celebrate Grandparents Day and the diverse generations in our family. Tour our exhibits and share with your grandchildren artifacts you remember from your past. We will have activities for you and your grandchildren to enjoy. So gather up your family and come to the Heritage Center. Admission is $6.00 per person.

CONTACT: For additional information please contact The Southern African American Heritage Center, 843-921-9989, www.southernaaheritagecenter.org.

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 Aug. 1. Make checks payable to Chesterfield Class of 1972 and mail to Sarah Hennessy PO Box 429, Chesterfield, S.C. 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

CAMERA WALKING TOUR

WHEN: Sept. 22 at 11 a.m.

WHERE: Begin at Centennial Park

WHAT: Bring your camera and let’s go on a scavenger hunt and take pictures of our beautiful town. To purchase tickets, please call the Heritage Center. Adults-$8/Children $5 (5-18)

CONTACT: For additional information please contact the, Southern African American Heritage Center, 843-921-9989, www.southernaaheritagecenter.org.

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

JAZZ LUNCHEON

WHEN: Friday, Oct. 19 at 12 p.m.

WHERE: Wesley United Methodist Church Educational Building on 307 Greene St.

WHAT: Our guest speaker is Dr. Karen Chandler, associate professor of the College of Charleston and co-founder/principal of the Charleston Jazz Initiative. She will also have for sell LEGENDS, a CD recording of jazz artists who are native to Charleston and those with musical and familial ties to South Carolina. Tickets $25.

CONTACT: For additional information please contact the, Southern African American Heritage Center, 843-921-9989, www.southernaaheritagecenter.org.

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

“MEET THE PIONEERS” FALL WALKING TOUR

WHEN: Saturday, Oct. 27 at 2 p.m.

WHERE: Foundry Hill Cemetery

WHAT: Come and join us for our 1st annual “Meet the Pioneers” Fall Cemetery Walking Tour at Foundry Hill Cemetery. We will learn about the contributions of local African Americans and where they are buried. Mr. Ted Bradley a caretaker of the cemetery and Felicia Flemming-McCall will be the tour guides. We will meet you at the front of the cemetery on Marion Street. Make sure you wear comfortable walking shoes and bring along your book, African Americans of Chesterfield County if you like. Tour Cost-Adults $8 and Children (5-18) are $5.

CONTACT: For tickets and additional information please contact the, Southern African American Heritage Center, 843-921-9989, southernaaheritagecenter@gmail.com.

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