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 rjones@civitasmedia.com or call (843) 537-5261.

MEMORIAL CANDLE LIGHTING SERVICE

WHEN: Thursday, January 10, 2013 at 7 pm

WHERE: Morris Funeral Cottage Chapel

WHAT: The 15th annual Memorial Candle Lighting Service. Morris Funeral Cottage will honor those who departed this life in 2012 during this hour-long service. Fell free to come dressed as you are. The general public is invited to attend. This year’s program will feature an uplifting message of hop and inspiration.

CONTACT: Morris Funeral Cottage Chapel at 537-5995.

LONG MIDDLE BOOK FAIR

WHEN: Tuesday, Jan. 22 – Thursday, Jan. 31 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.

WHERE: Long Middle School , Cheraw

WHAT: Long Middle School is hosting a Scholastic Book. It will be open to students, parents, and grandparents daily from 8 am to 3 pm, except Tuesday, Jan. 29 when it will be open 8 am to 7 pm in conjunction with our annual Winter Family Fun Night. Come out and support the LMS Warriors!

CONTACT: Long Middle School

NETC’S ALUMNI ASSOCIATION

WHEN: Saturday, January 12 from 5 to 7 p.m.

WHERE: The Bank Restaurant, Downtown Chesterfield

WHAT: Second Saturday of every month join us at The Bank for a social event. Come out and enjoy this opportunity to reconnect with your fellow classmates.

CONTACT: For more information, contact the NETC Alumni Association at 921-6911

MEN’S PRAYER BREAKFAST

WHEN: Saturday, January 12 at 8:30 a.m.

WHERE: Westside Baptist Church, Corner of W. Market St and Claremont St

WHAT: Men’s Christian Fellowship on a New Day!

CONTACT: Westside Baptist or Randy Butler

PRAYER FOR SCHOOLS

WHEN: Sunday, January 13 at 3 p.m.

WHERE: Long Middle School Gym on West Greene St in Cheraw

WHAT: Chesterfield County Pastors united invites you to join us as we pray for God’s protection for our schools and our students. Join us for praise and prayer as we surround our students and teachers and pray for their protection. We want all students, teachers, staff members, parents, pastors and concerned Christians to gather and seek God together. Let us praise God and seek His protection!

CONTACT: Chesterfield County Pastors United

20th ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION

WHEN: Friday, January 25, 2013 at 12 noon

WHERE: Chesterfield Conference Center, located 344 E. Blvd. in Chesterfield

WHAT: Chesterfield County Coordinating Council will celebrate its 20th anniversary “The Jean Laney Harris Memorial Celebration” Tickets are $10.00 each and includes lunch, entertainment and a memorable gift given to all in attendance. Please Call for ticket locations.

CONTACT: For more information, call 843-623-5274.

GOSPEL CHOIR ANNIVERSARY

WHEN: Saturday, February 2, at 6 p.m.

WHERE: Gospel Tabernacle, 549 Deaton Street, Ruby

WHAT: Everyone is invited to the Gospel Choir’s 7th Anniversary celebration

CONTACT: Pastor, Thurston Little at 843-634-5585

BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION

WHEN: Saturday, February 23, at 6 p.m.

WHERE: Gospel Tabernacle Church, 549 Deaton Street, Ruby

WHAT: You are invited to a special birthday celebration for Mother Bertha Burroughs. A donation of $10 at the door will be accepted. Also their will be a buffet style meal and gospel singing. All gifts are welcome.

CONTACT: For more information call 843-337-9934 or 634-6422

ONGOING EVENTS

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.

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

GREATER CHERAW CHILDREN’S CHORUS & YOUTH CHORALE

WHEN: Remainder of the Year, Until Spots are Filled

WHERE: Cheraw

WHAT: Auditions for the greater Cheraw Children’s Chorus and Youth Chorale. Call to Schedule a time.

CONTACT: Ms. Wilkerson at 843-601-5745

CHESTERFIELD AA

WHEN: Every Tuesday and Thursday Night at 8 p.m.

WHERE: Chesterfield Presbyterian Church, 209 W. Main St, Chesterfield

WHAT: Open Discussion Meetings

CONTACT: 843-623-2689

CHERAW AA

WHEN: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday

WHERE: Old Health Dept., 212 Church Street, Cheraw

WHAT: Monday- Open Big Book Study at 8pm; Tuesday- Closed Discussion at Noon;

Wednesday- Closed Discussion at 8pm; Friday-Open Discussion at 8pm;

Saturday- Open 12&12 Study at Noon; Sunday- Open Discussion at 8pm,

Last Sunday of the Month is a Speaker Meeting at 8pm.

CONTACT: 843-537-1448