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.

PRAYER GATHERING

WHEN: Sunday, Feb. 17 at 3 p.m.

WHERE: Chesterfield-Ruby Middle School, Hwy 9 in Chesterfield

WHAT: Chesterfield County Pastors United wants to invite all Christians to join them for another prayer gathering, to pray for the protection of all the students, teachers and administration of our county. It is important for all county pastors to join the cause and pray for the Lord to protect all the children.

CONTACT: Chesterfield County Pastors United

HEAD START REGISTRATION

WHEN: Tues., Feb., 19 and Wed., Feb. 20 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.

WHERE: Chesterfield Marlboro EOC Office

WHAT: Head Start is a non-profit school readiness program helps local children, some with disabilities. Please contact the number below for addition details and what you need to bring for registration.

CONTACT: Ernestine H. Melton at 843-320-9760 ext. 2139

LENTEN LUNCHEONS

WHEN: Wednesday, Feb. 20 at 12 noon

WHERE: First Baptist Church Family Life Center in Cheraw

WHAT: A soup and sand which meal will begin at noon & conclude with a devotional provided by an area pastor. The Lenten series will be concluded with a March 24 Community Palm Sunday Service at 6 p.m. at Fisher Hill Baptist Church. Elder from G.W. Long Presbyterian Church will be the guest pastor for this luncheon.

CONTACT: For more information call 623-4100

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

BLACK HISTORY MONTH PROGRAM

WHEN: February 25 at 3 p.m.

WHERE: Wallace Family Life Center, 574 Old Wire Road, Bennettsville

WHAT: A celebration of black history month. There will be many guest speakers along with a skit preformed by the children enrolled in the Wallace Family Life Center’s after school program. Also, the youth of Fisher Hill Community Baptist will perform a dance routine. The program is open to the public.

CONTACT: Corina Esaw, Executive Director at 843-479-7991

LENTEN LUNCHEONS

WHEN: Wednesday, Feb. 27 at 12 noon

WHERE: First Baptist Church Family Life Center in Cheraw

WHAT: A soup and sand which meal will begin at noon & conclude with a devotional provided by an area pastor. The Lenten series will be concluded with a March 24th Community Palm Sunday Service at 6 p.m. at Fisher Hill Baptist Church. Rev. Jerry Corbett from Pee Dee Union Baptist Church will be the guest pastor for this luncheon.

CONTACT: For more information call 623-4100

LENTEN LUNCHEONS

WHEN: Wednesday, March 6 at 12 noon

WHERE: First Baptist Church Family Life Center in Cheraw

WHAT: A soup and sand which meal will begin at noon and conclude with a devotional provided by an area pastor. The Lenten series will be concluded with a March 24, Community Palm Sunday Service at 6 p.m. at Fisher Hill Baptist Church. Father Bill Oldland from St. David’s Episcopal Church will be the guest pastor for this luncheon.

CONTACT: For more information call 623-4100

LENTEN LUNCHEONS

WHEN: Wednesday, March 13 at 12 noon

WHERE: First Baptist Church Family Life Center in Cheraw

WHAT: A soup and sand which meal will begin at noon and conclude with a devotional provided by an area pastor. The Lenten series will be concluded with a March 24 Community Palm Sunday Service at 6 p.m. at Fisher Hill Baptist Church. Rev. Johnny McClendon from Fisher Hill Baptist Church will be the guest pastor for this luncheon.

CONTACT: For more information call 623-4100

LENTEN LUNCHEONS

WHEN: Wednesday, March 20 at 12 noon

WHERE: First Baptist Church Family Life Center in Cheraw

WHAT: A soup and sand which meal will begin at noon and conclude with a devotional provided by an area pastor. The Lenten series will be concluded with a March 24 Community Palm Sunday Service at 6 p.m. at Fisher Hill Baptist Church. Rev. Paul Wood from First United Methodist Church will be the guest pastor for this luncheon.

COMMUNITY PALM SUNDAY SERVICE

WHEN: Sunday, March 24 at 12 noon

WHERE: Fisher Hill Baptist Church in Cheraw

WHAT: The Ministerial Alliance will close out the Lenten series March 24 with a Community Palm Sunday Service at 6 p.m. at Fisher Hill Baptist Church

CONTACT: For more information call 623-4100

ONGOING EVENTS

NETC’S ALUMNI MEETING

WHEN: Second Saturday, from 5 to 7 p.m.

WHERE: The Bank Restaurant, Downtown Chesterfield

WHAT: Come out and enjoy this opportunity to reconnect with your fellow classmates.

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

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 8 p.m.; Tuesday- Open Discussion at noon;

Wednesday- Open Discussion at 8 p.m.; Friday-Open Discussion at 8 p.m.;

Saturday- Open 12&12 Study at noon; Sunday- Open Discussion at 8 p.m.,

Last Sunday of the month is a speaker meeting at 8 p.m.

CONTACT: 843-287-1061