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.

CHRISTMAS CELEBRATION

WHEN: Thursday, Dec. 20, at 7 p.m.

WHERE: BCACM Outreach Center, 256 Tatum Highway, Tatum

WHAT: The Bennettsville-Cheraw Area Cooperative Ministry Christmas Celebration. “Keeping Christ in Christmas” BCACM operating under the auspices of “Open Hearts, Open Minds, and Open Doors” – The people of the United Methodist Church.

CONTACT: Mrs. Shirley Jones at 537-6550 or 862-5166

CHRISTMAS PLAY

WHEN: Sunday, December 23, 2012 at 6 p.m.

WHERE: White’s Creek Freewill Baptist Church, 5169 White’s Creek Road, Wallace

WHAT: “From the Beginning” Christmas Play. All are invited to attend. Come and worship with us. Pastor William E. Walters.

CONTACT: White’s Creek Freewill Baptist Church

PIANO RECITAL

WHEN: Sunday, December 23, 2012 at 4 p.m.

WHERE: G.W. Long Memorial Presbyterian Church

WHAT: Mrs. Wilkerson’s Piano Students will be having their Piano Recital.

CONTACT: Mrs. Reid at 537-7809

CHRISTMAS EVE CANDLELIGHT

WHEN: Monday, December 24, at 7 p.m.

WHERE: The G.W. Long Memorial Presbyterian Church

WHAT: The G.W. Long Memorial Presbyterian Church will hold its annual Christmas eve candlelight service. Rev. Kyle Henderson will be the guest speaker. Communion will be served.

CONTACT: Mrs. Reid at 537-7809

GOSPEL SINGING

WHEN: December 30, at 6:30 p.m.

WHERE: North Cheraw Baptist Church, 101 Hartzell Avenue, Cheraw

WHAT: Gospel Singing featuring Spirit Borne

CONTACT: For more information call 843-537-3011

MEMORIAL SERVICE

WHEN: Saturday, January 5, 2013 at 6 p.m.

WHERE: Gospel Tabernacle Church, 549 Deaton Street, Ruby

WHAT: Memorial Service for Rev. Ollie James Burroughs Sr. Sponsored by The Burroughs Children featuring many choirs and pastors.

CONTACT: Gospel Tabernacle Church

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 8 p.m.

CONTACT: 843-537-1448