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.

STRUT FOR THE ARTS

WHEN: Saturday, March 16 at 6:30 p.m.

WHERE: Theatre on the Green, Cheraw

WHAT: The Cheraw Arts Commission presents a fashionable art affair. Strut for the Arts. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. and the show begins at 7 p.m. Fashions courtesy of Mahala Reese Boutique. The Evening Continues with auction & reception at the Wine Factory located at 165 Second St. Silent and Live Auctions.

CONTACT: For more info call 843-537-8420 ext. 12

ST. JAMES FREEWILL CHOIR ANNIVERSARY

WHEN: Sun., March 17 at 4 p.m.

WHERE: St. James Freewill Holiness Church

WHAT: The St. James Freewill Holiness Church Senior Spiritual choir will be celebrating their choir’s anniversary. There will be varies choirs and groups to perform. All are welcome to attend.

CONTACT: Elder Nellie Mae McLeod

CHERAW BRANCH - NAACP MEETING

WHEN: Mon., March 18 at 6 p.m.

WHERE: The Robert Smalls Family Center, 316 Front Street, Cheraw

WHAT: The Cheraw Branch of the NAACP annual meeting. All members are asked to please be present. Please use the same day, time and place as above for each meeting. The other dates are as follows: May 20, June 17, July 15, Aug. 19, Sept. 16, Oct. 21, Nov. 18 and Dec. 16.

CONTACT: The Cheraw NAACP branch.

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 24th 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.

CONTACT: First Baptist Church

CHURCH SINGING

WHEN: Sat., March 23 at 6 p.m.

WHERE: Faith Fellowship Church, Hatcher Hill Rd, Wallace

WHAT: Faith Fellowship Church will have a special singing that features the Pierce Family Choir. All are invited to attend.

CONTACT: L.J. Short at 843-703-9881

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 24th with a Community Palm Sunday Service at 6 p.m. at Fisher Hill Baptist Church

CONTACT: For more information call 623-4100

PASTOR’S APPRECIATION BANQUET

WHEN: Saturday, April 13 at 3 p.m.

WHERE: Chesterfield-Ruby Middle School

WHAT: Mt. Olive Missionary Baptist Church would like to extend an invitation to you and your church family to attend. The banquet is in honor of Rev. Leroy DuBose and Sister Ondra DuBose.

CONTACT: Sue Townsend at 843-287-1831 or Claudette Watson 843-634-6700

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

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