Hartsville Happenings

TODAY-MAY 7

Dixie Youth Boys’ Baseball Registration Ends: Today at Coach T.B. Thomas Sports Center. For ages 13-14 as of May 1, 2010. There will be some travel involved. Cost: $50 city residents, $56 others.

Boston Butt Fundraiser for Lauren Dickens: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. today at Lakeview Baptist Church. The meal is being prepared by W.C. Morris and Fred Cromartie. Plates are $6 each, eat-in or take-out. Sponsored by The State Troopers of Troop 5 Post A (Darlington and Marlboro Counties). Proceeds benefit Lauren Dickens who is battling leukemia.

Central Baptist Church Youth World Changer BBQ Fundraiser: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. today at Central Baptist Church Activity Building, 512 Spring St., Darlington. Benefits youth mission trip to Owensboro, Ky. Catered by Schoolhouse Bar-B-Que. Plates ($7) include barbecue, rice and gravy, sweet potatoes and coleslaw. Take out only. Info: (843) 393-8581.

Silver Fox Tournament of Champions: 12:30 p.m. today at Governor’s Run Golf Club in Lamar. Reception honoring Gordon Brown, Jesse Hines and the late Robert Grooms April 29. Check in at 11:30 a.m. Benefits Lamar High School Athletic Booster Club, academic scholarship and Lamar Civitans. Fee: $400/team includes lunch, beverages and gift bag. Four person captain's choice. Limited to 22 teams. Info: Desby Smith, Carolina Bank, P.O. Box 326, Lamar, SC 29069, or (843) 326-5557.
Author Cathy Elliott Book Signing: 4 to 5:30 p.m. today at Burry Bookstore, 130 W. Carolina Ave. She will be signing copies of her new book “Chicken Soup for the Soul: NASCAR.”
Black Creek, Blue Jeans & BBQ Festival: 7 to 11 p.m. today at Burry Park and Cargill Way. Anything Butt contest, Mr. & Miss Blue Jeans contest and music. Tickets: $20 adults, $5 children 6 to 12, free for ages 5 and younger. Info: (843) 332-6234.
Florence-Darlington Technical College Welding Rodeo Sculpture Competition: Today and Saturday. Watch artists turn ordinary scrap into a new creation for a grand prize. Food, entertainment, silent auction and family fun.

Thomas Hart Academy Annual Yard Sale: 7 a.m. to noon Saturday at the old Winn Dixie parking lot off South Fourth Street. Clothes, furniture, toys, tools and much more.

Good Living Marketplace: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday at Cargill Way, Downtown Hartsville.
Black Creek, Blue Jeans & BBQ Festival: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday at Burry Park and Cargill Way. BBQ tasting, art in the park, waiters’ race and Smithfield the Painting Pig. Tickets: $10 adults, $5 children 6 to 12, free for ages 5 and younger. Info: (843) 332-6234.
Patrick Fire Department Bass Tournament: 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday at Cheraw State Park. Five fish limit. Entry: $20. Rain or shine. First place prize $150, second place $100, third place $50. Info: (843) 680-3428.

Low-cost Rabies Clinic: 9 a.m. to noon Saturday at Mayo Magnet School in Darlington.

Coker College Commencement: 9 a.m. Saturday.

Red Fox Bass Tournament: Daylight to 3 p.m. Saturday at Clearwater Cover on Lake Wateree. Benefits Hartsville Red Fox Booster Club. Info: (843) 332-4858.

Women of Worship Conference: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. and 6 to 9 p.m. Saturday at the Cheraw Community Center. Men are welcome also. There will be performances by Bound By Him, Created Worshipers, and Christian Comedian "Tyger." Food, vendors and prizes. There will be performances by Adoration, Gospel Jazz Artist Derrick "Tony" Lewis and motivational speaker Vashti Encarnacion as well as dinner and giveaways that night. Tickets are $25 for all day, $20 for dinner only, $10 for vending (afternoon) only. Info: (704) 408-7095 or www.eventbrite.com.

Take the Stage Second Annual Youth Concert: 7 to 10 p.m. Saturday at Burry Park. Sponsored by SPC Credit Union.
Spring Concert: 8 p.m. Saturday at First Presbyterian Church in Hartsville. The Hartsville Civic Chorale with Hartsville High School Choirs and the Long Bay Symphony, directed by Dr. James Beaumier, will perform Haydn’s "Lord Nelson Mass" and Mozart’s "Regina Coeli" and "Vespers." Free. Info: www.hartsvillecivicchorale.org.
Classic Eventing Open House: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday at Southern Eighths Farm in Chesterfield. Info: www.ClassicEventing.com, e-mail ClassicEventing@So8ths.com or call (843) 623-5005.

Free Health Screenings, Pampering: 10 a.m. to noon Saturday at Faith Christian Academy, 220 Green St., Cheraw. Health screenings by Northeastern Rural Health Network. Pampering by Mary Kay consultants. Also, entrepreneur training available for $30. Group rates available. Info: (843) 287-4554 or e-mail: Doreenreid6@aol.com.

“Love Letters” by the Hartsville Community Players: 8 p.m. Saturday and 3 p.m. Sunday at Center Theater. Tickets: $10 for adults, $8 for seniors and $5 for students. Tickets are available at Burry Bookstore, Hartsville Chamber of Commerce, Hartsville Community Players’ website www.hartsvillecommunityplayers.org or at the door.

Annual Confederate Camp Memorial Service: 3 p.m. Sunday at Jacob Kelley House Historic Museum, corner of Tema Road and Kelleytown Road, Hartsville. Major James Lide Coker Camp 146 Sons of Confederate Veterans.

Gospel in the Park: 5 to 8 p.m. Sunday at Pride Park.

Darlington County Senior Games: 9 a.m. to noon Monday and 1 to 5 p.m. Tuesday at Darlington Recreation, 300 Sanders St., Darlington; 9 a.m. to noon May 5 at Hartsville Recreation, 701 Washington St. Events include table tennis, Bingo, carnival games, shuffle board, basketball, Frisbee golf, horseshoes and 50-yard dash. Info: (843) 398-4030 or (843) 383-3020.

Darlington County Council Public Hearing on the Budget: 6 p.m. Monday at Courthouse Annex/EMS Building, 1625 Harry Byrd Hwy., Darlington.

Lunch & Learn at Carolina Pines Regional Medical Center: Noon Wednesday in the Education Room at the hospital. Dr. Terry Hassler, Hartsville Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine, will be talking about joint replacements. Lunch is $6. Please call (843) 339-4195 for reservations.

The 59th Annual Observance of America’s National Day of Prayer: Noon Thursday at Trinity United Methodist Church, 126 Pearl St., Darlington.

Bridgebuilders’ National Day of Prayer: Noon Thursday in Centennial Park at the corner of West Carolina Avenue and South Fifth Street. Churches of all denominations and citizens are welcome to join in song and prayer from representative segments of our community. Program cancelled if it rains. Info: (843) 332-6468.

Mothers’ Day Raffle Drawing: Thursday at Holland House. Basket is valued at $325. Tickets are $2 each or three for $5. Benefits Darlington County Humane Society. Info: (843) 332-9761.

MAY 8-14

Low-cost Rabies Clinic: 9 a.m. to noon May 8 at Darlington County Health Department in Darlington.

Community Marketplace of Society Hill: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. May 8 at David's School Grounds, Main Street, Society Hill. Fun, Family-Friendly Environment, edible Goods, Art, Homemade Jewerly, Plants/Flowers, Woodwork, Crafts, Homemade Soaps and Candles. Info: (843) 378-4681.

Friend of Carolina Sandhills National Wildlife Refuge Birding Boot Camp: 8:30 a.m. to noon May 8 at refuge headquarters, 3.6 miles east of McBee on U.S. 1. Led by Dr. William Alexander and Kay McCutcheon. RSVP required: (843) 335-8350 or Patricia_McCoy@fws.gov.

Jazz In The Park: 4 to 8 p.m. May 8 at Butler Field, 1103 S. Sixth St., Hartsville. Presented by Butler Alumni Pee Dee Chapter. Performances by Hartsville High Jazz Band, Hartsville High Flag Team, Hartsville High Strings, Demetrius McDonald (Hartsville Idol 2009 winner). Free. Info: Reginald Alford (843) 861-6205; Barbara Carraway (843) 917-4407; Dorothy Quist (843) 332-5809; Eunice R. Johnson (843) 339-2560; Margaret McFarland (843) 339-9443; Clayton Richardson (843) 332-3420.

Annual Hartsville Kiwanis Chicken BBQ: May 11. Tickets $7.

Nicole Seitz Author Luncheon: Noon to 2 p.m. May 11 at the Gallery at Black Creek Arts Center. Sponsored by Burry Bookstore and Black Creek Arts Council. Seitz will be speaking, reading and signing copies of “Saving Cicadas.”

Free Legal Help with Divorces: 2 p.m. May 11 at Grand Jury Room, Darlington County Courthouse, 1 Public Square, Darlington. You can get a qualified paralegal to review your papers and provide you with additional documents you may need to conclude your divorce.

AARP Defensive Driving Course: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. May 11 and 12 at Hartsville Recreation Department, Coach T.B. Thomas Sports Center, Byerly Park. For senior citizens: $12 per person. Info: Gerald McKay (843) 346-3608.

Darlington County Cancer Support Group Meeting: 7 p.m. May 11 at Cornerstone Church, 213 N. Marquis Highway (U.S. 15 Bypass), Hartsville, next door to Pee Dee Fleet Services. For spouses, caregivers and anyone else interested in caregiver support. Info: Evelyn Dampier at 332-6426.

Greater Darlington Chamber of Commerce Lunch and Learn: May 13 at the chamber. RSVP: (843) 393-2641.

Breast Prosthetics Seminar: 7 p.m. May 13 at Cornerstone Baptist Church, 213 N. Marquis Hwy., Hartsville. For ladies who have had breast cancer. Sponsored by Darlington County Cancer Support Group. Rena Hondros will educate participants in the ABCs of Breast Health, mammograms, exercises after breast surgery and lymph edema plus a variety of prosthetics and feminine mastectomy bras and lingerie. Info: Evelyn Dampier at (843) 332-6426.

Annual Moonlight Golf Tournament: 7 p.m. May 14 at Beaver Creek Golf Course, Darlington. You will be supplied with a cart, glowing golf ball and a flashlight. The 6-hole tournament will be light with only a 12-inch glowstick at the pins and tees. Cost: $20 per person. No team play. Individual play only. RSVP: (843) 393-2641or ellenj@darlingtonchamber.net

MAY 15-31

Low-cost Rabies Clinic: 9 a.m. to noon May 15 at Northside Feed & Track on U.S. 15 North and 9 a.m. to noon at St. David’s Academy in Society Hill.

Taste of Hartsville: 6:30 to 9 p.m. May 20 at Kalmia Gardens.

Olive Timberlake Retirement Celebration: 5 to 6:30 p.m. May 22 at First Presbyterian Church. To honor Olive Timberlake, who is retiring from Girl Scout Troop 183. Info: Veronica F.A. Jamison (843) 861-6137; Michelle Brown (843) 332-4514; Mary Alice King (843) 332-6642.

Low-cost Rabies Clinic: 9 a.m. 10:15 a.m. May 22 at Lydia Fire Department in Lydia, 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. May 22 at Food Smart in Kellytown and 9 a.m. to noon at Darlington County Health Department in Darlington.

Van Wyck BBQ Duel and Antique Tractor Show: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. May 22 at the Community Center, 5036 Old Hickory Rd., Van Wyck, S.C. Info: (803) 320-1099 or olliebass@lycos.com

Darlington County Gamecock Club Annual Spring Meeting: May 24 at Hartsville National Guard Armory. Featured speaker head football coach Steve Spurrier. Also appearing women’s basketball coach Dawn Staley and assistant men’s basketball coach Cypheus Bunton, Cocky and the Carolina Cheerleaders. Dinner starts at 6 p.m. with the program at 7 p.m. Tickets: $10 each and limited. Info: Gamecock Club President Jimmy Griffin at (843) 332-8761.

JUNE

FreeVolunteer Guardian ad Litem Training: June 1. Be the voice of hope for an abused or neglected child in Darlington County. Register or info: Lyrae Rogers or Beth Langstaff, 383-2333.

Hawaiian Luau: 8 p.m. to midnight June 4. Sponsored by Hartsville Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc. Cost $15. See a member for ticket info.

SUPPORT GROUPS

Alzheimer’s Caregiver’s Support Group: 10 a.m. first Tuesday of the month at St. Bartholomew’s Episcopal Church. Info: Margaret Coker (843) 332-7478.

Alcoholics Anonymous: Daily at 310 McFarland St., Hartsville. Meeting schedule posted on door.

Brain Injury Support Group: 2 to 4 p.m. second Tuesday of each month at Hartsville Memorial Library, 147 W. College Ave. Info: Danny Weaver (843) 383-5585

Depression Support Group: 6 p.m. third Monday of the month at St. Luke United Methodist Church, 302 Dunlap Dr., Hartsville. Info: Danny at (843) 616-2723 or Kathy at (843) 307-8220.

Divorce Care: This is a weekly seminar and support group for people who are separated or divorced. Info: (843) 332-7771.

CLASSES

Cardio Fun: 5:30 to 6:15 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday at Coach T.B. Thomas Sports Center. Fun, 45-minute workout uses various exercise equipment. Class offers cardio workout as well as overall body toning. Beginner level. Cost: $20 city residents, $26 others. Info: (843) 383-3020.

Cardio Step: 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Monday, Wednesday and Friday at Coach T.B. Thomas Sports Center. Intermediate level, beginners welcome. Intense cardio step class uses weights and bands to complete the overall body workout. Cost: $20 city residents, $26 others. Info: (843) 383-3020.

Fitness Over 50: Classes meet 9 to 9:30 a.m. Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays at the Coach T.B. Thomas Sports Center. This workout program for those over 50 is available through the Hartsville Recreation Department. New members are always welcome.

Living Well South Carolina: This new program is designed to help individuals that suffer from a chronic disease such as COPD, diabetes, heart disease, arthritis and other health problems. These conditions are associated with pain, fatigue, depression and many other issues that change the way you live. Classes are being held in Darlington, Hartsville, Society Hill and Lamar to help you live better with your condition. Call Ashley at (843) 393-8521 to sign up or for more information. All classes are free.

Martial Arts with Gary Carpenter: 7:30 to 9 p.m. Monday and Wednesday at Coach T.B. Thomas Sports Center. Cost: $50 per month. Info: (843) 383-3020.

A Matter of Balance Fall Prevention Classes: Free classes are held in Darlington, Hartsville, Society Hill and Lamar. Fear of falling can be just as dangerous as falling itself. Classes can help you improve the quality of life and remain independent and include easy exercises and information that will help you to enjoy your life. Info: Ashley at (843) 393-8521.

Pet CPR Classes: Available through the Hartsville Recreation Department. Cost: $35 for a three-hour class. Times vary. Info: (843) 383-3020 or (843) 917-4549.

Pilates with Heather Watkins: 8:15 to 9:15 a.m. Monday and Wednesday at Coach T.B. Thomas Sports Center. Cost: $20 city residents, $26 others. Info: (843) 383-3020.

Stretching Class: 8 to 9 a.m. Tuesday and Thursday at Coach T.B. Thomas Sports Center. Cost: $20 city residents, $26 others. Info: (843) 383-3020.

Tumble Gym: 4 p.m. Mondays at Coach T.B. Thomas Sports Center. Six-week program. Cost: $20 city residents, $26 others. Info: (843) 383-3020.

Yoga 4 Kids: 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. Friday at Coach T.B. Thomas Sports Center. Ages 6 to 12. Beginner. Cost: $20 city residents, $26 others. Info: (843) 383-3020.

Zumba with Heather Watkins: 10:15 to 11:15 a.m. Tuesday and Thursday at Coach T.B. Thomas Sports Center. Cost: $20 city residents, $26 others. Info: (843) 383-3020.

REUNIONS

1974 Hartsville High School Reunion: Memorial Day Weekend. 8 p.m. May 28 at J. Michael’s, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. May 29 at Ruth’s Drive In and 8 p.m. May 29 at Prestwood Country Club. Info: Vicky Earle at (843) 332-3660 or Susan Goode at sgoode3246@aol.com.

Hartsville High School Class of 1990 20-Year Reunion: June 18 and 19. Please call (803) 802-1721 or email hhsco90@yahoo.com and leave your current contact information if you are a graduate
of the class of 1990 and would like more information.

ONGOING & RECURRING

Board of Directors of Darlington County Disabilities and Special Needs Board Meetings: 5:30 p.m. last Tuesday of the month at the Scott Center, 201 N. Damascus Church Road, Hartsville. The public is invited to attend.

Community Chaplains of America Program: This certified program will teach you to serve as a chaplain to many people who do not have a pastor or church that they regularly attend. As a spiritual caregiver, your training will equip you with the 10 essential disciplines every community chaplain must have to serve God and see lives changed. Info: (843) 332-7771.

DAV Chapter 47: 5:30 p.m. third Monday of the month at the library. All veterans and spouses are invited to attend. Info: J.W. O’Neal (843) 383-8670.

Darlington County Guardian Ad Litem Needs Volunteers: The Guardian Ad Litem program represents abused and neglected children in family court. Info: (843) 383-2333 or www.darlington.scgal.org

The Golden Hands Needlework Group: 5:30 p.m. first and third Monday of the month at St. Bartholomew’s Episcopal Church in Hartsville. The group knits and crochets hats, sweaters, blankets and other items to donate to charities.

Guide Right Initiative: The Hartsville Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity Inc. extends an invitation to high school males to join the Kappa League Program. The purpose is to help African-American males choose and pursue useful careers by exposing them to cultural enrichment and character development. The young men will participate in seminars and activities to develop leadership skills, refine self-image, build self-esteem and improve social skills. Info: Coach Corey Lewis at HHS at (843) 332-4337.

Hartsville American Legion Post 53 and Auxiliary: Third Tuesday night of each month at the post on North Fifth Street at Society Avenue just across Prestwood Lake. A meal is served at 6:30 p.m. with the monthly meeting following. All members, eligible veterans, active reserve and National Guard personnel and spouses are invited to attend and join the largest veterans’ organization in the U.S. Info: Jim Ousley, Post Commander, (843) 332-9340.

Hartsville Toastmasters: Second and fourth Monday at 7 p.m. at the Black Creek Arts Council, 116 W. College Ave. Free. Toastmasters International is a nonprofit club specializing in the improvement of leadership and speaking skills in a controlled, constructive setting. Guests are welcome. Info: Dr. Andrew Jackson (843) 332-6151.

Keep Darlington County Beautiful: The organization offers citizens, businesses and industries opportunities to contribute to their communities; promotes community pride; and publicly recognizes the efforts of citizens, churches, schools, businesses and industries that participate in activities. Individuals and organizations that would like to participate in Keep Darlington County Beautiful programs such as Adopt-A-Highway, recycling programs or serve on the committee can call (843) 398-4810.

Kiwanis Club of Hartsville: 12:30 p.m. Thursdays at Hartsville Country Club. Anyone wishing to attend can contact any Kiwanis member or Membership Chairman Charlie Deitz at (843) 332-2984.

Lamar Scrabble Club: 11 a.m. second Saturday of the month at Lamar Library, 103 E. Main St. Info: (843) 326-5524

Lamar Town Council Meeting: 5:15 p.m. second Monday of each month at Court Room, 117 W. Main St., Lamar. Info: (843) 326-5551

The Major James Lide Coker Camp #146 Sons of the Confederate Veterans Monthly Meeting: 7 p.m. second Tuesday of the month at Hartsville Memorial Library meeting room.

Mayo High Class of 1969 Meeting: 6 p.m. third Sunday of the month at Post 210 in Darlington. Info: (843) 393-1486.

Morning Running Club: 7:15 and 8:30 a.m. every Saturday at Hartsville YMCA.

SGTM Lyles Scholarship Fund: A scholarship fund has been established in memory of SGTM Clinton “Blue” Lyles Jr. by the S.C. Army National Guard Scholarship Association. Lyles dedicated 40 years of his life to the service of the S.C. Army National Guard. He served as administrator at the Hartsville Guard Unit, Company C of the 3rd Battalion, 178th Field Artillery. Donations to the fund are tax deductible. Make checks payable to the NGASC Scholarship. Send donations to: 1 National Guard Road, Stop 36, Columbia, SC 29201.

Southern Animal Welfare League: The group is dedicated to helping abused and neglected animals in our area. Some of the organization’s programs include building doghouses for dogs without shelter, educating children about pet care, supporting local spay and neuter programs, promoting change and enforcement of animal welfare laws and much more. Info: (843) 206-1129 or visit www.southernanimalwelfareleague.org.

Tournament of Hartsville Home Educators: Local support group for the homeschooling family. Info: Hhe_family@yahoo.com or visit www.hhefamily.com

Umpires: The Hartsville Area Recreation Department is looking for umpires. If you are an experienced umpire or would be interested in umpiring contact the Hartsville Area Recreation Department for additional information. Info: Lee Andrews 843-383-3020.

Yesterdays Indoor Flea Market: 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturdays at 1140 N. Fifth Street (Old Gloveslingers Building beside IGA Foodliner).