Hartsville Happenings Aug. 25

TODAY- SEPT. 1

Greater Hartsville Chamber of Commerce All Member Breakfast: 7:30 a.m. today at Carolina Pines Regional Medical Center. Featured speakers will be Dr. Juan Rodriguez, cardiologist, and Dr. Jessica Durst, pediatrician.

Darlington County Board of Social Services Meeting: 9 a.m. today at the Mozingo Building conference room in Darlington.

Meet the Falcons Night: 7:30 p.m. today at Darlington High School.

Greater Hartsville Chamber of Commerce Business After Hours: 5:30 to 7 p.m. Thursday @ Fairfield Inn, 200 S. Fourth St. Door prizes, refreshments.

Community Health Walk: 7 p.m. Thursday at Byerly Park. Sponsored by Faith Mission Apostolic Church.

Hartsville High School Open House: 6 to 7:30 p.m. Thursday at the school.

Coming Home: An Evening with Houston Person: 7 p.m. Friday at SiMT at Florence-Darlington Technical College. Reception at 6 p.m. with Bhakti Larry Hough as emcee. Tickets: $40. Info: (843) 679-3611.

Fourth Annual Intergenerational Empowerment Festival: 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday in and around the grounds of the CRC Vision Complex, 302/304 Pearl Street, Darlington. Food, music, dance, talent and fashion shows and more. Info: (843) 393-9762 or (843) 395-0431.

Benefit Poker Run for Chase Colvin: 11 a.m. Saturday at The Curve, Hwy. 109. Cost: $15 per bike, $20 for couples. Stops include The Other Place on Hwy. 265, Clark’s Bar in Bethune, The Corner Bar in Bishopville, Jr’s in Hartsville and The Curve. Info: (843) 623-2607 or (843) 680-1292.

Rain Barrel Workshop: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday at Kalmia Gardens, 1624 W. Carolina Ave., Hartsville. Cost: $50, includes lunch and all materials. Limited to 20 participants. Registration is required by Friday. To register, contact Terasa Young at (843) 661-4800, ext. 113 or terasa@clemson.edu. Payment should be sent to Florence County Extension, 2685 S. Irby St., Suite K, Florence, S.C. 29505. Checks are payable to Clemson University.

Swamp Fox Quilters Exhibit at Hartsville Museum: “Remember When” will be on display for the entire summer closing on Saturday . Each year the guild has a challenge which is an occasion to motivate each quilter to show their creativity and knowledge in the art of quilting while displaying their individual interpretation of the theme. Visitors are encouraged to vote for their favorite quilt. On Friday, votes will be counted and a “Peoples Choice” quilt will be chosen. The Hartsville Museum is open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday and from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday. Admission is free.

Day at the Beach: 3 p.m. to midnight Saturday at J. Michael’s Grill in Hartsville. Big outdoor party with Dan E. Lockemy and the band Atlantic Groove of North Myrtle Beach. Beach and shag music, games, prizes, dancing and just plain fun with friends.

Girl Scouts of Eastern South Carolina’s Cookie Cup 5K: 9 a.m. Saturday at Sandy Ridge Girl Scout Program and Training Center in Bennettsville. The event features a traditional 5K run with a twist – an obstacle course in the middle of the race. Ages 15 and older. Cost for participants is $25 Aug. 2-27 and $30 the day of the race. All proceeds go to benefit Girl Scouts of Eastern South Carolina. Runners can register online at https://www.active.com/event_detail.cfm?event_id=1871509 or by calling (800) 669-0822.

Hartsville Police Department Public Information Session: 7 p.m. Sunday at City Hall, upstairs in the Court Room, at 133 W.Carolina Ave. Agency employees and the public are also invited to offer comments by calling the assessors at (843) 383-3025 from 1 to 3 p.m. Sunday. Telephone comments as well as appearances at the public information session are limited to 10 minutes and must address the agency’s ability to comply with CALEA’s standards. Anyone wishing to submit written comments about the Hartsville Police Department’s ability to comply with the standards for accreditation may send them to the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement, Inc. (CALEA), 13575 Heathcote Blvd., Suite 320, Gainesville, VA, 20155, or on the web at www.calea.org. Info: (843) 383-3013.

Darlington County Gamecock Kickoff Party: 6 p.m. Monday at the Lakeview (Sonoco) Club in Hartsville. Chicken bog dinner will be served at 6:30 p.m.; program begins at 7 p.m. Speaker: Tommy Suggs former USC quarterback and current Carolina radio color commentator. Special guests Cocky and the USC Cheerleaders. Free. All Gamecock fans are invited. Join us for an evening of Gamecock fellowship.

American Red Cross Blood Drive: 11:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday at Heritage Community Bank, 206 S. Fifth St., Hartsville. Info: (800) 733-2767.

Thornwell Open House: 5:30 p.m. Tuesday at the school’s cafeteria.

Hartsville Planning Commission: 5:30 p.m. Tuesday at city hall.

Girls’ Fall Softball Registration: Through Sept. 3 at Coach T.B. Thomas Sports Center. Some travel to Darlington and Bishopville. Cost: $30 city residents, $36 for others.

Diabetes – Know the Signs, Manage the Disease Lunch & Learn: Noon Sept. 1 at Carolina Pines Regional Medical Center. Kim Alton, dietitian and director of food and nutritional services will present. Open to the public. Reserve your spot by Aug. 27 by calling (843) 339-4563.

SEPT. 2-15

Darlington County Historical Commission Board Meeting: 10 a.m. Sept. 2 at Darlington County Historical Commission, 204 Hewitt St., Darlington. Info: (843) 398-4710 or DCHC1968@aol.com.

Coker Activity Fair: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sept. 2 along Davidson Hall at Coker College.

Town of McBee General Election: 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Sept. 7 at town hall, 38 W. Juniper Ave. Two council members up for election.

Hartsville City Council Work Session: 6 p.m. Sept. 7 at city hall.

StrokeMobile Free Screenings: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sept. 7 at Belk in Hartsville.

Farm Bill Public Forum: Noon Sept. 8 at the Pee Dee Education Center (Clemson Extension) on Pocket Road, Florence. Congressman Collin Peterson, Chairman of the House Agriculture Committee and Congressman John Spratt will attend.  This is an open forum; the public is invited to discuss the Farm Bill, its possible changes in 2012 and how it will effect local farmers and agriculture in our area. 

Flood Zone Maps Public Meetings: 6 to 8 p.m. Sept. 8 at Lawton Park Pavilion in Hartsville and 6 to 8 p.m. Sept. 9 at Palmetto Rural Fire Department on McIver Road near Darlington. The meetings are designed to give residents an opportunity to see the maps and review FEMA findings regarding their property. Property owners who disagree with the findings will be instructed on how to challenge the findings.

Financial Peace University: 6:30 p.m. Sept. 8 at Swift Creek Baptist Church, 413 North Center Road, Hartsville. The 13-week program is taught by Dave Ramsey on DVD in a fun and entertaining way. Info: Marvin Odom (843)332-3843.

Good Living Marketplace: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sept. 11 on Cargill Way between Fourth and Fifth Streets in downtown Hartsville. Info: (43) 332-1600.

StrokeMobile Free Screenings: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sept. 11 at Tabernacle Worship Center in Darlington.

Home Builders Association of the Greater Pee Dee 2010 Tour of Homes: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sept. 11 and 1 to 5 p.m. Sept. 12. Free. Donations to the Florence Area Humane Society will be accepted. Info: (843) 665-5885 or www.hbapeedee.com

Childbirth Classes: 7 to 9 p.m. Sept. 14 at Carolina Pines Regional Medical Center. The classes meet each Tuesday for seven weeks. Info: (843) 339-4563.

Hartsville City Council Meeting: 6 p.m. Sept. 14 at city hall.

SEPT. 16-30

Taste of Society Hill: 6:30 p.m. Sept. 16 at Japonica Hall, 548 S. Main St., Society Hill.

StrokeMobile Free Screenings: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sept. 18 at Greenhill Baptist Church in Hartsville.

Williamson Park 5K Run and Walk: 9 a.m. Sept. 18 at Williamson Park in Darlington.

Evening at the Theater: 6 to 8 p.m. Sept. 18 at Black Creek Arts Gallery, 116 W. College Ave. Black tie optional reception will include live entertainment, specialty hors d’oeuvres, cocktails, entrance to the play “The Hallelujah Girls” and reserved theater seating. There will also be a silent auction held in the theater lobby. Benefits CareFIRST Carolina Foundation’s Friends and Neighbors Fund. Cost: $50 each or two for $80.

Home Builders Association of the Greater Pee Dee 2010 Tour of Homes: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sept. 18 and 1 to 5 p.m. Sept. 19. Free. Donations to the Florence Area Humane Society will be accepted. Info: (843) 665-5885 or www.hbapeedee.com

Women in Business Celebration: 6 p.m. Sept. 20 at Lakeview Baptist Church Family Life Center, Hartsville. Tickets: $25. Info: (843) 332-6401.

Lamar High School PTA Meeting: 5 p.m. Sept. 21 in the school’s multipurpose room.

Darlington Soil and Water Conservation District Meeting: 7 p.m. Sept. 27 at Clemson Extension Kitchen, 300 Russell St., Room 307, Darlington. Other dates for 2010 include Oct. 25 and Nov. 22.

Darlington County Ambulance Commission Meeting: 6 p.m. Sept. 28 at 1625 Harry Byrd Hwy., Darlington.

OCTOBER

Hartsville High School Class of 1985 25-Year Reunion: Oct. 1-2. Tailgating at 6 p.m. at Kelleytown Stadium on Oct. 1. Look for the Class of 1985 banner. Bring a snack or dessert to share and bring your own drinks and chairs. Reunion night Oct. 2 at 7 p.m. at Prestwood Country Club, 534 Prestwood Drive, Hartsville. Info: Michelle Darvey at (843) 230-6496.

Elks Parade: 10 a.m. Oct. 2 in Darlington.

Down Under in Darlington County 2: 7 p.m. Oct. 6 at Prestwood Country Club. Benefits S.C. Governor’s School for Science & Mathematics Foundation. Info: (803) 252-9152.

Darlington County Historical Commission Board Meeting: 10 a.m. Oct. 7 at Hartsville Depot. Info: (843) 398-4710 or DCHC1968@aol.com.

Sweet Potato Festival: Oct. 9 in downtown Darlington. Info: (843) 393-3526.

2010 Hartsville Tournament of Bands: Noon to 9 p.m. Oct. 9 at Kelleytown Stadium. High school marching bands from all over the state come to compete. The Hartsville Red Regime does an exhibition performance at the end of the competition right before the awards ceremony.

Gubernatorial Candidate Nikki Haley Meet and Greet: Oct. 14 at Oak Manro Inn, East Home Avenue, Hartsville.

Let’s Get Jazzed 46^th Annual FDTC Education Foundation Gala:  6 p.m. Oct. 21 at Southeastern Institute of Manufacturing and Technology, 1951 Pisgah Road, Florence. Juno Award nominee Michael Kasenhammer brings his boogie woogie jazz stylings to support scholarships at Florence-Darlington Technical College.

Miss Society Hill Pageant: 11 a.m. and 7 p.m. Oct. 23 at Moree’s Cheraw Country Club, 2431 Old Cash Rd., Cheraw. Princess Pageant at 11 a.m. Miss and Teen Pageants at 7 p.m. Info: (843) 378-4221, (843) 409-1198, (843) 307-6367, bann913@aol.com, oliver22cr@hotmail.com or www.misssocietyhill.weebly.com.

Darlington Soil and Water Conservation District Meeting: 7 p.m. Oct. 25 at Clemson Extension Kitchen, 300 Russell St., Room 307, Darlington.

Darlington County Ambulance Commission Meeting: 6 p.m. Oct. 26 at 1625 Harry Byrd Hwy., Darlington.

Taste of Coker: 6 p.m. Oct. 28 at Coker College Soccer Field on Second Street in Hartsville. Advance Tickets: $25 single, $35 couple and $50 family. At the door $5 more. Tickets available at: Greater Hartsville Chamber of Commerce, Burry Bookstore, Flossie Mae's, Brown and Coker Realty, Bow Thai Kitchen, J Michaels Grill and Raw Bar, Saleeby House on Coker College Campus. Info: (843) 383-8073 or cobras@coker.edu

Taste of the Farm: 7 p.m. Oct. 28 at J&W Greenhouses, 1305 Tolson Road, Timmonsville. Sponsored by the Greater Darlington Chamber of Commerce.

NOVEMBER

Darlington County Historical Commission Board Meeting: 10 a.m. Nov. 4 at Butler Heritage Foundation, Hartsville. Info: (843) 398-4710 or DCHC1968@aol.com.

Darlington Soil and Water Conservation District Meeting: 7 p.m. Nov. 22 at Clemson Extension Kitchen, 300 Russell St., Room 307, Darlington.

Darlington County Ambulance Commission Meeting: 6 p.m. Nov. 23 at 1625 Harry Byrd Hwy., Darlington.

DECEMBER

Darlington County Historical Commission Board Meeting: 10 a.m. Dec. 2 at Lamar Library. Info: (843) 398-4710 or DCHC1968@aol.com.

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.

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

CLASSES

Community Yoga Classes: 5:30 p.m. Monday at Community Center Building, 212 N. Fifth St., Hartsville. Classes will continue 5:30 p.m. Mondays. Info: Den Latham at (843) 861-1957.

Tennis Lessons: For ages 8 and older, these lessons can be scheduled for 30 minutes or one hour. Call Bryan Howell at (843) 230-9237 to schedule.

Japanese Martial Arts: 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays. Gary Carpenter leads this training class for children ages 5 and older. Cost: $50 per month.

Super Shape Up Class: 9:45 to 10:45 a.m. Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. Join Pat Mitchell for cardio, steps and lunges. Cost: $25 city residents, $31 for others.

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.

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.

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: 6:30 p.m. second and fourth Monday at the Black Creek Arts Council, 116 W. College Ave. 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.

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).