Hartsville Happenings

WEDNESDAY – FEB. 18

Census 2010 Application and Testing: 11 a.m. Wednesday at Hartsville Memorial Library. Please bring ID and Social Security card. Info: (866) 861-2010

Library Board Meeting: 5 p.m. Wednesday at Darlington Library. Usually held the third Wednesday of the month. Info: (843) 398-4940.

Census 2010 Application and Testing: 12:30 and 5:30 p.m. Thursday at Coach T.B. Thomas Sports Center and 6 p.m. at Darlington Cultural Realism Complex. Please bring ID and Social Security card. Info: (866) 861-2010

Teens Monthly Gaming: 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Thursday at Hartsville Library. X-Box 360 and Wii.

Annual Father-Daughter Dance: 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday at Coach T.B. Thomas Sports Center. Cost: $10 per couple. Info: (843) 383-3020.

Coker College Dance Presents Looking Back, Moving Forward: 8 p.m. Thursday through Saturday in the Watson Theater of the Elizabeth Boatwright Coker Performing Arts Center. Admission is $5 or free with a Coker ID.

Coffee and Conversation with Authors and Sisters, Deb and Val Gantt: 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Friday at Birds Of A Feather Art Gallery, 108 Siskron St., Darlington, and 1 to 5 p.m. at Burry Bookstore, 130 W. Carolina Ave., Hartsville. Tickets to Darlington events are $20 and include a copy of “Forever Waiting,” light refreshments, the opportunity to hear Deb and Val speak and have your book personalized. The Hartsville event is free. Info: (843) 332-2511 or burrybooks@msn.com

Census 2010 Application and Testing: 10 a.m. or 2 p.m. Friday at Hartsville Employment Office. Please bring ID and Social Security card. Info: (866) 861-2010

Carolina Sandhills National Wildlife Refuge Annual Night Prowl: 6:30 p.m. Friday at the administrative office of the refuge, approximately four miles east of McBee on US Highway 1. Free. Reservations required. Participants will load into a cotton wagon pulled by a farm tractor and using spotlights, shine to spot animals in the fields and forests throughout the refuge. The weather may be cold, so dress warmly and bring a blanket. This event is NOT suitable for children under the age of 5 years old. To make reservations, call (843)335-8350 or e-mail Patricia_McCoy@fws.gov.

The 13th Annual Great Backyard Bird Count: Friday through Monday. Individuals, families, schools and organizations are encouraged to count birds at bird feeders, in backyards, at local parks or any other location. Those tallies are then reported online at www.birdsource.org/gbbc.

Community Health Fair: 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Saturday at Word of Life Church, 710 B. S. Fifth St. next door to Jin Jin Chinese Restaurant. Free screenings include stroke assessment, blood pressure, blood sugar, cholesterol and HIV. Dr. Emmanuel Quaye will be on site from 11 to 11:30 a.m. Info: (843) 917-3445

Lamar Dixie Youth Baseball Registration: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday at the field.

HHS Baseball Team Pork Bog: Noon to 3 p.m. Saturday. Plates are $7 and can be picked up at the stadium. The team will be scrimmaging Rock Hill starting at noon, so you may want to stay and watch a little baseball. See any returning varsity player or Coach Gainey for a ticket.

Hartsville Moose Lodge Valentine Dance: Saturday. Dinner at 7 p.m. and dancing from 8 p.m. to midnight. Music by Grady Brown. Sponsored by Women of the Moose. Members and invited guests only. Info: (843) 332-1770

Hartsville Community Players Present Audition for
Murder: 7 p.m. Saturday and Feb. 20 at the Gallery at Black Creek Arts Center. Cocktails at 6:30 p.m. followed by dinner and show at 7 p.m.

Census 2010 Application and Testing: 10:30 a.m. and 2 p.m. Monday at Florence-Darlington Technical College Hartsville Extension on Swift Creek Road. Please bring ID and Social Security card. Info: (866) 861-2010

South Hartsville Neighborhood Association Meeting: 6 p.m. Monday in the Jerusalem Baptist Church Fellowship Center, 301 S. Sixth St. Please come be a citizen for change. Info: Teresa Mack (843) 383-5537

DHS Athletic Booster Club Meeting: 7 p.m. Monday at Darlington High media center.

League of Women Voters Meeting: 7 p.m. Tuesday in the Allard Allston Room of the Darlington Library. Guest speaker: Darlington County Treasurer Belinda Copeland. The meeting is open to members of the community; however, seating is limited. Info: Patricia Barker (843) 383-8931, Sheila Haney (843) 332-6464, Belinda Copeland (843) 332-5186, Dyan Cohen (843) 393-2285, Pecolia Grove (843) 857-9074 or Joyce Franklin (843) 393-7646.

National Council of Negro Women Darlington County Chapter: 5:30 p.m. Tuesday in the Allard Allston Meeting Room, 204 N. Main St., Darlington. Are you ready to serve your community? Info: Pat Barker (843) 383-8931, Joyce Franklin (843) 260-3387, Glady Nesmith (843) 245-3735 or Barbara Carraway (843) 383-8852

Last Day to Submit Christmas in April Applications: Tuesday at Heritage Community Bank in Hartsville. The Christmas in April 2010 workday is scheduled for April 17.

Census 2010 Application and Testing: 10:30 a.m. or 1:30 p.m. Tuesday at Hartsville National Guard Armory and 6 p.m. at Darlington Cultural Realism Complex. Please bring ID and Social Security card. Info: (866) 861-2010

Family Movie: 4 p.m. Tuesday at Hartsville Library community room. Free.

CES Science Showcase: 6 p.m. Tuesday at Carolina Elementary

Pate Master and Miss Pageant: 2 p.m. Tuesday at Pate Elementary

Census 2010 Application and Testing: 11 a.m. or 3 p.m. Feb. 17 at Hartsville Memorial Library. Please bring ID and Social Security card. Info: (866) 861-2010

Wide Left Saved My Soul Testimony by Jad Dean: 6:30 p.m. Feb. 17 at First Baptist Church of Hartsville. Free. Donations accepted for Mayo High’s First Priority Group. RSVP for youth groups to (843) 858-1254 or (843) 332-0419.

LHS Parent Teacher Association: 5 p.m. Feb. 18 at Lamar High School multipurpose room

Census 2010 Application and Testing: 12:30 and 5:30 p.m. Feb. 18 at Coach T.B. Thomas Sports Center and 6 p.m. at Darlington Cultural Realism Complex. Please bring ID and Social Security card. Info: (866) 861-2010

Simply Sinatra Starring Steve Lippia and His Big Band: 7:30 p.m. Feb. 18 at Center Theater.

FEB. 19-28

Census 2010 Application and Testing: 10 a.m. or 2 p.m. Feb. 19 at Hartsville Employment Office and 11 a.m. Feb. 19 at Darlington County Library. Please bring ID and Social Security card. Info: (866) 861-2010

Hartsville Community Players Present Audition for
Murder: 7 p.m. Feb. 20 at the Gallery at Black Creek Arts Center. Cocktails at 6:30 p.m. followed by dinner and show at 7 p.m.

Celebrating Black History Through the Arts: 4 p.m. Feb. 20 at Chesterfield-Ruby Middle School, 14445 Highway 9, Chesterfield. Sponsored by Chesterfield County Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority. Info: Karen Wilkerson (843) 601-5745 or Cheryl D. Malloy (843) 921-8014

Butler Alumni Pee Dee Chapter’s Annual Little Miss Butler and Little Master Butler: 4 p.m. Feb. 21 in the Butler Gym, 1103 S. Sixth St. Info: Luke Arthur (843) 332-2396, Pastor Chris Frazier (843) 917-3445 or Eunice Johnson (843) 339-2560

Census 2010 Application and Testing: 12:30 and 5:30 p.m. Feb. 22 at Coach T.B. Thomas Sports Center. Please bring ID and Social Security card. Info: (866) 861-2010

St. John’s Elementary APT Talent Show: 6:30 p.m. Feb. 22

Darlington Soil and Water Conservation District Meeting: 7 p.m. Feb. 22 at Clemson Extension Kitchen, 300 Russell St., Room 207, Darlington.

Census 2010 Application and Testing: 10:30 a.m. or 2:30 p.m. Feb. 23 at Society Hill Municipal Building and 6 p.m. at Darlington Cultural Realism Complex. Please bring ID and Social Security card. Info: (866) 861-2010

Rosenwald Elementary/Middle Family Writing Night: 5 p.m. Feb. 23

Questions and Answers about Census 2010: 6 to 8 p.m. Feb. 23 at Hartsville Memorial Library, 147 College Ave.Get the facts about how the Census affects our community.

Housing Authority Applications Accepted: 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. and 1:30 to 5 p.m. Feb. 23-24 at 1301 S. Fifth St. Applications for one bedroom for elderly/disabled persons and three and four bedrooms for public housing. No Section 8. No phone calls.

All Member Breakfast and Wound Center Ribbon Cutting: 7:30 a.m. Feb. 24 at Carolina Pines Regional Medical Center. Speaker is Dr. Brooks Bannister, medical director of the Wound Center. Program will end at 8:15 a.m. for a ribbon cutting for the new center.

Census 2010 Application and Testing: 11:30 a.m. or 3 p.m. Feb. 24 at Hartsville Memorial Library. Please bring ID and Social Security card. Info: (866) 861-2010

Rosenwald Elementary/Middle Black History Program: 9 a.m. Feb. 25

Census 2010 Application and Testing: 12:30 and 5:30 p.m. Feb. 25 at Coach T.B. Thomas Sports Center and 6 p.m. at Darlington Cultural Realism Complex. Please bring ID and Social Security card. Info: (866) 861-2010

Mother-Son Date Night: 6 to 8:30 p.m. Feb. 25 at Darlington Recreation Department. Deadline to register Feb. 23. No tickets sold at the door. Info: (843) 398-4030.

Census 2010 Application and Testing: 10 a.m. or 2 p.m. Feb. 26 at Hartsville Employment Office. Please bring ID and Social Security card. Info: (866) 861-2010

Black Creek Chapter of Ducks Unlimited Annual Banquet: 6 p.m. Feb. 26 at the Hartsville National Guard Armory. Tickets: $40 for one and $65 for couples. No tickets sold at the door. Info: Frankie Beasley (843) 858-6776.

Annual Harambee Festival Luncheon: 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Feb. 27 at Jerusalem Baptist Church Fellowship Hall, 301 S. Sixth St. Theme: Celebrating our arts. National Council of Negro Women Darlington County Chapter. Donation: $10. Info: Barbara K. Graham (843) 407-6210, Barbara Carraway (843) 383-8852, Carolyn W. Marine (843) 332-5732 or Carolyn Govan (843) 332-2288

Darlington Little Prince and Princess Pageant: Feb. 27 at the Byrnes Schools in Quinby. Age groups range from 4 to 19, and winners will have a chance to represent Miss Darlington 2010 Morgan Smoak and Miss Darlington Teen 2010 Caroline Byrd as Palmetto Princesses and Prince and the Miss South Carolina and Miss South Carolina Teen pageant. Winners will also win crowns, trophies and sashes. Info: Miss Darlington Scholarship Pageant Local Executive Director Will Isgett at willisgett@hotmail.com or (843) 206-1728.

MARCH

Titan Trot 5K Run/Walk: 9 a.m. March 6 at Trinity Collegiate's State Championship Cross Country Course, 5001 Hoffmeyer Road, Darlington. Registration 7:30 to 8:30 a.m. Professional timing system, awards, great food and "schwag!"
Coker College Athletic Department Auction to Action: 5:30 p.m. March 13 at Prestwood Country Club. Dinner, cocktails, a silent auction and keynote speaker Houston Nutt. Cost: $50. Info: Wes Daniels (843) 383-8178 or wdaniels@coker.edu.
Barbecue Benefit for Elise “Frog” Austin: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. March 20 at American Legion Hut in Hartsville. Cost: $7 per plate. Call Margo Kinard at (843) 307-6916 for tickets.

Lamar Egg Scramble Beauty Pageant: 4 to 10 p.m. March 20 at Lamar High School.

Public Forum on Arts in South Carolina: March 22 at Black Creek Arts Center. Come share your ideas and help shape the future of the arts in South Carolina. Info: Milly Hough, (803) 734-8698.

Darlington Soil and Water Conservation District Meeting: 7 p.m. March 22 at Clemson Extension Kitchen, 300 Russell St., Room 207, Darlington.

Tenth Annual Golf Tournament for Billie Hardee Home for Boys: March 26 at Darlington Country Club. 11:30 a.m. lunch, 8 a.m. and 1 p.m. shotgun start. Rain date April 9. Info: (843) 393-8600 ext. 308 or ext. 304.

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.

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).