Hartsville Happenings

TODAY – THURSDAY

Hartsville National Dixie Youth Baseball Registration: 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. today and Jan. 22, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and Jan. 23 at Coach T.B. Thomas Sports Center at Byerly Park. Ages 5 to 12. Cost: $50. For registration, a parent or guardian needs to bring your child to be fitted for uniform, bring a copy or the child’s birth certificate and sign the release for a child to play even if the child played last year. Info: Curt Griggs at (843) 861-0181 or Tracy Wallace at (843) 861-2220.

The International Student Organization All-Holiday Celebration: 5 p.m. today in Byerly parking lot. Free. The menu will include Cuban-style roast pork, black beans and rice, cookies and punch.

Second Annual Good Living Marketplace Chili Cook-Off: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday on Cargill Way between Fourth and Fifth streets in conjunction with the monthly Good Living Marketplace.

Wrestling Clinic: 8 a.m. to noon Saturday at Hartsville High School. Info: scottl@darlington.k12.sc.us or (320) 290-2245

Miss Hartsville: 7 p.m. Saturday at Center Theater.

Care Innovations’ Black and White Gala: 6 to 10 p.m. Saturday at Hartsville Country Club. Cocktails, hors d’oeurves and dancing. To benefit HIV/AIDS patients in our community. Tickets: (843) 332-3410 or (843) 378-3441

Strike Out! Autism Bowling Fundraiser – 7 p.m. Saturday at Southgate Bowling Center in Florence. Lane Sponsorship is $500 for up to six bowlers, includes food, beverages, logo placement, autographed memorabilia and photograph. This event is open to the public; attendees can pay $15 to bowl and $5 to watch. Info: www.orlandohudson1.com or events@orlandohudson1.com

Coaching Legend Art Baker at Baptist Men's Day: 11 a.m. Sunday at West Hartsville Baptist Church.

Martin Luther King, Jr. Day March and Service: 3:45 p.m. Sunday at the fountain in downtown Cheraw to Pee Dee Union Baptist Church on Chestnut Street. Rev. Jerry Corbitt says this is a good way to remind men in the community of a positive role model and to make a difference in Cheraw. Everyone is invited to participate in the marchAt the church, a Martin Luther King, Jr. memorial service will begin about 4 p.m.

Crossover Basketball Game: 3 p.m. Sunday at Darlington High School. Attendees will be wowed by a National Anthem performance and an action packed basketball game played by Darlington and Florence basketball veterans. Two celebrity coaches will lead the teams and the half-time show is sure to pump up the crowd. Admission: $5/adults and $3/children (12 and under).

Annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Commemorative Service: Noon to 1 p.m. Monday at Mount Calvary AME Church, 1106 S. Sixth St. Guest speaker: Honorable Bakari Sellers. Light lunch provided by Chi Lambda Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority. Info: Clayton Richardson (843) 332-3420, Barbara Carraway (843) 383-8852 or Eunice Jackson (843) 339-2560

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

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Annual Celebration: 6 p.m. Monday at Center Theater. Keynote Speaker: Bishop Kenneth Swaringer, pastor of Greater Gethsemane Apostolic Church. Performance by the EOC Community Children’s Choir, the Jerusalem Baptist Church’s Concert Choir and Mime and Drama Ministries. Free. Donations accepted. Proceeds benefit the Elohim Outreach Center, 219 S. Sixth St., Hartsville. Info: (843) 332-5626 or (843) 332-1098

Hartsville Community Center Building Commission: 4 p.m. Tuesday in the Community Center, 212 N. 5th Street.

National Council of Negro Women Darlington County Chapter Meeting: 5:30 p.m. Tuesday at Butler Heritage Foundation Conference Room, 1103 South Sixth St. Theme: United we serve. All women are welcome to attend and join. Info: Pat Barker (843) 383-8931, Joyce Franklin (843) 260-3387, Dr. Gwen Dixon-Coe (843) 393-0169 or Barbara Carraway (843) 383-8852

Pate Winter Performance: 6 p.m. Tuesday at Pate Elementary.

Guest Piano Recital by John Kenneth Adams: 7:30 p.m. Tuesday in the Watson Theater of the Elizabeth Boatwright Coker Performing Arts Center. Adams, the Distinguished Professor of Piano Emeritus at the University of South Carolina, will perform selections from Chopin, Schumann and Kern, among others. Free.

FastTrac New Venture Class: 6 to 9 p.m. Tuesdays, Jan. 19 to March 23. The 10-week program costs $150 and is offered by the Small Business Development Center, Greater Florence Chamber of Commerce and the Continuing Education Division at Florence-Darlington Technical College. Programs are designed to help entrepreneurs hone the skills needed to create and develop a successful business plan. To register for this course, contact Emily Brown at (843) 805-3042 or e-mail ebrown@charlestonchamber.org.

American Red Cross Blood Drive: 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Jan. 20 at Carolina Pines Regional Medical Center, 1304 W. Bobo Newsom Hwy., Hartsville.

American Red Cross Blood Drive: 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Jan. 21 at Darlington High School, 525 Spring St.

Wild Turkey Federation Discussion by Louis Yount: 12:30 p.m. Jan. 21 at Hartsville Country Club. Kiwanis Club of Hartsville. Anyone wishing to attend can contact any Kiwanis member or Membership Chairman Charlie Deitz at (843) 332-2984.

School Board Appreciation Luncheon: 1 p.m. Jan. 21 at North Hartsville Elementary.

Brockington Elementary Awards Night: 5 p.m. Jan. 21 at St. John’s auditorium

89th Greater Hartsville Chamber of Commerce Annual Banquet: 6 p.m. Jan. 21 at Hartsville Country Club. Table sponsorships available. Info: (843) 332-6401

JAN. 22-31

Application Deadline for the Artisans of the S.C. Cotton Trail: Jan. 22. Applications can be obtained by online at www.sccottontrail.org/artisans/artisans.html, by calling Bruce Douglas at (843) 332-6234 or Beth Wicker at (843) 910-0317 or by picking up a copy at the Black Creek Arts Center.

Rosenwald Elementary/Middle Awards Day: 10 a.m. Jan. 22

Curves Free Weight Management Class: 6 p.m. Jan. 22 at Curves of Hartsville, South Fifth St. Info: Michele Baur (843) 332-5255.

Music to Remember: An Evening with Demitrious McDonald & Friends: 7:30 p.m. Jan. 23 at Black Creek Arts Center. Refreshments at 7 p.m.

Mr. Hartsville High: 7 p.m. Jan. 23 at Center Theater

Music To Remember: An Evening with Hartsville Idol Demitrius McDonald & Friends: 7 p.m. Jan. 23 at Black Creek Arts Center, 116 W. College Ave. Tickets are $25. Info: (843) 332-6234.

Pee Dee Coalition’s Rape Aggression Defense Self-Defense Class: 8:15 a.m. to 5:15 p.m. Jan. 23 at the Hartsville YMCA. Free to women ages 12 to 85. Those under 18 must have parental permission. You must sign up at the Y front desk to participate. Bring your own lunch. Info: Sharon Moon (843) 395-2748.

Hartsville Chamber Ensemble Afternoon Concert: 3 p.m. Jan. 24 at St. Bartholomew's Episcopal Church. Free.

Little Miss and Teen Miss Bishopville Pageant: Jan. 24 at the Cotton Museum in Bishopville. Competition is open to all young ladies between the ages of 2 to 19. This is an official preliminary advancing to the Little Miss - Teen Miss South Carolina State Pageant, which will be held in Hartsville in June. More than $38,000 in scholarships will be awarded at the State Pageant. For additional information or application, e-mail Cathy Israel at rcisrael02@aol.com or call after 7 p.m. (843) 383-5273.

American Red Cross Blood Drive: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Jan. 25 at Lamar High School, 216 N. Darlington Ave.

Resume Writing Workshop: 3 p.m. Jan. 25 at Hartsville Library. Class will be two hours. Bring the following to the class: work history, education history, reference information, and a USB Memory Device to save your resume. Seating is limited. Contact Charlene McDonnough at the Darlington Main Library at (843) 398-4940 to register.

CES PTO Program: 6 p.m. Jan. 25 at Carolina Elementary

South Hartsville Neighborhood Association Meeting: 6 p.m. Jan. 25 at Jerusalem Baptist Church Fellowship Center, 301 S. Sixth St. Info: Teresa (Terri) Mack) at (843) 383-5537

Dr. Joseph T. Stukes Portrays Abraham Lincoln: 7:30 p.m. Jan. 25 at Lamar Library, 103 E. Main St., Lamar. Free. Info: (843) 326-5524

Resume Writing Workshop: 1 p.m. Jan. 26 at Society Hill Library. Class will be two hours. Bring the following to the class: work history, education history, reference information, and a USB Memory Device to save your resume. Seating is limited. Contact Charlene McDonnough at the Darlington Main Library at (843) 398-4940 to register.

The Hartsville Civic Chorale Rehearsals: 6 p.m. Tuesdays in the Hartsville High School Choir room for our Spring Concert of Haydn and Mozart masterworks on May 1. New singers will be accepted until Jan. 26. Info: Director Dr. James Beaumier at (843) 857-3778.

South Carolina Legal Services Pro Se Divorce Clinic: 2 p.m. Jan. 26 at Hartsville Library, 147 West College Ave. You must pre-register by calling (843) 413-9500 as seating is limited.

Rosenwald Elementary/Middle Family Science Night: 5 p.m. Jan. 26 at Rosenwald.

Ailey II Dancers: 8 p.m. Jan. 26 at Marlboro Civic Center, 106 Clyde St., Bennettsville. Cost: $25. Info: www.alvinailey.org or (843) 454-9496 after 2 p.m.

Resume Writing Workshop: 3 p.m. Jan. 27 at Darlington Library. Class will be two hours. Bring the following to the class: work history, education history, reference information, and a USB Memory Device to save your resume. Seating is limited. Contact Charlene McDonnough at the Darlington Main Library at (843) 398-4940 to register.

Stars of Darlington Annual Banquet: Jan. 28. Cost: $35 per person or reserve a table for 8 for $245. Info: Greater Darlington Chamber of Commerce (843) 393-2641

Resume Writing Workshop: 5 p.m. Jan. 28 at Lamar Library. Class will be two hours. Bring the following to the class: work history, education history, reference information, and a USB Memory Device to save your resume. Seating is limited. Contact Charlene McDonnough at the Darlington Main Library at (843) 398-4940 to register.

Miss Mayo: Jan. 30 at Center Theater.

FEBRUARY

Last Day to Register for Wendy’s Adult Tennis Open: Feb. 2 online at www.sctennis.com. The tournament will be held Feb.5-7 at Hartsville Country Club.

Darlington Dixie Youth Baseball Resgistration: Tuesday through Feb. 5 at Darlington Recreation Department, 300 Sanders Street, Darlington. $25 registration fee for T-Ball (ages 4 & 5) and $40 registration fee for ages 6 and up. Ages as of May 1, 2009. Info: (843) 319-7786 or darlingtondyb@aol.com.

Gospel Singing Featuring Lumber River, Bibletones and The Praisemen: 7 p.m. Feb. 6 at Center Theater in Hartsville. Tickets are $10 for adults and free for children 10 and younger. Tickets can be purchased at the YMCA, Carolina Christian Bookstore or any team member. Sponsored by the YMCA’s Relay for Life team. All proceeds benefit the American Cancer Society.

Women's League of Hartsville Auction: Feb. 6

DHS Athletic Booster Club Meeting: 7 p.m. Feb. 15 at Darlington High media center.

Last Day to Submit Christmas in April Applications: Feb. 16 at Heritage Community Bank in Hartsville. The Christmas in April 2010 workday is scheduled for April 17.

CES Science Showcase: 6 p.m. Feb. 16 at Carolina Elementary

Pate Master and Miss Pageant: 2 p.m. Feb. 16 at Pate Elementary

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

Darlington Little Prince and Princess Pageant: Feb. 20 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.

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

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

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

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 Exercise Class: 5:30 to 6:15 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday at Coach T.B. Thomas Sports Center at Byerly Park. Cost: $20 for city residents and $26 for others.

Cardio Step Class: 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Monday, Wednesday and Friday at Coach T.B. Thomas Sports Center at Byerly Park. This is an intermediate level class but beginners are welcome. Bring a large towel and water. Cost: $20 for city residents and $26 for others.

Exercise Classes: 10 to 11 a.m. Tuesday and Thursday and 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Thursday at the Hartsville Recreation Department. Remember your resolutions with cardio, step and lunges classes. Cost: $25 for city residents and $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.

Japanese Martial Arts with Gary Carpenter: Mondays and Wednesdays at the Coach T.B. Thomas Sports Center, Hartsville Recreation Department. Ages 5 and older. Cost: $50 per month. Info: (843) 383-3020 for time.

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.

Scrapbooking 101: 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. Wednesdays at Hartsville Recreation Department. Cost: $40 for city residents and $46 for non-city residents. Info: (843) 383-3020.

REUNIONS

1974 HHS Reunion: Class reunion is being planned. Members of the Hartsville High 1974 graduating class are asked to contact Vicky Tyner Earle at (843) 332-3660 or vtearle@aol.com or Susan Stewart Goode at (843) 332-3246 or 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 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).