Hartsville Happenings

TODAY – MARCH 12

Family Empowerment Day: 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. today at Coker College. For parents of preschool children. Free books, food and fun. Lunch provided. Info: Darlington County First Steps (843) 332-9386.

Darlington County Sheriff’s Office Trail Ride: Friday and Saturday at 624 Lamar Highway, Timmonsville. Benefits the Mounted Horse Unit for the Sheriff’s Office. Camp for the weekend for $30 per person, free for ages 10 and younger and $10 per person for those not riding. Breakfast 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. Saturday and lunch at halfway point prepared by Mr. B’s Restaurant of Lydia. Live entertainment both nights. Pig pickin’ at 6 p.m. Saturday. Info: Craig Braddock (843) 858-6038, Joe Peavy (843) 453-3114, Kyle Hause (843) 453-3433 or Travis Lupton (843) 453-3362.

Darlington County Coordinating Council Meeting: 11:30 a.m. today at CareSouth Carolina, 1268 S. Fourth St.

Author Meet and Greet with Doug Bostick: 4 p.m. today at Burry Bookstore. He will speak, read and sign copies of “Historic Photos of South Carolina.” Free.

Upward Soccer Registration Deadline: Today. Evaluations begin Monday. Practice begins March 29. First game April 17. Info: (843) 332-8092 or www.kelleytownbc.com.

Census 2010 Application and Testing: 10 a.m. today at Lamar Library and at Hartsville Employment Office. Please bring ID and Social Security card. Info: (866) 861-2010

Titan Trot 5K Run/Walk: 9 a.m. Saturday at Trinity Collegiate's State Championship Cross Country Course, 5001 Hoffmeyer Road, Darlington. Registration 7:30 to 8:30 a.m. Rain or shine.

The Good Living Marketplace: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday. Pick up your Lucky Shamrock and shop with participating merchants in downtown Hartsville to find your reward. Visit with the many vendors, shop with local merchants and spend the day downtown Hartsville. Info: (843) 332-1600 or goodlivingmarketplace@gmail.com.

Meet and Greet Miss Hartsville Teen 2010 Morgan Holley: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday at Lulu's Clothing Boutique on College Avenue. For all ages.

Darlington County Habitat for Humanity Golf Tournament: Noon Saturday at Darlington Country Club. Shotgun start at 1 p.m. after lunch. Info: (843) 383-8505 or dchabitat@bellsouth.net.

Youth Pitching Seminar: 2 p.m. Saturday at Carolina Pines Regional Medical Center Education Room. Dr. David Wiley will discuss pitching injuries; pitching mechanics will be discussed by Shane Valigora, DPT; and recommendations and strength exercises by Brad Robinson, ATC. Free. Register: (843) 339-4195.

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

Jacob Kelley House: The Jacob Kelley House will be open Sunday from 3 to 5 p.m. and on April 4 from 3 to 5 p.m.

People to People Meeting: 5:30 p.m. Monday at Florence-Darlington Technical College Hartsville Center, 225 Swift Creek Road. Info: Clayton Richardson at 332-3420.

Hollings Cancer Center Mobile Health Unit - Mammograms: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday at Free Medical Clinic, 203 Grove St., Darlington. Call to schedule (843) 398-0060.

Curves Annual Food Drive: Monday through March 31 at 1109 S. Fifth St., Unit J. Curves of Hartsville is collecting nonperishable food items to benefit the Hartsville Soup Kitchen Mission from 9 a.m. to noon and 3 to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday.

Veterans Affairs Health Care and Benefits: 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Tuesday at Darlington One Stop Workforce Center, 1319 S. Fourth St., Hartsville. A representative from Veterans Affairs will be available to answer questions regarding Veterans health care and benefits that day and every second Tuesday of the month at the same time.

Hollings Cancer Center Mobile Health Unit - Mammograms: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesday at CareSouth Carolina, 737 S. Main St., Society Hill. Call to schedule (843) 378-4501.

NHE PTO Parent Workshop: 5:30 p.m. Tuesday at North Hartsville Elementary.

Darlington County Cancer Support Group Meeting: 7 p.m. Tuesday at Cornerstone Baptist Church, 213 N. Marquis Highway, Hartsville (Highway 15 Bypass next to Pee Dee Fleet Service). Come celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with some silly games of Bingo. If you have prizes you would like to donate, bring them to the meeting. This meeting is for spouses, caregivers and anyone interested in cancer support. Casual dress, but remember, green is in.

HMS “Guys and Dolls” Play: 7 p.m. Tuesday, Thursday and March 12 at Hartsville Middle School Auditorium.

Hollings Cancer Center Mobile Health Unit - Mammograms: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesday at Free Medical Clinic, 500 W. Carolina Ave., Hartsville. Call to schedule (843) 332-0422.

HHS Winter Sports Award Ceremony: 6:30 p.m. Wednesday at Hartsville High cafeteria.

DHS Winter Sports Banquet: 6 p.m. Wednesday at Darlington High Cafeteria.

Digital McLeod Mobile Mammography Unit: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesday at Lamar Piggly Wiggly, 100 N. Railroad Ave. Schedule a mammogram on the mobile unit by calling (843) 777-2095 and choosing Option 1. Mention that you wish to schedule an appointment on the McLeod Mobile Mammography Unit and the date and location you wish to schedule your mammogram.

Free Health Screening: 8 a.m. to noon Thursday at Chesterfield YMCA, 344 East Blvd. Chesterfield. Screening will include body mass index (BMI), blood pressure, blood glucose (sugar), total cholesterol and health risk assessment. Info: (843) 623-5266.

Greater Darlington Chamber of Commerce Lunch and Learn: Noon Thursday at 38 Public Square. Anthony Outlaw with Premier & Partners will answer questions on tax preparation. Cost: $12 for chamber members, $15 for others. Info: (843) 393-2641.

Rex Fox Club BBQ: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and 4 to 6 p.m. Thursday at Farmers Furniture. Take out only. Plates are $7. Ticket available from all spring sports athletes.

Hollings Cancer Center Mobile Health Unit - Prostate Screenings: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Thursday at CareSouth Carolina, 201 S. Fifth St., Hartsville. Call to schedule (843) 332-3422.

Hollings Cancer Center Mobile Health Unit - Prostate Screenings: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. March 12 at Piggly Wiggly, 100 N. Railroad Ave., Lamar. Call to schedule (843) 398-0060.

Trinity Collegiate School Informational Coffee: March 12. Trinity is currently accepting enrollment applications. Learn more about services and programs offered by Trinity and financial assistance availability. Info: (843) 395-9124.

Sumter Junior Challenger: March 12-14 at the Palmetto Tennis Center. Entry fee is $38.13 for one event, $41 for two events per player.

MARCH 13 – 18
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.
March Meeting of Chesterfield District Chapter of South Carolina Genealogy Society: 3 p.m. March 14 in the Chesterfield County Library Headquarters meeting room at 119 W. Main St., Chesterfield. Attend this meeting and learn from John C. Parker Jr. author of “Parker’s Guide to the Revolutionary War in South Carolina.” He will also be signing his book. The meetings and research library are open to the general public. There is no charge to use library for research and you do not have to be a member to attend our meetings.

South Hartsville Neighborhood Association Meeting: 6 p.m. March 15 at Jerusalem Baptist Church Fellowship Center, 301 S. Sixth St. Be a citizen of change. Info: Teresa Mack (843) 383-5537.

WHE PTO Reading Night: 6 p.m. March 15 at West Hartsville Elementary

National Council of Negro Women Darlington County Chapter Meeting: 5:30 p.m. March 16 at Butler Heritage Foundation Conference Room. Info: Pat Barker (843) 383-8931, Joyce Franklin (843) 260-3387, Gladys Nesmith (843) 245-3735 or Barbara Carraway at (843) 383-8852.

Greater Darlington Chamber of Commerce Business After Hours: 5:30 to 7 p.m. March 18 at Wachovia Bank on the Public Square in Darlington. Light refreshments.

MARCH 19 – 25

DHS Military Ball: 8 p.m. March 19.

Round Up at the Border Mustang & Classic Ford Show: 8 a.m. to noon March 20 at South of the Border in Dillon. Bring the family to see some Mustang entries from Virginia to Florida. Free admission. Info: Gene Turner (843) 669-0385.

Darlington County Democratic Party County Convention: March 20 at Jerusalem Baptist Church Fellowship Hall. Precinct organization meeting at 10 a.m., convention at 11 a.m. County party officers and delegates to the state convention will be elected. For more information, call Darlington County Democratic Party Chairman Sen. Gerald Malloy’s office at 339-3000.

Dan Coker Memorial Golf Tournament: 10 a.m. shotgun start March 20 at Hartsville Country Club. Eight-man team captain’s choice. Info: (843) 332-1441 or (843) 332-7478.

Health Care Public Forum: 10 a.m. March 20 in the Fred C. Fore Auditorium of the 400 Building at Florence-Darlington Technical College in Florence. Sponsored by South Carolina Geographical Area III Chapters of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Inc.

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.

Kalmia Gardens Oyster Roast: 5 to 7:30 p.m. March 20 at 1624 W. Carolina Ave. Cost: $30. All proceeds from this event go directly to the garden for operating cost and expenses. Info: (843) 383-8145.

Art in Business Youth Art Show Ceremony & Reception: 3 p.m. March 21 at Hartsville Middle School. Started in 1989, the Art in Business program recognizes student artists throughout Darlington County School District.

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: www.SouthCarolinaArts.com/canvas2010 or Milly Hough at (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.

Lucky Dog Ball and Silent Auction: 6:30 to 10 p.m. March 25 at Prestwood Country Club. Proceeds benefit Darlington County Humane Society. Catered by Bizzell’s. Entertainment by Crow Jayne. Dress: snappy casual. Tickets: $25 in advance, $35 at the door. Pet supply donations also accepted. Info: (843) 319-3665 or crystalhulsey@gmail.com

Darlington Rotary Club Auction: 6:30 p.m. March 25 at Darlington Country Club. Donation: $10.

MARCH 26-31

HHS Musical Theater: 8 p.m. March 25, 26 and 27 at Hartsville Middle School auditorium

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.

Byrdtown Fire Department Chicken Bog: March 27, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the fire station, 2662 Byrdtown Road, Hartsville. Plates ate $7. For delivery call 383-4222.

Community Health Fair: 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. March 27 at Word of Life Church, 710 B S. Fifth St., next door to Jin Jin Chinese Restaurant. Free stroke assessments, blood pressure checks, blood sugar checks, cholesterol screenings and HIV testing. Dietitian Kim Alton will provide body mass index, and Dr. Emmanuel Quaye will give assessments at 11 a.m. Info: (843) 917-3445.

Lamar High School Prom: 9 p.m. March 27 at Lamar High cafeteria.

APRIL

Southern Trail Riders: April 2-4 at 634 Lamar Hwy., Timmonsville. Three days of family fun, horseback riding, food and dancing. Cost: $25 riders, $20 others. Supper served Friday and Saturday. Saturday breakfast $5. Entertainment: Lamar Egg Scramble Rodeo presented by Diamond S. Rodeo at 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday. Info: (843) 346-3878 or campbellroofing@bellsouth.net.

A Taste of Darlington: 7 to 9 p.m. April 15 at the Sprint Cup Garage at Darlington Raceway. Tickets: $30. Must be 21 to attend. Info: Tony Dileo (843) 393-2310.

Hartsville High School Class of 1952 Reunion: April 16. If you have not been contacted and would like to attend, call Chester Morris at (843) 332-9681 or Mary Joyner (843) 332-7380.

Carolina Family Planning Centers First Annual Banquet: 6 to 8 p.m. April 20 at Cornerstone Baptist Church, Darlington. Special guest Pam Tebow, mother of Florida quaterback and Heisman winner Tim Tebow. Cost: $35.

Premiere Night and Moonlight Golf: April 23 at Beaver Creek Golf Club in Darlington. Info: (843) 393-2641.

Silver Fox Tournament of Champions: April 30 at Governor's Run Golf Club, Lamar. Check in at 11:30 a.m. with 12:30 p.m. shotgun start. 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.

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).