Happenings in Hartsville

The Hartsville High School choirs will present their Spring Concert on Thursday, May 28, at 8 p.m. at First Presbyterian Church. Featured in the concert will be the HHS Singers, the Red Fox Singers and the Freshmen Choir under the direction of Dr. James Beaumier with Dennis Schaefer accompanying. Music performed will include competition selections from this spring, the music of George Gershwin from a recent performance with the Long Bay Symphony as well as solos by choir members. The concert is free and open to the public.

“Claude Hart…Early Commercial Photographer,” is open in the Hartsville Museum Showcase Gallery until May 28. The exhibit shows the variety of subjects Hart photographed in chronicling the growth of Hartsville. The subjects range from local citizens, landscapes and buildings, to homes and gardens, some of which are still recognizable today. Admission is free. Hours are Monday – Friday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.  and Saturday 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

The public is invited to attend the Sonoco Men’s Club’s 49th choir anniversary on Sunday, June 7, at the Center Theater, 212 N. Fifth St. For more information, call Charles Mayshack at 332-4466.

Black Creek Arts Council and its Black Creek, Blue Jeans & BBQ sponsor West Propane are teaming up to raffle off a Big Green Egg Cooker. Raffle tickets can be purchased at the Black Creek Arts Center on College Avenue.  Tickets are $5 apiece, with specials of six tickets for $25 and 15 for $50. The winner will be announced on June 17, just in time for Father’s Day. Black Creek Arts Council would like to thank West Propane for its participation in this raffle. All proceeds will be used for arts education programming by Black Creek Arts Council.
The Hartsville Area Recreation Department is currently taking registrations for Youth Summer League Basketball. Registration is open through May 29. Ages are 7 years through 17 years. Games will begin in June. The registration fee is $25 for city residents and $31 for county residents. You may register by coming to the Coach TB Thomas Sports Center. For additional information, call 383-3020.

Catch the Red Fox Spirit with your local backyard chefs will be held Friday, May 29, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Kelleytown Stadium. The Red Fox Club will have hotdogs and chicken fingers for the kids as well as entertainment. Golf shirts and T-shirts will also be available for purchase. Tickets are $40 per family and $20 for individuals. You can purchase tickets at Hobnob Gourmet, Burry Bookstore, the Hartsville High School main office or at the gate. Come out and support your Foxes.

The annual Henry and Fanny Lundy reunion will be held at12 p.m. May 30, at Wesley United Methodist Church All Saints Hall, 145 E. College Ave., Hartsville. For more information, call Melinda Byrd (843)383-6397 or (843) 861-6080.

A Community Baccalaureate Service hosted in partnership with Hartsville area churches in honor of area high school graduates will be held at Emmanuel Baptist Church on Sunday, May 31, at 3 p.m. All high school graduates are invited to participate. Please wear your cap and gown and arrive by 2:45 p.m.

Descendants of Alexander and Victoria Kelley Linton will celebrate the 200th anniversary of their family June 13 and 14, at the old Henry Linton home, which was built in 1809.  The home is located between Cheraw and Society Hill on Highway 52.  There will be a cookout Saturday, June 13, at 6 p.m. Those attending should bring their choice of meat for the grill. A picnic dinner will be held Sunday, June 14, at 1 p.m., and everyone is asked to bring food and drinks. Paper products, utensils and ice will be furnished. Recently the Alexander Linton family Bible was located and it will be on display. Victoria Kelley was the granddaughter of Jacob Kelley, and a picture of her is in one of the bedrooms at the Jacob Kelley home in Kelleytown near Hartsville.
The Chapman Family Reunion for descendants of William Isaac Chapman will be held on Sunday, June 7, at 12 p.m. at Lakeview Club in Hartsville. The children of William Isaac Chapman include Emily Corinne Chapman Kirven, Clara Chapman Bryant, Labelia Ann Chapman Windham Newsome, Kindred Griffith Chapman, William Charles Chapman, Gertrude Chapman Dixon, Victoria Chapman Goodson, Sarah Chapman Crowley and Laura Mantha Chapman Rhodes.

The Annual Young Eagles Rally will be held at the Hartsville Regional Airport on June 13, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. sponsored by EAA Chapter 1058. The event will feature free airplane rides around the Hartsville area for kids ages 8-17. No pre-registration is required.  Just come to the Airport (off Lakeview Boulevard) between the hours indicated and join in the fun. For more information, call Jeanne Rudick at (843) 260-5597 and/or check out the international Website at http://www.youngeagles.org .
 
The next Gospel in the Park concert will be Sunday, June 14, at 5 p.m. at Pride Park on Sixth Street. The event will feature a pre-Father’s Day tribute for all fathers. Bring your Bibles and lawn chairs. For more information, call Barbara Carraway at (843) 276-9433, the Rev. Edward Carraway at 230-3476 or the Rev. J.D. Blue at 339-5998.

The 4th Annual Walk With The Docs, hosted by founding sponsor Carolina Pines Regional Medical Center, will be held on June 20, at 10 a.m.  The three-mile walk will begin and end on Coker College’s campus at Davidson Hall. This is an event for individuals, families, and businesses to support the Free Medical Clinic of Darlington County by honoring their favorite doctor and the hearts that come together to offer this service to our community. Registration and sponsorship information is located at the Hartsville and Darlington clinic, The Greater Hartsville Chamber of Commerce, the Greater Darlington Chamber of Commerce and our sponsors’ offices. 

The McBee School reunion will be held on Saturday, June 27, at the Company Store Restaurant in McBee from 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Former students who attended McBee School, their spouses and friends of the school are all invited. For more information, call Bobby Blackwell at 335-8466 or Ernest Sullivan at 332-8454.

The Butler High School class of 1979 will hold its 30-year class reunion during Butler Heritage Week June 28 - July 5. The next meeting to discuss plans for the reunion will be held on May 23 at 4 p.m. For more information, call Larry Bess at 383-4919, Dianne Benjamin Thomas at 383-5348, Juanita Graham Garrett at 383-0346 or Gracie Moses Clavon at (803) 428-6006.

Registration has started for Week In The Wild at Kalmia Gardens. The camp will run from 9 a.m.- 11:30 a.m. July 13-17 for rising first- and second-graders, July 20-24 for rising third- and fourth-graders and July 27-31 for rising fifth- and sixth-graders.

The Hartsville Recreation Department offers Japanese martial arts with Gary Carpenter Mondays and Wednesdays at the Coach T.B. Thomas Sports Center for ages 5 and up. Cost is $50 per month. Call 383-3020 for time.

The Hartsville High School class of 1952 will hold its class reunion on Saturday, June 13, at West Hartsville Baptist Church. If you would like to attend and have not received an invitation, please contact Mary Joyner at 332-7380.

The Jacob Kelley House Museum is open to the public the first Sunday of each month through December. The 19th century farm house is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and is owned by the Darlington County Historical Commission. During the Civil War, federal forces used the house as a headquarters for scouting parties seeking provisions for Gen. William T. Sherman’s army.  Admission is free.

A depression support group meets the third Monday of every month at St. Luke United Methodist Church at 6 p.m. The church is located at 302 Dunlap Dr., Hartsville, The public is invited. For more information, call Danny at 616-2723 or Kathy at 307-8220.

Scrapbooking 101 is available through the Hartsville Recreation Department on Wednesdays from 10 to 11 a.m. cost is $40 for city residents and $46 for non-city residents. Call 383-3020 for details.

Pet CPR classes for pet owners are available through the Hartsville Recreation Department. Cost is $35 for a three-hour class. Times vary. Call 383-3020 or 917-4549 for details.

Remember your resolutions with cardio, step and lunges classes at the Hartsville Recreation Department. Classes are Tuesday and Thursday 10 to 11 a.m. and Thursday 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Cost is $25 for city residents and $31 for non-city residents.

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

Learn tai chi for fun and health. Tai chi is an ancient, low-impact, graceful mind-body exercise which promotes balance, flexibility, and strength. Classes are every Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. in the Assembly Room of the Community Center at 212 N. Fifth Street. For more information, contact Den Latham at 861-1957 or

Hartsville’s Alcoholics Anonymous meets daily at 310 McFarland St. Meeting schedule posted on door.

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

The Hartsville Toastmasters meet every second and fourth Monday at 7 p.m. at the Black Creek Arts Council building, 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 and admission is free. If you have any further questions, please contact Dr. Andrew Jackson at 332-6151.

The Hartsville Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity Inc. extends an invitation, to high school males, to join the 2008-09 Kappa League Program. Kappa League is the Guide Right initiative, of the fraternity, with the purpose of helping 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.
For additional information contact coach Corey Lewis at HHS or Lynwood Lewis at 332-4337.

The Jacob Kelly House is open on the first Sunday of every month through December.  This 19th century farm house is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and is owned by the Darlington County Historical Commission. During the war between the states, the house was taken over by federal forces and used as headquarters for scouting parties seeking provisions to supply General Sherman’s Army. Admission is free. For more information, contact Joann Lee at 332-4508.

Hartsville American Legion Post 53 and Auxiliary meets on the third Tuesday night of each month. The post is located at North Fifth Street at Society Avenue just across Prestwood Lake. All members, eligible veterans and spouses are invited to attend. For additional information, contact Jim Ousley, Post Commander, 332-9340.

The Southern Animal Welfare League 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.  Please join us on the last Monday of each month at 6:30 p.m. at the Hartsville Memorial Library to find out what you can do to help.  Call 206-1129 or visit http://www.southernanimalwelfareleague.org to find out more.

Living Well South Carolina is a new program 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 393-8521 to sign up or for more information. All classes are free.

A Matter of Balance Fall Prevention classes will be held in Darlington, Hartsville, Society Hill and Lamar. Fear of falling can be just as dangerous as falling itself. A Matter of Balance can help you improve the quality of life and remain independent. Classes include easy exercises and information that will help you to enjoy your life. Call Ashley at 393-8521 to sign up or for more information. All classes are free.

A community chaplin serves as a chaplin 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 chaplin must have to serve God and see lives changed. Call 332-7771 for more information about “I am community chaplains of America.” This is a certified program.

Divorced? Separated? Divorce Care is a special weekly seminar and support group for people who are separated or divorced. Call 332-7771 for more information.

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. Call Lee Andrews at 383-3020.

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.

The DAV Chapter 47 meets the third Monday night of each month at 5:30 p.m. at the library. All veterans and spouses are invited to attend. For more information call J.W. O’Neal at 383-8670.

Keep Darlington County Beautiful offers citizens, businesses and industries opportunities to contribute to their communities. The organization’s aim is to promote community pride and publicly recognize 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 398-4810.

The 2008 meetings of the Board of Directors of the Darlington County Disabilities and Special Needs Board are scheduled for 5:30 p.m. on the last Tuesday of every month at the Scott Center located at 201 N. Damascus Church Rd. in Hartsville.  The public is invited to attend.

The Alzheimer’s Caregiver’s Support Group meets on the first Tuesday of each month at 10 a.m. at St. Bartholomew’s Episcopal Church. Call Margaret Coker at 332-7478 for info.