Hartsville Area Happenings

TODAY – NOV. 30

Annual YMCA Turkey Trot 5K Run/Walk on Thanksgiving Day: 8 a.m. Thursday at Hartsville YMCA.

Royal Knight Simply Elegant Formal Wear Debut Fashion Show: 7 p.m. Saturday at the Center Theater.

Pim Farms’ Disc Golf: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturdays and 2 to 6 p.m. Sundays. An 18-hole course with fairways in the woods and hay pasture.

Resume Writing Workshop: 3 p.m. Monday at Hartsville Library. Info: (843) 398-4940

Hartsville Country Club Annual Membership Meeting: 6:30 p.m. Monday.

Darlington Recreation Department Basketball Registration: Through Monday at 300 Sanders Street, Darlington. $20 registration fee. Copy of Birth Certificate Required.

DEC. 1-10

Pee Dee District of the Water Environment Association Annual Pee Dee Awards Banquet and Guest Night: 6:15 to 9:15 p.m. Tuesday at VFW hall in Florence off East Palmetto Street. Info: (843) 665-6746.

Resume Writing Workshop: 1 p.m. Tuesday at Society Hill Library. Info: (843) 398-4940

Resume Writing Workshop: 3 p.m. Dec. 2 at Darlington Library. Info: (843) 398-4940

Greater Hartsville Chamber of Commerce Business After Hours: 5:30 to 7 p.m. Dec. 3 at Carolina Pines Regional Medical Center’s Education Classroom , 1304 W. Bobo Newsom Hwy. Meet Carolina Pines’s new physicians and enjoy door prizes and refreshments.

Holiday Music by Marlin Ketter, Kiwanis Coker College Scholarship recipient, and the Coker Singers: 12:30 p.m. Dec. 3 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.

Darlington County Humane Society Rescue Efforts BBQ Fundraiser: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and 4 to 6 p.m. Dec. 3 at West Hartville Baptist Church in Hartsville and First Church of God in Darlington. Eat-In or Take-Out. Business delivery for 10 or more plates. Donations of dry dog/puppy and cat/kitten food, bleach, collars, leashes, pet carriers, towels and blankets accepted during this event.

Resume Writing Workshop: 5 p.m. Dec. 3 at Lamar Library. Info: (843) 398-4940

Author and Poet Do-reen Reid Meet and Greet: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Dec. 4 at Burry Bookstore. She will be signing copies of her book “He’s Worthy.”

Historic Christmas Open House: 2 to 5 p.m. Dec. 6 at Kalmia Gardens.

People to People Meeting: 6:30 p.m. Dec. 7 at the Florence-Darlington Technical College Hartsville Satellite Campus, 225 Swift Creek Road. Info: (843) 332-3420.

Hartsville Civic Chorale Presents Christmas with Children and Brass: 7:30 p.m. Dec. 8 at First Presbyterian Church.

Presentation by Nancy Ray, New Library Director for the Darlington County Library System: 12:30 p.m. Dec. 10 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.

Black Creek Arts Council Presents The Christmas Shoppe: 5 to 9 p.m. Dec. 10, 3 to 8 p.m. Dec. 11 and 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Dec. 12.

DEC. 11-31

Author Ben Moise Meet and Greet: 3 to 5:30 p.m. Dec. 11 at Burry Bookstore. He will be signing copies of his book, “Ramblings of a Low Country Game Warden: A Memoir.”

Friends Work Day: 9 a.m. Dec. 12 at Carolina Sandhills National Wildlife Refuge Headquarters, U.S. 1, McBee. Info: (843) 335-8350 or

Presentation by Mayor Mel Pennington: 12:30 p.m. Dec. 17 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.

Author and Educator Dr. Sara Odom Meet and Greet: 3 to 5 p.m. Dec. 18 at Burry Bookstore. She willigning copies of her new children’s book, “Precious Puddin’.”

JANUARY

What is Diabetes? By Gwen Davis, the State Diabetes Nurse Consultant: 12:30 p.m. Jan. 7 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.

Wild Turkey Federation Discussion by Louis Yount: 12:30 p.m. Jan. 14 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.

SUPPORT GROUPS

Alzheimer’s Caregiver’s Support Group: First Tuesday of the month at 10 a.m. 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.

Depression Support Group: Third Monday of the month at 6 p.m. 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

Fall into Fitness: 9:30 to 10:15 a.m. Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Cardio, step and lunges. Cost: $25 city residents, $31 others.

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

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.

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.

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.

ONGOING & RECURRING

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.

Morning Running Club: 7 a.m. every Saturday at Hartsville YMCA.

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.

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 or Lynwood Lewis at (843) 332-4337.

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.

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.

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.

Board of Directors of Darlington County Disabilities and Special Needs Board Meetings: Last Tuesday of the month at 5:30 p.m. at the Scott Center, 201 N. Damascus Church Road, Hartsville. The public is invited to attend.

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

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 http://www.southernanimalwelfareleague.org.

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.

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.

DAV Chapter 47: Third Monday of the month at 5:30 p.m. at the library. All veterans and spouses are invited to attend. Info: J.W. O’Neal (843) 383-8670.

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.

Jacob Kelly House Tours: First Sunday of every month through December. Free. 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. Info: Joann Lee (843) 332-4508.