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TODAY-APRIL 28 Greater Darlington Chamber of Commerce Administrative Professional Luncheon: 11:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. today at Darlington Country Club. Two lucky administrative professionals will be selected for a quick makeover. Your Wardrobe Jeannie, Geanne Berrong, will discuss how to efficiently give yourself a wardrobe makeover using what you already have in your closet. Goodie bags and door prizes. Tickets, $15 members, $20 others. Info: (843) 393-2641. Center for Health and Wellness Presents Natural Solutions to Digestive Problems: 7 p.m. Thursday at the Greater Hartsville Chamber of Commerce meeting room. If you suffer from lack of/excessive appetite, bloating, irritable bowel, constipation, spastic colon or other digestive disorders, this seminar is for you. Open House: 4 to 7 p.m. Thursday at Mutual Savings Bank, 330 W. Carolina Ave. Greater Darlington Chamber of Commerce Business After Hours: Thursday at Pee Dee Healthcare, 201 Cashua St., Darlington. Last Day for Hartsville Recreation Department T-Ball Registration: Friday at Coach T.B. Thomas Sports Center at Byerly Park. Cost: $20 for city residents, $26 for others. For ages 3 to 6. Premiere Night and Moonlight Golf: Friday at Beaver Creek Golf Club in Darlington. Info: (843) 393-2641. Darlington County Relay for Life: 7 p.m. Friday through 7 a.m. Saturday at Byerly Park. All money raised stays in Darlington County. Low-cost Rabies Clinic: 9 a.m. to 10:15 a.m. Saturday at Griggs Grocery in Byrdtown and 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Saturday at Oates Community Grill in Oates. Benefit Ride for Bill Brandon: 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Saturday at Katy’s Bar & Grill, 1125 North Main St. Darlington. Rain or Shine. Please help raise funds for Vietnam Veteran, United States Navy 1968-1972, who is a leg amputee and has mounting medical bills. $20 per hand. Bikes and cars welcome. Sponsored by Katy’s Bar & Grill and Al and Alison Blackmon. Author Luncheon with Ann B. Ross: Noon Monday at Black Creek Arts Center, 116 W. College Ave. Ross will be presenting her new book “Miss Julia Renews Her Vows.” Tickets: $35, include a copy of the book, lunch catered by Bizzell’s Food and Spirits and the opportunity to hear Ross speak, read and personalize you book. Info: (843) 332-2511. Darlington Soil and Water Conservation District Meeting: 7 p.m. Monday at Clemson Extension kitchen, 300 Russell St., Room 207, Darlington. Subsequent meetings: May 24, June 28, July 26, Aug. 23, Sept. 27, Oct. 25, Nov. 22 (fourth Monday of each month). All meetings open to the public. Info: (843) 393-0483. APRIL 29-MAY 7 All Member Breakfast: 7:30 a.m. April 29 at Carolina Pines Regional Medical Center Education Room. Speakers: Dr. Robert Puchalski, SC ENT & Facial Plastic Surgery, and Medical Director of The Sleep Center at Carolina Pines, JJ Matzke, SleepElite, Sleep Diagnostics, LLC. Free Heart Screenings: Noon to 6 p.m. April 29 at Carolina Pines Regional Medical Center. The Mark Martin Go-Daddy.Com racecar will be on display. Boston Butt Fundraiser for Lauren Dickens: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. April 30 at Lakeview Baptist Church. The meal is being prepared by W.C. Morris and Fred Cromartie. Plates are $6 each, eat-in or take-out. Sponsored by The State Troopers of Troop 5 Post A (Darlington and Marlboro Counties). Proceeds benefit Lauren Dickens who is battling leukemia. Central Baptist Church Youth World Changer BBQ Fundraiser: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. April 30 at Central Baptist Church Activity Building, 512 Spring St., Darlington. Benefits youth mission trip to Owensboro, Ky. Catered by Schoolhouse Bar-B-Que. Plates ($7) include barbecue, rice and gravy, sweet potatoes and coleslaw. Take out only. Info: (843) 393-8581. Silver Fox Tournament of Champions: 12:30 p.m. April 30 at Governor’s Run Golf Club in Lamar. Reception honoring Gordon Brown, Jesse Hines and the late Robert Grooms April 29. Check in at 11:30 a.m. 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. Florence-Darlington Technical College Welding Rodeo Sculpture Competition: April 30 and May 1. Watch artists turn ordinary scrap into a new creation for a grand prize. Food, entertainment, silent auction and family fun. Patrick Fire Department Bass Tournament: 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. May 1 at Cheraw State Park. Five fish limit. Entry: $20. Rain or shine. First place prize $150, second place $100, third place $50. Info: (843) 680-3428. Low-cost Rabies Clinic: 9 a.m. to noon May 1 at Mayo Magnet School in Darlington. Coker College Commencement: May 1. Take the Stage Second Annual Youth Concert: 7 to 10 p.m. May 1 at Burry Park. Sponsored by SPC Credit Union. Spring Concert: 8 p.m. May 1 at First Presbyterian Church. The Civic Chorale, Hartsville High School students and the Long Bay Symphony will present classical masterpieces. Classic Eventing Open House: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. May 1 at Southern Eighths Farm in Chesterfield. Info: http://www.ClassicEventing.com, e-mail
or call (843) 623-5005. MAY 8-31 Jazz In The Park: 4 to 8 p.m. May 8 at Butler Field, 1103 S. Sixth St., Hartsville. Presented by Butler Alumni Pee Dee Chapter. Performances by Hartsville High Jazz Band, Hartsville High Flag Team, Hartsville High Strings, Demetrius McDonald (Hartsville Idol 2009 winner). Free. Info: Reginald Alford (843) 861-6205; Barbara Carraway (843) 917-4407; Dorothy Quist (843) 332-5809; Eunice R. Johnson (843) 339-2560; Margaret McFarland (843) 339-9443; Clayton Richardson (843) 332-3420. Nicole Seitz Author Luncheon: Noon to 2 p.m. May 11 at the Gallery at Black Creek Arts Center. Sponsored by Burry Bookstore and Black Creek Arts Council. Seitz will be speaking, reading and signing copies of “Saving Cicadas.” AARP Defensive Driving Course: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. May 11 and 12 at Hartsville Recreation Department, Coach T.B. Thomas Sports Center, Byerly Park. For senior citizens: $12 per person. Info: Gerald McKay (843) 346-3608. Greater Darlington Chamber of Commerce Lunch and Learn: May 13 at the chamber. RSVP: (843) 393-2641. Annual Moonlight Golf Tournament: 7 p.m. May 14 at Beaver Creek Golf Course, Darlington. You will be supplied with a cart, glowing golf ball and a flashlight. The 6-hole tournament will be light with only a 12-inch glowstick at the pins and tees. Cost: $20 per person. No team play. Individual play only. RSVP: (843) 393-2641or
Low-cost Rabies Clinic: 9 a.m. to noon May 15 at Northside Feed & Track on U.S. 15 North and 9 a.m. to noon at St. David’s Academy in Society Hill. Taste of Hartsville: 6:30 to 9 p.m. May 20 at Kalmia Gardens. Olive Timberlake Retirement Celebration: 5 to 6:30 p.m. May 22 at First Presbyterian Church. To honor Olive Timberlake, who is retiring from Girl Scout Troop 183. Info: Veronica F.A. Jamison (843) 861-6137; Michelle Brown (843) 332-4514; Mary Alice King (843) 332-6642. Low-cost Rabies Clinic: 9 a.m. 10:15 a.m. May 22 at Lydia Fire Department in Lydia, 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. May 22 at Food Smart in Kellytown and 9 a.m. to noon at Darlington County Health Department in Darlington. Van Wyck BBQ Duel and Antique Tractor Show: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. May 22 at the Community Center, 5036 Old Hickory Rd., Van Wyck, S.C. Info: (803) 320-1099 or
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
. Hartsville High School Class of 1990 20-Year Reunion: June 18 and 19. Please call (803) 802-1721 or email
and leave your current contact information if you are a graduate 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 http://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 http://www.southernanimalwelfareleague.org. Tournament of Hartsville Home Educators: Local support group for the homeschooling family. Info:
or visit http://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. 
Hartsville High School Musical Theater presents The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee: 8 p.m. Thursday, Friday and Saturday in the auditorium at Hartsville Middle School. Tickets: $5 for adults and $3 for students/seniors.
Darlington County Master Gardeners Annual Plant Sale: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday at the Joslin Educational Center, 1520 W. Carolina Ave., adjacent to Kalmia Gardens of Coker College.
Woman of the Year Program: 6 p.m. Sunday at Jerusalem Baptist Church, 301 S. Sixth St. Sponsored by the Hartsville Branch of the NAACP. Info: Floyd Davis (843) 332-4745 or Lunella Williams (843) 616-1294.
Low-cost Rabies Clinic: 9 a.m. to noon May 8 at Darlington County Health Department in Darlington.
Annual Hartsville Kiwanis Chicken BBQ: May 11. Tickets $7.
SUPPORT GROUPS
of the class of 1990 and would like more information.
Yesterdays Indoor Flea Market: 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturdays at 1140 N. Fifth Street (Old Gloveslingers Building beside IGA Foodliner).
FLORENCE — Rob Betler, general manager of S&W Manufacturing, will serve as honorary chairman of Florence’s Camp Success. The camp is an academic program that fosters interest in science and engineering among rising seventh- and eighth graders scheduled for June 6-11 at Florence-Darlington Technical College.
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Betler named honorary chairman of Florence’s Camp Success (Florence Morning News)
