Community Calendar
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Wed., Nov. 15:
9:00 A.M. – 12:00 P.M. — Darlington County Coordinating Council’s Community & Homeless Resource Hub. Usually held on the Public Square in Darlington but, location may change. Free Health Screenings, Legal Services, Assistance with SNAP (EBT), Medicaid, Prescription Medications, Drug and Alcohol, help finding work and other programs and services. Please contact Nichole Gibson at 803-563-3948 or ngibson@welvista.org if you have any questions.
5:00 P.M. – 7:00 P.M. — Darlington County Junior Leadership Academy, Butler Heritage Foundation, 1103 S. Sixth Street, Hartsville. Sponsored and conducted by the Darlington County Sheriff’s Office, these classes include character building, anti-drug programs, Fire Dept. demonstrations, teaching health and fitness, leadership and how to save a life. It is a 13-Week program and there is NO COST. For more information, please contact Corporal Russell James (843) 858-2711 or email him at rjames@darlingtonsheriff.org
Thurs., Nov. 16:
12:30 P.M. — Darlington Rotary Club meeting, South of Pearl Restaurant, 117 Edwards Ave., Darlington.
1:00 P.M. — Darlington Kiwanis Club meeting, Darlington Country Club, 125 Country Club Rd., Darlington.
5:30 P.M. — Darlington Lions Club meeting, Takis Diner, 609 Pearl St., Darlington.
5:30 P.M. — Darlington Together meeting, Musician Anthony Outlaw will be speaking on forming a Community Choir, St. Matthews Parish Hall, 210 S. Main Street, Darlington. Darlington Together is a community-based group who meets each month to foster better relationships between the races in our community.
6:30 P.M. — Society Hill Lions Club Meeting, Society Hill Town Hall, 280 S. Main St., Society Hill.
Fri., Nov. 17:
6:00 P.M. — Trivia Night, free, all ages, prizes for winners. Harmon Baldwin Center, 300 Sanders Street, Darlington.
Sat., Nov. 18:
8:00 A.M. — Run For Thanks 5K and 1 Mile Walk. 246 South Main Street, Darlington. The race is not chip timed. Sponsored by Palmetto Runners Race Committee. Please pre-register at RFT5K.itsyourrace.com/
10:00 A.M. – 12:00 P.M. — Food Bank at Southside Church, 153 E. McIver Rd., Darlington. Limited Supply — One bag of food per family. Contact the Pastor at 843-246-4314 or Shirley Bosley at 843-250-1554 for more information.
10:00 A.M. – 2:00 P.M. — Harvest Fest 2023, Dominion Church, 1030 Pearl Street, Darlington.
Sun., Nov. 19:
4:30 P.M. — Lights of Love Celebration, Carolina Pines Regional Medical Center, 1304 W. Bobo Newsom Hwy., Hartsville.
Thurs., Nov. 23:
12:30 P.M. — Darlington Rotary Club meeting, South of Pearl Restaurant, 117 Edwards Ave., Darlington.
Sat., Nov. 25:
9:00 A.M. – 12:00 P.M. — FREE Clothes Closet, Providence Baptist Church, 1880 Antioch Rd., Hartsville. Providence does this to help those who have been through a devasttating event (Fire, flood, etc.) and those who are unable to afford the purchase of clothing, shoes, etc.
4:00 P.M. — Society Hill Christmas Festival and Parade. Parade lineup will begin on Long Bluff Roat at 3pm. The route will be from Long Bluff to St. David’s Academy. There will be 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place prizes for “Best in Show” decorated floats/vehicles. For those seeking additional information or interested in participating, Police Chief Renea Worden is the point of contact. She can be reached at 517-748-6676 or via email at rworden.sh.police@gmail.com. Alternatively, Melissa Burch is available for inquiries and can be contacted at 813-323-1445 or mburch63@gmail.com. There will also be a tree lighting ceremony at 6pm and Santa will be at the Kid’s Fest. Each child will receive a gift from Santa and there will be goodies to eat and drink. Lots of crafts will be made and each child will have the chance to make an ornament to place on the tree before the Tree Lighting Ceremony. Choirs from around town will be present to sing Christmas Carols, so bring your beautiful voices. Holiday refreshments will be provided during the ceremony.
Tues., Nov. 28:
9:00 A.M. — Grumpy Monk Lunch and Shop Trip, $7 travel fee, ages 18+, register at front desk. Harmon Baldwin Center, 300 Sanders Street, Darlington.
Wed., Nov. 29:
5:00 P.M. – 7:00 P.M. — Darlington County Junior Leadership Academy, Butler Heritage Foundation, 1103 S. Sixth Street, Hartsville. Sponsored and conducted by the Darlington County Sheriff’s Office, these classes include character building, anti-drug programs, Fire Dept. demonstrations, teaching health and fitness, leadership and how to save a life. It is a 13-Week program and there is NO COST. For more information, please contact Corporal Russell James (843) 858-2711 or email him at rjames@darlingtonsheriff.org
Thurs., Nov. 30:
12:30 P.M. — Darlington Rotary Club meeting, South of Pearl Restaurant, 117 Edwards Ave., Darlington.
Fri., Dec 1:
5:00 P.M. – 9:00 P.M. — Inaugural Darlington Deck the Halls Food Truck Rodeo, Pearl Street, Darlington. For more information, please call 843-398-4030.
Sat., Dec. 2:
9:00 A.M. – 12:00 P.M. — Free Clothes Closet, New Providence Baptist Church, 1884 Antioch Rd., hartsville. Free Clothing, shoes and other items to those who have suffered a disaster (fire, flooding, etc.) or those who are simply in desperate need.
Wed., Dec. 6:
5:00 P.M. – 7:00 P.M. — Darlington County Junior Leadership Academy, Butler Heritage Foundation, 1103 S. Sixth Street, Hartsville. Sponsored and conducted by the Darlington County Sheriff’s Office, these classes include character building, anti-drug programs, Fire Dept. demonstrations, teaching health and fitness, leadership and how to save a life. It is a 13-Week program and there is NO COST. For more information, please contact Corporal Russell James (843) 858-2711 or email him at rjames@darlingtonsheriff.org
Sat., Dec. 9:
3:00 P.M. — The Hartsville Christmas Parade will take place in Downtown Hartsville as part of Hartsville’s Heart of the Holidays.
Wed., Dec. 13:
5:00 P.M. – 7:00 P.M. — Darlington County Junior Leadership Academy, Butler Heritage Foundation, 1103 S. Sixth Street, Hartsville. Sponsored and conducted by the Darlington County Sheriff’s Office, these classes include character building, anti-drug programs, Fire Dept. demonstrations, teaching health and fitness, leadership and how to save a life. It is a 13-Week program and there is NO COST. For more information, please contact Corporal Russell James (843) 858-2711 or email him at rjames@darlingtonsheriff.org
