Community Calendar
Here is a list of some upcoming events in Darlington County:
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
