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1 – Darlington Soccer Game
TBA @ N. Myrtle Beach Michael B. Nash Tournament
Girls & Boys Varsity
March 1-2
– Second Annual March Madness Recreational Cup
Hosted by Columbia United FC @ BB&T Fields in Ballentine, SC. The
tournament is accepting boys and girls Academy and Recreational
teams U8 through U18. The deadline to register is Feb. 20. You also
can register online.
Fees are U8 (5 v 5) $200; U9 - U10 (6 v 6) $225; U11 - U12 (8 v 8) $250;
U13 - U18 (11 v 11) $275
Applications and check can be mailed to Columbia United FC, Attn: March
Madness Recreational Cup, P.O. Box 24942, Columbia, SC 29224
Contact: www.columbiaunitedfc.com or 1-866-946-2832
March 1
– Darlington County Habitat Golf Tournament
12:30 p.m. shotgun start @ Darlington Country Club. Prizes
will be awarded. Contact: 843-383-8500 or www.darcohabitat.org
March 1
– American Heart Association's 15th Annual Heart Ball
7 p.m. @ SiMT Building of Florence-Darlington Technical College. Contact:
(843) 665-0985
March 1
– FMU Alumni Basketball Games & Silent Auction
@ Smith University Center gym, Francis Marion University campus, Florence.
Women's game @ 11 a.m., Men's game @ 11:30 a.m., Auction 1:30 to 5 p.m.
Free admission
March 1
– FMU PatriotFest
12:30 p.m. @ Smith University Center, Francis Marion University campus,
Florence.
March 1
– FMU Alumni Demobilization at the Grille
7 p.m. @ The Grille, Francis Marion University campus, Florence. The
band Midlife Crisis will perform. Hors d'oeuvres and cash bar.
March 1
– American Indian Women’s Conference
Events throughout the day @ University Center Annex, UNC Penbroke. The
morning session wraps up with a luncheon featuring keynote speaker Dr.
Clara Sue Kidwell (Chippewa/Choctaw). The luncheon transitions into
the Children’s Honor Ceremony with a special reading by Miss North
Carolina Jessica Jacobs (Lumbee). The conference concludes with a gathering
at Lumbee River.
Info: www.uncp.edu/aiwc/ or The Native American Resource Center at UNCP
at (910) 521-6282.
March 1
– Dixies Federal Credit Union 60th Annual Meeting
4 p.m. @ 501 Russell Street, Darlington. Registration begins @ 2.
Door prizes, elections and dinner.
Info: 843-393-0426 or www.dixiefed.com
March 1
– Chicken Bog Lunch
11 a.m.to 3 p.m. @ Elim United Methodist Church, 3900 Oates Hwy., Lamar.
Bake Sale also. $6 per plate
Info: Janice Boyd 843-332-6959
March 1
– St. David's Day
According to the Old Farmer's Almanac, this day commemorates
the patron saint of Wales, St. David, who was born in the 6th century
at Henfynw, Cardigan. His symbol is the leek, which is said to have
protected him in combat and was worn by his countrymen to distinguish
them from their Saxon enemies during battle. In honor of St. David,
plant a bulb of aromatic leek as soon as the ground can be worked or
make one of the recipes in this newsletter that includes leeks.
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March
3 – Darlington County Council Meeting
6 p.m. @ Courthouse Annex/EMS Building
1625 Harry Byrd Highway, Darlington
Contact: Clerk to Council JaNet Bishop 843-398-4100 or jbishop@darcosc.com
March 3-5
– Fast Track GED Preparation Class
1 to 5 p.m. @ BA Gary Educational Complex, 100 Magnolia St., Darlington.
Info: 843-398-2856
March 3
– Darlington High School Baseball Game
6:30 p.m. @ Darlington. Vs. Wilson
March 3
– Darlington Soccer Game
5 p.m. @ Home vs. South Florence
Girls & Boys Varsity and Junior Varsity
March 3
– Darlington High School JV Baseball Game
6 p.m. @ Wilson
March 3
– Darlington High School Varsity & JV Softball
6:30 p.m. @ Home. Vs. Wilson
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March
4 – Darlington Alzheimer's Caregivers' Support Group
10 a.m. @ St. Bartholomew's Episcopal Church, Hartsville. Two speakers,
Marilyn Stuckey, RN, from MUSC and Jan Granger, RN,MN, from Florence
for this meeting will present "The 10 Warning Signs of Alzheimer's
Disease" and an update on research and trials. All are welcome.
March 4
– Darlington Soccer Game
5:30 p.m. @ Home vs. Marion. Girls Varsity
March 4
– Darlington Soccer Game
5:30 p.m. @ Cheraw. Boys Varsity
March 4
– Darlington High School Boys Tennis
4:30 p.m. @ Home. Vs. Manning
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March
5 – Human Resources Luncheon
@ Darlington Country Club, 125 Country Club Blvd, Darlington.
Sponsored by Greater Darlington Chamber of Commerce. Topic: Are You
a Boomer, Gen X-er or Millennial? Managing Generational Differences
in the Workplace. Presented by Rick Fountain, Business Development Specialist
at S.C. Vocational Rehabilitation. Cost: $8.50 per person.
RSVP: Nancy Matthews @ 843-393-2641 or nancym@darlingtonchamber.net
if you plan to attend
March 5
– Darlington High Track and Field
5 p.m. @ Wilson
March 5
– S.C. Governor's School for Science and Mathematics Foundation
16th Annual Townes Award Dinner
6 p.m. @ Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center. Tickets: $125
Info: 803-252-9152 or email jacqulyne@scgssm.org
March 5
– Darlington High School JV Baseball Game
6 p.m. @ Darlington. Vs. Lake City
March 5
to 7 – Night Services
@ The Missionary Department of the Tabernacle Worship Center. Speaker:
Janie M Wilds of The Shining Light Holiness Church, Darlington
March 5
– 76th Anniversary Services
@ The Friendship Missionary Baptist Church. Speaker: Rev. Ethel Grinkley
March 5
– Barbecue! to Benefit Lighthouse Ministries
Lunch 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Dinner 4 to 7 p.m. @ St. John's Episcopal Church,
252 S. Dargan St., Florence. Proceeds benefit Lighthouse Ministries.
Catered by Steve Huggins. $7 donation. Half BBQ, Half Chicken Bog, Coleslaw
and Roll. Free delivery of 10 plates or more.
Info or Deliveries: 843-629-0830 or 843-662-8353
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March
6 – Darlington High School Baseball Game
6:30 p.m. @ South Florence. Vs. South Florence
March 6
– "Teen Palmetto" Gallery Reception
5:30 to 7 p.m. @ Black Creek Arts Council, 116 W. College Ave., Hartsville.
For Mary Grayson Segars. Light refreshments will be served. Info: 843-332-6235
or bcacartsinfo@yahoo.com
March 6
– Darlington High School Boys Tennis
4:30 p.m. @ South Florence
March 6
– 76th Anniversary Services
@ The Friendship Missionary Baptist Church. Speaker: Rev. mory P. Boyd
March 6
– 2008 Obesity Prevention Summit
9:15 a.m. @ Columbia Marriott, 1200 Hampton St., Columbia
March 5
to 7 – Night Services
7: 30 p.m. @ The Missionary Department of the Tabernacle Worship Center.
Speaker: Janie M Wilds of The Shining Light Holiness Church, Darlington
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March
7 – Hartsville-Coker Concert Association Presents Lesa Hudson
7:30 to 9 p.m. @ Hartsville Center Theater. Tickets $5.
Info: 843-332-7820 or www.hartsvillecokerconcerts.org
March 7
– Darlington High School Baseball Game
6 p.m. @ Lamar. Vs. Lamar
March 7
– Escape to Paradise Benefit Auction
7 p.m. @ Thomas Hart Academy gym, 852 Flinns Rd., Hartsville. Hors d'oeuvres
and preview @ 6:30. Proceeds to fund school improvements.
Info: 843-332-4991
March 7
to 9 – 2008 Designer Home & Outdoor Living Show
10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 12:30 to 5 p.m. Sunday @ Florence
Civic Center. Free parking. Info: 843-665-5885
March 7
– Darlington Soccer Game
TBA @ Home. Darlington Tournament
Girls & Boys Varsity
March 7
– 76th Anniversary Services
@ The Friendship Missionary Baptist Church. Speaker: Rev. Jamie O'Graham
March 5
to 7 – Night Services
7: 30 p.m. @ The Missionary Department of the Tabernacle Worship Center.
Speaker: Janie M Wilds of The Shining Light Holiness Church, Darlington
March 7
– 2008 Obesity Prevention Summit
@ Columbia Marriott, 1200 Hampton St., Columbia
March 7
– Todd Rosenlieb Dance Performance
8 p.m. @ Watson Theater, Coker College, Hartsville. Admission is $10
for adults, $5 for children and free with Coker College ID.
March 7-8
– St. John's Weekend at the Beach
@ Fat Harold’s Beach Club, Main Street, North Myrtle Beach. Anyone
who has attended St. John’s High School is invited. Event is FREE.
Only cost is for bar beverages. Special Room Rates through Tilghman’s
Resort Condos (1-800-334-6016) and Ocean Drive Resort (1-800-438-9590),
ask for the St. John’s Reunion Rate. These locations are within
walking distance of Fat Harold’s Beach Club.
Info: Mike Howle 843-361-4088 or howlemw@verizon.net
March 7
– Ask-A-Lawyer About Bankruptcy Issues Free
2 to 4 p.m. Call toll-free 1-866-299-2187 to get answer to questions
with bankruptcy related matters.
Info: www.scb.uscourts.gov or www.scbar.org.
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March
8 – Darlington Soccer Game
TBA @ Home. Darlington Tournament
Girls & Boys Varsity
March 8
– Darlington High Track and Field
Diamond Hornet Invitational
March 8
– Darlington High School Varsity & JV Softball
2 p.m. @ Home. Vs. Hartsville
March 8
– Lake Marion Dam Run
9 a.m.
Contact: Janet Moore (803) 435-5200
March 8
– Gospel Concert
7 p.m. @ The Music Hall, 1947 Harry Byrd Hwy., Darlington. Presented
by Love Life Ministries of Darlington. Featuring Burning Bridges of
Darlington, The Tyner Family of Hartsville, Truly Blessed of Florence
and Michael Gaines of Darlington. Tickets: $8 in advance, $10 at the
door.
Info: 843-665-9306 or raedease69@aol.com
March 8
– Darlington High School JV Baseball Game
11 a.m. @ Sumter. Vs. Crestwood
March 8
– Darlington High School JV Baseball Game
1 p.m. @ Sumter. Vs. Lakewood
March 8
– Local Firefighters Raise Funds for Heroes Campaign
8 a.m. to Noon @ Hwy. 151 and Old Camden Road, Pineridge
8 a.m. to Noon @ Hwy. 15 and Hwy. 52, Society Hill
9 a.m. to 1 p.m. @ Main and Davis Streets, Lamar
9 a.m. to 1 p.m. @ Hwy. 340 and Hoffmeyer Road, Darlington
9 a.m. to 1 p.m. @ Hwy. 15 and Hwy. 34, Lydia
10 a.m. to 4 p.m. @ Wal-Mart Super Center, Hartsville
March 8
– 7th Anniversary Celebration
6 p.m. @ New Providence Missionary Baptist Church. Pastor and Mrs. Kippie
Brown
March 7-8
– St. John's Weekend at the Beach
@ Fat Harold’s Beach Club, Main Street, North Myrtle Beach. Anyone
who has attended St. John’s High School is invited. Event is FREE.
Only cost is for bar beverages. Special Room Rates through Tilghman’s
Resort Condos (1-800-334-6016) and Ocean Drive Resort (1-800-438-9590),
ask for the St. John’s Reunion Rate. These locations are within
walking distance of Fat Harold’s Beach Club.
Info: Mike Howle 843-361-4088 or howlemw@verizon.net
March 8
– Community Parade
10 a.m. Starts @ Main and Lemon streets, Darlington. Food at the Pine
Street Recreation Center afterwards.
March 8
– Cinderella's Glass Slipper Brunch
10:30 a.m. to Noon @ St. Luke's Lutheran Church, 1201 Cherokee Rd.,
Florence. Tickets: $5 per person in advance, $7 at the door Info: 843-669-3991.
March 8
– Trinity United Methodist Annual Bar-B-Que
4:30 to 8 p.m. @ Darlington High School Cafeteria. Eat in or take out
$7.
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March
9 – Daylight Saving Time Begins
Daylight Saving Time begins at 2:00 A.M. on the second Sunday of March
and ends at 2:00 A.M. on the first Sunday in November. Don’t forget
to turn your clocks ahead one hour.
March 9
– YMA Ministry of Round O Missionary Baptist Church in Darlington
Third Anniversary
The YMA Ministry of Round O Missionary Baptist Church in Darlington
will hold its third anniversary celebration during the morning worship
services.
March 9
– 76th Anniversary Services
@ The Friendship Missionary Baptist Church. Speaker: Rev. J.W. Kelly
March 9
– Chesterfield District Genealogy Society Meeting
3 p.m. @ Visitors Center, Main Street in Chesterfield. You do not have
to be a member to use our library or come to our meetings.
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March
10 – Darlington County School Board Meeting
6 p.m. @ Board/Community Conference Room of Administrative Annex #1,
102 Park Street, Darlington.
March 10
– Darlington Soccer Game
6:30 p.m. @ Lugoff-Elgin. Girls Varsity
March 10
– Darlington High School JV Baseball Game
6 p.m. @ Lake City
March 10
– Darlington High School Boys Tennis
4:30 p.m. @ Home. Vs. Hartsville
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March
11 – Darlington High School Baseball Game
6:30 p.m. @ Bennettsville. Vs. Marlboro
March 11
– Darlington Cancer Support Group Meeting
7 p.m. @ Cornerstone Baptist Church, 213 N. Marquis Hwy. (Hwy. 15 Bypass),
next door to Pee Dee Fleet Service, formerly Folsom Motors. Celebrating
St. Patrick's Day with Bingo. Bring any prizes you wish to donate. Casual
attire.
March 11
– Darlington Soccer Game
6 p.m. @ Home. Vs. Sumter. Junior Varsity
March 11
– Darlington Soccer Game
7:30 p.m. @ Home. Vs. Lake City. Boys Varsity
March 11
– Darlington High School Boys Tennis
5 p.m. @ Home. Vs. Governor's School
March 11
– Darlington High School Varsity & JV Softball
5 p.m. @ Bennettsville
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March
12-16 – 11th Annual SC Quilt Festival & Show
The Opera House in Bishopville. 803-484-5090
March 12
– Darlington Soccer Game
5 p.m. @ Hartsville. Girls & Boys Varsity and Junior Varsity
March 12
– Lamar High School JV Baseball
5:30 p.m. @ East Clarendon
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March
13 – Public Hearing on Access to Justice Barriers in SC
4 to 6 p.m. @ Charleston County Courthouse
Info: (803) 576-3808 or rwheeler@scbar.org
March 13
– Darlington High Track and Field
5 p.m. @ Marion
March 13
– Darlington High School Boys Tennis
4:30 p.m. @ Marion
March 13
– PTA Organizational Meeting
6:30 p.m. @ Darlington County Library. Your current DHS student can
receive a free “homework pass” if you attend.
Info: Rhett Hughes 843-398-2764
March 13
– Darlington County Recreation Meeting
6 p.m. @ Lake Darpo. RSVP to the Rec Department by noon if you plan
to attend so that the proper amount of packets will be available
March 13
– Business Luncheon
11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. @ Florence Country Club, Florence.
Guest: Dr. Hildy Teegen. Info: www.mooreschool.sc.edu
RSVP: 800-277-0105 or 803-777-2910 or send an e-mail to business.relations@
moore.sc.edu
March 13
– Mary Dean Brewer Women of Distinction Gala
5 p.m. @ Darlington Country Club. Silent auction, awards presentation
and live auction. Tickets: $50. Advance purchase required. Call: Anne
Carpenter 843-669-5174 or 800-786-8704
March 13
– Lamar High School Golf
@ Latta (Twin Lakes Dillon)
March 13
– Lamar High School Track and Field
4:30 p.m. @ Chesterfield
March 13
– Lamar High School Varsity Baseball
6 p.m. @ Latta
March 13
– Lamar High School Softball
6 p.m. @ Latta
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March
14 – BBQ Sponsored by Darlington Moose Lodge
10 a.m. until. $6 per plate. Orders of 5 or more can be delivered.
Info or tickets: 843-616-0230 or 843-3932311
March 14
– Darlington High School Baseball Game
6:30 p.m. @ Sumter. Vs. Lakewood
March 14
– Darlington High School Varsity & JV Softball
5 p.m. @ Sumet. Vs. Lakewood
March 14
– Darlington Soccer Game
5 p.m. @ Marlboro County. Girls & Boys Varsity and Junior Varsity
March 14
– Cinderella Ballet
8 p.m. @ Florence Little Theatre, Cashua Drive, Florence.
Tickets: $15 for adults, $8 for children and students.
Info: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. call 843-662-3731
March 14
– Annual Philadelphia Southern Methodist Church Bar-B-Q
4 to 7 p.m. @ 1665 Philadelphia St., off Hwy. 401. $7 per plate.
Info: 843-393-6589
March 14
– Lamar High School Softball
6 p.m. @ Lamar Vs. Scott's Branch
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March
15 – The Ides of March
This has long been considered an ill-fated day. The word ides
comes from a Latin word meaning "to divide." In fact, the
ancient Romans considered the ides of any month unfavorable. The concept
of unlucky days survived Julius Caesar (who was assassinated on March
15, 44 B.C.—talk about bad luck) and calendar reforms. William
Shakespeare made the phrase "Beware the ides of March" a popular
saying in his play Julius Caesar.
March 15
– Darlington County Democratic Convention
11 a.m. @ Hartsville Middle School cafeteria. Info: Darlington County
Democratic Party Chair Sen. Gerald Malloy's Office 843-339-3000
March 15
– Painting Workshop
9 a.m. to 5 p.m. @ Black Creek Arts Council, 116 W. College Ave., Hartsville.
Mary Grayson Segars. Cost: $110 includes lunch.
Info: 843-332-6235 or bcacartsinfo@yahoo.com
March 15
– Darlington Kiwanis Club Annual Oyster Roast & Pig Pickin'
6 to 9 p.m. @ The Checkered Flag Club. Beverages, Music provided. $25
per person. Funds David A. Cohen Scholarship and community projects.
Contact: Rick Bonnoitt (843) 229-8777
March 15
– Girls Softball League Kick-Off Jamboree and Picture Day
Darlington Recreation Complex, Blue Street behind Darlington High School's
Ninth Grade campus.
Contact: (843) 398-4030
March 15
– Darlington High School Varsity & JV Softball
2 p.m. @ Chapman
March 15
– 15th Annual Challenge Run/Walk
9 a.m. @ Briggs Elementary. 7:30-8:30 a.m. Registration. Cost: $15 by
March 7, $12 Mcleod members; $20 day of the event; $5 for fun and pet
walks or $10 per family. Proceeds benefit Geoffrey Kier Memorial Athletic
Excellence Award Scholarship Fund. Register @ www.rmssports.com
Contact: 843-777-5043
March 15
– Freestyle Motocross
7:30 p.m. @ Colonial Center, Columbia. Pit Party @ 5:30
Tickets and info: www.thecolonialcenter.com.
March 15
– 5th Annual Eggstravaganza
10 a.m. @ Emmanuel Baptist Church, Hartsville. Rain date March 22. More
than 12,000 plastic eggs. Prizes include bikes, scooters, mp3 players,
CD players, dolls, video games, skateboards and more. Ages 3 to 11.
Bring your own basket. Registration @ 9:45.
Info: 843-332-2271
March 15
– 2008 Miss Torch/Miss Torchette Pageant
6 p.m. @ Mayo High School gym. Free and open to public. Sponsored by
Alpha Eta Chapter of the Alpha Pi Chi Sorority.
March 15
– Darlington High School JV Baseball Game
11 a.m. @ Wilson. Vs. Lakewood
March 15
– Darlington High School JV Baseball Game
1 p.m. @ Wilson. Vs. Crestwood
March 15
– Easter Celebration & Egg Hunt
2 to 4 p.m. @ Trinity United Methodist Church, 126-8 Pearl St., Darlington.
Rain or Shine. FREE. One block from Public Square. Fun includes 15’
Giant Slide, Space Walk Jump, Crafts, Popcorn, Cotton Candy, Egg Hunt,
Face Painting, Live Music & More!
March 15
– Cinderella Ballet
8 p.m. @ Florence Little Theatre, Cashua Drive, Florence.
Tickets: $15 for adults, $8 for children and students.
Info: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. call 843-662-3731
March 15
– 9th Annual Pee Dee Home & Garden Workshops
10 a.m. to 4 p.m. @ Pee Dee Research & Education Center, 2200
Pocket Rd., Florence. Presentations, display gardens, a plant
sale and door prizes. Cost: $35 in advance or $40 at door. Includes
lunch. Info: www.florencecountymastergardeners. org or Gretchen Baumann
(843) 395- 9506.
March 15
– Lamar High School JV Baseball - DH
1 p.m. @ Lamar Vs. Hannah-Pamplico
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March
16 – The Pastor's Aide Ministry of Round O Missionary Baptist
Church in Darlington 38th Anniversary
The Pastor's Aide Ministry will celebrate its 38th Anniversary celebration
during the morning worship services.
March 16
– Cinderella Ballet
3 p.m. @ Florence Little Theatre, Cashua Drive, Florence.
Tickets: $15 for adults, $8 for children and students.
Info: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. call 843-662-3731
March 16
– 45th Anniversary of Dr. E.B. Burroughs Celebration
10 a.m. @ Regular Morning Service
March 16
– Palm Sunday Service
4 p.m. @ Salem Baptist Church of Darlington, 902 S. Main St. Guest speaker:
Mr. Maurice Bailey of the Salem United Methodist
Church. Everyone is invited to attend.
Info: Chairperson Della Wilds 843-393-5577
March 16
– Mayo Class of 1969 Meeting
6 p.m. @ Post 210 in Darlington. Info: 843-393-1486
March 16
– Mayo Class of 1967 Meeting
TBA. Info: Shirley Warren 843-398-0969
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March
17 – St. Patrick's Day
March 17 is widely accepted as the date of Saint Patrick’s death
in A.D. 461. The first St. Patrick’s Day parade in the United
States was held in New York City on this day in 1762. Cabbage seeds
are often planted today, and old-time farmers believed that to make
them grow well, you needed to plant them while wearing your nightclothes.
March 17–
Darlington County Council Meeting
7 p.m. @ Courthouse Annex/EMS Building
1625 Harry Byrd Highway, Darlington
Contact: Clerk to Council JaNet Bishop 843-398-4100 or jbishop@darcosc.com
March 17
– Girls Softball Weekly League Play begins
Darlington Recreation Complex, Blue Street behind Darlington High School's
Ninth Grade campus.
Contact: (843) 398-4030
March 17
– Darlington High School Baseball Game
6:30 p.m. @ Darlington. Vs. South Florence
March 17
– Final Day to Donate to the Sugar Refinery Family Support
Fund
@ Piggly Wiggly. To benefit the families of workers injured or killed
in the explosion at the Imperial Sugarrefinery in Port Wentworth, Ga.,
on Feb. 7
March 17
– Darlington High School Boys Tennis
5 p.m. @ Home. Vs. Sumter
March 17
– Reception for Sen. Gerald Malloy
6 to 8 p.m. @ Darlington Country Club, 125 Country Club Rd., Darlington.
March 17
– How to Start a Business Seminar
10 a.m. to 1 p.m. @ 38 Public Square, Chamber of Commerce Office, Darlington.
Cost: $30. Info: Nancy Matthews or Karen Carroll 843-393-2641.
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March
18 – Darlington County Planning Commission Meeting
5:30 p.m. @ Courthouse Annex/EMS Building, 1625 Harry Byrd Hwy., Darlington.
Contact: (843) 398-4610 or planning@darcosc.com
Click here to download the Agenda.
March 18
– Society Hill Special Elections
Polls are open 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Mayor and 3 council seats to be filled.
March 18
– Darlington High School Baseball Game
6:30 p.m. @ Darlington. Vs. Lake City
March 18
– Darlington High School Varsity & JV Softball
5 p.m. @ Home. Vs. Lake City
March 18
– Darlington Soccer Game
6 p.m. @ Crestwood. Girls & Boys Varsity
March 18
– Darlington High School Boys Tennis
4:30 p.m. @ Bennettsville
March 18
– Darlington High Track and Field
5 p.m. @ Hartsville
March 18
– Lamar High School Varsity Baseball
6 p.m. @ Hannah-Pamplico
March 18
– Lamar High School Softball
6 p.m. @ Hannah-Pamplico
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March
19 – 2008 Healthcare Lecture
5 p.m. @ University of South Carolina School of Law auditorium. Free.
Lecture by Dr. David D. Ho, Time magazine's 1996 Man of the Year, will
focus on the AIDs epidemic and the ethical dilemma of providing treatment
locally and globally. Panel discussion to follow. Info: www.law.sc.edu/jandj/
March 19
– Darlington High School JV Baseball Game
6 p.m. @ Darlington. Vs. Wilson
March 19
– Lamar High School Track and Field
5 p.m. @ Sumter
March 19
– Puppet Show
6 p.m. @ Pine Village Housing Center, 324 Bacote St., Darlington. Presented
by William Moore of Florence. For all ages. Refreshments served.
Info: 843-395-1662 or www.Empower4Destiny.org
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March
20 – Vernal Equinox
Spring begins at exactly 1:48 a.m. (EDT).
Wind northeast or north at noon of the vernal equinox, no fine weather
before midsummer. If westerly or southwesterly, fine weather till midsummer.
March 20
– Annual McLeod Medical Center Darlington Easter Egg Hunt
4 p.m. @ 701 Cashua Ferry Road, Darlington. For children 11 and younger.
Info: Pat Godbold 843-777-1159
March 20
– Darlington Professional Women's Meeting
Noon @ Darlington Country Club. Speaker: Ben Williamson
March 20
– Third Thursday
6 to 8 p.m. @ Victor's Bistro, Florence. Free food, door prizes and
drink specials.
March 20
– Darlington High School Baseball Game
6:30 p.m. @ Sumter. Vs. Crestwood
March 20
– Darlington High School Boys Tennis
4:30 p.m. @ Home. Vs. Lake City
March 20
– Darlington High Track and Field
5 p.m. @ Marion
March 20
– Darlington High School Varsity & JV Softball
5 p.m. @ Sumter. Vs. Crestwood
March 20
– Lamar High School Golf
Vs. East Clarendon
March 20
– Lamar High School JV Baseball
6 p.m. @ Lamar Vs. East Clarendon
March 20
–SPC Cooperative Credit Union Annual Meeting
6 p.m. @ First Presbyterian Church, Family Life Center, 317 W. College
Ave., Hartsville. Refreshments with business meeting to follow @ 6:30.
March 20
– Lipizzaner Stallions Equestrian Show
7:30 p.m. @ Florence Civic Center
Info: florenceciviccenter.com or lipizzaner.com
March 20
– Darlington Rec Department Senior Shopping Trip
@ Mullins Bargain Barn followed by lunch at O'Hara's
Info: Program Director Sherry Hanniford 843-398-4030 or shanniford@darcosc.com
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March
21 – Full Worm Moon
At the time of this spring Moon, the ground begins to soften
and earthworm casts reappear, inviting the return of robins. This is
also known as the Sap Moon, as it marks the time when maple sap begins
to flow and the annual tapping of maple trees begins.
March 21
– Friday Night Prophetic Explosion
7:30 p.m. @ The Voice of the Lord International Church, North
Charleston. No registration fee.
Info: 843-529-0390
March 21
– Road to the Cross Drive-Thru Drama
5 to 7 p.m. @ Antioch Community Center, Hartsville. Presented by Bethlehem
and Prospect United Methodist Churches.
Info: 843-332-7833
March 21
– Lamar High School Varsity Baseball
6 p.m. @ East Clarendon
March 21
– Lamar High School Softball
6 p.m. @ East Clarendon
March 21-23
– RenoFest Bluegrass Festival
Downtown Hartsville. Tickets: $15 Friday, $25 Saturday Day, $15 Saturday
Night, $35 Full Festival.
Info: 888-427-8720 or www.renofest.com
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March
22 – American Legion Post 210 Easter Egg Hunt
2 to 5 p.m. @ 127 Sparks Street, Darlington. Egg Hunt, Contests,
Prizes, Games, Food, Fun and Face Painting. Community-wide event. Info:
843-393-0271
March 22
– Pictures with the Easter Bunny
1 to 3 p.m. @ Darlington Public Square
March 22
– Mayo Alumni Association Membership Drive
3 to 6 p.m. @ Mayo Magnet School cafeteria
March 21-23
– RenoFest Bluegrass Festival
Downtown Hartsville. Tickets: $15 Friday, $25 Saturday Day, $15 Saturday
Night, $35 Full Festival.
Info: 888-427-8720 or www.renofest.com
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March
23 – Easter
This Christian holy day celebrates the resurrection of Christ
after his Crucifixion. It was probably the earliest of the church’s
annual festivals and was fused with elements of pagan spring festivals
celebrating new life.
March 23
– Easter Youth Play "He Has Risen!
Now What?"
11 a.m. @ Empowerment Christian Center, 121 Theressa Drive, Darlington.
Off Main Street. Egg hunt will follow 11:30 a.m. service. Info: 843-395-1662
or www.Empower4Destiny.org
March 21-23
– RenoFest Bluegrass Festival
Downtown Hartsville. Tickets: $15 Friday, $25 Saturday Day, $15 Saturday
Night, $35 Full Festival.
Info: 888-427-8720 or www.renofest.com
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March
24 – Chesterfield Spring Break Tournament Darlington High
School Baseball Game
11 a.m. @ Chesterfield. Vs. Chesterfield
March 24
– Morning Aerobics
8:30 to 9:30 a.m. @ Darlington County Recreation Department.
Info: Program Director Sherry Hanniford 843-398-4030 or shanniford@darcosc.com
March 24
– Jim Howle, Artist and Clown, Appearing at Lamar Library
7:30 p.m. @ Lamar Library. Free Admission.
March 24
– Last Day to Submit Applications for USDA Farmers Market Promotion
Program Grants
Info: Program Cooperative Development Manager Mike Heavrin @ 402-687-2103
ext. 1008 or @ mikeh@cfra.org or www.ams.usda.gov/FMPP
March 24
– Darlington Soil and Water Conservation District Meeting
7 p.m. @ Clemson Extension Kitchen, 300 Russell Street, Room 207, Darlington.
Open to public.
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March
25 – American Red Cross Blood Drive
10 a.m. to 3 p.m. @ McLeod Medical Center, 701 Cashua Ferry
Road, Darlington.
March 25
– Chesterfield Spring Break Tournament Darlington High School
Baseball Game
TBA @ Pageland
March 25
– Darlington High Track and Field
5 p.m. @ West Florence
March 25
– Dig It!
2 and 4 p.m. @ Darlington Library. Learn from a professional archaeological
team about our past.
March 25
– Free Legal Clinic on Workers Compensation
6 to 7:30 p.m. @ Darlington County Library, 204 N. Main St., Darlington.
Speaker: William P. Hatfield
March 25
– Darlington Rec Department Senior Trip
Lunch @ Camden's Old South Restaurant
Info: Program Director Sherry Hanniford 843-398-4030 or shanniford@darcosc.com
March 25
– Board of Directors of the Darlington County Disabilities
and Special Needs Board Meeting
5:30 p.m. @ Scott Center, 201 N. Damascus Church Road, Hartsville. Public
is invited to attend.
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March
26 – Preventing Teen Sexual Abuse Program
6 p.m. @ Pine Village Housing Center, 324 Bacote St., Darlington. For
ages 13-18 only. Presented by the Pee Dee Coalition Against Domestic
and Sexual Assault.
Info: 843-395-1662 or www.Empower4Destiny.org
March 26
– Morning Aerobics
8:30 to 9:30 a.m. @ Darlington County Recreation Department.
Info: Program Director Sherry Hanniford 843-398-4030 or shanniford@darcosc.com
March 26
–Darlinton County Board of Social Services Meeting
9 a.m. @ Mozingo Building Conference Room, Darlington
March 26
– Wii Program
12:30 p.m. @ Darlington County Library
Info: Karen Moreau 843-398-4940
March 26
– Dig It!
10 a.m. @ Hartsville Library. Learn from a professional archaeological
team about our past.
March 26
& 27 – South Carolina Patient Safety Symposium
@ Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center.
Info: www.scha.org/education
March 26
– Darlington Rec Department Senior Trip
Bowling and lunch. $2 plus rental.
Info: Program Director Sherry Hanniford 843-398-4030 or shanniford@darcosc.com
March 26
– Lamar Egg Scramble
3 to 10 p.m. Carnival. Info: www.townoflamar.com
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March
27 – Extras Casting Call for "Nail"
3 to 7 p.m. @ Dutch Square Mall, Center Court, 421 Bush River
Road, Columbia. For girls ages 7-12 years old. Must bring a current,
non-returnable snapshot of themselves.
Production is also seeking those with vehicles from the 50s, 70s and
90s. Email photos of vehicles with contact information to nailedcasting@gmail.com
March 27
– Wii Program
10 a.m. to Noon @ Society Hill Library
Info: Karen Moreau 843-398-4940
March 27
– Dig It!
Noon @ Society Hill Library. Learn from a professional archaeological
team about our past.
March 27–
Dig It!
3:30 p.m. @ Lamar Library. Learn from a professional archaeological
team about our past.
March 27
– Lamar Egg Scramble
3 to 10 p.m. Carnival. Info: www.townoflamar.com
March 27
– Last Day to File Petition to Participate in Annual Review
Hearing for Progress Energy Rates
10:30 a.m. @ Commission Hearing Room, Synergy Business Park, 101 Executive
Center Drive, Columbia. Must file a Petition to Intervene to participate
in this matter by March 27. Refer to Docket No. 2008-1-E. To present
comments, you must be present in person before the Commission.
Info: 803-896-5100
March 27
– Public Hearing on Access to Justice Barriers in SC
4 to 6 p.m. @ Lexington County Courthouse
Info: (803) 576-3808 or rwheeler@scbar.org
March 26
& 27 – South Carolina Patient Safety Symposium
@ Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center.
Info: www.scha.org/education
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March
28 – Extras Casting Call for "Nail"
10 a.m. to 2 p.m. @ Dutch Square Mall, Center Court, 421 Bush
River Road, Columbia. For anyone wanting to be extras. Must bring a
current, non-returnable snapshot of themselves.
Production is also seeking those with vehicles from the 50s, 70s and
90s. Email photos of vehicles with contact information to nailedcasting@gmail.com
March 28
–Rhythm in Blue Spring Gala
7:30 p.m. @ Sonoco Gymnasium, Trinity Collegiate School, 5001
Hoffmeyer Road. Tickets: $5.
March 28
– Spring for Art Gala
7:30 to 10 p.m. @ University of South Carolina's McKissick Museum, Columbia.
Tickets are $55 per person or $100 per couple.
Info: 803-777-7251
March 28
– Lamar Egg Scramble
3 to 10 p.m. Carnival; 6 to 9 p.m. Street Dance
7 to 10 p.m. Beauty Pageant
Info: www.townoflamar.com
March 28
– Lamar High School Varsity Baseball
6:30 p.m. @ Wilson
March 28-30
– Spaulding High Alumni Association 14th Anniversary
Pig picking @ Spaulding Middle School. Cost: $15.
Info: President Mrs. Odell Lattimore (843) 326-1638 or Secretary Pearlie
Hammonds at (843) 398-1399.
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March
29 – Walk to Cure Diabetes
@ Francis Marion University. Registration @ 10 a.m.; Walk @ 11 a.m.
Info: www.jdrf.org, click "Walk to Cure Diabetes" sneaker
March 29
– Lamar Egg Scramble
Carnival All Day; 11 a.m. Parade; 8 a.m. to Noon Car Show
4 to 9 p.m. Live Entertainment by Mudfish Jones and the Grover Windham
Band
Info: www.townoflamar.com
March 29
– Birthday Drawing at Estelle's
@ Estelle's Pecan Kitchen & Carolina Store, Pee Dee State Farmers
Market, 2513 W. Lucas St., Florence. All March birthdays can enter through
March 29 to win some tasty treats.
Info: 843-661-0290 or estellespecankit@bellsouth.net
March 29
– Gospel Concert
6 p.m. @ Edwards Chapel Baptist Church, 5443 Patrick-Society Hill Road,
Patrick. Features Living Faith of Jefferson. Refreshments will follow.
March 29
– Spiritual Recital
6 p.m. @ Mt. Rona Baptist Church, 245 Lumbar Road, Society Hill. Sponsored
by Woman's Department of the Pee Dee District Baptist Association. Cost:
$8 donation.
March 28-30
– Spaulding High Alumni Association 14th Anniversary
9 a.m. Golf tournament @ Governor’s Run Golf Course, Lamar. Cost:
$50 per person, $200 per team.
6:30 to 10 p.m. SAA Fellowship @ Spaulding Middle School.
Cost: $35 per person (or $40 for both the Friday and Saturday night
events)
Info: President Mrs. Odell Lattimore (843) 326-1638 or Secretary Pearlie
Hammonds at (843) 398-1399.
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March
30 – United Voices of Praise Concert
5 p.m. @ Bethel AME Church, South Main Street, Darlington.
Sponsored by Bethel's Lay Organization. Public is invited to attend.
March 30
– Darlington COunty Humane Society Meeting
2 p.m. @ Swift Creek Fire Department on Center Road.
March 30
– Darlington Soccer Game
6 p.m. @ Home. Vs. Lakewood. Girls & Boys Varsity
March 30
– Benedict College Gospel Choir Concert
4 p.m. @ Center Theater, 214 N. Fifth St., Hartsville.
Tickets: $10 in advance, $15 at the door, $5 for children 12 and younger
Info: 843-383-8852 or 843-276-9433
March 30
– Fifth Sunday Freewill Singing Convention
9:30 a.m. @ Mt. Tema Baptist Church, 1730 Tema Road, Hartsville.
March 30
– Filing Deadline @ Noon for Elections
March 28-30
– Spaulding High Alumni Association 14th Anniversary
10 a.m. Worship Service @ Savannah Grove AME Church, located at 1401
Andrews Mill Rd., Lamar. Info: President Mrs. Odell Lattimore (843)
326-1638 or Secretary Pearlie Hammonds at (843) 398-1399.
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March
31 — Seward’s Day
This day, celebrated on the last Monday in March, commemorates
the signing of the treaty that completed the United States acquisition
of Alaska from Russia in 1867.
March 31
– Darlington County Council Meeting –
Agenda
6 p.m. City/County/School District Dinner Meeting,
Hartsville Host.
Contact: Clerk to Council JaNet Bishop 843-398-4100 or jbishop@darcosc.com
March 31
– Darlington High School JV Baseball Game
6 p.m. @ Darlington. Vs. Marlboro County
March 31
– Lamar High School Golf
Vs. Latta
March 31
– Morning Aerobics
8:30 to 9:30 a.m. @ Darlington County Recreation Department.
Info: Program Director Sherry Hanniford 843-398-4030 or shanniford@darcosc.com
March 31
–Upper Pee Dee Alumni Association chapter of Johnson C. Smith
University Meeting
6 p.m. @ G.W. Long Memorial Presbyterian Church fellowship hall, 312
Second Street, Cheraw. All alumnis and former students of the university
invited to attend.
Info: Chapter President R.C. Johnson Jr. 843-479-2524
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