The Cheraw Chronicle and Chesterfield Advertiser is your community newspaper. One of the ways we involve ourselves is by running the events and happenings of the community in our weekly calendar. Send us your event listing no later than noon the Monday prior to publication (Thursday) and we will list your event in the newspaper. There is no charge for most event listings. To list your event, email us at cherawnews@heartlandpublications.com or call 843-537-5261.

VETERAN’S DAY MUSICAL TRIBUTE

WHEN: Nov. 8 at 7:30 p.m.

WHERE: Calvary Baptist Church

WHAT: Calvary Baptist Church presented by On Stage Theatre Group & Cheraw Arts Commission- evening of patriotic music and dialogue performed by community singers. Free!

CONTACT: Cheraw Arts Commission

FAMILY AND FRIEND DAY

WHEN: Nov. 11, at 2 p.m.

WHERE: Gospel Tabernacle Church, 549 Deaton St., Ruby

WHAT: Fellowship with friends and family while enjoying the Fisher Hill Young Adult Choir.

CONTACT: Call 843-634-6472 for additional details

DREAM BUILDERS OF CHESTERFIELD MEETINGS

WHEN: Tuesday, Nov. 12 starting at 7 p.m.

WHERE: CHESCO Services’ Administrative Office located at 1224 East Boulevard in Chesterfield, S.C.

WHAT: Dream Builders of Chesterfield, Inc., will hold its monthly meeting at 7:00 p.m. Dream Builders of Chesterfield II, Inc. will hold its monthly meeting on at 7:05 p.m.

CONTACT: If you plan to attend this meeting and need an interpreter, mobility assistance or other adaptation, please call 623-9016.

ARROWHEAD PLACE APARTMENTS INC. MEETING

WHEN: Tuesday, Nov. 12 at 7:10 p.m.

WHERE: CHESCO Services’ Administrative Office located at 1224 East Boulevard in Chesterfield, S.C.

WHAT: Monthly Meeting

CONTACT: If you plan to attend this meeting and need an interpreter, mobility assistance or other adaptation, please call 623-9016.

CAMP MEETING

WHEN: November 13 – 15 at 7:00 p.m.

WHERE: Gospel Tabernacle Church, 549 Deaton Street, Ruby, S.C.

WHAT: “It’s All About Jesus” Camp

CONTACT: Call 843-634-6472 for additional details.

HOPE HOUSING INC. MEETING

WHEN: Tuesday, Nov. 13 at 7:15 p.m.

WHERE: CHESCO Services’ Administrative Office located at 1224 East Boulevard in Chesterfield, S.C.

WHAT: Monthly Meeting

CONTACT: If you plan to attend this meeting and need an interpreter, mobility assistance or other adaptation, please call 623-9016.

BRIGHTER TOMMORROWS INC. MEETING

WHEN: Tuesday, Nov. 13 at 7:20 p.m.

WHERE: CHESCO Services’ Administrative Office located at 1224 East Boulevard in Chesterfield, S.C.

WHAT: Monthly Meeting

CONTACT: If you plan to attend this meeting and need an interpreter, mobility assistance or other adaptation, please call 623-9016.

CHESCO SERVICES MEETING

WHEN: Tuesday, Nov. 13 at 7:30 p.m.

WHERE: CHESCO Services’ Administrative Office located at 1224 East Boulevard in Chesterfield, S.C.

WHAT: Monthly Meeting

CONTACT: If you plan to attend this meeting and need an interpreter, mobility assistance or other adaptation, please call 623-9016.

PANCAKE BREAKFAST FUNDRAISER

WHEN: Saturday, Nov. 17 from 8 to 10 a.m.

WHERE: Fatz Cafe in Cheraw

WHAT: The VFW Post # 11251 of Chesterfield and DAV Post #50 of Cheraw will hold a Pancake Breakfast Fundraiser at FATZ Cafe in Cheraw. Tickets are available in advance from post members and also at the door for $5 each. All proceeds will benefit the VFW and the DAV.

CONTACT: For more information, please contact Frank at 843-672-4232.

The Heritage Center “Open House”

WHEN: Saturday, Nov. 17, 2012, 12 p.m. to 5 p.m.

WHERE: The Heritage Center, 125 Kershaw St.

WHAT: Drop-in for refreshments and browse our gift shop for early Christmas gifts and stocking stuffers. Mrs. Beth Wicker, a local artist and owner of Three Cats and A Dog Design Studio will have unique Christmas items for purchase at this event. So come before or after the Christmas parade we will be waiting on you!

CONTACT: 843-921-9989

CHERAW CHRISTMAS PARADE

WHEN: Saturday, Nov. 17 at 4 p.m.

WHERE: Downtown Cheraw (Call for line up details)

WHAT: Annual Christmas Parade

CONTACT: 843-498-7138 or 843-287-0114

PLEASANT GROVE BBQ SALE

WHEN: Saturday, Nov. 17 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

WHERE: Highway 9 near Cheraw Airport

WHAT: Pleasant Grove United Methodist Church Fall BBQ (Pork & Chicken) Sale. Plates will be $7 a piece. There will also be a bake sale and miscellaneous items by the United Methodist Women.

CONTACT: Patsy Keith at 843-537-5363

ANNUAL CHESTERFIELD COUNTY CHRISTMAS PARADE

WHEN: Saturday, December 1 at 6 p.m.

WHERE: Main Street Downtown Chesterfield

WHAT: The theme of this year’s parade is “Every Day is a Gift.” Churches, civic groups and businesses are encouraged to enter “homemade” floats with lighting being encouraged. Best float prizes will be awarded as follows: grand prize - $300, second place - $200 and third place - $100. The grand prize winner will also receive a trophy to keep until next year’s parade. Other entries are also welcome. To enter, please call the Hospice of Chesterfield County office at (843) 623-9155.

CONTACT: 843-623-9155

ANNUAL MINISTER’S CHRISTMAS BANQUET

WHEN: Saturday, Dec. 8, at 6 p.m.

WHERE: Pee Dee Union Baptist Church (Life Center) located at 72 Chestnut Street, Cheraw

WHAT: Annual Minister’s Christmas Banquet tickets are $20 and can be purchased from any AAMA member or from Praise & Faith Gospel Shop.

CONTACT: Dr. Jerry Corbett, Pastor

ONGOING EVENTS

STORY TIME

WHEN: Every Thursday, 11 a.m.

WHERE: Chesterfield Branch Library

WHAT: Story time for kids. No cost to attend.

CONTACT: For more information, contact 843-623-6730.

NATIONAL FEDERATION OF THE BLIND

WHEN: 2nd Thursday of every month.

WHERE: Smokehouse Grill, Hwy. 151 N., Jefferson

WHAT: Chesterfield County Chapter of the National Federation of the Blind monthly meetings.

CONTACT: 843-658-3251 for more information.

BIBLE STUDY

WHEN: Monday evenings at 6:30 p.m.

WHERE: Faith Temple Church, 4044 Delta Heights Road, Wallace

WHAT: There will be a bible “seed of faith” study for you and your family. Gain understanding of your purpose and your destiny.

CONTACT: For information, call 843-377-9375.

CLASSIC CAR CLUB

WHEN: 2nd Monday at 6:30 p.m.

WHERE: Shoney’s 905 E. 5th St., Hartsville

WHAT: If you own or have an interest in classic cars, trucks or motorcycles, please join us.

CONTACT: Mike Northcutt 843-332-5015 or 843-621-8031 or Harry Wallace 843-332-1836 or 843-229-2923.

WOODMEN MEETING

WHEN: 2nd Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m.

WHERE: The Lodge located on the N. Marquis Highway

WHAT: Monthly meetings for lodge #1112 and 152. If you are interested in joining, come and enjoy a meal and entertainment before the meetings.

CONTACT: John Briggs 843-332-6570, Harry Wallace 843-332-1836, Ron Howard 843-332-0889 or Orville Anderson 843-857-8540.

AMVET MEMBERSHIP DRIVE

WHEN: Ongoing

WHERE: Post 177, Wallace

WHAT: Membership Drive. Sign up or re-new your membership. All military branches welcome.

CONTACT: Earl Hood, 843-439-0401 or Melvin Cohoon, 843-862-5883.

GREATER PEE DEE ANIMAL RESCUE MEETING

WHEN: 6 p.m., Last Saturday of each month.

WHERE: Mary’s Restaurant, Market St., Cheraw

WHAT: Hot dog sale at Cheraw IGA the first Saturday of each month.

CONTACT: Call 843-537-5763 or 843-535-2294.

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED

WHERE: Chesterfield County Animal Shelter.

CONTACT: Debbie Farhi at 704-451-955 or Susan Helms 704-361-3879.

WOMEN SUPPORT GROUP

WHEN: Every Thursday at 4 p.m.

WHERE: 339 N. Page St., Chesterfield

CONTACT: Sheila Awe at 843-623-7364 or sawe@peedeecolition.org

GREATER CHERAW CHILDREN’S CHORUS & YOUTH CHORALE

WHEN: Remainder of the Year, Until Spots are Filled

WHERE: Cheraw

WHAT: Auditions for the greater Cheraw Children’s Chorus and Youth Chorale. Call to Schedule a time.

CONTACT: Ms. Wilkerson at 843-601-5745

CHESTERFIELD AA

WHEN: Every Tuesday and Thursday Night at 8 p.m.

WHERE: Chesterfield Presbyterian Church, 209 W. Main St, Chesterfield

WHAT: Open Discussion Meetings

CONTACT: 843-634-7706

CHERAW AA

WHEN: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday

WHERE: Old Health Dept., 212 Church Street, Cheraw

WHAT: Monday- Open Big Book Study at 8pm; Tuesday- Closed Discussion at Noon;

Wednesday- Closed Discussion at Noon; Friday-Open Discussion at 8 p.m.

Saturday- Open 12 and 12 Study at Noon; Sunday- Open Discussion at 8 p.m.,

Last Sunday of the month is a Speaker Meeting at 8 p.m.

CONTACT: 843-537-1448