From 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Jan. 10, SCDMV will bring the DMV to you at the Darlington Library, 204 N. Main St., Darlington, for information about the REAL ID.

 
The Free Medical Clinic of Darlington County is accepting new patients in Hartsville and Darlington.

Clemson vs LSU Party from 6 p.m. until on Monday, Jan. 13, at Chianti's Wings & Things, 124 Cashua St., Darlington. Free entry. Ticket drawing, halftime entertainment, drink and wing specials, heated patio and big flatscreen TVs to watch the action. Please RSVP. 843-944-0880

Want to be at the top of our Weekly Update? Email Lisa Rock at darlingtonplanner@gmail.com or call 843-992-1561 for rates.

 

Today

Every Monday, Hartsville Church of God will be hosting two prayer services in the sanctuary, 704 Lakeview Blvd., Hartsville, one around lunch time (11:30 a.m.) and one in the evening. Info: (843) 383-4697 or hartsvillechurchofgod@yahoo.com

 

Tuesday

The American Red Cross will hold a blood drive from 1:30 to 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 7, at Carolina Pines Regional Medical Center in Hartsville. Give blood; help save lives!

The DDRA Board of Directors will meet at 8 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 7, at the City Administration Building, 410 Pearl St.

Darlington area men are invited to join a time of fellowship and devotion at 9 a.m. on Tuesdays at The Purple Fish Coffee Company, 110 W. Hampton St.

Darlington City Council meets at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 7, and the first Tuesday of the month at City Hall, 400 Pearl St., Darlington.

The Darlington Chapter of the Veterans of Foreign Wars, VFW GREY/FARROW Post 3609, meets on Tuesday, Jan. 7, and on the first Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. at Taki's Diner, 609 Pearl St.

Darlington Country Club opens for a Family Buffet every Tuesday Night at the club, 125 Country Club Road.

 

Wednesday

On Wednesday, Jan. 8, join SC Works Pee Dee for an Interview Workshop at 9 a.m. at the office, 437 W Carolina Ave, Hartsville. Don't go to that interview unprepared. Let SC Works help you knock that next interview out of the park.

 

Thursday

The Rotary Club of Darlington meets at noon on Thursdays at the Darlington Country Club, 125 Country Club Road.

The Darlington Kiwanis Club meets at 1 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 9, and every other Thursday at the Darlington Country Club, 125 Country Club Road. This week's program celebrates members who have served in Kiwanis for 25 years or more.

Trivia Night at Fahrenheit 225 at 7 p.m. Thursdays at 26 Public Square, Darlington. Info: 843-944-0321

 

Friday

From 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Jan. 10, SCDMV will bring the DMV to you at the Darlington Library, 204 N. Main St., Darlington, for information about the REAL ID.

It's your last chance to take a step inside Santa's Workshop at the Simply Christmas Exhibit at The Hartsville Museum during Hartsville for the Holidays. This special holiday exhibit grants curious eyes a sneak peek inside of jolly St. Nick's workspace as he is preparing for the upcoming holiday season. Other displays will feature holiday traditions from past to present in addition to the workshop. The Simply Christmas Exhibit will be on display through Jan. 10 at the museum, 222 N 5th St, Hartsville. Free admission.

Live Jazz at Fahrenheit 225 at 7 p.m. Fridays at 26 Public Square, Darlington. Info: 843-944-0321

Darlington Country Club opens for a Members' Dinner every Friday Night at the club, 125 Country Club Road.

 

Saturday

Darlington Country Club opens for a Members' Breakfast from 7 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. on Saturdays at the club, 125 Country Club Road.

 

Sunday

All Hunt Bonz Deli locations inside Fastrack Convenience Stores will be open for breakfast and lunch from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Sundays. Come on out and have breakfast and lunch with us on Lamar Highway, South Main Street, or Hoffmeyer Road.

Join Women in the Word and Cornerstone Baptist Church of Hartsville for a women's bible study starting at 5:30 p.m. Jan. 5 through March 8 at the church, 408 Coker Ave, Hartsville. This event is open to every woman in the Hartsville and surrounding communities. Our study will be a 10-week study on the book of Philippians from 5:30 to 7 p.m. weekly. The book by Keri Folmar can be purchased for $9 online at https://www.heritagebooks.org. Please complete week one before meeting on Jan. 5. Info: Ashley Luhrs at 843-206-409

Darlington County Picklers meet at 4 p.m. Wednesday and Sunday nights at the Bill Cain Tennis Center at the corner of Orange and Liberty Streets. Learn to play and meet new friends.

 

Mark Your Calendars

Mechanicsville Baptist Church will hold a free Family Movie Night showing the film "Overcomer" on January 26 at the church, 2364 Cashua Ferry Road, Darlington. Meet for refreshments at 4:45 p.m., and the movie will begin at 5 o'clock. Free. Open to all.

The Darlington County Historical Commission will be offering four open-hearth cooking classes at the Jacob Kelley House this winter. Dates and times are from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 18; from 3 to 8 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 25; from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 8; and from 3 to 8 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 22. This hands-on experience is $20 per class and will offer you the opportunity to step back in time to experience food prep and dining without electricity and modern conveniences. If you are interested, sign up early as slots are filling up fast. Email bgandy@darcosc.net to reserve.

Women, Women and more Women, We're Fired up and Ready to go! We're sick and tire of being sick and tired, let's move and make something happen in 2020. Let's be Bold Democrats! The next monthly meeting of the Darlington County Democratic Women will be from 6 p.m. to 7:15 p.m. Monday, Jan. 27, at the Darlington Library, 204 N. Main St., Darlington. For information call Davita Malloy 843-339-8967, Elaine Reed 843-307-7086, Shari Mcfadden, 843-206-4185, Barbara Carraway 843-409-5241

Carolina Reign will take the stage at 7 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 1, at Carolina Nightlife & Grill, 2244-B Harry Byrd Hwy, Darlington.

Mechanicsville Baptist Church will hold a Souper Bowl Sunday Youth Fundaraiser beginning at 11:45 a.m. Sunday, Feb. 2, at the church, 2364 Cashua Ferry Road, Darlington.

 

Become a Member!

Join the DDRA and show your support for our community. Download the Membership Application here. Members can share news about your business or organization by giving us a call, 843-992-1561, or sending us an email, info@buildupdarlington.org, and we will feature yours news on our site and distribute it through our News Alert system via text and email to people interested in Darlington as well as TV stations, radio stations, and newspapers. We can come take a photo or use what you already have. This allows you to share employee recognitions, new products, sales, special hours and events, and more - all as a benefit of being a member of the Darlington Downtown Revitalization Association!

If you are already a member, please make sure to submit any updates to your businesses' Map Location Form to info@buildupdarlington.org.

To have your event listed on our websites, please email info@buildupdarlington.org or call 843-398-4000 x 103 by the week prior to your event.