In Our Community...

*National Council of Negro Women, Inc., Lee County Section Yard Sale*

The NCNW, Inc. - Lee County Section will sponsor a YARD SALE at 912 Brown Street Bishopville, SC 29010 on Saturday,

October 16, 2021, from 7:00am - 12noon. ALL proceeds will support the Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune Memorial Park.

For additional information, please contact:

Evelma Allen, Chairperson at (936) 828-1747

Merdis M. Bryant, President at (803) 484-5297

*Breast Cancer Awareness Event*

The Sisterhood of Mt Olive Word of Life in association with The Butler Heritage Foundation Health Initiative, Annual Breast Cancer Awareness Program is set for Saturday October 16, 11am until 2pm at The Butler Heritage Foundation 1103 S 6th Street We’re fighting cancer together . A Free event and everyone welcome, wear your masks and we’re following the CDC guidelines. For more information call Ms Dolly Hines 853-862-2938

*City Center Jam Fest*

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 16, 2021 AT 9 AM – 2 PM

Jam Fest is a family friendly celebration of all things jam! You'll have an opportunity to taste jams, participate in Indigo Dying with Florence County Museum, bathbomb painting with Bubble by Bridget, jam contest open to the public, Seminar craft brews, and LIVE MUSIC!

*Virtual Breaking Free Race Begins October 1st*

It’s time to RACE! Pee Dee Coalition Against Domestic and Sexual Assault will host its 10th Annual Breaking Free Race Friday in honor of Domestic Violence Awareness Month!

Last year was the first time this event was held virtually, and they had such a great turnout that they decided to do it virtually again this year. This gives the opportunity to race for the ENTIRE month of October, and it helps to include participants from all over!

Join the 30 miles in 1 Month Challenge or the Longest Distance Challenge, and compete as an individual or a team of up to four!

*City of Hartsville Announces Treats on the Green*

The City of Hartsville’s Burry Park will be taken over by mummies, bats, princesses, pirates, ghosts, and superheroes walking through the park to find treats on October 23rd from 5:30-7:00 p.m. Businesses and organizations are invited to set up a table to offer treats to the kids that will be in Burry Park for the event at no charge and should sign up at www.mainstreethartsville.org. This safe event will be free of charge and all are welcome to attend.

Following the Treats on the Green event, there will be a Halloween Themed Screen on the Green. This month’s movie is Hocus Pocus sponsored by SPC Credit Union. This family-friendly movie will be one that parents and kids alike can enjoy.

We are also hosting our Fourth Annual Downtown Scarecrow Contest to accompany fall festivities. Individuals, businesses and groups alike are welcome to join the contest. Participation is FREE, but we are also offering wooden scarecrow frames for $20 to help get you going. Build a Scarecrow however you would like: barrels of hay, stick stand, or create your own. We have flag pole holes along our downtown sidewalks that are 1-inch in diameter. They will be available to use for scarecrow stands.

For more information, call 843.917.0602 or email info@mainstreethartsville.org.

*15th Annual Marion County Youth Day & Veterans Day Appreciation Program*

On Saturday, November 13, 2021 at Grice Recreation Center located at 600 Green Street. From 12:00 Noon to 2:00 PM. An opportunity for the citizens of Marion County to spend time together, to enjoy, to promote community peace and education with our youths, while remaining safe during this pandemic.