Now-
October 4, Sumter: County Fair
Location: Sumter
County Fairgrounds
About:
Events:
Livestock Show - Flower Show - Art Show - Food and
Entertainment.
Website:
http://www.sumterfair.com
Now - October 5,
Belton, Key Ingredients: America By Food
Location: Belton
Area Museum Association - 50 North Main Street
About: Smithsonian Institution's
Traveling Key Ingredients exhibition.
The exhibit
examines how culture, ethnicity, landscape, and tradition
influence the food and flavors enjoyed across America. It
traces the evolution of the American kitchen and the response of
the food industry to technological innovations. BAMA is excited
about the artifacts, photographs, and illustrations on loan from
"America's Museum" and hopes to enhance them even more with
local items.
Website:
CLICK
October 2-5,
Florence: 10th Anniversary Merry Marketplace
Location:
Florence Civic Center - 3300 W. Radio Drive
About:
Merry Marketplace
is a favorite holiday tradition in the Pee Dee. With over 70
vendors, Merry Marketplace offers an extraordinary shopping
experience. Silver Jewelry, educational toys, decorations,
gourmet foods and original artwork are just a sample of all that
is available at this three-day shopping extravaganza.
The public is
invited for a sneak peek at our "Twas the Night before Merry
Marketplace" Preview Party on Thursday from 6:00 PM to 11:00 PM.
Get your first choice from the wonderful merchandise, while
enjoying cocktails, hors d'oeuvres, a silent auction and live
music. Tickets for the preview party are $25.00 and available in
advance at Talbots, at the Junior League Office (667-0376) or at
the door.
Admission:
General admission tickets for shopping are $7. Shopping hours
are 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM Friday and Saturday and 1:30 PM to 5:00
PM on Sunday!
October 3-4,
Florence: Children's Consignment Sale
Location: Florence
Civic Center - 3300 W. Radio Drive
About:
The Children's
Consignment sale returns with even more great prices and items.
For sale: clothes - shoes - toys - high chairs - play equipment
- strollers - games - maternity clothes & more!
WE NEED CONSIGNORS...
We will be accepting the items above.
Do you need to clean out your children's closets? Make Some Cash
$$$! All you have to do is tag your items, bring them in and we
will display and sell your items for you! EASY!
Cash Only
Event
Time:
SALE October 4th, 7am-1:30pm Free-PREVIEW SALE October 3rd,
7pm-9pm
$5 admission.
For Info:
Call Ann at
843-346-5916 or 843-992-4941
October 4,
Florence: A Tribute To Elvis
Location: Florence
Civic Center - 3300 W. Radio Drive
About:
Spending countless
hours studying videos, mannerisms and music, Tom Bartlett has
managed the difficult task to literally recreate the King with
stunning detail. In 2001 Tom took the road to fabulous Las
Vegas, Nevada and landed roles in television and on film. Today
he is one of the most sought after Elvi in the business and on
constant demand in the United States and around the globe. With
his backup band he presents an exciting, dynamic showcase
saluting the songs of Elvis Presley, a singer whose music has
proven to have a staying power that only few other artists can
lay claim to.
Time: 8:00pm
Tickets:
Tickets are $15
each, but hurry...act now and get "Hound Dog" savings - $10
tickets while supplies last.
October 4,
Florence: 2008 Pastors & Leaders Fellowship Luncheon
Location: Florence
Civic Center - 3300 W. Radio Drive
About:
Join the
2008 Pastors & Leaders Fellowship Luncheon and enjoy a powerful
performance by Minister Derrick Bull & Remnant on October 4th at
the Florence Civic Center. Minister Derrick Bull is a native of
Darlington, South Carolina who began singing and directing his
church choir at a very young age. Given a vision from God to
move forth with song and praise Minister Derrick Bull & Remnant
declare God to be glorified through music and worship. This
event is open to Pastors, Leaders, Remnant Fans and the Public.
Contact:
Haieasha Kennedy at (843) 319-3654 for details or email
theremnantnation@yahoo.com to RSVP. You can also RSVP on the
Event section of our MySpace and Facebook pages.
Time:
12:00pm
Dondation Info:
We are
asking for a $25 donation to help support the ministries.
October 7,
Florence: Florence
Welcoming Club
Location: 1900 Second
Loop Road in Fellowship Hall of The Lutheran Church Of The
Incarnate Word
About:
If you are new in town - Join us at our monthly meetings.
Visit Us
HERE
for the
latest information and give us a call.
Time:
7:00pm
October 9,
Florence: Fall Chamber Outlook Luncheon
Location: Florence
Civic Center - 3300 W. Radio Drive
About:
JOIN US!
for the Fall Chamber Outlook Luncheon on October 9th.
Registration begins at 11:30am followed by Lunch at noon.
Tickets are $20 for members and $30 for non-members. The annual
Luncheon kicks off the 2008 Pee Dee Show Biz Business Expo
starting at 1:30pm. This is one great day of networking! Then
join Business After Hours immediately post Expo.
For information on sponsorship or exhibiting, call the Chamber
today at (843) 665-0515.
Time:
11:30am
October 9,
Florence: 10th Annual Pee Dee Show Biz
Location: Florence
Civic Center - 3300 W. Radio Drive
About:
The
Greater Florence Chamber of Commerce announces the 10th Annual
Pee Dee Show Biz Business Expo! This is one great networking day
you are not going to want to miss. The Expo kicks-off promptly
after the Outlook Luncheon and don't forget to stick around for
the Business After Hours gathering post expo.
For additional information or sponsorship opportunities please
call the Chamber at (843) 665-0515.
Time:
1:30pm
October 11,
Pamplico: Family Movies
Location: Library's
Meeting Room, 100 E. Main St. Pamplico, SC
About:
Speed Racer (PG)
will be shown Oct. 11th at 2:30 p.m. in the library's meeting
room. All ages welcome. Light refreshments will be served.
Contact:
843-493-5441
Time:
2:30pm
Website:
CLICK
October 11,
Ninety Six: Annual Candlelight Tour
Location: Ninety
Six National Historic Site
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Ninety Six National Historic Site
is located two miles south of Ninety Six on SC Highway 248.
About:
Nearly 500 candle luminaries and torches will light the one mile
historic trail. History will come to life as costumed
volunteers portray settlers and soldiers of old Ninety Six
during the Colonial and Revolutionary eras.
Contact:
864-543-4068
Time:
Candlelight tours will begin at
7:00 pm and leave every 10 minutes with the last tour at 8:20
pm.
Website:
www.nps.gov/nisi
October 11,
Florence: World's Greatest Yard Sale
Location: Florence
Civic Center - 3300 W. Radio Drive
About:
The 2008
World's Greatest Yard Sale is set to take place at the Florence
Civic Center on Saturday, October 11th from 6am-10:30am. Join
the Fun, Join the Sale! Call David Johnson at 843-317-7301 for
booth information.
Admission:
is $3 per person or $2.50 per person per groups of two.
Proceeds will benefit the Morning News' NIE Program which
supports literacy throughout the Pee Dee.
Time:
6:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
October 11,
Florence: Youth Praise Fest
Location: Florence
Civic Center - 3300 W. Radio Drive
About:
Youth &
Young Adult PRAISE FEST '08 "Young Kingdom warriors from across
the Pee Dee region, South and North Carolina, and beyond will
assemble to 'Stand Out' for the Lord Jesus Christ!"
Featuring TYE
TRIBBETT Live!
Admission:
$15 early bird (valid thru 9/15/08)
$20 (valid 9/16/08 thru 10/10/08)
$25 at the door
groups of 15 or more $15 per ticket plus two free tickets!
Tickets:
are available at the Civic Center Box Office, online at
Ticketmaster.com, charge by phone at 843-679-9333 or visit the
Door of Hope Christian Church 843-423-0340
Time:
6:00pm
October 16,
Pamplico: Tweens Club
Location: 100
E. Main St. Pamplico, SC
About:
Tweens Club (3rd-5th
Graders) Meets the 3rd Thursday of the month at 3:30 p.m. Join
us for crafts, stories, short movies, speakers and more!
Contact:
843-493-5441
Time:
3:30pm
Website:
CLICK
October 16,
Florence: Tribute to Women and Industry
Location: Florence
Civic Center - 3300 W. Radio Drive
About:
On Thursday, October
16th at 6:00pm the Tribute to Women and Industry celebration
begins. The TWIN purpose... To honor women who have excelled in
their fields and made significant contributions to industry in
executive, managerial and professional roles.Salute corporations
whose policies and practices encourage high achievement by women
and who promote equal advancement opportunities for women of
diverse backgrounds
Contact:
Libby Cooper at (843) 661-1221 or email ecooper@fmarion.edu
to become a part of this celebration banquet.
Time:
6:00pm
October 18,
Pamplico: Teen Movies
Location: Library's
Meeting Room, 100 E. Main St. Pamplico, SC
About:
Iron Man (PG-13)
will be shown Oct. 18 in the library's meeting room. Teens
6th-12th grades welcome. Light refreshments served.
Contact:
843-493-5441
Time:
2:30pm
Website:
CLICK
October
24-November 1, Florence: The Miracle Worker
Location: Florence
Little Theatre - 417 S. Dargan Street
About:
This stirring dramatization of the story of Helen Keller is one
of the most successful and warmly admired plays of the modern
stage. After an illness in infancy renders Helen blind, deaf and
mute, she comes under the tutelage of Annie Sullivan,
young Irish woman, herself partially blind.
Contact
843- 662-3731
October
25, 29-31, Union:
West Springs Spook House
Location: Between
Spartanburg and Union on Hwy 215 in Union, SC.
Take exit
28 (hwy 221-walnut grove
exit) off of I-26 and follow the signs.
About:
For 34 years, The
West Springs Spook House has spooked thousands of people and this
year, for the 35th anniversary, things are going to get
crazy. We are going all out! We have some new crew members with new
ideas. Come visit the “Oldest spook house in the state”.
Admission: $7
October 26,
Florence: People to People Ambassador Program
Location: Florence
Civic Center - 3300 W. Radio Drive
About:
Student Ambassador Programs provide international educational
opportunities for elementary, junior high, and high school
students. Hands-on cultural contact; behind-the-scenes access to
fascinating people and places; and amazing outdoor adventures
ensure that students will enjoy the experience of a lifetime.
Meetings are as follows:
1:00pm Middle School
3:00pm High School
5:00pm Grade School
Contact
1-800-669-7882
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