Weekly Update City of Darlington

Since Hurricane Florence, the City of Darlington has increased its mosquito spraying frequency to help control the adult mosquito population. Crews will spray nightly from 8 p.m. to midnight Monday through Thursday. The chemicals will not be sprayed if the drivers see residents outside or if it is raining. On Mondays and Wednesdays, drivers will spray along the alphabet streets; First, Second, and Third Streets; and across South Main Street from Limit Street to Park Street. On Tuesdays and Thursdays, the truck will cover the country club, Oakdale, Williamson Park, and North Main Street neighborhoods.

Monday

Teen Programs are held at 5 p.m. Mondays at the Darlington Library. 843-398-4940

Darlington County Council meets at 6 p.m. monthly at the Courthouse Annex, 1625 Harry Byrd Hwy., Darlington, on the following dates in 2018: Oct. 1, Nov. 5, and Dec. 3.

Tuesday

After School Club will be held at the Darlington Library at 4 p.m. each Tuesday during the school year. 843-398-4940

Darlington City Council will hold its regular monthly meeting at 6:30 p.m. on the first Tuesday of the month (except July) at City Hall, 400 Pearl St., Darlington. Info: 843-398-4000

Swing and Shag dance lessons from 8 to 10 p.m. at Darlington Elks Lodge, 836 Timmonsville Highway, Darlington. 843-393-145

Wednesday

Homeschool Hub will meet at 2 p.m. each Wednesday at Darlington Library, 204 N. Main St. 843-398-4940

Karaoke from 8 to 10 p.m. Wednesdays at Darlington Elks Lodge, 836 Timmonsville Highway, Darlington. 843-393-1451

Thursday

Story Time at Darlington Library, 204 N. Main St. 843-398-4940 ext 305

The Darlington County Historical Commission will meet at 10 a.m. on the first Thursday of the month at 204 Hewitt St., Darlington.

Bingo! at 7:30 p.m. Thursdays at Darlington Elks Lodge, 836 Timmonsville Highway, Darlington. 843-393-1451

Toast of Darlington, October 4 from 6:30 to 9 p.m., is a community-celebration event hosted by the Greater Darlington Chamber of Commerce. Guests are invited to the Toast to taste the dishes prepared by local businesses, restaurants, and individuals, and to enjoy a champagne toast given by the mayor to Darlington. This event is a local favorite and is held on beautiful historic Oak Street complete with live music and wonderful food. Tickets are $35 in advance and $40 at the gate. 843-393-2641

Saturday

The Williamson Park 5K Run/Walk will be held at 9 a.m. Saturday, October 6, 2018, beginning at the Public Square. Registration begins at 8 a.m. and goes through the 70-acre nature preserve and historic areas of town. Proceeds go towards upgrades and upkeep for the Park.

Paws to Read is a literacy program where emerging and reluctant readers can create positive emotional connections with reading. Therapy Dogs International provides one-on-one reading sessions at 12:30 p.m. on the first Saturday of the month and at 3 p.m. on the third Tuesday of the month at the Darlington Library, 204 N. Main St.

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.