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TODAY (Friday)

Darlington Recreation will show Elf: The Movie at 7 p.m. Dec. 21 on the Public Square. Free admission. Rain location is Harmon Baldwin Recreation Center, 300 Sanders St.

Saturday

On Saturday, Dec. 22, from 9 a.m. to 12 noon, we will have Pageant Practice and a Christmas Party for the children at St. Matthew’s Church, 210 S. Main St. Everyone interested in being a part of the pageant at 5:30 p.m. on Christmas Eve should be present to practice walking and songs. After practice we will have crafts, snacks, and a Christmas movie. All kids are invited to join us.

Sunday

Kistler Hardee Funeral Home will hold a Remembrance Tree Planting Ceremony at 3 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 23, in memory of all the families served in 2018. An oak tree will be planted at the new park planned for Hampton and Siskron Streets. All are welcome to attend.

Monday – Christmas Eve

City offices will be closed Monday, Dec. 24, in observance of the Christmas holiday. Offices will re-open at 8:30 a.m. on Thursday, Dec. 27. Trash will NOT be collected on Tuesday, Dec. 25, due to the Christmas holiday. Collection will of Tuesday’s route will resume on Wednesday.

First Church of God presents Christmas for Darlington from 4 to 5 p.m. Monday, Dec. 24, at the church, 609 N. Main St.

Central Baptist Church will hold a Candle Light Service at 5:30 p.m. on Christmas Eve, Dec. 24, at the church, 512 Spring St.

Alcoholics Anonymous holds an open meeting at 8 p.m. Mondays at Trinity United Methodist Church, 126 Pearl Street. Use the Orange Street entrance. Info: 843-395-6897

St. Matthew’s Church will hold a Christmas Eve service at 11 p.m. Dec. 24 at the church, 210 S. Main St., with incense.

Tuesday – Christmas Day

City offices will be closed Tuesday, Dec. 25, in observance of the Christmas holiday. Offices will re-open at 8:30 a.m. on Thursday, Dec. 27. Trash will NOT be collected on Tuesday, Dec. 25, due to the Christmas holiday. Collection will of Tuesday’s route will resume on Wednesday.

Wednesday

City offices will be closed Wednesday, Dec. 26, in observance of the Christmas holiday. Offices will re-open at 8:30 a.m. on Thursday, Dec. 27. Trash will NOT be collected on Tuesday, Dec. 25, due to the Christmas holiday. Collection will of Tuesday’s route will resume on Wednesday.

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

Fahrenheit 255 will have trivia night with prizes and specials at 6:30 p.m. every Thursday at 26 Public Square.

Darlington Lions Club meets at 7 p.m. on the fourth Thursday of the month at Darlington Country Club.

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

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.