Winners of the #ShopDarlington contest will be recognized this week, so answer your phone! #ShopSmall #ShopLocal #ShopDarlington

DDRA Members: Do you have news about your business or organization you want to share? Give us a call, 843-992-1561, or send us an email, info@buildupdarlington.org, and we will feature yours news on our site and distribute 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!

Tuesday

Pastor Andy Cook of Experience Israel Now returns to Central Baptist Church for five incredible lessons Jan. 6-8 at Central Baptist Church, 512 Spring St.

Darlington City Council will hold its regular monthly meeting at 6:30 p.m. at City Hall.

Wednesday

Free Exercise Class at 9 a.m. Wednesdays at the Harmon Baldwin Recreation Center, 300 Sanders St. 843-398-4030

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

Thursday

Free Exercise Class at 9 a.m. Thursdays at the Harmon Baldwin Recreation Center, 300 Sanders St. 843-398-4030

Story Time at 10 a.m. 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.

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

Friday

Join Darlington Recreation for a trip to Coastal Grand Mall. Cost is $7 for travel with lunch on your own. Leave at 10 a.m. from the Harmon Baldwin Recreation Center, 300 Sanders St. Call Crystal at 843-398-4030 to register or for future trips.

Saturday

Darlington Library presents the Black Creek Literary Festival from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 12, at the library, 204 N. Main St. Local authors include Robert A. Atkinson, Elizabeth Eades, Jack Gannon & Cyndi Williams-Barnier, Ralph Gibbs, Gina Heron, Brenda Konitzer, Carlo L'Chelle Dawson, Suzanna Linton, Jonathan Mashack, Charlene McDonnough, Arylias Nova, Sara Odom, Niana Renee, Regina Smeltzer, Molly Symons, Robbie Taylor, Sarah Templeton, and Elizabeth Ann Wallace as well as vendors. In partnership with the Friends of Darlington County Library and Burry Bookstore.

Monday

The Darlington High School Athletic Booster Club will meet at 6 p.m. Monday, Jan. 14, at the DHS Media Center.

The Darlington County Board of Education regularly meets at 6 p.m. on the second Monday of each month in the Training Room of the DCSD Administration Building, 120 E. Smith Avenue, Darlington.

Mark Your Calendars

City offices will be closed on Monday, Jan. 21, in observance of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day.

Wednesday, Jan. 30 – First DDRA Members Meeting of 2019 at 8 a.m. at Taki’s Diner, 609 Pearl St. Breakfast is provided. Cost: Free for members and $5 for others to go toward the meal.

Wednesday, April 3 – Annual Golf Tournament at Darlington Country Club. Info: Email info@buildupdarlington.org or call 843-398-4000 x 103

Thursday, April 11 – Taste of Darlington, 7 to 9 p.m., at Darlington Raceway. Info: Email info@buildupdarlington.org or call 843-398-4000 x 103

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.