The Taste of Darlington needs grillers, cooks, table hosts, and sponsors to make this exciting social event happen on Thursday, April 11, at Darlington Raceway. Show your community support, share your favorite recipes, listen to some great music provided by DJ Carlisle Griggs, and feed your hunger for just about anything from chicken wings and pork loin to desserts and drinks. Ages 21 and older only. Tickets are $30 in advance and $35 at the gate. Download your registration here. For information, call Lisa Rock at 843-992-1561.

Today

Darlington County Council meets at 6 p.m. at the Annex Building, 1625 Harry Byrd Hwy.

Tuesday

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

The Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper will take place on Tuesday, March 5, at the Darlington High School cafeteria starting at 5 p.m. Tickets are $6 and can be purchased from the men of the church or at the door at the night of the event.  If questions, please contact Robby Kilgo at 843-307-7154.

Darlington City Council meets 6:30 p.m. on the first Tuesday of the month except where noted (*). Dates are March 5, April 2, May 7, June 4, July 2, August 6, September 3, October 1, November 12*, and December 3.

Wednesday

SC Works will hold a Job Fair at Florence-Darlington Technical College's SiMT Building, 1951 Pisgah Road, Florence on Wednesday, March 6. Come dressed to impress. Open to veterans only from 10 a.m. to 10:30 a.m., and open to the general public from 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Info: 843-519-1245

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

The Darlington County Historical Commission Board meets from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. on the first Thursday of the month, excluding July and August, in the research room at the commission, 204 Hewitt St., Darlington. Dates for 2019 are March 7, April 4, May 2, June 6, Sept. 5, Oct. 3, Nov. 7, and Dec. 5. Info: 843-398-4710 or dchc@darcosc.net

Wiggles & Giggles Story Time at 10 a.m. Thursdays at Darlington Library, 204 N. Main St. 843-398-4940 ext. 305

After School Club meets at 4 p.m. on the first and third Thursdays at Darlington Library, 204 N. Main St. 843-398-4940 ext. 305. This week’s topic is Exploding Volcanoes.

The DDRA Concert Committee will meet at 6 p.m. Thursday, March 7, at Mama Mia Italian Kitchen, 114 Ward St., to discuss the upcoming Bringing Downtown Alive! Free Concert Series. Anyone interested in being involved is welcome to attend. Info: 843-992-1561 or info@buildupdarlington.org

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

Needle Nuts meet at 10 a.m. the second Friday of the month at the Darlington Library, 204 N. Main St.

Saturday

The Women’s Ministry Yard Sale Fundraiser will be held on Saturday, March 9, at St. Matthew's Church, 210 S. Main St.

The Pilot Club of Darlington, SC Inc. will hold a Kids FREE Helmet Safety Day for children ages 1 to 6 from 9 am to noon Saturday, March 9, at First Baptist Church Fellowship Hall, 246 S. Main Street. One FREE bike helmet and safety coloring book for every child attending one of the 15-minute puppet shows, as long as supplies last. Puppet show times are 9 am, 9:30 am, 10 am, 10:30 am, 11 am, and 11:30 am. Helmets are being given away in memory of Darlington Fire Chief Jim Stone. Children older than 6 will receive a FREE safety bookmark. Info: 843-617-0689 or judy.langley99@yahoo.com.

Join the Darlington Library at 11 a.m. Saturday for Family Games at 204 N. Main St.

Sunday

Daylight Savings Time Begins! Spring forward clocks one hour.

Monday

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

Mark Your Calendars

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. Download info here. Info: Email info@buildupdarlington.org or call 843-398-4000 x 103

Become a Member!

Join the DDRA and show your support for our community. Download the Membership Application here. Members can share news about your business or organization by giving us a call, 843-992-1561, or sending us an email, info@buildupdarlington.org, and we will feature yours news on our site and distribute it 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!

If you are already a member, please make sure to submit any updates to your businesses’ Map Location Form to info@buildupdarlington.org.

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.