Town of Lamar

Hurricane Preparedness Give Away
2023-10-07 10:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | Bethany Baptist Church, 205 W. Pearl St., Lamar, SC, United States
The Darlington County Long Term Recovery Group is hosting a Hurricane Preparedness Give Away at Bethany Baptist Church on October 7, 2023 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.
This is a drive thru service where you can pick up sanitary items: Hand sanitizing wipes, Microban, antibacterial soap, face masks, and Lysol.

“Let all that you do be done in love.” 1 Corinthians 16:14
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Stormwater Plan Public Meeting
2023-10-24 15:30 - 19:30 | Town Hall, 117 Main St, Lamar, SC, 29069, United States
The Town of Lamar is holding a Public Meeting to discuss the Lamar Stormwater Plan.
Staff from the SC Office of Resilience and Davis & Floyd will be at Town Hall from 3:30 pm – 7:30 pm to answer questions and gather information from the Lamar residents.
We encourage Lamar citizens within the Town limits to bring pictures and reports of flooding/draining issues they have experienced over the years.
We need people with firsthand experiences to attend the meeting! Please stop by during these hours!
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Trunk or Treat in Lamar
2023-10-31 18:00 - 19:00 | Railroad Avenue, Railroad Avenue, Lamar, SC, United States
Come down to Railroad Avenue on October 31, 2023 for Trunk or Treat!! The Town of Lamar and Police Department present this fun walking experience for you and the family.
Foot traffic only. Please enter from South Main Street and South Railroad Avenue. When in town on Halloween, please no masks in the businesses.
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Meet The Candidates
2023-11-02 18:00 | Lamar Library, 103 E Main St, Lamar, 29069, United States
Meet the candidates for Lamar Town Council Municipal Election. Lamar Library 6PM on November 2, 2023.

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Gospel In The Park
2023-11-05 15:00 - 18:00 | Lamar Library, 103 E Main St, Lamar, 29069, United States
The Gospel In The Park Series presents – Gospel Music in Lamar! Come down to the Lamar Library Patio Area (103 E Main Street) on November 5th from 3PM – 6PM for a FREE event and live music.
Bring your lawn chairs and an open heart to enjoy an afternoon of praising God!
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Election Day in Lamar
2023-11-07 07:00 - 19:00 | Town Hall, 117 Main St, Lamar, SC, 29069, United States
The Lamar Town Council Municipal Election will be held on Election Day, November 7, 2023.
There are (2) seats to fill.
Poll location: Lamar Town Hall
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Clothes Giveaway
2023-11-11 08:00 - 10:00 | Bethany Baptist Church, 205 W. Pearl St., Lamar, SC, United States
Bethany Baptist Church is hosting a FREE clothes giveaway!

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Lamar Recreation Trip
2023-11-17 10:00 | Dry Dock Restaurant, Mullins, SC, United States
The Lamar Recreation Department is taking a trip to Dry Dock Restaurant in Mullins.
Sign up at the Rec Center at 100 Reynolds Ave., Lamar. Travel cost: $5
Lunch will be paid for by each individual.
Space is limited!
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Community Outreach Event
2023-11-18 10:00 - 13:00 | Lamar Fire Department, 117 W. Main Street, Lamar, SC, 29069, United States
The Darlington County Community Action Agency is hosting a Community Outreach Event at the Lamar Fire Department, located behind Town Hall.
Come receive assistance for your power and gas bills.
If you are interested, please bring with you these items: Household income for 30 days, SS cards for all household members, Applicant ID, Proof of veteran/disability, Utility Bills.
Free snacks and drinks.
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Thanksgiving Meal Giveaway
2023-11-22 14:00 | John Wesley UMC, 310 Davis St., Lamar, SC, 29069, United States
First come – First serve! Thanksgiving Meal Giveaway at John Wesley UMC in Lamar.
Starting at 2 PM, until food runs out, you can come to John Wesley UMC for a FREE Thanksgiving meal!
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Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony
2023-11-23 18:00 | Main Street, 117 Main St, Lamar, SC, 29069
It’s Christmas in Lamar! We kick off the festivities with our Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony!
Come down to the intersection of Main Street & Railroad Ave on November 23rd for Christmas Carols and a visit from Santa!

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Christmas on Main
2023-12-02 13:00 - 18:30 | Main Street, 117 Main St, Lamar, SC, 29069
It’s Christmas time in Lamar!
Come downtown for Christmas on Main! We kick off at 1 PM with the day of festivities, ending with a parade at 5:30 PM.
Find all details and vendor/parade applications for the event here!

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MLK Day March & Celebration
2024-01-15 09:00 - 12:00 | Bethany Baptist Church, 205 W. Pearl St., Lamar, SC, United States
Lamar will celebrate MLK Day on Monday, January 15, with the MLK March beginning at Bethany Baptist Church at 9:00 a.m.
Please assemble for the March starting at 8:30 a.m.
The MLK Program will begin at the conclusion of the March.
There will be music, singing, and speeches.
Chairman Deacon Tim Dargan invites everyone to attend.
Dr. King has numerous quotes attributed to him.
One of his noted quotes says, “Be a bush if you can’t be a tree. If you can’t be a highway, just be a trail. If you can’t be a sun, be a star.
For it isn’t by size that you win or fail. Be the best of whatever you are.”
Martin Luther King, Jr.
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SC Works Career Event
2024-02-20 10:00 - 13:00 | Lamar Library, 103 E Main St, Lamar, 29069, United States
The SC WORKS Career Coach mobile job center will be at the Lamar Library on February 20, 2024 @ 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.
In partnership with CareSouth Carolina, their mobile unit will also be on site to provide FREE Health Screenings, Blood Pressure, Blood Sugar, Cholesterol, and BMI.
Get help with job searches, resumes and more!
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First Steps Community Social
2024-02-24 11:30 - 13:30 | Spaulding Middle School, 400 Cartersville Hwy., Lamar, SC, 29069
Join us at the Spaulding Middle School Gymnasium for a Community Social!
Light refreshments, free health services, door prizes, hiring opportunities & more! First 25 to register and attend receives a gift card.
Scan the QR code on the flyer or call 843-917-8872 to register.
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Lamar Blood Drive
2024-03-11 09:00 - 13:00 | Lamar High School, 216 N Darlington Ave, Lamar, SC, 29069, United States
The American Red Cross will be at Lamar High School on March 11, 2024 for a Blood Drive.

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DCSO Informational Brunch
2024-03-20 09:30 - 10:30 | Lamar Library, 103 E Main St, Lamar, 29069, United States
The Darlington County Sheriff’s Office invites the public of the Darlington area to attend and learn more about local statistics and how they strive to serve the community to the best of their ability every day.
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Great American Cleanup
2024-03-23 09:00 - 2024-03-25 13:00 | Town Hall, 117 Main St, Lamar, SC, 29069, United States
It’s time for the Lamar Annual Great American Cleanup! March 21 – 23 the Town of Lamar encourages you to take pride & clean up Lamar!
Please clean the junk, including old cars from your yard. You may call 843-617-5126 for old car pickup. No title needed for the transaction.
Clean around your home and business! You may place bags of leaves and limbs by the street for town pickup. Limbs should be no more than 5″ in diameter and 4′ long. The Town will see your debris and pick it up!
You may also use the County dump on Bay Branch Road for your debris.
Volunteers! The Town wishes your help! You can meet us at Town Hall on March 23 @ 9 a.m. to take to the streets. Hot dogs, chips & drinks will be served at noon.
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Food Box Giveaway
2024-03-28 12:00 | Town Hall, 117 Main St, Lamar, SC, 29069, United States
FREE Food Box Giveaway at Town Hall!
Beginning at 12 PM, there will be a drive-thru service at Town Hall (117 W. Main Street)
No income requirements – Brief Questionnaire will be performed with recipients.
Directions:
Enter from East or West Pearl Street to South Railroad Ave turning North on South Railroad. Make a right behind Mozingo Liquor Store to Town Hall.

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Community Egg Hunt
2024-03-30 10:00 - 12:00 | Lamar Library, 103 E Main St, Lamar, 29069, United States
Join us at the Lamar Library for a Community Easter Egg Hunt!

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2024 Egg Scramble Jamboree Festival
2024-04-05 14:00 - 2024-04-06 20:30 | Main Street, 117 Main St, Lamar, SC, 29069
Join us as we celebrate the 40th Egg Scramble Jamboree!
Learn more about the weekend’s events and access applications for the parade & vendor booths.
As more events are planned, we will update the Lamar Egg Scramble Jamboree web page.
Click here!

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Lamar Beautification Committee
2024-04-12 09:00 - 11:00, 2024-05-10 09:00 - 11:00 | Town Hall, 117 Main St, Lamar, SC, 29069, United States
The Lamar Beautification Committee will be meeting the 2nd Friday of every month.
Come support the Town of Lamar’s efforts for a clean and beautiful town.
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Concealed Weapons Class
2024-04-27 07:15 - 16:00 | The Campbell Barn, 634 Lamar Hwy, Lamar, SC, United States
Chuck McLendon, SC Concealed Weapons Instructor, is holding a Concealed Weapons Class at The Campbell Barn (634 Lamar Hwy – Cartersville Hwy) on April 27, 2024 from 7:15 a.m. – 4 p.m.
$35 if you bring your own firearm & 25 rounds
If you need to rent a firearm, there will be an additional $20
Please pack a lunch. There will be a lunch break from 11:30 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Each participant must bring driver’s license or ID card.
Contact Chuck to secure your slot! 843-450-4167
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Lamar Community Forum
2024-05-09 17:30 - 19:00 | Lamar Library, 103 E Main St, Lamar, 29069, United States
The Town of Lamar, along with local law enforcement and House of Representatives Robert Williams, will be holding a Community Forum at the Lamar Library to discuss Constitutional Carry.
The town will be able to ask questions and understand the new law for the State of South Carolina.
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Early Voting in Lamar
2024-05-28 08:30 - 2024-05-31 17:00 | Lamar Library, 103 E Main St, Lamar, 29069, United States
Early Voting and Statewide Primary
Early voting for the State Primary (local and state) candidates in Lamar is on May 28 – May 31 and June 3 -June 7, from 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., at the LAMAR LIBRARY.
You may vote Democratic or Republican, but you may not vote both. If you are registered, it is your privilege to vote for the candidates of your choice.
If there is a run-off, it will take place on June 25.
VOTE VOTE VOTE VOTE VOTE VOTE
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Primary Voting In Lamar
2024-06-03 08:30 - 2024-06-07 17:00 | Lamar Library, 103 E Main St, Lamar, 29069, United States

Produce Vouchers for Seniors
2024-06-04 08:30 - 12:00 | Spaulding Middle School, 400 Cartersville Hwy., Lamar, SC, 29069
Tuesday, June 4, Spaulding Middle School,
400 Cartersville Hwy., Lamar
8:30 AM to 12 PM

Individuals must be age 60 or older. Each
eligible person will receive $50 worth of
coupons that may be used at participating
markets through October 15, 2024. The
coupons will be issued on a first come first
served basis until supply is exhausted.
Income guidelines/limits apply.
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Run Walk Stroll Event
2024-06-08 07:30 - 12:00 | Lamar Track Field, 216 N Darlington Ave, Lamar, SC, United States
Run, Walk or Stroll on Saturday, June 8, 2024!
Come out to the Lamar Track Field for a 5k RUN, WALK & STROLL event!
Sponsored by the Lamar Alumni Association. Registration from 7:30 a.m. – 8:15 a.m.
Event race starts at 8:30 a.m.
Entry fee: $25 Late entry fee: $35
Kids 17 and under FREE!
Contact for info: Twanna 609-257-7177 or Retha 803-840-0175
Refreshments provided.
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Sweat It Out Saturday - Men's Health Week
2024-06-08 11:00 - 17:00 | Spaulding Field, 400 Cartersville Hwy, Lamar
Join in Saturday June 8 from 11:00-5:00 pm at Spaulding Field in Lamar.
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