“Hartsville Idol”

Last week, we all went to Hartsville Idol. (Yes, Hartsville’s very own version of American Idol complete with judging and weekly eliminations!)  It has been great fun to gather every Saturday night with so many other families in Burry Park and listen to great (and some not so great) local singers.  Last week Mel took the stage during “Idol” to announce a fundraiser for the American Heart Association, “Screen on the Green.”

Screen on the Green, has been something he has wanted to do for over a year now, and it finally came to fruition this week. I was quite impressed, so I’ll toot his horn…  The whole idea was Mel’s; he found sponsors, and rented the huge screen. He arranged to give out free popcorn and drinks to everyone.   He  also created the posters and fliers, and spoke at the event.  It was a huge success!

Mel and McCanless handing out Screen on the Green flyers.