parks and leisureThe City of Hartsville’s Parks and Leisure Services Department is hosting a public planning meeting for the 2015 Dixie Girls Ponytails World Series on Tuesday, Jan. 20, 5:30 p.m. at the Coach T.B. Thomas Sports Center, 701 W. Washington St. Anyone interested in taking a role in the planning the tournament is welcome.

The 2015 Dixie Girls Ponytails World Series, taking place at the Byerly Park Recreational Complex from July 24 to 31, is expected to draw 600 to 700 athletes, coaches, parents and siblings. The planning meeting will cover how visitors to the Hartsville community will be welcomed and how local businesses will be promoted, including the event’s fundraising, the hosting of teams, welcome bags, the opening ceremonies and program ad sales.

For more information, contact Parks and Leisure Services at 843.339.2878.