• Historic Old Pickens to host singing

Historic Old Pickens will feature traditional and gospel music presented by Heartstrings, Greg Lambert and nationally known vocalist Caitlin Tierce. on Sunday, Oct. 18, at 2:30 p.m. Historic Old Pickens is located on Old Pickens Church Road near the employee entrance to Duke Energy on S.C. Highway 183.

• Allen to preach at Prater’s Creek church

Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary and Pickens High School graduate Chris Allen will preach at Prater’s Creek Baptist Church at 11 a.m. on Sunday, Oct. 18. Allen, the son of Dr. and Mrs. Ray Allen, will give his testimony at 6 p.m. that evening. Everyone is invited to attend the services at the church, located at 601 Prater’s Creek Road, just off Belle Shoals Road.

• Trick or Treat on Main set in Pickens

Cannon Memorial Hospital and the City of Pickens will hold its annual Trick or Treat On Main Street on Saturday, October 31 from 5-8 p.m. for children. The event will begin at the intersection of Ann Street and Main Street in Pickens.

• Sarlin to present an evening with Wright

The Friends of the Sarlin Library are thrilled to host an evening with award-winning graphic artist Emily Wright on Monday, Nov. 16, at 6 p.m.

Wright, who is employed by the Pickens County Courier, is the recipient of more than 75 Palmy Awards in South Carolina Press Association’s annual contest.

Library officials said they are honored to have her share her journey that began as a child with “doodles on birthday cards” to her role, now, in the newspaper business, as the department head of graphic design since 2007.

• Fall Festival set for PPCCD Center

The Pickens Presbyterian Church Child Development Center will host a free fall festival on Saturday, Oct. 24, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 311 West Main St. in Pickens.Highlights of the day’s event will include a bounce house and games for the children, as well as performances by Last Road bluegrass, Sweet Potato Pie Kids, Power House Dance, Palmetto Martial Arts, balloon art and face painting.

A silent auction will take place to help raise funds for the child development center. As part of the center’s ministry, it offers a safe learning environment for children of all abilities to learn and play together in the Pickens area.

BBQ plates and hot dog plates will be available for purchase.

• Children’s Fall Festival set in Easley

The city of Easley and Gilstrap Family Dealerships will host a Children’s Fall Festival on Saturday, Oct. 31, from 4-8 p.m.

The event will be held around the downtown merchants and at Old Market Square in Easley. Children can trick or treat with the downtown merchants and then join a fun-filled festival with games, music, costume contests and more. The festival is free.

For more, visit easleyevents.com or call (864) 423-4344.