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• Cub Scouts plan activities for month

Cub Scouts offers a chance for young children to enjoy outdoor adventures. Here are some upcoming activities for the Pickens troop.

Sunday, Aug. 29, 2 p.m.: Scout Day at Greenville Drive.  Tickets are $8 per person, but the pack will provide a free ticket to any child who is interested in joining Cub Scouts.

Monday, Aug. 30, 7 p.m.: Cub Scout kickoff meeting at Troop 51 Scout Hut at 188 Blacksnake Road in Pickens.

To register for any of these events or get more information, email Perry Gravely at pickenstroop51@gmail.com.

• Soapstone to hold fish fry September 18

Soapstone Church invites everyone to a special fundraiser at the church, located at 296 Liberia Road in Pickens, on Saturday, Sept. 18.

The event will feature fine cooking and will be held from noon-8 p.m. Visitors will enjoy true Southern cooking, including a fish fry, barbecue and fried chicken with all the fixings right from Ms. Mable’s kitchen. For more information, call (864) 414-8470.