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Carmel Presbyterian set to host annual homecoming
Church to celebrate 228 years of history
LIBERTY — Carmel Presbyterian Church of Liberty will celebrate 228 years of history at its annual Homecoming on Oct. 11.
The event will begin with morning worship starting at 11 a.m. and followed by a brief business meeting of the Carmel Memorial Society, which provides for the upkeep of the cemetery.
A covered-dish lunch will follow the meeting. The Rev. Dr. John LeHeup will be the speaker for the service.
The church is located four miles south of Easley off Highway 135. For more information, call 843-3199.
Appalachian music program enrollment now underway
UPSTATE — Would you like to learn how to play the guitar, banjo, fiddle or mandolin? Enrollment is now underway for the Appalachian Evening Music Program. The next session will begin the week of Monday, Oct. 19, at various locations. The enrollment period is open now and will run through Thursday, Oct. 22.
This program is open to students from third grade through adults of all ages. It is designed to teach students to play Appalachian music with the guitar, banjo, fiddle or mandolin. The cost is $60 for a six-week session and $25 for instrument rental, if needed.
Anyone interested in signing up for this new session should contact one of the following program directors:
Easley: Tuesday nights at the First Baptist Church. Contact: Susan Ware-Snow, 864-979-9188 or susu9196@gmail.com.
Greenville (downtown): Thursday nights at St. Paul United Methodist Church. Contact: Susan Ware-Snow, 864-979-9188 or susu9196@gmail.com.
Pickens: Monday and Thursday nights at the Pickens Community Center. Contact: Steve McGaha, 864-283-4871 or blindpunkin54@yahoo.com.
Salem: Monday nights at the Blue Ridge Mountain Cloggers Studio. Contact: Sharon Payne, 864 888-7916 or kendallsharon@bellsouth.net.
Six Mile: Monday nights. Contact: Jan Nations, 864-608-3171 or jhnations64@aol.com.
Walhalla: Various nights at the Oconee Heritage Center. Contact: Jennifer Moss, 864-638-2224 or moss@oconee@heritagecenter.org
The Evening Music Program is sponsored by Preserving Our Southern Appalachian Music Inc. (POSAM), a charitable non-profit organization. For more information on the Young Appalachian Musicians (YAM) program, visit www.YAMupstate.com, Facebook: “YAM (Young Appalachian Musicians),” or contact director Betty McDaniel at (864) 878-4257 or mcdanibw1@gmail.com.
Culinary club gets cooking at Liberty’s Sarlin Library
Members of the Liberty Culinary Club, seated, are Jean Thomas, Romona Ross, Nora Williams, Vaughn Williams and Kristy Williams. Back, from left, are Rena Lovell, Mary Elizabeth Lovell, Tracy Morgan, Jackie Smith, Lynn Baker, Tami Metts, Mel Avery and Lisa Carpenter.
LIBERTY — Sept. 10 was a big day for Liberty, [cointent_lockedcontent]as the Friends of the Sarlin Library prepared to host their first-ever culinary club meeting.
A beautiful feast was set among autumnal decorations in the meeting room of the Sarlin Library. A rich aroma filled the room, promising a real treat to all. Recipes included tasty and tart appetizers; a variety of salads, some crispy and crunchy, others fruity and sweet; roast beef and potatoes; stuffed shells; orange and strawberry smoothies; fun and fanciful desserts and more.
Two children joined the luncheon. Vaughan Williams was the youngest chef, and his pear muffins were a big hit with the crowd.
The ladies led by committee chair Tami Metts selected Jan Karon’s “Mitford Cookbook and Kitchen Reader” for the club’s October meeting. All are welcome to join in the fun. The next meeting is set for 12:30 p.m. Oct 15.[/cointent_lockedcontent]
Dacusville plans Halloween events
DACUSVILLE — The Dacusville Community Club, in cooperation with Hometown Entertainment, has announced plans to hold the first-ever Haunted Halls attraction.
The Haunted Halls of the Dacusville Community Center will be open on the first four Fridays and Saturdays in October from 8 p.m. to midnight. A portion of the proceeds will benefit the Miracle Hill Children’s Home in northern Pickens County. Tickets are $10.
In addition to the Haunted Halls, there will be a special fun event for children, co-sponsored by the Dacusville Community Library. The Pumpkin Patch will be held on Saturday, Oct. 24, from 6-8 p.m. in the Dacusville Community Library at the community center. Admission is $3.
Capping the month-long Haunted Halls events will be the first Costume Ball to be held on Halloween, Oct. 31, from 8 p.m. to midnight. Tickets for the Costume Ball are $25 per ticket, or $40 per couple.
Tickets for the events may be purchased from Dacusville Community Club members or by contacting holloway@hometownicecreamcompany.com.
Community Calendar 10-07-15
• 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. 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.
• Yard sale planned at Mt. Tabor Baptist
Mt. Tabor Baptist Church will host a WMU yard sale and bake sale on Saturday, Oct. 10, from 7 a.m. until 2 p.m. at the church. Table rental will be available on a first-come, first-serve basis at $10 each. The church is located at 4272 Dacusville Highway in Easley.
• Blessing of the animals set at FLC
A blessing of the animals will be held in the parking lot of Faith Lutheran Chapel at 729 W. Main St. in Pickens, this Sunday, Oct. 11, at 3 p.m. Everyone is welcome to bring their pets for this special blessing.
• 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.
• Sertoma Club invites locals to meet
The Clemson Sertoma Club invites all interested local residents to attend its meetings. The club meets at noon the first and third Tuesdays of each month at Occasions at Wedgefield, located at 1551 Eighteen Mile Road in Central. New visitors are always welcome.
• Legion Post 67 seeks members
American Legion Post 67 in Liberty is accepting applications for membership from all U.S. military wartime veterans. For more information, call (864) 787-2322.
Cannon hospital set to offer flu vaccine
PICKENS — Cannon will offer public and pediatric flu shots at the Cannon Memorial Hospital outpatient lobby on Monday, Oct. 5, and Tuesday, Oct. 27, from 6-8 p.m.
Children ages 3-18 can be vaccinated only if a parent or guardian is present and signs a consent form. Flu shots are $25, flu mist is $40 and pneumonia shots are $75.
Cash, check, debit/credit cards and Medicare Part B will be accepted.
Dacusville schedules events
DACUSVILLE — The Dacusville Community Club, in cooperation with Hometown Entertainment, has announced plans to hold the first-ever Haunted Halls attraction.
The Haunted Halls of the Dacusville Community Center will be open on the first four Fridays and Saturdays in October from 8 p.m. to midnight. A portion of the proceeds will benefit the Miracle Hill Children’s Home in northern Pickens County. Tickets are $10.
In addition to the Haunted Halls, there will be a special fun event for children, co-sponsored by the Dacusville Community Library. The Pumpkin Patch will be held on Saturday, Oct. 24, from 6-8 p.m. in the Dacusville Community Library at the community center. Admission is $3.
Capping the month-long Haunted Halls events will be the first Costume Ball to be held on Halloween, Oct. 31, from 8 p.m. to midnight. Tickets for the Costume Ball are $25 per ticket, or $40 per couple.
Tickets for the events may be purchased from Dacusville Community Club members or by contacting holloway@hometownicecreamcompany.com.
Fall festival planned at PPC Child Development Center
PICKENS — 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.
Yard/bake sale set at Mt. Tabor
EASLEY — Mt. Tabor Baptist Church will host a WMU yard sale and bake sale on Saturday, Oct. 10, from 7 a.m. until 2 p.m. at the church.
Table rental will be available on a first-come, first-serve basis at $10 each. The church is located at 4272 Dacusville Highway in Easley.
Annual Pumpkin Fest just around the corner
PUMPKINTOWN — Fall is here again, and thousands of visitors will descend upon the 37th annual Pumpkin Festival in Pumpkintown on Saturday Oct. 10, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
[cointent_lockedcontent]This is the time of year to enjoy a wonderful fall day in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains while taking advantage of some outstanding shopping, music, and food.
Thousands flock to Pumpkintown for the town’s annual early-fall Pumpkin Festival, enjoying fall weather and beautiful arts, crafts, music and food. Above, Kinsley Simmons, daughter of Pumpkintown resident Stacey Simmons, plays with a pumpkin during a past festival.
The festival will kick off at 9 a.m. with the parade from the Pumpkintown Fire Department to the Oolenoy Community Building, located at 5301 Dacusville Highway. The parade is always a treat to behold — you never know who or what will be in it.
After the parade, the Pickens High School ROTC will hold a flag-raising ceremony, and then the fun and games will begin, and continue until 5 p.m.
This year’s festival will feature more than 150 arts and crafts vendors, who will be displaying and selling products that are all handmade, or homemade — no commercial products are accepted at the festival.
There will be food available throughout the festival grounds and inside the Oolenoy Building. There will be burgers, hot dogs, sausage dogs, barbecue, fried pies, fried fish, barbecued chicken and homemade ice cream, in addition to the numerous baked goods available around the perimeter of the community building. The famous barbecued chicken plates will be available around 11:30 a.m.
Bluegrass/gospel music and clogging will be featured throughout the day, so bring your lawn chairs or blankets and enjoy these events.
Amusement rides for children will be available on the back side of the festival grounds. Cotton candy and kettle corn will be offered in the children’s area.
Raffle tickets for the festival quilt can be purchased inside the community building. The quilt, which is given away every year, was designed and quilted by Susie Flowers. The tickets are $1 each, or six for $5. The drawing will be held around 4 p.m. You do not have to be present to win.
Pumpkins of all sizes will be available for purchase at the entrance to the community building. TD Bank will have a tent set up with paints available for children to dress up their pumpkins. The pumpkin pile is also a popular spot for parents to take pictures of their kids.
The festival is free and open to the public. Handicapped parking is available in the Oolenoy Baptist Church parking lot, and golf carts will be available to shuttle folks to and from the festival grounds.
No pets will be allowed on the festival grounds, other than service animals.
The festival is sponsored and organized by the Pumpkintown Community Club and raises money for community projects that benefit many area organizations. The festival is also funded in part by the Pickens County Accommodations Tax.
For more information on the festival or the Oolenoy Community Building, contact Susie Flowers at (864) 898-0261 or Bob Flowers (864) 884-2671.
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