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A taste of Mexico
Super Mercado Premier located at 815 W. Main Street, Pickens had their formal ribbon cutting on Friday December 22. The new market is open Monday – Friday 6:30 a.m. – 9 p.m., Saturdays 8 a.m. – 9 p.m. and Sundays 9 a.m. – 8 p.m. Super Mercado Premier Offers a wide variety of products from Mexico – canned goods, snacks, dairy, spices, fresh baked pastries, fruits, veggies, hot tamales, and so much more. The Market also provides Viamericas and Intermex International Money Transfer Services. Pictured are The Greater Pickens Chamber Director Bryan Owens, property owners Kerry and Donna Owen, City of Pickens Councilman Danny Adams, store owners Maria Torres and Jocelyn Pineda, City of Pickens Mayor Isaiah Scipio, and Margaret & Donald Collins.
Courier Community Calendar 1-3-24
• Veterans invited to American Legion
Veterans in the Liberty area are invited to the next meeting of American Legion Post 67 in Liberty. The Legion meets on the third Monday of the month at 7 p.m. at the Scout Hut off North Palmetto Street. All vets invited.
• Sertoma Club invites locals to meet
The Clemson Sertoma Club invites all local residents to attend its meetings. The club meets at noon the first and third
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Forest Acres student works to bring holiday joy to many
EASLEY — When most people think of the Christmas holidays, they immediately think of a season of giving.
This year that spirit was on display in a major way courtesy of an Easley second-grader who exemplified it.
Brinley Evans, daughter of David and Jessica Evans, is a student at Forest Acres Elementary. The second grader raised $2,000 by making and selling bracelets and receiving donations for a local Christmas toy drive.
Brinley’s parents spoke with her one evening about Scruffy’s Auction’s upcoming Christmas toy drive for children who may not receive toys for Christmas.
Hearing that some kids may not receive any toys broke her heart and
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Celtic Christmas set for Hagood Mill
PICKENS — The music of the Appalachian region was heavily influenced by the influx of Scotch and Irish immigrants, 
and this influence has been integral in the development of American folk music traditions. With Christmas approaching and the New Year beckoning, it is time once again to honor the musical traditions of the
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Pickens Fire Department brings Christmas to local residents
By Elizabeth Whiten
Staff Reporter
liz@thepccourier.com
PICKENS — Don’t miss the heartwarming “Bringing Christmas to You” parade, hosted by the Pickens Fire Department 
on Dec. 17, starting at 2:30 p.m. The special event will surely warm hearts and bring smiles to all. The event will take place throughout Pickens.
Bringing Christmas To You Route
- Leave Pickens Fire Department on Johnson St. toward Hampton Ave,You must be logged in to view this content.
- Left on Hampton Ave.
- Right on Jewel St.
- Circle through Market at the Mill
- Left on Edens Rd.
- Left on Fox Squirrel Ridge Rd.
- Left on Moorefield Mem. Hwy.
- Left on Sparks Ln.
- Turn around at Old Middle School
- Right on Sparks Ln.
- Left on Moorefield Mem. Hwy.
- Circle through Ingles Shopping Center
Pickens County schools participating in Red Kettle Ring Off this Saturday
COUNTY — It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas as The Salvation Army of Greenville, Pickens and Oconee Counties prepares for its annual Red Kettle Impact Campaign.
This season, there are multiple opportunities for community support.
On Saturday, The Salvation Army will partner with the School District of Pickens County to host a Red Kettle Ring Off
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Easley woman pens new children’s book
EASLEY — Brittney Morgan of Easley has just released her newest book, called “Clues for Christmas, A Search for the Star.”
The book is an adaptation of a play she scripted and is full of beautiful illustrations by Shalindu Malishka.
Morgan is an established writer with six other publications under her belt. Although her newest book is aimed at children and the holidays, each book she
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Pickens PD, market to help wounded officer
PICKENS — The Pickens Police Department has partnered with the Market at the Mill for a bluegrass benefit concert for 
the family of Cpl. Lucas Watts, an Oconee County Sheriff’s Office deputy who was critically injured in the line of duty on Nov. 16.
The event is planned for 6-8:30 p.m. Dec. 19 at Market at the Mill, offering an opportunity for the community to show support for Watts, his family and the Oconee County Sheriff’s Office. The community is invited along with other law enforcement agencies to join the Pickens Police Department in showing support and helping a true hero and his family.
The event will start with bluegrass by Mack & Friends from 6-6:30 p.m., followed by special words from law enforcement from 6:30-7 p.m. Lilly and Friends will close the night with bluegrass from 7-8:30 p.m.
Donations will be accepted at the door. All money raised will go to Watts and his family. There will be food trucks, as well as limited seats, so all are encouraged to bring a chair.
The event is continually growing, and Pickens police hope to gain more partnerships. For information, contact Barry Crawford with Market at the Mill or the Pickens Police Department.
Festive Christmas Fun Around Pickens County
Pickens
Dillard Funerals and Cremations will host its 29th annual Service of Remembrance event on Saturday, Dec. 9, at 4:30 p.m.
All who attend are asked to join in on refreshments at the chapel, followed by a candlelight service at Hillcrest Memorial Park at 6 p.m. in the cemetery.
Easley
Meet Santa on Dec. 8, 15, and 16 in Easley. Santa Claus is coming to town, and he’s stopping by the City Green in front of
