Category Archives: Community
Central Clemson Rec hosts pickleball clinic
On Saturday, July 22, a pickleball clinic took place at Central Clemson Recreation Center (CCRC) in Central. CCRC member Gus Gustafson organized the event to introduce pickleball to beginners. He was assisted by six volunteers experienced in the game. Leading small groups were Christine Lightsey, Mike Fisher, Ned Coryell, Richard Lowe, Sandra Lowe and Laurie Sharrod, who shared topics such as safety, equipment, rules, scoring, player positions, strategies and serving techniques with participants. All participants had a chance to play as they learned. “We had 30 people, aged 8 to 78,” Gustafson said. “Everyone was enthusiastic, and they learned a lot. Thanks to CCRC for providing space and equipment for our event.” The clinic was open to the public and free of charge.
Pictured, from left, are Amy Bodie, Leah Bodie, instructor Ned Coryell, Richard “Gooch” O’Gooch, Emily O’Gooch and Jen O’Gooch learning to play pickleball at the CCRC clinic.
Community Calendar 8-2-23
• Hee Haw coming to Hagood Center
The Hagood Community Center is planning to present an all-new presentation of a comedy/musical favorite, “Hee Haw.”
There will be a an all-new cast, some new songs and plenty of new jokes that will send the audience home with a smile on their face.
Volunteers needed to help children
PICKENS — The Cass Elias McCarter Guardian ad Litem Program, a division of the South Carolina Department of Children’s Advocacy, is offering free virtual training beginning Monday, Aug. 21, to those interested in becoming a volunteer Guardian ad Litem (GAL) in Pickens County.
GALs advocate on behalf of abused and neglected children who are involved in family court legal proceedings through the Department of
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Easley native serves aboard future Navy warship
MAYPORT, Fla. – Petty Officer 1st Class Marcus Burroughs, a native of Easley, South Carolina, serves aboard Pre-Commissioning Unit (PCU) Marinette, in Mayport, Florida.
PCU is a designation used by the U.S. Navy to describe crews aboard vessels under construction prior to official commissioning.
Burroughs graduated from Easley High School in 1999 and earned an electrical engineering
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‘Hee Haw’ coming to Hagood Center
PICKENS — The Hagood Community Center proudly presents an all new presentation of our favorite comedy/musical show, HEE HAW.
There is a an all-new cast, some new songs, and plenty of new jokes that will send you home with a smile on your face. Showings are set for August 26, at 4 p.m. and another at 7 p.m.
There should be a full house for both presentations so get your tickets early at the center MWF from 8:30 a.m. until 1:30 p.m. Tickets are $7 each and are limited to auditorium capacity. All proceeds benefit the Hagood Community Center.
Community Calendar 7-26-23
• Upcountry Quilters meet 4th Tuesdays
Upcountry Quilters Guild has set meeting times on the fourth Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. at Pickens Presbyterian Church, 311 W. Main St., Pickens, SC 29671. All visitors are welcome.
For more information, visit upcountryquiltersguild.com.
• Hagood-Mauldin House offers tours
The historic Hagood-Mauldin House, located at 104 N Lewis St. at Legacy Square in Pickens, is now offering free tours to the public. The
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Volunteers needed to help abused kids
PICKENS — The Cass Elias McCarter Guardian ad Litem Program, a division of the South Carolina Department of Children’s Advocacy, is offering free virtual training beginning Monday, August 21, 2023, to those interested in becoming a volunteer Guardian ad Litem (GAL) in Pickens County. GALs advocate on behalf of abused and neglected children who are involved in family court legal proceedings through the
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Scout Troop 51 enjoy summer camp
Members of Scout Troop 51 recently had a great week at summer camp at Camp Old Indian. They completed 22 merit badges and started on many more. First-year Scouts completed the Pathfinder program to gain basic Scouting skills.
Member of the month
GG’s Embroidery, located at 135 W. Main St. in Pickens, was recently named as the Greater Pickens Chamber of Commerce member of the month. GG’s Embroidery is open Tuesdays 1-6 p.m., Wednesday through Friday 10 a.m.-6 p.m. and Saturday 9 a.m.-2 p.m. GG’s Embroidery is a unique shop filled with home décor, baby and children clothing and more. The store offers special embroidery and monogramming for all sorts of items. Visit ggsembroidery.company.site or Facebook search GGsEmbroideryPickens for more information, class schedule, specials and deals. Pictured, from left, are Emma Lum, Rachael Lum and Kathy Lum.
Mavis open in Pickens
Mavis Tire and Brakes held its grand opening recently in Pickens. The new tire shop, located beside Burger King on U.S. Highway 178, is excited to be in Pickens, and the staff is looking forward to seeing business continue to grow. Pictured, from left, are assistant manager Abe Santiago, Pickens Mayor Fletcher Perry, store manager Everett Monath, assistant manager Chris Dryman, assistant manager Justin Coates, and Pickens City Councilwoman Lois Porter.
