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Bestselling author coming to Easley
EASLEY — New York Times bestselling author Jason Reynolds will visit the Kimberly Hampton Memorial Library in Easley next month.
At the moderated discussion, scheduled for 7 p.m. May 5, Reynolds will discuss his new book “Miles Morales Suspended: A Spider-Man Novel,” take questions from the audience and be available for a book
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Courier Community Calendar
• UWC to host spring market on April 22
All are invited to a spring market this Saturday, April 22, from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. The event will be in the Lifeline Building at United Wesleyan Church, located at 738 Rice Road in Easley, with free admission. The market will feature a silent auction and a variety of local vendors, door prizes, raffles, bake sale and breakfast and lunch items available to purchase. All proceeds will go to the church’s Operation Christmas Child shoebox ministry to help send shoeboxes filled with gifts to children around the world while sharing the love of Jesus Christ, one shoebox at a time.
• County Republicans to hold convention
The Pickens County Republican Convention will be held on April 22 at Southern Wesleyan University. Delegates can check in beginning at
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YMCA hosting prayer breakfast
PICKENS — The Pickens YMCA is hosting a prayer breakfast on Tuesday, April 25th at 10:30 a.m. inthe Miracle Building at East PickensBaptist Church, Hwy. 8. Make plans to attend thisprayer breakfast by bringing one food item to share with other attendees and to praytogether. For further information, contact the Front Desk at the Pickens Y.
Need for speed
Cub Scout Pack 51 held its annual Pinewood Derby on Saturday — in spite of the weather. The rain cleared just in time for the races to get underway. The overall Pack 51 winner was Price Dillard, pictured above with Scoutmaster Perry Gravely. Scouts competed with local first responders from the Pickens Police Department, EMS and Pickens County Sheriff’s Office, and Pickens County Emergency Management. Price’s car also won those races.
Easley native supporting versatile missions in US Navy
NORFOLK, Va. — An Easley native, U.S. Navy Seaman Landon Bryant supports versatile missions while serving at Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 2.
Bryant joined the Navy a year and a half ago and today serves as a yeoman.
“I joined the Navy because I didn’t want to go to college,” Bryant said. “I knew if I wanted to start a long-term career, the
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Courier Community Calendar 4-5-23
• 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, circle off North Palmetto Street. All veterans are invited.
• Senior Center needs volunteers to help
The Hagood Community/Senior Center needs some help from interested community volunteers to maintain the meal service that is so vital
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Courier Community Calendar 4-12-23
• UWC to host spring market on April 22
All are invited to a Spring Market this Saturday, April 22, from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. The event will be at United Wesleyan Church, located at 738 Rice Road in Easley, in the church’s Lifeline Building with free admission. The market will feature a silent auction and a variety of local vendors, door prizes, raffles, bake sale and breakfast and lunch items available to purchase. All proceeds will go to the church’s
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Pickens Chamber March Members of the Month
The Greater Pickens Chamber of Commerce recently announced Dillard Memorial Funeral Home and Hillcrest Memorial Park as the Chamber’s March Members of the Month. Dillard Memorial Funeral Home and Hillcrest Memorial Park are located at 2402 Gentry Memorial Highway in Pickens. Dillard Memorial Funeral Home and Hillcrest Memorial Park stand ready to help families during the loss of a loved one. Helping local families — like yours — is something they have done for more than 70 years. The team at Dillard and Hillcrest believe they serve families best by listening to their needs and offering many options. Dillard’s compassionate, professional funeral directors and cemetery team understand the difficult decisions that families face when planning funerals and burials, and they will help you create a memorable tribute for yourself or someone you love. Dillard employees understand that losing a loved one is an emotional and difficult experience and are committed to providing compassionate care and professional and personal service. Dillard Memorial Funeral Home and Hillcrest Memorial Park are here to assist every step of the way. Contact them if you need immediate assistance, wish to tour the funeral home or cemetery grounds, or would like more information about preplanning services. Pictured above in front row are Angela Dalton of Dalton Jewelry, office manager Teri Bearden, general manager Tanya Gravely, funeral assistant Maria Schlesier, receptionist Norma Fortner, funeral assistant Sharon Bellino, Dillard Funeral Home and Palmetto Cremation Service manager and funeral director Ricky Tomlinson and Brittany Chapman of Alliance Pickens. In the second row are Debbie Gravely of the chamber, office manager Madison Ramey, funeral assistant Bobby Duncan, family service counselor Anita Holloway, apprentice funeral director Melody Alexander and funeral director CB Dunson. In the third row are funeral assistant Jody Vissage, family service counselor Brian Hatchett, apprentice funeral director Mark Alexander and funeral assistants Hamp Summey and Marion Summey.
Keowee Lodge members encouraged to attend 3 upcoming meetings
PICKENS — The Keowee Lodge #79 A.F.M. wants to inform all its members that the group will be discussing some important changes to its bylaws at the upcoming meeting and the next three meetings.
These changes will impact the dues and fees collected from members.
“As an organization, Keowee Lodge #79 strives to maintain a sustainable and transparent financial model,
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