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Banjo Extravaganza is this Saturday
PICKENS — Hagood Mill will host a Banjo Extravaganza this Saturday, July 16.
The educational event will trace the long history of the banjo from its earliest beginnings as a gourd instrument in Africa to today’s modern-day cousin, which is well recognized. Witness the rich history of sounds, songs and playing styles that have evolved along with the instrument for hundreds of years. If
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Community Calendar 7-13-22
• Fleet Reserve set to meet on July 16
Fleet Reserve Association, Branch 15, will meet this Saturday, July 16, at 8:30 a.m. for breakfast followed by a business meeting at 9 a.m. at Chicopee United Methodist Church, 403 S. Catherine St., Walhalla.
Open to all enlisted former and active duty U.S. Navy, U.S. Marine Corps and U.S. Coast Guard personnel. Contact
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Northside Baptist to host VBS
PICKENS — Northside Baptist Church, located at 421 Sangamo Road in Pickens, will host its annual Vacation Bible School on July 21 and 22.
This year’s theme is Knights of North Castle.
Vacation Bible School will begin each evening at 6 p.m and last until 8 p.m.
Scholarship winner
The local chapter of Alpha Delta Kappa, Nu, recently awarded Pickens High School senior Jessie Lee Gilstrap with the 2022 ADK Nu scholarship. Gilstrap will be attending Clemson University and majoring in elementary education and early childhood education, with an emphasis in art. Gilstrap is the daughter of Tim and Jennifer Gilstrap of Pickens. She was presented with a $1,000 scholarship at Pickens High’s annual senior Awards Night ceremony in May and honored by the Nu chapter at its May meeting. ADK is an international honorary organization for female educators that builds educational excellence, altruism and world understanding through fellowship. Pictured, from left, are Jennifer Gilstrap, Jessie Lee Gilstrap and ADK Nu past president Dr. Betty McDaniel.
Community Calendar 7-6-22
• LHS Class of 1962 to hold 60th reunion
The Liberty High School Class of 1962 will hold its 60th class reunion on Saturday, Aug. 13. The event is scheduled to begin at 5 p.m. at the Silver Bay seafood restaurant at 7027 Calhoun Memorial Highway (U.S. Highway 123) in
60th anniversary
Donald Anderson and Imojean Roper were married by the Rev. Wyatt League on May 30, 1962. They have three children Timothy (Vicky), Tammy (Steve) and Tommy (Amanda), grandchildren Jennifer (Eric), Jared, Jordan (Taylor), Jake, Kason, Korbin, Aly and Mason. Thank you, Jesus! Love and Prayers,
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Courier Community Calendar 6-29-22
• LHS Class of 1962 to hold 60th reunion
The Liberty High School Class of 1962 will hold its 60th class reunion on Saturday, Aug. 13. The event is scheduled to begin at 5 p.m. at the Silver Bay seafood restaurant at 7027 Calhoun Memorial Highway (U.S. Highway 123) in Easley.
• CRO starts Dolly’s Imagination Library
Cliffs Residents Outreach, a nonprofit supporting education in Pickens County, recently launched Dolly Parton’s
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Member of the Month
The Greater Pickens Chamber of Commerce’s June Chamber Member of the Month is the Market at the Mill. The business is located at 225 Pumpkintown Highway in Pickens and is open Wednesday through Saturday from 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Owner David Hosea, not pictured, opened the Market at the Mill in 2020 filled with small businesses, handcrafted local items, antiques, boutiques, food and flea market treasures. Pictured are chamber president Debbie Gravely, Pickens Mayor Fletcher Perry, Barry Crawford and Mande Ferreira of the Market at the Mill and chamber membership director Lisa Turnick.
ProjectROCK now open
On Friday, June 10, ProjectROCK Easley cut the grand-opening ribbon on its new facility, located at 2121 Farrs Bridge Road in Easley. ProjectROCK Easley offers indoor sports climbing, lead climbing, bouldering, rappelling, climbing classes, kids camp and activities, group yoga and fitness sessions, cheer, ninja and much more. Visit projectrock.com/easley/ for more information and to sign up for classes and camps. Pictured are Laura Landau, Marc Landau, Shane Thompson, Charif Chebbab and the ProjectROCK Easley staff.
