Category Archives: Community
BHSPC plans free family carnival event
EASLEY — The prevention department of Behavioral Health Services of Pickens County is throwing a party, and everyone is invited.
The Bounce Back, a family-friendly carnival, will be held from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. this Saturday, June 25, inside one of the gyms at the J.B. “Red” Owens Recreation Complex, located
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Alexander honored
Landscapers Supply/Ace Hardware of Easley’s Debbie Alexander recently earned the Women in the Green Industry Award. The award honors outstanding female landscaping leaders and contractors. Alexander is the operations director at the new store, located on U.S. Highway 123 in the old Ryan’s building. A formal grand opening is planned for the end of the summer.
Community Calendar
• UpCounty Quilt Guild meets June 28
The UpCountry Quilt Guild will meet June 28 at 7 p.m. The meeting will be held at Pickens Presbyterian Church. The address is 311 W. Main St. in Pickens.
• 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
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Hagood Mill hosts folk music festival
PICKENS — Pickens County music fans are in luck, with the Hagood Mill Historic Site hosting an event highlighting the singer-songwriter titled, the Americana Folk Festival on Saturday, June 18.
This music-filled day will include entertainment by Barrett Davis, Angela Easterling, Steve McGaha & Patrick Lark, and Ella & Mary.
Davis is a son of American Roots Music. According to a release from Hagood
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– Great gift ideas for Dad –
Father’s Day is right around the corner and that means many children, spouses and other family members will be scrambling to locate the perfect gifts for the men in their lives.
Put away those coupons for neckties and remote control caddies. There’s a good chance Dad wants something a little less cliche and more in tune with his interests. If you think carefully about gift ideas, there’s bound to be something that will be a perfect fit.
Sports
If Dad follows a particular team or sport, gifts inspired by his love of a favorite team are a surefire bet for success. Team jersies, game memorabilia, tickets to
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DAR chapter holds annual awards meeting
COUNTY — Fort Prince George Chapter DAR members honored local students with awards at its annual awards meeting last month. The students’ family and teachers were there to honor their schools’ winners.
National Defender Committee chair Renee Castor presented this year’s winners of the DAR Good Citizen Award with a certificate and a medal. The winners were Carys Waddington of Easley High School, Breylen Cobb of Liberty High School
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Library kicks off summer program
COUNTY — The Pickens County Library System recently announced the return of its annual summer reading program.
This year’s theme is “Oceans of Possibilities.” The program began on June 6 and runs until July 31. All Pickens County residents were set to receive a postcard in the mail that included a summer reading log.
To complete the program, participants can choose to read 10 books, complete 10 activities or a combination of both options to equal 10. Once all 10 activities are completed, postcards can be returned to any library location. More postcards will be available at all library branches.
After completing the summer reading program, participants ages 17 and younger will receive an “Oceans of Possibilities” prize pack, as well as have their name entered into a drawing for more prizes. Adults who complete the summer reading program will receive a PCLS tote bag (while supplies last) and an entry into a drawing for prizes. Visit the library system website at pcls.fyi for a list of possible prizes.
The library will also have special performances all summer long, which will include musical theater, storytelling, crafts, live animal presentations and more.
For a schedule of performances, pick up a calendar at any library location or visit pcls.fyi.
Community Calendar 6-15-22
• 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.
• CRO starts Dolly’s Imagination Library
Cliffs Residents Outreach, a nonprofit supporting education in Pickens County, recently launched Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library in the following Pickens
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18th annual Rogers golf tourney a success
EASLEY — Twelve teams participated in the 18th annual Charles F. Rogers Scholarship Award Golf Tournament at Southern Oaks Golf Club on June 4.
The event raised money for scholarships that will be awarded to Pickens High School basketball team members who plan to further their education. A senior from the varsity girls’ team as well as a senior from the varsity boys’ team will receive the scholarship awards.
This will be the 19th year the scholarship has been presented in honor of the late Charles
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Thank you, Mayor Perry
The Pickens Rec 12U Dominators took time recently to honor Pickens Mayor Fletcher Perry for speaking to the team about how life was in Pickens during his youth. Perry inspired the team, speaking about his journey over the years to becoming mayor. Perry also took time to play ball with the team, standing in at first base. The team presented Perry with an autographed picture and a signed baseball with all the player names. Below, following the presentation to Perry, the team got a chance to hear from former big league baseball player Chuck Jackson, who played for both the Houston Astros and Texas Rangers. Jackson entertain the boys with stories of his years on the diamond.
