Scout Troop 51 and Cub Scout Pack 51 recently held the 6th Annual Pickens Community Food Drive which was a huge success.  The scouts collected 1,100 items for the Gleaning House Food Pantry from numerous community organizations, churches and groups. Picture here are the Scouts and Cub Scouts who collected the items at the drop site on March 7. Following the collection, the Scouts volunteered to sort them at the Gleaning House. The winner of the “coveted” Golden Can Award was the newly formed Pickens Methodist Church which was presented with the award being  at a recent Scout Meeting.

• PHS Class of 1976 plan 50th Reunion

The Pickens High School Class of 1976 will host its 50th class reunion from noon-5 p.m. May 9 at the Hagood Mill Pavilion. The Hagood Mill Pavilion is located at 129 Hagood Mill Road in Pickens. arbecue, macaroni and cheese, and slaw will be provided. Those attending are asked to bring a side dish or dessert. Tea and water will also be provided. The Traveling Tap, a local beer truck, will be on hand selling beer and wine. A professional photographer will also be available to take a commemorative PHS 50th anniversary class photo for only $20. The event will be $40 per person. April 1.
For more information or to purchase tickets for the once‑in‑a‑lifetime Class of 1976 Pickens High School reunion, contact Mike Dillard by phone at (864) 505‑2145 or by email at mikedillard@bellsouth.net.

• Children Garden plots still available

Of the 24 children’s garden plots at Bryson, as of today, 13 are filled leaving 11 to be filled for the summer vegetable gardening season. The site contains 24 plots, 12 in ground and 12 above ground (two of the above ground handicap accessible). There is water at the site and the plots are free and ready for planting by children for the