Category Archives: Community
‘Boots On The Ground’ coming to Easley Feb. 22
EASLEY — The Community Action Group presents “Boots On The Ground”, their 
annual Black History Celebration event.
The event will feature skits and performances by the Feet of Foundation and music by The Legendary James Brothers and Charmaine Madison and others.
This celebration will be Sunday, February 22 at 4 p.m. at the Dream Center, 111 Hillcrest Drive in Easley.
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• Food pantry hours announced at PPC
The Food Pantry at Pickens Presbyterian Church is open Mondays and Wednesdays from 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m. To receive food, individuals must present a valid ID showing residency in Pickens County. Pickens Presbyterian Church is located at 311 W. Main St. in Pickens.
• Pickens Rotary meets Wednesdays
The Rotary Club of Pickens meets at 12:30 p.m. every Wednesday at the Pickens County
Easley students advance in Legion oratorical competition
EASLEY — The American Legion Post 52 of Easley and Post 67 of Liberty jointly sponsored two students to participate in the American Legion Oratorical Scholarship 
program.
Members of the posts heard speeches on Jan. 24 at Geer Memorial Baptist Church from Julia Menendez and Connor Sparks. Both are sophomore students at Easley High School.
Beginning in 1938, the purpose of
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Business of the month
Unique Finds, a vintage variety store was recently named as the Greater Pickens Chamber of Commerce’s February Business of the Month. If you love discovering one-of-a-kind treasures, this is a must-visit shop. Located in downtown Pickens at 213 E Main St., Unique Finds is bringing vintage to a whole new level. They are open Wednesday–Saturday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and on Sundays 11a.m. to 4 p.m. Pictured from L-R: Meechi Green (Board Member), David Michel (Chamber President), Bryan Owens (Chamber Executive Director), Cristine Wilkinson (Owner), Samantha Scott (Board Member), and Ivy Michel (Chamber Ambassador).
Community Calendar 2-11-26
• Food pantry hours announced at PPC
The Food Pantry at Pickens Presbyterian Church is open Mondays and Wednesdays from 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m. To receive food, individuals must present a valid ID showing residency in Pickens County. Pickens Presbyterian Church is located at 311 W. Main St. in Pickens.
• Pickens Rotary meets Wednesdays
The Rotary Club of Pickens meets at 12:30 p.m. every Wednesday at the Pickens County
Open for business
On Jan. 28, Grace Integrative Medicine celebrated its official grand opening, marking an exciting milestone for both its team and the community. Located in the same building as Willow Retreat Wellness Center, Grace Integrative Medicine is led by Dr. Melissa Overman, an osteopathic physician who offers holistic wellness services. The practice takes a comprehensive approach to supporting those dealing with anxiety, depression, fatigue, environmental and food sensitivities, headaches, migraines and chronic pain. Be sure to visit and discover all the ways Grace Integrative Medicine can support your health. It is another fantastic wellness option in our community. Pictured are Greater Pickens Chamber Executive Director Bryan Owens, Dr. Melissa Overman, Willow Retreat Wellness Center owner Stephanie Rutledge and Foothills Community Health Care Outreach Coordinator Hugh Latimer.
Courier Community Calendar 2-4-26
• Food pantry hours announced at PPC
The Food Pantry at Pickens Presbyterian Church is open Mondays and Wednesdays from 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m. To receive food, individuals must present a valid ID showing residency in Pickens County. Pickens Presbyterian Church is located at 311 W. Main St. in Pickens.
• Pickens Rotary meets Wednesdays
The Rotary Club of Pickens meets at 12:30 p.m. every Wednesday at the Pickens County Museum. Guests are invited to the meetings to learn the 20 reasons to join Rotary.
PC Native Plant Jubilee returns on May 2
LIBERTY — The Pickens County Native Plant Jubilee will return for its second year Saturday, May 2, bringing together gardeners, conservationists, families and nature lovers from across the Upstate. The event will be held from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Liberty Elementary School.
The Jubilee was founded in 2024 by Ellen Haynes of Seven Springs Farm in Six Mile 
with the goal of increasing awareness, education and access to native plants in Pickens County. The idea grew out of her desire to share her love of native plants and help local residents understand their
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Courier Community Calendar 1-28-26
• Food pantry hours announced at PPC
The Food Pantry at Pickens Presbyterian Church is open Mondays and Wednesdays from 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m. To receive food, individuals must present a valid ID showing residency in Pickens County. Pickens Presbyterian Church is located at 311 W. Main St. in Pickens.
• Pickens Rotary meets Wednesdays
The Rotary Club of Pickens meets at 12:30 p.m. every Wednesday at the Pickens County Museum. Guests are invited to the meetings to learn the 20 reasons to join Rotary.
• Dacusville Lions to host monthly bingo
The Dacusville Lions Club will be hosting Bingo night on the second Thursday of each
YMCA celebrates National Mentoring Month
EASLEY — January is National Mentoring Month, and the YMCA of Easley, Pickens and Powdersville is shining a light on the life-changing impact mentors have on young 
people while calling on the community to step forward and help close a critical need known as the mentoring gap.
According to the National Mentoring Project, one in three youths between the ages of 8 and 18 grows up
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