PICKENS — Pickens Presbyterian Church and Child Development Center will host a free fall festival on Saturday, Oct. 22, from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. at the church, located at 311 W. Main St. in Pickens.

Inflatables and games will be in place for the kids. There will be child performances by Powerhouse Dance Co., Mountain View Quartet, the Sweet Potato Pie Kids, the 3K, 4K and 5K CDC kids, as well as a magician and balloon art, face painting and a silent auction featuring many great items.

Barbecue plates and hot dog plates will also be available for purchase. Cost is $5 for barbecue, $3 for a hot dog plate and $4 for a two hot dog plate.

All entertainment will be free, as well as games and balloon art for the children.

PICKENS — The Pickens Athletic Association is now accepting nominations for the 2016 class of the Pickens High School Athletic Hall of Fame.

The 2016 Hall of Fame Game is scheduled for Oct. 14, when the Blue Flame play host to the Wren Golden Hurricanes

Nominations may be sent to Pickens High or dropped off at the Pickens County Courier, The Corner Drug Store or Brock’s Department Store. Nomination forms can also be picked up at these locations. Deadline is Oct. 7.