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Courier Community Calendar 3-25-26
• WHM singing is set for on March 29
Divine Purpose Outreach Ministry will host a special gospel singing celebration in honor of Women’s History Month on Sunday, March 29. The event will begin at 4 p.m., with doors opening at 3 p.m., at Divine Purpose Outreach Ministry, located at 103 West C Ave. in Easley. Tim Sutton serves as pastor.
The program will feature gospel music from several groups and singers, including Charmain Madison, Sister Orrie Burdine, Faith Inspiration, The Gospel Raiders, The Gospel Messengers, the New Mt. Pisgah Praise Team and the Bethel Impact Church Praise Team.
Praise and worship will be led by Sacajawea “Tweet” Blassingame, and Minister Barbara Blake will serve as mistress of ceremonies.
Admission is free, though a love offering will be taken. The community is invited to attend for an afternoon of gospel music, praise and celebration.
• Event to remember set for Vietnam vets
The public is invited to the Semper Fi Barn, located at 314 Smith Memorial Highway in Central, for a National Vietnam Veterans remembrance event from 2-4 p.m. Sunday,
WHM gospel singing planned for Easley
EASLEY — Divine Purpose Outreach Ministry will host a special gospel singing celebration in honor of Women’s History Month on Sunday, March 29. The event will begin at 4 p.m., with doors opening at 3 p.m., at Divine Purpose Outreach Ministry, located at 103 West C Ave. in Easley. Tim Sutton serves as pastor.
The program will feature gospel music from several groups and singers, including Charmain Madison, Sister Orrie Burdine, Faith Inspiration, The Gospel Raiders, The
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‘Shuckin’ for Shelter’ is Saturday
EASLEY — Family Promise of Pickens County (FPPC) has announced its first-ever “Shuckin’ for Shelter,” taking place on Saturday, March 7, at the scenic Arran Farms in 
Easley.
The community-focused evening aims to raise vital funds to support local families experiencing homelessness and housing instability.
“Shuckin’ for Shelter” offers attendees a relaxed atmosphere featuring a traditional
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Courier Community Calendar 3-4-26
• LWV plans youth event in Clemson
A Clemson University Youth Panel will discus “Lost the Youth Vote? Let’s Talk About Why,” from 5-6 p.m. March 10 at Clemson United Methodist Church, located at 300 Frontage Road. The event is hosted by The League of Women Voters of Oconee and Pickens Counties. Admission is free and open to the public.
• 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
Courier Community Calendar 2-25-26
• LWV plans youth event in Clemson
A Clemson University Youth Panel will discus “Lost the Youth Vote? Let’s Talk About Why,” on March 10, 5-6 p.m. at the Clemson United Methodist Church, 300 Frontage Road. The event is hosted by The League of Women Voters of Oconee and Pickens Counties. Admission is free and open to the public.
• 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
‘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
