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Pickens to debut ‘Pickin’ in Pickens’ Bluegrass jam series September 11
PICKENS — Downtown Pickens will come alive with the sounds of Appalachian 
bluegrass this fall as the city launches a new community‑driven music series designed
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PHS class of 1966 to hold 60th reunion
PICKENS — Members of the Pickens High School Class of 1966 will come together this 
fall to celebrate a milestone as they mark the class’s 60th anniversary reunion.
The reunion will be held on Saturday, Nov. 7, 2026, from 2 to 5 p.m. at Larry Looper’s Red Barn, located at 101 Laurenwood Drive in Pickens.
Classmates and their guests will enjoy an afternoon of fellowship,
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Quilt up for grabs
Tickets are now available for a chance to win this beautiful handmade queen-size quilt at the Hagood Community Center/Pickens Senior Center, located at 129 Schoolhouse St., Pickens. The quilt top was generously donated to the ReCraft Store in Greenville and lovingly hand quilted by Dot Moss, Judy Bramel, and Cheryl Budnaitis. Measuring 92 inches by 98 inches, it fits a queen-size bed and can be machine washed on the gentle cycle with cold water. Lay flat to dry. Tickets are $2 each or 3 for $5. The winning ticket will be drawn in late August.Stop by the Hagood Community Center/Pickens Senior Center to see this beautiful quilt in person and purchase your tickets.
Community Calendar 7-22-26
• 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.
• Dacusville Lions to host monthly bingo
The Dacusville Lions Club will be hosting Bingo night on the second Thursday of each month at the Lions Building in Dacusville, located at 1384 Thomas Mill Road. The next Bingo session will be Thursday, Aug. 14. There are set to be 10 games beginning at 7 p.m., and proceeds will go toward funding community event and other community needs.
The games should conclude around 9 p.m. Bingo night will be a family-friendly event and monetary prizes will be available. For more, contact Bob Spalding at (864) 430-0119 or bob@bobspalding.net.
• Pickens Rotary meets Wednesdays
The Rotary Club of Pickens meets at 12:30 p.m. every Wednesday at the Pickens County
Rogers memorial tourney continues legacy of giving to Pickens-area youth
EASLEY — Ten teams participated in the 22nd annual Charles F. Rogers Scholarship Award Golf Tournament held at Southern Oaks Golf Club on July 11.
The event, which is held annually, raised money for scholarships that will be awarded to Pickens High School basketball team members who plan to
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Community Calendar 7-15-26
• Hilltop Wesleyan to host free seminar
Hilltop Wesleyan Church will host a free seminar called “Mental Health and the Church: Unpacking Anxiety and Depression” from 9 a.m.-noon on Saturday, July 18.
The seminar will feature Charles Redwine D.Min., LMFT. Redwine is the assistant pastor at the church and a licensed mental health therapist.
Hilltop Wesleyan Chiuch is located at 735 Golden Creek Road in Liberty.
• MGH to celebrate 4o years on July 19
Join The Mighty Gospel Harmonizers as they celebrate their 40th anniversary at 4 p.m. July 19 at Divine Purpose Outreach Ministry, located at 103 West Ave. in Easley. The event will feature guests including Mitchell Gospel Singers, New Poplar Springs, TG Renewed, The Singing Tornadoes, Cassandra and Provision, and more.
Everyone is welcome. Admission is free, with a love offering to be taken up during the
Courier Community Calendar 7-8-26
• Hilltop Wesleyan to host free seminar
Hilltop Wesleyan Church will host a free seminar at the called Mental Health and the Church: Unpacking Anxiety and Depression on Thursday, July 18, starting at noon.
The seminar will feature Charles Redwine D.Min., LMFT. Redwine is the assistant pastor at the church and a licensed mental health therapist.
Hilltop Weslyan Chiuch is located at 735 Golden Creek Road in Liberty.
• MGH to celebrate 4o years on July 19
Join The Mighty Gospel Harmonizers as they celebrate their 40th anniversary at 4 p.m. July 19 at Divine Purpose Outreach Ministry, located at 103 West Ave. in Easley. The
Municipalities to host Fourth of July events
By Bru Nimmons
Staff Reporter
bnimmons@thepccourier.com
COUNTY — With the United States set to commemorate 250 years of independence this week, municipalities around Pickens County are set to host events celebrating the milestone.
The city of Pickens is set to kick off the celebrations on Friday, July 3, with a full day of patriotic festivities during the Pickens Independence Day Celebration. The event will take place from noon until 9:30 p.m. at the Pickens Amphitheater and throughout downtown Pickens, featuring live entertainment, historical demonstrations, family activities, food vendors and a fireworks finale.
Festivities begin at noon with the opening of the Kids Zone, along with food trucks and beverage vendors. From noon to 3 p.m., visitors can experience interactive living history demonstrations showcasing Revolutionary War-era life through reenactors,
Local creator does Something Revolutionary
By Lynda Abegg
Special to the Courier
news@thepccourier.com
EASLEY — Lt. Eric Barnes, creator of Historyman Comics, challenges you to do something revolutionary this summer – “write a comic book!” Of course, they don’t call 
them comic books anymore, today’s fast-paced, visual story-telling is called a graphic novel.
Micah Thompson, 11, has nine Historyman comics. “A
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Family Promise plans annual barn dance and silent auction Oct. 6
EASLEY — Family Promise of Pickens County is set to host its fifth annual Barn, Boots 
and Brew Barn Dance and Silent Auction on Tuesday, Oct. 6, at Arabella Farms in Sunset.
The milestone event marks five years of community support for local families facing housing instability.
Attendees will enjoy an evening featuring
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