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Community Calendar 6-11-25
• Hagood Mill set to host Folk Festival
Hagood Mill Historic Site recently announced the return of the annual Americana Folk Festival. Set for 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, June 21, the event promises a full day of soul-stirring music, Appalachian tradition and community celebration. This year’s headliner is The Resonant Rogues, a dynamic band rooted in the mountains of western North Carolina. Fronted by songwriting duo Sparrow and Keith Josiah Smith, The Resonant Rogues blend Appalachian old-time, classic country and vintage soul into a sound
Troop 51 scouts hike Chattooga Trail
The scouts of Troop 51 recently took a backpacking trip on the Chattooga River and hit the trail near Licklog Falls in Oconee County. Twenty-one scouts and adults made it on the hike. The trip was called the “Bradley Hawkins Memorial Hike” in memory of one of their former scout leaders and Eagle Scouts, who died as a result of a skateboarding accident in November 2021 at the age of 21. When Hawkins was a scout, he showed the troop the trail.
Chastain to be guest speaker at Carolina Day in the Upcountry
EASLEY — The Pickens County America 250 Committee is inviting the public to a 
special presentation on Revolutionary War history, set for 3 p.m. on Friday, June 28, at the Captain Kimberly Hampton Memorial Library in Easley.
The event will feature a rare slideshow presentation by local historian Dennis Chastain, who will shed light on lesser-known
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Business of the Month
DDM Works was recently honored to be recognized as the Greater Pickens Chamber of Commerce Business of the Month for May. DDMWorks was founded in 2005 by husband and wife team of Dave and Ivy Michel. DDMWorks specializes in designing and manufacturing high-quality aftermarket accessories for vehicles like the Polaris Slingshot, Mazda Miata, Mini Cooper and more. Dave also currently serves on the Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors, while Ivy is proud to represent the Chamber as an ambassador. Pictured are the Michel’s being presented the banner by the Chamber’s Harold Alexander.
Courier Community Calendar 5-14-25
• Legion Post 67 seeks members
American Legion Post 67 in Liberty is accepting applications for membership from all U.S. military wartime veterans. For more information, call (864) 787-2322.
• Divine Purpose to host Gospel singing
Divine Purpose Outreach Ministry in Easley will be celebrating its 10 years of service
Courier Community Calendar 5-7-25
• Divine Purpose to host Gospel singing
Divine Purpose Outreach Ministry in Easley will be celebrating its 10 years of service with a Church Pre-Anniversary Gospel singing. The event will be held on May 17, at 4 p.m. Doors will open at 3 p.m. Divine Purpose Outreach is located at 103 West C Ave, in Easley. The program we will feature D.P.O.M. Praise Team, Sister Orrie Burdine, Charmain Madison, Voices of Union, Bethel Impact Church Praise Team, Worshipers 4 Christ, Psalmist Batista Carter and Minister Portia and LWO. There is no admission cost however The ministry will take up a love offering
• UFC plans open house on March 17
The Upstate Food Co-op (UFC) is holding an open house and member appreciation event on May 17 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 137 S. Main St. in Six Mile. As the only food co-op in Upstate SC, UFC is celebrating 47 years in business and the third year of our organic food garden. Stop by for a free goodies and sample bags, healthy food and beverage sample tastings, door prizes, a walk through the garden, chalk painting for kids and adults, free trial memberships. Be sure to sign up for the gift drawings. The UFC event will be held in conjunction with the 2025 Issaqueena Festival that is being held on Main Street.
• Legion Post 67 seeks members
American Legion Post 67 in Liberty is accepting applications for membership from all U.S. military wartime veterans. For more information, call (864) 787-2322.
• 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, May 8. There are set to be 10 games beginning at 7 p.m., and
Mobile medical clinic to be at Six Mile Baptist Church’s Roper Building in May
SIX MILE — A mobile medical clinic is scheduled to be in Six Mile on Thursday, May 8.
Held at Six Mile Baptist Church’s Roper Building, the event will be presented by the 
Samaritan Health Clinic of Pickens County in conjuction with the Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine (VCOM). The clinic will operate from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. and will offer a range of medical and health care at
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