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Remembering the past, looking to the future

By Steve Townsend
Special to the Courier
news@thepccourier.com

CENTRAL — As the late summer sun set at the at the Semper Fi Barn, thirty-seven fallen veterans were honored in a ceremony that was brief, but profound.

One by one, dog tags bearing their names were hung—a simple act carrying immense

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Courier Community Calendar 11-12-25

• 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, Nov.13. There are set to be 10 games beginning at 7 p.m., and proceeds will go toward funding community eventand 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.

• H.O.P.E. meetings scheduled monthly

Dillard Memorial Funeral Home and Hillcrest Memorial Park have announced the renewal of the H.O.P.E Ministries program. The program, which helps others through programs and the exchange of ideas and information, will host its next meeting on Nov. 25. “We are pleased to offer this as a support system for families in our community and surrounding areas who have experienced a loss,” said Tanya Gravely, general manager

Courier Community Calendar 10-29-25

• Fundraiser set at Cold Springs Church

Cold Springs Baptist Church, located at 169 Cold Springs Church Road in Pickens, will host a fundraiser from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Nov. 1. All church family and friends are invited to come enjoy and help.

• 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

Spooky Happenings Around Pickens County

Pickens County is ready to celebrate the spooky season, with events planned around the area throughout the rest of the month.

CENTRAL, OCT. 30

Get ready for the cutest howl-oween ever. Join The Central Roller Mills on Wednesday, Oct. 30 at 6 p.m . for our Pet Costume Contest! From spooky pups to sassy cats, they can’t wait to see your furry friends strut their stuff.
Prizes for the best-dressed pets, lots of laughs, and plenty of photo ops you’ll want to frame. Costumes optional for humans… but highly encouraged.

EASLEY, OCT. 31

Swing by Fleetwood Post Acute’s Trunk or Treat on Oct. 27, 4-6 p.m. The Residents and Staff would love to see you there and give you a Sweet treat, 200 Ann Drive, Easley, SC 29640.

PICKENS, OCT. 31

Get ready for a spooktacular night in Pickens! Join City of Pickens- City Hall on Oct. 31 from 5 p.m. until 7 p.m. for the Annual Main Street Trick-or-Treat — it’s going to be frightfully fun.
Located on Main Street, Pickens (Ann Street to Catherine Street).

SIX MILE, OCT. 31

It’s that time of year again — Six Mile’s annual Trick-or-Treat on Main Street is back on Oct. 31from 6 – 8 p.m. Local businesses and churches will line Main Street to hand out candy, kids will parade in costumes, and families can enjoy an evening of community fun and Halloween spirit. Families dress up, show out, and enjoy a night of community tradition.

LIBERTY, OCT. 31

This year, City of Liberty teaming up with Potters Clay Fellowship to bring even more fun to Halloween night.
In addition to Trick-or-Treat on Commerce Street, we’ll have a fall festival set up in Sarlin Park thanks to Potters Clay Fellowship. As always, this is a free event for the children in our community! The fun will begin at 6 p.m. on Oct. 31.

SIX MILE, NOV. 1

Join Gap Hill Baptist Church for their Fall Festival on Nov. 1. The event goes from 6-8:30 p.m. There will be Trunk or Treat, Chili Cook-off, Cakewalk, S’mores, Hayrides and Fire Pits. Gap Hill Baptist Church is located at 127 Gap Hill Rd, Six Mile.

Wilson’s annual Halloween Spooktacular is October 31

PICKENS — Mark your calendars for the fourth annual Wilson’s Spooktacular, set for Friday, Oct. 31, beginning at 5 p.m. at 719 East Cedar Rock St. in downtown Pickens.

Guests can enjoy spooky yard decorations for all ages, along with cotton candy, mixed

Spooky Halloween Fun in Pickens County

Pickens County is ready to celebrate the spooky season, with events planned around the area throughout the rest of the month.

CLEMSON, OCT. 23

Clemson Heritage Senior Living is hosting a Trunk or treat Halloween Bash, 140 Cambridge Drive, Clemson. Grab your costumes and candy buckets — it’s time for some spooky fun on Oct. 23 from 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. What to Expect: Decorated Trunks – From spooky to silly, our residents and staff are going all out. Candy Galore – Bring your sweet tooth. Costume Fun – Dress to impress. Costumes encouraged for all ages.

LIBERTY, OCT. 24

Get ready for Halloween fun with City of Easley annual Treats on the Street, located downtown Easley. Bring the kids for candy, costumes and community spirit on Oct. 24 from 5 p.m. until 8 p.m.

EASLEY, OCT. 24

Join Foothills Child Development Center for a spooktacular evening of family fun at their Trunk or Treat! Friday, Oct. 24 from 7 until 8:30 p.m. located at, 40 Southern

Courier Community Calendar 10-22-25

• Fundraiser set at Cold Springs Church

Cold Springs Baptist Church, located at 169 Cold Springs Church Road in Pickens, will host a fundraiser from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Nov. 1. All church family and friends are invited to come enjoy and help.

• Legion and JROTC to retire flag Oct. 28

American Legion Post 11 and Pickens High JROTC will conduct a flag retirement ceremony on Tuesday October 28 at 6 p.m. The ceremony will be at the American Legion Post 11, 185 Hagood Street. The community is invited to attend. For more information contact Randall Wood at 864-498-2721.

• Pickens Rotary meets Wednesdays

The Rotary Club of Pickens meets at 12:30 p.m. every Wednesday at the Pickens County

Community Calendar 10-15-25

• 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, November 13.There are set to be 10 games beginning at 7 p.m., and proceeds will go toward funding community events and other community needs.
The games should conclude around 9 p.m. Bingo night will be a family-friendly eve nt and monetary

Courier Community Calendar 10-8-25

• 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, Oct. 9.There are set to be 10 games beginning at 7 p.m., and proceeds will go toward funding community events 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. Cards are $1 each, with no limit on the number of cards that can be purchased for each round.For more, contact Bob Spalding at (864) 430-0119 or bob@bobspalding.net.

• Widowed persons group meets monthly

Moving Forward, a widowed persons group meets at 5:30 p.m. the second Tuesday of each month at

Courier Community Calendar 10-01-25

• 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, Oct. 9.There are set to be 10 games beginning at 7 p.m., and proceeds will go toward funding community events 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. Cards are $1 each, with no limit on the number of cards that can be purchased for each round.For more, contact Bob Spalding at (864) 430-0119 or bob@bobspalding.net.

• Widowed persons group meets monthly

Moving Forward, a widowed persons group meets at 5:30 p.m. the second Tuesday of