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Festive Easter Fun in Pickens County
City of Clemson Easter Egg Hunt
The Clemson Parks and Recreation Department will host its annual Easter egg hunt at Nettles Park on March 30, with a sensory friendly hunt from 9-9:30 a.m., 2-year-olds hunting at 9:45 a.m., 3-4-year-olds searching at 10:15 a.m., 5-6-year-olds beginning at 10:30 a.m., 7-8-year-olds
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Jehovah’s Witnesses plan 2024 Memorial event
EASLEY — While the date of Sunday, March 24, may pass imperceptibly for many, millions around the world will gather at sundown to commemorate the death of Jesus Christ.
Considered the most important day of the year for Jehovah’s Witnesses, the Memorial is observed annually on Nisan 14 of the Jewish calendar in adherence to Jesus’ statement found in Luke 22:19, “Keep doing this in remembrance of me.” Though there are more than 8.6 million Jehovah’s Witnesses around the
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Senior center set to host gospel, bluegrass event
PICKENS — The Pickens Senior Center will be presenting a “Great Gospel Night With Some Bluegrass” at 7 p.m. Saturday, April 6, featuring three separate groups.
The first band up will be Bluegrass and Company. The well-known local group has performed all over the state and features Malachi Ellenburg, Elijah Ellenburg and Alyssa White. The next group
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Festive Easter Events Around Pickens County
• Easter Bunny set to be at Burger King
The Easter Bunny will be available for fun and pictures with children from 9 a.m.-noon this Saturday, March 23, at Burger King in Pickens. The restaurant is located at 529 Ann St.
• Bunny Breakfast at Chick-fil-a in Easley
Chick-fil-a in Easley will host an Easter Bunny Breakfast from 9-11 a.m. March 30. The Easter
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KidsFest coming to Hagood Mill this Saturday
PICKENS — KidsFest is a cherished collaboration between the Hagood Mill Historic Site and the Young Appalachian Musicians, two beloved nonprofits in Pickens County.
Hagood Mill Historic Site will host a fun-filled day this Saturday, March 16, featuring performances from all the participating YAMs programs in Pickens County. In addition to the
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Senior center set to host gospel, bluegrass event
PICKENS — The Pickens Senior Center will be presenting a “Great Gospel Night With Some Bluegrass” at 7 p.m. Saturday, April 6, featuring three separate groups.
The first band up will be Bluegrass and Company. The well-known local group has performed all over the state and features Malachi Ellenburg, Elijah Ellenburg and Alyssa White. The next group
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Festive Easter Fun in Pickens County
• Bunny Breakfast at Chick-fil-a in Easley
Chick-fil-a in Easley will host an Easter Bunny Breakfast from 9-11 a.m. March 30. The Easter Bunny will be available for photos, and there will be an egg decorating station.
• City of Clemson Easter Egg Hunt
The Clemson Parks and Recreation Department will host its annual Easter egg hunt at Nettles Park on March 30, with a sensory friendly hunt from 9-9:30 a.m., 2-year-olds hunting at 9:45
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Courier Community Calendar 3-13-24
• LWV to hear from Colette in Clemson
The League of Women Voters of Oconee and Pickens Counties will host a meeting at Clemson United Methodist Church, located at 300 Frontage Road in Clemson, at 7 p.m. Tuesday, March 19. The public is invited to hear from guest Adam Colette of the Dogwood Alliance, who will speak on “Our Southern Forests: Climate, Conservation and Justice in the U.S. South.” For more information, visit dogwoodalliance.org.
• Fleet Reserve meets on 3rd Saturday
Fleet Reserve Association, Branch 15 meets on the third Saturday of each month at Chicopee
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Guardian ad Litem set to offer free online training to those wanting to volunteering
PICKENS — The Cass Elias McCarter Guardian ad Litem Program, a division of the South Carolina Department 
of Children’s Advocacy, is offering free online training to those interested in becoming a volunteer Guardian ad Litem (GAL) in Pickens County. GALs advocate on behalf of abused and neglected children who are involved in family
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Courier Community Calendar 3-6-24
• Oyster Roast set for St. Michael’s, Easley
St. Michael’s Episcopal Church will host its annual oyster roast from 2-5 p.m. Saturday, March 9, at 1200 Powdersville Road in Easley. Proceeds from the event benefit multiple charitable organizations in Pickens County. Attendees enjoy all-you-can-eat oysters, brunswick stew, sides and beverages (photo ID required). If oysters aren’t your favorite, the event also offers many other food options.
Tickets are $45 for adults, $10 for children 6-11 and free for children 5 and under. Rain or shine, oyster-shucking takes place outdoors, so visitors should dress accordingly. Please also bring personal oyster knives and gloves. Tickets are available for purchase by mail or at the church office. Cash or checks only, no refunds. For ticket pickup, the
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