Category Archives: Community
Ribbon cutting held
On Jan. 14, magician Donald Carpenter cut the ribbon on the only magic store in Pickens. Magic & Smiles is located inside the Market at the Mill at 225 Pumpkintown Highway in Pickens. On hand for the festivities were Don and Nancy Carpenter and their son, Randy, along with members of the local International Brotherhood of Magicians Ring 63 — president Mike Noonan, Rhett Bryson, Paul DiLella Sr. and Edmund Apperson — Pickens Mayor Fletcher Perry, Greater Pickens Chamber of Commerce executive director Bryan Owens and Beth Vlener. For more information, visit magicandsmiles.com or call (864) 999-4189.
Easley Parks and Rec to offer new art class
EASLEY — The Easley Parks and Recreation Department, located at 111 Walkers Way in Easley, has begun to offer art classes for all ages.
Classes in February will take place on Feb. 9, 16 and 23, with all classes starting at 4 p.m. Feb. 9 will be the first part of a two-part clay class where participants will create clay coil bowls (not food safe). Participants will be able to glaze their bowls during part two of the clay class, which will take place on Feb. 23.
The class on Feb. 16 will explore varying methods and techniques of using watercolor. There are no age restrictions for the courses, but officials do ask that any
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Winter Bluegrass Jubilee to host first-ever Instrument-A-Thon
PICKENS — The Young Appalachian Musicians (YAM) program will hold its annual indoor music festival, the Winter Bluegrass Jubilee, on Jan. 28 at Pickens High School.
There will be live music, workshops, jamming rooms and concessions from 1-6:30 p.m.
Join the Upcountry’s musical community to celebrate the 12th annual Winter Bluegrass Jubilee, an event that supports Young Appalachian Musicians by preserving southern Appalachian music. The event gives students and community members alike the opportunity to participate in instructional workshops with the headlining musicians. Students revel in the camaraderie that music brings and also gain valuable experience performing on stage.
Shawn Lane and Sons will be the headliner for the 2023 Jubilee. Additional performers include Carley
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Pickens Chamber Member of the Month
The Greater Pickens Chamber of Commerce has announced Pickens Family Dentistry as its January Member of the Month. Pickens Family Dentistry has been delivering healthy teeth and happy smiles for more than 40 years. The practice proudly serves the people of Pickens, Easley, Liberty, Salem and beyond with the best in experienced, modern dental care. Pickens Family Dentistry knows the phobia that surrounds going to the dentist. Their goal is to provide customers with exceptional service and to make visiting the dentist a friendly and comfortable experience. Pictured, from left, are Dr. Jennifer Wickenhoefer, Brandi Pitts, Janice Davis, Tina Stewart, Erica McKenzie and Pickens Mayor Fletcher Perry.
Courier Community Calendar 1-18-23
• Fleet Reserve to meet January 21
Fleet Reserve Association Branch 15 will meet this Saturday, Jan. 21 at 8:30 a.m. for breakfast, followed by a business meeting at 9 a.m., at Chicopee United Methodist Church, 403 S. Catherine St., Walhalla. Open to all enlisted former and active duty U.S. Navy, U.S. Marine Corps and U.S. Coast Guard personnel. For more, call (864) 868-9397 or email tsmith4697@gmail.com.
• Veterans invited to American Legion
Veterans in the Liberty area are invited to the next meeting of American Legion Post 67 in Liberty. The Legion meets on the third Monday of the month at 7 p.m. at the Scout Hut, circle off North Palmetto Street. All veterans are invited.
Grand opening planned
Magic & Smiles has relocated to Pickens and will carry magic supplies for amateurs, hobbyists and professional magicians. The store will also offer a line of novelties, jokes, gags and clown supplies. The owners of the magic and novelty supply store recently announced that they will hold a grand opening ceremony on Jan. 14, at 10 a.m., in partnership with the Greater Pickens Chamber of Commerce. There will be light sandwiches, snacks and free giveaways. Magic & Smiles will be located inside the Market at the Mill, in warehouse 3, booth 114. The magic shop will be the only store of its kind in a 100-mile radius. To find out more about the store, call (864) 999-4189 or visit magicandsmiles.com, or find the shop on Facebook at facebook.com/magicandsmiles or
Instagram at instagram.com/magic_and_smiles.
Courier Community Calendar 1-11-23
• Fleet Reserve to meet January 21
Fleet Reserve Association Branch 15 will meet Saturday, Jan. 21 at 8:30 a.m. for breakfast, followed by a business meeting at 9 a.m., at Chicopee United Methodist Church, 403 S. Catherine St., Walhalla. Open to all enlisted former and active duty U.S. Navy, U.S. Marine Corps and U.S. Coast Guard personnel. For more, call (864) 868-9397 or email tsmith4697@gmail.com.
• Veterans invited to American Legion
Veterans in the Liberty area are invited to the next meeting of American Legion Post 67 in Liberty.
The Legion meets on the third Monday of the month at 7 p.m. at the Scout Hut, circle off North Palmetto Street. All veterans are invited.
The wrong shade of orange?
Not on Clemson’s side of the mountains
CLEMSON — Most of the time, it’s no big deal being a Clemson Tiger in the heart of Volunteer country.
The University of Tennessee has its shade of orange, and we’ve got ours. They like the taste of deep-fried Gamecock
almost as much as we do. In essence, it’s as if they are our SEC cousins on the other side of the Appalachians.
But we’re going to have to set all that aside on December 30 when the Tigers play the Vols in Miami in the Capital One Orange Bowl.
Both teams have something to prove. Clemson has become accustomed to victory but struggled at times this year, while Tennessee is hoping for a triumphant end to a promising
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Celtic Christmas planned at Hagood Mill
PICKENS — The music of the Appalachian region was heavily influenced by the influx of Scotch and Irish immigrants, and this influence has been integral in the development of American folk music traditions.
With Christmas approaching and the New Year beckoning, it is time once again to honor the musical traditions of the area by listening to songs of the season. A local seasonal musical tradition is the Ed
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Christmas Calendar 2022
• Christmas carol concert scheduled
The Old Market Amphitheater in Easley will host a Christmas carol concert at 6 p.m. this Friday, Dec. 16, where various singing groups will come together, while children will have festive activities to participate in.
• Pickens firefighters planning parade
Although the city has already held its annual parade, as the Christmas holiday grows closer, the Pickens Fire Department plans on doing an “Around Town” Parade, along Main Street in Pickens, starting at 3 p.m. this Sunday, Dec. 18.
