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DAR brings holiday joy
ANDERSON — Christmas gifts came early this year to the 197 veterans at the Richard M. Campbell Veterans Nursing Home.
The Daughters of Fort Prince George Chapter National Society Daughters of the American Revolution prepared bags for all veterans living at the home. Chapter regent Carolyn Nations, her husband and another chapter member
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Community Calendar
• Legion Post 52 plans events for holidays
American Legion Post 52 will present the Wreaths Across America program at Robinson Memorial Garden at 10 a.m. Dec. 18. Anyone wishing to lay a wreath at the ceremony or just support the program is asked to send a check of $15 for each wreath to American Legion Post 52, 118A Legion St., Easley, SC 29642.
American Legion Post 52 sells American flags and South Carolina flags, all made in the USA. Everyone is invited.
To submit your event, send an email to news@thepccourier.com.
• Local friends and newcomers to meet
The Tri-County Friends and Newcomers will meet the second Monday of each month through April 2022.
The group has a new meeting location in the Powdersville Branch Library off S.C. Highway 81 beginning Monday, Dec. 13. Social time is 10 a.m. Business meeting is at 10:30 a.m.
The group will be having a Christmas event and gift exchange with lunch following.
For more information, contact Barbara Cunningham at (864) 855-9570.
To submit your event, send an email to news@thepccourier.com.
Quilt raffle fundraiser
A cross-stitched flower quilt measuring 72 inches by 94 inches is being raffled by the fiber arts program at Hagood Community Center. The cross-stitch squares were donated in the fall of 2018 by an anonymous donor. Throughout 2019, quilters met to hand-stitch the quilt. The project leader was Lucy Harward, who has since passed away. The quilt is the first one completed by Lucy’s Granger Fiber Arts Quilting Bee. The lucky winner will be drawn during lunch at the center on Wednesday, Dec. 22. Tickets are $1 each or six for $5 and can be obtained at the center on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 8:30 a.m. until noon.
Pickens church to host benefit for area man battling cancer
PICKENS — A hot dog benefit with prizes and singing will be held this Saturday, Dec. 11, to help with medical bills for Brad Curtis at Amazing Grace Fellowship, located at 229 Pearl St. in Pickens.
Hot dogs will start being served at 10 a.m. in the church fellowship hall, and the singing will begin at 6 p.m. inside the church.
Curtis was diagnosed in 2014 with renal cell carcinoma in the kidneys. The doctors did a partial kidney removal. In 2018, it metastasized into his right femur. He underwent radiation. There was a rod inserted in his right leg to
Courier Community Calendar
• Happy Hooves set to host fundraiser
This Sunday, Dec. 12, Happy Hooves Therapeutic Equestrian Center will be hosting its 18th annual Christmas at the Barn fundraising event at Eden Farms located, at 4700 Dacusville Highway, Marietta, SC 29661. The all-outdoor event is from 2-5 p.m.
Guests will enjoy “Reindeer Rides” (the horses are dressed up with red noses, glitter and antlers), outdoor visits with Santa, a Nativity scene and Christmas music, a Candy Cane Garden, a variety of arts and crafts to make, a “Peeplechase” jump course for children and plenty
DAR honors local vets
by Ann Warmuth
Special to the Courier
news@thepccourier.com
CLEMSON — Fort Prince George DAR chapter vice regent Mildred Brewer and fellow commemorative events co-chair Martha Hannah recently presented more certificates to honor local veterans. Brewer and Hannah were in Clemson honoring eight World War II veterans and two Vietnam veterans.
“Fort Prince George Daughters love being able to meet and show our appreciation for their service to our
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Courier Community Calendar 12-1-21
• Hee Haw Christmas set for Hagood Center
The Hagood Community Center, located at 129 Schoolhouse St. in Pickens, will present Hee Haw Christmas in the Hagood Community Center Auditorium this Saturday, Dec. 4.
There will be two performances — one at 2 p.m. and another at 6 p.m. The local cast will present good old country music and comedy.
Tickets are $5, in advance only, from Nov. 17-Dec. 1 at the Senior Center on Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 10-11 a.m. or call (864)
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Bahá’ís commemorate 100th anniversary of the Ascension
EASLEY — In honor of the 100th anniversary of the passing of ‘Abdu’l-Bahá, who departed on Nov. 27, 1921, the Baha’is of Easley and 
Pickens County presented a framed artwork of the “Golden Rule” and a “oneness of humanity” multi-color pinned ribbon to Easley Mayor Butch Womack and the city council cembers during their monthly meeting on Monday, Nov. 8.
Thee gifts are a symbol of the oneness of humanity, representing the universal message taught by all religions of the world, that we should show forth kindliness, compassion and respect toward one another, as we ourselves wish to be treated.
Before his death in 1892, Bahá’u’lláh designated his son, ‘Abdu’l-Bahá, to become the interpreter of his teachings and leader of the faith. ‘Abdu’l-Bahá’s
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Member of the Month
The Greater Pickens Chamber of Commerce’s November Member of the Month is Rivyve Bistro and Boutique, located at 111 W. Main St. in Pickens and open Monday through Friday from 7 a.m.-5 p.m. The business offers breakfast, lunch, fresh squeezed juices, smoothies and more, and visitors are invited to ask about Rivyve’s seasonal coffees and shop local for home decor, clothing and gift items. Pictured are chamber board member Anna Chastain and chamber president Bryan Owens preesenting the Member of the Month banner to Rivyve’s Emily Bonner, Elle Daniels, owner Brandie Bray, Jo-Beth Bray and Trinity Moorehead. Vistit us on the web at https://www.restaurantji.com/sc/pickens/rivyve-juice-bar-and-boutique-/
Community Calendar
• Story Time Plus programs planned
Each month, Boxwood Manor, located in Pendleton, and Collins Ole Towne, located in Central, are sites for Story Time Plus programs and Homeschool Days. Story Time Plus runs 10-11:30 a.m. and is designed for ages 8 and under. Admission is $3 for each child age 5 or older, with a $10 household maximum.
Homeschool Day runs from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. and is designed for ages 6 through 14. Admission is $5 for ages 6 and over, with a $15 household maximum.
Homeschool Day schedule
Dec. 15 or 16 (Science and Technology)
Collins Ole Towne (Central) — Nov. 28 (Native Americans), Dec. 22 or 23 (Westward Expansion).
Story Time Plus schedule
Boxwood Manor (Pendleton) — Dec. 9 (Colonial Christmas).
• Legion Post 52 plans events for holidays
American Legion Post 52 will present the Wreaths Across America program at Robinson Memorial Garden at 10 a.m. Dec. 18. Anyone wishing to lay a wreath at the ceremony or just support the program is asked to send a check of $15 for each wreath to American Legion Post 52, 118A Legion St., Easley, SC 29642.
American Legion Post 52 sells American flags and South Carolina flags, all made in the USA. Everyone is invited.
• Hee Haw Christmas set for Hagood Center
The Hagood Community Center, located at 129 Schoolhouse St. in Pickens, will present Hee Haw Christmas in the Hagood Community Center Auditorium on Dec. 4.
There will be two performances — one at 2 p.m. and another at 6 p.m. The local cast will present good old country music and comedy. Tickets are $5, in advance only, from Nov. 17-Dec. 1 at the Senior Center on Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 10-11 a.m. or call (864) 878-9999 from 2-6 p.m. on Monday through Friday.
A BBQ dinner will be served in the lunchroom from 3:30-5:30 p.m. Food tickets will be sold for $6, sold only in advance. No takeouts. All proceeds will benefit the center.
• Pumpkintown to host tree lighting
Pumpkintown will soon be getting into the Christmas spirit with the community’s first-ever Christmas tree lighting event. Everyone is invited to come and enjoy the music of Josh Johnson with a cup of hot chocolate and some Christmas cookies.
The event will start at 5 p.m. at the intersection of S.C. Highway 8 and S.C. Highway 135 on Dec. 3. There will be lots of Christmas caroling and a bonfire.
