• VOTE411 LIVE to host election events

A VOTE411 LIVE event will be held October 5, 2026 at 6 pm with candidates for SC House of Representatives, Districts 1 and 2, and Oconee County Council, Districts 1 and 3. Candidates will respond to questions taken from the VOTE411.com website with time for attendee questions and to meet candidates following the event. Seneca River Baptist Family Life Center, 298 S. Poplar St. Seneca. Sponsored by League of Women Voters Oconee and Pickens Counties and co-sponsored by NAACP, Oconee County Branch.
On October 8 at 6 pm with candidates for SC House of Representatives, Districts 3, 4, 5, 10, and Pickens County Council, Districts 1 and 2. Candidates will respond to questions taken from the VOTE411.com website with time for attendee questions and to meet candidates following the event. Clemson-Central Library, 105 Commons Way, Central. Sponsored by League of Women Voters Oconee and Pickens Counties.

• PHS class of 1966 to hold 6oth reunion

Members of the Pickens High School Class of 1966 will come together this fall to celebrate a milestone as they mark the class’s 60th anniversary reunion.
The reunion will be held on Saturday, Nov. 7, from 2-5 p.m. at Larry Looper’s Red Barn, located at 101 Laurenwood Drive in Pickens.
Classmates and their guests will enjoy an afternoon of fellowship, memories and reconnecting with longtime friends. A barbecue chicken dinner with two side dishes, bread and a beverage will be served beginning at 3 p.m. The cost to attend is $35 per person.
Reservations and payment must be received by Sept. 7. Those interested in attending may register online through the reunion’s EventCreate page at https://eventcreate.com/e/phs1966.

• Food pantry hours announced at PPC

The food pantry at Pickens Presbyterian Church is open Mondays and Wednesdays from 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m. To receive food, individuals must present a valid ID showing residency in Pickens County. Pickens Presbyterian Church is located at 311 W. Main St. in Pickens.

• Widowed persons group meets monthly

Moving Forward, a widowed persons group meets at 5:30 p.m. the second Tuesday of each month at Silver Bay in Easley. For more, call Marian Huskins at (864) 270-6032.

• 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 Oct. 27. “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 of Dillard Memorial Funeral Home. Meetings will be held on the fourth Tuesday of each month at 6 p.m. at Hillcrest building beside Dillard Funeral Home in Pickens with the Rev. Lewis Edwards, community relations and director of H.O.P.E.
For more information, call (864) 878-6371.

• Pickens Rotary meets Wednesdays

The Rotary Club of Pickens meets at 12:30 p.m. every Wednesday at the Pickens County Museum. Guests are invited to the meetings to learn the 20 reasons to join Rotary.

• Pickens Methodist plans fall festival

Pickens Methodist Church will hold its fall festival and takeout from 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 15, at Pickens Presbyterian Church’s All Saints Hall.
Admission to the craft fair is free. The festival will feature homemade baked goods, a variety of canned goods, crafts, holiday items, woodworking pieces and other merchandise.
Takeout lunch plates featuring turkey, dressing, gravy and sides will be available for pickup from 11 a.m.-2 p.m.
Tickets are $12 each and must be purchased in advance.
Lunch tickets may be purchased by emailing pickensmethodist@gmail.com or contacting Cheri Anthony at (864) 884-4090.
Pickens Presbyterian Church’s All Saints Hall is located at 311 W. Main St. in Pickens.

• Fleet Reserve meets on third Saturday

Fleet Reserve Association, Branch 15 meets on the third Saturday of each month at Chicopee United Methodist Church, located at 403 S. Catherine St. in Walhalla.
The Fleet Reserve is open to all veterans of the U.S. Navy, Marine Corps and Coast Guard. Contact Tom Smith via phone at (864) 868-9397 or via email at fleetrevbrn015@gmail.com for more information.

• Widowed persons group meets monthly

Moving Forward, a widowed persons group meets at 5:30 p.m. the second Tuesday of each month at Silver Bay in Easley. For more, call Marian Huskins at (864) 270-6032.

• Sertoma Club invites locals to meet

The Clemson Sertoma Club invites all local residents to attend its meetings. The club meets at noon the first and third Tuesdays of each month at Occasions at Wedgefield in Central.

• UBS offers services bimonthly in Pickens

Upstate Bible Study (UBS) offers a meaningful and engaging Bible study experience every other Sunday evening at 5:30 p.m. at the Hagood Center, located at 129 Schoolhouse St. in Pickens. Each gathering features uplifting singing followed by in‑depth, verse‑by‑verse expository teaching through the Gospel of John. The study is led by pastor Larry Wilson, a graduate of Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, whose teaching style emphasizes clarity, context, and practical application. Whether you are a lifelong believer or simply curious about the Christian faith, UBS provides a welcoming environment to explore Scripture and deepen your understanding of the life‑changing message found in the Gospel of John. The group extends an open invitation to all who wish to grow in their faith and fellowship with others.