• Sarlin to present an evening with Wright

The Friends of the Sarlin Library are thrilled to host an evening with award-winning graphic artist Emily Wright on Monday, Nov. 16, at 6 p.m.

Wright, who is employed by the Pickens County Courier, is the recipient of more than 75 Palmy Awards [cointent_lockedcontent] in South Carolina Press Association’s annual contest. Library officials said they are honored to have her share her journey that began as a child with “doodles on birthday cards” to her role, now, in the newspaper business, as the department head of graphic design since 2007.

• Pickens Lions plan meetings each month

The Pickens Lions Club is in need of new members. The club meets the first and third Thursday of every month at Pizza Inn in Pickens.

Dinner begins at 6:40 p.m., and the meeting starts at 7 p.m. Meetings are open to anyone interested in joining the club or simply finding out more about the club and how it serves Pickens.

• Prater Creek plans community fest

Praters Creek Baptist Church is planning a community festival on Nov. 21 from 2-7 p.m.

The event will offer food from 4-5 p.m. the day of the festival.

The church will have lots of games and entertainment for everyone. All are welcome to join for food, fun and fellowship.

Praters Creek Baptist Church is located at 621 Praters Creek Road in Pickens.

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