EASLEY — Friends of Pickens County Guardian ad Litem are getting a jump on inviting the community to the third annual Clusters for Kids Oyster Roast.

The event will be held Saturday, Oct. 22, from 5-9 p.m., at Arran Farm, located at 820 Lenhardt Road in Easley.

Honorary chair of the third annual Clusters for Kids Oyster Roast will be District 3 S.C. House Representative Gary Clary.

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The casual evening will include roasted oysters and Lowcountry Southern-style buffet, along with adult beverages, music, silent auction, football on the big screen and much more — a wonderful way to enjoy a fall evening and support the neglected and abused children of tge community.

Ticket prices are $50 individually and $90 per couple, with a limited number of tickets available at the door for $75 each. Tickets may be purchased online at friendspcgal.org.

Proceeds from the evening will assist in funding the Friends of Pickens County Guardian ad Litem programs to ensure that no child in Pickens County goes without the love, care, and necessities to have a safe, happy and healthy childhood while a part of the Guardian ad Litem program. Programs funded include annual Heart and Sole Back to School Shopping, new clothes closet for children coming in to placement, annual Children Spring Fling,and numerous other requests for the children.

“The number of children that received back-to-school clothing increased over 60 percent in the past two years, resulting in an increase of over $8,000 in cost for this program,” chair Tammy Clark said. “And the number of children is projected to be higher this year due to the number of children in care.”

The Friends of Pickens County Guardian ad Litem Program is a 501(c)3 volunteer charitable organization whose mission since 2002 has been to provide holistic support to abused and neglected children and court appointed volunteers for the Pickens County Guardian ad Litem program, encompassing volunteer-centric events and community awareness.

Visit friendspcgal.org or find the organization on Facebook to learn more about the Friends of Pickens County Guardian ad Litem.

For more information about the third annual Clusters for Kids Oyster Roast, call (864) 506-0737 or email chair@friendspcgal.org

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