EASLEY — Friends of Pickens County Guardian ad Litem cordially invite 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 S.C. House District 3 Rep. Gary Clary.

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 and program.

“There are approximately 400 children with a Guardian ad Litem in Pickens County, with over 240 of these foster and kinship children being eligible for this year back to school clothing day at Belk and Rack Room Shoes,” event chair Tammy Clark said. “There is no better feeling than to have a teenager to write and say ‘I really appreciate the money to shop for clothes today and all you’ve done for me’ or receiving a note from Miracle Hill saying ‘our boys and girls are thoroughly enjoying their new clothes and shoes! It’s wonderful that they will have new things for a new academic year. We are excited to see our kids learn and thrive!’

“With our county being one of the highest in the state when it comes to neglected and abused children, making a different one child at a time, especially when you see the different through the eyes of the child.”

The evening of Saturday, Oct. 22, will include roasted oysters and southern style buffet, music, silent auction and more.

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

Since 2002, the Friends of the Pickens County Guardian ad Litem has been providing 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. Friends of the Pickens County Guardian ad Litem programs ensures 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.

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friendspcgal.org to learn more about the Friends of Pickens County Guardian ad Litem.