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If you have an event or meeting that you would like to have included
on our calendar, email it to The Journal at editor@thejournalonline.com
or fax it to 864-847-7361. There is no charge for this community service.
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Work will begin this week on the Streetscape
project in the downtown area of East Main St. in Williamston. Phase I
of the Williamston Streetscape project includes bulb outs,
plantings, decorative lighting and improvements to the crosswalk on
East Main St. An additional crosswalk will be added in front of
McDonalds to allow pedestrians a safe place to cross to Mineral
Spring Park. Expected completion date is mid August.
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The AnMed Health Medical Outreach Van will
be at the Pelzer gym on Tuesday, August 5 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
offering free bllod pressure, blood sugar, and total cholesterol
screenings. A Lipid Profile inlcudeing the breakdown of cholesterol
into HDL, LDL, and Triglycerides is offered for a cost of $10. For
accurate results, please do not eat or drink anything other than
water for at least 8 hours prior to being screened. For more
information, call 864-512-3782.
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The next meeting of Williamston Town Council
will be held on Monday, July 28 at 6 p.m. officials said.
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Members of the Community of Pelzer
Historical Society are seeking volunteers to help with the historic
Pelzer library preservation project. The project includes scraping
paint and priming the exterior of the building. The group
planning to use LEADOUT paint stripper which is easy to use and
environmentally friendly. The project may include bathroom
renovation. They are also seeking a licensed electrician to complete
electrical work. Work dates are Saturday, August 2, and Saturday,
August 9, both days 8 am to 11am. For more information or to pick up
a volunteer form, contact Will Rostron at 864.947.8817 or Kenneth
Davis at 864-314-2112.
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The Pelzer Rec Dept will be holding sign ups
for football for ages 6-12 and cheerleading for ages 5-12. Sign ups
will be held on Thursday July 17th, Monday July 21st, and Tuesday
July 22nd from 6-8 pm. Children will be sized for uniforms at time of
sign up. A copy of birth certificate is required. For more
information or questions call Pelzer Rec Director, BJ Tompkins at 933-6262.
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Concerned citizens for the incorporation of
the Town of Pelzer are seeking signatures on petitions designed to
start the incorporation process. Organizers are looking for at least
two people from each street in the unincorporated area to help obtain
the signatures. Anyone interested in helping is asked to call 947-1295.
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The Town of Pelzer will host a Family Day
fundraiser on Saturday, July 26 at the Pelzer Monkey Park.
Admission is free and hot dog plates will be sold. Activities will
include volleyball, horse shoe tournament, karaoke and fun games for
children. Funds from the event will be used for a handicap ramp for
the Pelzer Gym. To volunteer or for information, contact Heather
Holcombe at 314-6508 or B. J. Tompkins at 933-6262.
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Local crafters who would like to display
handmade items for sale at the Spring Water Festival on August 23 are
asked to contact Ellen Harvell at 847-5588. For more information on
the 27th annual Spring Water Festival go to the website at www.springwaterfestival.com.
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Persons interested in participating in one
of the upstate’s largest antique and classic auto shows at the
Spring Water Festival can get information or register by contacting
Steve Ellison at 864-847-4950. The Williamston Fire Department is
again sponsoring the event. For more information on the 27th annual
Spring Water Festival go to the website at www.springwaterfestival.com.
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The Pelzer Town Council meets on the second
Friday of each month at 12 noon at the Pelzer Town Hall on 103
Courtney Street in Pelzer.
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The SC Fibromyalgia Support Group meets on
the 3rd floor of the Bernadine Center at St. Francis Hospital on the
third Thursday of each month from 6-8 p.m. Call 864/243-0481 or E-mail
fibro@charter.net for more information.
Anderson-Oconee Behavioral Services is
sponsoring services which include but are not limited to intensive
outpatient services, group counseling, community based outreach
services, parenting classes, smoking cessation classes, enrollment
/assessment for ADSAP relicensing (for DUI offenders). No one
is denied services due to inability to pay. For more info contact
April at 260-4168 or 882-7563 and ask for community outreach.
The Alzheimer’s Association, Upstate
S.C. Chapter has funding to assist full time caregivers by providing
respite care. Respite (a break from caregiving) through sitters from
a home care agency, adult day care, or short-term facility care is
available. For more information call 1-800-273-2555.
The American Cancer Society’s Best
Chance Network provides FREE pap tests, breast exams, and mammograms
for women who are ages 47-64, meet income guidelines, have no
insurance or have insurance that only pays for hospital care. The
income guidelines are: for 1 person earning $18, 620 or less, for 2
people $24,980, for each additional person add $6,360. To check if
you qualify, call Jean Putnam at 338-8812.
Home with a Heart Thrift Store is open
Thursday-Saturday from 9 a.m. until 4 p.m. The store is located at
220 James Mattison Rd. in Liberty. They will pick up any unwanted
items for the thrift store. For more information call 843-3058 or www.homewithaheart.com.
Blue Star Mothers meet the third Sunday each
month at 2:30 p.m. at the VFW Post #9273 Donaldson Center, 112
Sterling Grove Rd. (off Hwy 25) in Piedmont. For more information
call 250-1900 or email bluestarmom.jane@gmail.com. This organization
provides support for active military personnel and assistance for
service members families.
Volunteers are needed for the Carolina
Community Hospice thrift store. Applications are now being taken,
select your own hours. If interested contact Charlene at 847-6414 or
apply in person at 402 E. Main St. in Williamston. Store hours are
Monday-Wednesday 9 a.m. until 5 p.m.; Thursday-Friday, 9 a.m. until
4:30 p.m.; Saturday closed until further notice.
Play and Learn “Reach and Teach”
program first and third Tuesday from 6-8 p.m. Lunch on the 2nd and
4th Wed. from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. Learning fun activities for parents
(or caregiver) and children. Includes reading and free book to
children and a meal. Shady Grove Baptist Church and the Family
Caregiver Support Program in Southern Greenville county for
caregivers offering support and care for a relative or close friend.
Different speakers each month. Meetings 4th Thursday of each month at
10:30 a.m. at Shady Grove Church, 140 Shady Grove Road, Pelzer. Call
243-2522 for info.
Williamston Lions Club meets 2nd Tuesday of
each month at 7 p.m. at MVPizza.
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The Town of Williamston residential garbage
collection schedule is as follows: Ward 1, Mondays; Ward 2, Tuesdays;
Ward 3, Wednesdays and Ward 4, Thursdays. Residents are asked to
place garbage for pickup by 7 a.m. The town has also eliminated
curbside recycling and an alternative plan is being considered. For
additional information call David Roberts at 847-7473.
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The West Pelzer Fire
Department Board of Directors will hold their regular monthly meeting
on the fourth Tuesday of each month. The meeting is open to the
public and members of the community are invited to attend. Requests
to be placed on the agenda must be received by 3 pm on the Thursday
preceding the Tuesday Board meeting, officials said.
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The Williamston Police Department has an
illegal activity hotline in which citizens can anonymously report
illegal activity in or around the Williamston Community. The number
is 1-866-973-8477 or 1-866-WPD-TIPS. The number is toll free.
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Williamston EMS is offering reflective
address signs designed to help emergency responders find a particular
address quicker during an emergency. The signs have reflective
material on both sides and can be mounted so that both sides can be
seen. They can be mounted on a house, mailbox or post and provide
high visibility day or night. They are easy to install and have
pre-drilled holes according to Marty Evans, business manager for
Williamston EMS. For more information or to purchase a sign, call
Williamston EMS at 847-9584 or go by the office at 902 Anderson Dr.
in Williamston.
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Williamston Town Council meets on the first Monday
of each month at 6 p.m. Council is also meeting every other week
until June for work sessions. Time and dates for work session meeting
times are announced at each regular meeting and are subject to change.
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Piedmont Public Service District Board of
Commissioners meets on the third Monday of each month at 7 p.m. at
the Piedmont Fire Department headquarters, Hwy. 86, in Piedmont. The
public is invited to attend.
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West Pelzer Town Council meets on the second
Monday of each month at 6 p.m. The meeting is open to the public.
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Pelzer Town Council meets on the second Monday of
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