Holy Trinity Bazaar: Mark Your Calendar NOW for Dec. 6, 2014!

Holy Trinity Bazaar: Mark Your Calendar NOW for Dec. 6, 2014!: Mark your calendar now for the 2014 Holy Trinity Bazaar and Artisan Market! It is scheduled for December 6, 2014!  Beautiful handcrafted mer...

Pendleton Happenings for November and December 2014

Nov 9 – Story Time and More at the Ag Museum at 2 pm (Ages 4 to 7 – Reservations required – Call 207-0705) Sponsored by the Pendleton District Commission

Nov 11 - Dedication of Veterans Memorial at 11 am sponsored by Friends of the Park.

Nov 15 – Kid’s Day at the Ag Museum 10 to 1 (Reservations required – Call 207-0705) Sponsored by Pendleton District Commission

Nov 15 – Arts and Crafts in the Barnyard at Split Creek Farm 10 to 5

Nov 23 - Community Thanksgiving Service 6 pm sponsored by APAC at Pendleton Presbyterian Church

Nov 28 - Christmas Tree Lighting 6 pm on the Village Green

 

December 5, 6, 7, 12, 13, 14 - Clemson Little Theatre at Pendleton Playhouse -

"The Christmas Foundling"

Dec 6 – Timms Mill Christmas Open House

Dec 6 – “A War Time Christmas” – Reenactment at Ashtabula 5:30 – 8:30 pm sponsored by Pendleton Historic Foundation

Dec 7 – “A War Time Christmas” – Reenactment at Ashtabula 2 pm to 5 pm

Sponsored by Pendleton Historic Foundation

Dec 13 – “A War Time Christmas” – Reenactment at Ashtabula 5:30 – 8:30 pm

Sponsored by Pendleton Historic Foundation

Dec 14 - Christmas Parade 3 pm sponsored by Town of Pendleton...

Dec 14 – “A War Time Christmas” – Reenactment at Ashtabula 2pm to 5pm

Dec 21 - Denver Christmas Parade
Dec 31 - New Year's Eve Celebration for Pendleton's 225th

Pendleton- 225 and Alive!
Note: Over 14,000 Daffodil Bulbs will be planted this month and next
for a Spectacular Spring in Pendleton!

Dedication of the Veterans Memorial at Veterans Park in Pendleton, SC

I am so looking forward to Veterans Day 2014 on November 11 at 11 am for the Dedication of the Veterans Memorial.  The Committee and all of "Friends of the Park" have been working hard all year for this big event and the closer the time comes, the prouder I am to be an American.  I did get a sneak preview of the monument and I had chills and tears in my eyes.  All the many engraved pavers with names of men and women who were willing to fight for our country is certainly impressive and I am very appreciative of all of them.  I hope you will join us at the Dedication and take time to thank the many Veterans who will be there.

 

It will be a beautiful ceremony.

Veterans Memorial Website

Pendleton's Fall Harvest Festival and the Scarecrows Are Coming To Town!

It is about time for Pendleton folks to be thinking about the Scarecrow they are going to create for the 3rd Annual Pendleton Scarecrow Contest.  This is such an amazing sight to see as Pendleton must have some of the most clever people anywhere around.  I mean, you just wouldn't believe some of the ideas that people come up with.

It is even almost as much fun to watch as people come to town to look at them and take pictures.  I love to see families enjoying the sights together and hearing the enthusiasm of the children.  It is such a positive thing and so wonderful to see the many smiling faces around town.

If you have never been to our Fall Harvest Festival, I hope you will plan to come this year.  I understand that there are over 100 vendors which is the most ever!  There will be great entertainment and delicious food so come join us on October 18 from 10 to 5 on the historic Village Green in Pendleton, SC.  I think you will be glad you did.

Here is a look at some of the scarecrows that were around in 2012.



Hope to see you joining to the fun in Pendleton!

Veterans Memorial in Pendleton SC

Our Veterans Memorial in Pendleton, SC will be dedicated on Veterans Day, November 11, 2014.  Friends of the Park is selling engraved pavers that can be purchased to honor a Veteran (living or deceased) for $100, $250, or $500 depending on the size and make-up.  These pavers will be the floor of the patio area of the Memorial which will contain a monument, the US Flag, SC Flag, and flags for the 7 branches of service along with 2 benches.  If you don't know a Veteran to purchase a paver for but want to support this great project, you may purchase a paver in your name or your business name to go in the "Friends of Veterans Pathway". 

Upcoming Important Dates for the Veterans Memorial in Pendleton SC
August 23, 2014 Saturday at Dyar's Diner - Dyar's is donating 70% to the Veterans Memorial every Saturday in August
August 30, 2014 - Saturday at Dyar's Diner
Sept 13, 2014 - Veterans Park Car Show
Sept 20, 2014 - Deadline for Paver Forms - Pavers can be purchased after this date but they will not be installed by the dedication.
Oct 18, 2014 - Fall Harvest Festival - Friends of the Park will have a booth at the Festival
Nov 11, 2014 - Dedication of Veterans Memorial

Spring Work Day at Barrett's Place Playground and Trotter's Trail

We hope you will join Friends of the Park as we do some Spring Cleaning at Barrett's Place Playground and Trotter's Trail on Saturday May 17 from 8:30 to 12 or whenever we get finished.  There is lots to be done with spreading new mulch, staining pickets, general clean up, and clearing brush.  Come join us and afterward head down the street to the American Legion Building for their Hot Dog/Bake Sale fundraiser for our Veterans Memorial.