November and December 2015 in Pendleton, SC

Pendleton's Fall Harvest Festival and Scarecrow Contest were a big hit.  The scarecrows will remain in place until November 13 so come stroll around our town and meet the many creations while enjoying shopping and dining.

Here is a sample of what you see when you come to Pendleton before November 13th.  

Nov 1 – Community Choir Practice 4 pm at Pendleton United Methodist Church

In honor of the Town of Pendleton’s 225th Anniversary year, a community choir will be doing a Bill Gaither Homecoming at this year’s Community Thanksgiving Service on November 22nd at 6:00 at Pendleton United Methodist Church under the direction of PUMC’s Music Director, Mark Bunney. Choir practices are Sundays at 4:00 p.m. at PUMC, please join in this history making event.

Our goal is to have 225 people in the congregation in honor of Pendleton’s 225 years, please make every effort to join us the service and refreshments afterwards in the Palmer Social Hall.

Nov 1 - Fall Festival at Faith Fellowship 5 to 7

Nov 13 - 2nd Friday Event at the Art Gallery on Pendleton Square from 6 to 8 – Free - Join us Friday, November 13, 2015 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. for our monthly “Second Friday” event. This is a free event open to the public. This month The Art Gallery on Pendleton Square will showcase Co-op member and mixed media artist Laurie Crino. Laurie has been exploring the marriage of word and image since 1996. Love of paper and color is the starting point as she combines them with acrylics, watercolors, inks and dyes, along with fabric, fibers, metal and other materials.

Nov 13 and 14 - Fall Walking Tour in Historic Pendleton - Enjoy an Autumn Day in Historic Pendleton 2 pm at St. Paul's Episcopal Church $5 includes the interior of the church, the churchyard, 6 historic homes, Farmers Hall, the village green, and a history of the Blue Ridge Railroad and the Farmers Society. Contact: Ellen Harrison Volunteer Education Director BGAMSC ellen@pendletondistrict.org 864-207-0705 (c)

Nov 13, 14, and 15 - Avenue of Oaks Open House from 10 to 5 on Friday and Sat and 1 to 5 on Sunday

Nov 14 - Fall Car Show and Festival at Veterans Park 10 to 2

November 14 - La France Elementary School Fall Festival -  lots of fun games, pony rides, face painting, barrel train ride, hay ride and food! Prices are $12 unlimited LA France student pre pay half off additional price for additional child, $15 unlimited at door. Unlimited includes games, rides and face paint! Food/Dessert table/cotton candy/popcorn extra cost! If a parent wants to ride the hay ride/ barrel train ride you can purchase $1.00 tickets, but you do not have to pay for entry. You can also purchase tickets per game or ride for $1.00! We will also have vendors there selling goodies. Please come have fun and help support LA France Elementary school! Thank you! This is for La France Elementary and the community! Everyone welcome!

November 22 - Community Thanksgiving Service at 6 pm featuring a Community Choir at Pendleton United Methodist Church 

November 27 Christmas Tree Lighting on the Village Green at 6 pm.  Donations of Cookies and Apple Cider can be dropped off at Ken Rowland's State Farm, The Palmetto Bank or The Mercantile.

November 28 from 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. 9^th Annual Holidays in the Village Christmas Market

Dec 4,5,6,11,12,13 - 1940s Radio Christmas Carol at Clemson Little Theater (646-8100) Call for
 Reservations.  

December 5, 12 ; 19 from 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. 9^th Annual Holidays in the Village Christmas Market

December 5^th 10:00 – 4:00 Event at Boxwood that includes classic cars, music, house tours, food, artists selling their wares and the FFA selling wreaths and greenery.

December 5, 6, 12 and 13 - Christmas At Ashtabula

December 10 - Cancelled - Unveiling of Jane Edna Hunter Documentary at the Pendleton Playhouse - This event has been postponed until February 2016.

December 13 - 3:00 p.m. Annual Town Christmas Parade in downtown Pendleton

December 31^st at 8:00 p.m. “A Toast To The Future” Event in Cox Hall at the Pendleton Playhouse - Clemson Little Theatre.  Tickets $25/each - available at the Bridal Shoppe.