PENDLETON NEWS

You Are Invited To See THE BOOK OF DANIEL Come To Life on January 29, 2012

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The Evangelism Team of Pendleton United Methodist Church invites everyone to see The Book of Daniel come alive on January 29, 2012 at 6:00 pm. Special Guest, Pastor Courtney Krueger, will perform this one-person dramatic presentation which has its roots in Courtney’s doctoral work at Columbia Theological Seminary in Decatur, Georgia. His “field education” assignment was to engage in some form of ministry or activity that was beyond their normal ministerial duties. Courtney had written a number of short sermon-length one-person dramas and had desired to do a much longer one for some time. He contacted Doug Cummins, the chair of the Theater Department at Furman University to ask him if he would serve as a field education supervisor. Dr. Cummins readily agreed and the seminary approved the plan. Dr. Cummins assigned several books on writing one person plays and several commentaries on the Book of Daniel for Courtney to read.

The first line Courtney wrote actually occurs in the middle of the show. Daniel is looking out a window and calling out a prayer to Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego as they are led off to the fiery furnace.

After several months of writing and re-writing, the script was ready. In the play, Courtney portrays six different characters from the book and changes characters 14 times. He hired a Furman theater student to design and create the costumes that needed to be simple, but dramatic.

The show went into rehearsal in early 2002 with Dr. Cummins driving to Pendleton four days a week for eight weeks. Dr. Cummins did all the blocking and choreography for the show. The show premiered at First Baptist Church on March 17, 2002. Courtney has since done this show dozens of times in several states. He used the show as the centerpiece in a curriculum he wrote for a three day summer children’s camp.

Reverend Krueger finds the show important because it introduces a wide range of people to the story of Daniel. The program usually contains a suggestion that people find ways to make applications of the choices Daniel made – sometimes accommodating to culture, sometimes resisting culture – in their own lives and in our own culture.

Jane Herstine of the Evangelism Team at Pendleton United Methodist Church says that this performance is suitable for ages 4 years to senior citizens. Pendleton United Methodist Church is located at the corner of Broad Street and Cherry Street in Pendleton.

For more information, call the church office at 864-646-3355.

Town Wide Clean Up scheduled for Pendleton SC

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Volunteers will be gathering on the Village Green on March 24 to get the town looking nice for Spring Jubilee. Everyone is invited to come help!

Watch for more happenings in Pendleton SC on http://www.squidoo.com/pendleton-happenings

Clemson Tigers going to the Orange Bowl

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I know this isn't my usual Pendleton News but anytime the Clemson Tigers do well, a lot of Pendleton folks are happy and I am one of them. Are you going to the Orange Bowl? I created a page to make things a little easier for Tiger fans and those other fans, too. There are links to all the important websites, access to the Orange Bowl fan page, Tweets from the Orange Bowl Committee, tickets for sale on eBay, and also a fun 10 question Orange Bowl quiz. Wait, that's not all. You can also predict who you think will win.

Check it out: Orange Bowl

Christmas Gift Market in Pendleton SC

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Christmas in Pendleton SC

Christmas Movie on the Front Lawn of First Baptist Church of Pendleton Dec 14

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Movie on the Front Lawn at First Baptist Church of Pendleton

You are invited to join us for an outdoor screening of family friendly Christmas shows on Wednesday, December 14th from 6:30-7:30 p.m. Dress warmly and bring a blanket or chair; we will provide popcorn and drinks. For more information, call 646-3913.
First Baptist Church of Pendleton Website

Pendleton FFA Trail Ride December 3, 2011

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Christmas Tree Lighting in Pendleton SC on Thursday December 1, 2011 at 6 pm

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Come join this festive evening filled with great entertainment from area talent, delicious cookies and cider and a visit from Santa!
Follow this link to find out about all the other events going on during the Christmas Season in historic Pendleton, South Carolina
Christmas In Pendleton SC

Community Thanksgiving Service November 20, 2011

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The Alliance of Pendleton Area Churches has planned a wonderful Community Thanksgiving Service to be held at Peace Congregational Church in Clemson on November 20 at 5 pm. Everyone is invited to attend.

Wishing you and yours a Very Happy Thanksgiving and sharing this very special Thanksgiving Prayer

Come to Pendleton SC for Events, Shopping and Dining

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Pendleton Happenings

http://www.squidoo.com/pendleton-happenings

Nov 19 from 10 to 5 - Split Creek Farm Arts & Crafts In The Barn Yard

Adults $4.00 Children 12 and under - $2.00

Children under age 2 - no charge

Call 864-287-3921 for more information or visit http://www.splitcreek.com/

Nov 19 from 10 to 12 – Victorian Mourning Traditions at Woodburn Admission $6

Reservations required. 864-646-7249 www.pendletonhistoricfoundation.org

Nov 24 through Christmas - White Lights for Pendleton - Pendleton Pride In Motion is encouraging all businesses, individuals, churches to decorate with clear white lights to present a warm welcome to Pendleton. Call Scott Ward at 646-5284 for more information.

Visit http://www.squidoo.com/pendleton-christmas for video of previous years.

Nov 26 – Christmas Market on the square 10 am to 4 pm – Call Barbara Seals at 864-646-6160 for more information.

Nov 30 - Deadline for Christmas Parade Entries - Call 646-9073 for more information or to obtain an Entry form.

Please check http://www.squidoo.com/pendleton-christmas for Christmas in Pendleton events

Dec 1 Thursday - Christmas Tree Lighting on the Village Green

Dec 1,2,3,4, and 8, 9, 10, 11 Candlelight Christmas - Ashtabula – The Beginning

Sundays 2 -4 pm Thursdays – Saturdays 5:30 – 8:30 pm $7 Adults $3 ages 5-10

Prepaid Reservations Required – Reservations will be taken starting Nov 1

864-646-7249 www.pendletonhistoricfoundation.org

Dec 2,3,4,9,10,11 - A Christmas Story - Clemson Little Theatre at Pendleton Playhouse. Call 646-8100 for ticket information.

Dec 3, 10, 17 Christmas Market on the Village Green 10 to 4

Dec 3 - Holiday Golf Benefit at Woodhaven Golf Club - Call 646-9511 for more information

Dec 10, 11 Trotting Round The Tree Horse Show -Garrison Arena

Dec 11 Christmas Parade 3:00 pm - Raindate Dec 18
Dec 11 Christmas Market on the Village Green 10 to 4

Diamonds Are A Girl's Best Friend - Alumni Softball Charity Event for Veterans Park

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Diamonds Are A Girl’s Best Friend – A PHS Alumni Charity Event to help make Pendleton’s Veterans Park Sparkle!

October 29, 2011 from 10 to 5

Saturday October 15 in Pendleton SC

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It sure is going to be a busy Saturday in Pendleton South Carolina. Around here everyone makes their plans according to the Clemson University Football Schedule and Saturday October 15 is an away game so it has filled up fast with activities. Here are a few of the things going on.

Friends of the Park works very hard to keep our Barrett's Place Playground and Trotter's Trail in good shape. There is a lot of work to be done so put on some work gloves and come join us.

And Mt. Lebanon Elementary School will be holding their Annual Fall Fest with lots of activities from 10 am to 1 pm.

Don't forget about the Denver Downs Corn Maze and Pumpkin Patch which is open on
Fridays from 5 to 10, Saturdays 10 to 10 and Sundays 1 to 6

Eagles Basket Auctions first annual swap meet, appraisal fair, and antique auction. We will have Von McCaskill, Tim Drake, and other appraisers on hand that day doing verbal appraisals for $3 dollars ea to benefit Pendleton Historic Foundation.
Find out about these and other events on Pendleton Happenings

Diamonds Are A Girls Best Friend - Fundraiser for Veterans Park - Oct 29

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This is going to be a fun event on October 29 at Veterans Park so please mark your calendar. There will be ladies playing softball, crafts, food, games for kids and much, much more.

Do you have a group of gals wanting to play softball? If so, here is the form that must be completed and turned in.

Don't miss the Diamonds Are A Girls Best Friend Website where you find the form for Vendors and some fun pictures.

Pendleton Happenings for August, Sept, October and even November!

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Pendleton Happenings

http://www.squidoo.com/pendleton-happenings

Please support the Pendleton Farmers Market on the square Thursdays 4 to 6 and Saturdays 10 to 1

http://www.squidoo.com/pendleton-farmers-mkt

Aug 20 - Antique and Junk Auction at 5pm - Eagles Basket Auctions 651 S.Mechanic St. in the Mauldin building - for more information, call James McDowell at 864-506-4649. http://www.eaglesbasket.com

Aug 23 - United Way Community Conversation re Early Grade Reading Proficiency at the Pendleton Library at 6:30 pm

Aug 24 - Pendleton Garden Club at 4 pm at the Kirkleys 646-6291

Aug 26 - Deadline to sign up for Timeless Tours &Travel Trip to Atlanta to see Motherhood The Musical on Sept 24 - $95- Call Jean Vegod 646-8864

Sept 1 - Vaqueros Mexican Restaurant 2nd Anniversary with Mariachi Band from 6:30 to 10

864-646-5522

Sept 9 - Ribbon Cutting for Dr. Hellams new office 8 am at 108 S. Depot St - Office opens Aug 22 - 934-5883

Sept 10 - Desserts and Discussions - Understanding Revelations with Dr. Tom Slater 7 pm First Baptist For more information, call Courtney Krueger at 646-3913

Oct 1 - Fall Harvest Festival 10 to 5 - For more information, call Lou Robinson at 646-3808

http://www.squidoo.com/fall-festival

Oct 15 - Barrett's Place 6th Birthday/Maintenance Day 9 am - Call Kim Beck for more information at 287-7634

Oct 29 - Diamonds Are A Girl's Best Friend - Ladies Alumni Softball Tournament with Craft Vendors & More - A fundraiser for Veterans Park. A Day of Fun at the Park from 10 to 5. Player Fee: $20 - To register call Ansley Allen 376-1669. For more information call Crystal Posey 933-2746

Nov 19 from 10 to 5 - Split Creek Fam Arts & Crafts In The Barn Yard

Adults $4.00 Children 12 and under - $2.00

Children under age 2 - no charge

Call 864-287-3921 for more information or visit http://www.splitcreek.com

Pendleton Farmers Market - Thursdays 4 to 6 and Saturdays 10 to 1

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The Pendleton Farmers Market is held on the beautiful historic Village Green in Pendleton, South Carolina. It is such a wonderful experience just to see the colorful array of fresh produce with a picturesque background of the Farmers Hall. Many farmers, growers, crafters and gardeners come to the square to sell their wares. Pendleton High School's FFA often comes to sell the products of their school garden. It is so refreshing to see young people involved in this community event.

One of our locals said "You can smell the freshness at the Pendleton Farmers Market" so come to Pendleton SC and enjoy the experience!

Pendleton Farmers Market Website

Are you coming to Freedom Fest July 2nd at Veterans Park?

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Freedom Fest is so much fun for the whole family so come on out and join the fun! Bring your chair and come early to eat a great hamburger or get one of Hevy's Funnel Cakes and then play a game or two of Bingo. The children will enjoy the Inflatables, games and activities.
One of the highlights of Freedom Fest is the Salute To Our Heroes which is organized by Friends of the Park Volunteer, Faye Ladd, who is also very active in the American Legion Post 113 Auxiliary. Faye and her American Legion Friends have a display of photos and memorial from local Veterans. Be sure to stop by her booth next to the stage to see all they have. You will enjoy running into Uncle Sam who will be giving out Free American Flags (made in the USA).
For more information on Freedom Fest please read http://www.squidoo.com/freedom-fest

Pictured: Johnnie Garrett, Weston Moore, Caroline Jamieson, Faye Ladd

Unveiling of New Logo for SC Century Farm Program June 7 at 2pm Denver Downs Farm

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Pendleton District Commission

and local artist, Travis Johnson,

cordially invite you to attend the unveiling

of the new logo for the

South Carolina

Century Farm Program

At Denver Downs Farm

(Behind Denver Downs Farm Market on Lakeside Drive)

4915 Clemson Boulevard

Anderson, SC 29621

June 7, 2011

2:00 p.m.

RSVP to emmeline@pendletondistrict.org or 864-646-3782

One Day Camp at Ashtabula Historic House in Pendleton South Carolina

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Break the Summer Blues with an Exciting and Educational Day Camp!

As part of its educational mission, the Pendleton Historic Foundation is hosting a one day historical camp on Friday, June 24^thfrom 8:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. The camp will be for children ages 8-11 at Ashtabula Historic House, and participants will be able to take part in many hands-on activities, including indigo dyeing, exploring agriculture, historic games and activities, and even learning how to make bricks by hand! During the day children will even have an opportunity to make and enjoy homemade ice cream from an antique machine. Reservations are required and space is limited to 30. Reservations can be made by either calling 864.646.7249 or emailing pendletonhf@gmail.com. Call or email now to reserve your spot. Deadline for reservations is Monday, June 20^th. Cost is just $30 for the entire day, which includes lunch, a handkerchief for dyeing, and ice cream. Don’t miss this incredible chance to mix fun and learning in a unique experience your child will never forget.

Pendleton Happenings June 2011

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Please check http://www.squidoo.com/pendleton-happenings for updated information on events

June 2 Farmers Market opens at 4pm and will continue every Thurs from 4 to 6 and every Sat from 10 to 1 on the Village Green. http://www.squidoo.com/pendleton-farmers-mkt

The Farmers Market is sponsoring a Canned Food Drive for S.O.U.P. (Supper on us Pendleton!)

June 4 Historical Trail Tour at Woodburn 10 am $3 - istorical Trail Tour, Saturday, June 4, at Woodburn. It starts at 10 AM. The trail is 1/4 mile and guests should wear sturdy hiking shoes. Price is $3. Some of the structures they will see include: the old Flint Rock Road, the 22,000 gallon cistern, the foundations for the horse barn, blacksmith shop, and the bunkhouse. Also, the ruins of the creamery and calving barn. They will also tour the reproduction of the slave/tenant farmer cabin. call (864) 646-7249 or visit Pendleton Historic Foundation Website

June 5 - Kirking at P'ton Presby Church 11 a.m. -

PENDLETON PRESYERIAN CHURCH IS HAVING A KIRKING ON JUNE 5. THE PUBLIC IS INVITED!

The word “kirking” means a “churching” or a blessing.” It comes from the Scottish Gaelic word “kirk,” which means church. The Kirking Ceremony dates to 1559 and the founding of Presbyterianism in Scotland. The National Church of Scotland - the denomination’s mother church – celebrates an annual worship service when civic leaders, clan chieftains, various dignitaries, and church officers are blessed by the Kirk, or church, and re-dedicated to their positions of influence. Religious and governmental leaders are blessed because, unlike in the United States, separation of church and state isn’t an issue in the British Isles. Traditionally known as “Kirking of the Council,” the service begins with the ceremonial arrival of the clergy, the choir, honored guests and elected officials. The word of God is read and preached. Hymns are sung. Prayers are offered for those called to lead, and the Church blesses the society at large. The Reverend Dr. Peter Marshall, of Coatbridge, is the pastor most credited bringing the service to the U.S. During World War II, he preached a sermon at the New York Avenue Presbyterian Church in Washington, D.C., called “Kirkin’ O’ The Tartan.” From there, the service spread like wildfire across the nation, and today many Episcopal churches - a denomination rooted in England – also join in the beauty and pageantry of this Scottish celebration and re-dedication.

June 11 - Pancake Breakfast -Camp Essence will host a ''Pancake Breakfast at Fatz Cafe"on June 11 from 7:30AM-10:30AM in Anderson.The Breakfast includes 3 pancakes,eggs,choice of meat and drink.The breakfast is $7,Camp Essence will receive $4 from each ticket sold.We hope to sale 200 tickets.This will be a great way to support these awesome young ladies.

June 11 - PHS Class of 2001 - 10 yr Reunion at Anderson Arts Center 7pm - For more information contact

phsbulldogs2001@gmail.com

June 18 -Kids mtg Kids at Split Creek Farm -June 18, 2011, 10am - 4pm
Interact with the baby goats ~ Bring your camera.
Sample our goat milk cheeses, yogurt & fudge.
Professional photographer will be available for unique protraits.
Farm shops will be open ~ Enjoy a day on the farm.
Visit the Split Creek Farm Website for more information

June 18 - Victorian Tea & Lecture at Ashtabula for Adults and Children (over 8) at 10 am - Ticket $3 - Reservations required Call 646-7249 http://www.pendletonhistoricfoundation.org

June 18 - Hall of Fame Event - Clemson Little Theatre - 7pm -''A Hall of Fame Event" featuring Brandon and Octavia Hall with Special Guest, Ms. Sarah Reese at The Clemson Little Theater, Pendleton, SC on June 18, 2011 at 7:00 pm. Three of Pendleton's Greatest will perform on Pendleton's most prestegious stage for a night of drama,classical and gospel music,for a great cause.This is a special program to support Camp Proverbs and Julliard bound Brandon Hall.Tickets are $20.Tickets can be purchased at The Clemson Little Theater, Palmetto Bank of Pendleton,Anderson University Library and from Don Peppers. For more information please contact Linda Lavold at The Clemson Little Theater, 864-646-8100 or Don Peppers, 864-318-7011

June 20 - Friends of the Park 6:30 at Park in the picnic shelter on Trotter's Trail - If you are volunteering for Freedom Fest, you will need to be at this very important meeting. Call Nancy Hellams for more information 934-3461. http://www.squidoo.com/fotp

June 25 - PHS The Event - Anderson Civic Ctr 6 to 10 http://phstheevent2011.com

July 2 - Freedom Fest 6:30 to 10 pm- A fun family event with a patriotic theme featuring great food, music by DJ Ty Buchanan, games, Bingo, inflatables, dunking booth, a salute to Our Heroes, and the greatest fireworks display around.

http://www.squidoo.com/freedom-fest

Aug 6 - PHS Class of 71 Reunion - Call Kathey Rickets for more information 654-2053

Mount Lebanon Elementary School's Entry in the Recipe for Healthy Kids Challenge

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Mount Lebanon Elementary School in Pendleton, South Carolina is one of the 15 semi-finalist nationwide in the Recipes for Healthy Kids Challenge. Their recipe is the Crunchy Hawaiian Chicken Wrap and I had the pleasure of tasting it yesterday. It is delicious. Of course, it did help that I was eating it in the beautiful Mount Lebanon Elementary School surrounded by the official Judges, dignitaries from our State Department of Education, Pendleton's honorable Mayor, and officials from the Anderson County School District 4 office. It was a sight to see and I felt honored to have been there to witness this special occasion of when the judges visited Mount Lebanon.

Read more and see pictures on this page: Crunchy Hawaiian Chicken Wrap

Diamonds Are A Girls Best Friend - A Fundraiser to help Veterans Park "Sparkle"

2011-04-28T10:20:00.000-04:00

Friends of the Park was so excited when Crystal Posey approached us with the idea for this Alumni Softball Game. She is so very clever and energetic and we are proud to be the sponsoring organization.

Plans are in the making for sometime this fall. You can keep up with what is going on with this fun event by "liking" the fan page - see badge to the right. You are also invited to post any pictures of the PHS Lady Bulldogs in action on the fields at Veterans Park!

Thank you, Crystal, for Stepping Up To The Plate for Veterans Park!

Grits and Gospel April 23rd at Old Silver Springs Baptist Church in Pendleton SC

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Grits and Gospel Photos and Videos

On Saturday, April 23^rd, Pendleton Pride in Motion will host a Breakfast Fundraiser,

Grits and Gospel. This event will be held at the historic Silver Springs Baptist Church, founded in1874, on Jackson Street in Pendleton, SC. Food will be served from 10 to 11 with entertainment from 10 to 12.

The Board of Pendleton Pride In Motion, 501(c)3 non profit organization, has partnered with the Community Health Promotion Class in the Department of Public Health Sciences at Clemson University to host this Fundraiser to fulfill our mission of making Pendleton a “healthier” community. Proceeds will help fund a SC Bronze Marker recognizing African American Heritage in Pendleton and continuation of the PPIM $1,000.00 “Quality of Life” Scholarship to a deserving PHS Senior.

Come out and enjoy some wonderful Gospel Music and a delicious Breakfast Bowl featuring Grits with your favorite topping of shrimp, cheese, or sausage. Also, there will be a variety of bread and pastries along with coffee and juice. Music will be provided by the New Holly Light choir as well as other talented Gospel singers.

This is a “Rain or Shine” event so bring your lawn chair if the weather is permitting. Otherwise, we will be inside the church.

Tickets are $8 for adults and $3 for children under 8 years of age. Tickets can be purchased at Avenue of Oaks on the square in Pendleton or call 646-5284.

For more information about Pendleton Pride In Motion, please visit:

http://www.squidoo.com/pendleton-pride-in-motion

More April Happenings in Pendleton SC

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Pendleton Happenings - for more detailed information and flyers, please visit http://www.squidoo.com/pendleton-happenings

April 6 Pendleton Garden Club 6 pm - Jeanne Overly's home at 108 Constitution Ave in Pendleton. Call 328-3057 for directions. Guest Speaker: Myrle Disendorf on Orchids.

April 6 Lenten Lunch - King's Chapel at noon

April 9 Spring Bar-B-Que by Pendleton United Methodist Men from 4 to 7. Adult tickets $10 and children (12 and under) $5. Dine in or carry out. Tickets available from any member of the United Methodist Men. Call 646-3355 for more information.

April 9 - 19^TH CENTURY MOURNING TRADITIONS AND CUSTOMS TOUR- Ashtabula 10 am - Call 646-7249

As part of their educational mission, the Pendleton Historic Foundation is offering a tour that highlights the traditions and customs of 19^th century mourning. The tour will be held Saturday, April 9, at Ashtabula Museum Home. Starting at 10 AM, guests will enter the home every 30 minutes, with the last tour entering at 12 noon. Because space within each tour is limited, guests are encouraged to make an advanced reservation by calling 864-646-7249. Price for the tour, to be paid at the door, is $4 and the tour will last approximately 50 minutes. As some of the information is not suitable for children, this tour is designed for guests 16 and over.

Upon arrival at Ashtabula, guests will receive the funeral invitation for James T. Latta, Jr. James, the infant son of James and Angela Latta, died at Ashtabula in 1856. Docents dressed in the various stages of mourning will guide visitors through the first floor of the house. Subjects covered during the tour include the art of dying, mourning etiquette, invitations and visitation, draping the house, the stages and dress of mourning, the wake, funeral food, post mortem photography, and consolation literature.

Following the mourning tour, a regular tour of the house will be given. At 1 PM, anyone wishing to tour the entire house may do so for $6 per adult and $2 for ages 5-10. For further information or to make reservations for the mourning tour, call 646-7249 or visit www.pendletonhistoricfoundation.org.

Ashtabula is located on HWY. 88, 3 miles east of downtown Pendleton. Ashtabula and Woodburn (HWY.76) are both antebellum plantation homes and are owned and operated by the Pendleton Historic Foundation, a 501(C)(3) organization. The Foundation relies on private donations and grants, admission fees, and rentals to maintain the houses and run the educational programs. Both homes are open for guided tours, weddings, receptions, reunions, business meetings, etc. Volunteers are needed. Visit the Foundation website or call 646-7249 for more information.

April 13 Lenten Lunch - Pendleton United Methodist at noon

April 18 - 21 - PEEPS Spring Flower Sale -8:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.and 3:00 - 5:00 p.m.
Flowers such as bougainvillea, begonias, impatiens, salvia, zinnias, petunias, vinca, marigolds, dianthus, coleus, sweet potato vine, lantana and many more! Available in hanging baskets, flats, six packs, 4" or 5" pots.
We will also have tomatoes, peppers, eggplant, cucumbers, squash and herbs!
Proceeds benefit the PEEPS ministry. Plants provided by Lodge's Greenhouse

April 18 - Friends of the Park 6:30 pm at Pendleton United Methodist Church Social Hall

http://www.squidoo.com/fotp

April 20 Lenten Lunch- St. Luke's Fire Baptized Holiness Church at noon

April 22 -Good Friday Service - noon - St. Paul's Episcopal Church

April 23 - Grits & Gospel 10 to 12 Old Silver Springs Baptist Church sponsored by Pendleton Pride In Motion to raise money for a SC Bronze Marker for "The Hundreds" recognizing African American Heritage in Pendleton and continuation of the PPIM $1,000 Quality of Life Scholarship to a deserving PHS Senior. Tickets are available at Avenue of Oaks on the square in Pendleton and are $8 for adults and $3 for children under 8 yrs. for a Breakfast Bowl of Grits with your favorite topping. Food will be served from 10 to 11 and music will continue from 10 to 12. Call 646-5284 for more information

http://www.squidoo.com/pendleton-pride-in-motion

April 24 - Easter Sunrise Service - 6:30 am on the Village Green

April 29 - Friday - Step Up To The Plate Golf Challenge at Boscobel sponsored by Pendleton Recreation Association. Over 80 participants called Ambassadors will be trying to raise $1,000 each to go toward the renovation of the ball fields and a Veterans Memorial at Veterans Park. Tax Deductible Donations can be mailed to: Pendleton Recreation Association PO Box 904 Pendleton SC 29670 for Step Up To The Plate. The goal for this fundraiser is $50,000. For more information call the PRA at 646-9226. http://www.squidoo.com/veterans-park

SAVE THE DATE - FREEDOM FEST JULY 2 AT VETERANS PARK - 6:30 pm to 10:00 pm - A fun family event with a patriotic theme featuring music by DJ Ty Buchanan, great food, childrens games, Bingo, and the best fireworks display around. No Pets, food, drinks, coolers, or alchohol allowed inside the park grounds. No admission fee. Sponsored by Friends of the Park as a fundraiser for the Step Up To The Plate campaign to raise funds to renovate the ball fields and erect a Veterans Memorial at Veterans Park in Pendleton SC. Please come out and support this event by particpating in the activities and purchasing some delicious food. Sponsors ($100 or more donation) are needed. Please mail your tax deductible donation to Friends of the Park PO Box 408 Pendleton SC 29670

http://www.squidoo.com/freedom-fest

STEP UP TO THE PLATE GOLF CHALLENGE FOR VETERANS PARK IN PENDLETON SC

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Golf Challenges Raises Money for Veterans Park in Pendleton SC

Pendleton Recreation Association, a 501c3 Non Profit organization, is organizing a Golf Challenge to raise money for our Veterans Park Ball Fields and a Veterans Memorial. They have contracted with the company, Golf, for Goodness Sake! to run this event.

It is not about the Golf, though. It is about golfers and "caddies" telling the story of Veterans Park and celebrating at the end of their fundraising endeavor by playing in a fun golf challenge at Boscobel Golf Course. These hard working volunteers, who believe in the cause of a better facility for the Pendleton Area Children, will enjoy a day of golf on a beautiful course with great food and prizes.

How do these golfers and non-golfers raise the money? Each participant will send out 40 letters asking for sponsors in the way of donations. The average raised per participant is $1,000 from these letters. Of course, all donations are made to the Pendleton Recreation Association and are tax deductible.

An interested business or individual might also like to sponsor a hole or be another kind of Corporate Sponsor. For more information, please contact the PRA at 864-646-9226.

Evin Evans of Split Creek Farm Needs Our Help!

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January/February 2011 Happenings in Pendleton SC

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Jan/Feb 2011 in Pendleton SC

January 21, 22, 23, 28, 29, 30 - Clemson Little Theatre - On Golden Pond

Feb 1 - Application deadline for 2011 Leadership Pendleton - Applications available at Town Hall or online at Town of Pendleton Website - Town Info - Leadership Pendleton

Leadership Pendleton Class of 2011 - Feb 12 to April 25 -

Feb 12 - African American Heritage Day 12 noon at Woodburn

Feb 13 - Valentines Sunday Brunch at 1826 On The Green - Call 864-646-5500 for reservations - Space is limited - Price range from around $8 to $16

EVENT FLYERS

Community Thanksgiving Service in Pendleton SC

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Fox Carolina Town Take Over Nov 11 from 7 to 9 a.m. on the square in Pendleton SC

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This will be a great time to promote your business, your organization, and/or your cause. You can carry a sign, hand out flyers, or just come join the fun in Pendleton!

Press Release from Fox Carolina:

It's free food, publicity, entertainment and fun!

Fox Carolina's morning show is taking over Pendleton on Thursday, November 11th and we need you to help spread the word. Our two hour live broadcast will highlight all the reasons why Pendleton is such a great place to live, work and play.

Morning anchors, Cody Alcorn and Margaret Burnquist, will promote upcoming events, highlight local bands and restaurants, feature cooking demonstrations and conduct live interviews throughout the morning.

Join us for the positive community wide pep rally and show us your pride and bring signs if you want to stand out. We will spend a good amount of time referencing our enthusiastic and spirited live audience. Please come out and enjoy the music, food and giveaways from 7am-9am. This is Pendleton's time to shine, hope to see you there!

Pendleton SC Happenings for Halloween, November and December

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Please keep checking the Pendleton Happenings Squidoo Lens for up to date information on these and other events:Pendleton Happenings

Happy 25th Anniversary to Granny Zuercher's Bakery

There is also a Squidoo page dedicated just to the Christmas events Christmas in Pendleton SC

Denver Downs Corn Maze - The fall family festival will be open every Saturday and Sunday ( and some Fridays) from Sept. 25 until Oct. 31, and includes activities for all ages including hay rides, farm football, a hay barn with giant hay bale climbing.
The annual Corn Maze & Giant Pumpkin Patch is held at Denver Downs Farm, a Century Farm on Hwy. 76 one mile north of Interstate 85 in Anderson. Admission to the annual Corn Maze & Giant Pumpkin Patch is $10 per person. Children 24 months and under may enter at no charge. The festival is open Saturdays and Sundays from Sept. 25 until Oct. 31, and the last three Fridays in October. Hours are: Saturdays 10 a.m. until 10 p.m.; Sundays 1 p.m. until 6 p.m.; and 5 p.m. until 10 p.m. on Oct. 15, Oct. 22 and Oct. 29.
http://www.denverdownsfarm.com
Wednesday, October 27 · 5:30pm - 7:30pm Fall Festival at First Baptist Church of Pendleton - Free Hot Dog Supper and festival activities such as: hay rides, horse rides, games, cake walk, costume contest, crafts cookie decorating, Go Fish, bingo....FUN!

Oct 30 - Barrett's Place Playground's 5th Birthday/Maintenance Day Celebration. Wear your work gloves and meet at 8:30 am to work on the playground and trail. Call Ed for more information at 646-6291 or Kim Beck at 287-7634
Barrett's Place Playground

Oct 31 Trunk or Treat at Pendleton United Methodist Church parking lot from 4 to 6
Trunk or Treating

Oct 31 - Screen on the Green at First Baptist - October 31 beginning at 6:30 First Baptist Church will have a movie screen on the front lawn of the church showing cartoons. Come for a few minutes or a couple of hours.

Nov 5 and 6 Holiday Open House in the Village - Extended Friday hours for participating merchants - Stroll the streets and wander from shop to shop for great gift ideas, light refreshments, and holiday specials. Then relax at one of our local eateries for dinner.

Nov 11 - Fox Carolina Town Take Over - 7 a.m to 9 a.m. on the Village Green. Come be a part of this fun event and let's make Pendleton Shine!

Nov 11 - Ministers Cook Off - 5 to 7 pm at Daniel High School to benefit Safe Harbor

Nov 13 Split Creek Farm Arts & Crafts in the Barn Yard from 10 to 5 Support your local farmers and artists.
Come spend the day visiting the farm animals and let us help with your holiday shopping.
Local artists and craft people will have booths set up in our barn yard. Split Creek Farm products will be available for sampling and purchasing. Bring your addresses and gift cards and let us handle your holiday shopping and shipping. Friends Food With A Flair will be selling lunch and snacks.
Admission: Adults - $4.00
Children 12 and under - 2.00
Children under age 2 – no charge
Parking is in a pasture, with a short walk to the barn.
For your pet’s safety, please leave them at home.

Nov 13 Riverside Middle School Fall Festival and Crafts -
11 to 2 at Riverside Middle School -

Nov 13 Ashtabula - 19th Century Mourning Traditions Tour - Docents dressed in the various stages of mourning will guide visitors through the first floor of the house. Subjects covered during the tour include mourning etiquette, invitations and visitation, draping the house, the stages and dress of mourning, the wake, funeral food, post mortem photography, and consolation literature.
With limited space available, reservations are recommended. Call 864-646-7249.

Nov 18 - Great American Smoke Out

Nov 26 Pendleton Tree Lighting Ceremony 6 pm

Dec 3, 4, 10 and 11 - Ashtabula - A War Time Christmas 1860 -
Historical Reenactment - 646-7249 for more information

December 3, 4, 5, 10, 11, 12, 2010 Clemson Little Theatre presents a comedy - Farndale Avenue Christmas Carol directed by Jane Street

Dec 12 Pendleton Christmas Parade 3 pm- Call 646-9073 for Entry Form

You're Invited To The 5th Birthday Celebration of Barrett's Place Playground

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BARRETT’S PLACE PLAYGROUND’S 5^TH BIRTHDAY/MAINTENANCE DAY

OCTOBER 30, 2010

It’s been five years since the Pendleton area came together to build Barrett’s Place Playground in memory of Barrett Beck and others in the community. The unique playground was built in just 5 days by over 1500 volunteers with the $180,000 that was raised in 6 months. In 2005, Pendleton Pride In Motion organized this amazing community effort and each year volunteers return to the playground to reflect on its purpose, celebrate its existence and do all the needed maintenance work.

October 30^th will be the 5^th Birthday of Barrett’s Place Playground and this birthday party will not resemble your traditional birthday celebrations. There will be balloons, cake and a fun time, but that is about all that would make you think this is a birthday party. Participants will come with their work gloves on and ready to spend the morning hauling and spreading new mulch, installing new pickets and pavers, adding new sand to the sandbox, sealing the wood and much, much more. Ed Kirkley, one of the organizers of the event, says, “There is a job for everyone and lots to be done”.

The 5^th Barrett’s Place Birthday/Maintenance Day is organized by Friends of the Park, a group of dedicated citizens interested in making Veterans Park the best it can be. Friends of the Park invites everyone to join them on October 30 at 8:30 a.m. for a morning of chores and celebration at both Barrett’s Place Playground and Trotter’s Trail at Veterans Park.

The 2010 Volunteers of the Year for Friends of the Park will be announced during the morning of the Birthday Celebration. Two volunteers will be recognized for their contributions to Veterans Park with a plaque and a personalized picket will be placed at the playground in their honor.

Personalized Pickets and Pavers are still available. Contact Kim (287-7634) to place your order.

This year we will be planting 25 dogwood trees around Trotter’s Trail and will need help getting these in the ground.

For more information call Kim Beck 287-7634 or Ed Kirkley 646-6291. Also, check out our website to read more about Barrett’s Place http://www.squidoo.com/barretts-place-playground

October 2010 Happenings in Pendleton SC

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Pendleton Happenings

Please check http://www.squidoo.com/pendleton-happenings for more information on these and other happenings. Yours visits to this lens and my others help to earn money for Friends of the Park for the Step Up To The Plate fundraising campaign for the ball fields and a Veterans Memorial. Squidoo has donated over $1,300 so far for this great cause.

Through Oct 31 Denver Downs Corn Maze Opens

Through Oct 6 PEEPS Book Fair at Pendleton United Methodist Church

http://www.squidoo.com/pendleton-peeps

Oct 6 - Pendleton Garden Club - at Masonic Courtyard with Karl Pokorny, Tree South owner, doing the program. It will be on the proper pruning of shrubs. 6:00 pm

See what the Garden Club did at their last meeting -

http://www.squidoo.com/turkey-pheasant-dried-magnolia-wreath

Oct 7 - Last Farmers Market 4 to 6 pm on the Village Green

http://www.squidoo.com/pendleton-farmers-mkt

Oct 8 - Woodburn Benefit Gala - featuring a cocktail hour from 6:30 to 7:30 followed by dancing, live music and entertainment, and catered dinner. All proceeds generated benefit the preservation's endowment fund. Tickets $40 per person, or our discounted rate of $70 per couple. Call 646-7249 for more information.

Oct 9 - Fall Harvest Festival on the Village Green from 10 to 5

Read all about this event on http://www.squidoo.com/fall-festival

Oct 9 - Kid's Play Day at Ashtabula - For $3 children will be able to learn, and explore the grounds of Ashtabula. Starting at 11:30, and ending at 1:00, there will be a special tour designed specifically for children for an additional $2. Parents are welcome to tag along during the day! Children will learn about the toys of the 1800s. For questions, please email Ellen Harrison at: ashtabula.woodburntours@nctv.com

Oct 12 - Coupon Workshop with Brandi Runion at Pendleton United Methodist Church 6:30
Cost to attend is $10 which includes door prizes, materials, and games.
Learn how to buy $370 of groceries for just $40!

Oct 18 - Friends of the Park meets at 6:30 at Pendleton United Methodist Church

http://www.squidoo.com/fotp

Clemson Little Theatre - Trial of the Big Bad Wolf directed Sarah Edison
October 22, 23, 24, 29, 30, 31, 2010 CAYT production

Oct 23 - Sutherland Reunion at Oolenoy Community Center in Pickens - Call Annette Sutherland Garland for more information: 423-332-2425

Oct 30 - Barrett's Place Playground's 5th Birthday/Maintenance Day Celebration. Wear your work gloves and meet at 8:30 am to work on the playground and trail. Call Ed for more information at 646-6291.

http://www.squidoo.com/barretts-place-playground

Purchase a Dogwood Tree for Trotter's Trail for $25 donation. Call Davie Kirkley at 646-6291 for information.

http://www.squidoo.com/trotters-trail

Oct 31 Trunk or Treat at Pendleton United Methodist Church parking lot from 4 to 6

http://www.squidoo.com/trunkortreating

Nov 13 Split Creek Farm Arts & Crafts in the Barn Yard from 10 to 5

Thanks.

A little personal news - We have a new puppy and he has his own lens at http://www.squidoo.com/meet-bruno

Town Wide Clean Up Sept 25 in Pendleton SC

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Pendleton Pride In Motion

FALL 2010 in Pendleton South Carolina

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Upcoming Events in Pendleton SC

Please check Pendleton Happenings on Squidoo for Event Flyers and more information on these and other happenings. Thank you.

Aug 29 - Pendleton United Methodist Church Prayer & Praise 6:00 with Wayfarers Quartet

Aug 30 - Rec Night at Subway in Pendleton 4 - 10 pm 10 % of proceeds go to Veterans Park's Step Up To The Plate fundraising campaign for new ball fields and a Veterans Memorial.

Aug 31 - Come celebrate the 1 year anniversary of Vaqueros Mexican Reataurant in Pendleton, South Carolina on Queen Street on the Square August 31st. The Mariachi Band ESPUELAS DE AMERICA will be playing from 7:00 to 10:00 PM. Come enjoy wonderful food and entertainment.

September 1 - Pendleton Garden Club - 6:00 PM 105 Shannon Drive, Barbara Seals hostess

Karen Link speaker. Please call if you would like to attend. 646-6160 New members welcome.

Sept 2 - Farmers Mkt - 4 to 6

Sept 8 - BACK TO SCHOOL BASH at Faith Fellowship Church

Sept 9 - Farmers Mkt - 4 to 6

September 10, 11, 12, 17, 18, 19, 2010 musical
- Clemson Little Theatre at the Pendleton Playhouse - Smoke on the Mountain Homecoming directed by Lawrence Webb

Sept 13 - Pendleton Area Senior Adult Celebration - First Baptist Church of Pendleton

Worship Celebration at 10:30 a.m. Preacher: Neil Cochran, retired pastor and hospital chaplain, is a well known speaker and humorist. Music: Dr. John White, vocals and trumpet, is a Pendleton native.

Lunch at Noon: Catered by Chic-fil-A. $6.00 by advance reservation only. Checks should be made payable to First Baptist Church and received by Friday, Sept. 3

Entertainment at 1:00 p.m. Featuring Barbara Smith, ventriloquist from Anderson. She appears in the famous Senior Follies!

Sept 16 - Farmers Mkt 4 to 6

Sept 18 - Day Trip to Warm Springs Ga $75 - Timeless Tours & Travel - 646-8864 We will be heading down to Warm Springs, where we will have lunch at the Bulloch House with a little time to browse their antique shop. Our next stop will be the Little White House, the vacation spot of FDR and his refuge after his bout with polio. From there we will have a private tour of the Rehab Center, a facility still open today for the treatment of patients with spinal injuries and the like, and with a museum fascinating in its information about the polio epidemic of the 1940's. We will then visit the pools where Roosevelt had his therapy in the healing waters of Warm Springs, then head for home, watching a movie enroute that was filmed in the places we have just seen. A quick dinner on the way home at the world-famous Varsity in Atlanta (on your own)!Email Jean Vegod at Timeless Tours and Travel for more information:
timelesstours@bellsouth.net

Sept 20 - Friends of the Park 6:30 Pendleton United Methodist Church in the social hall. Please join us as we strive to make our Veterans Park the best it can be. Will you Step Up To The Plate for Veterans Park? Please mail your tax deductible donation to:

Friends of the Park

PO Box 408

Pendleton SC 29670

Sept 23 - Farmers Market 4 to 6

Sept 25 - Town Wide Clean Up 8:30 a.m Meet on the Village Green. For more information contact Ed Kirkley at 646-6291

Sept 25 - Grits on the Green 10 am Tickets $10 sponsored by Leadership Pendleton Class of 2010 - Bring your lawn chair or blanket for this wonderful Community Brunch on the Village Green. Tickets available at the Pendleton District Commission Visitors Center (Guard House), Avenue of Oaks (Exchange St) and Town of Pendleton. There will also be a Silent Auction and Door Prizes. Proceeds will be used to refurbish the Buddy Durham Parking Lot.

Sept 30 - Farmers Mkt 4 to 6

Oct 8 - Woodburn Historic Plantation Benefit Gala - Cocktail hour from 6:30 to 7:30 followed by dancing, live music, and catered dinner. Proceeds to benefit Preservation's Endowment Fund. Call Pendleton Historic Foundation 646-7249 (Christa Skeen) christa.skeen@pendletonhistoricfoundation.com

Oct 9 - Fall Harvest Festival on the Village Green with crafters, entertainment, great food, and old fashioned games for children. 10 to 5 pm. The day will begin with the Ride for Raptors. At 12:30 pm the Bubba Bake Off Auction will begin with Auctioneer Danny Ford. Check our website for more information http://www.squidoo.com/fall-festival

Oct 23 - SULLIVAN REUNION Oolenoy Community Center in Pickens SC Contact Annette Sutherland Garland for info. 423-332-2425

Oct 30 - 5th Birthday/Maintenance Day Celebration at Barrett's Place Playground beginning at 8:30 pm. Call Ed Kirkley for more information 646-6291

Would you be interested in purchasing a Dogwood for Trotter's Trail $25. Let me know if you are interested and I will email you the form. Thank you.

DOGWOODS FOR TROTTER'S TRAIL AT VETERANS PARK IN PENDLETON SC

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You can now purchase a Dogwood Tree for Trotter's Trail at Veterans Park. Please help beautify this beautiful Nature Walking Trail by purchasing a Dogwood today.

Trotter's Trail Website

Woodburn Tour of New Discovery Aug 7

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A recent discovery at Woodburn Historical House is shedding new light on how the former plantation's farm was operated. While working on clearing portions of the museum home's historical trail, the foundation and wall of the horse barn and the blacksmith's barn were discovered. For $3 per person, the building's remains will be available for public viewing. Guests wishing to see the house after the walking tour is complete may do so for an additional $4 per person. The 1/2 mile round trip is considered "easy" walking down, and "moderate" hiking up, so sturdy walking shoes or hiking boots are recommended. Those wishing to tour Woodburn Historical House without first taking the tour may do so for the regular rate of $6 per person, beginning at 11 AM. A special tour of Ashtabula will also be scheduled for 2 PM at the regular rate of$6 per person.

Squidoo Is Stepping Up To The Plate For Pendleton SC

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Squidoo is having a charity contest this summer called the Summer Sunshine Award Contest for Charity. They will be giving away $99 a day each weekday for 60 days beginning June 7, 2010. Friends of the Park is an approved Squidoo Charity so we have a chance to be a winner more than once. Lensmasters are asked to create a lens after May 1, 2010 and opt to donate 100% of their royalties to an approved charity. That means that Friends of the Park will be receiving 100% of the royalties from every lens that is created on it's behalf.

You can nominate these lenses by submitting the New Nomination Form to be used for this contest Sunshine Award Nomination Form

To date we have 9 lenses donating 100% of their royalties to Pendleton's Friends of the Park and I anticipate this list to grow. If you would like to see our Veterans Park be a winner, then please nominate each of these lenses. You can only nominate a lens once but you may nominate as many lenses as you would like. Please visit these lenses and leave a comment by choosing "visitor" in the comment section.

Or maybe you would like to join Squidoo and create lenses of your own. It is lots of fun and I will be glad to help you get started.

Here are the lenses in Squidoo's Summer Sunshine Award Contest for Charity designated for Friends of the Park.

Coromandel Peninsula

Barrett's Place Playground

Squidoo's Summer Sunshine Award Nominees

61 In 61

Pendleton Is Ohme's Town

Ice Cream Cookie Sandwich Recipes

Party Music

Lasting Happiness

Said On

Father's Day Gifts - Unique and Sentimental

Flowers Dazzle On Zazzle

When You Pledge Allegiance

Mount Cook and The Tasman Glacier

Please visit and tell the lensmaster how much you appreciate their donating to Friends of the Park. Thank you!

FREEDOM FEST 2011 - JULY 2 AT 6:30

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July 2nd is just around the corner and "Friends of the Park" hopes that you have marked your calendar for the 21th Freedom Fest at Veterans Park.

This is our largest Fundraiser and we need lots of volunteers. The proceeds this year will benefit the ball fields at Veterans Park as well as a Veterans Memorial. Friends of the Park, Pendleton Recreation Association and the Town of Pendleton have joined forces for a Fundraising Campaign for the Ball Fields called "STEP UP TO THE PLATE". We hope you volunteer to help in this effort.

For more information please visit our website Freedom Fest Website or call Nancy at 864-934-3461.

See ya on July 2nd at Freedom Fest

Town Wide Clean Up Saturday March 20 at 8:30 a.m.

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Click here to find out what else is happening in Pendleton SC

2010 Spring Jubilee in Pendleton SC

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Spring Jubilee in Pendleton SC

Easter Event In Pendleton SC

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Easter Event In Pendleton SC

Pendleton SC's historic Village Green has been the site of many an Old Fashioned Easter Egg Hunt and the tradition continues this year on March 28 from 2 to 5 pm. It will begin with an Easter Parade, so get in line on Queen Streetin front of the Anderson Co. School District 4 Office around 1:30 pm. Just show up and get in line. You do not have to register or anything. Come with your car, truck, golf cart or wagon decorated for Easter or if you prefer you can enjoy the nice stroll to the town square. If you don’t want to walk the whole route, just wait by the side of the road and join in when the parade comes by. The parade will follow down Exchange Street on the and turn left onto Main Street where you are free to turn around and head back to the Village Green for the Egg Hunt followed by Games, Snacks, Bake Sale, Face Painting, Crafts and lots of prizes and goodies.

This year the event is sponsored by Friends of the Park and organized by Pendleton High School's Environmental Awareness Club. There will be a charge of 25 cents to one dollar for the games and crafts which will benefit the ball fields at Veterans Park. The Environmental Awareness Club will donate the proceeds from the Bake Sale to the Anderson County Animal Shelter. Also, some scheduled Free Activities such as Tug of War and fun relays will be led by the Clemson Business Experience of Clemson University under the direction of Suerea Wooten. There may even be a few surprises throughout the day so come join the FUN in Pendleton March 28 from 2 until 5. Bring the children with their Easter Baskets and enjoy this fun-filled afternoon. Young Toddlers will hunt for eggs in front of the Farmers Hall and the Elementary aged children will hunt at the back of Farmers Hall. Approximately 2,000 eggs will be hidden on the Village Green with each egg containing a prize.The Environmental Awareness Club President, Adam Cobb, will give the signal to go and the hunt will begin. It is amazing to watch all the eggs swooped up in just minutes, so don’t be late or you will miss all the fun. Out of consideration for all our guests, we are asking that you please leave your pets at home. Friends of the Park hopes that you will come prepared to help support these worthwhile causes and that you enjoy the Easter Event in Pendleton. Please visit our Website at http://www.squidoo.com/pendleton-easter to view pictures and a video from previous years.

Easter Parade and Egg Hunt in Pendleton SC

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Pendleton Easter Event

Pendleton SC's Old Fashioned Easter Parade and Easter Egg Hunt

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The historic Village Green will once again be the site of Pendleton's traditional Easter Egg Hunt but first we will enjoy the Old Fashioned Easter Parade (Denver Christmas Parade Style). All you do is show up to line up around 1:30 on Queen Street in front of the Anderson Co. School District 4 Office. Decorate your bicycle, your car, truck, wagon and just planned to stroll along as the parade travels down Queen Street to Exchange Street on the Square and then turns left on Main before breaking up to return to the Village Green for the Egg Hunt.

In the past over 2,000 plastic colored eggs have been hidden on the Village Green and every single egg is found in less than 10 minutes as children run and begin filling their baskets. It is a site to see if you have never witnessed this. I heard someone say that it was like a Giant Magnet lowers toward the green and swoops up all 2,000 eggs at once.

But wait! The event isn't over with the Egg Hunt. Oh no, not this year. There will be more to follow such as carnival type games, face painting, and crafts. There will be a charge for these activities and the proceeds will go toward the ball fields at Veterans Park. There will also be other goodies sold to eat and drink. The profits from the Bake Sale will go to the Anderson County Animal Shelter so you see, these are two great causes that we hope you will support.

There will also be some free activities such as Tug Of War, Egg in the Spoon Relay, and other relays. All these activities are planned and carried out by the Environmental Awareness Club of Pendleton High School. The Easter Event is sponsored by Friends of the Park this year but it is these fine young folks from PHS who are doing all the work. We have been so impressed with them and are excited about this event.

So, bring your children and their Easter Baskets and join us in Pendleton for a fun filled day on Sunday, March 28, 2010 from 2 until 5. Please leave your pets at home. It is just not safe and some children and adults are very afraid of animals. Thank you.

Check out our website to learn more about this great event:
Pendleton Easter Event March 28

Don't forget to return to the square Easter Weekend - April 3 and 4 - for Spring Jubilee.
Spring Jubilee Arts & Crafts Festival in Pendleton SC

Updated Schedule for the Pendleton Lenten Lunches

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Southeastern Literary Tourism Initiative Writes About Pendleton SC

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Author Patrick Brian Miller has written a fictional short story about me and Pendleton for the Southeastern Literary Tourism Initiative. He did much research to make our town come to life in this heart warming story that depicts the spirit of our town.

He follows this story with a Tourism Guide showing important local links. I really like the concept of Literary Tourism even though I was not familiar with it until I was contacted by Patrick Brian Miller through another author, Patricia Neely-Dorsey. I had written a lens about Patricia Neely-Dorsey's book of poems Reflections of a Mississippi Magnolia.

I hope you will take the time to read this fictional story and please share it with your friends.

Southeastern Literary Tourism Initiative. The "Ohme" story will be the featured story until Dec 30, 2009 at which time a new story will appear but the Pendleton story will remain in the archives.

I have also written a lens about the Southeastern Literary Tourism Initiative which includes an interview with Patrick Brian Miller.
Southeastern Literary Tourism Initiative Squidoo Lens by Ohme

Christmas In Pendleton SC

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DECEMBER 2009 EVENTS IN PENDLETON SC

Nov 27 - Tree Lighting On The Village Green 6pm

Nov 28,Dec 5,12,19 - Christmas Market 10 - 4 Village Green

Dec 3 - Pendleton State of The Community 11:30 - 1:30 Tri Co Tech

Dec 5 - PEEPS Christmas Fair 11 to 2 PUMC

Dec 4, 5, 11, 12, 18, 19 (5:30-8:30 PM) and Dec.6, 13, and 20 (2 - 5 PM).Annual "Christmas at Ashtabula - Enjoying the Holidays in the UpCountry".

Dec 4,5,6,11,12,&13 - The Best Christmas Pageant Ever by Clemson Little Theatre at Pendleton Playhouse

Dec 4 - Christmas Kiln Opening at Rob Gentry Pottery 11 a.m. 646-9622

Dec 12, 13 - Trottin "Round The Tree Horse Show 8 am - 6 pm Sat, 8-4 Sun at Garrison Arena FREE

Dec 13 - Pendleton Christmas Parade 3 pm - Call 646-9073 for info

Dec 13 PUMC Christmas Cantata "Christmas on the Square" 11 am

Dec 20 Denver Christmas Parade -Line up at 2. Starts at 3 pm.

Please visit Christmas In Pendleton for more information about these events as well as an original poem by yours truly, music by Johnny Mathis, a warm fireside, and photos from the events that have already happened.

Thank you and please don't forget to shop and dine in Pendleton SC.
While you are shopping on the Square In Pendleton, be sure to look for the Ohme Bug. Read all about the Hunt for the Ohme Bug on Where On The Square Is The Ohme Bug?
Wishing you and yours a Very Merry Christmas!

Tree Lighting Ceremony In Pendleton SC - The Lighting Of The Green - A Pendleton Tradition

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The Friday night after Thanksgiving is traditionally the date of Pendleton's Tree Lighting Ceremony. This year's event is being planned by Lynne and Bill Parker and they have a wonderful evening in store for us all. The ceremony begins at 6 pm so we hope to see you on Pendleton's Historic Village Green for this heartwarming Christmas Event.

Christmas In Pendleton SC is a time that I always enjoy and I have written my sentiments in the following poem:

Christmas In Pendleton, South Carolina
By
Nancy Hellams

Experiencing Christmas in a small Southern town
Is something I do every year that rolls around.
I look so forward to all the goings on
And am proud to call Pendleton SC my home.

We light the town tree in the middle of the square
It has been erected with oh such care
The candlelight ceremony just warms my heart
As I listen to participants do their part.

Singing Carols, drinking cider and eating cookies, too!
Are all things friends and neighbors are meant to do
The Christmas Spirit is in the air
At our little Village on the square!

I won’t be going to a crowded mall
I will be shopping around the Farmers Hall
For there are quaint shops with gifts galore
Right under my nose – who could want for more!

I will join my friends for a special lunch
Or maybe even a Holiday Punch
We will laugh and talk on the Village Green
And listen to the Carolers as they sing!

Our Churches and Schools have special programs, too!
The Happenings around Pendleton are never few.
There is the Theatre with a seasonal play
And Historic Tours offered most any day!
Don’t forget the Arena and the Christmas Market too
Oh me, Oh my – There is just so much to do!

The Christmas Parade is always fun
In this little town of Pendleton!
We welcome visitors from all around
So join us in our special town.

You can check it all out on my Squidoo
Marking your calendar with things to do
Pendleton is the place to be
Come for a visit and you will see!

Wishing you a joyful Holiday Season
As we remember the real reason
We celebrate this special time
In this wonderful town that I call mine!

Pendleton Happenings

Pendleton Elementary School Memory Garden

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Have you seen the great things going on at Pendleton Elementary School with the wonderful Memory Garden? If not, I strongly encourage you to go by the school and visit the garden.

If you are voting in the General Election tomorrow, that would be a great time. Thanks to the hard work of many volunteers, the garden is truly taking shape and is providing an excellent opportunity for students to learn while engaged in an outdoor activity.

Sue Watts has had a great PES Memory Garden Blog for sometime and now her blog is fed into a Squidoo Lens and is being visited by people from all over the world. I hope you are one of them.

Please visit and leave a comment on our Pendleton Elementary School Garden Webpage and let us know where you are from.
Pendleton Elementary School Memory Garden Webpage

Need A Pie For Thanksgiving?

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The Pendleton Community Center is sponsoring the "Pie In The Sky" Fundraiser featuring delicious, freshly baked, homemade pies for your Thanksgiving Dessert!

Here is the information on their flyer:

The last date to place your order is Wednesday - November 11, 2009

Apple Pie - $12
Lemon Meringue - $12
Pecan Pie - $16
Sweet Potato Pie - $12
Pumpkin Pie - $12
Buttermilk Pie - $10

No special orders or adjustments to ingredients can be made to pies. Please take caution if you have nut, milk, egg or other food allergies.

No deliveries. Orders must be picked up at the Pendleton Community Center between the hours of 3 - 7 pm on Wed November 25. Failure to pick up your pie between the designated hours may result in it being sold.

For order information.....Call Denise at 864-646-7391
Pendleton Community Center
305 West Queen Street
Pendleton SC

Now it is just doesn't get much better than this so place your order soon and help the Pendleton Community Center!

See more of what is happening in Pendleton SC at Pendleton Happenings

Fall Harvest Festival -Saturday October 3, 2009

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The town of Pendleton will be bustling on Saturday early in the morning as bikers arrive for the 8:30 Mass Start of Ride For Raptors, a benefit Bicycle Ride for the Carolina Raptor Center. The Center will bring some of their Birds of Prey to display at the Fall Harvest Festival which will begin at 10:00 a.m. There will be entertainment, games for children, quality crafts, great food and fun for everyone! Also, there will be the 3rd Annual Bubba Bake Off where men enter their homemade and home decorated cake for auction. The proceeds from the auction will be divided among the Clemson Community Care and Pendleton's S.O.U.P..

For more information, photos and videos, please visit the Fall Harvest Festival Squidoo Lens

Thank you Pendleton, Thank you Squidoo

2009-09-10T07:50:00.002-04:00

Yesterday was spent trying to absorb all that has happened to me in the last couple of days. I have truly been overwhelmed and just had to share some of my thoughts.

The Town Council and Mayor Carol Burdette were so kind to recognize the Friends of the Park volunteers who worked very hard on our Freedom Fest this year. We were able to raise over $7,000 for Veterans Park. After the recognition at the Town Council Meeting on September 8, 2009, the Mayor asked for me to remain up front. She began reading a proclamation for this day to be "Nancy Hellams Queen of Squidoo Day in Pendleton". I could not believe what I was hearing! This was followed by adorning me with a fancy robe, scepter, crown, roses, and sash. The mayor led me to my throne where I sat in complete amazement while those in attendance stood and clapped for me.

When I got in my car to come home, I called my sister to tell her the fantastic news and she began immediately to make a lens about it called Pendleton Honors Squidoo And Ohme. The comments from all over the world from Squidoo friends and local friends were posted on this lens. It was so very kind of Joan to make this lens and to tell the world about what had happened. There was even a comment from the founder of Squidoo, Seth Godin.

Squidoo and Pendleton are my passions and the two great communities have only one thing in common and that is that both are filled with wonderful people. Squidoo has proven to be the perfect forum for promoting our little town and the town has embraced Squidoo. It always amazed me to look and see who has taken the time to read about what we have going on here. There have been times when I was concerned that Pendleton folks were getting tired of hearing about Squidoo and that Squidoo folks were getting tired of reading about Pendleton but both have continued to surprise me. My work on Squidoo is only successful because of the readers from Pendleton and from Squidoo lensmasters. I thank all of you!

Congratulations, Split Creek Farm

2009-08-18T18:03:00.000-04:00

Split Creek Farm, Anderson, SC, received a third place win for one
of the farm's artisan goat cheeses at the American Cheese Society's 2009
competition held in Austin, Texas in August. The American Cheese Society
encourages the understanding, appreciation, and promotion of farmstead and
natural specialty cheeses produced in the Americas and Canada. Nearly 200
artisan cheese producers were represented at the competition.

Split Creek Farm is a Grade A goat dairy producing artisan goat milk
products since 1985. Visitors are invited to stop by the farm shop to sample
and purchase all of Split Creek Farm's award winning products.

Split Creek Farm, LLC
3806 Centerville Road
Anderson, Sc 29625
phone/fax 864-287-3921
Split Creek Farm Website

Fall Harvest Festival

2009-07-26T18:01:00.002-04:00

Save the Date
Fall Harvest Festival in Pendleton SC
October 3, 2009

Fall Harvest Festival Webpage

Flag Day Sunday June 14 in Pendleton SC

2009-06-09T15:17:00.004-04:00

The new Pendleton Elks Lodge will perform the Flag Day Ceremony on the village green in front of Farmer's Hall on Sunday June 14. This beautiful tribute to our flag will be observed all over the USA by all Elks Lodges. The ceremony starts at 3:00. Bring a lawn chair and help us celebrate our flag.

Dan Marett, Exalted Ruler, Pendleton Elks Lodge #2861

Flag Day In The USA

Freedom Fest 2011 in Pendleton SC

2009-05-03T07:33:00.005-04:00

The 21st Freedom Fest will be held at Veterans Park on July 2, 2011 beginning at 6:30 pm. This event is a fundraiser organized by Friends of the Park for Veterans Park. Freedom Fest is a fun filled family event with a patriotic theme. I don't know how many towns actually have celebrations like this one but it will make you feel proud to be an American and provide an evening of old fashioned entertainment. The opening ceremony is so impressive and I hope you will make plans to get there early. The American Legion Post 113 and their Auxiliary work hard to make this ceremony meaningful and memorable.

DJ Ty Buchanan will provide the music for your enjoyment while you visit the different areas. There will be great food such as hamburgers and hot dogs. This year we are pleased to have Hevy Mann working with us and providing his famous lemonade and funnel cakes. A bake sale offers some wonderful home baked goods. There will also be a cake walk.

Activities for the children include inflatable games, The Great American Turtle Hunt at Barrett's Place Playground. Adults and children will enjoy the Trotter's Trail walk and playing Bingo in one of the picnic shelters. Mayor Randy Hayes and the Town Hall staff will have a special booth set up and believe you me, it is always a great one..

When the night skies begin to darken, the fireworks will begin and this is a display that you will not want to miss. People have commented that this is the best fireworks display in the whole upstate and I believe it.

So bring your chair and some money to help our cause and enjoy this fun filled evening. There is a small fee for parking inside the park, fees for food and patriotic merchandise, and for the games. We try to keep everything reasonably priced so it will be an affordable evening but we also need to raise money for the park. This year the proceeds will focus on the proposed Veterans Memorial and the Baseball Fields. A beautiful plan is in place for the park and we are working hard on Phase 1 but need the support of the whole community.

Spread the word and we hope to see you at Veterans Park on Lebanon Road on July 2 for Freedom Fest.
Check out our website for more information and pictures from past events.
Freedom Fest in Pendleton SC

April In Pendleton

2009-04-14T08:03:00.002-04:00

April started out with a bang on April 4 and 5 with a fantastic Spring Jubilee. It was wonderful. Please check out Spring Jubilee Lens for updated photos and videos.

Next we had the Annual Easter Egg Hunt and Parade sponsored by Pendleton Area Business Association. I think a great time was had by all. Lynne Parker, Mary Jo Craig, Eddie Nail, Tim Doyle, Lisa Doyle and Missy Nail as well as others helped to make this happen and I am sure all the children appreciated their efforts. I posted a video of the Egg Hunt on Pendleton Happenings so please stop by and take a look.

The weekend of April 18th is a very busy one with yard sales happening at the First Baptist Church of Pendleton and at BiLo. Work Days will be going on at Pendleton Elementary School Memory Garden and Barrett's Place Playground. Pendleton United Methodist Men will be having their big Barbecue and I am here to tell you that it is delicious. The Pendleton Elks Lodge will be made offical in Greenville. I joined the Elks Lodge because I believe in what they stand for and think this organization will be a big asset to Pendleton. There is still much, much more happening so please check the happenings.

Mark your calendar for May 2 for the Mount Lebanon Big Day and Split Creek Farm's "Spring Means Babies". PEEPS will also be having their Flower Sale from April 27 - May 1.

I strongly encourage you to bookmark the Pendleton Happenings Lens so that you can refer to it often. I won't always be sending out email reminders so hope that you will just refer to the lens for information.

Have a great month!

Great Washington DC Trip

2009-03-11T23:39:00.003-04:00

National Issues Forum, Washington, D.C.
May 11-13, 2009

Tentative Itinerary

Monday, May 11th

• Arrive Washington, D.C.
• Check-in L’Enfant Plaza Hotel, near the Mall (afternoon)
• 6:00 p.m. Gather for reception and networking, followed by dinner as a group in a private room at the Hotel.

Tuesday, May 12th

• Breakfast at Hotel
• Leave Hotel for Library of Congress Meetings with scheduled speakers. 9:00 a.m. start time at the LOC
• 12 noon Luncheon in private dining room at the Library of Congress. Afternoon continued speakers in Members’ Room
• 3:00 Adjourn. Remainder of afternoon and evening free.

Wednesday, May 13th

• Breakfast at Hotel and check-out (Hotel will hold your luggage)
• Speakers at the Library of Congress until noon
• Noon Return to Hotel. Prepare to return to the Upstate.

Timeless Tours and Travel
Jean Vegod 864-646-8864 timelesstours@bellsouth.net
150 Link Road, Pendleton, South Carolina 29670

March 27, 28, 29 In Pendleton SC

2009-03-10T13:48:00.003-04:00

I realized that there was so much happening on the weekend of March 28th that I needed to post a blog about it. Yes, it is a very busy weekend in Pendleton SC on March 27, 28, 29.

March 26 - Thurs - Ron Rash will be speaking at the Pendleton Branch Library at 6 pm
March 26 - Reception at Pendleton Cafe and Coffee Co for Artist Patsy Johnson

March 27 Friday - PHS Baseball at Walhalla
March 27 -28 Jasmine AQHA Show at Garrison Arena

March 28 - Timeless Tours and Travel Wine Tasting Trip
March 28 - Town Clean Up 8:30 a.m. on the square
March 28 - PHS Band Fish Fry 4 - 7
March 28 - CPR Training at First Baptist Church of Pendleton

March 29 - Pendleton United Methodist Church - 11:00 a.m. JESUS IN THE PASSOVER Service

Please see the details of all of these events on Pendleton Area Happenings

Lenten Lunches In Pendleton

2009-02-17T08:13:00.004-05:00

Thank you to the Alliance of Pendleton Area Churches

I always enjoy attending the Lenten Lunches in Pendleton. It is a great time to see folks you don't usually see and to socialize as well as hearing an inspiring message. I have always thought it would be nice to have them all through the year. I also enjoy taking this opportunity to visit other churches in our town. These are sponsored by the Alliance of Pendleton Area Churches and are open to anyone who would like to attend. Lunches usually include delicious soup, sandwiches and desert. If you have never been, I strongly recommend you give it a try. It is very meaningful. The lunches are always on Wednesday beginning at Noon. Here is the schedule:
Lenten Lunches Wednesdays at Noon
Feb 25 - Pendleton Presbyterian Church
March 4 - Peace Congregational Church (meeting at the Unitarian Fellowship at 226 Pendleton Rd)
March 11 - Pendleton United Methodist Church
March 18 - First Baptist Church of Pendleton
March 25 - Kings Chapel Church
April 1 - Silver Springs Baptist Church
April 8 - St. Luke's Fire Baptized Holiness Church

Good Friday Service at Noon April 10 St Paul's Episcopal Church

Easter Sunrise Service
April 12 - Community Sunrise Service at 6:30 a.m. on the Village Green. Rodney Reid of St. Luke's Fire Baptized Holiness Church will be the preacher. A time of coffeee and fellowship will follow the service at the Pendleton Cafe and Coffee Company.

Evening Services at Pendleton United Methodist Church
Ash Wednesday: February 25 at 7 pm
Maundy Thursday: April 9, at 7 pm

Save The Dates

2009-02-10T07:54:00.003-05:00

Spring is a busy time in Pendleton so I wanted to share these dates so everyone can mark their calendars.

April 4 and 5 - Spring Jubilee
Spring Jubilee in Pendleton SC

April 11 - Town Easter Parade and Easter Egg Hunt

May 2 - Split Creek Farm Spring Festival

Keep up to date with what's happening in Pendleton by visiting
Pendleton Happenings

Traffic to my Pendleton Happenings lens has been going down for the last couple of weeks. I think that it is probably because there aren't any major events going on right now but I am hoping people will continue to visit this site and scroll all the way down to find out what is coming soon in Pendleton.

All visits are appreciated and I love to read your comments so please don't be shy. Let me know what you think. Your feedback is needed. That is the only way that I am going to know if the work that goes into keeping this lens updated is appreciated.

Thank you!
Ohme

Sittonbull aka John Sitton Joins Squidoo

2009-01-11T11:42:00.011-05:00

Sittonbull aka John Sitton of Pendleton SC joins Squidoo and is an immediate success story. His first lens is one that he is having fun chronicalling his story of how he is Learning To Squidoo. I think John has really captured the interest of the Squidoo Community with his lens on the very basics of getting started. There are a lot of lenses out there to help newbies but they don't seem to touch on the problems that are encountered at the very beginning. Such basics as uploading your avatar in your profile can be extremely frustrating for the Newbie so Sittonbull shares his experiences in the hope that it will save someone else the problems that he experienced.

Sittonbull's first lens, Learn To Squidoo jumped in rankings from the get go and was ranked in the top tier on just his second day after publishing. The third day his ranking jumped even more to 958 overall. This is out of hundreds of thousands so Sittonbull is well on his way to becoming a great Squidoo-er!

Sittonbull has a wonderfully, amazing flare for writing and is passionate about such things as Water Conservation, Fishing, Hunting, Traveling, and being a Grandpa. You will want to follow his progress as he becomes more and more familiar with how to construct a lens because this man has lots to say and will say it in a way that will make each lens a great read!

Mighty glad to have you aboard, Sittonbull and very proud to know you! Congratulations on a fantastic start.

Friends of the Park Needs YOU!

2009-01-03T01:01:00.003-05:00

Friends of the Park is holding it's first meeting of 2009 on January 19 at Pendleton United Methodist Church in the Social Hall. We really need some new active members and hope you will consider joining us. We just meet once a month and try very hard to hold those meetings down to one hour. Friends of the Park will need you more than ever since the Tax Referendum did not pass. In order for Veterans Park to move forward as planned, it is going to take all of us working together. If you care about the park and our children and our grandchildren, please join us for this meeting. We will be setting our goals for the year which will include among other things:

Completion of the entrance to Trotter's Trail
Promoting the sale of Pavers and Tiles for the Pavilion
Organizing Freedom Fest 09
Spring and Fall Maintenance Days for Barrett's Place Playground

Please visit our Friends of the Park lens at Friends of the Park

So, you see that we already have a good bit on our plate even more we meet and we need your help. A large percentage of our active volunteers are grandparents or have older children. We need everyone but it would be great to have some young parents with children who are enjoying the park now. We realize how busy parents are when they have their children involved in sports, etc. but this is just once a month meeting for 10 months as we don't meet in November or February. We only have one large fundraiser and that is Freedom Fest which is a lot of work but also a lot of fun!

We hope you will consider joining us and make a difference!
Thank you!

Christmas Tree Lighting

2008-12-01T14:49:00.002-05:00

Oh it was a wonderful night for the Christmas Tree Lighting and everything was perfect except that I fell and have a small fracture in my leg. Other than that, it was a fabulous evening.

Several people had asked me to publish the words to the poem that was read to Nate by the mayor so here it is.

Nate, The Great

There is a man in town called Nate
And in our mind, he really does rate!

He is always where he needs to be
Lending a hand to you and me.

He does a lot of work at Public Works
And we all know he's Not without his quirks!

But he goes far beyond his duty, I say
To be helpful in each and every way!

Our town is much richer today
Because of Nate's most generous way.

We honor him as he lights the tree
He is as deserving as anyone can be!

So Thank You, Nate, for all you do
for this little town that you love so true.

Now, don't get the big head, for goodness ake
When we all agree that you ARE Nate, the Great!

Happy Thanksgiving

2008-11-24T21:37:00.006-05:00

Wishing everyone a very Happy Thanksgiving. This card has a prayer on it that became our Tate Family Tradition for Thanksgiving and for our Family Reunions.

Thanksgiving Prayer-A Family Tradition

South Carolina Group

2008-11-13T09:06:00.001-05:00

My sister and I have a South Carolina Group on Squidoo and it has 14 members with 189 lenses. All of these lenses are worth the read. There is such a wide variety of lenses and I am sure you would be able to find something that you would enjoy. We are fortunate to have such talented lensmasters writing about South Carolina or South Carolina lensmasters writing about all kinds of topics. Please visit our South Carolina Group at
South Carolina Group
Thank you, Ohme

Fall Trees In Pendleton

2008-11-06T14:11:00.003-05:00

Yesterday I enjoyed strolling around town and our yard taking pictures of the beautiful Fall Foliage. All the colors are breathtaking. I combined my pictures with a beautiful fall poem and created a lens titled "Fall Trees - A Stroll Around Pendleton". I thought you might enjoy visiting this lens and I hope you will.
Fall Trees - A Stroll Around Pendleton
A few days ago I wrote a lens about our Tate Family Thanksgiving Prayer Tradition.
Thanksgiving Prayer - A Family Tradition
Enjoy these gorgeous days! I know I will!

TRIBUTE TO FRAN BUTLER

2008-10-30T16:04:00.000-04:00

TRIBUTE TO FRAN BUTLER
Memorial Service – 10/28/08 – Cox Hall Clemson Little Theatre 6:30 pm- Pendleton SC

George Bernard Shaw said “I am of the opinion that my life belongs to the whole community and as long as I live, it is my privilege to do for it whatever I can. I want to be thoroughly used up when I die, for the harder I work the more I live”

Fran Butler gave to his community and did it in a quiet, tireless fashion.

He was very active in “Friends of the Park” and attended almost every meeting – He did miss a few when he and Caroline, his soul mate, would sneak out of town to get away from me……..

You see, I learned very quickly that I could always count on them to fill a volunteer slot and I would know that they would do an excellent job and do it cheerfully!

At the meetings, Fran would sit quietly and as Joan Kelly says “ When he opened his mouth, everyone would get quiet because you knew what he was about to say was important and wise.”

Saturday was National Make A Difference Day, the largest national day of helping others.

Fran Butler made a difference in Pendleton. He was one man making a difference to many for generations to come:

• He was among a group that worked for weeks ahead of time getting the park area ready for Build Week under the direction of Ed Kirkley.

• Fran along with Pete, Willis and Richard cut out all those little turtles that are in the playground that were painted by the children.

• He worked on the Shelters and Benches that are along Trotter’s Trail.

• He sold many shirts and throws to raise money for the park.

• He played the part of “Uncle Sam” for Freedom Fest and was perfect!

• Caroline and Fran were voted the “2008 Volunteers of the Year”

Dr. Loren Eisely, author and anthropologist, tells this true story:

One day I was walking a beach when I saw another man coming the other way who appeared to be dancing. As I drew nearer I could see the man was not dancing but was gently picking up starfish from the beach and throwing them back into the sea.

“why are you throwing starfish into the sea?” I asked.

Because they have been washed ashore, the day is getting hot and if I do not throw them back they will die.” Replied the dancer.

I looked around and saw that the beach went on for miles and that there were many thousands of starfish along its length.

But there are too many, I protested to the dancer “you can’t possibly make a difference.”

The dancer smiled, picked up another starfish and gently tossed it beyond the waves, back into the sea.

“I made a difference to that one!” he said.

Fran Butler made a difference!

Now Fran may think that he will no longer be hearing from me asking him to volunteer but he is wrong:

I have put in a prayer request that Fran be made Senior Chairman of the Veterans Park Guardian Angels Committee.

We’re in good hands!

Thank you, Fran!

Friends of the Park

2008-10-21T20:36:00.002-04:00

Friends of the Park will be celebrating Barrett's Place Playground's 3rd Birthday on Saturday and also will be working on the maintenance of Barrett's Place and Trotter's Trail. We need lots of volunteers so please come on out and join us Saturday Morning October 25 beginning at 8:30. We will work until around 12 at which time we will have hot dogs served for lunch. Glenn Andrews will be cooking the hot dogs, Debra Padgett is making the chili, and others are bringing chips, etc.

Saturday is Make A Difference Day so there is lots going on in Pendleton because Pendleton folks like to make a difference. Pendleton Elementary School will begin their work day for the Memory Garden at 1:00 p.m. and the new Pendleton Garden Club will be working Saturday morning at the Masonic Courtyard on the square.

Sunday is Trunk or Treat on the Square so hope you can bring the children in costume and let them enjoy visiting the trunks of about 20 volunteers who will have treats for everyone. There will be no games this year but the trunks will be open to the public from 5 - 6 pm.
If you have never been to the Trunk or Treat, please visit my site at
Trunk or Treating

IT MAKES GOOD CENTS FOR ANDERSON COUNTY

2008-10-16T06:18:00.003-04:00

IMPORTANT MEETING:
Monday October 20 at 6 pm at Pendleton United Methodist Church Social Hall
Friends of the Park with representatives from the GOOD CENTS FOR ANDERSON COUNTY Committee.
Be informed and get your questions and concerns answered about the 2008 Capital Projects Sales Tax Referendum.

Fall Harvest Festival

2008-10-15T22:54:00.001-04:00

The Fall Harvest Festival in Pendleton was last Saturday (10-11-08) and it was fabulous. We had a record crowd and a record number of vendors. The weather was perfect and the music and other entertainment was great. I have tons of pictures and also tried to make my first YouTubes which can be viewed on the Happenings lens and also on my Lensography.
http://www.squidoo.com/pendleton-happenings
http://www.squidoo.com/ohme
I will also be making a slideshow from the other pictures I took. Thank you to Jean Vegod and her committee for a really super job on Fall Festival!

Fall Flowers

2008-10-08T18:51:00.006-04:00

Fall Flowers are blooming all around Pendleton and are so pretty. They are blooming just in time for the Fall Harvest Festival on the Village Green this Saturday October 11. We are hoping for a big crowd because there are over 60 vendors.

I invite you to take a look at our Fall Bloomers at
Fall Flowers - A Stroll In Our Yard October 2008

Evening Under The Stars at Woodburn

2008-10-08T17:59:00.003-04:00

This was such a lovely evening and well attended. The flowers were gorgeous but who would expect anything else but that from Karen Link of Pendleton Flower Shop. The food was outstanding especially the Prime Rib from 1826 on the Green and all the sweets from The Village Baker. Great Job Pendleton Historic Foundation Volunteers! We sure enjoyed it!

Old Photo or Just Old Women

2008-09-24T05:46:00.004-04:00

Last Thursday I left for Edisto Beach with 6 of my friends for our annual Steel Magnolias Trip. We have been going for a good many years and it is always so much fun. I am so fortunate to have such wonderful friends. Our activities sure have changed as we have gotten older. I remember when we were constantly doing something but this time we just lazied around reading, watching old movies, talking, and eating. It was fantastic! I had missed the last two years and it was very nice to be able to join them this year. Now, I can't wait until 2009. Thank you, friends!

What Squidoo Can Do For Pendleton SC

2008-09-18T05:18:00.003-04:00

I now have 5 lenses (mini web pages) about Pendleton. At the bottom of each lens, there are links to all 9 of my lenses. I would greatly appreciate your visiting all of them. The more traffic a lens has the higher rank it will get (hopefully) and the higher ranking, the more money it makes. The formula for rankings is top secret but they do tell you that traffic means a lot. If you are in the top tier (less than 2,000 overall, then your pay will be more. Right now I have 7 out of 9 in the top tier. If you look at the top right of each lens, it will state what the ranking is in that lens category as well as the overall ranking. So please continue to visit these sites on a regular basis and tell all of your friends. Now I am not talking tons of money but some and I am planning on donating any profits to Friends of the Park. Squidoo is very charity minded and donates a lot of money to charity. I am trying to get Friends of the Park listed as one of those charities. Notice at the top right of each lens and all of mine presently will read "Donates to Squidoo Charity Fund". Hopefully, one day they will each read "Donates to Friends of the Park". Each lens (70,000 plus) is encouraged to give a percentage of their income to a listed charity and then Squidoo gives a percentage of their income to charity. It is amazing the amount of money they have raised for some very worthwhile causes. The income comes from the ads that are listed on each lens as well as the sale of merchandise. I have really enjoyed being a part of the Squidoo community and hope you have enjoyed the lenses.

Pendleton Old Photos

2008-09-12T10:58:00.002-04:00

My lens containing old photographs of Pendleton SC is now ranked 107 overall thanks to an Angel Blessing by Thomas C. I am so excited to be this close to the top 100. Thank you to everyone who has viewed this lens. It continues to be more and more fun as I get contacted by old friends and people continue to share old photos for this site. Such fun!
Pendleton Old Photos

Little Anthony and The Imperials

2008-09-11T15:37:00.002-04:00

Little Anthony and the Imperials have been a favorite group of mine for a long time so when Squidoo decided to have a Charity Virtual Concert Series, I chose to do my lens on them. I didn't win the contest but had fun and continued to enjoy working on this lens. My sister, Joan, went on My Space and sent them a message telling them about it and asked them to stop by and leave a comment on my lens. Guess What? Someone from their group did that and we have had so much fun. The lens now has been blessed by a squid angel and is moving up in the rankings. Such fun.
Little Anthony and The Imperials

Happy Grandparents Day to all you grandparents out there

2008-09-07T04:16:00.002-04:00

I love being a Grandma. My grandma name is Ohme and I guess this is as good a place as any to tell you why. When my grandson was learning to talk, I was due a knee replacement and it was so hard for me to get up and down while holding him. I would automatically say "Oh Me!" as I tried to get up from a sitting position with him in my arms. He just picked up on it and started mocking me and it just stuck. I love it. He is such a joy to us and we are so thankful that we live in the same town and see him almost daily. Yes,I love being a grandma!

PROVIDENCE QUARTET

2008-09-01T06:39:00.003-04:00

Last night I went to our church (Pendleton United Methodist) to hear THE PROVIDENCE QUARTET. It was wonderful. I wish that everyone in town could have heard them. If you see that they are performing somewhere, please go hear them. One of the members is Toby Fricks who is a neighbor of ours. I have known his mom and dad for years and years. This talented group of men are an inspiration.

Congratulations Pendleton Bulldogs

2008-09-01T06:36:00.003-04:00

The Pendleton Bulldogs pulled out an exciting victory Friday night. Their next game is September 5 at West Oak and then the next one will be at home against Ware Shoals.
GO DOGS!

PRAYERS FOR FAMILY AND FRIENDS OF AVERY ROBINSON

2008-08-27T09:01:00.002-04:00

My heartfelt prayers go out to the family and friends of Pendleton High student, Avery Robinson who passed away yesterday.

A Lesson Learned

2008-08-27T07:25:00.002-04:00

I know better but still I did it. Live and Learn!
Yesterday I was not having a good day and had spent most of the day in the bed when I realized it was time to pick up my grandson from school. I started to change clothes but instead just put on my shoes and went as I was.........an old stretched out Tshirt and worn out warm ups (I am talking thread bare but hey they are very comfortable) and I didn't even brush my hair or teeth. I thought I would just get in line and pick him up and come back home to my bed.........
Well, I got to the entrance to the parking lot and was stopped by a teacher who explained that the school was in Lock Down and that I would have to come inside and wait with everyone else. Evidently we were surrounded by tornadoes.
I was just mighty glad that I had on the necessary under garments, if you know what I mean!

SQUIDOO VISITS SENIOR FELLOWSHIP

2008-08-21T16:26:00.003-04:00

Jean Vegod and I were invited to speak to the Senior Fellowship Group at First Baptist. Diane Scott does such a wonderful job with this program and we appreciated being invited to talk about the Happenings Around Pendleton. We were asked to stay for lunch which was delicious. Rev Krueger was kind enough to set up his lap top to project onto a screen so we could show the Squidoo Pendleton Happenings Lens as well as the Old Pendleton Photos lens. Jean gave each person a Timeless Tours & Travel tote bag filled with flyers, brochures and business cards.

We had so much fun that we have decided to take our presentation on the road. Give us a call if you need a speaker for your next meeting. We love to talk about Pendleton.

Our Family Vacation

2008-08-19T02:54:00.003-04:00

Thanks to some very special, generous friends, we were able to take a week long vacation and it was fantastic. Our whole family was together around the dinner table a couple of times and I just loved that. We took our grandson to the South Carolina Aquarium and the Charleston Museum. He enjoyed both as well as playing in the ocean, fishing, and eating great seafood. It was a wonderful week!

What a Week!

2008-08-08T10:15:00.002-04:00

It has really been a fun week this week. I turned 60 on Tuesday and realize more and more each day how much I am blessed with a wonderful family and great friends. On Thursday my grandson and I had a space at the Farmers Market for him to sell his homemade lemonade and cookies. We had fun. Then today.....well today.....I was so excited to see that my Old Pendleton Photos lens was #1 in the Local Category. Yes, it has been an exciting week.

A GREAT HONOR

2008-08-04T08:36:00.002-04:00

I was so surprised and thrilled when I received the Key To The City. This came as a complete shock to say the least. I am just now able to reflect on this wonderful moment. It is displayed with pride in our den and there is just no way to explain what this meant to me. Thank you to our wonderful Town Council for thinking so much of me. It is still hard to believe.

Red Hat Society Have Lunch At 1826 On The Green

2008-08-01T23:59:00.001-04:00

Hibiscus

2008-08-01T11:18:00.002-04:00

Our Perinial Hibiscus has really made a show this year. My sister, Betty, told me that I needed to take a picture of it so here it is. We have really enjoyed it. It must like the dry weather.

Pendleton Hometown Painters

2008-07-31T15:05:00.002-04:00

Have ya'll heard about one of the new businesses in town? These two energetic women have started their own House Painting Business called Pendleton Hometown Painters and they are the ones that have been making the old Pendleton House look so pretty. If you need a job done, give them a call for a free estimate on your interior or exterior. Call 617-4177 and Pam will be glad to help you. Visit their new lens:
Pendleton Hometown Painters

Pendleton Area Business Association

2008-07-30T09:47:00.002-04:00

PABA met last night and they allowed me to tell about Squidoo and my next lens which will feature the businesses on the square and beyond. It was a very good meeting and a wonderful group of people. It was so nice to meet the new business owners of Whitworth Trading Company and The Village Baker. These two new businesses will add a lot to our little town.

Aunt Ruby's Peach Cobbler

2008-07-29T07:45:00.003-04:00

I have made Aunt Ruby's Peach Cobbler at least 100 times and it was always delicious. This past weekend I decided to give my husband a treat and make it. I looked for the recipe and couldn't find it but felt confident that I remembered it. Aunt Ruby used to say "It is just 2,2,2" meaning 2 cups of everything - peaches, flour, milk and sugar with one stick of butter. I was preoccupied with Squidoo and that is not a good mixture for cooking. I wasn't thinking and used the 1/2 cup measurer that was in the flour as 1 cup and then when I realized it, I tried to add more flour to get it right. I kept going back to my computer to check to see if I had any traffic on my 3 lenses and really didn't have my heart into the cobbler at all. I stuck it in the oven and went back to Squidoo. When I opened the oven door to check it, I was shocked to find that it had overflowed the dish and left what my husband said looked like the Michelin Tire man in the bottom of the oven. Yes, I am serious. There was a pretty tall glob of dough cooking at the bottom and the dish looked like a volcano had erupted. I pulled it out and it was a big mess to say the least. I wondered what Aunt Ruby would have said about that. Then a feeling of sheer comfort came over me as I thought about my wonderful Aunt Ruby and knew that she would have just hugged my neck and said, "Don't worry. It will still taste good". It must have because my husband just about ate the whole thing and had lots of fun teasing me.

My Sister Got Lens Of The Day

2008-07-28T20:10:00.004-04:00

Oh wow, I am so proud of Joan for getting Lens of the Day especially since it was the one about our Mom's Congo Squares. Such fun memories. Way to go Joanie!
Tate Tradition

OLD ROAD IN FRONT OF FARMERS HALL

2008-07-26T15:23:00.002-04:00

I saw Jacky Manley today at Granny's Grill. I love my Saturday morning breakfast at Granny's. About a year ago my husband asked me to join him and I have been going ever since. I get to sit with the greatest table of people and really enjoy this outing......ok.....back to Jacky.....he asked me what the name of the old road was that used to go in front of the Farmers Hall. I remember that road well but can't think of the name of it for anything and he wouldn't tell me. It is driving me crazy. If you are reading this and know the answer, please tell me. Thanks, Nancy

GOLDFINCH

2008-07-26T09:44:00.004-04:00

We have certainly enjoyed the beautiful Goldfinch this summer. My husband got a mesh bag of seed from Griff's and attached it to the pole that holds a hummingbird feeder. The finches and hummingbirds are constantly getting their fill. I have seen as many as 4 goldfinch and 2 hummingbirds all there at the same time. If you want to learn more about the Goldfinch, you can check out this Squidoo site. I have about decided that you can learn almost anything from Squidoo. With over 600,000 lenses, just about every topic known to man is discussed and explored.

http://www.squidoo.com/americangoldfinch

5 FORKS AND A SPOON CAFE

2008-07-26T01:52:00.003-04:00

When I heard the name, I knew that I would have to go and eat at "5 Forks And A Spoon" which is in an old little grocery store in the 5 Forks Community on Slater Road. It is so neat. I had a delicious hamburger and my husband had the grilled chicken, beans, mac and cheese and canteloupe. We got there before 12 which was a good time since it was filling up fast when we left. I just love the name......how clever!

COMING SOON

2008-07-25T06:42:00.000-04:00

My next lens will be on the Pendleton Businesses. I will begin with the businesses around the square and branch out from there. This will take some time as I visit each merchant, take a picture, and get information.
THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING OUR LOCAL BUSINESSES!

OLD PENDLETON HIGH SCHOOL PICTURE

2008-07-22T07:18:00.000-04:00

Pendleton News

2008-07-21T09:43:00.001-04:00

The "Happenings Around Pendleton" now has its own lens and will be updated regularly. Please check it out and mark it as a "favorite" so you can easily check it every week. If you have an event that you want posted, please leave it in the Comment section with your contact information.
Pendleton Happenings