Photo courtesy of Foster Park Elementary School Open House Foster Park Elementary students, teachers and parents started the year off on a positive note by enjoying a hot dog supper during Open House on Aug. 21. After enjoying the good food, students gave their parents a tour of the school. Teachers then invited parents into the classrooms to write with their student. Mrs. Hodges had her parents write notes to their student to inspire and hopefully guide them into a wonderful year. Pictured is Aaron Root watching as his parents, Jessica and Steven Root, write notes to him. Foster Park Elementary is a Title I Rewards School and some of their monies will be spent this year to promote parent participation in the educational process with a focus on writing. Several “Writing Nights” will be held throughout the year.

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TODAY

UNION CITY COUNCIL will hold a special meeting/workshop session at 3 p.m. in the City of Union Municipal Building. Council will consider awarding bids for two utility projects for the Gonvauto facility being built in the Bonham community. The first project involves the relocation of an 8-inch natural gas line. The second project involves the rerouting of an existing 16-inch water line and the installation of a new 6-inch line which will serve the Union County Public Works Department. Council will also participate in a review of the city’s sign ordinance conducted by Robbie Moody, senior planner with Catawba Regional Planning Council.

SEPTEMBER 6

JAM WITH LUNCH will be held from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Come play with other musicians, or just drop by to listen. The jam is held at the Union County Arts Council Gallery on Main Street in Union. Call UCAC at 864-429-2817 for more information.

SEPTEMBER 8

THE CARLISLE FINISHING RETIREMENT GROUP will meet at 9 a.m. for breakfast at Midway BBQ. All retirees and former employees are invited. For more information call 466-5276.

SEPTEMBER 9

THE BYRD AND ETTA SMITH IVEY REUNION will be held at Tabernacle Baptist Church at 1 p.m. Bring a well-filled basket and drinks. Plates and cups will be furnished.

SEPTEMBER 10

THE UNION COUNTY FIRST STEPS PARTNERSHIP BOARD will hold its regular meeting at 5:30 p.m. at the Union County Schools District Office Annex located at 120 Lakeside Drive in Union. The public is invited to attend. Anyone wishing to attend that requires special assistance due to a disability is encouraged to contact Ms. Beth Fowler, Executive Director at (864) 429-1748 ext 306 prior to the start of the meeting.

THE UNION COUNTY ARTS COUNCIL’S WRITERS GROUP meets tonight 6-8 p.m. at the UCAC Gallery on Main Street in Union. Writers of all levels of experience are invited to come share ideas with other writers. Call UCAC at 864-429-2817 for more information.

SEPTEMBER 11

TEENS MOMS FELLOWSHIP at will meet at 6 p.m. at the Chambertown Community Lighthouse, 413 S. Mountain St., Union. The topic will be “New Season.” For more information contact Barbara Byrd at (347) 525-1219.

TUESDAY NIGHT ARTISTS’ GROUP will meet at the Union County Arts Council Gallery on Main Street in Union from 5:30-7:30 p.m.. Any artist working in any medium may attend this informal group of like-minded artists. Call UCAC at 864-429-2817 for more information.

AMERICAN LEGION POST 87 will meet in The Flats at 7 p.m.

SEPTEMBER 15

THE JONESVILLE HIGH SCHOOL CLASS OF 1982 will have their 30th reunion from 6:30 p.m.-midnight at the home of Kay Faucette Fowler, 297 C Fowler Drive, Jonesville, off of Pea Ridge Highway. Classmates are asked to bring their own refreshments and lawn chairs. For more information contact Leslie Goings at 466-7759 or Kay Fowler at 466-7333.

THE OTTARAY COMMUNITY REUNION will be held at the Mon-Aetna Baptist Church Fellowship Hall. Lunch will be served at 1 p.m. by Jeff Littlejohn from the Dairi-O with hot dogs and hamburgers just like last year. The meal will cost $7. There will also be homemade ice cream. We will need some ice cream churns and if you have one we could borrow let us know. We will also need volunteers to help with serving the meal. Several local musicians will provide the entertainment and if anyone would like to sign or play music, feel free to come up and perform. Please bring any pictures or information as we would like to take pictures of make copies. We will have several door prizes. We still need stories about Ottaray for our book. Please come and sit down with our historian and tell your story. Your name does not have to be used if you prefer it not. We would like this new book to start with the history of Ottaray up to present day happenings. Then have these stories and pictures. It has been suggested to have a memorial section at the end of the book to honor all servicemen who gave their lives in service to their country. So please come prepared with your information. For more information call Barbara Crisp at (864) 427-9281 or Ted Trantham at (864) 429-6585.

SEPTEMBER 16

THE UNION COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY will meet at 3 p.m. in the meeting room of the Union County Museum. The speaker will be Trampas Alderman, park manager at Rose Hill State Historic Site. Ranger Alderman will discuss research and some of the finding at the park. The back door will be open for those wishing to avoid the stairs. For more information call 429-5081.

SEPTEMBER 17

THE MASTER GARDENERS will meet at the Clemson Extension meeting room at 6 p.m. All members, former members and anyone that is interested in helping with the flower show please try to attend. It is very important.

MONDAY NIGHT MUSIC at the Union County Arts Council Gallery on Main Street in Union from 6:30-8:30 p.m. All musicians playing any type of music are invited to attend. The public is invited to listen for free. Call UCAC at 864-429-2817 for more information.

SEPTEMBER 19

THE WALLACE THOMSON HOSPITAL VOLUNTEERS will be sponsoring a Uniform Sale on Wednesday, Sept. 19 from 11 a.m.-6 p.m. and Thursday, Sept. 20 from 7 a.m.-2 p.m. in the Wallace Thomson Hospital lobby. The Scrub Shop will be onsite to provide you with scrubs and shoes.

SEPTEMBER 20

THE UNION COUNTY ARTS COUNCIL will hold its 2012 Juried Art Show Reception from 5:30-7:30 p.m. at USC-Union’s main building. The show’s award winners will be announced and refreshments will be served. The public is invited to attend. Call UCAC at 864-429-2817 for more information.

THE GOOD NEIGHBORS GARDEN CLUB will meet at 2 p.m. at Andy’s.

SEPTEMBER 21

A WATERCOLOR WORKSHOP with J. Ashley Kirby will be held at the Union County Arts Council’s gallery on Main Street in Union from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Sept. 21 and Sept. 22. The gallery will be closed for regular business both days.

SEPTEMBER 22

THE JONESVILLE TOWN FESTIVAL will be held from 11 a.m.-9 p.m. on Main Street in the Town of Jonesville. There will be a car and bike show; musical performances throughout the day; a petting zoo, pony rides and games for the children; clowns and face painting; and food and other vendors. There will also be a raffle of a rifle and other prizes. For more information about the festival contact Randy Spencer at 426-2219 or Sherry Smith at 426-6317 or Betsy Thompson at 674-6799.

SEPTEMBER 23

THE CLASS OF 1963 OF SIMS HIGH SCHOOL will meet at New Horizon Christian Church in Union at 5 p.m. Plans are being made to celebrate their 50th class reunion which will be held 2013. All members are urged to attend. For more information contact Leslie Garner or Wade Hampton.

SEPTEMBER 24

THE UNION COUNTY ARTS COUNCIL will be accepting entries for the annual Anne Knopf Memorial Art Show this week. The show will feature the works of Union County teachers and will run through Nov. 2. Call UCAC at 864-429-2817 for more information.

SEPTEMBER 25

TUESDAY NIGHT ARTISTS’ GROUP will meet at the Union County Arts Council Gallery on Main Street in Union from 5:30-7:30 p.m.. Any artist working in any medium may attend this informal group of like-minded artists. Call UCAC at 864-429-2817 for more information.

SEPTEMBER 29

THE SIMS HIGH SCHOOL CLASS OF 1968 presents a trip to “Harrah’s Cherokee Casino,” Leaving from the old Walmart parking lot at 9:15 a.m. For further information call Betsy Thompson at 864-674-6799.

ONGOING

THE UNION COUNTY HEALTHCARE FOUNDATION is hosting its annual Biggest Buck Competition. A cash prize and trophy will be awarded to the winner. Early registration is Aug. 1- Aug. 31. In season registration is Sept. 1-Nov.30. Contact Catherine M. Childers at 301-2466 for more information.

“PAINTING WITH COFFEE” meets from 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. every Tuesday at the Union County Arts Council’s Gallery on Main Street in Union. Any artist working in any medium may attend this informal group of like-minded artists. Call UCAC at 864-429-2817 for more information.

THE UNION COUNTY RECREATION DEPARTMENT AFTERSCHOOL PROGRAM is accepting registrations for ages 5-12 years. Students are picked up from Buffalo, Foster Park, Monarch, and Sims. Students receive homework guidance, healthy snack, activities in the gym, and field trips. Please 429-1670 or log on to www.unionscrec.com for more information

A VETERANS ADVOCATE is in Union every third Friday from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. at the SCWorks Union office, 103 W. Main St., Union, to discuss eligibility for health care, pension, disability and more.

THE NEW EMANUEL BAPTIST CHURCH has opened a free clothes closet in the back of the Municipal Building in Jonesville. Hours of operation will be Tuesday and Friday 9:30 a.m.-noon.

UNION COUNTY ACTION NETWORK ORGANIZATION (WATCHDOG GROUP) meets weekly on Tuesday from 5:30-6:30 p.m. at 103 Main St., Union. The public is invited.