Photo courtesy of Foster Park Elementary School Pennies for Patients In January we started off with the Kick-off Assembly for Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS) Pennies for Patients. At the Kick-off Assembly the school guidance counselor, Ms. Blackwell-Boyd, explained to the children about the illness and becoming ambassadors for LLS by raising money to help children and adults with Leukemia. By the end of February the children and their teachers at Foster Park raised a total of $1,358.95. I am proud to report that Mrs. Jan Ivey’s third grade class won the incentives: a $50 gift certificate from LLS and a $50 cash incentive from Ms. Blackwell-Boyd. Her class raised a total of $156.88. Mrs. Jeanne Willard’s fourth grade class came in second place raising a total of $91.52 and Mrs. Sheila Bates’ first grade class came in third place raising a total of $91.23. Their classes received a Pizza Party as an incentive. We are certainly proud of all of the students and teachers who raised money for this worthwhile campaign. We have some Awesome ambassadors here at Foster Park Elementary School!

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Tuesday, April 2

• Union County Council holds a budget work session at 4 p.m. in the Conference Room of the Union County Annex. The public is invited to attend.

• The Union County Beekeepers Association meet at 7 p.m. in Clemson Extension classroom. Those wanting more information may call Jim Stevens at 426-4344 or Bart Woodard at 429-1388.

Thursday, April 4

• The Union County Arts Council’s “Jam With Lunch” meets from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. at the UCAC Gallery on Main Street in Union. All musicians, as well as audience members, are welcome. Call UCAC at 864-429-2817 for more information.

• The Community Prayer Meeting will be held at noon at the USC gazebo. All are invited to participate in a brief time of prayer for our community, state, and nation, and for the church. You do not have to pray out loud to participate. Just come and join in silently if you like. If you can’t be at the gazebo, set aside some time during the day to pray for our community, state, and nation. All are welcome.

Saturday, April 6

• The Sims High School Class of 1968 trip to Harrah Cherokee Casino departs at 9:15 a.m. from the old Wal Mart parking lot. Call Betsy at 864-674-6799 for more information if interesting in attending.

Sunday, April 7

• The Bethel United Methodist Church Relay For Life Team holds a “Relay For Life Dinner” at the church. Plates will be $8. The menu includes steak and gravy, fried chicken, rice and gravy, cream potatoes and gravy, green beans, Lima beans, macaroni pie, slaw, rolls, dessert, and tea. Contact Cindy at 427-7178 for more information.

Monday, April 8

• Bell South Pioneers meets at noon at Andy’s.

• The Union County Arts Council’s Writers’ Group meets from 6-8 p.m.. at the UCAC Gallery on Main Street in Union. Meeting is open to the public. Call UCAC at 864-429-2817 for more information.

Tuesday, April 9

• Union County Relay For Life holds a captain’s meeting at 6:30 p.m. at Tabernacle Baptist Church Family Life Center. For more information contact Event Chair Beth Lancaster at 426-3438 or Torance Inman at 426-0883.

Wednesday, April 10

• Happy Hearts meets at noon at Dawkins.

Thursday, April 11

• The Torrington/Timken Retirees will meet at Midway BBQ at 6 p.m.

Friday, April 12

• The Corinth Baptist Church RFL Team holds a Chinese Auction at 6:30 p.m. in the Corinth Church Fellowship Hall. For information contact Emma Garner at 429-8845.

Saturday, April 13

• The Union County Senior Citizens Club travels to America’s Favorite Treasure Hunt in Atlanta, Ga. Departure is at 7 a.m. from the Wal Mart parking lot. Call Patty Morrison at 674-5167, Elaine Bentley at 674-5070 or Doris Faucett at 674-5665 for more information.

• The Jonesville Elementary/Middle School RFL Team will be having their “Annual Cow Patty Festival” at 10 a.m. at the school. Squares are selling for $2 each. For information contact Bernice Inman at 427-9830.

Monday, April 15

• Bonham FCL meets at 11 a.m. in the Clemson Building.

• The Union Master Gardeners meet at 6 p.m. at the Clemson Extension Office. Guest speaker will be Linda Cobb who will do a presentation on English Cottage Gardening for American Gardeners. The club extends an invitation to all past and present members and anyone interested in this presentation. Bring a covered dish if you would like to join us for dinner.

• “Monday Night Music” at the UCAC Gallery on Main Street in Union meeting 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.

Saturday, April 20

• The Corinth Baptist Church RFL Team holds a Yard Sale & Fish Sandwich Sale at 7 a.m. “until they sell out” in the Union County Stadium. For information contact Emma Garner at 429-8845.

• The St. Luke Baptist Church RFL Team holds a Songfest at 5 p.m. at St. Luke Baptist Church in Lukesville.

Sunday, April 21

• The Covenant Baptist Church RFL team holds a Sunday Meal at the church facility — $7 for adults and $4 for kids. For information contact Ponnee at 427-3102.

• The Wandering Friends RFL Team holds a “Pancake Supper” from 5 p.m. until 8 p.m. on April 23 at the Bethlehem Methodist Church. For information contact Wanda Littlejohn at 674-6421.

Thursday, April 25

• The Union County Arts Council holds an awards reception for the 2013 Youth Art Show Grades K-5 from 5:30-7:00 p.m. at the UCAC gallery on Main Street in Union. Call UCAC at 864-429-2817 for more information.

Saturday, April 27

• The Fairforest Baptist Church RFL Team holds a Fish Fry at the church — Advance Ticket Sales only. For information contact Dora Palka at 674-1905.

Sunday, April 28

• The Sims High School Class of 1968 meets at 5 p.m. at 1101 Union Boulevard. Please plan on attending. Business of importance. For information please call 674-6799.

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