Photo courtesy of Foster Park Elementary School Walk to School Winners — First Place Mrs. Bates’ first grade class (pictured) was the first place trophy winner for this year’s Walk to School Event at Foster Park Elementary School. Ms. Ruff’s second grade class at Foster Park Elementary School was the second place winner for this year’s event. They received the second place trophy. Each year, Foster Park Elementary participates in the National Walk to School Day by walking two laps around Veterans Park. The class having the most parents or relatives walk with them, wins the trophy. Mrs. Bates’ class had 21 visitors for the event and Ms. Ruff’s class had 15. Each class proudly displays its banner as they walk around the park. Pictured with each class is Coach Rocky Cooper, PE teacher at Foster Park. He coordinated the event and presented the trophies.

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NOVEMBER 10

THE CARLISLE FINISHING RETIREMENT GROUP will meet at 9 a.m. for breakfast at Midway. The Rev. Aubrey “Rocky” Parks will be the guest speaker. All retirees and former employees are invited. For more information call 466-5276.

NOVEMBER 12

THE UNION COUNTY FIRST STEPS PARTNERSHIP BOARD will hold its regular meeting 5:30 p.m. at the Union Schools District Office Annex located at 120 Lakeside Drive, Union. The public is invited to attend. Anyone wanting to attend who requires special assistance due to a disability is encouraged to contact Ms. Beth Fowler, executive director, at 864-427-1748, ext. 308, prior to the start of the meeting.

THE MASTER GARDENERS will meet at 6 p.m. at the Clemson Extension Office. The awards for the Flower Show will be given at that time. Everyone please bring a covered dish.

THE UNION COUNTY ARTS COUNCIL’S WRITERS’ GROUP will meet from 6 p.m. to 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.

THE COMMISSIONERS OF THE HOUSING AUTHORITY OF UNION will meet at 5:30 p.m. at 201 Porter St.

THE UNION COUNTY BOARD OF SCHOOL TRUSTEES will meet at 7 p.m. in Room 600 of the Union County Career and Technology Center.

NOVEMBER 13

THE “TUESDAY NIGHT ARTISTS’ GROUP” will meet at the UCAC Gallery on Main Street in Union from 5:30 p.m. to 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.

WOODMEN OF THE WORLD will hold their monthly meeting at 6 p.m. at Woodmen Park.

NOVEMBER 19

THE “MONDAY NIGHT MUSIC” at the UCAC Gallery on Main Street in Union will be from 6:30 p.m. to 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.

NOVEMBER 21

THE “TUESDAY NIGHT ARTISTS’ GROUP” will meet at the UCAC Gallery on Main Street in Union from from 5:30 p.m. to 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.

NOVEMBER 24

THE LUKESVILLE COMMUNITY CLUB will once again sponsor it’s annual trip to Salley, S.C. Trip details can be obtained by calling Melissa Brown at 441-1145 or Bennie Kershaw at 466-7302.

DECEMBER 2

THE PLANNING COMMITTEE FOR THE CLASS OF 1963 OF SIMS HIGH SCHOOL will meet at 5 p.m. at New Horizon Christian Church. The 50th Class Reunion will be held in 2013. For more information contact Leslie Garner or Wade Hampton.

ONGOING

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

PAINTING WITH COFFEE continues from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. every Tuesday at the Union County Arts Council’s Gallery on Main Street in Union. All artists working in any medium may attend this informal group of like-minded artists. this informal gathering of artists. Call UCAC at 864-429-2817 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.