DECEMBER 6

THE UNION COUNTY ARTS COUNCIL’S “Jam With Lunch” meets from 11 a.m. to 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.

DECEMBER 10

THE UNION COUNTY ARTS COUNCIL’S WRITERS’ GROUP meets tonight 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.

DECEMBER 11

“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.

DECEMBER 14

THE UNION COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL GT DRAMA CLASS is having a special “Party with Pooh” in the UCHS Cafetorium. For one price, children may attend a party featuring the cast of Winnie-the-Pooh. Snacks will be provided, and children may have their pictures made with characters from the play; these will be put on a disk. Also included is admission to the performance of Winnie-the-Pooh, which begins at 7 p.m. Tickets are available at the Union County Arts Council and at UCHS.

DECEMBER 17

“MONDAY NIGHT MUSIC” at the UCAC Gallery on Main Street in Union from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. featuring Christmas music. 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.

DECEMBER 18

“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.

DECEMBER 24-28

UCAC will be closed for Christmas.

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. Call Catherine M. Childers at 301-2466 for more information.

PAINTING WITH COFFEE meets from 10 a.m. to 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.

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.

2013 Union County Schools Board Meeting Dates

7 pm.

1. Jan. 14, 2013 — Union County Career and Technology Center

2. Jan. 28, 2013 — Lockhart School

3. Feb. 11, 2013 — Union County Career and Technology Center

4. Feb. 25, 2013 — Union County High School

5. March 11, 2013 — Union County Career and Technology Center

(Teacher of the Year Recognition)

6. March 25, 2013 — Union County Career and Technology Center

7. April 8, 2013 — Sims Middle School

8. April 22, 2013 — Union County Career and Technology Center (Academic Banquet)

9. May 13, 2013 — Union County Career and Technology Center (Retiree Banquet)

10. June 10, 2013 — Union County Career and Technology Center

11. June 24, 2013 — Union County Career and Technology Center

12. July 22, 2013 — Union County Career and Technology Center

13. Aug. 12, 2013 — Union County Career and Technology Center

14. Aug. 26, 2013 — Jonesville Elementary/Middle School

15. Sept. 9, 2013 — Union County Career and Technology Center

16. Sept. 23, 2013 — Buffalo Elementary School

17. Oct. 14, 2013 — Union County Career and Technology Center

18. Oct. 28, 2013 — Foster Park Elementary School

19. Nov. 11, 2013 — Union County Career and Technology Center

20. Nov. 25, 2013 — Monarch Elementary School

21. Dec. 9, 2013 — Union County Career and Technology Center

The public and media will be notified if location or times change 24 hours prior to meetings.