JANUARY 12

DELTA KAPPA GAMMA will meet at 9:30 a.m. in the cafeteria at Foster Park Elementary School. Our guest speaker will be Rep. Mike Anthony. All members are encouraged to attend.

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.

JANUARY 14

THE UNION COUNTY ARTS COUNCIL 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.

THE MASTER GARDENERS will meet at 6 p.m. at the Clemson Extension meeting room. Bring a covered dish and use the front gate.

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

UNION AMERICAN LEGION will hold its first monthly meeting of 2013 at its regular location in the Foster Park — the Legion Hut at 120 Scenic Drive. Starting at 6 p.m. a meal will be served with voluntary cash contributions much appreciated. At approximately 6:30 p.m. a guest speaker will do a presentation, followed by a business meeting at 7 p.m. Guests interested in becoming members are always welcome. Post 22 usually meets the second Monday evening of the month.

THE UNION COUNTY BOARD OF SCHOOL TRUSTEES will hold a workshop session at 7 p.m. at the Union County Career and Technology Center. A representative of the School Board Association will discuss the Freedom of Information Act. No other items are on the agenda. No votes will taken.

JANUARY 15

“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.

THE UNION COUNTY COMMISSION ON ALCOHOL & DRUG ABUSE’S BOARD will meet at 5:30 p.m. at the agency. The meeting is also open to the public for anyone desiring to attend.

JANUARY 17

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

JANUARY 20

THE SIMS HIGH SCHOOL CLASS OF 1963 PLANNING COMMITTEE FOR THE 2013 REUNION will meet at 5 5 p.m. at New Horizon Christian Church.

JANUARY 21

“MONDAY NIGHT MUSIC” at the UCAC Gallery on Main Street in Union 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.

THE BONHAM FCL will meet at 11 a.m. at Hardee’s due to the Clemson Building being closed.

JANUARY 27

THE SIMS HIGH SCHOOL CLASS OF 1966 will have a meeting at 6 p.m. at the City of Union Municipal Building on Herndon Street.

THE SIMS HIGH SCHOOL CLASS OF 1968 will meet at 5 at the City of Union Building. Main Topic: 2013 Class Reunion. Please plan on attending.

FEBRUARY 5

THE UNION COUNTY BEEKEEPERS ASSOCIATION will meet at 7 p.m. in the basement of the City of Union Municipal Building. All interested in beekeeping are invited to attend. A beginning beekeeping class will start on February 12. If you have questions call Jim Stevens at 426-4344 or Bart Woodard at 429-1388.

FEBRUARY 12

UNION COUNTY RELAY FOR LIFE will hold 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.

THE UNION COUNTY BEEKEEPERS ASSOCIATION will be offering a seven-week certified beekeeping class every Tuesday from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Registration is required. To register please contact Celena Goings at 864-426-0720 or 674-5912. You can email her at celena.goings@att.net. Classes will be held in the basement of the City of Union Municipal Building.

FEBRUARY 13

FOUR QUARTETS FROM THE PALMETTO STATESMEN BARBERSHOP CHORUS are ready to head out and sing to that special person. Every year the chorus sponsors the quartets, who go out around the Upstate and sing two Valentine Love songs to loved ones. They also present the recipient with a rose and a Valentines Card. They sing to men as well as women. They go to schools and sing to teachers, to nursing homes and places of business, as well as to the individuals home and nursing or retirement homes. The songs are sung in the Barbershop style which is one of only two uniquely American art forms (the other being Jazz). The harmony always evokes feelings of warmth and love. Several on the receiving end have called the Singing Valentine the most memorable Valentine ever. The number to call to schedule a Singing Valentine to be personally delivered by a quartet is: (864) 576-3734 The cost for the songs, rose and card is $45. Special arrangements can be made to sing more songs and/or to a larger group such as a group of employees. Valentines will be delivered on February 13 and 14.

The Palmetto Statesmen is a 501(c)3 Non Profit organization dedicated to keeping Barbershop Harmony alive, and to enrich the world through a cappella vocal harmony. The chorus also sings for many events throughout the Upstate, and can enhance your meeting or special dinner. Call (864) 384-8093 or (855) WE SING for more information.

MARCH 12

UNION COUNTY RELAY FOR LIFE will hold 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.

APRIL 9

UNION COUNTY RELAY FOR LIFE will hold 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.

MAY 10

UNION COUNTY RELAY FOR LIFE will hold its main event at 7 p.m. at Union County Fairgrounds.

ONGOING

“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.

THE UNION COUNTY RECREATION DEPARTMENT is currently accepting new students for our After-School Program. Registration fee and weekly fees charged. Students ages 5-12 years old are picked up from Foster Park, Monarch, and Buffalo Elementary, and Sims Middle School. We offer homework help, snack, and extra activities led by dedicated, experienced counselors. Call Jessica at 429-1670 or visit www.unionscrec.com for more information.

THE 15TH ANNUAL FATHER/DAUGHTER VALENTINE DANCE sponsored by the Union County Recreation Department will be held from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. February 9 at the Union County Recreation Department Gymnasium, 111 Thomas St., Union. Tickets are on sale and can be purchased before February 1 at the Union County Recreation Department. The price is $30 per couple and $5 for each additional child. The ticket purchase includes a portrait of father and daughter to take home the night of the dance by Timeless Treasures Photography; a corsage; music by DJ Big; good food, good fun, and memories that will last a lifetime. It’s an opportunity for fathers and their daughters, ages 3-20, to spend quality time together so come dressed to impress in your Sunday best. For more information call Jessica Gallman at 864-429-1670 or online at www.unionscrec.com.