Community Calendar

864-429-2817

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Now is the time to register for ART CAMP! All camps are $15 members/$20 nonmembers & include lunch!

Inspired by Yesterday- Students will study works of art from some of history’s most famous artists. They will explore the techniques used during the time and then expand on these to recreate the artwork in a new and creative way. Starry Night in 3D? The possibilities are endless!

July 9th-11th

10:00-2:00

4th-6th Grade

Painting with Coffee- Whether you are a beginner, or a lifelong artists join us every Tuesday morning at 10:00!

Writers Group- Local Writers will meet Tuesday, July 10, at 6:00. Share your work with other talented authors and unleash your writing ability!

Toddler Time-Who is ready for some Summer FUN! 4 years and younger are invited to join us as we celebrate summer! Parents must remain with children during class.

July 27

10:30-11:30

$5 members/ $10 non members

Christmas in July Exhibit- We are looking for talented artists to exhibit their holiday pieces in a community wide show. UCAC will accept Nativity Scenes, ornaments, dinnerware, paintings, ect. (All pieces must be holiday themed)

Opening Date- July 13th

2018 Art Exhibition- All entries for the 2018 Art Exhibition must be turned into UCAC no later than JULY 13th! If you have not received a prospectus and would like one please contact Amber.

Flora Fridays at PPG

Union, SC - Piedmont Physic Garden is opening its gates to the public every Friday in July. Visitors are welcome from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Enjoy a self-guided tour or join a staff member as they lead you through the medicinal garden. You can learn what these plants were once used for.

From Tuscany basil to spaghetti squash, the culinary garden is blooming. Walk along the zinnias and spot several types types of butterflies.

Whether you bring your children or stroll through the garden on your lunch break, this is a great chance to see what the garden has to offer.

Piedmont Physic Garden, 301 E. South Street Union, is a local botanical garden focused on health and wellness. PPG hosts private tours, workshops, and garden parties. Founded in 2014 by the Switzer and Flynn families, the garden highlights the historical medicinal use of plants, with a specific interest in those from the Piedmont and Southern Appalachian corridor.

American Eden

(Union, SC) History and nature’s beauty become one in “American Eden: David Hosack, Botany, and Medicine in the Early Republic.” Victoria Johnson tells the story of David Hosack, a long-forgotten man that was once a strong figure in New York City. Not only was he the physician to both Alexander Hamilton and Aaron Burr in their infamous duel, he also founded the first American botanical garden on a plot of land, which has since been replaced by Rockefeller Center. Hosack played a great role in New York by co-founding its first art museum, first natural history museum, and the New-York Historical Society.

New York Times book reviewer Marta McDowell says, “In her ambitious and entertaining book Johnson connects past to present. David Hosack’s garden may have been short-lived, but in our parks, gardens, medical practices and pharmacology, his efforts continue to bear fruit."

Piedmont Physic Garden is excited to host Victoria Johnson on her American Eden book tour, followed by a wine and cheese reception, on Thursday, July 19th from 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. Johnson will stop in the Upstate as she travels through the East Coast. She started her tour at the New York Botanical Garden, one of the places she conducted research for the book.

Victoria Johnson is a professor of urban policy and planning at Hunter College in New York City. Johnson earned a philosophy degree from Yale and a sociology doctorate from Columbia. She currently teaches “the history of philanthropy and New York City.”

Registration is required, as seating is limited. General admission is $20. PPG members receive a discount.

Tickets can be purchased on Piedmont Physic Garden’s Facebook page or the Events page at www.piedmontphysicgarden.org . Call 864-427-2556 for more information.

Piedmont Physic Garden, 301 E. South Street Union, is a local botanical garden focused on health and wellness. PPG hosts private tours, workshops, and garden parties. Founded in 2014 by the Switzer and Flynn families, the garden highlights the historical medicinal use of plants, with a specific interest in those from the Piedmont and Southern Appalachian corridor.

Union Church of God will have a 5th Sunday Singing on Sunday, July 29 at 11am.

Featuring:

-The UCOG Choir and Praise Team

-Some local talent, from right here in Union!

-And guest singers!

Bring your friends and family for an hour full of good music, fellowship, praise and worship! Everyone is welcome!!

EVENT:

Day classes will be offered for the first time at Silica Springs Bible Institute of Gaffney, SC this Fall. The school ,which began in 2015 as a ministry of the Silica Springs Baptist Church, has until now been a night school for those interested in studying the Bible.

Day classes will begin Tuesday, August 21, from 9am until 12pm. Day students may take the following coursework this semester:

*How to Study the Bible

*Bible Geography

*Bible Doctrines

*Hebrew History

Night Classes will also resume Tuesday, August 21 from 6pm until 9pm. Night Students will be studying "Soul Winning" this semester.

Suggested cost is $20 per week with all materials provided to the student.

Silica Springs Bible Institute (SSBI) uses the King James Bible as it's main text book and aids not only preachers,but Sunday school teachers, Bible study leaders, and other interested persons in how to rightly divide the Scriptures.

For more information please contact:

Dr. Billy Elder

Silica Springs Bible Institute

2032 Pacolet Hwy

Gaffney, SC 29340

(864) 812-5372

silicaspringspastor@yahoo.com

WWW.LOCALCHURCHRADIO.ORG

We're Searching for Volunteers

Can you spare an hour or two a week to help enrich the life of a hospice patient? If so, please consider becoming a volunteer.

Medical Services of America of Union is seeking volunteers to visit with patients both at home and in the facilities in our county.

Training and mileage reimbursement are available. Must be 18 years of age or older. Contact Tiffany Edwards for more information at 427-8322.

Clemson Extension FCL (Family and Community Leaders) announce the establishment of a crochet club that will meet

on the first and third Tuesday of each month from 10:00 a.m.--noon. This club is open to anyone from beginner to very experienced.

There will be an instructor on site at least once a month. Other experienced crochet workers will be available to help/assist at other times.
For further information, call the Clemson Extension Office from 9-2, Monday-Thursday, at 427-6259.

Union County Library System

Connect. Discover. Thrive.

864-427-7140

info@unionlibrary.org

www.unionlibrary.org

@unionsclibrary

Upcoming Events

Tuesday Storytime is at 10 AM on Tuesdays. Listen to music, read stories, and have fun! For ages 0-4.

Storytime will be held at Truluck Activity Center, located at 103 N. Church St., in partnership with USC Union.

Summer Reading

Sign up for Summer Reading beginning May 31^st at http://unionlibsc.readsquared.com/. Log library programs attended and hours read to earn points and win prizes.

Library Satellite Locations Now Open

Union, SC – The Union County Carnegie Library is excited to announce our satellite locations are now open throughout the county! We are happy to be operating out of the Carlisle Town Hall, Jacob's Well in Lockhart, Jonesville Town Hall, and the USC Union library. Library staff are located in each satellite during the following days and times, and will be happy to answer any questions you may have, or assist you with placing items on hold:

Carlisle Town Hall | 3911 Fishdam Ave. Carlisle, SC 29031
Monday – Friday, 8:30 AM – 12:30 PM

Jacob’s Well Mission Home | 102 Hope Dr. Lockhart, SC 29364
Tuesday – Friday, 12 PM – 5 PM

Jonesville Town Hall Senior Center | 131 N. Main St. Jonesville, SC 29353
Monday – Friday, 1 PM – 5 PM

USC Union Library | 309 E. Academy St. Union, SC 29379
(Please note: the University library is open Monday – Thursday 7:30 AM – 5 PM, Friday 7:30 AM – 12 PM)

Carnegie Library staff will be assisting University staff during the following hours:

Monday & Wednesday, 9 AM – 2 PM
Tuesday & Thursday, 9 AM – 12 PM, 3 PM – 5 PM
Friday, 9 AM – 12 PM

Patrons can now check out books, movies, audio books and other items by placing them on hold using SCLENDS. To search the catalog and place items on hold, visit https://sclends.lib.sc.us. Once you have found an item to place on hold, simply select either Carlisle, Jonesville, Lockhart, or USC Union as your desired pickup location.

Computers are located in each satellite site, and black/white printing and copying is available for $.10 per page. Our phone is once again working so please feel free to also contact us at 427-7140 or email info@unionlibrary.org. Follow our Facebook page, https://www.facebook.com/unionsclibrary for updates on upcoming Spring and Summer events and programs.

We are still collecting donations to offset costs incurred from the flood. Donate at: https://www.gofundme.com/devastating-flood-damage-to-library.

Service to the community is our number one priority and concern, and we have been disheartened by the number of setbacks we've had the past few months. We are honored and proud to serve Union County, and thank you all for your patience and support during this process.

Wanted- Volunteer Drivers

Union County Meals on Wheels

Consider delivering lunch one day each week to homebound neighbors

Meals are picked up at Wallace Thomson Hospital

Delivery usually takes 30 minutes

Call Mickey Cranford at 427-2127 or 466-2248 for more information

Thursday Nite Delight

From The Inn at Merridun 427-7052

Note: Prices include 6% sales tax and a 1% Union County Hospitality tax.

CALL 427-7052

TO PLACE YOUR ORDERS

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Thursday Nite Delight

From The Inn at Merridun 427-7052

Here’s How it Works:

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1. We plan the menus and send them to you.

2. You call to place your order by Noon on the Tuesday before you want "Merridun to Go".

3. We cook the food and box it to go for you. The meal will include: Main Entree, Appropriate Starch(es) & Vegetable(s), Bread and a Dessert from the kitchens of Merridun! We will also provide warming instructions.

4. You pick it up the meal(s) at The Inn at Merridun on the date wanted, between the hours of 5-6:30 PM.

5. Orders not picked up as ordered will be billed.

Payment is by check or cash.

Prices vary per menu;

Sales & Hospitality taxes are included.

The Inn at Merridun

Union, SC 29379

info@merridun.com

www.merridun.com

864-427-7052

How this service might work for you!

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Feed the kids early and set the table for a late romantic dinner for just 2.
Invite friends in for an evening of Scrabble, Monopoly or cards or movie -- Dutch Treat.
Invite friends/family for dinner - your treat - very few dishes to wash.
After work or volunteer meetings - pick up meals and no one has to cook or do dishes.
Give a gift certificate to new parents, new neighbors, new bride/groom, as a Get Well gift, for Mother's Day, etc.
An opportunity to try new foods and also enjoy old favorites.

Thursday Nite Delight

From The Inn at Merridun 427-7052

Note: Prices include SC sales tax and Union County & City of Union Hospitality taxes.

CALL 427-7052 TO PLACE YOUR ORDERS

July 2018 Menus

12 July - Chicken Italienne -- $13.00

Chicken seasoned with basil, oregano and parmesan – lightly sautéed, then baked, topped with marinara and Mozzarella and served with a pasta side and vegetables. Yum!

19 July – Summer Salmon Plate - $13.25

(cold) Grilled Salmon on a bed of lettuce with Basil Vinaigrette and Corn/Black Bean relish – and lots of yummy garnishes.

26 July - Buena Vista Chicken - $13.00 This favorite has caramelized mushrooms, onions, bacon, provolone cheese and is ”sweetened” with a little Marsala Wine sauce. (This recipe is modified from an former Arkansas Chef.)

July 2018 Extras

12 July – Merridun’s Tarragon Chicken Salad - Chicken, celery, walnuts, and tarragon in a creamy, tasty dressing – (Spreadable) Great as a sandwich, spread on crackers, or just pick up a fork…

Quart - $15.00

19 July - Creamy Onion Soup

I first had a similar soup in Japan in 1975. This comes very close to the original recipe – it’s yummy! Onions, Chicken broth, cheese….

BACK BY REQUEST

Quart $ 8.00

26 July - Black Walnut Pound Cake - A rich mixture of butter, sugar, sour cream, flour baked into a moist, flavorful cake with tasty black walnuts. This cake will serve 8-10..

7-inch cake - $16.00

CALL 427-7052

TO PLACE YOUR ORDERS

PLEASE PLACE ORDERS BY TUESDAY 6 PM! THANKS

Union County Humane Society

PET OVERPOPULATION

Our Focus - Supply Side

Love your pets by spaying (female) or neutering (male) to make them:

1. Healthier

2. Less distracted

3. Easier to train and

4. A lot better pet

Low-cost surgeries in Union at Triangle Vet Clinic every Tuesday through Union County Humane Society.

Call us first to pre-register at (864) 427-6423 or (864) 427-1594 and reserve your appointment on the phone before you arrive to sign the release form and prepay.

Everyone can make a difference!

Cruelty to animals begins when you allow unwanted litters of dogs and cats to be born with very little hope of a permanent home. Please don’t continue to make pet overpopulation a major tragic problem in Union and our State.

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Last modified: 07/19/2018