About Anderson County, SC

Well by now you may have put the Halloween decorations up and hopefully eaten the last remnants of the candy. I am sure you have seen some of the retailers putting their holiday displays out as soon as the Halloween display was taken down. It bother me to see retailers because they are doing this just to make money.

But one local Anderson tradition that is about not making money but raising money is only weeks away. I hope if you have never seen the Anderson Lights of Hope that you will take the time one evening to check them out.

Some of the great organizations that will benefit from the donations at the gate this year are:

• Anderson/Oconee Speech & Hearing
• Cancer Association of Anderson
• Hope Ministries of Oconee County
• Living Without Limits
• The Free Clinic-DCEC Circle of Friends
• Habitat for Humanity-Anderson/Clemson
• Toys for Tots
• Awareness for Inclusion-Womens Shelter
• Clemson Food Bank
• Anderson Interfaith Ministries

The event is located really close to I-85 and super easy to find. It is at Darwin Wright Park, which is off Liberty Highway at exit 21. Just get off I-85 at exit 21 and head towards Anderson. You will turn left at the redlight before you cross over Hartwell Lake. The Lights of Hope will be opening on Thanksgiving Day 2009 at 530pm.

This fantastic charity event is run by an all volunteer staff and your donations at the gate are going to many great local causes. Please do yourself a favor and drive down!

To find out more or if you have any questions please visit their website at Anderson Lights of Hope

Saturday Nov 21st 9AM to 5PM

Wren High School

905 Wren School Rd, Piedmont SC 29673

The Hurricane Pride Project is dedicated to the beautification and utilization of Hurricane Springs Park and the surrounding Wren communities and is hosting the 2nd Annual Hurricane Hoopla. This is a great event for a great cause! It will feature a eclectic collection of local creative talents. What I like it us they strive to keep the event a true arts and crafts environment. I have been to many events that claim to have arts and crafts but half of the people are selling something imported from China!

So if you want real arts and craft items make sure to mark your calenders! And with the holiday season upon us, who doesn't need to find something different for that special someone?

For more information be sure to check out The Hurricane Pride Project Website!

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Anderson SC is going to be home to a great event this coming week with Balloons Over Anderson. It starts Friday November 6th and runs through the 8th. You can find out more about the festival by visiting their website. The event will be taking place at the Anderson Civic Center in Anderson SC.

Event Schedule

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 6, 2009

Pilots Check-in at the pilot tent on the launch field: 10:00 am to 2:00 pm

Pilot Briefing: 2:00 pm to 2:30 pm

Launch Time* (Sunset 5:33 pm): 3:30 pm

Tether Rides: 3:30 pm until …..

Glow Begins (Half the balloons will glow) 6:30 pm to 7:00 pm

Refueling 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm

Pilot and Sponsor welcome party 7:30 pm to 9:30 pm

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 7, 2009

Pilot Briefing: 6:00 am to 6:30 am

Launch Time* (Sunrise 6:56 am): 7:00 am

Tether Rides: 7:00 am until …..

Refueling 8:30 am to 10:00 am

Flying Tigers Parachute Jumps (times to be determined)

Food Vendors available all day

Remote Control Air Plane Show 10:00 am to 12:00 pm

Kite Show and Display 12:00 am to 3:00 pm

Kids Games 12:00 am to 3:00 pm

Chalk the Walk

Balloon Artist

Pilot Briefing: 2:00 pm to 2:30 pm

Launch Time* (Sunset 5:32 pm): 3:30 pm

Tether Rides: 3:30 pm until …..

Glow Begins (Half the balloons will glow) 6:30 pm to 7:00 pm

Refueling 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm

Pilot party 7:30 pm to 9:30 pm

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 8, 2009

Pilot Briefing: 6:00 am to 6:30 am

Launch Time* (Sunrise 6:56 am): 7:00 am

Tether Rides: 7:00 am until …..

Refueling 8:30 am to 10:00 am

EVENT ENDS

(Times subject to change as necessary)

It is great to see that there will be balloons over Anderson once again! Again, you can find out more about the festival by visiting their website.

I read this article and have to say I was glad to hear that the Pendleton Planning Commission and town planner have been working with businesses to draft regulations related to the square. If you have never had the pleasure of visiting Pendleton and enjoying the charm of the historic Town Square, you really need to take the time to check it out.

Pendleton is a wonderful town with many historic buildings and a location that is convenient to Anderson and Clemson. It is only 30 miles from Greenville making it an ideal bedroom community for people wanting to live in a quiet small town but work in a large city.

Pendleton’s square has been on the National Register of Historic Places since the 1970s. It is known for its collection of antique shops, and I have been lucky so far to avoid an expensive trip to these shops with my wife. There are many other types of businesses in Pendleton’s Historic District such as restaurants, lawyer’s office, a bridal dress shop and more.

It really is great to see a town, the citizens and the town’s government working together to not just preserve but ensure the vitality of its crowning jewel. If you would like to find out about real estate for sale in Pendleton or the surrounding area please feel free to contact me