Artists society offers art classes
PENDLETON — Pendleton Artists Society plans art classes regularly at Gallery 119, 119 W. State St. in Pendleton:
• Flip and drag acrylic pours with Brenda Jarrett — 2 to 5 p.m. Sunday, March 31. This is a beginner class for ages 12 and older. Cost for the class is $35 and includes all supplies. Class is limited to 10 people.
People can register for classes during regular gallery hours, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesdays through Saturdays, or by phone at 765-778-0986 or 800-733-2767.
Spring Valley Quilt guild to meet
PENDLETON — Spring Valley Quilt Guild will meet Wednesday, April 3, at Pendleton Community Public Library, 595 E. Water St., Pendleton.
Social time begins at 5:30 p.m. followed by the meeting at 6 p.m.
Speaker will be Mary Hall Hakes, who will show how to use Inktense pencils with quilting.
All people interested in quilting and related techniques are welcome.
The Guild meets at the library on the first Wednesday of each month except September and December.
Library ready to celebrate
PENDLETON — National Library Week is April 7-13, and the Friends of the Pendleton Community Library are planning to lead programs to show appreciation for the library and its staff.
Below are activities for the public with a theme of “Libraries = Strong Communities.”
• Sunday, April 7: “We (Heart) our Library” signs will appear around town.
• Monday, April 8: A Luncheon for library staff from their Friends of the Pendleton Community Library.
• Monday, April 8: Library public open house from 4 to 7 p.m., during which there will be activities, including tug-of-war and sidewalk chalk drawing supporting “Libraries = Strong Communities.”
• Wednesday, April 10: Read ‘N’ Feed van will be at Needler’s Fresh Market from noon to 4 p.m. People can stop by and learn about the Read ‘N Feed program and help stock up on non-perishable foods
• Friday, April 12: “Reading Invasion.” Stay tuned in to the Pendleton Community Public Library facebook page/website for details on location and time.
Psi Phi egg hunt set in Markleville
MARKLEVILLE — Psi Phi Chapter of Kappa Delta Phi Sorority plans its annual Easter Egg Hunt at noon Saturday, April 13, at Markleville Community Park, just west of Markleville on State Road 38.
There will be three age groups up to age 10.
There will be pictures with the Easter Bunny and drawings for Easter baskets full of goodies.
Art Fest to include BBQ, auction
ANDERSON — Pendleton Artists Society is planning an Art Fest, Art Auction & Bar-B-Q for 6 p.m. Saturday, April 13, at the Crystal Coop, 3400 W. 53rd St., Anderson.
Included is Greenfield’s BBQ, a cash bar and The Stable. Dennis Jackson will be auctioneer.
Tickets for the event cost $25 per person or $180 for a table of eight.
Tickets may be purchased at from Gallery 119, located at 119 W. State St., Pendleton, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesdays through Saturday, by phone at 765-778-0986 or online at pendletonartistssociety.org.
‘Friends’ plan quarterly meeting
PENDLETON — Friends of the Pendleton Community Library’s next quarterly meeting is scheduled for 6 to 7:30 pm. April 18 in the Community Room of the library, 595 E. Water St., Pendleton.
Friends helps organize events at the library and in the community, and people interested in learning more about the group or becoming involved are welcome to attend the meeting.
Shred Day coming up in Pendleton
PENDLETON — The eighth annual Shred Day at SecurEstate is scheduled for 9 to 11 a.m. April 20, at 100 S. Main St., at the corner of State and Main streets in Pendleton.
The company conducts Shred Day as a community service and to raise awareness of securely disposing of documents in an eco-friendly manner.
Ray’s Trash will have an industrial shredding truck at the office, where people will be able to watch their documents being shredded.
The event is open to the public, and there is no limit to how much people can have shredded.
Doctor offers skin cancer screenings
ANDERSON — Dr. David L. Martin plans skin cancer screening exams at no charge in his office at St. Vincent Holy Cross Medical Arts Building, 2101 Jackson St., Suite 201, Anderson.
Screenings are offered as a public service for skin cancer awareness.
Screenings will take place May 2,6,7,15,20,24 and 29.
Call 765-649-0161 to schedule an appointment.
