March 12

St. Michael’s Episcopal Church, 1200 Powdersville Road in Easley, holds its annual oyster roast from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. The cost is $35 for adults, $10 for children ages 6 to 11 and free for children 5 and under. Beverages are included (ID required). Tickets are limited. Call 864-859-6296 for tickets or more information. The church office is open from 8:30 a.m. to noon Monday through Thursday.

March 15

• The Old Pendleton District Genealogical Society meets at 7 p.m. at the Central-Clemson Library. Guest speakers Lynda Colon and Bobby Martin will discuss the “New Easley Museum.”

March 19

• The Pickens Rotary Club hosts a spaghetti dinner and live auction from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Pickens High School, 4314 Moorefield Memorial Highway in Pickens. Tickets are $10 each. Eat in or take out. Proceeds benefit Y Mentor Pickens County.

March 21

Auditions for Bleacher Bums are held at 7 p.m. at Foothills Playhouse, 201 S. 5th St. in Easley. Two females and seven males will be cast. The show is part of the B Side series and will run May 13 through May15. It will be directed by Tim Spears.

March 22

Auditions for Bleacher Bums are held at 7 p.m. at Foothills Playhouse, 201 S. 5th St. in Easley. Two females and seven males will be cast. The show is part of the B Side series and will run May 13 through May15. It will be directed by Tim Spears.

Through March 31

Clemson Town Hall hosts Freshwater Veins, curated by the Palmetto Curatorial Exchange, through March 31. An opening reception is held from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Jan. 6. Pieces will range from batik to and oil painting to photography.

Ongoing events

• The Clemson Sertoma Club meets at noon the first and third Tuesday of each month at the University Inn, 1310 Tiger Blvd. in Clemson. New members and visitors are welcome. Call Randy Shaw at 864-423-5469 for more information.

Woodmen Life — Easley Chapter 379 meets at 6:30 p.m. the third Tuesday of each month at 1302 Three & Twenty Road. Visit www.woodmen.org for more information.

• The Pickens Rotary Club meets from 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. each Wednesday at Pickens Presbyterian Church.

• The Easley Business and Professional Women’s Chapter meets at 12:30 p.m. the third Wednesday of each month at Fatz Cafe in Easley. Send an email to Lynne Mathis at lmathis@marshbell.com or call 864-608-3268 for more information.

Volunteer orientation sessions for Pickens County Meals on Wheels programs are held at 1:30 p.m. each Thursday at the McKissick Center for Senior Wellness, 349 Edgemont Ave. Contact Marsha Robertson at 864-855-3770, ext. 5, send an email to marsha.robertson@pcmow.org or visit www.pcmow.org for more information.

• The Powdersville Water District Board of Directors meets the third Thursday of each month at 6 p.m. in the meeting room of the Powdersville Library, 4 Civic Court in Easley. The Executive Committee meets the week prior to the regular board meeting. All meeting times are subject to change. Call 864-269-5440, ext. 3108, for more information.

American Legion Post 52 is selling flags to support the work they do in the community. To buy a flag or have one retired, contact Paul Smith at 864-238-9144 or Bones Wilson at 864-230-4765.

Outside Pickens County

Anderson County

Tri-County Technical College’s Veterinary Technology Department holds a Pet Adoption Day from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. March 10 at Halbert Hall on the Pendleton Campus. The $45 adoption fee includes a microchip and registration.

• The Pendleton Historic Foundation and the Bart Garrison Agricultural Museum of South Carolina host “Old Farm Day” at Ashtabula from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. March 26.

• Stephen King’s Carrie, the Musical is staged June 3 to June 5 and June 10 to June 12 at Clemson Little Theatre, 214 S. Mechanic St. in Pendleton. Jimmy O. Burdette is the director. Call 864-437-0172 or e-mail Shakespeare@wctel.net for more information.

Community Calendar items can be submitted in writing to P.O. Box 709, Easley, S.C. 29641; in person at 714 S. Pendleton St., Suite D; via fax to 864-855-6825; or via email at EASnews@civitasmedia.com. Call 864-855-0355 for more information. Items run on a space-available basis.

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