Anderson Independent Mail Events

1st Annual Braylon Poker Run & Birthday Party -- 07/31/10 at Berry Wood Cycles

When: Saturday, July 31, 2010, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Where: Berry Wood Cycles, Fountain Inn, SC

Cost: Not available

Age limit: All ages

Description: Poker Run and Birthday Party in honor of Braylon Williams.

Weight Loss Surgery Support Group -- 08/05/10 at , 2000 East Greenville Street, Anderson, SC

When: Thursday, Aug. 5, 2010, 7 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Where: , 2000 East Greenville Street, Anderson, SC

Cost: Free

Age limit: All ages

Description: Support groups are an important part of postoperative care for bariatric surgery patients. Our weight loss surgery support group is open to anyone, especially patients considering weight loss surgery, patients awaiting surgery, post-operative patients and their friends/family. The support group generally meets on the first Thursday of each month at the AnMed Health Oglesby Center, 2000 East Greenville Street, in the 3rd floor VTC classroom. Occasionally, this may change to accommodate guest speakers or holidays.

AnMed Health Oglesby Center

Gleason Family Reunion -- 08/08/10 at Double Springs Baptist Church

When: Sunday, Aug. 8, 2010, 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.

Where: Double Springs Baptist Church, Townville, SC

Cost: Free

Age limit: All ages

Description: THE ANNUAL REUNION OF DESCENDENTS OF RUFUS C. AND ANNIE OUTZ GLEASON will be at 1:00 p.m. August 8th at Double Springs Baptist Church fellowship hall near Townville. Bring a well-filled picnic basket and drink. Cups, plates, utensils and ice will be furnished. For more information, call Buddy Gleason at 864-287-3020.

11th Annual Archery Shoot at B.C. Grant Baptist Church -- 08/14/10 at B.C. Grant Baptist Church

When: Saturday, Aug. 14, 2010, 6:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Where: B.C. Grant Baptist Church, Alto, GA

Cost: Free

Age limit: 5+

Description: B.C. Grant Baptist Church in Alto, GA will host its 11th Annual Archery Shoot. Registration and the Practice Range will be open from 6:30-8:00am. The shoot will begin with a shotgun start at 9:00am. It is free to all. We will serve a free breakfast and will have lunch available for purchase.

The shoot will consist of 4 ranges of 20 McKenzie Style targets plus additional novelty shots, including the IRONMAN.

For more information please contact Dennis Rinheart 678-858-2437, Rob Blackburn 706-776-6169, or Kevin Stephens 770-869-1372.

The Taffetas at the Electric City Playhouse -- 08/19/10 at Electric City Playhouse

When: Thursday, Aug. 19, 2010, 8 p.m. to 10 p.m.

Where: Electric City Playhouse, Anderson

Cost: Not available

Age limit: 8+

Description: Written by Rick Lewis, directed by Pat Shull with musical direction by Beverly Henderson.

Journey back into a time when hula hoops were hot, angora sweaters were fashionable, and poodle skirts were the talk of the town. A quartet of sisters from Muncie, Indiana, are determined to sing their way onto national television to appear on The Ed Sullivan Show. Enjoy being a part of their debut studio audience as they knock your Bobbysocks off with a swell music revue of the 1950’s, including the hits “Johnny Angel”, “Mr. Sandman”, “You Belong to Me”, "Sincerely" and many more. Be there for this Off-Broadway hit or be square!

Elizabeth Thomason plays Cheryl, Cara Brown is Donna, Kelly Seto as Kaye and Kristi Valentine is Peggy.

Aug 19, 20, 21, 22, 27, 28, 29, Sept 3, 4, 5
Thursday, Friday, Saturday at 8 pm and Sunday at 3 pm

Tickets are $17 for Adults, $15 for Seniors and $10 for Students. Please call the Box Office at (864) 224-4248 for tickets.

Weight Loss Surgery Support Group -- 09/02/10 at , 2000 East Greenville Street, Anderson, SC

When: Thursday, Sept. 2, 2010, 7 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Where: , 2000 East Greenville Street, Anderson, SC

Cost: Free

Age limit: All ages

The Peoples Bank 33rd Annual Midnight Flight -- 09/03/10 at Anderson

When: Friday, Sept. 3, 2010, 9:15 p.m. to midnight

Where: Anderson, Anderson

Cost: Not available

Age limit: 10+

Description: The Peoples Bank 33rd Annual Midnight Flight
Friday, September 3, 2010
Anderson Area YMCA

Additional Sponsors: Anderson Area YMCA, AnMed Health, City of Anderson, Anderson County, Anderson Independent-Mail, Primary Care Associates

There will be a $10 event change charge after 5:00pm on September 2, 2009

Race Start Times:
1 Mile @ 9:15pm
5K @ 10:00pm
10K @ 11:00pm

Pre-registered runners:
$15 for 1 Mile
$25 for 5K or 10K
$40 for (2) events
$45 for (3) events
Pre-registration ends Sunday, August 29, 2010

Late registration runners:
$25 for 1 Mile
$35 for 5K or 10K
$55 for (2) events
$60 for (3) events
Late registration starts Monday, August 30, 2010

Celebrate Anderson -- 09/05/10 at Anderson Civic Center

When: Sunday, Sept. 5, 2010, 7:30 p.m. to midnight

Where: Anderson Civic Center, 3027 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd, Anderson

Cost: Not available

Age limit: All ages

Description: Highlights:
(1)GAMAC Orchestra
The Greater Anderson Musical Arts Consortium Orchestra will peform selections from "The Naturalist". Visit www.gamac.org for more information. The Anderson University West African Ensemble will also be performing.
(2) Fireworks
Come by and witness one of the largest fireworks display in the state. Grab a seat early, and get ready for a 17+ minute show timed with patriotic music.

Location: William Floyd Amphitheater at the Anderson Civic Center

Time: September 5th, 2010. Gates open at 6:00pm
Concert begins at 7:30pm

Bring your blankets & lawn chairs. Picnic baskets are welcomed. For the enjoyment of all of our guests, please do not bring the following into the amphitheater: pets, glass containers, tents, skate boards, roller blades, scooters, and flying objects. Please also remember to dispose of trash in receptacles.

Lake & Mountain Quilters Guild Festival of Quilts -- 09/17/10 at Shaver Recreation Center

When: Friday, Sept. 17, 2010, 9:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Where: Shaver Recreation Center, 698 W. 4th St, Seneca, SC

Cost: $5

Age limit: All ages

Description: Enjoy more than 200 quilts as well as a silent auction, vendors, boutique of items made by members, and a used quilt book and magazine sale. The kick-off for the National Quilt Trail's South Carolina portion will coincide with the show.

Destination Alaska at the Electric City Playhouse -- 09/17/10 at Electric City Playhouse

When: Friday, Sept. 17, 2010, 8 p.m. to 10 p.m.

Where: Electric City Playhouse, Anderson

Cost: $10

Age limit: 15+

Description: Destination Alaska, written by Robert King and directed by Jay Wright, is a mature comedy about a couple from Anderson, SC who takes an Alaskan Cruise for their 40th anniversary. The cruise includes the usual food and excursions, but also the couple’s worst argument ever. Come join the hilarity as a couple tries to reconcile recent events on what should be a celebration of their vows.

The cast includes Paul Burdick as Herb, Dona Shiflette as Eleanor, Stu Adamo as Tex and Dawn Walker as Lou Ann.

September 17, 18, 19 with the Friday & Saturday at 8 pm and Sunday at 3 pm

Tickets to this special performance are only $10 and expected to sell quickly. Please call the Box Office at (864) 224-4248 for tickets.