The community-wide Annual Food Drive launched on December 1st and will run until January 7th.  As in years past, the goal is to collect enough food items to assemble 120 individual boxes, each with an assortment of food and supplies.  Please click 2022 Recommended Food List to open a document you can print and take with you for shopping.  Food can be dropped at the collection bins at the Vineyards Main Gate or the Eastatoe Gate.  The Nesbitts and the Swains have graciously stepped up to lead the Annual Food Drive and can be contacted with any questions.

 

If you want to learn more or be a part of the prep and planning please mark your calendars and join in the 2023 Kamp Keowee Planning Meetings:

January 17, Falls Clubhouse, 4 pm

February 21 Springs Bistro, 4 pm

March 21 Vineyards Private Dining room , 4 pm

April 18, Falls Clubhouse, 4 pm

May 16 Springs Bistro, 4 pm

June 20, Vineyards Lakehouse Pavilion, 4 pm

United Way of Pickens County is recruiting volunteers to help prepare income tax returns for the 2023 Free File program. Free File is an IRS funded program that provides free income tax preparation assistance for low to moderate Pickens County residents.

 

In a typical tax season, about 60 community volunteers complete IRS certification training and prepare over 1,500 tax returns for individuals and families with an average income of approximately $20,666.  If you would like to volunteer, CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION.

Scott Ewing of the Vineyards Arts Clubs is out to identify all performing talents in our midst for upcoming shows.  Whether you're a seasoned professional or a shower singer, if you'd like something fun to do, send Scott an email.   Singers, dancers, actors, musicians, magicians, pipers and pickers are all welcome to send an email and get on Scott's list.  Wouldn't it be fun to have a holiday sing-along or perform in a play, form a garage band or break out the old saxophone?  Dip your toe in the artist pool and see if something feels right for you.  Scott can be reached at ewingcamp@gmail.com. 

Gov. McMcaster has signed into law a new bill that increases the distance to 200' between a wake surf and a dock, moored boat or person in the water and to 100' between a boat operating above "no wake" speed and a dock (i.e. in excess of idle speed) and to 50' between a boat operating above "no wake" speed and a moored, anchored vessel or person in the water.  To learn more: