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Seven Lexington District One schools received the state’s highest award after a superior year of performances. They learned in May that their band programs earned enough points to receive an Outstanding Performance Award from the S.C. Band Directors Association. Band directors accepting the awards included Pelion High’s Otto J. Hage and Pelion Middle’s Joseph D. Finley.

Bands accumulated points through participation and scores earned at marching band championships, all-state, and region band events, concert performance assessments, and solo and ensemble festivals. Those with the qualifying number of points receive the Outstanding Performance Award, commending student musicians for their hard work. Congratulations!

If you are interested in becoming a sponsor for the Pelion Peanut Party, or if you would like a spot on the Entertainment schedule, contact Amy at craftythingspelionsc@gmail.com. Contact David Mills for information onf the car show at dfmills61@gmail.com.

U.S. Rep. Joe Wilson will be at the IGA in Pelion on August 21 at 2:45 if you would like to speak with him.

Pelion Library will host Yarn Art on August 11 at 10 a.m. for ages 13 and up. This event is for beginner and advanced crafters and all are invited to share ideas or learn new skills.

TeenScene meets on August 16 at 6 p.m. for Movie Night for grades 6-12. You are invited to bring your friends.

Happy Birthday to Connie, Barbara, Carrie, Ben and Marilyn.

Pelion Senior Center will travel to the Gilbert Senior Center for a Hollywood Premier August 10. Games for the week include cornhole, balloon volleyball, and golf toss. August 15 will be health topics with Janice at 11 a.m.