PELION NEWS: Police chief stresses safety for trunk-or-treat

A reminder that the town of Pelion will host its annual Trunk-or-Treat on Oct. 31 from 5-9 p.m. The event will be held on the walking trail. If you would like to reserve a vehicle on the walking path space, email townhall@pelion.sc.gov to obtain an application. Food vendors are also required to complete an application.

Pelion Police Chief Chris Garner has emphasized safety for the trunk-or-treat. He encourages parents to bring flashlights. Officers will be at the intersection of Lydia Drive and U.S. 178 to assist folks across the highway; there will also be a message sign up at that area urging motorists to be cautious. Garner also emphasized that at 9 p.m., everything is done and closed down and folks should be at their vehicles ready to move. Again, his message is for everyone to be safe and obey the officers who will be stationed at various points during the event.

There weren’t a lot of people who attended the recent meeting of the Pelion Planning Committee. The plan is a comprehensive plan that covers growth, population, infrastructure and first responders. There wasn’t much discussion, and the committee voted to approve the 10-year comprehensive plan. The plan now goes to the mayor and town council for approval.

The Lexington County Recreation and Aging Commission’s Pelion Senior Center will participate in the Senor Games the week of Monday, Oct. 5.

Oct. 5 will be a wellness walk with warmup at the Gibson Road Sports Complex at 9 a.m. At 1 p.m., there will be shuffleboard and darts at the Tri-City center. Tuesday, Oct. 6 will be miniature golf at the Charleston highway at 9 a.m. and chair volleyball at 1 p.m. at the Seven Oaks center. Wednesday, Oct. 7 will be horseshoes and spin casting at 9 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 8 will be bowling at Anchor Lanes at 10 a.m. and bocce ball at 1 p.m. Friday, Oct. 9 will be cornhole at 9 a.m., and the awards banquet is scheduled for noon.

The Lexington County Library’s Pelion Branch will host toddler time on Oct. 6 at 11 a.m. The Play-Doh Club for grades K-5 meets Oct. 7 at 3:30 p.m. Preschool story time for 3-5-year-olds meets Oct. 8 at 11 a.m. InBeTween for grades 6-8 will participate in ghostly portraits on Oct. 7 at 5:30 p.m. Teen Scene for grades 9-12 meets on Oct. 13 at 4 p.m. to discuss local legends and lore.

Senior chair yoga is every Monday, Wednesday and Friday for ages 50 and up. Mahjongg meets on Wednesdays at noon.

Friends of the Library will meet on Oct. 10 at 10 a.m. A grocery gift card raffle drawing will take place at this meeting. The Friends of the Library will contact you if your name was drawn.

Happy birthday to Blaine Olawsky, Shelton Yonce and Steve Neese.

Happy anniversary to Harry and Alma Fogle.