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Anderson County Relocation Guide
Welcome to Anderson County! In order to better facilitate your move to Anderson County, we have compiled the following list of important links to helpful local information. These links include details on Anderson County’s government, public safety, utilities, demographics, transportation, and newspapers. If you have any questions or concerns involving this guide, please feel free to contact us.
Anderson County Government & Public Safety Information
Anderson County Official Website
Anderson County Chamber of Commerce
Anderson County Convention & Visitors Bureau Website
Anderson County Police Department
Anderson County Fire Department
Anderson County Utilities
Anderson Utilities
Piedmont Natural Gas
AT&T
Direct TV
Anderson County Demographics
U.S. Census Bureau Fact Sheet
Anderson County Transportation
Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport
Clemson Area Transit
Anderson County Newspapers
Independentmail.com
ONGOING
- Anderson Arts Center: “Pet Project” Exhibition- Through September 17, Tuesday through Friday, 9:30AM-5:30PM
- Anderson County Library: Celebrating Alice Walker’s “The Color Purple”- Various activities in the month of August, limited copies of the book available at the library
- Electric City Playhouse: Craig Johnson Photography on display- now through September 20; The Taffetas- Show dates are Sept 2, 3, 4, 5. Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights performances begin at 8pm and Sunday Matinees are at 3pm.
- Lilia Day Spa: “Boot Camp” with Personal Trainer, Mikki Campbell- Monday- Friday 5:00AM and 6:00AM
- Pixel Point Graphics: Book Making Demonstrations
- Ralph Hayes Toyota Block Party: music, 6:00-9:00PM on Main Street , every Thursday April- October
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 2
- Anderson County Farmer's Market- 9:00AM
- Calhoun Historic Lofts: Networking Professionals of Anderson (NPA)- Free to local business owners focused on growing contacts, leads and relationships within Anderson and surrounding communities. The opportunity is open to any business owner, with the understanding that membership will be limited to only one person in each discipline (ie. Real Estate, Insurance, Web Hosting, etc.). There are still many areas of business not represented in the group. Anyone who really wants to grow their business is welcome to attend our very informal meetings. Bring lots of business cards! If you are interested, please contact Lisa Price at lisa@thecalhoun.com.
- The Fox: Block Party Picnic Dinners- Pick up one of the great dinner picnic basket choices and take it with you to the Block Party concert; Each week there will be two selections to choose from, $20 for dinner for 2; just give a call and The Fox and will get it ready for you; Live Piano Entertainment- After Block Party, come enjoy either dueling pianos or a solo artist each Thursday
- Gallery 3.1.3: Artist Lynn Bredeson- 12:00-3:00PM Collaborate with Lynn Bredeson to create a personalized work of art; watch her paint and be amazed!
- The Jo Brown Senior Center : Wire Beading with Suzanne- 10:00AM-2:00PM; Arth Rid Us Class- 11:00AM-12:00PM; Lines Plus Class- 1:30-2:30PM
- Lillia Day Spa: “Fat Fighters”- Every Thursday 9:00AM and 6:00PM, tips for a healthy lifestyle, group support, motivation, recipe swaps, and group training.
- Matty’s Downtown: $3 Thursdays- $3/ pound wings/ draft beers/ martinis/ house liquor brands/ house wines/ margaritas, 4:00PM- Close, dine-in only; Live Open Stage- great venue for all aspiring local musicians to show off their talents, 8:00PM- Close
- McGee’s Irish Pub: Music - 8:00PM; College Night- 20% off with valid college id; $3 Drink Specials- begins at 4:00PM
- Ralph Hayes Toyota Block Party: The Crunch Performs - 6:00-9:00PM, Main Street (event will occur regardless of any inclement weather)- 6:00-9:00PM on Main Street , look for specials at Downtown restaurants and businesses
- Remnants Antiques Gifts & Thrift: Open Late until 9:00PM every Thursday during Block Parties
· Summa Joe’s: Happy Hour Specials- 5pm - 6:30pm $3 House Wine & $3 Draft Beer
- Uptown Lounge: “Melton’s Madness”- with drink specials all night
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 3
- The Fox at Anderson : Midnight Movie- 11:30PM
- The Jo Brown Senior Center : OverEasy Exercise Fridays- 9:00-10:00AM; Lunch Line Class- 12:00-1:00PM; Line Dancing- 1:30-3:00PM
- Main Street Deli: Enjoy fresh, outdoor grilled hamburgers every Friday at Main Street Deli (weather permitting) from 11:00AM-3:00PM.
- Matty’s Downtown: Half Day Fridays- 12:00-5:00PM, all appetizers, beer, wine, and liquor selections ½ off, bar seating only
McGee’s Irish Pub: Music- 8:00PM
· Midnight Flight
- Summa Joe’s: Happy Hour Specials- 5:00 - 6:30pm $3 House Wine & $3 Draft Beer
- Two Gather Beads: Getting Started Workshop- 5:00-7:00PM, learn the basics to make your own one of a kind jewelry, $10 plus materials, please RSVP
- Anderson Farmer's Market- 9:00AM
- Matty’s Downtown: $3 Bloody Mary’s and Mimosas
- McGee’s Irish Pub: Music - 8:00PM
- Summa Joe’s: $3 House Wine & $3 Draft Beer - All day
- Tour de La France bike ride through Downtown
- Uptown Lounge: “Sports Saturday”- staying open until 2: 00AM
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 5
- Electric City Playhouse: “Rehearsal for Murder” Auditions- 6:00PM, September 5-6
- The Fox: 10% off Sunday Lunch with Church Bulletin- Open for lunch at 11:00AM, “Family Style” Sunday lunch dining, full service menu and bar
- McGee’s Irish Pub: Sublime Sunday Brunch- 11:00AM-4:00PM, build your own complimentary Bloody Mary bar, Mimosas, House Wine, and Domestic draft beer, limit 2 per entree
- Uptown Lounge: 35 cent wings and $1.50 cans- dine in only
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 6
- Electric City Playhouse: “Rehearsal for Murder” Auditions- 6:00PM, September 5-6
- The Fox: Pub Quiz (Trivia)- Anderson ’s fastest growing trivia game at 7:00PM every Monday. Featuring the great house cash prizes for top performing teams and some very unique bonus rounds for fun swag and frosty beverages!
- The Jo Brown Senior Center : Hi Liners Line Dancing- 9:00-10:45AM; Lunch Line Class- 12:00-1:00PM; Line Dancing Class- 1:30-3:00PM
- Matty’s Downtown: Matty’s Gives Back!- All day, 10% of sales go to a local non-profit charitable organization; Apps & Taps- Monday-Wednesday, 4:00PM-Close, $3 off appetizers and $2 off draft beers, bar seating only
- McGee’s Irish Pub: Yeungs and Wings- $10 All You Can Eat Wings, $5 domestic pitchers of Killians, Yeungling, Lite, and Seasonal
- Uptown Lounge: ½ price Burgers/ Sandwiches/ Entrees- 5:00PM-Until
- Anderson County Farmers Market: Family Night at the Market- 5:00-8:00PM, children’s activities, Live Music, Great food for dinner, and fresh local produce and products; bring a blanket and / or chairs and enjoy a great evening with you neighbors.
- Electric City Playhouse: Annual Meeting- 6:00PM
- The Fox: Surf or Turf Night- Features the $15.99 whole Maine lobster or 16 oz. Ribeye Steak
- The Jo Brown Senior Center : Tolly Arts and Crafts- 9:00AM-12:00PM
- Lilia Day Spa: Yoga on the Rooftop- 6:00-7:00PM, $5 per class or free for Lilia Gym members
- Matty’s Downtown: Burger Night- 4:00PM- Close, all burgers $4.44 + tax; Apps & Taps- Monday-Wednesday, 4:00PM-Close, $3 off appetizers and $2 off draft beers, bar seating only
- McGee’s Irish Pub: ½ Price Fish N Chips- Begins at 4:00PM
- One 12: ½ price Appetizers and Salads
- Summa Joe’s: Beer Bingo- Hosted by Comedian Jay Hastings @ 7:30pm; Happy Hour Specials- 5pm - 6:30pm $3 House Wine & $3 Draft Beer
- Uptown Lounge: Trivia- play for a chance to win your tab
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 8
- Evergreen Day Spa: “Oils in the Diet”- beautiful skin, hair, nails, good for your heart, and more. Develop the habit now to combat the upcoming winter dryness. Dipping oils and spices with fresh breads, olives, and grilled vegetables, beer and wine tasting, 6:00-8:00PM, $12 per person, call for reservations,
- The Fox: ½ price bottles of wine- all day ½ price wine by the bottle ; 2 Prime Rib Dinners for $22- every Wednesday, served with salad and baked potato; add that to our 1/2 off bottle wine and you have the makings of an excellent night out on the town!
- The Joe Brown Senior Center : Beginner’s Clogging- 11:00AM-12:00PM
- Matty’s Downtown: Kids Eat Free- 4:00PM to close, kids eat free (kids menu only) with purchase of adult (limit 2 children per adult); Apps & Taps- Monday-Wednesday, 4:00PM-Close, $3 off appetizers and $2 off draft beers, bar seating only
- McGee’s Irish Pub: Trivia Night- Reservations highly recommended, 8:00PM
- Sullivan's Metropolitan Grill: Free Homemade Dessert with every dinner entree you purchase; celebrate; please mention this promotion at the beginning of your meal to receive your dessert... Think global, eat local!
- Summa Joe’s: Kids Eat Free!- Kids 10 and under eat free off the kids menu; Happy Hour Specials-5pm - 6:30pm $3 House Wine & $3 Draft Beer
· Uptown Lounge: Carolina Rising Performs; Low Country Boil- every Wednesday
SEPTEMBER UPCOMING EVENTS
- SEPTEMBER 9: Anderson Arts Center : Fall Arts School ’s Registration Event- 9:30AM-5:30PM; Annual Membership Meeting- 6:00PM, free and open to the public; Beer & Wine Tasting- 7:00-9:00PM, $15 membership/ $20 non-membership per person
- SEPTEMBER 9: Block Party: The Eric Scott Band
- SEPTEMBER 9: The Kitchen Emporium: Women on Wine- Theme is Sundresses—last chance to wear them!
- SEPTEMBER 10-11: Electric City Playhouse: “Blues & Mo’: Cooper & Friends Sing the Blues”- 8:00PM, tickets are $10
- SEPTEMBER 14: Anderson Arts Center : Paper Making Class Begins- Tuesdays, 10:00AM-12:00PM; Book Binding Class Begins- Tuesdays, 1:00-3:00PM; Watercolor: Back to Basics Class Begins- Tuesdays, 9:30AM-12:00PM
- SEPTEMBER 15: Anderson Arts Center : Intermediate Watercolor I Class Begins- Wednesdays, 10:00AM-12:30PM; My First Painting (Ages 4-6) Class Begins- Wednesdays, 4:00-5:00PM
- SEPTEMBER 16: Block Party: The Entertainers
- SEPTEMBER 17: Anderson Arts Center : Japanese Art (Ages 7-12) Class Begins- Fridays, 4:00-5:15PM; Calligraphy for Teens & Adults- Fridays, 6:00-8:00PM
- SEPTEMBER 17-19: Electric City Playhouse: Special Event Play “Destination Alaska”- Friday and Saturday 8:00PM/ Sunday 3:00PM, tickets are $10
- SEPTEMBER 18: Anderson Arts Center : I Could Clay All Day (Ages 4-6) Workshop- 9:30-11:00AM; I Could Clay All Day (Ages 7-12) Workshop- 11:30AM-1:00PM
- SEPTEMBER 18/ 25: Anderson Arts Center : Foil Embossing Workshop- 2 Saturdays, 9:00AM-12:00PM
- SEPTEMBER 20: McGee’s Irish Pub: September Story Slam- 7:00PM, reservations recommended
- SEPTEMBER 20: Anderson Arts Center : Basic Potters Wheel Class Begins- Mondays, 10:00AM-12:30PM; Clay Handbuilding Class Begins- Mondays, 6:00-8:30PM
- SEPTEMBER 21: Anderson Arts Center : Garden Art (Ages 7-12) Class Begins- Tuesdays, 4:00-5:15PM
- SEPTEMBER 22: Anderson Arts Center : Learn to Draw Better & Easier Class Begins- Wednesdays, 1:15-3:45PM; Booking (Ages 4-6) Class Begins- Wednesdays, 4:00-5:15PM
- SEPTEMBER 23: Anderson Arts Center : Jewelry I (Ages 4-6) Class Begins- Thursdays, 4:00-5:15PM; Figure Painting & Drawing Open Studio- Every other Thursday, 5:30-7:00PM
- SEPTEMBER 23: Block Party: Sam Anderson and Friends
- SEPTEMBER 24: Matty’s Downtown: 4th Friday Karaoke Party- 9:30PM-Until, every 4th Friday, wildly popular!
- SEPTEMBER 25: Anderson Arts Center : Expressing Ourselves: Children’s Grief Support Series (Ages 5-16)
- SEPTEMBER 28: Anderson Arts Center: Mommy & Me Series I (Ages 2+) Class Begins- Tuesdays, 2:30-3:30PM; Digital Photography for Youth (Ages 7-12) Class Begins- Tuesdays, 4:00-5:30PM; Digital Photography I Class Begins- Tuesdays, 5:30-7:00PM; Acrylic Painting Class Begins- Tuesdays, 10:00AM-12:00PM; Handbuilding Techniques & Surface Discovery I Class Begins- Tuesdays, 6:00-8:30PM
- SEPTEMBER 29: Anderson Arts Center : Handbuilding Techniques & Surface Discovery II Class Begins- Wednesdays, 10:00AM-12:30PM
- SEPTEMBER 30: Block Party: Chocolate Thunder
- SEPTEMBER 30: Lilia Day Spa: Cosmeix Facial Peel Event
OCTOBER UPCOMING EVENTS
· OCTOBER 2: Anderson County Museum : Riedel Comparative Wine Glass Wine Tasting Class- Learn the difference a glass can make in wine tasting. Lisa Davis with the Riedel Wine Glass Company will conduct the wine tasting. Guests will receive a four-piece set of Riedel Vinum Wine Glasses valued at $116. After the class, enjoy a social event with wine, jazz music, a professional cigar roller and great food. Tickets are $50 for the Grant Tasting at 8:00PM if pre-registered, $75 the day of the event, $100 for both events.
· OCTOBER 4: Anderson Arts Center : Mixed Media Collage I Class Begins- Mondays, 10:00AM-12:30PM
· OCTOBER 7/ 9: Anderson Arts Center : Exploring Watercolor Workshop- Thursday, 5:30-7:00PM, Saturday 9:00AM-4:00PM
· OCTOBER 7: Block Party: Encore
- OCTOBER 9: Alzheimer’s Association Memory Walk and Downtown Merchants “Paint the Town Purple”- Registration begins at 9:00AM, walk begins at 10:00AM at the Pavilion, walk route will be from The Pavilion to River Street on Main and back again, Walk Marshals will be Mayor Terence Roberts and The Fox at Anderson ’s Bulldog Mascot, Winston
- OCTOBER 9: Anderson Arts Center : Decorated Pumpkins (Ages 4-6) Workshop- 9:30-11:00AM; Decorated Pumpkins Workshop (Ages 7-12)- 11:30AM-1:00PM
- OCTOBER 12: Anderson Arts Center : Found Object Sculpture Class Begins- Tuesdays, 1:00-3:00PM; Printmaking Class Begins- 10:00AM-12:00PM
- OCTOBER 13: Evergreen Day Spa: Sweet- 6:00-8:00PM, the best no calorie sweetener; learn how others could harm your health; low calorie desserts and Irish coffee, call for reservations
- OCTOBER 14: Block Party: Mac Arnold & Plate Full o’ Blues
- OCTOBER 16: Anderson Arts Center : Pumpkin Carving Workshop (Ages 4-6)- 9:30-11:00AM; Pumpkin Carving Workshop (Ages 7-12)- 11:30AM-1:00PM
- OCTOBER 18: Anderson Arts Center : Basic Drawing I for Teens Class Begins- Mondays, 4:00-5:15PM; Basic Drawing II Class Begins- Mondays, 6:00-8:00PM
- OCTOBER 20: Anderson Arts Center : Flower Power (Ages 7-12) Class Begins- Wednesdays, 4:00-5:15PM
- OCTOBER 21: Anderson Arts Center: Mommy & Me Series II (Ages 2+) Class Begins- Thursdays, 2:30-3:30PM; Paint Your Own Pottery (Ages 4-6) Class Begins- Thursdays, 4:00-5:00PM; Jewelry II (Ages 7-12) Class Begins- Thursdays, 4:00-5:15PM; Surface Design for Textiles & Paper Artists Class Begins- Thursdays, 6:00-8:30PM; Photoshop Basics Class Begins- Thursdays, 5:30-7:00PM; The Perfect Frame Class Begins- Thursdays, 5:30-7:00PM
- OCTOBER 21: Block Party: Retro Vertigo
- OCTOBER 22: Matty’s Downtown: 4th Friday Karaoke Party- 9:30PM-Until, every 4th Friday, wildly popular!
- OCTOBER 23: Anderson Arts Center : Pumpkin Pedestals (Ages 4-6) Workshop- 9:30-11:00AM; Pumpkin Pedestals (Ages 7-12) Workshop- 11:30AM-1:00PM; Expressing Ourselves: Children’s Grief Support Series (Ages 5-16)
- OCTOBER 26: Anderson Arts Center : Digital Photography for Teens Class Begins- Tuesdays, 4:00-5:30PM; Digital Photography II Class Begins- Tuesdays, 5:30-7:00PM
- OCTOBER 26: Anderson County Museum : Monster Mash- 4:00-7:00PM Enjoy trick or treating at the County Museum . Costumed guides will tell tales of famous landmarks, while passing out treats. Ghostly scenes await the young and old with graveyards to creep past, phantom shop keepers, pirates, witches and storytellers. Monster Mash is designed for children 10 and younger. Free admission.
- OCTOBER 26: 12th Annual Chili Cook Off- 5:30-8:30PM
- OCTOBER 27: Anderson Arts Center : Watercolor for Youth (Ages 7-12) Class Begins- Wednesdays, 4:00-5:15PM; Intermediate Watercolor II Class Begins- Wednesdays, 10:00AM-12:30PM
- OCTOBER 28: Block Party: Still Cruzin’
- OCTOBER 30: Anderson Arts Center : BBQ Firing Techniques Workshop- Saturday, 9:30AM-1:00PM; Basic Drawing for Teens Class Begins- Saturdays, 10:00-11:30AM
NOVEMBER UPCOMING EVENTS
- NOVEMBER 2: Anderson Arts Center : Color Workshop Begins- Thursdays, 9:30AM-12:00PM
- NOVEMBER 5-6: Anderson County Museum : Mistletoe Market- Get an early start on Christmas shopping by purchasing hand-crafted items from 25 regional artisans. Sip and Shop on Friday from 4-7 pm. Shopping hours on Saturday are from 10-4.
- NOVEMBER 6: Anderson Arts Center : Canvas Painting I (Ages 7-12) Workshop- 10:00AM-12:00PM
- NOVEMBER 10: Evergreen Day Spa: Importance of Enough Fiber in Your Diet- 6:00-8:00PM, The right kind pulls the fat out of the system and keeps everything “working like clockwork”; hot holiday spiced drinks and comfort breads for snacking; $12 per person, call for reservations
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NOVEMBER 13: Electric City Playhouse: Child's Play- Anderson Rotary Club Fundraiser- Local celebrities, characters, and entertainers will read or perform their favorite children's books and songs to an all adult audience; wine, beer and hors d’oeuvres will be on hand to help loosen any reserved adult sensibilities that still remain!; this fundraiser will help to support the club’s youth literacy efforts and help promote awareness of the importance of childhood literacy in our community; $25/ ticket
NOVEMBER 15: Anderson Arts Center : Mixed Media Collage II Class Begins- Mondays, 10:00AM-12:30PM
- NOVEMBER 16: Anderson Arts Center : Painting Landscapes (Ages 7-12) Class Begins- Tuesdays, 4:00-5:15PM
- NOVEMBER 17: Anderson Arts Center : Mixed Media (Ages 4-6) Class Begins- Wednesdays, 4:00-5:15PM
- NOVEMBER 18: Anderson Arts Center: 3D Experience (Ages 4-6) Class Begins- Thursdays, 4:00-5:00PM
- NOVEMBER 20: Anderson Arts Center : Clay Adventure (Ages 7-12) Workshop- 10:00AM-12:00PM; Thanksgiving Ceterpiece (Ages 4-6) Workshop- 9:30-11:00AM; Thanksgiving Centerpiece (Ages 7-12) Workshop- 11:30AM-1:00PM; Expressing Ourselves: Children’s Grief Support Series (Ages 5-16)
- NOVEMBER 23: Anderson Arts Center : Digital Photography III Class Begins- Tuesdays, 5:30-7:00PM
- NOVEMBER 29: Anderson Arts Center : Advanced Drawing Class Begins- Mondays, 6:00-8:00PM
- NOVEMBER 30: Anderson Arts Center : Paint Your Own Pottery II (Ages 4-6) Class Begins- Tuesdays, 4:00-5:00PM
DECEMBER UPCOMING EVENTS
- DECEMBER 2: Anderson Arts Center : Handmade Gifts For Families Class Begins (All ages)- Thursdays, 4:00-5:15PM
- DECEMBER 4: Anderson Arts Center : Clay Adventure (Ages 4-6) Workshop- 10:00AM-12:00PM
- DECEMBER 5: Anderson Christmas Parade
- DECEMBER 8: Evergreen Day Spa: Pre-Party Tips for Not Putting on Weight During the Holidays- 6:00-8:00PM, delicious low-cal appetizers and festive drinks, $12 per person, call for reservations
- DECEMBER 11: Anderson Arts Center : Canvas Painting II (Ages 7-12) Workshop- 10:00AM-12:00PM; Not Your Ordinary Ornaments (Ages 4-6) Workshop- 9:30-11:00AM; Not Your Ordinary Ornaments (Ages 7-12) Workshop- 11:30AM-1:00PM
CONTACT INFO FOR BUSINESSES WITH EVENTS:
- Anderson Arts Center, 110 Federal Street, 864.222.2787, www.AndersonArtsCenter.org
- Anderson County Farmers Market, 402 N. Murray Avenue, 864.231.1924
- Anderson School of Dance, 106 E. Benson Street , 864.225.2499, AndersonSchoolofDance.blogspot.com
- Apple Dumplin Antiques, 500 N. Main Street, 864.642.9727, www.AppleDumplinAntiques.com
- The Calhoun Historic Lofts, 420 N. Main Street , 864.226.4426, www.TheCalhoun.com
- Electric City Playhouse, 514 N. Murray Avenue , 864.224.4248, www.ECPlayhouse.com
- Evergreen Day Spa and Bed and Breakfast, 1103 S. Main Street, 864.375.9064, www.spa-it.com
- The Fox at Anderson, 312 S. Main Street , 864.226.4369, www.TheFoxAnderson.com
- Gallery 3.1.3, 313 N. Main Street , 864.314.8281
- The Jo Brown Senior Center , 101 S. Fant Street, 864.231.2237, www.AndersonCountySC.org/seniors
- The Kitchen Emporium, 303 S. Main Street , 864.225.2021, kitchenemporiumandgifts.samsbiz.com
- Lilia Day Spa, 116 E. Benson Street, 864.226.0818/864.225.4542, www.LiliaDaySpa.com
- Main Street Deli, 305 S. Main Street 864.222.3893, www.MainStDeli.com
- Matty’s Downtown, 121 North Main Street, 864.965.9170, www.MattysDowntown.com
- McGee’s Irish Pub, 116 W. Orr Street, 864.261.6401, www.McGeesIrishPub.com
- One 12, 112 N. Main Street , 864.965.9019 or one12info@gmail.com, www.One12.net
- Pixel Point Graphics, 109 Sharpe Street , 864.231.0190, www.PixelPointGraphics.com
- Remnants Antiques Gifts & Thrift, 300 S. Main Street, 864.388.9875
- Sullivan's Metropolitan Grill, 208 S. Main Street, 864.226.8945, www.SullivansMetroGrill.com
- Summa Joe's, 127 N. Main Street , 864.965.9030
- Two Gather Beads, 305 N. Main Street , 864.226.3223, www.TwoGatherBeads.com
- Uptown Lounge, 301 N. McDuffie Street, 864.225.9552
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