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2006 Calendar

Below are events and notices for the 2006 calendar year:

January April July October
February May August November
March June September December

(Also see 2007 calendar.)



January 2006

Date / Time Event Location
     


February 2006

Date / Time Event Location
Four-day session:
  • Feb 20
  • Feb 23
  • Feb 27
  • Mar 2.
9:30 a.m. to 12 p.m.		 Volunteer Advocate Training: Volunteers must complete all 4 days of the training. Please contact our office at 231-7273 for more information.
February 24 Clemson University Wellness Forum Fike Recreation Center
Clemson University
Clemson, SC


March 2006

Date / Time Event Location
Two dates offered:

March 22
(6-8 p.m.)

March 24
(10 a.m. - 12 noon)		 "You have a right to be safe. Let us teach you how!"

Safey and Self-Defense Class in honor of Asha Wiley, Kwana Burns, and Tiffany Soures, three young women who were recently murdered.

The event is FREE for everyone in Anderson and the surrounding area.

Call Foothills Alliance for more information: 864-231-7273 or 1-800-585-8952. Please register as seating is limited.		 Civic Center
(Anderson, SC)
March 31,
noon		 Three Ribbon Ceremony in commemoration of Prevent Child Abuse Month (April), Sexual Assault Awareness Month (April) and Victims’ Rights Week (April 23-29). See: See related events in April (below). Anderson County Courthouse
(Anderson, SC)


April 2006

April is a busy month for us! See below regarding events, or download the Sexual Assault Awareness Calendar (PDF). Please join us:

Date / Time Event Location
Throughout April Ooh La Lolly's will feature selected books about sexual assault and child sexual abuse on a special display accompanied by information about Foothills Alliance and Sexual Assault Awareness Month. Anderson, SC
Throughout April and beyond Teal scented “Courage” candles will be available for purchase at several locations. Proceeds will benefit Foothills Sexual Trauma Center.
April 5, 5 p.m. Take Back the Night Expo — Foothills Alliance will join other agencies to spread awareness to CU students about sexual assault. Clemson University
Clemson, SC
April 6 A Day to End Sexual Violence (sponsored by RAINN) --
April 21 Take Back the Night 5K Run—Clemson University students and faculty will race to spread awareness of sexual assault—Foothills Sexual Trauma Center and Pickens Rape Crisis Center will benefit with clothing and other needs. Redfern Health Center, Clemson University
Clemson, SC.
April 23-29 Victims’ Rights Week --
April 28 United Way Volunteer Match Anderson Mall
Anderson, SC
April 26, noon Foothills Alliance Volunteer Luncheon—FA will honor its volunteers with a luncheon and special guest speaker, Erica Staab-Westmoreland. Friends Restaurant
(1109 S. Main Street, Anderson, SC.)


May 2006

Date / Time Event Location
May 5 Blue Ridge Fest: proceeds will benefit Foothills Alliance and other area nonprofit organizations. 734 West Main Street
Pickens, SC.
May 6

Issaqueena’s Last Ride

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May 19 SCCADVASA Court Advocacy Training Suggs and Kelly Law Firm (Columbia, SC)
Four-day session:
  • May 23
  • May 25
  • May 30
  • June 1.
9:30 a.m. to 12 noon 		Volunteer Advocate Training: Volunteers must complete all 4 days of the training. Please contact our office at 231-7273 for more information.


June 2006

Date / Time Event Location
June 17 Optimist Club Poker Run
June 16 Ladies Day Golf Tournament Anderson Country Club (Anderson, SC)
June 29, 30 SCCADVASA Sexual Assault Conference: Let's Talk About "IT": Revealing the Reality of Sexual Violence Hyatt Regency Hotel
Greenville, SC


July 2006

Date / Time Event Location
     


August 2006

Date / Time Event Location
     


September 2006

Date / Time Event Location
     


October 2006

Date / Time Event Location
     


November 2006

Date / Time Event Location
November 6 “Let’s Get Serious” training for professionals
(Contact Foothills Alliance to register)		 Clemson University Outdoor Lab
November 10 Golf Tournament for Foothills Child Advocacy Center – sponsored by North Anderson Baptist Church Anderson Country Club
November 15 Get Carded Day at Tri-County Tech’s “Better Living Day” Tri-County Technical College
November 21 Board of Directors Appreciation Dinner Tucker’s Restaurant
(Anderson, SC)
November 23-24 Office closed ( Crisis Hotline is available throughout the holidays) -
November 30 - December 7 The Festival of Trees Hilton Garden Inn (Anderson, SC)


December 2006

Date / Time Event Location
December 11, 14, 18, 20 (times to be announced) Volunteer Advocates Training for the Sexual Trauma Center (Contact Foothills Alliance to register.) Foothills Alliance office
December 25-26 Office Holidays (Crisis Hotline is available throughout the holidays) -



Foothills Alliance
Hotline: (800) 585-8952
Local: (864) 231-7273
Fax: (864) 231-8515
E-mail: info@foothillsalliance.org
Address: 216 East Calhoun Street
Anderson, SC 29621

This website is not meant to be used in lieu of counseling or other professional guidance.
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