Good morning Easley, today is Wednesday November 17, 2011 and there are now just 44 days left in the year. The skies will remain mostly cloudy this morning after a solid day of rainfall in the Upstate yesterday according to the National Weather Service daily forecast. This afternoon will become increasingly sunny and the temperature is expected to reach a high of 59 degrees. Tonight the skies will be mostly clear but the temperature will drop to an overnight low of 33 degrees.

If you're looking to get into the holiday spirit a bit early this year, take a trip up to the Hagood Mill in Pickens for an early Yuletide Celebration and Celtic Christmas. Enjoy some classic music of the season hosted by musicians, Ed Harrison and Daniel Hendrix, and featuring Rebecca Hendrix, Bill Landrum, Marshall Goers and Lucy Allen. The celebration starts at 10 a.m.

Just because it's almost Thanksgiving doesn't mean flower aficionados need to lose their steam! This afternoon gardening enthusiasts should join the Azalea Garden Club at Easley First United Methodist Church. The group meets once a month at the church from 2:30 until 4 p.m.

Easley chess fans should visit the Hampton Memorial Library for the monthly meeting of the Easley Chess Club. Exercise your brain with a challenging game of strategy against other Easley chess players today at 4 p.m. This club is free an open to the public.

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