The Western Women's Business Center is presenting a "Preparing for a Small Business Loan Workshop and Lunch" from noon to 2 p.m., Wednesday, Dec. 12 at the Polk Center at Isothermal Community College in Columbus.

Everyone is invited to drop by and say farewell to the Polk County elected officials leaving office and to meet and greet the newly elected officials at a "Hail & Farewell" gathering Monday, Dec. 3.

Tenth District Congressman Patrick McHenry's staff will hold office hours in Polk County from 9 a.m. to noon, Thursday, Nov. 29 at the Womack Building at 40 Courthouse St. in Columbus.

The Polk County Toy Run benefiting children in need will be held at the Saluda Fire & Rescue Dept. on Saturday, Nov. 24, rain or shine.

Polk County Local Government has announced its schedule for the Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays.

The Polk County Historical Museum at 60 Walker St. in Columbus is hosting an evening event for everyone from 6 to 8 p.m., Thursday, Nov. 15.

In observance of the national Veterans Day holiday, Polk County Schools and all Polk County offices will be closed on Monday, Nov. 12.

The Patriots Salute to Veterans Association, a subsidiary of the Polk County Veterans Association, is hosting a Veterans Day parade on Mills Street at 10 a.m., Monday, Nov. 12.

Everyone is invited and encouraged to attend a Veteran's Forum from 2 to 3:30 p.m., Sunday, Nov. 11 at the Polk County History Museum at 60 Walker St. in Columbus.