Events Calendar

Join us in taking 5,600 steps, one for every daily cancer diagnosis. Take a walk through luminaries to celebrate the strength of cancer survivors & honor the legacy of those who’ve passed.

Free QPR Suicide Prevention Training – 988 Day at MHAGC

In honor of 988 Day, Mental Health America of Greenville County is offering two free QPR Gatekeeper certification trainings on September 8th at our office.

Session 1: 10:00 AM – https://www.mhagc.org/event/qpr-gatekeeper-training/

Session 2: 3:00 PM – https://www.mhagc.org/event/qpr-gatekeeper-training-2/

Space is limited — RSVP required

What is QPR?

QPR (Question, Persuade, Refer) Gatekeeper Training teaches you how to:

Recognize warning signs of suicide

Offer hope and support

Refer someone to life-saving resources

Gatekeepers can be anyone—parents, teachers, faith leaders, first responders, healthcare workers, and more.

Can’t make it? We offer QPR trainings year-round for schools, workplaces, and community groups.

Suicide prevention starts with all of us.

Find more Mental Health events at mhagc.org/events

The YWCA Racial Justice Workshop is open to our entire YWCA Asheville community – including our staff, volunteers, board, donors, program participants, Fitness Center and community members. This 90-minute workshop will take place on the second Tuesday of each month at 11:30 am and will be facilitated by Gerry Leonard, Racial Justice & Outreach Specialist and Lexus Walker, Tzedek Social Justice Fellow.

GVL Fit Fest is Greenville’s ultimate fitness and music festival, bringing energy, movement, and music to Fluor Field. This one-day celebration blends workouts, live DJs, and local talent with a vibrant lineup of food trucks, restaurants, gyms, and wellness vendors.

Expect a full-body experience—train hard, dance harder, and connect with the Upstate’s best in health and lifestyle. Whether you’re into yoga, HIIT, lifting, pickleball, running, Pilates, or just here for the wellness vibes, GVL Fit Fest is where fitness meets festival.

General admission to the event is completely free although registration is required.

Additional ticket opportunities are also available at a cost –

Join us for an incredible day of fun at Green Valley Country Club on Friday, September 19!

This special event includes a charity golf tournament and an evening concert featuring LOCASH, whose hit “Hometown Home” is currently No. 1 on the Country Billboard chart! 🎶

You can choose how you participate:

⛳ Golf only

🎟️ Concert only (VIP and General Admission available)

🏌️‍♂️🎶 Or make it a full day and enjoy both!

All food and drinks are included with your concert ticket—no extra fees once you’re in!

Are you looking for an excuse to knit or crochet for a good cause? Help make baby hats and blankets and adult hats, scarves, and slippers to support at-risk newborns and homeless adults.  Your handmade knitwear will keep our neighbors warm.  Volunteers with basic skills in knitting or crocheting are welcome. Please bring your own needles or crochet hooks and a pattern.

Check out Knit-n-Give on WLOS: http://wlos.com/news/only-on-wloscom/close-knit-group-of-women-use-their-talents-to-help-asheville-charities

Endeavor, the coworking and office space community in downtown Greenville will be hosting their Collaborators & Cocktails speaker series.

Networking 5:00-5:45 | Presentation and Q&A 5:45-6:45 | Networking 6:45-7:15
Request an Invitation at [email protected]. Seating is Limited; Sorry, No Walk-Ins.

Join us for the 51^st anniversary edition of ZOOfari — an unforgettable evening of cocktails, cuisine, and conservation!

Experience the nostalgia with flavors from previous ZOOfari events, paired with specialty cocktails throughout the Zoo.

Kick off your day with a FREE barre class hosted by The Bootyshop at Gather.

This all-levels class is designed to sculpt, tone, and energize — no shoes needed, just bring your barefoot best. Stay after class to sip, socialize, and connect with your community.

✅ What to bring:
– Yoga mat
– Water bottle
– No shoes needed (barre is done barefoot or in grippy socks)
– A friend & your best energy!

🎉 Free to attend — space is limited, so arrive early to secure your spot.
Hosted by The Bootyshop.

✨ After class, keep the good vibes going — head over to Juice Box and treat yourself to a post-barre mimosa! 🥂
They’ll be serving up bubbly for purchase, perfect for sipping and socializing after your sweat sesh.

Greenville Gay Men’s Chorus presents BIG GAY BINGO—Halloween Edition, Friday, October 3 at Greenville’s Radio Room. This is the organization’s largest fundraiser of the season—packed with bingo, cabaret music acts, and outrageous fun including a costume party attendees won’t soon forget—all emceed by drag artist Rylee Hunty.

Join us at Presbyterian College in Belk Auditorium for a Celebration Concert featuring Christian Contemporary duo, Caleb + Kelsey.

🎵 About Caleb + Kelsey:

Caleb and Kelsey Grimm are the husband and wife duo, Caleb + Kelsey. Best known for their original arrangements of modern worship songs, Christian hymns, and duets of some of the most popular love songs of all time. With 65 million YouTube views & several #1 selling albums, their music is resonating deeply with their continuously growing fanbase.

Enjoy a night of praise, mission-minded music, and a special talk back with Thornwell President, Rev. Myron Wilkins.

Songs for the evening include:

Praise
How Great Is Our God / Our God / How Great Thou Art
Oceans / You Make Me Brave
In Christ Alone / Cornerstone / Solid Rock
Good Good Father / No Longer Slaves
Goodness of God
Great Are You Lord / Lord I Need You
AND MANY MORE!

Join us for an afternoon of incredible music and uplifting stories!

At 4:00 pm on October 5th in the beautiful Blackman Music Hall at Converse University, Classical Healing Keys will present a #Stigma-Free Concert—a powerful hour of music dedicated to breaking down the barriers and misconceptions surrounding mental health. Music has the ability to open hearts, start conversations, and create healing spaces, and this concert will do just that.

We have an incredible line up of musicians I know you will enjoy. In addition to the music you’ll hear three brief inspiring true stories from real people about living fully with mental illness. So come, relax, and be uplifted for 60 minutes on Sunday afternoon.

Kamber Parker Bowden, CEO and founder of Generational Performance Solutions and Furman University alumna is an expert on labor-related issues with more than 50k hours of research on the subject. Her debut book, “The Generational Advantage,” compiles Parker Bowden’s research and insights to deliver practical tips for today’s workforce.

Parker Bowden will be visiting the Bell Tower Bookstore from 5 to 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 7 for a signing and author meet and greet. She will also be discussing her business insights and sharing details about her book.

“’The Generational Advantage’ addresses an issue that has plagued work environment throughout time—generational divides,” said Elizabeth Davis, President of Furman University. “Rather than lamenting generational differences, Kamber encourages and educates leaders to use such differences to enhance the workplace and ultimately business outcomes.”

The Black Bear Half Marathon & 8k presented by Hunter Subaru is an exhilarating fall event that beckons both seasoned athletes and recreational runners alike. Nestled within the charm and beauty of Hendersonville, North Carolina, this race offers participants a unique opportunity to challenge their limits while immersing themselves in the splendor of the autumn season. Whether conquering the half marathon’s 13.1-mile stretch or embracing the spirited atmosphere of the 8k, participants love supportive community vibe, scenic course, and post-race festivities, including the Black Bear Fall Market!

Internationally recognized speaker and workforce strategist Kamber Parker Bowden’s debut book, “The Generational Advantage,” delivers practical tips for developing strong, multigenerational teams.

Parker Bowden will be visiting Barnes & Noble at Greenridge from 1 to 3 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 12 for a signing and author meet and greet. She will also be discussing her business insights and sharing details about her book.

This book is built on more than 10,000 interviews and over 50,000 hours of research, translating real-world insights into practical action items for business leaders. “The Generational Advantage” covers how to attract and retain top talent in a shifting labor market, bridge communication gaps across generational and technological divides, and turn workplace friction into collaboration and measurable business growth.