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Wednesday, November 1, 2023
Auditions Spartanburg Youth Theatre
Nov 1 @ 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm
Chapman Cultural Center
A CHRISTMAS CAROL (play)
Director: Connor Vetter
Assistant Director: TBD

Audition Workshop: Sat, Aug 26, 9am-12pm

Auditions: Tues, Sept 5 & Wed, Sept 6, 5:30-7:30pm

Callbacks: Sat, Sept 9, 10am-2pm


DISNEY’S THE LION KING JR. (musical)
Director: Adam Sanders
Assistant Director: TBD

Choreographer: Lustra Miller
Music Director: Ben Chumley

Audition Workshop: Sat, Oct 21, 9am-1pm

Auditions: Tues, Oct 31 & Wed, Nov 1, 5:30-7:30pm

Callbacks: Sat, Nov 4, 10am-4pm


THE RAINBOW FISH (play)
Director: TBD
Assistant Director: TBD

Audition Workshop: Sat, Jan 6, 2024, 9am-12pm

Auditions: Tues, Jan 9 or Wed, Jan 10, 2024, 5:30-7:30pm

Callbacks: Sat, Jan 13, 2024, 10am-2pm

 

GENERAL AUDITION INFO

CASTING POLICIES:  Auditions are open to youth in the 3rd-12th grades, however the director for each show may look for a more specific age range that may not always include the younger ages. Specific age requirements and casting information for each show are posted in the Audition Notice for each production above.  No roles have been pre-cast unless otherwise specifically stated in the audition notice.  Youth of all ethnicities and backgrounds are encouraged to audition.


ETIQUETTE:

  • Please arrive at least 15 minutes early to fill out any necessary information sheets. Actors will audition in the order that they arrive. They do not need to stay the entire 2 hours of auditions. They will be able to leave once they audition.

  • Make sure to wear clothes and shoes that are comfortable to move around in. SYT discourages actors from “dressing up” for the part they desire. Actors should wear clothes that they feel comfortable in and that show their own personality and style.


PREPARATION:

Plays:

  • Actors are required to prepare a 1 minute monologue for the audition. 

  • Actors should choose a monologue that shows off strong acting choices, clear diction and volume, and that is age-appropriate.

  • Memorization of your monologue is highly encouraged.

  • If you do not have a monologue, one will be provided for you at the audition. Monologues are available ahead of time, one month prior to auditions, at the Spartanburg Youth Theatre offices in the kiosk at the end of the hallway when you walk down the stairs to our area. You may use one of these monologues, or you may use one of your own choosing.

  • Bring your schedule to fill-in all of your potential rehearsal conflicts on the audition form – conflicts may NOT be added after casting!

Musicals:

  • Actors are required to prepare 16-32 bars of a musical theatre song for the audition. A song from a musical is recommended, however actors may sing any type of song.

  • Actors should choose a song that shows off vocal range, allows for strong acting choices, and that is age-appropriate.

  • Actors should bring their own sheet music. An accompanist will be provided. Singing from a music track or singing acapella is highly discouraged.

  • Memorization of your song is highly encouraged.

  • Singing a song from the specific show you’re auditioning for is discouraged. We prefer to hear your own style and range in a song you’re comfortable with from any show other than the one you’re auditioning for. Callbacks are when we’ll be able to hear you sing songs from the show.

  • If you do not have a song, one will be provided for you at the audition. Songs are available ahead of time, one month prior to auditions, at the Spartanburg Youth Theatre offices in the kiosk at the end of the hallway when you walk down the stairs to our area. You may use one of these songs, or you may use one of your own choosing.

  • A great resource for purchasing sheet music is www.musicnotes.com.

  • For musicals, you will not dance at auditions. You will only dance at callbacks (if called back).

  • Bring your schedule to fill-in all of your potential rehearsal conflicts on the audition form – conflicts may NOT be added after casting!

REGISTRATION: Save time and fill out your audition form ahead of time. An online audition form will be available the Friday before auditions on the Auditions page of our website (above). If you fill out your form ahead of time, head straight to the check-in table when you arrive and tell them you filled out your form online. It is not mandatory to fill out your form in advance. You may still fill out the form when you arrive.


WHERE:  All auditions are held at the Chapman Cultural Center at 200 E. St. John Street, Spartanburg, South Carolina, 29306. Look for signs directing you where to go for registration.


WHEN:  Please note the above audition dates and times for the current Spartanburg Youth Theatre season. Auditions are typically Tuesdays & Wednesdays from 5:30-7:30pm. Actors may arrive at any time during the 2 hour slot. Actors will audition in the order that they arrive. They do not need to stay the entire 2 hours of auditions. They will be able to leave once they audition.

Actors should only audition one of the two nights offered. If an actor cannot audition on the two offered dates, we MAY be able to accommodate a separate audition date, but we cannot guarantee it. Please contact us directly.

CALLBACKS: If necessary, the director may hold callbacks to see certain actors again before casting the show. If callbacks are necessary, they are typically held the Saturday following auditions, however callbacks are subject to change depending on actor and director availability. If an actor is unable to attend callbacks, we MAY be able to accommodate a separate callback date, but we cannot guarantee it. If called back, contact us and we will see what we can do.

If an actor must arrive late or leave early, we will do our best to accommodate the conflict, but cannot guarantee that we will be able to make sure the actor is seen before they have to leave early or after they’ve arrived late.

A callback list will be posted on the Auditions page of our website (above), usually the Thursday after auditions. At callbacks, actors will read scenes from the script. For musicals, in addition to reading scenes, actors will learn songs from the show and learn a short dance combination.

Friday, November 17, 2023
Pens and Pages Writing Workshop
Nov 17 @ 10:00 am – 11:30 am
Truphae

“Looking Back, Looking Forward” is perfect for the holiday time of year. This is the season when many of us consider the events of the past year and look forward to what a new year might bring. In this writing workshop, we will use this transitional time as a focus for creating a new piece of writing which will allow us to set 2023 aside and move forward toward 2024. For writers at all levels. The workshop is led by Rick Mulkey, author of six books and director of Creative Writing at Converse University. Hosted by Truphae and Converse Low Residency MFA in Creative Writing.

This event is FREE and open to the public – just bring pen and paper! Seating is limited to only 18. Please sign up on our website.

Tuesday, December 12, 2023
Pacolet Writers Critique Group
Dec 12 @ 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm
Pacolet Library

Writing is a solitary task and many writers benefit from having peers to get feedback and support. Join us for the monthly meeting of our writers group and the chance to meet other writers.

Wednesday, December 13, 2023
Cowpens Writers
Dec 13 @ 11:30 am – 12:30 pm
Cowpens Library

Writers of all genres, formats, and skill levels are welcome to attend the writing group. Those who attend may share and discuss their work with others, participate in writing exercises, and access helpful writing resources.

Virtual Writer’s Workshop Darren Todd
Dec 13 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
online

Darren Todd, will lead a virtual writing workshop titled “What if you fly? Weaving speculative elements into fiction.

The term speculative fiction has grown in usage, but what does it mean? Simply, it’s fiction that speculates or forecasts what might happen. The “if” in that scenario is up to the writer. Spec-fic (as it’s often called) isn’t beholden to a single genre. Certainly, dystopian novels fall under this category, but so could alternate history, science fiction, horror, or even drama. Many ideas can greatly benefit from introducing speculative elements, which give readers a heightened sense of curiosity, wonder, and even engages them to be a part of how the writer’s “what if” develops. Humans are natural problem solvers, and few things kick off that need to find answers like a solid “what if.”
For this workshop, we’ll delve into the rise of spec-fic, how it crosses genre, as well as flexing our speculative muscles with breakout exercises to be reviewed during the workshop.

This workshop is open to writers of all skill levels and is a fun way to find inspiration from a new prompt or revise current work. It is hosted by the Friends of Carl Sandburg at Connemara and will use Microsoft Teams for the virtual connection. Sign up to attend the workshop here!

Darren is a freelance book editor for Evolved Publications, and his short fiction has appeared in fifty publications over the years, including Chilling Tales for Dark NightsCosmic Horror Monthly, and The Stoneslide Corrective. His short story collection, The Ugly Mug and Other Stories, launched on Amazon and Audible in 2023.

While some of his works fall under the literary umbrella, he often returns to speculative and horror fiction. His style and preferences tend toward the psychological, as he enjoys stories that linger in the imagination long after he’s closed the book on them.

He lives in Hendersonville, NC with his son and girlfriend. See what he’s up to at darrentodd.net.

Thursday, December 14, 2023
Writers’ Round Table
Dec 14 @ 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Simpsonville Library

Join us for an informal writing workshop.

Registration required. Call 864-963-9031.

Audience: Adults
Tuesday, January 9, 2024
Mountain Mushrooms
Jan 9 @ 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm
Bullington Gardens

Learn about how to grow mushrooms at home, basic fungal biology, and the top wild mushrooms to collect in the forest. Presented by Steve Pettis, Henderson County Commercial and Consumer Horticulture Agent and host of the Gardening in the Mountains Radio Show,

Auditions Spartanburg Youth Theatre
Jan 9 @ 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm
Chapman Cultural Center
A CHRISTMAS CAROL (play)
Director: Connor Vetter
Assistant Director: TBD

Audition Workshop: Sat, Aug 26, 9am-12pm

Auditions: Tues, Sept 5 & Wed, Sept 6, 5:30-7:30pm

Callbacks: Sat, Sept 9, 10am-2pm


DISNEY’S THE LION KING JR. (musical)
Director: Adam Sanders
Assistant Director: TBD

Choreographer: Lustra Miller
Music Director: Ben Chumley

Audition Workshop: Sat, Oct 21, 9am-1pm

Auditions: Tues, Oct 31 & Wed, Nov 1, 5:30-7:30pm

Callbacks: Sat, Nov 4, 10am-4pm


THE RAINBOW FISH (play)
Director: TBD
Assistant Director: TBD

Audition Workshop: Sat, Jan 6, 2024, 9am-12pm

Auditions: Tues, Jan 9 or Wed, Jan 10, 2024, 5:30-7:30pm

Callbacks: Sat, Jan 13, 2024, 10am-2pm

 

GENERAL AUDITION INFO

CASTING POLICIES:  Auditions are open to youth in the 3rd-12th grades, however the director for each show may look for a more specific age range that may not always include the younger ages. Specific age requirements and casting information for each show are posted in the Audition Notice for each production above.  No roles have been pre-cast unless otherwise specifically stated in the audition notice.  Youth of all ethnicities and backgrounds are encouraged to audition.


ETIQUETTE:

  • Please arrive at least 15 minutes early to fill out any necessary information sheets. Actors will audition in the order that they arrive. They do not need to stay the entire 2 hours of auditions. They will be able to leave once they audition.

  • Make sure to wear clothes and shoes that are comfortable to move around in. SYT discourages actors from “dressing up” for the part they desire. Actors should wear clothes that they feel comfortable in and that show their own personality and style.


PREPARATION:

Plays:

  • Actors are required to prepare a 1 minute monologue for the audition. 

  • Actors should choose a monologue that shows off strong acting choices, clear diction and volume, and that is age-appropriate.

  • Memorization of your monologue is highly encouraged.

  • If you do not have a monologue, one will be provided for you at the audition. Monologues are available ahead of time, one month prior to auditions, at the Spartanburg Youth Theatre offices in the kiosk at the end of the hallway when you walk down the stairs to our area. You may use one of these monologues, or you may use one of your own choosing.

  • Bring your schedule to fill-in all of your potential rehearsal conflicts on the audition form – conflicts may NOT be added after casting!

Musicals:

  • Actors are required to prepare 16-32 bars of a musical theatre song for the audition. A song from a musical is recommended, however actors may sing any type of song.

  • Actors should choose a song that shows off vocal range, allows for strong acting choices, and that is age-appropriate.

  • Actors should bring their own sheet music. An accompanist will be provided. Singing from a music track or singing acapella is highly discouraged.

  • Memorization of your song is highly encouraged.

  • Singing a song from the specific show you’re auditioning for is discouraged. We prefer to hear your own style and range in a song you’re comfortable with from any show other than the one you’re auditioning for. Callbacks are when we’ll be able to hear you sing songs from the show.

  • If you do not have a song, one will be provided for you at the audition. Songs are available ahead of time, one month prior to auditions, at the Spartanburg Youth Theatre offices in the kiosk at the end of the hallway when you walk down the stairs to our area. You may use one of these songs, or you may use one of your own choosing.

  • A great resource for purchasing sheet music is www.musicnotes.com.

  • For musicals, you will not dance at auditions. You will only dance at callbacks (if called back).

  • Bring your schedule to fill-in all of your potential rehearsal conflicts on the audition form – conflicts may NOT be added after casting!

REGISTRATION: Save time and fill out your audition form ahead of time. An online audition form will be available the Friday before auditions on the Auditions page of our website (above). If you fill out your form ahead of time, head straight to the check-in table when you arrive and tell them you filled out your form online. It is not mandatory to fill out your form in advance. You may still fill out the form when you arrive.


WHERE:  All auditions are held at the Chapman Cultural Center at 200 E. St. John Street, Spartanburg, South Carolina, 29306. Look for signs directing you where to go for registration.


WHEN:  Please note the above audition dates and times for the current Spartanburg Youth Theatre season. Auditions are typically Tuesdays & Wednesdays from 5:30-7:30pm. Actors may arrive at any time during the 2 hour slot. Actors will audition in the order that they arrive. They do not need to stay the entire 2 hours of auditions. They will be able to leave once they audition.

Actors should only audition one of the two nights offered. If an actor cannot audition on the two offered dates, we MAY be able to accommodate a separate audition date, but we cannot guarantee it. Please contact us directly.

CALLBACKS: If necessary, the director may hold callbacks to see certain actors again before casting the show. If callbacks are necessary, they are typically held the Saturday following auditions, however callbacks are subject to change depending on actor and director availability. If an actor is unable to attend callbacks, we MAY be able to accommodate a separate callback date, but we cannot guarantee it. If called back, contact us and we will see what we can do.

If an actor must arrive late or leave early, we will do our best to accommodate the conflict, but cannot guarantee that we will be able to make sure the actor is seen before they have to leave early or after they’ve arrived late.

A callback list will be posted on the Auditions page of our website (above), usually the Thursday after auditions. At callbacks, actors will read scenes from the script. For musicals, in addition to reading scenes, actors will learn songs from the show and learn a short dance combination.

Wednesday, January 10, 2024
Auditions Spartanburg Youth Theatre
Jan 10 @ 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm
Chapman Cultural Center
A CHRISTMAS CAROL (play)
Director: Connor Vetter
Assistant Director: TBD

Audition Workshop: Sat, Aug 26, 9am-12pm

Auditions: Tues, Sept 5 & Wed, Sept 6, 5:30-7:30pm

Callbacks: Sat, Sept 9, 10am-2pm


DISNEY’S THE LION KING JR. (musical)
Director: Adam Sanders
Assistant Director: TBD

Choreographer: Lustra Miller
Music Director: Ben Chumley

Audition Workshop: Sat, Oct 21, 9am-1pm

Auditions: Tues, Oct 31 & Wed, Nov 1, 5:30-7:30pm

Callbacks: Sat, Nov 4, 10am-4pm


THE RAINBOW FISH (play)
Director: TBD
Assistant Director: TBD

Audition Workshop: Sat, Jan 6, 2024, 9am-12pm

Auditions: Tues, Jan 9 or Wed, Jan 10, 2024, 5:30-7:30pm

Callbacks: Sat, Jan 13, 2024, 10am-2pm

 

GENERAL AUDITION INFO

CASTING POLICIES:  Auditions are open to youth in the 3rd-12th grades, however the director for each show may look for a more specific age range that may not always include the younger ages. Specific age requirements and casting information for each show are posted in the Audition Notice for each production above.  No roles have been pre-cast unless otherwise specifically stated in the audition notice.  Youth of all ethnicities and backgrounds are encouraged to audition.


ETIQUETTE:

  • Please arrive at least 15 minutes early to fill out any necessary information sheets. Actors will audition in the order that they arrive. They do not need to stay the entire 2 hours of auditions. They will be able to leave once they audition.

  • Make sure to wear clothes and shoes that are comfortable to move around in. SYT discourages actors from “dressing up” for the part they desire. Actors should wear clothes that they feel comfortable in and that show their own personality and style.


PREPARATION:

Plays:

  • Actors are required to prepare a 1 minute monologue for the audition. 

  • Actors should choose a monologue that shows off strong acting choices, clear diction and volume, and that is age-appropriate.

  • Memorization of your monologue is highly encouraged.

  • If you do not have a monologue, one will be provided for you at the audition. Monologues are available ahead of time, one month prior to auditions, at the Spartanburg Youth Theatre offices in the kiosk at the end of the hallway when you walk down the stairs to our area. You may use one of these monologues, or you may use one of your own choosing.

  • Bring your schedule to fill-in all of your potential rehearsal conflicts on the audition form – conflicts may NOT be added after casting!

Musicals:

  • Actors are required to prepare 16-32 bars of a musical theatre song for the audition. A song from a musical is recommended, however actors may sing any type of song.

  • Actors should choose a song that shows off vocal range, allows for strong acting choices, and that is age-appropriate.

  • Actors should bring their own sheet music. An accompanist will be provided. Singing from a music track or singing acapella is highly discouraged.

  • Memorization of your song is highly encouraged.

  • Singing a song from the specific show you’re auditioning for is discouraged. We prefer to hear your own style and range in a song you’re comfortable with from any show other than the one you’re auditioning for. Callbacks are when we’ll be able to hear you sing songs from the show.

  • If you do not have a song, one will be provided for you at the audition. Songs are available ahead of time, one month prior to auditions, at the Spartanburg Youth Theatre offices in the kiosk at the end of the hallway when you walk down the stairs to our area. You may use one of these songs, or you may use one of your own choosing.

  • A great resource for purchasing sheet music is www.musicnotes.com.

  • For musicals, you will not dance at auditions. You will only dance at callbacks (if called back).

  • Bring your schedule to fill-in all of your potential rehearsal conflicts on the audition form – conflicts may NOT be added after casting!

REGISTRATION: Save time and fill out your audition form ahead of time. An online audition form will be available the Friday before auditions on the Auditions page of our website (above). If you fill out your form ahead of time, head straight to the check-in table when you arrive and tell them you filled out your form online. It is not mandatory to fill out your form in advance. You may still fill out the form when you arrive.


WHERE:  All auditions are held at the Chapman Cultural Center at 200 E. St. John Street, Spartanburg, South Carolina, 29306. Look for signs directing you where to go for registration.


WHEN:  Please note the above audition dates and times for the current Spartanburg Youth Theatre season. Auditions are typically Tuesdays & Wednesdays from 5:30-7:30pm. Actors may arrive at any time during the 2 hour slot. Actors will audition in the order that they arrive. They do not need to stay the entire 2 hours of auditions. They will be able to leave once they audition.

Actors should only audition one of the two nights offered. If an actor cannot audition on the two offered dates, we MAY be able to accommodate a separate audition date, but we cannot guarantee it. Please contact us directly.

CALLBACKS: If necessary, the director may hold callbacks to see certain actors again before casting the show. If callbacks are necessary, they are typically held the Saturday following auditions, however callbacks are subject to change depending on actor and director availability. If an actor is unable to attend callbacks, we MAY be able to accommodate a separate callback date, but we cannot guarantee it. If called back, contact us and we will see what we can do.

If an actor must arrive late or leave early, we will do our best to accommodate the conflict, but cannot guarantee that we will be able to make sure the actor is seen before they have to leave early or after they’ve arrived late.

A callback list will be posted on the Auditions page of our website (above), usually the Thursday after auditions. At callbacks, actors will read scenes from the script. For musicals, in addition to reading scenes, actors will learn songs from the show and learn a short dance combination.

Tuesday, January 23, 2024
Virtual Writers Workshops
Jan 23 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
online w/ Carl Sandburg Home

Join writers and poets from across the country each month for a virtual writing workshop. A link will be added to their name when more details and sign-up information becomes available. These workshops are geared towards amateur writers, ages 16 and older recommended. Follow us on Facebook for notifications too.

2024 Virtual Writers Workshops

January 23 – Tony Robles
February 26 – Ruba Ahmed
March – Amber Rose Crowtree

2023 Workshop Writers : Angela Evans, Tom Tenbrunsel, Robert Edward Miss, Kenneth Chamblee, Yasmin Mays, Shannon Yong, Jennifer McGaha, Erica Reid, Raymond McNally, Jane Waldrop, Francis Pearce, Eric Nelson, Darren Todd.

Tuesday, February 6, 2024
Power Up Spartanburg: CLIMB Fund Workshop
Feb 6 @ 9:00 am – 10:00 am
online

This virtual workshop is mandatory for any Power Up Spartanburg participants hoping to get loan funding from The CLIMB Fund. These sessions will cover details of the loan application, required document checklists, and will provide clarity on the loan process for applicants.

Wednesday, February 14, 2024
Doing Business with Spartanburg Regional
Feb 14 @ 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
OneSpartanburg, Inc. Milliken Board Room

Learn how your small business can engage in business opportunities with Spartanburg Regional Healthcare System. Join us for an informative session featuring Steve Hyatt, System Director of Supply Chain Services, and Marchele Garrett, Diversity Officer and System Director of Language Services

Saturday, February 24, 2024
Candle Making Workshop
Feb 24 @ 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
focus.upstate

Join @3xoticscents on February 24th for their candle making workshop.

✨️Learn to pour candles, personalize scents, and create a soothing gift.🕯✨️

All supplies are included. We look forward to seeing you there!

Register here🍾
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/introductory-candle-making-class-tickets-792514400907

Virtual Workshop: Literary Journal Submission Strategies with Evelyn Berry
Feb 24 @ 1:00 pm
online

This workshop focuses on the basics of navigating literary journal submissions.

Publishing short stories, poems, creative nonfiction, and art in literary journals and magazines can feel like a byzantine process. There exist many rules, expectations, and guidelines, some of them explicit and others unspoken, that frame how and when to submit your work. This workshop focuses on the basics of navigating literary journal submissions, practical tips on formatting submissions, strategies for submissions, and more. Participants will come away with a knowledge of how to research literary journals, how to strategically submit to get their work published, how to write a professional cover letter, how to compose a professional bio, and more. Workshop instructor Evelyn Berry is happy to answer any questions you might have about the bewildering journey between a finished draft and a published piece.

Evelyn Berry is a trans, Southern writer, editor, and educator. She’s the author of Grief Slut (Sundress Publications, 2024) and Buggery (Bateau Press, 2020), winner of the BOOM Chapbook Prize. She’s a recipient of a 2023 National Endowment for the Arts Poetry Fellowship, 2022 Dr. Linda Veldheer Memorial Prize, 2019 Broad River Prize for Prose, and 2018 Emrys Poetry Prize, among other honors. Her work has appeared in Beloit Poetry Journal, South Carolina Review, Gigantic Sequins, Raleigh Review, Taco Bell Quarterly, and elsewhere. She lives in Columbia, South Carolina with her partner and their pets, working as a library communications strategist.

Monday, February 26, 2024
Virtual Writers Workshops
Feb 26 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
online w/ Carl Sandburg Home

Join writers and poets from across the country each month for a virtual writing workshop. A link will be added to their name when more details and sign-up information becomes available. These workshops are geared towards amateur writers, ages 16 and older recommended. Follow us on Facebook for notifications too.

2024 Virtual Writers Workshops

January 23 – Tony Robles
February 26 – Ruba Ahmed
March – Amber Rose Crowtree

2023 Workshop Writers : Angela Evans, Tom Tenbrunsel, Robert Edward Miss, Kenneth Chamblee, Yasmin Mays, Shannon Yong, Jennifer McGaha, Erica Reid, Raymond McNally, Jane Waldrop, Francis Pearce, Eric Nelson, Darren Todd.

Tuesday, February 27, 2024
Workshop: Lending for Start-Up Businesses
Feb 27 @ 3:30 pm – 5:00 pm
Milliken Board Room OneSpartanburg, Inc.

Trying to fund your start-up business can be tricky. Join us to learn how you can Power Up your business by accessing low-interest loans with our Fiduciary Partner, The CLIMB Fund.

Wednesday, February 28, 2024
Power Up 101
Feb 28 @ 9:00 am – 10:00 am
OneSpartanburg, Inc. Office - Milliken Board Room

Join us for Power Up 101 to learn about the initiative and resources that are available to you as a small business owner in Spartanburg County.

Participants are encouraged to attend Power Up 101 after completing the initial intake form, but this is also a great refresher course for existing participants who want to maximize their benefits.

During Power Up 101, participants will:

  • Meet other small business owners and OneSpartanburg, Inc. staff
  • Learn more about the resources available
  • Learn how to utilize the website for the upcoming GRID and technical support resources
Want to become a Power Up Participant? Complete the intake form below to get started!
https://www.cognitoforms.com/onespartanburginc/powerupspartanburgintakeform
Friday, March 8, 2024
Cultivating Lifelong Family Well-Being
Mar 8 @ 9:30 am – 4:15 pm
Furman University's Younts Conference Center

Hosted by Furman University’s Institute for the Advancement of Community Health, Institute for Child Success and SC LEND

9:30 AM – 10:00 AM

Check-in/Registration

10:00 AM – 10:15 AM

Welcome and Introduction

10:15 AM – 11:15 AM

Keynote Speaker: Chanel L. Porchia-Albert


Chanel L. Porchia-Albert CD, CPD, CLC, CHHC is founder and Chief Executive Officer of Ancient Song, a national birth justice organization offering comprehensive doula training and services, community…

11:15 AM – 12:30 PM

Lunch (provided)

12:30 PM – 1:30 PM

Keynote Speaker: Kortney James


South Carolina native Kortney James, PhD, RN, PNP-C is an Associate Health Policy Researcher at RAND Corporation in Santa Monica, Calif., where she leads research aimed to improve access to quality p…

1:30 PM – 1:45 PM

Afternoon Break

1:45 PM – 2:45 PM

Maternal Health Panel Discussion


This panel discussion will feature Dr. Kacey Eichelberger from the Magdalene Clinic Greenville, Stormi Harmon, founder of Live to Serve Herbal and Birthing Service, Rashana Keller, clinical educator …

2:45 PM – 4:15 PM

Maternal Health Workshop Session


This workshop will be led by Dr. Dorothy Cilenti, Director of the National Maternal and Child Health Workforce Development Center at the Gillings School of Public Health, UNC-Chapel Hill and editor o…

4:15 PM – 4:30 PM

Closing Remarks

5:00 PM – 7:00 PM

IACH/ICS Reception


Join IACH and ICS for a special reception and poster session Thursday evening. IACH will honor a special community organization with the IACH Community Health Champion Award for 2024! Complimentary c…

 

“Cultivating Lifelong Family Well-Being” is a two-day professional development event at Furman University’s Younts Conference Center.

Day 1: The seventh annual Community Health Forum brings together numerous community partners from healthcare, academia and non-profit organizations to discuss progress and future goals for community health. This year’s conference, scheduled for Thursday, March 7, 2024, will focus on maternal health in South Carolina and is hosted by Furman University’s Institute for the Advancement of Community Health.

Day 2: The Desmond P. Kelly, MD Nurturing Developing Minds (NDM) Conference will be held Friday, March 8, 2024 at Furman University’s Younts Conference Center in Greenville, SC. NDM is a professional development conference that attracts a wide array of participants and provides an interactive learning opportunity for a broad, interconnected workforce. Sessions center around young children (generally, prenatal to age 8), their families and the systems that serve them.

NDM is sponsored by ICS, SC LEND, the South Carolina Developmental Disabilities Council, Greenville First Steps, Kincaid Retirement & Wealth Management and Julie Cline.

Perennials + Dahlias
Mar 8 @ 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Bullington Gardens

Learn about the basics of perennial and dahlia culture. What is a perennial and what makes them special in the garden? How can you get free plants from your current perennials? These questions and so much more will be covered. We will also have a demo on how to divide perennials. Presented by Isaac Wyatt, Agricultural Program Assistant with Henderson County Extension, will teach the basics of perennial and dahlia culture.

Wednesday, March 13, 2024
Triple P Discussion Group: Managing Fighting and Aggression
Mar 13 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Hope Center for Children Triple P Services Office

What will this group cover? This group is focused on helping parents teach their children to solve problems and get along with others. During this discussion group, parents and caregivers will work through problems they have faced with fighting and aggression and develop a plan to address these problems.

Who is the group for? All parents and caregivers living in the Spartanburg area with any child between the ages of 0-8

What will I gain from this group? Free meal, gift card, knowledge of Triple P strategies to use at home, a Triple P workbook to take home and refer back to

Is childcare provided for this event? No

There is a Zoom option for parents who need to attend from home. Please indicate in your registration whether you will need to attend via Zoom.