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Tuesday, December 3, 2024
Music Bingo
Dec 3 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
New Groove Artisan Brewery
Best of Spartanburg 2022 Winner for Best Bingo!
Quarterly Tournaments AND Weekly Prizes for Music Bingo Winners!
It’s the most fun you’ll have on a Tuesday with Jen and New Groove.
Tuesday, December 10, 2024
Music Bingo
Dec 10 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
New Groove Artisan Brewery
Best of Spartanburg 2022 Winner for Best Bingo!
Quarterly Tournaments AND Weekly Prizes for Music Bingo Winners!
It’s the most fun you’ll have on a Tuesday with Jen and New Groove.
Tuesday, December 17, 2024
Music Bingo
Dec 17 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
New Groove Artisan Brewery
Best of Spartanburg 2022 Winner for Best Bingo!
Quarterly Tournaments AND Weekly Prizes for Music Bingo Winners!
It’s the most fun you’ll have on a Tuesday with Jen and New Groove.
Sunday, January 5, 2025
Yu-Gi-Oh Regional Qualifier- Rage of the Abyss
Jan 5 @ 10:00 am – 8:00 pm
Greenville Convention Center

Players can either register in person or pre-register online. Pre-Registration closes when on-site Registration opens.

Pre-Registration closes at 8:00 AM the morning of the event, or if the event reaches the pre-registration cap
Pre-Registration requires a decklist to be submitted on our website by 8:00 AM
Pre-Registration requires each player to check in on site by 9:30AM
Failure to check in or to submit a deck list will result in your removal from the event.
Deck Lists cannot be changed once submitted.

Refunds will not be issued for event registration.

Event Schedule:

  • Regional Qualifier
    Registration: 8:00 AM – 9:45 AM. Failure to register by 9:45 AM will result in a loss for Round 1
    Event Start: 10:00 AM• Dragon Duel Tournament (Born 2008 or later)
    ~12:00 PM – Swiss Rounds
  • Win-A-Mat Tournaments 
    • Structure Deck Tournaments
    • Speed Duel – Constructed
    • Duel Links
    • Time Wizard
    These events are ongoing and will begin as soon as they fill
Wednesday, January 15, 2025
Garage, Shed, Carport Builder Show
Jan 15 @ 11:30 am
Greenville Convention Center

Join us at the Greenville Convention Center January 15-16 for the Garage, Shed, Carport Builder Show. The Garage, Shed & Carport Builder Show brings suppliers and manufacturers together, so builders of special-use residential structures can find the materials and services they need all in one place.

WEDNESDAY 1/15/2025
11:30 AM – 5:30 PM
— HAPPY HOUR: —
4:30PM – 6:00PM

THURSDAY 1/16/2025
8:30 AM – 12:30 PM

Event Held: Woodside Conference Center

Parking off Eisenhower Drive.

Thursday, January 16, 2025
Garage, Shed, Carport Builder Show
Jan 16 @ 11:30 am
Greenville Convention Center

Join us at the Greenville Convention Center January 15-16 for the Garage, Shed, Carport Builder Show. The Garage, Shed & Carport Builder Show brings suppliers and manufacturers together, so builders of special-use residential structures can find the materials and services they need all in one place.

WEDNESDAY 1/15/2025
11:30 AM – 5:30 PM
— HAPPY HOUR: —
4:30PM – 6:00PM

THURSDAY 1/16/2025
8:30 AM – 12:30 PM

Event Held: Woodside Conference Center

Parking off Eisenhower Drive.

Tuesday, January 21, 2025
The Power of Positive Parenting
Jan 21 all-day
Middle Tyger Library

Learn new strategies to foster a positive learning environment, use assertive discipline, take better care of yourself as a parent, and more!

All in-person participants will receive a free $10 gas gift card. Dinner will be provided.

About the organizer

This event is organized by the Triple P team at Hope Center for Children. Triple P, or the Positive Parenting Program, is one of the most effective, evidence-based parenting programs in the world, supported by more than four decades of ongoing research. Right here in Spartanburg, Hope Center for Children is proud to offer Triple P to families just like yours.

Friday, February 14, 2025
Julie Valentine Luncheon
Feb 14 @ 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Greenville Convention Center

1 orig - Julie Valentine Luncheon

Join us at the Greenville Convention Center for the Julie Valentine Luncheon on February 14th, 2025. Featuring special guest speaker, Chanel Miller. The Julie Valentine Center provides free confidential services and resources regardless of race, color, creed, age, sex, sexual orientation, disabilities, genetic information, gender identity and expression, religion, national origin or veteran’s status to support victims of sexual assault, incest, child abuse and neglect in Greenville County, South Carolina.

Sunday, February 16, 2025
Q1 2025 Surpreme Darkness – Yu Gi-Oh Regional Competition
Feb 16 all-day
Greenville Convention Center

SUDA Logo EN - Q1 2025 Surpreme Darkness - Yu Gi-Oh Regional Competition

Collect cards before their official release at the Supreme Darkness (SUDA) Premiere! Event. Every Duelist who purchases a minimum of 5 packs will receive a Field Center Card* and be entered into a drawing to win exclusive prizes including a Game Mat* and an Ultra Rare Card*!

Tuesday, March 18, 2025
Basics of Understanding AI for Environmental Educators (and more!)
Mar 18 @ 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm
On-line

AI is rapidly transforming workplaces, but understanding how to use it effectively and sustainably is essential. This 1-hour online workshop by Nature Investigations covers the basics of integrating AI in environmental education, however, this basic training would be useful for anyone interested in learning the basics of how to use AI. The workshop will include training language models, creating effective prompts, and applying your expertise to refine outputs. After covering the basics, we’ll discuss the environmental implications of using AI.

Tuesday, April 1, 2025
Free Parenting Workshop – The Power of Positive Parenting
Apr 1 all-day
Middle Tyger Library

At this FREE workshop, you will learn new strategies to foster a positive learning environment, use assertive discipline, take better care of yourself as a parent, and more!

All in-person participants will receive a free $10 gas gift card. Dinner will be provided.

Wednesday, April 2, 2025
Free Parenting Workshop – Managing Fighting and Aggression
Apr 2 all-day
Hope Center for Children

During this FREE discussion group, parents and caregivers will work through disobedience challenges and work together to arrive at solutions to address these problems.

All in-person participants will receive a free $10 gas gift card. Doughnuts and snacks will be provided.

Saturday, April 12, 2025
Intro to Chair Yoga Workshop: No Studio. No Mat. No problem!
Apr 12 @ 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Yogaunme Studio

Introductory Chair Yoga workshop (no experience required!) Saturday April 12th, 1-4pm at Yogaunme Studio in Spartanburg, SC. (virtual option also) designed to help you feel better, reduce stress, and improve flexibility—no matter your lifestyle or physical ability! Whether you’re new to yoga or looking for a more accessible or versatile practice, this workshop is for you!
What to expect:
–The benefits of chair yoga & how to adopt it any lifestyle or physical ability.
–How chair yoga can help you feel better by decreasing stress & stiffness in the body.
–Experience a range of chair yoga poses & exercises for a variety of situations – including sitting, standing, and using the chair as a prop.
–Take home resources & sample practice guides for making chair yoga part of your daily life.
Details:
 Wear comfortable clothes that allow movement.
 Tea & snacks provided. Bring your own water bottle.
Online Participants: Set up a quiet space with a sturdy chair (no wheels or arms) and at least 3 feet of open space around you. You’ll have interactive opportunities with live video or chat.

Don’t miss this chance to explore how chair yoga can transform your well-being. Sign up today!

Register at https://yogaunme.com/event

Tuesday, April 22, 2025
Free Parenting Workshop – Smoother Shopping Trips with Children
Apr 22 @ 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm
Hope Center for Children

During this FREE workshop, parents and caregivers will learn new skills to help avoid problems and teach children to behave responsibly during shopping trips.

All in-person participants will receive a free $10 gas gift card. Dinner will be provided.

Wednesday, May 7, 2025
Free Parenting Workshop – Learning to Use the Toilet
May 7 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am
Hope Center for Children

During the FREE workshop, we will discuss and learn new potty-training strategies to make the process go more smoothly.

All in-person participants will receive a free $10 gas gift card. Doughnuts and juice will be provided.

Tuesday, May 20, 2025
Free Parenting Workshop – Teaching Kids to Clean Up
May 20 @ 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm
Hope Center for Children

During this FREE workshop, learn new strategies to teach kids how to clean up and keep a consistent schedule. Discuss ways to reward good behavior and use assertive discipline for misbehavior.

All in-person participants will receive a free $10 gas gift card. Dinner will be provided.

Sunday, June 1, 2025
FabledCon 2025
Jun 1 @ 8:00 am – 11:00 pm
Greenville Convention Center

Join us at the Greenville Convention Center on May 31- June 1st for FabledCon 2025. This event is a brand-new board gaming convention in the Upstate. Whether you love party games or modern strategic board games, this event is the perfect place to connect, play, and learn. Gather your friends, pick your favorite game, and let the dice roll at FabledCon 2025!

Event will be held in Meeting Rooms 103 & 104 
Parking is FREE off Eisenhower Drive.

Tuesday, June 3, 2025
Kava Trivia Night
Jun 3 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
The Kava Konnection

Put your knowledge to the test at our monthly Kava Trivia Night!
Grab your team, enjoy some kava, and compete for the ultimate bragging rights (and some kava prizes!). Fun questions, good vibes, and prizes await. Don’t miss out!

Sunday, June 8, 2025
Chess Tournament
Jun 8 @ 7:00 pm
The Kava Konnection

Think you’ve got what it takes to checkmate the competition? Join us for our monthly Chess Tournament and show off your strategy skills!
Details:
– Free entry
– 8-player single bracket
– 20-minute games
– 4 chess boards available (bring your own board if you can!)
Prizes:
– 1st place: $15 Gift Card
– 2nd place: $5 Gift Card
Sign Up:
– Register in-house to secure your spot!
Let the games begin! Whether you’re a grandmaster or just starting, this is the perfect opportunity to challenge yourself and enjoy some kava. See you at the board!

Thursday, June 12, 2025
Board Game Night
Jun 12 @ 6:00 pm – 10:00 pm
The Kava Konnection

Join us for an epic game night filled with strategy, your favorite drinks, laughs, and great friends! Bring your own, or enjoy the many options of puzzles, board games, and more.

Bring your crew or find a new group to chill with! We can’t wait to see you there.