Events Calendar

Official 2021 Raffle Rules

PROCEEDS

This raffle is a fundraising event, and all net proceeds benefit the Brevard Music Center (BMC). Brevard Music Center is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. EIN# 56-0729350

DRAWING

The drawing will take place on Monday, November 15, 2021 at 3:00pm EDT. All mail, phone, and internet orders must be received by 11:59pm EDT on Sunday, November 14, 2021.

TICKETS

The cost to purchase a single entry (“Ticket”) for the Raffle is $125 (U.S. Funds only) and is not tax deductible.

Celebrate the holiday season and the joy of live theater by becoming a sponsor for A Flat Rock Playhouse Christmas! Your support sustains the impact of the performing arts on our hearts and minds as well as our local economy.
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The City of Spartanburg Parks and Recreation department is taking geocaching to an exciting new level. Launching on May 3rd, 2014 is the Hub City Geotrail. This Geotrail will take you around the City of Spartanburg on a high tech adventure and scavenger hunt. Get your GPS ready for the kick off at this year’s Spring Fling. There will be a limited edition, trackable geocoin for participants that complete the trail passport.

To redeem your Geocoin you can hand deliver your completed passport to our Park, Recreation and Special Events office located at 100 North Liberty Street in Spratnaburg. (Our office is above the Sparta Passenger Center) PLease keep in mind that our office is open Monday – Friday and closed on holidays.

You can also mail your complete passport to:

Parks, Recreation & Special Events PO Box 1749 Spartanburg, SC 29304

Please make sure if you mail your passport in that you include your complete mailing address!

Hub Love Passport

To learn more about geochaching follow the link below.

Geocaching 101

A guided whitewater rafting trip is one of the best ways to experience the Nantahala Gorge. The crystal-clear Nantahala River is the perfect family-friendly river where experienced river guides will help you navigate through splashy Class II-III rapids and bouncy waves, with occasional calmer waters where you can enjoy the spectacular mountain scenery. The fully guided rafting trip the most popular adventure at NOC, with thousands of families returning year after year.

Ride in style on the historic Great Smoky Mountains Railroad aboard your very own restored Caboose. These are great for family reunions, birthday parties, private meetings, corporate field trips or just any time!

Our cabooses accommodate up to 15 people with seating on the main level and in the cupola. (And, remember, babies are people, too!) The cabooses feature heat, private bathrooms, windows that can be opened, and open air vestibules at each end for unobstructed views. Advanced reservations are required and availability of caboose rentals are limited.

A platter of cheese and crackers, and an assortment of 15 bottled Coca-Cola products are included. Plus, the caboose is the only place where you can bring your own food and drink (please, no alcohol) in picnic baskets or coolers.

You can charter the caboose on:

• Nantahala Gorge
• Tuckasegee River

Best value for small groups and private parties up to 15 passengers. Available by phone only. Book now by calling 800-872-4681.

The Omni Grove Park Inn, home of the iconic National Gingerbread House Competition, announced a reimagined Competition for 2021. After a virtual 2020, the Resort is planning to welcome back participants in-person this year, along with an esteemed panel of judges, including renowned Food Network Chef, Carla Hall.

Gingerbread enthusiasts are now encouraged to enter the Competition (find entry details HERE) and begin dreaming up dazzling designs for their confectionary creations. The 2021 Competition will take place at The Omni Grove Park Inn on November 22, 2021.

November 8, 2021: Competitor Entry Form Deadline.

November 15, 2021: Digital Content and Description Summary Form Deadline.

November 22, 2021: Awards Ceremony and Winners Announcement.

December 1-12, 2021: 12 Days of Gingerbread series on The Omni Grove Park Inn social channels highlighting top finalists. Assets will be available.

November 2021 – January 2, 2022: In-person Gingerbread Display will be open for public viewing at The Omni Grove Park Inn.

What are you doing? What do you offer? Have you got that figured out?

Today, I’m letting you know we dropped another episode of our very helpful podcast.

In this episode, I interview Scott Pfeiffer, my long time friend and co-host, about his upcoming book, Building Business Value.

It’s a map — for a particular destination.

The way he brings value to his clients is by offering the map, or to be a guide for their business. It’s a well established model and I think you’ll learn something from the conversation.

Listen to Ep 254 How to Build a Business That’s Worth Something on whatever pod listener you like.

Got a question for us, you can use the messaging link on the Anchor app to drop that to us for an upcoming episode.

VIRTUAL RAILFAN is live from the Hub City RR Museum in Spartanburg.

The Virtual Railfan cameras were installed on Tuesday, July 6th at the Hub City Railroad Museum. There is one camera looking north and one looking south. The Hub City RR Museum wants to thank the City of Spartanburg for allowing us to install the cameras, and to Virtual Railfan for the install. We already have seen over 300 railfans at one time watching the video feed.
Links to live feeds:
[North Camera feed]
[South Camera feed]

Ticket packages for the 2022 Ingles Southern Conference Men’s and Women’s Basketball Championships will go on sale Monday, November 1, 2021. In partnership with the Asheville Buncombe Regional Sports Commission, the city of Asheville and Buncombe County, the tournaments will be played March 3-7, 2022, at the Harrah’s Cherokee Center – Asheville in Asheville, North Carolina.

TICKETS: On Sale Now | Event Website | VIP & Courtside Tickets

All 10 SoCon men’s teams and all eight SoCon women’s teams will compete in the single-elimination tournament with the two tournament champions earning automatic bids to the NCAA tournament. First-round games will be played on Thursday, March 3, for the women and Friday, March 4, for the men. The women’s championship game is scheduled for Sunday, March 6, and the men’s championship game is scheduled for Monday, March 7.

All session and single session tickets are available through the Harrah’s Cherokee Center – Asheville Box Office or through Ticketmaster.

A variety of individual and group ticket packages are available.

For VIP and courtside ticket options, please contact the Asheville-Buncombe Regional Sports Commission at 828-398-0295 or email [email protected].

UNC Greensboro won the 2021 SoCon men’s basketball championship, while Mercer captured the 2021 SoCon women’s title.

-www.SoConSports.com-

The City of Spartanburg Parks and Recreation department is taking geocaching to an exciting new level. Launching on May 3rd, 2014 is the Hub City Geotrail. This Geotrail will take you around the City of Spartanburg on a high tech adventure and scavenger hunt. Get your GPS ready for the kick off at this year’s Spring Fling. There will be a limited edition, trackable geocoin for participants that complete the trail passport.

To redeem your Geocoin you can hand deliver your completed passport to our Park, Recreation and Special Events office located at 100 North Liberty Street in Spratnaburg. (Our office is above the Sparta Passenger Center) PLease keep in mind that our office is open Monday – Friday and closed on holidays.

You can also mail your complete passport to:

Parks, Recreation & Special Events PO Box 1749 Spartanburg, SC 29304

Please make sure if you mail your passport in that you include your complete mailing address!

Hub Love Passport

To learn more about geochaching follow the link below.

Geocaching 101

What are you doing? What do you offer? Have you got that figured out?

Today, I’m letting you know we dropped another episode of our very helpful podcast.

In this episode, I interview Scott Pfeiffer, my long time friend and co-host, about his upcoming book, Building Business Value.

It’s a map — for a particular destination.

The way he brings value to his clients is by offering the map, or to be a guide for their business. It’s a well established model and I think you’ll learn something from the conversation.

Listen to Ep 254 How to Build a Business That’s Worth Something on whatever pod listener you like.

Got a question for us, you can use the messaging link on the Anchor app to drop that to us for an upcoming episode.

A list of organizations and services in the Upstate on an interactive map.