Is training camp free and open to the public?

Yes, practices are free to attend with first-come, first-serve seating along the grass hill alongside the practice fields.

Are autographs available?

This year, there will be opportunities for fans to be able to get autographs from players after practice. Signage will direct fans to the area along the Field 1 fence where there is potential for players to stop and sign autographs after practice.

Can I bring in outside food and beverages?

Fans are allowed to bring in coolers and containers with food and drink (non-alcoholic). Glass containers are not allowed for safety reasons. Any containers are subject to inspection.

What else is permitted?

The following items are permitted at camp:

-Backpacks

-Containers for medical supplies

-Flags without poles or sticks

-Folding chairs, seat cushions, umbrellas

-Strollers

-Selfie sticks

-Tablets

-Any bags or items brought in are subject to inspection.

Access to Capital

Accessing financial resources is a key element of Power Up Spartanburg, so $10 million in loans and $665,000 in grants will be made available through Power Up: Funding.

For the first two years, 30% of funds are reserved for minority-owned businesses.

Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFIs) will serve as fiduciary agents for these small and minority business funding opportunities.

Warehouse Operations Volunteer Job Description
Position Description: The Warehouse Operations Volunteer will facilitate the inbound and
outbound shipping of menstrual health products. This includes managing delivery receipts,
customer shipments and deliveries; arranging product and materials for period pack parties and
receiving product from packing parties; and maintaining control of all inventory and warehouse
property in a safe, clean, and organized manner.

Below is a list of primary duties:
1. Facilitate warehouse:
a. Inventory control and accountability
b. Coordinate receiving, storage, packing, and shipping/deliveries.
c. Maintain appropriate levels of non-product materials – bags, baggies, boxes.
2. Manage transportation requirements:
a. Schedule and coordinate shipping and deliveries to customers.
3. Coordinate volunteers/interns in warehouse operations or period pack events.
4. Accurately track and report inventory receipts and shipments as required. Maintain
accurate inventory records in HPP approved software (ie: Human Essentials, etc.).
5. Maintain facility and grounds in compliance with all OSHA requirements; ensure facilities
maintain high level of environmental stewardship.
6. Provide customer service.

To apply, please email: [email protected] with the title “warehouse position” and a brief synopsis of why you’re interested in the position.

Geoffrey’s Tour Across America is coming to Greenville, South Carolina on Wednesday, July 26th at 12pm ET where Geoffrey the Giraffe will host a play celebration for families at the Toys“R”Us shop at Macy’s at Haywood Mall store. The festivities will kick-off outside the Macy’s store entrance at the new Geoffrey Mobile, a 38-foot custom RV which is on a multi-city tour, making stops at select Toys“R”Us at Macy’s stores from NYC to Florida. The first 50 kids to arrive at the Geoffrey Mobile will receive a free Geoffrey plush. All attendees will receive a paper crown, a toy tambourine and will join Geoffrey the Giraffe in his “Parade of Play” march from the Geoffrey Mobile into the Toys“R”Us inside of Macy’s. The fun will continue in-store from 12pm – 2pm with play stations and family friendly activities including Pokémon Trade & Play activity packs, Discovery Excavation Kits, Block building, Bluey printable for coloring, a Meet & Greet with Geoffrey and more! Giveaways from top toy brands including L.O.L. Surprise!TM, Bluey, Monster Jam®, Kinetic SandTM, among others while supplies last.

Meals on Wheels of Greenville’s Development team is looking for help with our upcoming 29th Annual Sweetheart Charity Ball on Saturday, February 10, 2024. This is our largest fundraising event of the year with a goal of raising $350,000.

Join the Sweetheart Charity Ball committee

We are looking for volunteers to help solicit auction items for both live and silent auctions as well as sponsorship recruitment. The committee meets monthly from August to December and then bi-monthly in January.

Help with Sweetheart Charity Ball décor

We are looking for volunteers to help with the planning and putting together of event décor including: creating floral arrangements, and sourcing linens and centerpieces.

If you are interested in these volunteer opportunities, please contact Abby Chapin by Monday, July 31 at 864-233-6565 or [email protected]. Thank you!

The Public Is Welcome to Attend Our Dog Shows      

The dog shows are free to the public each day. It’s a wonderful and inexpensive way to entertain the whole family.

The shows are held each day, Thursday through Sunday, July 27 – 30, 2023.  Each day is a separate show, so you can attend any day and see a complete show. 

These shows are among the largest on the east coast with an average entry of about 2,000 dogs each day.  The dogs hail from over 40 states from California to New England, along with a scattering of dogs from foreign countries.  They include popular breeds, such as the Golden Retriever with an entry of nearly 100 dogs, to the Xoloitzcuintli, the Mexican National Breed.  With over 150 breeds represented, there will many breeds that you are familiar with, but many more that you have probably never heard of nor seen.

There are 2 events that are fun to watch.  The “Conformation” show is about how the dog looks,  and the “Junior Showmanship” is for children from 8 to 17 who compete to demonstrate their dog-handling skills.

How to Watch the Show

Breeds are judged at different times in different rings every day.  To get the most from the show it’s best to “know before you go.”  If you are interested in certain breeds, you should check the schedule for the day you plan to attend.  The complete judging program will tell you how many of that breed are competing and at what time and in which ring.

Available around July 19th:

DAILY RING SCHEDULE

COMPLETE JUDGING PROGRAM

If you are interested in seeing the most breeds in the shortest time, it’s best to attend the group judging, where you will see the Best-of-Breed winner of each breed in that group.  Judging of a group takes about 20 minutes, seeing all the breeds will take a little over 2  hours.  The schedule will also show you when group judging begins and the order of group judging.

Immediately following group judging will be Best-In-Show judging.

How a Dog Show Works

Each breed has a written standard that describes exactly how the dog should look and behave.  It goes into great detail  as to how the dog looks. The judge evaluates how closely the dog “conforms” to the standard, hence the name “Conformation.”

Each breed is judged separately.  There are several classes for each sex.  Males are judged first. After all the classes are judged the 1st place winners of all the classes are compete against each other.  The judge’s selection for the best male is awarded the Winners ribbon and receives championship points. 

After the males are shown, the females compete in exactly the same procedure.

Following the female judging, the champions plus the male and female that won championship points   compete for Best-Of-Breed.  Later in the day, the Best-Of-Breed winner competes against the other Best-Of-Breed winners in his group for Best-In-Group.  There are seven groups, sporting, hound, working, terrier, toy, non-sporting, and herding.

The Best-in-Group dog moves up to compete for the ultimate prize … Best-In-Show.

Junior Showmanship

Junior Showmanship competition is to encourage children to learn how to handle show dogs.  It provides an opportunity for the kids to compete against each other to see how well they are progressing.    The classes are divided by age of the child.  They may handle any AKC pure bred dog. 

Suggestions when attending the show

• Do not bring your dog to the show.  Only dogs that are entered for competition are allowed.
• Baby strollers must be approved at the club desk near the front entrance and a stroller pass will be issued.  This is for the safety of the children and small dogs.
• Dogs are not for sale at the show, but you can visit with breeders to find out where you might buy a puppy of that breed and to learn some puppy raising practices to ensure a good pet.
• When approaching an exhibitor at ringside, be sure not to disturb them if they are preparing to go into the ring soon.  They are concentrating on the presentation of their dog to the judge and shouldn’t be distracted by long conversations.  It’s best just to ask if you can speak with an exhibitor.  Most are happy to talk to you after the competition.
• Please ask before petting a dog.
• Be sure to instruct your children to respect the dogs and ask for permission to pet them.

Access to Capital

Accessing financial resources is a key element of Power Up Spartanburg, so $10 million in loans and $665,000 in grants will be made available through Power Up: Funding.

For the first two years, 30% of funds are reserved for minority-owned businesses.

Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFIs) will serve as fiduciary agents for these small and minority business funding opportunities.

Join us for a book-inspired wine tasting, Birthday edition!

It’s our Birthday month, and we want to celebrate with you! We’re pairing the qualities of six wines with six books that share the same spirit. Your ticket to the tasting, apart from the tastes, includes your choice of one of the featured books. Bottles of the featured wines will be for sale at great prices, too.

As a special treat, USA Today bestselling author Eliza Knight will be with us, talking about her book Starring Adele Astaire! A story full of glitz and glam, Starring Adele Astaire delves into the life of Adele Astaire, a spirited and talented woman who served up smiles and love both on and off the stage—with and without her also famous brother Fred Astaire— along with a determined young dancer with rags-to-riches dreams.

Help us celebrate with Eliza Knight. Buy your ticket now and join us on Thursday, July 27th!

Meals on Wheels of Greenville’s Development team is looking for help with our upcoming 29th Annual Sweetheart Charity Ball on Saturday, February 10, 2024. This is our largest fundraising event of the year with a goal of raising $350,000.

Join the Sweetheart Charity Ball committee

We are looking for volunteers to help solicit auction items for both live and silent auctions as well as sponsorship recruitment. The committee meets monthly from August to December and then bi-monthly in January.

Help with Sweetheart Charity Ball décor

We are looking for volunteers to help with the planning and putting together of event décor including: creating floral arrangements, and sourcing linens and centerpieces.

If you are interested in these volunteer opportunities, please contact Abby Chapin by Monday, July 31 at 864-233-6565 or [email protected]. Thank you!

We have many volunteer opportunities for people of all ages and time commitments. Volunteering with The Salvation Army of Greenville is a meaningful way to make a positive impact in our community.