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Tuesday, February 14, 2023
Virtual Trivia Night
Feb 14 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
online

Zoom Meeting Come join us for a night of trivia! Test your knowledge and see if your team can come out on top! Held virtually via Zoom. Registration required. Part of the event series: Winter Reading Audience: Adults Category: Games & Hobbies

Saturday, February 18, 2023
Trivia Night: FRIENDS Edition
Feb 18 @ 6:30 pm
Palmetto Distillery

How much do you know about Rachel, Ross, Monica, Chandler, Phoebe and Joey? 😎​​​​​​​​
Join us on Saturday, 2/18 at 6:30 PM for F.R.I.E.N.D.S Themed Trivia!
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We’ll be kicking it off with a $2 beer happy hour special & seasonal drink specials 🍻
Free to play + prizes for top winners!

Monday, March 6, 2023
Hike With a Naturalist
Mar 6 @ 11:00 am – 12:00 pm
Chimney Rock State Park

Spend an hour hiking one of the Parks’ six trails with a naturalist. Watch the transformation from winter to spring on this educational excursion. You may even learn some of the Parks’ history as well. Meet in front of Cliff Dwellers Gifts.

Sunday, March 12, 2023
Paris Mountain -Do Over
Mar 12 @ 10:00 am – 2:00 pm
Paris Mountain State Park Sulphur Springs Trail

This will be a total of about 6 miles. We will start at Sulphur Springs trail head, start in reverse do 2 miles to Brissy Ridge, hike 2.2 miles in reverse and return to Sulphur Springs.

Please bring water, poles are optional.

Monday, March 13, 2023
Hike With a Naturalist
Mar 13 @ 11:00 am – 12:00 pm
Chimney Rock State Park

Spend an hour hiking one of the Parks’ six trails with a naturalist. Watch the transformation from winter to spring on this educational excursion. You may even learn some of the Parks’ history as well. Meet in front of Cliff Dwellers Gifts.

Saturday, March 18, 2023
Happy Hiker Day
Mar 18 @ 11:00 am – 3:00 pm
Nantahala Outdoor Center

Join us for Happy Hiker Day, a spring event celebrating the Year of the Trail and our love for hiking! At the intersection of the Appalachian Trail and the Nantahala River, we are proud to be a respite and guide for thru-hikers, day hikers, and anyone that wants to get out on the trail! Enjoy a free guided local hike, discounts on hiking gear, activities for kids, a trail mix bar, an AMA (ask me anything) with a former thru-hiker, and participate in a backpack shakedown!  AT Thru-hikers and authors Josh and Amber Nevins will give a talk and book signing.

Schedule Of Events:

  • 10% off Select Hiking Gear at our Outfitter’s Store.
  • 11 am: Short guided informational hike to Rufus Morgan Appalachian Trail Shelter, 1.5 mile round trip- easy to moderate. Meet outside the General Store.
  • Pack Shakedowns with our experienced retail guides at the Outfitters Store.
  • 12 pm: Kids Activities on River Left. See signs for details
  • 12:30 pm – 1 pm: “Ask Me Anything” with former 2016 Thru-Hiker “Hot Sauce”
  • 2 pm: Book Signing/Presentation with Josh and Amber Niven upstairs in the Outfitter’s Store

See other great hiking events here: https://greattrailsnc.com/events/ 

Monday, March 20, 2023
Hike With a Naturalist
Mar 20 @ 11:00 am – 12:00 pm
Chimney Rock State Park

Spend an hour hiking one of the Parks’ six trails with a naturalist. Watch the transformation from winter to spring on this educational excursion. You may even learn some of the Parks’ history as well. Meet in front of Cliff Dwellers Gifts.

Monday, March 27, 2023
Hike With a Naturalist
Mar 27 @ 11:00 am – 12:00 pm
Chimney Rock State Park

Spend an hour hiking one of the Parks’ six trails with a naturalist. Watch the transformation from winter to spring on this educational excursion. You may even learn some of the Parks’ history as well. Meet in front of Cliff Dwellers Gifts.

Wednesday, April 5, 2023
RUCE-O-RAMA STARRING BRUCE CAMPBELL
Apr 5 @ 8:00 pm
Peace Center--Gunter Theatre

PART 1: PLAY A GAME!
Hosted by Bruce, LAST FAN STANDING is not your father’s trivia contest. As the only interactive game show created exclusively for fans of pop culture, LAST FAN STANDING tests your knowledge about the things that really matter: Fantasy, Horror, Sci-Fi, Superheroes, Gaming.

Everyone in the audience gets to play. Fans answering the most questions correct in the fastest amount of time will come up on stage with Bruce for the FINAL FACE-OFF and one player will be crowned Last Fan Standing!

PART 2: WATCH A GROOVY BRUCE MOVIE!
Bruce will introduce a cult favorite he’s been in and take questions before the screening. It’s a lively half hour of anecdotes, insults and random cash giveaways.

Let the good times roll at BRUCE-O-RAMA!

Wednesday, April 19, 2023
Rupert Huse Veteran Center Ribbon Cutting w/ special guest SC Governor Henry McMaster
Apr 19 @ 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Rupert Huse Veteran Center (RHVC)

The first of its kind in the region, the RHVC will serve as a hub of resources for veterans, first responders, and their families. Through collaboration among public, private, and nonprofit partners, this one-stop shop will remove barriers and streamline service delivery for local warriors.

UWS is honored to have South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster, South Carolina Department of Veteran Affairs Secretary Todd McCaffrey, Greenville Mayor Knox White, and other state and community dignitaries show their support by attending this special event.

UWS holds the master lease for the 40,000 square foot center through which warriors will gain direct access to veteran-centric tenants and broader access to the organization’s network of community partners. The RHVC houses resources for workforce development, housing stability, physical and mental health, legal support, therapeutic art, and much more. This one-stop shop approach will enable veterans, first responders, and their families to easily connect with the services they need to thrive.

At Wednesday’s private ribbon cutting event, a brief program will take place, including a presentation of colors by the U.S. Marine Corps Color Guard, key remarks by Governor McMaster, Dorothy Dowe (Rupert Huse Charitable Fund Trustee), and UWS leadership, as well as an original poem by Glenis Redmond (Poet Laureate, City of Greenville). Following the program, the RHVC doors will be open for tours.

Rupert Huse Veteran Center – Upstate Warrior Solution

Wednesday, May 3, 2023
Passholder Experience: Late Spring Birding Hike
May 3 @ 8:00 am – 10:00 am
Chimney Rock State Park
 Advance Registration Required.

Enjoy this intimate spring birding walk with a local bird expert and get to know your fellow passholders, too. Scope out some of our many resident species as they enjoy the late spring weather from our spot on the NC Birding Trail. This event is exclusively for Annual Passholders.

Saturday, June 3, 2023
National Trails Day
Jun 3 @ 10:00 am – 3:00 pm
Chimney Rock State Park

Hit the trails and celebrate this national holiday, not to mention NC State Park’s Year of the Trail. Join us for guided hikes throughout the day and meet with a ranger to learn the 10 essentials of hiking and backpacking.

Sunday, June 25, 2023
Meet and Hike
Jun 25 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am
Paris Mountain State Park

I’m excited to announce the first meeting for this group.
For this meeting I’d like to hike a simple trail at Paris mountain and just talk, hangout and get to know each other. Afterwards I would like to invite anyone who wants to join to come to the swamp rabbit cafe for a light lunch/brunch.

Saturday, July 1, 2023
Pop-Up Author Martha LaGuardia-Kotite
Jul 1 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
M. Judson Booksellers

Join us for a Pop-Up with author Martha LaGuardia-Kotite and her book Changing the Rules of Engagement!

Changing the Rules of Engagement brings to life the authentic, vivid stories of leadership from inspiring and adventurous women who achieved the extraordinary by serving their country in the U.S. military. These women shattered the glass ceiling and performed extraordinary feats by refusing to take “no” for an answer and learning how to lead in traditionally male-dominated environments. Martha LaGuardia-Kotite skillfully captures their leadership lessons, struggles, and successes—showing how courageous and tenacious women can achieve their goals and help change policy, insights also applicable to today’s leaders in corporate and business boardrooms.

Whether soaring into outer space with the second woman to command a space shuttle or plunging to the depths of the Atlantic Ocean with a combat veteran special operations diver, these profiles in leadership highlight a range of powerful examples: from Vivien Crea, a vice commandant of the Coast Guard, who rose to the highest position of any woman in the history of the U.S. military, to Tammy Duckworth, who demonstrated her resilience after being shot down while piloting a helicopter in Iraq and went on to serve as a U.S. senator. Also included are the inspirational stories of women Marines and the first women members of the military service academies’ gender-integrated classes, who recall the highs and lows of their trailblazing journey.

Representative of a widely diverse group of enlisted women and officers of different races and cultures, these women have succeeded since the mid-1970s at combating prejudices and aiding change in the military culture with grit, intelligence, leadership, and honor.

Come here more about it from the author Martha Saturday morning from 10am to noon!

Wednesday, July 19, 2023
Fischer’s Trivia Extravaganza @ New Groove Artisan Brewery
Jul 19 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
New Groove Artisan Brewery

Come out to New Groove and enjoy dinner and beer – then test your mental mettle with Fischer’s Trivia Extravaganza! General trivia with a Stupid Hard Question. Weekly Prizes for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd – Quarterly Tournaments with Overall Winners and a Booby Prize for the frequent flier non-winner. 🍻 Make your Wednesday plan for Trivia with Fischer at New Groove in Boiling Springs, SC

 

Saturday, July 29, 2023
Harry Potter Trivia
Jul 29 @ 7:00 pm – 9:30 pm
The Edward R. Driggers City of Greer Cultural Arts Center

Harry Potter Trivia Night

Saturday, August 26, 2023
Veterans Therapeutic Art Program Art Show
Aug 26 @ 12:00 pm – 5:00 pm
White Rabbit Fine Art Gallery

The White Rabbit Gallery is pleased to hold an exhibition of veteran art work from August 12th though the 26th. This exhibition features artwork created by the participants of the Therapeutic Art Program through Upstate Warrior Solution. The TAP offers various workshops to the members of the military, first responders, as well as their family members and care givers, as a form of creative release and relaxation. The artwork in this exhibition represents a few of the different visual artforms that are offered through the program. Please come out to the White Rabbit gallery to see the artwork!”

Veteran’s Art Show Drop In @ White Rabbit Fine Art Gallery
Aug 26 @ 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm
White Rabbit Fine Art Gallery

VETERANS ART SHOW RECEPTION
SATURDAY, AUGUST 26, 3-5PM
@ WHITE RABBIT FINE ART GALLERY

DROP-IN – OPEN TO ALL. We are pleased to hold a reception for the participants of the Therapeutic Art Program through Upstate Warrior Solution. The artwork in this exhibition represents a few of the different visual artforms that are offered through the program. The program is open to military, first responders and their families who want to explore their creative side and for relaxation. Drop in to show your support and/or inquire about your participation in the program. See you Saturday, August 26, 3-5PM. Light Refreshments provided.

Wednesday, September 6, 2023
Fischer’s Trivia Extravaganza
Sep 6 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
New Groove Artisan Brewery

Come out to New Groove and enjoy dinner and beer – then test your mental mettle with Fischer’s Trivia Extravaganza! General trivia with a Stupid Hard Question.

Weekly Prizes for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd – Quarterly Tournaments with Overall Winners and a Booby Prize for the frequent flier non-winner. 🍻

Make your Wednesday plan for Trivia with Fischer at New Groove in Boiling Springs, SC!

Wednesday, September 13, 2023
Fischer’s Trivia Extravaganza
Sep 13 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
New Groove Artisan Brewery

Come out to New Groove and enjoy dinner and beer – then test your mental mettle with Fischer’s Trivia Extravaganza! General trivia with a Stupid Hard Question.

Weekly Prizes for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd – Quarterly Tournaments with Overall Winners and a Booby Prize for the frequent flier non-winner. 🍻

Make your Wednesday plan for Trivia with Fischer at New Groove in Boiling Springs, SC!