Two Spartanburg County nonprofits both serving those with little or no income and no insurance – Spartanburg Shares Medical Loan Closet and Help for Our Elderly – are teaming together for an annual pickleball charity tournament Saturday, July 15 at 9am at the Spartanburg Athletic Club. The tournament will benefit both charities. Participants can choose between a round-robin or doubles/mixed doubles format. There are 12 courts, and each person pays $28 to register. Registration ends Tuesday, July 11 at 9pm. Click this link to register (https://bit.ly/3P00E0M).

The pickleball tournament is seeking sponsors. Sponsorship levels range from Gold, Silver, Bronze and a $100 sponsor level. The $2,000 Gold Sponsorship includes a display banner, a logo on all advertisements, three signs, a table for a representative and four entry tickets. The $1,000 Silver Sponsorship includes a display banner, a logo on all advertisements, two signs and three entry tickets. The $500 Bronze Sponsorship includes a display banner, one sign and two entry tickets. The $100 Sponsorship includes one sign at the event.

Spartanburg Shares is a nonprofit organization lending durable medical equipment for 90 days to anyone with proof of Spartanburg County residence. Spartanburg Shares is located at 137 S. Dean St., Spartanburg, SC 29303.

Help For Our Elderly assists with supplementing its clients’ incomes with everyday necessities. Its mission is to service, supplement and enrich the lives of the elderly, disabled and infirm and their families in Spartanburg, Cherokee and Union Counties. Help For Our Elderly is located at 2375 E. Main St., Unit A-311, Spartanburg, SC 29307.

For more information on Spartanburg Shares, visit their website – www.spartanburgshares.org or follow them on Facebook at www.facebook.com/spartanburgshares.

For more information on Help for Our Elderly, visit them at www.helpforourelderly.org.

Please direct all media inquiries for Spartanburg Shares to our Volunteer Coordinator and Spokesperson Evan Carr at (864) 266-1749 or [email protected].

Please join the Advanced Institute for Development and Learning Saturday, July 29th for a Yard and Bake Sale Fundraiser. The yard sale will include housewares, furniture, baby and children’s items and more!

If you’re interested in donating, check out our event page for drop-off times, or otherwise, we hope you’ll come shop on July 29th from 8am – 12pm!

Are you ready for some football?

On Friday, August 11th, Hope Center for Children will turn Indigo Hall into the ultimate tailgate party with its Twelfth Annual Tailgate Trot. Festivities start at 6:00 p.m. and end at 10 p.m. Guests must be 21 or older. Your participation will support our vitally important work to Protect Children & Support Families.

Admission is $75 per person. Group discounts are available.

Get your tickets by visiting: hopecfc.org

This year’s Tailgate Trot will host the American Cornhole Association’s Cornhole-for-a-Cause competition and other games and feature special guests, a silent auction, raffles, food stations, beer and wine, and signature tailgate cocktails. The well-known Carolina Coast Band will provide live music.

So, get out your favorite team jersey, invite your friends, and celebrate the new football season at the 12th annual Tailgate Trot!

Are you ready for some football?

Join us on August 11th for Hope Center for Children’s 12th Annual Tailgate Trot “Fun”-raiser!

Get your tickets here: rb.gy/mg3tl
Download sponsor booklet (PDF): tinyurl.com/nnhh7btb

Wear your favorite team gear and join us for some fun including:

• Live music from the Carolina Coast Band • Silent Auction • Raffles • Delicious food and drinks • Tailgate games

Sponsorships are available. Contact Phyliss Skuba at 864-583-7688 ext. 102 or [email protected]

QABALISTIC VIBRATORY ATTUNEMENT is a spiritual bathing of sound and color in alignment with the Qabalistic Tree of Life, Divine Names and utilizing the Major Arcana of the B.O.T.A. Tarot. As we attune ourselves with the Highest Cosmic Vibratory Formulas, and we attune our souls to serving the world and accelerating the Brotherhood of Man. By participating in this Vibratory attunement, we take our own evolution in hand as we raise our soul vibrations to the greater Universal Forces.

It is truly an Aquarian Age form of group meditational practice, so…

If you are interested in….

• learning more about Qabalistic chanting with sound and color
• Qabalistic techniques for healing
• the significance of group participation in intensifying these techniques

And most importantly,

• sharing the benefits of this healing work with mankind and all life on the planet

…then we warmly welcome you to join us for this very special day of fraternity and meditational healing work.

Vibratory Attunement Schedule

2:00 PM Welcome and Open Forum –
Presentation and discussion of Tarot Key 20, Judgement and its application to vibratory attunement.

Please feel free to visit The Builders of the Adytum New Zealand YouTube channel and listen to Dr. Ann Davies discuss Tarot Key 20 Judgement, https://youtu.be/HCCIJ-ZIoZc

2:45 5 minute stretch

2:50 Tree of Life and how it relates to the attunement
3:00 *QABALISTIC VIBRATORY ATTUNEMENT*

4:00 Light snack and fellowship
4:30 Good bye and Thank you

For more information about Southeast Region B.O.T.A. activities https://www.bota.org/group-work/southeast

Continuing chakra series… HEART & THROAT CHAKRAS

Location:
Please check location prior to event… we try out different places.

There’s food and drink options, so feel free to come a little early and grab dinner or eat during our session. beer wine kombucha/ tacos sandwiches etc…
Children are welcome. I have a 7year old and he’ll join. Let me know if you’re bringing any kids and I’ll have a few games for them.

CornerFocus cordially invites you to tee off at the 1st Annual Triple-P Golf Tournament held at the premiere Club at Brookstone on August 23, 2023.

$125 donation
Each golfer plays 18 holes of golf and includes a cart, lunch, door prizes, boxing memorabilia auction, 1st and 2nd place, longest drive and closest to pin awards.

Proceeds are applied to the CornerFocus ‘Triple-P’ program. Helping at-risk youth athletes Prepare for success, Protecting them physically, and Performing to their full potential.

Registration Deadline: August 9, 2023

Special Guest – Al Bernstein
Al Bernstein is best known to a national audience as the voice of boxing, first for ESPN, and now for Showtime. He has achieved success in television, movies, and as a live stage performer. As Ambassador for CornerFocus, he is passionate about fostering the values of safety and responsibility to next generation’s athletes.

We are excited to announce the 31^st Annual Spirit Fest! One of the longest-running events at the Bon Secours Wellness Arena returns to celebrate 25 years at the Arena on Sunday, September 3, 2023.

We invite the community to come together and Let’s Church!!

This year the stage master himself Tye Tribbett returns along with the First Lady of Gospel Shirley Caesar who was part of the opening weekend of the arena. Choirs will get excited about the ministry of the choirmaster Ricky Dillard & New Generation as he comes to Spirit Fest for the first time! Also new at Spirit Fest are Pastor Mike Jr., Luther Barnes, and The Mickens.

Miracles, Signs, and Wonders will be manifested as we have church together!! Plan to join us for this evening of worship and celebration!

We will announce additional elements to the weekend in the coming weeks! #SpiritFestGVL

Join Dr. Jessica Caruso of Pillar Holistic Living for an immersive two-day event focused on harnessing the energy of the New Moon. Embark on a journey of self-discovery, healing, and growth amidst the tranquil surroundings of Greenville, SC.
Dr. Jessica, a seasoned Chiropractor, and Reiki Master Teacher, has gathered local healing experts to guide you through a profound transformative experience. Set intentions, manifest dreams, and shed the old during this event, all while surrounded by the supportive energy of a like-minded community.
Embrace the power of the New Moon to revitalize and renew. Connect with your inner self and forge meaningful bonds with others on the same path. Remember to wear comfy attire and bring essentials like water, a mat, a blanket, and a journal.
This is NOT an overnight retreat.

Local band The Grateful Brothers announces their upcoming benefit concert in support of the nonprofit organization Loaves & Fishes. The event will take place on September 15th at The Radio Room, one of the city’s premier live music venues. Doors will open at 7:00
PM, with the show starting at 8:00 PM.
Proudly presented by The Radio Room Greenville, this year’s lineup includes The Grateful Brothers, and Matt Fassas Trip.
The Grateful Brothers is a highly regarded band known for their captivating performances paying homage to two legendary rock bands, the Grateful Dead and the Allman Brothers. This special concert will showcase their exceptional musical talent while raising funds and awareness for a worthy cause.
Doors open at 7:00 PM, and the show starts at 8:00 PM. Tickets available now. $15 in advance, $20 at the door.
There are a LOT of fun and philanthropic events in Greenville, but “if you get confused, just listen to the music play.” like The Grateful Dead said.
Attendees can look forward to an evening of soulful music, vibrant energy, and an opportunity to support a worthwhile cause. In addition to the concert, there will be various opportunities for patrons to contribute to Loaves & Fishes, including a raffle and t-shirt sales.
“We’re thrilled to bring this show together with The Radio Room and Loaves & Fishes! We have a wonderful community around this band, and this is a great opportunity to bring us all together to give back to the local community and fight food insecurity in Greenville while enjoying a killer night of live music. Truly a win-win!” says Zach Thigpen, singer and guitarist of The Grateful Brothers.
“We’re excited to team up for another great event of Rock Out Hunger with Loaves & Fishes, because food rescue is something that we’re all passionate about. We’re currently in our 13th year as a business, and this will be our 2nd event with Loaves & Fishes, and we hope for many more to come”, says Wes Gilliam, a co-owner of the Radio Room in Greenville, SC, as well as a founder of the Upstate Music Awards. He is a proud husband and father and a longtime supporter of Loaves & Fishes.
“Once in a while you get shown the light, in the strangest of places, if you look at it right.”- Jerry Garcia
Proceeds from Rock Out Hunger will be put to immediate use this year rescuing food in Greenville

We invite you to be a part of a no-holds-barred evening of “live” lip sync performances and fun to benefit the Charles Lea Center Foundation! Our inaugural Lip Sync Battle Spartanburg raised over $400,000 for our exciting Lake Blalock project (see below)! The second annual event will build on that success and be a night to remember – Spartanburg’s own version of the American reality competition. Local talent will wow you on stage with amazing performances. Teams from local businesses and organizations will bring their best costumes and moves, set to songs they select, as they battle it out in hopes of becoming the night’s champions! Lip Sync Battle Spartanburg brings the most entertaining and unforgettable fundraising experience to the ‘Burg!!  

The funds raised by this event will be used for an exciting new project – the Charles Lea Center Nature Preserve at Lake Blalock. Recognizing the invaluable advantages access to outdoor experiences offers those we serve, the CLC plans to develop a nature preserve with specific features for those with disabilities. The center was recently gifted an eight-acre parcel of land at Lake Blalock in northern Spartanburg County that provides the perfect setting for the preserve. The proposed CLC Nature Preserve will provide fully accessible trails as well as an event center, picnic tables, shelters, a boat dock with adaptive features and more, so individuals of all ages and abilities can enjoy the great outdoors. This project will greatly enhance the quality of life for people with disabilities of all ages. Funding for this project, expected to be completed in 3-5 years, will be fully independent of CLC operating and capital funds.

An evening to celebrate the charter of ZONTA Club of Greenville and to benefit local organizations, Jasmine Road and Serenity Place. ZCG is a local chapter of ZONTA International with a mission to improve the lives of women and girls in our community. A ticket grants you access to the rooftop oasis of InkNIvy in downtown Greenville at 4PM with a free drink and appetizers followed at 5PM by a two course dinner on the second floor with speakers, live music, a silent auction and raffle.

We will be having a discussion on the topic of neutrality.

What kind of Neutrality?
All kinds and definitions nothing is off limits

I do ask one small favor.

Please bring with you a passage, a journal entry, anything that has pointed you to neutrality between now and this meeting.

We look forward to connecting with you.

The signature event is sure to delight guests once again with a live symphony orchestra playing classical pieces to the choreographed movements of extraordinarily gifted dressage riders and their Grand Prix horses.

This year, Brooke USA inaugurates its own musical ensemble, the Dorothy Brooke Orchestra, dedicated to promoting the welfare of working horses, donkeys and mules and the people they serve across the globe. Named after Dorothy Brooke, the founder of the Brooke family of charities, the orchestra, directed by Kyle Elgarten, Assistant Conductor for the Palm Beach Symphony, is comprised of leading musicians from North and South Carolina.

“The experience of live orchestral music with musical freestyle dressage is simply captivating and unlike anything else I had ever seen. Last year, I had the privilege of attending the event and fell in love with Divertimentos & Dressage, not to mention that Brooke USA is a charity very close to my heart,” said Sharon Decker, Chair of this year’s Divertimentos & Dressage and President, Carolinas Operations, Tryon Equestrian Partners at Tryon Resort/Tryon International Equestrian Center.

Starting with registration at 6:00 PM, guests will enjoy a pre-performance reception with cocktails and hors d’oeuvres. Promptly at 7:00 PM, guests will be treated to a one-hour performance. This year for the evening of music and freestyle dressage, individual adult tickets are $90 per person. To purchase individual tickets, a ringside table at $1,150, or to learn more about other sponsorship and ticket opportunities, please visit BrookeUSAevents.org.

Divertimentos & Dressage is an exciting event that supports the life-saving work of Brooke USA. Brooke USA strives to alleviate the suffering of working horses, donkeys and mules, and the people who depend on them for survival in vulnerable communities across the globe. In fact, 100 million working equines support the lives of 600 million of the poorest people on earth. These animals are the backbone of communities and their best means of making a living. Without healthy working horses, donkeys, and mules, they would not be able to put food on their tables, send their children to school or build better futures for themselves and their families.

“Divertimentos & Dressage is a fantastic opportunity for Brooke USA to expand awareness for our organization while providing the community with an exciting and unique event,” stated Sally Frick, Chair of the Brooke USA Foothills Advisory Council, a member of Brooke USA’s Board of Directors, amateur equestrian, and professional flutist. “The event is so successful that Brooke USA has made a commitment to replicating Divertimentos & Dressage in other markets. This last Spring, we held it for the first time in Wellington, FL and it was a resounding success,” added Frick.

About Brooke USA Foundation (Brooke USA): The mission of Brooke USA is to significantly improve the health, welfare and productivity of working horses, donkeys and mules and the people who depend on them for survival worldwide. We are committed to sustainable economic development by reducing poverty, increasing food security, ensuring access to water, providing a means to education, and raising basic standards of living through improved equine health and welfare. We accomplish this by raising funds and responsibly directing them to the areas of greatest need.

Brooke USA strives to alleviate the suffering and vulnerability of developing communities by funding and implementing programs that improve the quality of life and health of working equines and thereby positively impacting their economic sustainability, protecting the planet, ensuring gender equality, and guaranteeing life on land resilience. We want to see healthy, happy people and equines that work in partnership to achieve sustainable local economies.
www.BrookeUSA.org