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Wednesday, February 28, 2024
Women’s Circle
Feb 28 @ 5:30 pm – 7:00 pm
Swamp Rabbit Cafe and Grocery

Topics to be discussed will be updated 7-10 days before event. Topics surround self-healing, embodying your highest self, and fun wild woman stuff :)

Location: Swamp Rabbit Cafe in garage building
5:30-6PM – grab food, snack, drinks (happy hour 4-6PM) & settle in– please plan to make a purchase, even if something as simple as a water bottle, in effort to support the business since we are using their facilities at no cost.
6-7PM – group discussion & activity – tbd

Children are welcome!!

Member Pick: “Jacobs Ladder” discussion
Feb 28 @ 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Coffee Underground

Join us for yet another member pick!
Member, Josh, has picked the 1990 psychological horror “Jacobs Ladder”. This is currently streaming on MGM, Amazon, and Paramount.

Thursday, February 29, 2024
Clemson Career Workshop applications open
Feb 29 all-day
online

Clemson Career Workshop (CCW) aims to expose high-achieving, underrepresented high school students to higher education, specifically Clemson University. They are recruiting high school sophomores who will be juniors after this summer to participate in the two-year program. Scholarships to CCW students who complete the program and attend Clemson! To learn more and complete the application visit here. Applications are due March 8th*.

For questions contact Christian Barrientos, [email protected]

Welcome to the Office of College Preparation & Outreach.
We have several programs and initiatives at Clemson University that illuminate pathways to college, bridge the opportunity gap, and create a college-going culture for K-12 students in South Carolina and beyond. Here, you will find our three signature programs (Clemson Career WorkshopEmerging Scholars, and Tiger Alliance) and their eligibility requirements. Please read through each program carefully as you seek to apply, as we only consider eligible students during the acceptance process.
Ten at the Top Resource Maps: Food Access Resource Map
Feb 29 all-day
online
Curious about what organizations are helping Upstate veterans? Maybe you need a some info on schools in your area. Whatever resource you’re looking for, TATT has a map for that!
Each month we’ll be highlighting one of our interactive resource maps, connecting you to the Upstate community more than ever before!
As the weather gets colder, access to food resources becomes more crucial than ever. Whether you’re looking to volunteer your time, assist a friend in need, or find resources for you and your family, the interactive food access resource map has plenty of information to get you on the right track!
VITA Greeter Volunteer
Feb 29 all-day
Greer Relief & Resources Agency, Inc.

Could this be you?

*At least 18 years old, friendly, outgoing, flexible and a good problem solver.

*Have the ability to respond to neighbors in a supportive and empathic manner.

*Be able to respect the confidential nature of the paperwork involved.

If so, this may be your calling. Our VITA Greeters welcome the neighbors upon their arrival. During check-in, you will make sure they have the needed and completed documents for our tax preparers. You do NOT need to have any knowledge of taxes to participate in this activity.

We offer this assistance from the end of January to mid April. The weekly shifts are Tuesday and Thursday from 5pm to 8pm and Saturday from 8:30am to 1:30pm. We are asking that volunteers can do at least one shift most weeks.

For more information, contact Yvonne at 864.334.3493 or email her at [email protected] She will connect with you.

Thank you for the support and supporting the neighbors in the community!!

Teen Homeschooled: Origami
Feb 29 @ 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Middle Tyger Library

Learn the history of origami and try your hand at a hobby practiced for centuries. For teens ages 12-18 or in grades 7-12.

Teen Art Club: Figure Drawing
Feb 29 @ 4:00 pm – 5:30 pm
Boiling Springs Library

Think anatomy is too hard? This crash course on figure drawing will include live models, wooden figures, and anatomical illustrations. For teens ages 12-18 or in grades 7-12.

Teen Spark Space: Buttons
Feb 29 @ 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Woodruff Library

Create custom buttons of everything you love with our button maker. For teens ages 12-18 or in grades 7-12.

Turning 65? Medicare Education Class
Feb 29 @ 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm
Fountain Inn Branch Public Library

Come and learn about enrollment and benefits of MediCare for individuals about to, or recently, turning 65 years old. Medicare can be complicated, and licensed insurance agent Jaime McCabe breaks it down in an approachable way so that you are best prepared to make these important decisions.

LGBTQplus Community Connection Meet and Greet
Feb 29 @ 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm
Old School Tavern

We kept having a hard time trying to find us a consistent place to meet up so we bought a bar!!! Come hang out and meet some new friends!

Old Farmer’s Ball Thursday Dance
Feb 29 @ 8:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Bryson Gym Warren Wilson College

Our Thursday Dance

This dance is fragrance-free (no perfume, cologne, strong deodorant, etc.), out of respect for those with sensitivities.

Schedule

  • Every Thursday night (except as indicated on the calendar)
  • Beginner lesson at 7:30 pm (advanced dancers are welcome to help out during the lesson!)
  • Dance 8 pm – 11 pm

Cost

  • Non-members: $12
  • OFB Members: $10
  • Warren Wilson community: $1

If this is your first time dancing with us, your second dance is free!

Friday, March 1, 2024
Easter Egg Hunt Donations Needed
Mar 1 @ 5:30 am – 7:00 pm
The Salvation Army Kroc Center

The Salvation Army Kroc Center is looking for donations of candy (no chocolate or peanut items), toys, youth experiences and more to make the annual Easter Egg Hunt a huge success for our community!

Seed Starters
Mar 1 @ 9:00 am – 9:00 pm
Headquarters Library

It’s time to start gardening! Visit the Seed Library and pick up your Seed Starters kit at any participating location. Available as long as supplies last. No sign up necessary

Volunteer with Meals on Wheels
Mar 1 @ 9:00 am
Meals on Wheels- Greenville

Bring hope to the homebound.

DELIVERY VOLUNTEERS

INDIVIDUAL
VOLUNTEERS

No matter what your schedule is like, we can find a route for you—whether you want to deliver daily, weekly, bi-weekly, monthly or just occasionally. Ready to deliver? Fill out an application today!

FILL OUT AN APPLICATION

ROUTE
SUBSTITUTES

Sometimes our scheduled volunteers are unable to make their routes due to illness or other commitments. If you are interested in becoming a substitute, sign up for emails to get notifications on open routes!

SIGN UP FOR NOTIFICATIONS

ROUTE
PARTNERS

We have nearly 150 Route Partners who deliver meals regularly to our homebound clients. Learn more about this program now!

GET YOUR GROUP INVOLVED

OTHER VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

Meal Packaging

MEAL PACKAGING

We need volunteers to pack nearly 1,500 meals every Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. until approximately 10:00 a.m. The food is prepared by our kitchen staff and set-up in an assembly line for packaging.

Pet Food Packaging

PET FOOD PACKAGING

Meals on Wheels also strives to help the pets of the homebound in Greenville. We need volunteers to package dog and cat food for monthly distribution and to organize pet food drives.

Greeting

MEAL DISTRIBUTION

Volunteers are needed Monday through Friday from 10:30 until 12 pm to greet in-coming volunteers, hand out route sheets and answer questions.

Special Events

SPECIAL EVENTS

Our annual events are great fundraising opportunities. They’re also a lot of fun, whether you get involved as a participant, committee member, volunteer or corporate sponsor.

Inman Yarn Club
Mar 1 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Inman Library

Drop by the Inman Library to knit (or crochet) with friends. This social knitting group meets every Friday morning, 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Knitting/crochet needles and yarn will be provided, or you can bring your own. Adults ages 18+, no registration required.

Impact America Tax Prep
Mar 1 @ 11:00 am – 5:00 pm
Headquarters Library

Households that earn up to $60,000 per year may schedule an appointment to have their income taxes completed by our partners at Impact America at Spartanburg County Public Libraries at 151 S. Church St. in Spartanburg by calling 1-844-448-2972.

United Way VITA Tax Prep
Mar 1 @ 11:00 am – 4:00 pm
Pacolet Library

Free tax prep for family’s that make under $60,000. Call 866-892-9211 to schedule an appointment.

30/30 Gentle Exercise Class
Mar 1 @ 12:45 pm – 1:45 pm
Boiling Springs Library
 

Stay healthy with 30 minutes of low-impact cardiovascular exercise followed by 30 minutes of gentle yoga taught by registered nurse, DJ Liner. Charge for the class is $2.00 per person and open to adults 18+

First Friday at Greenville Center for Creative Arts
Mar 1 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Greenville Center for Creative Arts

Make Greenville Center for Creative Arts (GCCA) your first stop on First Friday! Located in the historic Brandon Mill complex in the creative arts district of West Greenville, GCCA is a perfect place to begin the Metropolitan Arts Council’s monthly art walk.

The Art Center is open for extended hours, 6pm to 9pm, on the first Friday of every month for First Friday activities. In addition to viewing multiple exhibitions from both locally and nationally-recognized artists, at GCCA you’ll have the opportunity to meet the resident working artists, see their studio spaces and works in progress, and learn more about their personal style and artistic process.

The mission of GCCA is to enrich the cultural fabric of the community through visual arts promotion, education, and inspiration. Founded by a dedicated group of artists, teachers, and community leaders, the Art Center offers programs for people of all ages, backgrounds, and economic circumstances.

Greenville’s Downtown Trolley (Route 903) provides visitors to the downtown area easy and free transport to the West Greenville area from July through September, every Thursday and Friday, 6pm to 11pm, and Saturdays, 5:30pm to 11pm. For real-time scheduling, download the FindGreenlink app on your phone and come visit!

Winter Sky Watch
Mar 1 @ 8:00 pm – 9:00 pm
online
  • ONLINE |

    Instructor: Stephan Martin

    $15 Non-member Adult** 

     (**Arboretum Members receive a 10% discount on all classes.)

    BRN – Elective, 1 hour | BREG – Elective, 1 hour 

    Limit: 30

    Be part of a unique virtual stargazing community as we gather online to explore the constellations, bright stars, planets and deep sky objects of the winter night sky with local astronomer Stephan Martin as our guide. All you need is a smartphone or mobile device, a free downloadable astronomy app and an internet connection to join from the warmth and safety of your own stargazing location. Steve will point out some of the celestial wonders of the night sky during this time of year and share their myths and legends.

    Stephan Martin is an astronomer and educator who taught at colleges and universities for more than 25 years. He has lectured on light pollution and its effects on the environment and has offered stargazing and introductory astronomy workshops domestically and internationally. He was formerly the supervisor of the Williams College observatory, where he participated in research expeditions around the world to study and observe solar eclipses. cosmicconversations.weebly.com