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Thursday, February 29, 2024
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
Clemson Career Workshop applications open
Mar 1 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.
Members’ Show: Reimagined Realities
Mar 1 all-day
Tryon Arts & Crafts School

Join us Friday, March 1 from 6-8pm for the opening reception of our Members’ show! Members were asked to submit a piece made of used/repurposed/recycled materials for this exhibition, which will be judged by fiber artist Bryant Holsenbeck with a cash prize to the winner! Show runtime is March 2 – April 13 and can be viewed in Tryon Arts & Craft School’s Main Gallery.

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.

Libby, Hoopla + More for Beginners
Mar 1 @ 10:30 am – 11:30 am
Middle Tyger Library

Have you heard library staff talking about eBooks or audiobooks and want to know what all the fuss is about? Join us as we work though how to get electronic books and audiobooks on your personal device, so you can enjoy the library wherever you go.

 

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

Saturday, March 2, 2024
Easter Egg Hunt Donations Needed
Mar 2 @ 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!

Volunteer with Meals on Wheels
Mar 2 @ 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.

Women’s Auxiliary Spring Tea
Mar 2 @ 11:30 am
The Salvation Army of Greenville - Kroc Center

The event guest speaker is the Honorable Deb Sofield. She will present her talk entitled, “Resilience, Strength, Courage for the Journey.”

Deb Sofield is a dynamic speaker, coach and author of five books. She is a radio talk show host on the Salem Network and President of her own Executive Speech Coaching Company. Recognized for her work in improving the lives of others and her contribution to the state of South Carolina and the nation, Sofield was awarded the Order of the Palmetto – the state of South Carolina’s highest honor.

We hope you can join us to hear from Deb and what is sure to be an inspiring and motivational message! You can learn more about Deb by viewing her Facebook page or website.

RSVP to the contact information above, or click the button below by Feb. 26, 2024

Saturday finally its weekend Tennis 2.5 or greater
Mar 2 @ 12:30 pm – 2:30 pm
Cleveland Park 150 Cleveland Park Dr

Doubles with Almost Deuce

Contra Dances in the Upstate
Mar 2 @ 7:30 pm – 11:00 pm
River Falls Lodge

We hold Contra Dances in the Upstate of South Carolina. Our Saturday dances are held the first, third and fifth Saturdays of each month at the River Falls Lodge which is located at 100 River Falls Lodge Road, Marietta, South Carolina 29661.

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Admission to regular dances:  Ages 14 and above– $10 cash; under 14 free if accompanied and supervised by a paying individual 16 or older.  No coins please!

Are you a beginner? We strongly encourage you to attend our FREE beginner classes before every dance. Class starts at 7:30 PM. This is your chance to learn the basics of Contra dancing or just refresh what you know.

Please park completely on the grass.  We want to make the roads clear for emergency vehicles to be able to easily get through.  We also do not want to have any problems with the law.  If possible, car pool to save on parking space.  Thank you for your attention on this matter.

CAMPING is available on the grounds for $5 per person. Showers and bathrooms are available.

Check out our potluck dinner! We will periodically host potlucks before or after special events such as the Monster Mash dance or board meetings, but will announce them ahead of time, so stay posted and/or sign up to receive notification through the Yahoo Groups email updates.

Consider serving a term (or two) on our board. Harvest Moon Folk Society is always looking for a few good folks who would help give back to the contra dancing community. More information from any board member, or at the entry desk at any RFL dance. Please fill out the Board Application form to join our dedicated group of volunteers.