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Monday, April 8, 2024
Eclipse Dinner
Apr 8 @ 4:30 pm – 6:30 pm
Spartanburg Science Center

Eclipse Dinner at Spartanburg Science Center

Wednesday, April 10, 2024
Donate A Meal to the VITA Team
Apr 10 all-day
Greer Relief

You and/or your company can host a meal for our wonderful VITA Volunteers. The meal can be homemade or catered through a restaurant. The VITA Program runs from the end of January to mid April. On Tuesday and Thursday evenings most are coming to Greer Relief straight from work, and on Saturday they spend the day here and lunch would be greatly appreciated. We have even more VITA Volunteers this year to reach our goal of helping to prepare 1000 tax returns! With a hefty number like that, a great meal will be the fuel needed to reach that goal. If you can help, Click here to sign up.  Thank you for the support!!

If you have any questions or need more information, contact Yvonne at 864.334.3493 or email her at [email protected] She will connect with you.

Community Dinner
Apr 10 @ 6:30 pm
YWCA of Asheville

Gather with your community for a FREE tasty meal, lessons on healthy eating and information on Double Up Food Bucks (a new program through SNAP)! Community Dinners are held on the second Wednesday of each month from 6 – 7:30 pm. FREE childcare provided.

Seating is limited. Reserve your seat online.

For more information, contact Leah Berger-Singer, Preventive Health Coordinator at (828) 254-7206 ext. 212 or [email protected].

Friday, April 12, 2024
Donate A Meal to the VITA Team
Apr 12 all-day
Greer Relief

You and/or your company can host a meal for our wonderful VITA Volunteers. The meal can be homemade or catered through a restaurant. The VITA Program runs from the end of January to mid April. On Tuesday and Thursday evenings most are coming to Greer Relief straight from work, and on Saturday they spend the day here and lunch would be greatly appreciated. We have even more VITA Volunteers this year to reach our goal of helping to prepare 1000 tax returns! With a hefty number like that, a great meal will be the fuel needed to reach that goal. If you can help, Click here to sign up.  Thank you for the support!!

If you have any questions or need more information, contact Yvonne at 864.334.3493 or email her at [email protected] She will connect with you.

1st Annual 2024 Elite Classic Golf Tournament
Apr 12 @ 9:30 am – 1:30 pm
Carolina Springs Golf Club

EDD Booster club presents 1st annual 2024 Elite classic golf tournament.

Registration
Individual: $100
Foursome: $400

Registration & Breakfast 8:00-9:00 AM
Shotgun Start 9:30 AM

Award ceremony to follow

Contest & raffles

Sponsorship pkgs available to purchase

Hub City Hog Fest
Apr 12 @ 12:00 pm
Downtown Spartanburg

The 2024 Hub City Hog Fest, a barbecue contest to benefit Mobile Meals of Spartanburg, will take place on April 12th and 13th. The City of Spartanburg will block off several roads downtown around Morgan Square to accommodate the dozens of cook teams that will compete in this annual BBQ competition.

On Friday, April 12th, entrance into the event from noon to 5 p.m. is FREE. After 5 p.m., wristbands must be purchased for $5 each. On Saturday, April 13th, from noon to 9 p.m., $5 wristbands must be purchased. Children 10 and under are admitted free. There will be chicken wing samples from the competition teams available from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Friday evening. The samples of the competition teams’ barbecue and ribs are ONLY AVAILABLE from noon to 2 p.m. on Saturday.

Vendors will be on site selling BBQ all weekend. Hog Bucks must be used to purchase food from vendors and to sample BBQ from competition teams (while supplies last).

City of Greer Food Truck Roll Out
Apr 12 @ 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Greer City Park
Green Tie Gala
Apr 12 @ 6:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Greenville Zoo

The Greenville Zoo Foundation will hold its third annual Green Tie Gala at Zen in downtown Greenville. Wear your green (if you wish) and attend this exclusive fundraising event to support the Greenville Zoo. Guests will meet ambassador animals as they enjoy cocktails and peruse an exciting array of silent auction items. A seated dinner and live auction will round out an evening of elegance and fun. All proceeds received from the Green Tie Gala will go towards projects essential to improving animal habitats and guest experience.

LIVE MUSIC: Janeen Scott
Apr 12 @ 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
New Groove Artisan Brewery

New Groove Artisan Brewery in Boiling Springs, SC is hosting LIVE MUSIC in our taproom with Janeen Scott!

Music 7-10pm – Food Specials – Cold Beer

Come on out and get your Groove on with Janeen Scott!

Saturday, April 13, 2024
Greenville BBQ Trail Tour
Apr 13 all-day
Various Locations Greenville SC

While Downtown Greenville’s familiar culinary scene has some great BBQ options, this tour will take you outside of the city center to the places locals know and love. These are the types of joints with smoke stacks sticking out of the rooftops and white smoke billowing out of the chimneys–smoking the meats right on the premises.

The Greenville BBQ Trail tour is your opportunity to try back-to-back tastings of what are considered by many to be among the top BBQ spots in the city.

Tours include:

• Insights into each restaurant’s cooking processes and techniques
• Information about each restaurant’s history and how they got started
• Interesting information about Greenville BBQ history
• A drive through old textile mill villages
• And, of course, a chance to try generous portions of smoked meats and delicious sides

Locations we visit:

• Bucky’s Bar-B-Q
• Henry’s Smokehouse
• Mike & Jeff’s BBQ

Knowledge Perk Coffee Ribbon Cutting
Apr 13 @ 9:00 am – 10:00 am
Knowledge Perk Coffee

Based in Rock Hill, Knowledge Perk brings the highest-quality coffee to its S.C. locations by utilizing reputable importers, fair trade, and up-to-date organic certifications. Join us Saturday, April 13 as we celebrate Knowledge Perk’s Spartanburg location, situated in The Hub across from Wofford College’s campus

Hub City Hog Fest
Apr 13 @ 12:00 pm
Downtown Spartanburg

The 2024 Hub City Hog Fest, a barbecue contest to benefit Mobile Meals of Spartanburg, will take place on April 12th and 13th. The City of Spartanburg will block off several roads downtown around Morgan Square to accommodate the dozens of cook teams that will compete in this annual BBQ competition.

On Friday, April 12th, entrance into the event from noon to 5 p.m. is FREE. After 5 p.m., wristbands must be purchased for $5 each. On Saturday, April 13th, from noon to 9 p.m., $5 wristbands must be purchased. Children 10 and under are admitted free. There will be chicken wing samples from the competition teams available from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Friday evening. The samples of the competition teams’ barbecue and ribs are ONLY AVAILABLE from noon to 2 p.m. on Saturday.

Vendors will be on site selling BBQ all weekend. Hog Bucks must be used to purchase food from vendors and to sample BBQ from competition teams (while supplies last).

The Unexpected–FREE Live Music
Apr 13 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Fretwell Spartanburg

The Unexpected brings a variety of music, as well as personality, to any event or venue.
Playing a mix of mostly 80s/90s and current Country combined with some 80s MTV Pop Rock and Classic Rock, The Unexpected consists of the duo of Jeff Cassidy and Gary Richie, from Spartanburg SC, both playing guitars, singing and using some backing tracks to give a “full band” sound to some of your favorite music. Jeff and Gary are long time respected musicians who have played all around the Upstate and Southeast for many years.
Great music along with great crowd interaction and a few jokes here and there, it always turns into a good time…and…you can always Expect The Unexpected.
About the event:
Join our Off the Clock Friday at Fretwell! Each Friday, we have a local artist perform live music at our outdoor venue.
This event is FREE to attend.
About Fretwell:
Fretwell is Spartanburg’s newest gathering spot, located just a few steps off the Mary Black Rail Trail. Whether you’re here to rest from the Trail, have a beer or coffee with friends, or listen to live music with your family, we have a spot for you!

New Groove Karaoke with Fischer
Apr 13 @ 7:30 pm – 10:00 pm
New Groove Artisan Brewery

Get ready to show off your superstar singing skills with New Groove Karaoke – hosted by Andrew Fischer!
Performances kick off at 7:30pm – get in early to get on the list. Karaoke runs until 10 pm.
Grab your friends, some beers and dinner – then sing your heart out with Fischer at NG Karaoke!
Karaoke Events are every month on the 2nd and 4th Saturdays.

Sunday, April 14, 2024
The Masters Watch Party
Apr 14 @ 11:00 am – 3:00 pm
The Bellwether Public House

The Bellwether is THE place in Greenville to watch the 2024 Masters Tournament. On Masters Weekend, this elevated sports bar located next to Fluor Field will feature the iconic food of golf’s first major tournament of the year with Egg Salad, Pimento Cheese, and Pork Bar-B-Que sandwiches. Sip on a golf themed cocktail, like the Mastro Dobel Paloma, Titos Azalea, and Elijah Craig Old Fashioned. If you’re feeling inspired, you can practice on their patio putting green in the shadow of the Green Monster.

Tuesday, April 16, 2024
Empower Hour
Apr 16 @ 11:30 am
YWCA of Asheville

Join us for Empower Hour, a one-hour program and facility tour where you will experience firsthand the YWCA’s work to bridge gaps in earning power, education, health & wellness and access to childcare.

Empower Hours take place twice a month on the first and third Tuesday at 11:30 am.
Lunch is served as part of our Empower Hour, so reservations are required.

To make a reservation: contact Elizabeth Alvandi, Advancement Assistant, at (828) 254-7206 ext. 103 or [email protected].

Friday, April 19, 2024
Dinner + A Movie: HOLES
Apr 19 @ 6:00 pm
Eighteen Hundred Drayton Catering & Events

I’m Tired of Diggin These Holes… So lets eat them!

“Dinner And A Movie delivers an immersive culinary experience by bringing beloved movies and food together for an amzing experience.”

Sploosh Crostini

Crostini with Spiced Peaches and Home Made Ricotta Cheese over Grilled Italian Bread

Texas Nachos

Corn Tortilla, Texas beef bbq, sour cream, guacamole, jalapeño, jack cheese pico de gallo

Camp Green Lake Green Salad

Cactus Pad, Radish, tomato, red onion in a prickly pear, lime vinaigrette

Grilled Onions & Flank Steak

with grilled Squash, peppers, deep red wine demi glace

Holes

Cinnamon donut holes with Peaches and Custard

Saturday, April 20, 2024
Uncorked
Apr 20 @ 10:30 am – 3:00 pm
Great Smoky Mountains Railroad Depot

Passengers will enjoy a full service All-Adult First Class ride in our First Class cars with a private attendant and plush, well-appointed dining seating. A narrator will accompany the ride to present each pour to guests and share knowledge and history of the wines selected. Passengers on this specialty car will enjoy an exclusive sampling of cheeses and a surf and turf meal prepared fresh. We have carefully selected our wine samples to accompany the meal. All passengers will receive a GSMR souvenir stemless wine glass, four samples of selected wine, and a dessert that’s perfect for the season! Uncorked is offered on the Nantahala Gorge Excursion, departing on select dates. See schedule for departures. Tickets for this specialty experience starts at $169 per person (Adults 21+ only). Due to the exclusivity of this specialty car, tickets will be selling fast, so make sure to reserve your seat today!

On Your Plate

Starters
Enjoy a sampling of Cheddar, Pepper Jack & Swiss
First Course
Fresh Baby Spinach topped with Chef’s choice of dressing.
Vegetarian option: Spinach Salad with Lemon Poppyseed Vinaigrette.
Main Course
Surf n’ Turf seasonally prepared at Chefs’ discretion accompanied by a selection of vegetables and roasted potatoes.
Vegetarian option: Quinoa and grilled Tofu with seasonal vegetables and a sweet chili sauce.
Dessert
Chef choice
Greer Goes Global: Greer International Festival
Apr 20 @ 11:00 am – 4:00 pm
Greer City Park

Get ready to go around the world in a day, enjoying the sights, sounds and tastes of multiple cultures at Greer City Park and Greer City Hall. The Greer Goes Global International Festival brings a sampling of the many cultures that make up the Greater Greer Community and Upstate South Carolina.

Southern Roots: A BBQ Reunion
Apr 20 @ 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Trailblazer Park

Join us on April 20th at Trailblazer Park for a reunion unlike any other!

Come enjoy delicious BBQ bites from some amazing local and guest pitmasters and chefs, live music, unlimited beverages, artisan market, great company and experience the joy of coming together as a community for an incredible cause – IDefine.

Over 30 pitmasters and chefs will be joining together as teams to cook over 15 different BBQ dishes! Each one of our amazing menu items created by our talented chefs will be ALL-INCLUSIVE, so you can eat and enjoy all day long!

ONE ticket price gets you FOUR hours of all the BBQ you can enjoy AND unlimited beverages!