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Saturday, August 19, 2023
Greenville Humane Society Urgent Need of Foster Homes
Aug 19 all-day
Greenville Humane Society

We’ve all experienced being sick and we can all agree it’s not any fun. Maybe your body hurts or you’re feeling run down. All you want to do is lay down and relax at home. Within a few days, most of us start to feel better. We get back to our normal schedules. Our shelter animals don’t have that luxury. When they’re sick, all they want is a comfortable home to relax in. A family that will help nurse them back to health. Reassurance that everything is going to be alright.

We have 106 sick animals that we’re caring for at this time. With limited staff and resources, we’re doing everything we can to make every single one of them comfortable. They’re not feeling well. Many have runny noses. Some are coughing. Others are undergoing difficult heartworm treatments. It’s hard on them. But also hard on us. Our team works day in and day out caring for each animal like they’re our own. With 106 animals, you can imagine that becomes incredibly difficult and exhausting.

So we’re begging for help. We are in desperate need of foster homes to help us nurse these sick babies back to health. We even provide everything you will need for your foster pet – food, leash, collar, toys, bed, crate – anything that will make life easier so you can focus on helping them recover faster.

Whether you’re able to help for a few days, a week, or two weeks – we need you. We’re sending out this desperate plea for help. It’s been a very long time since we’ve hit a capacity like this in The Healing Place, and we need our community’s support to continue saving as many lives as possible. Please consider temporarily opening your home and heart to a shelter animal, there is no better time than now.

Sunday, August 20, 2023
Greenville Humane Society Urgent Need of Foster Homes
Aug 20 all-day
Greenville Humane Society

We’ve all experienced being sick and we can all agree it’s not any fun. Maybe your body hurts or you’re feeling run down. All you want to do is lay down and relax at home. Within a few days, most of us start to feel better. We get back to our normal schedules. Our shelter animals don’t have that luxury. When they’re sick, all they want is a comfortable home to relax in. A family that will help nurse them back to health. Reassurance that everything is going to be alright.

We have 106 sick animals that we’re caring for at this time. With limited staff and resources, we’re doing everything we can to make every single one of them comfortable. They’re not feeling well. Many have runny noses. Some are coughing. Others are undergoing difficult heartworm treatments. It’s hard on them. But also hard on us. Our team works day in and day out caring for each animal like they’re our own. With 106 animals, you can imagine that becomes incredibly difficult and exhausting.

So we’re begging for help. We are in desperate need of foster homes to help us nurse these sick babies back to health. We even provide everything you will need for your foster pet – food, leash, collar, toys, bed, crate – anything that will make life easier so you can focus on helping them recover faster.

Whether you’re able to help for a few days, a week, or two weeks – we need you. We’re sending out this desperate plea for help. It’s been a very long time since we’ve hit a capacity like this in The Healing Place, and we need our community’s support to continue saving as many lives as possible. Please consider temporarily opening your home and heart to a shelter animal, there is no better time than now.

Friday, September 15, 2023
New Moon Event: Renewal + Transformation
Sep 15 @ 6:30 pm – Sep 16 @ 4:30 pm
Pillar Holistic Living

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.

Tuesday, September 26, 2023
Geeks Who Drink Trivia Night at Dave and Buster’s – Greenville
Sep 26 @ 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Dave and Buster's - Greenville

It’s the ultimate trivia mashup: Quiz by Geeks Who Drink, fun & games by Dave & Buster’s. The ultimate trivia party is finally here. Geeks Who Drink and Dave & Buster’s have teamed up to bring you the Dave & Buster’s Trivai Show. It’s a whole new format that combinest he super-social Geeks Who Drink trivia night with all the frenetic game-show action you’d expect from Dave & Buster’s. Get ready for pop culture-centric trivia where winners receive Power Cards. In between rounds, join in on the physical challenge fun for bonus prizes – or just gawk at the people who do. All in all, it’s two hours and it’s free to play. No reservations needed, just show up! Teams can be up to six players, so bring your smartest friends (or some likable dummies)—or come solo. We can always help you join a team!

This is a Weekly Recurring Event
Runs from Jul 18, 2023 to Sep 26, 2023 and happens every:
Tuesdays: 7:30pm – 9:30pm EDT

Friday, October 13, 2023
Open Mic featuring G.T. Arpe
Oct 13 @ 8:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Alley Cat Records

G.T. Arpe links:

@g.t.arpe
soundcloud.com/g-t-arpe

Saturday, October 28, 2023
90’s Rock Party with Caged Affair
Oct 28 @ 9:00 pm – Oct 29 @ 12:00 am
Social Latitude

Asheville-based rock duo Caged Affair takes the stage at Social Latitude from 9pm-Midnight. Rock out to pop-punk originals, 90’s and classic rock! FREE

Sunday, December 3, 2023
We the Kingdom’s A Family Christmas
Dec 3 all-day
Relentless Church

Premier Productions, leading promoter of faith and family events and World Vision are bringing “A Family Christmas” with We The Kingdom and Matt Maher, an 11-city tour featuring nights of worship and Christmas wonder in concert.
We The Kingdom is a Grammy Nominated multigenerational family of musicians, producers and songwriters consisting of Ed Cash (Chris Tomlin, NEEDTOBREATHE, Crowder), Scott Cash, Franni Cash Cain, Martin Cash and Andrew Bergthold.
An amalgamation of four different decades, We The Kingdom’s music embraces pop, country, folk and rock—with a heart rooted in worship. Together, they write songs about the full spectrum of human emotion as they aim to capture brokenness, honesty and the redemptive power of God’s love through their vulnerable, gritty lyrics.

Saturday, December 9, 2023
A Very Grateful Christmas
Dec 9 @ 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
Grateful Brew

“Grateful Brew is collaborating with YouthBASE, an academic Intervention nonprofit, to present the third annual A Very Grateful Christmas Event on December 9th. Join us at Grateful Brew, located at 501 S Pleasantburg Dr., from 10 am to 4 pm for a family-friendly, dog-friendly event. Capture festive moments with Santa, enjoy a crafting table, indulge in holiday drinks, and savor treats from a food truck. Don’t miss the chance to participate in a raffle, with all proceeds dedicated to supporting YouthBASE.

Tuesday, December 12, 2023
Kraft with Kim – Joy of Giving
Dec 12 @ 6:15 pm – 7:30 pm
Middle Tyger Library

As a gift of giving, we will be making a cat toy to donate to the Greenville and Spartanburg Humane Societies. Toys made are cat friendly.

Sunday, December 31, 2023
Leather + Lace New Year’s Eve Celebration
Dec 31 @ 8:00 pm
Eighteen Hundred Drayton Catering & Events

We are so excited to team up with Upstate Pride to ring in 2024! Food, drinks, and a FANTASTIC entertainment line up! You do not want to miss it.

New Years Eve – Leather + Lace
Dec 31 @ 8:00 pm
Eighteen Hundred Drayton Catering & Events

1800 Drayton is teaming up with Upstate Pride to throw the best NYE party ever! Ring in 2024 in style!

Friday, January 12, 2024
REDEMPTION/TIME
Jan 12 @ 7:30 pm
Gunter Theatre

A new performance work, titled “Redemption/TIME,” brings together acclaimed poet Jimmy Santiago Baca and jazz violin virtuoso Christian Howes in a unique multimedia collaboration under the direction of Dr. David Gonzalez. The project aims to inspire a new generation through the hard-won life lessons of Santiago-Baca and Howes, and to bring their powerful voices to a wide audience through live performances and streaming services.

 

In “Redemption/TIME,” Baca’s poetic genius intertwines with Howes’ soulful musicality, along with compelling video design, to create a performance work that aims to “inspire, educate, and motivate audiences across the country,” according to Gonzalez.

 

Both Baca and Howes have powerful stories to tell, with the former having overcome illiteracy and incarceration to become an award-winning poet, while the latter learned valuable life lessons during his time in prison. Their collaboration is a testament to the power of transformation, resilience, and art.

Saturday, February 3, 2024
The Feline Fix is a FREE TNR (trap-neuter-return)
Feb 3 @ 8:00 am
Greenville County Animal Care
We are looking for 100 outdoor community cats living in Greenville County to spay and neuter….for FREE! That’s right!
The Feline Fix is a FREE TNR (trap-neuter-return) event happening Saturday, February 3 at Greenville County Animal Care’s Clinic.
This is a first-come, first-served special so arrive early! Gate opens at 8am and will close at 10am.
REQUIREMENTS:
☑️ We will be spaying and neutering OUTDOOR cats living in GREENVILLE COUNTY ONLY at this event
☑️ Participating cats are required to be in a humane live trap.
☑️ Max 4 community cats per vehicle.
☑️ All cats will be spayed/neutered, ear-tipped, and vaccinated. No other medical services will be offered (No Felv/FIV testing).
Come be a part of this incredible event and help us reduce the population of community cats in Greenville County! Questions can be emailed to [email protected]. NO APPOINTMENTS NECESSARY.
Thursday, February 29, 2024
Drag Queen Bingo
Feb 29 @ 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Aloft Greenville

Who’s ready for some Cocktails and Queens!?

Join Aloft Greenville on the last Thursday of every month for a fabulous evening of Drag Queen Bingo to benefit to Upstate Pride SC. Hosted by the iconic Queen Versage, enjoy an assortment of signature cocktails, prizes, and a guaranteed good time!

Bingo starts at 7PM and will go until 10PM. There will be 6 rounds with a prize for each round, so get ready for a competition and bring your A-Game!

It’s FREE admission, tag your friends, spread the word.

We can’t wait to see you there!

Friday, March 8, 2024
Summer CAMP LOVE-A-PET CLASS REGISTRATION Open
Mar 8 all-day
Spartanburg Humane Society

ONE WEEK SESSION CLASS REGISTRATION

Camp Love-A-Pet is a one-week day camp for children entering grades 5-10. It is held from 8:00AM – 12:00PM Monday – Friday. Some days are slightly longer depending on field trips.

 

  • Camp Love-A-Pet Summer 2024 Registration

    A summer day camp for kids who love animals. Campers learn about basic dog obedience, pet care, and issues impacting the welfare of animals. Activities include guest speakers, arts and crafts, field trip, and more!
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MINI WEEK SESSION CLASS REGISTRATION

A shorter week-long session for younger pet lovers, Mini Camp is held from either 9-11am or 2:00PM to 4:00PM, Monday through Friday. Sessions are for children entering grades 3 and 4. Young campers are introduced to basic training techniques and enrichment projects used at Spartanburg Humane Society to keep the animals in our care comfortable.

  • Mini Camp Registration 2024

    A summer mini day camp for kids who love animals. Campers learn about basic dog obedience, pet care, and issues impacting the welfare of animals. Activities include guest speakers, arts and crafts, field trip, and more! You asked and we listened! We are now offering a morning time for this mini camp! Please note the camp session materials and lessons are exactly the same for the 9-11am camp and 2pm-4pm camp. We just wanted to offer kids a more versatile schedule for their camp time.
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Saturday, March 9, 2024
Paws in Landrum
Mar 9 @ 10:00 am – 3:00 pm
Landrum Farmers Market

A Pet Expo with vendors selling food, animal themed crafts, pet products and pet services; nonprofit animal rescue groups and their adoptable animals; wildlife education programs with live animals; animal themed carnival games and more.

Spaygetti and No Balls Ball
Mar 9 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
The Country Club of Spartnaburg

Join us for a night of delectable desserts, live music, exquisite food, and of course good company to raise money for spay or neuter surgery for our animals.

 

Friday, April 12, 2024
Live Show: Bri Bagwell
Apr 12 @ 8:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Doc’s Tavern

Texas Female Artist of the Decade and reigning Female Vocalist of the Year, Bri Bagwell, is a force to be reckoned with from her rousingly fun live performances to trailblazing recordings garnering her twelve #1 singles on Texas Country Radio and counting. People Magazine raves, “Bagwell increasingly finds her name being mentioned amongst country music truth-tellers such as Ashley McBryde and Morgan Wade.” Her latest album, Corazón y Cabeza (Heart and Head), has already spawned three #1 singles, “Trenches,” “Free Man,” and “Hello Highway. ” The video for “Trenches” was awarded Music Video of The Year in the Texas Regional Radio Music Awards. Performing 100 shows a year, Bri has shared the stage with a long list of esteemed artists, including Willie Nelson, Miranda Lambert, Robert Earl Keen, Kacey Musgraves, Reckless Kelly, and Dwight Yoakam. Catch Bri Bagwell live on tour or listen to her podcast, ONLY VANS, at www.bribagwell.com

Sunday, April 14, 2024
Jazz w/ Adam Hawley
Apr 14 @ 10:00 pm
Blues Boulevard Jazz

Nine #1 hits. 50+ dates per year. Adam Hawley has burst on to the scene as a celebrated and innovative artist, composer and band leader. Originally signed to Maurice White’s (founder of Earth, Wind, & Fire) label Kalimba Music, Adam’s first two albums “Double Vision” and “Just the Beginning” spawned an incredible Six #1 Hits, an unprecedented feat for a new artist. He followed that up with “Escape” which included the 2020 Billboard Song Of The Year “To The Top.” Now totaling 9 # 1’s, Adam sets out with this exciting fourth album “Risin’ Up” which features Steve Cole, Vincent Ingala, Julian Vaughn, Riley Richard & Kat Hawley anchored by the thrilling first single “Risin’ Up.”

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WEBSITE

https://adamhawley.com/

Please note, in addition to ticket purchases there is a $10.00 minimum purchase of food or drinks required per person. Ticket price does not include gratuity.

Tuesday, April 16, 2024
Teens Meet: Furry Friends
Apr 16 @ 4:30 pm – 5:30 pm
Middle Tyger Library

Meet adoptable animals from the Spartanburg Humane Society to pet and love. For teens ages 12-18 or in grades 7-12.