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Wednesday, June 5, 2024
Virtual Workshop: A Four-Week Generative Workshop with Libby Flores
Jun 5 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
online

How can a writer begin a story or get unstuck when they are in the middle of a draft? In this workshop, we will look specifically at (very short) stories to discover what captivates and arrests our attention and what resonates with a reader long after the last line is read. After we discuss examples in class you will be then given a series of writing prompts. Come ready to write and be inspired! Students will produce writing to start a new story or find fresh avenues into a work already in progress. You will receive in-class feedback from the instructor and your classmates. This class can work for fiction and non-fiction writers.

This virtual workshop will be held on Zoom on Wednesdays, June 5, 12, 19, & 26 at 6:00 ET.

Libby Flores‘ writing has appeared in One Story Magazine, The Kenyon Review, Gagosian Quarterly, American Short FictionPloughshares, Post Road Magazine, McSweeney’sTin House /The Open Bar, The Guardian, and The Los Angeles Review of Books. She is the Associate Publisher at BOMB Magazine and the 2024 guest fiction editor of the Bennington Review. She has taught creative writing workshops for the Sackett Writing Workshop, Tin House, One Story, Hub City Writers Project, Bennington College, and PEN America. She is currently a visiting faculty member at Bennington College. She lives in Brooklyn, but will always be a Texan. Libby is represented by Sarah Bowlin at Aevitas Creative Management. You can find her at libbyflores.com.

Saturday, June 8, 2024
Adventure Day
Jun 8 @ 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
Safe Haven & Educational Adventures

Adventure Day is around the corner- June 8th!!
Bring your family & tell your friends about this exciting fun day! You get to see our facility, meet all the animals, play games, enjoy some food & more!!
FREE to enter.
$5 to pet the animals that can safely be pet. Tickets sold 6 for $5 for food and activities.
All raised funds goes directly to the care of our rescued animals. We hope to see you here, June 8th!
Our exact address will be posted on our website the day before the event for your traveling needs. https://rescueexotics.org/adventure-day

Adventure Day
Jun 8 @ 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
Safe Haven & Educational Adventures

June 8th, 2024
10am-5pm

Come join us for Adventure Day it will be a wild family fun time!! We are only open to the public a couple times a year, you won’t want to miss out. Come meet the animals, see our facility updates & make life long memories!

By joining us you will be helping the animals —they rely on your support!

💠Meet the animals
💠raffles
💠games
💠food
💠music
& much more!

Bring your family and tell your friends, it’s going to be wild time!

FREE to enter.
$5 wrist bands to pet animals that are able to be pet.

Take 183 to Easley
Turn on Thomas mill rd by the Spinx
Follow the signs to Safe Haven & Educational Adventures, Inc.

(Our sanctuary is located at a private residence, for privacy we put the signs out the night before the event and we post the address only on our website the day before the event.)

www.rescueexotics.org

Wednesday, June 19, 2024
Hump Day Yappy Hour
Jun 19 @ 6:00 pm
FR8yard

The doggos are taking over the Yard! Dog parents, dog-friendly business owners, dog-based non-profits–basically dog enthusiasts of every stripe–are descending on FR8yard every 1st and 3rd Wednesday this Spring for live music, awesome eats & drinks, and more! We’ll issue you a $5 PUP BUCK just for bringing out your four-legged-friends … and proceeds from our special Pooch Hooch Cocktails, courtesy of Tito’s, will be benefitting the Spartanburg Humane Society. Did we mention free dog treats??? So, come join us for our Hump Day Yappy Hours and don’t forget to bring your fur babies!

Saturday, June 22, 2024
Event Series: What is Dementia: Signs, Symptoms, and Types of Dementia
Jun 22 @ 10:30 am – 11:45 am
Pelham Road Library | F.W. Symmes Branch

What is Dementia?

Signs, Symptoms, and Types of Dementia
Sat, Jun 22 • 10:30a–11:45a • Pelham Road

Dementia Diagnosis … Now What?
Sat, Jun 29 • 10:30a–11:45a • Pelham Road

 Ages 18+ | Dorinne Dubois, family caregiver advocate and educator at the Appalachian Council of Governments, leads this two-part series.

Wednesday, June 26, 2024
RENEW + Clemson Cooperative Extension: Know Diabetes By Heart
Jun 26 all-day
113 Berry Avenue Greer, SC 29651

Know Diabetes By Heart (KDBH), sponsored by the American Diabetes Association and American Heart Association, is a free education session offered in-person or online. The program aims to help participants better understand the link between diabetes and heart disease. By participating in this one-hour session, you will learn more about risks related to diabetes and heart disease, how to take control of your risks, and learn about community and clinical resources.

Saturday, June 29, 2024
Event Series: What is Dementia: Dementia Diagnosis . . . Now What?
Jun 29 @ 10:30 am – 11:45 am
Pelham Road Library | F.W. Symmes Branch

Join Dorinne Dubois, family caregiver advocate and educator at the Appalachian Council of Governments, for this two part series.

Questions? Call 864-288-6688. Registration required.

Monday, July 1, 2024
Urgent need for blood donations during holidays
Jul 1 all-day
Blood Connection

The need for blood products as vital parts of life-saving medical procedures and treatments is constant. As summer begins to hit its stride, the need for these blood products in the community significantly increases while blood donor turnout typically drops.

 

The Blood Connection (TBC), your community blood center which serves local hospitals, wants to make the public aware of an urgent need for blood right now and urges the communities it serves to celebrate this Independence Day by volunteering to donate blood to fellow Americans – their neighbors in need – during TBC’s Freedom Week promotion July 1-4.

 

According to AAA, an estimated 70.9 million Americans are expected to travel more than 50 miles from their homes during the entire week of July 4th this year. With the increase in travel during the summer months, hospitals in our communities have historically seen an increased volume of trauma cases. This is why TBC is urging any community member who is willing, to come out and donate blood.  The local life-saving organization stresses that it is the blood on the shelves – waiting in case of trauma events – that saves lives.

 

“It is imperative that the local community come forward to support the hospitals in their area during this time of urgent need for blood donations,” said Delisa English, President & CEO of The Blood Connection. “Unlike many of the other products used to treat trauma and other injuries, blood cannot be replaced through lab manufacturing or built on an assembly line. Blood must be donated from volunteer donors, who embody the selflessness that is a staple of our nation.”

 

TBC will have its donation centers open this entire week including July 4 and will continue hosting mobile blood drives July 1-4. As a thank you for donating during this time, all donors will receive $70 in rewards and an exclusive TBC Freedom Week t-shirt. To find a blood drive or center near you, visit thebloodconnection.org/donate. Appointments are encouraged, but walk-ins are always welcome.

 

Tuesday, July 2, 2024
Urgent need for blood donations during holidays
Jul 2 all-day
Blood Connection

The need for blood products as vital parts of life-saving medical procedures and treatments is constant. As summer begins to hit its stride, the need for these blood products in the community significantly increases while blood donor turnout typically drops.

 

The Blood Connection (TBC), your community blood center which serves local hospitals, wants to make the public aware of an urgent need for blood right now and urges the communities it serves to celebrate this Independence Day by volunteering to donate blood to fellow Americans – their neighbors in need – during TBC’s Freedom Week promotion July 1-4.

 

According to AAA, an estimated 70.9 million Americans are expected to travel more than 50 miles from their homes during the entire week of July 4th this year. With the increase in travel during the summer months, hospitals in our communities have historically seen an increased volume of trauma cases. This is why TBC is urging any community member who is willing, to come out and donate blood.  The local life-saving organization stresses that it is the blood on the shelves – waiting in case of trauma events – that saves lives.

 

“It is imperative that the local community come forward to support the hospitals in their area during this time of urgent need for blood donations,” said Delisa English, President & CEO of The Blood Connection. “Unlike many of the other products used to treat trauma and other injuries, blood cannot be replaced through lab manufacturing or built on an assembly line. Blood must be donated from volunteer donors, who embody the selflessness that is a staple of our nation.”

 

TBC will have its donation centers open this entire week including July 4 and will continue hosting mobile blood drives July 1-4. As a thank you for donating during this time, all donors will receive $70 in rewards and an exclusive TBC Freedom Week t-shirt. To find a blood drive or center near you, visit thebloodconnection.org/donate. Appointments are encouraged, but walk-ins are always welcome.

 

Wednesday, July 3, 2024
Urgent need for blood donations during holidays
Jul 3 all-day
Blood Connection

The need for blood products as vital parts of life-saving medical procedures and treatments is constant. As summer begins to hit its stride, the need for these blood products in the community significantly increases while blood donor turnout typically drops.

 

The Blood Connection (TBC), your community blood center which serves local hospitals, wants to make the public aware of an urgent need for blood right now and urges the communities it serves to celebrate this Independence Day by volunteering to donate blood to fellow Americans – their neighbors in need – during TBC’s Freedom Week promotion July 1-4.

 

According to AAA, an estimated 70.9 million Americans are expected to travel more than 50 miles from their homes during the entire week of July 4th this year. With the increase in travel during the summer months, hospitals in our communities have historically seen an increased volume of trauma cases. This is why TBC is urging any community member who is willing, to come out and donate blood.  The local life-saving organization stresses that it is the blood on the shelves – waiting in case of trauma events – that saves lives.

 

“It is imperative that the local community come forward to support the hospitals in their area during this time of urgent need for blood donations,” said Delisa English, President & CEO of The Blood Connection. “Unlike many of the other products used to treat trauma and other injuries, blood cannot be replaced through lab manufacturing or built on an assembly line. Blood must be donated from volunteer donors, who embody the selflessness that is a staple of our nation.”

 

TBC will have its donation centers open this entire week including July 4 and will continue hosting mobile blood drives July 1-4. As a thank you for donating during this time, all donors will receive $70 in rewards and an exclusive TBC Freedom Week t-shirt. To find a blood drive or center near you, visit thebloodconnection.org/donate. Appointments are encouraged, but walk-ins are always welcome.

 

Thursday, July 4, 2024
Urgent need for blood donations during holidays
Jul 4 all-day
Blood Connection

The need for blood products as vital parts of life-saving medical procedures and treatments is constant. As summer begins to hit its stride, the need for these blood products in the community significantly increases while blood donor turnout typically drops.

 

The Blood Connection (TBC), your community blood center which serves local hospitals, wants to make the public aware of an urgent need for blood right now and urges the communities it serves to celebrate this Independence Day by volunteering to donate blood to fellow Americans – their neighbors in need – during TBC’s Freedom Week promotion July 1-4.

 

According to AAA, an estimated 70.9 million Americans are expected to travel more than 50 miles from their homes during the entire week of July 4th this year. With the increase in travel during the summer months, hospitals in our communities have historically seen an increased volume of trauma cases. This is why TBC is urging any community member who is willing, to come out and donate blood.  The local life-saving organization stresses that it is the blood on the shelves – waiting in case of trauma events – that saves lives.

 

“It is imperative that the local community come forward to support the hospitals in their area during this time of urgent need for blood donations,” said Delisa English, President & CEO of The Blood Connection. “Unlike many of the other products used to treat trauma and other injuries, blood cannot be replaced through lab manufacturing or built on an assembly line. Blood must be donated from volunteer donors, who embody the selflessness that is a staple of our nation.”

 

TBC will have its donation centers open this entire week including July 4 and will continue hosting mobile blood drives July 1-4. As a thank you for donating during this time, all donors will receive $70 in rewards and an exclusive TBC Freedom Week t-shirt. To find a blood drive or center near you, visit thebloodconnection.org/donate. Appointments are encouraged, but walk-ins are always welcome.

 

Friday, July 5, 2024
Urgent need for blood donations during holidays
Jul 5 all-day
Blood Connection

The need for blood products as vital parts of life-saving medical procedures and treatments is constant. As summer begins to hit its stride, the need for these blood products in the community significantly increases while blood donor turnout typically drops.

 

The Blood Connection (TBC), your community blood center which serves local hospitals, wants to make the public aware of an urgent need for blood right now and urges the communities it serves to celebrate this Independence Day by volunteering to donate blood to fellow Americans – their neighbors in need – during TBC’s Freedom Week promotion July 1-4.

 

According to AAA, an estimated 70.9 million Americans are expected to travel more than 50 miles from their homes during the entire week of July 4th this year. With the increase in travel during the summer months, hospitals in our communities have historically seen an increased volume of trauma cases. This is why TBC is urging any community member who is willing, to come out and donate blood.  The local life-saving organization stresses that it is the blood on the shelves – waiting in case of trauma events – that saves lives.

 

“It is imperative that the local community come forward to support the hospitals in their area during this time of urgent need for blood donations,” said Delisa English, President & CEO of The Blood Connection. “Unlike many of the other products used to treat trauma and other injuries, blood cannot be replaced through lab manufacturing or built on an assembly line. Blood must be donated from volunteer donors, who embody the selflessness that is a staple of our nation.”

 

TBC will have its donation centers open this entire week including July 4 and will continue hosting mobile blood drives July 1-4. As a thank you for donating during this time, all donors will receive $70 in rewards and an exclusive TBC Freedom Week t-shirt. To find a blood drive or center near you, visit thebloodconnection.org/donate. Appointments are encouraged, but walk-ins are always welcome.

 

Wednesday, July 10, 2024
RENEW: Embracing Tranquility, Eliminating the Stress Response
Jul 10 @ 10:00 am
Greer Relief

About Doug:

Douglas Allen is a lifetime student Of Natural Medicine. Majoring in communication, He started his study in traditional Chinese kung fu coupled with Chinese medicine and herbal studies in the early 1980s. By the mid 80s, Doug began work in natural medicine, focusing on the treatment of degenerative disease. His studies brought him to Germany, where he specialized in live blood analysis, subtle energetic measurement, And the identification and remediation of electrical pollution. He has been teaching principles of breathwork and meditation for more than 20 years now and is currently working on his PhD in natural medicine.

Saturday, July 13, 2024
Greenville Go Club (Board Game)
Jul 13 all-day
Simpsonville Library | Hendricks Branch

We are a group of gamers who play the strategy board game known as go (or baduk). We have plenty of equipment and the group is free. We are very happy to teach new players and do teaching games and group game reviews as well.

If you are interested please join our Facebook group! (Greenville Go Club)

Go is an abstract strategy board game for two players in which the aim is to surround more territory than the opponent. It has very simple rules and is easy to learn but challenging to master! The game originated in ancient China more than 2500 years ago and is one of the oldest board games played today.

Wednesday, July 17, 2024
RENEW: Embracing Tranquility, Eliminating the Stress Response
Jul 17 @ 10:00 am
Greer Relief

About Doug:

Douglas Allen is a lifetime student Of Natural Medicine. Majoring in communication, He started his study in traditional Chinese kung fu coupled with Chinese medicine and herbal studies in the early 1980s. By the mid 80s, Doug began work in natural medicine, focusing on the treatment of degenerative disease. His studies brought him to Germany, where he specialized in live blood analysis, subtle energetic measurement, And the identification and remediation of electrical pollution. He has been teaching principles of breathwork and meditation for more than 20 years now and is currently working on his PhD in natural medicine.

Monday, July 22, 2024
Dog Aware® Safety Class
Jul 22 @ 10:00 am – 10:45 am
Hughes Main Library
• Story Room

Practice safety techniques on a life-sized stuffed dog and meet a real therapy dog. Ages 3-7.

Wednesday, July 24, 2024
RENEW: Embracing Tranquility, Eliminating the Stress Response
Jul 24 @ 10:00 am
Greer Relief

About Doug:

Douglas Allen is a lifetime student Of Natural Medicine. Majoring in communication, He started his study in traditional Chinese kung fu coupled with Chinese medicine and herbal studies in the early 1980s. By the mid 80s, Doug began work in natural medicine, focusing on the treatment of degenerative disease. His studies brought him to Germany, where he specialized in live blood analysis, subtle energetic measurement, And the identification and remediation of electrical pollution. He has been teaching principles of breathwork and meditation for more than 20 years now and is currently working on his PhD in natural medicine.

Wednesday, July 31, 2024
RENEW: Embracing Tranquility, Eliminating the Stress Response
Jul 31 @ 10:00 am
Greer Relief

About Doug:

Douglas Allen is a lifetime student Of Natural Medicine. Majoring in communication, He started his study in traditional Chinese kung fu coupled with Chinese medicine and herbal studies in the early 1980s. By the mid 80s, Doug began work in natural medicine, focusing on the treatment of degenerative disease. His studies brought him to Germany, where he specialized in live blood analysis, subtle energetic measurement, And the identification and remediation of electrical pollution. He has been teaching principles of breathwork and meditation for more than 20 years now and is currently working on his PhD in natural medicine.

Saturday, August 10, 2024
Spartanburg Biolife Opening
Aug 10 @ 9:00 am
Spartanburg Biolife

COMING SOON! Join us for our Open House 08.10.2024!

BioLife Plasma Services is a state-of-the art facility dedicated to collecting quality plasma donations in a safe and clean plasma center near you.

New Donors-click here for a coupon to bring on your first visit this month!

Click here for our Buddy Bonus coupon this month.

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Saturday, October 5, 2024
Fiesta! 3rd Annual Unity health on Main 5K race
Oct 5 @ 8:00 am – 11:00 am
Conestee Park

Olé! Get ready to Fiesta your way to a healthier you at the 3rd Annual Unity Health on Main Fiesta 5K Run/Walk! 🪅‍

Mark your calendars for Saturday, October 5th, 2024, at 8:30 AM and join the Fiesta fun at Conestee Park (840 Mauldin Rd, Greenville, SC).

Lace-up your sneakers and get ready to move to the rhythm of a healthy lifestyle! This year’s theme is all about celebrating community, wellness, and a touch of fiesta flair.

Why join the Fiesta?
Support a GREAT cause: Your participation helps Unity Health on Main, a non-profit community health center, provide affordable and compassionate healthcare to all in Downtown Greenville. ❤️
Run or walk for all levels: Whether you’re a seasoned runner or a casual walker, this event is for you!
Fiesta Fun: Expect a vibrant atmosphere with music, refreshments, and activities for the whole family.
Prizes and awards: Show off your Fiesta spirit by wearing BRIGHT COLORS and competing for top finishes in various categories.
Register today and join the Fiesta for a fun and meaningful morning. Remember, we rely on community support, so your participation makes a real difference!