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Saturday, April 20, 2024
19th Annual We Are Sharing Hope SC Race for Life
Apr 20 @ 8:00 am – 10:00 am
Folly Beach

We are Sharing Hope SC, Race for Life, is South Carolina’s premier race focused on furthering education and awareness of the critical need for organ, eye and tissue donation for transplantation. Your participation and support continue the pathway for our lifesaving and life-changing work as we further inspire our community to say “YES.”

The 19th annual race takes place at Folly Beach, SC, on Saturday, April 20th, at 8:00 AM. The 10K will start promptly at 8:00 am and The 5K will start promptly at 8:15 am.

So set your schedule and get your teams ready! Click here for all race information and to register! https://runsignup.com/Race/SC/Charleston/SharingHopeRaceforLife
Thank you for joining our mission and honoring every legacy, every life, every time.

For more information on sponsorship, volunteer, or education opportunities, please get in touch with Krystal Cau at [email protected].

Tuesday, April 30, 2024
Kids Class Golf Tournament
Apr 30 @ 9:00 am
Various Locations

Tournament: Tuesday, April 30, 2024 at 9:00 am Pre-Tournament VIP Party: Monday April 29 at 5:30 pm -Play 27 holes of golf at one of six premium courses. 9 holes of Better Balls, 9 holes of Captain’s Choice, and 9 holes of Modified Alternate Shot -Lunch on the Course -Post Tournament Awards Ceremony and Dinner at Greenville Country Club INTERESTED IN OUR PRESENTING SPONSORSHIP? Contact the Meyer Center at 864-250-0005.

DATE: Tuesday, April 30, 2024, 9:00 am
LOCATIONS: Cliffs at Keowee Falls, Cliffs Valley, Green Valley Country Club, Greenville Country Club Riverside,  Smithfield’s Country Club, and the Walker Course at Clemson University
CONTACTS: Alyssa Bonner or Monica Gibson

VIP Party Details

DATE: Monday, April 29, 2024 at 5:30pm
LOCATION: Greenville Convention Center

Raffle Ticket Details

Want to win a trip to play at Pebble Beach?

Purchase a $100 raffle ticket for a chance to win an all-inclusive trip for two to play in the 2024 Lexus Champions for Charity National Championship at Pebble Beach.

Trip includes Golfing for 2 (54 hole event, 3 days of play, 18 holes per day at Pebble Beach Golf Links, Spyglass Hill and Links at Spanish Bay); Accommodations for 2 (4 nights at the Inn at Spanish Bay); Airfare for 2 (round trip tickets for 2 people); Hospitality package including all meals.

Donated by Lexus of Greenville

Tuesday, May 7, 2024
Meditative Morning
May 7 @ 8:00 am – 10:00 am
NC Arboretum

We’ve heard your valuable feedback, and now you don’t have to hear us! Beginning May 4, 2021, the period between 8 and 10 a.m. on the first Tuesday morning of every month will be reserved for “Meditative Mornings,” a pause for quiet time in our gardens and on our trails. During this time, our working garden crew will abstain from using leaf blowers, mowers and other equipment so you can be sure to enjoy the sounds of birds and the wind in the trees.

Take advantage of half-price parking on the first Tuesday of every month and come out to the Arboretum to enjoy a Meditative Morning!

Friday, May 31, 2024
Shock Dance Recital
May 31 @ 6:00 pm
Twichell Auditorium in the Zimmerli Performance Center

Come join us for our 2024 recital and enjoy an exciting and fun filled show!! All proceeds from the recital will benefit Lindley’s Alliance for Disabled Youth and our Shock Stars!

SHOCK Dance Center offers recreational, intermediate, advanced and competitive levels of dance training in tap, jazz, contemporary, hip hop, ballet, pointe, conditioning, lyrical, acro, musical theatre, heels and pom. We also offer a special needs dance program and are so proud of our Shock Stars. Shock is also the HOME of the JL Mann High School Dance Team. Our dancers have been featured in music videos, Benson Nissan Car commercials and at events including the Heart Ball, Dancing with the Carolina Stars, Fashion with a Passion and so many more. Our seasoned staff has accumulated years of personal and professional accomplishments from studio, stage, and screen.

Please order by seat selection on the seating chart, not best available.

Please call the Box Office if you need wheelchair accessible seating, 864-596-9018.  There is an elevator from the lobby area to the main seating floor, but there is no elevator to the balconies.

Saturday, June 1, 2024
BMW Charity Pro-Am Tournament Kick-Off Event
Jun 1 @ 10:30 am – 2:00 pm
Greer Golf

Join us at Greer Golf for a FREE Family Fun Event as we kick off another fantastic tournament week! Enjoy a day filled with excitement and activities for all ages, including:

Two junior golf clinics: 10:30 AM – 11:00 AM and 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM

Face painting

Fun games

Bounce houses

And more!

Don’t miss out on this incredible event! Admission is free, but advance registration is required for clinics.

Monday, June 3, 2024
BMW Charity Pro-Am Junior Golf Clinics
Jun 3 @ 4:00 pm – 7:45 pm
Thornblade Club

Monday, June 3rd, Junior Golf Clinics with First Tee of The Upstate presented by Pacolet Milliken will be taking place at Thornblade Club. Clinics are free and open to kids of all skill levels, ages 5-17. Various clinics will be available, including Spanish-speaking, ELS for Autism, and girls only. Registration is required.

4:00pm – General Clinic

5:00pm – Girls Only Clinic

6:00pm – Els for Autism

7:00pm – Spanish Speaking Clinic

Tuesday, June 4, 2024
Meditative Morning
Jun 4 @ 8:00 am – 10:00 am
NC Arboretum

We’ve heard your valuable feedback, and now you don’t have to hear us! Beginning May 4, 2021, the period between 8 and 10 a.m. on the first Tuesday morning of every month will be reserved for “Meditative Mornings,” a pause for quiet time in our gardens and on our trails. During this time, our working garden crew will abstain from using leaf blowers, mowers and other equipment so you can be sure to enjoy the sounds of birds and the wind in the trees.

Take advantage of half-price parking on the first Tuesday of every month and come out to the Arboretum to enjoy a Meditative Morning!

Thursday, June 6, 2024
2024 BMW Charity Pro-Am
Jun 6 all-day
Thornblade Club

The BMW Charity Pro-Am presented by TD SYNNEX is the only tournament on the Korn Ferry Tour where amateurs and celebrities are grouped with Korn Ferry Tour professionals in a three-day better-ball competition over two courses. Amateurs, celebrities and professionals rotate between the two courses, Thornblade Club, and The Carolina Country Club with the 12 lowest scoring amateur teams, four lowest scoring celebrity teams advancing to play Saturday’s final round at Thornblade Club. The lowest 65 pros (and ties) will play on Saturday and Sunday at Thornblade Club.

Please note: Play will be at The Carolina Country Club on Thursday and Friday (June 6 & 7) ONLY.  Thornblade Club will be Thursday – Sunday (June 6-9).  Approximate tee times: First wave 6:45am-8:30am Second wave 12:00pm-1:30pm, double tees.
We are excited to provide a carbon neutral experience for all patrons of the “BMW Charity Pro-Am” by investing in the ‘Gold Standard’ of carbon offset credits through Milliken Advisors and Green Trees. Milliken Advisors and Green Trees are investing in South Carolina by establishing world class forests on marginal non-timbered acres, creating new forested acres that will be instrumental in the sustainability challenge ahead.
Each ticket will include a marginal increase of $1.67, that will be invested directly into Green Trees allowing further expansion into the great state of South Carolina.

Hispanic Alliance selected as Featured Charity for BMW Charity Pro-Am presented by TD Synnex

Here we go, 2024! On Tuesday morning, the BMW Charity Pro-Am and its partners gathered at the Hotel Hartness to announced the special programming + partnerships surrounding the annual golf tournament, to be held on June 3 – 9, later this year.

We are both humbled and honored to be selected as a Featured Charity for this year’s tournament, which is a major milestone for our organization. This year’s tournament will benefit these local charities:

To help give back to these charities, you are invited to participate in Birdies for Charities during the tournament. This program allows donors to make a one-time flat donation or pledge one cent or more per birdie.

Friday, June 7, 2024
2024 BMW Charity Pro-Am
Jun 7 all-day
Thornblade Club

The BMW Charity Pro-Am presented by TD SYNNEX is the only tournament on the Korn Ferry Tour where amateurs and celebrities are grouped with Korn Ferry Tour professionals in a three-day better-ball competition over two courses. Amateurs, celebrities and professionals rotate between the two courses, Thornblade Club, and The Carolina Country Club with the 12 lowest scoring amateur teams, four lowest scoring celebrity teams advancing to play Saturday’s final round at Thornblade Club. The lowest 65 pros (and ties) will play on Saturday and Sunday at Thornblade Club.

Please note: Play will be at The Carolina Country Club on Thursday and Friday (June 6 & 7) ONLY.  Thornblade Club will be Thursday – Sunday (June 6-9).  Approximate tee times: First wave 6:45am-8:30am Second wave 12:00pm-1:30pm, double tees.
We are excited to provide a carbon neutral experience for all patrons of the “BMW Charity Pro-Am” by investing in the ‘Gold Standard’ of carbon offset credits through Milliken Advisors and Green Trees. Milliken Advisors and Green Trees are investing in South Carolina by establishing world class forests on marginal non-timbered acres, creating new forested acres that will be instrumental in the sustainability challenge ahead.
Each ticket will include a marginal increase of $1.67, that will be invested directly into Green Trees allowing further expansion into the great state of South Carolina.

Hispanic Alliance selected as Featured Charity for BMW Charity Pro-Am presented by TD Synnex

Here we go, 2024! On Tuesday morning, the BMW Charity Pro-Am and its partners gathered at the Hotel Hartness to announced the special programming + partnerships surrounding the annual golf tournament, to be held on June 3 – 9, later this year.

We are both humbled and honored to be selected as a Featured Charity for this year’s tournament, which is a major milestone for our organization. This year’s tournament will benefit these local charities:

To help give back to these charities, you are invited to participate in Birdies for Charities during the tournament. This program allows donors to make a one-time flat donation or pledge one cent or more per birdie.

BMW 30th Anniversary Celebration/Concert
Jun 7 @ 7:30 pm
Hartness Estate

Grants exclusive access to celebrate BMW Manufacturing’s 30 years in SC. Steel Toe Stiletto will be the featured entertainment. Tickets include food and beverage.

Saturday, June 8, 2024
2024 BMW Charity Pro-Am
Jun 8 all-day
Thornblade Club

The BMW Charity Pro-Am presented by TD SYNNEX is the only tournament on the Korn Ferry Tour where amateurs and celebrities are grouped with Korn Ferry Tour professionals in a three-day better-ball competition over two courses. Amateurs, celebrities and professionals rotate between the two courses, Thornblade Club, and The Carolina Country Club with the 12 lowest scoring amateur teams, four lowest scoring celebrity teams advancing to play Saturday’s final round at Thornblade Club. The lowest 65 pros (and ties) will play on Saturday and Sunday at Thornblade Club.

Please note: Play will be at The Carolina Country Club on Thursday and Friday (June 6 & 7) ONLY.  Thornblade Club will be Thursday – Sunday (June 6-9).  Approximate tee times: First wave 6:45am-8:30am Second wave 12:00pm-1:30pm, double tees.
We are excited to provide a carbon neutral experience for all patrons of the “BMW Charity Pro-Am” by investing in the ‘Gold Standard’ of carbon offset credits through Milliken Advisors and Green Trees. Milliken Advisors and Green Trees are investing in South Carolina by establishing world class forests on marginal non-timbered acres, creating new forested acres that will be instrumental in the sustainability challenge ahead.
Each ticket will include a marginal increase of $1.67, that will be invested directly into Green Trees allowing further expansion into the great state of South Carolina.

Hispanic Alliance selected as Featured Charity for BMW Charity Pro-Am presented by TD Synnex

Here we go, 2024! On Tuesday morning, the BMW Charity Pro-Am and its partners gathered at the Hotel Hartness to announced the special programming + partnerships surrounding the annual golf tournament, to be held on June 3 – 9, later this year.

We are both humbled and honored to be selected as a Featured Charity for this year’s tournament, which is a major milestone for our organization. This year’s tournament will benefit these local charities:

To help give back to these charities, you are invited to participate in Birdies for Charities during the tournament. This program allows donors to make a one-time flat donation or pledge one cent or more per birdie.

Make-A-Wish SC Trailblaze Challenge Info Session + Social!
Jun 8 @ 10:00 am – 1:00 pm
Double Stamp Brewery

🌟 Get Ready to Trailblaze for a Cause! 🌟

🥾 Join us at Double Stamp Brewery to dive into the details of the Fall ’24 Trailblaze Challenge presented by Fairway Subaru! Whether you’re an avid hiker or looking to start, this event is your gateway to making a significant impact.

Details:

Date: Saturday, June 8th
Time: Info session: 10-11am | social gathering begins at 11am)
Location: Double Stamp Brewery, 819 Laurens Rd, Greenville, SC
After the info session, enjoy some brews, socialize, and connect with fellow outdoor enthusiasts who are passionate about hiking and helping Make-A-Wish South Carolina fulfill dreams.

Info session attendees will have a chance to win a $150 REI gift card & Double Stamp Brewery swag!

Embrace the Outdoors. Support Make-A-Wish South Carolina.

The Trailblaze Challenge is your chance to combine hiking with a powerful mission: supporting Make-A-Wish South Carolina. Hike to grant wishes for children with critical illnesses and explore South Carolina’s beautiful trails.

More Than a Hike

The Trailblaze Challenge is a life-changing experience that tests you physically and emotionally. By participating, you help bring hope and joy to children in need.

Sunday, June 9, 2024
2024 BMW Charity Pro-Am
Jun 9 all-day
Thornblade Club

The BMW Charity Pro-Am presented by TD SYNNEX is the only tournament on the Korn Ferry Tour where amateurs and celebrities are grouped with Korn Ferry Tour professionals in a three-day better-ball competition over two courses. Amateurs, celebrities and professionals rotate between the two courses, Thornblade Club, and The Carolina Country Club with the 12 lowest scoring amateur teams, four lowest scoring celebrity teams advancing to play Saturday’s final round at Thornblade Club. The lowest 65 pros (and ties) will play on Saturday and Sunday at Thornblade Club.

Please note: Play will be at The Carolina Country Club on Thursday and Friday (June 6 & 7) ONLY.  Thornblade Club will be Thursday – Sunday (June 6-9).  Approximate tee times: First wave 6:45am-8:30am Second wave 12:00pm-1:30pm, double tees.
We are excited to provide a carbon neutral experience for all patrons of the “BMW Charity Pro-Am” by investing in the ‘Gold Standard’ of carbon offset credits through Milliken Advisors and Green Trees. Milliken Advisors and Green Trees are investing in South Carolina by establishing world class forests on marginal non-timbered acres, creating new forested acres that will be instrumental in the sustainability challenge ahead.
Each ticket will include a marginal increase of $1.67, that will be invested directly into Green Trees allowing further expansion into the great state of South Carolina.

Hispanic Alliance selected as Featured Charity for BMW Charity Pro-Am presented by TD Synnex

Here we go, 2024! On Tuesday morning, the BMW Charity Pro-Am and its partners gathered at the Hotel Hartness to announced the special programming + partnerships surrounding the annual golf tournament, to be held on June 3 – 9, later this year.

We are both humbled and honored to be selected as a Featured Charity for this year’s tournament, which is a major milestone for our organization. This year’s tournament will benefit these local charities:

To help give back to these charities, you are invited to participate in Birdies for Charities during the tournament. This program allows donors to make a one-time flat donation or pledge one cent or more per birdie.

Saturday, June 15, 2024
Flower Power: A Forest Bathing Retreat
Jun 15 @ 10:00 am – 1:00 pm
NC Arboretum

Celebrate the ephemeral beauty of flowers during this immersive morning nature retreat! In Japan, the birthplace of forest bathing (Shinrin Yoku), they celebrate the annual cherry blossom bloom (Sakura) with a practice known as Hanami, which translates to “contemplate the flowers.” This experience gently invites us to cultivate our attention and sensory awareness, while noticing the evanescent nature of flowering, both within and around us. Together, we will explore our relationships with native wildflowers, ourselves, each-other, and the more-than-human-world.

Tuesday, July 2, 2024
Meditative Morning
Jul 2 @ 8:00 am – 10:00 am
NC Arboretum

We’ve heard your valuable feedback, and now you don’t have to hear us! Beginning May 4, 2021, the period between 8 and 10 a.m. on the first Tuesday morning of every month will be reserved for “Meditative Mornings,” a pause for quiet time in our gardens and on our trails. During this time, our working garden crew will abstain from using leaf blowers, mowers and other equipment so you can be sure to enjoy the sounds of birds and the wind in the trees.

Take advantage of half-price parking on the first Tuesday of every month and come out to the Arboretum to enjoy a Meditative Morning!

Tuesday, August 6, 2024
Meditative Morning
Aug 6 @ 8:00 am – 10:00 am
NC Arboretum

We’ve heard your valuable feedback, and now you don’t have to hear us! Beginning May 4, 2021, the period between 8 and 10 a.m. on the first Tuesday morning of every month will be reserved for “Meditative Mornings,” a pause for quiet time in our gardens and on our trails. During this time, our working garden crew will abstain from using leaf blowers, mowers and other equipment so you can be sure to enjoy the sounds of birds and the wind in the trees.

Take advantage of half-price parking on the first Tuesday of every month and come out to the Arboretum to enjoy a Meditative Morning!

Monday, August 12, 2024
Birdies for a Cause
Aug 12 all-day
Thornblade Club

We are excited for the opportunity to host this event at Thornblade Club, a private member-only, master-planned 18-hole golf course, designed by well-known golf course architect Tom Fazio. This is a very special occasion, and we hope you will take advantage of the opportunity to play at this prestigious course located in the foothills of Greenville, South Carolina.

EVENT DETAILS
Monday, August 12, 2024
Thornblade Club
1275 Thornblade Blvd
Greer, SC 29650-4515
Registration: 8:00 am

Shotgun Start: 9:00 am

Caddyshack Golf Games
There will be a golf “contest” on several holes and prizes will be awarded for talented or not so talented shots. There will also be several door prizes given away.

Lunch and Awards: 2 pm or at End of Play

Format of Tournament: Four-person Captain’s Choice with prizes for hole-in-one, top three teams, closest to the pin and longest-drive. No handicaps required.

Dust off the clubs or borrow and set and join us for a day filled with fun, networking, and golf for a great cause!

Tuesday, September 3, 2024
Meditative Morning
Sep 3 @ 8:00 am – 10:00 am
NC Arboretum

We’ve heard your valuable feedback, and now you don’t have to hear us! Beginning May 4, 2021, the period between 8 and 10 a.m. on the first Tuesday morning of every month will be reserved for “Meditative Mornings,” a pause for quiet time in our gardens and on our trails. During this time, our working garden crew will abstain from using leaf blowers, mowers and other equipment so you can be sure to enjoy the sounds of birds and the wind in the trees.

Take advantage of half-price parking on the first Tuesday of every month and come out to the Arboretum to enjoy a Meditative Morning!

Wednesday, September 18, 2024
Fair Pay Soirée
Sep 18 @ 6:30 pm – 9:30 pm
M. Judson Bookstore

We invite you to join our “Fair Pay Soirée” on Sept 18 at M. Judson Bookstore from 6:30-9:30pm to celebrate International Equal Pay Day! This event will include a cocktail hour, a discussion on pay equity, and live music. For tickets, head to https://www.scwren.org/events/fair-pay-soiree/

Let’s work together to close the gender pay gap and create a more equitable future for all!

Tuesday, October 1, 2024
Meditative Morning
Oct 1 @ 8:00 am – 10:00 am
NC Arboretum

We’ve heard your valuable feedback, and now you don’t have to hear us! Beginning May 4, 2021, the period between 8 and 10 a.m. on the first Tuesday morning of every month will be reserved for “Meditative Mornings,” a pause for quiet time in our gardens and on our trails. During this time, our working garden crew will abstain from using leaf blowers, mowers and other equipment so you can be sure to enjoy the sounds of birds and the wind in the trees.

Take advantage of half-price parking on the first Tuesday of every month and come out to the Arboretum to enjoy a Meditative Morning!