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Monday, September 30, 2024
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Summer is right around the corner, and that means it’s time to start thinking about additional childcare! With many Upstate residents juggling work AND family life, the thought of summer break can be a huge stressor!
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Thursday, October 3, 2024
Old Farmer’s Ball Thursday Dance
Oct 3 @ 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, October 4, 2024
Volunteer with Meals on Wheels
Oct 4 @ 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.

First Friday at Greenville Center for Creative Arts
Oct 4 @ 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!

Saturday, October 5, 2024
South Pleasantburg Nursery Fall Family Fest
Oct 5 @ 8:00 am – 3:00 pm
South Pleasantburg Nursery

🍂 Join us for the South Pleasantburg Nursery Fall Family Fest! 🍂
🎉 Date: Saturday, October 5 | Time: 8 AM – 3 PM
📍 Location: South Pleasantburg Nursery 1135 S. Pleasantburg Drive Greenville, SC 29605
🌟 Free Admission! Bring the whole family for a day full of fun and festive activities, including:
🐐 Petting Zoo
🎨 Crafts
🍔 Delicious Food
🎉 Face Painting
🎁 Special Offers and More!
Don’t miss out on this charming fall event—celebrate the season with us! 🌻🎃 #FallFamilyFest #SouthPleasantburgNursery #FamilyFun #yeahthatgreenville #fallevent

TD Saturday Market
Oct 5 @ 8:00 am – 12:00 pm
Main Street at McBee Avenue

On Saturday mornings from the beginning of May until the end of October, two blocks of downtown Greenville’s Main Street are transformed into a bustling farmers’ market. The market features over 75 vendors selling the season’s freshest produce and the area’s most original and high quality crafts.  Each week thousands of people flock to the TD Saturday Market for locally-sourced products where all food must be grown or produced within 100 miles of Greenville and crafters are highly-encouraged to use locally-sourced supplies.

There is something undeniably special about Greenville’s TD Saturday Market. We invite you to join us Saturday mornings to experience it for yourself!

Volunteer with Meals on Wheels
Oct 5 @ 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.

Yoga + Beer
Oct 5 @ 10:45 am – 11:45 am
New Groove Artisan Brewery

Join Jimmy & Carrie Caldwell for a relaxing yoga flow at New Groove Artisan Brewery in Boiling Springs, SC! Afterward, stick around for beer and lunch.

$5 for the class instructors

BYO Mat for the class

Grab your friends and get your flow on with Yoga & Beer at New Groove in Boiling Springs, SC!

Into The Mythic: A Creature Feature
Oct 5 @ 6:00 pm – 11:00 pm
The Artistry Workshops and Gallery

Into the Mythic is an exploration of mythological paradigms, tropes, and characters through the lens of theatrical fusion dance. The Creature Feature will kick off the spookiest month of the year, celebrating mythological characters through dance and music. Join us for a fabulous event at the Artistry Gallery on October 5th for an evening you will not forget!
Dance performances throughout the evening from the niad dance company and friends. Live music from Morgan of the Pines, southern gothic folk, and Adam Murphree of Wasted Wine presenting Spooky Tales of South Carolina. Participate in our costume contest, watch the Witch’s Dance flash mob, and thrill in our fire dancers, then break out your dancing shoes and join in the fun for the Halloween after party dance party!
We will have We Got the Beets food truck, face painting, and beer and wine all available for purchase at the event. So, grab your tickets, put on your spookiest or most fantastical gear, and come out for A Creature Feature!

Greer Ghost Tours
Oct 5 @ 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm
Greer Heritage Museum

Join a Greer Ghost Tour for a family-friendly, frightfully good evening of fun and phantoms! Choose from two walking tours full of Greer’s wild and frightening stories, from its rough start on Trade Street to the bodies left behind in its first cemetery. Learn more at https://www.greerheritage.com/ghosts/

Sunday, October 6, 2024
Volunteer with Meals on Wheels
Oct 6 @ 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.

Thursday, October 10, 2024
Old Farmer’s Ball Thursday Dance
Oct 10 @ 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, October 11, 2024
Volunteer with Meals on Wheels
Oct 11 @ 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.

Halloweekend at Big Water Marina
Oct 11 @ 5:00 pm
Big Water Marina & Campground

Let’s get spooky 👻🦇🎃

Join us for a wholeee weekend of fun, frights, and all things Halloween – Oct. 11-13th! We’ve got a full line-up planned including:
• Inflatable Obstacle Course
• Haunted Trail
• Trunk-or-Treat
• Contests + Prizes
• Food Trucks
• Vendors

Timeline:
Friday, Oct. 11th
• Wild Teals Sweet Treats ✨
• 5-8 PM – Inflatable obstacle course 🎪
• 7-9 PM – Smores 🍫
• 7-9 PM – Haunted Trail 👻

Saturday, Oct. 12th
• ALL DAY: Games 🎯
• Wild Teals Sweet Treats ✨
• Flo’s Cafè – Mobile Coffee Bar ☕️
• 10 AM-8 PM – Inflatable obstacle course 🎪
• 5-7 PM – Trunk-or-Treat 🍭
• 7 PM – Costume Contest 🧛
• 8 PM – Best Campsite 🏆
• 6-9 PM – Smores 🍫
• 7-9 PM – Haunted Trail 👻

Sunday, Oct. 13th
• Wild Teals Sweet Treats ✨
• 10 AM-2 PM – Inflatable obstacle course 🎪
TBD Golf Cart Parade + Pumpkin Carving Contest
$5 parking • FREE parking outside of the gate

Saturday, October 12, 2024
TD Saturday Market
Oct 12 @ 8:00 am – 12:00 pm
Main Street at McBee Avenue

On Saturday mornings from the beginning of May until the end of October, two blocks of downtown Greenville’s Main Street are transformed into a bustling farmers’ market. The market features over 75 vendors selling the season’s freshest produce and the area’s most original and high quality crafts.  Each week thousands of people flock to the TD Saturday Market for locally-sourced products where all food must be grown or produced within 100 miles of Greenville and crafters are highly-encouraged to use locally-sourced supplies.

There is something undeniably special about Greenville’s TD Saturday Market. We invite you to join us Saturday mornings to experience it for yourself!

Greenville Woodworkers Guild’s Semi-Annual Tool Sale
Oct 12 @ 8:30 am – 10:30 am
Guild Education Center

The Greenville Woodworkers Guild is pleased to announce its highly anticipated Semi-Annual Tool Sale and Auction, scheduled to take place on Saturday, October 12, 2024, at the Guild Education Center located at 209 Hollyridge Court, Greenville, SC 29607.

Woodworkers, hobbyists, craftsmen, and DIY enthusiasts alike will have the opportunity to browse a wide selection of new, used, and antique tools and woodworking machinery, as well as a diverse array of clamps, materials, hardware, and supplies, all priced to sell. For those seeking exceptional deals, the Guild’s Lumber Team will offer special selections of turning stock and lumber.

“We’re excited to host our Semi-Annual Tool Sale and Auction, providing a valuable opportunity for both our members and the community,” said Scott Stofan, Tool Sales and Auction Manager. “We’ve curated a diverse selection of tools and equipment, catering to woodworkers of all levels. From seasoned professionals to those just starting their woodworking journey, there’s something for everyone at our sale.”

The sale will commence promptly at 8:30 a.m., with doors opening at 8 a.m. Attendees are encouraged to arrive early to ensure access to the best deals. The silent auction bidding will conclude at 10:30 a.m., offering attendees a chance to bid on unique items.
“This event plays a crucial role in keeping our Guild up and running financially,” added Stofan. “As a nonprofit, we rely on donations and membership fees to sustain our operations. The proceeds from this sale directly contribute to maintaining our facilities and programs, ensuring that we can continue to serve the woodworking community.”

To ensure a smooth and efficient checkout process, the Greenville Woodworkers Guild will utilize a Point of Sale system, accepting various payment methods including credit or debit cards, Apple Pay, Google Pay, and Samsung Pay. Cash will also be accepted.

The Greenville Woodworkers Guild, established in 1981, is a 501(c)(3) non-profit service organization dedicated to helping its members become better woodworkers, promoting woodworking as an art form, and supporting charitable causes through woodworking skills.

Volunteer with Meals on Wheels
Oct 12 @ 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.

Yoga + Beer
Oct 12 @ 10:45 am – 11:45 am
New Groove Artisan Brewery

Join Jimmy & Carrie Caldwell for a relaxing yoga flow at New Groove Artisan Brewery in Boiling Springs, SC! Afterward, stick around for beer and lunch.

$5 for the class instructors

BYO Mat for the class

Grab your friends and get your flow on with Yoga & Beer at New Groove in Boiling Springs, SC!

Halloweekend at Big Water Marina
Oct 12 @ 5:00 pm
Big Water Marina & Campground

Let’s get spooky 👻🦇🎃

Join us for a wholeee weekend of fun, frights, and all things Halloween – Oct. 11-13th! We’ve got a full line-up planned including:
• Inflatable Obstacle Course
• Haunted Trail
• Trunk-or-Treat
• Contests + Prizes
• Food Trucks
• Vendors

Timeline:
Friday, Oct. 11th
• Wild Teals Sweet Treats ✨
• 5-8 PM – Inflatable obstacle course 🎪
• 7-9 PM – Smores 🍫
• 7-9 PM – Haunted Trail 👻

Saturday, Oct. 12th
• ALL DAY: Games 🎯
• Wild Teals Sweet Treats ✨
• Flo’s Cafè – Mobile Coffee Bar ☕️
• 10 AM-8 PM – Inflatable obstacle course 🎪
• 5-7 PM – Trunk-or-Treat 🍭
• 7 PM – Costume Contest 🧛
• 8 PM – Best Campsite 🏆
• 6-9 PM – Smores 🍫
• 7-9 PM – Haunted Trail 👻

Sunday, Oct. 13th
• Wild Teals Sweet Treats ✨
• 10 AM-2 PM – Inflatable obstacle course 🎪
TBD Golf Cart Parade + Pumpkin Carving Contest
$5 parking • FREE parking outside of the gate

Greer Ghost Tours
Oct 12 @ 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm
Greer Heritage Museum

Join a Greer Ghost Tour for a family-friendly, frightfully good evening of fun and phantoms! Choose from two walking tours full of Greer’s wild and frightening stories, from its rough start on Trade Street to the bodies left behind in its first cemetery. Learn more at https://www.greerheritage.com/ghosts/