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Sunday, December 15, 2024
Knit-n-Give
Dec 15 @ 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm
Mission Rathbun House

Are you looking for an excuse to knit or crochet for a good cause? Help make baby hats and blankets and adult hats, scarves, and slippers to support at-risk newborns and homeless adults.  Your handmade knitwear will keep our neighbors warm.  Volunteers with basic skills in knitting or crocheting are welcome. Please bring your own needles or crochet hooks and a pattern.

Check out Knit-n-Give on WLOS: http://wlos.com/news/only-on-wloscom/close-knit-group-of-women-use-their-talents-to-help-asheville-charities

 

 

Family Dance
Dec 15 @ 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Harvest House Community Center

Old Farmer’s Ball hosts family dances and waltzes at the Harvest House Community Center.

Mission & Vision

Our mission is to bring joy to our community by cultivating folk and social dance and music traditions.

Our vision is of people coming together to experience the joy of dance and music.

Values

  • Welcoming – A safe and inviting space for dancers, musicians, and callers.
  • Community – We value respect, inclusiveness, diversity, consent, and multigenerational interaction.
  • Ownership – Volunteer investment in the organization.
  • Joy/Smiles – Presence in the moment.
  • Development – Artistic growth and skill of callers, musicians, and dancers.
The Nutcracker
Dec 15 @ 3:00 pm
Peace Center

Greenville’s favorite holiday tradition returns as International Ballet and Artistic Director Vlada Kysselova present The Nutcracker.

International Ballet pre-professional company dancers and academy students will be joined by acclaimed principal guest artists for a magical production. Enjoy Tchaikovsky’s timeless score performed live by the Greenville Symphony Orchestra and be dazzled as the angelic voices of the Greenville Youth Chorale are featured as snow falls on the Concert Hall stage.

Join Clara and her Nutcracker prince as they encounter dancing snowflakes, spirited sword fights and a visit to the Kingdom of Sweets. With glittering costumes and elaborate sets, this incredible performance is not to be missed.

Friday, December 20, 2024
Volunteer with Meals on Wheels
Dec 20 @ 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.

The Nutcracker: Once Upon a Time in Greenville
Dec 20 @ 7:00 pm
Peace Center
Saturday, December 21, 2024
The Nutcracker: Once Upon a Time in Greenville
Dec 21 @ 2:00 pm
Peace Center

The Nutcracker: Once Upon a Time in Greenville
Dec 21 @ 7:00 pm
Peace Center
Spartan Spinners Regular Square Dance
Dec 21 @ 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Lutheran Church
Regular 3rd Sat of the month Square dance .
Tom Pustinger calling squares and Nancy Pustinger cueing line dances between Square dance tips.
Our club dances at:
Holy Communion Lutheran Church’s
Gillespie Center Hall
1430 John B. White Blvd (Route 296)
Spartanburg, SC
Square Dance Attire is Admired — Not Required
$6 donation requested per dancer and Visitors are Always WELCOME!
Free admittance to watch Modern Square Dancing and partake of our snacks and good will for the evening anytime club members are dancing.
Sunday, December 22, 2024
The Nutcracker: Once Upon a Time in Greenville
Dec 22 @ 2:00 pm
Peace Center

English Country Dance
Dec 22 @ 3:30 pm – 6:30 pm
Harvest House Community Center
  • 2nd and 4th Sundays – check the calendar on our home page
  • 4 pm – 6:00 pm
  • Mid-Winter English Country Dance Weekend – Feb 2-4, 2024
  • There is also an ECD Wednesday evening from 7:00 pm- 9:00 pm; various callers; and recorded music.
  • (This is not an OFB activity) For information contact: [email protected]
  • Mission & Vision

    Our mission is to bring joy to our community by cultivating folk and social dance and music traditions.

    Our vision is of people coming together to experience the joy of dance and music.

    Values

    • Welcoming – A safe and inviting space for dancers, musicians, and callers.
    • Community – We value respect, inclusiveness, diversity, consent, and multigenerational interaction.
    • Ownership – Volunteer investment in the organization.
    • Joy/Smiles – Presence in the moment.
    • Development – Artistic growth and skill of callers, musicians, and dancers.
Thursday, December 26, 2024
City Dance
Dec 26 @ 7:30 pm
Landmark Hal

Beginner’s workshop lesson at 7:30 P.M., then 8-11 P.M. Contra Dance with Country Waltzing at the break and the final dance. This is a partner dance but it’s not necessary to come with a partner. We have different live bands and callers.

Friday, December 27, 2024
Hip Hop Nutcracker
Dec 27 @ 8:00 pm
Spartanburg Memorial Auditorium

A unique and joyful holiday mash-up for the whole family, THE HIP HOP NUTCRACKER
is a contemporary dance spectacle set to Tchaikovsky’s timeless music. Directed and choreographed by Jennifer Weber, the production is performed by a supercharged cast of a dozen all-star dancers, a DJ, a violinist, and MC Kurtis Blow, one of Hip Hop’s founding fathers. Through this remixed and remained version of the classic, the dynamic performers of THE HIP HOP NUTCRACKER take audiences on a journey that celebrates love, community and the magic of the holiday season.

Tuesday, January 14, 2025
Racial Justice Workshop
Jan 14 @ 11:30 am
YWCA of Asheville

The YWCA Racial Justice Workshop is open to our entire YWCA Asheville community – including our staff, volunteers, board, donors, program participants, Fitness Center and community members. This 90-minute workshop will take place on the second Tuesday of each month at 11:30 am and will be facilitated by Gerry Leonard, Racial Justice & Outreach Specialist and Lexus Walker, Tzedek Social Justice Fellow.

 

Saturday, January 18, 2025
Spartan Spinners Regular Square Dance
Jan 18 @ 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Lutheran Church
Regular 3rd Sat of the month Square dance .
Tom Pustinger calling squares and Nancy Pustinger cueing line dances between Square dance tips.
Our club dances at:
Holy Communion Lutheran Church’s
Gillespie Center Hall
1430 John B. White Blvd (Route 296)
Spartanburg, SC
Square Dance Attire is Admired — Not Required
$6 donation requested per dancer and Visitors are Always WELCOME!
Free admittance to watch Modern Square Dancing and partake of our snacks and good will for the evening anytime club members are dancing.
Sunday, January 19, 2025
Knit-n-Give
Jan 19 @ 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm
Mission Rathbun House

Are you looking for an excuse to knit or crochet for a good cause? Help make baby hats and blankets and adult hats, scarves, and slippers to support at-risk newborns and homeless adults.  Your handmade knitwear will keep our neighbors warm.  Volunteers with basic skills in knitting or crocheting are welcome. Please bring your own needles or crochet hooks and a pattern.

Check out Knit-n-Give on WLOS: http://wlos.com/news/only-on-wloscom/close-knit-group-of-women-use-their-talents-to-help-asheville-charities

 

 

Thursday, January 23, 2025
Tangos and Tapas
Jan 23 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm

The Studio One Series offers an evening of Latin flair with a well-known dance of love – the tango. The tango, originating from Argentina, embodies many cultural roots. It is a dance of connection communicating passion, desire and of course, love. Tangos from well-known ballets and original choreographed pieces will be part of the evening enhanced by tapas and vino before the performance. Performances will take place in our beautiful studios. Directed by Lona Gomez. Not to be missed.

*Please note. This event takes place in our studios and not in the Chapman Cultural Center’s theater. All ticket sales are handled through Ballet Spartanburg. For tickets click the above ticket link or call our Ballet Spartanburg office at 864-583-0339. SEASON MEMBERS MUST CALL THE BALLET SPARTANBURG OFFICE TO RESERVE THEIR SEATS. 

City Dance
Jan 23 @ 7:30 pm
Landmark Hal

Beginner’s workshop lesson at 7:30 P.M., then 8-11 P.M. Contra Dance with Country Waltzing at the break and the final dance. This is a partner dance but it’s not necessary to come with a partner. We have different live bands and callers.

Friday, January 24, 2025
Tangos and Tapas
Jan 24 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm

The Studio One Series offers an evening of Latin flair with a well-known dance of love – the tango. The tango, originating from Argentina, embodies many cultural roots. It is a dance of connection communicating passion, desire and of course, love. Tangos from well-known ballets and original choreographed pieces will be part of the evening enhanced by tapas and vino before the performance. Performances will take place in our beautiful studios. Directed by Lona Gomez. Not to be missed.

*Please note. This event takes place in our studios and not in the Chapman Cultural Center’s theater. All ticket sales are handled through Ballet Spartanburg. For tickets click the above ticket link or call our Ballet Spartanburg office at 864-583-0339. SEASON MEMBERS MUST CALL THE BALLET SPARTANBURG OFFICE TO RESERVE THEIR SEATS. 

Saturday, January 25, 2025
Birding Basics: A Beginner’s Bird Walk
Jan 25 @ 8:30 am – 10:30 am
Cleveland Park

Join Nature Investigations for a relaxed two-hour birding walk along the scenic trails of Cleveland Park. Learn tips for using binoculars, identifying different species, and their natural history. Birding is for everyone, and birders of all levels and backgrounds are welcome! Please bring binoculars if you have them. For more information: www.natureinvestigations.com. Registration required.

Tangos and Tapas
Jan 25 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm

The Studio One Series offers an evening of Latin flair with a well-known dance of love – the tango. The tango, originating from Argentina, embodies many cultural roots. It is a dance of connection communicating passion, desire and of course, love. Tangos from well-known ballets and original choreographed pieces will be part of the evening enhanced by tapas and vino before the performance. Performances will take place in our beautiful studios. Directed by Lona Gomez. Not to be missed.

*Please note. This event takes place in our studios and not in the Chapman Cultural Center’s theater. All ticket sales are handled through Ballet Spartanburg. For tickets click the above ticket link or call our Ballet Spartanburg office at 864-583-0339. SEASON MEMBERS MUST CALL THE BALLET SPARTANBURG OFFICE TO RESERVE THEIR SEATS.