Events Calendar
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We will be meeting at 8am and parking at the trail head near Falls Creek Trail for 7 Mile Group Hike/Run and then if willing some can add additional miles through Jones Gap State Park
https://www.facebook.com/events/2107846816121258/
It’s hard not to crack a smile while enjoying amazing views of Lake Lure and the Hickory Nut Gorge from on top of the Chimney. Capture photos of your family and friends enjoying the Park and enter them into our Smiles of Spring Photo Contest for a chance to win fabulous prizes. We’ll use the winning entries on our website and Facebook album, and you’ll win some fun prizes. Photos must be taken within the Chimney Rock section of the Park.
GREAT PRIZES FOR THE WINNERS:
First Place – An overnight getaway to Hickory Nut Gorge with a stay at the historic 1927 Lake Lure Inn & Spa, two passes to Chimney Rock, brunch for two at the 1927 Lake Lure Inn & Spa, and two tickets for a tour with Lake Lure Boat Tours
Second Place – A Chimney Rock prize package including two passes to Chimney Rock, lunch for two at the Old Rock Café and two tickets for a tour with Lake Lure Boat Tours.
People’s Choice – Selected by our Facebook fans, the winning photo will be featured as the cover photo of our Facebook page for two weeks and the cover of our Pinterest board of winning photos. Prize includes two Park admission tickets, lunch for two at the Old Rock Café and a $20 gift certificate for Old Time Photo in Chimney Rock Village.
CONTEST RULES:
There is no fee to enter the contest. All photographs must be taken inside Chimney Rock at Chimney Rock State Park only in areas accessible to guests between June 21, 2018- Sept. 21, 2018. The contest is open to amateur and professional photographers.
Up to three photos per person can be submitted via any of the following ways to be eligible to win:
Facebook: First, like the Chimney Rock at Chimney Rock State Park page and share our photo contest post on your wall. Then post your photo to our wall with the photographer’s name and a brief caption (25-75 words) through your personal Facebook account. Next, send us a private message including your contact information specified in rule #3.
Pinterest: First, re-pin our photo contest pin to one of your boards and follow our 2017 The Different Seasons of Chimney Rock Spring Photo Contest Board so we can easily contact you. Then pin your photo with the hashtags #chimneyrock AND #photocontest with your personal account, and include the photographer’s name and a brief caption (25-75 words).
Twitter: First, follow Chimney Rock Park and retweet our tweet about the photo contest. Then tweet your photo to @ChimneyRockPark with the photographer’s name and the hashtag #photocontest. Next, send us private messages with your brief photo caption.
E-mail: If you don’t have access to any social media sites listed above, you may email your digital photo with your contact information specified in rule #3 to [email protected].
Snail Mail: Send your print photo with the clearly marked photographer’s name, city & state, a brief typed photo caption and a phone number to: Photo Contest, Chimney Rock Management LLC, PO Box 39, Chimney Rock, NC 28720.
Every entry should be clearly labeled with the photographer’s name, city & state, a brief photo caption your photo of the Seasons of Chimney Rock, an email address and the best phone number to reach you.
Photos should be available at a minimum resolution of 1200 x 1600 pixels (1 MB minimum) to be eligible to win. Photos taken via smart phones, tablets and other mobile devices are welcome if they meet minimum requirements.
For entries showing human faces, you must list their name(s) and have written permission from any photographed person(s) to use their image.
Entries should reflect the photographer’s interpretation of a face of Chimney Rock. Emphasis will be placed on quality, composition and creativity. All entries may be used in promotions of Chimney Rock and park-related activities.
Digital images can be optimized but not dramatically altered with photo editing software. Black and white photographs are welcome.
Decisions of the judges are final.
Winners will be notified and announced at chimneyrockpark.com and on Chimney Rock’s social media channels.
For more information, call 1-800-277-9611 or email us at [email protected].
Come and get your stretch on this Sunday morning, September 9th, with an all level Yoga Class from 9:30 – 10:45. Doors open at 9:20, class is by donation and all are welcome!
https://www.facebook.com/events/523099721488525/
Get an up-close look at the Sun through our solar scope on these days and times:
Mon. – Fri: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.*
Saturday: 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Sunday: 1 to 4 p.m.
PLEASE NOTE: All Observatory activities are dependent on clear skies.
*Observatory may be in use for scheduled school classes on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9:30 a.m.-1:45 p.m.
Farmers, makers, bakers and brewers bringing you their finest offerings. And don’t forget food and of course, live music! We’re looking forward to our first time playing for the new Sunday Brunch Market!
https://www.facebook.com/events/864829267052900/
Chihuly at Biltmore represents the first art exhibition in Biltmore’s historic gardens, and the first garden exhibition of Dale Chihuly’s works in North Carolina. The world-renowned American artist’s work is included in more than 200 museum collections worldwide, and now, for a limited time only, they can be seen at Biltmore.
We invite you to immerse yourself in this unique visual experience, an absolute must-see presentation of unparalleled artistic expression.
Dazzling in daylight, the exhibition takes on an entirely new dimension when viewed after nightfall; experience the brilliance and beauty of these awe-inspiring marvels of color, form, and light.
Come Celebrate Grandparent’s Day at The Carolina Country Club!
Grandparent’s Day—September 9th, 2018
Make this day more special by bringing your Grandparent’s
to The Carolina Country Club for FREE BRUNCH!
*1 complimentary Sunday brunch buffet for a Grandparent for 1 paying adult brunch buffet. Offer valid 9-9-18
Call to Reserve a Table for Your Family 864-583-1246
*This event is for Carolina Country Club Families and their Guests.*
https://www.facebook.com/events/2232174823682238/
Join Groucho’s Deli in Greenville, South Carolina on Sunday, September 9, 2018 as we “GIVE BACK” 10% of sales from 11am-3pm to Eastside High School (Taylors, South Carolina) Spirit Week!
“The MORE YOU EAT; The MORE WE GIVE!” #GrouchosDeli #GivesBack
https://www.facebook.com/events/2676760955683223/
Today’s menu for Jazz Brunch will include plenty of your New Orleans’ favorites!
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Each Tuesday and Saturday afternoon at 1 p.m., April through October, trained volunteer guides lead small groups of participants along woodland trails and through a variety of forest types. Depending on the season, topics of discussion include wildflowers, plant and tree identification, natural history, and the cultural and land use history of The North Carolina Arboretum. Guides may include areas such as the Natural Garden Trail and Bent Creek.
Programs are held rain or shine and participants should dress appropriately for the weather. Individuals should also wear sturdy shoes and bring water. Walks last 1.5- 2.5 hours, depending upon the interest of the group, and are approximately one to two miles in length. Due to length and content, this program is not recommended for children under 8 years of age.
Walks begin in the Baker Exhibit Center Lobby and space is available on a first-come, first-served basis. Groups of five or more are required to pre-register by calling 828-665-2492. Walks are FREE, however, donations to The North Carolina Arboretum Society are appreciated. Regular parking fees apply. Arboretum Society Members always park free.
Due to size limitations of the tours, groups of 10 or more are required to book a private guided trail tour.
Join us for our new monthly Jazz Brunch with the Firecracker Jazz Band and Culture SHOCK Food Truck!
In hundreds of performances since 2003, Firecracker Jazz Band has played everywhere from street corners, speakeasies, jazz festivals from coast to coast, beer-soaked dance halls, Bonaroo and the Kennedy Center. Based in the beautiful confluence of plentiful music and majestic mountains that is Asheville, N.C., a performance by Firecracker Jazz Band is not to be missed. With jubilant vigor that spills from the stage to the streets, these six musicians revitalize traditional jazz with unbounded energy. In paying homage to the pioneers of early 20th Century Jazz, including that of Dixieland and New Orleans, Firecracker Jazz Band carries the torch that was once lit by such greats as Jelly Roll Morton, Louis Armstrong & Bix Beiderbecke.
So bring your dancing shoes and remember: Speak Easy, Dance Hard.
www.firecrackerjazz.com
https://www.facebook.com/events/265904520914028/
On exhibit Saturdays and Sundays from 12 – 4 p.m., Rocky Cove Railroad is a G-Scale (garden scale) model train that demonstrates the coming of trains to western North Carolina at the turn of the 20th century. The exhibit is located below the Grand Promenade. Please note, Rocky Cove Railroad will not operate in rainy or wet conditions.
2018 Fall & Winter Sale….a one stop shop for all of your children’s clothing needs, baby equipment, toys, home furnishings, and much more! Open free to the public. Go to www.weecycledwear.com to register to consign and/or volunteer.
https://www.facebook.com/events/1921573371473770/
9.9.2018 | drop-in 1-4pm
only $5/person
Join the SAM staff and instructor Mary Harris to create cartography for a made-up world of your own design!
All materials and supplies are included. Family Fundays are drop-in workshops between 1-4pm.
Workshop is located in the SAM 2D Studio, on the 2nd Floor of the East Wing, Chapman Cultural Center.
https://www.facebook.com/events/2122008381157176/
Come join us for HOP YOGA!
1-Hour Yoga session and 1 pint for just $10!
Come join us for HOP YOGA at 13 Stripes Brewery in Taylors, SC. This one hour class will be led by Suzanne Fernandez-Cromer from Pivotal Fitness and will begin with a warm-up, followed by sun salutations to build heat in the body. Once the fire has been stoked, a standing sequence will challenge stability and increase mobility. You will develop strength and stamina while embracing flexibility and engaging your core.
Bring your own mat and after class, cool down with a 13 Stripes pint of choice (all pints must be 13 Stripes products ONLY and no special release or high gravity beers are included with the class – $5 pints only)
Note: The class will begin one hour before the brewery opens to the public (1pm) so you won’t have to worry about sharing the space while expanding your mind and strengthening your core. ;)
**NO TICKETS NEEDED TO THIS EVENT – JUST COME READY TO GET YOUR MIND (AND TASTEBUDS!) RIGHT**
https://www.facebook.com/events/1945524538848543/
Our third Second Sundays event, “Original Hub City,” features some of the organizations and businesses that make Spartanburg so unique. This time we’ll feature not just one, but two community organizations, Hub City Railroad Museum and Hub City Writers Project!
Hub City Railroad Museum will be sharing the history of our city’s railroads while Hub City Writers Project will host a booth featuring state and local history books, many of which are published by Spartanburg’s Hub City Press.
During this event, you’ll be able to experience the folk sounds of Spartanburg with a musical performance by local musician J. Stephens while enjoying local ice cream made by Hub City Scoops.
Our featured artists will be Blaine Owens Photography and Nina Kopf Designs. You’ll be able to purchase prints of Blaine Owens Photography’s original photographs and the alternative jewelry and decorative designs of Nina Kopf.
Our Second Sunday’s program is sponsored by First Citizens Bank and will run from July through November. We look forward to your participation in all that our Downtown Cultural District has to offer.
https://www.facebook.com/events/224915411563855/
In celebration of National Grandparents Day and State Parks’ 2018 theme of Fishing Fun, we invite the senior anglers to bring out their grandkids and try trout fishing together.
Have you ever wanted to try fishing but don’t want to invest in all the equipment? You can borrow ours! Meet a ranger down at the Riverwalk Trail behind the Old Rock Cafe to learn the basics of fishing and try your hand at pulling some trout out of the Rocky Broad River. All supplies will be provided. All ages welcome.
Cost: Free
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In celebration of National Grandparents Day and State Parks’ 2018 theme of Fishing Fun, we invite the senior anglers to bring out their grandkids and try trout fishing together. Have you ever wanted to try fishing but don’t want to invest in all the equipment? You can borrow ours! Meet a ranger down at the Riverwalk Trail behind the Old Rock Cafe to learn the basics of fishing and try your hand at pulling some trout out of the Rocky Broad River. All supplies will be provided. All ages welcome.
We are stoked to offer this special yoga class with Abbey Garcia before an amazing show with The Sound Committee Acoustic Trio! Come get your stretch on and enjoy some Live Music and a tasty beer on Quest Field after. $10 includes yoga and a pint. Music is free and Resident Dogs will be serving their gourmet hot dogs.
https://www.facebook.com/events/457228611439428/
Attention parents with children 6-11 who have an interest in robotics, engineering, and programming! The Spartanburg Science Center has openings for robotics teams starting September 24th! Want to learn more? Come drop by to ask any questions you may have, meet the instructors, and to register!
https://www.facebook.com/events/295637514561205/