Events Calendar

Join us in the temperature-controlled Arena to walk on most Tuesdays and Thursdays!

Each lap around the concourse is 1/4 mile and strollers are welcome. Representatives from St. Francis Sports Medicine will be on hand for each event and other health professionals- like dietitians- are frequently scheduled to attend. Free parking is available in the VIP lot off of Church Street.

Join us in the temperature-controlled Arena to walk on most Tuesdays and Thursdays!

Each lap around the concourse is 1/4 mile and strollers are welcome. Representatives from St. Francis Sports Medicine will be on hand for each event and other health professionals- like dietitians- are frequently scheduled to attend. Free parking is available in the VIP lot off of Church Street.

Trailside Fridays

We love and believe in what we do so much, that we decided to partner with The City of Greenville to bring a little of what we do to the Greenville community. This FREE experience will feature, giveaways, outdoor group fitness classes, and more. See you on the trail!

Group Fitness Class Schedule Trailside Flyer

Please join the Advanced Institute for Development and Learning Saturday, July 29th for a Yard and Bake Sale Fundraiser. The yard sale will include housewares, furniture, baby and children’s items and more!

If you’re interested in donating, check out our event page for drop-off times, or otherwise, we hope you’ll come shop on July 29th from 8am – 12pm!

Most of us struggle with physical, mental and/or emotional stress. I used to struggle with all three at the same time! In this course, I’ll share tools, tips and techniques that I used to achieve profound health, healing and happiness including yoga, meditation and outdoor mindfulness. Though designed for beginners, students with more intermediate skills are encouraged to join. Yoga mats can be provided if you don’t have one but you are welcome to bring your own. Everyone should bring a pen and a journal. As a bonus, you’ll also receive a free resource after the course to keep you on the path to continued self care.

Miranda Peterson Harton is an RYT500 yoga teacher, hiker, mom, wife and entrepreneur based in Western North Carolina. After quitting corporate life in 2015, she took a sabbatical during which did her first 200 hours of yoga teacher training in India, hiked around the world (including the Himalayas, Andes and Alps) and studied meditation with Buddhist monks in Thailand and Myanmar. She founded Namaste in Nature in 2017 which hosts yoga hikes and retreats that combine yoga, hiking and meditation with incredible mountains, waterfalls and sunsets. She completed her advanced 300 hours of yoga training at Asheville Yoga Center where she also continues to teach.

Program Itinerary
10:00 a.m.: Meet at the Wilson Center for Nature Discovery and Introductions
10:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m.: Indoor and Outdoor Time
4:00 p.m.: Program Concludes at the Wilson Center for Nature Discovery

Registration
This Adult Field Course costs $60 for general admission and $51 for members of Grandfather Mountain’s Bridge Club, plus tax. Attendance is limited to 20 participants. Registration opens on this page on May 29 at 9 a.m.

Your program cost includes admission into the park, field instruction, and transportation during your program (you may drive your own vehicle to visit sites on the mountain if you would prefer). It does not include meals or lodging. Bringing a bagged lunch is recommended for most field courses, although Mildred’s Grill will be open to attendees. Tips are not accepted for field courses. However, donations to the Grandfather Mountain Stewardship Foundation are accepted if you would like to recognize a program.

General Clothing List
Much of your time will be spent outdoors and all programs are held rain, snow or shine. You should be prepared for a variety of mountain weather conditions and temperatures. Appropriate clothing, equipment, and footwear are very important.

Equipment

• Daypack with enough room to carry extra clothing, water, lunch, camera, etc.
• Water Bottle
• Sunglasses
• Sunscreen
• Hiking boots
• Binoculars

Equipment Specific to this Course

• Yoga mat (borrow one of mine or bring your own)
• Journal
• Pen or pencil
• Comfortable clothes you can move around in 

Refunds/Cancellations
Adult Field Courses generally sell out and have a waiting list associated with the event. If you cannot attend the field course that you are registered for, a full refund will be granted within a 5-day notice of the day of the field course. This allows time for individuals on the waiting list to make accommodations to attend the event. We ask that individuals who are sick with any illness to stay home to ensure the health and safety of other participants, our staff, and the field course instructors – refunds will be granted to these individuals.

More about Field Courses
We at Grandfather Mountain Stewardship Foundation are excited to share the unique wonders of the mountain with you. Since 2008, GMSF has aimed at creating educational programming that deepens understanding through in-depth study and field research. Our goal is to provide you with a rich experience in a particular field of study, and to also provide a safe and memorable trip to Grandfather Mountain. Read more about Field Courses.

Here is what you can expect from us:

• Best in class professional networking
• Fresh ideas on your venture
• A chance to meet your next employer, customer, partner, or colleague
• Career advice & connections
• a chance to practice your personal introduction in a Zoom full of supportive and helpful people.

How do you make all this happen? Sign up and show up.

The event is virtual. Join from anywhere.

The Urban League of the Upstate has been creating change and advocating for equity among it’s constituents, serving as a gateway for educational and community resources across the region for 50 years. Join us for a conversation with the the Urban League, including their push into the film industry.

FREE SPOT skin cancer screening.

Gibbs Cancer Center-Pelham is hosting a FREE skin cancer screening event open to the public. End the summer by checking your skin! A SPOT skin cancer screening is fast, easy, and pain-free.

This screening is open to adults ages 18 and older who are not currently under the care of a dermatologist.

REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED for this event as space is limited. Please contact McKenzie Speed at 864-530-6561.

Trailside Fridays

We love and believe in what we do so much, that we decided to partner with The City of Greenville to bring a little of what we do to the Greenville community. This FREE experience will feature, giveaways, outdoor group fitness classes, and more. See you on the trail!

Group Fitness Class Schedule Trailside Flyer

Are you ready for some football?

On Friday, August 11th, Hope Center for Children will turn Indigo Hall into the ultimate tailgate party with its Twelfth Annual Tailgate Trot. Festivities start at 6:00 p.m. and end at 10 p.m. Guests must be 21 or older. Your participation will support our vitally important work to Protect Children & Support Families.

Admission is $75 per person. Group discounts are available.

Get your tickets by visiting: hopecfc.org

This year’s Tailgate Trot will host the American Cornhole Association’s Cornhole-for-a-Cause competition and other games and feature special guests, a silent auction, raffles, food stations, beer and wine, and signature tailgate cocktails. The well-known Carolina Coast Band will provide live music.

So, get out your favorite team jersey, invite your friends, and celebrate the new football season at the 12th annual Tailgate Trot!

Are you ready for some football?

Join us on August 11th for Hope Center for Children’s 12th Annual Tailgate Trot “Fun”-raiser!

Get your tickets here: rb.gy/mg3tl
Download sponsor booklet (PDF): tinyurl.com/nnhh7btb

Wear your favorite team gear and join us for some fun including:

• Live music from the Carolina Coast Band • Silent Auction • Raffles • Delicious food and drinks • Tailgate games

Sponsorships are available. Contact Phyliss Skuba at 864-583-7688 ext. 102 or [email protected]

Please join us for all ages yoga on Monday mornings. Instructor Steven Johnson provides an accessible and authentic environment. Fee is $2.00 per class.

Yoga classes every Monday beginning at 6:00 p.m. Limited to 25 people. For all ability levels. Bring your own mat and blanket. Charge for the class is $2.00 per person.

Stay healthy with 30 minutes of low-impact cardiovascular exercise followed by 30 minutes of gentle yoga taught by registered nurse, DJ Liner. The charge for the class is $2.00 per person and open to adults 18+.

Tech After Five connects the tech community. We invite IT Professionals, Startups, Entrepreneurs and their community of support to come together and make meaningful professional connections.

You may be looking for work or looking to hire. You might be looking for customers or prospects. You may need co-founders, partners or mentors. We’ve got you covered.

Tech After Five is not like other networking events. We work particularly hard to make sure we get the right people in the room and then make sure it’s easy for you to find each other. Sign up using the right ticket type for you. We will then follow up with custom emails that let you know who you can expect to meet. We will print custom badges for the event that make it easy for you to find the people you are looking for.

We know that networking can be hard. We try to make it as easy as possible for you to meet the right people. We know that when smart people come together we can make things happen. We hope you will join us and become part of our community.

Yoga is back at Headquarters! We have new instructors but the same low $2 fee for our fitness classes. This one’s suitable for all ages and abilities. You’re welcome to bring your mat with you, but if you don’t have one, a limited supply of community mats are available.