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Friday, December 29, 2023
Keep Spending Local: SPARTANBUCKS
Dec 29 all-day
online

Giving a SpartanBucks gift card lets you take the guess work out of gift-giving. SpartanBucks recipients can treat themselves at a variety of Spartanburg restaurants and retailers. They’ll get a gift they love, and you’ll be able to keep your dollars local. It’s a win-win.

GIVE THE GIFT OF SPARTANBUCKS

Buying a SpartanBucks electronic gift card is easy, and it can be delivered by email or text message. Want to deliver your gift in person? Just choose ‘print for hand delivery.’ You can track when the gift is received and redeemed, and the card’s expiration policy makes sure your money doesn’t go unspent.

BUY IN BULK

SpartanBucks are perfect for employee rewards, customer appreciation, holiday gifts and more. You’ll support Spartanburg businesses while giving a flexible gift the recipient is sure to love. To purchase online, select your gift amount, choose ‘bulk order,’  then, send your gifts electronically or print them to deliver by-hand.

Upstate Food Access Interactive Map
Dec 29 all-day
online
It’s no secret that food insecurity is an issue facing many of our neighbors in the Upstate. Fortunately, there are countless organizations and resources working tirelessly to alleviate that stress!
Head over to our Upstate Food Access Resource Map to locate service providers near you!
Volunteer: Greer Community Garden
Dec 29 @ 7:00 am
Greer Community Garden

Volunteer

Water our garden plot at the Greer Community Garden located at 218 West Road, Greer, SC. Our plots are 13,19,25,31. Coming from the parking lot, they will be the last 4 plots to the far left of the first section.

The best time to water is when the temperature is before 80° (in the morning before the sun is too high or in the late afternoon once it’s begun to set).

If you need anything, email Jenn [email protected]

Anderson County Museum Gallery Open
Dec 29 @ 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
Anderson County Museum

Holidays The Museum is closed.

Inman Yarn Club
Dec 29 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Inman Library

Drop by the Inman Library to knit (or crochet) with friends. This social knitting group meets every Friday morning, 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., in December. Knitting/crochet needles and yarn will be provided, or you can bring your own. Adults ages 18+, no registration required.

Ice on Main School Break
Dec 29 @ 11:00 am – 10:00 pm
Ice on Main

ABOUT UNITED COMMUNITY  ICE ON MAIN

United Community Ice on Main is an open outdoor ice skating rink in the heart of downtown Greenville, South Carolina. This year, this winter tradition and favorite activity of many in the Upstate will open November 15, 2023. Located at Village Green near the Courtyard Marriott, you’ll truly be skating in a winter wonderland when you come skate with us! The rink is open 7 days a week, excluding Christmas Day.

SCHOOL BREAK HOURS
December 16 – January 3
*see special hours for holidays below
11 a.m. to 10 p.m.

HOLIDAY HOURS

Thanksgiving Eve November 22 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Thanksgiving Day November 23 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Thanksgiving Weekend November 24 – November 26 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Christmas Eve December 24 Noon to 5:30 p.m.
Christmas Day December 25 CLOSED
New Year’s Eve December 31 9:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.
New Year’s Day January 1 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.
MLK Jr. Day January 15 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Saturday, December 30, 2023
Keep Spending Local: SPARTANBUCKS
Dec 30 all-day
online

Giving a SpartanBucks gift card lets you take the guess work out of gift-giving. SpartanBucks recipients can treat themselves at a variety of Spartanburg restaurants and retailers. They’ll get a gift they love, and you’ll be able to keep your dollars local. It’s a win-win.

GIVE THE GIFT OF SPARTANBUCKS

Buying a SpartanBucks electronic gift card is easy, and it can be delivered by email or text message. Want to deliver your gift in person? Just choose ‘print for hand delivery.’ You can track when the gift is received and redeemed, and the card’s expiration policy makes sure your money doesn’t go unspent.

BUY IN BULK

SpartanBucks are perfect for employee rewards, customer appreciation, holiday gifts and more. You’ll support Spartanburg businesses while giving a flexible gift the recipient is sure to love. To purchase online, select your gift amount, choose ‘bulk order,’  then, send your gifts electronically or print them to deliver by-hand.

Volunteer: Greer Community Garden
Dec 30 @ 7:00 am
Greer Community Garden

Volunteer

Water our garden plot at the Greer Community Garden located at 218 West Road, Greer, SC. Our plots are 13,19,25,31. Coming from the parking lot, they will be the last 4 plots to the far left of the first section.

The best time to water is when the temperature is before 80° (in the morning before the sun is too high or in the late afternoon once it’s begun to set).

If you need anything, email Jenn [email protected]

Volunteer with Meals on Wheels
Dec 30 @ 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.

Anderson County Museum Gallery Open
Dec 30 @ 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
Anderson County Museum

Holidays The Museum is closed.

Chesnee Yarn-a-holics
Dec 30 @ 10:00 am – 1:00 pm
Chesnee Library

Join this social craft group to work on your current project. All fiber crafts are welcome.

Ice on Main School Break
Dec 30 @ 11:00 am – 10:00 pm
Ice on Main

ABOUT UNITED COMMUNITY  ICE ON MAIN

United Community Ice on Main is an open outdoor ice skating rink in the heart of downtown Greenville, South Carolina. This year, this winter tradition and favorite activity of many in the Upstate will open November 15, 2023. Located at Village Green near the Courtyard Marriott, you’ll truly be skating in a winter wonderland when you come skate with us! The rink is open 7 days a week, excluding Christmas Day.

SCHOOL BREAK HOURS
December 16 – January 3
*see special hours for holidays below
11 a.m. to 10 p.m.

HOLIDAY HOURS

Thanksgiving Eve November 22 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Thanksgiving Day November 23 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Thanksgiving Weekend November 24 – November 26 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Christmas Eve December 24 Noon to 5:30 p.m.
Christmas Day December 25 CLOSED
New Year’s Eve December 31 9:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.
New Year’s Day January 1 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.
MLK Jr. Day January 15 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Saturday finally its weekend Tennis 2.5 or greater
Dec 30 @ 12:30 pm – 2:30 pm
Cleveland Park 150 Cleveland Park Dr

Doubles with Almost Deuce

Walk Connemara (Carl Sandburg’s Home) and the Village of Flat Rock
Dec 30 @ 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Sandburg Home Main Parking Lot

Spend time on the trails walked by Carl Sandburg. Walk around a lake, past his home, by the goat barn, and over the rock where Sandburg often wrote his poetry. Then walk a short distance to visit the quaint shops of the village of Flat Rock. Go by the rock for which the village is named and past the Flat Rock Playhouse (the official NC State Playhouse).

This is a hilly walk; many will want walking poles. A portion of the trail has roots and other tripping hazards. Tennis shoes will be fine for most; if it has rained that day there is one slick place, so be sure your shoes have good tread. Bring a protein snack and water bottle.

The group will gather in the main parking lot at the entrance to the Sandburg property. There are restrooms near the beginning of the walk and near the Sandburg house.

Sunday, December 31, 2023
Keep Spending Local: SPARTANBUCKS
Dec 31 all-day
online

Giving a SpartanBucks gift card lets you take the guess work out of gift-giving. SpartanBucks recipients can treat themselves at a variety of Spartanburg restaurants and retailers. They’ll get a gift they love, and you’ll be able to keep your dollars local. It’s a win-win.

GIVE THE GIFT OF SPARTANBUCKS

Buying a SpartanBucks electronic gift card is easy, and it can be delivered by email or text message. Want to deliver your gift in person? Just choose ‘print for hand delivery.’ You can track when the gift is received and redeemed, and the card’s expiration policy makes sure your money doesn’t go unspent.

BUY IN BULK

SpartanBucks are perfect for employee rewards, customer appreciation, holiday gifts and more. You’ll support Spartanburg businesses while giving a flexible gift the recipient is sure to love. To purchase online, select your gift amount, choose ‘bulk order,’  then, send your gifts electronically or print them to deliver by-hand.

Upstate Food Access Interactive Map
Dec 31 all-day
online
It’s no secret that food insecurity is an issue facing many of our neighbors in the Upstate. Fortunately, there are countless organizations and resources working tirelessly to alleviate that stress!
Head over to our Upstate Food Access Resource Map to locate service providers near you!
Volunteer with Meals on Wheels
Dec 31 @ 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.

Ice on Main School Break
Dec 31 @ 11:00 am – 10:00 pm
Ice on Main

ABOUT UNITED COMMUNITY  ICE ON MAIN

United Community Ice on Main is an open outdoor ice skating rink in the heart of downtown Greenville, South Carolina. This year, this winter tradition and favorite activity of many in the Upstate will open November 15, 2023. Located at Village Green near the Courtyard Marriott, you’ll truly be skating in a winter wonderland when you come skate with us! The rink is open 7 days a week, excluding Christmas Day.

SCHOOL BREAK HOURS
December 16 – January 3
*see special hours for holidays below
11 a.m. to 10 p.m.

HOLIDAY HOURS

Thanksgiving Eve November 22 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Thanksgiving Day November 23 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Thanksgiving Weekend November 24 – November 26 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Christmas Eve December 24 Noon to 5:30 p.m.
Christmas Day December 25 CLOSED
New Year’s Eve December 31 9:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.
New Year’s Day January 1 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.
MLK Jr. Day January 15 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Monday, January 1, 2024
Holiday Parties?!
Jan 1 all-day
Craft Axe Throwing Spartanburg

Looking for a unique and unforgettable venue for your holiday party? Look no further than Craft Axe Throwing Spartanburg!
Get ready to ignite the holiday spirit with an axe-citing twist! Our expert coaches will guide you through the thrilling world of axe throwing making your event a memorable experience for everyone.
Whether it’s a corporate gathering family get-together or a festive celebration with friends Craft Axe Throwing Spartanburg offers the perfect blend of excitement and camaraderie. Plus it’s an ideal way to unwind de-stress and create lasting memories.
Bring your favorite holiday snacks to enjoy in our cozy festive atmosphere. We’ve got the beverages and entertainment covered so you can focus on having a blast!
Still not convinced? How about friendly competition laughter and the joy of nailing those bullseyes? It’s the kind of holiday party that will be talked about for years to come!
Book your axe-ceptional holiday party at Craft Axe Throwing Spartanburg now and let’s make your celebration truly axe-tacular!

Ice on Main School Break
Jan 1 @ 11:00 am – 10:00 pm
Ice on Main

ABOUT UNITED COMMUNITY  ICE ON MAIN

United Community Ice on Main is an open outdoor ice skating rink in the heart of downtown Greenville, South Carolina. This year, this winter tradition and favorite activity of many in the Upstate will open November 15, 2023. Located at Village Green near the Courtyard Marriott, you’ll truly be skating in a winter wonderland when you come skate with us! The rink is open 7 days a week, excluding Christmas Day.

SCHOOL BREAK HOURS
December 16 – January 3
*see special hours for holidays below
11 a.m. to 10 p.m.

HOLIDAY HOURS

Thanksgiving Eve November 22 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Thanksgiving Day November 23 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Thanksgiving Weekend November 24 – November 26 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Christmas Eve December 24 Noon to 5:30 p.m.
Christmas Day December 25 CLOSED
New Year’s Eve December 31 9:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.
New Year’s Day January 1 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.
MLK Jr. Day January 15 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.