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Friday, October 12, 2018
Artist-in-Residence Beckee Garris
Oct 12 @ 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
Native American Studies Center

Join the Center’s Artist-in-Residence, Beckee Garris, as she demonstrates pottery and basket making techniques and shares Catawba oral histories and traditions. Garris, whose residency is made possible through a 2019 South Carolina Arts Commission Fokllife and Traditional Arts Grant, will appear in the Center’s galleries select weekends through December.

https://www.facebook.com/events/679613045729193/

Home School Art October Session
Oct 12 @ 10:00 am – 11:30 am
Hearts Of Clay

2 times a Month on Fridays from 10am until 11:30am $25 a month pays for both sessions during that month. October 26th will be the 2nd session for October.
Pay for 3 months and save! $60 for 3 months of art!
The first session of each month we will create with clay, the second session of each month will return to paint what you created and learn a new technique!

https://www.facebook.com/events/460868597748164/

SCEDA Gubernatorial Forum
Oct 12 @ 10:00 am – 11:30 am
Spartanburg Marriott

James and Mandy will attend this event hosted by the South Carolina Economic Developer’s Association.

https://www.facebook.com/events/547511522344270/

Solar Observing in the Boeing Observatory
Oct 12 @ 10:00 am – 4:00 pm

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.

Trade In/Trade Up – once a year- Sales Rep,Sale & trade in event
Oct 12 @ 10:00 am – Oct 13 @ 6:00 pm
spartan photo center

Stop in and find our best deals of the year on gear and photo finishing:

We will have the sales representatives from Manfrotto, Tamron, Olympus on hand demonstrating and answering questions.
Sell or trade in gear: We will have a camera broker on hand paying for your un-needed gear. Trade in old gear for new…

Find deals: BOGO select 35mm and Instant films – 20 to 50% Off discontinued items. All Camera will have rebates or sale prices. All tripods will be rebated or on sale. Gather Box scanning special, Canvas Printing specials

https://www.facebook.com/events/706245949730522/

Vintage Market Days® “Urban Harvest”
Oct 12 @ 10:00 am – Oct 14 @ 4:00 pm
Chilhowee Park & Exposition Center

Vintage Market Days® of Knoxville is proud to present ‘Urban Harvest ” Oct 12-14 2018
at the Chilhowee Park, (next to the zoo)

Make plans to bring your friends & family to join us for an exciting Weekend!

Vintage Market Days® is an upscale vintage-inspired market featuring orginal art, antiques, clothing, jewelry, handmade treasures, home décor, outdoor furnishings consumable yummies, seasonal plantings and a little more. The market is a three day event held several times a year in varying communities throughout the United States. Each Vintage Market Days® event is a unique opportunity for vendors to display their talents and passions in different venues throughout the country. The market will also provide the customer with a very special shopping experience. We absolutely love the thought of bringing the Vintage experience to both vendors and customers throughout the country!

Tickets are available for purchase at the gate
Friday $10
Saturday and Sunday $5.
Once purchased tickets are good for the remainder of the weekend!

For more information, visit http://vintagemarketdays.com/market/knoxville/
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https://www.facebook.com/events/2169409133295489/

Yoga
Oct 12 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am
Headquarters Library

Room: Barrett Room
Category: Health & Fitness
Contact Name: Bernadette
Contact Phone: 864-596-3502
Contact Email: [email protected]

Please bring your own blanket or mat. All ages and ability levels are welcome. Free of charge.

Curator’s Notebook: Jennifer Bueno
Oct 12 @ 11:00 am – 1:00 pm
Spartanburg Art Museum

CURATOR’S NOTEBOOK: JENNIFER BUENO
Spartanburg Art Museum
10.12.2018 @ 11AM (end time 1PM)
Tickets $50 | catered by Palmetto Palate | ages 21+

Get exclusive access to special artist talks, catered luncheons, and curator-led exhibition tours featuring a current exhibiting artist during Curator’s Notebook! Join the SAM staff and glass artist Jennifer Bueno for a meet-and-greet, artist lecture, lunch, and exhibition tour.

This event is limited to 50 guests so register now!

For more information, email [email protected] or call 864.582.7616.

https://www.facebook.com/events/301497120667486/

On The Border Mexican Grill & Cantina® Invites Guests to Buy One Entree, Get One Half-Off on Mexican Favorites
Oct 12 @ 11:00 am – 10:00 pm
On The Border Mexican Grill & Cantina®

There’s a new dining deal in town – Buy One Get One Half-Off (BOHO) at On The Border Mexican Grill & Cantina®. Starting Saturday, October 6th and running all day, every day through Sunday, November 18th, guests can order any entrée and then enjoy a second entrée of equal or lesser value for half-off listed menu prices. The offer is available on each and every visit during the promotion period and may be used multiple times by the same guests.

The available half-off selections include a wide variety of On The Border favorites including Mesquite Grilled Chicken, Steak, or Carnitas Fajitas; Tacos; Enchiladas; Quesadillas; Border Bowls; Burritos and Chimichangas; Combos; and select salads and appetizers too. No coupon is necessary, just ask servers for Buy One Get One Half-Off, or simply say you’re ordering a BOHO meal. It’s double the food, but not double the price – every day at OTB until November 18th.

Half-off entrée must be of equal or lesser value to full-price entrée. Available for dine-in-only. Limit 4 offers per table. Not combinable with other offers or discounts, including weekly specials. Menu prices and participation may vary. Menu restrictions apply.

For more information about On the Border, including menu items and locations, visit www.ontheborder.com.

Honor Flight Dedication Willow Creek Golf Course
Oct 12 @ 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Spartanburg County Rifle Drill Team

To Honor Our Heroes

https://www.facebook.com/events/175273896687906/

TMJ (&/or) Whiplash I & II
Oct 12 @ 1:00 pm – Oct 14 @ 8:30 pm

TMJ (&/or) Whiplash I & II
Stillpoint Wellness – Asheville, NC

Part of Til Luchau’s Adv. Myofascial Techniques Series
Sign up for 1, 2, or all 3 days
First Hour Free, Fri or Sat

Early-bird discount ends Aug 31st, 2018
Earns credit towards Certification in Advanced Myofascial Techniques (CAMT)

TMJ Part I: Learn advanced myofascial techniques that dramatically improve your ability to work with TMJ pain, ear and sinus issues, etc.

WHIPLASH Parts I & II: Learn advanced myofascial and
neurological techniques that dramatically improve your ability
to work safely and effectively with whiplash and related trauma.

Instructor: Chris Pohowsky
Registration and Info: https://www.stillpointwell.com/tmj-whiplash-asheville

https://www.facebook.com/events/595046700875226/

The Pink Tea
Oct 12 @ 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
First Presbyterian Church of Anderson

The Pink Tea is a celebration of survivors and caregivers hosted by ACS CAN. The Pink Tea brings together breast & cervical cancer survivors and caregivers for an afternoon of hope. Join us on October 12th at First Presbyterian Church of Anderson from 2:00pm to 4:00pm, to hear survivors and caregivers share stories of hope and learn about the latest in cancer research & treatment.

RSVP Today:
http://action.acscan.org/site/Survey?ACTION_REQUIRED=URI_ACTION_USER_REQUESTS&SURVEY_ID=37623

Together we will learn about living with breast & cervical cancer and hear the latest developments in cancer research and treatment. We will also discuss the National Breast & Cervical Early Detection Program and the importantance of screening and early detection. We invite you to attend this special event and enjoy an afternoon cup of tea with friends.

Reserve you sear:
http://action.acscan.org/site/Survey?ACTION_REQUIRED=URI_ACTION_USER_REQUESTS&SURVEY_ID=37623

https://www.facebook.com/events/1066088566880041/

Owl Prowl
Oct 12 @ 3:30 pm – 5:30 pm
South Carolina Botanical Garden

Get wise about the lives of owls. We’ll discover amazing owl adaptations and have the chance to be mad scientists, working to dissect and investigate the contents of a real owl pellet! Whooo knows what we’ll find? Please register at least 3 days in advance. Class is in the Nature Learning Center, which is the lower level of the Hayden Conference Center. Questions? Email Allison Jones at [email protected]

https://www.facebook.com/events/256893304875894/

2018 18 Mile Red Plum release
Oct 12 @ 4:00 pm – Oct 14 @ 8:00 pm
Carolina Bauernhaus Ales

We’ll be releasing the 2018 blends of 18 Mile Red Plum in 500ml bottles starting on Friday 10/12 at 4PM in the taproom.

18 Mile Red Plum (7.2%) This rustic refined ale is our 18 Mile Red which was fermented in regional wine barrels and aged for six months before blending in massive amounts of local plums to referment and age an additional three months in the barrel before bottling. The bright acidity of this beer is created using a strain of locally collected lactobacillus isolated by SouthYeast labs. The initial bite of this red ale is balanced by jammy plum notes and a vinous oak barrel character.

18 Mile Red Plum is one of the most popular variants of our 18 Mile Red series, so these bottles are going to quickly! As always, we’ll have the beer on tap for you try & bottles available to go!

https://www.facebook.com/events/272222116957178/

Allagash Beer tasting
Oct 12 @ 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm
The Hub on Main NC

Allagash will finally be making their way to Oxford to taste some delicious beer!

https://www.facebook.com/events/246942422806274/

Asheville, North Carolina Heirloom Apple Tasting
Oct 12 @ 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Daidala Ciders AVL

Curious to sample apples with names such as Niedzwetzkyana, Pink Pearl, Northern Spy, Kandil Sinap, Frostbite, Lamb Abbey Pearmain, Black Oxford, Virginia Crab, Harrison, Ashmead’s Kernal, Calville Blanc, Hudson’s Golden Gem, Golden Russet and Pitmaston Pineapple?
Gidon Coll, the founder of Original Sin Cider will be conducting an apple tasting @ Daidala Ciders taproom, 122 Riverside Drive, Unit G Asheville, NC on October 12th from 4-7 p.m. Mr. Coll has an orchard in upstate New York featuring over 150 varieties of apples.

https://www.facebook.com/events/333717193874704/

Artoberfest
Oct 12 @ 5:00 pm – Oct 13 @ 9:00 pm
Upcountry Provisions Bakery and Bistro

Artober Fest is a celebration of local artists and the beautiful products that are made right here in our area.

This years venue will be The Grove at Upcountry Provisions & Upcountry Provisions Restaurant.

Vending will take place October 12th 2018 from 5:00pm -9:00pm and live music from The Passing Scene from 7:00pm – 9:00pm

Last year Artober Fest hosted community goers from all over the update to experience local art and help raise money for the Shriner Hospitals for Children through and art auction.

We will have food available from Upcountry Provisions as well as wood fire pizza’s. Also craft beer and wine at the bar.

Don’t forget a chair if you are staying for the music, this event is family friendly. We also love our four legged friends, please be sure to keep them on leash and in your control at all times.

A HUGE Thank You to our 2018 Title and Donating Sponsors:
Bank of Travelers Rest, Steve Borklund State Farm, Call Brady Computer Services, Edible Upcountry Magazine, TR Art Crawl

We look forward to celebrating with all of you!

https://www.facebook.com/events/1060401107471216/

BB&T Fall for Greenville
Oct 12 @ 5:00 pm – Oct 14 @ 7:00 pm
Fall for Greenville

Indulge in a Weekend Full of Flavor
Discover a world of tempting tastes, sights and sounds, as mouthwatering aromas carry you along Greenville’s Main Street. With over 40 restaurants featuring over 200 menu items and free entertainment on seven stages, we invite you to enjoy the Southeast’s most popular outdoor festival.

https://www.facebook.com/events/279969049270983/

Groovin’ in The Grove with music by The Passing Scene
Oct 12 @ 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm
The Grove at Upcountry Provisions

Come Join Upcountry Provisions for the wonderful sounds of The Passing Scene.

Grab dinner at Upcountry Provisions just order at the bar or order a brick oven pizza. We will have Craft Beers and Wine available at the bar.

Family friendly, and bring those four legged friends; just remember they need to stay on leash and with you.

Doors Open at 5:00pm The Passing Scene starts playing at 7:00pm they are a local favorite and it’s always a wonderful time when they comes to play at The Grove.

Don’t forget a chair!

https://www.facebook.com/events/223649441602649/

Haus Heidelberg on Wheels – at the brewery
Oct 12 @ 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Southern Appalachian Brewery

Helge and the Haus Heidelberg crew bring their delicious, authentic German food to the brewery!

www.facebook.com/HausHeidelberg

https://www.facebook.com/events/734061456974051/