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Friday, December 21, 2018
ACM Christmas with Winnie the Pooh
Dec 21 @ 11:00 am – 12:30 pm
Anderson County Museum

Join us for ACM Christmas with Winnie the Pooh! Meet Christopher Robin and the rest of the crew for some holiday fun and Christmas cheer! Free admission, donations accepted. Recommended for children 2-12 years old.

https://www.facebook.com/events/358354141401496/

Gift Wrap Fundraiser
Dec 21 @ 11:00 am – 5:00 pm
Oconee History Museum

Hate wrapping all those Christmas gifts?
Let the OHC staff do it for you!

Drop off your packages anytime the Oconee Heritage Center is open.

Tuesdays-Saturdays 11am-5pm

Bring your own special wrapping paper and bows, or we will have a limited selection on hand.

A minimum $2 per item donation, please.

*We are pretty good wrappers, but not perfect*
For more information call 864-638-2224 or e-mail [email protected]

https://www.facebook.com/events/2001019966634233/

Festivus for the Rest of Us!
Dec 21 @ 12:00 pm – 11:59 pm
Growler Haus

Have no fear, Festivus is almost here! We’re bringing back your favorite holiday for the 4th year in a row! All the expected elements will be there – the Festivus pole, airing of grievances, and feats of strength – along with a few Haus Bites specials and live music from Abbey Elmore Band 5-8pm and The Stinkbugs 9pm-12am. As always, we will have the best in craft beer and bites for you to enjoy, and who knows, maybe even a Festivus miracle!

https://www.facebook.com/events/321653828626623/

Home Fur the Holidays
Dec 21 @ 12:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Greenville County Animal Care

Every animal deserves to have a home for the holidays. Open your heart and your home to foster a pet this holiday season. Pick-up days are Dec. 19-22 and drop-off days are any time after Dec. 27. You must be able to foster for at least 6 days to participate.

https://www.facebook.com/events/296891397825443/?event_time_id=296891417825441

Resilience IPA Release
Dec 21 @ 12:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Catawba Brewing Company

Catawba Brewing is proud to participate in the Resilience IPA fundraiser project in partnership with over 1000 craft breweries across the country.

Giving back to our local communities has always been at the top of the Catawba mission statement, and we’re happy to help Sierra Nevada give back to theirs by donating 100% of our Resilience IPA sales to the Camp Fire Relief Fund.

Look for our Resilience IPA to start pouring in Catawba tasting rooms on Friday, December 21. Please come out and join us as we raise a glass to our friends and fellow craft beer lovers on the West Coast.

https://www.facebook.com/events/360380184720183/

Salvage Archaeology in the Heart of Cofitachequi
Dec 21 @ 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
Native American Studies Center

Salvage Archaeology in the Heart of Cofitachequi: A Native American Chiefdom
Professor Chris Judge, USC Lancaster

Much of successful archaeology involves our ability to “read the dirt.” In the summer of 2018, investigations were undertaken at the largest known site within this society aimed at understanding the occupational sequence and in particular when and how three extant pyramidal mounds were constructed along the Wateree River. The layers in the ground can answer many questions about the human past.

https://www.facebook.com/events/2139164659670589/

Winter Solstice Celebration – Dark Prong Coffee Release
Dec 21 @ 12:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Ecusta Brewing Company

Come and celebrate the Winter Solstice with the release of our Dark Prong Coffee Porter. Roasted barley, chocolate malt and smooth pecan coffee (from local Pisgah Coffee Roasters) intertwine for a bold, flavorful porter.

https://www.facebook.com/events/1422759147855974/

Hogwarts: A Hole in One
Dec 21 @ 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Anderson County Library

Play magical indoor mini golf at Anderson Main Library! Visit Diagon Alley, Platform 9 3/4, Hogwarts Castle and more during this family friendly program.

Ages 5 – 18. Registration is required. Call (864) 260-4500 ext. 158, email [email protected], or stop by the Youth Services Department at the Main Library to register.

https://www.facebook.com/events/2021286211264225/

School’s Out! Cocoa, Cookies & Crafts! DIY Holiday Ornaments
Dec 21 @ 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm
AR Workshop Greenville

Join us for a festive and family-friendly Cocoa, Cookies & Crafts DIY workshop session to make any of our (totally kid-friendly) NEW HOLIDAY WOOD ORNAMENTS for just $5 each!

https://www.facebook.com/events/961620460699124/

Winter Solstice Party + Beer Release
Dec 21 @ 2:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Fireforge Crafted Beer

Fireforge invites you to celebrate the Winter Solstice—the shortest day of the year, which means a long night fit for drinking! We’ll be releasing Griffin, our winter warmer with persimmons, vanilla beans, cinnamon and nutmeg.

Gather around the Christmas tree with Santa, who’ll be hanging out in the taproom for free photos from 5:30 to 7 pm.

You can also join friends and family at our outdoor fire pits and pair s’mores with your favorite beer.

Embrace this season of giving by participating in our blankets and linen drive to benefit Safe Harbor. Help us fill a barrel with blankets, twin and queen sheet sets, comforters, pillows, towels/wash cloths/hand towels, etc.

Bring in your donation before December 23rd to receive a $3 pint of a beer that’s 7% ABV or below.

https://www.facebook.com/events/221742775387020/

Crafternoon
Dec 21 @ 3:30 pm – 5:00 pm
Pickens County Library System

Ages 10 and up are invited to craft the afternoon away!

November 15: Mosaic Picture Frame
December 21: Glitter Bowl

https://www.facebook.com/events/325763954891356/

Dino S’mores Randall
Dec 21 @ 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm

It’s time for us to bring the Randall back again! This time we’ll be running a keg of Off Color Dino S’mores through – you guessed it – marshmallow, graham cracker, and chocolate. We want to amplify those flavors and make you think you’re really drinking a liquid s’more. We’ll start prepping the Randall at 4 PM, so stop by and grab a pint after work!

https://www.facebook.com/events/341983136594234/

Natural Wine Tasting with Drew Summers
Dec 21 @ 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Tasty Beverage Company

Come try some fantastic natural wines that will pair perfectly with your holiday! We will be pouring the following wines:

Teutonic Riesling – Williamette Valley
Martha Stoumen Post Flirtation – 55% Del Barba Zinfandel, 45% Redwood Valley Carignan
Idlewild The Bird – Mendocino County – 60% Dolcetto, 35% Barbera, 5% Nebbiolo

Each of these wines is bright and high acid, drinkable enough to stand alone but is extremely food friendly. We love these wines and are excited to share them with you!

https://www.facebook.com/events/1471390979659282/

The Nacht Before Christmas & Cookie Swap! #AtTheBauern
Dec 21 @ 4:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Carolina Bauernhaus Brewery & Winery

‘Twas the Nacht before Christmas and all through the Bauernhaus,
12 new beers were pouring and all of them stouts!

There’s Nacht and Nachtlicht ☕️flowing of course,
and Nibnacht ?and Coconacht ?available for pours

But wait that’s not all, we’ve crafted four more,
Imperial stouts to make your hearts warm ?

Hazelnacht ?and Cinnanacht are new to the scene, and a special Nacht keg full of Praline ?

Back from last Christmas with candy canes, we have Peppermint? Nacht, Hip-hip Hooray?

We hope that you’ll join us and enjoy all 12,
Then stay for great music to top off the day!?

Merry Christmas to all and to all a good Nacht!

The Nacht Before Christmas #AtTheBauern
Friday 12/21, 4-11pm
Live music by the AWESOMEST Talbert Black!!!
Eats from J.D. Hogs!!!

Even more Nachts to be announced! Like…EggNacht ? ? anyone?!

And new to this year: Bring a batch of your best homemade cookies to swap! Prizes for best in show??

https://www.facebook.com/events/336913463745396/

Holiday Stroll on the Lake Lure Flowering Bridge
Dec 21 @ 4:45 pm – 10:15 pm
Lake Lure Flowering Bridge

No holiday trip to Lake Lure and Chimney Rock Village is complete until you’ve immersed yourself in the night-time charms of the Lake Lure Flowering Bridge all lit up for the holidays. It takes hundreds of volunteer manhours to create the holiday look for the gardens on this historic bridge. Take in the beauty, the quiet serenity of the lake and the mountains, and enjoy this gorgeous work of art in motion all month long. It’s free, open to the public, and the perfect holiday activity either before or after dinner in the Gorge!

https://www.facebook.com/events/1886812734771313/?event_time_id=1886812758104644

Christmas Pop-Up and Pie Tasting
Dec 21 @ 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Steam Coffee & Cream

Join us at Steam Coffee and Cream in the ever quaint downtown Fountain Inn! Make it a date night or a family fun night, complete with a carriage ride and a nice warm, delicious hot chocolate or coffee. We will be sampling our Bourbon Chocolate Pecan Pie and Bourbon Balls and will have both available for purchase. Please visit our website at www.carolinabourbonbelles.com to pre-order.

https://www.facebook.com/events/188332742114969/

Culture Shock Food Truck – at the brewery
Dec 21 @ 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Southern Appalachian Brewery

Formerly Vieux Carre Food Truck, Culture SHOCK will continue to offer some of your favorite Cajun dishes along with a fresh, new menu featuring a variety of cuisines from around the globe.

www.facebook.com/vieux.carre.3

https://www.facebook.com/events/208228840058112/

Gifts for Grands
Dec 21 @ 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Arbitrary Art 4739 north old laurens road Gray Court sSC 29645

This art class is for children to hand paint an ornament for their grandparents or loved one. Wooden ornaments will be provided to each child attending. In this class I will teach your child to paint a beautiful ornament for their loved one. What better way to let your child create a special gift for someone they love. Tickets are 10$ per ornament.

Age limit for this class is 4 and up. Please bring a book to read or enjoy a quiet moment to watch your child learn the world of art. I do ask that you stay at the location with your child just to chaperone. The deadline to purchase a ticket ends December 16th. I must know how many children will be attending to ensure enough ornaments will be provided. You are more than welcome to let your child paint more than one ornament. Each ornament is 10$. If you want to purchase more than one ornament for your child just buy the amount of tickets needed for the amount of ornaments you want.

If you have any questions please message me anytime. I cant wait to see what your children create!

Disclosure:
I might not have made myself clear and lets be honest I’m a little scatter brained sometimes. Anyway, I do not offer refunds for my paint classes. This is because its just too confusing and a lot more of a problem then it needs to be. So with that being said if you are unable to make it to a class I will give you two options for my next classes that you can transfer your ticket to. If you cancel a second time then its a harsh loss. I understand life gets in the way but this is my job and life that I have to maintain. Thank you for understanding.

https://www.facebook.com/events/300570333888508/

Lights Before Christmas at Riverbanks Zoo
Dec 21 @ 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Riverbanks Zoo
Bring the kids and the camera and see why Lights Before Christmas has continued as a family tradition for 30 years!

  • Nearly one million twinkling lights
  • Countless decorative images
  • Holly Jolly Christmas Parade
  • Animated Story Tree
  • Animal Characters
  • Nightly visits with Santa (start at 6:00PM through December 23)
  • Warm memories and holiday cheer around the Jingle Bell Bonfire
  • Hot cocoa, s’mores and other festive foods available for purchase

While you may spot a few night owls during Lights, most of our residents will be off-exhibit to catch some zzz’s.

Olde Hickory Cask & Pint Night
Dec 21 @ 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Appalachian Vintner

Olde Hickory Brewery EVENT HORIZON COFFEE CASK & PINT NIGHT
Come say hello to Daiva from Olde Hickory, grab a free pint glass w/purchase (while supplies last) & sip on some free samples.
This is a special Event Horizon Coffee variant CASK filled just for us!

https://www.facebook.com/events/339097903584378/