Events Calendar

In this unique MLK Day celebration, the Friends of African American Art and Culture at CMA hosts their 2nd annual day of renewal to celebrate those keeping Dr. King’s dream alive. Recharge by immersing yourself in art, culture, and community. This lively day of self-care features craft projects, wellness stations, artist-led workshops, music, performances, gallery tours, food vendors, and more. Open to all.

Free admission all day courtesy of BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina.

Sign up to volunteer!
http://signup.com/go/MuPwasO

~Galleries open (CMA collection, Jackson Pollock: Mural, Midcentury Masters: Jasper Johns’ Gifts to the CMA)
~Black highlights tours of the collection (11am & 2pm)
~Artist-led workshops from Michael Dantzler (smartphone photography), Tammaka Staley (spoken word), and Richland Library’s Caroline Bradley (culinary art)
~Music from DJ Preach Jacobs
~Performance from Act-So Columbia (noon)
~Drop-in film screening from Nickelodeon Theatre and Moving Image Research Collections (loop of 5 films, 10 minutes each)
~Self-care stations from community partners like Girls Rock Columbia
~Food available for purchase from Entrees by Andre
~Smartphone photo booth
~Craft projects
~Community vision board

https://www.facebook.com/events/298350611028245/

Learn more about the educational picture in Spartanburg County through an interactive group activity that shares topics including: countywide achievement statistics; achievement disparities and equity; factors impacting student success; opportunities for community engagement; and the impact of strategic resource alignment. Consider booking the Cradle to Career (C2C) Experience for your community civic, church, or neighborhood group – professional development, a board meeting, philanthropy board, staff meeting or student/educator group. This experience requires a group of 15 or more and a 90-minute time block. It is offered at no cost to groups within Spartanburg County.
On Jan. 21, 2019, two events are scheduled where individuals may sign up as participants (without a pre-set group.) To sign up for a spot, follow the link to reserve your space via the United Way of the Piedmont calendar page. You will set up a ‘volunteer’ account with United Way if you have not already done so, and can then register for a single space.

LOCATIONS for 1/21/2019:
The 10 AM Experience will be held in the Mary Black Foundation Conference Center Assembly Room, 349 E. Main Street, Lower Level. Please use the parking lot located on Kennedy Street between The Piedmont Club and the Episcopal Church of the Advent. Enter the parking lot via Kennedy Street.
Reserve your space: https://uwpiedmont.galaxydigital.com/aem/general/need/?doc_id=5243&need_id=386982

The 1 PM Experience will be held at Wofford College in room 207A in the Olin Building. For directions visit www.wofford.edu/directions
Reserve your space: https://uwpiedmont.galaxydigital.com/aem/general/need/?doc_id=5243&need_id=387454

https://www.facebook.com/events/329555881231270/

Do you supervise volunteers in Anderson, Oconee, or Pickens County? Come to the TRISCAVA 2019 Planning Meeting on Jan. 22 from 9:30 – 11 am at the Pendleton Library to help set the direction and goals of your local affiliate for all things volunteer management!

https://www.facebook.com/events/517983068692483/

Soliciting volunteers for a habitat restoration work day on Friday, January 25. We will be cutting and hauling invasives along the Ridge Trail. Meet at Beechwood Drive parking area at 9 a.m. Please bring work gloves and pruning saw (if available). Long pants, heavy shoes, long sleeves, recommended. Please register through Eventbrite so we’ll have an idea of whose coming. Thank you for supporting Cottonwood Trail!

https://www.facebook.com/events/446524039214893/

Come see us at Swamp Rabbit Cafe to learn more about how you can volunteer with Mill Village Farms! We have volunteer opportunities during the day and in the evening on weekdays and weekends. If you’re interested in working on the farm, mentoring youth, packing Foodshare boxes or anything else, join us for this interest meeting. Sign up and attend to receive 20% off on all drinks and pizza at Swamp Rabbit Pizza!
Click the link to sign up! https://www.eventbrite.com/e/mill-village-farms-volunteer-interest-night-tickets-53608323940

https://www.facebook.com/events/2319867341575390/

Welcome to Blue Ridge Council Merit Badge University 2019! We will be changing things a little bit this year by offering it over 2 weekends, January 19 and January 26, so sign up for both weekends. First weekend will be mainly at Buncombe Street United Methodist Church and various satellite locations (maps available on registration website).

Second weekend will focus on Roper Mountain Science Center for a weekend of STEM merit badges. We will be adding classes as we confirm instructors so check back often. We hope this change will allow scouts to have new experiences as they travel on their journey to First Class or Eagle Scout.

In the case of severe weather, we will move the weekends back to February 16th or 23rd, if needed. We always need volunteers to help us with two deep leadership so make sure your troop has volunteers ready to go, if needed.

Registration will close on January 7th. This allows us time to get rosters ready and instructors to be able to reach out to their scouts and parents. Payments will be due by January 4th at 4 pm and scouts will be dropped from classes on January 5th. Refunds will be given if we have a severe weather postponement.

Scouts will need pen, paper and merit badge worksheets (instructors will not have them). If a class goes past 1pm, they will need to bring a lunch. Please see additional instructions under each merit badge.

Don’t miss out on Adult Training offered: Scoutmaster Specific and Committee!!!

Trading Post will be at BSUMC on 1/19

We look forward to another great event and thank you for supporting our event!

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TICKET SALES HAVE ENDED, THANK YOU!

LODGING
A limited number of hotel rooms are still available at the Westin after the event, for a special rate to Shinnenkai attendees. https://www.starwoodmeeting.com/events/start.action?id=1810317022&key=30C6F1EB

INVITATION
We’re celebrating 30 years, and you’re invited! The Japan America Association of South Carolina (JAASC) would like to welcome you to the 2019 JAASC Annual party which will be held at the Poinsett Club on Saturday, January 26, 2019.

This year we are celebrating our 30th anniversary, and we hope you can join us for this special milestone.

As one of the main social events the Japan America Association of South Carolina, this is a unique opportunity to meet with the leaders of the Japanese business community.

As in the past, there will be a chaperoned children’s room with food, TV/”G” movies, and games.

We hope you will join us!

JAASC
Co-Chair Craig Lundgren
Culture Chair Takashi Okamoto

EVENT DETAILS
DATE : January 26th, 2019 (Sat.) at 17:00 – Venue Opens
VENUE: Poinsett Club
807 E Washington St.
Greenville, SC 29601
(Greenville Downtown)

FEE: Adult (16 and up): $65/person (JASSC members)
Adult (16 and up): $75/person (non-JAASC guests)
Children (under 16): $5/person ※

※ College/High-school students who have volunteered are available to look after your children (w/ Food, television, games, etc.). Please guide your children to the Kids Room after you enter and register at the entrance. Please take note meals prepared for the children differ from the adult meals. If your children have allergies, please ensure to contact and let us know prior to the event.

PROGRAM:
17:15 – 18:15 Social Hour (Sushi, Japanese style appetizers, Cash bar, etc.)
18:30 – 21:00 Dinner
※ If there are food allergies to consider or guests who have preference such as a vegetarian menu, please ensure to contact and let us know prior to the event.

APPLICATION:
Please fill out the required information on the “2019 JAASC Annual Party Registration Form”, then send the form via E-mail, and registration fee (check) by mail (please send it to the below address). We encourage guests to register as soon as possible, as there are limited number of seats.

Registration Form: Please fill out the form as a group per company and send via attachment on E-mail by December 21st, 2018.

Download Invitation and Registration Form.
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https://jaasc.org/2018/10/30/2019-shinnenkai-jaasc-annual-party/

Send Application and Registration Fee:
Only checks (payable to: JAASC) are accepted.

Toray Composite Materials America, Inc.
ATTN: Takashi Okamoto
2202 Moore Duncan Highway
Moore, SC 29369
Email: Shinnenkai2019@toraycma. com

REQUESTS:

Sponsorship – Same from previous year, we are looking for companies to support and sponsor our event. If you can support as a sponsor, please fill out the sponsorship application form attached to the registration form with the amount and send with the signed check enclosed.

Donation – Along with the Sponsorship above (1), donations are very much appreciated. Please complete the attached application, enclose your signed check payable to “JAASC” together with the event attendance fee to the address given above. In the Note section of the check, please specify it is for “Donation to Annual Party”.

Administration Support – We are looking for volunteers for the event. If you are interested in volunteering or have employees who would like to volunteer, please fill out your company’s name and the volunteer name(s) on the application form.

7. OTHERS

DRESS: We request that the attire for the event to be business formal.
Gentlemen: Suit, Sports coat, etc. (No jeans or T-shirt, etc.)
Ladies: Kimono, Dress, Suit, etc. (No jeans or T-shirt, etc.)

ACCOMMODATIONS: The Westin Poinsett Greenville hotel has a limited number of rooms available at a very special rate of $169 for the night of the party (special discount price, Room number limited). For guests seeking to stay, please directly contact the hotel before January 4, 2019 (Friday). Please ensure to provide our name JAASC when reserving (1-800-937-8461) or reserve your room through our online link here.
https://www.starwoodmeeting.com/events/start.action?id=1810317022&key=30C6F1EB

9. CONTACT (Office)

For questions, please contact below:

Takashi Okamoto (Office: 864-586-3404, Cell: 864-360-2211)
Megumi Gollon (Office: 864-586-3387)
Email: Shinnenkai2019@toraycma. com

https://www.facebook.com/events/2217609901835183/

10% of your ticket will be donated to CLHR. Come have Dinner AND OR Drinks, meet some of our volunteers and Koko. The Kokonator will be accepting her Kokonator Fans!

https://www.facebook.com/events/281804392534341/

The Friends of the Polk County Public Libraries is excited to present local mystery writer Mark Schweizer as its featured speaker for the 2019 Friends of the Polk County Public Libraries Annual Meeting on Jan. 29.

Based in Tryon, Schweizer is the author of a series of liturgical mysteries featuring choir director/detective Hayden Konig. Set in the fictional North Carolina town of St. Germaine, the series includes such titles as “The Alto Wore Tweed,” “The Baritone Wore Chiffon” and the 15th book in the series, “The Choir Director Wore Out.” For more about Schweizer and his works, visit sjmpbooks.com.

Everyone is invited to the Friends Annual Meeting at 6 p.m., Tuesday, Jan. 29 in the Community Room of the Columbus Library at 1289 W. Mills St. In addition to Schweizer’s free talk, complimentary refreshments will be served. The annual meeting also will include information about the work of the Friends and a short regular business meeting.

Membership in the Friends of the Polk County Public Libraries helps support our community libraries. Annual Friends memberships are $10 for individuals and $15 for families living in the same household. Individual lifetime memberships are $100.

Through memberships and fundraisers like the upcoming Spring Book Sale, the nonprofit Friends group helps support such library initiatives as reading programs, special events, professional development opportunities for library staff, appreciation events for library volunteers and free programs for adults and children at the Columbus Library and Saluda Library.

Please considering joining the Friends and also volunteering your time at a Friends Book Sale. The Spring Book Sale will be Wednesday, May 8 through Saturday, May 11. On Wednesday, May 8, a Special Preview Day for Friends Only will be held exclusively for current Friends and for those who join the Friends that day.

Learn more about the Friends by visiting the Friends of the Polk County Public Libraries’ Facebook page and polklibrary.org/support/friends/ and by contacting Friends Board President Kevin Reynolds at [email protected].

https://www.facebook.com/events/791932347833593/

It’s Souper Bowl time. $8 for Dine-In or Carry-Out
Tickets available at the door
Join us 11:30a-1:30p on February 1 for soup or chili!
Conveniently located at 233 N. Church St in the Central UMC Fellowship Hall. Proceeds support Altrusa International of Spartanburg in our literacy, leadership, and volunteerism to make Spartanburg a little bit better place to live, work & play!

https://www.facebook.com/events/2133185780075864/

In our community, there are thousands of home-bound seniors that depend on community resources to provide food, transportation, and social interaction. That’s why United Way of the Piedmont Young Leaders are gathering at RJ Rockers to assemble Bags of Love for seniors to receive on Valentine’s Day.

TO PARTICIPATE:
Any and ALL are welcome! You do not have to be a Young Leader to attend this event. Gather friends, family and coworkers and start collecting collecting a few items to donate from the list below!

Please RSVP to let us know you are coming, we will have some light appetizers for all those volunteering!

SUGGESTED LIST OF ITEMS:
Valentine’s Cards
2019 Calendar
Devotional books
Books or Magazines
Knit gloves
Brush or comb
Wash cloths
Soap
Toothbrush&toothpaste
Lotion
Hand sanitizer
Mouthwash
Eye Drops
Peroxide
Antiseptic cream
Cotton balls
Tissue
Band-aids
Cough Drops
Non-perishable food items
Candy (including Sugar Free)

https://www.facebook.com/events/306597153324029/

Join us as we recognize many of the amazing Leaders and volunteers that have contributed so much to the Blue Ridge Council and the Scouting Movement. This evening of fellowship will include honoring the Eagle Scout Class of 2018, Silver Beaver Award recipients, and many more.

Dinner will be included.

https://www.facebook.com/events/793558797653897/

Children’s Consignment Event — Over 200,000 Items!
Open FREE to the Public ~ Feb. 8th – 10th!
*Specializing in New and Gently used Children’s Clothing, Shoes, Acessories, Baby Equipment, Toys, Books, Maternity, Sports Equipment, and Home Furnishings, ETC. *We have EVERYTHING you need for your child or grandchild!!
We also have many Unique Vendors!!!
*Sizes Newborn – Preteen
*NEW CONSIGNORS WELCOMED – Sign up and start entering your items so you cam make some money! $$$$$$
*We now have VOICE TAGGING and it is so EASY and FAST!!! You will LOVE it!!
*Sign up to VOLUNTEER so you can shop FIRST!
* New Moms/Dads/Grandparents/Foster Parents – Sign up for your Special Pre-Sale on Thursday, February 7th ~1pm – 8pm.
OPEN FREE TO THE PUBLIC
Friday, February 8th – 9am – 7pm
Saturday, February 9th – 9am – 6pm
Sunday, February 10th – 10am – 5pm *1/2 OFF DAY

www.switcharoosconsignment.com

https://www.facebook.com/events/2002511223168315/?event_time_id=2002511229834981

Children’s Consignment Sale — Over 200,000 Items!
Open FREE to the Public ~ FEBRUARY 8th – 10th!
*Specializing in New and Gently used Children’s Clothing, Shoes, Acessories, Baby Equipment, Toys, Books, Maternity, Sports Equipment, and Home Furnishings, ETC.
*We have EVERYTHING you need for your child or grandchild!!
*We also have many Unique Vendors!!!
*Sizes Newborn – Preteen
*NEW CONSIGNORS WELCOME! Sign up and start entering your items so you cam make some money! $$$$$$
*We now have VOICE TAGGING and it is so EASY and FAST!!! You will LOVE it!!
*Sign up to VOLUNTEER so you can shop FIRST!
* New Moms/Dads/Grandparents/Foster Parents – Sign up for your Special Pre-Sale on Thursday, February 7th ~1pm – 8pm.
OPEN FREE TO THE PUBLIC
Friday, February 8th – 9am – 7pm
Saturday, February 9th – 9am – 6pm
Sunday, February 10th – 10am – 5pm *1/2 OFF DAY

www.switcharoosconsignment.com

https://www.facebook.com/events/1010576439127708/?event_time_id=1010576445794374

We are honored to partner with the Tim Tebow Foundation to host this unforgettable prom night experience again this year, centered on God’s love, for people with special needs, ages 14 and older.

Every guest of Night to Shine enters this complimentary event on a red carpet complete with a warm welcome from a friendly crowd and paparazzi. Once inside, guests receive the royal treatment, including hair and makeup stations, shoe shining stations, limousine rides, corsages and boutonnieres, a karaoke room, a catered dinner, prom favors for each honored guest, a Respite Room for parents and caretakers and, of course, dancing!

Registration for guests is now full.
We could still use a lot of volunteers! Sign up today at:
marathonchurch.org/nighttoshine

https://www.facebook.com/events/325248201625564/

Our first Volunteer Day of 2019!! We will be harvesting WinterLeaf green tea. Combination of moderately easy outside work (collecting from the field) and easy inside work (Sorting leaves). Pizza and tea provided! Call or text Jen at 864-915-0571 for more info. We look forward to seeing you at the farm!

https://www.facebook.com/events/513854089107926/

The 20th Annual Valentine Run 5K begins at beautiful Lake Tomahawk Park and visits 3 of Black Mountain’s Greenways. The 5K course offers several challenging hills and ample flats. The final 1/2 mile follows the gravel path around the lake and finishes at the Lakeview Center.

Enter as a two person team or go solo. All participants are included in the Overall and Age Group awards. The 5K is a 2019 Asheville Track Club GP event.

Kick off Valentine’s Day with a run with your sweetheart. Husband/Wife teams compete in one of three categories. Not married? Run with your Mom, Dad, friend, or neighbor. Any two people can be a team. Awards go to the top 5K team in the following divisions: Husband/Wife (three categories) , Mother/Daughter, Mother/Son, Father/Son, Father/Daughter, Sister/Sister, Brother/Brother, Sister/Brother, & Open (any couple) – M/F, M/M, & F/F.

Always a favorite the Kids ½ mile Fun Run is one lap around the lake. The path is free of traffic and monitored by race volunteers allowing kids to run freely with or without an adult support crew.
We encourage all kids and adults to wear Valentine costumes, as the “Spirit Award” will be given to the most outrageous outfits.

The Free Kids Fun Run Starts at 9:30AM and is Free.
The 5K Starts at 10:00. Check out http://runsignup.com/Valentine5K for details. Race day Packet Pick Up is onsite from 7:30 – 9:00am.

https://www.facebook.com/events/1857514884298190/

Our gala theme, “Black Tie & Sneakers,” is the perfect way to celebrate in style and comfort! Hosted by Mr. James Jordon and Ms. Leslie Haas, the event will include a cocktail reception, dinner, program paying special tribute to honorees and other members, music entertainment by powerhouse band, A Nickle Bag of Funk, and dancing.

This will be a very special night, not only for our award honorees and participating partners and volunteers but also for the families that we serve. It will surely be a “party with a purpose” that you don’t want to miss!

To purchase tickets, visit urbanleaguegala.org

https://www.facebook.com/events/220050875598935/

Children’s Consignment Event — Over 200,000 Items!
Open FREE to the Public ~ Feb. 8th – 10th!
*Specializing in New and Gently used Children’s Clothing, Shoes, Acessories, Baby Equipment, Toys, Books, Maternity, Sports Equipment, and Home Furnishings, ETC. *We have EVERYTHING you need for your child or grandchild!!
We also have many Unique Vendors!!!
*Sizes Newborn – Preteen
*NEW CONSIGNORS WELCOMED – Sign up and start entering your items so you cam make some money! $$$$$$
*We now have VOICE TAGGING and it is so EASY and FAST!!! You will LOVE it!!
*Sign up to VOLUNTEER so you can shop FIRST!
* New Moms/Dads/Grandparents/Foster Parents – Sign up for your Special Pre-Sale on Thursday, February 7th ~1pm – 8pm.
OPEN FREE TO THE PUBLIC
Friday, February 8th – 9am – 7pm
Saturday, February 9th – 9am – 6pm
Sunday, February 10th – 10am – 5pm *1/2 OFF DAY

www.switcharoosconsignment.com

https://www.facebook.com/events/2002511223168315/

Children’s Consignment Sale — Over 200,000 Items!
Open FREE to the Public ~ FEBRUARY 8th – 10th!
*Specializing in New and Gently used Children’s Clothing, Shoes, Acessories, Baby Equipment, Toys, Books, Maternity, Sports Equipment, and Home Furnishings, ETC.
*We have EVERYTHING you need for your child or grandchild!!
*We also have many Unique Vendors!!!
*Sizes Newborn – Preteen
*NEW CONSIGNORS WELCOME! Sign up and start entering your items so you cam make some money! $$$$$$
*We now have VOICE TAGGING and it is so EASY and FAST!!! You will LOVE it!!
*Sign up to VOLUNTEER so you can shop FIRST!
* New Moms/Dads/Grandparents/Foster Parents – Sign up for your Special Pre-Sale on Thursday, February 7th ~1pm – 8pm.
OPEN FREE TO THE PUBLIC
Friday, February 8th – 9am – 7pm
Saturday, February 9th – 9am – 6pm
Sunday, February 10th – 10am – 5pm *1/2 OFF DAY

www.switcharoosconsignment.com

https://www.facebook.com/events/1010576439127708/