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Wednesday, July 8, 2020
Celebrate Pride! Top LGBTQIA+ Owned and Operated Restaurants in America
Jul 8 all-day
Online

Illustration depicting two people celebrating Pride
                                                          month with
                                                          food

https://www.opentable.com/lists/pride-2019/usa?ref=9472&cmpid=em_Email2020&utm_campaign=Email%2BAdhoc%2BNA%253A%2BUS_104_20200629_Pride&utm_source=simon&utm_medium=email

Celebrate Pride!
Get in on global Pride by dining in or ordering from these LGBTQIA+ owned and operated restaurants around the U.S.
Dogwood Alliance: Woods + Wilds: The Podcast!
Jul 8 all-day
Online

https://www.dogwoodalliance.org/2020/07/woods-wilds-the-podcast-episode-one/?fbclid=IwAR1i8UtIuKNXhpfQPJbkQB4jw5XW4tWGLyXBTqpSz3hWejTTWROWIeYOAa8

For the safety and well-being of our supporters, Dogwood Alliance will not hold our annual Woods & Wilds live storytelling event this year. It’s an event we look forward to every year because it’s an opportunity to celebrate the magic of forests with our community. We still wanted to find a way to bring that same kind of magic to people wherever they are, so we teamed up with SlayTheMic to launch Woods & Wilds: The Podcast! We will be releasing an episode every other Monday.

The podcast will sometimes offer tales of the forest and other times will be an interview with our guests about their unique connection to nature – often touching on the connection between hip hop and nature.

We were overjoyed to welcome our very first guest, Dr. Thomas RaShad Easley aka RaShad Eas, also known as the Hip Hop Forester and the Assistant Dean of Community and Inclusion at the Yale School of Forestry & Environmental Studies, where he helps strengthen community diversity and develops programming around workplace equity. He’s also the author of the incredible article How Hip Hop Can Bring Green Issues To Communities of Color.

Spartanburg’s COVID-19 Recovery Resources to help businesses
Jul 8 all-day
Online
Bringing Back the Burg is Spartanburg’s COVID-19 recovery effort, aimed at sustaining Spartanburg as the vibrant, strong community we’ve come to know and love. The work of Bringing Back the Burg focuses on providing resources to help businesses navigate a changing world. All of those resources can be found at BringingBacktheBurg.com.
Ten at the Top YouTube Channel
Jul 8 all-day
Online
Check out the TATT YouTube Channel for archives from meetings, presentations and events hosted by Ten at the Top. The channel also includes videos of the Elevate Upstate Grant recipients and other TATT initiatives.
The Mask Challenge
Jul 8 all-day
Spartanburg
Starting at noon Monday, masks were required inside grocery stores and pharmacies within the City of Spartanburg to help prevent the spread of COVID-19. The ordinance also called for all employees at restaurants and retail stores in the city to wear masks.
Bringing Back the Burg last week announced The Mask Challenge, a partnership with Chapman Cultural Center, to place masks on pieces of public art in Spartanburg. The public is encouraged to place temporary face masks on pre-identified pieces of public art, and businesses can participate by putting masks on privately-owned, visible pieces of art.
Butterfly Adventure at Roper Mountain
Jul 8 @ 9:00 am – 3:00 pm
Roper Mountain Science Center

Butterfly Adventure

Be amazed with an up close encounter as hundreds of butterflies surround you in our butterfly adventure habitat.

You will also be able to explore our Natural Science habitats, Marine Lab, Rainforest, Living History Farm and much more… Butterfly

 

Fairy Trail at Bullington Gardens
Jul 8 @ 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
Bullington Gardens

The Fairy trail is open Monday thru Saturday, 9am-4pm. We encourage all visitors to be patient as there will be limits to the number of people allowed on the trail at the same time. While the trail is outdoors, there are some small spaces and we want to ensure our guests and fairies are safe. Please practice appropriate social distancing and bring a mask in case. Masks are not required, but are considerate in a close area. Our restrooms are not open to the public at this time. Please make arrangements prior to visiting.

 

Rules of the trail:

Do not move or rearrange fairy displays. The fairies are very fond of their own decorating.

Do not leave trash on the trail. Fairies do not like litter in their town.

Please ensure children and pets are supervised at all times. Dogs and loud noises can scare the fairies into hiding.

Do not disturb wildlife or vegetation. The fairies depend on the vegetation to build their homes.

The trail is one way only. Please stay on the trail at all times.

 

The Fairies can’t wait to see you all here!

P.S. the Fairies would like us to remind you that we are a non-profit and donations are greatly appreciated. Help us keep the fairies living in the style with which they’ve become accustomed.

Tiger Cub Satellite Camp
Jul 8 @ 9:00 am – 1:00 pm
Fluor Field – Greenville Drive Ballpark

Description

A fun 2 days of baseball instruction focusing on the fundamentals and skills for all levels of youth baseball players. Members of the Clemson Coaching staff, former players, along with other coaches from around the area will provide close supervision while teaching each kid individual instruction of the game. This camp consists of many exciting drills and fun filled games during the two days to create a Clemson Baseball Camp experience one will never forget!

Monte Lee Baseball Camps are dedicated to the development and growth of all campers who attend. Camps are open to any and all entrants (limited only by number, age, grade level and/or gender).

 

Sign up today as spots will be limited!

 

Camp Check In

The camp check-in time will be on Tuesday, July 7th between 8am and 9am. Each camper will check-in at Fluor Field at the Greenville Drive Stadium.

*Please note this camp is not on the campus of Clemson University.

 

Daily Schedule

The Tiger Cub Satellite Camp consists of a two day schedule full of baseball activity. Under close supervision, each camper will practice and play games daily and work on specific skills building on the day before as the camp goes on. Each day campers will focus on offensive and defensive basic fundamentals and skills along with a fundamental of the day. Each camper plays an active role in camp and are continually involved in drills of all aspects. Camp will conclude on Wednesday at 12:30PM with a brief closing ceremony at Fluor Field at the Greenville Drive stadium in the West End.

Typical Daily Schedule

9:00AM – Meet at Fluor Field for morning introduction

9:15AM – Defensive/Offensive Skills and Fundamentals

10:15AM – Break

10:30AM – Skill Instruction

11:30AM – Games

1:00PM – Dismiss

Coaching Staff

The Monte Lee Baseball Camp coaching staff will consist of some members of the current Clemson Baseball coaching staff, current and former players, and other highly skilled college and high school coaches from all over the east coast. Our camp coaches are trained on the camp policies and procedures and some have over 30 years’ experience with the Clemson Baseball Camp tradition.

Asheville Salt Cave FREE ONLINE : Live Mediation Webinar with Bernie Kozlowski
Jul 8 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am
webinar

Learn how to reverse the very real and devastating impact of stress through the SIMPLE practice of instinctive meditation that will profoundly shift your life.

Instinctive meditation means it’s natural and our bodies are wired to do it easily and efficiently. All we need to do is to set up the right conditions and our bodies will eagerly cooperate. Learn the skill set needed to meditate on your own even if you have a racing mind and little spare time.

Dropping into deep relaxation on a regular basis helps you to be calm in the face of overwhelm and urgency, can improve your health, and help you be more responsive and less reactive to challenges.

This will be a live webinar on Zoom. You can attend from anywhere that is comfortable to you. Once you register, you will get instructions on how to log in to the event. You will have the option of having your video on or off. You can also call in using a phone number. Link to zoom class:
https://mailchi.mp/9e1057b0227e/meditation-asheville-salt-cave

We’ll start with the basic principles of this approach. Then you will learn and practice some basic skills. This will be followed by a longer guided meditation where you can incorporate the basic skills. Participants will have the opportunity to ask questions during the class.

A weekly Zoom drop-in class in instinctive meditation will run on Wednesdays from 10:00-11:00 am EST starting April 29 and running for 12 weeks.
Drop in as you can. Each class will cover a different technique.

2020 Q3 Mystery Book club with Sisters in Crime
Jul 8 @ 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
Online

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Sign up for our mystery bookclub, co-sponsored by our local chapter of Sisters in Crime. Cost includes all books being discussed that quarter. The club will meet online via Zoom on the 2nd Wednesday of each month from 12pm-1pm (you will be emailed a link after purchasing books). Each quarter will have a different moderator. Judy Buch will moderate the third quarter of 2020 and the selections are: The Clincher by Lisa Preston (July), A Muddied Murder by Wendy Tyson (August), and Signs of Struggle by John Carenen (September). If you already own one of the books, we can sub out another book in our store of equal or lesser cost.

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2020-q3-mystery-bookclub-with-sisters-in-crime-tickets-98854028059?aff=efbeventtix&fbclid=IwAR1Nj-BhSj7Ak98EjYmiVJN4LH_Ri3S4qGIMS9X9JDY6v9FacwhTgh1vbNs

(Please note that due to COVID-19, the mystery bookclub Q3 meetings will be held online.)

Greenville Scavenger Hunt
Jul 8 @ 12:00 pm – 5:00 pm
220 N Main St, Greenville, SC 29601, United States

Forget tourist-filled museums, make your own memories with a photo scavenger hunt tour in Greenville! On a Let’s Roam scavenger hunt, you and your team will work together to wander throughout Greenville, racking up points and laughs along the way. Greenville Adventure is the perfect small group activity for anyone looking to spend an enjoyable afternoon in Greenville.

Some of the more memorable landmarks you’ll see are: NOMA Square, Swamp Rabbit Trail, Greenville Drive Baseball Stadium, Baseball Library..

Let’s Roam scavenger hunts work great for outdoor team building games in Greenville too! Whether you work in Greenville or are just visiting, you are sure to learn some new facts about the city as well as your teammates on this creative corporate event! This is one of the happiest hours your team will spend together!

Fear not, maids of honor, these hunts are sure fire ideas for Greenville bachelorette parties! Bachelors and bachelorettes will both enjoy roaming around on their wedding-themed Greenville scavenger hunts. Why just bar hop when you and your team can jump for joy as you complete hilarious photo challenges and see the best that Greenville has to offer!

Looking to check out a different part of the city? Check out Downtown Asheville Scavenger Hunt, Classic City Culture & History, and Lap Around Charlotte as well!

Here is some more info about this hunt:

Follow the Blue Ridge Mountains and you’ll find one of South Carolina’s most picturesque cities. On this fun-filled Greenville scavenger hunt, explore the storied buildings, great green spaces and cultural institutions.Is there a waterfall in NOMA Square? Who left their sox in the baseball stadium? Find out on this scavenger hunt of Greenville!

Chorus Line POSTPONED to 2021 Season
Jul 8 @ 2:00 pm
Flat Rock Playhouse
Community Dinner
Jul 8 @ 6:30 pm
YWCA of Asheville

Gather with your community for a FREE tasty meal, lessons on healthy eating and information on Double Up Food Bucks (a new program through SNAP)! Community Dinners are held on the second Wednesday of each month from 6 – 7:30 pm. FREE childcare provided.

Seating is limited. Reserve your seat online.

For more information, contact Leah Berger-Singer, Preventive Health Coordinator at (828) 254-7206 ext. 212 or [email protected].

Chorus Line POSTPONED to 2021 Season
Jul 8 @ 7:30 pm
Flat Rock Playhouse
Thursday, July 9, 2020
“Stay at Home Supporting Players” Volunteer w/ Flat Rock Playhouse
Jul 9 all-day
Online

There’s still time to volunteer with us!

Hands of
                            various colors reaching up

Support the arts and Flat Rock Playhouse by joining our Supporting Players, a volunteer organization serving as the backbone of FRP for over 30 years. Whether a longtime member of this crucial wing of the Vagabond Family or someone interested in joining a program that supports the arts, economy, and history of our beautiful community, you can make a huge impact by joining our team. Be part of the first-ever “Stay at Home Supporting Players” and the first to discover new volunteer opportunities in 2020. To join, click the link below and select “Single Membership” or “Couples Membership” on the dropdown menu!

Celebrate Pride! Top LGBTQIA+ Owned and Operated Restaurants in America
Jul 9 all-day
Online

Illustration depicting two people celebrating Pride
                                                          month with
                                                          food

https://www.opentable.com/lists/pride-2019/usa?ref=9472&cmpid=em_Email2020&utm_campaign=Email%2BAdhoc%2BNA%253A%2BUS_104_20200629_Pride&utm_source=simon&utm_medium=email

Celebrate Pride!
Get in on global Pride by dining in or ordering from these LGBTQIA+ owned and operated restaurants around the U.S.
Dogwood Alliance: Woods + Wilds: The Podcast!
Jul 9 all-day
Online

https://www.dogwoodalliance.org/2020/07/woods-wilds-the-podcast-episode-one/?fbclid=IwAR1i8UtIuKNXhpfQPJbkQB4jw5XW4tWGLyXBTqpSz3hWejTTWROWIeYOAa8

For the safety and well-being of our supporters, Dogwood Alliance will not hold our annual Woods & Wilds live storytelling event this year. It’s an event we look forward to every year because it’s an opportunity to celebrate the magic of forests with our community. We still wanted to find a way to bring that same kind of magic to people wherever they are, so we teamed up with SlayTheMic to launch Woods & Wilds: The Podcast! We will be releasing an episode every other Monday.

The podcast will sometimes offer tales of the forest and other times will be an interview with our guests about their unique connection to nature – often touching on the connection between hip hop and nature.

We were overjoyed to welcome our very first guest, Dr. Thomas RaShad Easley aka RaShad Eas, also known as the Hip Hop Forester and the Assistant Dean of Community and Inclusion at the Yale School of Forestry & Environmental Studies, where he helps strengthen community diversity and develops programming around workplace equity. He’s also the author of the incredible article How Hip Hop Can Bring Green Issues To Communities of Color.

Miss Collegiate USA UNIVERSITY FAIR CANCELLED
Jul 9 all-day
Hyatt Regency Greenville

The Miss Collegiate USA Organization is hosting its first annual University Fair from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm on Thursday, July 9, 2020. The University Fair will be held at Hyatt Regency Greenville, 220 N. Main Street, Greenville, SC 29601. This date is the day before the 2020 Miss Collegiate USA Pageant and during Nationals Week.

The Miss Collegiate USA University Fair presents an opportunity for high school students and their parents, as well as college-bound individuals to talk with representatives from colleges, universities, vocational, and technical trade schools. The fair is open to the public, as well as all state delegates from 50 states in the High School USA and Collegiate USA divisions.

We look forward to providing this opportunity to the Greenville community and our state delegates. We hope you will attend the Miss Collegiate USA University Fair on Thursday, July 9, 2020. If you have any questions, please call or email [email protected]

Spartanburg’s COVID-19 Recovery Resources to help businesses
Jul 9 all-day
Online
Bringing Back the Burg is Spartanburg’s COVID-19 recovery effort, aimed at sustaining Spartanburg as the vibrant, strong community we’ve come to know and love. The work of Bringing Back the Burg focuses on providing resources to help businesses navigate a changing world. All of those resources can be found at BringingBacktheBurg.com.
Ten at the Top YouTube Channel
Jul 9 all-day
Online
Check out the TATT YouTube Channel for archives from meetings, presentations and events hosted by Ten at the Top. The channel also includes videos of the Elevate Upstate Grant recipients and other TATT initiatives.