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Monday, September 18, 2023
Mauldin Library: Story Time
Sep 18 @ 10:00 am – 10:30 am
Mauldin Library

Stories, music, and activities that help children ages 5 and under develop social, listening, and comprehension skills.

Travelers Rest Library Story Time
Sep 18 @ 10:00 am – 10:30 am
Travelers Rest Library

Stories, music, and activities that help children ages 5 and under develop social, listening, and comprehension skills.

Five Forks Library: Stay and Play!
Sep 18 @ 10:30 am – 11:15 am
Five Forks Library

Meeting Rooms A & B Build Kindergarten readiness skills at this drop-in event for ages 2 – 6.

Nantahala Gorge Excursion
Sep 18 @ 10:30 am – 3:00 pm
Great Smoky Mountain Railroad

TAKE A TRAIN RIDE ALONG SIDE THE BEAUTIFUL NANTAHALA RIVER ON OUR NANTAHALA GORGE EXCURSION! DEPARTING FROM BRYSON CITY, THIS 4½ HOUR ROUNDTRIP EXCURSION CARRIES YOU 44 MILES TO THE NANTAHALA GORGE AND BACK AGAIN ARRIVING AT OUR BRYSON CITY DEPOT.

Enjoy the sights and sounds of the Great Smoky Mountains while traveling along the Tennessee and Nantahala (nan-tuh-HAY-luh) River. The historic trellis bridge Fontana Trestle takes you across Fontana Lake and into the beautiful Nantahala Gorge. Onboard dining is available in First Class Seating and selecting from our  First Class Dinning menu options OR you can pre-purchase a box lunch option to make this an amazing unique moving dining experience. Arrive at our layover destination in the heart of the Nantahala Gorge for a one-hour layover where you can relax by the river or enjoy sightseeing!

Itinerary

30m before departure Boarding begins at Bryson City Depot
See schedule for departure time Depart Bryson City, NC
1h 45m Reach top of the line
2h 00m Begin return
2h 30m—3h 30m Layover
3h 30m Depart Layover
4h 30m Arrive at Bryson City Depot
Time from Departure Activity
Swamp Rabbit Trail Tour
Sep 18 @ 2:30 pm
Reedy Rides

The Swamp Rabbit Trail is a 22-mile multi-use (walking and bicycling) greenway that traverses along the Reedy River, an old railroad corridor and City parks to connect Travelers Rest with the city of Greenville, South Carolina.

From our location, you can venture south on the trail through Greenville’s many parks. The Swamp Rabbit links up with Falls Park on the Reedy, Cancer Survivors Park and down into Cleveland Park. Heading north, you’ll see how the trail has transformed from an old railbed to a thriving trail with many breweries and eateries, as you head toward Furman University (7 miles) and Travelers Rest (1 miles).

Anderson Road Library: STEM Studies: Forensics
Sep 18 @ 3:30 pm – 4:30 pm
Anderson Road Library

Drop-in to try science experiments involving fingerprinting and DNA, for ages 5-12.

Blues, Brews, and BBQ
Sep 18 @ 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Bridgeway Station
Blues, Brews, & BBQ is back for another year!
Join us at the beautiful and brand new Bridgeway Station on September 18 for an evening of delicious food, fabulous music, and top tier networking with our funding partners!
Mauldin Library: Dos and Don’ts of Resume Writing
Sep 18 @ 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm
Mauldin Library:

Discover how to create an effective resume for today’s market. Led by Emily Pye of SC Works.

Registration required. Click the register button or call 864-277-7397 to register.

Tuesday, September 19, 2023
Donation Needs w/ Greer Relief
Sep 19 all-day
Greer Relief & Resources Agency, Inc.

Donation Needs

Food Pantry

Oats, Pancake & Grit Mix

Canned Soup

Canned Fruit

Boxed Potatoes

Peanut Butter

Household Items

Toilet Paper

Shampoo

Laundry Soap

Body Wash

Liquid Dish Soap

If you are unable to donate in person, consider using our Amazon Wishlist:

Amazon Wishlist
Take our Science Center survey
Sep 19 all-day
online
Take our Science Center survey to share feedback for future planning!
The first 50 responses will be entered into a drawing to win a $25 gift card of your choice! We have partnered with Heightened Development to facilitate this process. All responses will remain confidential. The survey will remain open until September 21st, but we encourage you to respond as soon as possible through the link below.
Survey
Volunteer: Greer Community Garden
Sep 19 @ 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]

Biltmore Estate: Ciao! From Italy Sculptural Postcard Display
Sep 19 @ 8:30 am
Biltmore Estate

Included with admission

Embark on a scenic journey across George Vanderbilt’s Italy with a large-scale outdoor display that combines brilliant botanical designs with authentic messages written by Vanderbilt himself.

Beautifully handcrafted of natural elements, each sculptural postcard depicts a location or landmark Vanderbilt visited more than a century ago. This captivating complement to Biltmore’s Italian Renaissance Alive exhibition reveals Vanderbilt’s passions for travel, culture, architecture, and art as well as his personal experience of such renowned Italian cities as Milan, Florence, Venice, Pisa, and Vatican City.

Adding to the charm and visual appeal of Ciao! From Italy—sure to be a hit among kids of all ages—is the G-scale model train that travels in and out of each postcard in this enlightening display!

Tri-ART: Call of the Wild
Sep 19 @ 9:30 am
Brocks Center for Performing Arts

Jack London’s classic tale comes to life on stage. This multi-media adventure mixes performance and storytelling with projected illustrations to tell the story of Buck, the magnificent offspring of a St. Bernard and Scottish Collie.

Kidnapped from his lavish life on a California estate and sent to work as a sled dog during the great Klondike Gold Rush of the 1800s, Buck becomes the most famous dog in the northland’s history and discovers the endurance and strength of his wild, primal ancestors as their call courses through his blood. A thrilling tale of courage and survival.

The production uses 180-degree projection that surrounds the performer and provides scenic, artistic, and historical context to the show through their content. The images feature a unique mix of Philip R. Goodwin’s classical illustrations from the book’s first edition, period photographs, and brand-new drawings and animations created by artist Michael Rae.

 

Volunteer w/ The Spartanburg Soup Kitchen
Sep 19 @ 9:30 am – 1:00 pm
The Spartanburg Soup Kitchen
The Spartanburg Soup Kitchen has been serving the community since 1981. With the goal of nourishing those in need both physically and spiritually, they have become an irreplaceable resource in Spartanburg.
In addition to their regular services, the soup kitchen also provides a “children’s corner” which offers a special place for kids to enjoy a meal and engage in activities such as story time or drawing with volunteers and other guests.

Volunteer Opportunities

(Anytime between 9:30-1:30)
Food Prep
Load and unload incoming donations
Organize pantry
Assemble children’s take-home bags
Dishwasher duty
Food line servers
After lunch clean up (Tables, chairs, floors)

Berea Library: Story Time
Sep 19 @ 10:00 am – 10:30 am
Berea Library

Stories, music, and activities that help children ages 5 and under develop social, listening, and comprehension skills.

Five Forks Library: Bouncing Babies
Sep 19 @ 10:00 am – 10:30 am
Five Forks Library

Meeting Rooms A & B Stories, rhymes, music, and bouncing games for ages 1 – 18 mos. Includes play time for hands-on exploring and social skill development.

Greer Library: Talk Like a Pirate Story Time
Sep 19 @ 10:00 am – 10:30 am
Greer Library

Join us for a special story time with a pirate theme for ages 5 & under. Children are invited to dress up.

Hughes Main Library Story Time
Sep 19 @ 10:00 am – 10:30 am
Hughes Main Library

Story Room Stories, music, and activities that help children ages 5 and under develop social, listening, and comprehension skills.

Simpsonville Library: Mother Goose on the Loose
Sep 19 @ 10:00 am – 10:30 am
Simpsonville Library

Nursery rhymes are used to create nurturing play experiences for ages 1-24 mos. Maximum of 3 children per adult caregiver. Attendance is limited to 40 per program.

Hughes Main Library Stay and Play!
Sep 19 @ 10:30 am – 11:15 am
Hughes Main Library

Meeting Rooms A & B Build Kindergarten readiness skills at this drop-in event for ages 2 – 6.