Events Calendar
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Hosted by Furman University’s Institute for the Advancement of Community Health, Institute for Child Success and SC LEND
Learn about the basics of perennial and dahlia culture. What is a perennial and what makes them special in the garden? How can you get free plants from your current perennials? These questions and so much more will be covered. We will also have a demo on how to divide perennials. Presented by Isaac Wyatt, Agricultural Program Assistant with Henderson County Extension, will teach the basics of perennial and dahlia culture.
What will this group cover? This group is focused on helping parents teach their children to solve problems and get along with others. During this discussion group, parents and caregivers will work through problems they have faced with fighting and aggression and develop a plan to address these problems.
Who is the group for? All parents and caregivers living in the Spartanburg area with any child between the ages of 0-8
What will I gain from this group? Free meal, gift card, knowledge of Triple P strategies to use at home, a Triple P workbook to take home and refer back to
Is childcare provided for this event? No
There is a Zoom option for parents who need to attend from home. Please indicate in your registration whether you will need to attend via Zoom.
What will this seminar cover? This seminar goes over the building blocks and life skills that help children manage their emotions and teaches parents how they can promote these skills at home. We also discuss what emotional resilience is and why it is beneficial for children.
Who is the seminar for? All parents and caregivers living in the Spartanburg area with any child between the ages of 0-8
What will I gain from this seminar? Free meal, gift card, knowledge of Triple P strategies to use at home
Is childcare provided for this event? No
There is a Zoom option for parents who need to attend from home. Please indicate in your registration whether you will need to attend via Zoom.
Seed starting is an affordable way to start gardens for different seasons. Isaac Wyatt, Agricultural Program Assistant with Henderson County Extension, will teach the basics of seed starting.
While making this classic woodworking gift you’ll learn some basic fundamentals like how to safely use the planer, table saw, miter saw, drill press, and router. You’ll even learn some common sanding and finishing techniques. All students will get to take home their own cutting board and leave with the knowledge needed to take on advanced projects.
This National Poetry Month, turn your sparks of inspiration into beautiful poetry in an all-new poetry workshop led by Greenville Poet Laureate Glenis Redmond. Whether you’re just dipping your toes into the world of poetry or you’ve been penning verses for a while, this workshop is tailor-made for you. From brainstorming ideas to crafting captivating lines, Glenis will guide you every step of the way. Unleash your inner wordsmith and explore the magic of poetry with a true master.
The $125 registration fee is for admission to the three-part workshop taking place at 6:00 PM on April 11, 18 and 25. Please bring paper and your preferred writing tool with you. The workshop culminates in a reading during the final session where participants can invite a guest to enjoy their poetry progress.
Create a healthier garden!
Vermicomposting (vərməˈkämˌpōstiNG) noun – the use of earthworms to convert organic waste into fertilizer.
During this workshop, you’ll learn about the advantages of vermicomposting over conventional composting, as a faster solution to breaking down organic waste, creating a nutrient-rich organic fertilizer and soil conditioner. If you have a garden and you’re not already vermicomposting, this is the workshop for you!
Under the guidance of 4-H Natural Resources Program Leader, Patricia Whitener, you’ll build your own vermicompost and take it home with you, so that you can start practicing this method immediately. Your fruits and veggies will thank you!
Want to learn more about mosses and ferns? What are the most common spring ephemeral plants?, their pollinators and some of the interesting history of these special plants. Henderson County Extension Agent and host of the Gardening in the Mountains Radio Show Steve Pettis will discuss the many flowers that grow in the Spring time in the forests of Western North Carolina.
Registration for Spring 2024 language classes at Upstate International is open!
Embark on a transformative journey with Upstate International’s language classes designed to elevate your career and broaden your horizons. With eight language options available our small classes provide an intimate learning environment where you can progress at your own pace. Immerse yourself in the richness of cultural diversity while acquiring valuable language skills that will open doors to new opportunities.
This 15-week semester beginning January 22nd offers Finnish French Spanish Russian etc. Whether you want to learn a language for work, expand your resume, play, travel, or stimulate your brain, UI has a class for you.
Classes are conducted in an informal relaxed atmosphere and are limited to no more than ten people. There are two types of classes: Regular classes meet once a week for 75 minutes costing $180 per semester and Intensive classes meet twice a week for 90 minutes each costing $480 per semester. Annual memberships are required for all students and cost from $75 to $100.
Classes are held both online and in person at Upstate International 9 S. Memminger Street Greenville SC.
For more information please visit www.upstateinternational.org
Kari Sickenberger is leading a workshop from May 3-5. retreat at
at Highland Lake Cove, a beautiful, rustic mountain setting,
ideal for rest, rejuvenation, relaxation, singing and fun!
Deadline for Registration is 4/15/24
www.KariSickenberger.comThe event is occuring at Mountain Magic, a new collaborative venture with Highland Lake Cove in Flat Rock, NC. They are developing a performance and participatory arts venue initially focusing on mountain music, dance, and storytelling traditions.
Greg Lobas will lead a virtual writer’s workshop titled: “Writing Your Life into Poetry.”
“Write what you know” is one of the first and best maxims for the aspiring writer. But what if “what you know” is ordinary, even mundane? This workshop will look at ways to mine the gold that is in everyone’s life and turn it into poetry. It may take some digging. It may take a little change in perspective. But it is there, and it is material only you can use. We will focus on the narrative poem as a means of story-telling but will consider the lyric poem as well.
This workshop is open to writers of all skill levels and is a fun way to find inspiration from a new prompt or revise current work. It is hosted by the Friends of Carl Sandburg at Connemara and will Zoom for the virtual connection. Sign up to attend the workshop at workshop here:
Greg Lobas has been published extensively as both an outdoor writer and a poet. His debut book, Left of Center, won the 2022 Dogfish Head Poetry Prize, and placed second in the Delaware State Press Association awards. The book deals with his real life experiences as a fire captain and paramedic. His poems have been published in many journals. He is an experienced poetry workshop facilitator at Isothermal Community College.
Greg lives with his wife Meg and his dog Sophie in Polk County North Carolina.
Are you on the lookout for a program that empowers and guides teens towards self-sufficiency in adulthood? Join us at our 2024-2025 Intensive Excellence Program Interest Meeting to learn about the application process, orientation, and program expectations.
Our Intensive Excellence Program (IXP) is committed to equipping teens with essential life skills, including Career & Education Planning and Development, Personal Finance Management, Mental Health Awareness, and Character Development.
We invite parents, students, and prospective Success Coaches to come to our wonderful meeting.
Don’t miss out on this opportunity to register yourself and your teen(s) to access invaluable knowledge! Plus, enjoy light snacks and beverages during the meeting.
For further details about our program, visit the Teen page on our website and secure your spot at the meeting! (https://gene-xcellence/teens)
Are you on the lookout for a program that empowers and guides teens towards self-sufficiency in adulthood? Join us at our 2024-2025 Intensive Excellence Program Interest Meeting to learn about the application process, orientation, and program expectations.
Our Intensive Excellence Program (IXP) is committed to equipping teens with essential life skills, including Career & Education Planning and Development, Personal Finance Management, Mental Health Awareness, and Character Development.
We invite parents, students, and prospective Success Coaches to come to our wonderful meeting.
Don’t miss out on this opportunity to register yourself and your teen(s) to access invaluable knowledge! Plus, enjoy light snacks and beverages during the meeting.
For further details about our program, visit the Teen page on our website and secure your spot at the meeting! (https://gene-xcellence/teens)
How can a writer begin a story or get unstuck when they are in the middle of a draft? In this workshop, we will look specifically at (very short) stories to discover what captivates and arrests our attention and what resonates with a reader long after the last line is read. After we discuss examples in class you will be then given a series of writing prompts. Come ready to write and be inspired! Students will produce writing to start a new story or find fresh avenues into a work already in progress. You will receive in-class feedback from the instructor and your classmates. This class can work for fiction and non-fiction writers.
This virtual workshop will be held on Zoom on Wednesdays, June 5, 12, 19, & 26 at 6:00 ET.
Libby Flores‘s writing has appeared in One Story Magazine, The Kenyon Review, Gagosian Quarterly, American Short Fiction, Ploughshares, Post Road Magazine, McSweeney’s, Tin House /The Open Bar, The Guardian, and The Los Angeles Review of Books. She is the Associate Publisher at BOMB Magazine and the 2024 guest fiction editor of the Bennington Review. She has taught creative writing workshops for the Sackett Writing Workshop, Tin House, One Story, Hub City Writers Project, Bennington College, and PEN America. She is currently a visiting faculty member at Bennington College. She lives in Brooklyn, but will always be a Texan. Libby is represented by Sarah Bowlin at Aevitas Creative Management. You can find her at libbyflores.com.
Join us for a special Father’s Day celebration at Rockler Woodworking and Hardware! Our Dad & Me Epoxy Coaster Workshop is a unique opportunity for fathers and children to bond while creating personalized epoxy coasters and a coaster holder together. During this hands-on workshop, participants will learn the art of epoxy resin crafting under the guidance of our skilled instructors. Each ticket grants admission for one father and one child (ages 6 and up) to the workshop, where they’ll work together to create two epoxy coasters and a custom coaster holder that can hold up to four coasters. Spaces are limited, so reserve your spot today and celebrate Father’s Day at Rockler! Price includes all materials, safety equipment, and one Rockler silicone coaster mold.
Middle grade author Lis Anna-Langston leads a high-energy writing workshop for ages 9-14. Author’s books will be available for purchase. Registration required; opens May 25
Event: Triple P Seminar: Raising Resilient Children
Date: Wednesday, June 26th, 2024
Time: 10am-11am
Location: Hope Center for Children Administrative Office, Multi-Purpose Room,
202 Hudson Barksdale Blvd, Spartanburg, SC 29306
This parenting seminar teaches the building blocks and life skills that help children manage their emotions and teaches parents how they can promote these skills at home. We also discuss what emotional resilience is and why it is beneficial for children.
All in-person participants will receive a free $10 gas gift card. Snacks will be provided.
Who is this event for?
All parents and caregivers living in Spartanburg County, South Carolina with a child between the ages of 0-8.
Is childcare provided?
Not at this event. (From time to time, we do offer childcare at our events)
When you write grant requests, event invitations, annual reports, and even humble emails, you want to move your readers to action. But too often jargon, lack of practice, and outdated rules from school can get in your way.
Power up your writing in this 90 minute workshop. You’ll leave equipped to:
- Tell stories that stick
- Write sentences that sing
- Keep your focus on your reader
- Find your voice
- Scrap what you’ve learned about writing that isn’t working
About the presenter:
Katy Pugh Smith is a seasoned facilitator and planner with significant experience in convening coalitions of community members, supporting them in identifying goals and action plans, and working with them to see those plans through to results.
Katy is executive director of Greater Good Greenville, which galvanizes nonprofit organizations, philanthropic funders, and mission-minded people for collaborative problem-solving and learning, advocacy, and joint investing to address our community’s challenges.
She earned her Master of Social Work degree in administration, planning, and community organizing from University of Georgia where she co-authored and published several journal articles. But before she took the path to a career in the social sector, Katy planned to be a writer, and she received her undergraduate degree at Wake Forest University with a scholarship for creative writing. She has always loved writing for work and updating her skills as styles and technology change.
Join us for a book-inspired wine tasting! We pair the qualities of each wine with a book that shares the same spirit. Your ticket to the tasting, apart from the tastes, includes your choice of one of the featured books. Bottles of the featured wines will be for sale at great prices, too. This event is a crowd favorite, serving as a great date, a perfect girls night out, or treat to yourself. Buy your ticket now and join us on September 18th at 7:30 pm!
*Refunds or transfers can only be accommodated 24 hours prior to the event.