Events Calendar
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We’ve heard your valuable feedback, and now you don’t have to hear us! Beginning May 4, 2021, the period between 8 and 10 a.m. on the first Tuesday morning of every month will be reserved for “Meditative Mornings,” a pause for quiet time in our gardens and on our trails. During this time, our working garden crew will abstain from using leaf blowers, mowers and other equipment so you can be sure to enjoy the sounds of birds and the wind in the trees.
Take advantage of half-price parking on the first Tuesday of every month and come out to the Arboretum to enjoy a Meditative Morning!
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.
Hosted by Impact! Meyer Center, learn more about the Meyer Center for Special Children, its mission, and how to get involved at this drop-in event where a portion of featured wine selection sales will benefit the Meyer Center for Special Children.
The Meyer Center is a nonprofit specializing in early education and intensive therapy services to empower children with disabilities to reach their maximum potential and Impact! is a group of Greenville community members that support the Meyer Center through fundraising and special event opportunities.
If you can’t make the event, you can still support the nonprofit April 1-7. Throughout the entire week, a portion of featured wine selection sales will benefit the Meyer Center for Special Children.
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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.
EDD Booster club presents 1st annual 2024 Elite classic golf tournament.
Registration
Individual: $100
Foursome: $400
Registration & Breakfast 8:00-9:00 AM
Shotgun Start 9:30 AM
Award ceremony to follow
Contest & raffles
Sponsorship pkgs available to purchase
The 2024 Hub City Hog Fest, a barbecue contest to benefit Mobile Meals of Spartanburg, will take place on April 12th and 13th. The City of Spartanburg will block off several roads downtown around Morgan Square to accommodate the dozens of cook teams that will compete in this annual BBQ competition.
On Friday, April 12th, entrance into the event from noon to 5 p.m. is FREE. After 5 p.m., wristbands must be purchased for $5 each. On Saturday, April 13th, from noon to 9 p.m., $5 wristbands must be purchased. Children 10 and under are admitted free. There will be chicken wing samples from the competition teams available from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Friday evening. The samples of the competition teams’ barbecue and ribs are ONLY AVAILABLE from noon to 2 p.m. on Saturday.
Vendors will be on site selling BBQ all weekend. Hog Bucks must be used to purchase food from vendors and to sample BBQ from competition teams (while supplies last).
The Greenville Zoo Foundation will hold its third annual Green Tie Gala at Zen in downtown Greenville. Wear your green (if you wish) and attend this exclusive fundraising event to support the Greenville Zoo. Guests will meet ambassador animals as they enjoy cocktails and peruse an exciting array of silent auction items. A seated dinner and live auction will round out an evening of elegance and fun. All proceeds received from the Green Tie Gala will go towards projects essential to improving animal habitats and guest experience.
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!
For many of us, our time spent in nature can be restful, comforting, healing, and inspiring. Nature Therapy, which is based on the Japanese practice of Shinrin Yoku, enhances this experience by encouraging us to relax, slow down, be in the moment, and gently focus on the natural world.
On this leisurely Nature Therapy walk through the Preserve, you will be able to escape the demands of everyday life, engage with your senses, and perhaps encounter nature in a slightly different way. Marie McIntyre, a certified Association of Nature & Forest Therapy guide, will offer a series of “invitations” designed to help each person in the group create their own unique individual Nature Therapy experience.
The 2024 Hub City Hog Fest, a barbecue contest to benefit Mobile Meals of Spartanburg, will take place on April 12th and 13th. The City of Spartanburg will block off several roads downtown around Morgan Square to accommodate the dozens of cook teams that will compete in this annual BBQ competition.
On Friday, April 12th, entrance into the event from noon to 5 p.m. is FREE. After 5 p.m., wristbands must be purchased for $5 each. On Saturday, April 13th, from noon to 9 p.m., $5 wristbands must be purchased. Children 10 and under are admitted free. There will be chicken wing samples from the competition teams available from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Friday evening. The samples of the competition teams’ barbecue and ribs are ONLY AVAILABLE from noon to 2 p.m. on Saturday.
Vendors will be on site selling BBQ all weekend. Hog Bucks must be used to purchase food from vendors and to sample BBQ from competition teams (while supplies last).
Discover the remarkable story of Ralph Teetor who, despite being blind, revolutionized the automotive industry with multiple inventions, including cruise control. Featuring the iconic voices of Mike Rowe and Jeff Daniels, this exclusive screening is being held before the documentary’s national release later this year.
I’m Tired of Diggin These Holes… So lets eat them!
“Dinner And A Movie delivers an immersive culinary experience by bringing beloved movies and food together for an amzing experience.”
Sploosh Crostini
Crostini with Spiced Peaches and Home Made Ricotta Cheese over Grilled Italian Bread
Texas Nachos
Corn Tortilla, Texas beef bbq, sour cream, guacamole, jalapeño, jack cheese pico de gallo
Camp Green Lake Green Salad
Cactus Pad, Radish, tomato, red onion in a prickly pear, lime vinaigrette
Grilled Onions & Flank Steak
with grilled Squash, peppers, deep red wine demi glace
Holes
Cinnamon donut holes with Peaches and Custard
FRIDAY, APRIL 19, 2024 | 6 PM – 9 PM
6 – 7 PM | Heavy hors d’oeuvres + cash bar
7 – 9 PM | SC Shorts Showcase from TRIFF23
Chapman Cultural Center Theatre | 200 E St John St | Spartanburg, SC
$25
*Afterparty at Cyclops Brewing | 197 E St John St | Spartanburg, SC
Join us on April 20th at Trailblazer Park for a reunion unlike any other!
Come enjoy delicious BBQ bites from some amazing local and guest pitmasters and chefs, live music, unlimited beverages, artisan market, great company and experience the joy of coming together as a community for an incredible cause – IDefine.
Over 30 pitmasters and chefs will be joining together as teams to cook over 15 different BBQ dishes! Each one of our amazing menu items created by our talented chefs will be ALL-INCLUSIVE, so you can eat and enjoy all day long!
ONE ticket price gets you FOUR hours of all the BBQ you can enjoy AND unlimited beverages!
The event features a 0.4-mile-walk around Conestee Park, food, music, local vendors who serve the community, and activities for children. Strides for GAPS is the organization’s largest fundraiser providing the Upstate community the opportunity to celebrate people living with Parkinson’s Disease (PD) while raising vital funds to further the GAPS mission.
Full dinner in the meadow with multiple entrée options (including vegetarian).
Open beer and wine bar.
Samples and experiences from a dozen local vendors.
Live music by Andrew Crocker!
Fireside drinks and dessert.
Access to silent auction items and experiences.
This year’s auction includes incredible vacation homes in Colorado and Costa Rica, local experiences like Jocassee boating, spa treatments, and a trip to Charleston + numerous original artworks from local artists!
Participants in the Kids Classic play 27 holes of golf consisting of Better Ball, Captain’s Choice, and Modified-Alternate Shot at one of six premium courses, as well as enjoy lunch on the course and a post tournament awards ceremony and dinner at Greenville Country Club. Locations include the Cliffs at Keowee Falls, Cliffs Valley, Green Valley Country Club, Greenville Country Club Riverside, Smithfield’s Country Club, and the Walker Course at Clemson University.
Funds raised from the annual tournament go towards continuing the vision of Dr. Meyer and supporting the nonprofit’s mission of providing education and intensive therapy services to empower children with disabilities to reach their maximum potential.
To register and learn about sponsorship opportunities, visit:
www.meyercenter.org/kids-classic
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.