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Thursday, October 26, 2023
True Home Open Mic at Flood Gallery
Oct 26 @ 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Flood Gallery

Uncensored expression: anyone is invited to step up to share song, music, poetry, comedy, rants & raves!

The most eclectic open mic around, in a welcoming gallery setting! 6 pm signup, perform 6:30-8:30 pm.

City Dance
Oct 26 @ 7:30 pm
Landmark Hal

Beginner’s workshop lesson at 7:30 P.M., then 8-11 P.M. Contra Dance with Country Waltzing at the break and the final dance. This is a partner dance but it’s not necessary to come with a partner. We have different live bands and callers.

Saturday, October 28, 2023
Rocky Cove Railroad Exhibit
Oct 28 @ 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm
NC Arboretum

On exhibit Saturdays and Sundays from 12 – 4 p.m., Rocky Cove Railroad is a G-Scale (garden scale) model train that demonstrates the coming of trains to western North Carolina at the turn of the 20th century. The exhibit is located below the Grand Promenade. Please note, Rocky Cove Railroad will not operate in rainy or wet conditions.

Sunday, October 29, 2023
Rocky Cove Railroad Exhibit
Oct 29 @ 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm
NC Arboretum

On exhibit Saturdays and Sundays from 12 – 4 p.m., Rocky Cove Railroad is a G-Scale (garden scale) model train that demonstrates the coming of trains to western North Carolina at the turn of the 20th century. The exhibit is located below the Grand Promenade. Please note, Rocky Cove Railroad will not operate in rainy or wet conditions.

Thursday, November 2, 2023
Storytime at Fiction Addiction
Nov 2 @ 10:30 am
Fiction Addiction

Fiction Addiction Storytime

Fiction Addiction hosts a free children’s storytime at our shop at 1175 Woods Crossing Rd. #5 every Thursday morning at 10:30am.

Bring your preschool children to Fiction Addiction for a free weekly storytime reading. Call us at 864-675-0540 or email us at [email protected] for the name of the book we will be reading each week. Children will also receive a coloring page associated with the story.

Visit : fictionaddiction.com

True Home Open Mic at Flood Gallery
Nov 2 @ 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Flood Gallery

Uncensored expression: anyone is invited to step up to share song, music, poetry, comedy, rants & raves!

The most eclectic open mic around, in a welcoming gallery setting! 6 pm signup, perform 6:30-8:30 pm.

Saturday, November 4, 2023
Rocky Cove Railroad Exhibit
Nov 4 @ 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm
NC Arboretum

On exhibit Saturdays and Sundays from 12 – 4 p.m., Rocky Cove Railroad is a G-Scale (garden scale) model train that demonstrates the coming of trains to western North Carolina at the turn of the 20th century. The exhibit is located below the Grand Promenade. Please note, Rocky Cove Railroad will not operate in rainy or wet conditions.

Sunday, November 5, 2023
Rocky Cove Railroad Exhibit
Nov 5 @ 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm
NC Arboretum

On exhibit Saturdays and Sundays from 12 – 4 p.m., Rocky Cove Railroad is a G-Scale (garden scale) model train that demonstrates the coming of trains to western North Carolina at the turn of the 20th century. The exhibit is located below the Grand Promenade. Please note, Rocky Cove Railroad will not operate in rainy or wet conditions.

Tuesday, November 7, 2023
Empower Hour
Nov 7 @ 11:30 am
YWCA of Asheville

Join us for Empower Hour, a one-hour program and facility tour where you will experience firsthand the YWCA’s work to bridge gaps in earning power, education, health & wellness and access to childcare.

Empower Hours take place twice a month on the first and third Tuesday at 11:30 am.
Lunch is served as part of our Empower Hour, so reservations are required.

To make a reservation: contact Elizabeth Alvandi, Advancement Assistant, at (828) 254-7206 ext. 103 or [email protected].

Wednesday, November 8, 2023
Give Back to Homebound Veterans
Nov 8 all-day
online

This Saturday, November 11 is Veterans Day and we want to say thank you to all of our homebound clients who served our country—we thank you for your service.

We are proud to deliver #MoreThanMeals to over 200 veterans.

In honor of Veterans Day this Saturday, consider making a donation that will bring nutrition, connection and independence to homebound veterans in Greenville County.

Community Dinner
Nov 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].

Thursday, November 9, 2023
Give Back to Homebound Veterans
Nov 9 all-day
online

This Saturday, November 11 is Veterans Day and we want to say thank you to all of our homebound clients who served our country—we thank you for your service.

We are proud to deliver #MoreThanMeals to over 200 veterans.

In honor of Veterans Day this Saturday, consider making a donation that will bring nutrition, connection and independence to homebound veterans in Greenville County.

Storytime at Fiction Addiction
Nov 9 @ 11:30 am
Fiction Addiction

Fiction Addiction Storytime

Fiction Addiction hosts a free children’s storytime at our shop at 1175 Woods Crossing Rd. #5 every Thursday morning at 10:30am.

Bring your preschool children to Fiction Addiction for a free weekly storytime reading. Call us at 864-675-0540 or email us at [email protected] for the name of the book we will be reading each week. Children will also receive a coloring page associated with the story.

Visit : fictionaddiction.com

True Home Open Mic at Flood Gallery
Nov 9 @ 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Flood Gallery

Uncensored expression: anyone is invited to step up to share song, music, poetry, comedy, rants & raves!

The most eclectic open mic around, in a welcoming gallery setting! 6 pm signup, perform 6:30-8:30 pm.

Friday, November 10, 2023
Give Back to Homebound Veterans
Nov 10 all-day
online

This Saturday, November 11 is Veterans Day and we want to say thank you to all of our homebound clients who served our country—we thank you for your service.

We are proud to deliver #MoreThanMeals to over 200 veterans.

In honor of Veterans Day this Saturday, consider making a donation that will bring nutrition, connection and independence to homebound veterans in Greenville County.

Saturday, November 11, 2023
Give Back to Homebound Veterans
Nov 11 all-day
online

This Saturday, November 11 is Veterans Day and we want to say thank you to all of our homebound clients who served our country—we thank you for your service.

We are proud to deliver #MoreThanMeals to over 200 veterans.

In honor of Veterans Day this Saturday, consider making a donation that will bring nutrition, connection and independence to homebound veterans in Greenville County.

Rocky Cove Railroad Exhibit
Nov 11 @ 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm
NC Arboretum

On exhibit Saturdays and Sundays from 12 – 4 p.m., Rocky Cove Railroad is a G-Scale (garden scale) model train that demonstrates the coming of trains to western North Carolina at the turn of the 20th century. The exhibit is located below the Grand Promenade. Please note, Rocky Cove Railroad will not operate in rainy or wet conditions.

Sunday, November 12, 2023
Give Back to Homebound Veterans
Nov 12 all-day
online

This Saturday, November 11 is Veterans Day and we want to say thank you to all of our homebound clients who served our country—we thank you for your service.

We are proud to deliver #MoreThanMeals to over 200 veterans.

In honor of Veterans Day this Saturday, consider making a donation that will bring nutrition, connection and independence to homebound veterans in Greenville County.

Rocky Cove Railroad Exhibit
Nov 12 @ 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm
NC Arboretum

On exhibit Saturdays and Sundays from 12 – 4 p.m., Rocky Cove Railroad is a G-Scale (garden scale) model train that demonstrates the coming of trains to western North Carolina at the turn of the 20th century. The exhibit is located below the Grand Promenade. Please note, Rocky Cove Railroad will not operate in rainy or wet conditions.

Tuesday, November 14, 2023
Angel Tree adoption
Nov 14 all-day
online

It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas….

Share joy with a family experiencing the realities of poverty in Greenville this holiday season. Provide a child in need with clothing and gifts through our Angel Tree program.

This is a great opportunity for individuals, families, church groups, schools, social clubs, HOAs, companies, civic organizations and more to work together to share hope at the holidays.

You can also help us provide gifts to children in our Angel Tree program by shopping online through one of our charitable gift registries. Visit our website through the link below to select the online retailer you’d like to shop, and gifts will be sent directly to The Salvation Army of Greenville to share with our Angel Tree families.

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