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Friday, March
19, 2021
To help those needing assistance, the BMW CCA Foundation Museum is partnering with the Greer Community Ministries. By bringing containerized food to the Museum, visitors will receive a heavily discounted admission and the food will go to a good cause – helping the hungry.
The Greer Community Ministries aids those needing food and clothing. They also run a Meals on Wheels service to over 350 homes daily. And they share their food with other food organizations to help those needing a hand.
The BMW CCA Foundation has the mission of Saving History and Saving Lives. The Foundation houses over 75,000 BMW items and is the largest archive outside of Munich, Germany, the BMW AG headquarters. They save lives through a Street Survival program, a teen driving program that has taught almost 30,000 teens to be better drivers. Teens learn advanced car handling skills and prepare for emergencies by driving with increased awareness and gain techniques to help in unusual circumstances.
The current museum exhibition, called GENESIS: BMW From the Beginning, has the most comprehensive collection of older BMW cars and motorcycles in the US, including the oldest known BMW car in the US, along with many pre-war and post-war vehicles.
Spartanburg County Foundation Community Garden
Hub City Farmers Market, in partnership with the Spartanburg County Foundation and Leadership Spartanburg, is proud to bring a new community garden to downtown Spartanburg! Located on Church St. across from City Hall and the Spartanburg County Library’s downtown campus, the garden features 12 rentable plots.
Renting A Plot
Interested in renting one of the garden plots? Read through the rules and regulations below, then submit an application or questions to Heather Raines at [email protected] or call (864) 585-0905.
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JOIN US FOR OUR ANNUAL CONFERENCE ON APPOINTED BOARDS & COMMISSIONS
There are thousands of vacant positions on appointed boards and commissions across the state and we want to help fill them all with competent, confident women!
The annual SpringBoard Virtual Conference will help you gain the knowledge to step forward and seek positions on local and statewide appointed boards and commissions that best suit your experience and interests.
- Hear from women leaders about why building racial and gender representation from the ground up is essential to moving our state forward
- Get insights on building confidence
- Learn how appointed boards work and the power they have to affect your daily life
- Find a board in your community that fits your experience and interests and learn how to apply
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SCHEDULE10 a.m.
Keynote
Alex Taylor, Head of Global Banking and Markets Human Resources & HR Regulatory, Conduct and Business Controls Initiatives, Bank of America
10:45 – 11:45 a.m.
State and Local Commissions & Boards
presented in partnership with All in Together.
Learn the important role of boards and commissions, how they have a direct impact on our everyday lives, and understand the responsibilities associated with serving on a board or commission.
12 – 12:30 p.m.
Brown-Bag Lunch
12:45 p.m.
Skill-Building Mini-Sessions (15 minutes each + 5 min Q&A)
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Networking and References – How to submit a strong application and follow-up
Presenter: Jesica Mackey, Richland County Council District 9
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Understanding Board Process
Presenter: Tiffany Albert, CAP-OM, Municipal Clerk, City of Greenwood, SC
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Finding a Board the Suits Your Skills & Interests
Presenter: Emily Bowerman, SC WIL Governmental Appointment Project Coordinator
1:45 – 2:30 p.m.
Getting Appointed to Office in South Carolina Panel Discussion
Moderator: Jean Sinzdak, Associate Director, Center for American Women and Politics (CAWP)
2:30 – 3 p.m.
MatchBoard Unveiling presented by SC Women in Leadership
Prototype demonstration of MatchBoard application allowing cities and counties to manage, and the public to access, positions on public boards and commissions.
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Keynote
Session 1 – State and Local Commissions & Boards presented in partnership with All in Together
Participants will learn the important role of Commissions and Boards, and understand the responsibilities associated with serving on a board or commission.
Session 2 – TBD
Session 3 – Getting Appointed to Office in South Carolina Panel Discussion presented in partnership with the Center for American Women in Politics
Closing Session- MatchBoard Unveiling presented by SC Women in Leadership
Book & Film Discussions
Check out our latest staff picks video on YouTube! Every week, SCPL staff will highlight their favorite books, movies, TV and more!
Saturday, March
20, 2021
merican Airlines and Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) are growing together again! In anticipation of increasing interest in travel to the Asheville area, American is launching new daily nonstop service to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) as well as new Saturday service to Boston Logan International Airport (BOS) and Chicago O’Hare International Airport (ORD) in time for summer.
Service to DCA begins June 3 and will operate through Sept. 7. Flights to BOS and ORD both begin June 5, and will operate through Nov. 6 and Sept. 4, respectively. All flights will be operated on regional aircraft equipped with 76 seats in a two-cabin configuration.
With the addition of these new routes, American will operate a record of 12 peak day flights at AVL.
“American continues to show significant commitment to the western North Carolina market,” said Lew Bleiweis, A.A.E., Executive Director of the Greater Asheville Regional Airport Authority. “It is exciting to welcome these new routes this summer, which are great new options for travelers. The connectivity American offers is very important to the quality air service available at AVL, and I thank them for their amazing partnership.”
“As more customers look for opportunities to get away and explore the great outdoors, American is eager to expand travel options to the Asheville region,” said Brian Znotins, Vice President of Network Schedule and Planning for American. “In-airport and on board, our team has taken every effort to ensure the well-being of customers throughout their travels while offering more flexibility and choice than ever before.”
NEW ROUTE SCHEDULES
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ROUTE
DCA > AVL
AVL > DCA
ORD > AVL
AVL > ORD
BOS > AVL
AVL > BOS
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DATES OF OPERATION
June 3 – September 7, 2021
(Daily)
June 5 – September 4, 2021
(Saturdays)
June 5 – November 6, 2021
(Saturdays)
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FLIGHT TIMES
Dep DCA: 2:45pm | Arr AVL: 4:20pm
Dep AVL: 5:00pm | Arr DCA: 6:35pm
Dep ORD: 1:20pm | Arr AVL: 4:14pm
Dep AVL: 6:00pm | Arr ORD: 7:12pm
Dep BOS: 10:05am | Arr AVL: 1:00pm
Dep AVL: 1:40pm | Arr BOS: 4:30pm
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American offers nonstop flights from AVL to: Charlotte, N.C. (5-7 daily departures), Chicago, Ill. (Saturdays, summer seasonal), Dallas-Fort Worth, Tx. (twice daily), and Washington, D.C. (daily, summer-early fall). Flights can be booked at www.aa.com.
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Our St. Patrick’s Day Sale Starts Tomorrow
Starting tomorrow, take 15% off all green Drive product from the Drive Team Store for St. Patrick’s Day! Shop in-store or online, tomorrow through Saturday.
On Monday, South Carolina moved into Phase 1b of COVID-19 vaccine distribution. If you or your employees are eligible as outlined by the S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control, you have two options to find a location for a vaccine appointment beginning Monday, March 8. For a list of those included in Phase 1b, click here. You will receive an email directly from the CDC ( [email protected]), titled “Please register in VAMS to schedule an appointment.” This email will be your invitation to register in the Vaccine Administration Management System (VAMS). Option 2 – SCDHEC VAX Locator
DHEC updates a statewide listing of providers and COVID-19 vaccination appointments often. You can choose a location near you to see contact information to make an appointment.
- Visit scdhec.gov/vaxlocator to see the locations accepting appointments for COVID-19 vaccine.
- Call DHEC’s COVID-19 Vaccine Information Line at 1-866-365-8110 for help finding contact information to make an appointment.
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I’d like to recognize my SHEro(es) and Covid SHEro(es) in the May 7 Greenville Journal
Be sure to submit your SHEro(es) by April 16!
Silver Airways coming to GSP in March
Silver Airways announced three new routes from Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport to Orlando, Jacksonville and Tampa.
All are nonstop and will be available twice a week, starting with routes to Orlando on March 18, routes to Jacksonville on March 19 and routes to Tampa on March 21.
Rates start at $59 per leg for all routes.
WHAT IS IT?
Become a Youth Crew Member (ages 14-18) at Hub City Farmers Market! Join an engaging and energetic team growing farm fresh foods at our Urban Farm while also learning leadership, teamwork, and basic job skills. As part of the internship, the Youth Crew Members participate in a weekly community and workforce development class. Youth Crew Members serve as advocates in the community and are held to high standards of performance and behavior while also earning a stipend.
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Complete our youth application and interview process. Returning youth, please complete the returning youth application
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Ask a teacher, coach or mentor (non-family member) to complete our youth reference form
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Provide your own transportation to our Urban Farm (located at the Northside Harvest Park at 498 Howard St) at beginning and end of every workday.
DATES AND SCHEDULES
June 15th-August 7th
Tuesday-Saturday
9AM-2PM during the week and 7:15am-12:15pm on Saturday
Students receive 4 personal days off that must be scheduled one week ahead of time.
Stipend is $1,600
To help those needing assistance, the BMW CCA Foundation Museum is partnering with the Greer Community Ministries. By bringing containerized food to the Museum, visitors will receive a heavily discounted admission and the food will go to a good cause – helping the hungry.
The Greer Community Ministries aids those needing food and clothing. They also run a Meals on Wheels service to over 350 homes daily. And they share their food with other food organizations to help those needing a hand.
The BMW CCA Foundation has the mission of Saving History and Saving Lives. The Foundation houses over 75,000 BMW items and is the largest archive outside of Munich, Germany, the BMW AG headquarters. They save lives through a Street Survival program, a teen driving program that has taught almost 30,000 teens to be better drivers. Teens learn advanced car handling skills and prepare for emergencies by driving with increased awareness and gain techniques to help in unusual circumstances.
The current museum exhibition, called GENESIS: BMW From the Beginning, has the most comprehensive collection of older BMW cars and motorcycles in the US, including the oldest known BMW car in the US, along with many pre-war and post-war vehicles.
Sunday, March
21, 2021
merican Airlines and Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) are growing together again! In anticipation of increasing interest in travel to the Asheville area, American is launching new daily nonstop service to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) as well as new Saturday service to Boston Logan International Airport (BOS) and Chicago O’Hare International Airport (ORD) in time for summer.
Service to DCA begins June 3 and will operate through Sept. 7. Flights to BOS and ORD both begin June 5, and will operate through Nov. 6 and Sept. 4, respectively. All flights will be operated on regional aircraft equipped with 76 seats in a two-cabin configuration.
With the addition of these new routes, American will operate a record of 12 peak day flights at AVL.
“American continues to show significant commitment to the western North Carolina market,” said Lew Bleiweis, A.A.E., Executive Director of the Greater Asheville Regional Airport Authority. “It is exciting to welcome these new routes this summer, which are great new options for travelers. The connectivity American offers is very important to the quality air service available at AVL, and I thank them for their amazing partnership.”
“As more customers look for opportunities to get away and explore the great outdoors, American is eager to expand travel options to the Asheville region,” said Brian Znotins, Vice President of Network Schedule and Planning for American. “In-airport and on board, our team has taken every effort to ensure the well-being of customers throughout their travels while offering more flexibility and choice than ever before.”
NEW ROUTE SCHEDULES
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ROUTE
DCA > AVL
AVL > DCA
ORD > AVL
AVL > ORD
BOS > AVL
AVL > BOS
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DATES OF OPERATION
June 3 – September 7, 2021
(Daily)
June 5 – September 4, 2021
(Saturdays)
June 5 – November 6, 2021
(Saturdays)
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FLIGHT TIMES
Dep DCA: 2:45pm | Arr AVL: 4:20pm
Dep AVL: 5:00pm | Arr DCA: 6:35pm
Dep ORD: 1:20pm | Arr AVL: 4:14pm
Dep AVL: 6:00pm | Arr ORD: 7:12pm
Dep BOS: 10:05am | Arr AVL: 1:00pm
Dep AVL: 1:40pm | Arr BOS: 4:30pm
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American offers nonstop flights from AVL to: Charlotte, N.C. (5-7 daily departures), Chicago, Ill. (Saturdays, summer seasonal), Dallas-Fort Worth, Tx. (twice daily), and Washington, D.C. (daily, summer-early fall). Flights can be booked at www.aa.com.
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On Monday, South Carolina moved into Phase 1b of COVID-19 vaccine distribution. If you or your employees are eligible as outlined by the S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control, you have two options to find a location for a vaccine appointment beginning Monday, March 8. For a list of those included in Phase 1b, click here. You will receive an email directly from the CDC ( [email protected]), titled “Please register in VAMS to schedule an appointment.” This email will be your invitation to register in the Vaccine Administration Management System (VAMS). Option 2 – SCDHEC VAX Locator
DHEC updates a statewide listing of providers and COVID-19 vaccination appointments often. You can choose a location near you to see contact information to make an appointment.
- Visit scdhec.gov/vaxlocator to see the locations accepting appointments for COVID-19 vaccine.
- Call DHEC’s COVID-19 Vaccine Information Line at 1-866-365-8110 for help finding contact information to make an appointment.
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I’d like to recognize my SHEro(es) and Covid SHEro(es) in the May 7 Greenville Journal
Be sure to submit your SHEro(es) by April 16!
