Events Calendar

There’s something magical about the Upstate — it’s in the beauty of the rolling Blue Ridge Mountains and idyllic acres of farmland, our life-giving waters and lush, towering trees. It’s what makes this land such a magnificent place to call home.

But our region is at a crossroads, and we have an important decision to make. We can sit back and watch as our farms, forests and mountains are paved over. We can do nothing as our waterways are polluted. Or we can band together to protect this land we call home and promote positive, responsible growth. The choice is yours, and the time is now.

Join Upstate Forever at Zen Greenville from 5:30 – 7:30 pm Tuesday, March 19 as we celebrate the launch of Crossroads, our campaign to protect and maintain our region’s high quality of life for future generations. We will enjoy drinks, hors d’oeuvres and live bluegrass with brief remarks at 6:00 pm.

This complimentary event is open to all passionate about shaping the future of the Upstate. Your RSVP is appreciated as space is limited. To RSVP, visit ufcrossroads.eventbrite.com.

https://www.facebook.com/events/427864111287991/

Enabling Discovery-The Journey Begins!

Through exploratory research, hands-on construction, teamwork, and imagination, FIRST® LEGO® League Jr. challenges teams of up to six children to explore a scientific concept, then build a model and code it to make it move using LEGO® Education WeDo 2.0. In the process, teams learn about teamwork, the wonders of science and technology, and the FIRST LEGO League Jr. Core Values, which include respect, sharing, and critical thinking. They also develop a Show-Me Poster to illustrate their journey of discovery. Our Off-Season league is for any LEGO builder that wishes to enhance their LEGO building knowledge. Children K5 – 3rd grade (6yr to 10yr). The weekly meeting will concentrate on robotics and provide knowledge, enhancing your child’s jrFLL Challenge Season starting Fall 2018.

https://www.facebook.com/events/471195130079439/

Enabling Discovery-The Journey Begins!

Through exploratory research, hands-on construction, teamwork, and imagination, FIRST® LEGO® League Jr. challenges teams of up to six children to explore a scientific concept, then build a model and code it to make it move using LEGO® Education WeDo 2.0. In the process, teams learn about teamwork, the wonders of science and technology, and the FIRST LEGO League Jr. Core Values, which include respect, sharing, and critical thinking. They also develop a Show-Me Poster to illustrate their journey of discovery. Our Off-Season league is for any LEGO builder that wishes to enhance their LEGO building knowledge. Children K5 – 3rd grade (6yr to 10yr). The weekly meeting will concentrate on robotics and provide knowledge, enhancing your child’s jrFLL Challenge Season starting Fall 2018.

https://www.facebook.com/events/471195130079439/?event_time_id=471195150079437

Goodwill GoodGuides® Wants You!

Goodwill GoodGuides® is a national youth mentoring program for youth ages 12 – 17 that helps youth finish school and transition into productive careers through educational, career exploration, service learning and mentoring activities.

Interested?

Register now and join us on March 19th to learn more about the program. We’ll start at 5:30pm at First Baptist Greenville (847 Cleveland Street in Greenville).

Wondering about eligibility? Here is what you need to know.

You must be between ages 12-17.
You need to WANT to have a mentor!
You must be interested in learning about potential careers and/or higher education.
You’ll make a one-year commitment, from the time of your introduction to your mentor.
You’ll need to be able to spend at least six hours per month with your mentor.
You have to be ready to benefit from having a positive role model and friend.
The Goodwill GoodGuides program, in operation since 2009, is part of a grant from the U.S. Department of Justice.

For more information, contact us at [email protected].

https://www.facebook.com/events/1244621729021189/

Soon-to-be big brothers and sisters between 3 and 12 years old will learn about new babies, their new role as a big brother or sister and how they can help at home. A tour of the labor and delivery unit will help ease their apprehension about the big day. Registration is required. Learn more and register at http://bit.ly/PrepSiblings.

https://www.facebook.com/events/270540770302952/?event_time_id=270540780302951

Cancer patients and survivors learn how to improve balance, breathing and relaxation. Registration is not required for this free event. Please call 864-560-6747 for more information.

https://www.facebook.com/events/473804686460517/?event_time_id=473804773127175

Each and every Tuesday we debut a new brew paired with a hand selected tasty morsel, and you get to try them BOTH for FREE!

New Brew: Bradford Watermelon – This beer started as a tart Farmhouse Ale aging in a mix of red and white wine barrels. Then we added several hundred pounds of Bradford Watermelon, resulting in a light, effervescent, and highly fragrant farmhouse sour bursting with delicious watermelon flavor; accented with oak and wine from the barrel aging.

Tasty Pairing: Watermelon Pesto Ravioli – Ravioli stuffed with spinach, watermelon pesto, ricotta, and olive oil. Savory, yet bright to go along with a the bursting Bradford beer.

Good thing we have Bradford available in bottles, because you’ll definitely want to try this at home.

https://www.facebook.com/events/404842203680599/

Thank you to everyone who attended our last Crime Watch meeting at the Police Department. Some issues were brought up regarding some neighborhood concerns that will be looked at by our officers with a follow up report at our next meeting scheduled for March 19, 2019 at 6pm. We had a power point presentation to address the basics of crime prevention while at home, vacation, shopping, etc. We hope everyone enjoyed the information and got something valuable out of the meeting. Some of our officers were there and were able to meet with those attending which is always a great thing. We hope to see you at the next meeting and please invite some of your neighbors to join us as well. Let’s continue making our great Town even better.

https://www.facebook.com/events/396659074458188/

Saluda Library – 12pm
Columbus Library – 6pm

Instapot cooking demonstration and sampling! Learn how to incorporate an Instapot into your cooking routine, see it in action during a demonstration, sample delicious food, and take home recipes.

https://www.facebook.com/events/308671893171606/

Join us on Tuesday, March 19th at the Greenville Convention Center for a night of music, delightful food, and inspiring messages from people whose lives have been transformed through Miracle Hill Ministries.

You can support the Love Lived Out Banquet by attending, hosting a table or sponsoring the event! More information can be found at miraclehill.org/banquet.

Seating is limited and registration closes on February 28th. Register your table or seat(s) today!

Please keep in mind, this is a fundraising event. While there is no charge to attend, an offering will be taken during the event. Please plan to give generously.

https://www.facebook.com/events/280092559354915/

The last keg of our 3 way collab, Psyche Ward porter brewed with Lions Mane mushrooms, is tapping Tuesday at Mellow Mushroom in#GVL, and we’ve invited all of our funky fungi friends! We’ll be featuring 3 hyper-local award-winning ales from Carolina Bauernhaus Brewery & Winery including the recent PSYCHE WARD Mushroom Porter collaboration with Mushroom Mountain & Good Word Brewing & Public House!

We’ll have a special deal going to score glorious personal one topping pie (yes you can get mushrooms on it!) along with any of the Bauernhaus #rusticrefined ales and we have some heady brewery and mushroom stickers and swag to give away during the event from 6-9pm at the Mellow Mushroom on Augusta Rd in Greenville, SC. The geeky big brained Carolina Bauernhaus & Mushroom Mountain founders ( who met while working in a biofuels lab at Clemson!) will be in the house to chat about all things funky and fungal while sipping these suds:

Oconee Pale Ale- 5.6% abv crisp, easy drinking, hyper-local pale ale brewed with all Carolina-grown malt and the last of our homegrown 2018 Cascade hops.

Whiskey Sour – 4.5% abv Gose-inspired sour ale, 2018 Gold Medal for Gose at U.s. Open Beer Championship. Sour ale fermented in regional whiskey barrels with fresh lemons and limes

PSYCHE WARD – 5.7% abv Mushroom Porter brewed with 20 lbs of roasted Lions Mane mushrooms, hericium americanus, in collaboration with Carolina Bauernhaus, Mushroom Mountain and Good Word Brewing

https://www.facebook.com/events/297410110925721/

Cost depends on canvas size being painted! Come in and paint a pre-sketched canvas, door hanger

9×12 – $10
11×14 – $15
16×20 or door hanger – $25
Wooden Sign – $35-$40

https://www.facebook.com/events/1881046135355531/

Between 6pm and 9pm, paradise lanes will donate 10% of all sales towards the princess helpers to bring comfort items to GHS childerns hospital . Also there is a donation box between January 17 to march 19 if you would like to donate physical items. If you have any questions , please feel free to contact Michael Bragg or David Mauney. Thank you !!!

https://www.facebook.com/events/618864365216194/

The RJ Rockers Club meets every Tuesday at 6pm! Enjoy a community meet-up followed by a 3-4 mile run. Afterwards, stay and have some drinks with the group. A portion of each purchase goes to support Partners for Active Living, a local non-profit which promotes healthy lifestyles in the community.

Time: 6:00 PM

Location: RJ Rockers Brewing Co., 226-A W Main St, Spartanburg, SC 29306

Distance: 3-5 miles. Most routes can be easily shortened or lengthened if desired

Baby joggers and dogs are welcome as well though it is suggested you try the run once without them first to ensure you’ll be comfortable with them along our route.

https://www.facebook.com/events/2364046683829796/?event_time_id=2364046697163128

Come explore the world of big trucks! Kids can climb on, learn about and discover their favorite trucks and utility vehicles. See trucks from Greer’s Public Works and Utilities, Emergency Management vehicles, National Guard units, and much more!

The one-way portion of Victoria Street and the Greer Relief Parking Lot will close at 3:00 pm to allow time for set up.

https://www.facebook.com/events/593808271045639/

42nd annual Musical Chairs
Fundraiser for Music Scholarships
March 19, 2019 – 6:15 PM for sandwiches and 7:00 PM for play
Location: Younts Center for the Performing Arts on Main Street, Fountain Inn
$12.00 per person
Get a table of four together and call your reservation by March 16th to Janet Price – 864-414-2460
Reservations with names are a must as table space is limited.
This is a worthy cause and a fun evening! Come join us!

https://www.facebook.com/events/2287333918258127/

“Bend It With A Beer Yoga” with Monica, every Tuesday 6:30-7:30 PM. #SCBeer sipping encouraged while bending, stretching, and breathing. Includes lesson, 12 ounce bottle / can from Thomas Creek Homebrew Shop for $10!! Including Rise Guys Rise Guys P1 Pilsner #benditwithabeer ION Greenville GVLtoday Greenville360 Visit Greenville SC #gvlyoga #yoga

https://www.facebook.com/events/1880107898764989/?event_time_id=1880107928764986

Our Books & Beyond Book Club reads & discusses a mixture of fiction & non-fiction. Book club participation is on a monthly basis. The book for March is The Nightingale by Kristin Hannah. Payment for the book is required when you sign up.

As with all of our book clubs, if you already own the book, you must stop by the store and purchase a book (new or used) of equal or greater value before the meeting date. Please let the staff know which book club you’re attending though so we can add your name to the list.

https://www.facebook.com/events/271695893748983/

Join us for an evening of crafting at Quest Brewing Company Company on March 19th at 6:30 p.m.

You have probably seen it and thought “I want to do that”. Well come on out and learn how easy and fun it is to create your own unique piece of string art that you can hang on your wall. The cost ($35) includes instruction and all the materials you need to create your unique masterpiece – various wooden boards to choose from, string, yarn, nails, hammers. Beverages will be available to purchase at the brewery to get the creative juices flowing.

Limited seating! Please register in advance.

https://www.facebook.com/events/2070475279909070/

Enjoy Disney-themed craft and trivia. LIght refreshments served. Email [email protected] or call 527-9248 to register.

Please note: This event is designed for teens ages 11-17 and takes place at the Five Forks Branch.
104 Sunnydale Drive
Simpsonville, SC 29681

https://www.facebook.com/events/415194272582769/