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Tuesday, April 6, 2021
Biltmore Gardens Railway
Apr 6 @ 9:30 am – 6:00 pm
Biltmore

Included with admission

Our fun-for-all-ages botanical model train displays invite you to experience our grounds in an engaging new way. Located in the Conservatory in the Walled Garden, the displays feature replicas of structures connected with Biltmore and its founder George Vanderbilt. Each beautifully executed piece was handcrafted from such natural elements as leaves, bark, and twigs.

In compliance with state and local mandates related to COVID-19, all guests must enter the Conservatory via the ADA entrance in the back and follow a one-way route.

Pigskin Peanuts Exhibit
Apr 6 @ 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
Upcountry History Museum

January 16 – April 17, 2021

Lucy first pulled the football away from Charlie Brown on November 16, 1952. Known as “The Fall Classic” it became a rite of autumn in American pop culture. The annual “pulling away of the football” was shown nearly every year through the run of the Peanuts comic strip. Artist Charles M. Schulz created nearly 50 years of unique endings to the famous football gag.

The Upcountry History Museum in partnership with the Charles M. Schulz Museum and Research Center will host Pigskin Peanuts, a retrospective exhibition that examines Schulz’s love of the game. Greenville, South Carolina will be the final stop on the Pigskin Peanuts international tour.

The 3000 square foot exhibit showcases Peanuts football-themed comic strips, artifacts and ephemera to illustrate how sports, specifically football, evolved and played a role in the Peanuts comics.

Charlie Brown’s missed kick wasn’t the only Peanuts football story. The exhibition, divided into five sections, examines the evolution of football in the Peanuts stories including Vintage Pigskin, The Fall Classic, Snoopy’s Gridiron Tales, Woodstock Plays Football, and Girls Rule (Sally, Peppermint Patty and Marcie).

Spring Break Fun Days (April 5-10)
Apr 6 @ 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
Denver Downs Farm
Spring Break Days

April 5-10
10am-5pm:   The Spring Break Event includes: seeing farm animals and all barnyard activities: New Ga Ga Pit, Ropes Course, Jumping Pillow, Dodgeball, Giant Slide, Zipline, Little Slides, Ballzone, Farmin’ Foosball, Little Farmer Corral, Cow Train, Giant Tri-cycles..and more!

Tech After Five Networking Over Coffee
Apr 6 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am
Online w/ Tech After Five

Networking Over Coffee tickets

I’m going to open up a Zoom. We’ll talk about whatever you want.

Let’s see how we can help each other figure life out.

Empower Hour
Apr 6 @ 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].

Spring Break Animal Encounters Time
Apr 6 @ 2:00 pm
Chimney Rock State Park

Join a Park Naturalist to meet some of our resident Animal Ambassadors.  Participants will learn what kind of wildlife inhabits the Park and their important role in the ecosystem.  You might even leave with a newfound appreciation for critters you once misunderstood.

Carolina Curb EFX: celebrating their new business
Apr 6 @ 4:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Plank Owners Brewery

Please join us in celebrating Carolina Curb EFX in celebrating their new business! The overall event is from 4-8 PM with the Ribbon Cutting at 4 PM. Food and Soda Complimentary

10 Week Micro-Entrepreneur Training Series
Apr 6 @ 5:30 pm – 7:00 pm
CommunityWorks

“Self-sufficiency through self-employment.” Taught by Paul Smith, professor of business administration and professional advisor, participants will learn how to choose a business idea, develop a marketing plan, explore financing options, develop a customer service philosophy, and more. If you are a new business owner or have dreams of one day becoming an entrepreneur, this class is for you.

This course costs a total of $45 and a commitment to attend at least 7 of the 10 courses. The courses will take place on Tuesday evenings from 5:30-7 pm and the dates are as follows: February 9th, February 16th, February 23rd, March 2nd, March 9th, March 16th, March 23rd, March 30th, April 6th, April 13th

Wednesday, April 7, 2021
Apply Now For a CRA Conference Scholarship!
Apr 7 all-day
Online w/ Carolina Recycling Association
USDA Rural Community Conference Scholarships and More

 

YOU get a scholarship…And YOU get a scholarship!!  We are thrilled to announce that CRA is able to offer a significant number of scholarships this year thanks to funding from the US Department of Agriculture Rural Solid Waste Management Grants, the CRA’s Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Action Plan, South Carolina License Plate Fund, and the North Carolina Division of Environmental Assistance & Customer Service local government scholarships.  Applicants are welcome to apply from any sector as are members of the general public, provided that they work or provide services in the Carolinas.  Please submit an application on our website and we will direct your scholarship to the appropriate review committee.
There are four categories of scholarship funding available, and you may put your hat in the ring for more than one if you qualify (only one scholarship awarded per person):
  • USDA Rural and Small Community Scholarships
  • Minority Owned Business, Women Owned Business, and Minority Serving Institutions
  • SC Recycling License Plate Fund
  • NC DEACS Local Government Scholarships
You do not have to be a CRA member to apply for a scholarship; this is a tremendous opportunity to get to know our organization.  Those of you who know us well, we encourage you to share this funding opportunity far and wide among your contacts so that we can bring more people into the CRA family from the comfort of their desk chair.
Grants for printing + distribution: Recycling outreach materials in rural + small communities
Apr 7 all-day
Online w/ Carolina Recycling Association
Funding Available for Rural & Small Community Outreach 
CRA Providing Assistance for Printing & Distribution 
CRA is thrilled to announce we will be offering grants for the printing and distribution of recycling outreach materials in rural and small communities!  Our goal is to help reduce contamination and increase participation in these community recycling programs!  
Over the past few years we have heard from many small communities and haulers that there is a great need for financial assistance to reach their residents with anti-contamination and proper recycling information, and we are answering that call for help. The Carolina Recycling Association (CRA) has been awarded a grant from the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) to assist rural and small community residential commingled or source separated recycling programs in North and South Carolina. The purpose of this grant is to fund the purchase and distribution of education and outreach materials for these communities in order to help educate citizens on what can be recycled in their respective communities and to combat recycling contamination.  Applicants should carefully read the entire application before completing.
 
Application Due Date:

Applications will be accepted until 5:00 pm on Friday, May 14, 2021.

Eligible Entities:
  • Rural local governments, defined as counties, municipalities, councils of governments and solid waste authorities in North and South Carolina.
  • Private or nonprofit haulers that provide recycling collection services to rural communities.
  • Programs offering residential curbside collection or county convenience center drop-off recycling programs.
  • For the purpose of this grant, a rural community as defined by USDA has a population of 10,000 or less.
Nantahala River Rafting Fully Guided
Apr 7 all-day
Nantahala Outdoor Center

guests rafting on the Nantahala River Raft & Duck Rentals in North Carolina trip

A guided whitewater rafting trip is one of the best ways to experience the Nantahala Gorge. The crystal-clear Nantahala River is the perfect family-friendly river where experienced river guides will help you navigate through splashy Class II-III rapids and bouncy waves, with occasional calmer waters where you can enjoy the spectacular mountain scenery. The fully guided rafting trip the most popular adventure at NOC, with thousands of families returning year after year.

Podcast: How to Talk To Strangers
Apr 7 all-day
Online w/ Tech After Five

Kio’s book, When Strangers Meet, took me out of my comfort zone. I thought I talked to a lot of people. She explains that there are more ways to meet and talk to total strangers and that doing so expands your soul and might even contribute to your well being.

Are you open for some experimenting with your network? Then check out the latest podcast and sign up for Tech After Five.

SCORE Piedmont: Webinars
Apr 7 all-day
Online w/ SCORE Piedmont

Learn from the experts

Entrepreneurs benefit from a variety of regularly scheduled, low or no-cost educational workshops. Piedmont SCORE has a Basic Start-up Workshop somewhere in the Upstate every month.

Seed to Table Video Lessons
Apr 7 all-day
Online w/ Hub City Farmers Market

Hub City Farmers Market

Our Virtual Seed to Table Program is Here!

Staying on Top Blogs: leaders from the Upstate provide insights into key Upstate issues
Apr 7 all-day
Online w/ Ten at the Top
Through TATT’s Staying on Top Blog, leaders from across the Upstate provide insights into key Upstate issues.
Below are the most recent Staying on Top posts:
Crisis Intercept Mapping for SMVF Suicide Prevention in Pickens County – by Jessica Varney, Executive Assistant to the Administrator, Pickens County – Click Here to Read
Doing Your Part – A Reflection from Our Intern on Her Experience During the Pandemic- by Sandy Abdelnabi, Ten at the Top Intern – Click Here to Read
GSP International Airport Response to COVID-19 – by Scott Carr, VP Commercial Business & Communications, GSP Airport District – Click Here to Read
A New Beginning – by Dr. Michael Hedgecock, Program Manager, AnMed Health Behavioral Health Center – Click Here to Read
TATT YouTube Channel: archives meetings, presentations + events hosted by Ten at the Top
Apr 7 all-day
Online w/ Ten at the Top
Check out the TATT YouTube Channel for archives from meetings, presentations and events hosted by Ten at the Top. The channel also includes videos of the Elevate Upstate Grant recipients and other TATT initiatives.
The Women’s Leadership Institute at Furman University: Leadership training program
Apr 7 all-day
Online w/ Furman University

The Women’s Leadership Institute at Furman University is a leadership training program for both existing female leaders and developing female leaders. This curriculum is focused on teaching participants evidence-based leadership theory and practical application of these theories to help them inspire followers, lead groups, and achieve organizational goals—all in the context of better understanding the unique challenges women face in the workplace.

Registration Closes Friday April 9

Women’s Leadership Institute at Furman University

Limited space is still available in the Spring 2021 Women’s Leadership Institute at Furman University, so make sure you snag your spot before registration closes on April 9, 2021.

In this year’s Women’s Leadership Institute, you will learn to grow core leadership competencies and improve effectiveness as a leader. Visit www.furman.edu/wli to find our more apply here.

We’re Ready to Help You and Your Team Get Vaccinated
Apr 7 all-day
OneSpartanburg

All adults ages 16 and up across S.C. are eligible to make appointments for the COVID-19 vaccine.
OneSpartanburg, Inc. has partnered with Spartanburg Regional Healthcare System to help Spartanburg County employers schedule vaccination appointments for their team members.
Tell us  if your company is interested. Once you register a OneSpartanburg, Inc. representative will be in touch with next steps.
Children’s Fountain at RiverPlace
Apr 7 @ 8:00 am – 10:00 pm
RiverPlace

Children playing in the railroad-themed splash fountain at Riverplace

CHILDREN’S FOUNTAIN

Located at RiverPlace, this railroad-themed splash fountain is a popular spot to cool off in the summer months. Hours of operation are 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily, from April 1 to October 31.

Our Seed to Table-Spring Break Camp
Apr 7 @ 9:00 am – 11:45 am
Hub City Farmers Market-Urban Farm

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Staying in town for Spring Break? Give your kids a fun (socially-distanced) experience at our Urban Farm!
Our Seed to Table-Spring Break Camp will be held Tuesday, April 6th- Friday, April 9th from 9am-12pm at Hub City Farmers Market-Urban Farm.
Each day will consist of growing, cultivating, and maintaining the crops and land on our Urban Farm that feeds our neighboring community. Along with daily nutrition and STEM-based activities that make learning FUN!
This program is for 3rd-5th grade students and requires a registration fee of $50, which includes daily snacks.
*Space is limited and the deadline to register is March 26th at 5pm!