Events Calendar

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.

Meet with local business owners and entrepreneurs who help sharpen each other by providing a unique board of advisors for those who attend. You will have an opportunity to network and leave with ideas on how to grow your strengths , change your weaknesses, and trouble shoot your growth obstacles!

We are excited to announce that beginning in 2019 we will be meeting at The Commerce Club of Greenville. Our meetings will still be on the 2nd Thursday of each month.

We will have a private meeting room with audio visual equipment and a continental breakfast. In addition, there will be a tables where everyone can place their flyers and business cards. We will also have one sponsor for each meeting who will be given 5 minutes to talk about their products/services. This sponsor will also be featured on the group FB page. If you would like to be a sponsor, please email Starr at [email protected].

You must RSVP to attend and tickets can be purchased on Facebook through EventBrite. There will be a separate ticket link per month.

Cost is $15 and this is to cover the cost of the meeting room so all attendees must pay the fee regardless of membership status with the Commerce Club.

8:30 – 8:45 Mingle and Grab Some Continental Breakfast

8:45 – 8:50 A Word from Our Sponsor / Heather Allen with Mindful Meeting Pros

8:50 – 9:55 Q&A / Whiteboarding with Group Discussion

9:55 – 10:00 Doorprizes & Recap

Sponsored by Southern Starr Promotions
#LoveLocalUpstate

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Forget tourist-filled museums, make your own memories with a photo scavenger hunt tour in Greenville! On a Let’s Roam scavenger hunt, you and your team will work together to wander throughout Greenville, racking up points and laughs along the way. Greenville Adventure is the perfect small group activity for anyone looking to spend an enjoyable afternoon in Greenville.

Some of the more memorable landmarks you’ll see are: NOMA Square, Swamp Rabbit Trail, Greenville Drive Baseball Stadium, Baseball Library..

Let’s Roam scavenger hunts work great for outdoor team building games in Greenville too! Whether you work in Greenville or are just visiting, you are sure to learn some new facts about the city as well as your teammates on this creative corporate event! This is one of the happiest hours your team will spend together!

Fear not, maids of honor, these hunts are sure fire ideas for Greenville bachelorette parties! Bachelors and bachelorettes will both enjoy roaming around on their wedding-themed Greenville scavenger hunts. Why just bar hop when you and your team can jump for joy as you complete hilarious photo challenges and see the best that Greenville has to offer!

Looking to check out a different part of the city? Check out Downtown Asheville Scavenger Hunt, Classic City Culture & History, and Lap Around Charlotte as well!

Here is some more info about this hunt:

Follow the Blue Ridge Mountains and you’ll find one of South Carolina’s most picturesque cities. On this fun-filled Greenville scavenger hunt, explore the storied buildings, great green spaces and cultural institutions.Is there a waterfall in NOMA Square? Who left their sox in the baseball stadium? Find out on this scavenger hunt of Greenville!

Mental Health America of Spartanburg County and the 2019 Educational Series presents “Suicide in our Community” by Dr. Alexandra Karydi.
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Alexandra Karydi, PhD, LMFT, CAC, CSAC, is Program Director for SC Department of Mental Health’s SC Youth Suicide Prevention Initiative and Zero Suicide Initiative.

Educational Sessions are held from 12:00-1:00 PM at the William L. Arthur Center, 410 E. Kennedy Street (next to the Spartanburg County Foundation). Feel free to bring your lunch and beverage.

There is no cost for attending and no RSVP necessary. However, Continuing Education Credits are offered for social workers and counselors for a $15 fee.

For more information, contact [email protected] or 864-345-0014.

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Join us every Thursday from 3-7pm for Hoppy Hour at RJ Rockers Brewery & The Silo. Your first beer is on us with the purchase of a food item and cans are $3 each. Yes, we said FREE BEER. #SeeYouAtSilo #BrewedInTheBURG

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Join us Thursday, September 12th at 5pm to paint your own personalized light up football. $75 includes 6″ high by 10″ wide football and plug in light kit. $25 deposit to be paid by August 11th to ensure football can be hand made and carved for painting. Two lines of text available, 1st line up to 8 letters-2nd line up to 10 letters. The lettering will vary in style from one football to another, each football is one of a kind hand-cut with no stencils
$25 deposit must be paid by August 11th $50 balance due day of painting. If you cannot attend event, you can paint as a walk-in.

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I know everyone is ready for football to return, and we’re kicking it off right the second week of the season for Thursday Night Football. Tickets to the game are currently sold out, contact us for first availability. All you can drink beer tickets at the tailgate are $10 with three of Granite Falls Brewery best kegs!

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We’re excited to announce our first Relentless Church relationship conference, Align Conference! It’s all kicking off FEBRUARY 7-9th 2019 at Relentless Church in Greenville, SC. Hosted by our Pastor’s John & Aventer Gray. If you’re married, divorced, or single, this conference was created with you in mind! Head over to thealignconference.com for a list of our conference special guests, and all registration info. #LoveAligned19

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ABOUT BROOKS DIXON TRIO

“As if his music wasn’t convincing enough, his friendly stage presence and natural vibe with his audiences make it easy to become a fan of the young man. Not only that, but he’s also perfected the songwriting formula to match his style: a little bluesy, a little poppy, 100% authentic..”
-Shutter16 Magazine

Brooks Dixon began performing his original music as a student at Clemson University first taking the stage in 2012 at Moe Joe’s Coffee Company. As momentum began to mount, Dixon began to take his music more seriously, leading to his first EP, the independently released “Stone Pile EP” in 2014.

After the release Brooks returned to his hometown of Greenville, South Carolina, where he quickly gained momentum playing the local bars and coffee shops, drawing comparisons to Folk-Pop icons James Taylor and Ray LaMontange. He began touring regionally, and soon met Greenville Singer-Songwriter Sara Middleton. The two teamed up with other Greenville players to form the group “Brooks Dixon & The Noble Sound”. Shortly after, they found themselves performing their unique soulful harmonies for thousands at Downtown Alive. Dixon set out to Nashville to record a second EP “Weather the Storm” in early 2016. In large part, due to the band, Dixon found his songs taking on a fuller more robust Americana tone.

“Weather the Storm” lead to new heights for Brooks and the band, as they found their way on stage at numerous regional festivals and clubs throughout the Southeast. Shortened in name and members, the “Brooks Dixon Band” found cohesion with a 5 piece group, Dixon on vocals and guitar, Middleton’s smooth harmonies and occasional lead vocals, Shane Byler on the Drums, Ross Krieg on the Saxophone, and Bennett Dixon on the bass. The group hit the studio in early 2017 and released their first band single “Good Intentions” a song featuring a more upbeat take on Dixon’s songwriting.

The group continues to tour regionally in the southeast, as well as provide music for all occasions. Flexibility has been their calling card, Dixon is comfortable performing solo, as a duo with Middleton, a trio of saxophone, guitar, and drums, as well as with the full band.

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The Upper South Carolina Council of the Navy League is pleased to announce that Lieutenant Commander Bob Overturf, USN (ret.), will be the guest speaker at its September 12, 2019, dinner program at the Poinsett Club in Greenville, SC.

On October 12, 2000, eleven months before the 9/11 attacks, the United States guided missile destroyer USS Cole docked in the Yemen port of Aden to refuel. On that sunny morning, the 8,400-ton destroyer was shattered by an enormous explosion. The ship had been attacked by al-Qaeda suicide bombers in a small boat loaded with explosives. LCDR Overturf was part of the crew of nearly 300 and survived the blast that claimed the lives of 17 sailors.

Battered and injured, the crew members spent the next day and a half working to save the ship. There were no waiting ambulances or firefighters to assist, only the shaken crew of the Cole. It took another 36 to 48 hours for another Navy ship to arrive. The crew had to fight for the next 18 days to keep the ship afloat and to survive.

The public is cordially invited to join us for this unique opportunity to hear first-hand from an officer serving aboard the Cole about the events leading up to the attack, the heroic efforts by the crew to save the ship, and the aftermath that affected both the crew and the future of US Navy rules of engagement. LCDR Overturf played a critical role in saving the Cole and for his efforts he was awarded the Navy Commendation Medal by the Secretary of the Navy.

Tickets are $33 per person and include dinner. For details and reservation information, please go to: http://bit.ly/NavyLeagueDinner091219 or email [email protected].

The Navy League is a civilian non-profit organization whose mission is to support the sea services: Navy, Marine Corps, Coast Guard, and US-Flagged Merchant Marine. It does this through informational programs, support of sea service personnel and their families, youth programs, and other local area programs.

Every time you drive down a street, has it occurred to you that maybe that street name has an interesting story or person attached to its origin? If you’re curious or have the answers to that question, join us for an informative genealogy session on Thursday, Sept. 12 at the historic Belton Train Depot, beginning at 6:30 PM.

Mr. Rich Otter, amateur historian and Anderson County Genealogical Society board member, has been gathering the stories of street name origins in the City of Anderson. He has furthered this research with assistance from historical entities in the municipalities of Anderson County. His findings along with a sharing session from audience members will be the purpose of this quarter’s Family Trees and Me genealogy series.

Family Trees and Me is a four-session genealogy series sponsored by the Belton Area Museum Association. The first program in February of this year centered on the the political and social life of Craytonville followed by the dedication of the historic marker for that crossroads. The second program in May dealt with Native American ancestry. The final presentation in November will feature guest speaker Dr. Tim Drake who will focus on the Huguenots of SC.

Free to BAMA members, all others will be charged a $5 fee to attend, payable at the door that evening.

BAMA memberships begin at $20 for individuals, $30 for families, and range up to $1000. All donations are tax deductible.

For more information, contact Abigail Burden, BAMA Executive Director, at 338-7400 or by email at [email protected].

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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.

SEX, LOVE, & RELATIONSHIPS! You’ve never heard church like this! So if you’re married, single or divorced the Align Relationship Conference was created with you in mind. Join Pastors John & Aventer as we welcome guest speakers Kirk & Tammy Franklin, Real Talk Kim, Devon Franklin, Chad & Julia Veach, Clayton & Ashlee Hurst, and many more! It all kicks-off SEPTEMBER 12-14th at Relentless Church in Greenville, SC. So register now! Online Streaming is available.

#LoveAligned19

>> www.theAlignConference.com

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$35 adv; $40 DOS +fees
Doors: 7pm Show: 8pm This is a seated show.

“I look like an insider because of everything I‘ve done but I always felt like an outsider,” Darrell Scott says. “And that’s important—to be an outsider.” He’s also a master.
Whether its’ rock, folk, country or blues, Darrell Scott, the 4-time Grammy nominated Nashville songwriter, has written hits all the way from Brad Paisley and the Dixie Chicks to Del McCoury, Sam Bush and Keb Mo; contributing songs to three of 2016’s best albums alone. ‘It’s not surprising that Scott wrote nine of the 14 songs on his own new album, “Couchville Sessions,” and less surprising that he wrote three songs with the like-minded Americana artist Hayes Carll on Carll’s magnificent new disc, “Lovers and Leavers,”’ in addition to “1000 Things” from Sarah Jarosz’s award winning “Build Me Up From Bones” album.
What’s more surprising is that Scott came off of a year and a half of touring in Robert Plant’s Band of Joy with a co-write on R&B star Anthony Hamilton’s new recording, “Save Me,” the opening track on “What I’m Feelin.” Over the past two years Darrell has produced, co-written and performed on three songs from Zac Brown’s latest project “Heavy Is the Head,” in addition to producing Jonathan Edwards latest and Malcolm Holcombe’s upcoming 2017 release, “Pretty Little Troubles.” But these partnerships all makes sense: Although they hail from different genres, these artists are master craftsmen at fitting words to notes.
Witness his ability to make just about any instrument talk, listen to his vocals and songwriting to hear him contain every emotion between joy and pain within one verse in his singing and in his pen. Nowadays he’s taking the outsider role even more seriously; after 23 years in Nashville he spent the last year devoting himself to a self-sufficient lifestyle in the country while simultaneously putting together his best album in years.

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Come join us for an amazing night of music, prizes, and drink specials. It’s Music Bingo at The Flat Spartanburg. Test your music knowledge and compete against your friends and other patrons. It’s easy to play, and everyone is welcome! We’ll see you there!

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Pisgah Trout Unlimited’s monthly Chapter Meetings are open to anyone and are held at the DFR Room in downtown Brevard. Each month we feature a different speaker who will address various topics from fishing to conservation. Whether you are interested in learning more about Trout Unlimited or are a long time member come have a beer, meet some local fishermen and TU members and learn about what our chapter is doing to support our local waters and fish.

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