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Monday, January 28, 2019
Resolution Month: Week 4 Cheat Week
Jan 28 @ 7:00 am – Feb 3 @ 6:00 pm
Swamp Rabbit Cafe and Grocery

Need help sticking to your New Year’s Resolutions? Let Swamp be your guide! Each week in January we will be offering specials designed to help you maintain your goals! Here’s what to look forward to:

Week 4 is Cheat week (because nobody’s perfect).
Discounts on various treats throughout the Swamp!

Jan 28-Feb 3rd
$1.50 Daily Pastry Item
$1 OFF Mac & Cheese
$3 Cheesy Pull-Apart Bread
New low price on Jeni’s ice cream pints! $8.50 each, and we got every flavor you could ever dream of!

https://www.facebook.com/events/2221812158091921/

Terri’s Brunswick Stew Week in the Snack Shack
Jan 28 @ 11:00 am – Feb 1 @ 6:00 pm
Thomas Creek Brewery

While the deliciousness lasts!
Starting Monday at 11:00 AM
The Snack Shack special recipe of Brunswick Stew while supplies simmer.
#yeahthatgreenville #yeahthatBrewery #scbeer #gvlbeer #homebrew #gvlhomebrew #craftbeer #southcarolina #hereingreer #onespartanburg #simpsonvillesc #clemson #travelersrestsc #fountaininn #easleysc

https://www.facebook.com/events/361459168039713/

Thursday, January 31, 2019
31 Days of Downtown Giveaways
Jan 31 @ 9:00 am – Feb 1 @ 12:00 am

Who says gifts are only for holidays? We (the City of Spartanburg) want to start 2019 off on the right foot, by partnering with our local businesses downtown to GIVE YOU FREE STUFF!!
All through January, we’ll feature a different business and prize package that you can win on both Instagram and Facebook…. Every. Single. Day.

All you have to do to win is follow the City and the featured business and tag some friends! Each tag counts as an entry, and you can enter on both social media platforms to double your chances of winning.
Giveaways will last until midnight of the same day, with exceptions of our five large prizes and grand prize, which will last for three days to allow extra entries.

Follow along each day for all the exciting prizes, as we feature the small businesses and organizations that make our Downtown so vibrant and welcoming!

Participating businesses:
-Arrowhead Design Co.
-AR Workshop
-Black Derby Barber Co.
-Blue Moon Specialty Foods
-Brickhouse Pizzeria
-Cakehead Bakeshop
-Chapman Cultural Center
-Ciclops Cyderi & Brewery
-the Crepe Factory
-Cribb’s Kitchen
-the Farmer’s Table
-Groucho’s Deli
-Growler Haus
-Health in Hand Juice and Smoothie Bar
-Hub City Bookshop
-Hub City Scoops
-the Kennedy
-the Kindred Spirits
-Little River Coffee Bar
-Little River Roasting Co.
-the Local Hiker
-Paisley Paw
-Pink on Main
-South State Bank
-Spartanburg Marriott
-Spartanburg Philharmonic Orchestra
-Spartanburg Repertory Opera
-Spartanburg Science Center
-Spill the Beans
-Tate Meatworks
-Two Doors Down
-Upstate Gallery on Main
-the Urban Planter
-Wild Wing Cafe

https://www.facebook.com/events/311685599455963/

Valentines Shopping
Jan 31 @ 5:30 pm – Feb 1 @ 9:00 pm

Give the gift of Art this Valentine’s Day! A portion of our art sales will be donated to the Alzheimer’s Association. Remember your Valentine! www.vinoandvangogh.com

https://www.facebook.com/events/341432109788686/

Pauper Players Presents: A Chorus Line
Jan 31 @ 7:30 pm – Feb 2 @ 7:30 pm
McAlister Auditorium

Pauper Players’ spring production of A Chorus Line! The show about people auditioning for a show! It’s going to be a fantastic performance filled with song, dance, humor, and emotion.

Tickets can be bought at the door:
$5 Students
$8 Faculty
$10 General admission

https://www.facebook.com/events/2271513829791745/

Candela
Jan 31 @ 8:00 pm – Feb 1 @ 1:45 am
Habiba Mediterranean / Indian Restaurant

This is a Network of local artists working to share more EDM music in Greenville. The goal to this group is to provide a safe and musical experience with the people around us and have fun doing so. This platform allows more exposure for the local djs and has much room for growth! +21

https://www.facebook.com/events/307774249770791/?event_time_id=307774256437457

Hypnocat At The Vine
Jan 31 @ 9:00 pm – Feb 1 @ 2:00 am
Vine Nightclub

Bringing that Bassy house

https://www.facebook.com/events/279265342744782/

Friday, February 1, 2019
Polk County Berry Plant Sale
Feb 1 @ 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
Polk County Cooperative Extension

The Cooperative Extension of Polk County is hosting our annual berry plant sale. This year, the Cooperative Extension director has chosen four varieties of blueberries, two varieties of raspberries, two varieties of strawberries, and one blackberry variety that have proven to specifically thrive in the North Carolina Foothills.

Orders will be accepted for plants now through February 22 and will be available for pickup in mid-March. Proceeds from this fundraiser go to support the activities, classes, and research that make the Cooperative Extension such a vital part of the Polk County community. For more information or to place an order, visit the Extension’s website at https://polk.ces.ncsu.edu or give us a call at 894-8218.

Download the Order Form HERE: https://polk.ces.ncsu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/2019-Berry-Plant-Order-Form-Writeable.pdf?fwd=no

https://www.facebook.com/events/393022604782447/?event_time_id=393022638115777

VALENTINE FUNDRAISER
Feb 1 @ 8:00 am – 11:00 am
Hatcher Garden and Woodland Preserve

We invite you to sponsor a hand-decorated Valentine in honor of or memory of a loved one to be displayed in the Garden for the month of February. Valentines will be created by The Anchor House, Hope Center for Children. A donation link will soon be available on-line at hatchergarden.org

https://www.facebook.com/events/989950807846743/

Wear Red Day
Feb 1 @ 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
Bon Secours St. Francis Health System

February 1, 2019 is National Wear Red Day to kick off Heart Month! Join us in raising awareness for heart health by wearing red and tagging #GoRedUpstate

https://www.facebook.com/events/284755442205276/

Every Child Needs a Champion!
Feb 1 @ 8:20 am – 9:20 am
Greenville Convention Center

Early Childhood Educators will benefit from attending the South Carolina Early Childhood Association conference 2019! I will be presenting a class entitled “Story time Slump: Literacy Party Solutions” to provide energizing and effective strategies around literacy to get you through the midyear slump! Come have fun while learning Dr. White style!

SCECA is once again offering the Early Bird Special of $10.00 off to those who register and pay their conference fees by the first of December. I hope to see you there!

https://www.facebook.com/events/302655150573748/

First Friday Walks with David Bradshaw
Feb 1 @ 9:00 am – 11:00 am
South Carolina Botanical Garden

First Friday Walk With David Bradshaw
Each walk is a unique adventure exploring the SCBG with Dr. David Bradshaw. Meet in the Caboose Parking Area on the first Friday of the month.October-March, walks will begin at 9 a.m.

https://www.facebook.com/events/400727607354412/

WIN a Free Detail & OIL Change
Feb 1 @ 9:00 am – 7:00 pm
Spartanburg Auto Mall

You must Like & Share Our Spartanburg Auto Mall page to qualify to win. Drawing Held on February 01 2019. Remember Our Referral Program $100 for every Buyer you send Us… Thank You to All our Friends & Family.

https://www.facebook.com/events/2169794319947348/

1031 Exchanges & Maximizing Your Profits
Feb 1 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Greater Greenville Association of REALTORS®

INSTRUCTOR/SPEAKER
Whitney Brennan

COURSE DETAIL
Free Friday Class (no CE credit)

COST
>>GGAR Members – FREE
>>Non Members ($25.00) may contact Joanne Cornish at 864.672.3210 or [email protected] to register

*!* NO SHOWS WILL BE INVOICED $25 WHICH NEEDS TO BE PAID WITHIN TWO WEEKS *!*

COURSE DESCRIPTION
Every 2031 Exchange has at least two transactions. That’s two or more potential commissions. With thousands of investment properties, this is an untapped market. Understand 1031 fundamentals and see what’s new for 2019 to help maximize your profits.

1031 Exchange Basics
New 2019 New Tax Laws and How They Affect Real Estate and Your Clients’ Bottom Line
Calculating the Gain
Like-Kind Property
Non-Tax Reasons to Exchange
Partnership Issues
Today’s Market and Maximizing Opportunity

https://www.facebook.com/events/486265345230593/

Floss Sale! 40% 2018 Apparel Designs!
Feb 1 @ 10:00 am – 6:00 pm
Arrowhead Design Company

Welcome to our flash sale…I mean…FLOSS SALE!!! We’re dancing because this sale is so good. 40% off ALL 2018 apparel designs for one day only. We’re clearing out and making room for new 2019 designs!! Come see us and grab some gear to celebrate the new year :)

https://www.facebook.com/events/2263614083882763/

Friday Pop-Up Melody Garden Music Class!
Feb 1 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am
The Melody Garden

This class is now FULL!

FIRST Friday Melody Garden class ever!!!

Pop-in to have some musical fun! Between sessions, Rebecca Smith, Garden children’s musician, offers pop-up classes!

Rebecca will inspire you and your seedling or sprout to sing and dance to nature-themed music. Imaginations will soar as your child learns to sing in tune and move to rhythm.

Classes are outside on pretty days! Each class ends with an instrument petting zoo where your child can play a variety of instruments!
Suggested ages: under 6 years
REGISTER online at least 2 hours in advance! Limited spaces!

https://www.facebook.com/events/1316230511851173/

Mid-Year Visual Arts Student Exhibit
Feb 1 @ 10:00 am – 4:30 pm
South Carolina Governor's School for the Arts and Humanities

The Visual Arts Department presents an exhibit featuring a variety for student work from the Fall 2018 jury selection.

The Lipscomb Gallery is open Monday-Friday from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and is located on campus. Guests are asked to sign in at the Visitor’s Center before visiting the gallery.

https://www.facebook.com/events/381286082621196/?event_time_id=381286135954524

New Creations (art exhibit)
Feb 1 @ 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
West Main Artists Cooperative

“New Creations” is the current art exhibition at West Main Artists Co-op, 578 W. Main St., Spartanburg.

It continues through Feb. 2, showcasing the creative work of WMAC’s seven newest members: photographer Peter Harding, glass artist Richard Debus, ceramist Patrick Henry, painter Andy Donnan, glass artist Judy Martin, painter Roderice Cardell (“TheMadddArtist”) and leather artist Dewi Maya.

The artworks can be viewed by the public at no cost from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesdays through Saturday.

https://www.facebook.com/events/843933612624311/?event_time_id=843933679290971

Rockin’ Winter Photo Contest
Feb 1 @ 10:00 am – 4:30 pm
Chimney Rock at Chimney Rock State Park

Winter can be the most beautiful time of the year at Chimney Rock. Leafless trees make for expansive views of Lake Lure and the Hickory Nut Gorge. The sky is clear; you’re likely to find a quiet spot to sit and enjoy the peacefulness. You may even see a critter scamper by you in the forest. Capture that special moment or scene on your camera, enter it in our Winter Wonders Photo Contest and tell us about it. We’ll use the winning entries on our website and Facebook album, and you’ll win some fun prizes. Photos must be taken within the Chimney Rock section of the Park.

Cost: No additional cost to enter.

https://www.facebook.com/events/789533238046693/?event_time_id=789533344713349

Story Start to Stroller Strut ~ Spying Spring
Feb 1 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 pm
South Carolina Botanical Garden

We will begin with a story and then we’ll set off on a Garden walk, exploring the day’s theme. These free, monthly programs are ideal for preschoolers, but all ages are encouraged to join in the fun! Questions? Email Allison Jones at [email protected].

Friday, January 11: Slumber Party
Friday, February 1: Spying Spring
Friday, March 1: Rainbow Route
Friday, April 5: Windy Walk
Friday, May 3: Flower Power

https://www.facebook.com/events/428936024312651/