Events Calendar

Join us for this member pick discussion!
Member, David, has picked the 1997 sci-fi drama “Gattaca”. This is currently available to watch on YouTube free with ads.

Free | Suggested Donation $12 | 

Limit: 100

Join this community Town Hall to discuss the timely and critical issues related to climate change and how residents and visitors to Western North Carolina can build and enhance resiliency strategies to address these changes. Meeting at UNC Asheville’s Reuter Center, the Town Hall will feature an address by noted climate scientist Allison Crimmins,  director of the Fifth National Climate Assessment. A select panel of eminent scientists and researchers engaged in climate change research will be led by Deke Arndt, the director of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s (NOAA’s) National Centers for Environmental Information (NCEI). Reserve a spot to attend virtually (via Livestream) or in person through the form linked here.

Deke Arndt (Panel moderator), director of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s (NOAA’s) National Centers for Environmental Information (NCEI); Allison Crimmins, director of the Fifth National Climate Assessment, detailed to the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Office of Air and Radiation; Ken Kunkel, lead scientist, Technical Support Unit for NCICS and director of the North Carolina Climate Science Report; Allyza Lustig, U.S. Global Change Research Program (USGCRP); and Laura Lengnick, award-winning soil scientist and author of “Resilient Agriculture: Cultivating Food Systems for a Changing Climate,” founder and principal at Cultivating Resilience, LLC.

Drop by the Inman Library to knit (or crochet) with friends. This social knitting group meets every Friday morning, 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Knitting/crochet needles and yarn will be provided, or you can bring your own. Adults ages 18+, no registration required.

Doubles with Almost Deuce

On Saturday, February 10, 2024, Meals on Wheels of Greenville’s 29th annual Sweetheart Charity Ball will be held at the Greenville Convention Center from 6 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. Come on out for an evening out in benefit of the homebound.

Parking off Exposition Drive.

Money can be a scary topic. Sabrina Prazak and Autumn Hughes will be here to help you get over your fear of money and set you on a path of financial literacy.

Home-ownership – Introduction on where to start when ready to purchase. Application, approval/denial process, appraisal, home inspection, title, realtor, closing costs, down payment, etc.

Remember:

• One ticket per person, duplicate tickets will be refunded.
• If signing up for multiple people, use their name and email to sign up.
• Please be early. There are no late check-ins.
• The class is for adults only, childcare is not provided.
• Must attend in person and be present for the entirety of each class to earn RENEW Rewards.
• RENEW Rewards: $10
• About the RENEW Educators:

  About Sabrina: “My name is Sabrina Prazak, and I work with Park National Bank. I have been in banking for 26 years. I serve as a Community Home Loan Lender for Greenville and Spartanburg County’s. I am working with my communities to help family’s create estate wealth and get out of the rental cycle. It is my mission to give advice, guidance, and perspective to people that want to become a home owner. I strongly believe that as a lender I have the responsibility to create avenues for the people in the community that I serve and give them equal access to credit, with fair pricing and straightforward terms. I work in my community by offering financial literacy classes. I look forward to serving you!”

  About Autumn: “I have always prided myself on being honest, determined, compassionate, and full of faith. This is what makes me the perfect person to help you find your dream home or sell your home to the perfect buyer. I will always strive to make transactions as smooth and stress-free as possible. I understand the demands of the market and what it takes to be successful in meeting all of my client’s interests. Some of my strongest attributes in any professional career are working under pressure and crushing goals. No goal is too far to achieve when working with me. Helping others succeed in making their dreams come true while making one of the biggest decisions in their life is my goal. Being a part of the real estate world has never been a hobby, it has always been a passion and dream of mine. Although I grew up in Greenville county, I now have roots planted in Spartanburg County with my family. I have become part of the community by being involved in different school functions, church events, and festivals. I love meeting new people and making them lifelong friends. I have been happily married since 2016 and have two young, active boys. They are a part of the wonderful schools in their District and the sports they offer. So far I haven’t found anywhere that compares to all that the Upstate has to offer.”

  About RENEW (Reaching Every Neighbor Every Way): RENEW is an education, enrichment, and life skills program designed to improve the quality of life and well-being of the greater Greer community. We welcome any and all individuals who are passionate about learning and developing skills that will set them on a path of healthy living.

Come and see for yourself is the invitation extended by St. Christopher’s Episcopal Church. Our Annual Oyster Roast is February 13 – Shrove Tuesday, Fat Tuesday, and it’s also the day before Valentine’s Day! Our oyster roast is just the place to experience joyful fellowship while you shuck and slurp deliciousness! This family-friendly event helps the ministries of St. Christopher’s to be the hands and feet of Jesus Christ in the world. Come and see for yourself!

What’s on the Menu:

Steamed Oysters
Boiled Shrimp
Clam Chowder
Hotdog plate (separate ticket for kids 12 years and under $5).
Baked Beans
Coleslaw
Iced Tea and Water
Additional Need To Knows:

Doors Open 5:45: Ask us about private tables for 8 and early access. Only those with tickets for the Oyster Roast and Hotdog plates are to be in the event space in the Gym.
Roast Ends at 8 pm: The cleaning crew has work in the morning so please depart by 8:30pm
Childcare is FREE: Activities for all kids up to age 12 (pre-registration required). Add a hotdog plate for $5 (Children either are to be under the direct supervision of their parent or adult or they must be preregistered for our free child care.)
Evening also includes: Drawing with valuable prizes and a wine cork pull. Pre-purchase tickets online or buy the night-of
BYOOK: bring your own oyster knife. A limited quantity of knives will be sold at the roast for $5 each, or better yet, plan ahead and add one on to your ticket purchase
BYOB: Beer, wine, or spirits, the choice is yours, but you’ve got to bring it, cups and ice with you; you are responsible for supervising your alcoholic beverages

Prizes for Drawing TBD (tickets $5 each)

Join Carime for a Seniors only lunch and learn.

Senior Citizens Valentine’s Day Lunch — For widows and widowers ages 65 years old and older — Must live in Anderson — Hosted by County Council District 2 & 5…

Julie Valentine Center
Celebrates a Legacy of Hope:
Featuring 

Brooke Shields

Actress, Model, Author and Entrepreneur

Brooke Shields has spent her life in the spotlight. At the young age of 14 she was America’s Sweetheart, but that didn’t spare her the difficulties and insecurities faced by so many. In a conversation that deftly navigates between heartfelt and humorous, Shields talks candidly about her career trajectory and life in the public eye, living with an alcoholic parent and her own experiences as a mother. Audiences will find her story resonates with their own lives as Shields talks openly about finding the mental and emotional strength to live life to the fullest.

Actress, Model, Author and Entrepreneur, Brooke Shields began her accomplished professional career at only eleven months of age when she was selected as the Ivory Snow Baby, and by age 3 was a runway model. At age 9, Shields began her extensive film career when she won her first acting role in Alice Sweet Alice and rapidly gained fame after starring in Louis Malle’s Pretty Baby, the Palme D’or Award winner at the Cannes Film Festival, and the coming-of-age tales Blue Lagoon and Endless Love. As a model, she has graced the covers of hundreds of magazines, most notably Time Magazine as the “Face of the Eighties”. Today, Shields continues her prolific appearances in a broad range of worldwide publications, decades after it all began.

The two-part documentary Pretty Baby: Brooke Shields (which screened to critical acclaim at the 2023 Sundance Film Festival and garnered recent Emmy nominations) premiered on Hulu in April 2023. This galvanizing look at Shields as actor, model, and icon, as she transforms from sexualized young girl to a woman discovering her power, is directed by Lana Wilson ( Miss Americana ). Holding a mirror up to a society that objectifies women and girls, Shield’s story shows the perils and triumphs of gaining agency in a hostile world. The documentary is now ABC News most-watched Hulu debut program ever.

Shields will next be seen in the new romantic comedy, Mother of the Bride for Netflix. The film, directed by Mark Waters ( Mean Girls ) also stars Benjamin Bratt and Miranda Cosgrove. This generational comedy of errors follows Lana (Shields) as her daughter Emma returns from London and announces that she’s getting married the next month. Things become more complicated when Lana learns that the man who stole Emma’s heart is the son of the man who stole hers years ago.

Shields recently unveiled her latest entrepreneurial project “Commence” (formerly “Beginning is Now”), a digital platform that inspires women over 40 to live their best lives with beauty and wellness products developed for the challenges that arise during this period. Rooted in the idea that every second, minute, and day is a chance to start something new, “Commence” celebrates the complexity and diversity of women in this age group from a foundation of true well- being to overcome challenges and adversity and gain the courage to begin again. In addition to community, the site features a mix of content, commerce, and products to promote movement, self-care, rest, nutrition and foster resilience, and happiness.

Shields launched her new podcast, Now What? With Brooke Shields which is focused on asking people about pivotal moments in their lives, now available on the iHeartRadio app and everywhere podcasts are heard.

Shields has also announced an upcoming book, currently untitled, that promises to explore the humility and power of aging. Blending personal narrative and guidebook, Shields hopes to flip our popular beliefs about aging by lifting the voices of experts and everyday women who find this era of life a period for self-discovery, energy and opportunity.

In addition to her film achievements, Shields has maintained a successful and critically acclaimed television career. Her work on The NBC hit Suddenly Susan garnered her a Golden Globe nomination, and she received an American Comedy Award nod for her guest role on Friends. She is the recipient of five People’s Choice Awards, and has previously starred in NBC’s Lipstick Jungle, in addition to guest appearances on a wide range of hit shows including That 70’s Show, Hannah Montana, Two and A Half Men, The Middle, Army Wives, and Murphy Brown. Shields lent her voice to the Adult Swim animated series Mr. Pickles . She also starred in and executive produced Hallmark Movies & Mysteries’ mystery movie franchise, Flower Shop Mystery . Shields starred in Law & Order: SVU as a major recurring character in the hit show’s 19th season, and had a reoccurring guest turn as River Fields in the critically acclaimed comedy Jane The Virgin. Shields other films include, Hot Flashes, Daisy Winters, Furry Vengeance, Out of Order, A Castle for Christmas, and Holiday Harmony.

Shields is the best- selling author of several books, including The Brooke Book, On Your Own, and the highly publicized and critically acclaimed Down Came the Rain: My Journey Through Postpartum Depression. She tapped into her experiences as a mother, successfully branching out into the world of children’s books, penning Welcome To Your World, Baby and It’s the Best Day Ever Dad for Harper Collins. Her latest book There Was a Little Girl: The Real Story of My Mother and Me, quickly became a New York Times best seller.

While attending Princeton University, Shields pursued her love of Theatre as a member of the Princeton Triangle Club. Shortly after graduating with an honors degree in French literature, she made her Broadway debut as Rizzo in the hit musical Grease , for which she earned the Theatre World Award in 1994 for “Outstanding Debut on Broadway.” Shields went on to star in Chicago, Wonderful Town, and Cabaret all of which earned her rave reviews. In 2011, she assumed the iconic role of Morticia Addams alongside Roger Rees in the hit Broadway show, The Addams Family. Shields appeared in the acclaimed ensemble Girls Talk, written and directed by Roger Kumble. She also made her directorial debut with the Hollywood Bowl production of Chicago. She had her critically acclaimed nightclub debut at Feinstein’s at The Loews Regency, performing In My Life, a freewheeling music and stand- up romp through her life’s ups and downs. The show sold out its entire run. She can next be seen at her one-woman show Previously Owned by Brooke Shields, a unique theatrical event where Shields will tell her story in a way only she can, at the Café Carlyle in New York City.

In addition to her professional career, Shields continues to be a strong advocate for women’s issues and keeping the arts alive in schools. She is a happily married mother of two strong and intelligent daughters.