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Thursday, October 10, 2024
Old Farmer’s Ball Thursday Dance
Oct 10 @ 8:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Bryson Gym Warren Wilson College

Our Thursday Dance

This dance is fragrance-free (no perfume, cologne, strong deodorant, etc.), out of respect for those with sensitivities.

Schedule

  • Every Thursday night (except as indicated on the calendar)
  • Beginner lesson at 7:30 pm (advanced dancers are welcome to help out during the lesson!)
  • Dance 8 pm – 11 pm

Cost

  • Non-members: $12
  • OFB Members: $10
  • Warren Wilson community: $1

If this is your first time dancing with us, your second dance is free!

Friday, October 11, 2024
Volunteer with Meals on Wheels
Oct 11 @ 9:00 am
Meals on Wheels- Greenville

Bring hope to the homebound.

DELIVERY VOLUNTEERS

INDIVIDUAL
VOLUNTEERS

No matter what your schedule is like, we can find a route for you—whether you want to deliver daily, weekly, bi-weekly, monthly or just occasionally. Ready to deliver? Fill out an application today!

FILL OUT AN APPLICATION

ROUTE
SUBSTITUTES

Sometimes our scheduled volunteers are unable to make their routes due to illness or other commitments. If you are interested in becoming a substitute, sign up for emails to get notifications on open routes!

SIGN UP FOR NOTIFICATIONS

ROUTE
PARTNERS

We have nearly 150 Route Partners who deliver meals regularly to our homebound clients. Learn more about this program now!

GET YOUR GROUP INVOLVED

OTHER VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

Meal Packaging

MEAL PACKAGING

We need volunteers to pack nearly 1,500 meals every Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. until approximately 10:00 a.m. The food is prepared by our kitchen staff and set-up in an assembly line for packaging.

Pet Food Packaging

PET FOOD PACKAGING

Meals on Wheels also strives to help the pets of the homebound in Greenville. We need volunteers to package dog and cat food for monthly distribution and to organize pet food drives.

Greeting

MEAL DISTRIBUTION

Volunteers are needed Monday through Friday from 10:30 until 12 pm to greet in-coming volunteers, hand out route sheets and answer questions.

Special Events

SPECIAL EVENTS

Our annual events are great fundraising opportunities. They’re also a lot of fun, whether you get involved as a participant, committee member, volunteer or corporate sponsor.

Halloweekend at Big Water Marina
Oct 11 @ 5:00 pm
Big Water Marina & Campground

Let’s get spooky 👻🦇🎃

Join us for a wholeee weekend of fun, frights, and all things Halloween – Oct. 11-13th! We’ve got a full line-up planned including:
• Inflatable Obstacle Course
• Haunted Trail
• Trunk-or-Treat
• Contests + Prizes
• Food Trucks
• Vendors

Timeline:
Friday, Oct. 11th
• Wild Teals Sweet Treats ✨
• 5-8 PM – Inflatable obstacle course 🎪
• 7-9 PM – Smores 🍫
• 7-9 PM – Haunted Trail 👻

Saturday, Oct. 12th
• ALL DAY: Games 🎯
• Wild Teals Sweet Treats ✨
• Flo’s Cafè – Mobile Coffee Bar ☕️
• 10 AM-8 PM – Inflatable obstacle course 🎪
• 5-7 PM – Trunk-or-Treat 🍭
• 7 PM – Costume Contest 🧛
• 8 PM – Best Campsite 🏆
• 6-9 PM – Smores 🍫
• 7-9 PM – Haunted Trail 👻

Sunday, Oct. 13th
• Wild Teals Sweet Treats ✨
• 10 AM-2 PM – Inflatable obstacle course 🎪
TBD Golf Cart Parade + Pumpkin Carving Contest
$5 parking • FREE parking outside of the gate

Saturday, October 12, 2024
TD Saturday Market
Oct 12 @ 8:00 am – 12:00 pm
Main Street at McBee Avenue

On Saturday mornings from the beginning of May until the end of October, two blocks of downtown Greenville’s Main Street are transformed into a bustling farmers’ market. The market features over 75 vendors selling the season’s freshest produce and the area’s most original and high quality crafts.  Each week thousands of people flock to the TD Saturday Market for locally-sourced products where all food must be grown or produced within 100 miles of Greenville and crafters are highly-encouraged to use locally-sourced supplies.

There is something undeniably special about Greenville’s TD Saturday Market. We invite you to join us Saturday mornings to experience it for yourself!

Greenville Woodworkers Guild’s Semi-Annual Tool Sale
Oct 12 @ 8:30 am – 10:30 am
Guild Education Center

The Greenville Woodworkers Guild is pleased to announce its highly anticipated Semi-Annual Tool Sale and Auction, scheduled to take place on Saturday, October 12, 2024, at the Guild Education Center located at 209 Hollyridge Court, Greenville, SC 29607.

Woodworkers, hobbyists, craftsmen, and DIY enthusiasts alike will have the opportunity to browse a wide selection of new, used, and antique tools and woodworking machinery, as well as a diverse array of clamps, materials, hardware, and supplies, all priced to sell. For those seeking exceptional deals, the Guild’s Lumber Team will offer special selections of turning stock and lumber.

“We’re excited to host our Semi-Annual Tool Sale and Auction, providing a valuable opportunity for both our members and the community,” said Scott Stofan, Tool Sales and Auction Manager. “We’ve curated a diverse selection of tools and equipment, catering to woodworkers of all levels. From seasoned professionals to those just starting their woodworking journey, there’s something for everyone at our sale.”

The sale will commence promptly at 8:30 a.m., with doors opening at 8 a.m. Attendees are encouraged to arrive early to ensure access to the best deals. The silent auction bidding will conclude at 10:30 a.m., offering attendees a chance to bid on unique items.
“This event plays a crucial role in keeping our Guild up and running financially,” added Stofan. “As a nonprofit, we rely on donations and membership fees to sustain our operations. The proceeds from this sale directly contribute to maintaining our facilities and programs, ensuring that we can continue to serve the woodworking community.”

To ensure a smooth and efficient checkout process, the Greenville Woodworkers Guild will utilize a Point of Sale system, accepting various payment methods including credit or debit cards, Apple Pay, Google Pay, and Samsung Pay. Cash will also be accepted.

The Greenville Woodworkers Guild, established in 1981, is a 501(c)(3) non-profit service organization dedicated to helping its members become better woodworkers, promoting woodworking as an art form, and supporting charitable causes through woodworking skills.

Volunteer with Meals on Wheels
Oct 12 @ 9:00 am
Meals on Wheels- Greenville

Bring hope to the homebound.

DELIVERY VOLUNTEERS

INDIVIDUAL
VOLUNTEERS

No matter what your schedule is like, we can find a route for you—whether you want to deliver daily, weekly, bi-weekly, monthly or just occasionally. Ready to deliver? Fill out an application today!

FILL OUT AN APPLICATION

ROUTE
SUBSTITUTES

Sometimes our scheduled volunteers are unable to make their routes due to illness or other commitments. If you are interested in becoming a substitute, sign up for emails to get notifications on open routes!

SIGN UP FOR NOTIFICATIONS

ROUTE
PARTNERS

We have nearly 150 Route Partners who deliver meals regularly to our homebound clients. Learn more about this program now!

GET YOUR GROUP INVOLVED

OTHER VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

Meal Packaging

MEAL PACKAGING

We need volunteers to pack nearly 1,500 meals every Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. until approximately 10:00 a.m. The food is prepared by our kitchen staff and set-up in an assembly line for packaging.

Pet Food Packaging

PET FOOD PACKAGING

Meals on Wheels also strives to help the pets of the homebound in Greenville. We need volunteers to package dog and cat food for monthly distribution and to organize pet food drives.

Greeting

MEAL DISTRIBUTION

Volunteers are needed Monday through Friday from 10:30 until 12 pm to greet in-coming volunteers, hand out route sheets and answer questions.

Special Events

SPECIAL EVENTS

Our annual events are great fundraising opportunities. They’re also a lot of fun, whether you get involved as a participant, committee member, volunteer or corporate sponsor.

Guided Trail Walk
Oct 12 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
NC Arboretum

Hit the trails and learn more about The North Carolina Arboretum’s botanically diverse forest with a guided trail walk! April through October, this free hiking program is led by trained volunteer guides who take small groups of participants along woodland trails and through a variety of forest types. Depending on the season and each guide’s area of expertise, topics of discussion may include wildflowers, plant and tree identification, natural history and more.

Guided trail walks are limited to 15 people, including the guide, and are not recommended for guests under 16 years of age. Groups depart from the Baker Visitor Center Lobby on Tuesdays at 1 p.m. and Saturdays at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m..

Walks last 1.5 – 2.5 hours, are approximately one to two miles in length. As this program is held rain or shine, all participants should dress appropriately for the weather.

There is no pre-registration; walks are first-come first served and sign up sheets are located in the Baker Visitors Center.

Walks are FREE; however, donations to The North Carolina Arboretum Society are appreciated. Regular parking fees apply. Arboretum Society Members always park free.

Know Before You Go

  • Guided Trail Walks are not recommended for guests under 16 years of age.
  • Guided Trail Walks are rain or shine and all participants should be dressed comfortably and for the weather.
  • Hikes cover 1-2 miles and last 1.5-2 hours.
  • Well-behaved leashed pets are welcome to accompany their owners. In the rare case that a pet is disruptive or negatively impacts the experience, the pet and its owner may be asked to excuse themselves from the guided walk.
Yoga + Beer
Oct 12 @ 10:45 am – 11:45 am
New Groove Artisan Brewery

Join Jimmy & Carrie Caldwell for a relaxing yoga flow at New Groove Artisan Brewery in Boiling Springs, SC! Afterward, stick around for beer and lunch.

$5 for the class instructors

BYO Mat for the class

Grab your friends and get your flow on with Yoga & Beer at New Groove in Boiling Springs, SC!

Halloweekend at Big Water Marina
Oct 12 @ 5:00 pm
Big Water Marina & Campground

Let’s get spooky 👻🦇🎃

Join us for a wholeee weekend of fun, frights, and all things Halloween – Oct. 11-13th! We’ve got a full line-up planned including:
• Inflatable Obstacle Course
• Haunted Trail
• Trunk-or-Treat
• Contests + Prizes
• Food Trucks
• Vendors

Timeline:
Friday, Oct. 11th
• Wild Teals Sweet Treats ✨
• 5-8 PM – Inflatable obstacle course 🎪
• 7-9 PM – Smores 🍫
• 7-9 PM – Haunted Trail 👻

Saturday, Oct. 12th
• ALL DAY: Games 🎯
• Wild Teals Sweet Treats ✨
• Flo’s Cafè – Mobile Coffee Bar ☕️
• 10 AM-8 PM – Inflatable obstacle course 🎪
• 5-7 PM – Trunk-or-Treat 🍭
• 7 PM – Costume Contest 🧛
• 8 PM – Best Campsite 🏆
• 6-9 PM – Smores 🍫
• 7-9 PM – Haunted Trail 👻

Sunday, Oct. 13th
• Wild Teals Sweet Treats ✨
• 10 AM-2 PM – Inflatable obstacle course 🎪
TBD Golf Cart Parade + Pumpkin Carving Contest
$5 parking • FREE parking outside of the gate

Greer Ghost Tours
Oct 12 @ 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm
Greer Heritage Museum

Join a Greer Ghost Tour for a family-friendly, frightfully good evening of fun and phantoms! Choose from two walking tours full of Greer’s wild and frightening stories, from its rough start on Trade Street to the bodies left behind in its first cemetery. Learn more at https://www.greerheritage.com/ghosts/

Sunday, October 13, 2024
Volunteer with Meals on Wheels
Oct 13 @ 9:00 am
Meals on Wheels- Greenville

Bring hope to the homebound.

DELIVERY VOLUNTEERS

INDIVIDUAL
VOLUNTEERS

No matter what your schedule is like, we can find a route for you—whether you want to deliver daily, weekly, bi-weekly, monthly or just occasionally. Ready to deliver? Fill out an application today!

FILL OUT AN APPLICATION

ROUTE
SUBSTITUTES

Sometimes our scheduled volunteers are unable to make their routes due to illness or other commitments. If you are interested in becoming a substitute, sign up for emails to get notifications on open routes!

SIGN UP FOR NOTIFICATIONS

ROUTE
PARTNERS

We have nearly 150 Route Partners who deliver meals regularly to our homebound clients. Learn more about this program now!

GET YOUR GROUP INVOLVED

OTHER VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

Meal Packaging

MEAL PACKAGING

We need volunteers to pack nearly 1,500 meals every Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. until approximately 10:00 a.m. The food is prepared by our kitchen staff and set-up in an assembly line for packaging.

Pet Food Packaging

PET FOOD PACKAGING

Meals on Wheels also strives to help the pets of the homebound in Greenville. We need volunteers to package dog and cat food for monthly distribution and to organize pet food drives.

Greeting

MEAL DISTRIBUTION

Volunteers are needed Monday through Friday from 10:30 until 12 pm to greet in-coming volunteers, hand out route sheets and answer questions.

Special Events

SPECIAL EVENTS

Our annual events are great fundraising opportunities. They’re also a lot of fun, whether you get involved as a participant, committee member, volunteer or corporate sponsor.

Funday Festivals
Oct 13 @ 11:00 am – 7:00 pm
Conestee Park

Come celebrate the Upstate’s culture at the FREE 1st Annual Funday Festival 2024! Join us at Conestee Park, Sunday October 13th from 11am-7pm for a Comm”Unity” event. A full day of live music, dancers, vendors, kids activities, food trucks, pet friendly events, games, community initiatives, surprises, announcements and more! Our Platinum Stage will be hosting some of the hottest acts local and out-of-state, as well as other acts to be announced. We will also have a Halloween Costume contest and Trunk-N-Treat for the kid in everyone.

English Country Dance
Oct 13 @ 3:30 pm – 6:30 pm
Harvest House Community Center

Our mission is to bring joy to our community by cultivating folk and social dance and music traditions.

Our vision is of people coming together to experience the joy of dance and music.

Halloweekend at Big Water Marina
Oct 13 @ 5:00 pm
Big Water Marina & Campground

Let’s get spooky 👻🦇🎃

Join us for a wholeee weekend of fun, frights, and all things Halloween – Oct. 11-13th! We’ve got a full line-up planned including:
• Inflatable Obstacle Course
• Haunted Trail
• Trunk-or-Treat
• Contests + Prizes
• Food Trucks
• Vendors

Timeline:
Friday, Oct. 11th
• Wild Teals Sweet Treats ✨
• 5-8 PM – Inflatable obstacle course 🎪
• 7-9 PM – Smores 🍫
• 7-9 PM – Haunted Trail 👻

Saturday, Oct. 12th
• ALL DAY: Games 🎯
• Wild Teals Sweet Treats ✨
• Flo’s Cafè – Mobile Coffee Bar ☕️
• 10 AM-8 PM – Inflatable obstacle course 🎪
• 5-7 PM – Trunk-or-Treat 🍭
• 7 PM – Costume Contest 🧛
• 8 PM – Best Campsite 🏆
• 6-9 PM – Smores 🍫
• 7-9 PM – Haunted Trail 👻

Sunday, Oct. 13th
• Wild Teals Sweet Treats ✨
• 10 AM-2 PM – Inflatable obstacle course 🎪
TBD Golf Cart Parade + Pumpkin Carving Contest
$5 parking • FREE parking outside of the gate

Tuesday, October 15, 2024
Guided Trail Walk
Oct 15 @ 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
NC Arboretum

Hit the trails and learn more about The North Carolina Arboretum’s botanically diverse forest with a guided trail walk! April through October, this free hiking program is led by trained volunteer guides who take small groups of participants along woodland trails and through a variety of forest types. Depending on the season and each guide’s area of expertise, topics of discussion may include wildflowers, plant and tree identification, natural history and more.

Guided trail walks are limited to 15 people, including the guide, and are not recommended for guests under 16 years of age. Groups depart from the Baker Visitor Center Lobby on Tuesdays at 1 p.m. and Saturdays at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m..

Walks last 1.5 – 2.5 hours, are approximately one to two miles in length. As this program is held rain or shine, all participants should dress appropriately for the weather.

There is no pre-registration; walks are first-come first served and sign up sheets are located in the Baker Visitors Center.

Walks are FREE; however, donations to The North Carolina Arboretum Society are appreciated. Regular parking fees apply. Arboretum Society Members always park free.

Know Before You Go

  • Guided Trail Walks are not recommended for guests under 16 years of age.
  • Guided Trail Walks are rain or shine and all participants should be dressed comfortably and for the weather.
  • Hikes cover 1-2 miles and last 1.5-2 hours.
  • Well-behaved leashed pets are welcome to accompany their owners. In the rare case that a pet is disruptive or negatively impacts the experience, the pet and its owner may be asked to excuse themselves from the guided walk.
Wednesday, October 16, 2024
Greenville Connects Fare Free Day
Oct 16 all-day
Greenville

Greenville Connects invites residents and visitors alike to take advantage of these upcoming
Fare Free Days to experience the convenience and benefits of Greenlink’s public transportation
system. For more information about Greenville Connects visit www.GreenvilleConnects.org.

The transit advocacy nonprofit has already planned future 2024 Fare Free Days, including:
● Tuesday, June 11, 2024 – Primary Election
● Thursday, July 18, 2024 – Customer Appreciation Day
● Saturday, August 3, 2024 – Tax Free Weekend
● Monday, September 23, 2024 – World Car Free Day
● Wednesday, October 16, 2024 – GTA 50th Anniversary
● Tuesday, November 5, 2024 – Election Day

About Greenville Connects:
Greenville Connects is a nonprofit organization committed to enhancing public transit in
Greenville, South Carolina. Through collaborative efforts and community engagement,
Greenville Connects strives to make transportation more accessible, efficient, and sustainable,
ultimately improving the quality of life for all residents.

Fill the Cruisers Food Drive
Oct 16 @ 7:00 am – 2:00 pm
Fill the Cruisers Food Drive

Bon Secours Wellness Arena and the Greenville Police Department are teaming up with Greenville Humane Society and Greenville County Animal Care to fill police cruisers with items that will support the best care for pets under each organization’s care. Stop by the Arena on Wednesday, October 16th to drop off donations outside of the GSP International Airport Box Office.

Items needed include: laundry detergent, uncooked rice, hand soap, canned dog food, and canned pâté cat food

Thursday, October 17, 2024
Old Farmer’s Ball Thursday Dance
Oct 17 @ 8:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Bryson Gym Warren Wilson College

Our Thursday Dance

This dance is fragrance-free (no perfume, cologne, strong deodorant, etc.), out of respect for those with sensitivities.

Schedule

  • Every Thursday night (except as indicated on the calendar)
  • Beginner lesson at 7:30 pm (advanced dancers are welcome to help out during the lesson!)
  • Dance 8 pm – 11 pm

Cost

  • Non-members: $12
  • OFB Members: $10
  • Warren Wilson community: $1

If this is your first time dancing with us, your second dance is free!

Friday, October 18, 2024
Volunteer with Meals on Wheels
Oct 18 @ 9:00 am
Meals on Wheels- Greenville

Bring hope to the homebound.

DELIVERY VOLUNTEERS

INDIVIDUAL
VOLUNTEERS

No matter what your schedule is like, we can find a route for you—whether you want to deliver daily, weekly, bi-weekly, monthly or just occasionally. Ready to deliver? Fill out an application today!

FILL OUT AN APPLICATION

ROUTE
SUBSTITUTES

Sometimes our scheduled volunteers are unable to make their routes due to illness or other commitments. If you are interested in becoming a substitute, sign up for emails to get notifications on open routes!

SIGN UP FOR NOTIFICATIONS

ROUTE
PARTNERS

We have nearly 150 Route Partners who deliver meals regularly to our homebound clients. Learn more about this program now!

GET YOUR GROUP INVOLVED

OTHER VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

Meal Packaging

MEAL PACKAGING

We need volunteers to pack nearly 1,500 meals every Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. until approximately 10:00 a.m. The food is prepared by our kitchen staff and set-up in an assembly line for packaging.

Pet Food Packaging

PET FOOD PACKAGING

Meals on Wheels also strives to help the pets of the homebound in Greenville. We need volunteers to package dog and cat food for monthly distribution and to organize pet food drives.

Greeting

MEAL DISTRIBUTION

Volunteers are needed Monday through Friday from 10:30 until 12 pm to greet in-coming volunteers, hand out route sheets and answer questions.

Special Events

SPECIAL EVENTS

Our annual events are great fundraising opportunities. They’re also a lot of fun, whether you get involved as a participant, committee member, volunteer or corporate sponsor.

Greer Ghost Tours
Oct 18 @ 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm
Greer Heritage Museum

Join a Greer Ghost Tour for a family-friendly, frightfully good evening of fun and phantoms! Choose from two walking tours full of Greer’s wild and frightening stories, from its rough start on Trade Street to the bodies left behind in its first cemetery. Learn more at https://www.greerheritage.com/ghosts/