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Greer Christmas Parade Registration is OPEN

Sep 22 all-day

online

Theme: Christmas in Candyland

Join the fun and decorate your entries to reflect a Candyland Christmas. Remember, Santa is ONLY on the last float in the parade! The Greer Christmas Parade route is 1.1 miles; beginning at Poinsett Street & Memorial Drive and ending at N. Main Street & Cunningham Drive.

$50 Non-Commercial/Organization/Non-Profit registration

$100 Commercial/Business registration

$750 Rent a float from Greer Relief

$825 Rent a float from Greer Relief with sound

CLICK HERE for available floats

ALL entries & fees must be received or postmarked by the day before Thanksgiving (November 23rd). Entries & fees received/postmarked after this date will be assessed the $50 late entry fee.

We will have several awards determined by our judges: Best Float Entry, Best Walking Entry, and Best Band. 2022 Best Float was Scruffy’s Auction House, 2022 Best Walking Entry was Ignite Dance, and 2022 Best Band was Eastside High School Band. They each get bragging rights & a free entry for the 2023 Greer Christmas Parade!

BACK AGAIN THIS YEAR!! We will be incorporating a toy drive INTO the parade. We are asking for new toys to be brought to the parade to help support the Greer Relief Christmas Morning Shoppe, click here for more information on the program.

Please forward this email to any individual, business, and organization interested in participating in the parade. If you have any questions you can email us at [email protected] or call (864) 334-3490.

Categories: Community

Triple Tree Fly-In

Sep 22 – Sep 24 all-day

Triple Tree Aerodrome

The annual Triple Tree Fly-In has turned into a “can’t miss” event on everyone’s Fly-In Calendar. Aviators from across the globe anxiously await for the Fall to make the annual pilgrimage to our manicured 7,000-foot grass runway to experience one of the fastest-growing general aviation events in the country.

During our 2022 Fly-In, we had over 800 airplanes visit throughout the week from 43 states nationwide. During that week, the Triple Tree Aerodrome had over 1,700 aircraft movements and a record 804 movements on Saturday. These statistics made the Triple Tree Aerodrome one of the busiest airports in South Carolina (for that week).

NONE of this could happen without your support! Despite all the growth, we still hold true to our core values of Fun, Fellowship, and Hospitality. Please mark your calendars for September 18-24, 2023 for our 16th annual Triple Tree Fly-In. See you soon!

Categories: Business & Networking Community Education

Upstate Food Access Interactive Map

Sep 22 all-day

online

It’s no secret that food insecurity is an issue facing many of our neighbors in the Upstate. Fortunately, there are countless organizations and resources working tirelessly to alleviate that stress!

Head over to our Upstate Food Access Resource Map to locate service providers near you!

Upstate Food Access Resource Map

Categories: Community Food & Drink

Food Truck Rollouts

Sep 22 @ 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Greer City Park

Bring your blankets or chairs and join us for a fun night of great food and live music at Greer City Park! Food and beverages will be available for purchase from Greer Relief & Resources Agency, Inc. Valid ID is required to purchase alcohol. Outside alcohol and coolers are prohibited.

Categories: Community Family Fun Food & Drink Outdoors

Saturday, September 23, 2023

Greer Christmas Parade Registration is OPEN

Sep 23 all-day

online

Theme: Christmas in Candyland

$50 Non-Commercial/Organization/Non-Profit registration

$100 Commercial/Business registration

$750 Rent a float from Greer Relief

$825 Rent a float from Greer Relief with sound

CLICK HERE for available floats

ALL entries & fees must be received or postmarked by the day before Thanksgiving (November 23rd). Entries & fees received/postmarked after this date will be assessed the $50 late entry fee.

Categories: Community

Volunteer: Greer Community Garden

Sep 23 @ 7:00 am

Greer Community Garden

Volunteer

Water our garden plot at the Greer Community Garden located at 218 West Road, Greer, SC. Our plots are 13,19,25,31. Coming from the parking lot, they will be the last 4 plots to the far left of the first section.

The best time to water is when the temperature is before 80° (in the morning before the sun is too high or in the late afternoon once it’s begun to set).

If you need anything, email Jenn [email protected]

Categories: Community Garden Volunteers

Volunteer w/ The Spartanburg Soup Kitchen

Sep 23 @ 9:30 am – 1:00 pm

The Spartanburg Soup Kitchen

The Spartanburg Soup Kitchen has been serving the community since 1981. With the goal of nourishing those in need both physically and spiritually, they have become an irreplaceable resource in Spartanburg.

In addition to their regular services, the soup kitchen also provides a “children’s corner” which offers a special place for kids to enjoy a meal and engage in activities such as story time or drawing with volunteers and other guests.

Volunteer Opportunities

(Anytime between 9:30-1:30)
Food Prep
Load and unload incoming donations
Organize pantry
Assemble children’s take-home bags
Dishwasher duty
Food line servers
After lunch clean up (Tables, chairs, floors)

Categories: Community Volunteers

Anderson County Museum Gallery Open

Sep 23 @ 10:00 am – 4:00 pm

Anderson County Museum

Holidays The Museum is closed.

Categories: Community

Food Box Delivery volunteers needed!

Sep 23 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm

WNCAP (Western North Carolina AIDS Project) Dedicated to preventing new cases of HIV/AIDS and promoting self-sufficiency in people living with HIV. WNCAP provides HIV-related client support, prevention, education and advocacy activities guided by the belief that all people are entitled to equal access to health care and disease prevention.
WNCAP needs volunteers for the 2nd & 4th Saturday morning Food Box Delivery: 10am-noon. Ride with another team member and deliver pre-packed boxes of food to home-bound, food insecure families living in the Asheville/ Buncombe area. Requires ability to lift 50 pounds, good driving record, and confidentiality. More info at [email protected] , 828-252-7489 ext. 315.

Categories: Community Featured Volunteers

Sunday, September 24, 2023

Greer Christmas Parade Registration is OPEN

Sep 24 all-day

online

Theme: Christmas in Candyland

$50 Non-Commercial/Organization/Non-Profit registration

$100 Commercial/Business registration

$750 Rent a float from Greer Relief

$825 Rent a float from Greer Relief with sound

CLICK HERE for available floats

ALL entries & fees must be received or postmarked by the day before Thanksgiving (November 23rd). Entries & fees received/postmarked after this date will be assessed the $50 late entry fee.

Categories: Community

Upstate Food Access Interactive Map

Sep 24 all-day

online

It’s no secret that food insecurity is an issue facing many of our neighbors in the Upstate. Fortunately, there are countless organizations and resources working tirelessly to alleviate that stress!

Head over to our Upstate Food Access Resource Map to locate service providers near you!

Upstate Food Access Resource Map

Categories: Community Food & Drink

Railfest

Sep 24 @ 10:00 am – 2:00 pm

Greer City Park

Greer’s 6th Annual Railfest at Greer City Park is all about trains and rail safety! The four hour event is free to the public, offering rail safety presentations from Operation Lifesaver, a trackless train, model trains, and more. Our local rail police and museums will be available with interactive displays and everyone can enjoy videos about locomotive history and rail safety inside of City Hall. Children and adults can enter to receive prizes such as scenic train rides, model trains, and more!

Food and drink will be available for purchase.

Categories: Community Family Fun

Monday, September 25, 2023

Greenville County Libraries: New library catalog powered by Aspen Discovery

Sep 25 all-day

Online w/ Greenville County Libraries

New Catalog

On Monday, September 25th we will be switching to a new library catalog powered by Aspen Discovery, providing an improved searching and browsing experience. You will be able to:

Search for physical items and eContent in the same place
Discover value-added features such as read-alikes and reviews
Get notified when new items by your favorite author or topic are added to the collection
Personalize your library account
Link family accounts together for easier management

What do I need to know?

All locations of the Greenville County Library System will be closed on Sunday, September 24th for the transition to the new system.
Your library card number will stay the same. If you have created an Alternate ID for your library card account, it will also carry over to the new system.
Saved Lists and Preferred Searches will not carry over to the new system. See a Library System staff member for assistance if you would like help exporting your saved lists.
On Saturday, September 23rd and Sunday, September 24th, you may experience some down time while accessing library online resources. If you have items already checked out in Libby or Hoopla, you should still be able to view those items. However, you will not be able to check out new items during this time.
Beginning at 6p on Saturday, September 23rd, the Library System’s mobile app will be temporarily down for maintenance during our transition to new library services management software. Current users of the mobile app will be notified via push notification and the Library System’s website will be updated when the app has been restored.
On September 25th, all patron PINs will be reset to the last 4 digits of the phone number saved in each account. You will be able to change to a preferred PIN by logging into your account or speaking with a staff member.
If the Reading History feature is currently turned on in your account, then your history will appear in the new system and that feature will remain turned on for future checkouts.
The drive-through book return at the Five Forks Branch Library will be closed on September 23–26.

Is there anything I need to do?

There’s nothing you need to do to keep your library account active.

However, there are some things you can do to help make this a smooth transition:

Speak to a staff member to make sure your correct phone number is saved in your account. This will ensure that access to your account is not disrupted when your PIN number changes.
Check to make sure your library account has accurate contact information so you can receive library notifications. You can update your email address by logging into your account or by speaking with any Library System staff member.
If you have set up your own PIN for your library account, you will need to log into your account after 9 am on Monday, September 25th and reset your PIN to that custom PIN. Otherwise, you may have trouble signing in to certain online services such as Libby and Hoopla.

Categories: Community

Greer Christmas Parade Registration is OPEN

Sep 25 all-day

online

Theme: Christmas in Candyland

$50 Non-Commercial/Organization/Non-Profit registration

$100 Commercial/Business registration

$750 Rent a float from Greer Relief

$825 Rent a float from Greer Relief with sound

CLICK HERE for available floats

ALL entries & fees must be received or postmarked by the day before Thanksgiving (November 23rd). Entries & fees received/postmarked after this date will be assessed the $50 late entry fee.

Categories: Community

Upstate Food Access Interactive Map

Sep 25 all-day

online

It’s no secret that food insecurity is an issue facing many of our neighbors in the Upstate. Fortunately, there are countless organizations and resources working tirelessly to alleviate that stress!

Head over to our Upstate Food Access Resource Map to locate service providers near you!

Upstate Food Access Resource Map

Categories: Community Food & Drink

Volunteer: Greer Community Garden

Sep 25 @ 7:00 am

Greer Community Garden

Volunteer

The best time to water is when the temperature is before 80° (in the morning before the sun is too high or in the late afternoon once it’s begun to set).

If you need anything, email Jenn [email protected]

Categories: Community Garden Volunteers

2023 Pelham Medical Center Golf for Relief

Sep 25 @ 9:00 am

Greer Golf

Tee off at the 17th Annual Golf for Relief to benefit Greer Relief! The Captain’s Choice Golf Tournament includes lunch, snacks, and beverages (water, sodas, and beer). Join us for a great time while raising money to help our neighbors in need become stable and thrive in our community. Registration opens at 8 am and the tournament shotgun start is at 9 am at Greer Golf. We still have sponsorship opportunities available, click here for sponsorship information.

$750 Team + Hole Sponsorship*

$600 Team, 4 players

$150 Single Player

$150 Hole Sponsorship*

*Sponsors receive recognition on signage, social media, AD in the Community Journals and the Greer Relief website. Many local businesses participate in this event, so your exposure will be targeted heavily to the Upstate demographic. We hope that you will consider supporting our programs to eliminate poverty and help our neighbors overcome barriers for success. Additional sponsorships are available beyond a team/hole sponsorship. Click here for details or you can contact Halle at 864-334-3492 / [email protected] by September 15th. Thank you.

Categories: Community Fundraisers Sports

RENEW: Walking Group

Sep 25 @ 9:00 am – 10:00 am

Greer Relief & Resources Agency, Inc.

Take a walk with a neighbor in the park. Check-in and out at Greer Relief.

Weather dependent unless otherwise noted.

Remember:

Please be early. There are no late check-ins.
The class is for adults only. Children can walk with you in the park if you (or someone) can watch them. They can participate if they wish, but only those 18 and older will earn a RENEW reward.
Must attend in person and be present for the entirety of each class to earn RENEW Rewards.
RENEW Rewards: $10

About RENEW: 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.

RENEW: Reaching Every Neighbor Every Way, for classes on: Financial Wellness, Job Services, and Healthy Living

Categories: Community Health & Wellness walk

Greer Relief Volunteer Opportunities

Sep 25 @ 10:00 am

Greer Relief & Resources Agency, Inc.

Volunteer

Opportunities

Are we on your calendar?

Go HERE to see available activities

* Most needed days & times for the pantry are* Monday-Friday 11:30am-2:30pm

Monday & Thursday 2pm-5pm

Wednesday & Friday 9am-12noon

RENEW SHOP

Thursday, September 28th

8:45am-12:30pm

12:30pm-4:30pm

Set up on

Wednesday, September 27th

Other Activities Include:

Sorting donations
Taking extra donations to Carol’s Hope
The Shop is open the last Thursday each month

Greer Community Garden

Our garden is going into a new season. We are going to have a fall garden!! Henn’s Plant Farm in Fletcher, NC has donated the plants. As soon as the plot is tilled planting can take place.

Please email [email protected] for more information.

Weeding, watering, and bringing produce to office will continue!!

Categories: Community Volunteers

Textile Mill + Village Tour: Early Years

Sep 25 @ 1:00 pm

Around Greenville

The textile industry is the most significant aspect of Greenville’s history. It employed 1 out of every 3 people here for many years and had worldwide reach and importance. This driving tour takes you to eight of the mills built up between 1874-1902 in downtown Greenville and into the “Textile Crescent” at the city limits. Guests will learn in-depth about the mill leaders, workers, buildings, what village life was like, what the mills produced, why they closed, and what is going on there now. You’ll see 100s of historic photos on a screen that dramatically illustrate the themes discussed. You’ll also have a chance to actually touch and hold vintage artifacts from this era. Enjoy a fun and educational tour that gives you great insights to this important aspect of Greenville’s past and present success.

Categories: Community Tours

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