Pick A Farm Fresh School Gardening Workshop this Summer!

Grow your school garden program this summer- attend a School Gardening for SC Educators summer workshop sponsored by SC Farm to School!

Workshop participants will receive:

• More information about SC Farm to School opportunities;
• Grant writing resources;
• Hands-on STEM lessons and activities modeled by Clemson Extension 4-H Agents;
• Horticulture skill building to help your garden grow;
• A certificate for 5 Continuing Education Hours;
• A copy of The Garden STEM: Curriculum for Your Garden Classroom and Seasonal Planting Guide for your region!

Special guest, Laura Corder, Director of the Office of Innovation for the State Department of Commerce, will introduce Scribble, the South Carolina Innovation Hub that lists entrepreneur resources and events.  Here is a link to the Scribble launch announcement and an article in the Greenville CEO newsletter.

We will cover the following items:

• Discuss with Laura our priorities for Upstate entrepreneurs and how that fits into the Scribble platform
• Report on our work group activities
• Report from the Kauffman Foundation ESHIP Conference
• List and discuss Global Entrepreneurship Week activities
• Share our local ecosystem development activities and events

This is an important meeting to attend and bring your colleagues.  The workgroups are launching, the State has a potential resource for us to consider and plans for an even more robust Global Entrepreneurship Week will be developed.

Join us on Thursday, June 6th from 7:30 – 9:00 AM at The Bleckley Station for Toast 'n Topics.  We will be hearing from Pamela Evette, Lieutenant Governor of South Carolina"  Make your reservation now.

Join the City of Spartanburg, our City Parks & Recreation team, and the Northside Community at the Fairground basketball courts on Saturday, May 25th, for a “Celebration of Sport.”

This FREE, family-friendly community event and court dedication will have food, games, entertainment, and giveaways from 10am-3pm. At noon, enjoy a complimentary lunch from Cribbs Catering, music from 96.3 “The Block," and the court dedication ceremony with remarks from Councilwoman Erica Brown.

There will be Youth Skills Competitions (ages 8-17) from 10am-12pm and 1pm-3pm, and Adult Open Run basketball (18+) from 10am-3pm. Participation is "first come, first served."

Let's celebrate strawberry season with a day full of festivities and strawberry-centric menu items! We'll have strawberry specials in the cafe, grocery, and at Swamp Pizza, all day long! Face painting 12 noon to 4 pm; Live music from Kelly Jo 5:30 to 8 pm!

Love where you live...love where you run!

Join the movement and our city this May for our annual 5k color run. Hosted in efforts to raise awareness for sexual exploitation this community event sparks conversations about human trafficking and unites the community in taking a stand against it. In partnership with Switch, Project4one is hosting its annual ColorForOne color run this May 25th.

Proceeds go directly to Switch.

REGISTRATION STARTS @ 9:45am
RACE BEGINS @ 10:30am

Register today! Don't miss the one day of the year when you get to run (or walk) on the runway. Join us on Memorial Day weekend at the Greenville Downtown Airport. 7th Annual Take Flight 5K will be held on Saturday, May 25th, 2019 and money raised will go to help construct a parking lot for Runway Park!

We'll start by honoring our veterans with a Memorial Day Ceremony,
followed by a true test of speed for runners. This is the flattest 5K in the Upstate!

T-shirts, awards and fun door prizes will be given out.

Free Military T-Shirt’s

15% Off Licensed Apparel and After Market Accessories

To All Who Served, THANK YOU

Free Hot Dog Plates, Chips and A Drink

FREE BEER while supplies last

12pm- 3pm Bikini Bike Wash

Start your summer with an extravaganza of concert music at the Upstate Concert Band Festival this Memorial Day weekend. Four concert bands representing three Upstate counties perform from 3:00 to 7:00 PM at the Mauldin Cultural. Bring your lawn chairs or blankets and settle in for traditional Americana, marches, show tunes, old favorites and new music from the Greenville Concert Band, the Spartanburg Community Band, the Easley Community Band, and the Greenville Textile Heritage Band. Food, drink and activities will be available; admission is free.

Join us to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Cherokee Historical & Preservation Society during the Taste of Cherokee County History Tour!

8:00 to 10:00 a.m.—Biscuits and coffee at Fort Thicketty (Goucher Creek Road, 29340)

10:30 to 11:30 a.m.—Smoked jerky at the Vinson-Blanton Burying Ground (Spring Lake Road, 29340)

12:00 to 2:00 p.m.—Dumplings at the History & Arts Museum ( 301 College Drive, 29340)

2:30 to 4:30 p.m.—Ice cream and cobbler at Possum Trot School (742 Peachoid Road, 29341)

No charge—food items will be provided as long as supplies last. Rain or shine!

Days/­Hours Open:
Wed 12pm‑11pm, Thu 12pm‑11pm, Fri 12pm‑11pm, Sat 10am‑11pm
Fun family event. Something for all ages. Non‑alcohol event. Street dance Friday and Saturday night. Special children's events on Saturday. Free music on stage. Fried catfish, catfish stew, lots of other foods. Arts and crafts. Amusement rides.

Join the Lakeside Concert Band to celebrate the Sounds of Summer, Thursday evenings at twilight. Relax at our spacious amphitheater by the Furman University Lake and enjoy a cross-section of Big Band, Jazz, Bluegrass, Contemporary, Marches, and Orchestral favorites. Thanks to our sponsors, all concerts are FREE!

This evening's concert, featuring Marches from Around the World, is performed by the Lakeside Concert Band, directed by Leslie W. Hicken. There is no rain location.

Join the Lakeside Concert Band to celebrate the Sounds of Summer, Thursday evenings at twilight. Relax at our spacious amphitheater by the Furman University Lake and enjoy a cross-section of Big Band, Jazz, Bluegrass, Contemporary, Marches, and Orchestral favorites. Thanks to our sponsors, all concerts are FREE!

The Spartanburg Jazz Ensemble is directed by Tom Wright.

Join the Lakeside Concert Band to celebrate the Sounds of Summer, Thursday evenings at twilight. Relax at our spacious amphitheater by the Furman University Lake and enjoy a cross-section of Big Band, Jazz, Bluegrass, Contemporary, Marches, and Orchestral favorites. Thanks to our sponsors, all concerts are FREE!

This evening's concert is performed by the Carolina Youth Symphony, directed by Leslie W. Hicken. Rain location: McAlister Auditorium

Join the Lakeside Concert Band to celebrate the Sounds of Summer, Thursday evenings at twilight. Relax at our spacious amphitheater by the Furman University Lake and enjoy a cross-section of Big Band, Jazz, Bluegrass, Contemporary, Marches, and Orchestral favorites. Thanks to our sponsors, all concerts are FREE!

This evening's concert, "The Greatest Generation," is performed by the Poinsett Wind Symphony, directed by Leslie W. Hicken and Jay Bocook. The concert is in McAlister Auditorium.

Join the Lakeside Concert Band to celebrate the Sounds of Summer, Thursday evenings at twilight. Relax at our spacious amphitheater by the Furman University Lake and enjoy a cross-section of Big Band, Jazz, Bluegrass, Contemporary, Marches, and Orchestral favorites. Thanks to our sponsors, all concerts are FREE!

This evening's concert features pianist Derek Parsons with the Lakeside Concert Band, directed by Leslie W. Hicken, performing Rhapsody in Blue. It will be held in McAlister Auditorium.

Join the Lakeside Concert Band to celebrate the Sounds of Summer, Thursday evenings at twilight. Relax at our spacious amphitheater by the Furman University Lake and enjoy a cross-section of Big Band, Jazz, Bluegrass, Contemporary, Marches, and Orchestral favorites. Thanks to our sponsors, all concerts are FREE!

The Greenville Chorale: Bingham Vick, director
Lakeside Concert Band: Leslie W. Hicken, director
(Rain location: McAlister Auditorium)

Join the Lakeside Concert Band to celebrate the Sounds of Summer, Thursday evenings at twilight. Relax at our spacious amphitheater by the Furman University Lake and enjoy a cross-section of Big Band, Jazz, Bluegrass, Contemporary, Marches, and Orchestral favorites. Thanks to our sponsors, all concerts are FREE!

Rain location: McAlister Auditorium

Join the Lakeside Concert Band to celebrate the Sounds of Summer, Thursday evenings at twilight. Relax at our spacious amphitheater by the Furman University Lake and enjoy a cross-section of Big Band, Jazz, Bluegrass, Contemporary, Marches, and Orchestral favorites. Thanks to our sponsors, all concerts are FREE!

This evening's concert, "An Evening at the Pops," is performed by the Lakeside Concert Band, directed by Leslie W. Hicken. (Rain location: McAlister Auditorium) 

Join the Lakeside Concert Band to celebrate the Sounds of Summer, Thursday evenings at twilight. Relax at our spacious amphitheater by the Furman University Lake and enjoy a cross-section of Big Band, Jazz, Bluegrass, Contemporary, Marches, and Orchestral favorites. Thanks to our sponsors, all concerts are FREE!

This evening's concert, with music from The Phantom of the Opera, features Lisa Barksdale, Bruce Schoonmaker, and Grant Knox, vocal soloists. The Lakeside Concert Band is directed by Leslie W. Hicken. Rain location: McAlister Auditorium

Join the Lakeside Concert Band to celebrate the Sounds of Summer, Thursday evenings at twilight. Relax at our spacious amphitheater by the Furman University Lake and enjoy a cross-section of Big Band, Jazz, Bluegrass, Contemporary, Marches, and Orchestral favorites. Thanks to our sponsors, all concerts are FREE!

Rain location: McAlister Auditorium

Hub City Empty Bowls will have its second public bowl-making session of 2019 at West Main Artists Co-op on Saturday, June 8, 1-4 p.m. Everyone is invited to come make pottery bowls that will later be used as a fundraiser to feed the needy in Spartanburg. There is no cost to make bowls and all instructions and materials are provided. This is your chance to help feed the needy people of Spartanburg and be creative at the same time. Bowl-making events are great for families or anyone with a creative itch and the desire to do good in Spartanburg.

Salsa at Sunset, on Graham Plaza in front of the Peace Center fountains, Greenville, SC. Open to the public; a free Upstate International event with the support of Piedmont Natural Gas. Group salsa lesson at 6:00; live Latin bands and dancing from 7:00 to 10:00.
Marcel Portilla Band will return for this program.

Every year, Just Say Something invites anyone 13-17 years old who is interested in a fun opportunity to collaborate with many other teens around the area to enhance their leadership skills. This event is over the summer and is a great opportunity to learn more and discuss many different topics such as politics, school, community, tobacco, alcohol, and the safety of Rx drugs.

Show 8pm This is an outdoor venue with no seats under cover The show will take place rain or shine. All dates, acts, & ticket prices subject to change without notice. All tickets are subject to applicable service fees via all points of sale.

Al is back to playing the hits and classics for this tour, with his usual big production – costumes, props, video wall – supported by his band, background singers, and… a full symphony orchestra!

Show 8pm This is an outdoor venue with no seats under cover The show will take place rain or shine. All dates, acts, & ticket prices subject to change without notice. All tickets are subject to applicable service fees via all points of sale.

Show 6:30pm This is an outdoor venue with no seats under cover The show will take place rain or shine. All dates, acts, & ticket prices subject to change without notice. All tickets are subject to applicable service fees via all points of sale.

netWorks is our new and improved Biscuits 2 Business (B2B), which is a FREE leads group. netWorks will be held at the Holiday Inn on Clemson Blvd. There is LIMITED seating and a RSVP is required! Each attendee will be given an opportunity to speak about their business and listen to our keynote speaker! Join us for coffee, patstries & networking!

June Speaker: Ron Marchant - GrandSouth Bank

Join Anderson Rising for a "dutch-treat" lunch Wednesday, June 12, 2019 at Groucho's Deli to network with young professionals in the Upstate! This networking opportunity will allow you to connect with other young professionals and help you understand what Anderson Rising has to offer.

Join us for the 2019 Small Business Awards Luncheon on Thursday, June 13, 2019 where we will be awarding the following awards: Small Business, Pillar of Anderson, Athena, and Young Athena Awards.  Our keynote speaker is Bruce LeVell, Region 4 Advocate for the U.S. Small Business Administration.

Individual Tickets:
$40 Members
$50 Non-Members

Table Sponsor (reserved seating for 8 and company recognition):
$400 Members
$500 Non-Members

Join us for our June Electric City Women's Brunch held on Thursday, June 20, 2019. Our guest speaker is Rosylin Weston, RAW Communications, who will be speaking on Resiliency and Turning Lemons Into Lemonade.

The Milltown Players present Irving Berlin's classic musical!

Annie Oakley is the best show around, and she manages to support her little brother and sisters selling the game she hunts. When she's discovered by Buffalo Bill, he persuades this novel sharpshooter to join his Wild West Show. It only takes one glance for her to fall head over heels for dashing shooting ace Frank Butler, who headlines the show. She soon eclipses Butler as the main attraction of the show, which, while good for business, is bad for romance. Butler hightails it off to join a rival show, his bruised male ego leading the way, but is ultimately pitted against Annie in the final shoot-out. The rousing, sure-fire finale hits the mark every time in a testament to the power of female ingenuity.

Join us for this annual Converse event to promote women in leadership across the Upstate. This workshop provides opportunities for young and mid-career professional women to learn practical strategies for enhancing leadership effectiveness and network with peers who share their stories related to workplace advancement and leading in our communities.

Come Out and Play on Saturday June 8, 2019 at historic Oconee State Park as we will be hosting a 5K run through the park. Visit a special place and enjoy the mountain air and experience the cool waters of Oconee. This is the sixth race of the 2019 South Carolina State Parks Come Out & Play 5K Series. This 5K is open to everyone, from beginner runners and joggers, experienced athletes to dog walkers - all are welcome. This race will be timed, so you can run as fast or as slow as you want. The cost to register for the Hill Hoppin' 5K is $25 plus registration fees at www.Go-GreenEvents.com. All registered runners will receive a race series T-Shirt, souvenirs and be eligible for door and top place finisher prizes. All proceeds for the 5K will go towards trail improvements at Oconee State Park. Camping and lodging are available at a reduced rate for the weekend of the race at Oconee State Park Resort. Use promo code 5KSAVE20 to save 20% off campsites or cabins reserved for June 7-9, 2019 at Oconee State Park only.

Business & Brews returns Tuesday, June 11th. Please join us from 5:15-7:15 p.m. at Piney Mountain Bike Lounge for a round table panel discussion with Greenville Parks & Rec on Bikeville and some of the organization's other current projects and initiatives, followed by a short Q&A session beginning at roughly 5:45 p.m. This business networking social is free to attend and open to the public, so bring a coworker or friend.