Saving Sumatra's Orangutans

This presentation will address the threats to each species, explain the work of the Sumatran Orangutan Conservation Program (SOCP) in conserving orangutans in Sumatra and describe the SOCP's innovative new Orangutan Haven project currently under development in North Sumatra.

Special Guest Speaker :Ian Singleton, PhD, Director, Sumatran Orangutan Conservation Programme

Did you know a third species of orangutan was recently discovered? The Tapanuli orangutan (Pongo tapanuliensis), resides in the Tapanuli region of North Sumatra. Surveys by the Sumatran Orangutan Conservation Program (SOCP) suggest there are only 13,500 Sumatran orangutans and less than 800 Tapanuli orangutans remaining in the wild. This presentation will address the threats to each species, explain the work of the SOCP in conserving orangutans in Sumatra and describe the SOCP’s innovative new Orangutan Haven project currently under development in North Sumatra.

Adults and children are welcome.

 
Please join SPACE and Thicketty Mountain Farm for an exciting new spring event: Bonnamoo! You won't want to miss this celebration of music, food, and farms at our Cleveland Preserve Farm, a beautiful 300-acre conserved farm in North Spartanburg. This musical event will feature headliners Southern Culture On The Skids (SCOTS), with local favorite The Shane Pruitt Band as the openner. Gates at 6 p.m.

Southern Culture On The Skids have been consistently recording and touring around the world since 1983. Their music has been featured in movies and TV, and their legendary live shows are a testament to the therapeutic powers of foot-stomping, butt-shaking rock-and-roll. Living and breathing the blues and gospel, opener The Shane Pruitt Band embodies a regional tradition while bringing its original tone and flare to every performance.

During the performance, vendors will be on-site selling food and beverages. SPACE is partnering with commercial composting company Atlas Organics to make this a low-waste event. Guests are encouraged to carpool. Those who bring their own non-glass tumblers for beverages will receive $1 off their first beer or glass of wine!

 
It is the year of the woman as the dignity, voice, and agency of women everywhere are finally being recognized, cherished, and defended. Commemorating the many causes for awareness during the month of April with special music such as Queen’s “Somebody to Love,” Celebrating Women will inspire everyone who attends. As one of the most expressive forms of art, this ballet paired with contemporary dance will showcase not only the bodies but the souls of a gender that is being heard and seen on a deeper level than ever before. Hernan Justo directs.

• This event will be FREE to the public (suggested $10 donation at the door)
• ALL SEATS ARE FIRST COME, FIRST SERVE

Lachlan’s Hope is excited to announce our 4th Annual Golf Tournament set for Friday May 10, 2019 at the Cross Creek Plantation Golf Course in Seneca, SC. The golf tournament will raise funds to assist pediatric stem cell transplant patients and their families in South Carolina.

Four person teams are available now at a fee of $500 per team. Registration includes golf cart, greens fee, goodie bag, beverages, catered lunch and award ceremony. VIP four person teams are also available for those who donate at the Lachlan or One In A Million sponsorship levels.

Enjoy live music at the Uptown Market with this free spring concert series! Local bands start at 5:30, and the headlining band starts at 6:15.

Thursday, May 9th: Jazzy Trinity

Thursday, May 23rd: The Leftovers

Friday, June 7th: Eloveation (in concert with the SC Festival of Flowers)

The Ninety Six Mill Village Neighborhood Association will host the second Movie Night at the Park on Friday, June 21. This outdoor movie series is made possible by a generous Elevate Upstate grant from Hughes Investments and Ten at the Top. The movie will be Ralph Breaks the Internet. The park is located across the street from the Ninety Six Fire Department..  Parking is available adjacent to the park off Lowell Street. Snacks will be provided, but please bring folding chairs or blankets.