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A NEW VIEW
120 feet Health Events Rendering provided by MKSK
The height of the proposed observation tower in Unity Park. Mayor Knox White says it will become Greenville’s next tourist attraction due to the expansive views of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Made of wood or steel, the tower will have a winding staircase and an open-air top.
THEY SAID IT
“ The name says inclusiveness. We were separate then, but we’ve united it now.” Mary Duckett, a longtime resident of the Southernside neighborhood, on Unity Park, the chosen name for the new City Park. The name is a reference to when the area was home to two parks, one for blacks and the other for whites, and emphasizes the land is now a place for everyone. — p. 4
“ Dancing penguins is hard to beat, so it’s going to be a lot of fun.” Betsy Bisson, artistic/education director at the South Carolina Children’s Theatre, on the theater’s Mainstage production of “Mr. Popper’s Penguins,” a musical adaptation of the classic children’s book. — p. 37
“ To sell the amount of tickets we have before even kicking the ball at home has been unbelievable.” Lee Squires, head coach of Greenville FC, on the early community support for the team. — p. 16
Skin Cancer Screening Sat., May 19 • 9-11 a.m. • Patewood Medical Campus, Building A, 2nd Floor Take advantage of this free opportunity to be screened for skin cancer, presented by GHS and the Piedmont Dermatological Society. Participants should wear a bathing suit under loose clothing. Registration required. Meet the Midwives Tues., May 22 • 6-7 p.m. • Greenville Midwifery Care & Birth Center, 35 Medical Ridge Drive Interested in finding out more about GHS’ midwives and whether midwifery is the right decision for you? Check out this free meet-and-greet. Registration required. Cancer Survivors Day Sun., June 3 • 1-4 p.m. • Cancer Survivors Park, 21 Cleveland St. Visit the new Cancer Survivors Park and enjoy activities for all ages at this event that celebrates those who have battled cancer. Free water and snacks will be on hand. For more information, visit cancersurvivorspark.org. Prediabetes Class Mon., June 4 • 7-8 p.m. • GHS Life Center®, 875 W. Faris Road About 84 million U.S. adults have prediabetes—many don’t even know it! Learn what prediabetes is and how to avoid type 2 diabetes. Free; no registration needed. Call (864) 455-4003 for more information. Caregiving ABCs Tues./Thurs., June 14-28 • 3-5 p.m. • Center for Success in Aging, 255 Enterprise Blvd., Ste. 101 This five-session series provides education and support to those caring for a loved one with dementia or memory health condition. Free; registration required. Unless noted otherwise, registration is required for each event. To register, learn more or see a schedule of events, visit ghs.org/events.
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