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guide to the holidays 6 Your in the Greenville area

December 14, 2019 at 12:00 PM Wreaths Across America will be at Woodlawn Memorial Park on Saturday, December 14 at 12:00pm to Remember and Honor our veterans through the laying of Remembrance wreaths on the graves of our country’s fallen heroes.

MADE Jewelry brings custom 26 MAKE pieces to downtown Greenville

Community involvement is needed. Please consider: • Sponsoring veterans’ wreaths

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“One thing that was done with adoption law was that parents who are placing their child into adoption have the right to make an adoption plan.”

• Volunteering to participate in the wreath laying ceremony • Inviting your friends and family to join you

-Trey Ingram, attorney

“There are studies that prove that music is a natural way to help heal PTSD.” -Charles Hedgepath, musician

THE BIG NUMBERS

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Greenville Christmas Parade By the Numbers

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Years the Christmas parade did not happen in Greenville because of World War II

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The Greenville Poinsettia Christmas Parade is an annual tradition beloved by many Greenvillians.

Marching bands, Christmas lights, local businesses and elected officials, dance groups and Santa all come together in one evening to celebrate the season. This year’s parade begins at 6 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 7 on Main Street. Here’s a look at some of the behind-the-scenes numbers that make up this popular event in Greenville.

6 awards are given: JOEL POINSETT (BEST OVERALL) BEST FLOAT BEST WALKING UNIT BEST DANCE UNIT BEST MARCHING BAND PEOPLE’S CHOICE AWARD

This year santa's float theme will be dr. seuss 50

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hot chocolate at the parade is $2

12 streets closed

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The year the Greenville Christmas Parade changed its name to the Greenville Poinsettia Christmas Parade

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Cascades Verdae is designed with one purpose in mind, to help our residents enjoy their families and friends and remain independent as they age. We do this by providing Greenville with the premier Full Continuum of Care.

Call Us Today • (864) 606-3055 Duke Energy recently announced a $500,000 grant to help underscore the value of Upstate wetland environments by highlighting and protecting the natural wetlands in Greenville’s Unity Park.

The project will provide school children and other park visitors the opportunity to learn about the native species and wildlife living in this unique and critical ecosystem in the middle of an urban environment, according to Duke Energy.

The project will include the Duke Energy Outdoor Classroom as part of an ADA-accessible boardwalk providing new public access to these currently overlooked and unapproachable wetlands. Duke officials said its goal, once the project is completed, is for the area to serve as an outdoor classroom for educating the public about the important environmental contribution of wetlands and the need to preserve them.

We are excited to once again engage with a trusted partner like the city. Unity Park is one of those projects that has so much depth and impact that we had to be a part of it.”

-Michael Callahan, South Carolina state president, Duke Energy

The wetlands area of Unity Park marks the ORIGINAL PATH of the REEDY RIVER before it was diverted in a 1933 Depression-era project “We are excited to once again engage with a trusted partner like the city,” said Michael Callahan, Duke Energy’s South Carolina state president. “Unity Park is one of those projects that has so much depth and impact that we had to be a part of it.”

“We are grateful for Duke Energy Foundation’s participation in Unity Park and value its partnership on this transformative project,” said Greenville Mayor Knox White.

The wetlands area of Unity Park along the northern perimeter of the 60-acre park marks the original path of the Reedy River before it was diverted by city engineers and the federal Works Progress Administration in a 1933 Depression-era project.

Despite close proximity to the Swamp Rabbit Trail, these wetlands are largely hidden from view and inaccessible to the public. Improving the wetland areas in Unity Park is intended to create a healthier river system, improve habitat, mitigate flood risk and create a greater scenic and educational amenity for the community.

Independent Living • Assisted Living Memory Care • Skilled Nursing • Rehab Greenville’s Premier Life Plan Community

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HOLIDAY PLANNER LANNER 2019 LANNER NNOVEMBER 30 Holiday Flea A Charlie Brown Christmas

Fountain Inn Chamber of Commerce’s Annual Christmas Parade

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DECEMBER 4

Night of Lights

Martinis & Mistletoe

Christmas Carol Sing and Lighting

Simpsonville Tree Lighting Ceremony

Christmas in Greer Tree Lighting

Fountain Inn Tree Lighting

Vintage Christmas Fest

Pictures at Santa’s Workshop

DECEMBER 1

Simpsonville Annual Christmas Parade A Charlie Brown Christmas

NOV. 8 - DEC. 22

INDIE CRAFT PARADE

❆ 10 a.m.-6 p.m. ❆ Fridays- Sundays, Nov. 8-Dec. 22 ❆ 2909 Old Buncombe Road, Greenville

NOV. 23 - DEC. 30

ST. FRANCIS FESTIVAL OF TREES

❆ Daily ❆ Nov. 23-Dec.30 ❆ Courtyard Marriott Downtown ❆ Embassy Suites Downtown ❆ Hampton Inn & Suites - RiverPlace ❆ Hyatt Regency

Holiday Oyster Roast & Pizza Party

DECEMBER 2

Peace Interlude: Branford Marsalis

Christmas in the Park "A Carolina Christmas at the Younts” Mauldin Christmas Tree Lighting Holiday Market Pictures at Santa’s Workshop

Robert Earl Keen: Countdown to Christmas

NOVEMBER 30

HOLIDAY FLEA

❆ 11a.m.-3 p.m. ❆ Nov. 30 and Dec. 7 ❆ Free to attend ❆ Forty unique local artisans and crafters ❆ Swamp Rabbit Cafe & Grocery ❆ 205 Cedar Lane Road

A CHARLIE BROWN CHRISTMAS

❆ 10 a.m. & 1:30 p.m. ❆ Nov. 30 - Dec. 1, Dec. 7 - Dec. 8 ❆ Adult: $28; Child: $19 ❆ Gunter Theatre

DECEMBER 1

SIMPSONVILLE ANNUAL CHRISTMAS PARADE ❆ 3 - 5:30 p.m. ❆ Free to attend ❆ Main Street, Simpsonville

DECEMBER 2

ROBERT EARL KEEN: COUNTDOWN TO CHRISTMAS ❆ 7:30 p.m. ❆ Sunday, December 1 ❆ $25-$45 ❆ Peace Concert Hall, Peace Center GREENVILLEJOURNAL.COM // NOVEMBER 29

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Holiday Fair Greenville

South Carolina Children's Theatre presents one of the most recognized and cherished stories of the Holiday season.

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Merry Market

“A Holly Jolly Christmas”

The Nutcracker

DECEMBER 4

FOUNTAIN INN CHAMBER CHRISTMAS PARADE ❆ 5:30 p.m. ❆ Wednesday, December 4 ❆ Free to attend

DECEMBER 5

❆ Main Street, Fountain Inn

MARTINIS & MISTLETOE

❆ 7 - 9 p.m. ❆ Hyatt Regency Greenville, Studio 220 ❆ Tickets are $50 per person

HOLIDAY FAIR GREENVILLE ❆ 10 - 8 p.m. ❆ Dec. 5-6 10 a.m. - 8 p.m. ❆ Dec. 7 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. ❆ 1 Exposition Drive, Greenville ❆ Adults: $6 Senior citizens (60 +): $5 ❆ Free for children 12 and younger

SIMPSONVILLE TREE LIGHTING CEREMONY

❆ 6 - 7 p.m. ❆ Hosted by Discover Simpsonville ❆ Simpsonville City Hall, 118 N.E. Main St. ❆ Free to attend

FOUNTAIN INN TREE LIGHTING

❆ 5:30 p.m. ❆ Depot Street, downtown Fountain Inn ❆ Free to attend

PICTURES AT SANTA’S WORKSHOP

❆ 5 - 8 p.m. ❆ December 5-6 ❆ Free admission with photos purchased from Pro Shots Studios

❆ Mauldin Cultural Center ❆ 101 E. Butler Road, Mauldin

HOLIDAY OYSTER ROAST AND PIZZA PARTY

❆ 5 - 9 p.m. ❆ Upcountry Provisions ❆ 6809 State Park Road, Travelers Rest ❆ $25 per person to enter, includes food, or $5 per person entry fee to see the show; food and beverage purchases a la carte

“A HOLLY JOLLY CHRISTMAS” ❆ Centre Stage ❆ 501 River St. Greenville ❆ Times & Dates: Dec. 5-7: 8 p.m. ❆ Dec. 8: 3 p.m. ❆ Dec. 12-13: 8 p.m. ❆ Dec. 14: 2 & 8 p.m. ❆ Dec. 15: 3 p.m. ❆ Dec. 19-20: 8 p.m. ❆ Dec. 21: 2 and 8 p.m. ❆ $25.50-$38.50 + $3.50 service charge

PEACE INTERLUDE: BRANFORD MARSALIS

❆ Peace Center Campus ❆ 5:15 p.m. ❆ Free ❆ Born out of the swing era and the blues, jazz is characterized by improvisation, syncopated rhythms, and the exchange of ideas.

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Greenville Poinsettia Christmas Parade “A Holly Jolly Teddy Bear Luncheon “A Holly Jolly Christmas” “Spirit of Christmas” Holiday Fair Greenville Christmas” Breakfast with Santa “A Christmas Carol” “A Holly Jolly Christmas” The Children’s Museum of the Upstate Breakfast with Santa presented by Greer Christmas Parade The Little Gym of Greenville Merry Market Breakfast with Santa The Children’s Museum Breakfast with Santa Simpsonville Activity Center “A Carolina Christmas at the Younts” “A Mauldin Family "A Charlie Brown Christmas" Merry Market Christmas” “A Carolina Christmas at the Younts” The Nutcracker “The Nutcracker: Once Upon a Time Pancakes with Santa in Greenville” Photos with Santa Santa in the Holiday Flea Lobby 2019 Mauldin Christmas Parade “A Christmas Carol” A Charlie Brown Christmas The Nutcracker

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DECEMBER 6

NIGHT OF LIGHTS

❆ 5 - 8 p.m. ❆ Tree lighting at 6:30 p.m. ❆ Main Street, Greenville ❆ This event will include: Live music. Food trucks. Coffee Underground.

❆ Hosted by Mayor Knox White ❆ Free to attend

ANNUAL CHRISTMAS CAROL SING & LIGHTING

❆ Presented by Bob Jones University ❆ 6:30 p.m. ❆ 1700 Wade Hampton Blvd., Greenville ❆ Free to attend

CHRISTMAS IN GREER TREE LIGHTING

❆ 5 - 8 p.m ❆ Greer City Park, 301 E Poinsett St. ❆ From 5-7 p.m., you can enjoy the following: Holiday craft stations.

Inflatables. Greer Relief S’mores. Plate 108 cookie decorating. ❆ Santa will arrive at the park at 7:15 p.m.

Children under 16 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian at all times. ❆ Pets are not permitted. ❆ Free to attend

VINTAGE CHRISTMAS FEST ❆ 5 - 8 p.m ❆ Grace Hall, 108 Trade St., Greer ❆ General admission; free with an

encouraged donation of non-perishable food items or unwrapped toys ❆ Early bird special: 10 a.m.-noon with $5 donation entry for attendees ❆ General Admission: Noon-8:30 p.m. (until Santa leaves) ❆ Santa visits with kids: 8 p.m.

Santa will visit with kids in Grace Hall after the tree lighting ❆ Children are asked to bring unwrapped toys to pass along to needy children ❆ Saturday, Dec. 7: General admission: 9 a.m.-2 p.m.

HOLIDAY MARKET

MERRY MARKET

THE NUTCRACKER

❆ Younts Center for Performing Arts 315 N. Main St., Fountain Inn

❆ Dec. 6: 5 - 9 p.m. ❆ Dec. 7 Noon-9 p.m. ❆ Dec. 8 1-5 p.m.

“A CAROLINA CHRISTMAS AT THE YOUNTS” ❆ Younts Center for Performing Arts 315 N. Main St., Fountain Inn ❆ 7:30 p.m. Dec. 6-7 ❆ 6:30 p.m. Dec. 8 ❆ Tickets $20/$25

MAULDIN CHRISTMAS TREE LIGHTING

❆ Mauldin Amphitheater, 101 E. Butler Rd ❆ 6:00 p.m. ❆ Bring a stadium chair for the ceremony. ❆ Free to attend

❆ Mauldin Cultural Center, 101 E. Butler Rd ❆ 5-8 p.m. ❆ Holiday gifts, arts, crafts and edibles. ❆ Free to attend

CHRISTMAS IN THE PARK

❆ 5-7 p.m. ❆ 235 Trailblazer Drive, Travelers Rest ❆ Free kids ride on the Polar Express Train ❆ Santa will be in the pavilion for photos ❆ Food trucks on hand. ❆ Free to attend ❆ Peace Center, Concert Hall ❆ Dec. 6-7: 7:30 p.m. ❆ Dec. 8: 3 p.m. ❆ $19-$72

DECEMBER 7

GREENVILLE POINSETTIA CHRISTMAS PARADE

❆ 6-7:30 p.m. ❆ Main Street, from Augusta to North ❆ Free

TEDDY BEAR LUNCHEON

❆ 11 a.m. ❆ Hyatt Regency Greenville, Studio 220 ❆ $15 adults; $10 children ages 3-12 ❆ Any child who donates a new stuffed animal will get a photo with Santa

BREAKFAST WITH SANTA PRESENTED BY THE LITTLE GYM OF GREEN

❆ 9-10:30 a.m. ❆ Hosted by and held at the Greenville Zoo, ❆ 150 Cleveland Park Drive, Greenville ❆ Tickets are $25 and include: ❆ Breakfast served by Texas Roadhouse. ❆ Up close and personal time with Santa.

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“A Holly Jolly Christmas” Lindsey Stirling – “A Holly Jolly “The Nutcracker: Once Upon a Time in Greenville” “A Holly Jolly Christmas” Warmer in the Winter Christmas” Breakfast with Santa Christmas Tour 2019 Breakfast with Santa The Jazzy Trinity The Children’s Museum of the Upstate The Children’s Museum of the Upstate Christmas Show Christmas with Santa “A Carolina Christmas” “A Mauldin Family Christmas” Lunch with Santa at Flouor Field “A Mauldin Family Christmas” “A Christmas Carol” Holiday Market On Main “A Christmas Carol” Homemade Holiday Gifts in Simpsonville "Night Before Christmas" Breakfast with Santa by Life Kidz Wol Ministries Winter Dance Performance “A Carolina Christmas” Annual Christmas Concert “A Christmas Carol” “A Mauldin Family Christmas” Christmas With The Chorale Travelers Rest Annual Christmas Parade “A Christmas Carol” A Very Merry Local Christmas Market "Night Before Christmas" “A Christmas Carol” Winter Dance Performance

DECEMBER 17

PANCAKES WITH SANTA FOUNTAN INN ❆ 8 a.m. ❆ Sweet Catherine’s

111 S. Main St., Fountain Inn ❆ Each family will have time to spend with Santa. Breakfast will include: Pancakes.

Sausage. Fruit. Hot cocoa. Milk.

Orange juice. Coffee. ❆ Reservation only; please call 862-0777. ❆ $16.50 for adults and children; children 2 and younger eat for free

BREAKFAST WITH SANTA HOSTED BY THE CHILDREN’S MUSEUM OF THE UPSTATE ❆ 8-9:30 a.m. / 9:30-11 a.m. Dec. 7 & 14 ❆ 10-11:30 a.m. Dec. 8 and Dec. 15 ❆ Call 864-233-7755 to register ❆ Includes: Hot buffet breakfast. Pictures

with Santa. Hot chocolate,coffee bar. Story time and singalong. Caroling. Holiday crafts. ❆ $25 per member /$32 nonmember adult ❆ $28 per nonmember child ❆ 300 College St., Greenville

BREAKFAST WITH SANTA SIMPSONVILLE

MAULDIN CHRISTMAS PARADE

❆ 2-4 p.m. ❆ Starts at Mauldin High School and ends at the Mauldin Cultural Center. ❆ Free to attend

DECEMBER 10

“SPIRIT OF CHRISTMAS” ❆ 7:30 p.m. ❆ Fountain Inn First Baptist Church, 206 N. Weston St., Fountain Inn

❆ General admission Adult $15 Senior $12 Students free with paying adult or senior

DECEMBER 12

“A CHRISTMAS CAROL” ❆ Dec. 12-Dec. 22 ❆ Greenville Theatre

444 College St., Greenville

DECEMBER 13

FREE PHOTOS WITH SANTA

“THE NUTCRACKER: ONCE UPON A TIME IN GREENVILLE”

❆ 4-6 p.m. ❆ Re/Max Results of Travelers Rest will offer

❆ Peace Center ❆ Dec. 13: 9:45 a.m., educational show

free photos with Santa at the office, 228 S. Main St., across from the gazebo. ❆ Free

❆ Dec. 14: full performances 2 and 7 p.m. ❆ Tickets: $20-$55

DECEMBER 8

❆ 8:30-10:30 a.m. ❆ Simpsonville Activity Center ❆ 310 W. Curtis St., Simpsonville ❆ $6 for ages 13 and older; $4 for ages

GREER CHRISTMAS PARADE

3-12; free for ages 2 and under ❆ For more information, call 864-967-9533.

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❆ Free

❆ 2:30 p.m. ❆ Beginning at Poinsett and Memorial Drive ending at North Main & Cunningham Dr.

7 p.m. full performance $10 for educational show

SANTA IN THE LOBBY 2019

❆ Noon-4:30 p.m. ❆ Greer CPW, 301 McCall St., Greer ❆ Enjoy free snacks/photos with Santa ❆ Bring an unwrapped toy to be distributed through Greer Police Department’s Cops for Tots program.

DECEMBER 18

“A MAULDIN FAMILY CHRISTMAS” ❆ Mauldin Cultural Center

101 E. Butler Road, Mauldin

❆ 8 p.m. Dec. 13 ❆ 8 p.m. Dec. 14 ❆ 3 p.m. Dec. 15 ❆ 8 p.m. Dec. 19 ❆ 8 p.m. Dec. 20 ❆ 8 p.m. Dec. 21 ❆ Tickets: $15

DECEMBER 14

TRAVELERS REST ANNUAL CHRISTMAS PARADE ❆ 11 a.m .-1 p.m. ❆ Main Street, Travelers Rest

Parade will depart Main and Roe Road.

❆ Free to attend

A VERY MERRY LOCAL CHRISTMAS MARKET

❆ 1 - 4:30 p.m. ❆ Trailblazer Park in Travelers Rest ❆ Santa appearance from 2–4 p.m. ❆ 235 Wilhelm Winter St., Travelers Rest ❆ Free to attend

RIVERSIDE BAPTIST CHURCH CHRISTMAS CONCERT ❆ 7 p.m. ❆ 1249 S. Suber Road, Greer ❆ Bring a new, unwrapped toy to donate ❆ Free to attend

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“A Holly Jolly Christmas”

“A Mauldin Family Christmas” “A Christmas Carol” "Night Before Christmas" Holiday at Peace

“A Christmas Carol” Holiday at Peace

DECEMBER 21

N NOVEMBER 8DECEMBER 22 Fridays-Sundays Indie Craft Parade

NOVEMBER 23 DECEMBER 30 Runs Daily St. Francis Festival of Trees

The Santa Run

“A Holly Jolly Christmas” The Synergy Twins Holiday Concert “A Mauldin Family Christmas” “A Christmas Carol” "Night Before Christmas" Holiday at Peace

LUNCH WITH SANTA

❆ 12:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. ❆ Dine with Santa at an all-you-can-eat lunch buffet

❆ Fluor Field ❆ $20 per person.

“A CAROLINA CHRISTMAS”

❆ Saturday, Dec. 14-Sunday, Dec. 15 ❆ A Carolina Christmas will be an all day-all ages festival and entertainment. ❆ The Spinning Jenny, Greer ❆ General Admission: $20

BREAKFAST WITH SANTA

❆ Hosted by Life Kidz Wol Ministries ❆ 9-11 a.m. ❆ 1023 W. Georgia Road, Simpsonville ❆ To RSVP, call 864-963-8507 ❆ Free photos with Santa

HOLIDAY MARKET ON MAIN

❆ 9-11 a.m. & 3-7 p.m. ❆ Main Street, Simpsonville ❆ Stroll through downtown while sipping cider. Christmas carols. Shopping with local artisans and crafters. Food vendors.

HOMEMADE HOLIDAY GIFTS IN SIMPSONVILLE ❆ 10-11 a.m ❆ Greenville County Library System –

Simpsonville Branch, 626 N.E. Main St. ❆ Ages 18 and over

❆ Make cocoa-mix mason jars and trail mix gift bags. Supplies provided or bring your own. ❆ Email simpsonville@greenvillelibrary.org or call 963-9031. Registration required. ❆ Free to attend

CHRISTMAS WITH SANTA

❆ Noon-3 p.m. ❆ 17 Memorial Medical Drive ❆ Includes: A free picture with Santa Claus from Upstate Selfie! ❆ Free to attend

WINTER DANCE PERFORMANCE ❆ 7:30 p.m. ❆ 2:00 p.m. Dec. 15 ❆ The SC Governor’s School for the Arts

DECEMBER 18

Children 12 & under: $5

SHOP LOCAL

'TWAS THE NIGHT BEFORE CHRISTMAS

❆ Dec. 18-21: 10:30 a.m. ❆ Dec. 21: 2 p.m. ❆ Greenville Theatre, 444 College St. ❆ Adult: $35; Student: $20; Children 12 & under: $5

DECEMBER 19

THE JAZZY TRINITY CHRISTMAS SHOW

❆ 9:30-11 p.m. ❆ Level 2 at Carolina Olive Oil 104 S. Main St., Suite 2, Simpsonville ❆ Tickets are $10 with a $2.24 fee

and Humanities Dance Department ❆ Free

CHRISTMAS WITH THE CHORALE

❆ 7:30pm ❆ Mcalister Auditorium, Furman University ❆ Adult: $35; Student: $20;

THE SYNERGY TWINS HOLIDAY CONCERT 6:30-8 p.m. and 9:30-11 p.m.

❆ Level 2 at Carolina Olive Oil 104 S. Main St., Suite 2, Simpsonville

LINDSEY STIRLING – WARMER IN THE WINTER 2019

DECEMBER 17

DECEMBER 21

❆ Two Shows/Same Night

DECEMBER 16

❆ 7:30pm ❆ Peace Center, Concert Hall ❆ Tickets $45-$95

this holiday season

❆ Tickets are $15 with a $2.55 fee ❆ Must be 21 or older to attend

DECEMBER 20

GREENVILLE SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA HOLIDAY AT PEACE ❆ Dec 20 & 21 7:30pm Dec 22 3pm

❆ Peace Center, Concert Hall ❆ $18-$62

THE SANTA RUN

❆ 8:30-10:30 a.m. ❆ Kroc Center, 424 Westfield St., Greenville ❆ Find out more information online

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“Volunteers truly make our mission possible,” said Tanya Yachaina, volunteer coordinator for Harvest Hope Food Bank. “Not only does the gift of volunteer time save our organization over a million dollars in staffing costs; volunteers also infuse essential energy into our work with their compassion, dedication and innovation.”

Andrea Smith, executive director of Senior Action, said acts of service are one of the best ways to support the community while improving your own health and wellbeing. Her organization depends on volunteers to keep operating, and also promotes a culture of service among its members for its benefits to them.

“We have so much data saying that being cut off socially is harmful to your health for

Above: Volunteers work at Habitat for Humanity

people of any age,” Smith said. “Serving others is a great way to combat isolation. It’s physically good for you — usually it makes you move and become actively engaged with people, and creates a heart of gratitude.”

Younger people often share their gifts at Senior Action by teaching a class, she said.

Family groups and teens looking for service hours can sign up to staff bingo night, manning the concession stand and greeting participants. Seniors can fill a range of meaningful roles by joining the Retired and Senior Volunteer Program. The best way to connect is through their website, senioraction.org “There are tons of opportunities,” Smith said. “Nonprofits are hungry for experienced people to serve on their boards, to do filing and administrative tasks necessary to keep their organizations running. If you have the treasure of time, please find a way to help.

You set out to help others, but you get back so much more than you give.“ Jeri Kleckley, director of donor and volunteer engagement for United Way of Greenville County, said besides the demonstrated health benefits and the “warm glow” effect of helping others, many people learn valuable skills through volunteer engagement. These advantages and the chance to build networks apply to groups as well. Corporate interest in volunteering is high among businesses of all sizes, she said, and can help firms enhance their corporate image and meet their corporate social-responsibility goals.

“A key driver is the desire to attract and retain top talent,” Kleckley said. “Employees want to make a difference; volunteering allows them to do that while they strengthen teams and develop skills and leadership.”

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Junior Achievement sends volunteers into the classroom to teach children from Kindergarten–grade 12 how to prepare for their future and own their own economic success. The curriculum, which focuses on financial literacy, entrepreneurship and workforce readiness skills, is provided, along with training and all materials. Programs are delivered two different ways: Traditional-format lessons are taught once a week for three–seven weeks, 30–45 minutes per week. “JA in a Day” offers all five lessons taught back-toback in one day. Volunteers can choose their program, school and time. There are several opportunities to teach “JA in a Day” in Middle Schools, since JA is in every middle school in Greenville County. For more information, contact Susan Spencer, director of education and volunteers, at 864-312-6419, or visit: https://www.juniorachievement. org/web/ja-upstatesc/volunteer.

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Harvest Hope Food Bank volunteers are committed to taking action to reduce food insecurity in our community. Volunteers are needed most to staff the busy emergency food pantry, which provides groceries to an average of 200 families daily. Many volunteer tasks surround preparing food donations and serving the public in need; they may include boxing or bagging food, quality-assuring food, stocking shelves, packing client carts, administrative and social service support and assisting with events. There are opportunities for individuals and groups, youth and adults. To learn more, contact Tanya Yachaina tyachaina@harvesthope. org to schedule a tour.

Habitat for Humanity: Even if you’ve never swung a hammer before, as a volunteer, you can work alongside family members who are taking steps toward homeownership, and learn valuable skills at a Habitat for Humanity build or weatherization/repair project. Beyond construction, Habitat for Humanity has other positions and needs that may be of interest, such as site host, receptionist, family services team (home visits and mentorship) or ReStore support (sorting, testing and displaying items). Sign up at habitatgreenville.volunteerhub.com/

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tive director, said CDS uses about 300 volunteers each year. “Last year, we had 541 hours of time donated, representing a value to CDS of about $10,820,” she said.

Activities include assisting with special events throughout the year, weekly tutoring for 5–12-year-olds, summer reading, crafts, music, Sign-language and Spanish translation, and indoor and outdoor maintenance and sanitizing tasks. To learn more, contact volunteer coordinator Paul Bixby at 864-331-1445 or paul. bixby@cdservices.org.

A Child’s Haven is a therapeutic child care center for children with developmental delays as a result of limited resources, abuse or neglect. They welcome individuals and groups for tasks from playground maintenance and sorting and sanitizing classroom items to assisting with arts and crafts or accompanying groups on field trips. (A background check is required for ongoing jobs working with children.)

“We’re a Greenville County organization that improves our community,” said Michael Beaver, senior development and communications director. “Bring your team out and see what we do.” For more information, visit https://achildshaven. org/volunteer/.

United Way’s platform, Hands on Greenville, houses volunteer opportunities from 423 area nonprofits as well as United Way programs such as Hands on Greenville Day and School Tools. Agencies post their opportunities and a user can search the site for ones that meets their interests, skills, passions and time availability. Users can create volunteer profiles and use the site to record hours, interests, causes and create their volunteer resumes. To explore a wealth of opportunities, and get a glimpse of some of the great things happening in the community, visit: www.handsongreenville.org Below is just a small sampling of the many volunteer opportunities available in Greenville County:

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When it comes to foster care and adoption, it really hits home for the Ingram family. Trey Ingram, of the Holliday Ingram Law Firm, primarily focuses on real estate law in South Carolina but is also working on adoption law.

Ingram is the father of seven children, one boy and six girls. Of his children, two came through adoption and foster care.

“One child came from private foster care placement, not through the Department of Social Services,” Ingram said.

The family’s other adopted child, however, was adopted through DSS, so, Ingram said, “we have experience on both sides.”

Ingram said there are three legal ways to adopt a child: domestically or internationally through an adoption agency; or through the state DSS system.

“There are several hundred kids in the state right now who are what we call legally free for adoption,” he said.

Ingram explained that the children are legally free because the parents’ rights were terminated. “They can be terminated for a multitude of reasons, such as neglect or abuse,” Ingram said.

Essentially, when parents aren’t able to remedy their conditions, they become unfit to care for the child, according to Ingram. However, that isn’t always the case and Ingram wants to change the way parents who give up their children for adoption are viewed.

“One thing that was done with the adoption law was that the parents who are placing their child into adoption have the right to make an adoption plan, even if the child is in DSS custody,” Ingram said. “However, the family chosen by the parents making the adoption plan have

One thing that was done with adoption law was that parents who are placing their child into adoption have the right to make an adoption plan.”

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Ingram said he plans to continue his work in adoption law, tackling issues like the mental health of children who are in the foster care system.

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Adam’s Mobile Market connects farms to families n story by JESSICA MULLEN | photos PROVIDED

Adam Sturm started a mobile market to get quality food from restaurants and local farms to people who wouldn’t otherwise have access to it outside of seasonal farmers markets.

Sturm moved to Greenville in 2007 after finishing his culinary degree and worked in a variety of industry positions, including executive chef at The Cliffs at Keowee Falls and general manager at New York Butcher Shoppe. He left that world with the hope to help others: “It was a decision I made to step down from traditional culinary arts and get into a business of my own that had a better schedule and also did something for the community.”

In January 2014, the dream was realized as Adam’s Mobile Market. Sturm describes his work with the food truck as a “mobile farmers market.” The business evolved from farm-fresh vegetables delivered on a food truck to include take-and-bake meals in late 2014. By April 2019, Sturm celebrated the opening of his 900-squarefoot headquarters in Travel-

ers Rest, at 104 S. Poinsett Highway. Sturm says that during its busiest times, the shop produces 200-300 meals a week.

The mobile market practices a directto-consumer model, which differentiates it from food hubs like Swamp Rabbit Cafe or Hub City Market, where the farmers and customers both have to come to a market.

Sturm says he delivers the food directly to the communities that need fresh food most.

“Going into a food desert where you’re not received well can cause more damage than good,” Sturm says. “We’ve had some when it wasn’t the right time or location. We move on. We really don’t have a systematic way of looking at numbers and saying ‘this is the area where we need to be.’ We choose neighborhoods by conversations, people asking us to come there or by a business reaching out and inviting us to an event.”

Sturm says he practices “Robin Hood economics,” which means that at some events he charges full price, while he charges reduced pricing in others, depending on perceived financial need.

“We’re up front about it,” he says. “We tell them, and 90% of people are like, ‘that’s cool.’

If someone comes up, we’ll have a conversation. Our community is very understanding.”

The market recently stopped accepting SNAP and EBT, but they honor the discounted Four years later, we’ve still pricing, or even give food watched it evolve to 60-80 away for free, depending on the situation. customers, depending on Sturm’s truck brings its market on wheels to the when we’re set up. To see Roger C. Peace Center at the evolution of healthy Prisma Health from 3-6:30 Tuesdays. There the eating just by providing one p.m. market can serve every inenvironment with a healthy come level, whether from the hospital staff who they choice is pretty good.” see each week, to patients, to -Adam Sturm, owner, Adam's Mobile Market visitors who just happen by.

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Besides local produce, Sturm also provides educational information. He visits assisted-living homes on Thursdays and saves time for giving his “local food 101” talks to local businesses in the afternoons.

The market also acts as an incubator for new farmers. Sturm uses his knowledge and experience to check up on them, as well as providing an outlet for their goods once harvested. Through his work at the market, Sturm supports nearly a dozen farmers in the Upstate, as well as small-business owners such as Leopard Forest Coffee, Blue Ridge Brinery, Naked Pasta and others who are represented at the market’s headquarters location.

Sturm says his goals for the market’s future include an established headquarters and more food trucks.

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The Assembly presents nine young women at its 95th annual ball n story by GEORGIA GAY | photos PROVIDED

The Assembly of Greenville presented nine young women at its 95th annual ball, which was held Nov. 23 at The Poinsett Club.

The Assembly, established in 1923, says it is the oldest women’s social club in Greenville. As stated in the multigenerational group’s constitution, the object of The Assembly is to give a ball each year that promotes the mutual enjoyment of its members and their friends.

THE FOLLOWING YOUNG LADIES WERE PRESENTED AT THIS YEAR’S ANNUAL BALL:

MCKOY PERKINS CRAWFORD,

ELIZABETH RICHARDSON BEATTIE, daughter of

BLAIR MAYES BICKMANN, daughter

Mrs. Gladys Lipscomb Richardson and Mr. William Fullerton Beattie. She is the granddaughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. William Henry Richardson Jr., and of the late Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Marshall Beattie, all of Greenville. Her great-grandmother, the late Mrs. Samuel Marshall Beattie; her great-greatgrandmother, the late Mrs. William Choice Cleveland; and her great-great-grandmother, the late Mrs. William Henry Richardson, were all charter members of The Assembly. Beattie, a student at the College for Creative Studies, was presented by her mother. She was escorted

by Mr. William Edgeworth Beattie.

of Mr. and Mrs. Heinrich Gregor Bickmann. She is the granddaughter of the late Mrs. Richard Benton Osborne Jr. and the late Honorable Harry John Haynsworth III, both of Greenville; and of the late Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Walter Bickmann of New Port Richie, Florida. Her great-grandmother, the late Mrs. Clement Furman Haynsworth; and her great-great-grandmother, the late Mrs. Harry John Haynsworth, were charter members of The Assembly. Bickmann, a student at the University of Tennessee, was presented by her mother.

She was escorted by Mr. Andrew Parker Tolbert.

MADELINE HALL FLETCHER, daughter

FINLEY MICHELLE KELAHER, daughter of

CAROLINE PARKER MCKISSICK, daughter

daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William Perkins Crawford Jr. She is the granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. Marion Porter Brawley Rose of Greenville; and of Mrs. William Perkins Crawford of Greenville; and the late Mr. Crawford. She is the great-granddaughter of the late Mrs. Brawley Rose of Greenville. Her great-great-grandmother, the late Mrs. Marion Porter Brawley, was a charter member of The Assembly. Crawford, a student at Indiana University, was presented by her mother. She was escorted by Mr. William Brawley Crawford.

of Mr. and Mrs. Parrish Fletcher. She is the granddaughter of the late Dr. and Mrs. Walter Alwin Chandler Jr., and of the late Mr. and Mrs. Tucker Fletcher, all of Greenville.

She is the great-granddaughter of the late Mrs. Arthur Madeline Bedell Haynsworth of Greenville.

Fletcher, a student at the College of Charleston, was presented by The Assembly. She was escorted

by Mr. Alex Crawford Sanders.

Mr. and Mrs. John Finley Kelaher. She is the granddaughter of Dr. and Mrs. Sam Riley Zimmerman III of Greenville, and of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Frances Kelaher of Toms River, New Jersey. She is the great-granddaughter of the late Mrs. Jane Fallaw Zimmerman and of the late Mrs. Sam Riley Zimmerman Jr., both of Greenville. Her great-great-grandmother, the late Mrs. Sam Riley Zimmerman, was a charter member of The Assembly. Kelaher, a student at the University of Mississippi, was presented by her mother. She was escorted by Mr. Thomas Pierce Fox.

of Mr. and Mrs. Ellison Smyth McKissick III. She is the granddaughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. John Beale Wood, and of the late Mr. and Mrs. Ellison Smyth McKissick Jr., all of Greenville.

Her great-grandmother, the late Mrs. Ellison Smyth McKissick; her great-great-grandmother, the late Mrs. Anthony Foster McKissick; and her greatgreat-great-grandmother, the late Mrs. Ellison Adger Smyth, were charter members of The Assembly.

McKissick, a student at New York University, was presented by her mother. She was escorted by Mr. Charles Daniel Pruitt Jr.

PERRIN ROSE MCKISSICK, daughter

CHARLOTTE TUCKER NICHOLSON, daughter

ANNE KEARNS SCHIPPER, daughter

of Mr. and Mrs. James Powers McKissick. She is the granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. Marion Porter Brawley Rose, and of the late Mr. and Mrs. Anthony Foster McKissick Jr., all of Greenville. She is the greatgranddaughter of the late Mrs. Brawley Rose of Greenville. Her great-grandmother, the late Mrs. Ellison Smyth McKissick; her great-great-grandmother, the late Mrs. Anthony Foster McKissick; and her great-great-greatgrandmother, the late Mrs. Ellison Adger Smyth, were charter members of The Assembly. McKissick, a student at Clemson University, was presented by her mother.

She was escorted by Mr. Richard Huguenin Coen Jr.

of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Laurens Nicholson. She is the granddaughter of Mr. Charles Nathan Curry and the late Mrs. Julia Chambers Curry, both of Charleston; and of the late Mr. Faust Nicholson Jr. and the late Mrs. Frances Ravenel Nicholson, both of Greenville. She is the great-granddaughter of the late Mrs. Susan Emma Chisolm Nicholson of Greenville.

Nicholson, a student at Clemson University, was presented by her mother. She was escorted by Mr. Laurens Chisolm Nicholson Jr.

of Mr. and Mrs. Jan Alexander Schipper. She is thegranddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jan Gerrit Schipper, and of the late Dr. and Mrs. James Manning Marlowe, of High Point, North Carolina.

She is the great-granddaughter of the late Mrs. Edgar Manly Norris of Greenville. Schipper, a student at Wake Forest University, was presented by her mother. She was escorted by Mr. Jackson Alexander Schipper.

Mrs. James Walter Fayssoux is president of The Assembly. Other officers are: Mrs. Walter Clark Gallivan, first vice president; Mrs. Stephen Randall Ridgeway, second vice president; Mrs. Charles Fisher McKissick, secretary; Mrs. Perry Earle Oxner, assistant secretary; and Mrs. Benjamin Oscar Lovelace, treasurer.

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Bank of America awards $50,000 grant to Soteria Community Development Corp. n story by JESSICA MULLEN | photo PROVIDED

Soteria Community Development Corp., a Greenville-based organization that advocates for social and economic justice for those impacted by the criminal justice system, has received a $50,000

It's an honor to partner with Bank of America to invest in the lives of those in our lowwealth communities and propel exonomic mobility in Greenville County.”

-Jerry Blassingame, executive director, Soteria Community Development Corp.

grant from Bank of America Corp.

The grant, announced Nov. 19, was from Bank of America’s Neighborhood Builders initiative, a program that addresses issues of economic mobility and advances nonprofit leadership to solve community challenges. Greenville was one of 40 communities nationwide chosen to receive an award.

“It’s an honor to partner with Bank of America to invest in the lives of those in our low-wealth communities and propel economic mobility in Greenville County,” said Jerry Blassingame, executive director of Soteria Community Development Corp.

Soteria works to create opportunities for previously incarcerated men to reenter society through transitional housing, life skills and job training. In addition to

Above: Soteria founder Jerry Blassingame receives the Neighborhood Champions grant from Stacy Brandon, Bank of America market president for Upstate South Carolina.

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According to Bank of America, the Neighborhood Builders initiative is the largest corporate philanthropic investment in nonprofit leadership in the country. Last year, Bank of America gave more

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With its quaint downtown, local shops and eateries and hometown feel, Campobello is like a step back in time

Campobello, born from 'campa bella' meaning beautiful field in Italian story by KIMBERLY COLLIER

The gentle rolling hills of the Piedmont area create some of the most beautiful landscape views in the Upstate. Nestled right in the middle of the rolling hills and almost completely surrounded by orchards is a town named Campobello.

Campobello is located in the northwestern part of Spartanburg County and though it does sit very close to, or even right in the middle of major Interstates and highways, its quaint feel and country roots have remained untouched by the roadways and even by time.

Traveling through or to Campobello one will notice that it is only 3 miles from Interstate 26 (exit 5), U.S. Highway 176, U.S. Highway 357 and the scenic Highway 11 run through town at different points.

However, even with all the highways and interstates Campobello remains somehow a reminiscent step back into the past, with its older homes, quaint downtown, local shops and eateries. The "old hometown" feel and knowing your neighbor makes it a great place to find property. Campobello takes you back in time, where people knew each other by name, spoke to each other on the street, helped a neighbor who needed it and simply were more interconnected.

Campobello itself is a small town with a reported population of less than 500 people. It got its start as a large plantation owned by Joseph Davis. One day, as a group of visitors were leaving the plantation, one of them turned to look back

at the view consisting of the farmland, the rolling hills and the vast expanse of land. He declared the sight "Campa bella" meaning "beautiful field". And, because it was such a fitting description of the area, Davis adopted the Italian expression as the name of his estate.

Many years before the Civil War, Joseph Davis’ children Mary Davis Dean and John Blankston Davis operated the large family farming interests along the South Pacolet River. Part of this plantation forms a portion of present day Campobello. Dean, a young widow, would ride up to their plantation on horseback from Spartanburg where she resided with her daughter, Lula, to keep an eye on the plantation’s activities.

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980 Altamont Road, Greenville $949,900 • Beds: 5 Baths: 4 | 1 • MLS#1402086

11 Briar Street, Greenville $219,900 • Beds: 2 Baths: 1 • MLS#1400362

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4BR/3BA. Newly renovated kitchen with great covered porch overlooking a gorgeous pool. This home boasts great flow with multiple spaces for entertaining. MLS 1385688

4BR/2.5BA. Come see this lakeside home with welcoming living room, gas fireplace, hardwood floors, classic dining room, master suite with separate shower, dual sinks, walk-in closet for your wardrobe. Enjoy the cook-friendly kitchen with breakfast area and granite countertops. Large deck has water views. MLS 1399684

As time went on a room in the plantation home was designated as the area post office and after the Civil War this practice continued. The room became known as the U.S. Post Office for Campobello and would receive mail each week on Fridays.

Upon its official incorporation into a municipality on February 9, 1882 the town was officially known as Campobello. The name change from Campa Bella was most likely due to the poor penmanship of a postal clerk.

Campobello would grow, but the growth was slow. The 1860 Census reported a total of 122 residents and showed that 15 of the total 18 households were farmers by trade.

At the end of the Civil War the town had only grown to include 201 residents and 21 households.

Nestled right in the middle of the rolling hills and almost completely surrounded by fruit tree orchards is a town named Campobello.

During World War I, portions of Campobello were designated as a staging area for the Army and a tent city for the troops appeared. Recruits were housed in the tent city and traveled down Highway 11 for arms training in Gowensville, 4.5 miles away.

The Town Hall and Police Department, located on Main Street, are housed in a building that was originally built in the 1940s as a doctor's office.

In 1956 Campobello residents organized and funded a volunteer fire department, even raising enough money to purchase the town's first fire truck.

The "fire department" was housed on Main Street as well and the home located across the street was one of the few to have telephone service, so where there was a fire call the owners would take the message, go outside and set off the fire bell that was located on their front porch. Now just a memory, the home that had the fire bell has been renovated and sold many times and all evidence of it once being the first line of communication to the fire department has disappeared through the years.

Today, Campobello is still surrounded by apple and peach orchards and in the spring when the fruit trees bloom the rolling hills create views that are simply stunning.

With the last census reporting a mere 502 people and the town having a total land area of only 0.9 square miles, there is no wonder why it is still a hidden jewel of the Upstate.

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3BR/2BR. Beautifully updated home with a full unfinished basement with 4 rooms plus a 2-car garage. The basement rooms have framing, accessible wiring and rough plumbing ready to finish out if you like or use it for storage and play area for kids and workshop for Dad! MLS 1393209

3BR/2.5BA. Well maintained townhome on the Eastside. Open floor plan and spacious kitchen.All appliances to remain. Private patio. Community pool & lawn maintenance. Professionally painted and new carpet upstairs. Contact Pam Childress 864-201-8832.

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6BR/5BA/2HLFBA. Meticulously maintained. Oneof-a-kind open floor plan perfect for entertaining.

Master suite feels like a retreat. The attention to detail is amazing. This home offers a salt water Pebble Tea pool with LED lighting.You must see this house to believe all the extras it has to offer.

5BR/4.5BA. Stunning basement home with 4 car garage will not last long! Fabulous floor plan! The main level provides formal dining, great room with double sided fireplace so you can enjoy it on the spacious screened porch, office/library, master suite and 2 other bedroom suites. Custom moldings and ceilings and hardwoods throughout. MLS 1398465

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Did you know? The northwestern part of South Carolina and just over the line into North Carolina is home to many apple orchards, with some of the farms offering a u-pick style service. Apples can be found year-round in your local grocery store, but of course, they are best when picked fresh from the tree.

With lots of growers nearby, it makes choosing fresh apples an easy option.

From varieties like Ginger Golds that ripen as early as the end of July to some heirloom varieties like Arkansas Black that are not typically ready until mid to late October, the apple season in South Carolina is a long one.

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Did you know? A peach tree cultivated under favorable conditions will set more fruit than it is capable of successfully carrying to maturity. Branches may break and the fruits typically have poor color and taste. To prevent limb breakage and ensure good fruit quality, excess fruits must be removed or thinned. Hand-thin the tree about four weeks after full bloom, spacing the peaches about 6 inches apart on the limb.

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Area real estate market A quick search for homes and properties located in the Campobello area reveals approximately 120 properties available for purchase. Out of those 120 properties approximately 50 of those available are land listings.

Land listings range in size and price from 95 acres priced at $1,150,000 to a quarter acre lot currently priced at $25,000. So, as you can see there are many options for land purchases in the area and it just depends on what size lot/acreage, which location and what style views or land usage you are looking for as to which property is best for you.

$1,150,000 - 95 Acres Campobello, SC Homes in this area also have a wide range of prices, style and availability. From $6.85 million to below $100,000 - the housing market in the area offers a full range of opportunities for home seekers.

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CONSIDERING A DAY TRIP? The best way to explore the Upcountry is along the Cherokee Foothills National Scenic Highway, which roughly follows Highway 11 all the way around South Carolina's Northwestern edge.

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HOLLINGSWORTH 218 Rocky Slope Road $324,900 | 3BR/2BA/2HLFBA | MLS# 1397615

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MAKE MADE Jewelry launches creative studio on Main Street

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ake Made, which its owners bill as a creative jewelry experience, hosted its grand opening on Nov. 21, 2019.

The downtown shop will soon officially open for business.

Make Made is at 241 N. Main St., Suite C, the former location of the Beaded Frog. Founders Katie Poterala and Danielle Miller-Gilliam said they

MAKE MADE Jewelry AT A GLANCE Features Include • Full-service custom-design bar • Ethically sourced materials • Jewelry making classes

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are focused on making jewelry buying a refreshing experience for customers.

The jewelry store offers a full-service custom-design bar, ethically sourced materials, all levels of jewelry making classes, and a mission to make jewelry buying and owning fun for the Upstate and beyond.

With custom design and alternative bridal jewelry, Poterala and MillerGilliam say its their goal for Make Made to be 241 N. Main St., Suite C, the modern, eco-conGreenville scious Upstate womMakeMadeJewelry.com

an’s jewelry studio. From offering educational classes to hosting a custom experience where clients work directly with designers, these local artisans said they hope to create a vibrant, creative space that is a new take on the traditional jewelry store model.

Poterala and MillerGilliam said they joined forces to launch Make Made to offer a refreshing new business model to downtown Greenville. While their new storefront will feature their own designs, they’ll also feature other

local and nationally known jewelry artists and handmade, eco-conscious goods.

To learn more about the new store, visit makemadejewelry.com.

SLEEPING BEAUTY Phyllis Mills Wyeth: A Celebration on view through December 29, 2019

From the late 1960s onward, Phyllis Mills Wyeth (November 13, 1940 – January 14, 2019) was a muse to her husband, artist Jamie Wyeth. The paintings assembled in this traveling exhibition are a memorial tribute to her and reflect her vibrant spirit and love of nature, horses, and her ever-present dogs. Phyllis Wyeth was a noted philanthropist, conservationist, environmentalist, arts supporter, accomplished horsewoman, and a staunch advocate for the rights of those with disabilities.

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by Andrew Wyeth and one of the world’s best institutional collections of works by our country’s most acclaimed living artist, Jasper Johns. The museum’s unrivaled Southern Collection highlights a collection of clay vessels created by the enslaved potter David Drake; a selection of sculpture by South Carolina artist Grainger McKoy; and one of the largest collections of paintings by African-American artist William H. Johnson outside the Smithsonian.

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Soldier Songs and Voices meetup helps veterans deal with post-trauma challenges

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On a Sunday in early November, Upstate singer-guitaristsongwriter Charles Hedgepath spent a couple of hours at Smiley’s Acoustic Café in downtown Greenville helping out some fledgling musicians.

He showed one man some scales on the guitar. He spent some time talking theory with another who was a little more advanced. And he listened to a song that one man brought along to share.

It’s not necessarily unusual for Hedgepath to spend time giving music lessons; teaching guitar is part of how he makes a living as a musician. But these students were either military veterans who had been in combat, or family members of veterans. And they were using music as a therapeutic tool to deal with the horrors that they — or members of their families — had experienced.

There are studies that prove that music is a natural way to help heal PTSD.” -Charles Hedgepath, musician This was the second meeting of the Upstate chapter of Soldier Songs and Voices, an Austin, Texas-based nonprofit founded by singer-songwriter Dustin Welch. The organization provides free instruments and songwriting lessons to veterans as a form of post-conflict care.

“There are studies that prove that music is a natural way to help heal PTSD,” Hedgepath says. “You can actually look at some of the scarring in the brain and see that songwriting and playing music can help rewire some of those areas.”

Hedgepath says that the informal vibe is a little more comfortable than a typical therapy session.

"Instead of sitting on a couch and feeling very clinical, they can go to a place and hang

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out with friends and play guitar and learn a little bit about music,” he says. “There can be healing through that process.”

Hedgepath started the Upstate chapter of Soldier Songs and Voices earlier this year with the help of Neil Sondov of Compass of Carolina, a nonprofit agency that provides compassionate direction to children, adults and families through counseling and education. Hedgepath says he was drawn to the idea because of his own family’s record of service.

“Almost everybody in my family has served in every conflict up to Afghanistan,” he says. “And when I was in my senior year at Furman University, I studied this book called “Achilles In Vietnam.” It was about PTSD, and it compared the warfare in Homer’s stories to the messed-up stuff that went down in Vietnam. It just brought me into this world of knowing what some of my family members had been through. I just feel that it’s my duty to help in this way.”

That drove Hedgepath to spend the first Sundays in October and November sitting with vets and their family members, trying to help them cope. But it’s not just about the music; Hedgepath says the conversations are just as important.

“The other thing that's cool is watching the different vets share their experiences,” he says. “They’re from totally different wars and totally different circumstances, but I think it's great for them. And maybe they’ll start bands together and have something to do that's positive through music.”

The next Soldier Songs and Voices gathering is 4-6 p.m. Dec. 1 at Smiley’s Acoustic Café. Hedgepath says it’s open to anyone, not just experienced musicians.

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PEACECENTER.ORG Robert Earl Keen has been making albums since 1984. He’s more than proven himself to be a first-rate songwriter in the roots-Americana mold alongside folks like Lyle Lovett, Guy Clark and John Hiatt. He’s amassed a catalog of incisive, witty and emotionally moving songs over 35 years, 11 studio albums and an endless string of shows.

But no matter how many rough-hewn gems he writes, Keen is well aware that there’s one old song that his fans will always want to hear over all the others: It’s “Merry Christmas from the Family.”

It’s one of the most politically incorrect (and funny) holiday songs of all time, kicking off with, “Mom got drunk and Dad got drunk,” and painting a vivid portrait of a clan of chain-smoking, boozing and brawling kinfolk who celebrate Christmas with bean dip, margaritas, Burl Ives tunes, Diet Sprite and Salem Lights.

The song is 25 years old at this point, but it’s still the most popular one in Keen’s repertoire. And no matter what songs he wants to play live, his fans always clamor for that one “greatest hit.”

So, a few years back, Keen decided that if he was going to have to serve up “Merry Christmas from the Family,” he was going to make himself happy while doing it. To that end, Keen created an ever-changing holiday-season tour that gives the people what they want and lets him have a little fun, too.

“I would be at a show, playing my set, and I started to realize everyone was just waiting to hear ‘Merry Christmas from the Family,” Keen says. “Eventually, this turned into the need to do a Christmas tour. And that’s how it all began.”

Each year, Keen and his band plan out a loosely themed show where they dress up in wacky costumes, open the show with “Merry Christmas from the Family,”

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and then launch into a series of covers and old favorites.

This year, the theme is “Countdown to Christmas: Lunar Tunes & Looney Times.” Keen will bring that show to the Peace Center in Greenville on Monday, Dec. 2, and while he doesn’t want to reveal too much about what he and his band will be playing, he’s got an interesting word to describe it.

“I like to keep the show as top secret as possible,” he says. “But just know, it’s going to be psychedelic.”

I like to keep the show as top secret as possible. But just know, it’s going to be psychedelic.”

-Robert Earl Keen, musician He’s willing to reveal where the inspiration for this year’s show came from, and that it’ll be, pardon the pun, a blast.

“Really it came to fruition on July 16, since that [was] the 50th anniversary of the launch for Apollo 11,” he says. "You know, my Christmas tour has always been more of a variety show with a killer band dressed up and going all out. You can expect great music and a great time. You shouldn’t expect one long Christmas carol. This is Christmas the way we know how to celebrate.”

Ultimately, Keen says his holidays shows have been a great way to keep things fresh.

“Every year requires a new theme, new set list and new costumes,” he says. “It really makes the whole thing come alive, and I always look forward to it.”

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The best thing about a Shady Recruits record the album that they had some show is that there isn’t much of a plan. extra creativity to burn.

The Upstate group is made up of musi“What’s interesting is that we went in cians with busy schedules, most notably with four songs and we came out with six,” drummer Jack Ryan and trumpet-trom- he says. “There’s one we wrote together in bone player Justin Johnson, who are full- the studio and then we did an arrangement time members of the Marcus King Band. of another tune Charles had written.”

But bassist David Katilius, guitarist Charles As for the stylistic ground that the band Hedgepath and keyboard player Marcus covers, Katilius says the band’s range is simply White all have a lot going on in their re- an outgrowth of who they are as musicians. spective musical careers, so when this band “It helps that we all have experience that does book a show, there’s not a lot of time directly translates to this new project,” he to rehearse. says, “especially since so many of us had “It’s interesting when we plan these played with different concepts and styles. shows,” Katilius says. “The only time we And we knew going into this that we wantcan really get together is maybe a cou- ed to avoid being pigeonholed.” ple days before the gig, because we usuKatilius says that he’s found a connecally have to plan tion with Ryan that around the MarTime after time we’ve he hasn’t had with cus King Band’s other drummers, schedule. So the proven that we can deal making the two of songs are really with the situation and them a tight, intuijust outlines. We tive rhythm section. don’t necessar- throw down something “Jack is 100% my ily have that much that grooves and that’s favorite drummer time to fill in the I’ve played with, unique in the moment.” details, so what’s around here or oth-David Katilius, bassist erwise,” he says. happening onstage at these shows is “There’s a very innate very organic.” and organic feel to the music that we’re That’s not to say that the members of playing, and he’s very much a complement The Shady Recruits look at this band to that. He always knows what’s going on.“ as lesser than their other projects. The Their songs are also ideal platforms for exciting fusion of jazz, rock and funk improvisation, and The Shady Recruits, that they created on their new self- who will play at Gottrocks in Greenville titled album is all the proof one needs on Friday, Nov. 29, spend a lot of time that they’re all-in on this thing. With stretching out.

Ryan and Katilius laying down propul“Time after time we’ve proven that we sive, ever-shifting grooves, Hedgepath, can deal with the situation and throw White and Johnson have free reign to down something that grooves and that’s explore all sorts of musical avenues, unique in the moment,” Katilius says. and the six songs on the album cover an “It gets challenging at times, sure, but astonishing amount of musical ground. with a project like this, everybody’s got In fact, Katilius says that the band so much invested emotionally, musicalwas so inspired when they went into ly or otherwise, it’s sort of just become a Echo Mountain Studios in Asheville to labor of love.”

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When Javy Pagan thinks of the holidays, he thinks of music.

Pagan, marketing and development director for Centre Stage, is directing “A Holly Jolly Christmas,” a family-friendly variety show filled with sketch comedy, Christmas music and more. The theater is presenting the holiday-themed show in December.

To me, these are songs everyone knows but we haven't really done them in a live performance.”

-Cindy Mixon, performer Pagan said he is inspired by the images, sounds, smells and memories attached to Christmas, and wanted to celebrate the holiday season as a whole, whether it be focused on Christmas, Hanukkah or just sharing the season with loved ones.

“You have some comedy, touching family moments and really somber Christmas moments packaged into a Christmas concert-type show,” Pagan said. “For me it all goes back to a family unit. Whether it is a mom and dad with kids or just a close group of friends.”

Music featured in the concert includes songs made famous by Bing Crosby, The Carpenters, Elton John, Stevie Wonder and others.

“It is about two hours of really, really good Christmas music,” Pagan said. “The songs are inspired by what I remember hearing growing up during the holidays.”

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“To me, these are songs everyone knows but we haven’t really done them in a live performance,” she said.

One of Pagan’s goals was to make sure the performance was uplifting and positive, especially for those who are away from family or have lost a family member during the holiday season. The performance, he said, is all about having fun and helping people remember the positive aspects of the holiday season.

“People get very blue,” Pagan said. “When putting the show and team of actors together, I wanted to make sure that both the actors and the audience leave the performance feeling light.”

Mixon said she feels Pagan achieved his goals.

“The sketches in the play help us to take a moment to just laugh at ourselves,” she said. “We have all experienced the stress of the holidays — the gift not being quite right or decorations not up to mom’s expectations.”

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WILLY TACO FEED & SEED 217 LAURENS ROAD, GREENVILLE The musical group Trans-Siberian Orchestra is about as close to a traditional orchestra as Willy Taco is an authentic taco shop. And there’s nothing wrong with that. Both are extremely entertaining in their own unique way, and the proximity of the restaurant to the performing venue can’t be beat.

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A TSO show isn’t just a band standing onstage playing music; it’s a full-scale, no-holds-barred experience, with elaborate stage sets, laser-light shows, fiery guitar solos and fake snow falling on the audience to create that wintertime ambience indoors.

The band does annual tours that are typically based on one of their albums.

The band’s live rendition of one of the best-selling Christmas albums of all time is sure to be an epic production.

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DEC. 5 6:00PM

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DEC. 7 6-7:30PM Main Street to Augusta Street to North Street Greenville

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Packed with classic Christmas songs like “Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas,”, “Do You Hear What I Hear," and so many more, A Holly Jolly Christmas is the show to see this holiday season! Tickets for A Holly Jolly Christmas are $35, $32, and $22.

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Peace Interlude: Branford Marsalis

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Greenville Festival of Trees • December 1, 2019 - December 31, 2019

With a series of signature events throughout December, the 34th annual Festival of Trees will bring the 2019 holiday season to life in Greenville.

Spectacularly decorated trees line the entrance way of four hotels in downtown Greenville, giving visitors and community members the chance to experience the magic of the holidays. All proceeds benefit the Neurosciences Center.

DECEMBER 2 Countdown to Christmas: Lunar Tunes & Looney Times • December 2: 7:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.

• Peace Center, 300 S. Main St., GreenvilleStates • $25 – $45

Robert Earl Keen announces the launch of his eighth annual Christmas show with his most extensive tour yet, which will kick off at the Peace Center on Monday, Dec. 2, at 7:30 p.m. Opening the show is Austin-based, swamp-pop-soul supergroup Shinyribs. In honor of the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 11 moon landing, Keen’s theme for this year’s tour is Countdown to Christmas: Lunar Tunes & Looney Times.

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• Furman University, 3300 Poinsett Highway, Greenville

Please join Venture Carolina at Furman University for a day of comprehensive education during the annual VentureSouth Summit, a gathering of the region's largest angel investor organization. The day will consist of five educational sessions to help entrepreneurs, investors,

Experience the birth of jazz! Born out of the swing era and the blues, jazz is characterized by improvisation, syncopated rhythms and the exchange of ideas. Through the artistry of jazz saxophone giants John Coltrane, Gerry Mulligan and Charlie Parker, we can trace the evolution and innovation of an American art form. A century after the birth of jazz, the Branford Marsalis quartet continues to evolve and elevate the genre with nonverbal storytelling, deeply felt emotional solos and more.

Mauldin Holiday Market

• December 5: 5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

• Mauldin Cultural Center, 101 E. Butler Road, Mauldin ‘Tis the season for shopping! So why not shop locally? The inaugural Mauldin Holiday Market brings together quality local vendors offering up holiday gifts, arts, crafts and edible goods. Interested in becoming a vendor? Contact events@mauldinculturalcenter.org to be notified when vendor applications open. DO NOT apply if you are a distributor/reseller (i.e. LulaRoe, Jamberry, etc) Usborne Books, Premier Designs, Thirty-One, Scentsy, Paparazzi, etc.).

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OLLI’s Dean Lecture Series

• December 6: 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

• Cheezem Education Center, 100 Thomas Green Blvd., Clemson The Dean’s Lecture Series introduces OLLI Members and guests to the best of current research and outreach at Clemson University’s College of Behavioral, Social and Health Sciences.

Trans-Siberian Orchestra

December 6: 4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Bon Secours Wellness Arena, 650 N. Academy St., Greenville The multi-platinum, critically-acclaimed progressive rock group, Trans-Siberian Orchestra (TSO), will be bringing its highly-anticipated Winter Tour 2019 back to Greenville. Returning with all-new staging and effects is the unforgettable show that started it all, "Christmas Eve and Other Stories." TSO’s multi-sensory extravaganza, which sells out venues year after year, has cemented the group’s status as a must-see, multi-generational, holiday tradition.

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Mauldin’s Annual Tree Lighting • December 6: 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

• Mauldin Cultural Center, 101 E. Butler Road • Mauldin, SC United States + Google Map • Free

Come ring in the holiday season as we light our community Christmas tree! Indulge in hot cocoa and cookies while enjoying music and holiday cheer with your community as we count down to the moment Santa lights the tree. This event will take place in the Mauldin Outdoor Amphitheater (behind the Cultural Center), parking located at the Mauldin Sports Center and the Mauldin Cultural Center. Please bring a stadium chair for the ceremony.

Dickens’ A Christmas Carol 2019 • December 6: 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

• The Logos Theatre, 80 School Street • Taylors, SC United States + Google Map

Come and see this gorgeous musical, with completely original music, that powerfully depicts the timeless classic of Ebeneezer Scrooge and his unbelievable transformation from a Christmas-hating, petulant, old miser to a loving and kind soul.

Furman Department of Music Sound Quality Concert Series • December 6: 8:00 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.

• Furman University, 3300 Poinsett Highway, Greenville • $5 – $20

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• December 5: 5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

• Mauldin Cultural Center, 101 E. Butler Road, Mauldin • Free Santa has an outpost at our little cabin at the Cultural Center. Come visit his workshop to see elves making toys and have your picture taken with Santa. Free gift for kids, while supplies last! Photos available for purchase from Pro Shots Studios.

A Holly Jolly Christmas

• December 5: 8:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.

• Centre Stage, 501 River St., Greenville A Holly Jolly Christmas features original sketches following a familiar family navigating the stress, hilarity,

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The Furman Department of Music has announced its 2019-20 Sound Quality Concert Series. Open to the public, the 11 featured events include performances by the Furman Symphony Orchestra under the baton of two esteemed guest conductors; the Furman Symphonic Band conducted by Director of Bands Sue Samuels; Hugh Ferguson Floyd and the Furman Singers as they prepare for their European Tour.

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Greenville Christmas Parade • December 7: 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.

For more than 75 years, the parade has signaled the start of the Christmas season in Greenville. Each year the parade attracts thousands of visitors downtown to view the holiday floats and activities. The 2019 parade will be from 6 to 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 7. The route stretches along Main Street from Augusta to North streets. View parade route (PDF) Santa view map (PDF) Guidelines and application for the 2019 parade can be found here.

The Foothills Chorale kicks off new concert season with the Holiday Harmonies Winter Concert

Breakfast with Santa

• December 7: 8:00 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.

• $25 – $32 Join TCMU for a hot buffet breakfast, pictures with Santa, hot chocolate & coffee bar, story time, caroling, and holiday crafts! Multiple event dates and times available. We are offering this event on December 7, 8, 14 and 15!

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DECEMBER 7 Village Wrench Free Bike Repair Day • December 7: 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

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Many in our community rely heavily on bicycles as a primary mode of transportation; others, for recreation and exercise. Bikes require routine maintenance and often break. We aim to make these repairs accessible and financially attainable. Our monthly repair events are a great opportunity to build relationships with your neighbors, turn a wrench, and even serve up a hot dog.

Vocal Matrix Chorus Presents ‘Tis the Season for Harmony • December 7: 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

• Sparanburg District 5 Fine Arts Center, 150 East Main Street, Duncan • $15

Join us for an afternoon of 4-part, a cappella harmony featuring Vocal Matrix Chorus, VMx Holiday Chorus, Rip Chords Quartet, Furman University's women's a cappella group, Dintonation, and other special guests.

• December 7: 7:00 p.m.

• Trinity Baptist Church, 504 S Oak St, Seneca • $10 – $35

The Foothills Chorale is proud to present the Holiday Harmonies Winter Concert on Saturday, Dec. 7 at 7 p.m. The concert will be held at Trinity Baptist Church in Seneca (504 S Oak St., Seneca, S.C.). Season tickets are $35 for adults and $15 for students. Singleconcert tickets are $20 each for adults and $10 each for students. Get tickets online at foothillschorale.org/ concerts or at the door.

DECEMBER 8 Greenville Jewelry Invitational

• December 8: 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

• Hampton Station, 1320 Hampton Ave. • Greenville, SC 29601 United States + Google Map Greenville is home to a wealth of talented jewelry artists, working in a variety of media and producing wearable art in a broad price range. For one afternoon only, please join us for this inaugural event at Art Up Studios at Hampton Station to meet Greenville's talented jewelry makers all in one place and see a stunning array of wearable art. Light bites and beverages will be provided.

Make a Holiday Card at the Taylors Library Branch • December 11: 7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.

• Taylors Burdette Branch Library

Create a holiday card using rubber stamps, colored pencils, and markers. Supplies provided or bring your own. Registration required. Email taylors@ greenvillelibrary.org or call 268-5955 to register. Please note: This event is designed for adults ages 18+ and takes place at the Taylors Branch. 316 W Main Street, Taylors 29687

Song Writers’ Showcase Mauldin Christmas Parade

• December 7: 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

• Mauldin Cultural Center, 101 E. Butler Road, Mauldin • 2 p.m. | FREE

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Celebrate the best time of the year with the entire community! Beginning at Mauldin High School and ending at the Cultural Center, this year’s Christmas Parade is better than ever! With floats from churches, businesses, scout troops, organizations and many more, the parade is a great way to see your community celebrate Christmas. Music by the Mauldin High School Marching Band will lead the one and only Santa down

• December 11: 7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.

• M. Judson Booksellers, 130 South Main St, Greenville Bring your guitar, ukulele, banjo or just lyrics, and join us at M. Judson for a night of original music! Every month we will have a spotlight different local songwriter and have an open mic. The only rule is to leave the covers at home. This is for original writing only.

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THE DESIGNATED LEGAL PUBLICATION FOR GREENVILLE COUNTY, SOUTH CAROLINA NOTICE AND SUMMONS 2019-CP-42-03003 STATE OF SC SPARTANBURG COUNTY COURT OF COMMON PLEAS GREENVILLE COUNTY REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY v. THE ESTATE OF JAMES STYLES, et. al, including DEFENDANT AHMAD MOSS. TO THE DEFENDANTS ABOVE NAMED: You are hereby summoned and notified that an action has been filed against you in the Spartanburg County, SC court in action number 2019-CP-42-03003. You have thirty (30) days from the last date of publication of this notice to answer the complaint. You must also serve a copy of your answer upon the Plaintiff or the Plaintiff’s attorney at the address shown below. If you fail to answer the Complaint, judgment by default could be rendered against you for the relief requested in the Complaint. YOU WILL ALSO take notice that the original Summons, Complaint, Notice of Foreclosure Intervention and Certificate of Exemption was filed in the Office of the Spartanburg County Clerk of Court on August 27, 2019.

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PUBLIC HEARING A PUBLIC HEARING WILL BE HELD ON TUESDAY, DECEMBER 3, 2019, AT 6:00 p.m. (or as soon thereafter as other public hearings are concluded), IN COUNCIL CHAMBERS, 301 UNIVERSITY RIDGE, GREENVILLE, SC, 29601, FOR THE PURPOSE OF DETERMINING WHETHER THE BOUNDARIES OF THE GREATER GREENVILLE SANITATION DISTRICT SHOULD BE ENLARGED TO INCLUDE THOSE CERTAIN PROPERTIES LOCATED AT 120 DREAMLAND WAY, GREENVILLE, AND 6002 OLD BUNCOMBE ROAD, GREENVILLE, FOR THE PURPOSE OF COLLECTING AND DISPOSING OF REFUSE, GARBAGE AND TRASH WITHIN GREENVILLE COUNTY. THE NEW BOUNDARY LINES TO RESULT FOR THE GREATER GREENVILLE SANITATION DISTRICT WOULD INCLUDE GREENVILLE COUNTY TAX MAP NUMBERS (“TMS#”) 0443000100101 and 0469000100706.

A MAP OF THE NEW BOUNDARIES AND LEGAL DESCRIPTIONS ARE AVAILABLE IN THE COUNTY COUNCIL OFFICE. THE REASON FOR THE PROPOSED ENLARGEMENT IS TO PROVIDE FOR THE ORDERLY COLLECTION AND DISPOSAL OF REFUSE. NO ADDITIONAL BONDS WILL BE ISSUED BY THE DISTRICT, NOR WILL THERE BE ANY CHANGE IN THE COMMISSION OR IN THE PERSONNEL OF THE PRESENT COMMISSION OF THE GREATER GREENVILLE SANITATION DISTRICT. BUTCH KIRVEN, CHAIRMAN GREENVILLE COUNTY COUNCIL

SUMMONS NOTICE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF GREENVILLE IN THE FAMILY COURT DOCKET NO.: 2019-DR23-3034 Brandi Lynn Piedra v. Alvaro Piedra Ramirez TO THE DEFENDANT ABOVE NAMED: YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED and required to answer the complaint herein, a copy of which is herewith served upon you, and to serve a copy of your answer to this complaint upon the subscriber, at the address shown below, within thirty (30) days of service hereof, exclusive of the day of such service, and if you fail to answer the complaint, judgment by default will be rendered against you for the relief demanded in the complaint. (Filed 07/22/2019, Greenville) Joseph R. Baldwin, Attorney for the Plaintiff 303 West Poinsett Street Greer, SC 29650 NOTICE OF MOTION Please take notice that the Plaintiff, by and through her Attorney, will move at Greenville Family Court (301 University Ridge # 825, Greenville, SC 29360) for an Order requesting the following relief: Granting her Divorce from the Defendant

PUBLIC HEARING A PUBLIC HEARING WILL BE HELD ON TUESDAY, DECEMBER 3, 2019, AT 6:00 p.m., (or as soon thereafter as other public hearings are concluded), IN COUNCIL CHAMBERS, 301 UNIVERSITY RIDGE, GREENVILLE, SC, 29601, FOR THE PURPOSE OF DETERMINING WHETHER THE METROPOLITAN SEWER SUBDISTRICT BOUNDARIES SHOULD BE ENLARGED TO INCLUDE REAL PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1948 JONESVILLE ROAD, SIMPSONVILLE, SOUTH CAROLINA. THE NEW BOUNDARY LINES TO RESULT FOR THE METROPOLITAN SEWER SUBDISTRICT WOULD INCLUDE THAT AREA KNOWN AS GREENVILLE TAX MAP NUMBER (TMS#): 0550030101311. A MAP OF THE NEW BOUNDARIES AND LEGAL DESCRIPTIONS ARE AVAILABLE IN THE COUNTY COUNCIL OFFICE. THE REASON FOR THE PROPOSED ENLARGEMENT IS TO PROVIDE FOR THE ORDERLY COLLECTING OF SEWAGE AND WASTE. NO ADDITIONAL BONDS WILL BE ISSUED BY THE SUBDISTRICT, NOR WILLTHERE BE ANY CHANGES IN THE COMMISSION OR THE PERSONNEL OF THE PRESENT COMMISSION OF THE METROPOLITAN SEWER SUBDISTRICT. BUTCH KIRVEN, CHAIRMAN GREENVILLE COUNTY COUNCIL

NOTICE OF APPLICATION Notice is hereby given that Across the Bridge Inc., intends to apply to the South Carolina Department of Revenue for a license/permit that will allow the sale and ON premises consumption of BEER, WINE & LIQUOR at 1035 Lowndes Hill Road, Greenville, SC 29607. To object to the issuance of this permit/license, written protest must be postmarked no later than December 8, 2019. For a protest to be valid, it must be in writing, and should include the following information: (1) the name, address and telephone number of the person filing the protest; (2) the specific reasons why the application should be denied; (3) that the person protesting is willing to attend a hearing (if one is requested by the applicant); (4) that the person protesting resides in the county where the proposed place of business is located or within five miles of the business; and, (5) the name of the applicant and the address of the premises to be licensed.

Protest must be mailed to: S.C. Department of Revenue ATTN: ABL; P. O. Box 125, Columbia, SC 29214 or faxed to: (803) 896-0110 NOTICE OF APPLICATION Notice is hereby given that Jenny & Lois LLC /DBA Aoki Sushi, intends to apply to the South Carolina Department of Revenue for a license/permit that will allow the sale and ON premises consumption of BEER & WINE at 1779 Woodruff Road Suite B, Greenville, SC 29607. To object to the issuance of this permit/license, written protest must be postmarked no later than December 8, 2019. For a protest to be valid, it must be in writing, and should include the following information: (1) the name, address and telephone number of the person filing the protest; (2) the specific reasons why the application should be denied; (3) that the person protesting is willing to attend a hearing (if one is requested by the applicant); (4) that the person protesting resides in the county where the proposed place of business is located or within five miles of the business; and, (5) the name of the applicant and the address of the premises to be licensed. Protest must be mailed to: S.C. Department of Revenue ATTN: ABL; P. O. Box 125, Columbia, SC 29214 or faxed to: (803) 896-0110

NOTICE OF APPLICATION Notice is hereby given that The Crab Bag LLC, intends to apply to the South Carolina Department of Revenue for a license/permit that will allow the sale and ON premises consumption of BEER & WINE at 54 Lois Avenue, Greenville, SC 29601. To object to the issuance of this permit/license, written protest must be postmarked no later than December 8, 2019. For a protest to be valid, it must be in writing, and should include the following information: (1) the name, address and telephone number of the person filing the protest; (2) the specific reasons why the application should be denied; (3) that the person protesting is willing to attend a hearing (if one is requested by the applicant); (4) that the person protesting resides in the county where the proposed place of business is located or within five miles of the business; and, (5) the name of the applicant and the address of the premises to be licensed.

Protest must be mailed to: S.C. Department of Revenue ATTN: ABL; P. O. Box 125, Columbia, SC 29214 or faxed to: (803) 896-0110 NOTICE OF APPLICATION Notice is hereby given that White Duck Greenville, LLC intends to apply to the South Carolina Department of Revenue for a license/permit that will allow the sale and ON premises consumption of BEER, WINE & LIQUOR at 301 Airport Road, Suite J, Greenville, SC 29607. To object to the issuance of this permit/license, written protest must be postmarked no later than December 8, 2019. For a protest to be valid, it must be in writing, and should include the following information: (1) the name, address and telephone number of the person filing the protest; (2) the specific reasons why the application should be denied; (3) that the person protesting is willing to attend a hearing (if one is requested by the applicant); (4) that the person protesting resides in the county where the proposed place of business is located or within five miles of the business; and, (5) the name of the applicant and the address of the premises to be licensed. Protest must be mailed to: S.C. Department of Revenue ATTN: ABL; P. O. Box 125, Columbia, SC 29214 or faxed to: (803) 896-0110 NOTICE OF APPLICATION Notice is hereby given that Cravings Bark LLC dba Sweet Sippin’, intends to apply to the South Carolina Department of Revenue for a license/permit that will allow the sale and ON & OFF premises consumption of BEER & WINE at 126 Augusta Street, Unit #3, Greenville, SC 29601. To object to the issuance of this permit/license, written protest must be postmarked no later than December 1, 2019. For a protest to be valid, it must be in writing, and should include the following information: (1) the name, address and telephone number of the person filing the protest; (2) the specific reasons why the application should be denied; (3) that the person protesting is willing to attend a hearing (if one is requested by the applicant); (4) that the person protesting resides in the county where the proposed place of business is located or within five miles of the business; and, (5) the name of the applicant and the address of the premises to be licensed. Protest must be mailed to: S.C. Department of Revenue ATTN: ABL; P. O. Box 125, Columbia, SC 29214 or faxed to: (803) 896-0110

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