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Saturday, December 9, 2023
Angel Tree adoption
Dec 9 all-day
online

It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas….

Share joy with a family experiencing the realities of poverty in Greenville this holiday season. Provide a child in need with clothing and gifts through our Angel Tree program.

This is a great opportunity for individuals, families, church groups, schools, social clubs, HOAs, companies, civic organizations and more to work together to share hope at the holidays.

You can also help us provide gifts to children in our Angel Tree program by shopping online through one of our charitable gift registries. Visit our website through the link below to select the online retailer you’d like to shop, and gifts will be sent directly to The Salvation Army of Greenville to share with our Angel Tree families.

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Holiday Parties?!
Dec 9 2023 – Jan 1 2024 all-day
Craft Axe Throwing Spartanburg

Looking for a unique and unforgettable venue for your holiday party? Look no further than Craft Axe Throwing Spartanburg!
Get ready to ignite the holiday spirit with an axe-citing twist! Our expert coaches will guide you through the thrilling world of axe throwing making your event a memorable experience for everyone.
Whether it’s a corporate gathering family get-together or a festive celebration with friends Craft Axe Throwing Spartanburg offers the perfect blend of excitement and camaraderie. Plus it’s an ideal way to unwind de-stress and create lasting memories.
Bring your favorite holiday snacks to enjoy in our cozy festive atmosphere. We’ve got the beverages and entertainment covered so you can focus on having a blast!
Still not convinced? How about friendly competition laughter and the joy of nailing those bullseyes? It’s the kind of holiday party that will be talked about for years to come!
Book your axe-ceptional holiday party at Craft Axe Throwing Spartanburg now and let’s make your celebration truly axe-tacular!

THIS HOLIDAY SEASON SPEND LOCAL IN SPARTANBURG
Dec 9 all-day
Spartanburg

Make holiday shopping easy this year and support Spartanburg businesses. Whether you’re shopping in-store, from the comfort of your couch or from your office desk, spend local this holiday season.

SHOP ONLINE IN SPARTANBURG

These retailers offer e-commerce options so you can shop from the safety of your home.

DOWNTOWN SPARTANBURG SHOPPING GUIDE

Plan a trip to Downtown Spartanburg to knock out your holiday shopping list.

MADE IN SPARTANBURG GIFT GUIDE

Boost community pride with gifts that are Made in Spartanburg

Anderson County Museum Gallery Open
Dec 9 @ 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
Anderson County Museum

Holidays The Museum is closed.

Christkindlmarkt: A Family Christmas Market
Dec 9 @ 1:00 pm – 6:00 pm
The Congregational Church, UCC in Tryon

Outdoor German-style Christkindlmarkt.
Artisans & Crafters. Food. Drink. Music. Santa Claus. Children’s crafts. Make your own s’mores. Outdoor games. Fun For All Ages.
Featuring: Haus Heidelberg Food Truck, Guidon Brewing Co., 30 vendors, & more

POINSETTIA CHRISTMAS PARADE
Dec 9 @ 6:00 pm
Downtown Greenville
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6 P.M. | SATURDAY, DECEMBER 9, 2023

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.

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2023 GRAND MARSHAL:

THE GREENVILLE DRIVE AND BROWN FAMILY

CRAIG BROWN

Craig Brown is the Owner & Chairman of the Greenville Drive — the High A affiliate of the nine-time World Series Champion Boston Red Sox & the 2017 recipient of the John H. Johnson President’s Award given to the top franchise in all of Minor League Baseball. The Drive won the South Atlantic League Championship for the second time in franchise history this past fall.

Born in Detroit, Michigan, Brown spent over 20 years in various executive leadership positions in the global advertising industry before jumping on an opportunity to bring Minor League Baseball back to downtown Greenville in 2005. Brown created the Greenville Drive and helped build Fluor Field which made its debut in Downtown Greenville on April 6th, 2006. One of a select handful of privately owned stadiums in America, Fluor Field was named Ballpark of the Year upon its debut in 2006 and has played a key role in revitalizing Greenville’s West End and helping spur economic growth and development throughout the Upstate region.

Fast forward 18 years and the Greenville Drive and Fluor Field – affectionally known as the “Front Porch of the Community” — are now truly at the center of the Upstate community hosting our region’s most entertaining, most important, and most impactful events. Fluor Field is home to 66 Greenville Drive home games, 30+ college and high school baseball games, and over 100 community events and programs – providing memories and impact for hundreds of thousands of people throughout the community each year.

What’s more, the Greenville Drive has become a true family business with Craig’s wife Vicki, his daughter Jenny, and son Jeff now all living in Greenville full time and working for the Drive. Craig and Vicki, Jenny & Jeff, along with Jeff’s wife (Erin), and almost all of Craig & Vicki’s grandkids (5 out of 6) are taking part in the parade. Running the Drive at the center of this wonderful community has been a dream come true for Craig and the entire Brown family. We’re extremely grateful for the community’s amazing support of our organization and can’t wait to celebrate many more memories (and Championships!) for years to come.

MANAGER: IGGY SUAREZ

Greenville Drive Manager Iggy Suarez completed his fifth season at the helm in 2023, continuing to lead and develop many of the Boston Red Sox top prospects at Fluor Field. The Queens, NY native has been a part of the Red Sox organization since 2003, first as player in the minor league system and now as manger for the High-A Drive. This season, he guided the Drive to the team’s second South Atlantic League Championship in team history.

COACH: BOB KIPPER

Drive pitching coach, Bob Kipper is a longtime resident of Greenville and completed his 10th season as pitching coach for the Drive, continuing to help mold the top pitching prospects in the Red Sox minor league system. This year under his guidance, Drive pitching allowed just eight runs across four games in the playoffs, while ringing up 51 strikeouts, to capture the team’s first South Atlantic League Championship since 2017.

OUTFIELDER: KIER MEREDITH

The outfielder and Winston-Salem, NC native is a Clemson baseball alumnus and was drafted by the Chicago Cubs in 2017 before signing a minor league contract with the Red Sox in 2021. In 2023 for the Drive, Meredith played in 26 games, collecting 13 hits and a homerun with 10 RBI. A favorite amongst fans and teammates, Meredith retired from professional baseball this offseason, going out on top as a South Atlantic League champion.

South Carolina’s Governer’s School: WINTER DANCE PERFORMANCE
Dec 9 @ 7:30 pm
Gunter Theatre

Held at Peace Center’s Gunter Theatre, The Winter Dance Performance showcases the talented dancers from the SC Governor’s School for the Arts and Humanities. Repertoire ranges from classical ballet, modern/contemporary, and exciting jazz.

Sunday, December 10, 2023
THIS HOLIDAY SEASON SPEND LOCAL IN SPARTANBURG
Dec 10 all-day
Spartanburg

Make holiday shopping easy this year and support Spartanburg businesses. Whether you’re shopping in-store, from the comfort of your couch or from your office desk, spend local this holiday season.

SHOP ONLINE IN SPARTANBURG

These retailers offer e-commerce options so you can shop from the safety of your home.

DOWNTOWN SPARTANBURG SHOPPING GUIDE

Plan a trip to Downtown Spartanburg to knock out your holiday shopping list.

MADE IN SPARTANBURG GIFT GUIDE

Boost community pride with gifts that are Made in Spartanburg

Upstate Food Access Interactive Map
Dec 10 all-day
online
It’s no secret that food insecurity is an issue facing many of our neighbors in the Upstate. Fortunately, there are countless organizations and resources working tirelessly to alleviate that stress!
Head over to our Upstate Food Access Resource Map to locate service providers near you!
Enjoy Festive Fun While Supporting Equine Therapy
Dec 10 @ 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Eden Farms
Enjoy Festive Fun While Supporting Equine Therapy
On Sunday, December 10th, Happy Hooves Therapeutic Equestrian Center will be hosting their 20th annual Christmas at the Barn fundraising event at Eden Farms located at 4700 Dacusville Highway, Marietta, SC 29661. The event is from 2:00 – 5:00 pm.
Guests will enjoy “Reindeer Rides” (the horses are dressed up with red noses, glitter, and antlers!), visits with Santa, a Nativity scene and Christmas music, a Candy Cane Garden, a variety of arts and crafts to make, “Peeplechase” jump course for children, and plenty of photo opportunities!
There will also be lunch items (hot dogs, chips, sodas), home baked goodies, and a horsey themed gift shop as well! All proceeds will go to support Happy Hooves, a 501(c)(3) non-profit Therapeutic Equestrian Center that uses the power of the horse to help children and adults with physical, mental, and emotional challenges.
The event is open to the public. Tickets are $10 each if purchased in advance online at HappyHoovesSC.com or $15 per ticket at the door (cash or credit).
South Carolina’s Governer’s School: WINTER DANCE PERFORMANCE
Dec 10 @ 2:00 pm
Gunter Theatre

Held at Peace Center’s Gunter Theatre, The Winter Dance Performance showcases the talented dancers from the SC Governor’s School for the Arts and Humanities. Repertoire ranges from classical ballet, modern/contemporary, and exciting jazz.

Monday, December 11, 2023
THIS HOLIDAY SEASON SPEND LOCAL IN SPARTANBURG
Dec 11 all-day
Spartanburg

Make holiday shopping easy this year and support Spartanburg businesses. Whether you’re shopping in-store, from the comfort of your couch or from your office desk, spend local this holiday season.

SHOP ONLINE IN SPARTANBURG

These retailers offer e-commerce options so you can shop from the safety of your home.

DOWNTOWN SPARTANBURG SHOPPING GUIDE

Plan a trip to Downtown Spartanburg to knock out your holiday shopping list.

MADE IN SPARTANBURG GIFT GUIDE

Boost community pride with gifts that are Made in Spartanburg

Upstate Food Access Interactive Map
Dec 11 all-day
online
It’s no secret that food insecurity is an issue facing many of our neighbors in the Upstate. Fortunately, there are countless organizations and resources working tirelessly to alleviate that stress!
Head over to our Upstate Food Access Resource Map to locate service providers near you!
Volunteer: Greer Community Garden
Dec 11 @ 7:00 am
Greer Community Garden

Volunteer

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

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

If you need anything, email Jenn [email protected]

RENEW: Walking Group
Dec 11 @ 9:00 am – 10:00 am
Greer Relief & Resources Agency, Inc.

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

Weather dependent unless otherwise noted.

Remember:

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

About RENEW: RENEW is an education, enrichment, and life skills program designed to improve the quality of life and well-being of the greater Greer community. We welcome any and all individuals who are passionate about learning and developing skills that will set them on a path of healthy living.

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

Textile Mill + Village Tour: Early Years
Dec 11 @ 1:00 pm
Around Greenville

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

Foreclosure Prevention Workshops
Dec 11 @ 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm
United Way of Greenville County

United Way of Greenville County and the Greenville County Human Relations Commission (GCHRC) are hosting free Foreclosure Prevention Workshops for Greenville County households. These workshops are free and will be available inE English and Spanish. The upcoming workshop dates and locations include:

  • Wednesday, Nov. 29, 6–7:30 p.m. | Foothills Family Resources, Marietta | 3 Main St, Marietta, SC 29661
  • Saturday, Dec. 9, 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. | Hughes Main Library | 25 Heritage Green Pl, Greenville, SC 29601
  • Monday, Dec. 11, 6–7:30 p.m. | United Way of Greenville County | 105 Edinburgh Ct, Greenville, SC 29607
Foreclosure Prevention Workshops
Dec 11 @ 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm
Foothills Family Resources

 

United Way of Greenville County and the Greenville County Human Relations Commission (GCHRC) are hosting free Foreclosure Prevention Workshops for Greenville County households. These workshops are free and will be available inE English and Spanish. The upcoming workshop dates and locations include:

  • Wednesday, Nov. 29, 6–7:30 p.m. | Foothills Family Resources, Marietta | 3 Main St, Marietta, SC 29661
  • Saturday, Dec. 9, 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. | Hughes Main Library | 25 Heritage Green Pl, Greenville, SC 29601
  • Monday, Dec. 11, 6–7:30 p.m. | United Way of Greenville County | 105 Edinburgh Ct, Greenville, SC 29607

 

Tuesday, December 12, 2023
THIS HOLIDAY SEASON SPEND LOCAL IN SPARTANBURG
Dec 12 all-day
Spartanburg

Make holiday shopping easy this year and support Spartanburg businesses. Whether you’re shopping in-store, from the comfort of your couch or from your office desk, spend local this holiday season.

SHOP ONLINE IN SPARTANBURG

These retailers offer e-commerce options so you can shop from the safety of your home.

DOWNTOWN SPARTANBURG SHOPPING GUIDE

Plan a trip to Downtown Spartanburg to knock out your holiday shopping list.

MADE IN SPARTANBURG GIFT GUIDE

Boost community pride with gifts that are Made in Spartanburg

Volunteer: Greer Community Garden
Dec 12 @ 7:00 am
Greer Community Garden

Volunteer

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

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

If you need anything, email Jenn [email protected]