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History is landing at GMU ✈️

Warbirds Adventures historic planes landing at Greenville Downtown Aiport
Historic WWII planes from Warbird Adventures located in Ninety Six South Carolina
Sky-high history | Photos via Greenville Downtown Airport
It’s a bird, it’s a plane, it’s your chance to witness aviation history right here in Greenville, just ahead of November, aka National Aviation Month.

Warbird Adventures, a vintage aircraft flight school, is landing at the community corridor of the Greenville Downtown Airport (21 Airport Rd. Ext.) for its aviation event on Sat., Oct. 29 + Sun., Oct. 30 from 10 a.m.- 5 p.m.

Free to the public, this event showcases historic WWII planes up close and fly-ins from other historic + unique planes (like the S.C. Army National Guard Lakota and CH47 Chinook helicopters).

What types of planes will be on site?

You won’t see new fighter jets off the line from Greenville’s Lockheed Martin, but rather historic models like:

✈️ Curtiss P-40 Warhawk — the third most-produced American fighter in WWII

✈️ T-6 Texan — trained 100,000+ pilots in 34 different countries over 25 years

✈️ PBY-5 Catalina Watercraft Patrol Bomber — used for anti-submarine warfare, escorting convoys, search and rescue missions, and more

For a fee, you can take a ride in one of the planes. Pro tip: Make sure to keep an eye (and an ear) out for the Warbirds as they arrive at GMU head of the weekend Thurs., Oct. 27 + Fri., Oct. 28

See more event details, like parking info + other activities to expect.
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Today
Tuesday, October 18
  • Creature Comforts Tap Takeover | Tues., Oct. 18 | 5:30-7:30 p.m. The Community Tap North Main, 217 Wade Hampton Blvd., Greenville | Free entry | Meet + sip on the Upstate’s newest distributed brewery, Creature Comforts Brewing Co.
Wednesday, October 19
  • Downtown Paranormal Walking Tour | Wed., Oct. 19 | 8-9:30 p.m. | Chihuly Sculpture, 55 University St., Greenville | $25.00 | Join Greenville Ghost Tours for a ~two mile walking tour to learn about GVL’s paranormal phenomena, events, and activity.
Thursday, October 20
  • Lit & Hoobastank: Tried and True Tour | Thurs., Oct. 20 | 7:30 p.m. | $45.00-$65.00 | Peace Center, 101 West Broad St., Greenville | Let this concert be “the reason” to enjoy a night at the Peace Center.
Friday, October 21
  • The Biggest & Best Halloween Party | Fri., Oct. 21 | 8 p.m. | Zen, 924 S. Main St., Greenville | $55.00-$350.00 | Grab your best costume or mask + your friends for a night of dancing, a costume contest, haunted garden, and more.
Saturday, October 22
  • Saturday Night Lights at Tryon Resort | Sat., Oct. 22, Sat., Oct. 29 | 5-10 p.m. | Tryon International Equestrian Center, 25 International Blvd., Mill Spring | Free | Spend an action-packed night centered around equestrian sport, family entertainment like pony rides, live music, face painting, carousel rides, and more.*
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3 reasons to join the YMCA of Greenville this month (with no joining fee)
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Choosing a gym doesn’t have to be complicated or costly. | Photo provided by YMCA of Greenville
Your New Year’s resolutions may be three months away, but your fitness goals shouldn’t have to wait. Here are three reasons to join the YMCA of Greenville this month:

1️⃣ You’ll save up to $69. The joining fee is waived for the rest of October.
2️⃣ Organized programs for you (hello, self care) and your family — think: fitness classes, after-school care, youth sports, swimming + more.
3️⃣ Everyone is welcome. Embrace inclusivity (and make some new friends) with members of all ages. 🏃*
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Weather
  • 75º | Mostly sunny | 20% chance of rain
Number
  • $2.7 million. That’s how much 12 acres — located behind Holland Park + businesses like Home Team BBQ — sold for along the future Prisma Health Swamp Rabbit Trail. Listed by Colliers Greenville, the property was purchased by a real estate developer Contender Development, Inc. Future plans are to be determined. (The Post and Courier Greenville)
  • 60. That’s how many years Greenville-Spartanburg Airport District has been serving the Upstate, having opened to the public Oct. 15, 1962 — pre I-85. Learn more about GSP’s legacy. ✈️ (Upstate Business Journal)
Biz
  • Baseball instruction business West End Baseball (18 Dunbar St.) is moving to a 12,000-sqft space at Laurens + Haywood roads (20 Haywood Rd.) This is Verdae Development Inc.’s first large retail space to be repurposed as part of its vision for 90 acres of Laurens Road. ⚾ (Upstate Business Journal)
  • Runway Park (21 Airport Road Ext.) will be temporarily closed for the filming of Food Network’s “Restaurant Impossible” at the Runway Café from Tues., Oct. 25-Thurs., Oct. 27. 🎥
Health
Festival
  • Feed & Seed (at Judson Mill, 701 Easley Bridge Rd., Ste., 6010) is hosting a Fall Harvest Festival Sat., Oct. 22 from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. The event is free to the public and will feature pumpkin painting, a costume parade, free samples, giveaways, lunch specials, and more. 🥕
Stat
  • Did you know? At the current pace of progress, it will take another 257 years for women to catch up to men from an economic perspective. (Read: way too long.) Learn how one local banker is working to close the economic gender gap, alongside PNC Bank + Coralus, with PNC Project 257.*
Shop
  • Enhance your morning routine with coffee beans and teas that are rich in global flavors from local roaster Methodical Coffee. One of our favorite blends, Play Nice, features notes of chocolate, brown sugar, and berries. Never had Methodical Coffee before? Try a sample box. ☕*
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Friends fur life 🐶

Dogs of GVLtoday
Cornbread the retriever mix stands in the grass outside Greenville County Animal Care in Greenville SC
Cornbread the cozy | Photo via Greenville County Animal Care
City Editor Jessalin here. 👋 Happy National Adopt a Shelter Dog month. It’s been seven years since my rescued chihuahua’s gotcha day, and I thought I’d celebrate by sharing these local adoptable dogs in case you were already thinking about adding a new fur-baby to your family.
  • Petey Pablo, Greenville Humane Society | This 3 year old terrier-American Staffordshire mix is described as a couch potato who loves sunbathing, cuddling, and tasty treats, but “the occasional exercise wouldn’t hurt.”
  • Cornbread, Greenville County Animal Care | Cornbread the 6 year old retriever mix just needs a comfy couch to nap on + loves to meet new friends + dogs.
  • Pockets, Lucky Pup Rescue | Pockets may be 13, but you wouldn’t know it — he loves short walks, rolling in the grass under sunshine, car rides + naps.
Click below for a list of more shelters + pet rescues around the Upstate.
FIND YOUR BEST FURIEND
THE WRAP

Today’s issue was written by Kyle + Jessalin.

Editor’s pick: I’m still reeling from an incredible weekend spent at Bank of America Fall for Greenville, especially the time spent indulging in the tastes. My top picks included Society Sandwich Bar’s Hot Chicken Sandwich + the Chicken Tikka Masala from Persis Biryani Indian Grill. Peep our Instagram to see Danielle’s faves + share your favorite food from the weekend.

Missed Friday’s newsletter? We shared our favorite fall hikes. 🍁
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