Here’s what spring is growing 🌷

The Falls Park flowers are in full bloom. | Photo by The City of Greenville

We know the question on your mind, Greenvillians — will the unseasonably warm weather continue into spring? Thanks to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s Climate Prediction Center, we know what temperatures and precipitation trends to expect in our city for April, May, and June. While exact weather conditions typically can’t be predicted more than a week in advance, here’s a seasonal outlook to help you prepare for what spring will bring.

Reminder: The first day of spring is today, Monday, March 20.

GVL_Spring_2023_Weather_Prediction_Map_MAR2023 — At times, spring may feel more like summer this year. | Map via NOAA

🌡️ Temperature

Think warm. This spring, Greenville has a 50-60% chance of temperatures being higher than normal.

🌨️ Precipitation

Expect about average precipitation. Greenville has equal chances of seeing a normal amount of rain this spring.

☀️ Drought

Drought conditions are not expected to develop this season.

April

Typically in Greenville, the average high-temperature in April rises from 61° in March to 70.7°. Expect to see lots of 70° days, and maybe even some in the 80°s. The average low-temperature is 50.9°. By the end of April, the sun will set after 8 p.m.

May

Where spring feels like summer. May’s average high temperature rises to 79.2° and average low-temperature is 58.6°. May also kicks off the highest UV index season of the year (May-August), so grab your sunscreen and get ready to soak up the summer-like sun.

June

School’s out and it’s time to hit the pool with an average high temperature of 86.7° and an average low of 65.5°, but it’s going to feel hotter. The average heat index is 96.8°, so it’s important to stay hydrated and take breaks in the shade and indoors in the A/C.

What’s your favorite time of the year to get out and explore our city? Let us know.

QUIZ

How much money did sports bettors wager between January and November of 2022? (Source: Forbes)

A. $10 billion
B. $31 billion
C. $54 billion
D. $68 billion
E. $83 billion
F. $103 billion

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EVENTS

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Monday, March 20

Shear Madness | Monday, Mar. 20 | 6-7 p.m. | Simpsonville Branch, 626 N.E. Main St., Simpsonville | Free | Learn proper techniques, tools, and timing for pruning to promote healthy tree and shrub growth in the home landscape.
Monday Night Yoga | Monday, Mar. 20 | 6-7 p.m. | Camperdown Plaza, 20 E. Broad St., Greenville | Free | Enjoy the kickoff of this free Monday night yoga series with instructor Abbey Garcia.*

Tuesday, March 21

Spring Fling Wine Tasting | Tuesday, Mar. 21 | 7-9 p.m. | Traveler’s Taproom, 2624 Poinsett Hwy., Greenville | $25 | Taste five wines and indulge in charcuterie.

Wednesday, March 22

Exhibition: Americans and the Holocaust | Wednesday, Mar. 22 | James B. Duke Library at Furman University, 3300 Poinsett Hwy., Greenville | Free | View this traveling exhibition examining the motives, pressures, and fears that shaped Americans’ responses to Nazism, war and genocide in Europe during the 1930’s and 1940’s.

Thursday, March 23

Piedmont Natural Gas Downtown Alive | Thursday, March 23 | 5:30-8:30 p.m. | NOMA Square, 220 N. Main St., Greenville | Free entry | Party band Bobcat Control will have you dancing your Thursday night away.

Plan Ahead

In The Stars: A Michelin-starred Dinner | Thursday, Apr. 20 | 6:30 p.m. | Restaurant 17, 10 Road of Vines, Travelers Rest | $270 | Michelin-starred Chef Matt Baker and Restaurant 17 Executive Chef Haydn Shaak team up to dish out a “culinary journey highlighting locally sourced ingredients,” paired with wines and cocktails.

We have a calendar filled with events and activities you can plan for in advance. Click the button below to bookmark ideas for upcoming date nights, family outings, and time with friends.

100+ MORE EVENTS

COMMUNITY

The YMCA of Greenville is celebrating 10 years of RECESS 🎉

RECESS is for adults with diverse abilities to find acceptance, belonging, and opportunities for a more fulfilling lifestyle. | Photo provided by YMCA of Greenville

Here’s something to celebrate, Greenville. This year marks year 10 for the YMCA of Greenville’s signature RECESS (Recreation, Education, Community, Exercise, Social and Service) program. For many adults, the end of high school means the end of the social, educational, and recreational opportunities provided in that environment — through RECESS, the YMCA provides a quality program for adults with diverse abilities to fill these fundamental needs.

The program currently serves 73 participants in four different classes (with a brand new class started this year at the Eastside Family branch). While participating in RECESS, participants learn about:

Nutrition
Fitness
Social responsibility
Community outreach
Independent living skills + more

RECESS gives adults with diverse abilities a place to continue to learn new skills while connecting with friends and gaining a sense of belonging. Check out this video to learn more about RECESS from the program supervisor. *

PROGRAM DETAILS + APPLICATION

NEWS NOTES

Weather

55º | Sunny | 0% chance of rain

Closing

Barley’s Taproom (25 W. Washington St.) announced it will close its doors after 27 years in business. The restaurant says it will do its best to stay open over the next two weeks and close April 1. Read the full statement.

Sports

The Furman Paladins’ road to the championship ended this weekend after losing to No. 5 San Diego State on Saturday (75-52). We are so proud of The Dins’ first NCAA Tournament appearance since 1980 and their second tournament win in program history. We can’t wait for next season.
It’s game time. Watch the 2023 NCAA Women’s Basketball Tournament Regional Friday, March 24-Monday, March 27 right here in Greenville. Plan your staycation in the “Basketball Capital of the South."*

Watch

Furman’s cheerleaders made it into Jimmy Fallon’s monologue on “The Tonight Show” after the team’s bracket-busting upset in the first round. Jimmy had fun with the squad’s “F-U” cheer saying they “only chant that when the other team scores” — Furman’s head coach clarified, they chant it when they get a free throw.

Open

Coffee Coffee — a new shop featuring multiple roasters — opens today, Monday, March 20, at 307 E. Washington St. (near Fireforge and Sum Bar). Stop by for a cup (or two) Monday-Thursday, 7 a.m.-2 p.m. ☕️
Magnetic South Brewery is now open at Judson Mill (next to The Foundry). It’s the Anderson-based brewery’s second location, serving up Cuban-inspired food, craft beer from 16 taps, and a family-friendly atmosphere. 🍻
The Bluefin Sushi Burger Bar is now open at 401 E. Stone Ave., Unit B (near Harris Teeter). From burgers and other handhelds to sushi and spring rolls, plan your next meal out and take a peek at the menu. 🍣 (Upstate Business Journal)

Coming Soon

Torch Cigar Pub will open in the former Stone Pizza Company space at the corner of East Park and East Stone Avenues in May 2023. In addition to cigars, patrons can enjoy small bites, beer on draft, and craft cocktails. (Upstate Business Journal)

Civic

The City of Greenville recently met with UCLA professor Jon Christensen — co-author of the 2019 report “Greening without gentrification” — to share a glimpse at the city’s affordable housing efforts around Unity Park. The report cites Unity Park as “as one of a handful of projects using several of the most effective strategies to mitigate green gentrification.” Read more about the visit. (Greenville Journal)

Kids

Did you miss our new edition of KIDStoday? If so, click this link and hand the phone over to your little one(s). Want to see more content like this? Let us know by filling out this survey.

Edu

Are there subjects your high school student is considering studying in college, but they’d like to know more about it first? Here’s their chance to do so. Wake Forest University’s Online Immersion Program features exciting video lessons, created by Wake Forest professors, covering subjects like medicine, psychology, business, and law. Explore courses + sign up your child.*

Shop

If your vacuum isn’t picking up dirt and debris like it used to, it may be time for a new one. This handheld Shark vacuum is lightweight, cordless, and highly rated on Amazon. Or splurge on the Dyson V11 Cordless Vacuum that sucks up particles as small as allergens and bacteria.*
To celebrate the first day of spring, refresh your home with tea towels by Jessica Reynolds and find your city print by Signet Sealed. Now, that’s how you start the new season.

Correction

On Friday, we shared that tickets for the BMW Charity Pro-Am presented by TD SYNNEX are now on sale. The tournament is Monday, June 5-Sunday, June 11, not June 11-15.

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SEASONAL

🌱 Happy first day of Spring

We’re ready for warmer temperatures and added daylight. | Photo via Pexels

Today marks the spring equinox (aka the first day of Spring). 🌷

Technically speaking, it’s the day that the sun crosses the Earth’s equator from the Southern Hemisphere into the Northern Hemisphere. The shift marks the astronomical start of spring and days will become “longer” because there will be more time between sunrise and sunset.

Looking to celebrate the season? Head to our events page to see community events happening this week and beyond.

If you’re in the mood for some spring cleaning, here are the essentials we recommend:

🧽 Mr. Clean Magic Erasers

💧 Microfiber cleaning cloths

🧹 Duster kit

🍓 Refrigerator organizer bins

🧼 Spinning scrubber brush

Bonus: Hire a cleaning professional to tidy up your humble abode.

THE WRAP

Today’s issue was written by Danielle.

Editor’s pick: Remember when Hester General Store delivered Valentine’s Day cakes with a baby goat in tow? They’re baaaack at it with Easter lambs. A baby sheep (click the link for cuteness) from Montgomery Sky Farm is helping deliver DIY Easter Bunny Cake Kits in its “Sheep for Peeps” promotion — place your order before they sell out.

Missed Friday’s newsletter? We celebrated Furman’s historic win.

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