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Food

🥨 Expert-approved munchies for 4/20

Presented by Hometown Hero

Hometown Hero is spilling the beans on the best snacks to pair with 4/20 festivities. | Photo provided by Hometown Hero

If you’re partaking in 4/20 festivities today (safely, of course), here are five expert-approved snacks to make (or to order on your fave food delivery app… because, let’s be honest, we’re not leaving the couch today), courtesy of the pros at Hometown Hero CBD.

🍣 Omega-3s

Omega-3s are a type of acid found in fats and oils that offer all sorts of benefits. They’re a great energy source that helps keep your cardiovascular, respiratory, and immune systems functioning.

Additionally, research shows that a whole bunch of chemical reactions in your body convert omega-3 fatty acids into endocannabinoids. The endocannabinoid system helps regulate vital functions such as memory, appetite, sleep, temperature, emotional processing, and much more. (More on the science around that here.)

Foods rich in Omega-3s include:

Salmon, oysters, mackerel, and anchovies (sushi, anyone?)
Walnuts
Peanut butter
Soybeans
Flaxseed and chia seeds (hello, smoothie bowl)

🍫 Chocolate

Before gummies came into the spotlight, the humble brownie was the most iconic cannabis edible — and for a good reason too. With its sweetness and deep earthy undertones, chocolate does a spot-on job of covering up any “meh” grassy aftertaste.

But there’s another benefit: Chocolate (particularly dark chocolate) is rich in anandamide, an endocannabinoid that gets its name from the Sanskrit word “Ananda,” which means “happiness” or “bliss.”

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Photo by Christian Kaye Photography via Hometown Hero

🥭 Mangoes

Ever wonder where plants get their smell? (Stay with us here.) Through naturally occurring compounds called terpenes.

Mangoes are rich in a terpene called myrcene, which may help transport cannabinoids into the brain. Plus, this terpene may help the transdermal absorption of cannabinoids too — aka help topical Delta-8 products absorb through the skin.

Keep reading for two more ideal munchies — and snag Hometown Hero’s bonus offer of a free sample, offered today only for our readers.*

2 more ideal munchies

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Asked

What’s the origin of the “4/20" holiday?

A. 420 is the number of active chemical compounds in marijuana.
B. 420 is police code for marijuana violations.
C. The location of Denver Interstate mile marker 420.
D. 420 is what you get if you multiply 12 by 35, the numbers from the title of the Bob Dylan song “Rainy Day Woman no. 12 and no. 35.”
E. 4:20 is the time when a group of teens from California would search for a legendary lost marijuana crop near the Point Reyes Coast Guard Station.

Puff, puff, guess

See the correct answer in The Wrap.

Events

Thursday, April 20

Family and Community Night Pickleball Event | Thursday, Apr. 20 | 5:30-7:30 p.m. | Southside Park, 417 Baldwin Rd., Greenville | Free | Bring the family out for a this event during The Foot Solutions Smash Pickleball Tournament featuring open play and instruction with Smash ambassadors plus paddle and equipment demos.
Taylors Business Association Networking Event | Thursday, Apr. 20 | 5:30-6:30 p.m. | The Farehouse, 250 Mill St., PW3151, Taylors | Free | Grab a friend or colleague to join you for a night of networking, connecting, and good food — RSVP requested.
Thursday Jazz Night and Half Off Bottles of Wine | Thursday, Apr. 20 | 6-8 p.m. | Topsoil Restaurant, 13 S. Main St., Travelers Rest | Free entry | Enjoy a duo from Greenville Jazz Collective and half off selected bottles of wine.
Project Host Plant Sale | Thursday, Apr. 20-Friday, Apr. 21 | Times vary | Project Host, 525 S. Academy St., Greenville | Free entry | You can support Project Host’s Gardening for Good program by shopping in person or online for a variety of plants, flowers, and vegetables — pick up online orders at Project Host.

Friday, April 21

Greenville Heritage Main Street Fridays | Friday, Apr. 21 | 5:30-9:30 p.m. | NOMA Square, 220 N. Main St., Greenville | Free entry | Jam to dance band Hot As a Pepper.
Swamp Rabbit Comedy Showcase | Friday, Apr. 21 | 7-11 p.m. | Veterans of Foreign War (VFW) Post 9273, 112 Sterling Grove Rd., Piedmont | $5 | Local comedians Kyle O’Renn, Chris Dubail, Peachy Tom, and Jas Gill take the stage and tell a few jokes — VFW Post will also have Steak Night and drink specials.

Saturday, April 22

United Community Bank Reedy River Run | Saturday, Apr. 22 | 6:15-9:40 a.m. | South Main Street, downtown Greenville | $40-$50 | Race through downtown Cleveland, Cancer Survivor’s, and Falls Parks through one of the oldest road races in the South.
SE Center Yard Sale | Saturday, Apr. 22 | 10 a.m.-2 p.m. | SE Center for Photography, 116 E. Broad St., Greenville | Free entry | Find and buy cameras, bags, studio equipment, photo books, and other photography equipment at this photography gear yard sale — Leopard Forest Coffee will be on site.

Sunday, April 23

Arty Party: Family Friendly Garden Art Projects with Urban Digs | Sunday, Apr. 23 | 2-5 p.m. | The Community Tap, 217 Wade Hampton Blvd., Greenville | Free entry | Drop by the Tap tent to work on some family-and-earth-friendly garden art projects, plus enjoy sipping and shopping at Urban Digs.
Queen of The South 2023 Poetry Slam | Sunday, Apr. 23 | 7:30-10 p.m. | The Radio Room, 110 Poinsett Hwy., Greenville | $10-$15 | The Wits End Poetry Invitational Queen of The South Poetry Slam will feature the top 10 female poets in the Southeast — an open mic will be available for the audience to sign-up to share one poem.

Happy weekend eve

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Cause

Make GVL Greener and cleaner this Earth Day

Celebrate Earth Day and help clean up our city at Make GVL Greener Day

Make GVL Greener gif or people cleaning up litter and Michelin Green at Unity park

Goodbye, litter| Photos via Make GVL Greener and By GVLtoday

This Saturday, April 22 is Earth Day — an annual day of support for environmental protection.

To achieve a cleaner and greener Greenville, sustainability nonprofit Make GVL Greener is hosting its annual Make GVL Greener Day this Earth Day from 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

Here’s how to get involved:

🌎 Garbage Gang Volunteer Litter Clean-Up | 10 a.m. | Pangaea Brewing, 115 Welborn St., Ste. A | Volunteer form | Wear closed-toe shoes and comfortable clothes to collect litter along the Prisma Health Swamp Rabbit Trail — supplies will be provided. Last year’s 27 volunteers collected 380 lbs of litter in two hours.

🌎 Inaugural Make GVL Greener Festival | 10 a.m.-4 p.m. | Michelin Green at Unity Park, 320 S. Hudson St. | Bring the family to play games, win prizes, and connect with local organizations at the vendor fair.

Follow Make GVL Greener on Facebook or Instagram for updates.

Make GVL Greener

News Notes

Civic

The SC Department of Motor Vehicles is hosting a drop-in public information meeting today, April 20 from 5-7 p.m. at Mount Calvary Baptist Church to discuss proposed safety upgrades for Cedar Lane Road and Pete Hollis Boulevard in Greenville County. Here’s how you can provide input. (FOX Carolina)

Biz

Paw Paws USA, a local pet supply store, has reopened at its new location at 816 S. Main St. (near Otto Izakaya and Splash On Main). Shop in-house designed collars, leashes, and harnesses, plus accessories for your pup Monday-Sunday from 11 a.m.- 6 p.m.

Sports

Starting this Friday, the Greenville Swamp Rabbits will take on the Jacksonville Icemen at the ECHL Kelly Cup South Division Semifinals. The team plays at Bon Secours Wellness Arena on Tuesday, April 25, Friday, April 28, and Saturday, April 29 at 7:05 p.m. Get your tickets.

List

Resident Diner, Birrieria 101, and Sum Bar are just three of 11 spots that made Eater Carolina’s list, “11 Hottest Restaurants in Greenville, South Carolina, Right Now.” Check out the list and the “Eater Heatmap.”
Michelin has been named one of the Top 100 Global Innovators of 2023 by Clarivate, a global leader in providing data, insights, and analytics. The list’s methodology includes analyzing data like the volume of inventive activity and benchmarks like innovation, globalization, success, and rarity.

Drink

Furman University launched FU All the Time, a straight bourbon whiskey. Named after the Paladins’ favorite cheer, the 100-proof spirit was distilled in partnership with Ironclad Distillery in Newport News, VA and is available online and in Upstate liquor stores and restaurants — with statewide distribution coming soon.
This season at the TD Saturday Market, you’ll be able to sip and shop. The City of Greenville announced it will be offering mimosas on select market days. The city is in need of cashiers and ID checkers, plus mimosa servers — sign up to volunteer.

Shop

More news from the TD Saturday Market — this season’s vendors have been announced. Take a look at the list of 80+ farmers, crafters, and producers.

Number

$426 million. That’s how much Furman University seeks to fundraise by 2026 for its third century. The campaign, Clearly Furman, launched April 15 and focuses on six initiatives: Scholarships, Teaching and Academic Programs, The Furman Advantage, Wellness, Belonging and Community, Athletics, Coaching and Competitiveness, The Institutes, and The Annual Fund. (Greenville Journal)

Listen

Love the Prisma Health Swamp Rabbit Trail? Listen to Simple Civics: Greenville County’s recent podcast episode. Ty Houck — Director of Greenways, Natural and Historic Resources for Greenville County Parks, Recreation & Tourism — and Frank Mansbach, Volunteer Executive Director of Bike Walk Greenville, discuss the trail’s journey and community impact.

Eat

If you’re looking for endless rooftop views and endless eats, check out Juniper’s new brunch buffet, offered every Sunday from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Indulge in specialty stations serving brunch classics like Belgian waffles and shrimp and grits, plus enjoy bottomless mimosas. Make a reservation.

Award

Attention artisans — submit your Southern-made product by Tuesday, June 20 for a chance to win Garden & Gun Magazine’s 14th annual Made In The South Awards. Categories include home, crafts, food, outdoors, style, and drink, plus a bonus sustainability award. The overall winner will receive a $10,000 grand prize.

Announced

Greenville Federal Credit Union now offers its members a discount on Annual Family Membership at Roper Mountain Science Center, which includes unlimited admission to programs like Friday Starry Nights, Summer Adventure, and Afternoon Explorations, plus early access and discounts for summer camp registration. Learn more (and see more discounts for members).*

Kids

The perfect family-friendly activity does exist, and you can even do it all spring and summer long, rain or shine. We’re talking about Kids Bowl Free — a national program that connects you with local bowling alleys where kids can receive two free games of bowling each day. Learn more + sign up.*

Real Estate

The “who” behind SC’s most expensive home

Circle Creek Estate | Post via @damianhallgroupatblackstre5164

ICYMI, SC’s most expensive home is on the market in Simpsonville. The asking price? $22 million.

The home
The 52-acre Circle Creek Estate features a 12-stall horse barn and equestrian center, a 16,000-sqft, 6 BR custom home, and amenities like a home theater and outdoor kitchen. It will be sold completely furnished and can include its six horses and kangaroo, Irwin, if desired.

The sellers
The home is currently owned by Bob Castellani — founder of North American Rescue — and his wife, Kelly. The emergency medical equipment company is based in Greer and supplies “mission-critical medical supplies” (think: trauma and first aid kits, combat tourniquets, and ballistics vests) to:

The US military
Federal agencies
Civilian law enforcement
EMS
Pre-hospital life savers

Read more about Bob’s vision for the home in the Wall Street Journal or check out Damian Hall of Damian Hall Group’s complete home listing.

The Wrap

Today’s edition by:
Kyle

Answered: E. According to several sources, 4:20 is the time when a group of teens in Marin County, California would search for a legendary lost marijuana crop near the Point Reyes Coast Guard Station in the 1970s.

One of the kid’s older brothers was friends with Phil Lesh of the Grateful Dead, who co-opted and popularized the now-iconic association between the number and the recreational activity (and, ultimately, the celebration of both on April 20 — aka 4/20 — each year).

Editor’s Pick
I love perusing Garden & Gun’s Made In The South Awards for Upstate-made goods, like 2022 runner-up Ross Tyser Custom Knives and its Sunday-Go-to-Meetin’ Folding Knife, made in Spartanburg.

Missed yesterday’s newsletter? Meet Maverick Yard’s + see your men’s health questions, answered here.

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