“Greenville Goddess” from Heather R.

“G-Vegas” from Reg L.

“Swamp Rabbit Tracks” from Casey C.

“Sweet Blue Ridge A-la-mond” from Kami T.

“Hyper Green Crunch” from Barb B.

• Greenville Vegan Chef Challenge | Wednesday, July 5-Monday, July 31 | 8 a.m.-10 p.m. | Multiple locations | Menu prices vary | All month long, indulge in new vegan options at restaurants across Greenville.
• Wednesday Game Night: Rock, Paper, Scissors | Wednesday, July 5 | 4-9 p.m. | The People’s Tap, 250 Riverplace, Ste. B, Greenville | Cost of purchase | Each time you order, you’ll play a game of rock, paper, scissors with the bartender — win the round and get a prize.

• Piedmont Natural Gas Downtown Alive | Thursday, July 6 | 5:30-8:30 p.m. | NOMA Square, 220 N. Main St., Greenville | Free entry | Listen to folk rock band Clay Johnson & the Hard Promises.
• Music by the Lake | Thursday, July 6-Thursday, July 27 | 7:30 p.m. | Furman Amphitheater, 3300 Poinsett Hwy., Greenville | Free entry | Bring your own lawn chairs, a picnic dinner, and a blanket and enjoy live music each week.

• First Friday | Friday, July 7 | 6-9 p.m. | Locations vary | Free | Navigate Greenville’s visual arts scene each month as galleries and venues are open to the public.
• Amp’d Up Fridays | Friday, July 7-Friday, July 28 | 7-10 p.m. | Mauldin Cultural Center, 101 E. Butler Rd., Mauldin | Free entry | Grab your dancing shoes, lawn chairs, and blankets to catch songs from The Holiday Band.

• Up to $10 million in loans and $665,000 in grants just became available to small and minority businesses in Spartanburg. Power Up: Funding, launched by OneSpartanburg Inc. and funded by Spartanburg County Council, aims to give start-ups and minority-owned businesses access to capital. Learn more + apply. (Upstate Business Journal)

• Got kiddos who love baseball or softball? Sign them up for Pitch, Hit & Run, a free Major League Baseball skills competition recognizing individual excellence in the sports. The event takes place at Fluor Field on Wednesday, July 26 from 6 to 8 p.m. Register kids seven to 14 years old.

• Artists ages 21 to 30: It’s your last chance to apply for the 2023-2024 Brandon Fellowship. The 12-month program will develop three Greenville artists with support like a studio space, an art supplies stipend, complimentary classes, and mentorship from local artists. Apply by Friday, July 7.

• South Carolina will receive $551.5 million in federal funding towards ensuring all residents have access to high-speed internet. Current estimates show ~119,580 households or small businesses in our state are without a high-speed internet connection. The funding should become available in 2025. (WSPA)

• Did you know that heart attacks are more common in men — but silent heart attacks (read: having a heart attack and not knowing it) happen more often in women? See the signs of a silent heart attack + what to do if you think you could be having one.*

• Greenville Federal Credit Union has announced it will award $500 grants to 10 Greenville County Schools teachers for the 2023-24 school year. Know a teacher who could benefit? Applications are open now through July 31.*

• Calling all meat lovers: You may want to bookmark this recipe for bacon-wrapped sausage. Yes, you read that right.*

• It’s grilling season, and we want to make sure you are set for the summer. Elevate your grilling experience with flavors by Spicewalla.

• On a water bottle hunt? Amazon’s No. 1 bestselling insulated bottle is the Owala FreeSip — it’s thoughtfully designed, leak proof, and keeps drinks cold.

• Wanna save 40-90% on flights? Sign up for Going — a free travel membership — and you can browse deals immediately (like a $300+ round trip to Barcelona).

• The perfect outdoor string lights do exist, and they’ve got a secret weapon: solar power. Light up your yard with a 50-ft strand.