Wellness

How do I encourage my daughter to have healthy habits without making her worry about body image?

How do I know if my teen is just moody or actually struggling with depression?

• No longer interested in spending time with their close friends and family
• Loss of interest in activities they previously enjoyed
• Significant change in their sleep pattern or eating habits
• Signs of self-harm
• Drug/alcohol use or high-risk behaviors
• Decline in school performance
• Persistent negative mood/feelings of hopelessness

• In Conversation with Dean King | Wednesday, Aug. 16 | 5:30 p.m. | M. Judson Booksellers, 130 S. Main St., Ste. 200, Greenville | Free | Join author Dean King chatting about his book “Guardians of the Valley: John Muir and the Friendship that Saved Yosemite.”
• Happy Hour Networking Event | Wednesday, Aug. 16 | 4-6 p.m. | The Southern Growl, 155 N. Bumcombe Rd., Greer | Free entry | Grab a brew and network with the ING, a local networking group focused on the industrial market.

• Wine Flight and Bites on the Patio | Thursday, Aug. 17 | 5:30-7:30 p.m. | The Cook’s Station, 515 Buncombe St., Greenville | $30 | Sip on a flight of three wines paired with three small bites from the new tapas menu.
• Tech After Five | Wednesday, Aug. 16 | 5:30-7 p.m. | Think Tank Brew Lab, 101 Airport Rd., Greenville | $10 | Enjoy a beer and network within the tech community.

• Rufus Lee and The Handful | Friday, Aug. 18 | 7-9 p.m. | Fireforge Crafted Beer, 311 E. Washington St., Greenville | Free entry | Grab a brew and enjoy this local band.
• Food Truck Rollout | Friday, Aug. 18 | 5-8 p.m. | Greer City Park, 301 E. Poinsett St., Greer | Free entry | Bring your blankets or chairs for a night of live music by Jonathan Stephens + bites from seven food trucks.

• $1.5 million. That’s the amount Greenville City Council voted to accept in grant funding for The Greenville Police Department. Provided by the SC Department of Public Safety, the money will be used to add six additional school resource officers for the 2023-2024 school year.

• After taking the summer off, Daylight Burrito is back. Serving San Diego-style breakfast burritos, you can satisfy your burrito craving on Fridays in August from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. in Coffee Coffee, located inside Sum Bar at 307 E. Washington St.

• Warehouse Theatre will kick off its 50th season with William Shakespeare’s “Twelfth Night,” running Thursday, Sept. 8 to Sunday, Sept. 24. Directed by longtime Warehouse collaborator, Jayce Tromsness, Warehouse promises a “fresh spin on this classic comedy.”

• Locals Sean and Jen Reid recently launched an online store called “Yeah, That Rabbit!” Shop local and represent your favorite city.

• March of Dimes will host its second Annual Kickoff Party and Cocktail Competition on Thursday, Aug. 24. Held at Avenue — 110 E. Court St. — 15 mixologists will compete to craft the tastiest cocktail. Get tickets.

• Greenville, we need your help. We’re looking for the best local Bloody Mary. Let us know your favorite spot to get this savory cocktail.

• Do your joints go snap, crackle, pop? From cracking necks to creaking knees to popping ankles, we’ve all heard those occasional cracks. But are these sounds normal, or could they be a sign of a health problem? See the answer.*

• More money, please and thank you: This free app earns you cash back on gas, groceries, and meals at restaurants — and our readers score an extra 25 cents per gallon back on their first tank of gas with code GVL25.*

• Did you know? The Greenville Symphony is about to begin its search for their next Music Director and Conductor. Six finalists have been selected from a pool of 160 candidates from across the country — and each will spend a week in Greenville to conduct a concert at the Peace Center.*

• Did you know when you subscribe to our new sister market, WStoday, you’ll be entered into our contest to win $250 cash? Subscribe today for a chance to win.

• The Branch at Greer High is now open, where student employees are gaining real-world financial literacy, hands-on experience, and preparation for their future careers. Here’s how.*

• Get a tethered hot air balloon ride
• Ride a Ferris wheel or a carousel
• Dance the night away at a silent disco
• Visit local arts and crafts vendors
• Chow down with a range of SC food trucks

• Start your morning off right with Matcha Nude. This matcha powder is made with premium-grade organic, non-GMO ingredients, perfect for a tasty, energizing drink.

• It’s Going’s biggest sale of the year. Buy an Elite membership and finally get notified when first + business class flights are 40-90% off. The sale ends Thursday, Aug. 31.

• The latest Kindle model — the Kindle Paperwhite — boasts a glare-free display, warm light options for night, and is waterproof from the beach to the bath.

• Four Sigmatic’s organic protein powder is the ultimate smoothie booster. It contains 18 grams of protein and 1500 milligrams of adaptogens per serving — nourishing your mind + body.