09.28.2023

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Volunteer for Bank of America Fall for Greenville

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Volunteers at Fall for Greenville | Photos via the City of Greenville

~2,000. That’s how many volunteers it takes to run Bank of America Fall for Greenville, the annual three-day festival of tastes, tunes, and taps downtown.

Looking to help out? Around 500 volunteers are still needed, with the greatest need on Saturday and Sunday evening. Consider volunteering if you can see yourself:

Serving beer or wine at one of the festival’s many taps and beer gardens. Some locations are close to the stage, so take note of that if you have sensitive ears.
Selling tickets and wristbands + helping festival patrons put them on. Pro tip: You can sign up as a duo, which could make for a family bonding moment or an out-of-the-box date night.
Counting and collecting money from ticket booths. Only five spots remain, so look for “Finance Volunteer” at the bottom of the list.

Volunteers enjoy some exclusive festival perks, including an event t-shirt and one sheet of Taste Tickets for each shift.

For our overachievers, you get free parking and five sheets of Taste Tickets if you sign up for four or more shifts.

Sign up + print, complete, and bring your volunteer waiver when you go to check in for your shift.

Events

Thursday, Sept. 28

The Scarlet Pimpernel | Thursday, Sept. 28-Saturday, Nov. 11 | 10 a.m.-1 p.m. | The Logos Theatre, 80 School St., Taylors | $38 | This thrilling musical, set during the height of the French Revolution, is a tale of daring self-sacrifice in the face of unspeakable dangers.
Fall 2023 Haus Party | Thursday, Sept. 28 | 5-7 p.m. | Double Stamp Brewery, 819 Laurens Rd., Greenville | $25 | Enjoy networking, drinks, and refreshments, supporting Meals on Wheels.

Friday, Sept. 29

Voyage Music Festival 2023 | Friday, Sept. 29-Saturday, Sept. 30 | Times vary | CCNB Amphitheatre at Heritage Park, 861 SE Main St., Simpsonville | $62.50-$229 | Enjoy multiple stages, mouthwatering festival food, and electrifying performances by artists like Khalid and Quinn XCII.
4th Anniversary Tetrad Beer and Dinner Pairing | Friday, Sept. 29 | 5:30-7:30 p.m. | Tetrad Brewing Company, 603 E. Stone Ave., Greenville | $65 | Celebrate Tetrad’s fourth anniversary with a four course dinner by Chef Ryan Gomez from SOL GVL paired with four Tetrad craft beers.
Greenville Triumph | Friday, Sept. 29 | 7 p.m. | Paladin Stadium, 900 Duncan Chapel Rd., Greenville | $15-$60 | Watch the Greenville Triumph face off against the Northern Colorado Hailstorm on the home pitch for match day.

Saturday, Sept. 30

Goat Yoga | Saturday, Sept. 30 | 10-11 a.m. | Grainyard, 122 Folger Ave., Easley | $30 | Join an outdoor, beginners yoga class with goats — each ticket includes a free drink of your choice from the Silos Brewing Company.

Thursday, Nov. 9

Cold Mountain Release Weekend | Thursday, Nov. 9-Monday, Nov. 13 | Times vary | Highland Brewing, 12 Old Charlotte Highway, Asheville | $10-$20 | Celebrate the release of Highland’s Cold Mountain Winter Ale release with a weekend-long event that includes a dinner, live music, small batch releases + more.*

Calendar of events here

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Education

A virtual charter school setting students up for job success

Presented by a GVLtoday Partner

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The JAG program helps Heron students change the course of their lives and prepares them for the real world. | Photo provided by Heron Virtual Academy SC

Heron Virtual Academy of South Carolina (HVASC), a tuition-free online public school for students in grades 9-12, is the only virtual school in the state working with the Jobs for America’s Graduates (JAG) program.

JAG has helped more than 1.5 million young people since it was started in 1980, and SC’s Governor Henry McMaster serves on the board.

The program’s mission is to empower young people with the skills and support to succeed in education, employment, and life. JAG works to help youth navigate and overcome challenges like unreliable transportation, state assistance, and single-parent households to reach economic and academic success by giving students an advantage that will set them apart from others entering the workforce.

A dedicated JAG specialist will work with up to 60 Heron students throughout high school and beyond, providing support like:

Identifying a career
Providing applicable classroom instruction
On-the-job training opportunities
Mentorship
And more

Learn more about HVASC

News Notes

Concert

World-renowned tenor Andrea Bocelli will perform with the Greenville Symphony Orchestra at Bon Secours Wellness Arena on Thursday, Feb. 15. Tickets go on sale to the general public on Tuesday, Oct. 10 at 10 a.m.

Open

Biscuitville Fresh Southern will host two grand openings on Tuesday, Oct. 10 from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. for new locations in Greer and Duncan. They’re the fourth and fifth South Carolina locations, and the first in the Greenville area.

Cause

Take part in the Walk to End Alzheimer’s this Saturday, Sept. 30 at Fluor Field at the West End. Gates open at 8 a.m., followed by an opening ceremony and the two-mile walk downtown.

Seasonal

Tickets are on sale now for the Children’s Museum of the Upstate’s Trick-or-Treat at TCMU on Saturday, Oct. 28. In addition to the usual Halloween festivities, TCMU-Greenville will host a new Sensory-Friendly Trick-or-Treat on Sunday, Oct. 29.

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The National Institutes of Health awarded a $325,000 health equity grant to the USC School of Medicine Greenville to develop a new project-based curriculum focused on gaps in medical education relating to sex-based treatment. The project kicks off Oct. 5 with a hands-on faculty workshop, followed by a curriculum assessment. (Greenville Journal)

Biz

Amend Market — a sustainability-minded “refill shop” offering by-the-ounce soaps, cleaners, and dry goods — will move into Arcane Remedies’ former location in West Greenville. Join the re-opening celebration on Friday, Oct. 9 from 6 to 9 p.m. (The Post and Courier)

Arts

Need a date night idea? Step out to see the new local artists who have joined First Fridays — the next one is happening Friday, Oct. 6 from 6-9 p.m.*

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It’s official — the Branch at Greer High is open for business. See the branch in action, featuring students and staff opening checking and savings accounts during lunch.*

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The Wrap

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That’s it for me, Greenville. It’s been a delight working with Editor Stephanie to learn more about your city — y’all have a lot going on — but it’s time I let the professionals take over. See you around.

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