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1. Make Dry January Fun! Nonalcoholic Cocktail Class | Monday, Jan. 8 | 6-7:30 p.m. | LaRue Fine Chocolate, 556 Perry Ave., Ste. B115, Greenville | $25 | Learn how to make fun and interesting non-alcoholic beverages.
2. United Community Bank Ice on Main | Monday, Jan. 8-Monday, Jan. 15 | Times vary | Village Green, 206 S. Main St., Greenville | $8-$10 | Hit the ice in the heart of downtown.

• Trivia Night with ParmeJon | Tuesday, Jan. 9 | 7-9 p.m. | The People’s Tap, 250 RiverPlace, Greenville | Free entry | Pick your beer from the tap list and enjoy a snack from The Lazy Goat while you test your trivia knowledge.
• Unraveled | Tuesday, Jan. 9 | 10 a.m.-12 p.m. | Five Forks Branch, 104 Sunnydale Dr., Simpsonville | Free | Enjoy a morning of knitting, crochet, sewing, and other fiber arts.
• Game Night | Tuesday, Jan. 9 | 5:30-8:30 p.m. | The Community Tap Travelers Rest, 321 S. Main St., Travelers Rest | Free entry | BYO game or try a new one from Boardwalk Games.

1. Furman Paladins Mens Basketball vs. Citadel Bulldogs Men’s Basketball | Wednesday, Jan. 10 | 7 p.m. | Timmons Arena, 900 Duncan Chapel Rd., Greenville | $18-$28 | Catch these in-state rivals on the court.
2. Learn the Shag | Wednesday, Jan. 10 | 6 p.m. | Spare Time Entertainment, 822 Congaree Rd., Greenville | $0-$10 | Join the Carolina Shag Club for a beginner dance class at 6 p.m. and an intermediate class at 6:40 p.m. before a free social dance for dancers of all skill levels.

1. Wine Walk | Friday, Jan. 19 | 5:30-8:30 p.m. | Conestee Nature Preserve - Fork Shoals entrance, 601 Fork Shoals Rd, Greenville | $65 | Wine down from the holiday season with an enchanting evening stroll through nature enhanced by fine wines and small bites.*

For the outdoor adventurer

For the craft beer connoisseur

• City Barbeque will open at 1204 Woodruff Rd. (near Walmart) on Monday, Jan. 15. Get ready to indulge in brisket and scratch-made corn pudding.

• Brick and Mortar — a clothing, accessory, and gift store — is coming soon to 118 N. Main St. (the former Rocket Fizz location) this March. The VA-based store will be right across the street from its sister store, Loulou Boutique (201 N. Main St.).

• The City of Greenville’s Community Development Division is currently accepting applications for the 2024-2025 year. The goal is to support organizations that work with low- and moderate-income Greenvillians. Applications are due by 5 p.m. on Friday, March 8.

• $9.22 billion. That’s the total number of investments in SC in 2023. Two of the state’s top 10 investments are in our area: ZF Transmissions (a vehicle equipment supplier) is investing $500 million in Laurens County and Nissin Foods (the maker of Top Ramen) is investing $228 million in Greenville County. (The Post and Courier Greenville)

• If you’re looking for a way to honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. one week from today, check out this roundup of events from the Greenville Journal.

• euphoria’s “A Southern Remedy” — featuring crafted winter cocktails, a lineup of bites from all female chefs, and music from the Jamie Wright Band — is coming up on Thursday, Feb. 22 at Zen. Five dollars from each ticket sale goes straight to local charities.

• Speaking of euphoria, grant applications are now open to local organizations that help fight hunger, support education through music or performing arts, or help children. The deadline to apply is Wednesday, March 13 at 8 p.m. See who received funds in 2023.

• Southern Roots: A Barbeque Reunion will take over Trailblazer Park in Travelers Rest on Saturday, April 20. Feast on unlimited bites from 15+ pitmasters + sip on all-inclusive cocktails, beer, and wine. Get your tickets before prices increase on Saturday, Jan. 20.

• The Greenville Jewish Federation will host three events on Wednesday, Jan. 28 celebrating the new cookbook “Kugels and Collards: Stories of Food, Family, and Tradition in Jewish South Carolina.” Sample recipes + get your book signed at one of the events.

• One of our top New Year’s resolutions? Getting our finances in order. Money Pickle matches you with a trusted advisor tailored to your needs through a complimentary video call to help you navigate your money. Book your free session.*

• Looking for your new favorite water bottle? The Owala Travel Tumbler combines the best of Stanley’s viral tumbler with Owala’s smart design. We’re liking color “Bunny Hop.”*

• “A second Swamp Rabbit Cafe location!” — Sarah E.
• “The Gourmet Shop.” — Larry P.
• “Chai Pani!” — Emma A.
• “Shake Shack, come on to town.” — Craig H.
• “Tazza Kitchen, I’ve been wanting you to come to Greenville for years.” — Jennifer B.
• “Rick Erwin’s Deli. I’m not sure what happened to the first one, but it was great.” — Nathan D.
• “Amelie’s French Bakery!” — Stephanie
• “Snooze An A.M. Eatery.” — Cassady B.