02.09.2024

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Faith, family, and philanthropy: A recap of Catholic Schools Week

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Various students sit in pews in a Catholic church, and sit on a blue floor in a circle surrounded by worksheets.

St. Joseph’s is a private, Roman Catholic, coed college-prepatory day school for grades 6-12, with single-gender middle school classrooms. | Photos provided by Saint Joseph’s Catholic School

Last week, St. Joseph’s Catholic School buzzed with activity as it celebrated Catholic Schools Week — an annual chance to connect with the community, celebrate service, and reaffirm the school’s core values.

Throughout the week, each House of the school — named after Saints Bakhita, Drexel, Molla, and Romero — participated in a diaper drive for Birthright of Greenville, a local organization supporting women experiencing unplanned pregnancies, by bringing diapers of assigned size.

Parents were invited all week to immerse themselves in the school’s vibrant Campus Ministry program, attending regular Middle School and High School Masses followed by lunches, evening meetings, and prayer sessions.

The week kicked off on Sunday with a call for community members to attend their local parish masses and contribute as greeters, ushers, altar servers, lectors, and more.

Monday
A fun door-decorating contest and a playful St. Joseph statue hunt started the school week.

Tuesday
Tuesday was all about celebrating the students with a free dress-down day. Parents joined their children for lunch or the Middle School Mass, strengthening the parent-school connection. Theology classes taught by esteemed faculty members were open to the community.

Wednesday
Wednesday’s highlight was the All-School Mass, the heart of the week’s celebrations. A lively saint trivia competition was held during Household, and parent involvement continued with Campus Ministry meetings and a potluck dinner.

Thursday
Thursday focused on vocations, and parents were invited to the TEAM (Totally Engaged in Advancing the Mission) meeting and Morning Prayer. Parents in Prayer and the Rosary, regular Thursday expressions of faith at St. Joseph’s, further nurtured the spiritual connection within the community.

Friday
The end of the week brought a final opportunity for Middle School and High School parents to participate in Campus Ministry meetings, and a weekly chance for families to receive Reconciliation.

Looking to learn more or provide your child with a Catholic education? Good news: Applications are now open for the 2024-2025 school year.

Upcoming admissions deadlines

Asked

As a parent, what school activities would or do you find most valuable for building community at your child’s school?

A. Participating in fundraising efforts
B. Volunteering in my child’s classroom or for philanthropy days
C. Supporting athletic and arts programs by attending games and performances
D. Other

Share how you support your child's school

Events

Friday, Feb. 9

Indie Craft Parade Valentine Pop Up Shop | Friday, Feb. 9-Wednesday, Feb. 14 | Times vary | Makers Collective, 2909 Old Buncombe Rd., Greenville | Free entry | Shop a curated selection of items to help you celebrate those you love.
After Hours - Ridge Media’s 9th Anniversary Party | Friday, Feb. 9 | 6-9 p.m. | 1565 Laurens Rd., Ste. C, Greenville | Free | Celebrate nine years of Ridge Media + listen to Morgan Allen and Alexandra Rutland from euphoria Greenville speak about their organization.
“Love Story” (Taylor’s Version) | Friday, Feb. 9 | 6:30-8:30 p.m. | Vino & van Gogh, 1818 Augusta St., Ste. 112, Greenville | $40 | Paint and sip as you create a Taylor Swift masterpiece.
Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey | Friday, Feb. 9-Sunday, Feb. 11 | Times vary | Bon Secours Wellness Arena, 650 N. Academy St., Greenville | $20-$85 | The reimagined edition of The Greatest Show On Earth features performers from all over the world.

Saturday, Feb. 10

Young Adults Coffee + Connect Meetup | Saturday, Feb. 10 | 10-11:30 a.m. | The Commons, 147 Welborn St., Greenville | Free | Young professionals in their 20s and 30s can meet up for networking at Methodical Coffee.
Mardi Gras at the Swamp | Saturday, Feb. 10 | 3-7 p.m. | Swamp Rabbit Cafe and Grocery, 205 Cedar Lane Rd., Greenville | Free entry | Grab a beignet + some New Orleans-style cafe specials and enjoy a performance by the Greenville Jazz Collective.
Galentines Night | Saturday, Feb. 10 | 5:30-11 p.m. | Hoppin’ Greenville, 120 N. Markley St., Ste. 202, Greenville | Free entry | Indulge in a night dedicated to friendship, laughter, and good vibes.

Sunday, Feb. 11

TapStaff Showcase | Sunday, Feb. 11 | 11 a.m.-2 p.m. | The Community Tap, 217 Wade Hampton Blvd., Greenville | Free entry | Shop vintage clothing, original artwork, jewelry, and homemade quilts made by Tap staff.
Sunday Brunch Market | Sunday, Feb. 11 | 11 a.m.-3 p.m. | Greer City Park, 301 E. Poinsett St., Greer | Free entry | Shop 40+ vendors, enjoy live music, and spend time with family and friends at this winter edition of the Greer Farmers Market.
Superbowl Party | Sunday, Feb. 11 | 6-9 p.m. | Other Lands, 731 Rutherford Rd., Greenville | Free entry | Snack on flavored wings + sip pitchers of beer as you watch the game, commercials, and halftime performance.

Calendar of events here

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Holiday

Unique gifts + experiences for your Valentine

Last-minute Valentine’s Day gifts and experiences that are uniquely Greenville

These are perfect for any Greenvillian. | Photos by The Jones Oyster Co., GVLtoday + Six & Main

It’s officially crunch time, Valentines. Are you looking for a uniquely Greenville gift for your special someone? We’ve rounded up three of the most unique gifts you can get your Greenvillian sweetheart.

An oyster dinner at home

Oh shucks. The Jones Oyster Co. will give you a dozen Rappahannock Oysters, Jones smoked Carolina fish dip (with accoutrements), Jones chilled peel and eat shrimp, and a signature Jones Oyster knife + instructions. Order by Monday, Feb. 12 for pickup on Valentine’s Day Wednesday.

Goats with Totes

Be the GOAT, Valentine. This beloved tradition is back for its second year with a goat from Montgomery Sky Farms delivering Valentine’s Day treats from Yeah, That Maker, along with some snuggles.

A porch swing

This is a gift that will “wow” your Valentine for years to come. Name something more romantic than an evening spent with your partner on a porch swing. Palmetto Craft makes beautiful, solid pine chain swings + gliders.

News Notes

Coming Soon

Dave’s Hot Chicken will open on Woodruff Road (next to Zaxby’s). The Los Angeles-founded restaurant serves a straightforward menu: tenders and sliders. The twist: You get to pick your spice level (think: “no spice” to “reaper”).

Biz

NEXT Upstate — a group that works to build Greenville’s startup community — is rebranding to NextGEN. The goal is to tighten the organization’s focus to support founders, entrepreneurs, and innovators living in Greenville. (Upstate Business Journal)

Featured

In honor of National Pizza Day today, Forbes rounded up “25 Creative Pies To Try On National Pizza Day” and Myles Pizza Pub’s Butter Me Up pizza featuring curry sauce, grilled chicken, and mozzarella cheese made the list.

ICYMI

In case you missed it, we’ve rounded up local spots to watch the Super Bowl this weekend + places you can grab game day essentials like wings, tacos, and barbecue.

Kids

And by the way, we’re going out ~~tonight~~ Friday, Feb. 16. The Children’s Museum of the Upstate is hosting a Kid Swiftie Dance Party after school from 3 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. featuring kid-friendly Taylor Swift songs, room to dance, friendship bracelet making, and photo ops.

Eat

Crowley’s Live Maine Lobster & Fresh Seafood will roll its food truck to The Cheese Wheel this Saturday, Feb. 10 from 3 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Pair your wine and cheese with lobster, crab, oysters, clams, mussels, and scallops.

Shop

Venue change alert. This weekend’s Toasty Farmer’s Market will take place at Magnetic South Brewing, located at Judson Mill. In addition to the new location, the market will also celebrate makers with opportunities to work with blacksmiths, jewelry makers, pottery artists, and weavers.

Finance

Greenville Federal Credit Union is seeing an uptick in scams where imposters pretend to be calling from the credit union’s fraud department using an email address or phone number that appears legit. Here’s how to spot a scam and what to do if you come across one.*

Travel

Here’s your invite to a slice of paradise: For your next vacay, escape to the warmth of Mount Pleasant for fresh air, sunshine, ocean views, and delicious food. Explore the coastal town + request a free travel planner.*

Sports

Planning to watch the Super Bowl this Sunday? Stream it with a Paramount+ with Showtime subscription — get 30 days free with code GOAT.*

Announced

We’re excited to share that 6AM City, our parent company, closed its Series A funding round led by the media company, TEGNA. This partnership means continuing to deliver the same hyper-local news and events while expanding our reach to new readers and communities. Learn more.

Today Is

National Pizza Day

Places to get your pizza fix

Look at all that cheesy goodness. | Photo by Myles Pizza Pub

Whenever we’re feeling saucy, we like to dig into a slice of local pizza, especially on National Pizza Day. Greenville’s pizza scene is bubbling with options — and we keep finding ways to top ourselves.

If you’re on the quest for the perfect slice, we’ve pie-oneered a list of places to grab pizza that are definitely worth the dough.

Toppings Galore

Myles Pizza Pub, 555 S. Pleasantburg Dr. | Myles has been making pies for ~40 years, so we think it’s safe to say it knows pizza. City Editor Danielle’s tip: Order the cheesy bread and thank me later.

Cross-country Crusts

Brooklyn’s Pizza Bites, 2524 E. North St. | We recommend the Cheesesteak pizza.

Brick oven

Coastal Crust, 1254 Pendleton St. | Chow down on one of these made-from-scratch, Neapolitan wood-fired pizzas.

20+ more slices

The Buy

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The Wrap

Today’s edition by:
Danielle

From the editor

As an Italian born in New York, it’s really hard for me to pick a favorite piece of pizza in Greenville. I find myself at The Slice quite a bit because it feels like a true New York slice. I also really love Myles Pizza Pub, which is more of a Midwest-style pizza, but I think the garlic bread is the star of the show there.

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