How can I tell if someone is having a stroke?

• B – Balance off/dizzy
• E – Eyes blurred
• F – Face drooping
• A – Arm weakness
• S – Speech difficulty
• T – Time to call 911

At what age should I begin to worry about my risk of having a stroke?

Who is more likely to have a stroke — men or women?

What habits can I start now to lessen my risk of stroke?

Can stress trigger a stroke?

• Business and Bagels | Wednesday, June 19 | 8:30-10 a.m. | Bellamore, 552 Memorial Dr. Ext., Greer | Free | Sip on complimentary coffee, bagels, and a talk from Michael Goldfarb of Hunters Creek Mortgage LLC.
• Irish Music Sessions | Wednesday, June 19 | 6:30-9 p.m. | The Pub for What Ales You, 105 New Plaza Dr., Greenville | Free entry | Enjoy an evening filled with acoustic Irish traditional music.

• Jewelry Making Introductory Course | Thursday, June 20-Thursday, July 18 | 2-5 p.m. | Katie Poterala Studio, 17A Pinsley Cir., Greenville | $210 | Learn the basics of silversmithing + make a pair of sawn stud earrings and a bezel set ring at this once-monthly class.
• Karaoke | Thursday, June 20 | 7-11 p.m. | Aloft Greenville, 5 N. Laurens St., Greenville | Free | Get your friends together and prepare to belt out some tunes.

• SC Sunflower Fest | Friday, June 21-Sunday, June 23 | Times vary | Denver Downs, 1515 Denver Rd., Anderson | $24.95 | Pick your own sunflowers, pet some farm animals, and listen to live music at this annual festival.
• Salsa at Sunset | Friday, June 21 | 6:15-10 p.m. | Camperdown Plaza, 315 S. Main St., Greenville | Free entry | Join Upstate International for an evening of music and dancing.

• Poe Mill Music — a 5,300 sqft “all-encompassing music facility” — is coming to the Village of West Greenville. Poe Mill Music will feature a 100-person concert hall + a recording studio and will open in 2025. That sounds pretty darn good. (Post and Courier Greenville)

• Juneteenth — a federal holiday commemorating the emancipation of enslaved people in the United States. Honor this holiday + celebrate Black culture with the help of our Juneteenth events guide.

• Winner, winner, Flat Out Under Pressure dinner. The Metropolitan Arts Council (MAC) announced 11 winners for its annual contest where artists created works in 24 hours. The prize: The chance to have their piece featured on a recycling bin on Main Street + cash. See the full list of winners.

• Those are some fine arts. The Fine Arts Center architecture program was recognized for its Tiny House Collaborative (a program to design tiny houses to folks experiencing homelessness) and received the 2024 Community Partnership Award by Arts School Network — a non-profit that “provides resources to arts schools. (Greenville Journal)

• Myles Pizza Pub will be closed from Sunday, June 30 to Monday, July 8 for some rest and relaxation. You know what they say: Absence makes the heart grow fonder.

• 68 million. That’s how many pounds of garbage + recycling The City of Greenville’s Public Works pick up every year. We think that’s worth a round of applause.

• Whether your goal is six-pack abs or you’re just looking to build muscle and improve your strength, you might be considering a high-protein diet. Here’s what to know.*

• Ahoy! This summer, invite your kids into the kitchen and let your imagination set sail, because this Berried Treasure Parfait is perfect for pirates ready to play. Plus, it’s easy and fun to make.*

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• $8 million ($2 million in New Market Tax Credits allocation + a $6 million investment) from TD Bank + TD Community Development Corporation
• $10 million (in New Market Tax Credits allocation) from SC Community Loan Fund
• $6.5 million (in New Market Tax Credits allocation) from The Innovate Fund