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• Bubbles and Buds Champagne and Rosé Dinner | Monday, Aug. 5 | 6-9 p.m. | Southernside Brewing Co. | $80 | Sip on Chandon and Moët wines paired with dishes including oysters three ways, a braised beets salad, and beef tartar with quail egg.

• Kids’ S’mores Class | Tuesday, Aug. 6 | 10-11:30 a.m. | Lumineux Chocolate | $30 | Learn how to make graham crackers, marshmallows, and chocolate in the last kids class of the summer.
• Straight No Chaser | Tuesday, Aug. 6 | 7:30 p.m. | Peace Center | $45-$75 | This a cappella group has sold 1.5 million concert tickets and has 2+ million albums sold worldwide.

• Revolution in the Carolinas: The Quaker and the Gamecock | Wednesday, Aug. 7 | 5:30-6:30 p.m. | Upcountry History Museum | $0-$12 | Learn about American Patriots General Nathanael Greene and Brigadier General Thomas Sumter at this lecture.

• Peach Jam! + Cobbler Showdown | Thursday, Aug. 8 | 4-8 p.m. | Bridgeway Farmers Market | $12 | In this inaugural showdown, chefs from the area will vie for the title of “Greenville’s Big Peach.”
• The Really Good, Really Big, Really Cheap Book Sale Kick-Off Party | Thursday, Aug. 8 | 6-9 p.m. | McAlister Square | $45-$50 | Enjoy live music and drinks as you peruse the sale.

• SC declared a state of emergency ahead of Tropical Storm Debby, which could bring historic rainfall. The National Weather Service says 10-20 inches of rain could fall along the coast, which would be comparable to the Thousand-Year Flood in 2015. In the Upstate, meteorologists are forecasting “marginal impacts” with 1-3 inches of rain. (The Post and Courier + WYFF 4)

• Airport traffic flow alert: Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport is temporarily rerouting traffic on GSP Drive from Highway 14 as part of Phase 3 of the Terminal Roadway Improvement Project (TRIP). Signs will direct you on the Aviation Parkway roundabout to help you navigate to the terminal and parking garages.

• SCDOT may move a pedestrian crossing from Earle to James Streets at Rutherford Street. The new crossing would be near WYFF between Stall and Randall Streets. Find out why, see other planned improvements for the area + learn how to provide your feedback.

• Two projects we’ve been following for you will go before the Design Review Board this month: The Greenville Gateway (29-story and 24-story towers near Bon Secours Wellness Arena) is seeking final approval of its architectural designs + the former Army & Navy Store downtown is seeking a special tax assessment at a pre-rehabilitation price. (Upstate Business Journal)

• No time turners needed. Tickets are on sale now for the Greenville Symphony’s “Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban” film + concert on Jan. 11 + Jan. 12. Pro tip: Even though that’s five months away, these tickets always sell out, so grab yours soon.

• 77,569. That’s how many fans filled Williams Brice Stadium in Columbia (hey, COLAtoday) this weekend for the Rivals in Red Tour, which marks the largest crowd to ever watch a soccer match in SC. Liverpool FC defeated Manchester United 3-0.

• National Oyster Day, and here’s how to shellebrate. The Jones Oyster Co. is kicking off Shuck Week with $2 raw oysters all day + specials and features all week. Plus, tickets to fall oyster roasts go on sale today at 12 p.m.

• Deadpool… is that you? This video of Greenville’s litter crew saying “Bye, Bye, Bye” to trash as they keep our city clean has been viewed by 260,000+ people.

• With 865 participants + 65 volunteers, the Julie Valentine Center raised $83,000 at its 16th Annual Run2Overcome 5K, 10K, and kids run this weekend. The local nonprofit works to stop sexual violence and child abuse through prevention, investigation, collaboration, treatment, and advocacy. See the photos. (Greenville Journal)

• We’re headed to Scaly Mountain, NC (~2 hours from Greenville) for Mansion Monday. This mountain getaway country estate sits on 37 acres and boasts five bedrooms, nine bathrooms, a patio with sunrise + sunset mountain views, and a pond for fishing, swimming, and canoeing. Plus, it’s less than 10 miles from Highlands.

• Who came out on top at the Iron Caterer Showdown? Last week, four local chefs faced off in a three-round competition featuring tricky secret ingredients. See who won.

• The Pixel Experience — a selfie museum on Woodruff Road — is closed while it looks for a new location. The owners hope to find a space that “offers easier access and more space for photography services.”

• Calling all adults 55+: Explore what’s next in retirement by volunteering with AmeriCorps Seniors RSVP. Use your skills to enrich lives, gaining physical, mental, and social benefits. (You might even forge new friendships while helping someone to a doctor’s appointment.)*

• Roll out the welcome wagon, GVL. After eight years in Columbia, Capital City Financial Partners is bringing its vast knowledge and experience to the Upstate. Create your personalized financial strategy by scheduling a meeting with their team today.*

• “I think it should be a sandwich shop called Air & Sea (Air for the airport/planes and Sea for selling subs). They could have sandwiches called ‘The Amelia Earhart’ and ‘The Down Periscope.’” — Steve P.
• “Something similar to Southernside Brewing or 13 Stripes River Lodge. Watch airplanes while you eat and have a drink. A trendy, Instagrammable destination for pilots and passengers to eat after they land in Greenville serving beer, wine, and cocktails. Obviously, it needs to be kid-friendly, but not kid-centric.” — Lee G.