08.30.2024

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Be excellent to each other

Local non-profit KIND of the Upstate is teaching kids how to be kind

A group of ladies and a young boy wearing white shirts with colorful letters spelling KIND holding a large check for $45,000

Kind of cool? More like really cool. | Photo by KIND of the Upstate

Kindness is key. Local nonprofit KIND of the Upstate — which stands for “Kids Including and Nurturing Disabilities” — teaches kids to add a little more kindness to the world. You might recognize KIND from its appearance on the TODAY Show in June where it received a $45,000 donation.

The “why”

KIND was started in 2020 by local moms Caroline Giguere and Francie Todd who each have sons with disabilities. After seeing how their other sons embrace their brothers, they realized they could help other Greenville kids do the same.

The goals

KIND aims to make the community more inclusive by teaching inclusion starting in the classroom. The nonprofit provides educational lessons and materials that will will “ignite discussion amongst children and their teachers.”

How can you be KIND?

KIND put together a list of tips for talking to your kids about inclusion. The site also includes a section on language, terminology, and phrases to use when speaking about, and to, kids and parents.

How can you get involved?

Teachers can host a “KIND Day,” which is a 45-minute, interactive program to educate first through third graders about disabilities. If you’re not a teacher but still want to help, you can fill out a volunteer form.

Events

Friday, Aug. 30

Steve Eager & Friends Outdoor Concert + Readings | Friday, Aug. 30 | 7-8:15 p.m. | Front yard | Free | Steve Eager is joined by former WYFF News 4 anchor Michael Cogdill as he reads selections from his new novel “She Rains” in between songs.
Greenville Heritage Main Street Fridays presented by Pepsi | Friday, Aug. 30 | NOMA Square | Free entry | Wind up your work week with live music and dancing as you sip on a beer and grab a bite to eat.
Labor Day Bike Sale | Friday, Aug. 30-Monday, Sept. 2 | 9 a.m.-6 p.m. | Reedy Rides | Free | Shop new or used bikes and e-bikes at the Big Labor Day Sale.*
“A Chorus Line” | Friday, Aug. 30 -Sunday, Sept. 1 | Times vary | Mauldin Cultural Center | $20 | This classic musical explores the inner lives + bittersweet ambitions of professional Broadway performers through a complex fusion of song, dance, and drama.*

Saturday, Aug. 31

Folk Craft Day | Saturday, Aug. 31 | 8:30 a.m.-12 p.m. | Trailblazer Park | Free entry | This 7th annual festival features local artisans + live demonstrations from blacksmiths, spinners, weavers, wood workers, instrument craftsman, and potters.
Labor Day Float-a-Palooza | Saturday, Aug. 31-Monday, Sept. 2 | Times vary | Saluda Lake Landing | $15-$25 | Bring your friends and family for a weekend of floating fun, live music or DJ performances, and food.
Dacusville Farm Show | Saturday, Aug. 31-Sunday, Sept. 1 | Times vary | 2024 Dacusville Farm Show | $0-$5 | Enjoy a day full of family fin, farm heritage exhibitors with their tractors, food vendors, and crafts.

Sunday, Sept. 1

Silent Reading Party | Sunday, Sept. 1 | 3-6 p.m. | M. Judson Booksellers | $10 | Enjoy three hours of peace and quiet complete with snacks and beverages.

Monday, Sept. 2

Taylor Swift - Rainbow Version | Monday, Sept. 2 | 2-3:30 p.m. | Vino & Van Gogh | $40 | Celebrate Labor Day and paint Taylor Swift with a rainbow background with step-by-step instructions.

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News Notes

Edu

Sit down and stay a while. Welding students at Greenville Technical College welded a bench modeled after the Liberty Bridge that now sits in Falls Park. The bench was created in 2023 for a float in the Poinsettia Christmas Parade and took three months to complete.

Arts

Blank Canvas Mural Co. completed three new murals in Downtown Travelers Rest. Feast your eyes on these picture perfect spots at Urban Hare, the Highsmith & Highsmith building, and Loftis Printing. The City of TR is hosting a public event on Thursday, Sept. 12 at Loftis Printing to celebrate their completion. (Greenville Journal)

Announced

City Editor Danielle here. I am excited to be one of 52 Greenvillians selected for Leadership Greenville Class 51. This 10-month leadership development program looks at issues affecting Greenville and motivates its 2,500+ alumni to find solutions through service.

Try This

Channel your inner Midwest Princess for Radio Room’s HOT TO GO: Your Favorite Party’s Favorite Party on Thursday, Sept. 12. There are a limited number of early bird tickets available for this Chappell Roan dance party, so snag them before they hot to go.

Answered

Earlier this week, when helping you plan the perfect rainy day in Greenville, we asked you how you felt about the rain: 69.2% of you said you loved to dance in the rain, 19.8% of you said rain made you grumpy, and 11% of you said you’d never formed an opinion about rain.

Read

Charleston-based author Caroline Cleveland is stopping in Spartanburg to promote her debut novel, “When Cicadas Cry.” Catch the author at Hub City Bookshop located at 186 W. Main St., Spartanburg on Thursday, Sept. 12 at 6 p.m. (Greenville Journal)

Finance

Would your Retirement Strategy earn you an A? Let the experts evaluate your financial plan for free to see if there is anything you may have overlooked. A quick meeting is all it takes.*

Learn

Calling all lifelong learners. Just 13 hours of study with Rosetta Stone is equivalent to a full semester of college Spanish. Ready to hone your skills between meetings, on your commute, or even replace some mindless social media scrolling? Get 50% off.*

Home

Rates just dropped. Now could be the perfect time for you to tap into your home equity — calculate your payment.*

Asked

A rose by any other name

If loving Greenville is wrong, we don’t want to be right. | Photo by @scottbostick

Happy Friday, Greenville. Earlier this week, we hopped on the “nobody will remember vs. people will remember” trend on Instagram. We had to mention that many Greenvillians still refer to The Bon Secours Wellness Arena (aka “The Well”) as The Bi-Lo Center.

That got us thinking... what else do Greenvillians call by their former or inaccurate names? No shade, we just think it’s fun.

Here’s where you come in. Tell us what you, your friends, and your family call landmarks, streets, and businesses that aren’t their real names. It can be something that a lot of folks do, or an inside joke between you and your family.

You name it

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The Wrap

Today’s edition by:
Stephanie

From the editor

Greenville, I hope you have a very safe and lovely Labor Day Weekend, whether your weekend is filled with plans, or you’re taking it easy. Maybe a combo of both. If you’re looking for things to do, you can always check out our City Guide.

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