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• Greenville Beer Exchange did a “Hocus Pocus” showing + a community dinner last night.
• Events at Judson Mill opened as a hospitality shelter, providing space for recharging and Wi-Fi connectivity.
• M. Judson Booksellers has been open for Greenvillians to charge their devices — City Editor Stephanie has been there three times in the last four days.
• Table 301 is feeding City of Greenville workers who are cleaning up our city.
• The Anchorage gave away food in The Village yesterday.

• Family day | Tuesday, Oct. 1-Friday, Oct. 4 | 11 a.m. | The Mill at Fountain Inn, Fountain Inn | Free entry | Take advantage of the Wi-Fi and charging stations as you catch family-friendly movies on the big screen.

• Music Bingo | Wednesday, Oct. 2 | 6-8 p.m. | Gather GVL | Free entry | Can you get five in a row with your knowledge of music hits across genres?

• Deep Dive Wine Class | Thursday, Oct. 3 | 6-8 p.m. | The Greenville Beer Exchange Bottle Shop | $35+ | Take a deep dive on the history of wine in North + South America as you sample them.
• Silent reading party | Thursday, Oct. 3 | 4-7 p.m. | M.Judson Booksellers | Free | Enjoy drinks and snacks + a place to plug in your devices while you unplug with a book in the cozy fourth-floor gallery.

• Movie Night in the Piazza: “Back to the Future” | Friday, Oct. 4 | 6:30-9 p.m. | Bridgeway Station, Simpsonville | Free entry | Enjoy a cozy movie night with this 80s classic.

• Provide direct financial assistance to residents with uninsured damages to their property — register online, via the FEMA App, or by calling 1-800-621-3362
• Provide public assistance to local governments for debris removal + other emergency protective measures
• Give state agencies, local governments, and certain non-profit organizations funding for projects that reduce or mitigate future disaster risks

• 200,000+. That’s how many Greenville County residents were without power as of Monday’s media briefing with Governor Henry McMaster. Track the latest numbers as crews continue working to restore power.

• The City of Greenville says 85% of traffic signals are operational + explained how it’s prioritizing street clearing, among other updates from Monday after the storm.

• Greenville County Schools announced it will remain closed with no e-learning all week citing “a lack of stable power and safe transportation routes.” The district will continue to evaluate options for the week of Oct. 7-Oct. 11.

• Starting tomorrow, the SC Forestry Commission will place the entire Upstate under a burn ban (including burning yard debris) because fire emergency crews are focused on hurricane response. The ban does not apply to cooking fires + fires contained in “appropriate enclosures” like fire pits and outdoor fireplaces.

• Wondering what grocery stores + restaurants are open amid the power outage? Our friends at the Greenville News put together this list that will be constantly updated.

• Bon Secours Wellness Arena will operate as a SC Department of Health Emergency Medical Needs Shelter for the foreseeable future. If you’re not sure whether you need a medical shelter, call 1-855-472-3432.

• Happy Helicopters will fly water and other non-perishable items to Western NC out of the Greenville Downtown Airport. If you’re looking to contribute, you can drop off bottled water and other non-perishables outside of Runway Park + you can contribute financially through Happy Helicopter’s GoFundMe.

• Do you know of any volunteer or donation opportunities for Greenvillians in the wake of Helene? We want to share ways to help, so let us know.

• The Greenville Design Review Board approved plans for the Mosiac mixed-use development along Academy Street. There will be ~19,000 sqft of retail space + 20% of the residential space will be affordable housing. (Upstate Business Journal)

• United Airlines has resumed direct flights to the Washington-Dulles International Airport out of Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport + will soon offer nonstop flights to Chicago O’Hare, Denver, Houston and New York/Newark. Tickets to Washington are available now.

• In case you missed it, the MAC ArtCard gives holders access to buy-one-get-one-free tickets at select venues — for one full year. Think: Greenville Theatre, Peace Center, SC Children’s Theatre, and more. See details + sign up.*

• If you need groceries, Lowes Foods is open. Pro tip: You can call your nearest store to double-check its hours and find out what’s in stock.*

• Ever wondered what it’s like to film lions up close? Go behind the scenes of Netflix’s “Our Planet” with producer Keith Scholey in a new lecture series on Monday, Oct. 7 at the Peace Center. Grab tickets.*

• Endeavor | Grab a $30 day pass or a $12 afternoon pass at this coworking space.
• Augusta 20 | Sip on City Editor Stephanie’s favorite chai in Greenville as you charge your devices.
• Mercato | If you’re looking for a spot in the Golden Strip, swing by this coffee shop at BridgeWay Station.
• The Mill at Fountain Inn | This other Golden Strip spot features a large turf space for the kids to run around as you get connected for a bit — it’s where City Editor Danielle wrote this article.
• Methodical Coffee | Methodical’s downtown location not only boasts Wi-Fi, but they’re offering 20% off beans (that they’ll grind for you) for camp stove coffee.