Gateway’s Clubhouse can be found at the corner of Croft and Rutherford Streets. | Photo by Gateway
Today is World Mental Health Day, so we’re kicking off a new series highlighting the work of local nonprofits with Gateway — an organization that’s been serving the Greenville community in this space since 1984.
What does your organization do?
At Gateway, we believe everyone deserves a place to belong, a purpose to fulfill, and a community that values them. As an International Clubhouse Model program, Gateway empowers our adult members — not patients or clients — to lead productive, meaningful lives through opportunities in education, employment, housing, and social connection.
What does your organization need?
We rely on Medicaid and Medicare and are looking to diversify our funding, referrals, and partnerships. We’re looking for local partners to help meet the needs of our members (like a dentist and a mammography truck) and as part of our Transitional Employment Program, while also finding new ways to connect with potential members. We don’t want to be the best-kept secret — we want to be known.
What’s another local nonprofit we should highlight?
The Family Effect is doing outstanding work at the Phoenix Center, focusing on family-centered care and supporting local children affected by addiction. We have members who volunteer with them.
M&G ArtBreak Lunch & Lecture Series | 12-1 p.m. | Museum & Gallery at Bob Jones University | $6+ | Join Christopher Apostle, International Head of Old Masters at Sotheby’s, as he kicks off this six-part series with insights and stories that unravel the mysteries behind Old Master paintings.*
Is that fall I feel? According to local meteorologists, the high temperatures will be in the low to mid-70s this weekend. So while that isn’t quite sweater weather, it would be the perfect weekend for apple picking or leaf peeping. (WYFF 4)
If you’re heading to Fall for Greenville but need to know where to catch Clemson vs SMU at 3:30 p.m. and South Carolina vs LSU at 7:45 p.m., we have a guide to the biggest screens and where to find them downtown.
Traffic
SCDOT plans to repair the East Butler Road bridge over I-385 in Mauldin next summer — a project that will lift truck weight restrictions and extend the bridge’s life. Expect lane closures for about 45 days during construction, set to begin in the summer of 2026. You can provide feedback about the project through Monday, Oct. 21. (FOX Carolina)
Development
The City of Woodruff just broke ground on the $30 million Riverbend Athletic Complex — set to open in 2027 with baseball and soccer fields, walking trails, pickleball courts, a dog park, and kayak access on the Enoree River. Nearby, Libertas Academy charter school will also open in 2026. (Greenville News)
Opening
Spavia Day Spa opens this Friday at 1140 Woodruff Rd. in The Point Shopping Center — marking the brand’s first SC location. Expect massages, facials, lash extensions, and more, plus a retail shop with skincare and candles. Pro tip: New guests get $30 off their first massage or facial. (Greenville Journal)
Arts
Country vibes, historic charm, and unforgettable hits. See Deana Carter live at the Newberry Opera House Saturday, Nov. 1 at 7:30 p.m. Sing along to Strawberry Wine and make it a night in beautiful downtown Newberry — supported by DiscoverSC. Snag tickets.*
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Hair loss deserves more than guesswork. That’s why we’ve partnered with Happy Head. Use code 6AM to get 45% off a dermatologist-developed, customizable treatment plan for hair loss.*
Any South Carolina high schooler (14-18 years old) can upload a monologue video from a play written by a prominent Black playwright. Finalists will be chosen to compete live at the Governor’s School on Feb. 28 in front of “esteemed judges.” Read all the rules.
The fun doesn’t have to end here. After reading the newsletter, head over to our games page. Games refresh with new challenges every day at 6 a.m. from crossword puzzle to Sudoku to themed word search.
With 300+ menu items from 60 restaurants, it’s hard to decide what’s a must-try at Fall For Greenville every year. Here are a few of my favorite Greenville bites that I spy on menus this weekend:
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