Last week, we told you a little bit about the new Our Water Story exhibit, in partnership with Greenville Water, at Roper Mountain Science Center’s new Environmental Science and Sustainability Center that will be opening to the public June 1. So let’s dig a little deeper now.
We might be biased, but we’re big fans of our water here in Greenville, and in this exhibit, you can see the process of the water cycle on a local level through the story of the Table Rock Watershed.
Photo provided by Roper Mountain Science Center
The exhibit is immersive, multilevel, and, at parts, interactive.
Photo provided by Roper Mountain Science Center
Some highlights from the exhibit include a waterfall encased in glass(representing precipitation in the water cycle), an interactive “Transpiration Tree” that shows shows the process of transpiration, a 3,000-gallon indoor tank that showcases some of the local animals that are found in the Table Rock Watershed, and the interactive Water Utility Wall, which shows visitors just how complex the process of delivering water where it’s needed can be.
Photo provided by Roper Mountain Science Center
But we can’t give away everything. Mark your calendars for June 1when the exhibit opens to the publicso you can experience it yourself.Want to see more in the meantime? You can check out some of Roper Mountain’s coverage from the media unveiling on Monday on their Facebook.
NEWS NOTES
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Greenvillian ○ State Representative + former Greenville City Council member Chandra Dillard has been named Greenville’s History and Heritage Advisor. In her new role, she will help guide City Council on preserving a comprehensive + inclusive depiction of Greenville’s history.
Development ○ Earlier this week, City Council postponed their six-month moratorium proposal and will now vote on the moratorium on April 26. The potential moratorium, if approved, would prohibit new construction for six months on new apartments and other commercial projects located near single-family homes in an attempt to slow down Greenville’s rapid growth. (Greenville Journal)
Number ○ $1.5 million. The amount of money gifted to the One SC Fund: COVID-19 Response from The Duke Endowment — aka the single largest gift the One SC Fund has ever received. This money will be used to support vulnerable communities in the state. Priority 1(read more about what that means here) can apply for grants through March 31. 💸
State ○ South Carolina experienced thousands less hospitalizations related to the seasonal flu this year than in years past. This season, 107 influenza cases were recorded, as opposed to the 5,811 cases reported in the 2019-20 season. (WSPA)
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Health ○ It seems like professional athletes bounce back after an injury or surgery incredibly quickly. Physical therapist Joshua Vaughan shares some tips on how you can rehab like a pro athleteafter an injury or surgery — and get back to your life sooner. 💪 Ⓟ
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Makers Collective is hosting a Mini Market on May 8 — which will coincide with their Mother’s Day Pop Up Shop fromMay 7-9 — and their exhibitor applications are #NowOpen. The applications are open through March 31, and you can access them through the link here. Chosen applicants will be notified on April 2.
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Edu ○ Fresh Out of the Box Food Share | Wed., March 24 | 8 p.m. | Virtual | Free, register here | Join Mill Village Farms for a virtual cooking class on Facebook live. 🥦
Dish ○ Naked Pasta Kitchen Takeover| Wed., March 24 | 5-8 p.m. | The Bar Margaret, 1269 Pendleton St. | Prices vary | Naked Pasta is taking over the kitchen and serving up delicious pasta and Negronis.🍴
Show ○ Bike Night with Rust Bucket | Wed., March 24 | 7 p.m. | Harley-Davidson of Greenville, 30 Chrome Dr. | Free entry | Enjoy live music, cold beer, and bikes. 🏍️ ○ Ronnie G + Karaoke | Wed., March 24 | 5-9 p.m. | Clock Tower Taproom & Billiards, 120 S. Main St., Ste. B, Simpsonville | Free entry | Sing your heart out at karaoke plus hear Nashville artist Ronnie G.
PlanAhead ○ Spring has Sprung Sale Event| Thurs., Mar 25-Mon., Mar. 29 | 11 a.m.-5 p.m. | Samantha Grace, 640 S. Main St., Ste. 101A | Shop the entire store on sale from 10% to 75% with great deals on clothes, accessories, paper goods, food, and the Samantha Grace Brand merchandise. Ⓟ ○ Summer Art Camps | Mon., June 7- Fri., July 30 | 9 a.m.-12 p.m., Mon.-Fri. | Greenville Center for Creative Arts | $205 per week | Let kids explore their creativity this summer. Each week features a different artistic medium and includes professional guest artists who demonstrate technique in painting, photography, clay, and more. Can we sign up? Ⓟ
Disclaimer: It is up to readers’ discretion to determine whether they feel comfortable participating in any mentioned events based on COVID-19 protocols and precautions. If you have questions, please contact the event’s organizers directly.
Students of Christ Church Episcopal School’s Lower School visiting an Upper School science class as part of their diverse curriculum | Photo provided
Enrollment for the 2021-22 school year is open at Christ Church Episcopal School. At CCES, children fromKindergarten to 12th grade learn in small, engaging classes that encourage participation, with strong arts programming for each age group — from music and art to journalism and film.
CCES also offers several athletics programs like the varsity boys basketball team (which just won their first-ever State Basketball Championship, bringing the school’s total state championships to 103). 🏀 Ⓟ
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