The Greenville Liberty,Greenville’s new women’s soccer team, kicksoff their inaugural home opener at Triumph Stadium at Legacy Early College (900 Woodside Ave.) this Fri., May 20 at 7 p.m. against the NC Courage U23.
Peep the teams home and away kits, which you can find in the team store. | Photo by @gvl_liberty
Who to watch
The club’s roster features a mix of current + former collegiate soccer players and elite youth players. What do four of the team’s players have in common? They scored the first goals this season.
Carly Thatcher | Forward The Greer native and Riverside High School alumnae plays collegiate soccer at Auburn University.
Dubem Dike | Forward The Greenville Tech Charter player signed with Wake Forest. Fun fact: She’s one of three local high school players who made the team at an open tryout in January.
Anna Grace Abrams | Midfielder Anna Grace plays at Bob Jones University + started in 21 out of 22 matches for BJU last season.
Megan Bornkamp | Defender Megan is going into her junior year at Clemson and earned Third Team All-American + First Team All-ACC honors last season for her work on the field for the Tigers.
The team defeated the Charlotte Independence 4-2 in its season opener. | Photo by Jeanie Putnam, Greenville Journal
How to watch Tickets to the home opener ($9+) are on sale now. You can also grab your season tickets ($42+) to attend all seven home matches.
Check out this A-Z Match Day Guide with everything you need to know about stadium parking, the clear bag policy + more.
Pro tip:Grab your Greenville Libertygear at the Greenville Triumph team store in downtown Greenville (22 S. Main St.) in time for Friday’s match. You can also shop online by clicking below.
Greer Farmers Market Tuesdays in Town | Tue., May 17 | 4:30-7:30 p.m. | 301 E. Poinsett St., Greer | Free entry | Shop local goods and produce + grab a bite from a food truck. 🥕
Taste INN | Tue., May 17 | 5 p.m. | Main St., Fountain Inn | $40 | Head to downtown Fountain Inn to check out local bites and businesses like Garcia’s Cuisine + Robin’s Just Desserts.
Wednesday
Casting Crowns and We The Kingdom | Wed., May 18 | 7 p.m. | Bon Secours Wellness Arena | $22.75+ | Enjoy live worship music from two Christian rock groups.
What’s Brewing Greenville? | Wed., May 18 | 8:30-9:30 a.m. | University Center of Greenville, 225 S. Pleasantburg Dr. | Free | Attend in person or virtually to learn about local small businesses and participate in a forum discussion.
Thursday
Five Course Wine Pairing Dinner | Thurs., May 19 | 6-8 p.m. | The Cook’s Station, 515 Buncombe St. | $90 | Enjoy a gourmet menu paired with five wine tastings. 🍷
Friday
The Fair at Heritage Park | Fri., May 20-Sun., May 29 | Times vary | Heritage Park, 861 S.E. Main St., Simpsonville | $7+ | Spend a day at the fair with classic carnival food, rides + games. 🎡
The Power of M Vintage Open House | Fri., May 20 | 10 a.m.-4 p.m. | BMW CCA Foundation Museum, 190 Manatee Ct., Greer | $30 | Browse vintage BMWs, including the 1972 3.0 CSL Batmobile.
Saturday
Rock the Village | Sat., May 21 | 6-10 p.m. | 25 Noble St., Greer | Free entry, donations encouraged | Bring your lawn chair for an outdoor concert to raise money for GirlUp GVL — a $5 donation is suggested per entry. 🎶
Jim Jefferies: The Moist Tour | Sat., May 21 | 7 p.m. | The Peace Center | $39.75+ | Australian comedian Jim Jefferies takes the stage for a night of provocative laughs.
Sunday
English Premier Breakfast | Sun., May 22 | 10 a.m.-1:30 p.m. | Hampton Station, 1320 Hampton Ave. | Due South Coffee Roasters and the Greenville Triumph will host a Liverpool vs. Wolves game day brunch with a jumbo screen, raffle + drinks. ⚽️
We have amonthly guide filled with events + activities you can plan for in advance. Click the button below to bookmark ideas for upcoming date nights, family outings, and time with friends.
The stadium’sBon Secours is rockin’, time to crank up the sound. Country music star Carrie Underwood is kicking off her Denim & Rhinestones TourSat., Oct. 15 at Bon Secours Wellness Arena with special guest Jimmie Allen. Tickets go on saleFri., May 20at 10 a.m. 🎶
Civic
The City of Greenville will move its public safety headquartersandmunicipal court to the former Fluor Daniel office building on Halton Road(near Haywood Road) after renovations begin later this month. Police + fire services plan to relocate to the space as soon as internet and IT is up and running. (The Post and Courier Greenville)
Featured
Tomato, mustard, or vinegar? Good barbecue is on the menu no matter how you sauceit.Home Team BBQ in GVL, Bobby’s BBQ in Fountain Inn + Lewis Barbecue(opening in GVL this summer) all got shoutouts on Thrillist’s list of “Pitmaster-Approved BBQ Joints in the Carolinas.”(Thrillist)
CNN Travel named Passerelle Bistro(located in Falls Park) one of the most romantic restaurants in the world. In addition to getting a shoutout for its “wonderful food,” CNN Travel lauds the restaurant’s intimate patio setting with the “best view of our waterfall.” (CNN Travel)
Number
$301,582. That’s how much Prisma Health’s Dragon Boat Upstate Festival raised for the Prisma Health Cancer Institute this weekend. Participants and volunteers gathered at Portman Marina on Lake Hartwell for the first time in three years. The funds will support the institute’s cancer research and patient survivor programs. (FOX Carolina)
800+. That’s how many cyclists made the 102.7 mileAssaults on Mt. Marion and Mt. Mitchell ride yesterday. The sold-out race, which raises funds for the Freewheelers Cycling Association, began at Spartanburg Memorial Auditorium and continued to Mt. Mitchell, the tallest peak east of the Mississippi River. 🚲 (WSPA)
Jobs
Lockheed Martin is looking to hire 300 people as production ramps up on F-16 fighter jets. It will host a hiring event today, Tues., May 17 from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. at McAlister Square(225 S. Pleasantburg Dr.). ✈️ (The Greenville News)
Open
South Carolina’s first Buc-ee’s locationopened yesterday along I-95 in Florence County. The Texas-based travel stop, known for its fan-favorite food options, has already spent $1 million on land in Anderson on Liberty Highway to bring a location to the Upstate, but it won’t open until 2025. 🦫 (WYFF 4)
Asked
If you could ask a stroke specialist about strokes, what would you ask? Here’s your chance to connect with Prisma Health experts, who are on call + ready to answer your stroke questions. Submit your questions and we’ll follow up with answers in the next edition of Prisma Health On Call.*
Kids
Registration for summer aquatics camp at the YMCA of Greenville (members $100; nonmembers $140) is now open. The Y is offering different camp options, including Swim Camp, Swim Academy Camp, and Jr. Lifeguarding Camp.💧*
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In case you missed it on our Instagram, we’re teaming up with Greenville Federal Credit Union to give away four “Teacher Care Packages” (a $500 value), which will feature gift cards to a few of your fav local businesses, including:
🍽️ Table 301
💆 OASE Day Spa
🥪 Swamp Rabbit Cafe
☕️ Coffee Underground
🛍️ Spinx
Tag a teacher in your life who deserves some well-earned self-care over on our Instagram: @GVLtoday. Four teachers will win a Teacher Care Package during the giveaway period — if randomly selected as winner, nominees must provide proof of school ID to claim their prize.
We’ll draw and announce the first two winners from all participating platforms on Fri., May 20, and the second two winners on Fri., May 27 (and shout them out in the newsletter on Mon., May 23 + 30).*
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Editor’s pick:The 12th annual Brew in the Zoo is this Fri., May 20 + just so happens to fall on Endangered Species Day. I can’t wait to sample craft beer and small plates while checking out the zoo after hours + learn more about the Greenville Zoo’sconservation efforts.
Missed yesterday’s newsletter? Peep the progress inside Group Therapy, officially opening next month.
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