#PlanAhead: Week of March 12 – 16

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Here’s what’s going on this week in Greenville, S.C. Know about an event we missed? Let us know in the comments.

Monday, March 12

Eat: St. Patrick’s Community Dinner | Swamp Rabbit Café + Grocery | 5 — 8 p.m. | St. Pat’s dinner done the right way. Corned-beef, cabbage, +potatoes. | Adults: $12 Kids: $6

Learn: DIY Terrarium Class | Community Tap | 6:30 — 8:30 p.m. | $40 per person | Call 864-233-6821 or visit UrbanDigs to reserve spot | Terrarium: sealable glass container containing soil and plants. (Just in case you needed a refresher like us)

ForKids: YMCA of Greenville 2018 Registration | 721 Cleveland St | You have between now + April 8 to register the little ones for flag football, volleyball, + lacrosse.

Meeting: Full Body Meeting | United Way of GVL| 6 — 7:30 p.m. | Members of the City of GVL + GCRA will discuss affordable housing studies + answer questions.

Celebrate: 10th Anniversary Open House | Caine Halter Family YMCA | 6 — 8 p.m. |

Listen: Cello Choir Concert | Stratton Hall, Bob Jones University | 5 — 6 p.m. |

Tuesday, March 13

Network: HR Law Update | Hyatt Regency | 8 a.m. — 4:15 p.m. | $295 | HR professionals this is for you. Brush off that resume and come connect.

Learn: Hand Lettering | Swoozie’s Greenville | 6:30 — 8 p.m. | $38

TryThis: Easter Brunch Cooking Class | The Cook’s Station | 659 S Main St | 6 — 8 p.m. | $45 | Chef Lonnie will help get you right for the upcoming holiday.

Meet: Women’s Investor Focus Group | Panera Bread | 1125 Woodruff Rd | 9 — 10 a.m. | Women sharing investing tips on homes and properties.

Community: Community Tree Keepers Course | The Community Tap | 6:30 —8:30 p.m. | Come talk trees with some experts. Food trucks and beer will be available.

Celebrate: A Red Carpet Celebration for the Upstate’s Nonprofit Stars | The Warehouse Theater | 4 — 6 p.m. | Free | “The Flick” will premiere following the red carpet

Listen: Coaches for Character | Redemption Outreach | 7 — 8 p.m. | Clemson’s Tony Elliot will be the guest speaker for the event | $5

Wednesday, March 14

Learn: Climate Change Panel | Furman University, Burgiss Theater | 7 — 8:30 p.m. | Three panelists will offer their insight on why it’s 70 degrees in December

Meet: Conscious Leaders of Greenville | Methodical Coffee | 8 — 8:30 a.m. |Come for the peace of mind. The meeting’s topic will center around “Shifting from Entitlement to Appreciation.”

Network: Collaborators and Cocktails | Endeavor | 5 — 7:15 p.m. | Learn how Caviar + Bananas became such a sensation. The founders will share their secret.

ForParents: Hug our School | Stone Academy | 3:30 p.m. | Come spread the love

ForKids: Story Time | Joe’s Place Bookstore | 2 Williams St | 10:30 — 11 a.m. | Drop the little ones off for a story while you browse for books.

ForWomen: Brewmasters: A Salute to Women in Beer | Commerce Club | 6:30 — 8:30 p.m. | Have a beer + celebrate Women’s History Month. Beer from women owner’s, women brewers, + beers named after women will be featured. | $20 for members. $25 for guest

Contest: Catawba PB+J Contest | Growler Haus Village | 12 Lois Ave | 6 p.m. | It’s peanut butter jelly time! Winner will receive a Catawba prize pack + chance to visit the brewery.

Watch: The Color Purple | Peace Center | 7:30 p.m. | $35+

Thursday, March 15

MustDo: Downtown Alive | NOMA Square | 5:30 — 8:30 p.m. | One of the season’s must-see events kicks off. Music, drinks, + a good time.

Listen: Tim Tebow at BJU | Founder’s Memorial Amphitorium, BJU | 7:30 p.m. | $20+

Cause: Fashion with a Passion | Avenue | 6:30 p.m. | A fashion show just in time for spring. Enjoy some new looks, food, + drinks. Proceeds will support Safe Harbor. | $75+

Memory: Allen Jacobs Memorial Prayer Breakfast | Davis Room of the Dixon-McKenzie Dining Common, Furman University | 7 a.m. | The breakfast will honor Officer Allen Jacobs and recognize law enforcement officials in GVL. | $40+

Dance: Spring Fling | Swamp Rabbit Café + Grocery | 6 — 9 p.m. | Come out + shake something. 10% of proceeds will be donated to NEXT high school.

ForStudents: Upstate National College Fair | Furman University | 5 — 8 p.m. | Students will visit + speak with college admission advisors + parents will begin the goodbye process.

Meeting: Photography Club | Hughes on Main | 6:30 — 8:30 p.m.

Friday, March 16

TryThis: Bassmaster Classic | Bon Secours Wellness Arena | 3:15 p.m. | Come witness the catch of the day (pun intended)

Cause: Blood Drive | Pace Jewelers | 2 — 6 p.m.

Watch: Mama Mia | Centre Stage | 8 p.m. | $20+

ForKids: Homeschool Day | Upcountry Museum | 1:30 p.m. | Kids will learn about SC leaders that have impacted history + check out artwork from Alex Ross | $7

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