Festifall
September 18, 2023
Time travel with us to the backcountry of South Carolina! Experience life in 1781 during the American Revolutionary War with live demonstrations of cooking, weaving, games, and music. Watch history…
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The Right to Read Screening at The Nick
September 18, 2023
A part of our ReelTalk: Docuseries, The Right to Read is provided in partnership with the Dyslexia Resource Center of South Carolina. This event is free to attend. Please register…
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Amy Screening at The Nick
September 18, 2023
In honor of National Recovery Month, The Nick is partnering with LRADAC to bring a screening of Amy to the theater on September 28 at 7:00 p.m. A representative from…
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Islamic Art: A Shared Heritage
September 5, 2023
Islamic Art: A Shared Heritage 1-2pm lecture followed by Islamic Calligraphy Workshop 2-3pm workshop at College of Charleston Alumni Center at the School of Education, 86 Wentworth St. We are kicking…
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Lander University to Host Historian Vernon Burton
September 5, 2023
The community is invited to join the Lander University College of Behavioral and Social Sciences for a lively conversation with Dr. Vernon Burton, who currently serves as the Judge Matthew…
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Coming Full Circle with Jotaka Eaddy featuring Marva Smalls
August 28, 2023
Join us on October 4 for an intimate and intriguing conversation between distinguished University of South Carolina alumnae Jotaka Eaddy and Marva Smalls for the 2nd annual Coming Full Circle…
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Lander to Host Federal Judge for Constitution Day Discussion
August 27, 2023
The community is invited to join the College of Behavioral and Social Sciences at Lander University for a Constitution Day discussion featuring Judge Trevor N. McFadden of the United States…
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Lander Art Professor Doug McAbee to Give Community Lecture
August 27, 2023
The community is invited to join Lander University and the Arts Center of Greenwood for the first installment of the 2023-24 Community Lecture Series featuring Lander Professor of Art Doug…
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Boarding School Connect: GVL
August 16, 2023
The event will offer a gateway for families and prospective students from across the Upstate and surrounding areas to visit with and meet with school representatives from 6:00pm to 8:00pm…
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The Healthy Churches 2030 Roadmap Tour
August 14, 2023The Balm In Gilead’s Roadmap Tour is bringing The Balm’s unique blend of preaching and teaching to five cities in 2023. If your church is thinking about starting a health…
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BEGINNING VEGETABLE GARDENS CLINTON
August 7, 2023
Learn the basics about starting a vegetable garden with Master Gardener Jim Reynolds.
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BEGINNING VEGETABLE GARDENS
August 7, 2023
Learn the basics about starting a vegetable garden with Master Gardener Jim Reynolds.
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Stay Awake Screening & Talkback at The Nick
August 4, 2023
Join us August 28 for a screening of the film ‘Stay Awake’ followed by a talkback with panelists provided by the sponsor, Lexington/Richland Alcohol and Drug Abuse Council (LRADAC). This…
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Richland Library Friends and Foundation host the 2023 Summer Book Sale
July 27, 2023
Shop Thousands of Books and Rare Finds While Supporting Your Local Library The Richland Library Friends and Foundation is preparing to host the 2023 Summer Book Sale. The Richland Library…
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District 56 Back to School Bash
July 24, 2023
Come join the District 56 Back to School Bash on Saturday, July 29th from 9-11 AM. Schools supplies will be given out and local vendors will be in attendance. The…
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83 Days Screening & Panel Discussion at The Nick
July 18, 2023
The South Carolinians for Alternatives to the Death Penalty is hosting a film screening and panel discussion at The Nick on July 24 at 7:00 p.m. The event is free…
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Acclaimed documentary gets Columbia screening to bring attention to reading disparities in SC
July 10, 2023
The ability for a child to read by the fourth grade is not disputed as a critical element for success in life. In South Carolina, however, reading scores for the…
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Hot Air Balloon Festival
July 6, 2023
Did you know some of our Founding Fathers were involved in the history of hot air balloons? Or that hot air balloons were used to gather intelligence during the Civil…
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Back To School Bash
July 5, 2023
School supply giveaway (while supplies last), BBQ plates for sale, and a bounce house! Sponsored by American US Legion Post 25, Mike Curlee, and Real WLBG Radio 860
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LCSO School Supply Drive
July 5, 2023
The Laurens County Sheriff’s Office will hold their annual School Supply Collection Drive on Friday, July 14. The event will be held at the Laurens Chick-fil-A from 9AM to 2PM.…
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Celebrate “Baseball Day at the State Museum” on July 22
July 3, 2023
With baseball season in full swing, the museum invites its guests to celebrate America’s pastime with special baseball themed activities and presentations on Saturday, July 22. Inspired by the museum’s…
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Close to Vermeer Screening and Talkback at The Nick
June 15, 2023
As part of our ReelTalk Docuseries, we will be hosting a post-screening talkback after Close To Vermeer on Sunday, June 18 at 3:00 p.m. The discussion will be led by…
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Juneteenth Screening ‘After Sherman’ and Panel Discussion at The Nick
June 15, 2023
Beautifully layered and expressionistic, After Sherman is a story about inheritance and the tension that defines the collective American history, especially Black history. Join us June 19 for a screening…
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Mama Bears Screening & Panel Discussion at The Nick
May 17, 2023
Mama Bears is an intimate exploration of two “mama bears” – conservative, Christian mothers who have become fierce advocates for the LGBTQ+ community – and a young lesbian whose struggle…
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Fully Obvious–The Entrepreneur’s Secret
May 2, 2023
Join us for the first in our series, Fully Obvious – The Entrepreneur’s Secret! We’re bringing established entrepreneurs together across various markets to discuss the stages of company growth and…
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The Laurens County Museum is offering a free class on COMPUTERIZATION of Family Genealogy
May 1, 2023
Genealogy Recording Help on May 9 and 16 at 7:00 PM at the Laurens County Museum. Laurens Native Ronnie Taylor will be available to help you learn how to put…
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The Laurens County Museum is offering a free class on COMPUTERIZATION of Family Genealogy
May 1, 2023
Genealogy Recording Help on May 9 and 16 at 7:00 PM at the Laurens County Museum. Laurens Native Ronnie Taylor will be available to help you learn how to put…
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Lending Power Happy Hour: Debunking Mortgage Myths
April 26, 2023
Join the United Home Loan Services, Inc. team for a casual, interactive talk about the misconceptions associated with FHA and VA Loans and how agents can confidently navigate the home-buying…
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A Soldier’s Timeline
April 24, 2023
Visit encampments and and learn from reeneactors and Veterans from The American Revolution to modern conflicts See weapons displays and military drill demonstrations Tickets: Adults- $12, Children (5-17)- $8 Active…
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“Henry and John Laurens“ Lunch and Learn by Richard Fowler
April 18, 2023
Author and Historian Richard Fowler will talk about the subjects of his recent book, Henry and John Laurens…Tragic Heroes. Bring your lunch and listen to Mr. Fowler speak about the…
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Affordable Housing Panel Discussion at The Nick
April 13, 2023
Housing has become an important issue for Columbia. So often you hear about the obstacles major cities face when it comes to keeping their communities affordable and livable. Cities like…
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Science of Wine with the Spartanburg Science Center
April 13, 2023
Celebrate 45 years of the Spartanburg Science Center with our popular Science of Wine Event! Join us on April 20th from 5:30-7:30pm for a tasting at Bond Street Wines located…
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Maundy Thursday Service
April 5, 2023
Westminster Presbyterian Church in Clinton will hold a Maundy Thursday Tenebrae Service on Thursday, April 6 at 7:00 pm. What is a Tenebrae Service? “The purpose of the service is…
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Planter’s Moon at Walnut Grove
March 20, 2023
Celebrate Farming in the Upstate Through the Ages Saturday, April 1st, 10:00 am-5:00 pm Walnut Grove Plantation Enjoy a day of fun and learning on one of Spartanburg County’s oldest…
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LAURENS LIBRARY STAY AND PLAY
March 18, 2023
Sit back and relax, or bring out your competitive side. Join Miss Jordan for an afternoon of board, video, and card games. For ages 11-17. Guardians welcome.
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LAURENS LIBRARY CHROMATOGRAPHY BUTTERFLIES
March 18, 2023
Explore how colors are created in this STEAM activity perfect for Spring. For ages 6-10.
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Upcountry Fiber to offer free digital literacy classes in Westminster
March 6, 2023
Upcountry Fiber, the internet service provider created by utility cooperatives Blue Ridge Electric Co-op (BREC) and WCFIBER, a subsidiary of West Carolina Rural Telephone Cooperative (WCTEL), has partnered with Tri-County…
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LushAcres Farm Spring Festival
March 1, 2023
LushAcres Farm’s Spring Festival is a fun filled day packed with live music, rides, games, barnyard animals, Clemson’s learning experiences, food trucks, corn cannons, strawberry pie eating contest and so…
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South Carolina: Sometimes You Like It, Sometimes You Don’t
February 22, 2023
Sunday, March 12 a special program will be presented at the Laurens County Public Library (1017 West Main Street, Laurens SC). From 2-4 pm, the Friends of the Library will…
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Fort Lindley and Great Cane Brake Battlefield Walks Scheduled for Saturday,
February 22, 2023
Local historian Durant Ashmore will lead interested citizens to walk back in time with visits to Fort Lindley and Great Cane Brake Battlefields. At Fort Lindley in Laurens County, a…
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Spokes of Grace Poker Run
February 22, 2023
Come join the ride to prevent the summer slide, the Grace Factor Summer Institute, at 9am at Harley-Davidson of Greenville and enjoy the ride, games and surprises at the 4…
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Laurens County Museum to Host Revolutionary War Lecture
February 20, 2023
The Role of the Enslaved, Loyalists, and Native Americans in the Revolutionary War The next Revolutionary War Lecture at the Laurens County Museum on March 7, 2023, at 7:00 PM,…
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35th Annual Red Ribbon Classic!
February 16, 2023
Just Say Something will be hosting their 35th Annual Red Ribbon Classic Golf Tournament on Monday, March 27th at the Thornblade Club, 1275 Thornblade Blvd, Greer, SC 29650-4515. Located in…
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BUSHCRAFT – 01
February 13, 2023
This is an introduction to Bushcraft class. Students will learn about knife safety, knots & lashing, fire starting methods, and natural shelter building, and much more. This class is $185.00,…
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Black History Soul Meet & Eat
February 10, 2023
It’s time for a Krystal Klear Komeback black history style! Come and enjoy an afternoon of Lowcountry food tastings, expressive art forms, networking, vendors, black history trivia, and prizes! Featured…
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Laurens County School District 55 Career Fair
February 2, 2023
Are you looking for a new career opportunity? Laurens 55 is Hiring Educators, Bus Drivers, Custodians, & Paraprofessionals. Open positions include: School Psychologist Teachers for Elementary School Teachers for Middle…
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David A. Wilson, M.D. Innovations in Medicine Distinguished Endowed Lecture
January 24, 2023
The inaugural David A. Wilson, M.D. Innovations in Medicine Distinguished Endowed Lecture will be held Feb. 23 at USC School of Medicine Greenville. This endowed lectureship is a new, annual…
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Best-selling education author Eddie R. Cole to speak at MLK Breakfast
January 4, 2023
Celebrating the life and legacy of Martin Luther King Jr., Furman University will host best-selling author and UCLA professor Eddie R. Cole, who will speak at the MLK Community Breakfast…
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AAF Midlands December Lunch & Learn featuring Simone Jackson of Spotify
December 6, 2022
Join the American Advertising Federation of the Midlands on Tuesday, December 13th from 11:45am-1:00pm at the United Way of the Midlands for our December Lunch & Learn featuring Simone Jackson,…
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A Smart Girl: Education Restriction
November 21, 2022
Dr. Veena Khandke is a Developmental Psychologist, teacher and educator whose role as as Director of Grants and Partnerships at Together Women Rise brings a unique combination of her expertise in global poverty,…
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