Runners... on your mark, get set, go!

If you’re inspired to run, walk, or trot while your family and friends are visiting this holiday, check out these Thanksgiving turkey trots happening around the Upstate this week.

And for those itching to double knot those laces + train for next month's races, click the button below for a list of 10+ races across the Upstate in December.

#MUSTDO

Today

Veteran & Community Adaptive Golf Clinic | Mon., Nov. 22 | 4:15-5:45 p.m. | Shanks Driving Range & Learning Center | Free | This clinic is open to Veterans and anyone with physical, cognitive, sensory, or developmental challenges, and aims to teach golf skills and mindfulness. ⛳️

Tuesday

Women @ Work | Tues., Nov. 23 | 8:30-9:30 a.m. | Nirvana Cultural Center, 30 Howard Creek Dr., Fountain Inn | $5 | Learn how to become more involved in your community and network with other professional women. 💼
Guided Meditation | Tues., Nov. 23 | 7:45-8 a.m. | Virtual | Free | Pro tip: University of South Carolina’s Gamecock LiveWell page offers these guided meditation sessions weekly.*

Wednesday

Disney on Ice | Wed., Nov. 24-Sun., Nov. 28 | Times vary | Bon Secours Wellness Arena | $15+ | See Mickey, Minnie, and other classic Disney favorites on ice, plus characters from Moana, Frozen + Toy Story. ⛸

Friday

Christmas at the Farm | Fri., Nov. 26-Sun., Nov. 28 | 11 a.m.-9 p.m. | Arran Farm, 820 Lenhardt Rd., Easley | $7 | Turn picking out your Christmas tree into a festive experience, with fresh hot chocolate, trivia, arts and crafts, a photo booth + vendors. ❄️

Saturday

The Grand Marvy Market | Sat., Nov. 27 | 10 a.m.-3 p.m. | The Spinning Jenny, 107 Cannon St., Greer | Free entry | Shop vintage and handmade goods with live music, food, and drinks. 🛍

Plan Ahead

ELF: The Musical | Tues., Dec. 2-Sun., Dec. 19 | 8-10:30 p.m. | Greenville Theatre, 444 College St. | $40 | This holiday modern classic comes to life on stage and is sure to make everyone embrace their inner elf. 🎄*

We have a monthly 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.

PLAN YOUR WEEK HERE

Kyle here. 👋 Did you know that employment of EMTs and paramedics is projected to grow 15% between 2016 and 2026? That’s much faster than the average projected growth of other occupations.

For those looking to get into the field, Greenville Technical College offers their own EMT/Paramedic Program, featuring a mix of classroom + realistic hands-on learning that prepares students for the real world.

I was a “student for the day” in a condensed version of the program, and it was fascinating. Read more about how you can Try This and see if becoming an EMT is for you.

What we tried (with pricing):

After we toured the extensive training facility’s classrooms + ambulance simulator, and large lab, we got to sit in on Dr. Daniel Schwerin’s paramedic lecture class. Afterwards, we got a lesson on “stopping the bleed” from program instructor Bryan Peters.

When it was time to get our (gloved) hands dirty, we stuffed a fake wound with gauze to stop the bleeding + then applied a tourniquet to a “victim” who lost part of his leg.

Applying for the program is free, and SC Workforce Scholarship of the Future program may cover tuition.*

NEWS NOTES

Weather

59º | Mostly sunny | 23% chance of rain

List

We get to add another feather in our cap, GVL. Greenville has been named one of the eight top places to go in the southeast on Fodor's 2022 Go List. Noting that, "the South has a new game in town," Fodor’s highlights some local favorites like Double Stamp Brewery, CAMP Greenville, and Sully's Steamers. See what other destinations made the list. 👏

Development

The Augusta Road redesign is underway. Phase one of a "road diet" project in the residential area between Faris and Mauldin roads is under design + a streetscape project is scheduled for February next year. Construction for phase two of the project is expected to begin in 2023. 🚘 (Greenville Online)

Asked

The City of Mauldin is asking residents + business owners to share their thoughts on planned developments in the community. You can share your feedback on projects like Maverick Station + BridgeWay Station through Dec. 20. (Greenville Journal)

Number

$6,344. The cost of in-state tuition at UofSC. The university announced a tuition freeze for the 2022-2023 school year — making this the fourth consecutive year of keeping tuition costs at this price. 🐔

Watch

A new documentary, “Tipping the Pain Scale” is premiering at the Peace Center’s Gunter Theatre on Sat., Dec. 4. FAVOR Greenville, The Family Effect, and Chris and Kelly’s Hope Foundation — local nonprofits focusing on addiction recovery — are presenting the documentary. Tickets are free. 🎬 (Greenville Journal)

Edu

East Link Academy has been ranked the No. 1 elementary school in South Carolina out of 665 schools. Read on to see a breakdown of the schools statistics. (Niche)

Real Estate

Avison Young has negotiated multiple leases at Judson Mill totaling 34,100 sqft. HRP Associates, Inc. will occupy 6,100 sqft of space + the rest of the Annex building space will become an event venue for High Spirits Hospitality.

Cause

A Child's Haven recently broke ground on a new Therapeutic Outdoor Environments (TOEs) project. These new outdoor spaces will transform their four acre campus and provide significant therapeutic benefits to the children and families that ACH serves. *

The Buy

Family in town + need a place to work remotely? Don’t cram everyone in the house — send them over to Endeavor where they can cowork for the day for $25. (Or grab a pass for yourself and escape for the day.) *

Eat

Our humble, Southern opinion: Sweet potato casserole deserves a place on every Thanksgiving menu. Here’s an easy recipe to bookmark for later. *

Travel

If the idea of sharing a roof with all of your relatives for a solid week is making you feel more stuffed than a Thanksgiving turkey, we suggest starting a new tradition: Book a stay at one of VisitGreenvilleSC’s recommended hotels for the holidays. 🛎️ *

Biz

Calling all emerging leaders who want to have a hand in shaping our community: Applications are open for the Simpsonville Chamber’s 2022 Leadership Golden Strip program. The deadline to apply is Tues., Nov. 30. *

📸 @hestergeneralstore

Check out these throwback photos of Hester General Store — a bakery + community hub — coming to Easley. The store plans to be open in 2022 and will offer baked goods, local produce, coffee, and prepared foods.

Get a sneak peek taste before their store is officially open when pre-orders for Christmas go live the first week of December. 🥧

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