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Today

• Greenville Humane Society Open House | Tues., June 7 | 6-8 p.m. | Greenville Humane Society, 305 Airport Rd. | Free | Learn more about how the Greenville Humane Society serves the community and meet their staff + animals on this interactive drop-in tour. 
• Greenville Liberty vs. NC Fusion | Tues., June 7 | 7 p.m. | Triumph Stadium at Legacy Early College, 900 Woodside Ave. | $9+ ⚽

Wednesday

• Seasonal Flower Workshop | Wed., June 8 | 5:30-8:30 p.m. | Sassafrass Flower Farm, 255 Alex Dr., Easley | $125 | Enjoy a guided tour of the farm before diving into a DIY floral arrangement build session — charcuterie-inspired small plates + bubbly included. 💐 
• Moonlit Cattails Paint and Pints | Wed., June 8 | 6-9 p.m. | Tetrad Brewing Company, 603 E. Stone Ave. | $40 | Paint a moonlit evening and enjoy two drinks + light snacks included in the ticket price. 🌙

Thursday

• Homes of Hope Spring Gala | Thurs., June 9 | 5:30 p.m. | AVENUE, 110 E. Court St. | $50+ | Hear from housing clients, Men's Workforce Development graduates, and CEO + President, Don Oglesby.
• Greenville Drive vs. Asheville Tourists | Thurs., June 9 | 7:05 p.m. | Fluor Field in the West End | $9+ | Catch some baseball while you toast to Dollar Beer Night. 🍻

Friday

• Hampton-Pinckney PorchFest Tune-Up | Fri., June 10 | 7-9 p.m. | The Field in Hampton-Pinckney, corner of Asbury Avenue + Hudson Street | $30+ | Enjoy an evening of music with Jamie Wright to fundraise for markers for historical sites in the Southernside community. 🎸

Saturday

• History & Donuts: The Dark Corner | Sat., June 11 | 10-11 a.m. | Greer Heritage Museum, 106 S. Main S., Greer | Free | Hear stories of moonshine and superstition within the mountainous region of Greer from Dean Campbell, Squire of Dark Corner. 🍩

Sunday

• Sunday U-Pick | Sun., June 12 | 9 a.m.-12 p.m. | Sassafrass Flower Farm, 255 Alex Dr., Easley | $25+ | Pick your own flowers while sipping Vita Nova Coffee and enjoying bites from Fork and Plough –- bring your own bucket or vase. 💐

Plan Ahead

• Professional MBA Happy Hour | Wed., June 15 | 5:30-7:30 p.m. | SIP Whiskey & Wine Bar, 103 North Main St., #400 | Free | Program alumni, current students, and prospective students are invited to network and learn more about UofSC's top-ranked PMBA program.*

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KIDS

Your guide to YMCA of Greenville’s After School program 

We know the back-to-school season can be stressful for parents, filled with shopping for supplies, calming kids’ nerves + figuring out your plans for after-school childcare. And yes, it’s only June — but we know you’re likely planning ahead. 

For many parents, after-school programs are a win-win: Their child has a safe place to go after school, and they get to learn + have fun during that time. | Photo provided by YMCA of Greenville

Enter: YMCA of Greenville’s After School program for elementary + middle school students (grades K5-8). From 2:15-6 p.m. each afternoon, students are provided with daily homework support, a healthy snack, activities + play, and weekly enrichment programs to encourage them to learn, grow, and thrive. Pro tip: Registration is now open for the 2022-23 school year — so you can secure your child’s spot before their school fills up. 

Here’s the need-to-know info for parents:

Cost:

• Weekly cost per child: $60 for Y members; $90 for non-members.
• There is a one-time registration fee of $50 per child due at the time of registration for the school year.
• Financial aid is available. 
• Weekly payment is due no later than Wednesday to be added to the roster for the following Monday + is required regardless of attendance.
• The program ends promptly at 6 p.m. — there is a $1 per minute late fee for pick-up after 6 p.m., due at the time of pick-up. 
• If you need to cancel, written notice needs to be submitted two weeks before a child’s last day in the program.*

NEWS NOTES

Weather

• 84º | Cloudy | 20% chance of rain

Open

• We’ve got some juicy news. Southern Pressed Juicery has opened a new location in the Southern First Bank headquarters at the intersection of Laurens Road and Verdae Boulevard (6 Verdae Blvd.). Order a Green Monstah or The ABJ curbside or dine in. 🥤

Biz

• Upstate entrepreneurs, Kyle Putnam, Paul Sparks, and Seph Wunder, have launched Insignis Partners, a real estate development and private equity firm that aims to generate economic opportunity and growth in the Upstate. Insignis’ portfolio includes investments in healthcare and environmentally conscious packaging. (Upstate Business Journal)

• Sloan Ellis and Brandi Hinton, two former state and federal prosecutors, have joined forces to open a boutique private law practice in Greenville called Ellis Hinton (416 E. North St.). The firm handles both civil and criminal cases. (Upstate Business Journal)

Number

• $63,250. That’s how much Duke Energy has donated to emergency preparedness efforts in Greenville County through its Emergency Preparedness and Storm Resiliency Grant Program. The funds will be used for equipment + training to better prepare the Upstate to recover from storms. ⚡️ (Greenville Journal)

Cause

• The BMW Charity Pro-Am has announced the course rotation for the 23 celebrities playing in the golf tournament at The Carolina Country Club + Thornblade Club Thurs., June 9 and Fri., June 10. See when and where celebs like Larry the Cable Guy and Brian Baumgartner, aka Kevin from “The Office,” are playing. ⛳️ (Greenville Journal)

Sports

• The North Greenville baseball team defeated West Chester University 3-1 at the NCAA Division II Baseball National Championship Finals opener in Cary, NC last weekend. The Crusaders will face No. 5 seed Angelo State on Tues., June 7 at 6 p.m. Catch the game live. ⚾️ (WYFF 4)

Kids

• This one’s dino-mite. A new bilingual dinosaur exhibit is opening at the Upcountry History Museum on Sat., June 11 and will run through Sun., Jan. 29. At "Dinosaurs: Land of Fire and Ice," children will journey through the prehistoric world and dig for fossils. 🦖

Show

• The SC New Play Festival has announced its shows for the city-wide performing arts event taking place in Greenville Fri., Aug. 12-Sun., Aug. 14. Shows include Kate Hamill’s “The Scarlet Letter,” Samantha Miller’s “Dragonsoul Offline” + Jessica Penzias' musical “From the Mixed-Up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler.” 🎭 (Broadway World)

Greenvillian

• Kitty Tate + David "Miller" Putnam were named April Community Heroes by Greenville Federal Credit Union and The Greenville News for their valuable contributions to preserving the native ecosystem in the Upstate and making native plants easily available to more people. 🌱*

Arts

• The Brandon Fellowship a 12-month program designed to develop three emerging artists between the ages of 21-30 who represent the diversity of the Greenville community + want to advance their careers as working artists. Learn more and apply before the July 4 deadline.*

Eat

• Don’t just eat better — eat the best. Sunbasket’s meal kit service delivers delicious, healthy meals created by award-winning chefs straight to your front door. Bonus: GVLtoday readers can get $100 off their first four deliveries and more when they sign up. 🍽️* 

Stat

• 50%. The percentage of women who will experience hair loss at some point in their lives. Here’s what a professional stylist and hair loss expert says you should know about taking keratin supplements.*

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Editor’s Pick: I’m not so much road tripping as I am jetsetting to Italy this week + can’t wait to peep a familiar piece of Greenville in Florence. Have any ideas what that might be? Take your guess.   

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