BTE106 Spring Park Update March 27, 10-11 a.m., HC104
BTE109 Department of Public Works April 10, 10 a.m.-noon, Tour
Spring Park Inn is a restored 19th century landmark in the heart of Travelers Rest. Once a bustling stop along the Old Buncombe Road and later home to R.W. Anderson, who founded a local school, post office and church on its grounds, the Inn reflects over 200 years of community, faith and hospitality. Preserved through the generosity of Nell Anderson Gibson and the Travelers Rest Historical Society, Spring Park is now open for tours and welcomes visitors to explore its Victorian era rooms, learn its stories and be part of preserving this treasured piece of local history. Come learn more about the home's history, restoration, and plans for the future! Rosemary Bomar, an upper Greenville County native and past president of the Travelers Rest Historical Society, enjoys connecting new and longtime residents with history, resources and information about the region. Limit 40
Join us for an inside look at the City of Greenville’s cutting-edge Public Works campus, a $26 million facility that opened in 2017. Home to the nationally recognized Fleet Services division, this modern complex supports the full range of Public Works operations—from infrastructure and fleet maintenance to residential solid waste and recycling collection. The campus includes dedicated facilities for Administration, Field Operations, Fleet Services, and even a fully automated touchless truck wash. Designed with innovation in mind, it stands as a model for public sector efficiency and technology integration. Your tour guides will be Dave Derrick (Public Works Director), Ben Carroll (Deputy Director), Jennifer Simpson (Business Manager), and Scott McIver (Fleet Manager), who will share insights into daily operations, strategic planning, and how this facility supports city services around the clock. Limit 20
BTE107 Creating Art with Alcohol Inks April 10, 12:30-3 p.m., HC113
BTE110 The GV Artist's Salon April 10, 10 a.m.-noon, HC110
Join us for this fun, exciting workshop using alcohol inks to create beautiful, vibrant, abstract paintings. Demonstrations will be given of different techniques and you can try them all or choose the ones you prefer. This is a beginner level class for those interested in learning about this colorful medium, but you are welcome to attend if you have worked with alcohol inks in the past. WEAR OLD CLOTHES and/or an apron and BRING A ROLL OF PAPER TOWELS. All other supplies are included in the fee. Materials fee: $45 (due to instructor at event). Vicki Van Vynckt (www. vanvyncktfineart.com), who paints in oils, alcohol inks and other mediums and has taught art for over 20 years, will lead this event. Limit 15
Join Us at the GV Artist's Salon Experience, where you’ll find a room filled with creativity, conversation, and inspiration! Bring your own artworks, explore a curated selection of artwork, meet local artists, and share ideas with fellow art lovers. Enjoy engaging discussions and light refreshments in a relaxed, welcoming atmosphere. Connect, create, and celebrate art—one conversation at a time. Marilyn Traeger, artist, author, teacher, and arts advocate, has spent many years inspiring creativity. Twice honored as Florida’s Outstanding Art Teacher, she has co-founded an art gallery, a foundation, and other creative ventures. Limit 40 BTE111 Japanese Notan Design and Paper Cutting April 10, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., HC111 A fun class using the Japanese Notan paper cutting technique. Learn Design Principles and then free form cut papers with small sharp scissors. Start with black and white, transition to color, and then possibly add embellishments. This basic activity uses paper, scissors and glue, making 4x6 designs, which can be used for greeting cards or mounted on 5x7 mat board for framing. Comfort cutting with small scissors is helpful and small motor skill finger dexterity a plus. Materials fee of $30 is payable to the instructor. Jill Breaux, leader of this event, studied art, design, healthy living and Feng Shui in the US and Canada. Limit 20 BTE112 Turkish Cooking April 10, 10 a.m.-noon, HC105/106 This repeat class is designed to give you an introduction to traditional Turkish cuisine. This will be
BTE108 Main Street Walking Tour April 10, 2:30-4 p.m., Tour
People from all over the country have discovered Greenville’s charm and quality of life. The city is easy to fall in love with, but there’s much more to discover beyond the canopied street, storefronts, restaurants and beautiful falls. This tour is meant to give visitors a working knowledge of what this city is all about. How did we get here? What are the stories behind the businesses, planning, projects, people and things you readily see and appreciate along Main Street? John Nolan, a 30-year resident of Greenville and author of two books on the city’s history, will guide you along a one mile walk from the NoMa Square on N. Main to the Westin Poinsett Hotel. Get to know the city directly from a local expert who will answer your questions and illustrate with many old photographs of downtown locations. $25 fee to be paid by cash or card at time of tour. Limit 24
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