Money required for tea products and lunch, if desired. Limit 40
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BTE119 Ten Things You Probably Didn't Know About Public Education in SC April 24, 10 a.m.-noon, HC110 Despite narratives focusing on “failing public schools,” South Carolina’s public education system—especially in Greenville—is making significant strides in student achievement and workforce development. But with so many people moving to the Upstate from other states, few understand just how complex the educational ecosystem is in the Palmetto State. From funding to testing, from teachers to students to nonprofit partners—our public schools represent a microcosm of the opportunities and challenges communities face. This interactive event will explore ten things you probably don’t know about public education in the state, with a particular focus on promising work that is happening right in our own backyard and how you can get more involved. Catherine Schumacher, an Upstate native, is a proud product of South Carolina’s public schools and a champion for public education, serving as President & CEO of Public Education Partners (PEP) since 2019. Limit 130 BTE120 History of Steam Engine Era Through Railroad Songs April 24, 10 a.m.-noon, HC004 Join Carol Gibson and explore 12 of her original songs paying tribute to the locomotive era of the American railroad. She will be sharing the music, lyrics, relevant photographs, and history behind each song to give a vivid feel for the era, and appreciation for the railroad in America’s history. The presentation will include the lyrics to the Swamp Rabbit Trail Song. Styles of the music range from Blues, Country, Folk, Barbershop Quartet, Gospel, and Jazz. Limit 25 BTE122 Tour of Blue Oak Horticulture May 1, 10 a.m.-noon, TOUR Join us at Blue Oak Horticulture for a tour of the native plant nursery, passive solar greenhouse, and farm where we host the SC Pawpaw Festival. We will discuss the native plants we sustainably produce at Blue Oak and the complex relationships that native flora and fauna have developed in the foothills of the Blue Wall escarpment. Ryan Merck graduated from Clemson Horticulture in 2004 and managed the South Carolina Botanical Garden nursery until 2012. He now owns Blue Oak Horticulture with his wife Carrie where they grow native plants. Limit 50 BTE123 Boundaries: The Art of Staying True to Yourself May 1, 10 a.m.-noon, HC111 Healthy boundaries help us feel safe, connected, and
true to ourselves—but many of us were never taught what they actually are or how to set them. In this 90-minute workshop, you’ll learn the essentials: what boundaries are, why they matter, and the common signs that yours may be blurred or overwhelmed. We’ll explore symptoms like resentment, exhaustion, people-pleasing, guilt, and feeling responsible for others’ emotions, as well as how strong boundaries can deepen—not limit—your relationships. At the end, you’ll be guided through a calming meditation designed to help you connect with your inner wisdom and set a clear, compassionate intention for healthier boundaries moving forward. Sarah Hope Troy, host of Roots of the Rise, is a Spiritual Mentor who utilizes her 10,000+ hours of training to empower individuals to awaken authenticity and cultivate lasting inner peace. Limit 45
BTE124 Fromagerie Trip May 1, 10 a.m.-noon, Tour
This tour takes place a local fromagerie, The Cheese Wheel.The first 45 minutes will be a tour of the shop, a history of cheese-making, charcuterie-making, cheese production, specific cheese tastes. The second 45 minutes will be a tasting of 5-6 artisan cheeses with a description of those tastes and history. Michael J. Hallisey, M.D. is a retired physician and OLLI teacher. His wife and son own and run The Cheese Wheel, the only artisan cheese shop in Upstate South Carolina and carries over 260 artisan cheeses. $20 cash or credit materials fee due at the event. Limit 24 BTE126 Artificial Intelligence: Promise, Peril, Both? May 1, 10 a.m.-noon, HC110 The United States stands at a technological crossroads. Artificial Intelligence could deliver an age
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