Community News for the Week of July 30

God’s Pantry
In desperate need
God’s pantry needs volunteers, supporting churches and friends as giving is down and the needs are up, and Children home from school are unable to get three meals a day, and the warehouse is out of vegetables.
Items can be dropped off at 100 Enoree Road, Greer, on Thursdays from 10 a.m. – noon; 2481 Racing Road, Greer, on Thursdays 1 – 4 p.m.; or 700 E. Main St., Duncan, on Wednesdays 9 – 11 a.m.
For questions or to volunteer call 963-4441.

Thrift store
Taking donations
The Community Chest Thrift Store, located at 52 Groce Road, Lyman, is open Thursday and Friday 10 a.m. – 6 p.m., and Saturday 10 a.m. – 2 p.m., hours may extend if volunteers are available and a need arises.
Donations of gently used ladies clothing, accessories and home décor items are being accepted and can be dropped off at the MTCC, located at 84 Groce Road, Lyman, or to setup larger donations or to volunteer contact Lyn Turner at 439-7760.

Meals On Wheels
Volunteer Orientation
Orientation for Meals On Wheels volunteer drivers will be every Thursday of the year from 9:30 – 11 a.m. at 15 Oregon St., Greenville.
Contact volunteer@mowgvl.org or 233-6565, or visit mealsonwheelsgreenville.org.

Road to recovery
Drivers needed
The American Cancer Society needs volunteer drivers to transport patients to local treatment centers.
Anyone interested in volunteering as a driver must have a good driving record, valid driver’s license, automobile insurance and a vehicle in good working condition. The American Cancer Society provides free training for this program.
For more information, contact the local office at 627-8289.

GCM seeks volunteers
For Senior Dining
GCM needs volunteers to assist with the Senior Dining from 9 – 11:30 a.m., Monday – Friday.
To volunteer or for more information, call Patsy Quarles at 877-1937.

Sharon’s Closet
Requests boys’ clothing
Sharon’s Closet needs towels, sheets and clothing for boys sizes 6 - teen.
Clothing accepted Monday through Friday 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. at 783 S. Line St. Ext., Greer.

Greer Relief calls on
Volunteer gardeners
As part of a collaboration with the community, Greer Relief has several plots and needs as many volunteer gardeners as possible ot help grow vegetables and flowers. Planting for a fall garden currently.
Contact Greer Relief at 848-5355 for more information.

GCM needs
Bibles, canned foods
The Food Pantry needs boxed gelatin, canned peas, fruit, potatoes, carrots, mixed greens, baked beans, corn muffin mix and pasta.
GCM also needs large print Bibles to distribute to senior adults in the Senior Dining and Meals on Wheels programs.
Donate at the ministry, 738 S. Line St. Ext., Greer, between 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. Monday through Friday.
Visit gcminc.org or call 879-2254 for more information.

GCM seeks drivers
For summer months
Greer Community Ministries needs drivers for Meals On Wheels during the summer months. Several routes are available and each takes about an hour, with pickup between 10 and 11 a.m.
To volunteer or for more information, call Wendy Campbell at 879-2254.
A Meals On Wheels driver must be a qualified driver with a valid driver’s license and have a heart for serving others. MOW has 19 delivery routes in the greater Greer area. Meals are delivered Monday through Friday.

Greer Relief needs
Delivery volunteers
Weekly Costco donates bread and pastries to Greer Relief. Greer Relief needs volunteers who are willing to pick up donations and deliver them to Greer Relief for distribution.
Contact Greer Relief at 848-5355 for more information.

GCM School Supply
Drive taking donations
The drive is taking school supply donations through Aug. 22. Applicants can fill out forms and must have a photo ID of parents/guardian and social security card.
Donations are accepted 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. Monday - Friday. For more information, call 877-1973.l icanbikegreenvillesc@gmail.com.

Concert in Courtyard
 at Manning Place
On July 30 a Concert in the Courtyard will be held at Manning Place, located at 10 Companion Court, Greer, from 6 - 7:30 p.m.
The GRUMPY OLD JAZZ MEN will perform and light refreshments will be served.

First Friday Luncheon,
August 1 at City Hall
The Greater Greer Chamber of Commerce’s First Friday Luncheon presented by Greer Memorial Hospital is August 1 from 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. at Greer City Hall, 301 E. Poinsett St.
The event is $10 for member and $15 for non-members.
Visit greerchamber.com to register or for more information.

Fat Counts
informational Session
Find out how to choose low-fat, low-cholesterol foods during at the Fat Count program at the GHS Life Center on August 4, 8:30 a.m., 9:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m.
The event is free, but registration is required. Call 455-4010 to register.

Prediabetes
And nutrition at GHS
The GHS Life Center is offering an informational event on prediabetities, nutrition and how to live a healthy lifestyle on August 4 from 6 – 7 p.m.
The event is free, but registration is required. Call 455-4010 to register.

Stress Management
Classes on Aug. 4
The GHS Life Center is hosting a session participants to learn how to control stress.
The cost is $20. To register, call 455-4010.

First Tuesday on Trade:
Cruise In Night
August’s First Tuesday on Trade is Cruise In Night and will be held August 5 at Greer Station from 5 – 8 p.m.
For more information on the free event, contact Kyle Mensing with the Greer Development Corporation at kmensing@greerdevelopment.com.

iCan Bike Camp
Begins August 11
The iCan Bike Camp program runs from August 11 – 15 with several sessions to choose from and is held at Taylors First Baptist Church, 200 W. Main St.
With instruction and the assistance of trained staff, teachers and adapted bikes, individuals with disabilities are taught how to ride a conventional bike, giving them independence. Riders attend a 75-minute session each day for five consecutive days and the week concludes with an awards ceremony.
The cost of the program is a $50 registration fee that is 100 percent refunded on the last day of camp.
For more information or to register, visit icanshine.org or email icanbikegreenvillesc@gmail.com.

Kid Support Camp
Aug. 6 – 8
A Kid Support Camp for children who have family members with cancer will be offered on Aug. 6-8 from 8 a.m. – noon through the Cancer Institute of Greenville Health System for children ages 7 – 13.
For more information or to register, call 455-5809.

Informational session
On sodium, Aug. 11
Salt Sense will teach guidelines for eating less sodium on August 11, at 8:30 a.m., 9:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m., at the Greenville Healthy System Life Center.
The event is free. Registration is required. Call 455-4010 to register.

Stress: Is It
Worth Dying For?
Learn about the origins of stress, how the body responds to it and its impact on the heart during sessions on August 13 at 8:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. at the GHS Life Center.
The event is free. Registration is required. Call 455-1415 to register.

Quit-smoking program
Offered on August 15
QuitWell 101 will provide tools to help smokers quit during a session on August 15 at 10:30 a.m. at the GHS Life Center.
The event is free. Registration is required. Call 522-3237 to register.

Understanding
Cholesterol
The informational program will be held on August 15 at 12:30 p.m. and August 22 at 8:30 a.m. and 9:30 a.m. at the GHS Life Center.
The event is free. Registration is required. Call 455-5173 to register.

Girls on the Run
Volunteers needed
Volunteers are needed for the fall season of Girls on the Run. Being a runner isn’t required.
Volunteer training sessions on August 17 and August 24 from 8:30 a.m. – 4 p.m. at the GHS Life Center.
To volunteer, call 455-3252.