In recent past, a little box full of books sat on the porch outside of Greer Community Ministries (GCM). GCM clients and neighbors could stroll up to the front porch, pick out a book, and take it home to read it.
Now, GCM has officially established a Little Library for individuals in surrounding neighborhoods.
From reading at the Christmas Tree Lighting on Friday at Greer City Park to closing out the parade Sunday, Santa Claus could be found all around Greer last weekend.
Alison Rauch, Public Information Coordinator at Greer Commission of Public Works, is one of 10 nominated Women Inspiring Strength and Hope (WISH).
The WISH Society, established by the Make-A-Wish Foundation, approached Rauch earlier this year based on her work with spotlighting wish children.
Students at Skyland Elementary broke a school record during this year’s Turkey Trot food drive, collecting 9,085 cans and boxes to donate to Greer Community Ministries and the Washington Baptist Food Pantry.
“My son was 46 years old when he passed away due to drug overdose. After he died, God just wouldn’t let it out of my head.”
The Gap Creek Singers will perform their annual Christmas Concert 2023 on Saturday, Dec. 2, at Washington Baptist Church.
There will be two performances: a matinee at 3 p.m. and an evening performance at 7 p.m.
Admission is free to both performances.
Elaine “Ellie” Horton has a rare aneurysm in her brain, but that doesn’t stop her from laughing, loving, and living like any other young girl. This Christmas season, the Make-A-Wish Foundation is setting up a big December for this Greer teen.
The Azalea Garden Club completed their birdhouse project last week, concluding with the hanging of five birdhouses at Country Club Road Park.
Shirley Carlsson, a member of the garden club, said that there are several working committees within the club, and the bird committee fosters the promotion and health of birds.
As warm weather heads south for the winter, temperatures are dropping for the holidays. A member of the Camellia Garden Club recognized that while the trees are beautiful this time of year, flowers and plants from summertime are fading away.
The Foothills Philharmonic has hired a new President of Board of Directors.
Riley Henderson’s musical knowledge exceeds his young age of 25, as he has been a musician since he was a middle schooler.
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