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The Kiwanis Club of Greer (Carolinas District Division 22) named new officers at the Sept. 25 meeting. Lt. Gov. John Helfrich insalled Steve Blackwell as president, Ron Spradlin as vice president and Charmaine Helfrich as secretary and interim treasurer.

FATZ Cafe will be providing food for approximately 500 homeless veterans, at-risk veterans and their families across the Upstate and several North Carolina counties on Thursday (Oct. 9).

Downtown Greer will play host to an array of fall activities this weekend as the new month gets underway.

Oktoberfest is set for this Saturday, Oct. 4, from noon – 10 p.m. on Trade Street and will feature live performances and activities.

Daily Bread Ministries broke ground on a new homeless shelter, occupying 509-511 E. Poinsett St. in Greer, on Wednesday at noon.

About $185,000 has already been raised for the Greer Shelter to Empower People (STEP) facility and construction will commence once the project is fully funded.

When Randall Johnson started working at Mitsubishi Polyester Film 42 years ago, he had no idea where it would take him.

Bruce Taylor’s playful demeanor had councilmembers laughing during last Tuesday’s Greer Council meeting, where the Greer Community Ministries (GCM) volunteer was honored for his service.

God’s Pantry
Needs donations
Due to a lack of supplies, God’s pantry, a nonprofit established in 2002 currently serving about 345 families, was forced to close all 13 of its pantry sites recently. God’s pantry is in need of volunteers and nonperishable food items.

Wild Ace Pizza & Pub broke ground on a new facility in downtown Greer last week.

The restaurant, which has occupied its location at 109 Trade Street for six years, expects to open its doors at 103 Depot St. in the spring.