Events

These events are free and open to all warriors: veterans, active duty military, and first responders.

APRIL

2nd & 4th Tuesdays

• Warrior Fitness Class @ the Rupe | 12pm-1pm | Rupert Huse Veteran Center (B2L Gym) | This free class combines functional fitness with high intensity training. Learn more: Taylor Sterling | tsterling@uws.us

Wednesdays

• FREE Yoga Class | 5:30pm | Rupert Huse Veteran Center (B2L Gym) | Open to veterans and first responders! Bring your own mat.

MAY

Wednesdays

Yoga @ Rupe w/ Matt St. Claire | 5:30 – 6:30 |

Tuesday, May 7th

Warrior Fitness | 12pm- 1:00pm | @Rupert Huse Center |

Tuesday, May 21st

Warrior Fitness | 12pm- 1:00pm | @Rupert Huse Center |

These events for spouses and/or families/caregivers of veterans, first responders, and active duty military. All events are free unless otherwise noted.

APRIL

Saturday, April 13th

• Sole Sisters 2024 | 8:45 am | Sole Sisters is a 9-month training to hike & camp a section of the Appalachian Trail. Join us in going to Rainbow Falls, Turtleback Falls, and Drift Falls! This is an all-female group for military, veteran, and first responder spouses. | Location: Meet-up at The Rupert Huse Veteran Center OR Rainbow Falls. Learn more: vbarnes@uws.us

Saturday, April 27th

• Bravo Explorers Family Hike | 10:00 am – 12:00pm | Location: Croft Park | Join us on a family hike at Croft Park. Meet at the playground behind the park office. Hike the Nature Trail and then part of the Palmetto Creek Connector to enjoy your bagged lunch. | Learn more: vbarnes@uws.us

Sunday, April 28th

• Instruments of Hope | 3pm-5pm | Rupert Huse Veteran Center | This is a free 10-week guitar lesson program for a group of 10. Come join us as Combat Marine Veteran Kenny Wise volunteers to teach our spouses & teen Bravo Explorers (ages 13 -17) to learn how to play a guitar! | Click the link to register.                                                                          

These events are open to veterans, first responders, active duty military, and their spouses/caregivers. All events are free unless otherwise noted.

APRIL

Mondays (4/15, 4/22, 4/29)

• Hand Quilting Workshop | 6pm-8pm | Rupert Huse Veteran Center (770 Pelham Rd., Greenville) | Join us for a fun and creative workshop to make a hand quilted decorative cushion! All material will be provided.

Tuesdays

• Sculpting In Water Based Clay | 6pm-8pm | Rupert Huse Veteran Center (770 Pelham Rd) | Join Retired Army Combat Veteran and local Artist, Brad Carraway for his six-week, Sculpting In Water Based Clay Workshop! Click the link to RSVP.
• BLESS YOUR HEART: Fitness, Health, & Nutrition – Group Training | 6pm- 7pm | Rupert Huse Veteran Center (770 Pelham Rd., Greenville) | This is a program open to veterans, military, first responders, families, & caregivers. All participants will join in the gym for a weekly Group Personal Training.  You may also participate in training for a Triathlon in 2024.  Click the link to RSVP.

Thursdays

• BLESS YOUR HEART: Fitness, Nutrition, & Health – Dance Fitness | 6pm – 7pm | A fun workout class with a relaxed and judge free environment. You do NOT have to be a member of BLESS YOUR HEART to participate in our Dance Class. | Rupert Huse Veteran Center (770 Pelham Rd., Greenville) | Click the link to RSVP.

Friday, April 12th

• Coffee with Veterans, First Responders, and Spouses | 9am-12pm | The Parkway Marriott (1 Parkway East, Greenville) | Job seekers are invited to come for networking and educational resources from human resources professionals, community leaders, and fellow veterans and first responders.

Thursday, April 18th

• Beauty from Ashes | 10am-11:30am | Rupert Huse Veteran Center (770 Pelham Rd., Greenville) | Join other veteran and first responder spouses as we journey through grief and loss, seeking new beginnings through resiliency.  Click the link to RSVP.
• Pleased to Make Your Acquaintance /My Neighbors Voice Coffee Social | 9am-11:30 am | Village Grind (1258 Pendleton St., Greenville) | Come build connections with other veterans, military, first responders, their families, and community members. Teens and parents welcome!  Click the link to RSVP.

Saturday, April 20th

• Star Wars Meet & Greet Luncheon and Photo Op with the Defenders Detachment | 11am-1pm | Rupert Huse Veteran Center | In celebration of the Month of the Military Child, join us for a special Star Wars event with the Defenders Detachment, a costume club made up of police officers, military personnel and first responders! Click the link to RSVP.

Monday, April 22nd 

• Book Club: THE BODY KEEPS THE SCORE | Rupert Huse Veteran Center (770 Pelham Rd) | 6pm-7pm | Join us for a Meeting of the Minds with our host Mollie F. to discuss an in-depth book covering the scientific influence on the body and the innovative treatments that combat trauma.  Click the link to RSVP.

Saturday, April 27th

• SOLE to SOUL | 10am-2pm | Location: Jones Gap State Park | Join us for this 9-month, co-ed training program to hike and camp a section of the Appalachian Trail! Click the link to RSVP.
• Cornerstone Heroes: BECOMING | 10am-12pm | Rupert Huse Veteran Center (770 Pelham Rd., Greenville) | This class is designed for a person going through a life/chapter change that welcomes guidance and peer support, facilitated by veterans and mentors. Resources and guidance are provided for past or present trauma, domestic violence, sexual assault and more. Click the link to RSVP.

Monday, April 29th

• Book Club: THE BODY KEEPS THE SCORE | Rupert Huse Veteran Center (770 Pelham Rd) | 6pm-7pm | Join us for a Meeting of the Minds with our host Mollie F. to discuss an in-depth book covering the scientific influence on the body and the innovative treatments that combat trauma. Click the link to RSVP.

                                                                                                          SEPTEMBER

Friday, September 13th

• The 2024 VET Summit | Greer City Hall, 301 East Poinsett St, (Greer) | The VET was designed to address challenges associated with the transition process, as well as uncover opportunities for veterans and military spouses. This free conference includes speakers, a resource expo and networking. Hiring companies and veteran advocates are invited to attend. | Click the link to register.

These events are hosted by partners and open to the entire community.

APRIL

Monday, April 22nd

• Guiding Reins Golf Tournament | Bright’s Creek Golf Club (Mill Spring, NC) | This fundraiser supports the wellness programs Guiding Reins provides at no cost to our veteran, military, first responder and family participants.
• SC Works Job & Resource Fair | 9:30am-12:30pm | Shaver Recreation Complex (698 W South 4th St., Seneca)

Wednesday, April 24th

• WORD Radio Broadcast & Lunch | 10am-1pm | Rupert Huse Veteran Center (770 Pelham Road) | Veterans and first responders are invited to join for a FREE lunch and live broadcast from the Rupert Huse Veteran Center with WORD 98.9’s Bill Frady!

Tuesday, April 30th

• Job Fair | 9am-12:30pm | Tri-County Technical College (1774 Powdersville Rd., Easley) | Job fair at Tri-County Technical College, Easley Campus on Tuesday, April 30. Multiple employers! Bring your resume and dress for success! For more information, email: CynthiaSprinkle | csprinkle@dew.sc.gov

MAY

Saturday, May 4th

• Derby Day Party | 3:30pm | Bright’s Creek Equestrian Center (Mill Spring, NC) | Join us for a viewing of the Kentucky Derby and pre-races, free BBQ, hat contest, and silent auction benefitting Guiding Reins. RSVP: heather.chambers@allentate.com
• Ridge Runners Corvettes Fundraising Cruise-In | 10am- 2pm | Seaglass Periodontics and Implantology (600 Congaree Rd, Greenville) | Ridge Runners Corvettes and Tommy Pike of the series Custom Carolina are sponsoring a Fundraising Cruise-In for the benefit of Service Dogs for Veterans. Come enjoy food, music, a 50/50 raffle, a “Meet and Greet” with Tommy Pike Customs, and beautiful vehicles to admire. RSVP: joemusuraca@gmail.com

Saturday, May 11th

• Carry the Load Rally & Walk | 2:45-3:30pm | Furman Amphitheatre (3300 Poinsett Hwy Greenville, SC 29613) | Join North American Rescue for this year’s Carry the Load event to honor Spartanburg County Sheriff’s Office (SCSO) Deputy Austin Aldridge who was killed in the line of duty in 2022. Representative Bobby Cox and SCSO Cpt. Steve Henderson will be guest speakers. Click the link to register.

Saturday, May 25th

• Memorial Day Murph CrossFit Workout | 201 E Reed Rd, Anderson YMCA, Anderson, SC | The Memorial Day workout remembers Navy Lt. Michael Murphy. It consists of a 1-mile run, 100 pull ups, 200 pushups, 300 air squats, and then another 1-mile run. Click the link to register.

Monday, May 27th

• Spartanburg County Memorial Day Ceremony | 11:30 am | Spartanburg Duncan Park, Veteran Memorial site, (81 West Park Dr., Spartanburg) | Join us for this event in recognition of our fallen military heroes. Spartanburg County DAV Frank Montgomery Chapter #3 will host this ceremony. RSVP: jody.stedman@outlook.com

                                                                                                             JUNE

Friday, June 28th

• RANGER | 7:00pm | The Peace Center (300 S Main Street, Greenville). | This event falls on the 19-year anniversary of the largest loss of Special Operations life since the Vietnam War. There is a first-hand account of war seen through the lens of a Special Operations soldier, Sgt. David Waterhouse. The event honors the memories of the 19 men who paid the ultimate sacrifice for their country. | Learn more: ffhfoundationaw92@outlook.com