
These are currently offered to veterans only. All events are free unless otherwise noted.
SEPTEMBER
Every Friday
- Adaptive Yoga | 11:30am-12:30pm | Prisma Health Life Center (875 W Faris Rd, Greenville) | RSVP: conner.magar@prismahealth.org | 864-455-4483
Wednesday, September 20th
- Adaptive Golf | 10am-12pm | Top Golf (201 Clifton Ct, Greenville, SC 29615) | RSVP: conner.magar@prismahealth.org | 864-455-4483
- Fly Tying Class | Every 3rd Wednesday | 11am-1pm | Rupert Huse Veteran Center (770 Pelham Rd., Greenville) | Project Healing Waters provides basic fly fishing, fly casting, fly tying, and rod building classes for veterans whose skills range from beginners to those with prior experience. RSVP: Chuck Rouse: chuck.rouse@projecthealingwaters.org.
- Employment Workshop | 9:30am-11:30am | 223C Kenneth Street, Walhalla, SC 29691 | Meet with the Veterans’ Workforce Consultant for Anderson, Oconee, and Pickens counties to learn about the Work Opportunity Tax Credit, federal bonding, and employment opportunities. For more information, contact Cynthia Sprinkle: csprinkle@dew.sc.gov.
Thursday, September 21st
- Pickleball Clinic | 11am-1pm | Victor Gym (108 S Line St, Greer, SC 29651) | RSVP: conner.magar@prismahealth.org | 864-455-4483
- Archery Clinic | 4pm-6pm | Saluda River Archery (3318 SC-153, Piedmont, SC 29673) | RSVP: conner.magar@prismahealth.org | 864-455-4483
Tuesday, September 26th
- BJU Veterans History Project | 11:30am-3pm | Bob Jones University (1700 Wade Hampton Blvd., Greenville, SC 29614) | The Bob Jones Academy 11th grade US History class is participating in the Veterans History Project of the Library of Congress. Students will conduct unedited on camera interviews with volunteer veterans sharing their military stories to be submitted for inclusion in the VHP of the Library of Congress. Click here to participate.
- Mountain Biking | Last Tuesday of the month | 5pm-7pm | Veteran and first responder meetup at Lakeside Park (1500 Piedmont Hwy., Piedmont)! Bring your own gear. | RSVP: cedwardson@uws.us
Thursday, September 28th
- Veteran Cycling | 6pm-7:30pm | Swamp Rabbit Trail | RSVP: conner.magar@prismahealth.org | 864-455-4483
OCTOBER
Wednesday, October 18th
- Veteran Employment Workshop | 9:30am-11:30am | 223C Kenneth Street, Walhalla, SC 29691 | Information session for veterans seeking employment, training, or information. For more information, contact Cynthia Sprinkle: csprinkle@dew.sc.gov.

These events are free and open to all warriors: veterans, active duty military, and first responders.
SEPTEMBER
2nd & 4th Tuesdays
- Crossfit Class @ the Rupe | 12pm-1pm | Rupert Huse Veteran Center (770 Pelham Rd., Greenville) | Learn more: Taylor Sterling | tsterling@uws.us
Wednesdays
- FREE Yoga Class | 5:30pm | Rupert Huse Veteran Center (B2L Crossfit Gym) | Open to veterans and first responders! Bring your own mat.
Tuesday, September 26th
- Mountain Biking | 4th Tuesday of the month | 5pm-7pm | Veteran and first responder meetup at Lakeside Park (1500 Piedmont Hwy., Piedmont)! Bring your own gear. | RSVP: cedwardson@uws.us

These events for families/caregivers of veterans, first responders, and active duty military are free unless otherwise noted.
SEPTEMBER:
Friday, September 22nd
- Beauty from Ashes | 10am-12pm | Rupert Huse Veteran Center (770 Pelham Rd., Greenville). Veterans, first responders, or spouses/caretakers are invited to join others as they journey through grief and loss, seeking new beginnings through resiliency. RSVP at the link.
OCTOBER:
Saturday, October 14th
- 2nd Annual Oconee County Veterans Appreciation Festival | 9am-3pm | South Cove County Park (1099 South Cove Rd., Seneca) | Local veterans and their families are invited for free BBQ (till its out) and live music. Several veteran’s organizations will be present to answer questions and garner support for our veteran community. Sign in at the VA table to be entered to win raffle prizes! Learn more: tadkins@oconeesc.com
DECEMBER:
Saturday, December 16th
- Upstate Young Marines Open House | 9am @ Rupert Huse Veteran Center (770 Pelham Rd., Greenville) | Come learn about the Upstate Young Marines’ year-long program! This program offers leadership and community service opportunities for youth ages 8 through high school. Learn more or RSVP by emailing upstate@youngmarines.org.

These events are open to veterans, first responders, active duty military, and their spouses/caregivers unless otherwise noted.
SEPTEMBER
Saturdays
- Guitars 4 Vets | 10am-12pm | Rupert Huse Veteran Center (770 Pelham Rd., Greenville) | All instruments and all levels welcome. Come experience the healing power of music! RSVP: 360-434-7460
Mondays, September 11th-30th
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NAMI Family-to-Family Class | 6pm-8:30pm | Rupert Huse Veteran Center (770 Pelham Rd.) | A FREE family-to-family class will be taught by NAMI at the Rupert Huse Veteran Center on Mondays from September 11th through October 30th. Topics to be covered include brain biology, treatment, crisis management, resources, and self-care. Learn more: jen@namigreenvillesc.org. Click the link to register.
Every Tuesday
- Bless Your Heart: Health, Fitness & Nutrition | 6pm-7pm | Rupert Huse Veteran Center | Join us for a FREE fitness, nutrition, and health class for veterans, first responders, spouses, and caregivers!
- Expressive Mask Making with Clay | Tuesdays, September 5th through October 10th | 6pm-8pm | A free therapeutic art workshop taught by combat veteran, Brad Caraway. Rupert Huse Veteran Center.
Wednesday, September 13th, 20th, 27th
- Therapeutic Art Workshop: Free Verse Poetry | 6pm-7:30pm | Rupert Huse Veteran Center (770 Pelham Rd., Greenville) | Veterans, first responders and their familes are invited to join us for a FREE therapeutic art workshop about learning how to write free verse poetry. Click the link to register.
OCTOBER
Friday, October 13th
- 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. RSVP here.

These events are hosted by partners and open to the entire community.
SEPTEMBER
Thursday, September 28th
- Golden Years Guidance | 10am-12pm | Robert Hett Chapman III Center for Philanthropy (431 E Kennedy St., Spartanburg, SC 29302) | Join us for light refreshments as we discuss the perks of getting older and what you and your family need to know. We’ll hear from guest speakers representing Senior Care Authority, Your Medicare Lady, and Cap Tel Captioning Telephones.
Saturday, September 30th
- 4th Annual Honor Ride for Veterans | Join Veterans Last Patrol and other riders for the 4th Annual Honor Ride visiting veterans at Upstate Care Facilities. We’ll end at the Rupert Huse Veteran Center (770 Pelham Rd., Greenville) for a car show, military displays, vendors, food, and more! Click the link for more information.
OCTOBER
Saturday, October 14th
- American Legion Post 214 Car Show | 10am-2pm | 3110 Wade Hampton Blvd., Taylors, SC | The community is invited to join for a car show in support of Greenville veterans programs. All makes and models are welcome! Registration is $20. For more information: Tony Sherbert | 864-430-4899 | ra9ces@msn.com.
Saturday, October 21st
- Touch a Truck Craft & Vendor Fest | 11am-6pm | 155 Lake Place, Greer SC 29650 | Join us for a community event benefitting UWS! Free admission, $10 wristbands for unlimited play in kids zone with face paint, tattoos, yard games, horse rides, bounce house, and touch a truck with vehicles from the police and fire departments! Vendors, live music, and a raffle to support UWS! This is a rain or shine event. Bring a chair and enjoy live music! Learn more here.
NOVEMBER
Saturday, November 11th
- Veterans Day Bass Tournament | Lake Hartwell | Save the date! Tournament will benefit Upstate Warrior Solution. Angler registration opens October 1st. Click here for sponsorship information.
- NGU Veterans Day Concert | 7pm-9pm | Turner Chapel, North Greenville University | North Greenville University Community Orchestra presents a Veterans Day Concert honoring our veterans. This year marks several military anniversaries of which brief descriptions will be given between musical selections. All veterans will be recognized as their service song is performed in the Armed Forces Salute. For more information, email Michael Weaver: michael.weaver@ngu.edu