Community Calendar

October is one of the best times of year to stargaze at Grandfather Mountain. The air is cool and clear, and the summer constellations are still very prominent, with some early winter sights making their appearance later in the evening. Our goal for this class is to create a familiarity with the night sky and learn the basics of stargazing that can be applied on your own on any clear night throughout the year. We’ll start in the classroom by exploring some of the best print and digital resources for exploring the night sky and cover some of the basics of stargazing and how to orient to the night sky. We’ll also discuss the use of planispheres, star maps and star charts to find some of the most beautiful deep sky wonders that can be seen through binoculars or small telescopes. During the evening hours, we’ll be out at various viewing locations on the mountain, practicing our stargazing skills while looking for meteors and learning about some of the most prominent stars, constellations and other objects visible this time of year. This event costs $60 for general admission and $51 for members of Grandfather Mountain’s Bridge Club – plus tax. Limited to 15 participants.

USC Lancaster’s Native American Studies Center hosts events in conjunction with the 2025 South Carolina Humanities Festival, including a mini pop-up art market, take-and-make corn husk doll kits, a Native American artifact ID session, a lecture about sites and artifacts telling the story of the state’s Indigenous peoples prior to the arrival of Europeans, and a longleaf pine needle basketry workshop. Events are free and open to the public!

For a complete list of events at the Center, visit www.nativeamericanstudies.org

Cancer Support Health & Wellness Classes.

These classes are designed to improve overall health and well-being by providing engaging and informative sessions on healthy cooking, nutritional information, and general wellness. Specifically tailored for individuals diagnosed with cancer and their caregivers, our classes will empower participants with the knowledge and skills to make informed decisions about their diet and lifestyle, ultimately enhancing their health and quality of life.

Additionally, we will address the impact of alcohol and substance abuse on cancer patients and survivors, offering healthy alternatives to support their journey to wellness.

Here’s why you should attend all 3 classes:

-Learn how to prepare healthy meals with Chef Dennis
-October 20th – Breakfast – Avocado and Egg Soft Wrap
-October 27th – Lunch – Baked Salmon with Spinach and Quinoa
-November 3rd – Dinner – Lemon Herb Braised Chicken Thighs with Vegetables served over Chickpea Pasta
-Improve your Nutrition knowledge from Chaside Clover, MS, RD, LDN & Community Outreach Director at Nourish Up
-October 20th – Aromatics and their benefits, including as a substance-free alternative.
-October 27th – Health benefits of salmon, spinach, and quinoa
-November 3rd – Understanding stress eating and healthy alternatives
-Enhance your mental health with Tammy Broadaway, LCMHC, LCAS Psychotherapist, Mental Health Advocate & Wellness Innovator
-October 20th – Aromatherapy for relaxation
-October 27th – Sound therapy for stress relief
-November 3rd – Managing Seasonal Affective Disorder & Holiday Stress
-Discover healthy alternatives to drugs & alcohol
-Attendees who participate in person will receive a reusable insulated grocery bag containing:
-A Health & Wellness Journal
-Ingredients to replicate the cooking demonstration for that day
-And more!
-Additionally, you’ll have a chance to win a raffle prize!

Cancer Support Health & Wellness Classes.

These classes are designed to improve overall health and well-being by providing engaging and informative sessions on healthy cooking, nutritional information, and general wellness. Specifically tailored for individuals diagnosed with cancer and their caregivers, our classes will empower participants with the knowledge and skills to make informed decisions about their diet and lifestyle, ultimately enhancing their health and quality of life.

Additionally, we will address the impact of alcohol and substance abuse on cancer patients and survivors, offering healthy alternatives to support their journey to wellness.

Here’s why you should attend all 3 classes:

-Learn how to prepare healthy meals with Chef Dennis
-October 20th – Breakfast – Avocado and Egg Soft Wrap
-October 27th – Lunch – Baked Salmon with Spinach and Quinoa
-November 3rd – Dinner – Lemon Herb Braised Chicken Thighs with Vegetables served over Chickpea Pasta
-Improve your Nutrition knowledge from Chaside Clover, MS, RD, LDN & Community Outreach Director at Nourish Up
-October 20th – Aromatics and their benefits, including as a substance-free alternative.
-October 27th – Health benefits of salmon, spinach, and quinoa
-November 3rd – Understanding stress eating and healthy alternatives
-Enhance your mental health with Tammy Broadaway, LCMHC, LCAS Psychotherapist, Mental Health Advocate & Wellness Innovator
-October 20th – Aromatherapy for relaxation
-October 27th – Sound therapy for stress relief
-November 3rd – Managing Seasonal Affective Disorder & Holiday Stress
-Discover healthy alternatives to drugs & alcohol
-Attendees who participate in person will receive a reusable insulated grocery bag containing:
-A Health & Wellness Journal
-Ingredients to replicate the cooking demonstration for that day
-And more!
-Additionally, you’ll have a chance to win a raffle prize!

Cancer Support Health & Wellness Classes.

These classes are designed to improve overall health and well-being by providing engaging and informative sessions on healthy cooking, nutritional information, and general wellness. Specifically tailored for individuals diagnosed with cancer and their caregivers, our classes will empower participants with the knowledge and skills to make informed decisions about their diet and lifestyle, ultimately enhancing their health and quality of life.

Additionally, we will address the impact of alcohol and substance abuse on cancer patients and survivors, offering healthy alternatives to support their journey to wellness.

Here’s why you should attend all 3 classes:

-Learn how to prepare healthy meals with Chef Dennis
-October 20th – Breakfast – Avocado and Egg Soft Wrap
-October 27th – Lunch – Baked Salmon with Spinach and Quinoa
-November 3rd – Dinner – Lemon Herb Braised Chicken Thighs with Vegetables served over Chickpea Pasta
-Improve your Nutrition knowledge from Chaside Clover, MS, RD, LDN & Community Outreach Director at Nourish Up
-October 20th – Aromatics and their benefits, including as a substance-free alternative.
-October 27th – Health benefits of salmon, spinach, and quinoa
-November 3rd – Understanding stress eating and healthy alternatives
-Enhance your mental health with Tammy Broadaway, LCMHC, LCAS Psychotherapist, Mental Health Advocate & Wellness Innovator
-October 20th – Aromatherapy for relaxation
-October 27th – Sound therapy for stress relief
-November 3rd – Managing Seasonal Affective Disorder & Holiday Stress
-Discover healthy alternatives to drugs & alcohol
-Attendees who participate in person will receive a reusable insulated grocery bag containing:
-A Health & Wellness Journal
-Ingredients to replicate the cooking demonstration for that day
-And more!
-Additionally, you’ll have a chance to win a raffle prize!