Ten Thousand Villages Caravan Sale

Ten Thousand Villages
Lewis Plaza Shopping Center on Augusta Road Greenville, SC
January 2-19, 2009 – 10am-5:30pm

Enjoy a world of savings on selected gifts, home decor, jewelry and more at our Caravan Sale. Beautiful items made by fairly paid artisans.

6th Annual Get Your Rear in Gear Half Marathon/ 5K

George I. Theisen Family YMCA
100 Inspirational Way, Travelers Rest, SC
January 3, 2009 – 9am

This event is an annual race we put on to raise money for our scholarship campaign, so we do not have to turn anyone away for membership due to inability to pay. It will be a half marathon going through the Travelers Rest community, as well as a shorter 5K race.

KATIE FITCH BENEFIT

FAITH TEMPLE
5080 SANDY FLAT RD., TAYLORS
January 3, 2009 – 4pm

THIS IS A BENEFIT FOR KATIE FITCH WHO IS 3 YEARS OLD AND HAS A RARE FORM OF LIVER CANCER. WE ARE HAVING A SPAGHETTI SUPPER AT 4 P.M. UNTIL 5:30 P.M. AND A CONCERT STARTING AT 6 P.M. PROVIDENCE QUARTET AND FAITHFUL FOR WILL BE PROVIDING THE MUSIC FOR THE EVENING. CONCERT DOORS WILL BE OPENED AT 5:15 P.M. SPAGHETTI SUPPER AND CONCERT WILL BE FOR A DONATION. YOU CAN ALSO MAKE DONATIONS A WWW.KATIEFITCH.COM OR BY MAIL TO KATIE FITCH BENEFIT C/O FAITH TEMPLE 5080 SANDY FLAT RD TAYLORS, SC 29687

Volunteer Child Advocate Training

Greenville County Family Court Building
January 5, 2009 – 6pm

This training teaches concerned citizens how to become advocates for abused and neglected children. The training is free, and is held Monday and Thursday evenings from 6-9pm through January 29. The classes will teach you how to become a powerful and effective advocate for children involved with DSS and the Family Courts. Our volunteers spend time one on one with children, learning what they want, and then work to make that happen for them. In just 4-6 hours per month, you can make a difference in the life of an abused child by becoming a volunteer.

DivorceCare

First Baptist Church Pendleton
January 4, 2009 – 4pm

13 week series of seminars and support groups for men and women that are dealing with the pain of separation or divorce. The program is biblical based. The group will meet until March 29, 2009. Child care is provided. The program is free.

Drop-In Open House

Asheville Christian Academy
74 Riverwood Rd., Swannanoa, NC
January 22, 2009 – 10am-2pm

Drop-In Open House Asheville Christian Academy is hosting a Drop-In Open House on Thursday, January 22, 2009 from 10:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. Parents will be giving campus tours and guests will have the opportunity to observe classes in session. Please come experience Asheville Christian Academy’s liberal arts education distinguished by a Biblical worldview. ACA is fully accredited and serves K4 through 12th grade. Call 828-581-2200 or visit us at www.ACAcademy.org.

2009 SC Adoption Awareness Expo

Greenville County Library, Main Branch
January 24, 2009 – 10am-1pm

For families interested in adoption. Topics will include the adoption process, adoption costs, and different avenues of adoption. Come hear from Adoption Professionals, Attorneys, and Adoptive Parents. Many adoption agencies will be represented. Don’t miss your chance to jump start your journey to adoption.