Connect YP and Greenwood Sertoma announce Charity Casino Night for April 20, 2012

On April 20, Connect YP and Greenwood Sertoma will take over the beautifully-renovated Arts Center Gallery at the Federal Building for a lively night of casino games, fun, and great food. And it will all end in a fast-paced live auction and raffle.  The event will run from 7 – 11 pm and will include everyone’s favorite games, roulette, blackjack, craps, a Texas Hold’ Em poker tournament, and more.  Cash bar. Everyone 21 and over is welcome, guests are encouraged.

Details and ticket sales here: http://cypcasino2012.eventbrite.com/

We hope you’ll come out to join us for this upscale night of fun, food and games! Casino Royale 2012 will be held Friday, April 20 at the beautifully-renovated Arts Center gallery at The Federal Building, 120 Main Street.

The best part? It’s all for a great cause; all proceeds from the evening go directly to two beneficiaries, The Piedmont Agency on Aging and the Bowers-Rodgers Children’s Home.

Is your business interested in sponsoring, buying bulk tickets, or donating prizes for the auction? Contact events@connectyp.com or call Jeff Smith at the Greenwood Chamber of Commerce, (864) 223-8431.

See additional event details on Facebook. RSVP by purchasing tickets at the Chamber or from any Connect YP Steering Committee member.

Connect YP and Greenwood Sertoma announce Charity Casino Night for April 20, 2012

Young Professionals to Host Fundraiser for Local Charity – Tickets on Sale NOW for Charity Casino Night April 20

On April 20, Connect YP and Greenwood Sertoma will take over the beautifully-renovated Arts Center Gallery at The Federal Building for a lively night of casino games, fun, and great food. And it will all end in a fast-paced live auction and raffle. The event will run from 7 – 11 pm and will include everyone’s favorite games: roulette, blackjack, craps, Texas Hold’ Em poker and more. Everyone 21 and over is welcome, guests are encouraged.

At casino tables, play is for fun and no actual money is involved, so you can’t lose! Note: you won’t win any actual money, either, but at the end of the evening you can bid your “winnings” on real prizes, donated by local businesses. Auction items from previous years included golf packages, jewelry, and dinners at fine area restaurants. More details to be announced soon.

Your ticket purchase gains you admittance, and starter chips. You will have opportunities to buy additional chips and purchase raffle tickets throughout the evening. Tickets are $20 in advance, $25 at the door, and may be purchased at the Chamber or from any Connect YP Steering Committee member.

In addition, this year there will also be a Pay-to-Play Texas Hold’em Poker tournament at which winnings are split with the charity. Pay-to-Play seats are IN ADDITION to admission, and can only be purchased in advance at the Greenwood, SC Chamber of Commerce.

We hope you’ll come out to join us for this upscale night of fun, food and games! The best part? It’s all for a great cause; all proceeds from the evening go directly to a worthy local non-profit to be announced soon. Is your business interested in sponsoring, or donating prizes for the auction? Contact us at events@connectyp.com.

Connect YP is Greenwood’s Premiere young professionals organization, an initiative of the Chamber of Commerce focused on developing our future business and civic leaders through networking, seminars, social events, and community service. For info, call the Chamber of Commerce at (864) 223-8431 and speak to Jeff Smith, Small Business Director.

Member Meet and Greet, Learn About ConnectYP at the “New” Fin and Filet

Connect YP, Greenwood’s premier young professionals organization, is planning their first event of 2012 as a Meet and Greet at the new location for Fin-N-Filet. Connect YP is Greenwood’s premier young professionals organization, building Greenwood’s future business and civic leaders through events and training sessions based on Networking, Professional Development, and Service to the Community.

Whether you’re already a member, or just want to know more about Connect YP, this first meet-and-greet of the year is the perfect time to come meet new people, other members, prospective members, and sponsors!

At this meeting the 2012 steering committee will be introduced, and announcements of upcoming ConnectYP events and volunteer opportunities. Please consider also whether you might be interested in serving on the steering committee or help with the planning for any of the upcoming events.

The event will be held on Thursday, February 16 from 5:30-7:30pm at the new location of Fin-N-Filet, 715 Montague Avenue, in the building previously occupied by Ordes of England.

Everyone is welcome, including members and non-members alike, those considering membership, and area business leaders and employers wanting to learn more about the organization.

Local businesses interested in sponsorship opportunities for 2012 are encouraged to attend or contact Connect YP at info@connectyp.com.

ConnectYP is an initiative of the Greenwood Chamber of Commerce. For more information about Connect YP, contact Jeff Smith at the Chamber (864) 223-8431 or visit Connect Young Professionals on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/ConnectYP.

Feed the Hungry, and Writing Workshop

Saturday, Jan 21 8:45am. Help pack 24,000 meals in 2 hours “Feed the Hungry” 

Greenwood South Carolina Rotary Club

Message from Claire Kuhl at the Greenwood Rotary Club: Because I know you to be a caring and committed person, I hope you’ll consider joining the Greenwood Rotary clubs in the “Feed the Hungry” event described below. We plan to prepare more than 20,000 meals to feed the starving in Africa… all in about two hours. Each meal package feeds four people a nutritionally balanced meal. It’s a fun, noisy time that will leave you feeling like you’ve done something wonderful and made the world a better place! It’s like a crazy “factory” with lots of teamwork and rowdy fun. Kids 12 and up are welcome, so bring the whole family! What a great way to show kids how to make a positive difference in this world and have a good time doing it.

On Saturday morning, January 21 at the American Legion the Greenwood Rotary Club and the Emerald City Club are going to join together and pack 24,000 meals to be sent to Ghana. Much of sub-Saharan West Africa has experienced severe drought recently. We will also have help from the Greenwood High and Emerald High Interact Clubs.

We will begin the Orientation for packing the meals at 8:45 AM and plan to start packing by 9:00 AM. If we can get 75-80 volunteers we should be able to pack the meals in two to two and a half hours. We could also use some help at 8:00 AM to unload the food and the packing supplies.
Contact Claire Kuhl at vrconsulting@greenwood.net for additional information or to volunteer.

Saturday Jan 21, 10am. “Defining Voice and Image” Writing Workshop at The Arts Center of Greenwood

Writing Workshop with Terri McCord at The Arts Center of Greenwood

“Defining Voice and Image” writing workshop with Terri McCord. Strengthen your voice through an exploration of imagery and ekphrastic writing, which includes artwork and other visuals as writing prompts. Learn to trust your own voice through writing, study, and sharing of your words and other writers’ words.

Workshop will be held 10am on Saturday, January 21 in the conference room at the Arts Center at the Federal Building, 120 Main Street, Greenwood. Workshop fee is only $20 with a special student rate of $15 with ID. Checks should be made out to the Greenwood Writer’s Guild. To register, call Jennifer Smith at the Arts Center at the Federal Building, 864-388-7800 or jenlovesthearts@gmail.com. greenwoodartscouncil.org

Run Your Ice Off Greenwood 5k & 8k Run

Let’s get 2012 started with a bang!
Do your goals for 2012 including getting into shape or improving on your current times? You won’t want to miss the “Run Your Ice Off” early season 5k (Certified) and 8k (Certified) competition run, right here in Greenwood. Converted railroad bed, asphalt course.

Race takes place on Saturday, February 4. Early registration discount ends January 14, so hurry! Contact Jeff Smith with questions, Jeff@greenwoodscchamber.org and download the application from the Chamber website here (PDF).

Not a runner? We need volunteers!
ConnectYP helps with the volunteer squad for this event and we’d love to have you join us. Contact Jeff at Jeff@greenwoodscchamber.org.

Connect YP Hosting its 5th Annual High Gravity Beer Tasting

Advance tickets are on sale now for Greenwood Connect YP’s not-to-be-missed High Gravity Beer Tasting! Connect YP is pleased to present its fifth annual such event, celebrating high gravity craft beers perfectly paired with food, Friday October 14 from 7pm-9pm at Howard’s on Main. Everyone 21 and older is welcome. Advance tickets are on sale now at the Greenwood Chamber of Commerce (110 Phoenix Street), purchase online, or from your Connect YP Steering Committee members.

“High gravity” is a term for a type of specialty craft beer higher in sugar content and complex flavors than mass-produced beers or traditional microbrews. High gravity beers are meant to be sipped and appreciated, and even carefully paired with foods as with wine tastings.

For this event, a selection of high gravity craft beers from Highland Brewing Company, Asheville, NC’s first brewing company, will be provided by Howard’s on Main, with each beer carefully paired with a complementary appetizer. Featured pairings include St. Terese’s Pale Ale/Howard’s Chili, Cattail Peak Organic Wheat Beer/Spinach Salad with Raspberry Vinaigrette, Oatmeal Porter/Garlic Mashed Potatoes, Gaelic Ale/Southern Chicken Sliders, and a Black Mocha Stout/Gourmet Turtle Cheesecake.

Tickets are only $20, and on sale now at the Chamber or purchase online. Just one ticket gets you in the door for this popular event for multiple samples of both the beers and the appetizers throughout the evening. You do not need to purchase additional tickets for additional tastings. Connect YP and Chamber members may purchase tickets in advance for just $15.

Advance tickets are highly recommended for this very popular evening, as space is limited and the event is expected to sell out. Now in its fifth year, the Connect Young Professionals High Gravity Beer Tasting is already established as an annual must-do event in Uptown Greenwood. To buy your tickets today, you can purchase online, stop by the Greenwood Chamber of Commerce, or call 864-223-8431.

Connect YP Karaoke Wars 2010

Connect YP, Greenwood’s premiere young professionals organization, is hosting the 2nd Annual “Karaoke Wars” at 7pm-9pm this Thursday evening, September 29 at TW Boons. Proceeds from this year’s event go to Keep Greenwood County Beautiful, and the funds will help place recycle bins in Greenwood County schools.

This evening of fun and laughter is guaranteed to entertain, whether attendees wish to sing their hearts out, or just watch and enjoy the action. Song cards are $3 to sing, or to nominate someone else to sing. If nominated, that person can either accept the challenge and sing the song, or counter with a $5 donation to get out of it!

This event is open to the public and everyone welcome. Admission free to Connect YP members, $5 entry for non-members. Want to just come and sing all night without paying per song, or enjoy the evening without song challenges? $20 lets you sing all night long, or keeps you safe from singing.

Hope to see you there!