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Carolina Singles Hiking and Adventure Club The Carolina Singles Hiking and Adventure Club offers hikes on the average of 2 to 3 times a month. The club also sponsors occasional day trips and camping parties. A quarterly newsletter can be viewed at the website. The club is run completely by volunteers, and there are no officers, board members, or dues (although donations are accepted.) Kathy Van Gieson, Newsletter Editor(864) 329-9051 This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it Creation Study Group The Creation Study Group of Greenville is a nonprofit educational, scientific, and religious organization of conservative Christians voluntarily banded together to develop and disseminate information on the implications of the Biblical creation model of origins. Jon Orcutt, Ministries CoordinatorP.O. Box 1674 Greenville, SC 29602 (864) 220-2322 (864) 220-2322 (Fax) This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it Eastern Star. Sam Poe Chapter, Greenville An organization for the wives, mothers, and sisters of Masters Masons. 40 Montis DriveGreenville, SC 29617 Jackie Fowler Secretary (864) 246-3722 (864) 246-3722 (Fax) A nonprofit organization that strives to promote personal well-being and Department of Philosophy Furman University 3300 Poinsett Highway Greenville, SC 29613 (864) 294-3344 This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it Gold Wing Road Riders Association – Greenville Chapter The association offers friendship and charity rides for Gold Wing Motorcycle riders. Others can be booster members. Meetings are held the 2nd Saturday at Carolina Fine Foods in Simpsonville, SC, 11:30 am to eat, 12:30 pm to meet. Charles and Kathy Coleman(864) 269-2390 This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it The purpose of the Greenville Kennel Club is to do all in its power to protect and advance the interests of all breeds of purebred dogs; to encourage sportsmanlike competition at dog shows and obedience trials; and to conduct sanctioned matches, dog shows, and obedience trials under the rules of the American Kennel Club. Blake Roulette, PresidentP.O. Box 5029 Greenville, SC 29601 (864) 947-6904 The club seeks to foster and encourage the civic and cultural growth of Greenville and to provide a place of meeting for those engaged in this work without object of profit. 8 Bennett St.Greenville, SC 29601 (864) 233-9977 The society sponsors 2 or 3 Contra dances a month. The dances are usually the 1st and 3rd Saturdays of each month at River Falls Lodge, near Jones Gap State Park. Contra dancing is a traditional American dance form derived from English Country dancing. It is an active social dance appropriate for all ages. No alcohol. Call for upcoming dance dates, bands, and callers. Dance cancellations due to inclement weather will be recorded by 2:00 pm the day of the dance. Harvest Moon Folk SocietyP.O. Box 342 Seneca, SC 29679 David White, President This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it John Bryson, Vice President This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it Harvest Moon Hotline (864) 836-2986 International Brotherhood of Magicians. Ring 63 The group promotes fellowship in, and the betterment of, the Performing Art of Magic in Greenville and the surrounding areas. Members can be anyone having a true interest in the art of magic including professional performers, hobbyists, collectors of magic, and historians. Meetings are the 1st Thursday of each month at Greenville Technical College in the Criminal Justice Building. Occasional exceptions are made for holidays, etc. Sufficient notice will be given of meeting date changes. Glenn Strange, Sergeant-At-Arms519 Cambridge Drive Spartanburg, SC 29301 (864) 439-3308 (Home) This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it National Railway Historical
Society - Greenville Chapter The purposes of the Society include the preservation of railroad historical records and equipment; the dissemination of information on railroad history and current operations; and the annual steam train excursion. Monthly programs feature local, national, and international train interest subjects. The Society meets at 7:00 pm on the 3rd Friday of each month at Sears Shelter on Park Avenue in Greenville. Steve Hawkins, PresidentP.O. Box 5481 Greenville, SC 29606 (864) 292-3852 This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it North Greenville Baptist Association The organization is an association of 45 Southern Baptist Churches providing resources, training, and support for the churches. The group leads and organizes ministry projects and prayer events in the community. P.O. Box 215Travelers Rest, SC 29690 (864) 834-9635 (864) 834-8795 (Fax) This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it Piedmont Area Mensa (PAM) is a local chapter of American Mensa Ltd., centered in Greenville and serving surrounding areas. Mensa is an international society for which the sole requirement for membership is a score of 98th percentile on any of a number of standard IQ tests. Anyone interested in joining is invited to contact the group. Bob Cox, Local SecretaryP.O. Box 2054 Greer, SC 29652 (864) 877-9743 This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it Scottish Lovers Club and Rescue A group of Scottish Terrier lovers who meet to discuss anecdotes and problems of the breed while the Scotties play in a fenced yard and improve their socialization skills. Also open to those who have an interest in Scottish Terrier collectibles. The club may publish a newsletter in the future. Debbie Cleveland, President7 Hale Drive Taylors, SC 29687 (864) 292-6036 This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it Simpsonville Pioneers Square Dance Club Western Style Square dancing at mainstream and plus levels. Live caller each 2nd and 4th Friday. Pat and Hope O'Shields15 Circle Drive Mauldin, SC 29662 (864) 288-6640 Society for Creative Anachronism. – Canton of Falcon Cree The SCA is a nonprofit, educational, re-creational international organization founded in 1966. Its purpose is to study, enjoy, and promote a better understanding of the Middle Ages and Renaissance (AD 600 to AD 1600). The Society welcomes anyone (as members or visitors) who is interested in romanticism, history, or culture. Patrick Hood, SeneschalThis e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it Melissa Jordan, Chatelaine (newcomer’s liaison) This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it Southern Tea Society The Southern Tea Society is a nonprofit social club for women. It was founded in 1998 and is dedicated to promoting interest in the history, traditions, and protocol of taking tea. Traditional English Teas are held the 2nd Thursday of each month from August through May at 6:30 pm. Visitors are welcome. Tesha Gibson, Founder11 Gables Way Greenville, SC 29615 (864) 284-9580 (864) 284-9580 (Fax) This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it Upstate Investment Club The group is an open investment club that helps others learn about stock investing. Club members pool money and invest in the stock market. Sam Whitehead, DirectorP.O. Box 8069 Greenville, SC 29604 (864) 232-5557 (864) 370-9885 (Fax) The Upstate SC Secular Humanists is a membership organization dedicated to building a socially nurturing and intellectually stimulating humanist community. The group meets the 4th Sunday of every month at 5:00 pm at the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship for a speaker/discussion session. The group usually does not "officially" meet in July and the August meeting is a picnic starting at 1:30 pm at McPherson Park. PO Box 1744Greenville, SC 29602 This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it |