HAPPY NEW YEAR!

January 1

• Holiday Lights Safari Benefit - Inman - drive your vehicle through nearly 100 decorated acres

January 14

• 5K Resolution Rush - Clemson - Clemson Area Chamber of Commerce event
  
  Purchase your tickets today for the 2012 Shuck-A-Rama Oyster Roast to benefit the BIASC
  January 14, 2012
  Gold Bug Island, Mt. Pleasant, SC
  Tickets: $35.00 In Advance
  Contact the BIASC to purchase your ticket today!

January 16

• Martin Luther King, Jr. Day - Observed - state and federal holiday

January 18

• InnoVenture Southeast Conference - Greenville - information to assist small and medium enterprises grow

January 21

• Resolution Expo - Seneca - exhibits and workshops by organizations that can help you make positive changes

• Run Downtown 5K Road Race and Walk - Greenville - plus half-mile kids' fun run

• South Carolina Republican Primary - Statewide - a registered voter can vote in either primary but cannot vote in both
  
  

February 2

• ForeverGreen Annual Awards Luncheon - Greenville - Upstate Forever's ForeverGreen Annual Awards Luncheon celebrates individuals and organizations for significant contributions in the fields of land conservation, water quality, air quality, sustainable development, public service and volunteer work. 11:30 am at Embassy Suites, 670 Verdae Blvd, Greenville, SC

February 4

• RetroFest - Spartanburg - south's largest disco party come dressed to disco! - benefits Piedmont Red Cross

February 18

• Bridesmaid's Ball - Greenville - plus a bad dress contest - benefits the Upstate Homeless Coalition

February 20

• Governor's Conference on Tourism and Travel - Greenville

• Presidents' Day / Washington's Birthday - State and federal holiday

February 21

• Governor's Conference on Tourism and Travel - Greenville

February 22

• Governor's Conference on Tourism and Travel - Greenville

February 23

• Art & Antique Show - Spartanburg - learn about and purchase 18th and 19th century antiques - benefits Spartanburg Art Museum

February 24

• Art & Antique Show - Spartanburg - learn about and purchase 18th and 19th century antiques - benefits Spartanburg Art Museum

February 25

• Art & Antique Show - Spartanburg - learn about and purchase 18th and 19th century antiques - benefits Spartanburg Art Museum

• Joy of Gardening Symposium - Rock Hill - themed "Magnificent Gardens"

March 10, 2012
MetroChase Urban Race Scavenger Hunt
An exciting new event is hitting the streets of downtown Greenville on March 10th, 2012! If you’ve ever seen the “Amazing Race” and thought you could win it, here’s your chance to test your skills at METROCHASE urban race scavenger hunt. Teams of two people will compete for a Grand Prize of $1,000.00, or for several other awesome prizes for 2nd place, 3rd place, and Best Costume. The entry fee is $100 per team for early registration, and $120 per team the week of the event. The race starts and finishes at Barley’s Taproom and Pizzeria at 12:00 noon. Have fun exploring the glorious city of Greenville on foot while navigating through downtown, solving riddles, and completing creative activities. We are proud to support Challenge to Conquer Cancer by donating a portion of our proceeds to this commendable cause. For more information, please check out the website at www.metrochase.com or contact Allison Taylor at 828.553.7718 or altaylor@comporium.net.

March 31, 2012
5th Annual Run for Thought
Clemson University ICAR, Greenville, SC
The Brain Injury Association of South Carolina hosts an annual 5K Run and 1 Mile Walk/Roll, the Run for Thought, is in March to celebrate Brain Injury Awareness Month. This event is kindly presented by Roger C. Peace Rehabilitation Hospital every year. To register you or a team, please visit www.firstgiving.com/BIASC/2012RUNFORTHOUGHT