Emerald Farm, in Greenwood, has opened a new Christmas store on their farm just in time for the holidays. The store will offer all types of Christmas decorations and gift ideas for everyone on your list. Santa and Mrs. Claus will be on hand to talk with children,
The Upstate Food Co-op, in Six Mile, is hosting a special event this holiday season. Join them on December 8 from noon to 3 p.m. to sample holiday treats, and browse and purchase food and gifts in the store. The event is open to all; no membership is required for this event.
Throughout December, Rev. Marcia MacLean will host Friday conversations for moving through the holidays authentically, and new year workshops for envisioning and bringing about positive change. These gatherings also create opportunities for the founder of Greenville’s newest spiritual center and members of the community to meet.
Pets at PAWS Need Homes, Donations Anderson County PAWS is an open-intake shelter that provided help to approximately 7,000 animals last year. Kim Sanders, their director and veterinarian, says the goal of PAWS is to find loving and wonderful homes for all of the animals that come into their care. Upstate Natural Awakenings would like to introduce you to a couple of their star residents.
by Roberta Bolduc Humankind has always been fascinated by the celestial objects and their movements. Throughout the ages, as we have studied the night sky, we have tried to correlate the meaning of these changes as it applies to the life of the individual.
To help reduce plastic pollution, Belue Farms Natural Market is phasing out the use of plastic grocery bags. Beginning January 1, 2019, the store will no longer use plastic grocery bags; instead, customers can purchase reusable totes, thermal totes or paper bags for $1.99, $9.99, or 10 cents each, respectively, or bring their own bags. The store will also have some recycled shipping boxes available at no cost.
From 10:30 a.m. to noon on Sunday, November 18, Unity Spiritual Center of Clemson/Anderson welcomes speaker Reverend Dr. Danny Spears, who will explore what it means to be grateful in a lesson entitled, “I AM Grateful? Are You Kidding Me?” Many people find it difficult to be grateful in the face of life’s challenges. However, gratitude as a spiritual practice is perhaps one way to face those very challenges. Rev. Dr. Spears discusses how this practice of gratitude will optimize your experience of self-worth and vitality.
