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Thank you to A-Oak Farms for donating and installing these beautiful wreaths at Veterans Park last week!

Please consider heading to Greer Station for your shopping needs this Small Business Saturday!

As you digest your Thanksgiving meal, we wanted to give a quick reminder of the Holiday Events that are on tap in Greer this season! Dec 1: Christmas Tree Lighting, 5:00-8:00 PM Dec 1: Live window displays in Greer Station Dec 2: Breakfast with Santa (ticket required), 8:00 AM-Noon Dec 2-3: Greer Farmers Market Christmas Festival, 10:00 AM-2:00 PM Dec 3: Christmas Parade, 2:30-4:00 PM Dec 5: City of Greer Center for the Arts Gingerbread Jamboree, 6:00-8:00 PM Dec 9: Holiday Arts Fair at the Center for the Arts, 10:00 AM-2:00 PM Dec 9-10: Christmas 7's Rugby Tournament

This Thanksgiving, we are thankful for everyone who lives in our wonderful City and the business owners and visitors who help make it so special. City offices will be closed Thursday and Friday so our staff can spend time with their loved ones. What are you grateful for this season?

The City Park Playground will be closed from Monday, November 13 through Thursday, November 16 so our crews can install and repair the slides. The playground is expected to reopen on Friday, November 17.

Shoutout to these awesome volunteers who came to help clean the Sunnyside Community on Saturday! They collected 14 bags of litter throughout the area. A special thank you to Tena Irby who saw the need in her neighborhood and asked the city to help organize the effort!

It's time to have your voice heard! The following offices are included in this election: -Councilmember from District 1 for term expiring December 31, 2027. -Councilmember from District 3 for term expiring December 31, 2027. -Councilmember from District 5 for term expiring December 31, 2027. -Mayor (at large) for term expiring December 31, 2027. -Commissioner of Public Works for term expiring December 31, 2029 Find more information and check your polling location here: https://cityofgreersc.sites.thrillshare.com/page/elections

Join the Greer Fire Department at the Greenville Swamp Rabbits First Responder night on Friday! Get tickets here: https://swamprabbits.com/tickets/single-game-tickets

Check out the Greer Civics Academy during their session at the Greer Fire Department last night! Participants learned how the department operates, got a tour of the Hood Road station and the fire engine, plus got to try out the jaws of life and aim a fire hose!

Don't forget! The Planning Commission will hold a Public Hearing and Recommendation on Monday, October 16 regarding the UDO and updated Zoning Map. Learn more here: https://www.cityofgreer.org/o/bds/page/unified-development-ordinance

It’s a quiet week here in Greer, but we’re loving the Fall events coming up soon! Tuesday: City Council Meeting, 6:30 PM, City Hall Oct 8-14: Fire Prevention Week

🚨A Nationwide Emergency Alert System Test will occur today🚨 The national test will consist of two portions, testing WEA and EAS capabilities. Both tests are scheduled to begin at approximately 2:20 p.m. ET today, Wednesday, Oct. 4. The alerts will go to TVs, radio, AND CELL PHONES. You can view the official notice here: https://www.fema.gov/press-release/20231003/fema-and-fcc-plan-nationwide-emergency-alert-test-oct-4-test-messages-will?fbclid=IwAR05IvgdhlIB0IIDYNftv6JiDatHcbA9_teei5ynfHkBCYSUzpphAboRxOM

You may notice Veterans Park looks a little different this week. That's because on Friday, our Public Services Department worked to beautify the landscaping at the park. They put down new top soil and mulch, planted 30 Purple Heart plants, and replaced bonfire encore azaleas at the monument.

There are plenty of community events happening this week in Greer! Check them out and let us know what you think. Friday: Hispanic Heritage Month Art Reception, Center for the Arts, 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM Saturday: Greer Arts & Eats, Downtown Greer, 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM

In Greer, we recognize our community is made up of many different cultures and backgrounds that help make our city special. This Hispanic Heritage Month, we wanted to shine a spotlight on some of our Hispanic and Latino employees and thank them for all they do for this community. En Greer, reconocemos que nuestra comunidad está formada por muchas culturas de diferentes orígenes que ayudan a que nuestra ciudad sea especial. Este mes de la Herencia Hispana, queriamos destacar a algunos de nuestros empleados hispanos y latinos y agradecerles por todo lo que hacen por esta comunidad.

Not only is it World Tourism Day, but we are also celebrating one year of Discover Greer! Head to the Discover Greer Instagram page for a special giveaway today: https://www.instagram.com/discovergreer/

The City of Greer will break ground on a new fire station at the corner of Suber Road and Chick Springs Road on October 11. See details here: https://5il.co/25s2l

The City of Greer Recreation Division released several monarch butterflies back into the wild this morning. It’s all part of an environmental conservation effort where our staff collects and raises monarch caterpillars for release. The matured butterflies are tagged and tracked to their destination in Mexico. The monarch butterfly is on the endangered species list, and Greer is proud to have been named a Monarch City USA for its efforts in repopulation.

The City of Greer Center for the Arts is currently displaying the work of several Hispanic and Latino artists in recognition of Hispanic Heritage month. Join us for a reception on October 6 or drop by during normal hours!

The South Carolina Ports Authority reports that Inland Port Greer had an all time record month in August, handling 16,857 rail moves. Read more here:https://scspa.com/news/inland-port-greer-has-strongest-month-in-its-history