21st Annual BBQ Cook-Off Festival

Join Carolina Children's Home for our 21st Annual BBQ Cook-off Festival at the SC State Fairgrounds. Presented by Big Pig sponsor AdDrive, this two-day fundraiser pits cookers from all over the state of South Carolina against each other to see who can create the best tasting BBQ. All the proceeds from the event benefit Carolina Children's Home and the many children we serve. Originally founded as an orphanage, the Home is one of the state's largest treatment centers for abused or abandoned young people.

LEARN MORE through Saturday, May 17 7:00 p.m.  –  3:00 p.m. (1200 minutes of caring)

Lily Fest 2008

To celebrate the peak bloom of the rare Rocky Shoals Spider Lily, Landsford Canal State Park and the Katawba Valley Land Trust invite you to an afternoon full of music and activities as you experience the breathtaking beauty of the Rocky Shoals Spider Lily.

LEARN MORE 12:00 p.m.  –  5:00 p.m. (300 minutes of caring)

Rocky Shoals Spider Lily Festival

Come out to Riverfront Park on May 31 for the inaugural Rocky Shoals Spider Lily Festival. There will be guided walks, kayak trips to the shoals to view spider lilies, vendors, exhibits and nature photography, music, food and fun for all.

LEARN MORE 1:00 p.m.  –  6:00 p.m. (300 minutes of caring)

FAMILY FUN NIGHT

Create Art, explore the galleries, and enjoy exciting, interactive performances! The Kid’s Café provides dinner and snacks for purchase. Featured Performers include Lunch Money, Hobey Ford, Doug Berky and NiA Theater Company.

LEARN MORE 5:30 p.m.  –  8:00 p.m. (150 minutes of caring)

Spring 2008 Main Street Marketplace

The Main Street Marketplace is an open-air market featuring fresh produce, flowers, specialty gifts, art, handmade crafts, and much more. Eat lunch or enjoy live entertainment. Sponsored by City Center Partnership.

LEARN MORE through Friday, June 27 10:00 a.m.  –  2:00 p.m. (240 minutes of caring)

FAMILY FUN NIGHT

Create Art, explore the galleries, and enjoy exciting, interactive performances! The Kid’s Café provides dinner and snacks for purchase. Featured Performers include Lunch Money, Hobey Ford, Doug Berky and NiA Theater Company.

LEARN MORE 5:30 p.m.  –  8:00 p.m. (150 minutes of caring)

10TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION

The Museum celebrates its 10th Anniversary on Main Street with special gallery tours and talks, local food vendors, ballots to choose your favorite artwork and a chance to win Museum Shop gift certificates. An anniversary cake will be provided by Tiffany's Bakery & Eatery.

LEARN MORE 1:00 p.m.  –  5:00 p.m. (240 minutes of caring)

Volunteer: Conscious Consuming Discussion Series

Conscious Consuming recently launched a discussion guide on their website to make it easy to host local green living discussion groups.

LEARN MORE through Wednesday, December 31

Volunteer: South Carolina State Museum

Do you have a love of South Carolina history? Then the South Carolina State Museum has a terrific opportunity for you! Volunteer teachers, known as docents, are needed to conduct tours of the South Carolina State Museum for school groups and the general public. Docents must be be 18 years-old or older and available to conduct tours at least one weekday morning a month.

LEARN MORE through Wednesday, December 31 10:00 a.m.  –  5:00 p.m. (420 minutes of caring)

CoolPeople CarPool

The CoolPeople CarPool happens on the last day of every month and you can be a part!

LEARN MORE through Wednesday, December 31

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