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The City of Greer's Parks, Recreation & Tourism Assistant Director Red Watson was recently selected as the South Carolina Recreation & Parks Association (SCRPA) Professional of the Year! Red received his award at the SCRPA Annual Conference on December 13 with his family and colleagues in attendance. Please join us in extending a congratulations to Red, who has worked with the city full time for 24 years!

Reflecting on a year of Greer Fire Department Triumphs! 🚒✨ Recap all of our top moments in 2023: 1. New fire engine unveiling (January) 2. Groundbreaking for our future new fire station (October) 3. Chief Flowers taking the helm as President of the Greenville County Fire Chiefs Association (January) 4. Deputy Chief Holzheimer is sworn in as President of South Carolina State Firefighters’ Association (June) And lastly, in July, the QRV Program goes 7 days a week (though no photos, we still celebrate its impact!) Stay tuned for more standout highlights from some of our departments! 🔥🏆

Big shoutout to Precision Pro Wash for their generous contribution! This fantastic pressure wash company gave Veteran's Park a scrub for no charge to honor all veterans in the city 🧼 They rejuvenated all brick pavers, walls, monuments, concrete signage, and walkways. Grateful for their community spirit and commitment to making Greer shine!

The City of Greer proudly congratulates Joe Aughtry, named the 2023 Upper State Code Enforcement Association Member of the Year! With eight years of dedicated service to the city, Joe was honored at the annual Upper State Christmas luncheon. This prestigious award recognizes his outstanding efforts in coordinating electrical inspectors across the upper state and providing essential training. Well-deserved, Joe!

A round of applause for our Recreation Supervisor, Justin Miller! 🌟 He's been awarded the South Carolina Recreation & Parks Association's SC Programming Branch Professional of the Year. Congratulations, Justin, your outstanding contributions make us proud! 🏆🎉

Step into the enchanting world of gingerbread masterpieces at the The City of Greer Center for the Arts' 4th Annual Gingerbread House Competition! 🏠✨ Explore submissions during our vibrant Holiday Arts Fair on Saturday, December 9 (10 AM-2 PM) with Santa, and again on December 12 (6-8 PM). Immerse yourself in the festive spirit and maybe even take care of some Christmas shopping! There will be over 23 vendors at the fair—featuring everything from wildlife rehab with adorable animals to Mila’s Minis. All the proceeds stay in Greer, supporting the afterschool and summer programs. Learn more here ➡️ https://youtu.be/YHI-Q7DNdlA?si=ZaYUhv7SuBevZSxt

A special moment occurred at Greer’s Tree Lighting event as Make-A-Wish fulfilled Ellie’s dream to visit Disney! Amidst her health journey, the Greer community’s support shines! Check out the full video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tGTplgRxhok

Join us in spreading holiday cheer! 🎁 The Greer Police Department, in collaboration with Chick-fil-A, collected toys for Cops for Tots on December 5th! Watch ➡️ www.youtube.com/watch?v=UEDTv9feE5w&t=14s Visitors who donated a toy at Chick-fil-A (or gave a $20 dollar cash donation) received a voucher for a free sandwich. The Greer Police department want's to make Christmas brighter for kids in need! Consider donating for Cops for Tots. Here's how ⬇️ - Send an amazon shipment to the Greer Police Department (102 S Main St, Greer, SC 29650) - Drop off a toy or other donation at the police department toy drop-box - Visit https://bit.ly/city-of-greer-copsfortots to donate online

Hey City of Greer community! It has come to our attention that there have been instances of incorrect items being placed in the bins at the Convenience Center. This has led to bins being refused at the landfill, returned to us, and our dedicated Public Services team having to allocate significant time to sort through them before proper disposal. To ensure a smooth waste management process and to avoid unnecessary inconveniences, we kindly remind everyone to double-check and follow the guidelines for waste disposal. For example, yard waste cannot be placed into the construction materials bin (image shown)! Proper sorting not only benefits our community but also helps us in our mission to maintain a clean and sustainable environment! Learn more ➡️ www.cityofgreer.org/o/ps/page/proper-disposal

✨ Check out these adorable moments from this past weekend's Breakfast with Santa! 🎅 Kids enjoyed yummy food, fun crafts, letters to Santa to be sent straight to the North Pole, and a talk with the big man himself!🎄

In case you missed the dazzling sparkle of the City of Greer's Tree Lighting, we've got you covered ➡️ https://youtu.be/DcwcuDuxhTo?si=e9Md8dzQFqzcO1cK 🎄✨ Check out Santa's merry arrival, awesome ice sculpting, heartwarming caroling, steaming hot cocoa, and the good times we shared Friday! 🌟🎅

🎄✨ Huge shoutout to everyone who sleighed down to the City of Greer's Christmas Tree Lighting this past Friday! 🌟 We look forward to sharing more fun memories from our Christmas weekend here in Greer! #CityofGreer #Greer #GoGreer #Christmas #December #GreerSC #Holidays

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