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🎄 Merry Christmas Eve! Check out this week in Greer for important information! Monday and Tuesday: Offices Closed Trash Collection Schedule: For this week's trash pickup, we will be in a one-day delay schedule for the week! See below ⬇️ Monday routes collected Tuesday, December 26. Tuesday routes collected Wednesday, December 27. Wednesday routes collected Thursday, December 28. Thursday routes collected Friday, December 29. Friday routes collected Saturday, December 30.

🎄 Convenience Center Holiday Hours 🕒: - Sat, Dec 23: Normal hours. - Mon, Dec 25 & Tue, Dec 26: Closed. - Resuming normal schedule on Wed, Dec 27. - Closed Mon, Jan 1, 2024, and back to regular operation on Tue, Jan 2, 2024. Happy Holidays!

Exciting news! Our community's active participation in The Empty Bowls Project, hosted by has raised over $3,000. A heartfelt thank you to everyone who bought, donated, and crafted the beautiful bowls! These funds will directly benefit the Needmore After School Program & Summer Camps. A special shoutout to our generous sponsors—Abbott’s Frozen Custard of Greer, Texas Roadhouse of Taylors, The Clock of Greer, Tazikis on Pelham Rd., and Pepsi—for their invaluable support in making this project a success. 🍲🎉 #greer #greersc #discovergreer

Morning fuel! 🍳☕️ Over the last fews days, all of the Greer Fire Department's staff and crew gathered for staff breakfasts! Let's take a moment to appreciate these heroes who work tirelessly to keep our community safe. 👨‍🚒👩‍🚒 #greer #greersc #discovergreer #greerfire

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!

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

✨ 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

🎄✨ 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!

🎄✨ 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

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

November 23, 2023 For Immediate Release Residential Structure Fire at 135 Pinewood Dr. in Greer. The Greer Fire Department, along with automatic aid companies from Pelham Batesville Fire Department, Tyger River Fire Department, and Taylors Fire Department responded to a residential structure fire at 135 Pinewood Dr. in Greer earlier this evening. The fire was reported to the Greer 911 Center at 19:27:00 by a 911 caller. Companies were dispatched at 19:27:49 and started arriving on scene at 19:34:33, the fire was under control at 20:26:22. Firefighters arrived to find a single story residential structure with smoke and fire showing from the front and rear of the residence. Crews worked in an offensive strategy, which included crews for fire extinguishment and crews to conduct a primary and secondary search. The building was occupied at the time of the incident and no injuries were reported. CPW responded to support crews with the securing of utilities. Deputy Fire Chief Josh Holzheimer said, “The fire is currently being investigated by the Fire Marshal’s Office, and at this time, the fire remains under investigation.” # # # Contact: Joshua Holzheimer, Deputy Fire Chief City of Greer Fire Department Phone: 864-553-1312 E-Mail: jholzheimer@cityofgreer.org

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