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
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
🚨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
Memorial Drive Ext. is closed, in both directions, at the intersection of Companion Ct. due to a traffic collision. Please avoid the area at this time if possible.
We love it when families drop by to see us! These awesome kids got to see the inside of one of our police vehicles & we all enjoyed the brownies & their artwork they left for us. #spreadingcheeringreer #policingisapartnership #thisisgreer #greerpd
We will be partnering with Panera Bread on Wednesday, October 4th 7:30-9:30am, for National Coffee with a Cop day. We look forward to enjoying coffee & conversation with our citizens. #coffeewithacop #policingisapartnership #greerpd
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.
Start your career in Greer & make a positive impact in your community. Details & applications are available at https://tinyurl.com/CareersatGreerPD #startyourcareerinGreer #policingisapartnership #greerpd #thisisgreer
Mark your calendars for the first week of Fall in Greer!
Tuesday: City Council Meeting, City Hall, 6:30 PM
Saturday: Railfest, City Park 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
September is Suicide Prevention Month. If you or someone you know needs help, call or text 988. Suicidal thoughts can affect people of all backgrounds & cultures. This month brings awareness to the impact suicide & suicidal thoughts have on our community.
We have a calendar packed full of ways for residents to have their voices heard this week. Check out everything going on in Greer!
Tuesday: City Council Meeting, 6:30 PM, City Hall
Wednesday: UDO Drop-In meetings, 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM & 4:30 PM - 7:00 PM, City Hall
Thursday: UDO Drop-In meetings, 7:30 AM - 9:00 AM, 11: 00 AM - 1:00 PM & 4:30 PM - 7:00 PM, Cannon Centre
Saturday: Get you ART On! & Tunes in the Park: The Rhythm City Band, 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
The City of Greer business offices will be closed today in observation of Labor Day. Municipal trash pickup will also be shifted back a day.
Happy Holiday weekend! We have a short week ahead of us, but here’s what happening in Greer.
Monday: Labor Day, City Hall Offices closed in observance
Tuesday: Cutlery Club, Tryon Recreation Center, 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Mayor Rick Danner has signed a proclamation to name September Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month in the City of Greer.
