GREER FAMILY FEST From April 2012
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Share your military adventure or story, win a prize at Family Fest
APR 30, 2012
As Americans we appreciate our active duty and veterans who serve the United States in war and peace. The Greer Family Fest is inviting you to share your story about a family member, friend or associate that is active, retired or deceased.
Benton Blount, The Greater Greer Chamber of Commerce, Disabled American Veterans and GreerToday.com are partnering on a prize package to reward an individual for sharing their story(s). They will be published in a special link on GreerToday.com.
Greer Station road closings for Family Fest announced
APR 30, 2012
Creation Station does have something for everybody
APR 27, 2012
Parents may be advised to practice time management with their children next Saturday, May 5 at the free Anne Helton’s Creation Station from 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. The venue will be at the Train Depot at Randall Street.
There are at least a half dozen new arts and crafts featured among the 30 ranging from splatter paint to construction wood pile.
Run in combat zone honors Pat Tillman
APR 26, 2012
A United States Army soldier participates in a dance-off competition after the Pat Tillman run on Forward Operating Base Salerno in Afghanistan's Khost province. More than 200 runners participated in the run, which raises awareness of the Pat Tillman Foundation and pays tribute to the fallen comrade.
A "Walk of Honor" will be held Friday, May 5 at 7:30 p.m. at the Village at Pelham Greer Family Fest. Active military personnel of all armed services and veterans are invited to participate. Aaron Tippin will headline the night's entertainment with his music including a patriotic medley.
16 food vendors announced for Family Fest
APR 23, 2012
Sixteen restaurants and food vendors will be at the Village Hospital Greer Family Fest May 4-5. Seven restaurants will occupy the Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport Food Court in City Park. Nine other vendors will be located throughout the festival.
“We are excited to offer a variety of food choices and options in our Greenville- Spartanburg Airport Food Court and throughout the festival. We hope people will eat lunch and dinner with us as well as treat themselves to some traditional festival food.” stated Dana Martin, of the Greater Greer Chamber of Commerce.
Tippin and his 'I Wanna Play' selected for nation-wide collaboration
APR 20, 2012
Aaron Tippin is the designated National Association of Music Merchants (NAMM) artist for nearly 600,000 students across the United States and Canada who will join together in song in a collaborative show of support for music education on Monday, May 7.
Tippin is scheduled to perform at the Village Hospital Greer Family Fest on Saturday May 5 at 8 p.m., two days before the NAMM event.
Tippin is an 'average country boy' coming home to his roots
APR 19, 2012
There’s a divide in the Nashville country scene. On the one side are the Taylor Swifts of the world that for all their cuteness and accessibility appeal to a certain kind of modern crowd. On the other side are the New Traditionalists, the musicians that are trying to stay true to the roots of country.
But what is true country music? That’s a subjective question, and one that can only be answered by a voice of experience. One of those voices is Aaron Tippin, who is coming to the 29th Annual Village Hospital Greer Family Fest on Saturday, May 5.
Volunteer opportunities for Family Fest May 4 & 5
APR 18, 2012
The Greer Chamber is looking for volunteers to help in the ticket booths & drink stations.
We have the following opportunities open:
Majestic Moroccan sunset frames U.S. Marines
APR 18, 2012
Today's photo submitted by the Department of Defense is a picturesque illustration of a Moroccan sunset. U.S. Marines clean their M1A1 Abrams battle tank after a day of training during Exercise Africa Lion 2012 in Cap Draa, Morocco. The Marines are assigned to the 4th Tank Battalion, 24th Marine.
A Walk of Honor honoring United States active duty and veterans from the military will take place Saturday, May 6 at the Village Hospital Greer Family Fest at City Park at 7:30 p.m. to honor active and veteran military personnel. Aaron Tippin will perform at 8 p.m.
Tippin's love for flying included an invite to pilot a B-25
APR 18, 2012
Most Aaron Tippin fans know his love for flying and having a hangar with four airplanes at his Tennessee estate. Tippin will perform at the Village Hospital Family Fest on Saturday May 5.
GreerToday.com entertainment writer Bart Bishop learned first hand of Tippin's commitment to flying. At the end of Bishop's interview, Tippin alluded that he was flying friends to a meeting. Look for Bart's story this week on his interview with the iconic Greer entertainer.
The final flight for the space shuttle Discovery
APR 17, 2012
The space shuttle Discovery attached to its 747 transport aircraft passes over Washington, D.C. today.
The shuttle will become an exhibit at the Smithsonian Air and Space Museum. The Discovery, along with the rest of the shuttle fleet, has been retired from active service after 32 years of operations.
Hero's actions earn Air Force Cross
APR 16, 2012
Tippin's support of military gaining momentum for Family Fest
APR 13, 2012
Aaron Tippin has long been an advocate for the United States military armed services. This past week the Greater Greer Chamber of Commerce announced a "Walk of Honor" for all veterans and active duty personnel.
GreerToday.com, media sponsor for the Family Fest, will present a daily photo in honor of all military personnel, active and veterans. The Department of Defense is providing the photography from all over the world where the U.S. military has a presence. Today's photo was taken at McEntire Joint National Guard Base in South Carolina.
Walk of Honor to recognize veterans at Family Fest
APR 11, 2012
The 28th Annual Village Hospital Greer Family Fest will honor veterans on Saturday, May 5 at 7:30 p.m. in Greer City Park.
Veterans are invited to participate in a “Walk of Honor” through the park leading up to the main stage area. The Blue Ridge High School National Guard will escort the veterans through the park and will end with a presentation of the colors. Aaron Tippin will take the stage at 8 p.m.
Fowler and Tippin crossed paths early in their careers
APR 9, 2012
The original outlaw country singer from Greenville, everyone in the local club scene knows the name Mickey Fowler.
A fixture of the local scene in the ‘70s, and even having shared a bill with Alabama in the ‘80s, he died in December 2007. Almost five years later, however, he has left behind a considerable legacy. Among those who cite Fowler as a great influence is Aaron Tippin, the popular country music artist that will be playing at the Village Hospital Greer Family Fest On May 5.
2012 Miss Greater Greer Prince and Princess Pageant
APR 9, 2012
The Miss Greater Greer Scholarship Committee, in conjunction with the Greer Family Fest, will be hosting its annual Prince and Princess Pageant. The pageant is Saturday, May 5 at 10 a.m. on the stage located on Trade Street at the Depot. Registration s $40. Age groups run from through 12 months, through 14 - 16 years of age. The entry deadline is April 23.See the attached brochure or contact Kelly @ 444-1573 for more information.
This event serves as a fundraiser to help Miss Greater Greer and Miss Greater Greer Teen with expenses when they compete at the state pageant in Columbia during July 7-14.
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