Good Monday morning, Simpsonville! 🌞

Okay friends… we earned this spring.

After a colder-than-usual winter — and yes, actual snow ❄️ — this weekend felt like a reward. Sunshine, warm air, neighbors out walking again. It was the kind of weekend that makes you want to clean out the garage, plant something new, or sit on a patio a little longer than usual.

Sure, temperatures dip back into the 40s and 50s for a couple of days, but by midweek we’re climbing right back into the 70s. Classic Upstate spring: a little moody, a little dramatic, but definitely headed in the right direction.

Spring fever has officially entered the chat…so let’s take a look at what this new season has in store for us. 🌷

🌤️ Weather

🩸 Community Call: Red Cross Reports Critical Blood Shortage

📅 Upcoming Events & Things to Do

🏡 On the Market (Real Estate)

⚡ Local Quick Hits

🆕 New & Noteworthy

🌷 Spring Is Around the Corner — Here’s What’s Coming Up

🍽️ What’s for Dinner?

😁 Just for Fun

Recent winter storms across South Carolina have forced the cancellation of dozens of blood drives — and now the American Red Cross says the situation is urgent.

Nationwide, the organization lost nearly 20,000 units of blood due to storm-related cancellations. In South Carolina alone, the Red Cross typically collects around 400 units per day (about 5,000 per month). That supply has taken a significant hit.

Blood donations support:

Each single donation can potentially help up to three people — and a unit of blood only has a shelf life of about 40 days.

Right now, there’s especially high demand for:

…but all blood types are needed and appreciated.

Scott Brown, Red Cross Region Donor Services Executive for South Carolina, shared a simple perspective: If someone you loved needed blood, you wouldn’t hesitate. Sometimes it’s just a matter of making the time.

If you’re able, please consider stepping up for our neighbors.

🔗 Find a local blood drive or schedule an appointment:
https://www.redcrossblood.org/give.html/find-drive

📅 Mar 3 - Ribbon Cutting – Local Fairway LLC
Join the Simpsonville Chamber in celebrating with one of Simpsonville’s newest businesses: Local Fairway LLC!
🕝 10:30 AM
📍 Local Fairway - 139 N. Main Street, 1C, Simpsonville, SC 29681
🔗 More Info

📅 Mar 3 - Kiwanis Club of Simpsonville Meeting
The Kiwanis Club of Simpsonville meets twice per month, on the first and third Tuesday.
🕝 12:00 PM-1:00 PM
📍 Silver Bay Seafood, 916 NE Main St, Simpsonville, SC 29681
🔗 More Info

📅 Mar 4 - Jane Lynch & Kate Flannery: The Trouble with Angels
An evening of mischief and music from two very familiar faces. It’s like the Rat Pack… but with a couple of broads.
🕝 7:30 PM
📍 Peace Center, 300 S Main St Greenville, SC 29601
🔗 More Info

📅 Mar 7 - Simpsonville Cards & Collectibles Show
230 tables -Sports,non-sports cards (Pokemon, onepiece, magic, lorcana, Disney, etc) comics, video games, toys, coins, other collectibles.
🕝 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
📍 City Of Simpsonville Activity & Senior Center
310 West Curtis Street, Simpsonville, SC 29681
🔗 More Info

📅 Mar 10 - Seed Starting
Learn how to grow plants from seeds in this hands-on workshop.
🕝 6:30 PM-7:30 PM
📍 Greenville County Library - Fountain Inn
🔗 More Info

📅 Wednesdays - ❓Trivia @ Bullwinkle’s Tavern
Midweek plans? Enjoy a fun night of trivia, drinks, and bragging rights at one of Simpsonville’s favorite hangouts.
🕝 7:00 PM
📍 Bullwinkle’s Tavern - Five Forks
🔗 More Info

📅 Thursdays - 🎶 Music Bingo @ Dave & Buster’s
Dave & Buster's - Greenville, SC hosts Music BINGO Game Night Thursdays. Join for great music, food, fun, and PRIZES! Free to Play!
🕝 7:30 PM
📍 Dave & Buster's - Greenville
🔗 More Info

📅 Thursdays - Family Night- Kids eat FREE at select restaurants!
Experience the best of local and international cocktails, beers, and cuisine.
🕝 5:00 PM-10:00 PM
📍 Warehouse at Vaughn's, 109 West Trade Street, Simpsonville, SC 29681
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🥕 Support Local, Eat Fresh — If you love fresh, local produce, the Mauldin Open Air Market is a longtime community favorite worth a visit. Located at 699 E. Butler Rd. in Mauldin, this open-air market is stocked with locally sourced fruits and veggies, plus honey, canned goods, and other seasonal goodies.

The best part? They’re open 7 days a week, so you don’t have to wait for the weekend to grab something fresh for the dinner table.

🎉 New business celebration ahead! —The Simpsonville Area Chamber of Commerce is hosting a Ribbon Cutting for Local Fairway LLC on Tuesday, March 3rd at 10:30 a.m. — come out to welcome this new local business!

🏡 New homes & community growth
Toll Brothers recently announced the final opportunity to own a home in the Woodcrest Hills community — a popular destination near Five Forks with limited residences still available.

The days are getting longer, the pollen will be doing its thing soon 😅, and the Upstate event calendar is officially waking up. Here are a few upcoming spring events to get on your radar:

📍 New Realm Brewing – Greenville
📅 Saturday, March 28 (11 AM) – Sunday, March 29 (11:30 PM)

Kick off the season at Spring Fest Weekend at New Realm. This family-friendly celebration features:

• A curated market by Buzzy Bee
• Live music all weekend
• Floral-inspired drink specials
• A scavenger hunt with prize opportunities
• A 50/50 raffle benefiting Barefoot Acres

It’s part spring market, part brewery hangout, part community celebration, which honestly feels like the perfect combo.

📍 Greenville Convention Center
📅 April 11–12

Calling all comic lovers, collectors, gamers, and pop culture fans! SC Comicon is back in Greenville this April. Expect artists, vendors, cosplay, panels, and plenty of chances to geek out in the best way possible. It’s one of the biggest fan events in the Upstate and always draws a big crowd.

If you’ve never been, this might be your year.

📅 Sunday, April 19 | 3 PM – 8 PM

If your ideal Sunday includes smooth R&B vibes and a glass of something chilled, this one’s for you. The R&B Wine Festival promises great music powered by DJ Lord and DJ Cleve, plus a curated selection of wines to sip while you mingle.

It’s being billed as one of April’s most exclusive events, so if this is your scene, you may want to grab tickets early.

📍 Life Spring Community Church – Simpsonville
📅 Saturday, April 18 | 2 PM – 5 PM

This one is especially sweet. Blooming Book Fair combines a spring festival vibe with the joy of a book fair, and it’s completely free.

Families can enjoy:
• A petting zoo
• Outdoor activities
• An indoor book fair
• Free books while supplies last
• Snacks, drinks, and treats

It’s designed to celebrate spring, encourage reading, and bring the community together, which feels very on brand for Simpsonville.

🌸 This is definitely not a complete list (Spring is just getting started), but it’s a great start.

If you know of an event we should include in future editions, just hit reply and let me know!

Simpsonville-based 864 Outdoor Solutions is now booking weekly lawn care spots, and they’re filling up fast.

If you’ve been meaning to lock in reliable lawn service before spring kicks into high gear, now’s the time.

📱 Text: 864-361-5949 to claim one of the remaining weekly spots.

We tried something new the other night, and it was so easy I almost couldn’t believe it.

I grabbed the Fremont Fish Market Toss & Serve Shrimp with Chipotle Sea Salt Sauce from ALDI, and they were ready in minutes. No peeling. No seasoning. No drama.

Then we loaded up the tacos with:

Warm up some tortillas, pile everything on, and dinner is DONE.

They tasted like something we’d order out… but for a fraction of the price and way less effort.

10/10 would make again.

Got a go-to easy weeknight dinner?

Hit reply and share it — I’m always looking for new ideas.

Today’s Trivia:
The musical "My Fair Lady" was based on what classic play?

(Answer at bottom — no peeking!)

Here’s to warmer days, open windows, patio dinners, and a calendar that’s finally starting to fill up again. 🌷

If you hear of an event, new business, or something fun happening around town, just hit reply and let me know. I love sharing the good stuff happening right here in our backyard.

Layer up for the next couple of days… then get ready for those 70s to make a comeback. 🌞

See you Wednesday! 🙋‍♀️

Pygmalion.

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