Help us mark the 90th anniversary of the killing on Sept. 6, 1934, of seven striking mill workers in Honea Path, SC. Join panelists Dr. Robert Greene II, who teaches history at Claflin University and is lead instructor at the Modjeska Simkins School; Cecil Cahoon, education advocate who serves on the board of the SC
Sept. 12, 6–8pm: The United Campus Workers union of South Carolina (UCW-CWA 3765) will hold its monthly meeting at GROW.
Peace for Palestine monthly meeting (3rd Tuesdays), 6-8pm: Join Midlands peace activists working to educate the public and end the bloodshed in Gaza. Sponsored by Carolina Peace.
Sept. 19, 8–10pm: Jazz Workshop (1st and 3rd Thursdays) Join friends for a casual night of live music by some of Columbia's finest at GROW, 1340 Elmwood Ave. Got talent? Bring your pipes or your instrument and sit in with the band for a tune or two. All are welcome.
Sept. 21, 11am–6pm: GROW will open its doors to the public during Jubilee Festival, which will extend from our corner on Elmwood up Marion Street for several blocks. We invite festival-goers to drop in to see what we're up to and take some free books. If you want to volunteer for a shift to meet
Sept. 22, 5pm: Join the United Campus Workers for the first in a series of labor-themed film screenings. Free and open to all. First up is the 1979 award-winning classic Norma Rae, featuring actors Sally Field, Beau Bridges, and Ron Leibman. Like a lot of her family before her, Norma Rae works at the local textile
Sept. 24, 7–9pm: Meaningful Conversations (last Tuesday of each month). Columbia Baha’is invite the public to a monthly panel discussion. This month, the topic is education. The SC Progressive Network's Gabbi Zurlo, a recent graduate of the Modjeska Simkins School, will be on the panel. All are welcome.
The SC Progressive Network resumes its regular monthly meeting schedule (every 4th Wednesday) with a 7pm meeting on Sept. 25. We will be talking about South Carolina's oversized role in national politics despite not being a battleground state. We will also outline the Network's upcoming Election Protection work and how folks can volunteer. For this
Sept. 26, noon–1:30: Food for Thought lunchtime discussion group meets every 4th Thursday. Join Network members and allies for a monthly gathering to talk politics and social justice in the Palmetto State. All are welcome. Bring your own lunch or order take-out from the No Name deli across the street from GROW.
Sept. 28, 7pm: Monthly live, local music at GROW. This month featuring Charlie Boy, Eighth House and Nowheregirl. Doors open at 7; music starts at 8pm. $10 at the door.
