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THANKSGIVING DAY THROUGH DECEMBER 30, 2014 NIGHTLY FROM 6–10 P.M. ADMISSION PER VEHICLE: Car, Minivan or SUV: $10 Mon–Thurs; $15 Fri–Sun | Activity Vans: $25 | Buses: $50 Multi Car Pass: $25. Good for three (3) visits. Saves $5–$20! Purchase at Gate. Cash and Checks Only.
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While Roper Mountain Holiday Lights is a magical, family-oriented experience enjoyed by thousands of visitors, it also raises funds for education and charities. The event is put on by a not-for-profit organization that is co-managed by the Rotary Club of Greenville and the Roper Mountain Science Center Association. In its first 22 years, Holiday Lights has raised over $2,066,000 for the benefit of charities and educational programs in the Upstate. This has been made possible thanks to our volunteers who spend literally thousands of hours throughout the year--every year-to make Holiday Lights a reality, to our wonderful sponsors who support our efforts, and to the thousands of visitors Volunteers setting up a light display that come through Holiday Lights each year. A Very Special Thanks to you all for making Roper Mountain Holiday Lights an extraordinary event!
A Holiday Note... We invite one and all to the 23rd edition of Roper Mountain Holiday Lights. This year you’ll find that Santa’s Workshop has been updated to give it a new look and feel for your favorite Santa. On the grounds, we’ve added some new lighted arches and 12’ Christmas trees with more twinkling lights to make your walk through Winter Wonderland and drive through the lights even more magical! The outdoor amphitheatre stage in Winter Wonderland will again be used for musical performances by students from Greenville County. Opposite the stage, please take time to view the giant Holiday Cards created by local school art classes as they help us decorate Holiday Lights. And while you are in Winter Wonderland, we hope that you will also enjoy the concessions, our small gift shop, the Balloon Elf, and, of course, Santa!
On behalf of everyone involved with Holiday Lights, I hope you enjoy the sparkle of the lights, the fun and joys of Winter Wonderland, the twinkle in Santa’s eye, and the sights and sounds that are part of this event. Thank you for making Holiday Lights part of your holiday celebrations!
Happy holidays to all!
Stefan Voss 2014 Holiday Lights Committee Chair
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Supporting Roper Mountain Science Center during the holidays and throughout the year... Merry Christmas!
We sincerely appreciate the support of the following Upstate businesses, organizations and individuals for their support. Their contributions help make Roper Mountain Holiday Lights become more brilliant each year, while ultimately benefiting Rotary Charities and the Roper Mountain Science Center Association with the proceeds raised from Holiday Lights.
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Blue Ridge Electric Cooperative/Blue Ridge Security Solutions Griffin Property Solutions • Harrison Lighting Brown Mackie College • Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd, P.A. Caldwell Constructors, Inc. • iHeartMedia • Cleveland Park Animal Hospital • Jackson Lewis LLP • Crockett Pediatric Dentistry MediaVenture, LLC • Duke Energy • Merrill Lynch Wealth Management • Fairway Outdoor Advertising Southern Traditions Window Fashions • FunnelDelicious
FRIEND Comfortaire • Louis P. Batson Company • Elizabeth and John Lyons SynTerra Corporation • GENERAL Equipment & Supply TD Convention Center • Hewitt, Coleman & Associates, Inc. Terry and Pam Weaver • Independence National Bank Upstate AHEC
SNOWFLAKE Diane and Max Cochran honoring our grandchildren In Honor of Elizabeth Huffman In Honor of Lisa, Lucy, and Blake Kehl In Honor of Louise Whitmire John Tripoli Thanks to KM Fabrics, Inc. for their donation to Holiday Lights
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From Roper Mountain Science Center Roper Mountain Science Center exists because of a unique partnership of public ownership, corporate sponsorship, private support, and volunteers. The primary mission of the Center is to foster enhanced learning. Enrichment programs are presented in an exciting and entertaining manner that makes learning fun. 400-600 students visit Roper Mountain every day for high quality “learning labs”.
Public programs at the Center are Friday “Starry Nights” programs and the Second Saturday public day. In addition, the nature trails, arboretum, and butterfly garden are available to the public any time the main gate is open. By enhancing the quality of life to the public through education, the Center serves as a positive force in the economic development of South Carolina.
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Friday Starry Nights Public areas are open daily from 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. including: • Nature Trails • Butterfly Garden • Arboretum Buildings and Living History Farm are closed to the public due to school lessons. Visit RoperMountain.org for more information.
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Second Saturdays showcase different special events or themes each month.
Showtimes at 7:00 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. include: • Feature Presentation • Live Sky Talk • Mars Rollercoaster • Observatory viewing available (weather permitting).
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This year’s topics include: • H2Oceans • STEMFest • Pi Day/Nanotech • Space Day • And more! Event hours: 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. on the Second Saturday of each month.
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Be sure to park your car and stroll through Winter Wonderland first on your visit to Holiday Lights. There’s much to see and do there! You will find:
00 Santa (through December 24, of course!) 00 A mailbox for letters to Santa 00 29 Giant Holiday Cards created by local students 00 A gift shop 00 Concession stands where you may purchase drinks and snacks. You can even purchase a S’more Roasting Kit to make your own S’mores over a fire pit right there in Winter Wonderland! 00 Some of your favorite mascots—Cocky, Tiger, Reedy Rip’It, and Rowdy--on selected nights. (See Calendar for details.) 00 An outdoor amphitheatre where you will find lights and music every night, and performances by local school groups on various evenings in early December 00 Balloon art from the Balloon Elf 00 Santa’s living room inside Santa’s workshop where you may purchase photos of your family taken by a professional photographer. 00 Restrooms are located at the top of the hill opposite the amphitheatre stage After experiencing Winter Wonderland, continue on your journey to enjoy the 1.5-mile drive through the rest of Holiday Lights with all the lights and stars that Roper Mountain has to offer!
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The large, colorful Holiday Cards displayed along the path in Winter Wonderland are actually works of art created by local students. Starting with a blank, large piece of plywood, 29 school art classes created the spectacular Holiday Cards this year based on the theme “What the holidays mean to me.” We hope you enjoy the display, and thanks to our participating schools:
Alexander Elementary
Mauldin Middle
Armstrong Elementary
Monarch Elementary
Berea High
Oakview Elementary
Bryson Elementary
Paris Elementary
Bryson Middle
Riverside High
Carolina High
Riverside Middle
Cherrydale Elementary
Sara Collins Elementary
Christ Church Episcopal High
Southside Christian Elementary
E. North Street Academy
Southside Christian High
Fisher Middle Fountain Inn Elementary
Stone Academy Tanglewood Middle
Gateway Elementary
Tigerville Elementary
Greer High
Welcome Elementary
Lake Forest Elementary
Woodland Elementary
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hether you are a sponsor or a patron of the event, rest assured that you are helping make our community a better place. Here are some of the educational programs, organizations and projects that have been or will be supported by the Roper Mountain Science Center Association or the Rotary Club of Greenville from the profits generated in 2014:
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Educational Beneficiaries The Roper Mountain Science Center Association: • Support for after-school programs offered by the Science Center • Financial support for the educational Second Saturday events that are open to the public • Funding for the care of the animals on the Living History Farm and in the science buildings that are used to complement instructional programs
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The Rotary Club of Greenville: • Rotary Service Above Self Scholarships (college scholarships for local students) • Rotary Youth Leadership Academy (a youth development program) • Greenville County & SC Regional Science and Engineering Fair • Read-to-Me and Money Smart programs (to improve literacy and numeracy in Greenville County) • Salute to Education (the annual recognition program for Greenville County) • Adult literacy training and financial counselling through the Greenville Literacy Association • Rotary Grants (2014 recipient was Generations Group Homes) • EarlyAct FirstKnight Character Education Program in Greenville County Schools • Greenville County School District Teacher of the Year Awards These projects and programs build a better community for us and our children, and your support of Roper Mountain Holiday Lights helps make Greenville a brighter place. Over the past 22 years, Holiday Lights has given back over $2,066,000 to the community.
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Special Events Calendar Check our website, www.RoperMountainHolidayLights.com, for new additions to our schedule of events. The schedule of events will be subject to change based on the weather and availability of mascots, school groups, and representatives from appearing organizations. We apologize, in advance, for any unscheduled changes.
SANTA Santa will be in Winter Wonderland every night from 6:00 to 9:00 PM starting Thanksgiving through December 24 (unless there is an unexpected emergency at the North Pole that he has to attend to!).
Greenville County students from Oakview Elementary Chorus. Listen to the sounds of the season among the lights of Roper Mountain!
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 3 Brook Glen Elementary Chorus 6:30 pm in the Outdoor Amphitheatre With the lights burning bright, the Brook Glen School Chorus will bring their music to Roper Mountain for a special holiday performance.
Optional photos with Santa taken by a professional photographer will be available each night for an additional cost.
Visitors may choose to take their own pictures with Santa on Monday, December 1st, Tuesday, December 2nd, and on Monday, December 8th ONLY. Professionally-taken photos will also be available on those days. This year, visitors will also be able to have family portraits taken by a professional photographer in Santa’s living room right next to Santa. The portraits will be available for an additional fee.
MONDAY, DECEMBER 1 League Academy Advanced Choir - 6:30 pm in the Outdoor Amphitheatre Enjoy the music of the League Academy Advanced Choir while enjoying the lights and activities in Winter Wonderland. They will definitely get you into the holiday spirit.
DOG NIGHT Dogs are welcome on the Mountain! Bring your dog to Holiday Lights and walk along the paths of Winter Wonderland to enjoy the lights and the evening. (And maybe a photo with Santa?)
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 2 Oakview Elementary Chorus - 6:45 pm in the Outdoor Amphitheatre Park your car and walk to Winter Wonderland to enjoy the performance of some of our
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 4 Blue Ridge High School Honors Concert Choir - 6:45 pm in the Outdoor Amphitheatre Be sure to stop and visit Winter Wonderland and be entertained by carols and other holiday songs sung by the Blue Ridge High School Honors Concert Choir. Feel and enjoy the spirit of the holidays!
MONDAY, DECEMBER 8 Meet Rowdy the Road Warrior 7:00 to 8:00 pm Come and meet Rowdy, the mascot of our own Greenville Road Warriors hockey team. Despite his name, he’s actually quite calm, and certainly friendly!
DOG NIGHT Dogs are again welcome on the Mountain! Bring your dog to Holiday Lights and walk along the paths of Winter Wonderland to enjoy the lights and the evening.
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 9 East North Street Academy Choir - 6:30 pm in the Outdoor Amphitheatre Don’t miss the performance by the East North Street Academy. Enjoy the lights of Winter Wonderland while listening to music that will get you into the holiday spirit.
Meet Reedy Rip’It 7:00 to 8:00 pm Don’t miss the chance to meet Reedy, the famed mascot of the Greenville Drive, as he comes out
of his off-season hibernation to meet his friends at Holiday Lights!
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WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 10 Lake Forest Elementary Chorus - 6:45 pm in the Outdoor Amphitheatre
With the lights burning bright, the Woodmont Middle School 7th Grade Advanced Chorus will bring their music to Roper Mountain for a special holiday performance.
The Lake Forest Elementary Chorus will be performing under the bright lights of the outdoor amphitheatre stage.
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 11 Dr. Phinnize J. Fisher Middle School Chorus – 6:45 pm in the Outdoor Amphitheatre Enjoy the singing of the Fisher Middle School Chorus as they perform in Winter Wonderland. The lights will be twinkling among the sounds of the holidays.
Meet The Tiger 7:00 to 8:00 pm The Clemson Tiger will be greeting fans right in Winter Wonderland. Don’t miss the chance to shake paws and get a picture!
Book Signing by Author Frederick Baus for His New Book, Oh, Those Holiday Lights! 6:00 to 9:00 pm Children’s author Frederick Baus will be at Holiday Lights to sign his debut picture book, Oh Those Holiday Lights!, an imaginative account of the inspiration for Roper Mountain Holiday Lights.
MONDAY, DECEMBER 15 Lead Academy Middle School Band 7:00 pm in the Outdoor Amphitheatre Visit Winter Wonderland and listen to the performance of the Lead Academy Band as they play songs of the season.
DOG NIGHT Dogs are welcome on the Mountain for the last time in 2014! Don’t miss out on your last chance to bring your dog to Holiday Lights and enjoy the evening with a stroll through Winter Wonderland.
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 16 Woodmont Middle School 7th Grade Advanced Chorus
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 17 Hughes Academy of Science and Technology String Orchestra - 6:30 pm in the Outdoor Amphitheatre The Hughes Academy of Science and Technology String Orchestra will be bringing their music to Holiday Lights to help fill the night with many sights and sounds.
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 18 Suzuki Association of South Carolina Cellos - 6:30 pm in the Outdoor Amphitheatre Visit Winter Wonderland and listen to the performance of this wonderful Cello group as they play songs of the season.
Don’t Miss Cocky! 7:00 to 8:00 pm USC’s mascot will be visiting Holiday Lights and roving Winter Wonderland. Don’t miss a chance to get close and meet him (and perhaps get a photo) among the lights of Roper Mountain!
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 19 Book Signing by Author Frederick Baus for His New Book, Oh, Those Holiday Lights! - 6:00 to 9:00 pm Children’s author Frederick Baus will be at Holiday Lights to sign his debut picture book, Oh Those Holiday Lights!, an imaginative account of the inspiration for Roper Mountain Holiday Lights.
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 20 Book Signing by Author Frederick Baus for His New Book, Oh, Those Holiday Lights! - 6:00 to 9:00 pm Children’s author Frederick Baus will be at Holiday Lights to sign his debut picture book, Oh Those Holiday Lights!, an imaginative account of the inspiration for Roper Mountain Holiday Lights.
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