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Tell

your story. Heart disease is the leading cause of death among women, claiming the life of one in every 2.4 women. Greenville Hospital System’s “Every Woman: I’m Changing My Story” program promotes education and healthy lifestyle choices. Thirty women age 25-55 will be selected to tell their story through July. 455.4058.

Tee up
for a good cause. The BMW Charity Pro-Am, which will be played May 15-18, is the only tournament where amateurs and celebrities are grouped with professionals in a three-day better-ball competition. Winnings benefit The South Carolina Charities, Inc. Celebrity golfers include Samuel L. Jackson, Dennis Quaid, Luke Wilson, Greg Kinnear, Catherine Bell and Jennifer Mills. bmwusfactory.com/community/golf.

Shop
fresh, shop local. Each Saturday 8am-noon, shop for locally grown produce, enjoy a gourmet cup of coffee, watch chefs create delectable dishes, bask in the fragrance of fresh-cut flowers, exchange recipes with food sellers, discover new gardening and craft tips and experience the country without leaving the city. Downtown Greenville, East Court Street, saturdaymarketlive.com.

Help
a child. Through after-school and summer programming, Greenville’s YouthBASE seeks to support children who are at-risk or experiencing behavioral or academic difficulty. The nonprofit agency’s multi-faceted intensive after-school program provides a multi-dimensional “base” (Behavioral, Academic, Social and Emotional) of support. youth-base.org.