Mayes, McCarroll, Norris and Riley honored Oct. 16 at Phillis Wheatley Community Center
The Phillis Wheatley Community Center in Greenville inducted Clyde Mayes, John McCarroll, Xanthene Norris and Richard W. Riley into the center’s Hall of Fame at a luncheon event on October 16, 2023. The Hall of Fame Champions were selected for their extraordinary...
Greenville Youth Learn New Ballet Skills at Phillis Wheatley Community Center
Eleven students had the opportunity to learn ballet at Phillis Wheatley Community Center over the summer. Instructors from International Ballet provided two free ballet classes per week at the center for seven weeks. The introductory classes focused on ballet...
Jay Jackson All-Star Baseball Camp is back!
Sharpen your baseball skills with professional player Jay Jackson! Date: July 10 – 12, 8:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. daily Check-In: July 10, 8:00 a.m. Location: Furman University Baseball Field, 3300 Poinsett Highway, Greenville, S.C. 29607 Ages: 6 years and up...
New Learning Lab Now Open at Phillis Wheatley Community Center
A new space for youth is now open at the Phillis Wheatley Community Center in Greenville, South Carolina. Located adjacent to the Center’s library, the Learning Lab is designed for study and play with desk seating and Chromebooks for six, an air hockey table...
Phillis Wheatley Community Center Board of Directors welcomes new members and elects officers
Three new members were named to the Phillis Wheatley Community Center Board of Directors. Each new member will serve a three-year term. The new members are: George Davis, III, director of community engagement, Peace Center James N. Haltiwanger, Jr. AAMS, CRPC, AIF,...
2022 at a Glance
The numbers are in, and 2022 was the most active in recent years for the Phillis Wheatley Community Center! The center’s programs and services for youth, adults and seniors drew more than 27,000 visitors to the upper and lower campuses last year. From the Phillis...
Phillis Wheatley Community Center partners with Swamp Rabbits for Teddy Bear Toss
Phillis Wheatley Community Center has partnered with the Greenville Swamp Rabbits hockey team for the Teddy Bear Toss night on December 10th! The Greenville Swamp Rabbits are facing off against the South Carolina Stingrays at 7pm. A portion of the proceeds from...
Phillis Wheatley Community Center receives Rose Ball grant to support senior fitness and recreation park
The Charity Ball Board of Greenville held the 2021 Rose Ball on September 24 at the Poinsett Club. Phillis Wheatley Community Center was one of twelve beneficiaries selected to receive a portion of the proceeds. The 2021 beneficiaries were selected from a pool of over...
