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GREENVILLE, S.C. - Florida State combined for 24 runs Saturday, beating Michigan State 11-2 and Illinois 13-7 in the First Pitch Invitational at Fluor Field. The Seminoles have scored double-digit runs in six of nine games to begin the season and are one of six remaining undefeated teams in the nation.

James Tibbs and Cam Smith led FSU at the plate Saturday, combining for 10 hits and nine RBI. Tibbs hit his team-leading 6^th home run against Illinois, while Smith hit an inside-the-park home run against Michigan State, FSU's first since 2011.

Daniel Cantu added five hits and DeAmez Ross reached safely in six of 11 plate appearances.

Catchers McGwire Holbrook and Jaxson West also had big days for the Noles. Holbrook was 3-for-5 with a pair of RBI against the Spartans; West hit a three-run double that broke a 7-7 tie in the late game against the Illini.

Jamie Arnold improved to 3-0 with 6.0 shutout innings against Michigan State. He has not allowed an earned run in 17.0 innings this year. Ben Barrett earned his first career win with 3.2 innings of shutout ball to close out the Illinois game.

MICHIGAN STATE SCORING SUMMARY:

T2 | FSU 1, MSU 0 Holbrook singled, Dinges scored T2 | FSU 2, MSU 0 Lodise reached on a sacrifice bunt, Cantu scored T3 | FSU 3, MSU 0 Cantu singled, Faurot scored T6 | FSU 5, MSU 0 Smith inside-the-park home run, Lodise scored T7 | FSU 6, MSU 0 M. Williams sacrifice fly, Dinges scored T8 | FSU 7, MSU 0 Ferrer home run (414 ft) T8 | FSU 9, MSU 0 Holbrook singled, Dinges scored; Faurot scored on a fielding error B8 | FSU 9, MSU 1 McKay doubled, Williams scored B8 | FSU 9, MSU 2 Kark doubled, McKay scored T9 | FSU 10, MSU 2 Faurot reached on fielding error, Davis scored T9 | FSU 11, MSU 2 J. Williams scored on wild pitch

MICHIGAN STATE OF NOTE:

ILLINOIS SCORING SUMMARY:

T2 | FSU 1, ILL 0 Cantu singled, M. Williams scored T2 | FSU 2, ILL 0 West scored on a wild pitch T3 | FSU 3, ILL 0 Smith doubled, Ross scored T3 | FSU 4, ILL 0 Tibbs home run (419 ft) T4 | FSU 6, ILL 0 Smith singled, M. Williams and Cantu scored T4 | FSU 7, ILL 0 Tibbs singled, Ross scored B4 | FSU 7, ILL 1 Chee-Aloy tripled, Milton scored B4 | FSU 7, ILL 2 Hejza singled, Chee-Aloy scored B5 | FSU 7, ILL 3 Schroeder hit by pitch, Quagliano scored B5 | FSU 7, ILL 4 Harding singled, Valincius scored B5 | FSU 7, ILL 5 Schroeder scored on a wild pitch B6 | FSU 7, ILL 6 Schroeder singled, Westcott scored B6 | FSU 7, ILL 7 Harding singled, Valincius scored T7 | FSU 10, ILL 7 West doubled, Tibbs, Ferrer and M. Williams scored T7 | FSU 11, ILL 7 Lodise singled, West scored T9 | FSU 13, ILL 7 Tibbs singled, Lodise and Ross scored

ILLINOIS OF NOTE:

UP NEXT: Florida State will wrap up the First Pitch Invitational Sunday at 3:00 p.m. against Western Michigan. The game will stream live on YouTube.com/thegreenvilledrive.

For more information on Florida State baseball, check Seminoles.com for the latest news and scheduling information, and keep up with the team on social media through X and Facebook (@FSUBaseball) & Instagram (@NoleBaseball).

Play Cafe at Judson Mill in Greenville, SC is about to make every parent of little kids dreams come true with their huge indoor play area and cafe.

Austin Motes and Daniel Kingsbury are both dads with little kids. They acutely understand the challenge of finding fun, safe, and affordable places for their kids to play indoors but not at the expense of the sanity of the parents. And with Greenville growing so fast and so many new families coming to put down roots here – many of whom work from home – they also saw the need for a massive indoor space that allows parents to work but where their kids can get out energy and play.

They started dreaming up something big. Like really, really big. Enter the new Play Cafe of Judson Mill, a massive new indoor play space with structures up to three stories tall and a cafe and comfortable tables and chairs for parents to get some work done.

The photo below is a possible rendering of what one of the playgrounds at the Play Cafe will look like. We’ve updated this story twice since it originally ran so read on for photos and updated information.

About the Play Cafe

Austin Motes works in construction and has extensive knowledge of what it takes to navigate building codes and permits. Daniel Kingsbury owns SC Party Rentals so his expertise lies in entertainment. These Greenville natives are the co-owners of the Play Cafe and it’s their experience as parents and their knowledge of their respective industries that will make this new business venture appealing to families in Greenville (and beyond).

The vision behind the Play Cafe, they both told me, was to have a fun and relaxing place for kids to play safely but also to make sure parents didn’t need a vacation after spending a couple of hours there with their kids.

To that end, there will be no arcade, no loud air blowing through inflatables, and no musical aspects. Of course, kids will be loud but none of the play structures will add to that noise.

The Indoor Playgrounds

Austin and Daniel have quite literally scoured the world to find the coolest indoor play structures to bring to Greenville. They have gone to the biggest convention of theme park operators and inventors to find unique aspects to bring to the Play Cafe. This is no small deal to say the least.

The entire Play Cafe will occupy more than 14,500 square feet, which is enormous.

There will be two huge play structures, one of them two stories high and the other three stories high. They will be netted, and have slides, climbing structures, balls to throw and play with, tunnels, ladders, and other surprises.

Smaller kids will have an enclosed area to play apart from the bigger kids as well as a sensory area to explore. One side of the enclosed space will have a bartop counter where parents can sit with their coffee and laptops and watch their kids.

The Play Cafe is designed for kids through around middle or early high school and while kids can play on any structure they’d like, one structure will be geared more for younger kids and the other for older kids.

It’s obvious two dads and their wives planned this space, which I so appreciate!

Imagination Stations

For kids who may not want to play on the larger structures, the Play Cafe will have several Imagination Stations. These are small areas that are themed where kids can use their imaginations to become whatever their little hearts desire.

Some of the themed Imagination Stations will include a veterinarian’s office, a fire station, a princess castle, and a doctor’s office.

Safety at the Play Cafe

Safety is, of course, of utmost importance at the Play Cafe. All the play structures are sturdy, strong, and basically indestructible. These aren’t flimsy structures.

Additionally, when parents and their kids come to play, they will be given wristbands. To exit the facility, the kids must have the same wristband as their parents or they cannot leave. And there is only one entrance and exit so parents don’t need to worry about their little escape artists wandering off.

The Cafe

The Cafe will have comfortable seating throughout the space and service coffee, smoothies, pizza, and sandwiches. The Play Cafe will also be working with Feed & Seed, also located at Judson Mill, to offer healthier options if parents want to choose those.

And working parents, this is your place to bring the kids so you can get some work done. There is plenty of space to bring your laptop, connect to the Wifi, and let your kids get some energy out while you meet your deadlines. In fact, parents will be able to rent out the party rooms during the week to have meetings and get work done while their kids play. I nearly jumped up and down when I heard this. Brilliant. Brilliant. Brilliant.

There are high top tables surrounding the toddler area and next to the huge play area for the smaller kids. There are also plenty of outlets for phone charging and laptops.

Birthday Parties & Special Events

The Play Cafe at Judson Mill offers several different birthday party packages for guests, ranging from a more budget-friendly version to an all out turnkey event where the parents only need to reserve the room and everything else will be handled for them. Um, yes please. Party packages range from $249 up to $599.

There are seven birthday party rooms – yes, seven. So if the weather looks bad for your outdoor party, you have a pretty good chance of snagging one of the birthday party rooms here at the Play Cafe. The party rooms are separated by beautiful barn doors so if you wanted to rent out several, that’s an easy desire to make a reality.

Additionally, all the party rooms will be the same with the option of projecting a theme throughout the room. Think a princess castle or jungle full of dinosaurs.

Play Passes & Memberships + Cool Employee Perk

An all day play pass is $15/child. For kids two years and younger, the cost is $10/child. A monthly membership is $49.95/child and kids can play for an unlimited amount of time during operating hours.

Sibling discounts will be 20% off for three or more kids and kids ages two and under are free with a paid child. All packages and discounts are available on their website.

Tot times and special needs hours will also be part of the new Play Cafe at Judson Mill.

For parents who work at the Play Cafe, the owners will allow them to bring one child per shift.

NEW: March 2024 Update

This was the third time we got to see the Play Cafe and whoa, it is amazing. Both playgrounds were nearly finished, the tot area is also almost complete, the chairs and tables are in, the huge cafe space looks close to being finished, and the imaginative play areas are up and getting painted.

There will be soft, padded flooring and artificial turf added to the play space. It will not be all concrete floors!

The playground for the smaller kids is about 18 feet high with multiple slides and tunnels. There is also an adjacent, enclosed area for kids about age one and under. The high top tables surround this area so parents can work, chat, or just enjoy their coffee while their kids play.

The equipment for the bigger playground is up and it is enormous. It’s 22 feet high – almost three stories. There are slides, several entrances, a huge tower in the middle, and lots of nerf guns that will shoot balls. The plastic gun fountain hasn’t been installed yet but it will be a lot of fun. Good luck trying to get your kids to leave once this place opens.

The bathrooms are finished and get this: there are baby changing stations in both the men’s and women’s restrooms. Yay. There is also a larger changing table in the women’s restroom, normally used for children with special needs.

Opening Date & Frequently Asked Questions

It took an entire year for Austin and Daniel to find the location and get the permits for the Play Cafe and the space is enormous, which means they need a lot of time to get everything together from scratch and go through all the bureaucratic avenues. The opening of this amazing space has been delayed often, which our readers know, but it’s coming – we promise! It’s looking like the play space will open March 2024 and the cafe will follow soon after. Drinks and snacks will be able to be purchased but the more substantial food and coffee drinks won’t be available until later.

In the meantime, be sure to follow the Play Cafe on Facebook and we will be updating our readers as soon as it’s open. We will update our story when they do.

When will the Play Cafe open? March 2024

When will the cafe part of the Play Cafe open? Hopefully a few weeks after the Play Cafe at Judson Mill opens. Drinks and snacks will be available for purchase at opening.

Can I go see the Play Cafe now? No.

Will the Play Cafe be booking birthday parties soon? They will. Follow them on Facebook for the most updated announcements.

Will the Play Cafe have WiFi and areas for parents to work? Yes, indeed. This will be a great place for working parents.

Why is it taking so long for the Play Cafe to open? Because good things take time. Also, because the space is huge and the owners have to deal with a lot of local government requirements to open, which can take a long time.

Play Cafe at Judson Mill701 Easley Bridge Road, GreenvillePlay Cafe Facebook

Want to play now?

While you wait, try one of these indoor playgrounds near Greenville, SC.

South Carolina was one of only two states in the U.S. to report no snow this winter, and meteorologists say it is doubtful the area will get snow anytime soon.

Clay Chaney, meteorologist with the National Weather Service at the Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport, said January 2021 was the last time the state received a significant amount of snowfall. He said South Carolina and Florida had a few flurries but no snow accumulations this year.

Florida's panhandle received the flurries, and parts of North Carolina and Georgia had snow. On Jan. 10 and Jan. 19, there were observer reports of flurries at Caesars Head, one of the state's highest points. However, the flurries did not accumulate to a measurable amount of snow.

Heading into March, the NWS predicts the state will enter a warmer period, with chances for snow looking slim. Spring begins on March 19.

"Here in the Greenville area, we're expecting 70 degrees plus for Tuesday and Wednesday coming up," said Doug Outlaw, a meteorologist at the NWS. "Not enough cold air is expected over the next week and a half. No snow is imaginable in the forecast going into the first part of March. So, it is looking quite doubtful."

The most recent period recorded without snow in the Greenville-Spartanburg area was Jan. 16, 2011, through Feb. 15, 2013. The longest record for no snow in the area was from March 1937 until January 1940.

To count as snowfall, there must be at least a tenth of an inch of snow traces, NWS meteorologist Patrick Moore said.

Could the climate phenomenon El Nino influence this winter's warm weather pattern since we are currently in a neutral phase between El Nino and La Nina?

When La Nina exists, precipitations in the cold Pacific waters drop significantly. During El Nino, precipitation of the warm Pacific waters will increase.

"We've had at least one winter where it was an El Nino winter, and we had no snow," Moore said. "If you look at the climatology, we actually tend to get more snow around here when we're in an El Nino weather pattern."

Did it snow in Hawaii in 2023-2024?

While Hawaii receives snowfall every year, the island's inactive volcano Mauna Kea received 10-12 inches of snow this month, according to the National Weather Service.

Nina Tran covers trending topics. Reach her via email at ntran@gannett.com

Are you looking for things to do this month or even this weekend in Greenville, SC? From concerts to shows to children’s programming, sporting events, festivals, and free events, there is almost always a great answer when you’re searching for things to do near you, at least there is when you live in South Carolina’s Upstate!

What’s happening this month in Greenville, SC?

Never be bored, and never miss an event your family will love! We’re highlighting some of the coolest, most unique, most interesting, and most popular events this month. But don’t forget to check out our FULL event calendar for even more amazing options. Here’s what to do this month near Greenville, SC.

For things to do this month in Spartanburg, SC, see our Monthly Event Guide to Spartanburg, SC.

Thank you to our sponsors. Sponsored events are marked as “featured.”

Easter Events and Activities Near Greenville, SC

Easter is March 31st, 2024, and Greenville and the Upstate will have lots of activities, including Easter egg hunts, bunny brunches, and even photos with the Easter Bunny! Check out our Ultimate Guide to Easter in Greenville, SC to plan your month, because most weekends will be an Easter eggstravaganza!

Things to Do This Weekend Near Greenville, SC

The weekend is about here and you’re ready for some fun in the Upstate. But what’s happening this weekend? We know! Here are some great events happening on the weekends this month.

Friday Starry Nights, Roper Mountain Science Center, March 3rd, 8th, and 15th, 2024The Toasty Farmer (Indoor Market), Saturdays in March, 2024PINKALICIOUS The Musical, SCCT, February 23rd – March 10th, 2024Run for Kids Sake 5K, March 9th, 2024Winter Farmers Market Pop Up, March 9th, 2024Super Kids Fest @ Hagood Mill, March 16th, 2024Bellfest 2024, March 16th, 2024

If the scheduled events and festivals aren’t piquing your interest, try these great things to do on the weekend with the family.

Theater, Shows, and Sporting Events

PINKALICIOUS The Musical, SCCT, February 23rd – March 10th, 2024Finding Nemo Jr., Greer Children’s Theatre, March 1st – 10th, 2024Disney’s High School Musical Jr., March 8th – 24th, 2024

VS. Toledo Walleye, March 15th and 16th, 2024, Starts @ 7 pmVS. Savannah Ghost Pirates, March 28th, 2024, Starts @ 7 pmVS. South Carolina Stingrays, March 29th, 2024, Starts @ 7pm

Free Things to Do Happening This Month

We love free things to do! The events below happening in the Upstate are all “free” meaning they have no admission charge to attend.

The Toasty Farmer (Indoor Market), Saturdays in March, 2024Super Kids Fest @ Hagood Mill, March 16th, 2024

Educational Events This Month

Afternoon Explorations, Thursdays and Fridays ( Excluding 3/29) in March, 2024Friday Starry Nights, Roper Mountain Science Center, March 3rd, 8th, and 15th, 2024Nature Discovery After School Club Middle School, March 14th and 28th, 2024Nature Discovery After School Club Elementary, March 7th and 28th, 2024

Things to Do With Younger Kids

Looking for the best things to do with your toddlers or preschoolers?

Check out our full event calendar for tons of free events at Greenville County Library branches that offer several programs just for younger kids and babies! These events are in the morning, recurring, and occur throughout the month. If you see an event you’re interested in at a library branch, check to see if it is offered throughout the month at your local location.

Our Top Picks: What Not to Miss This Month in Greenville

Friday Starry Nights, Roper Mountain Science Center, March 3rd, 8th, and 15th, 2024The Toasty Farmer (Indoor Market), Saturdays in JanuaryPINKALICIOUS The Musical, SCCT, February 23rd – March 10th, 2024Winter Farmers Market Pop Up, March 9th, 2024Opening Day at Thompson Family Farms Upick Tulips, March 11th, 2024Super Kids Fest @ Hagood Mill, March 16th, 2024

Travel Highlight

Looking for a new adventure? Go somewhere new. See something you’ve never seen. Travel far or stay close to home. Here are some ideas to get you started.

These Charleston, SC vacation rentals are just what you need for the perfect family-friendly vacation! You’ll find rentals in Downtown Charleston, the beaches nearby, and even Mt. Pleasant.

It is the time of year again to start planning out those summer vacations! Especially when you have our list of the Unique, Best Places to Visit in the Southeast! You will find bucketlist worthy adventures that are certain to make the most magical memories for your family.

Daily Covid-19 admissions in the Greenville County area

About the data

Data is from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Hospitalization data is a daily average of Covid-19 patients in hospital service areas that intersect with Greenville County, an area which may be larger than Greenville County itself.

The number of daily hospital admissions shows how many patients were admitted to hospitals for Covid and is one of the most reliably reported indicators of Covid’s impact on a community.

Total population

Ages 65 and up

Total population

Ages 65 and up

An updated vaccine is recommended for adults and most children. Statewide, 7% of vaccinations did not specify a home county.

Nearby hospitals

Share of I.C.U. beds occupied

About this data Source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Notes: The hospitals map shows the average I.C.U. occupancy at nearby hospitals in the most recent week with data reported. The data is self-reported to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services by individual hospitals. It excludes counts from hospitals operated by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs and the Indian Health Service. Numbers for hospitalized patients are based on inpatient beds and include I.C.U. beds. Hospitalized Covid-19 patients include both confirmed and suspected Covid-19 patients. The C.D.C. stopped reporting data on cases in May 2023.

How trends have changed in Greenville County

About this data Source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Notes: Weekly county death data prior to Jan. 2021 was not reported by the C.D.C. and is sourced from reporting by The New York Times. Hospitalization data is a weekly average of Covid-19 patients in hospital service areas that intersect with Greenville County. Hospitalization numbers early in the pandemic are undercounts due to incomplete reporting by hospitals to the federal government.

Historical trends in Greenville County

The data in these charts has been archived and they are no longer being updated.

About this data Source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The data in these charts has been archived and they are no longer being updated. Weekly county case data prior to Jan. 2021 was not reported by the C.D.C. and is sourced from reporting by The New York Times. The C.D.C. stopped reporting data on cases in May 2023. Test positivity data is based only on test results reported to the federal government and is a seven-day average.

By Jon Huang, Samuel Jacoby, Jasmine C. Lee, John-Michael Murphy, Charlie Smart and Albert Sun. Additional reporting by Sarah Cahalan, Lisa Waananen Jones, Amy Schoenfeld Walker and Josh Williams. See a full list of contributors to The Times’s Covid-19 data reporting here.

About the data

Data on this page is reported by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Population and demographic data is from the U.S. Census Bureau. Hospitalization data is reported by individual hospitals to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, and it includes confirmed and suspected adult and pediatric patients. The C.D.C. does not provide complete vaccinations data for some counties and caps its vaccination rate figures at 95 percent.

The C.D.C. may make historical updates as more data is reported.

The C.D.C. stopped reporting data on Covid cases in May 2023.