On new year’s eve, Coach Swinney was honored as the winner of the Bobby Dodd FBS National Coach of the Year award, announced on ESPN during half-time show of the Chick-fil-A Bowl.  ”It is an honor to win an award named after the legendary Bobby Dodd, who did so much for college football. I am humbled to be the recipient of this award,” said Swinney.

The Bobby Dodd Coach of the Year Award is annually presented to the Football Subdivision head coach whose team excels on the field, in the classroom and in the community. The award is named for Bobby Dodd, the longtime head coach at Georgia Tech. It was established in 1976 to honor the values that Dodd exemplified.

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Ho Ho Ho Your Boats!

In a tradition unto itself, residents of The Reserve at Lake Keowee enjoyed their 2^nd Annual “Jingle All the Way” boat caroling event, “dashing through the lake” amid warm 60-degree temperatures in merry spirit and festive fun. 

Four boats carrying 37 carolers participated in this year’s event, which consisted of four planned stops at different Reserve owners’ docks decorated for the occasion. Singing traditional Christmas songs along the way, the carolers docked at sunset at The Reserve at Lake Keowee’s Marina, and walked up to The Village’s Market to enjoy warm house made soups and sandwiches. 

The evening ended around a roaring fire, roasting s’mores for dessert. If ever there were a portrait of a quintessential Christmas evening (with a twist), it could certainly have been here. 

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This year, The Reserve’s Community Foundation is making its bird sightings count by participating in “The Great Backyard Bird Count,” led by the Cornell University Lab of Ornithology and National Audubon Society.

The Great Backyard Bird Count is an annual four-day event, February 17-20, which encourages bird watchers of all ages to help survey the birds in their area by identifying and counting them. Bird enthusiasts all across North America will submit their sightings to help create a real-time snapshot of where the birds are across the continent. Anyone can participate, from beginning bird watchers to experts. It takes as little as 15 minutes on one day, or you can count for as long as you like each day of the event. It’s free, fun, and easy—and it helps the birds!

» Learn more about The Great Backyard Bird Count.
» Post photos of your bird sightings on our Facebook page.

Greenville is quickly becoming a mecca for the arts in South Carolina; in addition to the Bi-Lo Center, Greenville has an array of venues and performance groups including, The Peace Center, Furman Theatre, SC Children’s Theatre, Greenville Symphony Orchestra, and more, plus a selection of popular amphitheater-style sites for more casual al fresco entertainment. Greenville is also home to South Carolina’s Governor’s School for the Arts and Humanities, The Metropolitan Arts Council, and each spring plays host to Artisphere, one of the top 20 art festivals in the nation.
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» Learn more about how The Reserve at Lake Keowee Community Foundation supports the Performing Arts

If you’re visiting Upstate South Carolina this holiday season, be sure to take a spin around UBS Ice On Main—Greenville’s new outdoor skating rink at the Courtyard Marriott on Main Street.  Opening ceremonies for the inaugural season are at 10:30am on Friday 11/25.  Skating hours are from 11am – 9pm daily from November 25th to January 8th.  Day passes are $10 for adults and $8 for children.

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Click here to learn about upcoming Community Foundation events, artists, and speakers at The Reserve at Lake Keowee.

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This proposed waterfront home (on Reserve homesite #A-20) enjoys main-channel access to beautiful Lake Keowee. Offered by Reserve Showcase Builder Sexton Griffith, this 3,600 square-foot retreat combines spacious living and entertainment spaces, 3 bedroom suites, 3.5 baths, and Lake & Mountain views throughout. Signature touches inside include huge windows, high ceilings, wood flooring and a gorgeous chef’s kitchen. Designed for outdoor living, this open floor plan welcomes you home with a sun deck, screened porch, stone terrace and accents, and gentle path to the water.

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- View all Available Homes and Cottages at The Reserve.
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A collection of stories, photos, and upcoming events
that guarantee another exciting season of Life on Lake Keowee!

The Fall 2011 issue of Reflections is now available online,
download it here.

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