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• Get Out and Vote! + Jersey Auction | Sat., Nov. 5 | 6:05 p.m. | Vs. Atlanta Gladiators
• Pucks & Paws | Sun., Nov. 6 | 3:05 p.m. | Vs. Orlando Solar Bears
• Veteran Appreciation Night | Fri., Dec. 9 | 7:05 p.m. | Vs. Greenville Swamp Rabbits
• Holiday Market Festival | Sun., Dec. 18 | 3:05 p.m. | Vs. Greenville Swamp Rabbits
• New Year’s Eve Celebration | Sat., Dec. 31 | 6:05 p.m. | Vs. Greenville Swamp Rabbits

Tickets

• FollyPalooza | Thu., Oct. 20 | 10 a.m.-5 p.m. | Center Street, Folly Beach | Free | If you’re looking for a family-friendly way to spend the day, head to this annual festival featuring live music, bites, and a silent auction + 50/50 raffle to raise money for local cancer patients and other residents in need of medical care.
• Live Under the Oaks | Thu., Oct. 20 | 6-8 p.m. | Mount Pleasant Towne Centre, 1218 Belk Dr., Mount Pleasant | Free | This beloved live music series continues with Grammy Award-winning artist Trae Pierce and the T-Stones and bites from Xperience Kulture food truck.
• October 2022 Third Thursday - Hutchinson Scare | Thu., Oct. 20 | 5:30-8:30 p.m. | Hutchinson Square, Little Main, West Richardson, Short Central, 100 S. Main St., Summerville | Free | Historic Downtown Summerville is transforming into a special marketplace featuring local entertainment, craft vendors, and artisans to complement the extended hours of local businesses.

• An Evening in the Sky with Firefly | Fri., Oct. 21 | 5-8 p.m. | Hotel Bennett, 9th Floor Rooftop, 404 King St., Charleston | Free | Sip specialty cocktails under the stars while enjoying stunning views of the peninsula from the Hotel Bennett rooftop at this celebration of two iconic local brands.
• Creative Mornings: ETHOS | Fri., Oct. 21 | 8-9:30 a.m. | Cannon Street Arts Center, 134 Cannon Street, Charleston | Registration required | Join co-founder and artistic director of PURE Theatre Sharon Graci for coffee, breakfast, and discussion, followed by announcements + a musical performance.

• 2022 Fall Family Festival | Sat., Oct. 22 | 9:30 a.m.-4 p.m. | St. Theresa the Little Flower Catholic Church, 11001 Dorchester Road, Summerville | Free | Explore this annual fall family festival featuring hay rides, contests, vendors, and bites like bratwursts and sauerkraut — no pets allowed.
• Charleston Vintage Market | Sat., Oct. 22 | 1-6 p.m. | The Refinery, 1640 Meeting Street Rd., Charleston | Free | The best local vintage shops + sellers will take over The Refinery’s outdoor space for the Charleston Vintage Market — every fashionista and treasure-hunter’s dream.

• Adult Residential Services Ensures that residents have all the necessary tools (think: life-skill training, financial management classes, counseling, and more) for them to transition back into their communities, where they can become productive and successful members of society.
• Veteran Services provides transitional housing for veterans and their families in the Midlands.
• Youth Services helps transition residents to a less restrictive environment and supports family reunification.
• Community Services Program assists individuals in rebuilding their lives as productive, law-abiding members of the community.

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• Heads up, Holy City: German international discount retailer Lidl opened its third Lowcountry location in North Charleston yesterday. This week, the business plans to donate $1 to the Lowcountry Food Bank for each new member of the myLidl program when they set the new spot as their home store. Check it out at 8849 Dorchester Rd. 🛒 (WCSC)

• ICYMI, we shared the news of Black Magic Cafe closing its doors off Folly Road last month. Here’s the latest: El Pollo Guapo, a Connecticut-based restaurant offering whole roasted chicken, salads, and rice bowls, will soon open at the James Island property. The new business hasn’t released details on an opening date, but we’ll keep y’all in the loop. 🥗 (Holy City Sinner)

• $27 million. That’s the total investment of Indiana-headquartered manufacturer Cummins Turbo Technologies’ expanded turbo remanufacturing operations in North Charleston. The new remanufacturing facility, set to create 250 jobs, opened last Friday and joins the company’s existing Charleston Turbo Plant which opened in 2006. 💰 (Charleston Regional Business Journal)

• Plans for a new residential development on James Island, dubbed Harbor View Towns, were set to be reviewed by the City of Charleston Planning Commission yesterday. The submitted proposal features six single-family and 10 multi-family units near the intersection of the James Island Expressway and Harbor View Road. ✍️ (WCSC)

• A one-acre McClellanville parcel including the Deerhead Oak landmark has been acquired by local conservation organization Lowcountry Land Trust. Plans for the property include a transfer of ownership to the town in early 2023 + a conservation easement placement. 🌳

• We recently gave y’all the scoop on the Charleston Wine + Food Festival 2023 schedule, and here’s an update: The event now offers payment plans for tickets with a $100 minimum spend. If tickets are purchased by November 20, three payment installments are available, with two installments available for tickets purchased by December 20. 🍷

• Breeze Airways will soon offer four new destinations from the Holy City next year, featuring a nonstop service to Cincinnati beginning in February. The other three destinations, Tulsa, Huntsville, and Bentonville-Fayetteville, will be offered as twice-weekly layover flights. ✈️ (The Post and Courier)

• Grab your pen, Charleston. Eater Carolinas recently shared its list of Where to Drink in Charleston Right Now, October 2022, featuring spots like the recently-opened Eastside dive bar The Lucky Luchador + Bar 167. View the full list and get to planning. 🥂

• According to AARP, 88% of people 50-80 years of age wish to grow old in their current homes rather than move to assisted living or long-term care. Hear from Roper St. Francis Healthcare physician Ashleigh Zacarias, MD, about what older adults can do to make “aging in place” possible.*

• Ditch the ribbon and twine. Natural wreaths made with dried flowers, berries, and grains are trending. This southeast Etsy seller makes beautiful arrangements we love — like this timeless dried lavender wreath. If you’re looking for something a little more seasonal, peep this fall garden wreath. 💐 *

• Did you know? Babbel offers multiple ways to learn a new language (think: lessons, podcasts, videos, and live online classes). CHStoday readers can choose from 14 languages with lessons that focus on practical, everyday phrases — plus useful tips and cultural knowledge to better understand the words they’re learning. Me encanta. 🗺️ *