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Celebrate National Nonprofit Day

Get involved with local organizations for National Nonprofit Day
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Trident United Way’s Days of Caring will return from November 15-17. | Photo provided by Trident United Way
Today is National Nonprofit Day, and we’re highlighting a few local orgs where you can spread the love — either through volunteering or donation.

Help the community
  • Lowcountry Local First | Make a donation or sign up to advocate for the local business community in Charleston.
  • Warrior Surf Foundation | Help veterans with surf therapy and wellness.
  • Be a Mentor | Empower students to reach their full potential. Or become a Pathlighter member by donating regularly.
  • Dee Norton Child Advocacy Center | Help children feel safe + comfortable by becoming a child advocate, helping with facility repairs, or joining an event committee. Donations are also welcome.
  • Mental Health HEROES | Donate to support the mission of the Charleston Dorchester Mental Health Center.
  • We Are Family | Participate in community outreach and donate to benefit Charleston’s LGBTQ+ youth.
Blood drive truck.

Give blood on the go.

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Photo provided by The Blood Connection

If you’re on a tight schedule
  • The Blood Connection | Choose a time to donate blood and help save lives in the community.
  • Charleston Habitat for Humanity | Arrange a pickup of donated home items for the ReStore. You can also drop off items directly at 731 Meeting St. from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Tuesday through Saturday.
  • Trident United Way | If you can’t wait for the Days of Caring in November, make a donation today to improve the educational outcomes of students in our area.
This is just scratching the surface of all the ways you can give back to our community. Check out more volunteer opportunities by clicking the button below.
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Events
Thursday, Aug. 17
  • IOP 3rd Annual Farmers Market | Thursday, Aug. 17 | 4-7 p.m. | Isle of Palms Recreation Center, 24 28th Ave., Isle of Palms | Free | Shop fresh produce from local farmers, artists, and crafters, plus enjoy live music and food trucks.
  • Next Step Tai Chi | Thursday, Aug. 17 | 9:30 a.m. | Wando Mount Pleasant, 1400 Carolina Park Blvd., Mount Pleasant | Free | Wear loose and comfortable clothing to this class appropriate for most fitness levels.
Friday, Aug. 18
  • Fossil Friday with the Natural History Department | Friday, Aug. 18 | 3:30-4:30 p.m. | The Charleston Museum, 360 Meeting St., Charleston | Price of admission | Learn about projects currently being worked on at the museum and even identify your fossil finds.
  • Clerks Off The Clock: Open Mic Night | Friday, Aug. 18 | 6-8 p.m. | Emeline, 181 Church St., Charleston | Free entry | Enjoy the local talent or take the stage yourself.
Saturday, Aug. 19
  • Farmer’s Market Slow Roll Bike Ride | Saturday, Aug. 19 | 9:30-11 a.m. | Newington Plantation Pool, 599 King Charles Cir., Summerville | Free | Join the local community for a group bike ride to the farmers market.
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News Notes
Open
  • Gold Star Coffee is now open in Johns Island. Swing by 3293 Maybank Hwy., Ste. 205 for a latte. If you’ve got the barista skills, join the team.
Announced
  • Big news for Kiawah and Seabrook Islanders — a plan was approved this week for a brand-new retail center complete with a spacious supermarket. The existing 38,000-sqft Harris Teeter Village Market grocery store could expand to nearly 65,000 sqft. The project has an estimated timeline of beginning in 2027. (The Post and Courier)
Learn
  • Calling all plant lovers. On Friday, Aug. 18, elevate your green-thumb at the upcoming air plant and succulent learning class at Fatty’s Beer Works located at 1436 Meeting St. Discover the secrets to thriving air plants and succulents while connecting with other plant enthusiasts. Ready to grow? Sign up today. Tickets are $30-$50.
Active
  • Lace up those hiking boots, Charleston. The Foothills Ultimate Hike Meet and Greet is an exciting hiking-related event happening at Rusty Ball Brewing Company, Saturday, Aug. 19 from 5-9 p.m. Register online.
Community
  • Want to explore other areas and neighborhoods in Charleston? Enter: Natasha Viswanathan’s YouTube channel, a resource for all things Charleston (think: housing, playing, working, and especially dining). Learn more.*
Finance
  • One card, all the perks. A $200 welcome bonus, unlimited cash back, and 0% interest into 2024 all with no annual fee almost sounds too good to be true — but this card has it all.*
 
Culture

Take a tour of Gullah Geechee culture

Whispers of the Lowcountry: Explore the soul of Gullah Geechee
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Photo provided by the Gullah Geechee Cultural Heritage Corridor Commission
The rich tapestry of Gullah Geechee culture plays an integral part of Charleston’s heritage that has woven its way through time.

Let’s take a journey to explore the Gullah Geechee culture by visiting some of these historic locations around the city:
  • The Penn Center is a cultural and educational center dedicated to preserving and promoting Gullah Geechee history. Online, you can see a timeline of its history.
  • The McLeod Plantation Historic Site offers a perspective on Southern history, including the experience of the Gullah people.
  • Avery Research Center focuses on Black American history, including the Gullah Geechee people and you can find online artifacts, crafts, and photographs that offer insights into the Gullah Geechee people.
  • Gullah Geechee Preservation Project — which has recently been granted $100,000 to the Gullah Geechee Preservation Project in Charleston — has an upcoming online informational session on Monday, Aug. 21. Register online.
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The Wrap
 
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Today’s edition by:
Jessalin
From the editor
Speaking of the Warrior Surf Foundation... its 7th Annual Surfboard Auction is right around the corner.

Hang (ten) on Saturday, August 26 and enjoy food, drinks, and live music from Sufferin Moses. Plus the chance to win a surfboard, of course. Tickets are $35.
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