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Halloween celebrations

• Empowering Women in Real Estate Lunch Meetup | Thursday, Oct. 12 | 12-1 p.m. | Mex 1 Coastal Cantina, 817 Saint Andrews Blvd., Charleston | Price of purchase | Come join a powerful lunch meetup where women in real estate gather to inspire, network, and uplift each other.
• Music of the Movies: Fantasy Films | Thursday, Oct. 12 | 7:30-9:30 p.m. | Gaillard Center, 95 Calhoun St., Charleston | $25-$119 | Explore the world and music of films like “Lord of the Rings” and “Pirates of the Caribbean” with the Charleston Symphony Orchestra.

• Odyssey Adventure | Friday, Oct. 13 | 11 a.m.-1 p.m. | James Island County Park, 871 Riverland Dr., Charleston | $30 | Test your skills on the Odyssey high ropes course for ages 10 and up.
• Friday the 13th Tattoos + Brews | Friday, Oct. 13 | 9 a.m.-5 p.m. | Fatty’s Beer Works, 1436 Meeting St., Charleston | Free | Don’t miss out on these huge tattoo + beer deals.
• Andrew Lippa’s “Wild Party” | Friday, Oct. 13-Sunday, Oct. 15 | Times vary | Queen Street Playhouse, 20 Queen St., Charleston | $40-$58 | This off-Broadway gem tells the story of two explosive lovers, Queenie and Burrs.

• 8th Annual Hope Walk | Saturday, Oct. 14 | 8-11 a.m. | Ravenel Bridge, Charleston | $5-$25 | Come out to walk or run in support victims of domestic violence
• Fall Crafts Fest | Saturday, Oct. 14 | 9 a.m.-2 p.m. | Antiques & Artisans Village, 619 Old Trolley Rd., Summerville | Price of purchase | Shop small and local by supporting your neighbors who are artisans, crafters, and artists.
• Big 7 Community Giveaway Day | Saturday, Oct. 14 | 10 a.m.-4 p.m. | Citadel Mall, 2070 Sam Rittenberg Blvd., Charleston | Free | I Serve With Joy will provide essential items and host a lineup of fun activities including music, games, vendors, and a kid’s corner.

• PreserVISIONist Soirée at the Nathaniel Russell House | Friday, Oct. 27 | 7-10 p.m. | Nathaniel Russell House Museum, 51 Meeting Street, Charleston | $150.00-$200.00 | The evening includes live music with The First Class Band, catering by Duvall, full bar provided by Botanist Gin, photo booth, raffle prizes, after-hours access to the 1808 historic house, and more.*

• Real-time credit card + ID breach alerts
• Instant email data breach notifications
• Regular personal data security reports

• After his nomination by Mayor Tecklenburg, Chief Chito Walker was unanimously voted by the City Council to confirm his role as the next Chief of Police for Charleston. (WCSC)

• Colectivo is Johns Island’s new Mexican-inspired restaurant that opened last month at 2901 Maybank Hwy. The space serves up dishes like crispy shrimp tacos, carnitas ribs, and an array of cocktails. This new concept is open Wednesday-Saturday, 4-9 p.m. See the full menu.

• Through Tuesday, Oct. 31, SOL Southwest Kitchen and Tequila Bar will raise money to benefit SOS Lowcountry. $1 from each purchase of SOL’s Be Brave Margarita, Miracle Mojito, Have Faith Lemonade, and Think Pink Cooler will be donated to support breast cancer patients.

• Marlowe Summerville, a 278-unit rental home complex, has started construction on N. Main Street and College Park in Summerville. The community will have a clubhouse with a fitness center, coworking options, pickleball courts, and a dog park. (Charleston Regional Business Journal)

• Ghost tours at the historic Old City Jail on Magazine Street will return later this month after being closed for two years of renovations. The upgrades include a new heating + cooling system, updated restrooms, and new visuals. Register starting Friday, Oct. 20. (WCBD)

• Mark Cummins, the restaurateur behind Charleston favorites like TBonz, Pearlz Oyster Bar, and Kaminsky’s Dessert Cafe died last week on Thursday, Oct. 5 after a battle with sarcoma. He was 66 years old. (The Post and Courier)

• Starlight Yoga’s final installment of the year invites individuals of all levels to practice guided yoga under the holiday lights at James Island County Park on Monday, Nov. 6, from 6:30-7:30 p.m. Pre-registration is $10, and on-site registration is $12.

• South Carolina State Museum will celebrate its 35th anniversary with a birthday bash on Saturday, Nov. 4, featuring a new exhibition, food and drinks, music and dance performances — plus, free admission. Learn more + plan your visit.

• And the best neighbor award goes to… you, for directly supporting CHStoday with the gift of your membership. Not only will you join our super cool membership club (and get perks including birthday shoutouts), but you’ll keep this newsletter free for the entire neighborhood. Way to go, neighbor.

• Be the official poster for the 2024 North Charleston Arts Fest next spring, beginning Wednesday, May 1-Sunday, May 5, and featured on all marketing efforts.
• Go on display in City Hall as part of the City of North Charleston’s Public Art Collection.

• Receive a $1,000 purchase award.
• Have a solo exhibition at the Park Circle Gallery in May.