What’s new about this loo?

• Cleanliness | The coating of the bathrooms makes them particularly easy to clean, and all cleaning + maintenance supplies are located in a cabinet within the unit.
• Price | While installation can be on the pricier side, the loo utilizes common components that are typically easy and cheaper to replace. Plus, each bathroom can be solar-powered, making it good for the earth and the city or organization’s wallet.
• Aesthetic | The stainless steel paneling of the bathrooms features graffiti-proof coating, and the simple, sleek design fits in with most environments.
• Safety | Created with input from Portland authorities, the bathroom was specifically designed for safety. Angled louvers (slats) in the walls allow for loud noises to escape while maintaining the occupant’s privacy.
• Durability | The fixtures used are meant to be durable. If they do need to be replaced, they’re sourced from Portland rather than abroad, making the repair process quicker.
• Ease of use | Hand washing stations are attached to the outside of the bathrooms, encouraging quick use to serve more bathroom-goers. Plus, each facility is ADA-accessible.

Where this latrine can be seen

• Ferguson Village Park, 1935 Ferguson Rd.

• Paradiso Supper Club | Thursday, Oct. 19 | 6:30-9:30 p.m. | Paradiso Charleston, 4401 McCarthy St., North Charleston | $120 | Enjoy a 5-course dinner of French cuisine paired with wine.
• Willie Nelson & Family | Thursday, Oct. 19 | 7 p.m. | Firefly Distillery, 4201 Spruill Ave., North Charleston | $65 | Hear the legendary performer and outlaw country pioneer tour on his 90th birthday year.
• The Charlestones: Halloween Harmony | Thursday, Oct. 19 | Times vary | Forte Jazz Lounge, 477 King St., Charleston | $20-$30 | Charleston’s favorite acapella quartet will perform “Monster Mash,” “The Addams Family,” “Thriller,” and more Halloween classics.

• Something Terrible May Happen | Friday, Oct. 20 | 10 a.m.-5 p.m. | Gibbes Museum, 135 Meeting St., Charleston | Free | Explore the LGBTQ+ influences on the Charleston Renaissance through the works of Aubrey Beardsley and Edward Ned I.R. Jennings.
• Flower Arranging 101 Workshop | Friday, Oct. 20 | 2:30-4 p.m. | Juliska Flagship Store Workshop Studio, Second Floor, 268 King St., Charleston | $125 | Learn how to create a stunning centerpiece in the theme of fall florals in the Lowcountry.

• Jewelry Making at Point Break Coffee | Saturday, Oct. 21 | 10 a.m.-12 p.m. | Point Break Coffee & Drive Thru, 520 Folly Rd., Charleston | $25 | Sip coffee and make a beautiful pair of earrings with all materials provided.
• Beauti-Fall Festival | Saturday, Oct. 21 | 10:30 a.m.-2 p.m. | Magnolia Plantation, 3550 Ashley River Rd., Charleston | Free | Enjoy face painting, cotton candy, s’mores, pumpkin painting, autumn-inspired snacks, and live music from Uncle Gary’s Band.

• Charleston Battery Playoff Match: USL Eastern Conference Quarter Finals | Sunday, Oct. 22 | 2:30-7 p.m. | Patriots Point Soccer Stadium, 85 Patriots Point Rd., Mt. Pleasant | $17-$57 | The Charleston Battery is hosting the playoffs for the first time in five years — enjoy a pre-match concert by DJ Soto and dine on Chucktown’s favorite food trucks.*

• Safiya Sinclair, Jamaican-American Poet, on her breakout memoir How to Say Babylon on Wednesday Nov. 8
• Pulitzer-prize-winning Irish poet, Paul Muldoon, talking about his collaboration with Paul McCartney on Friday, Nov. 10
• Kick off the festival with a bang at the Opening Party, sponsored by TNT fireworks, featuring live jazz, festive food + drink, Saturday Nov. 4

• Charcuterie concept Graze Craze opened its first South Carolina store in Mt. Pleasant’s National Crossing shopping center. Its “grazologist"-assembled boards come in various sizes — from serving one to serving 10 — and caters to different palates and diets. (Charleston Regional Business Journal)

• The 40th annual Lowcountry Oyster Festival will return to Boone Hall Plantation on Sunday, Feb. 4. Look forward to shucking and eating contests, a long lineup of local drinks, and 50,000 pounds of steamed oysters. Tickets start at $25.

• Students across the state can pitch entries to the South Carolina Young Filmmakers Project. The deadline isn’t until March, but filmmakers and educators will host a Young Filmmakers Pitch Conference on Saturday, Nov. 4 at the Charleston Gaillard Center.

• Luxury real estate developer East West Partners is selling 11 beachside townhomes on Daniel Island. Now in its third round of sales, The Waterfront features direct access to a waterfront park, 25 miles of trails, and The Kingstide.

• The ARK is hosting its sixth annual Ugly Sweater 5K Dash on Saturday, Dec. 2 to support families living with Alzheimer’s and related dementia. Run, walk, or stroll through downtown Summerville to support the nonprofit’s support services. Registration starts at $10.

• Berkeley County School District is addressing nationwide teaching shortages with an alternative teaching certification program. Bachelors degree holders in any field can sign up for virtual or in-person sessions and start teaching. The next available info session in on Thursday, Nov. 1. (WCIV)