11.21.2023

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Giving back + giving thanks in Charleston

Community member donate turkeys ahead of Thanksgiving.

Today’s lead story was inspired by the season of giving and a note from reader Martha P. who asked about volunteer opportunities this Thanksgiving. | Provided by One80 Place

Today, you can take part in the 11th annual Turkey and a $20 donation drive. One80 Place, a local shelter and community kitchen, is working to collect monetary donations, grocery store gift cards, and holiday proteins like turkeys + hams.

To participate, head to 35 Walnut St. between 10 a.m.-2 p.m. to donate. If you can’t make it in person, you can donate online. One80 Place aims to raise $75,000 and collect 180 $20 grocery gift cards and 100 turkeys and hams. The group says every dollar collected goes to those in need, whether that’s through the community kitchen and food rescue program or their client housing plans.

Thanksgiving meals ready for distribution — Volunteers help prepare holiday meals every year.
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Provided by One80 Place

Lara LeRoy, Chief Development Officer of One80 Place says, “We are proud that we served over 90,000 meals last year out of our community kitchen.” LeRoy says, “The community’s generosity is critical to reaching our goal of $75,000, which will provide thousands of meals over the course of the year.”

If you are looking to volunteer or give back in person, there are opportunities to do so at One80 Place, like serving a meal in the Zucker Family Community Kitchen. Pro tip: Sign up early. Dates on the calendar tend to fill up fast.

Volunteers prepare a meal in the Zucker Family Community Kitchen. — You can serve a meal at One80 Place.
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Provided by One80 Place

On Thanksgiving, there are still opportunities to help your community. The Turkey Day Run is looking for volunteers. When you sign up, you can choose to represent one of the 37 organizations or charities listed. The more volunteers an organization has, the larger the donation the organization will receive.

The Middleton Place Foundation has partnered with One80 Place, collecting canned goods and other non-perishable foods. A donation will score you $5 off adult general admission into Middleton Place. The offer is only good if you buy your tickets in person and last through next Thursday, Nov. 30.

Keep the giving season spirit all year long, and check out 38 volunteering opportunities in Charleston.

Events

Tuesday, Nov. 21

Sippin’ Santa | Tuesday, Nov. 21-Sunday, Dec. 31 | 11 a.m.-8 p.m. | Laughing Gull Restaurant & Bar at Wild Dunes Resort, 5757 Palm Blvd., Isle of Palms | Price of purchase | Sip on your favorite or try a new holiday-inspired drink at the Santa-inspired bar.
Holiday Festival Of Lights | Tuesday, Nov. 21-Sunday, Dec. 31 | 5-10 p.m. | James Island County Park, 871 Riverland Dr., Charleston | $15-$40 | Marvel at the twinkling lights, enjoy mouth-watering treats at this seasonal event.*
Tuesday Tasting | Tuesday, Nov. 21 | 6-8 p.m. | Accent on Wine Point Hope, 112 Renaissance Ln. Ste. #110, Charleston | $14 | Try something new during Tuesday Tasting hours, choose four wines to sample for a discounted price.
Mean Girls Trivia | Tuesday, Nov. 21 | 7-9 p.m. | Mex 1 Coastal Cantina, 817 St. Andrews Blvd., Charleston | Price of purchase | You’ll want to wear pink + brush up on those classic Mean Girls movie lines because this trivia is going to be so fetch.

Wednesday, Nov. 22

Fiat Friendsgiving | Wednesday, Nov. 22 | 7-10 p.m. | Fiat Lux, 404 King St., Charleston | Price of purchase | Before the family feast catch up with your friends at a pre-Thanksgiving hangout.

Thursday, Nov. 23

Life-Size Gingerbread House | Thursday, Nov. 23-Saturday, Jan. 6 | 12-7 p.m. | Hotel Bennett, 404 King St., Charleston | Free | ‘Tis the season to be sweet... literally — explore a life-sized gingerbread house that features hundreds of pounds of candy.

Friday, Nov. 24

Aquarium Aglow | Friday, Nov. 24-Sunday, Nov. 26 | 5:30-9:30 p.m. |100 Aquarium Wharf, Charleston | $24.95-$30.95 | Enjoy some holiday magic at the South Carolina Aquarium — marvel at the magical lights as you get to see wildlife at night.

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Wellness

4 tips for maintaining your mental health during the holidays

Presented by a CHStoday partner

Modern Minds shares practical tools and strategies to help you stay focused on what truly matters during the holiday season. | Photo provided by Modern Minds

While the holidays are a time to come together with loved ones, family gatherings can also have stressful moments.

Dr. Lauren Carter, clinical director of Modern Minds, shares practical tools and strategies to help when negative feelings arise during the festive season.

Hold space: Acknowledge that gatherings can be both joyous and challenging.
Take a breather: Give yourself permission to step away when needed to take a breath and reground yourself.
Take a mini mental vacation: Close your eyes for a few minutes and venture to a favorite place, using all five senses.
Wear an annoying comment like loose clothing: The comment may be there, but it doesn’t have to stick to you.

Looking for a therapist? Modern Minds has locations downtown and in Mount Pleasant.

More helpful strategies to try

News Notes

Civic

Polls are open today from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. for the runoff election, and three City of Charleston races are on the ballot — including the Charleston mayor’s race, the Charleston City Council District 9 race, and the Folly Beach City Council race. (WCSC)

Development

Plans for a hotel near Shem Creek are moving forward after a two-year legal delay. The project picks up with the Design Review Board. When the hotel was first pitched, plans showed three buildings of units, a rooftop pool, and a parking garage. (The Post and Courier)

Real Estate

For sale. The Beech Hill Plantation is on the market for $12.7 million. The ~1,650-acre property in Dorchester County is near the Edisto River and south of Givhans Ferry State Park. The rural land lies within the landscape of the East Edisto Conservancy and is said to be one of the largest contiguous tracts on the market here in the Palmetto State. (The Post and Courier)

Opening

Florence’s Lowcountry Kitchen will reopen its doors but in a new part of town. The restaurant will be serving up Charleston classics like grit bowls, She Crab Soup, and fried seafood next month at 1271 Folly Rd. on James Island. An official opening date + a new menu is TBA. (Holy City Sinner)

Number

200,000. That’s the amount of square footage that will be added to the current 116,000-sqft facility at Roper St. Francis Berkeley Hospital during the planned expansion. The project is already underway, and the next stage will include an official groundbreaking followed by the pouring of the foundations. See what’s to come.*

Shop

Have you heard of the “Target Phenomenon” — why people can’t leave Target without a cartful of goodies? Brad’s Deals explains 11 reasons to love Target.*

Correction

Yesterday, we pointed you in the direction of two upcoming Peninsula Plan meetings. These meetings are not for Union Pier input, but a completely different project called Water First. Join the conversation on a new Waterfront Redevelopment Future Land Use District on Monday, Dec. 11 + Wednesday, Dec. 13.

The Buy

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The Wrap

Today’s edition by:
Callie

From the editor

Savory over sweet. When it comes to Thanksgiving sides, pass me the green bean casserole, stuffing, and corn pudding. Pie is great but I’d rather have another helping of something savory.

If you’re still planning your Turkey Day feast + don’t feel like cooking check out the spots around town that will be open on Thanksgiving.

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