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• Margarita Monday | Monday, Sept. 16 | 11 a.m.-10 p.m. | Mex 1 Coastal Cantina, Sullivan’s Island | Price of purchase | Start your week with margarita deals.
• Reading in the Dark: Middle Ages in Literature | Monday, Sept. 16 | Bees Ferry West Ashley Library | 5:30-6:30 p.m. | Free | The library team will share their favorite stories set in the Middle Ages.

• Happy Hour Candle Making Party | Tuesday, Sept. 17 | 6-8 p.m. | Garage 75 | $40+ | Immerse yourself in the world of scents and colors as experienced instructors guide you through the process of creating your own custom candles.
• Hands-on Ravioli Workshop | Tuesday, Sept. 17 | 6-8 p.m. | Two Blokes Brewing, Mount Pleasant | $65 | Learn the art of pasta dough from scratch, then you’ll cook up your ravioli and dress them in complimentary sauces.

• 14th Annual Mount Pleasant Chamber of Commerce Business and Community Expo | Thursday, Sept. 26 | 11 a.m.-5 p.m. | Omar Shrine Center, Mount Pleasant | Free | Discover local businesses and enjoy a day packed with interactive booths featuring demonstrations, giveaways, games, prizes, food trucks, plus a happy hour.*

• Stay alert. A tropical storm warning was issued yesterday, and King Tides are expected over the next few days. The combination of extremely high tides and rain may lead to flooding in some areas. (WCIV)

• Due to potential inclement weather, Charleston County School District will have an eLearning Day today, Sept. 16. Plus, all activities and after-school programs are canceled. (WCSC)

• We’re excited to share that downtown eatery The Pass has reopened its dining room after temporarily closing due to a car accident back in February. Stop by Wednesday through Sunday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., and enjoy a sandwich — we’ll take the Americano, please.

• Edisto Island Library, located at Trinity Church, will open after being closed for renovations, including new paint and furniture. The community is invited to attend the ribbon-cutting ceremony on Monday, Oct. 7 at 10 a.m. Fun fact: The library was the first branch to open in the Charleston County Public Library system in 1931.

• The Palmetto Jam will return on Sunday, Oct. 13, at the Mount Pleasant Palmetto Islands County Park. Live music will begin at 11 a.m. from Matt Jordan and Jeff Bateman, and from 1:30 to 4:30 p.m., Idlewild Revival will give a musical tribute to the Allman Brothers. Tickets start at $20 per car.

• Charleston County teamed up with Georgia Tech’s Partnership for Inclusive Innovation to use AI to help prepare for future major floods. The model will use data from prior storms + flooding to predict road impacts in the area. It will be implemented ahead of the 2025 peak hurricane season. (The Post and Courier)

• Head to Wannamaker Park on Sunday, Oct. 6, for the annual Latin American Festival. From 12 to 5 p.m., attendees can experience Latin American and Caribbean cultures through live music, food, arts and crafts, and a salsa dance contest, and new this year is a samba dance lesson. Admission is $25 per car.

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