Volunteers are essential in making this event a success. | Photo provided by Going Places
Local nonprofit Going Places will host an event benefiting 173 children at Frierson Elementary School on Friday, Nov. 22. Each child will receive a new custom bike, helmet, lock, and bike pump. The event aims to bring smiles, confidence, and a sense of adventure to as many kids as possible.
There will be a bike reveal where volunteers will surprise the students and distribute the bikes. Music by DJ Scott Sain will add to the celebration, with volunteers on hand to help children and their parents collect their new bikes until 6 p.m. That’s where you come in.
Volunteer Opportunities
Going Places is calling for volunteers in two main roles: bike assembly and event setup.
Bike assembly:
Volunteers will assemble 173 bikes, with 30 volunteers needed per time slot.
Sip, Shop & Stitch with Penny Linn Designs | 5:30-8 p.m. | A Maker’s Post, Sullivan’s Island | $25 | Join for an evening of stitching with exclusive kits, festive sips, and a little holiday shopping.
Friday, Nov. 8
Macrame Sun Catcher Class | 6:30-7:30 p.m. | Palmetto Brewing Co. | $30 | Get ready for a night of sparkling fall fun as you craft your macrame suncatcher.
CSU Night at the Stingrays | 7:05 p.m. | North Charleston Coliseum | $20+ | Watch the Rays take on the Greenville Swamp Rabbits and support CSU’s Operation Christmas Child school supply drive.
Saturday, Nov. 9
Pumpkin Smash Event | 12-3 p.m. | New Realm Brewing Co | Free | A fun, family-friendly event to smash your rotten jack-o-lanterns before they are composted.
First Look | Saturday, Nov. 9 | 9 a.m.-3 p.m. | Charleston Southern University | Free | Prospective students are invited to Charleston Southern University’s open house to tour the campus, meet faculty, and attend financial aid + admissions workshops.*
Sunday, Nov. 10
10th Annual Lowcountry Nosh | 11:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. | Kahal Kadosh Beth Elohim | Free | Experience Jewish food, music, and culture and learn about Kahal Kadosh Beth Elohim’s rich history.
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Unofficial election results show Charleston County residents voted against a transportation sales tax referendum intended to fund road projects, mass transit systems, and green space initiatives. Note: All results are unofficial until they are certified. What’s next? Charleston County Council plans to develop a new proposal. (WCBD + WCSC)
Community
Carl Ritchie is the projected winner of the Charleston County Sheriff’s race, leading over incumbent Kristin Graziano. Ritchie previously served as the Mount Pleasant Police Chief before retiring in May 2021. Check results from other local races on the SC Election Commission site. (WCBD)
Eat
The Harlow, a restaurant known for its seafood and American classics, is celebrating its first anniversary with a Sunday Funday Oyster Roast on Nov. 10 at 12 p.m. Join the festivities with drinks, food, live music, a dunk the chef cold plunge tank, and a jump castle. Tickets for adults 21 and up are $45.
Coming Soon
Neighborly, a household decor and furniture retailer, is set to open in Park Circle. The store will offer a curated selection of new and vintage furniture, home decor, and gifts, and it will also be home to Hue Interiors. The grand opening will be Nov. 30, which is Small Business Saturday. (Charleston Regional Business Journal)
Active
Save the date. The 33rd Annual Reindeer Run + Walk is happening Saturday, Dec. 14, downtown. Join to support the MUSC Shawn Jenkins Children’s Hospital and come dressed in your festive best — there will be a costume contest.
Try This
Oysters on the Rocks is an upcoming event to celebrate and appreciate our coastal waterways on Wednesday, Nov. 20, at The Porter Room at Holy City Brewing. Beginning at 6:30 p.m., guests can indulge in local oysters prepared in four different ways paired with premium gins. Tickets are $75.
Cause
Did you know? When you donate blood, you can save lives andget rewarded (think: gift cards). The Blood Connection hosts blood drives across Charleston seven days a week, making it convenient to find a location + give back. Make an appointment.*
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Try This
Raise a glass to some friendly competition
This is a fun way to support some local businesses. | Photo by Julia Schroder
Park & Grove is hosting its second annual North Central Cocktail Competition today, Nov. 7, from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m.
Guests can sample signature cocktails and help choose the winner in a competition featuring local bartenders from Park & Grove, Daps, Edmund’s Oast, Punch Runners, The Archer, Herd Provisions, and The Container Bar. Each venue will incorporate Tres Agaves Blanco Tequila into their creations. Liam Murphy will provide live music.
Tickets are $30 per person and include cocktail samples and light bites. A portion of the proceeds will be donated to the Southern Smoke Foundation to support Hurricane Helene relief for food and beverage industry workers. Note: Attendees must be 21 or older.
Bonus: Attendees can also enter a special raffle for a $100 Park & Grove gift card.
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If you’re an oyster lover like me, you’ll agree that there’s no such thing as too many oyster events in the newsletter. I’m excited to keep sharing all the upcoming oyster happenings, and I’ll leave you with an image of oysters the CHStoday team recently enjoyed at Islander 71.
