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Mahj & Mimosas | Through Wednesday, March 5 | 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m. | Bal Harbour Shops Pop-up, Mount Pleasant | Price of purchase | Sip and strategize — enjoy a refreshing mimosa while learning to play Mahjong from the ladies of Holy Mahj.
Gardening 101 | 5-7 p.m. | Charleston Farms Community Center | Free | Whether you’re a beginner or have a green thumb, this event is perfect for anyone learning more about plants and gardening.
Riverdance 30 | Through Thursday, Feb. 20 | 7:30 p.m. | North Charleston Performing Arts Center | $62+ | See dancers perform to Grammy award-winning music and get inspired by the infectious energy.
Thursday, Feb. 20
The Garden Bar | Through Sunday, March 23 | Times vary | The Carriage House at The Charleston Place | Price of purchase | Relax and unwind in Market Street Circle as you savor these unique botanical cocktails.
Bumpa’s Third Thursday | 4-8 p.m. | Bumpa’s | Price of purchase | Enjoy live music, sips + bites, plus shop from local vendors.
Gullah Geechee Gathering | 5-8 p.m. | Park Circle Community Building, North Charleston | Free | Shop with Gullah Geechee artisans and enjoy food, music, captivating storytelling, and lively dancing.
Friday, Feb. 21
Fresh Catch Fridays | Through Friday, March 28 | Times vary | Little Palm | Enjoy local fish specials — sustainably sourced and served with a side of coastal flavor + a portion of each special benefits the Surfrider Foundation.
Kickin’ Chicken raises $12,000+ for Camp Happy Days
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The Kickin’ Chicken has partnered with Camp Happy Days, one of its core charities, for nearly 15 years. | Photo provided by Kickin’ Chicken
$12,000. That’s how much Kickin’ Chicken raised for Camp Happy Days — a nonprofit that supports families battling pediatric cancer — this past holiday season.
With the support of the community’s generous donations, five families received gifts through Camp Happy Days’ holiday giving program. These gifts brought joy and created unforgettable memories for kids fighting cancer.
There is now a new spot to start workin’ on our fitness. Peach Lab, a boutique fitness studio, has opened on Wentworth Street. Want to try things out before you commit? Your first class is free.
Environment
The final phase of a project to remove pollutants from the USS Yorktown is set to begin on Monday, Feb. 24. When the aircraft was decommissioned, there were no strict decommissioning procedures, and the ship was available “as is” when it was relocated to Charleston Harbor in 1975. (WCSC)
Fun Fact
Did you see this? The Port of Charleston welcomed Iris, the largest container ship Wando Welch Terminal has ever seen yesterday morning. The ship owned by the Orient Overseas Container Line Ltd., is based in Hong Kong + has a capacity of 16,828 containers. (WCSC)
Ranked
Back to back to back. The Sanctuary at Kiawah Island Golf Resort has earned a five-star rating from Forbes Travel Guide for the third year. The lux oceanfront hotel is one of 14 properties worldwide to be designated with the honor. Congratulations. (WCBD)
Arts
Your art could be on display for the Lowcountry to see. The Town of Mount Pleasant is looking for submissions for its Art on the Half Shell program, where designs are featured on four-foot fiberglass oysters around town. To be eligible, applicants must live in Charleston, Berkeley, or Dorchester counties. (WCBD)
Real Estate
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⚜️ Let the good times roll
Get the party started right + order your king cake from a local bake shop. | Photo by @ap_flour
Mardi Gras is around the corner, so we’ve rounded up some local bakeries selling festive king cakes.
This piece was inspired by readers Brandi N. + Alison M., who emailed us asking where to find the seasonal treats in the Holy City.
APFlour | King cakes and sugar cookies are available — preorder by Tuesday, Feb. 25.
Sugar Bakeshop Charleston | Place an order to guarantee yourself a chance to try the twist this downtown shop puts on the classic king cake, featuring Mia’s sour cream cinnamon pecan swirl pound cake.
Mercantile and Mash | To receive your purple, green, and gold treats, place an order by Thursday, Feb. 27.
Pro tip: If you find the plastic baby in your slice, congrats it signifies luck, prosperity, and that you’re in charge of providing the king cake for next year’s celebrations.
If you know of a bakery offering the classic Mardi Gras treat, send us an email.
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Have you ever found the baby in your king cake slice?
🚢 I’m still in shock. The container ship that made a stop at the Port of Charleston yesterday was massive. Tap here to see the vessel next to the Arthur Ravenel Jr. Bridge.
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