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The Garden Bar | Until Sunday, March 23 | Times vary | The Charleston Place | Price of purchase | Relax and unwind in Market Street Circle as you savor these unique botanical cocktails.
Meet the Octonauts™ | Until Sunday, March 9 | Times vary | South Carolina Aquarium | $34+ | Head to the aquarium to meet Captain Barnacles and Kwazi, who will be docking the “Octopod.”
High Tea | Every Friday until April 4 | Times vary | The Whitman at Bal Harbour Shops Pop-up, Mount Pleasant | $49 | Experience an afternoon of elegance with a traditional-style tea service featuring live music, teas, finger sandwiches, and sweet pastries.
Saturday, March 8
Australian Dot Painting | 10-11:30 a.m. | Charleston County Public Library: Wando Mount Pleasant | Free | Create a work of art using Australian Aboriginal dot paintings — a quick introduction, and all materials are provided.
5K Beer Run | 11 a.m.-1 p.m. | Over the Horizon Brewing | $35+ | Run, walk, or jog a 5K course, then celebrate at the finish line.
Babas Biscuit Brunch with DJ Blacksmith | 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m. | Counter Culture Coffee | $45 | Prepare for a biscuit bar, espresso martinis, mimosas, good vibes, and tunes.
A new independent bookstore will soon call Mount Pleasant home. The Archive will create a community for book lovers + a space to host book clubs. Visitors can sit at the bar and enjoy a cocktail or mocktail, coffee, and pastries to pair with their romance and thriller books. Stay tuned for an opening date. (The Post and Courier)
Opening
After nearly six months, the Edgar Allan Poe branch of the Charleston County Public Library is set to reopen. There’s a ribbon-cutting planned for Tuesday, March 25, at 9 a.m. The upgrades were part of a $108.5 million referendum-funded project seeking to build five new libraries and renovate all existing branches. (WCSC)
Job
The Fresh Market is set to open soon in Mount Pleasant’s Bowman Place Shopping Center near DSW. The store is looking for nearly two dozen employees to work the bakery, floral section, and delicatessen. An opening date has not been announced. (The Post and Courier)
Try This
Secure your spot. Tickets for the 5th annual Picnic for the Parks are on sale now. This family-friendly event returns to Hampton Park’s Rose Pavilion on Sunday, April 27, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. The experience features an open bar, bites from local restaurants, and activities for all ages.
Plan Ahead
Charlestonians are looking forward to The Charleston Festival, but don’t forget to plan the rest of your month with our full roundup of some of the biggest events happening in March. Make sure to bookmark the page for monthly updates.
State
The South Carolina Forestry Commission has lifted the statewide burn ban for several Palmetto State counties. The ban was issued last Saturday after several wildfires burned across the state. At last check, Horry and Georgetown counties were still under the burning ban until further notice. (WCIV)
Eat
Hitting the road to watch the Gamecocks at the SEC Tournament in Greenville today at 12 p.m.? Our friends at GVLtoday rounded up the best arena bites and where to find them.
Cause
Make plans to join the EAS Environmental 2025 Golf Classic at Daniel Island Golf Club on Monday, March 31. There will be golf, games + activities, auctions, and provided meals. Funds from the event will support “The ShelterNet Fire Relief Fund,” which offers immediate support to renters impacted by fire.
Biz
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Outdoors
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Health
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Development
🌳 Unbe-leaf-able changes on the way
The park will be home to trails, boardwalks, scenic views, and several learning opportunities. | Rendering courtesy of Charleston County Parks
Trails, an outdoor classroom, and a new nature-inspired playground will soon be features you and your family can use at Old Towne Creek County Park. The public park will offer views of Charles Towne Landing, along with classic Lowcountry scenes of Live Oaks and marshland.
The 51-acre park will be located on Old Towne Road in West Ashley. It was once an estate known as Ashem Farm, home to Charleston preservationists Ashby Farrow, Emily Ravenel Farrow, and St. Andrews Riding Academy. Mrs. Farrow made moves with the Historic Charleston Foundation to protect the property from future development.
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Things are heating up, and we’renot just talking about the weather. The Credit One Charleston Open is around the corner, and the competition is fierce.
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