Local Yarn Store Day | 10 a.m.-3 p.m. | Wild and Wooly, Mount Pleasant | Free entry | Celebrate creativity, craftsmanship, and community at Local Yarn Store Day.
Daniel Island Fine Art Show | 10 a.m.-4 p.m. | Daniel Island Recreation Center, Daniel Island | Free entry | Explore the works of 18 local artists showcasing their pieces for sale.
The 2025 Black Food Truck Festival | Until Sunday, April 27 | 12-7 p.m. | The Exchange Park Fairgrounds, Ladson | $15+ | Enjoy delicious cuisine, live music, family-friendly activities, and cultural celebrations.
Indie Bookstore Day Celebration | 1:30-9 p.m. | Philosophers & Fools | Free entry | Celebrate independent bookstores with free popcorn all day, book deals, and competitions.
Hibachi Class | 5-7 p.m. | Two Blokes Brewery, Mount Pleasant | $60 | Join this interactive class where you’ll learn to flip, chop, and grill like a pro.
Monday, April 28
Art Room Surprise | 1-2 p.m. | Children’s Museum of the Lowcountry | Free with admission | Children three years and up are invited to make art using different kinds of paints, drawing techniques, and mixed media.
Drop-In Computer help for Senior Adults In-Person | 3-5 p.m. | Moncks Corner Library | Drop in for a session designed to help senior adults with learning how to use computers, mobile phones, and other devices.
96 million. That’s how many Americans are bird watchers, according to a survey from the US Fish and Wildlife Service. Check out the NYT’s birdwatching tips before heading out on a local hiking trail known for bird sightings. (New York Times)
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Strawberry + Cream Pebbles. That’s the new cereal flavor from Post, the brand behind Fruity Pebbles. You can look for it on grocery store shelves, but if you’re in a berry mood, you can pick your strawberries at one of these Lowcountry spots.
Travel
Good news, travelers: The costs you see when eyeing that gorgeous Airbnb will now include all fees, meaning you won’t be hit with a $300 cleaning fee after going to check out. Explore local Airbnbs with our guide to unique places to stay in CHS. (CNN)
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The scientific community is abuzz with what might be the strongest indication of alien life yet. On a planet named K2-18, there are signs of gases produced by biological processes. Rent a telescope from the library to look for life in the stars. (Reuters)
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Cheers to volunteers
Spend some time helping out with the Green Heart Project. | Photo by @greenheartchs
Maybe you have some extra time on your hands, or maybe you’re just in the giving spirit. All we know is there are more than enough great causes in Charleston to support with your time. Here are several ways to get involved in Charleston.
If you’re passionate about supporting local community groups Warrior Surf Foundation | Help veterans with surf therapy and wellness.
Self-proclaimed bibliophiles Charleston Friends of the Library | Assist with book sales by sorting through the donated items, pricing items, and packing donations.
For the outdoorsy types The Green Heart Project | Maintain your green thumb by becoming a garden volunteer.
For the social butterflies Junior League of Charleston | Join this organization and connect with a network of women passionate about volunteering.
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