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There’s no such thing as too much glitter on Valentine’s Day cards, right?
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I’m going to need to break out the glue stick and glitter for this one.Senior Helpers, an in-home senior care group serving Charleston and Summerville, is asking for help spreading some Valentine’s cheer. The organization is collecting Valentine’s cards to deliver to local seniors, aiming to put smiles on their faces.
Store-bought or handmade cards can be dropped off at any Senior Helpers office by Monday, Feb. 9.
Ville to Ville Coastal Relay | 5 a.m.-7 p.m. | Summerville to Mount Pleasant, Mount Pleasant | $129 | Grab your team and get ready to run through the Lowcountry in this one-day relay spanning roughly 70 miles from Summerville to Mount Pleasant.*
Home sweet HomeSense. The sister store of TJ Maxx and Marshalls is scheduled to open its first Charleston-area store on Thursday, Feb. 26 at 8 a.m. You’ll find the discount home furnishing store on N. Highway 17 near the Isle of Palms Connector. (The Post and Courier)
Eat
Scoop there it is. Marion’s Gelato is now open in Mount Pleasant. Stop by the Warrior Way (near Wando High School) for a sweet treat. We’ve got our eye on those gelato cakes, there’s even a heart-shaped one for Valentine’s Day.
Quoted
“Charleston has no shortage of culinary talent, but there are real barriers when it comes to access, space, and the infrastructure needed to grow,” said Tanya Gurrieri, co-founder of Salthouse Catering. To address that, the Salthouse team opened a commissary kitchen to support local food entrepreneurs. (Holy City Sinner)
Did you know? 888,888 oyster sliders at The Ordinary will cost you the same amount as a 30-second Super Bowl commercial this year. See the other nine things The Post & Courier found that you could buy in Charleston for the price of an ad during the big game.
Festival
Tomorrow, Feb. 7 from 12 to 10 p.m. Commonhouse Aleworks is celebrating its eighth anniversary with a vendor market and block party. The free event will feature live music and brewery tours.
Giveaway
‘Tis the season — oyster season that is. To celebrate, Charleston Water Taxi is hosting a giveaway with Oysters on the Point. Here’s the deal: two winners will score admission tickets to Oysters on the Point, a free bucket of oysters, and four all-day Charleston Water Taxi tickets. See how to enter.
Biz
Hey Land Rover owners, you won’t have to trek to West Ashley for car maintenance anymore. That’s thanks to the newly opened Lowcountry Rovr, an independent service shop. You’ll find it in Mount Pleasant on Johnnie Dodds Boulevard in the former Etto Leisure Cars spot. (The Post and Courier)
Community
If you registered for the native tree giveaway, don’t forget pickup is this Saturday, Feb. 7 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m at James Island Town Hall. Learn about your new trees from the SC Forestry Commission.
Featured Deal
Level up your business with more savings. Right now, with T-Mobile for Business, pay just $15 per line when you switch 10 or more lines to a CoreMobile plan. Keep your own devices and your current numbers — no contacts to update, no worries.‡*
Beauty
Engineered for men, Particle Face Cream tackles dryness, eye bags, wrinkles, and dark spots in one simple step. In other words: time to stop borrowing your partner’s moisturizer. Save 20% with promo code CITY20.*
Jobs
Summerville-based Thorne is a science-backed leader in health and wellness, known for innovation and quality manufacturing in an FDA-regulated, cGMP environment. The company is growing its local team, welcoming candidates with backgrounds in manufacturing, lab, quality, logistics, and healthcare. Bonus: On-the-job training and advancement opportunities are available.*
Edu
If furthering your education is on your list of goals this year, Charleston Southern University could help. CSU Online is giving away one semester to a prospective student who applies, is admitted, and submits a FAFSA. Use it by August 2026 in select programs, including project management and business analytics.*
Here’s your warning: don’t wait until the last minute to order your Valentine’s Day goodies. Baguette Magic is making conversation heart cookies. If you want some, let them know by Tuesday, Feb. 10, how many you’d like.
Need more Valentine’s Day ideas? Stay tuned, I’ll be sharing ways to celebrate here in Holy City next week.
A best-selling pair of waterproof boots designed to keep your toes warm and dry in any weather. We love that this pair boasts a warm faux fur lining and a slip-resistant rubber outsole.
Earlier this week, I asked how you hotel-hop around Charleston, and 73% of CHStoday readers said you like to visit the bars, especially if there’s a rooftop. So here are three of my favorite hotel bars:
