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NOTE: Some of these events may have been canceled or postponed due to the coronavirus. Please check with the organizers. Call 843-873-9424 to add your event to this free calendar.
Food Truck Friday: 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Meets the third Friday of every month. The Chamber & Visitor Center, 402 N. Main St., Summerville, in the chamber’s gravel parking lot next to the sweet tea mural. Open to the public. Stay after for Tim Talks in the Chamber Boardroom.
Third Thursday: 5:30-8:30 p.m., Hutchinson Square, 102 S. Main St., Summerville. On the third Thursday of each month, Historic Downtown Summerville transforms into a special marketplace featuring local entertainment, craft vendors and artisans. Local shops and restaurants have extended hours. Due to COVID-19, events have been updated to support social distancing and to provide a more mindful experience. Events are subject to change or cancel without notice.
Jedburg Junction Farmers Market: 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Monday-Friday and 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Saturday. 850 E. Butternut Road, Summerville. The farmers market features local farms and artisan vendors. Come out and support your local community. For more information, email lindsey9864@gmail.com or call 843-412-9864.
Pink Goes Red for Heart Health 5K: March 1-31. Presented by the Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. Sigma Upsilon Omega Chapter of Summerville. Race fee is $25, fee increases on Feb. 14 and March 14. Participants will complete their 5K (3.1 miles) between March 1-31. This race is virtual and based completely on the honor system. Races may be completed through walking or running in the location of your choice. The first 200 registrants are guaranteed a complete swag bag. We ask that you post your results and also share experiences and photos on our event social media pages using #SUOPGR5K. Facebook: AKA, Inc., Sigma Upsilon Omega; Instagram: @SigmaUpsilonOmegaAKA. Proceeds donated to the American Heart Association and the American Stroke Association. To register visit raceentry.com/pink-goes-red-for-heart-health-virtual-5k/race-information.
NARFE Chapter Meeting: 1:30 p.m., March 21. National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association will meet at the Faith Sellers Senior Center, 312 N. Laurel St. in Summerville. Guest speaker will be Christopher Burtt, Master Gardener for Berkely, Charleston, Dorchester County Area Horticulture Agent, Clemson Extension. For virtual meeting, call the toll free number 602-580-9409. When prompted enter the access code: 1377533 followed by the # (pound) sign. Please begin to dial in about five (5) minutes prior to meeting. All active and retired federal employees, spouses, surviving spouses and their guests are welcome. Learn how to protect your earned benefits. For more information contact Patricia Whitely at 843-408-3509, PWhitely@sc.rr.com or Joseph Kohut 216-548-0481, jrk2767@gmail.com.
Magdalene House Sewing Project: 6:30-9:30 p.m., March 24 through April 28, the second and fourth Thursdays of each month. People, Places and Quilts, 129 W. Richardson Ave., Summerville. Join in the fun by making handbags and fabric items that make a difference! All fabrics supplied, just bring your sewing machine and talent! This project benefits Magdalene House of Charleston, a recovery home for women in Summerville. For the sewing team, contact Susan Jones at susanj.magdalene@gmail.com or call 843-300-5921. For questions about Magdalene House, call Liz Milligan, 843-864-5008.
Summerville Multiple Sclerosis Support Group: 11a.m-1 p.m., March 25. Perkins Restaurant & Bakery, 1700 Old Trolley Road, Summerville, 843-875-8680. The guest speaker will be Kristen Green, physical therapist. For more information, please contact Elizabeth Peterson, 843-345-7129.
Sounds on the Square: 7-9 p.m., March 25. Hutchinson Square, 102 S. Main St., Summerville. Free concert at the Hutchinson Square Bandstand. Join the Town of Summerville and the Rev Federal Credit Union for the first Sounds on the Square concert of the 2022 series. Come out and enjoy live music featuring Amani Smith and the Give Thanks Band for an evening of Reggae music.
Downtown Summerville Sidewalk Sale: 10 a.m.-6 p.m., March 26. Main Street Reads, 115 S. Main St., Summerville. Visit us and other merchants in downtown Summerville all day long for great sidewalk sale deals. Here at Main Street Reads we’ll have hundreds of books at 75 percent off and more at 50 percent off. Don’t miss this chance to stock up on spring reads and save!
Historical Dining, Dinner Service Experience: 6 p.m.-9:30 p.m., March 26. Flowertown Bed and Breakfast, 710 S. Main St., Summerville. Enjoy a seven-course Italian meal prepared by Chef Vince Dodson with elegant wines and a bit of culinary history. Reservations can be made via our liaison Tricia Brunson, Tricia1823@gmail.com or 919-358-0768.
The Big Event: 7-10 p.m., March 26. The Ponds Farmhouse, 826 Hundred Oaks Parkway, Summerville. The premier event to support Dorchester School District 2 teachers and students. Tickets are $85 in advance or $100 at the door. The Big Event will feature an open bar, catered food and live entertainment. There will be games, a silent and live auction. Dorchester Two Educational Foundation is a registered 501(c)(3). Tickets on sale now at DD2foundation.org. For questions, please email rahayes@dorchester2.k12.sc.us.
Michelle Rider, aka Shelly Belly and Jas: 7-8:30 p.m. and 9-10:30 p.m., March 26. Old Trolley Road Theatre, 102 Old Trolley Road, Summerville. Cost is $15 per person. Come be a part of this hilarious standup comedy show. Shelly Belly is from a small country town in South Carolina that few have ever heard of. She is known for her ‘sweet tea’ like personality and Southern twang, relatable stories about married life, Southern living and just talking about things you won’t, and might make you blush a little. Born and raised in Abbeville, SC, Jas has been blowing up the Greenville comedy scene for years. Her perspective on life as a single female who’s just trying to get her bills paid will tickle your fancy and encourage you all to leave her some Tip money. Beer, wine and snacks will be available. For more information, call 843-259-8972 or email keithDcomedy@gmail.com.
Rosie the Riveter Family Fun Day: 10 a.m.-3 p.m., March 26, on the site of the Dorchester Heritage Center’s future facility, Hwy. 78 near Ridgeville. A day to honor those Rosies who rolled up their sleeves for the war effort of WWII. The schedule of events include a car show ($20 registration fee), games for the whole family, music, food and a Rosie the Riveter pin-up contest. All proceeds will support the new Dorchester Heritage Center and the SC Vintage Vixen organization, supporting our veterans. For more information, call 843-931-1021 or visit www.dhc-sc.com and facebook@DorchesterHeritageCenter.
“Unique Magical Footprints” Quilt Exhibition: 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Tuesday-Saturday, through April 16. Public Works Art Center, 135 W. Richardson Ave., Summerville. Free admission. Exhibit will feature works created between 2018-2022 by Summerville High School students with special needs. Official reception is March 17 from 5:30-8:30 p.m. during Summerville’s Third Thursday event.
2022 Flowertown Festival: Fri. 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Sat. 9 a.m.-6 p.m. and Sun. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. April 1-3. South Main Street and Azalea Park, Summerville. The Summerville YMCA’s premiere fundraiser of the year to help support health and wellness programs at the Y.
Bee Festival: 11 a.m.-3 p.m., April 2. Northwoods Baptist Church, 2200 Greenridge Road, North Charleston. Hosted by R and R Acres and Charleston Area Beekeeping Supply. A free family friendly event with live music, local artisans, great food, local honey, beekeeping supplies, bounce houses and a pet bee costume contest. Learn from local beekeepers and about local clubs. For more information, contact Rebecca Bills from R and R Acres at 843-300-2749 or rebecca@randracres.com.
Comedy Central's Caleb Synan plus Brent Blakeney: 7 p.m.-8:30 p.m, April 2 and 9 p.m.-10:30 p.m., April 3. Old Trolley Road Theatre, 102 Old Trolley Road, Summerville. Cost is $15 per person. Come be a part of this hilarious standup comedy show. With a brand new Comedy Central special coming out April 7, Caleb Synan is one of the hottest young comics in the country. (Funny AND good looking!) His unique background as a preacher’s kid from a small Southern town gives him the ability to relate to any and every crowd — even though he’s a big old millennial who lives in LA. Brent Blakeney is a comedian out of Raleigh, NC. Touring the country for the last few years, he has been a feature comedian at the SLO Comedy Festival in San Luis Obispo, CA as well as being a national winner of "Kenan Thompson's Road to NYC" contest. 2020 saw Brent featured on Circle Network's "Stand Up Nashville," his TV debut! Beer, wine and snacks will be available. For more information, call 843-259-8972 or email keithDcomedy@gmail.com.
Childhood Abuse Prevention Month Community Luncheon: 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m., April 8. Dorchester Children’s Advocacy Center, conference room upstairs, 303 E. Richardson Ave., Summerville. Come join us for an exciting community awareness luncheon to kick off April as Child Abuse Prevention Month. During this luncheon, you will receive an interactive tour of the facility and an information presentation from executive director Kay Phillips. A complementary lunch will be provided by a grant funded by Children’s Trust of South Carolina. Please RSVP by March 28 to Stephanie Crane, 843-875-1551 or scrane@dorchestercac.org.
Free Movie Fridays: 8-10 p.m., April 8, Gahagan Park Football Field, 515 W. Boundary St., Summerville. Join the Summerville Parks & Recreation Department and REV Federal Credit Union for our first FREE outdoor movie night of the 2022 season! The featured movie will be "Moana." Bring chairs, blankets, snacks or dinner and enjoy the movie. Snacks will be sold at the movie.
Havana Nights: 5:30 p.m-9 p.m., April 9. Coastal Coffee Roasters, 108 E. Third N. St., Summerville. Tickets are $40 in advance and $50 at the door. Event-goers will enjoy beginner salsa lessons with world-renowned dancer and instructor, Klajdi Kasemi. If you’re a seasoned dancer or want to get on the dance floor for the first time, this event is for you. Each attendee will receive one complimentary drink (beer or wine) with ticket purchase. There will be raffles, music, lessons, dancing and a few surprises throughout the night, and the Sabor Food Truck will be on hand with authentic Cuban fare available for purchase. All proceeds benefit The ARK–Alzheimer’s Support Services. For more information, call 843-376-4559.
Quilts of Valor Sit and Sew: 10:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m., April 11. People, Places and Quilts, 129 W. Richardson Ave., Summerville. Join us for the Quilts of Valor Sit and Sew to work on quilts. Bring your own projects to donate or work on kits donated to the foundation. A great way to socialize and work for a great cause. Can’t attend? Drop off your quilt tops and/or finished quilts and we’ll take care of the rest. “The mission of the Quilts of Valor Foundation is to cover service members and veterans touched by war with comforting and healing Quilts of Valor.” Please call PPQ at 843-871-8872 to reserve your spot.
PSF Sewing Sessions: 10:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m., every Friday through April 29. People, Places & Quilts, 129 W. Richardson Ave., Summerville. $25 per person for four hours of help, instruction and encouragement. Class size is limited to six people. “Problems Solved Friday” sewing sessions to suit your needs. Need help with a project or kit? Instructor/Problem Solver, Sue Runnerstrom will offer instruction and encouragement. Call PPQ at 843-871-8872 to register.
Free Tax Filing: 10 a.m.-2 p.m., every Saturday through April 16. Bethany UMC, 118 W. Third S. St., Summerville. Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) is an IRS sponsored group that provides free federal and state income tax preparation and filing. All tax preparers are certified in various areas of tax law and have years of experience. Contact Blair Stewart 843-270-3001 or bhsbtb@gmail.com for appointments or questions. Vaccinations are encouraged and masks are required.
Sewing Machine Maintenance: 10 a.m.-2 p.m, every Monday through April 25. People, Places & Quilts, 129 W. Richardson Ave., Summerville. By appointment only. Please call PPQ at 843-871-8872 to reserve your spot. Melanie, sewing machine repair technician, will be available to answer maintenance and quick repair questions. Please bring your sewing machine, cord and foot control. If you have an issue that can be addressed in 15 minutes, her goal is to have you sewing again without having to wait so long for service or repair. There is no charge for this service. If your issue requires further service or repair, then you can be placed on her service waiting list.
Free Tax Preparation: appointments will be Tuesday and Thursday 9 a.m.-3 p.m. and Friday 10 a.m.-2 p.m. until April 14 at Bethany United Methodist Church, 118 W. Third S. Street, Summerville. AARP TaxAide will provide free electronic federal and state tax filing for low and middle income taxpayers by IRS and AARP qualified counselors. Counseling will be face to face with drop off and return the same day. Pre-appointment packages may be picked up on the west side of Bethany United Methodist Church during open hours or at the Senior Center on North Laurel Street. Websites for scheduling appointments are: taxaide.aarpfoundation.org or tinyurl.com/2p86dr22. If assistance in scheduling is needed, call 843-695-9996. Covid protocols will be maintained.
Open Sewing: 1:15-4:15 p.m., every Thursday through April 28. People, Places & Quilts, 129 W. Richardson Ave., Summerville. $5 per person. If you are a machine or hand sewist, come and enjoy a community sewing day on available Thursdays! Must call PPQ at 843-871-8872 to register and pay. Class size is limited to eight machines and four hand sewists.
Trident Head Injury Support Group: 6:30-8:30 p.m., on the first Tuesday of every month at Interim Healthcare of North Charleston, 3820 Faber Place Drive, Suite 200. Monthly support group meetings are for survivors, caregivers and friends who have acquired the life-changing effects of traumatic brain injury. For more information, contact Robert Durland at 843-822-1967.
Quilt ‘n’ Friends: 10 a.m.-3 p.m., every Wednesday. Stallsville United Methodist Church, 255 Stallsville Loop, Summerville. Meetings have resumed. All former members, new to the area quilters and beginning quilters are welcome. You MUST show proof of vaccination to attend. For more information, call Kathie at 603-398-3633.
Stories on the Square: 9:30-10 a.m., every Wednesday. Main Street Reads, 115 S. Main St., Summerville. Free event for kids of all ages. Join Ashley Bohinc for outdoor storytime adventures. The event is held outside to ensure proper social distancing. Lots of chairs available for younger listeners, hoola-hoops for distancing and plenty of juice boxes and snacks to munch on while they listen. Student discounts to all attendees. In case of inclement weather, story time moves inside with social distancing. For more information, call 843-875-5171.
Main Street Writes: 6:30-8 p.m., every Monday. Main Street Reads, 115 S. Main St., Summerville. Virtual meetings only until April with hopes to resume live meetings soon. For the inner writer in all of us, the regular Monday evening writers group that’s growing every week. Join in any/every Monday and share a few pages with fellow scribes, or just listen in and learn. Anyone wanting to join in via Zoom instead, use the following credentials: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83115591753 pwd=bGwyNlJITDZvNUcxdU9kckNDSE1Zdz09. Meeting ID: 831 1559 1753. Passcode: 29483. If you’d prefer to send your pages in advance (no more than two single-spaced or four double spaced) you can email them to mainstreetreads@gmail.com — and they will be shared with the group.
2021-22 National Outdoor Sculpture Competition and Exhibition: 8 a.m.-8 p.m. daily through March 20, 2022. North Charleston Riverfront Park, 1001 Everglades Ave., North Charleston. Free admission and parking. This 11-month exhibition features 13 pieces by established and emerging artists from 10 states displaying imaginative and thought-provoking outdoor sculpture. Visitors can enjoy the sculpture displays among 10 acres of walking paths, a fishing pier, boardwalk, playground and children’s play fountain. Visit the NorthCharlestonArtsFest.com/national-outdoor-sculpture-competition-exhibition for images and award info. For more information email culturalarts@northcharleston.org or call 843-740-5854.
Board of Architectural Review Meeting: 6 p.m. Meets on the first Tuesday of every month. Town of Summerville, Training Room. Located on the second floor of the Summerville Municipal Annex Building, 200 S. Main St., Summerville.
Tree Protection Board Meeting: 9 a.m. Meets the second Monday of every month. Town of Summerville. Training Room, 200 S. Main St., Summerville.
Standing Committee Meetings: 5:30 p.m. Meets the second Monday of every month. Town of Summerville, Council Chambers. Located on the third floor of the Summerville Municipal Annex Building, 200 S. Main St., Summerville.
Board of Zoning Appeals Meeting: 5 p.m. Meets the second Tuesday of every month. Town of Summerville, Training Room. Located on the second floor of the Summerville Municipal Annex Building, 200 S. Main St., Summerville.
Design Review Board Meeting: 4 p.m., meets the third Thursday of every month. Town of Summerville, Training Room. Located on the second floor of the Summerville Municipal Annex Building, 200 S. Main St., Summerville. The Fleet Reserve Association Meeting: 7 p.m., 99 Wisteria Road, Goose Creek. The U.S. Navy, Marines and Coast Guard conducts the Branch 269 monthly meeting on the third Thursday of each month. Any member of the sea going services is welcome to attend. Contact John Tharp at 843-709-8520.
Summerville Town Council Meeting: 6 p.m. Meets the second Thursday of each month. Town of Summerville Council Chambers. Located on the third floor of the Summerville Municipal Annex Building, 200 S. Main St., Summerville. Due to the pandemic, Council reserves the right to hold the meetings electronically. The public and press will be notified of this change if it is necessary.
Food Truck Friday: 5-8 p.m., every Friday. Green Barn, Carnes Crossroads, 207 First Ave., Summerville. Hosted by the Carnes Crossroads Property Owners Association. There will be different food trucks each week.
Chamber Power Hour: 7:30-9 a.m., meets the third Wednesday of every other month at various locations. Free and open to the public. Join us as we hear from SC Chamber of Commerce Director of Government Affairs Katie Titus. She will be talking about the state Chamber’s 2021 Legislative Agenda. This event will be held at Rollins Edwards Community Center, 301 N. Hickory St., Summerville. Our Power Hours serve as an opportunity to keep our members and the public informed on all that is trending or important in our community. We feature a different topic and expert speakers at each event. This event is in-person. Social distancing, temperature and mask guidelines are strictly enforced. For future events visit business.greatersummerville.org.
Virtual SC: Virtual SC, South Carolina’s free, state-sponsored online program offers free educational resources to students, parents and teachers. Visit virtualsc.org/resources to find a variety of resources, including: test prep for national exams like SAT, ACT, PSAT, Advanced Placement exams, personalized math programs for 6-12th grade students, free educational videos and more.
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