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Friday, September 3

2nd Annual Lowcountry Jazz Festival
September 3-5 at the North Charleston Performing Arts Center. Performers include Spyro Gyra; saxophone journeyman Euge Groove, formerly of Tower of Power; Paul “Shilts” Weimar, former bandleader of Down To The Bone; and noted Charleston jazz musician Charlton Singleton. For more info, visit www.lowcountryjazz.com or call (704) 534-4228.

Saturday, September 4

Team Charleston 2010 Climbing Training Sessions

Team Charleston is for youth who wish to take their climbing to the next level. Practice is four hours/week for nine months during the school year at James Island County Park. Competitions will be held throughout the southeast.  Register by calling 795-4386 or contact rlavarnway@ccprc.com for more info. Sept. 4-Dec 31. Saturdays from 10 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. & Tuesdays from 5 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. Ages 10 – 17. Course # 23525. Fee: $325.

Sunday, September 5

4th Annual Lowcountry Wine and Beer
The Annual Lowcountry Wine and Beer Festival, sponsored by Barrier Islands Free Medical Clinic, will offer an array of fabulous wines from around the world, lowcountry cuisine, fine craft beers, and jazz by the Cobblestone Quartet. Freshfields Village from 4:00 – 7:30 PM. Tickets are $30 in advance, $35 day of and may be purchased at Freshfields Guest Services,  Beachwalker Rentals, Indigo Books,  Kiawah Island Real Estate, Resort Quest, Kiawah Town Hall, Red Sky Grill, Red’s Ice House, Seabrook Island Real Estate, New Moon Pizzeria and Pub, Schoen Ace Hardware, Bishop Gadsden Pharmacy, Charleston Crab House, Cloud 9 Spa Therapy,  Fosberg’s Wine and Spirits, and The Toddy Shop. All proceeds support the Barrier Islands Free Medical Clinic.

Monday, September 6

Labor Day

Tuesday, September 7

The AARP East Cooper Chapter
The Chapter will meet at 5:30 at the East Cooper Senior Center (Card Room) on Van Kolnitz Road in Mt. Pleasant. This month our service project is Meals on Wheels, so please bring some canned goods to the meeting. For more information, call Debra Whitfield, president, at 849-9548

Wednesday, September 8

After School Adventure Paddle

Come paddle with us after school at Palmetto Islands County Park! We’ll spend some time reviewing and learning basic kayak strokes and play some fun paddling games.  Advance registration required. 3:30p.m.-6 p.m. Course # 23609. Age: 6-12. Fee: $12. For more info, call 795-4386 or visit www.ccprc.com.

Charleston Restaurant Week
September 8 – September 19. A three-course meal will be $30 at fine dining restaurants and $20 at casual dining restaurants. More than 50 restaurants are expected to participate. For more information, please visit www.restaurantweekcharleston.com.

Thursday, September 9

Jewish Rosh Hashanah/Feast of Trumpets

Friday, September 10

Charleston Area Therapeutic Riding Annual Blue Ribbon Event

From 12 – 1 p.m. at the Francis Marion Hotel.  Guest speaker Stacy L. Pearsall is an award winning photographer who did three tours in Iraq earning medals for heroic actions under fire.  Tickets are $70 pp. and seating is limited. For more info, call 559-6040 or visit www.catrfarms.org

Sunset kayak tour from Sunrise Park Harbor

Close out your work week with a relaxing tour and a watery view of the Charleston skyline. We’ll paddle from Sunrise Park past the Battery, to Wappoo Cut Boat Landing. Advance registration required. 5:15p.m.-8:30p.m. Course # 23337.  Age: 16 & up. Fee: $36. For more info, call 795-4386.

Saturday, September 11

Patriot’s Day

OPEN by Charleston Regional Alliance for the Arts

This is a multi-disciplinary arts event, open to the public, featuring an abundance of artistic and cultural offerings in the tri-county area. Come experience a cultural marketplace of interactive arts booths where you can buy tickets, memberships and merchandise. 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. at Memminger Auditorium, 56 Beaufain St. Downtown Charleston. For more info, visit www.artscharleston.org or call 577-5288.

Nutcracker Auditions
Auditions for the Nutcracker NPAC performance will be held at 11 a.m. at Fort Dorchester High School, 8500 Lincoln Blvd. N Charleston. There is s a $10 Audition fee. Ages 6 – 17 are welcome. For more info, visit www.charlestonballet.org.

A Day in the Forest with Smokey Bear
This video is designed for students in K – second grade and teaches them how they can help prevent wildfires from happening. The video is 3D, 8 min. in length, and is both fun and educational. Children will also receive info on how to become a Jr. Ranger! Free. Sewee Center, 5821 Highway 17 North, Awendaw. For more info, call 928-3368 or visit www.seweecenter.fws.gov

Berkeley Blueways Paddlefest!
Nature Adventures Outfitters will offer a paddle of Wadboo Creek and Swamp in the Francis Marion National Forest from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Try paddleboarding, kayaking, canoeing or just come and enjoy the food and music! Free event. For more info, visit www.PaddleSouthCarolina.org or call 568-3222.

Francis Marion Dirt Dash, Half Marathon and 5k Run Walk
Run the Francis Marion National Forest in Awendaw.  All proceeds from the event help support the Mount Pleasant Fire Departments Wild-land Firefighting Program.  For more info, contact Chad Haffa at 478-1779, email fmdirtdash@gmail.com or visit www.fmdirtdash.com.

Shagging on the Cooper
Dance the night away under the stars at the new Mount Pleasant Pier while enjoying live classic oldies and beach music performed by Local Motion from 7 – 11pm.  Beverages will be available for purchase on-site. Tickets are $10 and advance purchase is recommended. For more info, call 795-4386.

IOPNA Adopt a Highway
Cleanup is scheduled for 8 a.m. Volunteers should meet at the Red and White Shopping Center to get clean-up equipment. Coffee and donuts will be provided. Bring the kids, grandkids, friends and neighbors. It only takes about an hour and is a pleasant way to join with your neighbors to keep our island clean and beautiful.

Sunday, September 12

Grandparent’s Day
11^th annual Gene Johnson Memorial Golf Tournament
At Wild Dunes Harbor Course starting at 1 p.m. The Captain’s Choice tournament is $75 per player, which includes food and drinks during the tournament, resort golf, a beach front BBQ dinner after the tournament and prizes!  You can sign up at VFW Post 3137 next to the Windjammer on the Isle of Palms.  Hole sponsorships start at $100.  For more info, contact Darrin Voke at dvoke.post3137@yahoo.com.

Dog Day Afternoon

All dogs are invited to a pool party at North Charleston’s Wannamaker County Park!  Large dogs are invited to enjoy the wave pool and smaller dogs can take a dip in Otter Bay. Tickets: $10 and advance purchase is recommended. Noon – 5 p.m. Call 795-4386 for more info.

Visit the Cape Romain Lighthouses
Meet at Sewee Center at 9 a.m. for a presentation on the history of the lights, then leave McClellanville aboard the Island Cat for a boat ride thru the Refuge waters, ending with a walk to the lights on Lighthouse Island. Call 928-3368 for more info or visit www.seweecenter.fws.gov

Tuesday, September 14

Day of Caring
Visit Trident United Way’s website for more info at www.tuw.org.

Wednesday, September 15

Backpacking Fundamentals: Outdoor Gourmet

This program is a gourmet introduction to the basics of outdoor stoves, meal planning, and cooking.  The menu will include several meals and desserts, all easy to prepare and pack.  Taste testing will be included! Advance registration required.  6 p.m. – 9 p.m. Course # 23266. Age: 16 & up. Fee: $24. Meet at CCPRC headquarters. For more info, call 795-4386 or visit www.ccprc.com.

Mindful Manners dog classes at Sullivan’s Island Club
Cindy Carter, owner of Mindful Manners Dog Training, will be offering two dog obedience classes at the Island Club. The puppy manners class begins at 6:30 p.m. and the basic manners class begins at 7:30 p.m. For more info, visit www.mindfulmanners.net or call 906-9997. The Island Club is located at Station 14 ½ on Sullivan’s Island, next to the Fish Fry Shack.

Thursday, September 16

Sons of Confederate Veterans meeting
Moultrie Camp #27 SCV meets every third Thursday of the month at The Point Grill, Patriots Point Blvd. in Mount Pleasant. Menu dinner starts at 6 p.m. followed by speaker and business meeting. For more info, called Richard Steadman at 442-8670.

Birding Trips – Sod Farm Shorebirds

View Pectoral, Buff-breasted, and Upland Sandpipers, along with Horned Larks, hawks, and other potential feathered visitors.  Ornithologist Perry Nugent will be along to help identify these spectacular birds. Advance registration required. 7 a.m. – 4 p.m. Course # 23573. Age: 16 & up. Fee: $21. For more info, call 795-4386 or visit www.ccprc.com.

IOP Community Wellness Fair

The IOP Rec. Dept will host their Annual Community Wellness Fair from 7 a.m. to 12 p.m. Participants are invited to speak with local healthcare professionals and specialists.  Services will include blood work, flu shots, free screenings/information and more. 24 28^th Ave. For more info, call Will McElheny at 886-8294 or visit www.iop.net.

Sunset Blues and BBQ Cruises
For only $39.50 a ticket, guests can enjoy live blues from Shrimp City Slim, Fiery Ron’s Home Team BBQ buffet and a two-hour harbor cruise aboard the Carolina Belle. The trip leaves from the Maritime Center Dock downtown. For more info, visit www.charlestonharbortours.com or call (800) 979-3370.

Friday, September 17

Constitution Day

Constitution/Citizenship Day
Up to 150 candidates will be sworn in as America’s newest citizens at Charles Pinckney National Historic Site, located at 1254 Long Point Road in Mount Pleasant. The public and school groups are invited to attend and are encouraged to bring chairs and blankets as seating will be limited. For more info, call 881-5516 or visit www.nps.gov/chpi

Premiere of Forgotten Founder: The Story of Charles Pinckney
Using original art work, period illustrations, historical documents, dramatic reenactments and studio interviews to tell the story of a true public servant, the premiere of this SCETV-produced film will be shown at Charles Pinckney National Historic Site, located at 1254 Long Point Road in Mount Pleasant starting at 8 p.m.  For more info, call 881-5516 or visit www.nps.gov/chpi

Basic Sailing Level I

Learn basic nomenclature and rigging/derigging skills as well as safety skills.  The basics of tacking, jibbing, and docking will be covered for dinghy sailing.  The two-day program will include a two-hour Friday evening instructional session.  Sunday morning will be spent sailing in the Charleston Harbor. Advance registration required. Sept. 17 & 19. Friday: 5:30p.m.-8:00p.m. Sunday: 9:30a.m.-1:00p.m. Meets at CCPRC Headquarters. Age: 16 & up. Course # 23376. Fee: $122. For more info, call 795-4386 or visit www.ccprc.com.

Saturday, September 18

Yom Kippur

Constitution Week: Unveiling of Washington at Snee Farm
As part of the celebration of Constitution Week, Artist Martin Pate will unveil an original oil painting interpreting President George Washington’s 1791 visit to Snee Farm at Charles Pinckney National Historic Site, located at 1254 Long Point Road in Mount Pleasant, at 11 a.m. The unveiling will be followed by a program on Archeology and the Arts. For more info, call 881-5516 or visit www.nps.gov/chpi

Jane Austen Society

The JAS begins its 17th year with varied programs based on the theme of “Connections”. Today, Chris Taylor will explore Jane’s connection with the slave trade, the West Indies and Charleston. We invite any who are interested in Jane Austen’s life, her works and her times to join us. We will meet at 1:30 p.m. at the Berkeley Electric building, 3351 Maybank Hwy., Johns Island. For more info, call 768-6453.

Fort Moultrie Lecture Series: The Citadel and the War for Southern Independence
Presented by Dr. Kyle Sinisi from the Citadel. This presentation examines the history of the Citadel and its cadets from 1861 to 1865. The lecture will begin at 2 p.m. at the Fort Moultrie Visitor Center, 1214 Middle Street, Sullivan’s Island. For more info, call 883-3123 or visit www.nps.gov/fosu.

Sunday, September 19

Free computer use class at Sunrise Presbyterian

Join Bob Hooper of Rent-a-Bob to learn more about computer and internet use following the 11 a.m. service at Sunrise Presbyterian (class will begin at approx. 12:15 p.m.). Free and open to the public. Great for beginners and those who have just purchased a new computer system. For more info, call 822-7794 or 886-8939, or email rentabob@bellsouth.net

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