Berkeley County Library System (BCLS), will be hosting “Cooking with Chef Rebecca,” a series of interactive cooking classes for all ages, on Wednesday, September 18 from 10:30 – 11:30 am at Goose Creek Library, located at 325 Old Moncks Corner Road, Goose Creek, SC 29445.

Registration is required for each class. Please visit berkeleylibrarysc.libcal.com/ and click on event of the participating branch.
“Cooking with Chef Rebecca” interactive classes will provide customers of all ages FREE learning opportunities to acquire basic cooking skills and interact with community members sharing common food interests.

Kids in the Kitchen: Children and their parents will gain basic kitchen skills while making easy recipes using simple ingredients. Recipes will change by class and location!

“I am very excited for this opportunity to work with the Berkeley County Library System and its customers! I anticipate these programs will bring people together to share food traditions and knowledge, while learning new skills.”
– Rebecca Antill, Local Professional Chef

For more information on the “Cooking with Chef Rebecca Cooking Classes” or any BCLS program, please contact: Gene Brunson, Library Director at 843-719-4241 or gene.brunson@berkeleycountysc.gov.

Berkeley County Library System (BCLS), is continuing open registration for Powerful Tools for Caregivers Class series to be presented by The ARK of SC with six (6) Thursday sessions from 1 – 2:30 p.m. at Moncks Corner Library, located at 1003 Highway 52, Moncks Corner. Registration is required, and caregivers may register by calling Jan Hyatt at 843-822-4703 (cell); 843-471-1360 (office) from 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. The registration is open and will close on Friday, September 13, 2024.

Powerful Tools for Caregivers Class is an educational program designed for family caregivers to learn self-care while caring for a chronically-ill relative or friend. The class will benefit a caregiver who cares for someone who is home-based, in a long-term care facility, or living in another state.

“This is an evidence-based education series designed to help family caregivers take care of themselves while caring for a loved-one with a chronic illness. The ARK expects attendees to see a 75% increase in the quality of their life after completing this course.”

– Jan Hyatt, NOAH (Neighborhood Outreach Alzheimer’s Help)
Director for The ARK of SC

The Moncks Corner Farmers Market is every Thursday from April- November 21st of 2024 from 3pm-7pm (6pm in November). We have tons of vendors with homemade goods, fresh fruits and vegetables, crafts, and more. To be a vendor, see our website for information and an application.

Back by popular demand – The Lowcountry Street Grocery is on Daniel Island every Friday!

Lowcountry Street Grocery (LSG) is with us on Fridays at Guggenheim Terrace (next to CVS) from 11 AM – 4 PM with Nell!

The Lowcountry Street Grocery is a one-stop shop with over 90 local vendors participating on their bus. The LSG team works hard to take the burden of coming out to a farmer’s market off the farmers and vendors so that they can dedicate more time to their produce/product.

Some of the best-known vendors you will find with Lowcountry Street Grocery include Vertical Roots, Tiller Baking Co. Breads, Rio Bertolini Pasta, Counter Cave Cheeses, One Love Kombucha, Sara Gail Elderberry Syrup, Annie O’s Granola, Spade & Clover, Feast & Flora Flowers, Raw Milk, Mitla Tortillaria, Wishbone Heritage Pasture Raised Meats and Eggs and so much more!

***Updates will be posted on POA Instagram (@danielislandpoa) and Facebook (@danielislandpropertyownersassociation) stories.

Mini Market at The Flock Farm (1183 Black Tom Rd.) Find amazing products from local vendors at our Mini Market. September 21st from 2-5pm. We hope to see you there!

Join us for a day of fall fun at the Hanahan Amphitheater ~ Saturday, September 21st – 3:00-7:00pm!

Live Music – Axe Throwing – Food/Beer Trucks – Pop Up Shops

FREE children’s activities include face painting, balloon twisting, inflatables, and a petting zoo.

Additionally, there will be a Pumpkin Patch. Pumpkins will range from $5-$20.

Come join us for our year round Goose Creek Farmers & Artisans Market! Our Market features local artisans, crafters, farmers, growers, makers & businesses and provides them with a place to sell their wares and services. Our market has live music when available and also showcases local charity/community groups. We are a family friendly market and well behaved leashed pets are always welcome. Follow us on Facebook for more information.

More details to come as well as a signup form for vendors.

Event will be held at the Bonneau Beach Civic Club.

Open to the public.

Be on the lookout for more info and vendor spotlights!

Every other Wednesday at 147 Old Moncks Corner Road in Goose Creek!

Welcome to the **Murder Mystery Dinner – Murder in Sin City** event! Get ready for a night of suspense, intrigue, and delicious food at Ophelia’s Wines & Bites. Join us on **Wed Sep 25 2024** at **7:00 PM** for an unforgettable evening where you’ll become a detective trying to solve a murder in Sin City. Put on your detective hat and enjoy an immersive experience filled with twists and turns. Don’t miss out on this thrilling event!

Berkeley County Library System (BCLS), is continuing open registration for Powerful Tools for Caregivers Class series to be presented by The ARK of SC with six (6) Thursday sessions from 1 – 2:30 p.m. at Moncks Corner Library, located at 1003 Highway 52, Moncks Corner. Registration is required, and caregivers may register by calling Jan Hyatt at 843-822-4703 (cell); 843-471-1360 (office) from 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. The registration is open and will close on Friday, September 13, 2024.

Powerful Tools for Caregivers Class is an educational program designed for family caregivers to learn self-care while caring for a chronically-ill relative or friend. The class will benefit a caregiver who cares for someone who is home-based, in a long-term care facility, or living in another state.

“This is an evidence-based education series designed to help family caregivers take care of themselves while caring for a loved-one with a chronic illness. The ARK expects attendees to see a 75% increase in the quality of their life after completing this course.”

– Jan Hyatt, NOAH (Neighborhood Outreach Alzheimer’s Help)
Director for The ARK of SC

The Moncks Corner Farmers Market is every Thursday from April- November 21st of 2024 from 3pm-7pm (6pm in November). We have tons of vendors with homemade goods, fresh fruits and vegetables, crafts, and more. To be a vendor, see our website for information and an application.

Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with an evening of music, food, and culture featuring musicians of Chamber Music Charleston and DJ Luigi of Latin Groove. This free event showcases various cultural organizations including Círculo Hispanoamericano de Charleston, Chamber Music Charleston, Latin Groove, and Summerville Parks & Recreation, among others. In addition to music, food trucks will be on hand to sell authentic Latin foods and demonstrations of Tango and Salsa dancing will take place. Various information tables will be available to learn more about the cultural organizations of the area.

Visit https://www.chambermusiccharleston.org/fiesta/ to learn more

Back by popular demand – The Lowcountry Street Grocery is on Daniel Island every Friday!

Lowcountry Street Grocery (LSG) is with us on Fridays at Guggenheim Terrace (next to CVS) from 11 AM – 4 PM with Nell!

The Lowcountry Street Grocery is a one-stop shop with over 90 local vendors participating on their bus. The LSG team works hard to take the burden of coming out to a farmer’s market off the farmers and vendors so that they can dedicate more time to their produce/product.

Some of the best-known vendors you will find with Lowcountry Street Grocery include Vertical Roots, Tiller Baking Co. Breads, Rio Bertolini Pasta, Counter Cave Cheeses, One Love Kombucha, Sara Gail Elderberry Syrup, Annie O’s Granola, Spade & Clover, Feast & Flora Flowers, Raw Milk, Mitla Tortillaria, Wishbone Heritage Pasture Raised Meats and Eggs and so much more!

***Updates will be posted on POA Instagram (@danielislandpoa) and Facebook (@danielislandpropertyownersassociation) stories.

More than a thoughtfully planned community, Carnes Crossroads will be the future home to a thriving Agrihood. In the coming years you will discover community gardens and a real working farm — the cornerstone of a life defined by nature, active recreation and undeniable community.Led by a team of professional farmers, get ready to experience the fruitful benefits of fresh produce, herbs, and flowers, available to residents in the community. Shown below are thriving Agrihoods in communities coast to coast to give you a taste of our future Agrihood.

It’s the 2024 Farmers Market season at Carnes Crossroads! Held on the fourth Friday of each month April – September from 5-8PM, enjoy 50+ vendors, offering a variety of local hand-crafted goods, fresh produce, baked goods, art, and so much more. Healthy living at Carnes is a cornerstone of life, please join us!
Vendor Application: https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx…
This application link is the only way to apply for the market. No communication will be sent through Facebook Messenger and no payments or fees will be requested until after you have been accepted via. direct email.

We proudly announce our 6th Annual Rescue Me Adoption Event!

Come prepared to purchase food and drink from local food trucks and shop with local vendors and crafters. Petting zoo area, kids games, music, and so much more.

This is a free admission day at Cypress Gardens for Berkeley County residents.

Berkeley Animal Center and several local rescues will have animals available for adoption.

NO PERSONAL ANIMALS ALLOWED.

Vendors interested in participating please click here:
https://form.jotform.com/231136669338159

Join Moss Grove Plantation for our 3rd Annual Fall Festival! Over 60 vendors, food trucks, music, raffles, and more! Potential vendors I will post when applications are open. Do not send money, Kristen Cary is the only contact!! Mossgrovesocialcommittee@gmail.com
There is an application process. Watch for details

Vienna Light Orchestra’s world-class musicians and vocalists from seven different countries bring to life the powerful music from one of the world’s most popular musicals, The Greatest Showman! This is a highly entertaining show featuring the iconic music of The Greatest Showman and other classic favorites, including “Once Upon a December” from Anastasia, “Let it Go” from Frozen, music from Pirates of the Caribbean, and Phantom of the Opera. Whether you’re looking for a unique event, a romantic evening out, or a memorable experience for the entire family — this event is for you! Vienna Light Orchestra’s awe-inspiring performance is a positive interruption from the noise of the world — elevating audiences into an atmosphere of inspirational, motivational music. In the same way Barnum and those in the circus stayed focused, embraced who they are, and disregarded the negativity around them through the magical message of — “All things being possible to those who believe.” Audiences have loved The Greatest Showman because it’s a classic rags-to-riches story that has become one of the most successful musicals of all time! “Ladies and Gents—this is the moment you’ve waited for.”

Vienna Light Orchestra’s world-class musicians and vocalists from seven different countries bring to life the powerful music from one of the world’s most popular musicals, The Greatest Showman! This is a highly entertaining show featuring the iconic music of The Greatest Showman and other classic favorites, including “Once Upon a December” from Anastasia, “Let it Go” from Frozen, music from Pirates of the Caribbean, and Phantom of the Opera. Whether you’re looking for a unique event, a romantic evening out, or a memorable experience for the entire family — this event is for you! Vienna Light Orchestra’s awe-inspiring performance is a positive interruption from the noise of the world — elevating audiences into an atmosphere of inspirational, motivational music. In the same way Barnum and those in the circus stayed focused, embraced who they are, and disregarded the negativity around them through the magical message of — “All things being possible to those who believe.” Audiences have loved The Greatest Showman because it’s a classic rags-to-riches story that has become one of the most successful musicals of all time! “Ladies and Gents—this is the moment you’ve waited for.”

Come join us for our year round Goose Creek Farmers & Artisans Market! Our Market features local artisans, crafters, farmers, growers, makers & businesses and provides them with a place to sell their wares and services. Our market has live music when available and also showcases local charity/community groups. We are a family friendly market and well behaved leashed pets are always welcome. Follow us on Facebook for more information.

Colonial Day returns for 2024. Join the Berkeley County Museum, Lord Berkeley Conservation Trust, and Old Santee Canal Park on Saturday, September 28th to learn about and explore colonial Berkeley County!

Location: Old Santee Canal Park
Date: Saturday, September 28th, 2023
Time: 9am to 3pm
Admission: $5 per person, 6 years old and under free (As this is a special event, admission with an annual park pass or Museum pass does not apply.)
No dogs, please!

Stop by the park with family or friends and enjoy the beauty of nature. We are open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. with last park admission at 4 p.m.
County residents also get half-off admission every Sunday!
You MUST show proof of residency with photo ID, utility or tax bill

Berkeley County Library System (BCLS), is continuing open registration for Powerful Tools for Caregivers Class series to be presented by The ARK of SC with six (6) Thursday sessions from 1 – 2:30 p.m. at Moncks Corner Library, located at 1003 Highway 52, Moncks Corner. Registration is required, and caregivers may register by calling Jan Hyatt at 843-822-4703 (cell); 843-471-1360 (office) from 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. The registration is open and will close on Friday, September 13, 2024.

Powerful Tools for Caregivers Class is an educational program designed for family caregivers to learn self-care while caring for a chronically-ill relative or friend. The class will benefit a caregiver who cares for someone who is home-based, in a long-term care facility, or living in another state.

“This is an evidence-based education series designed to help family caregivers take care of themselves while caring for a loved-one with a chronic illness. The ARK expects attendees to see a 75% increase in the quality of their life after completing this course.”

– Jan Hyatt, NOAH (Neighborhood Outreach Alzheimer’s Help)
Director for The ARK of SC

The Moncks Corner Farmers Market is every Thursday from April- November 21st of 2024 from 3pm-7pm (6pm in November). We have tons of vendors with homemade goods, fresh fruits and vegetables, crafts, and more. To be a vendor, see our website for information and an application.

The City of Goose Creek’s 2024 Fall Festival will take place Saturday, Oct. 5, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Municipal Complex. This free event features live entertainment, arts & craft vendors, a kids’ play area, food vendors, safety demonstrations, and more! The Fall Festival will again raise awareness and donations for Helping Hands of Goose Creek. Attendees are encouraged to bring canned goods to donate. For every two canned goods donated, attendees will receive a raffle ticket to win one of many great prizes donated by local businesses.

Rain Date: 10.12.24

For more information: ajohnson@cityofgoosecreek.com

Berkeley County is famous for its Revolutionary War connections, not only serving as the setting for 32 of the war’s over 200 battle sites in South Carolina, but also two prominent military leaders: General Francis Marion and General William Moultrie. Notorious for his “Swamp Fox” nickname, Marion and his militia were known for hiding in area swamps and launching bloody, surprise attacks on the British Redcoats.

Join us as we explore the Patriots victories and defeats on Berkeley County battlefields.

Tour will start at the Berkeley Museum, 950 Stoney Landing Road, Moncks Corner, SC 29461. Cars will caravan to each location. Stops include Fort Fair Lawn, Mepkin, Biggin Church, Wadboo and Quinby. Lunch included.

If you have any questions, please reach out to Adair at adair@lordberkeley.org or 843.899.5228.

Come join us for our year round Goose Creek Farmers & Artisans Market! Our Market features local artisans, crafters, farmers, growers, makers & businesses and provides them with a place to sell their wares and services. Our market has live music when available and also showcases local charity/community groups. We are a family friendly market and well behaved leashed pets are always welcome. Follow us on Facebook for more information.

Indian Association of Greater Charleston hosting a food fest, there will also Henna, Saree Draping, Balloon Art, and other exciting things.

Every other Wednesday at 147 Old Moncks Corner Road in Goose Creek!

Berkeley County Library System (BCLS), is continuing open registration for Powerful Tools for Caregivers Class series to be presented by The ARK of SC with six (6) Thursday sessions from 1 – 2:30 p.m. at Moncks Corner Library, located at 1003 Highway 52, Moncks Corner. Registration is required, and caregivers may register by calling Jan Hyatt at 843-822-4703 (cell); 843-471-1360 (office) from 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. The registration is open and will close on Friday, September 13, 2024.

Powerful Tools for Caregivers Class is an educational program designed for family caregivers to learn self-care while caring for a chronically-ill relative or friend. The class will benefit a caregiver who cares for someone who is home-based, in a long-term care facility, or living in another state.

“This is an evidence-based education series designed to help family caregivers take care of themselves while caring for a loved-one with a chronic illness. The ARK expects attendees to see a 75% increase in the quality of their life after completing this course.”

– Jan Hyatt, NOAH (Neighborhood Outreach Alzheimer’s Help)
Director for The ARK of SC

The Moncks Corner Farmers Market is every Thursday from April- November 21st of 2024 from 3pm-7pm (6pm in November). We have tons of vendors with homemade goods, fresh fruits and vegetables, crafts, and more. To be a vendor, see our website for information and an application.

Mark your calendars for the next Wassamasaw Powwow set this upcoming October 12th at the Old Santee Canal Park.

Come join us for our year round Goose Creek Farmers & Artisans Market! Our Market features local artisans, crafters, farmers, growers, makers & businesses and provides them with a place to sell their wares and services. Our market has live music when available and also showcases local charity/community groups. We are a family friendly market and well behaved leashed pets are always welcome. Follow us on Facebook for more information.

Join us on Monday, October 14th for a special family and community history event at the IAAM! Preserve your family’s history with the IAAM’s Center for Family History, Faith-Based team, and Vivid-Pix. The public will have the opportunity to scan and digitize up to 10 family photos (pre-1970s) and documents* using scanning software from Vivid-Pix (to use the scanner, photos, and documents need to be 11”x17” or smaller).

This scanning event is FREE and will be held in the public Garden Level of the museum.

Please bring a 1 terrabyte USB drive. The digital scans of your documents and pictures will be saved on this drive for you to take home. You will also be asked to complete and sign a short donation form for the Center to add your donated records to the Center for Family History’s archive.

Family elders can join too – there will be a commemorative “story booth” audio recording area where the elders can record family memories or historic community memories from ‘back in the day’.
Younger family members can join too- there will be plenty of fun activities to do – making this a day for the whole family!

This is a free, drop-in event from 10:00 am until 3:00 pm.

However, to guarantee a scanning spot during the day, the public is encouraged to sign up for a 15-minute scanning spot by visiting IAAM History Harvest 14 October 2024 scanning sign-up

*Acceptable Documents & Images
Church Obituaries
Funeral Programs
Birth Records
Delayed Birth Records
Marriage Records
Death Records
Pre-1970 Family Photographs
Pictures of Old Black Charleston (neighborhoods, businesses, etc.)
Family Bibles (with family birth, marriage, and death entries)
Slavery-related documents

Date: Saturday, 21 September 2024
Time: 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM.

View the traveling Harriet Tubman The Journey to Freedom statue on the Garden Level when you visit.
You can also visit the Follow the North Star exhibit before it leaves the Museum on its national tour (requires admission ticket)

Location:
The International African American Museum
Garden Level
14 Wharfside Street, Charleston, South Carolina 29401

If you would like to preserve the African American history of your community, and live within a 90-minute radius of Charleston, please contact cfh@iaamuseum.org to arrange an IAAM History scanning day in 2025.

Berkeley County Library System (BCLS), is continuing open registration for Powerful Tools for Caregivers Class series to be presented by The ARK of SC with six (6) Thursday sessions from 1 – 2:30 p.m. at Moncks Corner Library, located at 1003 Highway 52, Moncks Corner. Registration is required, and caregivers may register by calling Jan Hyatt at 843-822-4703 (cell); 843-471-1360 (office) from 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. The registration is open and will close on Friday, September 13, 2024.

Powerful Tools for Caregivers Class is an educational program designed for family caregivers to learn self-care while caring for a chronically-ill relative or friend. The class will benefit a caregiver who cares for someone who is home-based, in a long-term care facility, or living in another state.

“This is an evidence-based education series designed to help family caregivers take care of themselves while caring for a loved-one with a chronic illness. The ARK expects attendees to see a 75% increase in the quality of their life after completing this course.”

– Jan Hyatt, NOAH (Neighborhood Outreach Alzheimer’s Help)
Director for The ARK of SC

The Moncks Corner Farmers Market is every Thursday from April- November 21st of 2024 from 3pm-7pm (6pm in November). We have tons of vendors with homemade goods, fresh fruits and vegetables, crafts, and more. To be a vendor, see our website for information and an application.

Berkeley County is famous for its Revolutionary War connections, not only serving as the setting for 32 of the war’s over 200 battle sites in South Carolina, but also two prominent military leaders: General Francis Marion and General William Moultrie. Notorious for his “Swamp Fox” nickname, Marion and his militia were known for hiding in area swamps and launching bloody, surprise attacks on the British Redcoats.

Join us as we explore the Patriots victories and defeats on Berkeley County battlefields.

Tour will start at the Berkeley Museum, 950 Stoney Landing Road, Moncks Corner, SC 29461. Cars will caravan to each location. Stops include Fort Fair Lawn, Mepkin, Biggin Church, Wadboo and Quinby. Lunch included.

If you have any questions, please reach out to Adair at adair@lordberkeley.org or 843.899.5228.

Berkeley County Library System (BCLS), will be hosting “Cooking with Chef Rebecca,” a series of interactive cooking classes for all ages, on Saturday, October 19 from 10 – 11:30 am at Moncks Corner Library, located at 1003 Highway 52, Moncks Corner, SC 29461.

Registration is required for each class. Please visit berkeleylibrarysc.libcal.com/ and click on event of the participating branch.
“Cooking with Chef Rebecca” interactive classes will provide customers of all ages FREE learning opportunities to acquire basic cooking skills and interact with community members sharing common food interests.

Pasta Making: Learn to make delicious pasta dishes from scratch with a few basic ingredients.

“I am very excited for this opportunity to work with the Berkeley County Library System and its customers! I anticipate these programs will bring people together to share food traditions and knowledge, while learning new skills.”
– Rebecca Antill, Local Professional Chef

For more information on the “Cooking with Chef Rebecca Cooking Classes” or any BCLS program, please contact: Gene Brunson, Library Director at 843-719-4241 or gene.brunson@berkeleycountysc.gov.

Come join us for our year round Goose Creek Farmers & Artisans Market! Our Market features local artisans, crafters, farmers, growers, makers & businesses and provides them with a place to sell their wares and services. Our market has live music when available and also showcases local charity/community groups. We are a family friendly market and well behaved leashed pets are always welcome. Follow us on Facebook for more information.

Every other Wednesday at 147 Old Moncks Corner Road in Goose Creek!

Berkeley County Library System (BCLS), is continuing open registration for Powerful Tools for Caregivers Class series to be presented by The ARK of SC with six (6) Thursday sessions from 1 – 2:30 p.m. at Moncks Corner Library, located at 1003 Highway 52, Moncks Corner. Registration is required, and caregivers may register by calling Jan Hyatt at 843-822-4703 (cell); 843-471-1360 (office) from 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. The registration is open and will close on Friday, September 13, 2024.

Powerful Tools for Caregivers Class is an educational program designed for family caregivers to learn self-care while caring for a chronically-ill relative or friend. The class will benefit a caregiver who cares for someone who is home-based, in a long-term care facility, or living in another state.

“This is an evidence-based education series designed to help family caregivers take care of themselves while caring for a loved-one with a chronic illness. The ARK expects attendees to see a 75% increase in the quality of their life after completing this course.”

– Jan Hyatt, NOAH (Neighborhood Outreach Alzheimer’s Help)
Director for The ARK of SC

The Moncks Corner Farmers Market is every Thursday from April- November 21st of 2024 from 3pm-7pm (6pm in November). We have tons of vendors with homemade goods, fresh fruits and vegetables, crafts, and more. To be a vendor, see our website for information and an application.

We’re excited to announce our 2nd Annual Fall Festival at the Farm! We are going to try our “Trailer Treat” again this year and need your participation.

If you would like to participate, you can decorate the trunk of your car, the bed of your truck or preferably, a pull behind trailer. This year, we will work on having judges so that we can offer some prizes for the participants!

There will be live music from Bro. David Spiritwalker, food, games and animals! Please help us make this a success as you have every event we have ever hosted!