Volume 2, Sept. 18, 2009
Welcome to the second edition of Drew Sineath’s “Up the Creek,” a bi-weekly community newsletter with the latest and greatest on what’s going on in Goose Creek and the rest of the Lowcountry. “Up the Creek” is the paddle to navigating your weekend activities. Find community events, garage sales, new business openings, community news, and an update of the real estate market in the Creek all in one place. We hope you find this information helpful. Enjoy…
When: Saturday, Sept. 19th, 10 am to 7 pm
and Sunday, Sept. 20th, 11am to 5pm
Where: Pendleton Street Arts District in Greenville, SC
About: This new street festival will feature nearly 100 artists food vendors, live music, and children’s activities.
**Selected By the Southeast Tourism Society as a Top 20 Event**
When: Saturday Sept. 19th from 9 am to 5 pm
Where: Boone Hall Plantation, Mt. Pleasant
Costs: $17; $15 advance; $5 ages six-12; $4 ages six-12 advance;
free for child under six
For more information call 843-552-2563
About: Whether you’re a Scot or not, you can test your skills in the wrestling competition, the heavy Scottish athletic games, or the Highland dance contest. Not feeling so physical? Watch the Southeast’s largest bagpipe contest, peruse food stalls selling haggis and other regional treats, or admire each clan’s all-out tent display.
When: Saturday sept. 19th, 6:30-7:30 am registration & packet pick-up; 8am race start
Where: MUSC Wellness Center, 45 Courtenay Dr.
Costs: $25; $20 before September 10; MUSC staff or student: $20
Info: (843)792-5757
About: Celebration of MUSC Wellness Center’s 21st anniversary.
Reggae Nights Concert Series
When: Saturday September 19, 2009 8:30pm
Where: Wannamaker County Park – 8888 University Blvd, North Charleston
Admission: $8.00 for adults, kids 12 and under are free
Info: www.ccprc.com or 843-795-4386
Food, beverages, & souvenirs will be available for purchase on-site. Outside alcohol and coolers are prohibited.
Annual Gold Pass will be honored.
Injured Marine Poker Run
When: Saturday September 19, 2009 from 8:30 am (registration) –
3:30pm – car and bike show
Where: Sapphires Bar and Gill, 203-B N. Goose Creek Blvd, Goose Creek
Info: call 843-303-0087, 843-291-2654 or 843-408-8479 or www.semperfifind.org
The injured Marine Semper Fi fund will hold a poker run and car and bike show that will include live music, barbecue, vendors and a raffle.
International Day of Peace Event:
For more info: www.cp1d.org or e-mail Beth Wendt@ wendt.charlestonpeace@gmail.com
When: Sunday September 20, 2009 from 1-6
Where: Brittlebank Park, 180 Lockwood Blvd
What: Kids Global Village, soccer games, fine art exhibit and more.
Following: Concert over at the Music Farm
Tickets: $10.00 @ Cat’s Music, Monster Music and www.etix.com
High Roller’s Last Game of the Season
Women’s Roller Derby
When: Sunday September 20, 2009 @ 6pm
Where: McAlister Field House at the Citadel, 171 Moultri Street
Admission: $10 in advance, $12 @ the door, Kids 10 and Under: Free
Wear a pink shirt and get $2 off.
The most outrageous and best pink outfit will have an opportunity to win a pink fender Stratocaster guitar signed by Nickleback
A portion of the proceeds raised will be donated to benefit cancer treatment and research in the state.
Jamie Fox @ the North Charleston Performing Arts Center
When: Sunday September 20, 2009 at 7:30pm
Cost – $39.75 and #59.75
More information: www.coliseumpac.com or 843-529-5000 ext. 5113
The Wizard of Oz
A one night showing to celebrate the 70th anniversary of the film
When: Wednesday September 23rd, 2009 @ 7:00pm
Info: www.FathomEvents.com
When: Saturday September 25, 2009 @ 5:00pm
Where: Children’s Museum of the Low Country, 25 Ann Street, downtown
Who: Margot Theis Raven, author of “Happy Birthday to You! The Mystery being the Most Famous Song in the World.”
Info: www.explorecml.org or 843-853-8962
Lions Club BBQ Cook-Off
When: Friday, Sept. 25th, 6-11pm.
Where: Berkeley County Museum, 950 Stoney Landing Rd., Moncks Corner
Costs: $3.00 and free for ages 12 & under
Info: (843)708-7030
About: The Moncks Corner and St. Stephen Lions Club has hosted this casual Lowcountry event for the last 13 years. While the ’cue gets judged, you can listen to the bluegrass tunes of local band the South Carolina Broadcasters and let the kids play in the jump castles. Once the winners have been decided, taste all the barbecue recipe entries, which will also be for sale by the pound the next morning.
When: Saturday, Sept. 25th, 8:30 am-noon
Where: Colonial Lake, Rutledge & Ashley aves. & Beaufain & Broad sts.
Cost: $3 child
Info: (843)965-4002
About: Children ages four to 12 can try their hand at casting a line in this Saturday morning fish-off. With parents and grandparents at their side on the edges of Colonial Lake, little ones just might reel in red drum, croakers, and more. Prizes are awarded to the top fisherkids in each age group (four to six, seven to nine, and 10 to 12).
When: Saturday, Sept. 25th to Oct. 4th
About: MOJA is a Celebration of African-American and Caribbean Arts and Culture and includes visual arts, classical music, theatre, poetry, storytelling, dance, jazz, gospel, R&B, children’s activities, traditional crafts, ethnic food and much more!
**Selected By the Southeast Tourism Society as a Top 20 Event**
When: September 24 – October 25, 2009 (Thurs., Fri., Sat. and Sun. only)
Where: Charleston, SC - The Preservation Society
Costs: Tickets are $45.00 per person, per tour
Info: (843) 722-4630
About: Take a stroll under the lights of Charleston’s doorways during The Preservation Society of Charleston’s 31st Annual Fall Tours of Homes and Gardens.
Giant Goose Creek Yard Sale
When: Saturday September 19th, 2009 from 8:00am until noon
Where: Casey Community Center on Old Moncks Corner Road
For more info: www.goosecreekrecreation.com or 843-572-1321 or 843-569-4242
Would you like to have your garage sale mentioned here?
Send us an e-mail to garagesale@drewsineath.com by 5:00pm Thursday.
124 Saint James Ave, Suite A
843-797-0699
Consignments & Creations is having its Grand Opening Celebration this Wednesday through Saturday (September 16 – 19, 2009).
Save Money$$$ The four-day Grand Opening Celebration will include sale prices on most items in the store, daily drawings for custom-made jewelry or in-store gift certificates, and snacks and refreshments.
Consignments & Creations partners with TriCounty Family Ministries, a faith-based, not-for-profit ecumenical ministry providing food, clothing, and other assistance and vital services to the less fortunate in the Tricountry area. Many of your purchases, therefore, will help those with no voice.
Product offerings at Consignments & Creations include the following:
Consignments:
• Ladies and Men’s Apparel and Accessories
• Shoes
• Furniture
• Collectibles
• Knickknacks & Paddywacks
Creations:
• Custom-Made Jewelry, Hats, and Hand Bags
• Custom-Made Team/School Items
• Arts & Crafts
http://www.consigncreate.com/
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