Calendar

Redevelopment and Preservation Commission

October 17, 2019, 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM @ Housing and Community Development

Green Team: Volunteer Opportunity (CPC Sunday Brunch)

October 20, 2019, 10:30 AM - 2:15 PM @ Hampton Park

Charleston Parks Conservancy is hosting a Sunday Brunch event on October 20th. We are looking for volunteers to help us staff a "Green Team" for the event. Volunteers will be responsible for helping guests sort their trash into composting, recycling, and landfill receptacles. Volunteers will also help with setup, breakdown, and maintenance of the waste receptacles throughout the event. Volunteers get to enjoy live music, and can take breaks to buy beverages or food from the food trucks.

Green Team: Volunteer Opportunity (CPC Barks & Bones Halloween Event)

October 25, 2019, 4:45 PM - 7:15 PM @ Magnolia Park & Community Garden

Charleston Parks Conservancy is hosting a Howl-o-ween event on October 25th. We are looking for volunteers to help us staff a "Green Team" for the event. Volunteers will be responsible for helping guests sort their trash into composting, recycling, and landfill receptacles. Volunteers will also help with setup, breakdown, and maintenance of the waste receptacles throughout the event.

Green Team: Volunteer Opportunity (Edisto Island Land Trust Oyster Roast)

October 27, 2019, 12:30 PM - 5:30 PM @ Edisto Island - Red House Rd/Legare Rd and its intersection with SC-174.

Edisto Island Open Land Trust is hosting their 25th Anniversary and annual Oyster Roast on October 27th. We are looking for volunteers to help us staff a "Green Team" for the event. Volunteers will be responsible for helping guests sort their trash into composting, recycling, and landfill receptacles. Volunteers will also help with setup, breakdown, and maintenance of the waste receptacles throughout the event. Volunteers get to enjoy live music and the fun of educating the community about the benefits of composting and reducing landfill waste.

Board of Appeals Under the International Building Code

October 14, 2019, 4:30 PM @ 2 George Street: Public Meeting Room, First Floor

Charleston Redevelopment Corporation

October 15, 2019, 8:30 AM @ Department of Housing and Community Development Conference Room

Hotel Task Force

October 15, 2019, 4:00 PM @ City Hall, Council Chamber

Commission for Women

October 16, 2019, 10:00 AM @ 2 George Street: Public Meeting Room, First Floor

Redevelopment and Preservation Commission

October 17, 2019, 5:00 PM @ Department of Housing and Community Development Conference Room

Commissioners of the Colonial Common and Ashley River Embankment

October 17, 2019, 5:30 PM @ Civic Design Center

Public Safety Committee

October 18, 2019, 2:00 PM @ City Hall, First Floor Conference Room

Committee on Ways and Means

October 22, 2019, 4:30 PM @ City Hall: Council Chamber

City Council

October 22, 2019, 5:00 PM @ City Hall: Council Chamber

Tourism Commission Meeting

October 23, 2019, 5:00 PM

Charleston Farmers Market

October 19, 2019, 8:00 AM - 2:00 PM @ Marion Square

Founded by Mayor Joe Riley in 1988 with the Clemson University Cooperative Extension Service, the CFM is produced by the City of Charleston Office of Cultural Affairs, in cooperation with the City of Charleston Parks Department and Special Events Committee. Located in historic Marion Square, the CFM has been ranked by Travel and Leisure magazine as one of the top 10 farmers markets in the nation and the City Paper's annual "Best Of" edition has proclaimed the CFM as "Best Outdoor Event" and/or "Best Attraction" for five years running. The CFM is open each Saturday, from April through November, 8:00am to 2:00pm with select Sundays and adjusted hours during the Piccolo Spoleto Festival and Saturdays and Sundays during Holiday Magic in December. Attracting locals and visitors alike, the CFM is the community connection bringing together people from all parts of the Lowcountry and beyond.

Charleston Farmers Market

October 26, 2019, 8:00 AM - 2:00 PM @ Marion Square

Founded by Mayor Joe Riley in 1988 with the Clemson University Cooperative Extension Service, the CFM is produced by the City of Charleston Office of Cultural Affairs, in cooperation with the City of Charleston Parks Department and Special Events Committee. Located in historic Marion Square, the CFM has been ranked by Travel and Leisure magazine as one of the top 10 farmers markets in the nation and the City Paper's annual "Best Of" edition has proclaimed the CFM as "Best Outdoor Event" and/or "Best Attraction" for five years running. The CFM is open each Saturday, from April through November, 8:00am to 2:00pm with select Sundays and adjusted hours during the Piccolo Spoleto Festival and Saturdays and Sundays during Holiday Magic in December. Attracting locals and visitors alike, the CFM is the community connection bringing together people from all parts of the Lowcountry and beyond.

Business Workshop: Single-Use Plastics Transition Program (10 a.m.)

October 28, 2019, 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Plan Ahead to Make New Single-Use Plastics Guidelines Easy for You & Your Customers! FOR MORE EVENT DETAILS and to RSVP please visit: https://tinyurl.com/y4urv8p8

Business Workshop: Single-Use Plastics Transition Program (6 p.m.)

October 30, 2019, 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Plan Ahead to Make New Single-Use Plastics Guidelines Easy for You & Your Customers. FOR MORE EVENT DETAILS and to RSVP please visit: https://tinyurl.com/y6eyactt

Board of Appeals

October 14, 2019, 4:30 PM - 8:00 PM @ Gaillard Center Public Meeting Room

The Building Code Board of Appeals consists of five board members and two alternate member appointed by the Mayor. The board reviews appeal requests relative to the Building Official's application and interpretation of the adopted South Carolina Building Codes.

Permit Center Closed

October 15, 2019, 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM @ Permit Center

The Permit Center will be closed from 3 to 5 PM for process service improvements and staff training.

Board of Zoning Appeals--Zoning

October 15, 2019, 5:15 PM - 9:30 PM @ Gaillard Center Public Meeting Room

Planning Commission

October 16, 2019, 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM @ Gaillard Center Public Meeting Room

Technical Review Committee

October 17, 2019, 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM @ Building Inspection Conference Room

Design Review Board * Please note change in meeting time*

October 21, 2019, 4:30 PM - 9:30 PM @ Gaillard Center Public Meeting Room

Board of Architectural Review - Large

October 23, 2019, 4:30 PM - 9:30 PM @ Gaillard Center Public Meeting Room

Technical Review Committee

October 24, 2019, 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM @ Building Inspection Conference Room

Board of Architectural Review - Small

October 24, 2019, 4:30 PM - 9:30 PM @ Gaillard Center Public Meeting Room

Technical Review Committee

October 31, 2019, 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM @ Building Inspection Conference Room

Winter Sports Registration

October 1, 2019 - November 3, 2019

Late registration: November 4-9

Bees Landing Senior Trips & Luncheons

October 16, 2019, 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM @ Bees Landing Recreation Center

(Registration is open until full. *Trips are limited to the first 14 registrants.*) Trip Destination: Charlestowne Landing- Charleston, SC

Sizzlin' Senior Group Meetings on James Island

October 16, 2019, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM @ James Island Recreation Complex

(All senior trips have a $1.00 transportation fee that must be paid to the City of Charleston in addition to any admissions fee upon arrival). Trip Destination: Telfair Museums- Atlanta, GA

Pumpkin Painting Party

October 17, 2019, 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM @ Hazel Parker Playground

Join your friends at the playground to decorate a kooky or spooky Halloween pumpkin. This event is BYOP - Bring your own pumpkin! All decorating supplies will be provided. Pre-registration is required, as space is limited. Ages: All Activity#: 480022

Fall Family Movie Night

October 18, 2019, 7:00 PM @ James Island Recreation Complex

Bring the entire family to relax and watch a movie with us outdoors on the big screen. Concessions will be available for purchase. Don't forget to bring a blanket to sit on! Ages: All

Cross Country Meet

October 19, 2019, All Day @ James Island County Park

Participants on the cross country team will attend three meets around the states. The City will host our own event and team parents are asked to volunteer. The City of Charleston will provide racing singlets and shorts, but they must be returned.

Senior Beach Retreat

October 21, 2019 - October 24, 2019 @ Hilton Resort in Myrtle Beach

Join us as we take you on a four day, three night stay at the Hilton Resort in Myrtle Beach for our annual Senior Beach Retreat. Price includes room, transportation, theme dance, a show, 3 meals a day, and other activities. Call (843) 724-7350 for more information. Ages: 50+ Activity#: 497011

Sizzlin' Senior Group Meetings on James Island

October 24, 2019, 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM @ James Island Recreation Complex

Halloween Potluck Luncheon JIRC

Back Handspring Clinic

October 25, 2019, 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM @ James Island Recreation Complex

This Back Handspring clinic is designed to help beginner to advanced gymnasts work on their technique in order to learn or master a standing back handspring. This class is limited to 30 openings in each session. Please pre-register online or in person. Ages: 7-16 Activity#: 560231

Halloween Art Workshop

October 26, 2019, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM @ Bees Landing Recreation Center

Participants will do a themed art project each month. Pre-registration is required. All materials are provided in the cost of the class. Ages: 6-12 Activity#: 571201

Web Weavers

October 26, 2019, 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM @ Tiedemann Park Nature Center & Playground

Halloween is just around the corner and we would like for everyone to learn a little more about our 8-legged friends, the spiders! Do all spiders catch food in their webs? Why are spiders good to have around? This informative program will include a spider craft to decorate with before Halloween! Ages: 5-10 Activity#: 482715

Trick-or-Treat in the Park

October 31, 2019, 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM @ Hampton Park

In Hampton Park by the lagoon, we will have a safe trick-or-treating alternative, arts and crafts, games, jump castle, pony rides, hay rides, and a costume contest! Ages: All

Halloween Event

October 31, 2019, 5:00 PM @ Arthur W. Christopher Community Center

Come out to AWCCC for a night filled with fun festivities for the whole family. There will be games, food, and prizes awarded. Ages: 5-12

Ghostly Get Together

October 31, 2019, 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM @ Bees Landing Recreation Center

Bees Landing will host a family-oriented haunted house along with a safe trick-or-treating alternative. There will be candy, games, crafts, and jump castles that are sure to make your Halloween special. Don't forget to dress your best for the costume contest! Prizes for the costume contest will be awarded at 6:30 PM. Ages: 12 & under Activity#: 471001