Mount Pleasant Magazine Nov/Dec 2023

68 www.ReadMPM.com | www.MountPleasantMagazine.com | www.MountPleasantPodcast.com --------------------------------------------------------------------- The SC Red Wolf with Andrea DeMuth When: 11/8/2023 at 10:30-11:30 a.m. Where: Brookgreen Gardens Red wolves are here at Brookgreen Gardens! Join Andrea DeMuth, VP and Curator of Zoo Collections, as she tells us about our native wolf of the southeast and Brookgreen’s new red wolf exhibit. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Gullah Gullah Programs When: 11/8/2023 and 11/15/2023 at 1-2 p.m. Where: Brookgreen Gardens Explore the beliefs, cultural nuances, language and heritage of the unique Gullah Geechee people. Examine ways that people of all cultures align. Presented by Ron Daise. Learn about Gullah Geechee culture, history and beliefs. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Holiday Festival of Lights Fun Run and Walk When: 11/8/2023 and 11/9/2023 at 6:30-8 p.m. Where: James Island County Park Join us for an exclusive preview of the Holiday Festival of Lights! Runners and walkers will be the first in Charleston to experience more than 200 magical light displays and so much that the festival has to offer. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Paws on the Patio When: 11/9/2023 at 6-8 p.m. Where: Burtons Grill + Bar You and your pup will have a yappy good time at Charleston Animal Society’s afternoon event! ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Holiday Festival of Lights When: 11/10/2023 -- 12/31/2023 at 5:30-10 p.m. Where: James Island County Park There’s so much to discover at the Holiday Festival of Lights! Marvel at the twinkling lights, enjoy mouth-watering treats or commemorate your trip with a gift from one of our shops. So many chances to make magical, lasting memories! Don’t forget to have your list ready for Santa! ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Old Village Harbor 5K When: 11/11/2023 at 8:30 a.m. Where: Alhambra Hall The 24th Annual Old Village Harbor 5k starts at Alhambra Hall. Packet pick: Fleet Feet of Mt. Pleasant starting at 11a.m. Friday until 6p.m. / Race-day onsite starting at 7:30 a.m. until 8:15 a.m. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Steeplechase at Charleston When: 11/12/2023 at 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Where: Old York Course at Hollywood This family-friendly Sunday event will feature high-stakes races with coveted titles on the line. So pack your coolers, grab your big hats and bow ties and we’ll see you at the races! Children 12 and under are free. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Fifth Annual Fall Fest When: 11/12/2023 at 11 a.m. Where: Holy City Brewing We’ll have all the usual festivities: activities and games for all ages, a vendor market, a locally-curated silent auction, a make-your-own caramel apple station courtesy of Grow Food Carolina, live music, and of course, plenty of tiny bike shenanigans. NEW FOR THIS YEAR: a pie-eating contest, Good Clean Fun and Fairy Hair Charleston! ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Making Adinkra Ornaments with Cookie Washington When: 11/14/2023 at 9:30 a.m.-12 p.m. Where: Brookgreen Gardens Make that perfect gift that will fit your holiday budget! Brookgreen Gardens invites you to create handmade heirloom ornaments during a Holiday ornament class! A fun and familyfriendly class, where you will create two different ornaments. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Night of a Thousand Candles Photo Workshop When: 11/15/2023 and 11/16/2023 at 5-9 p.m. Where: Brookgreen Gardens Join photographers George DeCamp, Anne Malarich and Rick Farrell to learn the techniques of night photography in this combination online and in-person workshop. An instructional video will be made available starting Nov. 4th for viewing before the in-person class on Nov. 15th and 16th. NOVEMBER calendar of events

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