PrintPrintThe Adaptive Gardens of the Lowcountry is hosting a Local Music on The Farm benefit from noon to 5 p.m. on Nov. 8. There will be barbecue, oysters and five local bands playing, including Toasted Beets and the Hungry Monks. Kids can enjoy hay rides, face painting and jump castles.
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The Adaptive Gardens of the Lowcountry is hosting a Local Music on The Farm benefit on Nov. 8.
From noon to 5 p.m., there will be barbecue, oysters and five local bands playing, including Toasted Beets and the Hungry Monks. Kids can enjoy hay rides, face painting and jump castles.
The event will be on Thornhill Farm in McClellanville. Tickets are $25, $10 for kids age 5 to 15 with no charge for kids under 5. Beer is $3. To purchase tickets or for more information, go online.
Adaptive Gardens of the Lowcountry is also inviting participants for its Community Volunteer Program on the farm (pictured). Opportunities for care providers, special needs individuals, group homes, homebound individuals and other groups are available Monday through Thursday from noon to 2 p.m.
Volunteers can learn horticultural skills and grow herbs, vegetables and flowers.
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The Roper Xavier Society, the philanthropic group that supports Roper St. Francis Healthcare, is inviting individuals and organizations to join its 2009 Rx Society.
The group is about to celebrate its fifth anniversary and now has more than 500 members who have helped raise $20 million.
“From funding the latest medical technology to providing first-rate amenities and support for patients and their families, the Rx Society is making a significant contribution to the quality of health care in our community,” said John Holloway, founding member of the Rx Society.
For more information on how to join, go online.
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The Summerville Family YMCA has kicked off its Strong Kids Campaign.
Last year, it raised more than $32,000 for the group’s financial assistance program. The money was used to provide member scholarships, provide kids the opportunity to participate in sports, and about $8,000 went toward the purchase of a new school bus for the afterschool program.
This year, the goal is to raise $55,000. The campaign runs until Nov. 10. For more information or to contribute, call 843-771-2934 or 843-871-9622 ext. 100.
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Metanoia and the North Charleston Police Department will receive the national MetLife Foundation Community-Police Partnership Award on Oct. 28.
The award recognizes the groups for establishing quality housing and spurring economic development in the Chicora-Cherokee community.
North Charleston Mayor Keith Summey will join City Council members, Police Chief Jon Zumalt and Metanoia CEO Bill Stanfield in the awards ceremony at 3:30 p.m. Oct. 28 at 1902 Ubank St. in Chicora-Cherokee.
The award is administered by the Local Initiatives Support Corp. that recognizes partnerships that reduce crime and improve community services in low and moderate-income communities.
Metanoia and the North Charleston Community Panel will receive a $15,000 Neighborhood Revitalization Award.
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As part of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Dry Clean USA in West Ashley is selling pink wristbands and ribbons in honor of the owner’s mother who died of breast cancer in 2005.
Wristbands are $3 and purchasers will receive a 10% discount on their next order. Ribbons are $5 and come with a wristband. Purchasers of ribbons will receive a 20% discount or $10 off.
The wristbands and ribbons will be on sale through Oct. 31.
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