The Courtyard by Marriott Charleston Historic District is scheduled to open downtown this March on the corner of Calhoun and King St. Meet Polly Ann Elliott, Director of Sales, as she introduces the project and explains the upcoming designs. This video is the first of the Courtyard’s “Transformation Series” as we show you the before, during, hype building, and after. Can’t wait to show you what’s going on inside this exciting transformation in progress.
Passport 72 invites you to join us on Friday, October 29th in the ballroom of the prestigious Harbour Club in downtown Charleston for an exciting evening of mystery, intrigue and giving we are calling A Global Masquerade.
The event will mix the allure of an elegant, internationally-themed masquerade ball with exciting silent and live auctions offering unique gifts including exotic travel vacations, local college sports memorabilia and adventurous outings. Throughout the evening, a delicious array of pastas, salads, seafood and hand-carved meats will be served. The combination of good food, spirited auctions and generous people is sure to make A Global Masquerade the event to attend this Halloween season.
The doors to the Harbour Club ballroom will swing open promptly at 7:00 p.m., inviting you to step back into a forgotten time of elegance and intrigue. In step with the events theme, masks and internationally-themed costumes are highly encouraged. Ticket prices are $50 per person, which includes entry to the event, delicious fare and one free drink ticket, redeemable for wine, beer or mixed drinks. Tea, coffee and soft drinks will also be available. Your ticket will also enter you into an exclusive door prize raffle!
I hope you’ll join us on October 29th.. Your attendance at this event will create a life-cycle of giving that benefits several charities right here in the lowcountry – many of which will be on hand the night of the event to share their diverse causes and experiences with our guests.
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Charleston Jaycees present 3rd Annual Bachelor Bid Bash on Saturday, August 7 from 7pm-11pm...
Where:Music Farm, 32 Ann St.,Downtown Charleston
Why:To Benefit Jaycee Camp Hope supports Mentally Challenged kids and Adults since 1969 with a unique summer camp experience.*Auctioning off hottest guys and gals of the Lowcountry includes silent auction*
Ticket Prices include Hors d’oeuvres
General Admission (CASH Bar)-In Advance: $10-At Door: $15
VIP Ticket: $35 (OPEN Bar)
Buy your tickets today thru ETIX!
Facebook/Charleston Bachelor Bid Bash
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Mt. Pleasant SC’s, Pinckney Elementary School, was turned into a highly competitive racing arena this weekend. It was the Cub Scouts annual Pinewood Derby race. One of the Scouts largest events every year. Moms and Dads, mostly Dads lets face it, work very hard along side their scout every year to build the fasted derby car with the best design or paint job.
This event was started in 1953 by Don Murphy. Murphy’s son was to young to participate in the Soap Box Derby, so he came up with the idea of racing miniature wood cars. The cars had the same gravity-powered concept as the Box cars, but were smaller and were not raced by the scout. By 1955 the pinewood derby was part of the official Cub Scouting program and, while always optional, has become a key part of many Cub Scout packs’ annual programs.
It is easy to see why the event has become so popular.
Flash ahead fifty-seven years to Charleston, SC and you will see the same principles and excitement of yesteryears. The Cub Scouts in pack 505 range from six to ten years old and are categorized by Tiger, Wolf, Bear, and Weblo Scouts. Each group races against each other and then the winners advance to the final round. It is a lot harder done than said. Each scout receives the same block of wood, axel, and four wheels. The most difficult challenge after the actual car design, which takes some intense carving and shaving, is to find the exact balance of weight without butchering the cars. Cars can’t weigh over 5.0 ounces and those weighing under that don’t have much of a chance. The scouts have to be very creative as well with securing axels and gloss finishes, sticker placement, and unique names. Some of the favorites this year were Blue Thunder, Orange Crush, The dragon Claw, & Shake and Bake.
A casual observer might pick up on a few details in the all day event. One is the camaraderie among the scouts. They genuinely encourage each other and have fun no matter who is winning. Also, the scouts seem to always use their events to serve the community or those in need. This year a bake sale was added to the Derby to raise money for the victims of the Haiti earthquake. Publix manager, James Bongalis, the 1971 winner of Pinewood Derby, was there serving ice cream to help in those efforts, along with donations from Joey Bag of Donuts and Pizza Hut.
Many parents have their children in sporting events year round and as that is a great advantage for children to build self esteem and even achieve scholarships, there is something very pure about the Cub Scouts. The purpose of the Pinewood Derby event is to help the Cub Scout build a team relationship with their parent or helper, experience the sense of accomplishment and the excitement of competition, learn good sportsmanship, and to have fun
One of the 3 top goals set for the Derby race is “Family Understanding.”
Building a pinewood derby car puts the boy and his mom, dad, or other adult partner into a close and sometimes intense learning experience over, potentially, many hours.
Second, “Personal Achievement,” which comes to any boy who picks up a woodworking tool and shapes raw wood into a sleek design.
And of course “Sportsmanship and good citizenship” is high priority and is taught by following the derby rules and cheering on friends and den partners as they race against others in the pack.
Congratulations to this years winners. Evan Myers, a Tiger Scout, took home first place. Daniel Reinhart, a wolf Scout placed second. Remington Hough, a Webelo, received third place. Riely turcotte, another Wolf Scout, placed fourth.
To find out more about the Scouts in Charleston, SC visit the Coastal Carolina Council http://www.coastalcarolinabsa.org/openrosters/view_homepage.asp?orgkey=1991
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Video Wrap up of the Day's Events.
We get a lot of questions about schools in Charleston, SC – especially from home buyers relocating to Charleston. When clients tell us they want to be in a good public school district, we give them some of the resources we’ve collected over the years. Most of these are school district websites along with various sites devoted to school rankings for the Charleston area and for the state.
The cities of Mt. Pleasant and Summerville have the highest ranked public schools in Charleston. Summerville is divided into several districts. But, if you look at the rankings, you’ll see that Dorchester District 2 receives the highest marks.
When people find out they have two options for places to live in Charleston with such good public schools, they usually want to narrow their search even more. So, the main differences between these two areas are price and location. Mt. Pleasant is more expensive than Summerville, since most areas in Mt. Pleasant are about 10 minutes from the beaches and about 15-20 minutes from downtown Charleston. So, Mt. Pleasant has a much better location than Summerville. Also, Mt. Pleasant has more of an upscale feel to it. There is plenty to do in Mt. Pleasant – it has a nice outdoor shopping mall (Towne Center), along with a lot of restaurants and a movie theater.
If you’re looking to spend less than $250K for a single family home, I would recommend looking in Summerville. The homes in Summerville are more affordable compared to some of the other Charleston areas. Summerville is about 40 to 45 minutes from downtown Charleston and a good hour's drive from the closest beach. Summerville has a small-town feel to it, but there are still quite a few restaurants and stores in the area. So, Summerville residents don’t have to leave town for entertainment. But, if they want to go downtown Charleston or to the beach, it’s just a short drive away.
James Island also has good schools – from their elementary schools up to their Charter high school. Also, Academic Magnet High School in North Charleston was ranked 7th in the country for public schools. Students have to apply to get into Academic Magnet, and it is quite competitive. But, the good news is that home buyers have plenty of options for good public schools in Charleston.
Charleston also has excellent private schools. Bishop England High School, Ashley Hall, and Porter-Gaud are just a handful of options for private schools in Charleston.
Home buyers will find a lot of good information available on schools, so it’s important for buyers to not just rely on what we say – but to also look for themselves. If schools are a deciding factor in your home purchase, be sure to confirm any information that you get. Most buyers are pleased to see for themselves the many options available for schools in Charleston.
About the Author: You’ll find some of our resources on the Schools page of our website. Buyers can also view all Charleston homes for sale on the MLS using our website! Whether you’re looking for Mt. Pleasant, SC homes or Summerville real estate, you’ll find all the listings on our site!
With so many nationally ranked golf courses in Charleston, SC, golf is a huge attraction in the area. Some of the best courses are located in Mt. Pleasant and Kiawah Island, but you’ll find plenty of options throughout the Charleston area. In fact, there is at least one golf course in 12 of the 16 Charleston areas. Total, Charleston boasts 22 public and private courses and 13 golf course communities. Most golf courses in Charleston are open to the public and don’t require you to live in the golf community to play. However, there are a few courses on which you can only play by proof of residence or by invitation from a resident.
Homes in Charleston golf communities generally offer large common areas and better than average amenities, such as swimming pools, tennis courts, and club houses. Homes on a golf course in Charleston start in the mid $200’s and go up to several million dollars.
If you’re looking for resort-style living in a golf community, Wild Dunes Resort, Seabrook Island, and Kiawah Island would be good areas to start your real estate search. These areas have multiple golf courses (some of which are beachfront), and they offer some of the finest amenities in all of Charleston.
Mt. Pleasant is also home to three nice golfing communities – Dunes West, Charleston National, and Rivertowne Country Club. On James Island, Country Club is adjacent to the Country Club of Charleston, and it’s considered the only golfing community on the island. Hope Plantation on John’s Island is another option, and it’s also the only neighborhood with a golf course on the island. Daniel Island is set up a little differently in that residents from any of its communities can become members of its golf club.
More affordable options for living in a Charleston golf course community are Shadowmoss Plantation in West Ashley, Coosaw Creek in North Charleston, and Crowfield Plantation in Goose Creek. Also, Summerville has Legend Oaks Plantation as well as Wescott Plantation. The last option for Charleston golfing communities is Stono Ferry in Rural West Ashley, which is by far the most rural area of Charleston with a golf course.
Buyers looking for Charleston real estate on a golf course will find many options to choose from! Be sure to talk with your real estate agent for more information.
About the Author:Buyers can search for Charleston SC homes for sale on our website, which includes the most popular areas, Mount Pleasant SC homes and Summerville SC homes!
