NOTE: Some of these events may have been canceled or postponed. Please check with the organizers. Call 843-873-9424 to add your event to this free calendar.
Music: Spring Concert Series takes place on April 7, 21 and May 5 at Central Creek Park, 6-9 p.m.
Poetry Contest: The Berkeley County Library System is hosting an open-mic session at 5 p.m. on April 21 at the Moncks Corner Library for individuals whose poetry was chosen to qualify for one of three prizes. Selected finalists will have an opportunity to read their poetry at the event. For more information on how to be in the running in this contest, contact Romona Shaheed 843-719-4223 or romona.shaheed@berkeleycountysc.gov.
Cookin’ in the Creek: 11 a.m.-2 p.m., April 22.Goose Creek City Hall, 519 N Goose Creek Blvd, Goose Creek. Admission and parking are free. Food trucks from around the Lowcountry will be showcasing the best items on their menus. Free children's games, GCPD K-9 shows, music and touch-a-truck vehicles will all be onsite. Each vendor will compete in our first ever wing contest. Attendees will be given two tickets at the ticket booth near the stage to vote for their favorite wings. The vendor with the most tickets will win the People’s Choice Award. Other contest categories consist of “Most Original”, Mayor’s Choice and the overall Cookin’ in the Creek Champion. Outside coolers, alcohol and pets are prohibited. Rain date is April 29. For more information, call 843-569-4242.
Three Little Pigs: The Berkeley County Library System (BCLS) in collaboration with the Coastal South Carolina Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE), invites families with elementary-age students to participate in Three Little Pigs STEM Challenge on Saturday, April 22, 2023 from 1-2 p.m. at Sangaree Library, located at 595 Sangaree Parkway, Summerville. Participants may register at berkeleylibrarysc.libcal.com/event/10461773. Seating is limited.
Black Food Truck Festival: This annual celebration of Black businesses and culture returns during the weekend of April 22-23, starting at 12:30 p.m. on both days, at the Exchange Park Fairgrounds in Ladson. The Black Food Truck Festival has brought bands from across the Southeast to perform at the festival each season. As they represent different genres from funk/soul to jazz, each band has given a musical experience you can dance and sing to. Admission is $25, or purchase a two-day ticket for $45. Ticket prices increase on April 1. Tickets do not include food. Children age 12 and under are admitted for free. No pets allowed. Parking is free. Purchase tickets at www.blackfoodtruckfestival.com.
Arts Fest: The 40th annual North Charleston Arts Fest is set to take place May 3-7. The celebration of arts and culture highlights the talents of regional and local artists and performers in the areas of music, dance, theatre, visual arts, and literature. Performances, activities, and exhibits take place in a variety of venues throughout the city of North Charleston with free admission for all. Residents and visitors can enjoy concerts, dance performances, art demos, kid’s programs, a variety of exhibitions, an Arty Block Party, and more. Complete details about the five-day event are available at NorthCharlestonArtsFest.com.
Splish Splash: The City of Goose Creek Recreation will host "Splash Creek," on the week of Spring Break (April 9-16, from 10 a.m.-6 p.m.) and open weekends (April 22-May 21, from 10-6 p.m.). Daily summer hours are 10 a.m.-6 p.m., from May 27-Sept. 4. Additional information is available at the City of Goose Creek Recreation's Facebook page.
Free Judo and Jujitsu Classes for Military Veterans: 4:00 to 5:30 P.M. on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays at the Athletic Fitness center opposite Sam’s Gym at the Naval Weapons Station. All classes are free and open to veterans from all branches of service for Judo and traditional Jujitsu classes. Beginner and advanced classes are taught by United States Judo Association black belt instructors, including 2nd degree instructors Ricky Herndon and Glen Chears. Participants will be required to join the United States Judo Association ($60/year, $35 for active-duty personnel) and purchase a uniform (available on site) if they don’t already have one. Contact Sensei Ricky Herndon at (843) 343-9892 for further information.
Picking at the Post: 6 p.m., first Thursday of every month. American Legion Post 166, located at 116 Howe Hall Road, Goose Creek. Calling all musicians! Join us for an old fashioned Back Porch jam session. Beginners are welcome. Acoustic instruments only; no amplifiers.
Take Home Craft: 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Mon.-Thurs.; 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Fri. and Sat. Cane Bay Library, 1655 Cane Bay Blvd Suite A, Summerville. Pick up a craft-in-a-bag from the Cane Bay Library! Discover a new craft every Monday. Available while supplies last. Call 843-719-4796 for availability.
Chess Club: 4-6 p.m., every other Monday. Goose Creek Library, 325 Old Moncks Corner Rd., Goose Creek. Learn to play or improve your game. Families are welcome. Have a chess set? Bring it with you. For more information, call 843-572-1376.
Adult Pickleball: Open times. Berkeley Middle School Tennis Courts, 320 N. Live Oak Dr., Moncks Corner. Free for ages 40 and older. No registration required. Courts are open to anyone who wants to play. This is a free-play outdoor sport that combines the elements of ping-pong, badminton and tennis. For more information, visit www.monckscornersc.gov/recreation or call 843-719-7921.
Adult Tennis: 9 a.m., Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. Lacy Park Tennis Court, 115 West Main Street, Moncks Corner. Free for ages 50 and older. No registration required. For more information, visit www.monckscornersc.gov/recreation or call 843-719-7921.
Yarn Therapy: 2-4 p.m., every Wednesday. Goose Creek Library, 325 Old Moncks Corner Rd., Goose Creek. Join other needle workers for a time of relaxation, socialization and fun. All skill levels and families are welcome. For more information, call 843-572-1376.
Trident Head Injury Support Group: 6:30-8:30 p.m., on the first Tuesday of every month at 701 E. Bay Street, Suite 121 in Charleston. Monthly support group meetings are for survivors, caregivers and friends who have acquired the life-changing effects of traumatic brain injury. For more information, contact Robert Durland Sr. at 843-822-1967 or our website thisg.net.
BCLS Tutor.com for Libraries: We hope you and your learning community will join us on the fourth Friday of each month for a free online Tutor.com orientation session! Review how you can access your program and share the features available — plus, answering questions live! This session is geared toward library customers of all ages, educators and library team staff. Regardless of whether your dream is getting an A, graduating high school, attending college or finding a job, Tutor.com is here to help you first realize and then reach your full potential. Services for K-12th grade, intro-level college, adult learners and job seekers. K-12 Student Center with Live Homework Help, Write Tutor Center, Test Prep Center, Skills Center Resource Library. Real-Time Tutoring: 8 a.m. to midnight, Sunday through Saturday. A free resource with your Berkeley County Library card! Already have a library card, get started with Tutor.com today! https://berkeleylibrarysc.org/online-classes/.
Moncks Corner Board of Zoning Appeals: 6-7 p.m., meets the first Tuesday of each month. Moncks Corner Town Hall, 118 Carolina Ave. The board votes on special exceptions and variances, and only meets when applications have been submitted. The public is welcome to attend.
Moncks Corner Town Council Meeting: 6-7 p.m., third Tuesday of each month. In the courtroom at Town Hall, 118 Carolina Ave. Any changes in the meeting schedules are advertised in advance. The public is welcome and encouraged to attend.
Berkeley County Board of Education: 5:30 p.m., meets the second and fourth Tuesday of every month in the boardroom located at 107 E. Main St. in Moncks Corner (except as noted on Oct. 27 and March 9). Board meetings are open to the public and citizens are encouraged to attend. There is an opportunity for “Citizen Comments” at the start of each meeting. Meetings are streamed live on the BCSD YouTube channel.
Berkeley Soil and Water Conservation Meeting: 11 a.m.-12 p.m.., fourth Tuesday of each month. Old Santee Canal Park, 900 Stony Landing Road, Moncks Corner. The public is welcome and encouraged to attend. For further information, call 843-719-4146 or emailinfo@berkeleysoilandwater.com.
Goose Creek Recreation Commission: 6-7 p.m., meets the first Monday of each month, at the Goose Creek Community Center, 519A N. Goose Creek Blvd., Goose Creek. All meetings are open to the public.
Goose Creek Cultural Arts Commission: 6-7 p.m., meets the second Monday of each month, at the Goose Creek Community Center, 519A N. Goose Creek Blvd., Goose Creek. All meetings are open to the public.
Goose Creek Architectural Review Board: 6:30-7:30 p.m., meets third Monday of every month. The city of Goose Creek Architectural Review Board requirements are that all changes to commercial properties be reviewed and approved by the board. The application deadline is 5 p.m., 14 days prior to a board meeting. For major applications, the project will need to be reviewed by staff, comments/corrections issued to the applicant/architect/engineer and comments addressed/corrections made by the applicant/architect/engineer prior to submission of the application on the deadline. For more information call City Planning and Zoning at 843-797-6220, ext. 1116.
Goose Creek Planning Commission: 6:00-7:30 p.m., meets the first Tuesday of each month, at Goose Creek City Hall, 519A N. Goose Creek Blvd., Goose Creek. All meetings are open to the public.
Goose Creek City Council Meeting: 6-7 p.m., meets the second Tuesday of each month, at City Hall, 519 Goose Creek Blvd. All city council meetings are open to the public and include the opportunity for attendees to address council with questions and concerns. All regular city council meetings are livestreamed on the city website. To watch, visit the Watch City Council Meetings Live page.
Virtual SC: Virtual SC, South Carolina’s free, state-sponsored online program offers free educational resources to students, parents and teachers. Visit virtualsc.org/resources to find a variety of resources, including: test prep for national exams like SAT, ACT, PSAT, Advanced Placement exams, personalized math programs for 6-12th grade students, free educational videos and more.
