Shopping
extravaganza slated for Oct. 15 - 17
Finish your holiday shopping early at the Junior League of Charleston
Inc.’s annual Charleston Choices Gift Mart Oct. 15 - 17 at the Omar Shrine
Temple (176 Patriots Point St., Mt. Pleasant).
Featuring specialty items from shops across the country, the Gift Mart
offers a one-stop shopping place for all your holiday presents. The Gift
Mart is open to the public and costs only $6 for a three-day admission
ticket. The Gift Mart will be open: Friday, Oct. 15, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.;
Saturday, Oct. 16, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; and Sunday, Oct. 17, 10 a.m. to 4
p.m.
All proceeds benefit The Junior League of Charleston, Inc.’s Program
Focusing on Families. Please call (843) 763-5284 for more information.
Special events during the Gift Mart:
Thursday, Oct. 14, 6:30 - 9:30 p.m.
Preview Party - “Girls Night Out & Men Who Dare”
Enjoy delicious appetizers from local restaurants while you shop with
friends. You will not want to miss our silent auction offering a tremendous
variety of exciting packages and prizes! Tickets to the Preview Party are
$12.
Friday, Oct. 15, 5 - 8 p.m.
“Friday Wine at Five” sponsored by The Wine Shop
After surviving a tough week, treat yourself to an Italian theme wine
tasting of four red wines and four white wines for only $5.
Friday, Oct. 15, 7 p.m.
Coach John Kresse!
Hear motivational College of Charleston basketball coach John Kresse
talk about the successes of one of the country’s best basketball clubs.
Free with admission ticket.
Saturday, Oct. 16, 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Laura Jenkins Thompson Book Signing
Laura Jenkins Thompson, author of the official Charleston children’s
book, Joseph’s Charleston Adventure, will be on hand to personalize your
copy of the “stroll through Charleston.”
Saturday, Oct. 16, 12 - 2 p.m.
Puppet Show by the Famous Patchwork Players
Enjoy the childhood story we all know and love, Goldilocks and the
Three Bears, as told by talented puppeteers from the Famous Patchwork Players.
Saturday, Oct. 16, 2 - 4 p.m.
Santa Claus’ Personal Appearance
Have your picture taken with Santa during his first appearance to the
Lowcountry this season. Give Santa your wish list now, so he’ll have enough
time to check off your items (if you’ve been good!).
Sunday, Oct. 17, 2 p.m.
“My Summer Snapshot” Art Contest winners announced
Our 2nd Annual Art Contest has been promoted among Berkeley, Charleston,
and Dorchester county elementary schools and is sponsored by Piggly Wiggly.
Piggly Wiggly has donated two $500 savings bonds to be presented to our
grand prize winners from two age divisions. First, second, and third places
will also be recognized.
The Junior League of Charleston, Inc. is an organization of women committed
to promoting volunteerism and to improving the community through the effective
action and leadership of trained volunteers. Its purpose is exclusively
educational and charitable.
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