The three-day event will include USO-style performances, golf scrambles, a parade, reunions, memorabilia shows, special events and more. The celebration is being organized under the umbrella of the National Veterans Day Celebration Foundations, a new non profit forming to support veterans’ causes and the Celebration. The event is designed to create economic benefits for host communities, as well as to generate funds to support veterans’ charities. Members of the public interested in supporting the effort are encouraged to send tax deductible checks to the National Veterans Day Celebration Fund, c/o Coastal Community Foundation, 90 Mary St., Charleston, SC 29403 or by visiting the foundation’s website, www.ccfgives.org.
Beidler Forest Audubon Center Nightwalk – Summerville, S.C
Ever wonder what goes on in the swamp after the sun goes down? We do! And we let you discover it first-hand with our Nightwalks! There’s nothing like a stroll into the swamp after dark…
Reservations are neccessary. $8.00/person. (843) 462-2150
Holiday Festival of Lights Fun Run & Walk – Charleston, S.C.
Runners & walkers will be among the first to preview the magical holiday light displays at James Island County Park.
Over two-million shimmering lights provide a wonderful nighttime experience as you jog or walk marveling at each individual masterpiece. Space is limited and there is no on-site registration. Call (843) 795-4FUN or visit www.ccprc.com to register.
Plantation Days at Middleton Place
Craftworkers demonstrate the skills practiced by slaves as they prepared the antebellum plantation for harvest time. Each Saturday from 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. a different aspect of 18th and 19th-century plantation life will be explored: Regular admission. (843) 556-6020
Youth Orchestra Of The Lowcountry Concerto Competition – Charleston, S.C.
The Youth Orchestra of the Lowcountry’s concerto competition will take place on Sunday, November 4, 2007 at 3:00 p.m. at the Circular Congregational Church (150 Meeting Street). The competition is open to current members of the Youth Orchestra of the Lowcountry (formerly known as the Charleston Symphony Youth Orchestra), and winners will perform with the Charleston Symphony Orchestra in February.
Adjudicators for the competition are Ellen Dressler Moryl, Director, Office of Cultural Affairs, Yuriy Bekker, Concertmaster, Charleston Symphony Orchestra, and David Maves, Professor Emeritus, College of Charleston. The event is free and open to the public. For more information, please contact Richard Marcus at (843) 953-5927 or marcusr@cofc.edu.