#MUSTDO

TryThis

• Sip and Paint: OG Micky | Mon., June 7 | 6-9 p.m. | Frothy Beard Brewing Company, 1401 Sam Rittenberg Blvd Ste 1 | $35 | Grab a few drinks + bring your friends to paint a portrait of Mickey Mouse.🐭
  
• Painting with a Twist: Birch Passion | Mon., June 7 | 1-3 p.m. | 2511 N. Main St., Suite B, Summerville | $28+ | Join instructor Danielle White for an afternoon of painting “Birch Passion” — ages 14+. 🌳

ForKids

• Mermaid Academy | Mon., June 7 | 6-7 p.m. | Night Heron Pool, 4000 Sea Forest Dr., Kiawah Island | $35 | Calling all sharks + mermaids to swim through an underwater obstacle course. 🧜

Outdoors

• Family Archery | Mon., June 7 | 1-2 p.m. | Night Heron Park, 4000 Sea Forest Dr., Kiawah Island | $45 | Bring the entire family out to learn the fundamentals of archery — reservations required. 🏹         ○ Jolly Folly
• Pickleball | Mon., June 7 | 2-4 p.m. | Pirate’s Cove Playground, 510 E. Erie Ave., Folly Beach | Free | Stop by for a few fun games of pickleball at Folly. 

ForParents

• Breastfeeding Basics | 6:30-8:30 p.m. | $10 for 2 adults | Virtual | The class will cover the benefits of breastfeeding, different breastfeeding techniques and positions + local community and professional resources. Ⓟ 

#CHSTODAY

NEWS NOTES

Weather

• 81º | Scattered Thunderstorms | 50% chance of rain

Tide

• Low: 12:48 a.m. + 12:40 p.m.
• High: 6:38 a.m. + 7:03 p.m.

Development

• Century Aluminum — one of the nation’s largest primary aluminum producers —  will expand operations in Berkeley County. The $60+ million investment will create 100 new jobs. The expansion is expected to be completed by the end of this year. (WCBD)

Civic

• Dorchester Road improvements are underway in the Summerville area between State Park Road + Parlor Drive. Changes include making safer left turns, creating concrete medians, new pavement markings, and crosswalk upgrades. 🚗 (The Post and Courier)

WaterCooler

• The Charleston RiverDogs will return home this month to host the Columbia Fireflies from June 8-13 with no restrictions on capacity for the first time in over a year. Planned events include an anniversary celebration + a tribute to the Negro Leagues. ⚾

Dish

• GrowFood Carolina wants to see your food pictures for its photo contest. Categories include Farms of SC, Backyard Gardens of SC, and The Joy of Local Food. Winners will snag GrowFood goodies, 4 weekly produce boxes + 2 tickets to the anniversary party in October. 🍅 (The Post and Courier) 
• Grocery store on a Monday? No, thanks. With Thrive Market, busy folks can shop their favorite brands and have them delivered straight to their home. Bonus: An extra 25% off the first order + free joining gift. 📦 Ⓟ 

Health

• Community members in Union Heights — aka “the Neck” between Charleston + North Charleston — are collaborating with the SC Ports Authority to monitor health risks related to air pollution in the area. (The Post and Courier) 

TryThis

• Grab your dancing shoes because Charleston County Parks is bringing back Shaggin’ on the Cooper at the Mount Pleasant Pier this summer. Shag bands will be playing during various event dates. (Holy City Sinner) 

Network

• The Society of Women Engineers will host Women in Industry Day Fri., June 18 from 8:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. The free + virtual conference will connect professional women from industries across the Lowcountry — registration is required. 💼

Cause

• Dee Norton Child Advocacy Center — the region’s resource to prevent abuse + protect children and families — recommends these tips to help manage stress: follow a routine, connect with others, and make time to unwind. The organization also offers a Mindfulness Minutes series. ☮️ (Holy City Sinner) 

TheBuy

• Want salon-quality lashes without the price or damaging glue? Liquid Lash Extensions Mascara™ gives beauty-lovers thicker and longer lashes today, and healthier lashes over time, for just $24. Thrive Causemetics are made with clean, nourishing ingredients, and are 100% vegan and cruelty-free. Get 15% off. Ⓟ

THE WRAP

Have you ever wanted to learn how to crab? Watch this video of SC State Parks Ranger Ann giving a quick tutorial. It will make you feel like a true pro. 🦀 

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