St. Clare of Assisi is a Catholic church being built on Daniel Island + will be the largest new church in the state, featuring architecture inspired by old-world Italy.
St. Clare of Assisi rendering | Photo by Architects Franck & Lohsen
The structure — which broke ground last year — will be a 21,000 sqft building with Neo-Gothic style, hints of Romanesque elegance, 170 ft spires, and icon towers.
Local company Trident Construction is leading the project along with DC Architects Franck & Lohsen. The church will be home to 2,300+ parishioners and located on Seven Farms Drive — adjacent to Etiwan Park and Bishop England High School.
What’s included in the masterplan?
- 2-story administrative and education complex
- Building serving as an event space
Interior St. Clare of Assisi rendering | Photo by Architects Franck & Lohsen
There will be 12 stunning Franz Mayer of Munich stained-glass windows to adorn the church. The inspiration for the building design also comes from the Basilica of Santa Chiara in Assisi, Italy, Stella Maris on Sullivan’s Island, and St. Matthews on King Street.
St. Clare of Assisi rendering | Photo by Architects Franck & Lohsen
The new church is set to be completed in early 2023. The capital campaign to raise funds for the land, church, and furnishings has earned $14 million of the $22 million needed for the project. Track the progress.
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Today
- Jolly Folly Pickleball | Mon., Sept. 13 | 8-10 a.m. | Pirate’s Cove Playground, 510 E. Erie Ave., Folly Beach | Free | Stop by for a few rounds of pickleball — participants must sign a City of Folly Beach Activities Waiver. 🏓
- Waterfront Live Music with Dallas Reese | Mon., Sept. 13 | 6-9 p.m. | Salty Dog, 1882 Andell Bluff Blvd., Seabrook Island | Free | Kick off your week with live music on the waterfront — happy hour begins at 4 p.m. 🎶
- Fowl Play Duo@ Smugglers Rum Shack- IOP | Mon., Sept. 13 | 5-8 p.m. | Smugglers-Island Eats & Rum Shack, 1122 Ocean Blvd., Isle of Palms | Free | Enjoy delicious bites + tasty drinks while listening to cover band Fowl Play. 🍹
Tuesday
- Trivia Tuesday | Tues., Sept. 14 | 7-9 p.m. | Container Bar, 2130 Mt. Pleasant St., Mt. Pleasant | Free | Tackle trivia during dinner from 5 local food trucks — the top 3 teams win a prize. 💡
- Rooftop Yoga | Tues., Sept. 14 | 6-7:30 p.m. | The Restoration Hotel | Free | Take in the Charleston skyline during this complimentary class hosted by Charleston Power Yoga.
- Taco Tuesday | Tues., Sept. 14 | All day | Cuban Gypsy Pantry, 5060 Dorchester Rd., North Charleston | $1.75 tacos + $5 margaritas — taco ‘bout an awesome deal. 🌮
Wednesday
- Music Bingo | Wed., Sept. 15 | 6:30-8:30 p.m. | Tideland Brewing | Free | Beats, brews + bingo 一 the perfect mid-week pick up. 🍻
- Succulent + Rose Quartz Hanging Globe Workshop | Wed., Sept. 15 | 5:30-6:30 p.m. | AYO Social, 1097 N. Main St. Ste. 204, Summerville | $30+ | Learn about succulent planting and make a hanging globe plant with live instruction. 🌱
Thursday
- Starlight Yoga | Thurs., Sept. 16 | 7:30-8:30 p.m. | Mt. Pleasant Pier, 71 Harry M. Hallman, Jr. Blvd., Mt. Pleasant | $8 | Embrace the moon + stars as your classroom with live music — participants will receive a glowing prize. 🌠
- Momentum Tennis | Thurs., Sept. 16 | 8 a.m.-3:30 p.m. | Pirate’s Cove Playground, 510 E. Erie Ave., Folly Beach | Registration required | Enjoy a day of tennis with instructors — all participants must sign a City of Folly Beach Activities Waiver. 🎾
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Tatum here. There is so much to learn about health + wellness that it’s hard to know where to begin — especially if you don’t have access to the right resources. I recently learned that Palmetto Primary Care Physicians — a healthcare provider in SC — offers free virtual Health & Wellness classes.
Palmetto Primary Care Physicians offers 5 customized programs: Hypertension, Smoking Cessation, Living Well, Diabetes, and Pre-Diabetes. They are taught by health and wellness experts including dietitians, pharmacists, and a behavioral health specialist. The goal is to encourage patients to meet their health goals.
I took the “Diabetes” course and gained so much insight. Here’s what I learned and how you can #TryThis.
Virtual health classes are conducted via Zoom | Photo by the CHStoday team
What we tried (with pricing):
I took the “Diabetes” class for free — all Health & Wellness courses are offered at no cost. The lesson was taught by a pharmacist and a registered dietitian and was administered via Zoom.
I became educated about the fundamentals of the disease + discovered why it is important to control your blood sugar. While a healthy diet and regular exercise were emphasized, I also learned that medication is not a last resort and can be a great tool in your toolbox to lead a healthier life. Ⓟ
Weather
- 86º | Sunny | 6% chance of rain
Tide
- Low: 7:26 a.m. + 8:26 p.m.
- High: 1:08 a.m. + 2:03 p.m.
Coronavirus
- This year’s Charleston Beer Fest has been postponed due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. The festival is now scheduled for next year on Oct. 22. at Riverfront Park in North Charleston. (WCIV)
Announced
- Incredible Con — a 2-day pop culture convention — is headed to the Charleston Area Convention Center on September 18 + 19. The event will include actors, anime, games, and contests. Get the details. 🤖 (Holy City Sinner)
Number
- ~$25 million. The amount of federal funds SC businesses and agricultural producers will receive to upgrade infrastructure + lower energy costs. The Lowcountry's Lowland Farms Inc. is 1 of the grant recipients. (The Post and Courier)
Charlestonian
- Local Amanda Sheridan — founder of mobile luggage concierge BagValet — is the grant winner of a competition hosted by the Eat Me Guilt Free food brand. Amanda will be awarded $10,000 for her business + a Peloton. 🧳 (Cision PR Newswire)
Now Open
- Chucktown Brewery is now open in the former Kickin’ Chicken location at 337 King St. The new spot serves food + drinks. Currently, business hours are 11 a.m.-12 p.m. 🍻 (The Post and Courier)
Coming Soon
- Turning Page Bookshop in Goose Creek on St. James Avenue is temporarily closed + relocating in the area — which will be announced at a later date. In the meantime, the new second location is open in Summerville at 203 E. 3rd North St. 📚 (Charleston City Paper)
Arts
- Restaurant Wild Common + Artist Collective — an online gallery with local and regional artists — will feature an exhibition at the restaurant. A kickoff celebration will be held on Tues., Oct. 26 with artists meet and greets, drinks, and small bites. 🎨 (Holy City Sinner)
Try This
- Ever been to the Container Bar? The restaurant will celebrate its third anniversary on Sun., Sept. 19 from 1-5 p.m. — including a DJ, a hot dog eating contest, and a dunk tank. The establishment is located at 2130 Mt. Pleasant St. 🥳
FactOrFiction
- While COVID occurs more frequently in unvaccinated individuals, infections can occur in those who have been vaccinated. Fact or fiction? Answer here. 🤔 Ⓟ
Survey
- Hey, have you taken our demographics survey yet? We’d love to learn more about you (to better serve you in this newsletter) by having you complete this quick, 2-min. online survey. Thanks in advance.
Correction
- On Fri., Sept. 10, we ran a news note stating Boston-based Rockpoint Group had purchased 913 acres of land in Carnes Crossroads. The correct company is Rockport Group, based in Dallas. (The Post and Courier)
It might not be Throwback Thursday, but take a look at this “then and now” photo of Hutchinson Square in Summerville.
This area is considered the heart of downtown Summerville + now features an amphitheater and bronze sculptures. Hutchinson Square was renovated in 2019 and is open daily from dawn to dusk. 🌳
Top photo date is unknown. Original photo posted by @jmnettlesjr.
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