NOTE: Some of these events may have been canceled or postponed. Please check with the organizers. Call 843-873-9424 ext. 220 or email broberts@journalscene.com to add an event to this free calendar.

John Birch Society:

  • The John Birch Society is actively involved in legislative action in South Carolina. Anyone wanting to empower oneself with distinctive tools and tackle issues or learn more may attend the next meeting at noon Wednesday, April 17, at Perkins Restaurant, 1700 Old Trolly Road in Summerville or call the chapter leader at 818-430-1365.

Tim Lowry Walking Tour:

  • Gather at the Timrod Library by 10 a.m. Saturday, April 20, for "Good Eats on the Sweet Tea Trail." Tim Lowry will guide walkers to a restaurant, candy store, sandwich shop and soda fountain. Guests will be invited to taste "a little of this and a little of that" while learning tidbits of Summerville history. Tickets are $25 ($20 for members) and are available at the Timrod Library. Space is limited.

Bands, Beats and BBQ:

  • Bands, Beats and BBQ, an evening of food and live music provided by the Ashley Ridge High School Band, is 6:30 p.m. Thursday, April 24, at the Ashley Ridge High School cafeteria, 9800 Delemar Highway in Summerville. All proceeds benefit the ARHS Bands and color guard. BBQ plates are provided by the ARHS AG program. The evening will include a 50/50 raffle and silent raffle for tons of great prizes. Meal tickets are required for the event. All pre-sale tickets will be available for pick up at the door on the day of the event. The fundraiser is presented by the Ashley Ridge High School Band Boosters. Tickets purchased online early are $15 for adults, $8 for children ages 3-10 and children under 3 are free. They are available until April 21. Adult tickets are $20, and children’s tickets are $10 at the door on the day of the event. For all questions, email Carrie Clark at waysandmeans@arhsbands.org.

Happy Hearts:

  • The Bethany United Methodist Church Happy Hearts’ luncheon on Friday, April 26, features singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Kevin Jarvis. Jarvis believes music should be positive in influence and spiritually uplifting. He has released music as a solo artist and as a member of different singing groups; he is also a church band leader in Sumter. A lunch of lasagna, green beans, salad, garlic bread, assorted desserts and tea for $8 will be served at noon. Make lunch reservations by April 21 by calling 843-771-3979 or sending an email to rooneyjrclan@mac.com. Doors open at 11 a.m. The church is located at 118 W. 3rd S. St. in Summerville. All ages are invited.

Dolly’s Imagination Celebration:

  • Flowertown Players and the Timrod Library invite families to join "Dolly's Imagination Celebration" from 2-3 p.m. Saturday, April 27, at the James F. Dean Community Theatre, 133 S. Main St. in Summerville. The celebration will include children's crafts, story time with a character from the Flowertown Players' upcoming production of "9 to 5: The Musical" and a silent auction for a Dolly-themed gift basket to benefit the Timrod Library’s affiliate program for Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library.

Poetry Café:

  • Sunday, April 28, is National Great Poetry Reading Day, and the Timrod Library will celebrate with a Poetry Café featuring a group of South Carolina poets. The Poetry Café, part of the 25th annual Timrod Author Series, begins at 2 p.m. Sunday, April 28, at the Timrod Library, 217 Central Ave. in Summerville.

Spring fling:

  • “The Grand Spring Fling” is 5 p.m. Sunday, April 28, in Ambler Hall at St. Paul’s Anglican Church, 316 W. Carolina Ave. in Summerville. Indulge in a catered dinner by Parish House Caterers, sway to melodious tunes, explore a silent auction and savor scrumptious desserts. The keynote speaker is Rear Admiral Charles Young, who will share insights on the joys and challenges of grandparenting alongside his journey of faith. For more details and to RSVP, email Cheryl Cargill at ccargill49@gmail.com or call 843-276-1427.

Spring picnic:

  • Are you from Maine? Join other people in the area from Maine at the free “Maine Day” spring picnic from noon-3 p.m. Sunday, April 28, at Colonial Dorchester State Historic Site in Summerville. There will be food, trivia (about Maine), prizes, many people who love Maine and new for this spring, a silent auction. Call Mike Grenier at 843-469-8881 or email mgrenier@comcast.net if planning to attend (and how many in your party), and also indicate what type of dish you plan to bring to share.

National Day of Prayer:

  • The Summerville YMCA and Bethany United Methodist Church are hosting a National Day of Prayer Breakfast featuring Adrian Despres at 6:30 a.m. Thursday, May 2, at Bethany UMC. The breakfast will be served in the Bethany Fellowship Hall and be followed by an inspirational program. Tickets are $20 and can be purchased at the Summerville YMCA, Bethany United Methodist Church or by visiting buy.stripe.com/bIYdR2eM41Aj63u9AB. For more information, email David Powell at dp4teamh1@aol.com. 

Golf tournament:

  • The Summerville Catholic School’s inaugural golf tournament is Monday, May 13, at the Berkeley County Country Club in Moncks Corner. A Lowcountry BBQ lunch will be provided, and two drink tickets will be included. Putting, longest drive and closest-to-the-pin contests will occur throughout the day. There will be raffles and prizes for the top three teams. Sponsorship options are available. Register to play or sign up as a sponsor through the links on the Summerville Catholic School’s Facebook page.

Memorial Day observance:

  • The community is invited to a program of reflection, prayer, words, poetry and music in honor of their sacrifice. Msgr. Richard C. Madden 4th Degree Knights of Columbus Assembly 1900 is hosting a Memorial Day observance from 2:30-3:30 p.m. Monday, May 27, on the Hutchinson Square main stage in Summerville. The 2024 Tribute Memorial Wall of the Fallen will be on display. Submit names, military branch, year of death and conflict name to assembly1900@gmail.com for placement on the Wall of the Fallen. The One Minute of Silence National Observance will occur at 3 p.m.

Festival:

  • The Sippin’ in the South Wine, Beer and Arts Festival is noon-7 p.m. Saturday, June 8, at Ashley River Park, 200 Renken Road in Summerville. Tickets are available on Eventbrite and cost $35. Admission, tasting and a souvenir glass are included. There will be live music, food vendors and more. Call 410-258-4582 or email vottles@gmail.com for vendor and general information.

Walk with a Doc:

  • Healthy Roots MD and Dorchester County Parks and Recreation are encouraging Summerville residents to take a step toward better health with "Walk with a Doc." This health program brings doctors and the community together to walk at 10 a.m. on the second Saturday of every month at Ashley River Park in Summerville, SC. Walk with a Doc is an international nonprofit organization that aims to inspire communities through movement and conversation.

Al-Anon:

  • Sunday Serenity, a support group for friends and families of alcoholics, meets at 7:30 p.m. every Sunday at The Step Up Club, 171 Old Parsonage Road in Summerville. To find the meeting room, enter the ramp side of the building from the parking lot, which is the first door on the left. Call 843-762-6999 for other meeting schedules and locations. Call 843-762-6999 for more meeting schedules.

MOAA:

  • The Charleston Chapter of MOAA (Military Officers Association of America) invites all military officers of the armed forces, active duty and retired, to its monthly meeting and lunch on the third Friday of each month. Contact Col. Beverly R. Brockman, USA (Ret.) at brockman1982@att.net for the date and time of meetings.

Weight-loss group:

  • TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) meets at 8:30 a.m. every Thursday for weigh-in. The meeting is from 9:30-10:15 a.m. at Stallsville Methodist Church, 255 Stallsville Loop in Summerville. Call Linda Johnson at 843-330-4062 with any questions. The first meeting is free.

Grandparents at Prayer:

  • Grandparents at Prayer meetings are at 10 a.m. on the second Monday of each month at the Old St. Paul’s Church building, 316 W. Carolina Ave. in Summerville. Join other grandparents as they gather for guided prayer and fellowship. Call Cathy Jacobs at 843-437-0442 for more information.

Third Thursday:

  • Summerville DREAM’s Third Thursday is 5:30-8:30 p.m. on the third Thursday of every month at Hutchinson Square, 102 S. Main St. in Summerville. This event transforms Historic Downtown Summerville into a marketplace featuring local entertainment, craft vendors and artisans, and local shops and restaurants with extended hours. Events are subject to change or cancel without notice.

Farmers market:

  • The Jedburg Junction Farmers Market is open 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday and 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturdays at 850 E. Butternut Road in Summerville. The farmers market features local farms and artisan vendors. Email jedburgjunction@gmail.com or call 843-302-5676 for more information.

Sewing project:

  • The Magdalene House Sewing Project sessions are 6:30-9:30 p.m. on the second and fourth Thursdays of each month at People, Places and Quilts, 129 W. Richardson Ave. in Summerville. Join the fun by making handbags and fabric items that make a difference. All fabrics are supplied; just bring your sewing machine and talent. This project benefits Magdalene House of Charleston, a recovery home for women in Summerville. Email Susan Jones at susanj.magdalene@gmail.com or call 843-300-5921 with questions or more information. Call Liz Milligan at 843-864-5008 with questions about Magdalene House.

Sewing machine maintenance:

  • Sewing machine maintenance sessions are 10 a.m.-2 p.m. every Monday at People, Places & Quilts, 129 W. Richardson Ave. in Summerville, by appointment only. Call 843-871-8872 to reserve a spot. Melanie, a sewing machine repair technician, will be available to answer maintenance and quick repair questions. Bring a sewing machine, cord and foot control. There is no charge for this service.

Open sewing:

  • Open sewing is 1:15-4:15 p.m. every Thursday at People, Places & Quilts, 129 W. Richardson Ave. in Summerville. The cost is $5 per person. If you are a machine or hand sewist, enjoy a community sewing day on available Thursdays. Call PPQ at 843-871-8872 to register and pay. Class size is limited to eight machines and four hand sewists.

Sewing sessions:

  • PSF sewing sessions are 10:30 a
  • .m.-2:30 p.m. every Friday at People, Places & Quilts, 129 W. Richardson Ave. in Summerville. The cost is $25 per person for four hours of help, instruction and encouragement. Class size is limited to six people. Call 843-871-8872 to register.

Head injury support group:

  • The Trident Head Injury Support Group meets from 6
  • :30-8:30 p.m. the first Tuesday of every month at 701 E. Bay St., 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. Contact Robert Durland Sr. at 843-822-1967 or visit thisg.net for more information.

Quilt ‘n Friends:

  • Quilt ‘n Friends meets from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. every Wednesday at Stallsville United Methodist Church, 255 Stallsville Loop in Summerville between Trolley Road and Bacon Bridge Road. All former members, new-to-the-area quilters and beginning quilters are welcome. Call Kathie Higbee at 603-398-3633 for more information.

Stories on the Square:

  • Stories on the Square is 9
  • :30-10 a.m. every Wednesday at Main Street Reads, 115 S. Main St. in Summerville. It is a free event for children of all ages. Join Ashley Bohinc for outdoor storytime adventures. The event is outside to ensure proper social distancing. Chairs are available for younger listeners, and juice boxes and snacks are provided. Student discounts are available for all attendees. In case of inclement weather, story time moves inside with social distancing. Call 843-875-5171 for more information.

Main Street Writes:

  • Main Street Writes is 6:
  • 30-8 p.m. every Monday at Main Street Reads, 115 S. Main St. in Summerville. Virtual meetings occur every Monday; in-person meetings are the first Monday of each month. Anyone wanting to join in via Zoom may use https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83115591753 pwd=bGwyNlJITDZvNUcxdU9kckNDSE1Zdz09. Meeting ID: 831 1559 1753. Passcode: 29483. To send pages in advance (no more than two single-spaced or four double-spaced), email them to mainstreetreads@gmail.com. Pages will be shared with the group.

Board of Architectural Review:

  • The Summerville Board of Architectural Review meets at 6 p.m. on the first Tuesday of every month in the training room on the second floor of the municipal annex building, 200 S. Main St. in Summerville.

Tree Protection Board:

  • The Summerville Tree Protection Board meets at 9 a.m. on the second Monday of every month in the town of Summerville training room, 200 S. Main St. in Summerville.

Standing Committee:

  • The Summerville Standing Committee meets at 5:30 p.m. on the second Monday of every month in the town of Summerville council chambers on the third floor of the municipal annex building, 200 S. Main St. in Summerville.

Board of Zoning Appeals:

  • The town of Summerville Board of Zoning Appeals meets at 5 p.m. on the second Tuesday of every month in the training room on the second floor of the municipal annex, 200 S. Main St., Summerville.

Design Review Board:

  • The Summerville Design Review Board meets at 4 p.m. on the third Thursday of every month in the training room on the second floor of the municipal annex building, 200 S. Main St. in Summerville.

Fleet Reserve Association:

  • The Fleet Reserve Association meets at 7 p.m. on the third Thursday of each month at 99 Wisteria Road in Goose Creek. The U.S. Navy, Marines and Coast Guard conducts the Branch 269 monthly meeting. Any member of the sea-going services is welcome to attend. Contact John Tharp at 843-709-8520 for more information.

Summerville Town Council:

  • The Summerville Town Council meets at 6 p.m. on the second Thursday of each month in the council chambers on the third floor of the municipal annex building, 200 S. Main St. in Summerville.

Dorchester Democrats:

  • The Dorchester County Democratic Party general membership meeting is at 7 p.m. on the second Thursday of each month at Knightsville United Methodist Church, 1505 Central Ave. For more information, email DorDems@gmail.com or visit www.dorchesterdemocrats.com.

Food Truck Friday:

  • The Carnes Crossroads Property Owners Association hosts Food Truck Friday from 5-8 p.m. every Friday at Green Barn in Carnes Crossroads, 207 First Ave. in Summerville. Different food trucks will be present each week.

The Azalea Society:

  • The Azalea Society meets at 6:30 p.m. on the fourth Monday of each month at Magnolia Plantation. There is a potluck dinner at 7 p.m., followed by a meeting and plant discussion. Newcomers are welcome. Call 843-442-7774 for more information.

Parkinson’s Support Group:

  • The Summerville Parkinson’s Disease Support Group meets at 2:30 p.m. on the first Sunday of the month at Wildcat Senior Living, 2101 Cane Bay Boulevard in Summerville. This group will begin meeting on the fourth Sunday of each month in 2024.

Southern Harmony Chorus:

  • The Southern Harmony Chorus, a barbershop a cappella chorus, is looking for ladies who love to sing. The group is learning Christmas music for its upcoming show. Call 843-571-8946 or email wurthmannm@aol.com for more information.

MS support group: The Summerville MS support group meets at 11 a.m. every third Friday at Bethany United Methodist Church, 118 W. 3rd S. St. in Summerville. The group does not have regular meetings in December, June, July or August. Call Frank Tozier at 843-670-3313 for more information.