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.
Free tax filing: AARP Tax-Aide will provide free Federal and South Carolina income tax preparation and electronic filing. All volunteer counselors will be qualified in the required tax codes and methods and certified by the IRS for all typical tax situations. The Summerville site for Tax-Aide is Bethany United Methodist Church, 118 W. 3rd S. St., room 118, on the East (Main Street/17A) side of the church. Signs will be posted. Appointment times are available from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays. Preparation ends Monday, April 15. Appointments may be made online by going to tinyurl.com/2p86dr22 or by calling 843-900-1342. Do not call the church. Clients must get a package and fill out an intake form available in room 118 on the above days and times or at the Summerville Senior Center and bring all tax paperwork and forms for 2022 and 2023, a photo ID and Social Security cards for all people on the return. Check-in is 15 minutes before the appointment time.
Happy Hearts: Bethany United Methodist Church's Happy Hearts Meeting is Friday, Feb. 23. Reservations for lunch are due by Sunday, Feb. 18. The Plantation Singers, a professional Gullah and spiritual a cappella group, are the guest performers. The Plantation Singers are renowned locally, nationally and internationally for their singing of the music of the Lowcountry. A lunch of fried chicken, rice, hot vegetables, rolls, Boston Cream pie and tea for $8 will be served at noon. Make meal reservations by calling 843-771-3979. All ages are invited to attend.
NARFE meeting: The National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association (NARFE) meets at 1 p.m. Monday, Feb. 26, at the Faith Sellers Senior Center, 312 N. Laurel St. in Summerville. The guest speaker is Julie George of SC House Calls. Invite a friend to attend even if they are not NARFE members. All active and retired federal employees, spouses, surviving spouses and guests are welcome. Call Patricia Whitely at 843-408-3509 or email her at PWhitely@sc.rr.com, or Joseph Kohut at 216-548-0481 or jrk2767@gmail.com for more information.
Author series: The 25th annual Timrod Author Series begins at 2 p.m. Sunday, March 10, in the Fellowship Hall of Bethany United Methodist Church, 118 W. Third St. in Summerville with Brad Taylor, author of multiple New York Times bestselling books, who will introduce “Dead Man’s Hand,” the latest addition to the Pike Logan series. The event begins with a presentation by the author followed by a reception and book signing at the Timrod Library, 217 Central Ave. in Summerville. Tickets are available after Feb. 1 at the Timrod Library. Call 843-871-4600, visit the Timrod Library or visit thetimrodlibrary.org for more information. A 20-plus-year veteran in the U.S. Army, Taylor served in infantry and special forces positions, including eight years in the 1st Special Forces Operational Detachment Delta. His Pike Logan series follows veteran operator Pike Logan, a member of a team of clandestine operators dedicated to eliminating enemy threats to the United States. The author lives in Charleston with his wife and two daughters. When not writing, he serves as a security consultant on asymmetric threats for various agencies.
Class reunion: The Summerville High School Class of 2004 and surrounding years is having its 20th reunion at 6 p.m. Saturday, March 9, at the Summerville Country Club, 400 Country Club Boulevard in Summerville. Tickets may be purchased at www.eventbrite.com/e/summerville-high-class-of-04-reunion-tickets-708637392517.
Paleontologist: The national excitement was enormous when the first nearly complete T-rex was found in the Black Hills of South Dakota. Join paleontologist Frank DeLoach, who was at the site in South Dakota at 10 a.m. Saturday, March 9, at the Seago Library in Summerville when he discusses details of the people involved in the discovery, excavation, prep work, legal entanglements and artwork of Sue, which is now on display at the Field Museum in Chicago after years of litigation and tears. The video “Dinosaur 13” records all that happened to Sue and its champions versus the federal government, who seized the dinosaur. Tools and fossils from his work in the field will also be on display. This event is appropriate for all ages.
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, and it 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.
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 for 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. Email DorDems@gmail.com or visit www.dorchesterdemocrats.com for more information.
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 with a meeting and plant discussion at 7 p.m. 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.
