North Area Clubs
Today
Magnolia Garden Club
What: Magnolia Garden Club will hold its monthly meeting. John Wise of Garden Wise Nursery on Johns Island will discuss invasive and native plants.
When: 10 a.m.-noon Nov. 10.
Where: Berkeley Electric Co-op, 3351 Maybank Highway.
Allaboard Toastmasters
What: Allaboard Toastmasters is for those who would like to have confidence in speaking in public, learn listening skills and thinking on your feet, you are welcome to attend.
When: 6:30-7:30 p.m. Nov. 10
Where: First Baptist Church, 141 St. James Blvd., Goose Creek.
Price: Free.
More Info: 797-0301 or http://allaboard.toastmastersclubs.org/.
Shaggin at The Shack
What: Join the Carolina Dance-sport crew for some drinks and appetizer specials along with shag instruction from nationally ranked shagger Myers Varn. Dancing starts around 7 and space is limited.
When: 7-8 p.m. Nov. 10.
Where: West Ashley Crab Shack, 1901 Ashley River Road.
Price: $12.
More Info: 641-0294 or www.carolinadancesportcharleston.com.
Karaoke at VFW Post
When: 7-10 p.m. Nov. 10.
Where: VFW Post 3142, 3555 Dorchester Road.
Price: No charge.
More Info: 607-5334.
Preservation Society
What: The Preservation Society of Charleston will hold its quarterly membership meeting. Guest speaker is David J. Brown, executive vice president and chief preservation officer for the National Trust for Historic Preservation in Washington, D.C. A reception will follow.
When: 7-9 p.m. Nov. 10.
Where: Dock Street Theatre, 135 Church St.
Price: Free.
More Info: 722-4630 or www.preservationsociety.org.
Scottish Country Dance
What: No partner needed.
When: 7 p.m. Thursdays.
Where: Felix Davis Community Center, 4800 Park Circle.
Price: Free.
More Info: 810-7797.
Backpackers Club
When: 7-8: 30 p.m. second Thursday of each month.
Where: Collins Park Community Center, 4155 Fellowship Road.
Ballroom Dance
What: Learn a variety of ballroom dances in a group setting. Dances rotate each week. Stay for weekly practice party.
When: 7:30 p.m. Thursdays.
Where: Arthur Murray Dance Studio, 1706 Old Towne Road.
Price: $10 per person.
Friday
Veterans Day 2011
What: A Veterans Day Observance will be held. There will be refreshments afterward at American Legion Post 166.
When: 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Nov. 11.
Where: Carolina Memorial Gardens, 7113 Rivers Ave., North Charleston; American Legion Post 166, 116 Howe Hall Road, Goose Creek.
More Info: 553-5454 or visit americanlegionpost166sc.com.
Saturday
Oyster Roast
What: An oyster roast will be held. Large select singles will be sold at $12 a bucket. There will be burgers, hotdogs, oyster stew and cakes by the slice and a cash bar. Music will provided by Music Man: Robert (Uncle Bob) Happney.
When: 1-6 p.m. Nov. 12.
Where: American Legion Post 166, 116 Howe Hall Road, Goose Creek.
Price: $12.
More info: Call 553-5454 or visit americanlegionpost166sc.com.
Sunday
DAR chapter
What: The Eliza Lucas Pinckney Chapter of the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution will meet. Refreshments will be served at 2 p.m., followed at 2:30 p.m. by a short business meeting and a talk by a representative of Tamassee DAR School in Upstate South Carolina. Snacks for the children at Tamassee will be collected.
When: 2 p.m. Nov. 13.
Where: Old Exchange Building, 122 East Bay St.
Monday
Trident Tek Talkers
What: Trident Tek Talkers Toastmasters Club is for those who would like to have confidence in speaking in public, learn listening skills and thinking on your feet.
When: 11 a.m.-noon the second and fourth Mondays of each month.
Where: Trident Technical College, The College Center in Building 920.
More Info: 797-0301.
Shag Lessons
When: Juniors 6 p.m.; beginners 7 p.m.; advanced 7:30 p.m.; open dance 8-10 p.m. Mondays.
Where: Summerville Country Club, 400 Country Club Blvd.
Price: Free.
More Info: 214-0242 or www.summervilleshaggers.com.
Woodcarvers Club
What: The club carves eagle canes for veterans and participates in other projects. Beginners welcome.
When: 7-9 p.m. second Monday of each month.
Where: Sherman House, 1635 Raoul Wallenberg Blvd.
Price: Free visits to check out club.
More Info: 769-4288.
Wednesday
Coastmasters
What: Coastmasters, part of Toastmasters International, is a lunchtime opportunity for professional development (and a little fun). You can hone speaking and listening skills by participating in various roles, or simply observing. First and third Wednesday of each month.
When: Noon-1 p.m. Nov. 16
Where: NOAA Coastal Services Center, 2234 S. Hobson Ave.
Price: No fee for club visitors.
More info: cls014@yahoo.com.
TRC Toastmasters
What: Toastmasters can help improve leadership and communication skills as well as offer networking with others.
When: Noon-1 p.m. Nov. 16
Where: Webster University, 5300 International Blvd.
Price: Free.
More Info: 760-0323.
Talk MS LIVE
What: Talk MS LIVE: A free, educational group discussion will share experiences, learn from others and speak with MS LifeLines professionals. Participate in a discussion regarding "real life" strategies on how to "live well" and manage MS with other people in the community.
Where: Marriott Charleston, 170 Lockwood Drive.
Price: Free.
More Info: To register, call 866-756-0494. or www.mslifelines.com/pages/home.
Thursday, Nov. 17
Tea Ladies
What: The Tea Ladies of the St. James Goose Creek Parish will meet. The agenda is discussion on the upcoming Tea at The Creek to be held on March 10.
When: 6:30 p.m. Nov. 17.
Where: Perkins Restaurant & Bakery, 7381 Rivers Ave.
Price: Free.
More Info: 797-0301 or www.goosecreektealadies.com.
Summerville 9-12 Group
What: The Summerville 9-12 Project holds monthly meetings.
When: 7 p.m. every third Thursday of the month.
Where: Holiday Inn Express Charleston-Summerville, 120 Holiday Drive.
Saturday, Nov. 19
Democrat breakfast
What: The Berkeley County Democratic Party will hold its November meeting.
When: 9-11 a.m. Nov. 19
Where: Masonic Lodge, U.S. Highway 52, Moncks Corner.
Price: $5.
More Info: 899-4463.
Sunday, Nov. 20
Genealogical Society
What: Harlan Greene, senior manuscript and reference archivist at the College of Charleston, will discuss some solutions of preservation of family heirlooms. Greene has worked at a number of historical and archival repositories in the Charleston area. Guests are welcome and encouraged to join.
When: 2:30-4 p.m. Nov. 20.
Where: Masonic Center, 1285 Orange Grove Road.
More Info: call 577-2639, 767-2133 or www.charleston.scgen.org.
Monday, Nov. 21
Admin. Professionals
What: International Association of Administrative Professionals Charleston Chapter will meet. Dinner will be followed by a free program at 6:45 p.m. There also will be a fantasy silent auction.
When: 6-8:30 p.m. Nov. 21.
Where: Lonnie Hamilton III PSB, 4045 Bridgeview Drive.
Price: $10 for dinner; free for program.
More Info: 218-5151 or www.charleston-iaap.org.
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