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🌱 Patch AM: How will Summerville’s new arts district change Main Street?
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In today's newsletter:
- How will Summerville’s new arts district change Main Street?
- How one Summerville teacher hopes toys can transform 4K learning
- Summerville relatives mourn the passing of Navy veteran Terry J. Winnell
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Today's riddle: The doctor told me to drink carrot juice after a hot bath. - Did it help? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Wednesday: Sun and some clouds, with a high of 62 and low of 47 degrees.
- Thursday: Occasional rain, temps: high: 66, low: 59.
- Friday: Breezy in the morning, with a high of 65 and low of 35 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
1. Town of Summerville receives state arts and culture designation (live5news.com) — Downtown Summerville has been officially named a state-recognized arts and culture district, opening the door to new grants, public art projects, and opportunities for local artists. Town leaders say the eight-block Main Street area’s sculptures, murals, and events like the Flowertown Festival helped earn the honor, and they expect even more creative celebrations and community-focused activities to follow. 
2. Classroom Champions: Dorchester County 4K teacher seeks play-based learning tools (live5news.com) — A 4K teacher at Flowertown Elementary in Summerville is seeking more play-based learning tools to better support at-risk preschoolers preparing for kindergarten. She says hands-on materials like Magna-Tiles keep kids engaged while building science, counting, and problem-solving skills, and encourages community members to support similar Dorchester District Two classroom projects online.
3. Terry Winnell - WHIZ - Fox 5 / Marquee Broadcasting (whiznews.com) — Family and friends in Summerville are among those mourning the passing of 76-year-old Terry J. Winnell, whose sister Cathy Purewal lives in Summerville. The longtime educator, Navy veteran, and animal lover from Caldwell, Ohio, died December 11. Honoring his wishes, there will be no formal service, and his ashes will be scattered near his home, with memorial donations suggested to local Ohio organizations.
4. 4 SC cities are part of Parade's favorite small town poll. Vote & maybe win a $1,500 trip (thestate.com) — Summerville is one of four South Carolina towns vying for Parade Magazine’s “America’s Favorite Small Towns” title, and your vote also enters you for a trip worth up to $1,500. The feature praises Summerville’s downtown festivals, Sweet Tea Festival, seasonal markets, Azalea Park, and outdoor adventures along the Ashley River, spotlighting the town’s charm on a national stage.
📸 Around Summerville
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Summerville
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- Design Review Board (DRB) Meeting
Summerville, SC Calendar , 200 S. Main St. , Summerville
4:00 pm - Third Thursday
Summerville, SC Calendar , 102 S. Main St. , Summerville
5:30 pm - Cocoa Cup 5k with Fleet Feet
Summerville, SC Calendar , 3000 Front Street , Summerville
9:00 am - Mini Storytime
Summerville, SC Calendar , 301 N Hickory St , Summerville
9:30 am - Dance Mode!
Summerville, SC Calendar , 301 N Hickory St , Summerville
10:00 am - Christmas Holiday Observed - Town Hall Closed
Summerville, SC Calendar Summerville, SC 29483 - Community Christmas Eve Service
Summerville, SC Calendar , 102 S. Main St. , Summerville
6:00 pm - Christmas Holiday Observed - Town Hall Closed
Summerville, SC Calendar Summerville, SC 29483
Thursday December 18
Saturday December 20
Tuesday December 23
Wednesday December 24
Thursday December 25
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Yarn Therapy In-Person
Goose Creek Library , Activity Room , Goose Creek
2:00 pm - RMSA Dance Core Performance
Summers Corner PAC
6:30 pm - LEGO® for Homeschoolers In-Person
Goose Creek Library , Activity Room , Goose Creek
10:00 am - Friendship Quilting Group (Splinter Group)
Hanahan Senior Center , 3100 Mabeline Rd , Hanahan
11:00 am
Wednesday December 17
Friday December 19
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What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- 2 bigger dogs both look to be black while one looks to have a greying muzzle.
running down heber rd i evergreen subdivision. (Nextdoor Evergreen Estates) - Some of y'all need to go get some therapy or take some anger management classes because road raging because you got honked at is childish.
If you cannot drive then it’s just simple get off the road. And to the blue ford truck that tried to follow me home and attempted to block me from… (Nextdoor Lindera Preserve)
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- Goodwin Recruiting posted a job opening for Restaurant Manager - Casual, High Volume Scratch Restaurant in Summerville. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Summerville here.
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