Blessing of the Fleet & Seafood Festival

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The Annual Blessing of the Fleet & Seafood Festival is one of the most highly anticipated events of the year! The festival pays tribute to Mount Pleasant’s local shrimping and fishing industry, offering a boat parade, live music, a craft show, and lots of free activities with the picturesque Ravenel Bridge and Charleston Harbor for a backdrop. Support local and wild-caught to support your fishermen…nothing beats Wild American Shrimp! Sunday, April 27th 11am - 5pm @ Waterfront Memorial Pak.

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Local Business

Heirloom creates working opportunities for the autistic.

April is Autism Awareness Month, and Geoff Weber, founder of Heirloom Cloud Corporation and father of a young man with ASD, is passionate about shifting public understanding and urging other employers to take action.

While Autism Spectrum Disorder presents distinct challenges for those affected — a Mount Pleasant employer sees ASD as his business’ greatest advantage, and is making a substantial difference in lessening the 80 percent unemployment rate for adults with autism.

General News

Patriots Annex postponed, a mixed-use project planned for Mount Pleasant

A possible rezoning for Patriots Annex, a waterfront development at Patriots Point, was posted at a recent Mount Pleasant Town Council meeting. The project is currently zoned as a WG-C, Cooper River Waterfront Gateway District, and could be change to Patriots Annex PD, a Planned Development District Ordinance.

Rendering provided by the Town of Mount Pleasant

Events This Week

Monday, April 21

Monday Mania 4:00 PM - 10:00 PM Where: Crush Yard Pickelball Bar & Lounge. $10 pickleball with complimentary drink ticket, $10 smash burger and fries, and extended happy hour with proof of employment. Is event family friendly? Yes

Tot Open Gym – Mt. Pleasant 9:30am - 11am Where: 1172 US Hwy 41 Parent-supervised open gym play with obstacle courses, bounce houses, and trampolines for younger children. Is event family friendly? Yes  

Tuesday, April 22

Mount P. Farmers Market 3:30 PM - 7:00 PM Where: 645 Coleman Boulevard, Gathering place for locals/visitors with fresh local vegetables, fruits, seafood, flowers, baked and canned goods, and fresh-cooked meals. Live music. Is event family friendly? Yes

Preschool Story Time At Mount Pleasant 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM Where: Mt. P Library, Community Room, 1133 Mathis Ferry Rd. Music, stories, and movement for children aged 3-5 years. Is event family friendly? Yes  

Bloomtown Flower Market Ribbon Cutting 2:00pm - 3:00pm Where: 966 Houston Northcutt Blvd, Ste I. Company offers retail and wholesale florals.

Wednesday, April 23

Weekly Walk @ Patriots Point & REEL BAR When: 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM Where: Mount P. Waterfront Park, 99 Harry M. Hallman, Jr. Blvd. 3.5-4 mile walk around Patriots Point followed by socializing at Reel Bar. Is event family friendly? Unknown  

Thursday, April 24

Open Studio When: 2:00 PM - 6:00 PM Where: Painting with a Twist, 1336 Old Georgetown Road, #106. "Do It Yourself" Directions are provided to work on the art piece of your choice. Is event family friendly? Yes

Blazing Haystack Sunset When: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM Where: Painting with a Twist, 1336 Old Georgetown Road, #106. An instructor-led painting class to create a "Blazing Haystack Sunset" themed artwork. Is event family friendly? No  

Friday, April 25

Party at the Point 2025 When: 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM Where: Charleston Harbor Resort & Marina, 20 Patriots Point Rd. Happy Hour concert featuring Mr. Fahrenheit. Family-friendly event with live music, food, and drinks.

Dancing on the Cooper When: 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM Where: 71 Harry M. Hallman Jr. Blvd. Mason Dixon Band. Is event family friendly? Yes

Tot Open Gym – Mt. Pleasant When: Friday April 18 9:30am - 11am Where: 1172 US Hwy 41 Parent-supervised open gym play with obstacle courses, bounce houses, and trampolines for younger children. Is event family friendly? Yes  

Saturday, April 26

Glass Slipper Gala When: 6:30 PM - 9:30 PM Where: 352 North Shelmore Blvd. Cinderella-themed gala at I’On. Dinner, live entertainment & dancing. Is event family friendly? No  

Sunday, April 27

Blessing of the Fleet & Seafood Festival When: 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM Where: Memorial Waterfront Park, Mount Pleasant

Live Music Calendar

Friday April 25

Water’s Edge Cabana Bar - 6pm - 9pm Ronnie Johnson

Tavern & Table - 6:00pm - 9:00pm Michael Duff Duo

Mainland Container Co. - 6:30pm - 9:30pm

Cantina 76 - Live music every week from 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM

Vickery’s Bar & Grill at Muddy’s Dock Bar - 5pm - 8pm TBD

Red’s Ice House - TBD

Saturday April 26

Vickey’s Bar & Grill at Muddy's Dock Bar - 5pm - 8pm TBD

Tavern & Table - 6:00pm - 9:00pm Brotherman

Mainland Container Co. - TBD 1:00pm - 4:00pm

Red’s Ice House - TBD

Sunday April 27 Easter

Water’s Edge Cabana Bar TBD

Mainland Container Co. - TBD

Weather

Scoop ran a poll last week and 75% of our readers wanted to keep the Weather section. Not a great turn out of voters, but for now we’ll keep it.

Non-Profit / Volunteer

 Saving lives looks good on you and so will this exclusive Red Cross T-shirt! Snag one when you come to give blood, platelets or plasma by April 30, while they last. Hurry, book now: https://rcblood.org/3G9tYzr

920 Houston Northcutt Blvd, Mount P. Phone# 800-RED-CROSS

Sports

College of Charleston Baseball at Patriots Point

 

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