CALENDAR: Learn more about climate change at Nov. 10 event

Staff reports  |  If you want to learn more from Lowcountry leaders about human-caused, accelerated global heating, you can attend discussions Nov. 10 by the Charleston Climate Coalition at the American Theatre, 446 King St., in Charleston.

Dubbed “Surge Sessions: Dispatches on the Climate Crisis,” the event is tied to coincide with the COP26 global climate conference in Glasgow, Scotland, organizers say.

“With the Surge Sessions, we want folks to come to a deeper, more holistic understanding of the climate crisis — its severity and inequities, and the creative and human forces rising to answer it — and in the end to feel energized to join the climate liberation movement,” said coalition co-founder Belvin Olasov in a press release.

Speakers will give short talks on topics ranging from damage to coral reefs, melting glaciers and resulting sea level rise to environmental justice and cultural preservation. Among those scheduled to talk are Queen Quet of the Gullah Geechee Nation, College of Charleston marine biologist Phil Dunstan, reporter Tony Bartelme, engineer Jared Bramlett and oysterman Cyrus Buffum.

Those who attend are asked to give a $10 donation. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Mask and proof of Covid-19 vaccination are required.

Also on the calendar:

Winter Wonderland exhibit.  Nov. 1 to March 27, 2022, Lowcountry Image Gallery, The Charleston Museum, 360 Meeting St., Charleston. This exhibit showcases colorized photographs of remarkable snow days captured by residents of Charleston dating to the late 19th and early 20th centuries. More on tickets and hours.

North Charleston art show:  Nov. 3 to Nov. 24, Park Circle Gallery, 4820 Jenkins Ave., North Charleston.  Mount Pleasant painter Brad Carroll and Johns Island artist Lee Garrard will be featured in this exhibition of paintings by the City of North Charleston Cultural Arts Department. Admission is free. The gallery is open 10 a.m. to 6 pm. Wednesdays through Fridays and noon to 4 p.m. on Saturdays.

Holiday Festival of Lights: 5:30 p.m. to 10 p.m, Nov. 12 through Dec. 31, James Island County Park.. Visitors can drive through the impressive three-mile light spectacle with more than 750 illuminated displays. The festival also includes other holiday activities like train rides, marshmallow roasting, a climbing wall and more. There also will be a Winter Wonderland, which features the area’s largest holiday sand sculpture made from more than 50 tons of sand. You and your family can also explore the shops, an enchanted walking trail and the amazing dancing light display. Tickets  It is recommended that visitors purchase tickets in advance online.  Also on the calendar:

Birds of Prey flight demonstrations: 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. on Thursdays and Saturdays, Center for Birds of Prey, 4719 Highway 17. Awendaw.  The center has reopened its doors to visitors after closing due to the COvID-19 pandemic, inviting people to once again come and explore the world of raptors through an outdoor program and flight demonstration. Tickets: . $20/adult; $15/children age 3-17. 

Bird-watching at Caw Caw. Every Wednesday and Saturday — particularly through the end of February — you can see a plethora of birds at Caw Caw Interpretive Center in Ravenel as they make their way through the Lowcountry.  The two-hour regular walks, which start at 8:30 a.m., are through distinct habitats that allow participants to view and discuss a variety of birds, butterflies, and other organisms. Registration is not required. Participants are encouraged to bring their own binoculars.  A paid chaperone is required for participants ages 15 and under. Max. 10 participants.   Fee: $9; free for Gold Pass holders.  Open to all ages.  More: Caw Caw Interpretive Center. 

Farmers markets

Closing in November

Summerville Farmers Market: 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., every Saturday, First Citizens Bank parking lot near Town Hall, 200 S. Main Street, Summerville. More.  Closes Nov. 20. 

Charleston Farmers Market: 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., every Saturday, Marion Square, 329 Meeting St., Charleston.  More.  Tentative closing Nov. 27.  Holiday market to open temporarily in December. 

Closing in December

Holy City Farmers Market:  4 p.m. to 7 p.m., every Wednesday, Holy City Brewing, North Charleston. vendors rotate weekly to provide shoppers with a tiny but mighty shopping experience. vendors will be selling a range of products from specialty foods, home and body care to arts and crafts. More info.  Closes Dec. 18 with holiday market.

Open year-round

West Ashley Farmers Market: 3 p.m. to 7 p.m., every Wednesday, Ackerman Park, 55 Sycamore Avenue, Charleston.  More.

Sunday Brunch Farmers Market: 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., every Sunday, Charleston Pour House, 1977 Maybank Highway, James Island. While the market is discouraging people from spending too much time hanging out during the market, everyone is invited to shop their local vendors. More info.

Sea Island Farmers Market: 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., every Saturday.  Charleston Collegiate Campus, 2024 Academy Rd., Johns Island. More.

Goose Creek Farmers Market: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., every Saturday, 519 N. Goose Creek Blvd., Goose Creek. More. 

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