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Jim & Maria Hart ~ Charleston, SC Real Estate

Second Annual Cooper River Bassmasters Bass Tournament for Toys for Tots

This is the perfect event for all you guys and gals that like to be on the water.

On Saturday, November 28th, the Cooper River Bassmasters will host their Second Annual Bass Tournament Benefitting Toys for Tots.

Second Annual Cooper River Bassmasters Bass Tournament for Toys for Tots

This year's tournament will be held at the Cypress Gardens Boat Landing (locking through to lake allowed). Registration will begin at 4 am and it'll be game-on from safe-light to 3:00 pm.

The entry fee is $50.00 (60% Payback / 40% Donated to Toys For Tots) per Angler, paying back 1 spot for every 5 boats.

For Big Bass it will be $10.00 (100% Payback - 2 Big Bass 70%/30% Split). Each Angler is also to bring a $10.00 New Unwrapped Toy.

The South Carolina Department Of Natural Resources will also have their Hunting & Fishing Simulator at the Landing from 12:30 to 4:30 for your fun and enjoyment.

The very best part of this tournament is that 100% of the proceeds will be donated to the local Toys for Tots program!

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We proudly serve and sell real estate in and around all of Charleston, SC. If you are thinking about purchasing or selling your home in Charleston, Johns Island, James Island, Folly Beach, Kiawah Island, Seabrook Island, West Ashley, Mount Pleasant, Isle of Palms, Sullivans Island, North Charleston, Hanahan, Summerville, Goose Creek or other surrounding areas, and more importantly, want to work with a local area expert, contact us at your earliest convenience.

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Jim and Maria Hart
Realtors®/ AgentOwned Realty
(843) 364-9845
hart@agentowned.com

Copyright © 2009 by Jim and Maria Hart (AgentOwned Realty).

13th Annual Official Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots Motorcycle Ride

Christmas is definitely in the air!

Less than one week until Thanksgiving and the events have already officially started for the Christmas season.

This Sunday will be a special event just for Toys for Tots. It's the 13th Annual Official Marine Corps Toys for TotsReserve Toys for Tots Motorcycle Ride for Low Country Children.

On November 22rd, bikers from throughout the Low Country will come together for the 13th Annual Official Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots Motorcycle Ride for Low Country Children. This ride is sponsored by the Law Riders Motorcycle Club, a group of Harley riders who are all public safety (police, fire and EMS) officials.

The ride will begin and end this year at the North Charleston Coliseum, located off Montague Avenue. Registration will begin at 9:00 AM and bikes will roll out at 11:00 AM. If it's raining (and the local stations are calling for rain) the ride will take place on December 6th.

Registration is $15.00 or a new unwrapped toy for the rider and $10.00 or a new unwrapped toy per passenger. All monies and toys go to the Toys for Tots program.

There will also be a 50/50 raffle, music, vendors and breakfast for sale before the ride.

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We proudly serve and sell real estate in and around all of Charleston, SC. If you are thinking about purchasing or selling your home in Charleston, Johns Island, James Island, Folly Beach, Kiawah Island, Seabrook Island, West Ashley, Mount Pleasant, Isle of Palms, Sullivans Island, North Charleston, Hanahan, Summerville, Goose Creek or other surrounding areas, and more importantly, want to work with a local area expert, contact us at your earliest convenience.

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Jim and Maria Hart
Realtors®/ AgentOwned Realty
(843) 364-9845
hart@agentowned.com

Copyright © 2009 by Jim and Maria Hart (AgentOwned Realty).

Charleston, SC ~ 19th Annual Reindeer Run


In just a few short weeks, the streets of Charleston will be filled with reindeer, elves, presents, Christmas trees and santas.

reindeerAnd although this may include the holiday decorations, that's not what I'm referring to. It's time again for the Annual Reindeer Run!

This fun run is a jolly jog or jaunt (5K - 3.1 miles) through the streets of downtown Charleston during the holiday season. And it's for reindeer of all fitness levels and ages.

Whether you plan on running or walking the course, be sure to dress in your best holiday costume to win fabulous prizes. The Reindeer Run is for everyone including runners, walkers, dogs, strollers, & scooters.

This year's run will be on December 5th. The starting point is going to be Southend Brewery. The runners will begin at 9:00 am, with the walkers beginning immediately thereafter.

All proceeds from the Reindeer Run benefit MUSC Children's Hospital, one of the most respected pediatric health care centers in the country which treats nearly 50,000 children each year. Throughout the history of the event, the Charitable Society of Charleston (CSC) has donated over $300,000 to the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC).

!!! New this year to the Reindeer Run is the Official After-Party being held at Southend Brewery starting at 11am. Enjoy happy hour prices while you ROCK out like a reindeer with a great local alternative rock band - Category Six!!!

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We proudly serve and sell real estate in and around all of Charleston, SC. If you are thinking about purchasing or selling your home in Charleston, Johns Island, James Island, Folly Beach, Kiawah Island, Seabrook Island, West Ashley, Mount Pleasant, Isle of Palms, Sullivans Island, North Charleston, Hanahan, Summerville, Goose Creek or other surrounding areas, and more importantly, want to work with a local area expert, contact us at your earliest convenience.

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Jim and Maria Hart
Realtors®/ AgentOwned Realty
(843) 364-9845
hart@agentowned.com

Copyright © 2009 by Jim and Maria Hart (AgentOwned Realty).

Mt. Pleasant's Towne Centre Tree Lighting and Santa's Hours

This Saturday, November 21st at 6pm, the Mt. Pleasant's Towne Centre will be hitting the light switch on their Lighting the Christmas Treefestival tree. Be sure to bring your little ones and the young at heart (me) to see the lights sparkle and to take part in all of the night's festivities.

Santa will be at the Mt. Pleasant Towne Centre November 27- December 24.

He will be available for visits daily in front of Banana Republic.

Monday- Friday 3pm- 8pm
Saturday 12- 8pm

On December 24 special Santa visiting hours are 10am- 5pm.

Sundaes with Santa at Discovery Ice Cream
Saturday, December 5th 11am-Noon

Event is RSVP, as space is limited to the first 40 children. Admission is an unwrapped toy for the ECCO gift drive or a cash donation per child.

Pet Photos with Santa November 29th and December 6th from 5:30-7pm. Partnering with Hairy Winston luxury pet boutique and the Charleston Animal Society. So be sure to bring your best furry or feather friend to let Santa know what is on their wish list.

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We proudly serve and sell real estate in and around all of Charleston, SC. If you are thinking about purchasing or selling your home in Charleston, Johns Island, James Island, Folly Beach, Kiawah Island, Seabrook Island, West Ashley, Mount Pleasant, Isle of Palms, Sullivans Island, North Charleston, Hanahan, Summerville, Goose Creek or other surrounding areas, and more importantly, want to work with a local area expert, contact us at your earliest convenience.

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Jim and Maria Hart
Realtors®/ AgentOwned Realty
(843) 364-9845
hart@agentowned.com

Copyright © 2009 by Jim and Maria Hart (AgentOwned Realty).

20th Annual Holiday Festival of Lights

Come celebrate a Lowcountry tradition at Charleston's most beloved nighttime holiday event...the Holiday Festival of Lights! With over 2 million shimmering lights, this three-mile driving tour brings more and more light displays year after year with nearly 600 shining displays this year.

This year the park open up this spectacul20th Annual Holiday Festival of Lightsar event on November 13, 2009 and will continue through January 10, 2010.

The Festival of Lights is much more than just a driving tour! Park the car, stretch your legs, and take in the new and exciting attractions custom-designed for holiday cheer. There are many celebrated attractions to be sure to see and do, including:

  • Marshmallow Roasts
  • Festival Train Rides
  • Lakeside Lights Interactive Activity
  • Enchanted Forest Walking Trail
  • Gingerbread Houses
  • 50-Ton Sand Sculpture
  • Giant Greeting Cards
  • Carousel Rides
  • Gift Shops
  • Portable Climbing Wall
  • Photos with Santa
  • Santa's Sweet Shoppe Sand Sculpture at the Holiday Festival of Lights

Stroll through Santa's Village and see the meticulously crafted holiday sand sculpture constructed by hand with 50 tons of sand. (The one here is from last year's Festival of Lights, but the photo really does not do it enough justice.) Then you can view the sugary structures entered in the gingerbread house competition

A couple of the kid's favorite things to do while at the Lights is to make s'mores by the marshmallow roasting pit, take a snapshot with Santa, and then hop aboard a train for an up-close look at the displays.

Wander over to Winter Wonderland where a traditional 18-animal carousel ride whirls you around and around. Don't miss the 4-by-8 foot holiday card designs created by local school students as part of a holiday art competition. These life-size displays of Christmas themes tower above you and are quite a 20th Annual Holiday Festival of Lightssight.

Festival Hours are:

  • Fridays and Saturdays: 5:30 p.m. - 11 p.m.
  • Sundays - Thursdays: 5:30 p.m. - 10 p.m.

The entrance fees are $10 per vehicle for 1-15 guests, $25 per vehicle for 16-30 guests, or $100 per vehicle for 31 or more guests. Receive a $2.00 discount per vehicle (Monday-Wednesday only) with the donation of a canned food item, which will benefit the Lowcountry Food Bank.

For more information about the Holiday Festival of Lights, please call 843-795-4FUN or visit http://www.holidayfestivaloflights.com/.

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We proudly serve and sell real estate in and around all of Charleston, SC. If you are thinking about purchasing or selling your home in Charleston, Johns Island, James Island, Folly Beach, Kiawah Island, Seabrook Island, West Ashley, Mount Pleasant, Isle of Palms, Sullivans Island, North Charleston, Hanahan, Summerville, Goose Creek or other surrounding areas, and more importantly, want to work with a local area expert, contact us at your earliest convenience.

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Jim and Maria Hart
Realtors®/ AgentOwned Realty
(843) 364-9845
hart@agentowned.com

Copyright © 2009 by Jim and Maria Hart (AgentOwned Realty).