October 2023 Features
| Have FUN With Us BBBSL Activities And October Observances | Match Support When in Doubt, Reach Out! |
| The BIG Beyond New Mentor Recruitment & Speaker Series | Low Cost Meal Deals Free Kids’ Meal Info In The Tri-County Area |
It’s the final countdown! Thank you to the more than 130 donors who have helped us raise over $33,000 for our Littles! We are still committed to meeting and exceeding our goal of $60K and humbly invite you to share our campaign with your friends, family, colleagues, and social network continuing into October.
October Match Activity
Get ready for an epic adventure at James Island County Park’s Ropes Course, where you’ll tackle thrilling challenges and conquer your fears!
đź“… Saturday, October 7
⏰ 1-4 PM
🏢 James Island County Park, 871 Riverland Drive, Charleston, SC
Get ready for a BIG day of fun at the BIG Lowcountry Boil! Enjoy a traditional Lowcountry Boil and brews from Holy City Brewing, plus axe-throwing, archery, live music, a silent auction, a farmers market, and MORE! All funds raised support Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Lowcountry. BBBSL Bigs can use the promo code BIGSONLY for Buy One, Get One 50% off tickets!
BBBSL Holiday Party — Save the Date!
The BBBSL Party will be on a Saturday this year, making it possible for more of our Littles, their families, our Bigs and THEIR families to attend.
đź“… Saturday, December 9
⏰ 3-5 PM
🏢 James Island County Park Festival of Lights, 871 Riverland Drive, Charleston, SC 29412
October 2023 Tri-County Happenings
10/01: The Hope Summit 2023 Festival Meet dozens of local organizations and sustainable vendors at the DI Waterfront Park, including a Family Zone. The Daniel Island Ferry will provide roundtrip service from the SC Aquarium to DI Waterfront Park.
10/07 Lowcountry Trail Half Marathon and 5K Runners will take in spectacular foliage, moss-draped oaks, and native wildlife as they make their way through Johns Island County Park’s breathtaking off-road trails. Participants ages 10-15 must be accompanied by an adult chaperone. Register by October 4.
10/07 Community Day Attendees can take guided tours of the Dill Sanctuary, hear special presentations on its history and ecology, hike to the wildlife pond, and participate in educational children’s activities.
10/07 Tie Dye Night A custom Mex 1 shirt, tie dye, and a free kids meal for the child is only $20 at Mex 1 Park West (5-8 PM).
10/14 Lowcountry Dogapalooza at the Hanahan Amphitheater is a FREE festival with live music and adoptable dogs from more than 20 local rescues and shelters.
10/21 Touch-a-Truck Fundraiser Come climb, learn, and discover! This event at Moultrie Middle School provides a hands-on opportunity to explore larger-than-life military vehicles, fire trucks, law enforcement vehicles, construction equipment, and more. Food trucks this year include Big Tent Pizza, Millers All Day, MacDaddy, Cotton Sky Ice Cream, and Barista Bear Coffee!
10/22 Coco in Concert Celebrate Halloween and DĂa de los Muertos at the Gaillard Center.
10/27 Trick or Treat in Hampton Park There will be cars decorated by different City departments, local businesses, and organizations near the lagoon area handing out candy and providing a safe alternative to trick or treating. Additionally, there will be hay rides, jump castles, music, games, food trucks, arts and crafts, and much more!
Quick safety policy reminder for our BBBSL community:
- Please respond to your Match Support Coordinator in a timely fashion when they reach out to schedule regular match support calls. Failure to respond may result in BBBSL deciding to close the match.
- Please notify BBBSL of any issues arising with the match or with changes in contact information, including changes to address and changes in guardianship.
- When in doubt, reach out! Should you need support, contact your Match Support Coordinator at any time.
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Our latest Motivational Monday is FULL of ideas generated by other Bigs on the following topics:
Setting goals/challenges between outings between Bigs and Littles
BBBSL Resource Library for Bigs
Getting vulnerable with Littles and their parents/guardians
Leaning on OUR team to help with boundaries, navigating tricky moments, etc., so you can continue to LEAN IN.
SSG (R) Jatorin Owens, Sr. served two tours in Iraq (Operation Iraqi Freedom) and two tours in Afghanistan (Operation Enduring Freedom). He recently shared his knowledge with BIG Beyond Scholars regarding the importance of practicing emotional intelligence in the most crucial moments of instant decision-making and how emotional intelligence plays an integral role in being college- and career-ready. Scholars asked questions about the process and benefits of joining and serving in the military, in addition to how emotional intelligence has made a positive impact on SSG Owens’ personal and professional choices.
The first quarterly in-person meeting for the BIG Beyond will take place on October 21 from 11:30 AM to 1:30 PM at the International African American Museum located at 14 Wharfside St., Charleston, SC 29401. Our speaker will be Dr. Felice Knight, who serves as Director of Education at the IAAM.
