Upcoming Events

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Check out our calendar of upcoming events in the Charleston area. If you would like to submit an event to be considered please click the following:

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Monday, March 8, 2021
International Women’s Day
International Women’s Day 2021
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Thursday, March 4, 2021
World Obesity Day
World Obesity Day is observed globally on 4 March as of March 2021 with the view of promoting practical solutions to end the global obesity crisis.
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Tuesday, March 2, 2021
National Nutrition Month
National Nutrition Month is a nutrition education and information campaign created annually in March by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. The campaign focuses attention on the importance of making informed food choices and developing sound eating and physical activity habits.
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Sunday, February 14, 2021
Random Acts of Kindness Week 2021
Random Acts of Kindness Day is a day to celebrate and encourage random acts of kindness
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Friday, February 5, 2021
National Wear Red Day
Wearing red on National Wear Red Day, Friday, Feb. 5, 2021, to raise awareness about cardiovascular disease.
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Saturday, February 27, 2021
“Chefs’ Feast 2021- Home Edition”
This will be a 45 minute broadcast LIVE from the Lowcountry Food Bank! You can log on for an overview of LCFB’s efforts during COVID-19 and the importance of continuing the fight against childhood hunger.
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Wednesday, February 10, 2021
National Heart Health Month: Eating For Your Heart
Department of Parks & Recreation virtual healthy cooking demonstrations and fitness opportunities
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Saturday, February 27, 2021
National Protein day
National Protein Day, on February 27, focuses on the health benefits of one of the body’s most basic building blocks.
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John J. Tecklenburg, Mayor of Charleston, SC

A Message From our Mayor

Welcome to Lighten Up Charleston!

The health of each of our residents is essential to the quality of life of our city and region. As Augusten Burroughs once said, “When you have your health, you have everything. When you do not have your health, nothing else matters at all.”

I want to congratulate you on taking the first step toward a healthier lifestyle. Whether you’re on this website because you want to lose weight, find a group to exercise with or learn healthy recipes, you will find many community resources to help you reach your goal. Together, we can Lighten Up!

William Cogswell, Mayor