January 2017

12

The Hat Ladies annual Luncheon at Garrett Academy; 11:30 - 1:00

20

The Hat Ladies HaTpy Hour; Ms. Rose's on Sam Rittenburg; 5:30 - 7:00

February 2017

4

The Hat Ladies Gently Used Hat Sale, followed by Lunch at Al di la Restaurant next door; 9:00 -1:00

12

The Hat Ladies support the Healthy Lifestyle Network Annual Tea Party at Grace United Methodist Church, 1601 Sam Rittenberg, 3:30 - 5:30

14

The Hat Ladies annual Valentines Day Visit to Bishop Gadsden: 2:30 - 3:30

17

The Hat Ladies HaTpy Hour; Round Holiday Inn; 5:30 - 7:00

18

The Hat Ladies Klean Up Krewe at Habitat for Humanity Home; 8:30 - noon

March 2017

4

The Hat Ladies travel to Camelia Manor in Holly Hill for monthly Luncheon

11

The Hat Ladies The Hat Ladies Klean Up Krewe at Habitat for Humanity Home; 8:30 - noon

11

The Hat Ladies support Pink in the Rink, Stingrays Hockey Team fundraiser for breast cancer research; 7:00 - 10:00pm

14

The Hat Ladies annual St. Patricks Day Visit to Canterbury House; 11:00 - noon

17

The Hat Ladies participate in The Knights of Columbus St. Patricks Day Parade followed by optional Lunch at Tommy Condon's; 9:00 --

24

The Hat Ladies HaTpy Hour; The King Street Public House on 549 King; 5:30 - 7:00

25

The Hat Ladies serve as docents for the Meeting Street Tour as part of Historic Charleston Foundation Spring Tour of Homes & Gardens

29

The Hat Ladies serve as docents for the Meeting Street Tour as part of Historic Charleston Foundation Spring Tour of Homes & Gardens

April 2017

1

The Hat Ladies attend the 20th Annual Garden Party with its formal luncheon, fashion show, and hat contest; Wando, SC; 2:00

8

The Hat Ladies support The Charleston Symphony League by visiting the Designer Showhouse as guests

9

The Hat Ladies meet at Gentry Bar & Room (King and Wentworth) on  Second Sunday to enjoy the compliments and promote our upcoming Promenade; 12:30 - 2:30

15

The Hat Ladies 16th Annual Easter Promenade with optional Lunch afterwards at The Mills House; 10:30 ---

21

The Hat Ladies HaTpy Hour; Barsa 630 King; 5:30 - 7:00

22

The Hat Ladies assist at The Walk for Autism, Hampton Park; 8:30am - noon

29

The Hat Ladies attend The Lowcountry Orphan Relief annual Tea Party; Naval Base NChas.; 11:00 - 2:00

30

The Hat Ladies participate in Hat Fashion Show at Friendship Missionary Baptist Church, 75 America; 4:00

May 2017

6

Dragon Boat Festival: Come to Brittlebank Park any time between 8:30 - 3:30 to cheer your Hat Dragons to victory; FREE

10

Afternoon Tea: Presentation to learn about prevention, screening, and treatment of women's cancers; Founders Hall at Charlestowne Landing; 4-:6:00; FREE

13

The Hat Ladies Mother's Day Luncheon Oscar's of Summerville; noon - 2:30

14

The Hat Ladies celebrate "A Grand Hat Affair" with the ladies of Hebron Zion Presbyterian Church, John's Island; 11:00

19

The Hat Ladies HaTpy Hour; P.F. Changs in Towne Center, Mt. Pleasant; 5:30 - 7:00

June 2017

3

The Hat Ladies annual Luncheon at Grace Episcopal Tea Room; 11:30 - 1:00

16

The Hat Ladies participate in The Charleston Forum, an official commemoration of the tragedy at Mother Emanuel: Discussion of issues facing Charlestonians, South Carolinians, and U.S. citizens, perspectives on race, and proposed steps forward; Charleston Music Hall; 5-10:00

22

The Hat Ladies present Hat Day in The Sun; Marion Square (corner of King and Calhoun); noon - 1:00 (while supplies last); Lunch at Rue de Jean following

28

The Hat Ladies support Carolina Day Parade; meet at Calhoun Mansion at 11:30; optional Lunch follow

July 2017

7

The Hat Ladies annual patriotic visit to Respite Care Charleston, 1605 Harbor View; 1:00 - 2:00

13

The Hat Ladies decorate hats for the children of Pattison Academy as part of their summer camp program with its Olympics theme; 10:00 - noon; optional lunch following

21

The Hat Ladies Monthly Hatpy Hour at Circa 1886; 5:o0 - 7:00; optional dinner following

August 2017

5

The Hat Ladies monthly Luncheon at Jasmine Porch at the Sanctuary on Kiawah; noon - 2:00

17

The Hat Ladies enjoy "Aquarium After Hours: Endless Summer;" 5:00- 7:00

24

The Hat Ladies entertain at Johns Island Rehab and Healthcare Center; 1-2:00

25

The Hat Ladies HaTpy Hour; Cannon Green Restaurant; 5:00 - 7:00

27

The Hat Ladies support the Reggae Jerk and Wine Festival, a celebration of Jamaican music and food and wine pairings; partial proceeds go to Shelton Project, created by Hat Lady, Lorna Beck; for tickets go to https://www.eventbrite.com/e/sc-reggae-jerk-wine-tickets-33904279613 or to volunteer contact Lorna

September 2017

8

Happy Hour at O'Hara and Flynn on Meeting to celebrate the partnerships between Taylor Music Group, College of Charleston, and Small Opera; 5:00 - 7:00; FREE

9

(NEW LOCATION) The Hat Ladies 17th Anniversary Luncheon; The Watch at The Restoration Hotel; 11:30 - 1:30.

15

(NEW LOCATION) The Hat Ladies Monthly Hatpy Hour, Fish House on the Harbor, Mt. P.; 5:30 - 7:00.

23 & 24

The Hat Ladies present "The Hat Parade" Fashion Show at The Southern Women's Show, Charleston Area Convention Center

29

The Hat Ladies attend Skirt! Magazine's Beauty, Health, and Fitness experience, Sterling Hall, 560 King Street, FREE; throughout the day

30

The Hat Ladies support The Charleston Animal Society Firefighter Debut Calendar Party; Memminger Auditorium; 6:00 -.  Log onto www.charlestonanimalsociety.org for tickets

October 2017

1

The Hat Ladies volunteer at the 9-1-1 Silent Walk, honoring the firefighters who died in the 9-1-1 attack; Ravenel Bridge, Mt. Pleasant; 10:00 -

7

Special Make Up Opportunity at CosBar on King Street, 6:00 - 7:00

7

The Hat Ladies are invited to a 20th Birthday Celebration at the Art Gallery of Gaye Sanders Fisher, 124 Church Street, also home of THE very, very first Hat Ladies gathering; 7:00 -

14

The Hat Ladies as docents for Preservation Society South of Broad Tour; 2 - 5:00

20 - 22

The Hat Ladies Pajama Party at home of hatsister on Isle of Palms, includes monthly Luncheon on Saturday, the 21st at noon

27

The Hat Ladies Klean Up Krewe for Habitat for Humanity; 8:30 - noon

27

The Hat Ladies Halloween Assisted Living Visit at Respite Center on James Island; 1:00 - 2:00

27

The Hat Ladies Halloween HaTpy Hour at Outback in West Ashley; 5:30 - 7:00

28

The Hat Dragons compete in Celebration Festival, Trophy Lakes, Johns Island; 8:30 - noon

November 2017

4

The Hat Ladies annual High Tea at Charleston Place; noon - 1:30

17

The Hat Ladies participate in the national Day of Caring at Charleston Senior Center on Meeting; 10:45 - noon; optional lunch afterwards

17

The Hat Ladies Monthly Hatpy Hour begins at 5:00 at The Waterfront Gallery for the Opening Reception of "Possibilities: Drawing Inspiration from and for Charleston Parks,"  (Free),  lasts @ one hour, then continues at the East Bay Meeting House, 160 East Bay, until 7:30.

December 2017

2

The Hat Ladies Holiday Luncheon; includes special sale of hats donated by family members of 3 Heavenly Hatsisters to fund our Hat Ladies' Scholarship; Water's Edge; 11:30 - 2:00

9

The Hat Ladies organize donations for Tricounty Ministries' 3rd annual Pass the Purse Project; 10-2:00

10

The Hat Ladies stroll down King Street in their holiday finery on Second Sunday; 2:00

15

The Hat Ladies Holiday Hatpy Hour at Victor Social Club (down from Rue de Jean); 5:30 - 7:00.

18

The Hat Ladies distribution of Hats for the Homeless at One80Place; noon - 1:00

22

The Hat Ladies distribute the Purses from The Pass the Purse Project; 10:00 - 2:00

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