When: Jan. 12 Luncheon at Waters Edge with Patty Scarafile, Carolina One Real Estate; Jan 19 at Boone Hall Market, 8:30a-9:30a led by Denise Deaton, ECEW Member Skill Presentation (10 minutes): Kimberly Ritter, Kimberly Ritter, Your Lifetime Real Estate Expert, Carolina One Topic: Excelling at Relationship Marketing and Jan 24 at Laura Alberts on Daniel Island, from 8:30-9:30 a.m. led by Laura Kelly. Networking Topic: Motivation for the New Year: Get motivated for 2012 and share with the group.

What: A New Year, New Hope, New People coming to Faith in 2012.

When: Thursday, Jan. 12 from 7 to 8:30 p.m.

Where: St. Michael's Church, 71 Broad St.

Details: The public is invited to join congregants at St Michael's Church, as they come together as one Body in Christ and ask the Lord to renew everyone in 2012. The Rev. Christian Zebley, of Global Leadership Dynamics from Montreat, N.C. and several pastoral leaders from Charleston churches will come together to lead in prayer as they pray for the world, our nation, the people and communities of the greater Charleston region and for the gifts of evangelism and outreach. For more information, contact Margaret Cotton, Alpha South Carolina, at 843-971-1893 or margaretcotton@alphausa.org

What: The Brain Injury Association of South Carolina Shuck-A-Rama

When: Saturday, Jan. 14, 5 to 8 p.m.

Where: Gold Bug Island

Details: This Lowcountry oyster roast will supports traumatic brain injury prevention and education. Shuck 'til you drop at the first-ever Shuck-A-Rama, an event to support the Brain Injury Association of South Carolina. Attendees will enjoy live music from local Charleston artist, Henri Gates, while dining on oysters, hotdogs and bowls of chili prepared by James Westendorff of Charleston Outdoor Catering. Beer and wine will also be provided. All-inclusive tickets are $35 in advance and $45 at the door, and are available for purchase online at www.biausa.org/SC/ or by calling 803-731-9823. Sponsorships for the Shuck-A-Rama are still available. For sponsorship information, please contact DeeAnn Jones at 803-731-9823.

What: The National Hall of Fame for Black Women Who Wear Hats to Church Wall of Fame Unveiling

When: Sunday Jan. 15 at 3:30 p.m.

Where: Nehemiah's Pavilion, 320 N. Main St., Marion, S.C.

Details: Organized by Christopher Davis, milliner /author of "We Too Shall Wear a Crown." "Celebrate the Arts under the umbrella of Church Hats." Don't miss the unveiling of the Wall of Fame in the Hat Ladies "Hall of Fame." Author, designer and playwright plans to travel across the United States in 2012 in an effort to showcase some 2012 images of black women in church hats. Davis will also share articles, vintage hats that were collected over the 11 years of traveling conducting research and educating people on the craft of millinery and the tradition of black women wearing hats to church. Persons interested in being photographed for the wall of fame exhibit should contact Christopher Davis 267-663-9003, 843-423-1684, 803-765-6050 or by e-mail at christophersoriginals@yahoo.com. Please RSVP with a free will offering as this will help defray the cost of moving the exhibit forward.

What: Alzheimer's and dementia care and share support group for patients, their caregivers and families.

When: First and third Monday of each month from 1 to 2 p.m.

Where: The Palm's private dining roon.

Details: The group is open for anyone interested in learning more about dementia and/or in search of a support network. Please feel free to call Kim or Marisa with questions at 843-884-6949.

What: The Shepherd's Center of East Cooper weekly meeting.

When: Tuesday, Jan. 17 , 2012.at 9:30 a.m.

Where: The meeting will be held at the Fellowship Hall of Mt Pleasant Presbyterian Church.

Details: The public is invited to attend. The first program at 10 a.m. will be a talk by Robin Giangrande., on "Being an Empowered Patient While Navigating the Health Care Maze" The second program at 11:15 a.m will be a talk by Charles VanRysselberge on "How Atlanta Succeeded in Winning the BId for the 1996 Summer Olympic Games."

What: Painting class.

When: Tuesday, Jan. 17 at 6:30 p.m.

Where: Fear No Easel, 1960 Riveria Suite E

Dertails: Steven Jordan will be teaching "Umbrella on the Beach." Fee charged.

What: Community of I'on Artists meeting.

When: Wednesday, Jan. 18, 9:30 a.m.

Where: Creek Club in I'on Community

Details: Please join with a group of local artists who share the love of creativity and art. You do not have to be a resident of I'on to attend. Any questions, contact Joanne Walsh, 856-0639.

What: East Cooper Newcomers Club monthly luncheon meeting.

When: Wednesday, Jan. 18 at 10 a.m.

Where: Carrabbas' Italian Grill at 2668 Hwy 17 N in Mount Pleasant

Details: The women of the East Cooper Newcomers Club invite members, guests, new residents and recent retirees to attend their monthly luncheon meeting. The program will feature Sandra Nikolajevs, director, Chamber Music Charleston. For reservations, please call no later than Jan. 13 and contact Jeanne at jdupre67@gmail.com or call 843-416-8543.

What: "Journaling your Jewish identity," a KKBE Sisterhood small group luncheon.

When: Thursday, Jan. 19, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Where: Kahal Kadosh Beth Elohim, 90 Hasell St.

Details: The speaker will be Rabbi Stephanie Alexander. Cost is $8 per person. RSVP by Jan. 13.

What: Kahal Kadosh Beth Elohim Reform Jewish Congregation will host a Shabbat service East of the Cooper.

When: Jan. 20, 7 p.m.

Where: Franke at Seaside, 1885 Rifle Range Road, in Mount Pleasant.

Details: The service will be led by Shula Holtz and David Jaffee and followed by an Oneg. There will also be a Shabbat Evening Service at Kahal Kadosh Beth Elohim, 90 Hasell Street in downtown Charleston, at 8 p.m. For more information, please call 723-1090 or visit www.kkbe.org.

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