BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//SC Digital Resource Alliance​ - ECPv6.15.20//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:SC Digital Resource Alliance​ X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://lowcountrydec.com X-WR-CALDESC:Events for SC Digital Resource Alliance​ REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20220313T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20221106T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20230312T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20231105T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20240310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20241103T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240430T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240430T100000 DTSTAMP:20260415T024136 CREATED:20240430T114833Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240430T114842Z UID:1159-1714467600-1714471200@lowcountrydec.com SUMMARY:North Charleston Mayor Burgess Hosts Affordable Connectivity Program Awareness event with Lowcountry Digital Equity Coalition DESCRIPTION:MEDIA IS INVITED TO A PRESS CONFERENCE ON APRIL 30 AT 9 A.M. AT NORTH CHARLESTON CITY HALL \nLowcountry leaders are working to make sure thousands of people relying on federal internet financial aid know about the program’s wind down. The federal government's Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP)\, a $30 per month internet service benefit to eligible households is running out of funding in May 2024. Almost 35\,000 households in Charleston\, Berkeley\, and Dorchester Counties are currently enrolled in the ACP and will receive their last full monthly benefit in April. The following are the number of households affected by county: \nNumber of Households Affected by County: \n\nBerkeley County – 9\,233 households\nCharleston County – 15\,391 households\nDorchester County – 10\,059 households\nTOTAL – 34\,683 households\n\nNorth Charleston Mayor Reginald Burgess is hosting an ACP Awareness Day press conference on Tuesday\, April 30th at 9:00 am at the North Charleston City Hall at 2500 City Hall Lane\, North Charleston\, SC. Tom Allen\, Chief Technology Officer\, SC Office of Regulatory Staff overseeing the South Carolina Digital Equity Plan will attend and provide highlights of the state's efforts to ensure all residents have access to affordable\, high quality internet services. Dorchester County Councilwoman Harriett Holman\, State Representative Jordan Pace\, Berkeley County School District Board member Michael Ramsey\, and other regional elected officials will be present to comment on the impact of the ending of the ACP on the tri-county region. \nThe Lowcountry Digital Equity Coalition (LDEC)\, in partnership with its' founder\, Tri- County Cradle to Career Collaborative\, has led the region's efforts to ensure broadband connectivity for all tri-county residents. The goal of the event is to inform the community about the ACP funding expiration\, connect with those affected regarding the LDEC’s efforts\, and advocate for future funding dedicated to ensuring all tri-county residents have access to the internet. \n“It’s the Coalition’s mission to narrow the digital divide in our communities. By working together\, we are one step closer to identifying how we can ensure our region is not only connected to high-speed internet but understanding how to leverage technology so it can enhance their quality of life\,” said Natalie Hauff\, LDEC Executive Committee Member and Charleston County Public Library Deputy Director. URL:https://lowcountrydec.com/event/north-charleston-mayor-burgess-hosts-affordable-connectivity-program-awareness-event-with-lowcountry-digital-equity-coalition/ CATEGORIES:Press Conference ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://lowcountrydec.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/23.11.reggie.burgess.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240222T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240222T093000 DTSTAMP:20260415T024136 CREATED:20240430T113318Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240501T114950Z UID:1151-1708590600-1708594200@lowcountrydec.com SUMMARY:Building a Regional Digital Equity Coalition DESCRIPTION:February 22\, 2024\n8:30 AM – 9:30 AM ET\n\n\n\n\nLocation: Room 6+7\n\n\n\n\nSpeakers: Quinetha Frasier\, Ericka Plater\, Ryan Wilcox\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAttendees will understand the process and tactics used by the Lowcountry Digital Equity Coalition to establish shared local priorities\, based on needs identified by the community. \nLearn how an entire community came together to create an inclusive\, unified voice of advocacy to support post pandemic community resiliency efforts. \nLearn the power of collective action when focused on people and place. URL:https://lowcountrydec.com/event/building-a-regional-digital-equity-coalition/ CATEGORIES:Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://lowcountrydec.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Together-SC-Presentation.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240125T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240125T120000 DTSTAMP:20260415T024136 CREATED:20240430T113153Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240430T113153Z UID:1149-1706176800-1706184000@lowcountrydec.com SUMMARY:LDEC Meeting DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, January 25th\, 2024 at 10:00 am – 12:00 pm at the Palmetto Goodwill Administrative Headquarters at 2150 Eagle Drive\, Bldg. 100\, North Charleston\, SC. \nSPECIAL PRESENTATION: Tom Allen\, the Chief Technology Officer of the SC Office of Regulatory Staff\, (also Director of the Digital Opportunity Office)\, and Leah Cuthbertson\, Program Assistant\, Digital Opportunity Department\, have accepted our invitation to attend the LDEC meeting on 1/25/24. Tom will provide a presentation on the State’s Digital Equity Plan and BEAD funding\, etc. URL:https://lowcountrydec.com/event/ldec-meeting-2/ CATEGORIES:Meeting ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://lowcountrydec.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/ldeclogothumb.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231006T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231006T200000 DTSTAMP:20260415T024136 CREATED:20240430T112445Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240430T112445Z UID:1142-1696611600-1696622400@lowcountrydec.com SUMMARY:Hispanic Heritage Celebration DESCRIPTION:Join us on Oct 6th to close out DIW23 and celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month from 5 pm – 8 pm at Trident Literacy Association 6185 Rivers Ave. D. Learn about the ACP and get up with the application. URL:https://lowcountrydec.com/event/hispanic-heritage-celebration/ CATEGORIES:Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://lowcountrydec.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/La-fista-hispana-flyer-ENG-2-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231005T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231005T120000 DTSTAMP:20260415T024136 CREATED:20240430T112030Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240430T112030Z UID:1136-1696500000-1696507200@lowcountrydec.com SUMMARY:Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) DESCRIPTION:Join us at St. George Library on Oct. 5 10 am – Noon at 506 N. Parler Ave\, St. George to learn about the Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP). The ACP provides a monthly $30 discount for internet services for eligible households.. URL:https://lowcountrydec.com/event/affordable-connectivity-program-acp-2/ CATEGORIES:Affordable Connectivity Program ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://lowcountrydec.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/DCLibrary-logo.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231004T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231004T180000 DTSTAMP:20260415T024136 CREATED:20240430T112332Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240430T112332Z UID:1140-1696435200-1696442400@lowcountrydec.com SUMMARY:Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) DESCRIPTION:Join us at St. Stephens Library at 113 Ravenell Drive\, St. Stephens\, SC on Wednesday\, Oct. 4th from 4pm to 6 pm to learn about the Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) and how you can sign-up for the $30 monthly discount for internet services. URL:https://lowcountrydec.com/event/affordable-connectivity-program-acp-3/ LOCATION:St. Stephens Library\, 113 Ravenell Drive\, St. Stephens\, SC\, United States CATEGORIES:Affordable Connectivity Program ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://lowcountrydec.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/SS-Affordable-Connectivity-Awareness-Event.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231002T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231002T183000 DTSTAMP:20260415T024136 CREATED:20231001T032406Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231001T032406Z UID:736-1696267800-1696271400@lowcountrydec.com SUMMARY:Digital Literacy Workshops DESCRIPTION:Join CCPL for PLA Digital Literacy Workshops\, supported by AT&T. No registration required. \nMonday\, October 2 @ 5:30 p.m – Hurd/St. Andrews: \nInternet Basics (SPANISH)\nThis class will cover Internet Basics and will be taught in Spanish. \nThursday\, October 5 @ 1:30 p.m – Otranto Road: \nEmail Basics (SPANISH)\nThis class will cover Email Basics and will be taught in Spanish. URL:https://lowcountrydec.com/event/digital-literacy-workshops/ CATEGORIES:Workshop ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://lowcountrydec.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/CCPL-logo-compressed.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231002T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231002T173000 DTSTAMP:20260415T024136 CREATED:20240430T112150Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240430T112223Z UID:1138-1696267800-1696267800@lowcountrydec.com SUMMARY:Digital Literacy Workshops DESCRIPTION:Join CCPL for PLA Digital Literacy Workshops\, supported by AT&T. No registration required. \nMonday\, October 2 @ 5:30 p.m – Hurd/St. Andrews: \nInternet Basics (SPANISH)\nThis class will cover Internet Basics and will be taught in Spanish. \nThursday\, October 5 @ 1:30 p.m – Otranto Road: \nEmail Basics (SPANISH)\nThis class will cover Email Basics and will be taught in Spanish. URL:https://lowcountrydec.com/event/digital-literacy-workshops-2/ CATEGORIES:Digital Literacy ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://lowcountrydec.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/CCPL-logo-compressed.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230930T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230930T170000 DTSTAMP:20260415T024136 CREATED:20231001T032732Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231001T032732Z UID:738-1696060800-1696093200@lowcountrydec.com SUMMARY:Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) DESCRIPTION:Join us at St. Stephens Library at 113 Ravenell Drive\, St. Stephens\, SC on Wednesday\, Oct. 4th from 4pm to 6 pm to learn about the Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) and how you can sign-up for the $30 monthly discount for internet services. URL:https://lowcountrydec.com/event/affordable-connectivity-program-acp/ LOCATION:St. Stephens Library\, 113 Ravenell Drive\, St. Stephens\, SC\, United States CATEGORIES:Affordable Connectivity Program ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://lowcountrydec.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/SS-Affordable-Connectivity-Awareness-Event.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230928T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230928T090000 DTSTAMP:20260415T024136 CREATED:20231001T032034Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231001T032059Z UID:733-1695888000-1695891600@lowcountrydec.com SUMMARY:LDEC Meeting DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, September 28 at the Palmetto Goodwill Training Room\, 2150 Eagle Drive\, North Charleston\, SC (Virtual option provided). URL:https://lowcountrydec.com/event/ldec-meeting/ CATEGORIES:Meeting ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://lowcountrydec.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/OPTION-A-3-2.png END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR