Ladies Night Out brings Mount Pleasant women out for night of shopping downtown, charity

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The streets of downtown Mount Pleasant were filled on Saturday with women in pink buzzing about the annual “Ladies Night Out” event.

Women of all ages bustled in and out of stores despite the rain and cloudy skies.

“This event was a lot of fun,” said Mount Pleasant senior Amanda Surline. “I’ve gotten to know the downtown area better.”

Ladies Night Out began at the Broadway Theatre where the earliest women to arrive were given a bags with T-shirts, lip gloss, jewelry and other items for $5. Money collected went to the Women’s Initiative Fund and the Women’s Aid Service

Downtown Development Director Michelle Sponseller said they hoped to raise $2,500 from the event.

“The event revolves around the concept of giving back,” Sponseller said in a press release. “It’s an opportunity for the women in our lives to not only be rewarded for all that they do, but to make a difference in the lives of women around us.”

Art Reach on Broadway, 111 E. Broadway St., offered hot apple cider, cookies, wine, cheese, crackers and mini sample cupcakes. Women gathered around the cupcake tree to try the many different flavors.

The giveaways and deals drew Pat Phelan from Casco.

“The event was a great time and I know it’s going to a great cause,” she said

Ace of Diamonds, 128 E. Broadway St., offered deals on jewelry, cookies, cheese and crackers and many other giveaways.

Ace of Diamonds employee Samantha Pina, said the event is fun and great for business.

“It’s something for everyone to get together,” she said

Trillium owner Helen Chase said her store has taken part in Ladies Night Out for the past five years.

The store, located at 123 E. Broadway St., was filled with women browsing through clothing as a line grew from the register.

“It was wonderful and we had a great time,” she said. “This is one of my favorite events of the year.”