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May 22

Spring Soiree Celebrating KICA Members

By Kiawah Island Community Association Saturday, April 27, was an exciting day for the Kiawah Island Community Association (KICA) as it hosted a total of 365 members and guests at its largest annual member event of the year, Celebrate Kiawah.  Upon entering, members donated canned goods to the Lowcountry Food Bank, collecting over 380 pounds …

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May 22

For the Love of Reading

By Patty Bennett-Uffelman Why and when does a child learn to love reading? Because it’s associated with the security of a mother’s arms and the soothing vibration of her voice? When vivid pictures start to capture the eye and attention? When the child learns there’s a new surprise waiting behind every page? Because reading together …

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May 15

When Disaster Strikes the Sea Islands, the Red Cross Needs Your Help

Special to the Island Connection If our community has a large scale disaster, like a hurricane, the Red Cross will need to open over 60 shelters to house and feed evacuated residents, and they can’t do it alone. The Red Cross is holding a session to train volunteers who can help set up shelters and …

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May 08

Birds, Butterflies, Blooms and Bushes

By Lois Bryant On Monday, May 13, the Kiawah Island Garden Club members will tour a group of private gardens in search of that creative idea which will be the spark for adding an element or a different planting to their own gardens. The tour will be from 1:30 – 4 p.m. with refreshments at …

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Apr 24

Showcase Brings Artists and Art Lovers to Kiawah

Provided by Kiawah Island Community Association On April 5 and 6, the Kiawah Island Community Association (KICA) hosted its Spring Artist Showcase. Quickly becoming a seasonal tradition, the showcase attracted over 200 art lovers to the Sandcastle Community Center, KICA’s seaside recreation facility. The showcase featured displays of art by local artists ranging from traditional …

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Apr 23

Be Red Cross Ready for Disaster

The Red Cross has partnered with KICA to help prepare members for disasters such as tornadoes, floods and hurricanes. Please join us for this complimentary 30-minute presentation on Monday, April 29, that will include: Food and Water in an Emergency, Evacuation Planning, Sheltering in Place and Preparedness for People with Disabilities. This class will be …

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Apr 18

Kiawah Town Council – April 2, 2013

Mayor Lipuma presented former Mayor Steve Orban with a service plaque to honor and commemorate his extensive service to the Town of Kiawah Island, on Council and as Mayor.

Mayor Lipuma called the meeting to order and Council approved the minutes from March 5 and the Council retreat after a few minor wording adjustments were made. Citizens’ Comments Resident Charles Larson addressed Council regarding an incident on Palm Sunday, March 24. Larson called the front gate around 7:45 a.m. because a tree was down …

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Apr 04

Seabrook Town Council – March 26, 2013

Mayor Holtz called the meeting to order. Councilman Ciancio made a few minor changes to the minutes from last month’s meeting, and then all approved. Financials Mayor Holtz said that the Town financials continue to come somewhat unpredictably during the first few months of the year. Year-to-date, the Town is $16,562.67 ahead of budget for …

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Mar 28

Seabrook on the Road to Success

These Seabrookers have made a difference on Johns Island by cleaning up their local roads.

The S.C. Department of Transportation (SCDOT) announces that the Seabrook Island POA Adopt-A-Highway group has been named the 2012 Outstanding Adopt-A-Highway Group of the Year for Charleston County. During 2012, the Seabrook Island POA group removed over 1,445 pounds of litter from Bohicket Road on Seabrook Island. “The Seabrook Island POA Adopt-A-Highway group is the …

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Mar 06

Letter To The Editor: Greenway

Dear Editor, For years developers and others promoting a four lane highway through the forests and farms of Johns Island have used the code words “safer roads ” to promote their agenda of building the oddly named “Greenway.” In the January Seabrook Island Town Council meeting Councilman Sam Reed reported he heard the PGA announced …

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