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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Apr 25
Sun, Shores, and Strength
For the month of May, the best fitness instructors at MUSC Wellness Center will pair up with the prettiest landscapes in Charleston County parks to entice you to get moving in the great outdoors. The Adventure Out program features more than 25 offerings, including aqua, Zumba dance, yoga and martial arts to help you turn …
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 …
Apr 08
Protect Your Pets from Poison
By Charleston Veterinary Referral Center This week is Pet Poison Prevention Week, which aims to raise awareness of household dangers to pets. While most people have heard about antifreeze, chocolate, ice melt, household cleaners, lawn and garden materials and other common hazards, many pet owners are unaware that some of the most hazardous items in …
Mar 12
A Prime Time for a New Do
By Hannah Dockery For thirty years, Prime Cuts salon has been serving the residents and visitors of Kiawah, Seabrook, and Johns Island. Needless to say, the team is experienced in the salon world. Their journey over the decades has led them to and from their spot at Bohicket, but regardless of where they travel to …
Mar 08
Free for All
Come enjoy all the play with none of the pay during Customer Appreciation Day at Charleston County Parks! On Sunday, March 24, Charleston County Park and Recreation Commission says “thank you” by offering free gate admission to Ravenel Caw Caw Interpretive Center, North Charleston Wannamaker, Mount Pleasant Palmetto Islands and James Island County Parks. Plus, …
Mar 04
Memories of Johns Island
By Hannah Dockery Tucked back off of Betsy Kerrison Parkway, surrounded by oaks and tulip poplars and azalea bushes, rest the memories of life on Johns Island from centuries ago. Travel back to 1870 and take a walk through Walnut Hill School House, a one room building used to educate white children living on the …
Feb 28
Charleston County Parks and Recreation Commission Prepares for Annual Mullet Run
Provided by Charleston County Parks and Recreation Commission If you are a fan of the “mullet” hairstyle, or proudly sport one of your own, mark your calendar for Saturday, March 2! Dubbed the Mullet Haul, this third annual trail run encourages runners to wear either real or imitation mullets during their participation in the race, held …
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