Tag Archive: food

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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Jan 11

So Your Pooch Has a Pooch?

By Katherine Saenger It is time to start working off those holiday pounds and your pet pals should probably do the same. Roughly 40 to 55 percent of pets are estimated to be overweight and at least a third of those are obese. Let’s reverse this unhealthy trend this January, which is National Walk Your …

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Dec 27

Taking a Bite Out of Hunger

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By Hannah Dockery What started as a small promotion in November has transformed into one of the largest food drives in the history of Magnolia Plantation. Executive Director Tom Johnson spearheaded the drive beginning in November, offering $5 off general admission with the donation of a nonperishable food item for the Lowcountry Food Bank. Since …

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Dec 03

The Caring Nature of Kiawah

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By Hannah Dockery Almost everyone is familiar with the Ronald McDonald House. Some associate it with the fast-food mogul while others simply know that the organization helps children in need. The intricacies behind the organization far exceed general household knowledge. Every day, dedicated staff and volunteers at the Ronald McDonald House of Charleston work unceasingly …

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Nov 12

Charleston Nonprofit Aids Hurricane Sandy Victims

Special to the Island Connection As Hurricane Sandy bears down on the Eastern seaboard of the United States, it has left a wake of destruction in its path. Caribbean nations are suffering horrific damage following the Category 1 hurricane. Charleston-based Water Missions International has initiated an emergency response by sending a team of seven technicians …

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Oct 29

Gardeners Get Going

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By Brenda Tilson The Seabrook Island Garden Club met on Friday, October 12 for their regular monthly meeting featuring Patricia Schaefer and an excellent visual presentation of her passion for dolphins. Prior to the program, the club attended to their ongoing reports, committee affairs, and the annual Holiday Open House on December 2. “Dolphin Strand …

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Oct 25

Neighbors Helping Neighbors

The Convoy of Hope brings goods and services to Johns Island for families in need.

On Saturday, October 27 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., or until supplies last, the 2012 Johns Island Convoy of Hope community outreach event will offer complimentary goods and services such as a job fair, groceries, haircuts, and health and medical education for families in need on and around Johns Island. The event will take …

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Oct 23

Pets Packin’ On the Pounds

Use these tips to prevent animal obesity.

Obesity continues to be a growing problem among kids and pets in America. According to recent reports, more than 54 percent of pets and 33 percent of children in the U.S. are overweight or obese. Obesity in both people and pets can lead to other serious health conditions including arthritis, diabetes and respiratory disease, and …

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Sep 25

Time to Get Muddy!

Monster Mega Mud Runs are fun for everyone.

Provided by Legare Farms Monster Mega Mud Runs are all the rage these days and not just for the physically fit. Everyone seems to be getting into the act. What is a Monster Mega Mud Run, you ask? Monster Mega Mud Runs are intense 5k to 7k obstacle courses designed to test runners both mentally …

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Sep 17

Battle of the Food Trucks

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Staff report Seanachai Social Club (pronounced Shawn-a-key), located on Maybank Highway, feels like a hundred year old Irish pub, which is quite a feat considering that Sunday, September 2, marked the bar’s one year anniversary. Owner and bartender Gerry Kieran celebrated the occasion by hosting a three course food truck challenge between two of Charleston’s …

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