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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Tag Archive: Sea
Apr 29
Women Working for a Reason
Charleston area women are invited to grab their hammers and volunteer during Sea Island Habitat for Humanity’s thirteenth annual Women Build Week. During the week of May 4-11, more than 300 Habitat affiliates nationwide will host women build projects in partnership with Lowe’s, the underwriter of Habitat’s Women Build program. From May 4 through May …
Apr 16
SC Family Of Four To Race In Carolina Cup At Wrightsville Beach
By John Beausang Meet the Alderman family. Don, Jenny, Dylan and Jack. All have signed up for the 2013 Carolina Cup in Wrightsville Beach, April 24-28. They will join amateurs and professionals from around the world in one of the largest and most respected stand up paddleboarding events in the United States. “They should get …
Mar 19
An Evening of Art
By Hannah Dockery Paramount views. Pristine waters. Quaint cafés. These are just a few of the many wonders of Bohicket Marina. From sunup to sundown, the prime spot on Bohicket Creek is always welcoming in spectators, but on March 30, guests will notice a little something special going on. For the third year in a …
Feb 12
A Novel Idea
By Hannah Dockery The sea islands are renowned for their unmatched beauty. Artists try to mimic their splendor in paintings, photographers attempt to capture their magic in photos, and writers work to express their allure through words. Kiawah, Seabrook, and Johns Island are their own Wonderland…full of unparalleled scenes and captivating landscapes. It’s no wonder …
Jan 30
Cellulose Conundrum
By John Nelson Let’s talk about cellulose! I know you want to! Cellulose is one of the most important organic compounds on earth, and it is made only by plants. It’s what we call a polysaccharide, in that it consists of chains of zillions of molecules of glucose, a really “simple” sugar, all strung together …
Jan 25
Local Nonprofit Hosts Fundraiser for Sea Islands
Special to the Island Connection Our Lady of Mercy Community Outreach will host its 16th Annual Auction on Sunday, January 27, from 1 to 4 p.m., at the Charleston Marriott Hotel located at 170 N. Lockwood Blvd. Tickets are $75 and include a silent auction during a cocktail hour with light hors devours and wine …
Dec 05
And The Point Is
Founded in 2006 and centered on Johns Island, The Point Is is a women’s non-profit, community service organization dedicated to increasing the quality of life for women in the Lowcountry. We accomplish this by coordinating fundraising events and providing financial and voluntary services to other non-profit organizations that share our vision. Over the last 6 …
Nov 20
Paving the Way for Entrepreneurs
By Hannah Dockery On Tuesday, October 31, Zoe Damacela spoke to the Middle and Upper School students at Charleston Collegiate School, thanks to a partnership with YEScarolina. 20-year-old Damacela is now a student at Northwestern University with a triple major in Italian, Astronomy, and History. She is the owner of Zoe Damacela Apparel, has received …
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