Coastal Companion

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Archives for September 2007

Isles of Palms Front Beach Haunted, Movie Event – Charleston, S.C.

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On Friday, October 19, 2007 at 7:30PM on the Beach at 1118 Ocean Boulevard or directly behind the Front Beach public restrooms, the Isle of Palms Recreation Department will present a Ghostly Tide Movie, featuring the PG rated animated movie “Monster House”. Participants may bring lawn chairs, blankets, non-alcoholic beverages and refreshments out to the beach. Parking is available in the City’s municipal parking lots. This is a free event.
Isle Of Palms Recreation Department
843-886-8294
www.iop.net

The 20th Annual Town of Mt. Pleasant Children’s Day Festival – Charleston, S.C.

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Mount PleasantThe 20th Annual Town of Mt. Pleasant Children’s Day Festival on Sunday, Oct. 14 at the Park West Recreation Complex in Mt. Pleasant, SC. The event will run from noon to 5 p.m. and admission is free. Since this festival is FOR kids, it is packed with a long list of exciting activities for the young ones.

Climbing wall, inflatables, sports games, face painting, entertainers, petting zoo and pony rides. Special performances will be given by local dance and gymnastics academies, fencing and karate schools and cheerleading squads. Also, unicyclist and juggler Mark Lippard, King of Kazoo Rick Hubbard, Magician Ken Carrington will perform, and there will be a special appearance by Roarks Reptiles.

Park West Recreation Complex, Mt. Pleasant
843-849-2061
http://www.townofmountpleasant.com

Florida Sun Cat Show – Jacksonville, Florida

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Don’t miss this unique cat show that not only provides a showcase for the community to see a variety of pedigreed cats, but also supports several rescue groups by providing them with an outlet to showcase orphaned and homeless cats. So come on out, watch the cat show, and maybe even take home a new best friend.

Fri. – Sat. October 20-21, 2008
Clay County Fair Grounds; 2497 State Road 16 W, Green Cove Springs
904.394.7401

A Day in the Life of a Plantation – Charleston, S.C.

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american revolution drayton hall 2Want to try your hand at pounding rice? What about learning the traditional dancing styles popular during the 18th century? How about putting together a barrel sturdy enough to hold 500 pounds of rice? Bring a friend or the entire family to Drayton Hall to experience these activities and more during the interactive program. You’ll feel as though you have stepped back in time and are living and working on a Lowcountry plantation.

Special Saturday Program on October 13 – A Day in the Life of a Plantation at Drayton Hall, 10:00 a.m. and 12:00 noon. Included with regular admission. For reservations, contact Natalie Titcomb by phone, 843.769.2638, or by email, Natalie_titcomb@draytonhall.org.