Join the curator of Clothes to Dye For: Colorful Textiles from the Charleston Museum Collection or Museum staff for a guided tour of the exhibit. Learn about four centuries of garments worn by Charlestonians and dyeing processes used to achieve these rich shades and hues. These curator-led tours of Clothes to Dye For are available the first Thursday of the month throughout the exhibit run.
Archives for March 2008
Volunteer for the Dolphin Project – Savannah, Georgia
The Dolphin Project needs volunteers to collect data and photograph the dorsal fins of Coastal Georgia dolphins for research. Especially needed are boats and their captains for quarterly surveys. Enjoy wonderful weekends on the water, with great people and Georgia dolphins! Required, basic 90-minute training sessions will be held at Armstrong Atlantic University in Savannah on March 8th at 9:00AM. Training is required for the next TDP survey scheduled for April 19-20th. For more directions and information call: Barbara @ 843-342-9816 or go to www.thedolphinproject.org
Pets Need the Luck of the Irish – Savannah, Georgia
Savannah, GA) – It’s been a rough few weeks for the homeless pets of Coastal Pet Rescue, with no pot of gold anywhere in sight.
“We know when we accept a pet into our rescue that there is great risk of health issues,” says Coastal Pet Rescue president and founder Lisa Scarbrough. “With so little in donations since November, we really were not prepared for the mounting veterinary costs in just the last few weeks.”
Coastal Pet Rescue has four adult dogs undergoing heartworm treatment, at a cost of about $400 per treatment, with two dogs needing more than one. Additionally, four of the nearly 30 puppies spent the weekend in the ER vet, netting a $900 bill, with more expenses to follow.
“We really want to change the lives of homeless pets, but without donations, we’re being forced to turn new animals away daily,” says Scarbrough.
Donations may be made online at www.coastalpetrescue.org or by mail to
PO Box 30462, Savannah, GA 31410.
Coastal Pet Rescue will hold an adoption day at the H&R Block Party in Pooler (115 Canal St.) this Saturday from 10 to 3. Adoption fees are $100 for canines, $80 for felines, and include shots current to age, heartworm test, FIV/FeLV test, microchipping and spay/neuter.
For more information, visit www.coastalpetrescue.org or call 912-228-3538.
Brookgreen Gardens’ President Named to National Sculpture Society Board of Directors – South Carolina
Murrells Inlet, SC- Robert E. “Bob” Jewell, Brookgreen Gardens’ President and CEO, was appointed to a three year term on the Board of Directors of the National Sculpture Society (NSS) at its February board meeting in New York City.
” We are delighted to have Bob join the Board of Directors for the NSS, in part because of his outstanding business and leadership skills but also because his participation on the Society’s Board of Directors continues a long friendship between two organizations which support the goal of excellence in sculpture.” said Gwen Pier, Executive Director of the NSS.
Myrtle Beach Loves Canada – Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
Every March, the Myrtle Beach area celebrates its Canadian – and American – visitors, in a event called Can-Am Days. During Can-Am Days there are lots of events to choose from – concerts, receptions, a St. Patty’s Day parade, sporting events, car shows and much more.
From March 8-16, the Myrtle Beach area will welcome its Canadian and American visitors with an eight-day line-up of family-fun activities, giveaways and welcome receptions taking place in and around some of the area’s newest attractions. Last year, more than 200,000 visitors enjoyed the festival that attracts not only Canadians but also snow birds from Northern states.