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Ongoing

Mount Pleasant Farmers Market
Tuesdays 4:00 PM until dark Moultrie Middle School, Coleman Blvd (Rte. 703) A popular local event. Shop for fresh, locally grown produce, baked goods, flowers, and other treats while enjoying live music. Dinner is available from numerous food vendors, and there are activities for the kids. Take Palm Blvd (703) to Sullivan's Island, follow 703 across the drawbridge into Mt. Pleasant. The market is on the left, there is parking on the right. Can't miss it.

County Park
The only beach on the island that provides lifeguards, changing rooms, etc. A small entrance fee.

Loaves & Fishes program
The First United Methodist Church collects unopened nonperishable food items on Saturday mornings between Memorial Day and Labor Day. The food is sorted and delivered to East Cooper Community Outreach. 21st Ave and Palm Blvd (843) 886-6610

Summertime Music Series
Thursdays 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM Let's dance! Enjoy warm summer nights dancing on the beautiful Charleston Harbor at the South Carolina Aquarium. Learn new dance techniques every fourth Thursday in June, July and August during the Aquarium's Summertime Music Series. For only $4 for members and $5 for non-members, guests can visit the Aquarium from 6pm to 9pm and enjoy music by Jim Bowers and dance lessons from Kae Childs. Stephen Duvall Catering $4 Members / $5 Non-Members

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Events

Irvin-House Vineyard Grape Stomp
Saturday, August 27, 2005, 2 - 6 PM.

SC Aquarium presents Legendary Loggerheads
Saturday, August 27, 7:30 AM - 8:30 AM Isle of Palms One of our most popular events, this program showcases our state reptile, the Loggerhead Sea Turtle. Local turtle team volunteers, Bill Connellee, Mary Ellen Rogers and Mary Pringle will teach you about the life cycle of the loggerhead, take an inventory of a nesting site and show you how you can help protect this amazing animal. Reservations required. $8 Members / $12 Non-Members

Charleston Scottish Games
September 17, 2005 Demonstrations of unique Scottish athletic events, piping, drumming, dancing, fiddling, and border collie dogs.

Fall Candlelight Tours of Homes & Gardens, 2005
September 22 - October 29, 2005 Tickets are $40 per ticket, per person, per tour. Tickets are available through The Preservation Society. Please call The Preservation Society office during normal office hours to order by telephone: (800) 968-8175 or (843) 722-4630. (Please be aware that many tours sell out in advance). A special weekend rate of $105 per person is available. Includes Thursday, Friday and Saturday evenings' tours of the same weekend only. Group rates are available at a 20% discount per person for groups of 20 or more. Call for further details.

Moja
September 29- October 9, 2005 A celebration of African-American and Caribbean Arts. (843) 724-7305

13th Annual IOP Connector Bridge Run/Walk for the Child
Saturday, October 1, 2005 5K and 10K run and walk to benefit local child-related programs.

Taste of Charleston
October 9, 2005

The Art of Charleston Dining
Nov 6, 2005

Southeastern Wildlife Expo
Feb 17-19 2006 The nation's largest wildlife and nature art event.

Masters of the Building Arts Festival
Marion Square in Charleston March 23-26, 2006

Spoleto USA
May 26-June 11, 2006 The premier cultural event of the Southeast. Piccolo Spoleto
May 26-June 11, 2006 The little sister of Spoleto USA, this festival features many free and low priced concerts, shows, and events of all types. Also includes Fringe Festival events.

Charleston Maritime Festival
TBA See the Tall Ships and the Spirit of South Carolina. This year's festival was the largest tall ship gathering ever.

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Concerts

Hootie and the Blowfish
Friday, August 12, 2005

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Sports & Recreation

In-shore Fishing
Sharpe Hook Charters Catch your trophy with your local captain aboard our fully-outfitted flats boat rigged with a brand new 2005 Mercury. (843) 886-4753

Off-shore Fishing
A-fish-a-knot-o Charters Climb aboard one of the fastest boats in Charleston and beat the fleet to the prime fishing grounds. Half Day, Three-quarter Day, and Full Day Gulf Stream fishing, as well as sunset harbor cruises are available at competitive rates. (843) 886-4753

Kite boarding
Never heard of it? Read this article in the Washington Post.

Surfing

Kayaking

Fruit Picking at Boone Hall

Isle of Palms Recreation Dept.
Telephone: (843) 886-8294 Basketball, Tennis, Yoga, Aerobics, and more Open Gym Hours
Monday 9am-6pm Tuesday 9am- 3:30pm Wednesday 12pm-4pm Thursday 9am -4pm Friday 9am-5pm Saturday 12:30-1:15pm/3:30-5pm Sunday 1:00 - 5:00pm YOGA
12:30 - 2:00pm Tuesday & Thursdays Rates for Island Visitors: $10.00 Walk ins Aerobics - Morning Session
Monday - Friday 8:00 - 9:00am Weekly rates for Island Visitors $15/ 3 times a week $10/ 2 times a week $7/Class Mommy & Me
Wednesdays 9:30 - 11:00am Children under the age of three years old are welcome! Come socialize with other parents and children. FREE! Call (843) 886-8294 for more information.

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Tours

Nature Kayak Tours on Charleston Harbor
Thursdays 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM Fountain Walk dock next door to the South Carolina Aquarium Every Thursday, Venture out on top-of-the-line kayaks with an expert from Epic Kayaks and an educator from the South Carolina Aquarium. Learn about the wildlife in and around Charleston Harbor with a chance to see dolphins, sea turtles, osprey and more. $40 per person Make your reservations at the Epic Kayaks store, Suite 105 in the Fountain Walk building next door to the Aquarium, or call (843) 720-7772.

Culinary Heritage Walking Tours

Gullah tours

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Destinations

Fort Moultrie
1214 Middle Street., Sullivan's Island. Col.William Moultrie repelled attack by British fleet on June 28, 1776 at Fort Moultrie. Interior restored to reflect history of American coastal defense. Adults 17+,$3; Families, $5; Children under 16 are free. Seniors, $1. Open 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. daily. (843) 883-3123.

Patriot's Point Naval and Maritime Museum
Features the USS Yorktown, one of the best known aircraft carriers in history. Also the Destroyer Laffey, Submarine Clagamore, and the Coast Guard Cutter Ingham.

Boone Hall Plantation
One of the nation's oldest working plantations. (843) 343-6456

Charles Pinckney National Historic Site
1254 Long Point Road, Snee Farm,Mount Pleasant. 28-acre historic site is a remnant of Pinckney's 715-acre plantation, historically known as Snee Farm. Interpretive exhibits relate history of Pinckney, an early statesman who contributed to U.S. Constitution. Open seven days, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Closed Dec. 25 and Jan. 1. Admission free. (843) 881-5516.

Shem Creek
This area of Mt. Pleasant is famous for its shrimp boat docks and marsh views. Now it is a haven of the area's best restaurants.

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Restaurants

Sea Biscuit Café
Great for breakfast. 21 JC Long Blvd, IOP (843)886-4079

Acme Cantina
The old-time place where locals go. 31 JC Long Blvd, IOP (843) 886-0024

Water's Edge
Fine dining on Shem Creek 1407 Shrimp Boat Ln, Mt. Pleasant (843) 884-4074

Momma Brown's Barbeque
The real thing. 1471 Ben Sawyer Blvd, Mt. Pleasant (843) 849-8802

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Churches

First United Methodist
12 - 21st Avenue Isle of Palms, SC 29451 886-6610

Isle of Palms Baptist
14 - 24th Avenue Isle of Palms, SC 29451 886-6762

St. Marks Lutheran
300 Palm Boulevard Isle of Palms, SC 29451 886-8557

Sunrise Presbyterian Church
3222 Middle St Sullivan's Island 883-3888

Church of the Holy Cross (Episcopal)
2520 Middle St Sullivan's Island 883-3586

Stella Maris Catholic Church
1204 Middle St Sullivan's Island 883-3108

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Other Links


Charleston Area Convention & Visitor's Bureau
Isle of Palms official site
Turtle nests

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