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May 31, 2004
** Happy Memorial Day! **
It is just a bit overcast this morning on Kiawah.
There is a 30% chance of showers throughout the day and evening, so
perhaps we will get cooled off, even a little bit?
If there is any doubt that this May has been hotter
than normal, record high temperatures were tied at both the Charleston
airport and in downtown Charleston yesterday. The record high temperature
of 95 degrees was tied at the Charleston airport. This tied the old record
of 95 set in 1974. The record high temperature for the day of 92
degrees was tied in downtown Charleston yesterday afternoon. This tied the
old record of 92 set in 1974.
Turtle News: Kiawah Island Turtle Patrol passes
along this update: as of this morning we have ten nests on Kiawah's beach! SCDNR reports that roughly two weeks ago there was a very
large number of loggerheads that washed ashore along the Georgia coast.
Between 70 and 80 turtles were found dead. This is very sad
information for turtle lovers everywhere!
Click here to visit
The Turtle Nest for more
information.
Something Fun To Do Today:
"Ten Minute Art." Participating artists produce original works in 10
minutes. 5 p.m. Umbedingt Gallery, 511-1/2 King St., Charleston.
937-4989.
SPOLETO:
The 28th Annual Spoleto Festival USA features opera, music theater,
multimedia, dance, music, visual arts, lectures, special events and a
finale at Middleton Place. Call 579-3100 or visit
www.spoletousa.org for daily events and ticket prices.
PICCOLO SPOLETO:
The 26th Annual Piccolo Spoleto Festival features children's and family
programs, dance, film, literary arts, music, theater, visual arts and
crafts and more. Venues located throughout downtown Charleston and
beyond. Call Ticketmaster Charleston at 554-6060, order online at
www.ticketmaster.com or go to the Gaillard Municipal
Auditorium box office, 77 Calhoun St. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Mon.-Sat. through
May 27 and 9 a.m.-8 p.m. thereafter. Visit
www.piccolospoleto.com.
Today's Kiawah Critter Count: Four
red-winged blackbirds, one
great blue heron, one male and one female
white-tailed
deer, one
chuck wills widow,
six
snowy egrets, one osprey,
two male
cardinals, and one
raccoon.
It is 79 degrees at
8:30 this morning. Today's high should be in the upper eighties with a
30% chance of showers. The low tonight is expected to be in the low seventies,
also with a 30% chance of rain.
May 30, 2004
It is bright and "sunshiny" on Kiawah this morning!
It is apparent that summer is in full swing here on the island; lines at
the front gate and at the Piggly Wiggly confirm it if you have any doubt.
There are loads of folks out enjoying the weather as well, both on the
paths and on the beach. Did you get outside to play yesterday?
Turtle News: Kiawah Island Turtle Patrol passes
along this update: we now have nine nests on our beach. This
is substantially less than is typical for this time of year. We
usually have more than two dozen by this time.
Something Fun To Do Today:
The Aiken Corale presents a program of works by Mozart, Rutter and
Brittan directed by Anton Cordahi. St. Mary's Roman Catholic Church, 89
Hasell St. 4 p.m. Free.
FINALE:
I'Onissimo Season Finale & Veterans Tribute. 4 p.m. Free. Mount Pleasant
Amphitheater, Westlake, I'On Village.
www.ionissimo.com or call 849-8481.
CONCERT:
A Red White and Blue Tribute featuring songs made famous by the King.
$15 general admission, $10 for children. 8 p.m. Village Playhouse, 730
Coleman Blvd., Mount Pleasant. 856-1579.
Today's Kiawah Critter Count: Two
chuck wills widows,
one
snowy egret, one osprey,
one male
cardinal, seven
brown pelicans,
and one
raccoon with babies!
It is 77 degrees at
8:45 this morning. The high today should be in the mid-eighties with a
20% chance of showers. Tonight's low is supposed to be in the mid-seventies,
also with a 20% chance of rain.
May 29, 2004
Kiawah is beautiful and sunny again this morning!
What a terrific start to the Memorial Day week-end. Though showers
are in the area, hopefully they will hold off until nightfall... at least!
KICA is sponsoring a Memorial Day party today at the
Sandcastle from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
The party will include beach music, seashell
ornament crafts, and a Badminton
Tournament !! Please
contact Julie at (843) 768-3875 to register your team of (2) for the
Badminton Tournament. There is no charge for the party for KICA members.
Something Fun To Do Today:
Skyhoundz Dog Frisbee Competition. 5 p.m., registration at 4:30 p.m.
Isle of Palms Recreation Center Soccer Field. Free.
BOOKSIGNING:
Freelance wildlife photographer Doug Gardner will sign copies of his new
book "The Nature of Wildlife: a Photographic Portrayal." 3 p.m. Mount
Pleasant Barnes & Noble, Towne Centre.
WALKING STICK WORKSHOP:
Select, prepare and decorate a personal hiking stick or walking stick.
1-4:30 p.m. $5 or $3.50 with Old Santee Canal Park pass. Interpretive
Center, Old Santee Canal Park, 900 Stony Landing Road, Moncks Corner.
899-5200.
CANOE TOUR:
Heritage To Habitat Canoe Tour is a trip through historic rice fields
and canals. 9-11 a.m. $10 Charleston County residents, $12 nonresidents.
Caw Caw Interpretive Center.
NIGHT WALK:
Francis Beidler Forest offers a guided night walk along boardwalk
through virgin swamps. 8 p.m. 336 Sanctuary Rd., Harleyville. $7.
Reservations required. 462-2150.
FILM SERIES:
The Charleston County Public Library's Main Branch as part of its Let's
Talk About It: Scholar-led Film Discussion Series presents "Yentl,"
followed by a lecture by Citadel professor of English David Allen. 1
p.m. Auditorium, 68 Calhoun St. Free. Call 805-6801.
BUTTERFLIES:
Children are invited to learn about butterflies and their life cycles.
10 a.m.-noon. Sewee Visitor Center, 5821 Hwy. 17 North, Awendaw. Free.
928-3368.
VIDEO SERIES:
The National Park Service presents a free video series, "Founding
Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation." Volume I: George Washington's
term as America's first president. 2 p.m. Charles Pinckney National
Historic Site, Mount Pleasant. Free. 881-5516.
Today's Kiawah Critter Count: Three snowy egrets,
two
chuck wills widows,
one osprey
toting a VERY large fish, two male
cardinals, three
brown pelicans,
and one
raccoon with babies!
It is 73 degrees at
8:30 this morning. Today's temperature will be near ninety, with a
30% chance of showers. The low tonight should be in the low seventies,
also with a 30% chance of rain.
May 28, 2004
Kiawah is beautiful and sunny this morning.
High temperatures will once again be the order of the day today.
Luckily for us, the humidity seems to be relatively low, so we shouldn't
suffer too badly in the heat! What will you do to "beat the heat"
today? Ride a bike? Swim? Or perhaps just walk along the
beach? Whatever you choose, today is bound to be a fantastic day to
get outside and play!
Something Fun To Do Today:
"Behind the Art of Jonathan Green and Leo Twiggs." Panel discussion
featuring artists Green and Twiggs, exhibition curators Roberta Sokolitz
and Marilyn Laufer, and mediator Karen Chandler, director of The Avery
Research Center. $8 Gibbes members, $15 nonmembers. 10-11:30 a.m.
722.2706, ext. 26.
DANCE PARTY:
World Music Dance Party, an exotic evening ranging from contemplative
mystical chants to driving tribal beats featuring Turku. 8 p.m. $15 at
the door. I'On Amphitheater.
ALIVE AFTER FIVE:
6th season of Charleston Alive After Five presents Acoustic Syndicate
with Common Ground. 5-9:30 p.m. $5. Maritime Center. Free parking.
www.charlestonaliveafterfive.com
or call 856-9922.
DARK LIFE:
"A Life in the Dark" is about animals that prefer light of a different
wavelength. 8:30-9:30 p.m. $6 Charleston County residents, $8
nonresidents. Meets at Caw Caw Interpretive Center. 795-4FUN.
PARTY AT THE POINT: Performance by The
Dave Matthews Cover Band. Food and drink available. 5:30-9:30 p.m.
Charleston Harbor Resort and Marina, Patriots Point. $10 door. 884-2534.
SPOLETO:
The 28th Annual Spoleto Festival USA features opera, music theater,
multimedia, dance, music, visual arts, lectures, special events and a
finale at Middleton Place. Call 579-3100 or visit
www.spoletousa.org for daily events and ticket prices.
PICCOLO SPOLETO:
The 26th Annual Piccolo Spoleto Festival features children's and family
programs, dance, film, literary arts, music, theater, visual arts and
crafts and more. Venues located throughout downtown Charleston and
beyond. Call Ticketmaster Charleston at 554-6060, order online at
www.ticketmaster.com or go to the Gaillard Municipal
Auditorium box office, 77 Calhoun St. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Mon.-Sat. through
May 27 and 9 a.m.-8 p.m. thereafter. Visit
www.piccolospoleto.com.
RECEPTION:
Work of artists Julio Cotto, EC Bell, Stephen Eaker, Kellie Richter,
Arnold Edmonson and Tod Wilson. 7 p.m. Belle Muse Art Studio & Gallery,
79B Wentworth St. 478-9567.
Today's Kiawah Critter Count: One
chuck wills widow,
eight snowy egrets,
three female
white-tailed deer, one male
cardinal, four
brown pelicans,
and one
raccoon with babies!
It is 73 degrees at
8:00 this morning. The high today should be in the low nineties. Tonight's
low is supposed to be in the low seventies.
May 27, 2004
It is sunny and beautiful on Kiawah this morning.
Despite the fact that it is still May, more high temperatures are in store
for us today. Spoleto begins tonight with a few preview events. Guess lots of
us will have
guests for the next few weeks! If you are looking to entertain and wonder
what to do, remember to check out our "Things
To Do "Off Kiawah"" feature to the right. If you see something missing, please let us know!
Something Fun To Do Today:
Celebrating the art of Jonathan Green and Leo Twiggs and the opening of
their shows, "Rhythms of Life: The Art of Jonathan Green and Myths and
Metaphors: The Art of Leo Twiggs.. Courtyard Jazz Happening. 6-10 p.m.
$60 person, $100 couple. 722.2706, ext. 26.
LECTURE:
"Butterflies of The Coastal Area" with expert Billy McCord. 7 p.m. Free.
Sewee Visitor Center, 5821 Hwy. 17 North, Awendaw. 928-3368.
SYMPHONY:
The Charleston Symphony Orchestra performs a Seaside Symphony concert at
Night Heron Park, Kiawah Island. 8 p.m. $20 advance, $25 at the gate.
Tickets are available at the Gaillard box office, Publix Super Markets
and PAC box office. To charge tickets by phone, call TicketMaster at
554-6060. 768-6001.
BOXING:
Seven professional bouts. General admission $20; Ringside $50. 7 p.m.
The Plex, 2390 Aviation Ave., North Charleston. 225-PLEX.
WRITERS:
Writers in the Round featuring Robert Hutto, Susie Sommers and Chuck
Davis. 8:30 p.m. Oceansong Cafe, 1400 Palm Blvd., Isle of Palms. Call
886-0707.
Today's Kiawah Critter Count: One male
cardinal, one
blue jay, two
anoles, one adult and one baby
diamondback
terrapin at Osprey Point,
and one
raccoon with babies!
It is 77 degrees at
9:00 this morning. Today's high is supposed to be near ninety. The
low tonight should be in the upper seventies.
May 26, 2004
Kiawah is damp and warm this morning. Large, fluffy,
white clouds are drifting lazily across the sky, and the sun is dazzlingly
bright. Butterflies are flitting this way and that, landing suddenly
on a lantana bloom to drink deeply of the nectar hidden there. What
sights do you see this morning?
* Boil Water Advisory Update *
On May 25th, DHEC issued a precautionary advisory due to a loss
in pressure in the Charleston CPW system. As of 9:30 a.m. May 26th,
the advisory has been lifted.
Something Fun To Do Today:
Learn to swing dance with professional instructors. Every Wed., 7:30 pm.
JB Pivot’s. 1662 Savannah Hwy. 571-3668.
CONFERENCE:
Alzheimer's and Related Disorders conference, "Alzheimer's and Today's
Families: A Journey of Heroes," sponsored by the Alzheimer's Association
Palmetto Chapter and the Elks Lodge No. 242. Features Edna Ballard from
Duke University Medical Center. Caregivers $5, health professionals not
earning CEUs $20, health professionals earning CEUs $55, Elks members
free. 9:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Elks Lodge No. 242. Call 571-2641.
SONGWRITERS:
Charleston chapter of the Nashville Songwriters Association
International. 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Free. Charleston County Library, 68
Calhoun St. Chuck, 532-6160.
PERFORMANCE:
Flutist Paula Robison performs with a string ensemble of CSO members and
autographs copies of her CD, Mozart in Love. 6 p.m. Free. Millennium
Music, Movies, Books & Cafe, 372 King St. 722-1000.
Today's Kiawah Critter Count: One
great blue heron in The Preserve, four
bluebirds, one
anole, three snowy egrets,
two
American alligators at Osprey Point,
and one
raccoon with babies!
It is 75 degrees at
9:00 this morning. The high today should be in the upper eighties. Tonight's low should be in the mid-seventies again.
May 25, 2004
** Breaking News**
Boil Water Advisory
DHEC has issued a precautionary advisory due to a loss
in pressure in the Charleston CPW system. Everyone is advised to
"vigorously boil all water at least one full minute prior to drinking or
cooking. Additionally, do not use ice made from your water supply
that has not been boiled." If you have questions regarding this
advisory, you may contact Becky at the Kiawah Island Utility at 768-0641
or the Trident District Office of EQC at 740-1590. A Notice of
Repeal will be issued when the problem is corrected.
Whew! It is humid on Kiawah again this morning.
One of those days where you immediately feel the need for copious amounts
of water after being outside.
Today's photo was taken on Cougar Island. The
color of the sky against the backdrop of the marsh is stunning - the
shades all melted into one another like scoops of ice cream on a cone. Do
the "colors of Kiawah" fascinate you too?
Did you know? This
is Boating Safety Week. Enjoy your water antics, but take these
items with you, just in case!
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a life jacket for everyone - be sure it fits properly!
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something to bail water if necessary
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a whistle or horn to signal a distress situation or
the need for assistance
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a radio or a NOAA weather radio for updated weather
information and assistance
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a chart of the local area with water depths
Today's Kiawah Critter Count: Two
anoles, dozens of snowy egrets
near Sweet Gum Drive,
three
American alligators,
and one
raccoon with babies!
It is 79 degrees at
9:00 this morning. our weather pattern for the past several days
continues, with today's high in the mid-eighties
again, with a 20% chance of
thunderstorms. Tonight's low should be in the mid-seventies again.
May 24, 2004
Mother Nature cannot seem to decide what to display this morning
on Kiawah. Look outside and first you will see dappled
sunshine...look five minutes later and the sun has ducked behind the
clouds and seems to be hiding. The weather's performance today
will be anybody's guess. Maybe some showers, perhaps not.
Turtle News: The Kiawah Island Turtle Patrol
reports that as of May 23rd, we now have six nests on our beach!
Something Fun to do Today: Not
much going on today in the Lowcountry. Guess everyone is saving it
up for Spoleto, which begins this Friday!
- BLUES: Monday Night
Blues features a poetry reading by Robbie Furtwangler, music by Will
Furtwangler & Company and art by Jason Mitchell. Bar 145, 145 Calhoun St. 7:30
p.m. Free. Ellie, 437-1958.
Today's Kiawah Critter Count: One
bobcat crossing Governor's Drive, two
Carolina
wrens, four
snowy egrets, one
VERY LARGE
American alligator,
and one
raccoon with babies!
It is 77 degrees at
9:00 this morning. The high today should be in the mid-eighties
again, with a 20% chance of
thunderstorms. The low tonight is supposed to be in the mid-seventies.
May 23, 2004
This morning dawned warm and sunny, and Kiawah is
lovely! If you look around the island, you will see magnolias,
mimosas, bottlebrush bushes, oleanders, and lantanas. Explosions of color
are scattered across the landscape. Why not take a walk or ride and
see what you can find?
Something Fun to do Today:
The South Carolina Center for
Birds of Prey presents a program on raptors at 2:00 pm. at the Sewee Visitor
Center, 5821 Hwy 17N, Awendaw. Call 928-3368 for information.
BOOKSIGNING:
Charles Martin will be at the Mount Pleasant Barnes & Noble to sign
copies of his debut novel The Dead Don't Dance. 2 p.m.. 216-9764
SEA KAYAK RESCUE:
Clinic teaches a variety of self and assisted rescues. Meets at CCPRC
Headquarters. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. $40 Charleston County residents, $48
nonresidents. 795-4FUN.
BIRD PROGRAM:
Learn about birds of prey, the medical facility that treats the injured
raptors and how you can help. 2 p.m. Free. SC Center for Birds of Prey,
Sewee Visitor Center, 5821 Hwy. 17 North, Awendaw. 928-3368.
LIGHTHOUSE PROGRAM:
Light House View, Cape Romain Lights offers an overview of restoration
efforts then a boat ride to Light House Island area. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. $35,
payable at boat. Registration required. Sewee Visitors Center, 5821 Hwy.
17 North, Awendaw. 928-3368.
WOMEN ON TARGET:
Safety lecture, instruction, and safety equipment will be provided.
Sponsored by the Women Of the NRA and Hosted by the Palmetto Gun Club.
Noon-4 p.m. Free. Registration required. Palmetto Gun Club, 952 Summer
Dr. off Hwy. 61, past Legend Oaks Subdivision. Kathy Pitiak, 875-6186,
or Judy Marshall, 767-0478.
KAYAK TRIP:
"A Walk in the Woods, A Black Water Creek Kayak Trip" is a paddle
through the Francis Marion National Forest. 2 p.m. Registration
required. Bring your canoe or kayak. Meets at Sewee Center, 5821 Hwy.
17N, Awendaw. 928-3368.
WRITER'S STUDIO:
The Writers' Studio begins a new creative course. Offered by The Actors'
Theatre of SC. 1-3 p.m. $140. 769-7685. milktreading@hotmail.com or
visit
www.actorstheatreofsc.org.
POPS:
Boone Hall Pops! has Bundit Ungrangsee conducting movie themes, Broadway
Showstoppers and other lively favorites. Bring a picnic and blanket.
Gates open at 4 p.m. Concert starts at 6 p.m. $20 adult, $10 students
with ID, Children 6 and under free. Tickets available at the Gaillard
Auditorium Box Office, and area Publix, by calling TicketMaster at
554.6060 or at the gate the evening of the concert.
Today's Kiawah Critter Count: Two
Carolina wrens,
one
diamondback
terrapin, seven
snowy egrets,
five
brown pelicans,
one
American alligator,
and one
raccoon with babies!
It is 78 degrees at
9:00 this morning. Today's high temperature is supposed to be in the mid-eighties
once again, with a 20% chance of
thunderstorms. Tonight's low should be in the mid-seventies.
May 22, 2004
Kiawah is hazy and humid this morning, but still sunny
and beautiful! Yesterday Kelly and Gregg Bragg saw a wonderful
Kiawah sight - four baby Carolina wrens taking their very first flight!
The proud parents flitted this way and that, encouraging the youngsters to
test their flying skills. After several attempts, the little ones
were flying rather well! Have you ever seen a bird fledge?
Something Fun to do Today:
Karen Pellegrin will be at the Mount Pleasant Barnes & Noble for a
signing and discussion of her new book Power Desserts; The Ultimate
Collection of Nutrition-Packed, Reduced-Fat Indulgences. 4 p.m. Free.
216-9764.
FLOWER SHOW:
Daylily Flower Show at Old Santee Canal Park. 1-4:30 p.m. Free with park
admission. 900 Stony Landing Road, Moncks Corner. 899-5200.
GULLAH TOUR:
Students from SeaIslands YouthBuild lead a tour of Wadmalaw and Johns
islands with stops at Hebron Church, Moving Star Hall and Walnut Hill
School. Benefits youth leadership development through Sea Islands
YouthBuild. Meets at: Caw Caw Interpretive Center. 9 a.m.-1:30 p.m. $3
Charleston County residents, $4 nonresidents. 795-4FUN.
BIRD WATCHING:
Learn to identify common birds. Binoculars & field guides are provided.
Meets at: Caw Caw Interpretive Center. 9-11 a.m. $6 Charleston County
residents; $8 nonresidents. 795-4FUN.
CANOE TOUR:
"Heritage To Habitat Canoe Tour" is a chance to travel back in time.
Meets at Caw Caw Interpretive Center. 9-11 a.m. $10 Charleston County
residents, $12 nonresidents. 795-4FUN.
KAYAK:
Kayak The Surf Zone is a chance to learn sea kayaking. Meets at CCPRC
Headquarters. 9:30 a.m.-2 p.m. $30 Charleston County residents, $36
nonresidents. 795-4FUN.
VIDEO SERIES:
The National Park Service presents a free video series, "Founding
Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation." Volume I: George Washington's
term as America's first president. 2 p.m. Charles Pinckney National
Historic Site, Mount Pleasant. Free. 881-5516.
CONFERENCE:
Faithworks Ministries, Inc. presents a One Day Ladies Conference. 10:45
a.m. Registration recommended. The Courtyard Marriott by the Ashley, 35
Lockwood Blvd. Pastor Doris Haynes-Jamison, 579-9709.
GAGE HALL COFFEEHOUSE:
Local contemporary folk singer-songwriter Lindsay Holler will be
featured this month at the Unitarian Church's Gage Hall Coffeehouse, a
benefit concert to help needy Charleston area children attend
after-school programs at their elementary schools. Also, the Frogmore
String Band. 8 PM at Gage Hall, 4 Archdale Street, Charleston. Admission
$10 adults $5 students. Coffee, donated by Counter Culture Coffee, sodas
and home baked desserts. 224-4472.
IOP CHURCH FISH FRY:
First United Methodist Church at Isle of Palms will hold its spring fish
fry 4:30-7 p.m. at the church, located at 21st Avenue and Palm
Boulevard. Meals may also be picked up via a drive-through service.
Meals cost $5 and include fried whiting, grits, hush puppies and
coleslaw with iced tea or water. Soft drinks available. 886-6610.
RIVERDOGS 5K:
Charleston RiverDogs 5K Run, Walk and Toddler Dash. 5:30 p.m. Joe Riley
Stadium. $24 (w/T-shirt) $21 (w/o). See riverdogs.com or call 577-DOGS.
CONCERT:
Sugar Hill band at Common Ground Cafe. 7 p.m. $5. James Island Baptist
Church, 2032 Maybank Hwy. 795-1436.
Today's Kiawah Critter Count: Six
Carolina wrens,
one
bluebird,
dozens of
snowy egrets,
sixteen
brown pelicans,
two
American alligators,
and one
raccoon with babies!
It is 75 degrees at
8:45 this morning. It's a broken record... the temperature today
will be in the mid-eighties, with a 20% chance of
thunderstorms. The low tonight is supposed to be in the mid-seventies.
May 21, 2004
Kiawah is bright and sunny this morning, but the high humidity is enough to indicate
the possibility of the rain the weather channel speaks of. Still,
with only a 20% chance, today should be a great day to walk the beach,
ride your bike, or just generally be out and about.
There are lots of bicyclists on the paths these days.
They venture far and wide, exploring Kiawah's sights. One sight that
not many folks know about is the nature area in Rhett's Bluff. It is a
wetland area with a raised boardwalk. Have you ever visited there?
Marilyn Blizard shares the above magnolia photo.
For more information on magnolias, be sure to visit the
Kiawah Island Natural Habitat Conservancy's web site by clicking this
link.
Turtle News: Yea! Those mama loggerheads
have finally started nesting! The first two nests on
Kiawah were found on May 20th.
Something Fun to do Today:
Baan Siam Thai restaurant in
Summerville hosts Bluesman Shrimp City Slim in in a true "al fresco"
setting from 7:00 to 10:00 pm. Enjoy cold drinks and delicious Thai food
in their beautiful garden behind the Victorian homestead while listening
to some terrific blues. Call 875-7546 for information.
ART STROLL:
King Street Art Stroll from just south of Market Street to Broad Street
to visit The Julia Santen Gallery, Carolina Galleries, The Audubon
Gallery, The Sylvan Gallery and The Wells Gallery, with each offering
special shows. 6-8 p.m. Free.
ART SHOW:
"Different Strokes - He Painted & She Painted" includes works by
abstract artist Scott Penegar and his wife, realist artist Kaye Penegar.
Reception 5-8 p.m. Spencer Art Gallery, 55 & 57 Broad St. 722-6854.
STAR SHOW:
"Star Light, Star Bright" gives a chance to look at galaxies, nebulas
and more. Caw Caw Interpretive Center or Palmetto Islands County Park.
9-10:30 p.m. $6 Charleston County residents, $8 nonresidents. 795-4FUN.
GOLDEN GALA:
The Low Country Golden Retriever Rescue of Charleston is co-sponsoring
its 2004 Golden Gala, a silent auction to be held at the Bannon Humphrey
home, 71 Rutledge Ave. 6-9 p.m.
www.lcgrr.org or 571-7177.
Today's Kiawah Critter Count: Four wood
storks, two snowy egrets,
two
brown pelicans,
one
American alligator,
and one
raccoon with babies!
It is 72 degrees at
8:45 this morning. The high today is supposed to be in the mid- eighties, with a 20% chance of
thunderstorms. Tonight's low should be in the mid-seventies.
May 20, 2004
It is yet
another fabulous day on Kiawah today. The weather is marvelous, the
air feels soft and warm and there is a cacophony of birdsong. If you
enjoy birds, and would like to do something to help them out, click on this
Birdhouse Crew
Volunteers Needed link.
Yesterday was a wonderful day for anyone on the
island! It certainly seemed that everyone who was here was outside
in some fashion - on foot, on bicycles, on roller blades...there were lots
of swimmers too! Did you get outside
yesterday?
Turtle News: Yea! Those mama loggerheads
have finally started nesting! This morning the first two nests on
Kiawah were laid. So now the work of the turtle patrol begins in
earnest.
Something Fun to do Today:
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WRITING WORKSHOP:
The Mount Pleasant Barnes & Noble will begin a new Writing Workshop
hosted by author Caroline Joy Adams. The workshop will be based around
her book "The Power to Write." All writers are welcome. 7 p.m. Barnes &
Noble, 1716 Towne Centre Way, Mount Pleasant. 216-9756.
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BOATING COURSE:
The S.C. Department of Natural Resources offers a boating law and fish
identification class. Includes a test. 5:30-9:30 p.m. Free. Fort Johnson
Law Enforcement Conference Room. 1-800-277-4301 to register.
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MALCOLM X: The
College of Charleston's Avery Research Center for African-American
History and Culture presents its Annual Malcolm X Celebration. 125 Bull
St. 7 p.m. Free. Call 953-7609.
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LAW ISSUES: The
Charleston County Public Library's John L. Dart Branch presents a Family
Law Issues Seminar with attorney Robert D. Fogel covering marriage,
divorce, child custody and more. 1067 King St. 7 p.m. Free. Call
722-7550.
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FUND-RAISER: Law
firm Pratt-Thomas, Epting & Walker holds the Charleston Wine Opener as a
benefit for the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. Sample local,
national and international wines from distributors. 6 p.m. $50 ($35 of
which is tax-deductible) includes a keepsake tasting glass and journal.
VIP tickets, $75 ($55 of which is tax-deductible) and includes admission
to a private pre-event tasting with Sommelier Stephane Peltier of The
Woodlands. 722-6460 or southcarolina@cff.org.
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LOSING MOM: The
Center for Women offers "Motherhood: Losing Your Mom" with Carol Willis,
director of Community Outreach and Education, Hospice of Charleston.
Free. Center for Women, 531 Savannah Hwy. Call 763-7333 or go to
www.C4Women.org.
Today's Kiawah Critter Count: One
red-bellied woodpecker,
one
red corn snake, one
anole, one male
cardinal, five
American alligators,
and one
raccoon with babies!
It is 72 degrees at
8:45 this morning. Today's temperature should reach the mid- eighties, with a 20% chance of
thunderstorms. The low tonight should be in the mid-seventies.
May 19, 2004
Kiawah is bright and sunny this morning. It
is already humid though, a bit unbelievable for May. Doesn't Mother Nature
usually wait until June to turn on the heat and humidity? Still, it
will be a lovely day, a perfect one to "get outside and play"!
Turtle News: It is difficult to believe, but it
is time for "our" loggerhead turtles to begin nesting. Though Kiawah
has not seen a nest just yet, there was a crawl on Monday. But the
crawl was not from a loggerhead, but a green sea turtle.
Unfortunately mama did not lay a nest though. Green sea turtles are
the second most common sea turtles off our coast, and the most seriously
endangered of South Carolina's sea turtles. Perhaps mama was
frightened off by beach lighting or even loud noises - who knows?
Please remember: sea turtles dig the dark! So if you are fortunate enough
to witness a sea turtle coming ashore to nest, stay BEHIND her, make no
noise, and DO NOT shine flashlights.
Stay tuned here for weekly updates throughout the sea
turtle nesting and hatching season!
Something Fun to do Today:
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CANOE SAMPLER:
Ages 16 and up can participate in a canoe sampler at James Island County
Park. 6-8:30 p.m. $15 Charleston County residents; $18 nonresidents.
795-4FUN.
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FOSSE: The Tony
Award-winning hit musical that highlights the work of legendary dancer,
choreographer and director Bob Fosse. 7:30 p.m. North Charleston
performing Arts Center. $21-$47. Tickets can be purchased by telephone
(843) 554-6060.
www.FosseTheMusical.com.
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SHOW: "Rockaway
Revue," a group of seniors, present "The American Idol." 7 p.m.
Sponsored by Calvary Episcopal Church. Sterrett Hall. 723-3878.
Today's Kiawah Critter Count: Three
anoles, one male
cardinal,
two tiny green tree frogs,
one
American alligator,
more lightning bugs, and one
raccoon with babies!
It is 75 degrees at
9:15 this morning. The high today is supposed to be near eighty, with a 20% chance of rain. Tonight's
low should be in the lower seventies.
May 18, 2004
Kiawah is overcast again this morning. There are
showers in the area, and a small chance that they are headed our way.
But it
does look like a repeat of yesterday's weather, so perhaps it will pass us
by.
Have you seen the caterpillars around the island
recently? Tiny green ones, three or four different kinds of fuzzy
ones... all moving with that curious caterpillar slide-walk-slink that
they use. Thus far the plants do not seem to be suffering any ill
effects. But watch your herbs, just in case!
Something Fun to do Today:
Today's Kiawah Critter Count:
Four
American alligators,
three
red-winged blackbirds, dozens of lightning bugs, and one
raccoon with babies!
It is 70 degrees at
8:45 this morning. Today's temperature should be in the upper seventies, with a 20% chance of rain. The low
tonight is supposed to be in the lower seventies.
May 17, 2004
Kiawah is just a tad overcast again this morning. It
looks like the weather will be a repeat of yesterday, and that would not
be bad at all!
Lightning bugs are the latest critter to make an
appearance in the Critter Count (see below). There are dozens of
them flitting around each evening, broadcasting their presence with
flickers of wee lights. Do they remind you of when you were a child?
Kildeer Pond and the Nature Trail in The Preserve are
quite beautiful today. If you have not ever visited there, take a
little trip over and walk on the trails. There are birds galore on
Kildeer Pond, and you may even be fortunate enough to see a wild turkey or
if you are VERY quiet, even a bobcat! A marsh tower is tucked away
in a little corner, and it has fabulous views. Are you
adventurous enough to go find it?
Something Fun to do Today:
The Charleston County Public Library's Mount Pleasant Branch as part of
the Contemporary Books Discussion Series features Audrey Niffenegger's
"The Time Traveler's Wife." 1133 Mathis Ferry Road. 10 a.m. Free. Call
849-6161.
BENEFIT:
Whole Foods Market opens with a benefit for the Lowcountry Food Bank.
$10 at the door. 923 Houston Northcutt Blvd., Mount Pleasant. 971-7240.
Today's Kiawah Critter Count:
Four
American alligators,
three
red-winged blackbirds, dozens of lightning bugs, and one
raccoon with babies!
It is 72 degrees at
9:00 this morning. The temperature today is supposed to reach the
low eighties, with a 20% chance of rain. Tonight's low should be in the
upper sixties.
May 16, 2004
Kiawah is just a wee bit overcast this morning.
There is a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms today, so better be
prepared, just in case.
Did you visit any of the marsh towers yesterday?
Hopefully plenty of you went to see it and enjoyed the panoramic views of
the marsh and the Kiawah River. If not, you might be able to hop on
your bike and head on over - if the rain showers stay away.
Did you know?
May 16th through 22nd is National
Bear Awareness Week
. There are eight species of bears around the world, three of which—the
polar, grizzly (or brown), and black—are found in North America. Bear
Awareness Week will highlight these amazing creatures by helping to
educate the public.
Something Fun to do Today:
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KAYAK TRIP:
Charleston County Parks and Recreation offers a Deveaux Bank Sea Kayak
Trip. Meets at CCPRC headquarters. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. $40 Charleston County
residents; $48 nonresidents.
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KAYAK TRIP: The
Sewee Visitor Center offers kayak and canoe enthusiasts a chance join
John Dupre for "A Walk in the Woods, A Black Water Creek Kayak Trip" in
the Francis Marion National Forest. Bring your own canoe or kayak. 2
p.m. Meets at Sewee Visitor Center, 5821 Hwy. 17 North, Awendaw. Free.
928-3368.
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ROCKS
CHURCH: Pontoon boats ferry people to the island from Rocks Pond
Campground at 1 p.m. Return trips will begin at 3 p.m. A religious
service will be held at 2:30 p.m. followed by a ceremony honoring the
Civil War veterans buried on the island. Bring drinks and lunch.
www.piety.com/epiphany
or 492 7644. Free (donations accepted).
Today's Kiawah Critter Count:
One very loud
red-bellied woodpecker,
one
bluebird, seven
red-winged blackbirds, nine or ten
black
vultures, and one
raccoon.
It is 73 degrees at
9:00 this morning. Today's high should be near the mid-seventies. The low
tonight is supposed to be in the low seventies.
May 15, 2004
Kiawah is swathed in color this morning. Yellow
sunshine, white jasmine, bluebirds, pink oleanders, red cardinals...
Everywhere you glance you see splashes of color.
The temperature will cooperate today, making it a
wonderful day to head to the beach, or just to get outside and play!
Joe Zambito brings us the above photo of a
"bushy-tailed see snatcher".
Something Fun to do Today:
- SENSATIONAL SATURDAY: Family program
featuring sweetgrass-weaving techniques. Ages 4-12 and an adult. 10
a.m.-noon. Members adult plus child/$7; each additional child/$4.
Nonmember adult plus child/$11; each additional child/$6. Gibbes Museum,
135 Meeting St. 577.7275 or school@gibbesmuseum.org.
- JANE AUSTEN: The May meeting of the Jane
Austen Society of South Carolina will be 1:30 p.m. at Berkeley Electric
Cooperative Hall, Maybank Highway, Johns Island. Free. Call Shirley
Bisset at 768-0063.
- VOLLEYBALL: The Bud Light Big Shot
Volleyball Series visits the Windjammer at the Isle of Palms. 9-6 p.m.
Free for spectators, $50/team. 631-728-0397 or
www.eevb.net.
- BIRDING: Francis Marion Foray will teach
participants how to identify birds. 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Meets at: CCPRC
Headquarters. $12 Charleston County residents, $15 nonresidents.
795-4FUN.
- GARDENING: Tommy Blizard, CCPRC's
resident garden expert, will lead participants through a gardening
workshop. Meets at Caw Caw Interpretive Center. $7 Charleston County
residents; $9 nonresidents. 10 a.m.-noon. 795-4FUN.
- EMBROIDERY: The Charleston Museum
Institute presents "Introduction to American Embroidery of the Colonial
Period," a two-day, hands-on seminar featuring two projects presented by
needlework historian and instructor Kathleen Staples. 360 Meeting St.
$160 for members and $175 for nonmembers. Advance registration required.
Call 722-2996, ext. 235, or register online at
www.charlestonmuseum.org.
- BIRD WALK: Sewee Center offers a bird
walk for kids ages 8-12. Registration required. Sewee Visitor Center,
5821 Hwy. 17 North, Awendaw. Free. 928-3368.
- VIDEO SERIES: The National Park Service
presents a free video series, "Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary
Generation." Volume I: George Washington's term as America's first
president. 2 p.m. Charles Pinckney National Historic Site, Mount
Pleasant. Free. 881-5516.
- FUND-RAISER: The Citadel Stray Dog
Society sponsors "Stadium Stomp," a beach music dinner/dance featuring
Men of Distinction. 6:30-11 p.m. Johnson Hagood Stadium, The Citadel.
$20 advance, $30 at the door.
www.citadelstraydog.com or
etix.com.
- ROCKS CHURCH: Pontoon boats ferry people
to the island from Rocks Pond Campground at 10 a.m.. Return trips begin
at 2 p.m. A religious service will be held at noon followed by a
ceremony honoring the Civil War veterans buried on the island. Bring
drinks and lunch. 492-7644 or
www.piety.com/epiphany. Donations.
Today's Kiawah Critter Count:
Three
bluebirds,
two
red-winged blackbirds, three
broad-headed skinks, one male
and three female
white-tailed deer,
and one
raccoon.
It is 72 degrees at
8:15 this morning. The high temperature today is supposed to reach eighty. Tonight's
low should be near seventy.
May 14, 2004
We have another fabulous sunny and day on Kiawah!
No predictions of rain on the horizon, just warmth and sunshine. It
certainly looks as if we are fortunate to receive an exact repeat
of yesterday's weather! Since Mother Nature is cooperating, why not
visit somewhere on Kiawah that you may not have been to before?
There are three different marsh towers on Kiawah.
They are often overlooked, but each is a great place to catch a view of
the marsh or the Kiawah River. Why not go for a visit? Be sure to
take your camera!
Something Fun to do Today:
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POETRY SOCIETY:
The Annual Forum of the Poetry Society of South Carolina. 7 p.m. A
reception follows. Free. Fellowship Hall, Second Presbyterian Church,
342 Meeting St. Call 577-9996.
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ALIVE AFTER FIVE:
6th season of Charleston Alive After Five presents The Tams. 5-9:30 p.m.
$5. Maritime Center. Free parking.
www.charlestonaliveafterfive.com or call 856-9922.
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PARTY AT THE POINT:
With a performance by the Blue Dogs. Food and drink tents available.
5:30-9:30 p.m. Charleston Harbor Resort and Marina, Patriots Point. $10
door. Free parking. 884-2534.
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ART RECEPTION:
The Spencer Art Gallery presens "On Balance" featuring ballet
photographs by Dottie Dillard.Reception, 5-8 p.m. Free. 55 & 57 Broad
St. 722-6845.
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Comets: Comet NEAT will be a fuzzy dot
with a tail above the southwest horizon. For the next two weeks, it
will climb and get dimmer. Look for a small, fuzzy "star" with a small
tail pointing to the upper left. The much brighter star Sirius also will
be low in the southwest; the comet will be not far to its left.
Binocular users may be
able to follow it through the end of May.
Today's Kiawah Critter Count: Two
broad-headed skinks,
two male
cardinals, one male
white-tailed deer,
six
red-winged blackbirds, two
broad-headed skinks,
and one
raccoon.
It is 75 degrees at
9:00 this morning. Today's high should be near eighty. The low
tonight is supposed to be low seventies.
May 13, 2004
It is sunny and warm on Kiawah this morning. The sunshine is
bathing everything with a golden glow. The Spanish moss is swaying
slowly in the breeze, and the birds are all a-twitter.
The raccoon that lives in the old oak tree on Marsh
Island is peeking
out at the world this morning. There may be babies by now, given the
odd noises that issue from the tree after dusk. What critters
have you seen lately?
By now you have seen various friends and neighbors
mentioned and pictured here on this site. Whether running in local races
or attending functions, we are trying to let you "get to know your Kiawah
neighbors". To that end, you are cordially invited to share YOUR
accomplishments, special birthdays, or anniversaries! Just click on the
link at the bottom of this page to e-mail the webmaster. Please be sure to
give as much notice as possible, so that you can be remembered on your
special date!
Something Fun to do Today:
- Wildlife Conservation Meeting: S.C.
Comprehensive Wildlife Conservation Plan public meeting 6-9 p.m. today
at C.E. Williams Middle School, 640 Butte St.
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PARTY:
The East Cooper and Charleston Breakfast Rotary Clubs present annual
Rotary Wheels Party. Silent and live auction. 7 p.m. Benefits local
charities. $95 per couple. Omar Shrine Temple. Call Dick Bennington at
723-3958.
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LECTURE: Martha
Zierden, curator of historical archaeology at the Charleston Museum,
speaks at the Preservation Society of Charleston's Spring Lecture and
Reception. 7 p.m. The Charleston Museum, 360 Meeting St., Charleston.
Free.
-
MOVIES: "Movies
in Marion Square" presents a recent flick on a giant outdoor screen.
Food and beverages available for purchase beginning at 6 p.m. Movie
begins at 8 p.m. Chairs and blankets are permitted, but no coolers are
allowed. Free. 577-5304, ext. 140, to find out what's playing.
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CLASSIC FILM: The
Charleston County Public Library's Folly Beach Branch as part of its
Classic Films Series presents "Morocco" (1930). 55 Center St. 7 p.m.
Free admission. Free popcorn.
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WINE DINNER: The
Delectus Wine Dinner with Gerhard Reisacher, the owner of Delectus
Winery in Napa Valley, at Circa 1886. 7 p.m. $75 per person, not
including tax or gratuity. Seating limited. Call 853-7828 for
reservations or visit
www.circa1886.com.
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COOKBOOK SIGNING:
Fran Hamby of Hamby Catering book signing and tasting to celebrate the
release of "Catering to Charleston." 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Free. Charleston
Museum, 350 Meeting St., Charleston. Call 722-2996 ext. 224 or visit
www.charlestonmuseum.org.
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Amusing computer
games: Hate mosquitoes?
Click here to
play a game and swat a few dozen! Get some revenge!
-
Comets: Comet NEAT will be a fuzzy dot
with a tail above the southwest horizon. For the next two weeks, it
will climb and get dimmer. Look for a small, fuzzy "star" with a small
tail pointing to the upper left. The much brighter star Sirius also will
be low in the southwest; the comet will be not far to its left.
Binocular users may be
able to follow it through the end of May.
Today's Kiawah Critter Count: Three female
white-tailed deer,
four wood
storks, two
red-winged blackbirds, four
broad-headed skinks,
and two
raccoons.
It is 75 degrees at
9:00 this morning. The temperature today is supposed to be in the
upper seventies. Tonight's low should be in the upper sixties.
May 12, 2004
Kiawah is already humid this morning, no doubt due to
the 30% chance of showers reported for today. It is a glorious day
for now though! The sun is shining, there is a gentle breeze, and
the air is soft and warm. The clouds overhead drift slowly past as
the breeze pulls them along. Spanish moss is draped from the oaks, moving
slightly in the breeze. Kiawah is showing off a lovely spring day for
anyone who takes notice. What signs of spring have you seen today?
One sign of spring you might have seen recently is the
May 10th luncheon for the Kiawah Island Garden Club! The above photo was
provided by Marilyn Blizard. Joyce
Gherlein, wearing her blue hat, was one of the event organizers. Do
you see anyone else you recognize?
Something Fun to do Today:
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SYMPHONY: Bishop
Gadsden and the Charleston Symphony Orchestra as part of their fifth CSO
Chamber Music Concert Season present the Charleston Symphony Orchestra
Chamber Ensemble. Blackmer Hall, the Commons, Bishop Gadsden, Camp Road,
James Island. 7:30 p.m. $10 at the door.
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DISCUSSION: The
Charleston County Public Library as part of its Great Books Discussion
Series features Henry David Thoreau's "Civil Disobedience." Main
Library, Meeting Room B, 68 Calhoun St. 7 p.m. Free. 805-6804.
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SENIORS: National
Senior Center Week kicks off with a celebration at the Lowcountry Senior
Center. Champagne reception, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Lowcountry Senior Center,
865 Riverland Drive, Charleston. 762-9555.
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Amusing computer
games: Hate mosquitoes?
Click here to
play a game and swat a few dozen! Get some revenge!
-
Comets: Comet NEAT will be a fuzzy dot
with a tail just above the southwest horizon. For the next two weeks, it
will climb and get dimmer. Look for a small, fuzzy "star" with a small
tail pointing to the upper left. The much brighter star Sirius also will
be low in the southwest; the comet will be not far to its left.
During the next two weeks, Comet NEAT will get much higher in the
southwest at nightfall, though it also will fade. Binocular users may be
able to follow it through the end of May.
Today's Kiawah Critter Count: Two wood
storks, five
red-winged blackbirds, one
broad-headed skink,
three
American alligators, and
one
raccoon.
It is 73 degrees at
9:00 this morning. Today the temperature should be near eighty. The low
tonight is supposed to be in the upper sixties. There is a 30%
chance of rain today, decreasing to 20% this evening.
May 11, 2004
The sky is a bit overcast this morning, but the sun is
valiantly attempting to peek through the haze. It looks like Kiawah
will be a bit warm and very humid today. There is a 20% chance of
showers - perhaps the humidity will let up a bit if it rains? Either
way, we still have a terrific day to get outside and play!
Something Fun to do Today:
-
Amusing computer
games: Hate mosquitoes?
Click here to
play a game and swat a few dozen! Get some revenge!
-
ART AFTER DARK:
Gibbes Museum extends its hours till 8 p.m., including a 6 p.m. guided
tour Free with admission to the Museum. Gibbes Museum, 135 Meeting St.
722-2706.
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WOMAN SERIES: The
Center for Women, as part of its Entrepreneurial Woman Series, offers
"Buying or Selling a Business," with Ed Pendarvis. 6 p.m. Registration
required: $20 for Center for Women members; $25 nonmembers. Tate Center
for Entrepreneurship at the College of Charleston, 9 Liberty St. Call
763-7333 or www.C4Women.org.
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CONCERT: The East
Cooper Concert Series presents the Charleston Symphony Orchestra Mixed
Ensemble in a concert to benefit Meals on Wheels and the Charleston
Symphony Orchestra. Christ Episcopal Church, 2304 U.S. Highway 17 N.,
Mount Pleasant. 7:30 p.m. Donations accepted. Call 884-9090.
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FASHION SHOW:
Putumayo launches the Thailand collection, new for summer, and showcases
the spring collection at their second annual fashion show at 39 Rue de
Jean, 39 John St. 6:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m. Benefit for Crisis Ministries.
$15. 958-0900.
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Comets: Comet NEAT will be a fuzzy dot
with a tail just above the southwest horizon. For the next two weeks, it
will climb and get dimmer. Look for a small, fuzzy "star" with a small
tail pointing to the upper left. The much brighter star Sirius also will
be low in the southwest; the comet will be not far to its left.
During the next two weeks, Comet NEAT will get much higher in the
southwest at nightfall, though it also will fade. Binocular users may be
able to follow it through the end of May.
Today's Kiawah Critter Count: Two
broad-headed skinks,
five
red-winged blackbirds, four female and one male
white-tailed deer,
two male
cardinals, four brown pelicans,
one
American alligator, and
one
raccoon.
It is 75 degrees at
9:15 this morning. The temperature today is supposed to reach eighty. Tonight's
low should be near seventy.
May 10, 2004
Kiawah is lovely and sunny this morning. Today looks
to be a repeat of yesterday, with balmy temperatures during the day and
night. The weather is just perfect for walking, biking, riding,
rollerblading... what will you do outside today?
Joe Zambito sends us the above photo of the chickadee
class of 2004. Joe supports the
Bird House Crew,
which monitors bird house boxes on four of the island's golf courses .
Thanks for the photo Joe!
Hopefully you have received your survey
from the folks at KICA. This is your opportunity to tell KICA what
things or issues are important to YOU! Make your voice heard! You
have until June 7th to complete the survey and return it.
FYI:
For those of you who visit the kiawahchats web site, you know it has been absent for
quite a while. The site is once again up and running!
Something Fun to do Today:
-
Quit Smoking!:
John Polito, a former 30-year, three-pack-a-day smoker and founder of
WhyQuit.com, will hold an "abrupt nicotine cessation education program"
Monday night from 7 to 9 in the College of Charleston's Stern Student
Center Ballroom (2nd floor). It's free and is open to all. If you have
any questions, call 442-5522.
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CONFEDERATE MEMORIAL:
The annual Confederate Memorial Day Observance takes place at the
Confederate Cemetery on Carr Street, Mount Pleasant, and honors those
from Christ Church Parish who served in the Civil War. 10 a.m. Free.
884-4265.
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MONDAY NIGHT BLUES:
A reading by S.C. Poet Laureate Marjory Wentworth, music by Hawk Hurst
and art by Hugo Lara Lopez, artist laureate of Ecuador. Bar 145, 145
Calhoun St. near King. (Take elevator to 2nd floor.) 7:30 p.m. Free.
Call 437-1958.
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PHOTOGRAPHY: As
part of its Second Monday series of events, the Center for Photography
presents Kevin Bourque. 7 p.m. Alterman Studios, 654 King St.,
Charleston. 577-0647.
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WORKSHOP: Ella
Walton Richardson Fine Art Gallery presents a three-day workshop by Lynn
Gertenbach called "The Figure in Nature." Call 722-3660 or
www.ellarichardson.com.
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ART OPENING: "The
Figure in Art" by various gallery artists including Rhett Thurman.
Through May. The Sylvan Gallery, 171 King St., Charleston. 722-2172 or
www.thesylvangallery.com.
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DOG ART: Marty
Whaley Adams presents Pet Portraits & Dog Paintings. Reception, 5-8 p.m.
Friday. Through May 25. Tuesday-Saturday, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Dog Art Dealer,
4 North Atlantic Wharf, Suite 100, Charleston. 577-5500 or
www.dogartdealer.com.
Today's Kiawah Critter Count:
Three
red-winged blackbirds, one male
white-tailed deer,
one male
cardinal, seventeen
brown pelicans,
two
American alligators, and
one
raccoon.
It is 68 degrees at
8:45 this morning. Today's high should be in the upper
seventies. The low tonight is supposed be in the lower seventies.
May 9, 2004
~ Happy Mother's Day ~
More wonderful sunshine on Kiawah this morning. The
beach was crowded yesterday with lots of families soaking up the sun.
The waves were gentle and the surf was cool. It was a fabulous day
to go to the beach. Will you go to the beach today? (But
first, remember to CALL YOUR MOM!)
FYI:
For those of you who visit the kiawahchats web site, you know it was absent for nearly a week. The
server is up & running again, but there are still some technical
difficulties. Stay tuned...
Hopefully you have received your survey
from the folks at KICA. This is your opportunity to tell KICA what
things or issues are important to YOU! Make your voice heard! You
have until June 7th to complete the survey and return it.
Something Fun to do Today:
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CONCERT: Santee
Cooper sponsors a Classical Mother's Day Concert featuring College of
Charleston students. Mepkin Abbey. 3 p.m. Free. (843) 761-4053.
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CANOE TRIP:
Charleston County parks offer a "Mothers Day Edisto River Canoe Cruise."
Meets at CCPRC Headquarters. $25 Charleston County residents; $42
nonresidents. 8 a.m.-4 p.m. 795-4FUN.
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GARDENING:
"Butterfly Gardening 101," a primer to help you attract some
butterflies. Meets at: Caw Caw Interpretive Center. $7 Charleston County
residents, $9 nonresidents. 3-4 p.m. 795-4FUN.
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I'ON SWAMP:
Celebrate International Migratory Day at I'On Swamp. Dr. Julian Harrison
will lead a birding walk along I'On Swamp in Francis Marion National
Forest. Meet in the parking lot at Sewee Visitor Center and plan to be
in the woods for several hours. 7:30 a.m. Register by Saturday. Sewee
Visitor Center, 5821 Hwy. 17 North, Awendaw. Free. 928-3368.
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BIRD PROGRAM: The
S.C. Center for Birds of Prey offers a live bird program. 2 p.m. Sewee
Visitor Center, 5821 Hwy. 17 North, Awendaw. Free.
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ART SHOW: PUBLICCITY, a nonprofit public art group, announces "Commandeering
Spaces," short films will be projected onto the exterior facades of
various buildings in downtown Charleston. 8:30-10 p.m. Postcards distributed throughout the city will provide a map of the
locations. Kicks off with a reception at Nula, 320 King St., at 8 p.m.
for the filmmakers. Free.
www.publiccity.org.
The commandeered spaces are:
-- Civic Design Center, 85 Calhoun St., in front of Gaillard Auditorium
-- Historic Charleston Foundation, 40 East Bay St. at East Battery
Street
-- Super Bad Fashions, 532 King St., corner of King and Woolfe streets
-- MUSC's Rutledge Tower, corner of Rutledge Avenue and Calhoun Street
-- Magnolia's Restaurant, 185 East Bay St.
-- Quicksilver, 299 King St.
-- Daughters of the Confederacy Building, intersection of Meeting &
Market streets
-- Francis Marion Addition, King Street at Marion Square
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Comets: Comet NEAT will be a fuzzy dot
with a tail just above the southwest horizon. For the next two weeks, it
will climb and get dimmer. Look for a small, fuzzy "star" with a small
tail pointing to the upper left. The much brighter star Sirius also will
be low in the southwest; the comet will be not far to its left.
During the next two weeks, Comet NEAT will get much higher in the
southwest at nightfall, though it also will fade. Binocular users may be
able to follow it through the end of May.
Today's Kiawah Critter Count: Two male
cardinals, one
red-bellied woodpecker,
twenty-three
brown pelicans,
one
American alligator,
one chuck wills widow,
and two
raccoons.
It is 74 degrees at
9:00 this morning. The temperature today is supposed to be in the upper
seventies. Tonight's low should be in the lower seventies.
May 8, 2004
It is a lovely summer day on Kiawah! Which is
fine, but isn't it still supposed to be spring? The temperature will be
near 90 today, with plenty of sunshine to go around. Looks like a
wonderful day to go outside and play! See you on the beach!
FYI:
For those of you who visit the kiawahchats web site, you know it was absent for nearly a week. The
server is up & running again, but there are still some technical
difficulties. Stay tuned...
Hopefully you have received your survey
from the folks at KICA. This is your opportunity to tell KICA what
things or issues are important to YOU! Make your voice heard! You
have until June 7th to complete the survey and return it.
Something Fun to do Today:
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ART SHOW:
PUBLICCITY, a nonprofit public art group, announces "Commandeering
Spaces," short films will be projected onto the exterior facades of
various buildings in downtown Charleston. 8:30-10 p.m. Through Sunday.
Postcards distributed throughout the city will provide a map of the
locations. Kicks off with a reception at Nula, 320 King St., at 8 p.m.
for the filmmakers. Free.
www.publiccity.org.
The commandeered spaces are:
-- Civic Design Center, 85 Calhoun St., in front of Gaillard Auditorium
-- Historic Charleston Foundation, 40 East Bay St. at East Battery
Street
-- Super Bad Fashions, 532 King St., corner of King and Woolfe streets
-- MUSC's Rutledge Tower, corner of Rutledge Avenue and Calhoun Street
-- Magnolia's Restaurant, 185 East Bay St.
-- Quicksilver, 299 King St.
-- Daughters of the Confederacy Building, intersection of Meeting &
Market streets
-- Francis Marion Addition, King Street at Marion Square
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HAT MAN: The
Lowcountry Heritage Society presents "The Hat Man Speaks," featuring
Carol Furtwangler, Don Geddes, Ellen Hyatt, Susan Meyers George Pope,
Gloria Allen, Jeff Bollier, Sue Finch Stevens, Charles W. Waring III,
and Dennis Ward Stiles. Participants are encouraged to wear a favorite
hat. 7-10 p.m. Suggested donation, $10. Charleston Museum, 360 Meeting
St. Lese Corrigan at 577-7623 lesecorrigan@mac.com.
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SHOW: "Culture
Shock: An Evening of Music and Mockery," a one-man show by Caleb Usry.
8:30 p.m. $10 general, $5 students with valid ID. The American Theatre
is located at 446 King St. 853-6687 or order online at
www.etix.com.
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RECEPTION: An
opening reception to introduce new works in oil by Hilarie Lambert and
Ann Lee Merrill and sculpture by Julie Townsley at Sandpiper Gallery. A
reception and Piccolo Spoleto preview show of Susan Mayfield West's work
will be held in The West Studio. 6-8:30 p.m. Sandpiper Gallery, 2019 C
Middle St. 883-0200 or
www.sandpipergallery.net. The
West Studio, 1820 Middle St. smaywest3@aol.com or 327-4193.
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LECTURE: "Our
Mothers, Ourselves" at The Harbor Club, 35 Prioleau St. Registration
required. $10. 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. 763-7333 or go to
www.C4Women.org.
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WORKSHOP: "Paste
Paper and Thensome," a one-day workshop using found objects, colored
paste, faux marbling, and wax resist to create beautiful decorated
papers. 10 a.m.-2 p.m., $65 Gibbes members, $95 nonmembers. Registration
required. Gibbes School of Art, 76 Queen St. 577-7275 or school@gibbesmuseum.org.
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BELAYING:
"Introduction to Climbing: Introduction to Belaying," is a three-hour
class to teach the fundamentals of belaying. Meets at James Island
County Park. $20 Charleston County residents; $24 nonresidents. 1-4 p.m.
795-4FUN.
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JAZZ: The
Dorchester Road Regional branch of the Charleston County library has
"Jazz Alive! With Bonnie Earl." 1 p.m. Free. 6325 Dorchester Road:
552-6466.
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TOUR: The
Charleston County Public Library's Main Library presents a South
Carolina Room Tour led by an expert reference librarian. 68 Calhoun St.
11 a.m. Free. Call 805-6801.
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MOTHER'S DAY:
Artist Janna Larson teaches a program on painting on silk. Make a gift
for Mother's Day. Registration is required by May 7. $10 Sewee Visitor
Center, 5821 Hwy. 17 North, Awendaw. Free. 928-3368.
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VIDEO SERIES: The
National Park Service presents a free video series, "Founding Brothers:
The Revolutionary Generation." Volume I: George Washington's term as
America's first president. 2 p.m. Charles Pinckney National Historic
Site, Mount Pleasant. Free. 881-5516.
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WORKSHOP: Raku
workshop is a two-meeting event with Bette Mueller-Roemer. 10 a.m. to 1
p.m. at ClayWorks Studio & Gallery and 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. May 15 at the
artist's home. Clayworks members, $75; nonmembers, $85. Clayworks, 285
Meeting St. 853-3345 or 873-7718.
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DOG SHOW: The
Charleston Dog Show, Marion Square. Activities include a silent auction,
pet portrait artists' corner, grooming station, gourmet lunch plates,
children's hot dog stand, canine appetizers and educational exhibits for
dog rescue efforts. Entry fee: $5 per class. Registration begins at 8
a.m. 478-0150.
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SHOW: SOBTC
Studios presents "Babes on Broadway." 3 p.m. and 8 p.m. $8 adults, $5
seniors/students. 1080 East Montague Ave., North Charleston. 745-0317.
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Comets: Comet NEAT will be a fuzzy dot
with a tail just above the southwest horizon. For the next two weeks, it
will climb and get dimmer. Look for a small, fuzzy "star" with a small
tail pointing to the upper left. The much brighter star Sirius also will
be low in the southwest; the comet will be not far to its left.
During the next two weeks, Comet NEAT will get much higher in the
southwest at nightfall, though it also will fade. Binocular users may be
able to follow it through the end of May.
Today's Kiawah Critter Count: Two
red-bellied woodpeckers,
six
brown pelicans,
four
American alligators,
three
broad-headed skinks,
one
anole, several
chuck wills widows,
and one
raccoon.
It is 76 degrees at
9:00 this morning. Today's high should be in the upper eighties. The
low tonight is supposed to be in the upper sixties.
May 7, 2004
Kiawah is bright, sunny, and lovely this morning.
After a high of just over 80 yesterday, today will be even warmer.
From the chilly fifties last week to the mid-eighties this week... what
will Mother Nature think of next?
The
chuck wills widows
were at it again last night. Calling back and forth to each other
across the marsh, they kept it up for hours, late into the night.
Hopefully you have received your survey
from the folks at KICA. This is your opportunity to tell KICA what
things or issues are important to YOU! Make your voice heard! You
have until June 7th to complete the survey and return it.
FYI:
For those of you who visit the kiawahchats web site, you know it was absent for nearly a week. The
server is up & running again, but there are still some technical
difficulties. Stay tuned...
Something Fun to do Today:
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$1 MILLION SHOT:
Golfers can a shot at winning $1 million in the Touchstone Energy
Million Dollar Hole-in-One Shootouts. Patriots Point. Three qualifying
days and Sunday finals. $1 ball or $10 for a dozen.
www.ecsc.org.
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TASTE OF SPOLETO:
"A Taste of Spoleto" 5-7 p.m. Gaillard Municipal Auditorium, 77 Calhoun
St. Free.
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RECEPTION: "A New
Point of View," new works by Cecile Langham Cothran, Sandra J. Booker,
Beverly M. Brunswig, Peggy Bischoff, Ray Hatfield, Bonnie Lee, Yvonne
Rousseau, Peter Scala, Sandra Tedesco, T.M. Tremaine. Reception, 5-8
p.m. Show on exhibit through May. Charleston Art Gallery & Portrait
Studio, 10 North Atlantic Wharf. 724-3424 or
www.charlestonartgallery.com.
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ART SHOW:
PUBLICCITY, a nonprofit public art group, announces "Commandeering
Spaces," short films will be projected onto the exterior facades of
various buildings in downtown Charleston. 8:30-10 p.m. Through Sunday.
Postcards distributed throughout the city will provide a map of the
locations. Kicks off with a reception at Nula, 320 King St., at 8 p.m.
for the filmmakers. Free.
www.publiccity.org.
The commandeered spaces are:
-- Civic Design Center, 85 Calhoun St., in front of Gaillard Auditorium
-- Historic Charleston Foundation, 40 East Bay St. at East Battery
Street
-- Super Bad Fashions, 532 King St., corner of King and Woolfe streets
-- MUSC's Rutledge Tower, corner of Rutledge Avenue and Calhoun Street
-- Magnolia's Restaurant, 185 East Bay St.
-- Quicksilver, 299 King St.
-- Daughters of the Confederacy Building, intersection of Meeting &
Market streets
-- Francis Marion Addition, King Street at Marion Square
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IMPROV: The
Weeds, Charleston's newest long-form improv group performs. 8:30 p.m.
$8. The American Theatre, 446 King St.. 853-6687 or
www.etix.com.
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LUNCH: "Friday
Feast: Art for Lunch" features South Carolina Fish and Wildlife
Endangered Species Biologist Paula Sisson with photographs by Tom
Blagden Jr. and Michael Johnson. 12:30 p.m. Free with admission to the
museum. Gibbes Museum, 135 Meeting St. 722-2706.
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ART WALK: French
Quarter Art Walk includes wine and cheese at the newly refurbished
Gibbes School of Art on 76 Queen St. and view a show of works by Gibbes
School of Art instructors. 5-7 p.m. Gibbes Museum, 135 Meeting St.
722-2706.
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MUSICAL: West
Ashley High School's Fine Arts Department presents the musical
"Ragtime." West Ashley High School Auditorium, 4060 W. Wildcat Blvd. 7
p.m. $10 at the door or by calling 573-1201, ext. 5213.
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RECEPTION: "A
Piece of Charleston," new works by Gaye Sanders Fisher. Reception 5-8
p.m. Gaye Sanders Fisher Gallery, 124 Church St. 958-0010.
Today's Kiawah Critter Count: One
bald eagle at the Ocean Course, one
red-bellied woodpecker,
two
American alligators, one
broad-headed skink,
four
anoles, one
chuck wills widow,
and one
raccoon.
It is 70 degrees at
8:45 this morning. The high today is supposed to be in the mid-eighties. Tonight's
low should be in the mid-sixties.
May 6, 2004
Kiawah is particularly lovely this morning. We
are bathed in sunshine, and it is already beginning to warm up.
Looks like a day to be outside soaking up the sun!
The magnolia blossoms are ready to burst open to
welcome the warmth of the May sunshine. There are even a few oleander
blooms valiantly trying to open. What May flowers do you have where
you live?
FYI:
For those of you who visit the kiawahchats web site, you know it has been
absent for nearly a week. Their
server is down, and technical support says it will be up again "soon".
Something Fun to do Today:
If soaking up the sun isn't in the cards for you today, here are a few
other ideas...
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SLIDE SHOW:
Sierra Club's members slide show continues with Rick Dandridge speaking
on presents photos of trips to Alaska, Utah and Big Sur. 7 p.m. MUSC's
Baruch Auditorium, 284 Calhoun St., Charleston.
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MOVIES: "Movies
in Marion Square" presents "School of Rock" on a giant outdoor screen.
Food and beverages available for purchase beginning at 6 p.m. Movie
begins at 8 p.m. Chairs and blankets are permitted but no coolers are
allowed. Free. 577-5304, ext. 140.
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BIRDING: "Birding
Trips: Folly Beach Birds" offers a chance to learn bird identification
from Perry Nugent and Brad Jaynes. Meets at CCPRC Headquarters. $7
Charleston County residents; $9 nonresidents. 8 a.m.-noon. 795-4FUN.
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MUSICAL: West
Ashley High School's Fine Arts Department presents "Ragtime." West
Ashley High School Auditorium, 4060 W. Wildcat Blvd. 7 p.m. Also Friday.
$10 at the door. 573-1201, ext. 5213.
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SHOW: SOBTC
Studios presents "Babes on Broadway." 3 p.m. and 8 p.m. $8 adults, $5
seniors/students. 1080 East Montague Ave., North Charleston. 745-0317.
Today's Kiawah Critter Count: One
ladderback woodpecker, one
red-bellied woodpecker,
two
broad-headed skinks,
one male
white-tailed
deer, one
anole, one
chuck wills widow,
and one
raccoon.
It is 64 degrees at
8:45 this morning. Today's temperature is supposed to be near eighty. The low
tonight is supposed to be in the upper sixties.
May 5, 2004
Happy Cinco de Mayo!
It's still pretty chilly outside on Kiawah this
morning! The temperature has not reached sixty yet, though it will by this
afternoon. It should be another fabulous spring day on our island!
It is apparently
chuck wills widow
season on Kiawah now. Last night there were several outside the
window, and they called back and forth to each other all night long.
Whew! You would think that they would get tired and go to sleep!
But alas, only the nearby humans seemed to be worried about getting some
sleep last night.
FYI:
For those of you who visit the kiawahchats web site, you know it has been
absent for nearly a week. Their
server is down, and technical support says it will be up again "soon".
Something Fun to do Today:
The Eta Aquarids meteor showers can be seen tonight
also.
It is a relatively small shower, with 20 to 40 meteors per
hour. The meteors should have very swift, long paths. Optimum viewing will be
towards the Southeast between 2 and 4 a.m. So find a place with a
clear view of the sky and grab a chair, and tonight, probably a blanket!
Comets: Comet NEAT will be a fuzzy dot
with a tail just above the southwest horizon. For the next two weeks, it
will climb and get dimmer. Look for a small, fuzzy "star" with a small
tail pointing to the upper left. The much brighter star Sirius also will
be low in the southwest; the comet will be not far to its left.
During the next two weeks, Comet NEAT will get much higher in the
southwest at nightfall, though it also will fade. Binocular users may be
able to follow it through the end of May.
AUCTION: Fourth
Annual Houses for Homes Birdhouse Auction Event, to Benefit Habitat for
Humanity's Women's Build Project. Live entertainment and food from Fish,
Hominy Grill, Sea Island Grill at Wild Dunes Resort, FIG, J. Bistro and
Tom Smith. 6:30-9 p.m. $20 in advance or $25 at the door. 722-7145.
KAYAK SAMPLER:
Discover kayaking from knowledgeable instructors on protected waters.
Meets at James Island County Park. 5:30-8 p.m. $20 Charleston County
residents; $24 nonresidents. 795-4FUN.
LIBRARY PROGRAM:
Words & Rhyme "LIVE." An evening with author and poet Jonathan Sanchez.
6 p.m. Cooper River Memorial branch of the Charleston County Library,
3503 Rivers Ave.. 744-2489.
MUSICAL: West
Ashley High School's Fine Arts Department presents the musical
"Ragtime." Auditorium, 4060 W. Wildcat Blvd. 7 p.m. Also Thursday and
Friday. $10 at the door or by calling 573-1201, ext. 5213.
LECTURE: Dr. Jack
Riley, a professor at Coastal Carolina University, will discuss Franklin
D. Roosevelt's administrations. 2 p.m. Members of the Indigo Choral
Society present an original presentation of music from the World War II
era, borrowing from the literary work, "The White Cliffs of Dover." $20.
Hobcaw House, Hobcaw Barony. Reservations can be made by calling Art
Works at 235-9600.
www.hobcawbarony.com.
Today's Kiawah Critter Count:
One
bobcat, three broad-headed
skinks, one male
white-tailed deer, three male
cardinals, one
anole,
many chuck wills
widows, and one
raccoon.
It is 57 degrees at
8:45 this morning. The high today should be in the lower seventies.
Tonight's low is supposed to be in the lower sixties.
May 4, 2004
Hey baby, it's cold outside! OK, maybe not cold, but
Kiawah is a tad chilly this morning. All of the rain we have
received during the past four days has also brought much cooler
temperatures. Anyone who left the windows open last night had a rude
(and chilly!) awakening this morning!
Tonight is the Full Flower Moon - This moon is so
named because in most areas, flowers are abundant everywhere during this
time. Other names include the Full Corn Planting Moon, or the Milk Moon.
Click the button below to view some of the pictures
taken by your Kiawah neighbors. Several photos have been submitted
to the web site recently, so go take a look!
Don't Forget: Do you have a photo to share? If
so, send it to the webmaster by clicking the link below. Please only send a maximum of two
digital photos. Please do "size" your photos to 300 pixels wide
by 200 pixels high before
submitting. And be sure to include your name so proper credit may be provided.
Something Fun to do Today:
The Eta Aquarids meteor showers can be seen tonight.
It is a relatively small shower, with 20 to 40 meteors per
hour. The meteors should have very swift, long paths. Optimum viewing will be
towards the Southeast between 2 and 4 a.m. So find a place with a
clear view of the sky and grab a chair, and tonight, probably a blanket!
PRAISE HOUSE:
Ann Caldwell and The Magnolia Singers perform a weekly program capturing
the joy of Gullah and the spirit of the ancestors. 7 p.m. Circular
Congregational Church, 150 Meeting St. Free. 577-4634.
KAYAK TOUR:
Charleston County Parks offer "After Work Sea Kayak Tours: Folly River
Float" $30 Charleston County residents, $36 nonresidents. 5:30-8:30 p.m.
795-4FUN.
CANOEING:
"Canoeing at Caw Caw: Caw Caw Sunset/Moonrise Paddle" is offered by
Charleston County Parks. $15 Charleston County residents, $18
nonresidents. Caw Caw Interpretive Center. 7-9 p.m. 795-4FUN.
CHAMBER MUSIC:
The Chamber Music Society of Charleston presents a program of music for
violin, cello and piano including works of Beethoven. The Parsonage of
St. Johannes Lutheran Church, 50 Hasell St. 7:30 p.m. $25. Call
763-5775.
Today's Kiawah Critter Count: Two male
white-tailed
deer, five snowy egrets,
three male
cardinals, one
anole, many
chuck wills widows,
and two
raccoons.
It is 58 degrees at
9:00 this morning. Today's temperature is expected to be in the
upper sixties. The low tonight is supposed to be in the lower fifties.
May 3, 2004
Mother Nature has apparently decided to gift Kiawah
with all of our April showers at once. It is still raining here, and
doesn't look to cease any time soon. Better get out those galoshes
and umbrellas!
Bob Struble took the photo above on his last trip to
Kiawah. The willets seem to be enjoying the sunrise, don't they?
Something Fun to do Today:
Amy Rodgers signs copies of her new cookbook "Hungry for Home: Stories
of Food from Across the Carolinas" at the Mount Pleasant Barnes & Noble.
11:30 a.m. Free.
CONCERT:
The Charleston County Library's Cooper River Memorial Branch presents a
St. Julian & Company R&B and Jazz Concert. 3503 Rivers Ave. 6 p.m. Free.
Call 744-2489.
FILM DISCUSSION:
The Charleston County Public Library's Main Branch as part of its Let's
Talk About It: Scholar-led Film Discussion Series commemorates the
centennial of Nobel Prize-winning author Isaac Bashevis Singer with the
films "Isaac in America" and "Great Writers," followed by a lecture by
College of Charleston professor of English Nan Morrison. 2:30 p.m.
Auditorium, 68 Calhoun St. Free. Call 805-6801.
Today's Kiawah Critter Count: One
red corn snake, one
black
vulture, three snowy egrets,
two male
cardinals, one
anole, one
chuck wills widow,
and one
raccoon.
It is 66 degrees at
9:15 this morning. The high today should be in the upper seventies
with an 80% chance of rain. The low tonight should be in the mid-fifties.
May 2, 2004
After raining most of yesterday and last night, Kiawah
is dry and sunny this morning. It may not last long though, as the
weather service is predicting a 50% chance of showers this evening and
tonight. But for now the sun is out and the birds are singing - so
get outside and play while you can!
Something Fun to do Today:
May Melodies Music Festival includes school bands and community music.
Westlake Park, I'On, Mount Pleasant.
TASTE OF MOUNT PLEASANT:
The "Taste of Mount Pleasant" showcases the culinary art of Lowcountry
cooking, as well as music from local bands. Noon-5 p.m. Palmetto Islands
County Park, Mount Pleasant. $1 gate admission to park. Admission to
event, $5. Children 10 and under free.
TALENT SHOW :
Actor's Theatre of South Carolina "Over the Edge Showcase" to raise
money for the Folly Beach Fine Arts Community Center Fund. 7 p.m.
Holiday Inn Ballroom. $15 advance, $18 at the door. 588-2447, ext. 1.
POETS AND PAINTERS:
Student winners of the Poets and Painters juried competition for art and
poetry and their parents participate in an awards ceremony. 3-4 p.m.
Reception and viewing follows the ceremony. Gibbes Museum, 135 Meeting
St. 722-2706.
BASKET WEAVING:
Barbara Thompson demonstrates basket weaving. 2 p.m. Sewee Visitor
Center, 5821 Hwy. 17 N., Awendaw. Free. 928-3368
Today's Kiawah Critter Count:
Four male
cardinals enjoying the
rain showers, one
anole, two male
white-tailed deer, two (?)
chuck wills widows,
and one
raccoon.
It is 75 degrees at
9:15 this morning. Today's high is expected to be near eighty. Tonight's
low should be in the mid-sixties with a 50% chance of rain.
May 1, 2004
50% chance of thunderstorms? How about 100%?
It has been raining on Kiawah for nearly 12 hours now. It is safe to
say that our little island has had a thorough drenching. But after
the absence of so many of our April showers, we welcome the arrival of
some rain.
Happy May Day! In the pagan world May 1st is
known as "Beltane" a fertility celebration. The early Anglo-Saxons
began their celebration on the eve before, feasting the end of winter and
the first planting. It was a time of revelry - note the song from Camelot
"It's May, it's May, the lusty month of May" - with the selection of a May
Queen and the ribbons of the Maypole. This day's celebration of the
revival of vegetation goes back to the Roman practice of visiting
the grotto of Egena. The people of ancient Rome honored Flora, the goddess
of flowers and springtime. In 1886 it was co-opted as an
international workers day to celebrate the 8-hour workday movement.
A pagan festival, a labor day, or a day of prayer. May
Day is many things
to many people.
Something Fun to do Today:
Spectacular Strawberry Festival at The Epiphany Church Grounds and
Ministry Center includes Local crafters and strawberry growers will be
on hand to display and sell their products. Strawberry food and drink
contests. 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Ray or Roz Moran, (803) 843 3045 or the church
office, (803) 492 7644.
SHRIMP FESTIVAL:
28th Annual Lowcountry Shrimp Festival and Blessing of the Fleet. 10
a.m.-4 p.m. McClellanville. 887-3323
CONCERTS: May
Melodies Music Festival includes school bands and community music and an
outdoor movie in a two-day event. Concert and "The Music Man." 8 p.m.
Free. Westlake Park, I'On, Mount Pleasant.
www.ionbiznet.com or Jerri Heater at 881-7541.
TEA PARTY:
Children can celebrate their unbirthday at a Mad Hatter Tea Party at The
Charleston Museum. 1-3 p.m. Call 722-2996, ext. 236 or visit
www.charlestonmuseum.org. Reservations aare re required.
YARD SALE: Gibbes
Museum Store Annual Yard Sale. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Merchandise will include
posters, gifts, books, jewelry and more. Gibbes Museum driveway, 135
Meeting St. 722-2706.
NIGHT WALK:
Francis Beidler Forest offers a guided night walk along boardwalk
through virgin swamps. 8 p.m. 336 Sanctuary Rd., Harleyville. $7.
Reservations required. 462-2150.
SNAKE APPRECIATION:
11th Annual Snake Appreciation Day is celebrated with films about snakes
and other reptiles and special lectures by Coastal Carolina
Herpetocultural Society. 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Free with regular park
admission. Old Santee Canal Park, 900 Stony Landing Road, Moncks Corner.
899-5200.
LEARN TO DRAW:
The Gibbes School of Art offers "Learn to Draw in a Day." a one-day
intensive workshop using pencil, chalk, crayon, ink and gouache. No
experience needed. 9:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m., $75 members, $105 nonmember.
Preregistration required. Call 577-7275 or school@gibbesmuseum.org.
Gibbes School of Art, 76 Queen St.
KAYAK & SHELLING:
Morris Island Sea Kayak and Shelling Trip. Meets at Charleston County
PRC headquarters. $40 Charleston County residents; $48 nonresidents.
795-4FUN.
WILDERNESS FIRST AID:
Two-day, hands-on certification taught by Wilderness Medication
Associates . 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Also meets Sunday. $140 Charleston County
residents; $154 nonresidents. James Island County Park. 795-4FUN.
Today's Kiawah Critter Count:
Two
American alligators, one
broad-headed skink,
one osprey,
two
anoles, one
chuck wills widow, and two
raccoons.
It is 70 degrees at
8:45 this morning. The temperature should be in the
mid-seventies today, with continued rain. The low tonight is supposed
to be in the mid-sixties with a 40% chance of rain.
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