Three area organizations are partnering to produce EduFest, a Sept. 21 wine and cheese social, to raise funds and recruit volunteers to help public school students on Johns and Wadmalaw islands. Communities In Schools of the Charleston Area has joined up with the Kiawah Island Community Association and Seabrook Island Property Owners Association for the event, which will be from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Sept. 21 at The Sandcastle Community Center on Kiawah Island. The event will benefit students attending Angel Oak, Frierson and Mt. Zion elementary schools, Haut Gap Middle and St. John's High School. "Communities In Schools has enjoyed a long and strong relationship with Sea Island students. We are proud to partner with the local residents in an effort to bring our dropout prevention, academic, and social services to almost 700 children and their families during this next school session," said Jane Riley, executive director. "This event is a great way to thank our supporters and dedicated volunteers, as well as to educate and encourage others to help make a difference in a child's life." EduFest will profile the five island schools and the needs of their students. In addition, it will offer the Sea Island Cookbook for sale with all proceeds going to benefit island area students. Those unable to attend can donate online to the EduFest Event through the Communities In Schools Web site. Volunteer forms are also available on the site, and CIS will process cookbook orders online after Sept. 21.

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