Friends, Family, Community
Native Detroiter, GM Engineer Cedric Stokes Gives Back to the Cody Rouge Neighborhood
For the third consecutive year, more than 500 GM employees invested their time and talent during “teamGM Cares’ Grow Cody Week” to help make the Cody Rouge neighborhood a great place to live, work and play. Volunteers rolled up their sleeves to board up, clean and paint homes in the longstanding northwest Detroit community…
Read MoreDogs get their day at the waterparks with Dog Day Afternoon September 8 at Splash Island and September 9 at Whirlin’ Waters
All summer long, your pups have to wait at home while you enjoy the waterparks without them. Well, every dog has his day, and this year, they have two – thanks to Dog Day Afternoons this September. The Charleston County Park and Recreation Commission (CCPRC) is dedicating two days this summer to our furry friends…
Read More11 Ways for Children of Color to Leave the Screens for Green: FREE Guide Helps Expose City Kids to Nature
Because Americans are spending an alarming amount of time in front of screens, the Audubon Naturalist Society offers families a little digital instruction book on how to help children get outdoors more often. Written by ANS naturalists and educators, the FREE ANS Parent Guide: How to Help Children Fall in Love with Nature (and Why),…
Read MoreCARTA’s HOP Shuttle Sets Ridership Record for Third Straight Month, Surpasses 10,000 for First Time
Ridership on the Charleston Area Regional Transportation Authority’s Hospitality on Peninsula (HOP) Shuttle surpassed 10,000 in July, the third-straight record-setting month for the pilot park-and-ride program. “There is clear demand and need for this service, which has proven particularly valuable to the hospitality and food and beverages industries,” said CARTA board chairman Mike Seekings. “We hope…
Read MoreDespite Change Charleston YMCA Remains Committed To Its Historic Mission
By Barney Blakeney Downtown Charleston’s changed so much in the past two or three decades it’s hardly recognizable to many over age 40. One iconic institution that hasn’t changed much is the Cannon Street YMCA. But it too is about to change. The YMCA at 61 Cannon St. is the oldest continuously operating YMCA in…
Read MoreSplash Zone offering Special Needs Swim Night July 28
The Charleston County Park and Recreation Commission (CCPRC) is welcoming people with special needs, their families, caregivers and friends to a unique night at the waterpark! On Saturday, July 28, Splash Zone Waterpark on James Island will open its gates in the evening for these guests to enjoy. Special Needs Swim Night will take place…
Read MoreNew Rainforest-themed attraction now open at Splash Zone Waterpark
If you thought the waterparks couldn’t get any better, then think again! Splash Zone just opened a brand new attraction that offers fun and exciting elements for all ages. The Charleston County Park and Recreation Commission (CCPRC)’s three exhilarating waterparks – Splash Island, Splash Zone and Whirlin’ Waters Adventure Waterpark – are open daily through…
Read MoreCharleston Animal Society Offers Fee-Waived Adoptions on All Animals Through July 15
Charleston Animal Society is having an animal crisis and is making an urgent plea to the community to please make room for one more. “In the past two weeks, we have been flooded with a surge of dogs and cats,” said Charleston Animal Society Director of Community Engagement Kay Hyman. The Animal Society facility at…
Read MoreAAA Carolinas: Five Ways to Help Your Car Survive Extreme Heat
With the dog days of summer upon us in the Carolinas, high temperatures can take their toll on people, animals and even cars. Extreme heat can push a vehicle past its limits, and once again this year some drivers will find themselves stranded at the roadside because of it. “While many drivers think about the…
Read MoreWhirlin’ Waters Adventure Waterpark to host Special Needs Swim Nights July 14
The Charleston County Park and Recreation Commission is welcoming people with special needs, their families, caregivers and friends to a unique night at the waterpark! On Saturday, July 14, Whirlin’ Waters Adventure Waterpark in North Charleston will open its gates in the evening for these guests to enjoy. Special Needs Swim Night will take place…
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