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The ARK Offers New Class to Teach Proactive Tools to Maintain Optimum Brain Health
The ARK, Alzheimer’s Family Support Services has created a new class, “The Navigation Club,” designed to support brain health through engaging members in five important content areas: socialization, mental agility, physical activity, spirituality, and nutrition. Anyone wanting to maintain and improve their memory is encouraged to attend. This class meets weekly on Fridays, starting on…
Read MoreFree cyber camp for girls at The Citadel now accepting applications
Middle and high school girls (8th – 12th grades) in the Charleston area can now apply to attend this summer’s free cyber security camp. Applications are being accepted until April 26. “GenCyber Citadel – Girls who Smash Codes” will be on The Citadel’s campus from July 29 – August 2. Topics covered will include: · Cybersecurity concepts and principles · Network…
Read MoreMay 2019 events and programs at Charleston County Parks
Public Contact or to Register: 843-795-4386 / www.CharlestonCountyParks.com May Special Events Superhero Dance Cooper River Room – 99 Harry Hallman, Jr. Blvd. Mount Pleasant, SC Wed., May 1, 6-8 p.m. People with special needs and their families and friends are invited to an unforgettable night! Come dressed as your favorite superhero! Fee: $4 6240 Wheel…
Read MoreCharleston Promise Neighborhood Welcomes Collaborative Partner to its Underserved Community
Recognizing Charleston Promise Neighborhood’s longstanding presence and positive impact, First National Bank turned to the organization to help introduce them as a new neighbor to the Charleston area. With a shared commitment to education and community, F.N.B. Corporation has donated $10,000 to Charleston Promise Neighborhood (CPN) as part of its entry into the Charleston banking…
Read MoreCharleston County School District Taking Site Applications for 2019 Free Summer Meals Program
For many children and teens, summer can be an exciting time filled with vacations, playtime, camps, and relaxation. But for others who rely on daily school meals, it can be a stressful time when you don’t know where your next meal will come from. About 25,000 students – or half of Charleston County School District’s…
Read MoreCharleston County Councilwoman Anna Johnson’s April 24 Round Table Meeting: Heirs Property Preservation and Property Tax Savings and Payments
Charleston County Councilwoman Anna B. Johnson of District 8 will hold her monthly round table discussion on Wednesday, April 24. The meetings normally are held at 12:30 p.m.on the fourth Wednesday of every month at the John’s Island Regional Library located at 3531 Maybank Highway on Johns Island. Our guest speakers this month: Hope Watson, Staff Attorney for the Center of Heirs…
Read MoreFree Origin SC Workshops focusing on Homeownership, Credit, and Budgeting in May
Begin believing in achieving your goals today! Origin SC offers workshops around the Tri-county area of Charleston, SC. They also offer one-on-one appointments with certified credit advisors. Take a look at their May 2019 offerings below to find the next workshop nearest you. You can meet with them by phone or online as well. Making Ends Meet Learn…
Read MoreFor Jayuntay Williams Greatness is an Obligation, not an Option
Jayuntay Williams, a math teacher at West Ashley Advanced Studies Magnet, was named Teacher of the Year at his school and now joins four others in the competition to be Charleston County School District’s (CCSD) 2019 Teacher of the Year. Williams credits his third-grade teacher for influencing him with her passion for education. It shaped…
Read MoreLiberating Lives collecting spare change from community to help raise funds for academy
Liberating Lives is holding an ongoing fundraiser to raise funds to build their academy for formerly incarcerated women in the Lowcountry. The 501(c)(3) non-profit organization is asking that people donate their spare change, dimes, nickels, quarters, pennies, to assist them in reaching their goal. The fundraiser is being run now through May 18, 2019. The…
Read MoreThe James Island Outreach Hosts the Taste of James Island
The James Island Outreach (JIO) will host its annual community gathering and fundraising event — the Taste of James Island — on April 27, 2019 from 11am-3pm at the First Baptist Athletic Fields on George Griffith Boulevard on James Island. This event serves as the premier, annual fundraising event for James Island Outreach — a…
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