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MAY 2015
Shark Shallows Grand Opening Come fingers to fins with sharks. Throughout May the South Carolina Aquarium celebrates the opening of its brand new state-of-the-art exhibit. Experience sharks in a whole new way with an interactive touch tank experience where you will be able to touch sharks and stingrays. The exhibit will feature nurse and bonnethead sharks as well as Southern and cownose stingrays. scquarium.com World Turtle Day Celebrate the iconic reptile at the South Carolina Aquarium on May 23, with a day full of turtle-themed activities and learn about the turtle species that call South Carolina home. You can also celebrate World Turtle Day by touring the Sea Turtle Hospital, which is the only sea turtle rescue facility in the state. scquarium.org Piccolo Spoleto Sand Sculpting Contest The 27th annual sand sculpting contest takes place Saturday, May 30 beginning at 9 a.m. on Front Beach. Come out and watch as fabulous creations grow from the sand before your very eyes. iop.net, 843.886.8294
JUNE 2015 Floppin’ Flounder 5K Run/Walk This community-wide group run hosted by the Charleston Running Club and the Sullivan’s Island Fire and Rescue Department has had a faithful following for 24 years. This year it takes place Saturday, June 6 at 8 a.m. The race starts in front of the Sullivan’s Island Fish Fry Shack, 1459 Hennessy St. floppinflounder2015.kimbia.com Sullivan’s Island Fire & Rescue Fish Fry One of the three major fundraisers to support the volunteer rescue operations on Sullivan’s. Held at the Fish Fry Shack 1459 Hennessy St., Saturday June 27, 5 - 8 p.m. sullivansisland-sc.com Carolina Day Celebrate the defeat of the British at the Battle of Sullivan’s Island with Fort Sumter National Monument’s weekend of free activities, Saturday and Sunday, June 28 and 29. nps.gov/fosu/learn/historyculture/ fort_moultrie, 843.883.3123 Every Hero Has a Story Laugh and learn at the library this summer with a variety of reading programs and performances. Children, young adults and adults can keep track of reading and earn prizes. Family programs are on Fridays and Saturdays in June and July at 10:30 80 | SiP
a.m. at the Edgar Allan Poe Branch Library, 1921 Ion Avenue, Sullivan's Island. Visit ccpl.org for a full schedule of branch and county-wide summer reading activities. 843.883.3914
JULY 2015 4th of July on Isle of Palms The Isle of Palms hosts a 4th of July fireworks display over the ocean near 14th Avenue beginning at sunset. iop.net, 843.886.8294 4th of July on Sullivan’s The Town of Sullivan’s Island sets off its fireworks display at Stith Park on Middle Street, beginning at dusk. Festivities begin at 5:30 p.m. sullivansisland-sc.com 4th of July Golf Cart Parade Deck out your golf cart or bicycle for this annual parade celebrating America’s independence. Start at the Sullivan’s Island Fire Station, end at Stith Park. Meet at 8:30 a.m. Isle of Palms Beach Run On July 25 choose from a Youth Fun Run, 5K or 10K run on the beach. Start at The Windjammer, 1008 Ocean Blvd. IOP, at 8 a.m. iop.net, 843.886.8294
AUGUST 2015 Shark Week Kick off Shark week on August 7 with Dark Blue, a “fin-tastic party.” Enjoy sustainable small plates from Good Catch partner restaurants, live music and bar. Ages 21 and up. Then celebrate the ocean’s apex predator with fun shark activities all over the aquarium, including special dive shows, educational stations and photo opportunities. scaquarium.org Half Rubber Tournament This annual tournament takes place at IOP Recreation Center on August 15. Preregister by Friday, July 31, 2015. $25 per person (3 or 4 players per team). Check In/Captain’s Meeting August at 7:30 a.m., games begin at 8 a.m.
SEPTEMBER 2015 Jammin’ for Jammer The annual Islands Turtle Team fundraiser takes place September 23 at The Windjammer, on IOP’s Front Beach. Come out for a night of food, fun, live music and a silent auction to benefit the efforts of the turtle team. the-windjammer.com/wp/events/ IOP Community Wellness Fair Thursday, September 24, 7 to 11 a.m. at the Recreation Center. The Recreation Depart-
ment has teamed up with the East Cooper Medical Center to offer blood work for local residents including cholesterol screenings and lipid profiles. iop.net, 843.884.7031
OCTOBER 2015 Isle of Palms Connector Run and Walk for the Child This fundraising event for the Isle of Palm’s Exchange Club’s programs to help abused children takes place October 3 on the IOP Connector, beginning at 8 a.m. ioprun.com Morgan Creek Grill Oyster Roasts The Morgan Creek Grill, 80 41st Avenue, IOP hosts oyster roasts throughout the fall. morgancreekgrill.com Migration to Memminger Support the Center for Birds of Prey at the Annual Gala Migration to Memminger, October 15. The Center is the premier avian medical facility in South Carolina and operates the only permanent oiled bird response facility of its kind on the Eastern seaboard. thecenterforbirdsofprey. org, 843.971.747 IOP Halloween Carnival Enjoy games for all ages at the annual carnival on Saturday, October 31. Jump castles, temporary tattoos, face painting, Halloween candy, prizes and more. At the Isle of Palms Recreation Department, 28th Avenue, Isle of Palms, from 5 - 7 p.m. The costume contest begins at 5:30 p.m.
NOVEMBER 2015 Polar Express Catch the Christmas classic at the South Carolina Aquarium’s spectacular 4-D theater beginning November 1. The 15-minute movie plays multiple times a day, and tickets can be purchased with entry to the Aquarium or individually. The 4-D experience includes 3-D visuals, movement, and flurries of snow which will all make you feel like you are on the magic train bound for the North Pole. scquarium.org Scuba Claus Beginning November 27, Santa dons his wetsuit and visits the South Carolina Aquarium through December 23. He’ll be swimming around with hundreds of animals in the Great Ocean Tank during his special dive shows, red suit in tow. scquarium.org
DECEMBER 2015 Sullivan’s Island Tree Lighting Light up the night at the Fire and Rescue Holiday Lighting at the Sullivan’s Island Fire