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The 16th Annual Relay For Life for Lower Berkeley County will be held on May 14 at Goose Creek High School and the entire community is invited to attend.
The event will include many games, cake and ice cream.
The event will include many games, cake and ice cream.
Pirates have invaded Berkeley County this month.
With the Berkeley County Library beginning its annual Berkeley Reads in March, the library is celebrating pirates with three featured books for readers of all ages.
With the Berkeley County Library beginning its annual Berkeley Reads in March, the library is celebrating pirates with three featured books for readers of all ages.
The Goose Creek Artists Guild held its Annual Judged Art Exhibition at the North Charleston City Gallery during February.
Olga Bixby won Best of Show.
Olga Bixby won Best of Show.
Clemson Extension Service is offering the ServSafe Employee Certification Course.
The class will take place on Tuesday, March 30 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. The six-hour class will be taught at the Clemson Extension Office in Moncks Corner.
The class will take place on Tuesday, March 30 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. The six-hour class will be taught at the Clemson Extension Office in Moncks Corner.
A different kind of Easter Egg Hunt is coming to Goose Creek.
Children eight and under will hunt for traditional hidden Easter eggs, plus a few special gold rocks, at a fun event sponsored by the City of Goose Creek Recreation Department on Saturday, April 3, beginning at 11 a.m. at Eubanks Park next to the Casey Community Center.
Children eight and under will hunt for traditional hidden Easter eggs, plus a few special gold rocks, at a fun event sponsored by the City of Goose Creek Recreation Department on Saturday, April 3, beginning at 11 a.m. at Eubanks Park next to the Casey Community Center.
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Spring is approaching and everyone’s itching to get out in the yard and do something!
Spring is approaching and everyone’s itching to get out in the yard and do something!
An eight-week music instruction course for 3-4 year olds is being offered by the Goose Creek Recreation Department.
This fun and comprehensive course includes singing, listening, structured and expressive movement, rhythm instruments and more.
This fun and comprehensive course includes singing, listening, structured and expressive movement, rhythm instruments and more.
Rosa Jones of Goose Creek says the idea came to her a little over a month ago.
Jones, who moved to Goose Creek from Florida in 2004, said her neighborhood is filled with “many great kids,” but she noticed that they were in need of something constructive to do.
Jones, who moved to Goose Creek from Florida in 2004, said her neighborhood is filled with “many great kids,” but she noticed that they were in need of something constructive to do.
The South Berkeley Senior Center will offer a driver safety program for adults and seniors in March. This program is available to the public.
The AARP Safe Driving Class will be offered through a two-day program, taking place on March 9 and 10 from 12:30 – 4:30 p.m. on each day at the senior center.
The AARP Safe Driving Class will be offered through a two-day program, taking place on March 9 and 10 from 12:30 – 4:30 p.m. on each day at the senior center.
Here are a few things to consider in light of the recent record rainfall.
Planting into cool wet soils will increase the chance of seed rot and seedling diseases. This is especially true with sweet corn and snap beans, which a lot of gardeners like to plant by the end of March or first week in April.
Planting into cool wet soils will increase the chance of seed rot and seedling diseases. This is especially true with sweet corn and snap beans, which a lot of gardeners like to plant by the end of March or first week in April.
"A Carolina Breath of Spring Flower Show" at Cypress Gardens is set for March 6-7 at Cypress Gardens.
This is the fourth annual flower show presented by Belle Isle Garden Club, Camellia Garden Club of Greater Charleston, Garden Club of Otranto and Town and Village Garden Club.
This is the fourth annual flower show presented by Belle Isle Garden Club, Camellia Garden Club of Greater Charleston, Garden Club of Otranto and Town and Village Garden Club.
The Friends of the Berkeley County Library are planning the Annual Spring Book Sale and are in need of book donations.
Especially needed are books on cooking, gardening, crafts, home decorating, home improvement, history (especially Civil War), as well as any children’s books. We will also accept VHS and DVD movies, books on tape or CD, as well as music CD’s.
Especially needed are books on cooking, gardening, crafts, home decorating, home improvement, history (especially Civil War), as well as any children’s books. We will also accept VHS and DVD movies, books on tape or CD, as well as music CD’s.
Berkeley County Volunteer Guardian ad Litem training will take place March 10 from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
The free, 30-hour training will focus on how to become an advocate for children who have been abused or neglected and are involved in the Family Court system.
The free, 30-hour training will focus on how to become an advocate for children who have been abused or neglected and are involved in the Family Court system.
“Snuggles” is an extremely friendly two-year-old black male cat, and is ready for a new home. He and his friends are waiting to meet you at the Doc Williams SPCA at the intersection of St. James Avenue and Hwy. 52 in Goose Creek. Doors open at 11:30 a.m.
“Chico” is a two-year-old cross between a Jack Russell or other terrier and a Min Pin. He is loyal, sweet tempered, neutered and ready to go to a good home.
“Chico” is a two-year-old cross between a Jack Russell or other terrier and a Min Pin. He is loyal, sweet tempered, neutered and ready to go to a good home.
The City of North Charleston’s Cultural Arts Department is displaying works by members of the Goose Creek Artists Guild at the North Charleston City Gallery during February.
The Goose Creek Artists Guild, founded in 1982, is presenting its Annual Judged Art Show with ribbons placed, including Best of Show. Two-dimensional works featuring a variety of subjects in oil, watercolor, acrylic, drawing, pastel, and mixed media are on display.
The Goose Creek Artists Guild, founded in 1982, is presenting its Annual Judged Art Show with ribbons placed, including Best of Show. Two-dimensional works featuring a variety of subjects in oil, watercolor, acrylic, drawing, pastel, and mixed media are on display.
Local business owners are saving money and leading a more energy efficient lifestyle thanks to Santee Cooper’s Refrigerator Rebate program.
Launched in fall 2009, Santee Cooper’s program helps customers realize the benefits of replacing their older, less energy efficient refrigerator with a new Energy Star model. The program also applies to residential customers.
Launched in fall 2009, Santee Cooper’s program helps customers realize the benefits of replacing their older, less energy efficient refrigerator with a new Energy Star model. The program also applies to residential customers.
The 40 & 8 of American Legion Post 166 in Goose Creek is holding its annual Bowl-a-thon at Royal Z Lanes in Goose Creek on Saturday Feb. 20 from 12–5 p.m.
For $30 per person, spend an afternoon of fun and friendship with other bowlers.
For $30 per person, spend an afternoon of fun and friendship with other bowlers.
Goose Creek Recreation’s annual basketball competition will be held at the Goose Creek Community Center on Saturday (Feb. 20) at 2 p.m. The deadline to register for $1 is Friday, Feb. 19, with late registration for a $5 charge on Saturday until 1 p.m.
The competition is open from ages 7 to adult, with T-shirts awarded to the top finishers in six age categories for males and females. First place winners will receive a champion t-shirt. For more information call the Goose Creek Community Center at 569-4242 or visit www.goosecreekrecreation.com.
The competition is open from ages 7 to adult, with T-shirts awarded to the top finishers in six age categories for males and females. First place winners will receive a champion t-shirt. For more information call the Goose Creek Community Center at 569-4242 or visit www.goosecreekrecreation.com.
The Berkley County Art Guild’s Art Show at Cypress Gardens will be held from Feb 22 to March 7.
The Guild has been around for many years, and members are excited that county residents now have a chance to enjoy their art at Cypress Gardens.
The Guild has been around for many years, and members are excited that county residents now have a chance to enjoy their art at Cypress Gardens.
As part of earning their Silver Awards, Girl Scout Troop 534 out of Ladson and Goose Creek decided that they wanted to help out animals in the community by helping out with Lowcountry Animal Rescue.
The Scouts spent several hours of service helping with the animals during adoption days by walking and exercising the many dogs that were up for adoption each time, as well as keeping fresh water available for them during each adoption event. The girls collected donations throughout the year and did many volunteer hours by helping walk the dogs, etc during the adoption days, culminating in the day that we were able to deliver the items we purchased or received as donations to give to the organization.
The Scouts spent several hours of service helping with the animals during adoption days by walking and exercising the many dogs that were up for adoption each time, as well as keeping fresh water available for them during each adoption event. The girls collected donations throughout the year and did many volunteer hours by helping walk the dogs, etc during the adoption days, culminating in the day that we were able to deliver the items we purchased or received as donations to give to the organization.
The Laureate Zeta Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi Sorority has announced its 2009-2010 Valentine Queen is Ms. Millie Leiderman of Hanahan.
Ms. Millie has been an honorary member of Laureate Zeta since 2006 and is the mother of Iris Ferguson and Raymond Roberts, also of Hanahan. She has been a resident of Hanahan for 59 years and has eight grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren, and is a member of Highland Park Church where she is a member of Friends At Home.
Ms. Millie has been an honorary member of Laureate Zeta since 2006 and is the mother of Iris Ferguson and Raymond Roberts, also of Hanahan. She has been a resident of Hanahan for 59 years and has eight grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren, and is a member of Highland Park Church where she is a member of Friends At Home.
The public is invited to a Valentine’s Dinner and Dance on Saturday, Feb. 13 at American Legion Post 166, 116 Howe Hall Road in Goose Creek.
This will be a sit down rib roast dinner with music provided by “The Barbara Harrell Group.”
This will be a sit down rib roast dinner with music provided by “The Barbara Harrell Group.”
Kris Kristofferson’s performance Jan. 29 at a nearly sold-out North Charleston Performing Arts Center proved that he is one of the best and most interesting songwriters alive.
Kristofferson, 73, captivated for close to two hours with just himself, a guitar and a harmonica. In this context his songs sounded more folk than country … half spoken, half sung, with plenty of melody.
Kristofferson, 73, captivated for close to two hours with just himself, a guitar and a harmonica. In this context his songs sounded more folk than country … half spoken, half sung, with plenty of melody.
In recognition of American Heart Month in February, Trident Health System’s “Heart Month Lecture Series” seminars will be conducted from noon to 1 p.m. at Trident Medical Center. The seminars are open to the public at no charge and a light lunch will be provided.
The “Heart Month Lecture Series” schedule includes:
The “Heart Month Lecture Series” schedule includes:
Cypress Gardens’ Fossil Festival will be held Saturday, Feb. 20, from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
General admission is $10 for adults, $9 for seniors, $5 for children 6-12, and children 5 and under will be admitted free.
General admission is $10 for adults, $9 for seniors, $5 for children 6-12, and children 5 and under will be admitted free.
The First Annual Celebration of Life, in Memory of Jenni Davis, will take place Feb. 12 from 7 p.m. – 12 midnight at the Hanahan Recreation Complex.
Tickets are $10 in advance and $15 at the door. Food tickets will be sold.
Tickets are $10 in advance and $15 at the door. Food tickets will be sold.
Charleston Southern University will celebrate Black History Month in February with a series of events, the school announced.
• The Michael Jacobs and Platinum Souls Concert is set for Wednesday, Feb. 17 at 8 p.m. Tickets are $10 at the door.
• The Michael Jacobs and Platinum Souls Concert is set for Wednesday, Feb. 17 at 8 p.m. Tickets are $10 at the door.
Show off your basketball shooting skills at Goose Creek Recreation’s annual basketball competition at the Goose Creek Community Center on Saturday, Feb. 20, at 2 p.m.
- The competition is open to ages 7 to adult, with T-shirts awarded to the top finishers in six age categories for males and females. Last year nearly 100 contestants participated in this popular event. First place winners will receive a champion T-shirt.
- The competition is open to ages 7 to adult, with T-shirts awarded to the top finishers in six age categories for males and females. Last year nearly 100 contestants participated in this popular event. First place winners will receive a champion T-shirt.
The Goose Creek Community Center has announced “Be My Valentine,” a special event for children ages 3 and up with a parent, grandparent or other adult.
Kids can find their creative outlets while spending time with family. This fun morning is set for Saturday, Feb. 6, from 10-11:30 a.m. at the Community Center.
Kids can find their creative outlets while spending time with family. This fun morning is set for Saturday, Feb. 6, from 10-11:30 a.m. at the Community Center.
The Cobblestone Quilters Guild in Charleston is planning its bi-annual quilt show, A Celebration of Quilts: Charleston in Bloom.
The show is set for March 5-7 from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Admission will be $5.
The show is set for March 5-7 from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Admission will be $5.
This friendly, lovely tortoise shell cat is a good luck charm. Come by and meet Samantha and many of her friends at the Doc Williams SPCA Adoption Center on St. James Blvd. at the intersection of Hwy 52 in Goose Creek.
A pair of budgies are now up for adoption to a bird enthusiast, including the beautiful bird pictured above. They are male and female and bonded to each other. Come check them out.
A pair of budgies are now up for adoption to a bird enthusiast, including the beautiful bird pictured above. They are male and female and bonded to each other. Come check them out.
Notes From Clemson Extension: Plan ahead to keep frozen foods safeWinter in the Lowcountry usually brings mild weather.
We seldom worry about ice and snowstorms. In the event that we should experience this type weather, be prepared in case you lose power.
We seldom worry about ice and snowstorms. In the event that we should experience this type weather, be prepared in case you lose power.
This Saturday (Feb. 6), Berkeley County Water and Sanitation will participate in the third annual Francis Marion National Forest Cleanup sponsored by PalmettoPride and the USDA Forest Service.
The Francis Marion National Forest covers 250,000 acres in Charleston and Berkeley Counties and provides wildlife enthusiasts with many activities such as hiking, paddling, bird watching and hunting.
The Francis Marion National Forest covers 250,000 acres in Charleston and Berkeley Counties and provides wildlife enthusiasts with many activities such as hiking, paddling, bird watching and hunting.
Enjoy an evening of dinner, dancing, fun and fellowship on Friday, Feb. 12 from 6-10 p.m.
The theme of this year’s Metro North Church Valentine's Ball is "The Romantic Silver Screen." Tickets are on sale for $25, or $45 per couple.
The theme of this year’s Metro North Church Valentine's Ball is "The Romantic Silver Screen." Tickets are on sale for $25, or $45 per couple.
