Lowcountry Auburn Club Annual Scholarship Dinner
Gather together with your fellow Tigers and yell "War Eagle!" in support of Auburn University at the Lowcountry Auburn Club's annual scholarship dinner on June 17. Rod Bramblett, voice of the Auburn football, baseball and basketball teams is this year's featured speaker along with special guest Betsy Robertson, editor of Auburn Magazine. The event begins at 6:30 p.m. at the Sunfire Grill at 1090 Sam Rittenberg Blvd. in Charleston. Adult beverages will be available for purchase. The cost to attend the fundraiser is $35 per person, which must be received by June 14, at The Lowcountry Auburn Club, c/o Shannon Stone, P.O. Box 22133, Charleston, SC 29403-6322.
For more information, email shannonmstone@gmail.com or call 843-224-0362.
location: Sunfire Grill at 1090 Sam Rittenberg Blvd. in Charleston.
contact: Shannon Stone
phone: 843-224-0362
cost: $35
When: Thursday, June 3rd, 2010 from 5:30pm-7:00pm
Where: Charleston Place: Riviera Room (entrance on King Street)
What: Alzheimer’s disease community awareness event. Free and open to the public. Wine, beer and light hors d’ouerves will be served
Keynote Speakers include: Brooke Hallman and Carroll Campbell, III
Brooke Hallman is the wife of the former mayor of Mt Pleasant who was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease in 2009.
Carroll Campbell, III is the son of the late former governor of SC Carroll Campbell, Jr. who was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s in 2001 and died in 2005
There will also be a brief update on MUSC’s Alzheimer’s research advancements
Who: This event is for ALL those affected by Alzheimer’s disease directly or indirectly or anyone interested in finding out more about Alzheimer’s disease (seniors, caregivers, health professionals, students, general public, etc)
Why: To create awareness for this disease and share what is being done in the Charleston community. This is also a unique opportunity to meet and hear from those in the community that have been affected by this devastating disease
From 2000-2006, Alzheimer's disease deaths increased 46.1 percent while breast cancer and heart disease deaths decreased by 2.2% and 11.1%, respectively.
Registration for this event is encouraged but not required. Call 792-5721 to register
Questions/Sponsorship Opportunities: Contact Rebekah Hardin at 792-3699 or hardinr@musc.edu
INTERNATIONAL JAZZ LUMINARIES IN CHARLESTON FOR THE CHARLESTON JAZZ INITIATIVE’S LEGENDS FESTIVAL, JUNE 4-6 New Orleans Patriarch, Ellis Marsalis; National Endowment for the Arts Jazz Masters, Slide HamptonTM and Jimmy Heath; Two-Time Grammy Nominee, Houston Person; Drummer/Percussionist, Albert ‘Tootie’ Heath; and Charleston Jazz Legends, Joey Morant, Lonnie Hamilton III, Oscar Rivers, Jr., George Kenny and more featured during the Piccolo Spoleto Festival and College of Charleston’s School of the Arts 20th Anniversary
Charleston, SC – The Charleston Jazz Initiative (CJI), a project of the College of Charleston’s (C of C) School of the Arts, Arts Management Program, in partnership with the Avery Research Center for African American History and Culture, announces its Legends Festival, June 4-6, 2010 at several venues at C of C and in downtown Charleston. CJI’s Legends Festival is an event in the City of Charleston’s Piccolo Spoleto Festival and C of C’s School of the Arts 20th Anniversary. Many events are free; an RSVP is required at info@charlestonjazz.net or
(843) 953-4843. Tickets range from $15-$50 and are indicated with each event below. All tickets will be assessed a $1 surcharge and can be purchased at the Piccolo Spoleto Festival Box Office online at www.piccolospoleto.com, by phone at 843-724-7295, or in person at the Charleston Visitor’s Center (375 Meeting Street) or the Office of Cultural Affairs (180 Meeting Street). For festival details, visit www.charlestonjazz.net or call (843) 953-4843.
Local interest in the Festival has led to the establishment of the CJI Legends Festival Circle, an all-volunteer group of college/university, community, arts and business leaders. Co-chaired by Dorothy Harrison, Chief Administrative Officer, Charleston Water System, and John Tecklenburg of Clement, Crawford, and Thornhill, Inc., the Circle has been instrumental in planning the Festival with CJI.
CJI’s Legends Festival is funded in part by grants from the National Endowment for the Arts; The Humanities Council of South Carolina, a state program of the National Endowment for the Humanities; and the City of Charleston Office of Cultural Affairs and the City of North Charleston Cultural Arts Program through their joint administration of the Lowcountry Quarterly Arts Grant Program and the South Carolina Arts Commission which receives support from the National Endowment for the Arts and the John and Susan Bennett Memorial Arts Fund of the Coastal Community Foundation of South Carolina.
For more information, visit www.charlestonjazz.net or www.piccolospoleto.com. To inquire about sponsorship opportunities for the Legends Festival, as well as media appearances and high-resolution images of guest musicians, contact Dr. Karen Chandler at chandlerk@cofc.edu, (843) 953-5474 or (843) 607-2160 (cell).
location: College of Charleston Campus and Venues
contact: Dr. Karen Chandler
phone: (843) 607-2160
As they gear up for the March 30th release of their new album ALL IN GOOD TIME (Raisin’ Records/EMI) multi-platinum pop-rock group the BARENAKED LADIES have announced a U.S. headlining tour set to stop at the North Charleston Performing Arts Center on Saturday, June 5th. To celebrate the release of ALL IN GOOD TIME, every online ticket transaction will include a download of the new album. In addition, fans who redeem the download the first week of the album’s release, will also receive an exclusive bonus track.
A benefit race for the
Logan Rutledge Children’s Foundation
The Logan Rutledge Children’s foundation presents the 9th annual Lowcountry Splash Open Water Swim.
Start Location: Hobcaw Yacht Club
Race Course: This 2.4 mile open water swim (same as the IronMan Triathlon) will take place in the Charleston Harbor. Swimmers will start at Hobcaw Yacht Club, swimming along the Mount Pleasant shoreline, under the New Cooper River Bridge, passing the USS Yorktown Aircraft Carrier and finish at the Patriots Point Naval and Maritime Center.
Water Temp: The average water temperature in May is mid to upper 70's.
Race Safety: The US Coast Guard, Sullivan’s Island Fire and Rescue, Town of Mount Pleasant, and a fleet of kayakers and other safety vessels will monitor the course to ensure the swimmers' safety. There will be 6 foot tall buoys throughout the course.
The Splash Competitions & Awards
Top 3 Male & Female Overall
Age Groups
Under 15, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70+ (no duplicate awards).
The Cooper River Over Under Challenge
The Cooper River Over Under Challenge
Consists of best combined time for the Cooper River Bridge Run and the Splash (Top Male, Female).
Team Competition
Consists of 10 or more swimmers from your swim team or from your own team of splashers. The fastest team wins. If the team has more than 10 people, the fastest 10 times from your group will be counted toward the competition.
Wet Suits
Wetsuits are allowed, but will not be eligible for prizes.
Entry Fee
Early Registration - $50 from 1/1/2010 to 6/3/2010
Late Registration - $60 from 6/3/2010 to 6/5/2010. Day of Registration from 6:30 - 7:00 AM. No registrants after 7:00 AM.
Entry Fee is non-refundable including the event of inclement weather or water conditions.
Fees include t-shirt, swim cap and reception at the awards ceremony at the Patriots Point Naval and Maritime Center. You may also order an embroidered towel for $25.
Rules
Personal Escorts will not be permitted in the race course. The race official’s primary concern will be for the health and safety of the swimmers and reserve the right to disqualify individuals and cancel the event if conditions warrant.
Wetsuits - are allowed, but will not be eligible for prizes.
13th Annual Inshore Tournament
The Carolina Lady Anglers are pleased to announce the date for this year’s “Fishing for the Cure” inshore tournament. The tournament is now in it’s 13th year! The tournament will be held at the Charleston Maritime Center. The tournament will be on June 5th, with a 4:00 pm weigh in. Captain’s Meeting will be held on June 2rd from 6:00 until 9:00 pm at the Charleston Maritime Center.
Eligible species are King Mackerel, Spanish Mackerel, Trout, Flounder, Sheepshead, and Ladyfish. Prizes included - 1st place $250.00 and a rod and reel, 2nd place $150 and a rod and reel, and 3rd place $50.00 and a cooler. We will also award a cooler for the biggest dogfish.
The mission of the Carolina Lady Anglers is to raise funds for education and research for
breast cancer, foster conservation, fellowship and good sportsmanship among its members and individuals; to promote education of marine resources among our members and the general public; to promote the family through the enjoyment of our marine resources; to promote saltwater sports fishing of all kinds.
Entry fee will be $30 per angler. Youth anglers 12 and under is $10 per angler. Entry forms can be mailed to P O Box 13141, Charleston, SC 29422.
For questions regarding the tournament and sponsorship opportunities, please e-mail info@carolinaladyanglers.org or call 509-3405
Registration begins at noon.
1:00 p.m. Shotgun
Nutters Crossing Golf Course
Gross and Net Prizes will be awarded
Raffle: Set of Irons
Hole in one
Closest to the pin
Dinner after tournament
$260. per team
KINDNESS OF STRANGERS
is a fund established to assist families in purchasing therapeutic/adaptive equipment for their children with special needs.
For more information please contact Lori Thompson at 410-677-5250!
Hosted by the Family Support Network
Wicomico County Board of Education
Special Education Department
The tournament proceeds will benefit the Dorchester Children’s Center, which provides a coordinated, evidence-based response to child abuse that reduces trauma and provides treatment for the children and families in the community in a safe, child-focused environment.
Scout Boats is donating a 151 Standard (complete w/ Yamaha F25 engine & trailer) for the grand prize drawing and $1,000 if the state record is broken while aboard a Scout; McElveen is donating a GMC or Chevy truck if the state record is broken. Wendy’s will provide the food at the prize drawing.
“We’re extremely humbled by the local support we’re receiving for this event,” said DCC Events/Donor Relations contact Bob Ingram. “We foresee a great turnout for the tournament and look forward to making this a successful event for all involved.”
The registration fee for the tournament is $150/boat (up to 4 anglers) if paid prior to May 15th, and $175 if paid after May 15th.
Prizes will be awarded for 1st, 2nd & 3rd Place in four species: Sea Trout, Redfish, Flounder, & Sheepshead.
Entry forms and door prize/food tickets are available at Scout Boats, Sportsman’s Island, Haddrell’s Point and the DCC.
Download the registration form here.
For more information on the event as well as the DCC, contact Bob Ingram at 843-875-1551 x31 or bingram@dorchesterchildrensctr.org This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .
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