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St. Johns
Professional
Firefighters
Association
to host
charity golf
tournament
BY STAFF REPORT
For The Island Connection

S
t. Johns Professional Firefighters
Association Local 3883 is hosting
the 9th annual golf tournament
benefiting the National Fallen Firefighters
Foundation. The tournament is being held
at Kiawah Islands Oak Point Golf Course
on Oct. 20. Check in is at 8 a.m. and the
tournament begins at 9 a.m. Registration
is open for players/teams and sponsorship
PHOTOS PROVIDED
Students from Mitchell Elementary School in downtown Charleston enjoying fresh fruit of the tournament, but hurry, deadline to
from the FFV Program. register is Oct. 6.
The tournament was started in 2009
Local farms provide foods for local schools to give support to the National Fallen
Firefighters Foundation following the
loss of 9 Firefighters from Charleston Fire
C C S D W O R K I N G W I T H U S D A S F R E S H F R U I T Department in 2007. The Foundation
provided critical services to families
A N D V E G E TA B L E P R O G R A M and co-workers affected after the tragic
incident. The Foundation is a 501(c)(3)
organization and portions of sponsorship
BY ERICA TAYLOR are tax deductible.
For The Island Connection
The tournament is played "Captain's

R
egardless of where students come from, they will have
healthy, free snacks during the school day thanks to the
USDAs Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program (FFVP). In
Charleston County School District (CCSD), 21 Title I elementary
schools applied to participate in and were selected for the program
for the 2017-18 school year, including two on Johns Island: Edith
L. Frierson Elementary School and Mt. Zion Elementary School.
Each school receives $50 per student to purchase fresh fruits and
vegetables from local farmers and distributors throughout the
year. The schools will receive nearly $420,000 combined this year
through the grant-funded program.
Now in its tenth year, the FFVP helps schools create healthier
environments by providing healthy food choices and expanding
the variety of fresh fruits and vegetables children experience and
consume. The program also plays an important role in combating
childhood obesity.
Raising students awareness of fresh fruits and vegetables
improves the overall health of our students, said Walter
Campbell, CCSD Executive Director of Nutrition Services.
Every day, students receive a 2-4 ounce snack of fruit
Food for Schools continues on page 3
Choice" and food is provided on the
course and dinner after the round. Door
prizes and events will be held on certain
par 3 & 5's , including closest to the pin
and longest drive awards.
Any questions, contact the event leader
Shannon Meloy at (843) 729-9833 or
email: secretary3883@gmail.com. For more
information and to register online visit
firehero.org/event/golf17-stjohns.

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Johns Island Lowcountry Trail Half

Lynn Pierotti
Marathon and 5K set for Oct. 14
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BY SARAH REYNOLDS
Staff Writers For The Island Connection
Gregg Bragg

T
Meredith Poston he Charleston County Park and
Recreation Commission invites
Contributors trail runners to mark their
Erica Taylor calendars and start training. On Saturday,
Sarah Reynolds Oct. 14 the Lowcountry Trail Half
Marathon and 5K returns to scenic Johns
Lori Leary Island County Park.
Alan Armstrong Runners will have a chance to embrace
Jennifer Meshanko the breathtaking fall foliage, moss-draped
Brent Petri oaks and native wildlife as they make
Norman Powers their way through beautiful Johns Island
Sarah Reynolds trails. Races are offered for two distances:
a half marathon and a 5K. Both the Half
Jennifer Hartig Marathon and 5K events will begin at
Arielle Alpino 8:30 a.m. Spectators are welcome.
Registration for the Half Marathon is
$40, and registration for the 5K is $28.
Move It passholders can receive discounted
registration for the half marathon and 5K
of $32 and $22 respectively. Post-race
beverages and live music are included.
Online registration for the Lowcountry
Trail Half Marathon and 5K is available at
CharlestonCountyParks.com and will end
at 3 p.m. on Oct. 13. Walk-up registration
will be accepted on race morning from 7
8 a.m. T-shirts are guaranteed for runners
who register prior to Sept. 14.
Want to hone your running skills on
the trails? Sign up for Charleston County
Parks 5K run clinics. Participants in
the program will develop their skills
by running or walking on scenic trails
at either Johns Island County Park or
Palmetto Islands County Park in Mount
Pleasant with experienced trail run
coaches. Twice-weekly sessions focus on
mental and physical endurance, form,
agility and cross-training. Participants
will finish up the program by running
in the Lowcountry Trail 5K race Oct.
14. Race fees are included in program
registration.
The race is open to ages 10 and up. Ages
10-15 must be accompanied by an adult
chaperone (registration and participation
not required for chaperone).
Johns Island County Park, the site of
Mullet Hall Equestrian Center, is located
at 2662 Mullet Hall Rd., just off of River
Rd. The park and is owned and operated
by the Charleston County Park and
Recreation Commission.
For more information on the Lowcountry
Trail Half Marathon and 5K, to view
race course maps, or to register, visit
CharlestonCountyParks.com or call
843.795.4386.This event is brought to you
by presenting sponsors The Loophole, Publix
and your Charleston County Parks.

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Students from Edith L. Frierson Elementary School on Johns Island.

Food for Schools continues from cover
or vegetables, explained Mary Ford
Elementary School nurse, Charlene
Barbot. We use coolers on wheels and ice
packs to deliver the fresh fruits and veggies
to the classrooms. We provide a variety
in order to introduce new and exciting
tastes and textures. Some examples are
star fruit, nectarines, blueberries, celery,
and jicama. Odessa Grant, our school
cafeteria manager, and her staff coordinate
the delivery each day. We also help the
students learn about nutritional value and
the benefits fruit and vegetables provide
for our bodies.
Edith L. Frierson Elementary School
has participated in the FFVP for the past
three years.
The students reactions [when they try
new fruits and vegetables] are priceless,
noted Principal Deborah Fickling. Its
eye-opening to see how they enjoy being
introduced to new foods.
For more information about FFVP,
contact Diane Gillie from the South
Carolina Department of Education Office
of Health & Nutrition, at 803.734.8193 or
dgillie@ed.sc.gov. If you are interested in how
the grants will be applied at CCSD schools,
please contact CCSDs Office of Strategy
and Communications at 843.937.6303.

Tid e Char t
Date High Tide Low Tide
Sep 29 3:16am/4:04pm 9:15am/10:12pm
Sep 30 4:12am/4:57pm 10:13am/11:04pm
Oct 1 5:06am/5:48pm 11:09am/11:52pm
Oct 2 5:57am/6:35pm 12:02pm
Oct 3 6:46am/7:19pm 12:38am/12:52pm
Oct 4 7:31am/8:03pm 1:22am/1:40pm
Oct 5 8:16am/8:46pm 2:05am/2:28pm
Oct 6 9:01am/9:29pm 2:49am/3:16pm
Oct 7 9:47am/10:15pm 3:33am/4:05pm
Oct 8 10:35am/11:03pm 4:19am/4:55pm
Oct 9 11:27am/11:57pm 5:08am/5:49pm
Oct 10 12:24pm 6:00am/6:47pm
Oct 11 12:55am/1:26pm 6:57am/7:48pm
Oct 12 2:00am/2:32pm 7:59am/8:53pm

Hurricanes, storms, etc., are NOT included in the predictions.

Tidal current direction changes and tide time predictions can be
very different. Tide predictions are PREDICTIONS; they can be
wrong so use common sense.
Source: saltwatertides.com
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Pet Helpers hires new Seabrook Island race

Executive Director raises money for charity
FORMER ED FOR CHARLESTON KIAWAH - SEABROOK EXCHANGE
A N I M A L S O C I E T Y B R I N G S VA R I E D CLUBS 7TH ANNUAL EVENT
EXPERIENCE TO LOCAL NONPROFIT

Alan Berger PHOTO COURTESY PET HELPERS

STAFF REPORT
The Island Connection
Participants celebrate at the finish line at Bohicket Marina. PHOTO PROVIDED

P
et Helpers has announced Alan
Berger as its new Executive Director.
Alan started with Pet Helpers at the
beginning of September and has been
Earlier in his career, Alan served for
nine years as the Executive Director/CEO BY LORI LEARY
For The Island Connection
of the Animal Protection Institute (now
Born Free USA) in Sacramento, CA. He

instrumental in hiring new staff and,
along with President / Founder Carol
Linville, reigniting the passion behind
the 39 year animal rescue. Pet Helpers is
a non-profit organization that was started
in 1978 with a budget of $2 million and
twenty-five employees.
Before joining Pet Helpers, Alan, and
his wife, owned and operated Nanas
Donuts - a gourmet donut shop producing
organic, vegan donuts in a small batch
processing environment.
Before returning to Charleston,
SC, Alan and his wife, operated two
small businesses in Asheville, NC. For
five years they owned an independent
video rental store that focused on
foreign, independent, art house, LGBT,
documentary, and animal rights films. In
2011 with their partner and chef, Jason
Sellers, they opened PLANT, a small
upscale and highly acclaimed restaurant
with a sophisticated, innovative, and
totally vegan menu.
moved to Charleston, SC and joined the
John Ancrum SPCA (now the Charleston
Animal Society) in 2004 as its Executive
Director.
Alan had been an Executive Director or
Board member for nonprofit organizations
in the fields of nature education, wildlife
rehabilitation, domestic violence/sexual
abuse, child abuse, blindness, AIDS,
teenage employment, and homelessness.
Alan is an MBA/CPA and completed the
ABD stage of a Ph.D. program in business
management.
Pet Helpers is a 501(c)3 Adoption
Center and Spay/Neuter Clinic that serves
communities across the Lowcountry. Our
mission is to end the euthanasia of all
adoptable cats and dogs by keeping all
animals until adopted; providing low cost
spay/neuter surgeries; offering humane
education programs; pursuing animal-
cruelty prosecution; and initiating animal-
welfare legislation. Currently Pet Helpers
has saved over 35,000 lives.
S
aturday morning, Sept. 16 at 8 a.m.,
149 participants left the starting line
at Bohicket Marina for a 5K/10K
race through Seabrook Island.
It was a beautiful day and the runners
were all smiles as they were cheered on
by Kiawah-Seabrook Exchange members
and volunteers manning the race routes
and working at water stations.
correction
Correction
I
n the last issue of the Island
Connection the Kiawah Town
Council report for Sept. 5 contained
two inaccuracies. Kiawah Town Council
did not approve a new development plan
but rather a proposal to repair deficiencies
to the Kiawah River Bridge and shoreline
Bohicket Marina and the Charleston
Running Club sponsored this 7th Annual
5K/10K Race. All proceeds will go to
Kiawah - Seabrook Exchange Club and
Charleston Running Club local charities.
Back at the Bohicket Marina finish
line, runners celebrated with family and
friends as they congratulated each other
on a great run.
erosion along Kiawah Island Parkway. In
addition, Council approved a proposal for
construction on the Municipal Center
garage to add air conditioning and
insulation, not a new municipal center
drive. We apologize for the error.
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2017 Angel Oak Award Dr. James Commette
nominations open
PUBLIC INVITED TO RECOGNIZE
O U T S TA N D I N G V O L U N T E E R
BY ALAN ARMSTRONG
For The Island Connection
T
he Kiawah-Seabrook Exchange
Club is soliciting nominations
for its Angel Oak Award. The
annual award was first presented in 2012
and recognizes a person who performs
volunteer services which contribute
significantly to the people and/or quality
of life of Wadmalaw, Johns, Kiawah, and/
or Seabrook Island. The award is named
after a historic tree on Johns Island which
clearly represents the people, culture, and
natural environment of the islands.
The recipient need not live on the
aforementioned islands but the service
noted for the award must have been
performed on the islands. The recipient
will be recognized at a banquet to be held
on March 21, 2018. The recipient will
receive an honorarium of $5000 which
he/she can designate for assignment to
a charitable organization servicing the
islands. The recipient will also receive
a memento and have his/her name
inscribed on the Angel Oak Trophy which
is permanently displayed on the islands.
volunteer spotlight
The Exchange Club is seeking
nominations from the public. The deadline
for nominations is Oct. 20. Nomination
information and forms can be found
on the Kiawah-Seabrook Exchange
Club website at www.ks-exchangeclub.
com. Please contact Alan Armstrong at
alan9631@comcast.net or 843.768.9252
if you have any questions.
BY JENNIFER MESHANKO
For The Island Connection
T
Last years Angel Oak Award was hroughout his career, Dr. James
presented to Shirley Salvo. Commette always gave back to
Photo provided. his local community and globally
through gratuitous dentistry. Even after
his retirement, he continues to make a
difference by volunteering at Our Lady of
Mercy Community Outreachs Wellness
Center.
Dr. Commette was born and raised
in Beverly, MA. In 1966, he obtained a
degree in biology from the College of
the Holy Cross. Dr. Commette went
on to attend Harvard School of Dental
Medicine where he received the Dr.
Norman B. Nesbett Award for excellence
in clinical dentistry. Afterwards, he
completed a three-year residency in Los
Angeles.
Dr. Commette started his dental career
with the Veterans Administration for 15
years before going into private practice.
For the next 30 years, he grew his Boston-
based practice to include three partners
and seven associates. Through his private
practice, Dr. Commette and his wife
would spend their weekends providing
pro bono dental work to local people
in need. He also participated in dental
mission trips to Guatemala.
Six years ago, Dr. Commette retired
and moved to Charleston. Looking for
volunteer opportunities, he did some
online research and reached out to Dr.
John Howard, Dental Clinic Director.
I look forward to my volunteer days,
says Dr. Commette. I like the people,
patients and staff. He provides all
patients with education on preventative
dental measures.
Dental services at the Wellness Center
are offered Monday through Thursday
by appointment and Tuesday evenings
on an emergency basis. The patients are
appreciative of the services they receive.
Volunteering at Our Lady of Mercy
Community Outreach is very gratifying,
says Dr. Commette. He encourages others
to volunteer as well and to make an impact
in someones life.
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Fresh faces in Freshfields Seabrook Island Natural

NEW BUSINESSES OFFER
MORE OPTIONS
History Group explores
Lowcountry prehistory

Ancient alligator. Photo provided.

BY NORMAN POWERS or Colorado, the Lowcountry has its share

For The Island Connection of paleontological interest. Dinosaurs
roamed here, too, and ancient seas were

T
he Seabrook Island Natural
History Groups evening program
series will explore Fossils In The
PHOTO COURTESY KIAWAHISLAND.COM Lowcountry on Thursday, Oct. 12
with Matthew Gibson, the Charleston
BY BRENT PETRI Museums Curator of Natural History.
For The Island Connection The program at Lake House begins at
7 p.m. with refreshments followed by
populated with ancestral whales, sharks
and other marine life.
The evening program will explore
the animals that once roamed the South
Carolina coast and the steps scientists are
taking to better understand them.
All Seabrook Island residents and
guests are welcome at SINHG Evening

L
ocals are getting excited about a
number of new businesses that
have opened up this summer in
Kiawahs Freshfields. As such, well be
dedicating this column to bringing you
information about a couple of them each
week as were quickly approaching fall.
To kick things off wed like to introduce
Freshfields latest restaurant addition, and
new one-stop shop for all of your makeup
and skincare needs.
Fuji Sushi Bar & Grill has opened
its newest location in our very own
Freshfields, and is an ideal lunch or dinner
spot for anyone with a taste for Japanese
cooking. Boasting an expansive menu,
astute service, organic feeling dcor, and a
casual atmosphere, Fuji is likely to build a
loyal regular customer basis in a hurry. The
range of their menu is quite substantial,
inclusive of a litany of assorted sushi and
sashimi, hibachi cooking, noodle bowls
and soups, and classic Japanese entrees
such as steak negimaki. Authentic cuisine
coupled with a full bar selection of wine,
Matthew Gibsons presentation at 7:30. Programs. There is a $5 donation for
beer, and sake, Fuji is ideal for a night out non-SINHG members. Membership
with friends and family, or a lunch stop in While fossil-hunting is usually
associated with dinosaur discoveries in information and the schedule for future
the midst your shopping runs. program can be found at sinhg.org.
The newly opened Bluemercury is a inland and western states like Montana
beauty store which caters to customers
with a plethora of the most prominent
and cutting-edge products available in
cosmetics, skincare, and bath and body
care. Bluemercury has built a reputation
for its unique shopping experience in
comparison with similar and competing
businesses. Clients and customers can
expect to receive quality service, expert
advice, and technical product knowledge
above all else. Employees are far more
focused on giving accurate information
and finding the products that would
be most befitting and helpful to the
individual, valuing the best customer
service possible over pushing particular
brands or sales.
With new businesses opening in the
Freshfields Village, residents and visitors
will have new reason to visit the ever-
growing retail and dining destination.
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LowcountryLOVEforVI
to deliver aid to storm
battered Virgin Islands
STAFF REPORT
The Island Connection
I
n response to the death and
destruction Hurricane Irma inflicted
on the U.S. Virgin Islands, a
small, dedicated group of Lowcountry
volunteers has banded together to form
"LowcountryLOVEforVI," a grassroots
charity effort devoted to collecting and
delivering much-needed supplies to
residents of the islands victimized by the
storm.
When it ripped through the Caribbean,
including the U.S. Virgin Islands (USVIs)
of St. Thomas and St. John, Hurricane
Irma was still a category five hurricane
touting wind speeds exceeding 185 m.p.h.
And, while the damage state-side from the
storm was severe, what USVI residents
endured was devastating.
"We are a local team of volunteers who
love the Virgin Islands and want to do all
we can to help our friends and families
that have been left with nothing," says
campaign co-manager Andi Cummings.
"We are working directly with a non-profit
organization in St. Croix to get relief to
those in need from our islands here in the
Lowcountry to theirs."
"People are homeless, scared and living
in shelters. Our collection efforts are
dedicated to one mission: to get them what
they need to simply survive," continues
Cummings. "As a coastal community
ourselves, we feel a certain responsibility
to jump right in and help others who
have been devastated by natural disasters.
We've been there. We know what it
takes to rebuild and now we want to do
whatever we can to help the Virgin Islands
in that effort."
The goal of the upstart organization
is to amass, organize and deliver supplies
that residents of the islands desperately
need. The team, made up exclusively of
volunteers, plans to accomplish a goal
of raising both goods donated by local
residents, along with online donations of
$15,000, which they will use to purchase
additional dry goods. They hope to
accumulate all donated items and fill a
40-foot shipping container with much
needed supplies like batteries, diapers
and even power generators. Once full,
the container will be driven to port and
shipped directly to the islands for local
distribution.
The campaign is a collaborative effort
between local individuals, civic groups,
businesses, and others. BoomTown, a real
estate software company, is serving as
the headquarters for the event, but they
are by no means alone in its support.
Even at this early stage, more than 30
Lowcountry organizations have already
pledged support or signed on to assist in
the campaign.
The fundraising effort has three
components, "donation stations," set up at
partnering businesses where area residents
can drop off dry goods, a GoFundMe
page where supporters can make an
in-kind donation for the procurement of
additional bulk goods, and an end-of-
campaign fundraising event that will be
a primary contributor the group's goals of
raising $15,000.
"In addition to collection efforts, we
are hosting an event on Oct. 8 at CURE
on James Island," adds fellow campaign
co-manager Claire Young. "We will be
hosting a family-friendly Caribbean-
style event, as well as a silent auction, live
music, and food and drinks for $20 per
ticket, plus a donation item."
Interested parties can learn more
about LowcountryLOVEforVI by visiting
the cause's Facebook page at facebook.
com/lowcountryloveforVI/ or their
GoFundMe page at gofundme.com/
charlestonloveforVI.
LowcountryLOVEforVI is a Charleston-
based, grassroots effort partnering with
Project St. Croix, a 501(c)(3) non-profit
organization based in Christiansted, St.
Croix USVI.
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Salsa to the sounds of Latin America
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The Charleston-based Buen Ache Dance Company tells stories through folkloric dance.
BY SARAH REYNOLDS
For The Island Connection
E
xperience sensational sounds and vibrant
performances at the Latin American Festival,
Sunday, Oct. 15 at Wannamaker County Park.
This 26th annual event celebrates Latin American
music, dance, art, food and childrens activities and is
highlighted by amazing performances inspired by culture
from around the globe.
All ages are invited to come groove to live Latin music
from six-piece band Sharey & su grupo Klave from 12
1 p.m. The high energy Bakalao Stars will bring Latin
Ska music to the stage from 2 3 p.m., and guests will
end the day dancing along with the 12-piece horn group
Orquesta Mayor from 4:30 6 p.m.
The festival will also feature high-energy performances
and demonstrations. Charleston-based Buen Ache Dance
Company will take the stage at 1 p.m. This group specializes
in telling stories though vibrant performances, focusing
on the African contribution to Latino culture, music and
dance. Members dress in brilliant costumes and draw
on the folkloric dances of Cuba, Puerto Rico and other
Caribbean nations. Captivating Capoeira Charleston, a
Brazilian martial arts group, will perform at 1:30 p.m. This
ensembles folkloric presentation uses 500-year-old acrobatic
movements, interactions and musical instruments to engage
the audience and teach the Capoeira art form.
Parks.
At the beginning of the festival and between sets,
DJ Luigi of Latin Groove Charleston will keep dancers
on their feet by spinning the hottest salsa, merengue,
cumbia, bachata and reggaeton hits. Festival-goers can
show off their skills at the 3:30 p.m. salsa dance contest.
After visitors work up an appetite on the dance floor,
theyre invited to indulge in authentic cuisine from
Mexico, Central and South America, and the Caribbean,
along with traditional festival foods and beverages. Kids
will enjoy jump castles, crafts and the Charleston County
Public Librarys educational area at Cypress Hall.
Event admission to the Latin American Festival is
$10. College students receive a discounted rate of $5
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PHOTOS COURTESY OF CCPRC
with a valid ID. Gold Pass holders and children ages 12
and under are free! No outside food, alcohol or coolers
permitted. No dogs allowed. For more information, call
843.795.4386, visit CharlestonCountyParks.com, or
download our app.
This event is brought to you by Boeing, Coca-Cola,
Charleston Animal Society and your Charleston County
Stage Schedule:
12 1 p.m. Sharey & su grupo Klave
1 1:30 p.m. Buen Ache Dance Company
1:30 2 p.m. Capeoira Charleston
2 3 p.m. Bakalao Stars
3:30 4:30 p.m. - Salsa Dance Contest with DJ
Luigi of Latin Groove Charleston
4:30 6 p.m. Orquesta Mayor
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Sloane Stephens, U.S. Open Champion, to play
2018 Volvo Car Open
TICKETS ON SALE NOW FOR THE MAR 31 - APR 8 EVENT
N
ewly crowned U.S. Open
champion and 2016 Volvo Car
Open champion Sloane Stephens
has committed to play the 2018 Volvo
Car Open, March 31 April 8 on Daniel
Island. Joining Stephens in the current
field is Madison Keys, the 2017 U.S.
Open finalist, and Petra Kvitov, a 2017
U.S. Open quarterfinalist and two-time
Wimbledon champion.
Stephens recent U.S. Open win,
her first Grand Slam singles title, came
following an 11-month hiatus from the
sport due to a foot injury. In historic
fashion, the 24-year-olds triumph is
only the second time an unseeded player
has won the tournament in the Open
Era. Since her return to tennis in July,
Stephens reached the semifinals in both
Toronto and Cincinnati, and in five weeks
this summer, won 15 matches, all against
top 50 players, which culminated with the
U.S. Open title.
We couldnt be more ecstatic for
Sloane! said Eleanor Adams, Volvo Car
Open Tournament Manager. Our fans
have watched her game grow in Charleston
and they have rooted her on since she first
stepped onto our courts. Her U.S. Open
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BY ARIELLE ALPINO
For The Island Connection
win shows how much determination she
had to get back to tennis, and we cant
wait to have her compete in our field next
year, said Adams.
Stephens will play the Volvo Car Open
for her seventh time in 2018. In 2017,
unable to participate in the competition,
she joined The Tennis Channels team as
a correspondent during the tournament.
Im so excited that Ill have the chance
to play the Volvo Car Open again, said
Stephens. I wanted to defend my title
last year, and was disappointed when I
couldnt due to my injury. I always love
playing in front of Charlestons supportive
fans, and am so glad that Ill be back in
April!
Stephens won the 2016 Volvo Car
Open in a season where she captured two
additional titles, one in Auckland and
another in Acapulco.
The nine-day Volvo Car Open is the
largest womens-only tennis tournament
in North America, attracting an average
of 90,000 attendees and more than 100 of
the top singles and doubles tennis players.
Tickets for the 2018 Volvo Car Open are
on sale. Patrons have the option to choose
from individual tickets, ticket packages
and travel packages. Ticket prices range
from $25 for an individual session to $525
for the all-inclusive weeklong package. The
Volvo Car Open will provide six special
ticket packages in 2018, each offering
more tennis at a greater value. In addition,
the PowerShares Series will return to the
Volvo Car Stadium on April 7. The mens
legends event will feature Andy Roddick,
Mark Philippoussis and two players new
to the Charleston field.
The Volvo Car Open will also bring
back its popular Ace Club from 2017,
an exciting membership program for
box and ticket package holders. The Ace
Club is a recognition program providing
unparalleled amenities and benefits
during the tournament. In addition,
members have the option to receive
access into the Ace Lounge, an exclusive
hospitality marquee providing first-
class accommodations including, live
entertainment, air-conditioning, elevated
food options and more.
For more information on the tournament
and ticket options, visit volvocaropen.com or
call 800.677.2293.
September 29, 2017
About the Volvo Car Open:
The Volvo Car Open is North Americas
largest womens-only tennis tournament.
The event, formerly known as the Family
Circle Cup, moved to Charleston, S.C.,
in 2001 from Hilton Head Island, S.C.,
and will celebrate its 45th anniversary
in 2018. The Volvo Car Open welcomes
more than 90,000 spectators each year.
The tournament features a singles draw
of 56 players, a qualifying draw of 32
players and a doubles draw of 16 players.
In conjunction with Tennis Channel
and WTA Media, the Volvo Car Open
is showcased from the first ball struck
in main draw competition to the last
ball played in finals, throughout the
U.S. and 174 international partners. The
tournament receives more than 100 hours
of tennis; live from Charleston, broadcast
across the globe to millions of fans. The
tournament is operated by Charleston
Tennis, LLC. For more information on
the Volvo Car Open, visit VolvoCarOpen.
com, call 800.677.2293, email info@
volvocaropen.com, Facebook (Volvo Car
Open), Twitter (@VolvoCarOpen) or
Instagram (VolvoCarOpen).
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arts & events

Respite Care Charlestons MORE. GOOD. DAYS.

SEVENTH ANNUAL ART GALA & SILENT AUCTION

Volunteers guide participants with dementia through the creative process. PHOTO PROVIDED

BY JENNIFER HARTIG 26, beginning at 6 pm. day programs are frequently the only relief For over 20 years, Respite Care Charleston
For The Island Connection The benefit comes at a time of available to caregivers of loved ones with has been helping residents of Charleston
heightened awareness of the epidemic dementia. County coping with dementia. We bring

A
rt created by participants with
Alzheimers disease and other types
of dementia will be on display and
for sale at our MORE. GOOD. DAYS.
Art Gala and Silent Auction, a benefit
for Charleston County's only nonprofit
respite program serving and supporting
families affected by dementia. This
seventh annual event will be held at the
Charleston Yacht Club on Thursday, Oct.
of dementia in its varied forms and the
need to offer programs and support for
caregivers.
Art is a key element at each of Respite
Care's day programs in West Ashley,
Mt. Pleasant, Johns Island, and North
Charleston. Professional artists volunteer
throughout the year to guide participants
in the creative process. Over 50 people
with dementia participate. Respite Care
Supporters attending the gala will enjoy
champagne, cocktails and a delectable
array of hors d'oeuvres and a silent
auction. Early bird tickets are available
through Sept. 30 for $40. Ticket prices
increase to $45 on Oct. 1. Tickets may be
purchased here: https://www.eventbrite.
com/e/more-good-days-art-gala-silent-
auction-tickets-37397094717?aff=es2, or
by calling Jennifer at 843.408.5243.
smiles to the faces of people with Alzheimers
disease and other types dementia. Our day
program participants look forward to the
simple pleasures of being with other people.
Our support groups are a place for caregivers
to share and learn in a safe and confidential
setting.
Respite Care Charleston is a 501(c)(3)
nonprofit organization.
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ONGOING
Mondays
WHAT: Seabrook Island Bridge Group
WHERE: The Lake House
WHEN: 9 a.m.
MORE INFO: The Monday Bridge
Group needs new players. For more
information, please contact Ilse Calcagno
at 843.768.0317.
WHAT: Hermit Crab Races
WHERE: Bohicket Marina
WHEN: 6:30 p.m.
WHAT: Community Yoga Class
WHERE: Studio 33
WHEN: noon - 1 p.m.
MORE INFO:Guests are encouraged to
make a $10 donation which will benefit
non-profits to be announced.
Tuesdays
WHAT: Bookmobile
WHERE: Freshfields Village
WHEN: The first Tuesday of every month
from 10 - 11:30 a.m.
MORE INFO: The Charleston County
Bookmobile will be parked in the lot
behind Heges and Java Java.
WHAT: Kick It at Bohicket
WHERE: Bohicket Marina
WHEN: 6:30 9 p.m.
MORE INFO: Take in the beautiful views
of Bohicket Marina along with live music
and fun! From one end of the marina to
the other there are fun activities for the
kids to enjoy Included: free entry and valet
parking every night through the summer,
face painting, balloon artist, photo booth,
sand art bracelets and corn hole.
Wednesdays
WHAT: Lake House Yoga
WHERE: The Lake House
WHEN: 8:30 a.m.
MORE INFO: Rise and Shine Yoga with
Patti Romano, formerly known at Gentle
Flow Yoga. Rise and Shine Yoga is an all
levels practice focused around finding your
days intention, set up yourself for success
and be ready to shine.
WHAT: Kids Art Classes, Acrylic on Canvas
WHERE: 3280 Loft at Bohicket Marina,
1897 Andell Bluff Way, Seabrook Island
WHEN: 10-11 a.m.
MORE INFO: ages 3-12, $15,
843.494.8784, 3280loft.com
WHAT: Kids Fishing Tournament
WHERE: Bohicket Marina
WHEN: 9 a.m. and 10 a.m.
MORE INFO: A Fishing Tournament just for
kids ages 4-14. Two rounds of fishing. Arrive at
least 15 minutes before your desired round. Its
only $7 per participant which includes all bait
and fishing rods. Every tournament produces 3
winners which will receive a tournament shirt,
bait, bucket and bragging rights. Questions call
248.719.0076.
WHAT: Sea Islands Book Club
WHERE: Johns Island Regional Library,
Island Connection Calendar
3531 Maybank Highway
WHEN: 2 p.m.
MORE INFO: Adult discussion of Dead Wake:
The Last Crossing of the Lusitania by Erik Larson.
WHAT: Starlight Cinema
WHERE: Freshfields Village
WHEN: 8:30 p.m.
MORE INFO: Free family movie under
the stars. Guests are encouraged to bring
chairs or a blanket.
Thursday
WHAT: Live Music at FortyEight by
Chris Dodson
WHERE: FortyEight - A Wine Bar
WHEN: 6 - 8:30 p.m.
MORE INFO: Enjoy 48 wines for tasting
and a selection of 48 beers while you listen
to light and classic rock inside or on the
patio. No cover.
WHAT: Opera Lite
WHERE: The Lake House
WHEN: 3:30 - 5:00 p.m.
MORE INFO: Thursday afternoons bring
a different opera featuring distinguished
current and vintage performers. English
subtitles permit understanding of the text
of the dialogue and solo numbers.
Fridays
WHAT: Adult art classes, multimedia
WHERE: 3280 Loft at Bohicket Marina,
1897 Andell Bluff Way, Seabrook Island
WHEN: 10 a.m. - noon
WHAT: Music on the Green
WHERE: Fresh Fields Village, Kiawah
Island
WHEN: 6 9 p.m.
MORE INFO: Each Friday evening
this summer from 6:00 to 9:00 pm for
a complimentary concert on the Village
Green. Guests are encouraged to bring
a beach chair or blanket for the event.
Freshfieldsvillage.com
Saturday
WHAT: Johns Island Farmers Market
WHERE: Charleston Collegiate SChool,
2024 Academy Rd.
WHEN: 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.
MORE INFO: Charlestons only year-
round farmers market, highlighting
produce and locally produced goods
and foods. Live music, kids activities.
JohnsIslandFarmersMarket.com for details.
Sunday
WHAT: Live Music at FortyEight
WHERE: FortyEight - A Wine Bar
WHEN: 5 - 7:30 p.m.
MORE INFO: A fun rotation of
musicians. Enjoy 48 wines for tasting and
a selection of 48 beers while you listen to
light and classic rock inside or on the patio.
No cover.
WHAT: Live Music
WHERE: 48 A Wine Bar
WHEN: 6 8:30 p.m.
MORE INFO: Enjoy 48 wines for tasting
and a selection of 48 beers while you listen
to live music every Thursday & Sunday
from 6:00 to 8:30 pm.
FRIDAY, SEPT. 29
WHAT: Homeschool in the Parks:
Falling for the Beach
WHEN: 10 11:30 a.m.
WHERE: Beachwalker Park
MORE INFO: Seasonal transitions bring
new and exciting life to our beaches. Join us
for a beach walk and activities centered on
change in the barrier island ecosystem. Ages
7 -13. Chaperones welcome to attend but
not required. Elementary School registration
(ages 7-9): Course # 52606. Middle School
registration (ages 10-13): Course # 52605. To
register visit CharlestonCountyParks.com or
call 843.795.4386.
SATURDAY, SEPT. 30
WHAT: Peppa Pig LIVE!
WHEN: 5 p.m.
WHERE: Charleston Gaillard Center
MORE INFO: The #1 Family show of
2016, is back with an action-packed live
show featuring your favorite characters as
life size puppets and costume characters
in Peppa Pigs Surprise! Tickets at
GaillardCenter.org/event
WHAT: Classical Kids: A Visit with the
Charleston Symphony Orchestra
WHEN: 1:30 p.m.
WHERE: Johns Island Regional Library
MORE INFO: Enjoy classical music for all ages.
Call 843.559.1945 or visit ccpl.org for details.
MONDAY, OCT. 2
WHAT: Rocky Mountaineer Journey
WHERE: The Lake House
WHEN: 4 p.m.
MORE INFO: Program open to
Seabrookers who are interested in
discovering how a Rocky Mountaineer
Journey unlocks a hidden world of
unparalleled beauty in the Canadian
Rockies viewable from the luxury of iconic
dome rail cars. Presented by AAA Travel.
Please RSVP to 843.766.2394.
WEDNESDAY, OCT. 4
WHAT: Small Business Counseling
WHERE: Johns Island Regional Library
WHEN: 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.
MORE INFO: Receive free, confidential
counseling for your start-up idea or
existing business from members of the
Charleston Coastal Chapter of SCORE.
To register or for more information visit
ccpl.org or call 843.559.1945.
WHAT: 20 Tips for Your Windows 10
Computer (adults)
WHERE: Johns Island Regional Library
WHEN: 2 - 3:30 p.m.
MORE INFO: Bring your laptop (or come
and watch), and take a look at Windows
latest upgrade. Learn how to navigate the
Start menu, customize your settings, and
discover some helpful features. Registration
is not required. For more information visit
ccpl.org or call 843.559.1945.
THURSDAY, OCT. 5
WHAT: Elder Abuse Focus Group
WHERE: Johns Island Regional Library
WHEN: 10:30 a.m.
MORE INFO: Information session with
the MUSC College of Nursing to gather
data about issues regarding elder abuse and
the specific needs of Johns Island residents.
For more information visit ccpl.org or call
843.559.1945.
FRI. & SAT., OCT. 6-7
WHAT: Fall Festival Weekend
WHERE: Freshfileds Village
WHEN: Friday 6 - 9 p.m., Saturday 11
a.m. - 3 p.m.
MORE INFO: Special edition of Music
on the Green on Friday, Oct. 6 from 6 - 9
p.m. Free concert features The Sugarbees.
Bring beach chairs and blankets. Fall Festival
Weekend continues on Saturday, Oct. 7 from
11 a.m. to 3 p.m. This free, family-friendly
event features live music a fall Farmers
Market and Art Show & Sale hosted by
Seabrook Artists Guild. Food and beverages
available for purchase including beer and
wine from FortyEight: A Wine Bar.
SATURDAY, OCT. 7
WHAT: Bicycle Film Festival
WHERE: Charleston Music Hall
WHEN: Doors at 6 p.m., films at 7 p.m.
MORE INFO: Pre-film group bike ride
leaves from The Recovery Room at 6 p.m.
Films curated by the New York Bicycle Film
Fest include Backpedal: an hour long film
created by Charlestons own, Ryan Cockrell,
that explores the difficulties and dangers of
mobility in Charleston. Proceeds from ticket
sales benefit Charleston Moves, a nonprofit
advocating for enhanced conditions for
walking and bike riding in Charleston
County. Tickets are $10 in advance and $12
day of show. CharlestonMusicHall.com for
tickets and info.
WHAT: Broadway Under the Stars:
Javier Colon & the CSO
WHERE: Volvo Car Stadium
WHEN: 8 p.m.
MORE INFO: Vocalist Javier Colon
performs accompanied by the Charleston
Symphony Orchestra conducted by Yuriy
Bekker. Tickets at CharlestonSymphony.org.
WHAT: Haddrells Point Kids Fishing
Rodeo
WHERE: Wadmalaw Island, at a private,
well-stocked pond
WHEN: 8 - 11 a.m.
MORE INFO: Open to kids under 16.
$40 registration includes bait, rods/reels
and tackle. Staff will be on hand to assist.
Event is limited to first 20 registrants.
To register call 843.573.3473 or email
shammond@haddrellspoint.com.
MONDAY, OCT. 9
WHAT: World Affairs Council of
Charleston
WHERE: Citadel Holliday Alumni
Center, 69 Hagood Ave.
WHEN: 5:15 p.m.
MORE INFO: Understanding North Korea
presented by Dr. James Person. Dr. person
is the Director of the Hyundai Motor-Korea
Foundation Center for Korean History and
Public Policy at the Woodrow Wilson Center in
Washington D.C. He is one of the nations top
experts on North Korea and Korean issues. For
more information visit WACCharleston.org.
TUESDAY, OCT. 10
WHAT: South Carolina History Series:
Choosing Sides in Revolutionary South
Carolina
WHERE: Johns Island Regional Library
WHEN: 11 a.m.
MORE INFO: During the American
Revolution, free white and enslaved
black South Carolinians faced a choice
about whether to support the struggle
for independence or to pledge loyalty
to the British government. Please join
CCPLs historian, Dr. Nic Butler, for a
look at the options available to lowcountry
residents during those years of crisis. For
more information visit ccpl.org or call
843.559.1945.
WEDNESDAY, OCT. 11
WHAT: 20 Tips for Your Mac (adults)
WHERE: Johns Island Regional Library
WHEN: 2 - 3:30 p.m.
MORE INFO: Bring your MacBook
(or come and watch), and learn how to
use the Dock, Finder and Launchpad to
navigate your Apple computer effectively
and efficiently. Registration is not required.
For more information visit ccpl.org or call
843.559.1945.
THURSDAY, OCT. 12
WHAT: Genealogy Workshop with Lynn
Baker, Charleston Chapter of the South
Carolina Genealogy Society (adults)
October 14
WHERE: Johns Island Regional Library
WHEN: 11 a.m.
MORE INFO: This one-hour hands-on
workshop will show the resources available
at CCPL to do free genealogical research to
find out about your family heritage. Bring
your laptop or use a library laptop to access
Ancestry Library Edition, Heritage Quest
and more. Learn how to explore on your
own and have the opportunity to ask for
assistance. For more information visit ccpl.
org or call 843.559.1945.
FRIDAY, OCT. 13
WHAT: CATRs Pony Up Movie Night
WHERE: Under the Roof at Brickhouse
Equestrian Center
WHEN: 5:30 - 9:30 p.m.
MORE INFO: Food trucks, family-
friendly activities and more. Bring a
blanket or chair for a screening of National
Velvet. All proceeds benefit CATRs
therapy horses. For tickets visit CATR.
ejoinme.org/movienight.
SATURDAY, OCT. 14
WHAT: Beethovens Ninth Symphony
WHERE: Gaillard Center
WHEN: 7:30 p.m.
MORE INFO: Opening Night
performance features Ode to Joy and
Strauss Metamorphosen. For tickets visit
CharlestonSymphony.org.
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financial focus
Creating a
retirement plan
BY DIMI MATOUCHEV
For The Island Connection
W
hen you create your financial
and investment strategies for
retirement, what will you
need to know? In other words, what
factors should you consider, and how
will these factors affect your investment-
related decisions, before and during your
retirement?
Consider the following:
Age at retirement Not
surprisingly, your retirement date
likely will be heavily influenced
by your financial situation so,
if you have to keep working,
thats what youll do. But if you
have a choice in the matter, your
decision could have a big impact
on your investment strategy. For
example, if you want to retire
early, you may need to save and
invest more aggressively than you
would if you plan to work well
past typical retirement age. Also,
your retirement date may well
affect when you start accepting
Social Security payments; if you
retire early, you might have to start
taking your benefits at age 62, even
though your monthly checks will
be considerably smaller than if you
waited until your full retirement
age, which is likely to be 66 or 67.
Retirement lifestyle Some
people want to spend their
retirement years traveling from
Athens to Zanzibar, while others
simply want to stay close to
home and family, pursuing quiet,
inexpensive hobbies. Clearly, the
lifestyle you choose will affect how
much you need to accumulate
before you retire and how much
you will need to withdraw from
your various investment accounts
once you do.
Second career Some people
retire from one career only to begin
another. If you think youd like to
have a second act in your working
life, you might need some additional
training, or you might just put
September 29, 2017
your existing expertise to work as a
consultant. If you do launch a new
career, it could clearly affect your
financial picture. For one thing,
if you add a new source of earned
income, you might be able to
withdraw less from your retirement
accounts each year. (Keep in mind,
though, that once you reach 70 ,
you will have to take at least some
withdrawals from your traditional
IRA and your 401(k) or other
employer-sponsored retirement
plan.) On the other hand, if you
keep earning income, you can
continue putting money into a
traditional IRA (until youre 70 )
or a Roth IRA (indefinitely) and
possibly contribute to a retirement
plan for the self-employed, such
as a SEP-IRA or an owner-only
401(k).
Philanthropy During your
working years, you may have
consistently donated money to
charitable organizations. And
once you retire, you may want
to do even more. For one thing,
of course, you can volunteer
more of your time. But you also
might want to set up some more
permanent method of financial
support. Consequently, you might
want to work with your legal
advisor and financial professional
to incorporate elements of your
investment portfolio into your
estate plans to provide more
support for charitable groups.
As you can see, your retirement goals
can affect your investment strategy and
vice versa. So, think carefully about what
you want to accomplish, plan ahead and
get the help you need. It takes time and
effort to achieve a successful retirement,
but its worth it.
Dimi Matouchev is a financial advisor
with Edward Jones, located at 1505
Palm Boulevard, Isle of Palms. For more
information, call 843.886.9229 or visit
edwardjones.com.
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