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Volume 15 Issue 21 FREE January 31, 2020

Sullivan’s Island • Isle of Palms • Goat Island • Dewees Island

EYE ON DEWEES
Great authors,
food and drink
MONROE’S AUTHOR SERIES
H E L D AT W I L D D U N E S

BY LORI MCGEE
FOR ISLAND EYE NEWS

T
his annual event is known for great
conversations with great authors, but
also for serving up equally great food
and drinks.  Mary Alice Monroe’s annual Wild
Dunes Resort Author Series is designed to bring
readers and writers together in a memorable
way. This year’s featured authors were Signe
Pike, Kate Quinn and Elizabeth Berg. 

Dewees Island Book Club, photo by Carey Sullivan.

BY CAREY SULLIVAN
FOR ISLAND EYE NEWS

Authors Kate Quinn, Signe Pike, Elizabeth Berg, and Mary
Alice Monroe.
Almost 400 people traveled from near and
far, from right here in Charleston, to places
like Pawleys Island, Boone, NC, Charlotte,
NC, and several other states including Ohio,
Texas and California. The appetizer menu was
inspired by recipes from the queen of Southern
Cooking, Nathalie Dupree.  Guests were treated
to a biscuit bar, pasta salad, shrimp and grits,
and pecan tassies and lemon tassies.  Firefly
Distillery served up a great signature cocktail,
the “BlackBerry Smash” made with their famous
whiskey jam.  find especially endearing.  The first thing
This year’s event charity was Reading
Partners South Carolina, a local literacy group
that partners with local community members
and leaders from local school districts to give
every child the support needed to become
lifelong readers.
Attendees were treated to a big surprise as
Mary Alice unveiled her cover for her new novel
coming out May 19 “On Ocean Boulevard.”  fact that there are both men and women
It’s a whole-hearted return to her beloved sea
turtles in the Beach House series.
This opportunity to listen to these powerful
women tell their stories about what inspires
them, their books, and life was a rare treat.
For more details, visit maryalicemonroe.com.  our island community and Mother Nature
I
think book clubs are a fascinating
window through which one can view a
person or community.  Where I live in
Northern Virginia, I have known of book
clubs that are 20 plus years running, are a
community in themselves, and have a very
serious structure.  I have also known (and
been a part of) book clubs that are less
about books and more about an excuse to
leave the house. There are book clubs that
are about a specific genre and book clubs
that are about drinking wine.   the summer, and this year we have a special
When you look through the window at
the Dewees Island Book Club, you see a
reflection of our island community that I
you notice as you press your nose against
the glass is that there is very often a 30
year age difference between the youngest
and the oldest present. This has to be the
most engaging part of our community.
No matter the topic, you are hearing the
perspective of multiple generations. The
conversation is also enhanced by the
choosing and discussing the books.   soak up a book on the beach, September
These two factors alone make the Dewees
Island Book Club unique and engaging,
no matter the book.  But take a look at
the line-up for 2020, and you will see the
eclectic nature of our book club matches
herself:
• The Death and Life of the Great Lakes
by Dan Egan
• Educated: A Memoir by Tara Westover
• Madame Bovary by Gustave Flaubert
• Tell Me A Story: My Life with Pat Conroy
by Cassandra King
• Talking to Strangers: What We Should
Know about the People We Don’t Know
by Malcom Gladwell
Like other book clubs, we usually skip
“Bring Your Favorite Book” night during
our Property Owners Association meeting.
I am so happy to be a part of a community
of life-long learners. I look forward to
reading the books this year that I have
never read and hearing the perspectives of
my friends and neighbors on books that I
have already read. January and February
are the perfect months to cozy up with
a blanket and a good book, March, April
and May are the perfect months to swing
on a hammock with a great read, June,
July and August are the best months to
and October’s crisp fall air reminds us to
take a book outside one last time, and in
November and December, reading a book
is absolutely necessary to save your sanity
from the craziness of the holiday season. I
guess that about covers it.

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CIVIC
Sullivan’s Island Mayor’s Message
Dear Island Neighbors,
I hope the unfolding new year is offering great promise for
you. Today, we have only two items, but both deal with matters that
might provoke a response of “Shucks!” on your part…for different
reasons.
HOW YA LIKE DEM ERSTERS?
As I note annually, that was how the very down-to-earth New
Orleans Mayor Robert Maestri started a conversation with his guest
President Franklin Roosevelt, when they tucked into some Oysters
Rockefeller at New Orleans’ famed Antoine’s Restaurant in 1937.
You can get some great “ersters”, visit with friends and neighbors,
and support our great volunteer Fire and Rescue Squad at our annual
February Oyster Roast, 5-8 p.m. Saturday Feb. 8. We won’t likely
have any presidents in attendance, although given our early primary,
who knows whether you might catch a Presidential candidate or two
pressing the flesh and even risking their own flesh trying to open
an oyster for their first time. (Fortunately, our first responders who
sponsor the event will be available to apply tourniquets if needed.)
For more info, go here: http://bit.ly/sifdoysterroast. The location as
usual is the Big Tin/Fish Fry Shack (Station 15 at 1453 Hennessey
Street). Tickets are $40 advance, $45 at the door. Advance tickets
are available at the Fire Station, Town Hall, Simmons Seafood, and
the Harris Teeter by the Isle of Palms Connector. It’s all-you-can-
eat oysters (bring your own knife and glove), with other food and
beverages for purchase, music, and entertainment for the kids.
Proceeds support the invaluable efforts of our volunteer squad. They
put in an impressive amount of time (thousands of hours), effort
and training into protecting us year in and year out. Much of their
equipment is bought with proceeds from this wonderful event. Please
come out to support their critical mission!
HOW YA LIKE DEM PALMETTOS?
Quite a bit, apparently. As I’ve heard from our residents in the
wake of the initial plans by Dominion Energy to take out almost 250
Palmettos on the Island. Palmetto trees are such an important part of
the Island’s public realm, the state’s image, and the nation’s history.
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It was from a partly-built fort of palmetto logs at what is now Fort
Moultrie that American patriots repelled an attack by the invading
British fleet and secured the first such victory in the run-up to the
Revolutionary War. That’s how the Palmetto tree earned its place on
our state flag, its recognition as our state tree, and its status as an
instantly recognizable image of our state.
On Jan. 17, we met with representatives of Dominion Energy to
discuss their recently initiated plan to cut down 247 of the Island’s
Palmetto trees thought to be potentially hazardous due to their
proximity to electric lines. Numerous residents had voiced their
dismay at the prospect of losing so many of these venerable (many
40 – 50 years old, or older) trees that define the Island.
We also discussed with the Dominion representatives our concerns
about whether the standards Dominion follows for creating tree
clearance zones (above, along and below live power lines) should be
applied to Palmetto trees. As you know, unlike most trees, Palmettos
do not threaten power lines by sending out limbs across, above or
into them. They grow up, not sideways. And they don’t lean or sway
much in high winds, nor break off. 
Also, Palmettos are slow growers. Really, really slow. As in, just
a few inches per year. So a Palmetto that is several feet from a live
power line today will not be much closer in five years.
At our Jan. 17 meeting, Dominion agreed to immediately stop this
cutting program for further study. This pause is to allow Dominion
and the Town to re-examine the trees on the list, individually, in
order to identify those that might pose the nearest-term safety issues
vs. those that do not. 
For those trees that do pose the more near-term safety issues, each
tree will be assessed to determine the feasibility of transplanting it
elsewhere. The Town and Dominion will work out plans for those that
can be transplanted, and will also develop plans to address those
that cannot reasonably be transplanted. Funding for all of this is yet
to be determined…of course.
Mayor continues on page 3
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CIVIC
SI Council debates merits of
upcoming St. Patrick’s Day Festival
BY CHARLES CLAXTON LUCKY DOG
FOR ISLAND EYE NEWS
PUBLISHING
T
he Town of Sullivan’s Island Paul Vanetta came to the stand way of life in Charleston being SC, LLC
of
Council convened on the to plead his case on behalf of the surrounded by docks. He cited The Island Eye News
night of Jan. 21 to discuss abolishment of an ordinance that such activities as crabbing,
several talking points within the prevents the construction of docks fishing, kayaking, and boating as The Island Connection
town. The meeting began with on private land. He approached examples that accentuate what SiP Magazine
the usual pledge of allegiance the stand with no semblance makes the town of Sullivan’s “Where to” Map
and prayer.  of nerves, well prepared with Island what it is, pleading
Immediately following the packets of documents for each for the council to repeal the Lynn Pierotti
prayer, the council went into council member. He began a code. Vanetta dispersed images lynn@luckydognews.com
civilian addresses.  prolonged address about the of the areas of the island allowing publisher
the construction and those not to
Laura Fogarty
Mayor continues from page 2 all council members, illustrating
ieneditor@luckydognews.com
what the citizen considered to be
managing editor
Next, the Town and Dominion will also identify approaches for a ludicrous zoning error by the
those trees on the list that do not pose near-term safety issues. town’s part, the map showing Jennifer Tuohy
You can hear yet more on all this by visiting my Jan. 21 interview little to no difference between the jennifer@luckydognews.com
on the matter with Quintin Washington on “Quintin’s Corner” on eligible and ineligible areas. The contributing editor
YouTube: http://bit.ly/quintinscorner  presentation ended due to time
I appreciate the willingness of the Dominion team to meet about constraints with the council left Swan Richards
our concerns. Even more, I appreciate their openness to a much to consider the legitimacy of the senior graphic designer

more measured approach to managing potential conflicts between claim.   Alejandro Ferreyros
the Island’s electricity system and our iconic palmetto trees.   The council blew through graphic designer
And the many residents I’ve heard from are so right: The Palmetto the beginning action items on
tree deserves special treatment, especially on Sullivan’s Island. the agenda, including the final Lori McGee 843-614-0901
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advocates, Greg Hammond and
Bachman Smith.  Carey Sullivan
Despite there being additional Carol Antman
events of the meeting, the focal Pamela Marsh
point of the council was the Susan Middaugh
debate surrounding the details of
the Saint Patrick’s Day festival on
the streets of the Town’s business
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Reckon it will be great fun

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CCPRC recruiting staff

the public and the ensuing profit for the businesses of the
faced the council was the amount of alcohol available in island. However, the council did not reach a conclusion
a prolonged period. The council based its concerns off on the beginning time, while setting a temporary end time

now for summer 2020

the arrests that occurred in the 2019 St. Patrick’s Day of 5 p.m. for outdoor alcohol sales, which will be open to
festival and the possibility of an imminent shutdown of the change at the following meeting.  G R AT E F U L D E A D T R I B U T E B A N D P E R F O R M S F R E E
event, following the example of Folly Beach’s Folly Gras, a Once the action items had concluded, the council moved C O N C E R T AT J A M E S I S L A N D C O U N T Y PA R K
comparison raised by Sarah Church.  into the reports of each committee. The Mayor noted a
The council asked for the input of Police Chief Griffin meeting he had in Columbia involving politicians fighting PROVIDED  
regarding the safety of the event, a major concern for against drilling off the coast of South Carolina. Mayor O’Neil
FOR ISLAND EYE NEWS
PROVIDED  
such safety advocates as Sarah Church and Mayor O’Neil. spoke on behalf of a bill that would deter the construction FOR ISLAND EYE NEWS

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of on-shore infrastructure to support off-shore drilling sites

G
Chief Griffin asserted that a large portion of the safety he Charleston County Park and Recreation Commission
issue was the possibility of citizens and vehicles sharing within the borders of the state. The Mayor made it clear is seeking candidates for a number of recently-opened rateful Dead Dead. Celebrating
the road during the later hours of the festival, to which that he was an avid supporter of the bill.  positions. These opportunities are posted now at ccprc. fans, rejoice. the band's entire
the council wholeheartedly agreed. The recently appointed Mayor O’Neil also spoke about a meeting that he was com/jobs. Currently, CCPRC is seeking candidates for seasonal Popular catalogue of material
Chief submitted to the authority of the council, saying that present for involving Dominion Energy. The subject of jobs including lifeguards, camp counselors, maintenance, park local tribute band as it developed and
it was ultimately their decision to decide the schedule of the meeting was the trimming that Dominion has done attendants and others for summer 2020. Most positions are The Reckoning is danced through
street shutdowns and openings for the day. Although, he involving the palmetto trees on the island. A compromise open for ages 15 and up, with 14-year-olds considered for some returning to James the decades, The
did remark that certain areas should be closed off to allow was met, stating that Dominion would suspend all trimming positions. These positions are great opportunities for teenagers, Island County Park in Reckoning leaves
for easier containment of the event, such as Station 22 ½. until a proper survey could be done regarding the probable college students, teachers and retirees to make the most of the March. This concert no leaf unturned,
However, the council members came to no decision.  damage that the growth of trees would have on powerlines. summer season while learning new skills, meeting new people event hosted by the and the music never
An additional concern was the impact the festival would A possible solution to the issue was the suggestion of and enjoying working outdoors in the beautiful park system. Charleston County stops.
have on High Thyme. The restaurant is not planning to transplantation of the palmetto trees to a more suitable CCPRC is seeking candidates age 16 and up for its award- Park and Recreation Admission to The
participate in the event, keeping its doors closed until 5 p.m. area, out of the scope of the powerlines.  winning ocean rescue lifesaving team. Making a difference every Commission will Reckoning in the
The council, particularly Mayor O’Neil, was very concerned Once O’Neil concluded his remarks, the Administrator’s day, CCPRC ocean rescue lifeguards are employed at four beach take place Sunday, Park is free with
about how the event would affect parking for Ms. Daniels, Report noted upon possible additions to the fire station. park locations throughout the county. In 2019, CCPRC’s ocean Mar. 8. admission to James
part-owner of High Thyme, which led to debate over the The architects were approved to begin planning on the rescue lifeguard team performed over 27,300 preventive actions The concert series, Island County Park,
possibilities of road openings prior to the end of the alcohol additions.  and rescued 111 patrons in distress in the water. A long-standing which debuted last which is $2 per
services.  The Public Safety Report noted the number of muddy recipient of many accolades, CCPRC has been a United States spring, will be held person or free for
Mayor O’Neil was a serious advocate for the ending time streets and the intentions of the council to coordinate the Lifesaving Association Certified Lifeguard Agency since 1994 and in the meadow Gold Pass holders.
of 4 p.m. for outdoor alcohol sales, while Bachman Smith cleaning of the asphalt. last year was named as an “Advanced Certified Agency.” at James Island All outside alcohol
and Greg Hammond advocated for a stop time of 6 p.m. The Recreation Report, given by Kaye Smith, noted upon Each ocean rescue lifeguard is certified to the level of a South County Park from is prohibited. Dogs
The debate ended once the suggestion of additional parking several events and renovations around the town. Ms. Smith Carolina Department of Transportation Emergency Medical 2-5 p.m. and is free Reckoning in the Park returns Mar. 8 to James Island County Park. must be leashed
being opened on Station 22 ½ as the event begins to end.  intends to renovate several pieces of playground equipment Responder or higher. Interested applicants should be aware that with park admission. at all times as this
Following the suggestion on parking a notable objection prior to the beginning of the Farmers’ Market, beginning they will need to pass physical tests including swimming and Beverages, including beer, wine and Coke event will not be held within the dog park.
was brought up by Chief Griffin – the possible challenges of Apr. 2 from 4 - 7 p.m. Ms. Smith also mentioned a beach running, and undergo training, including medical responder products, will be available for purchase. Food
For more information, call 843.795.4386, visit
containment would rise with the opening of 22 ½.    sweep open to the public, but involving the Kaleidoscope training, Rookie School and Surf School. All training will be will be available for purchase from several food
program at Sullivan’s Island Elementary. The beach sweep trucks, and craft vendors will also be on site. CharlestonCountyParks.com or download our
The council ultimately decided to reconvene on the provided in-house. Pay begins at $13 an hour. mobile app. This event is made possible by Coke,
issue at a later date but did choose that the date of the is scheduled for Feb. 4 from 4:30-5:30 p.m. Based in Charleston, The Reckoning offers
At the conclusion of the reports the council adjourned. For more information or to apply for any CCPRC position, visit a fresh new approach to the seemingly infinite Link Mixson and Charleston County Parks.
event will remain the Saturday prior to the holiday, Mar.
ccprc.com/jobs or call 843.795.4386. library of songs and soundscapes by The Grateful

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he College of Charleston’s
Dance Team, The
Cougarettes, finished 4th
in the 2020 UCA & UDA College
Cheerleading and Dance Team
National Championship at the
C O U G A R E T T E S P L A C E 4 T H I N T H E N AT I O N Walt Disney World Resort in
Florida on the weekend of Jan.
PROVIDED 17-19. The event hosted 5,500
of the country’s top college
FOR ISLAND EYE NEWS
cheerleaders, dancers, and
mascots from 242 teams with
representation from 42 states
and 10 countries. The teams
are judged on the choreography,
technique, execution, and overall
effect. The Cougarettes placed
13th in their jazz division while
finishing 4th in their HipHop
division, setting record finishes in
the Division 1 program’s history.
Over 20,000 spectators
attended the 25th anniversary
of the UCA & UDA College
Cheerleading and Dance Team
National Championships at
the ESPN Wide World of Sports
Complex. The competitions
will air on ESPNU and ESPN2
in February, and viewers can
check their local listings. You
can see this nationally ranked
Cougarettes dance team, coached
by Patrice Christian and assistant
LeAnn Boddie, during College of
Charleston Cougar basketball
games for the remainder of the
season.
Tickets can be purchased
through the College of Charleston
CofC Cougarettes at the National Championship.
at cofcsports.com/tickets.

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ROADTRIPS CHARLESTON
BY CAROL ANTMAN
FOR ISLAND EYE NEWS
W
e scrambled out of bed before 6
a.m. to join the street party that
had started at 2 a.m.  It was easy
to find by following the pounding calypso
backbeat blaring across downtown Roseau.
A trailer was piled high with speakers and
a canon that fired eruptions of foam onto
the heads of dancing revelers, covering them
in bubbles.  Another guy flung handfuls of
colored powder. Little tie-dyed clouds wafted
and then settled into puddles of beer where
chickens skittered. Carnival on the island of
Dominica.   her dress, necklace and hat.
As Mark and I joined the street “jump-up”
we were transfixed by little dramas in the
parades that went by:  a dead looking man
being carried in a coffin, a guy in a Donald
Trump mask, a scene of a taskmaster beating
his slaves, huge contingents of villagers
all dressed as convicts, skimpily dressed
women of all shapes busting their moves
and especially the hundreds of astounding
“bwa-bwa” stilt dancers.  They gyrated down
the street on perches way above our heads.
Even some children had mastered the tricky
balancing act. Other villages paraded as
traditional “sensays” in costumes made from
crocus bags, banana leaves, frayed rope and
cloth draped in multiple layers around the
entire body. Large horned hats completed
the look which is somehow supposed to
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represent chickens.  Maybe chickens from
some nightmare fantasy, we thought,
especially the ones wearing platform shoes
and carrying whips. What impressed us the
most was how uncommercialized the outfits
were. Most all looked homemade; marvels of
ingenuity. A contingent of pageant winners
from across the island featured young women
with ingeniously engineered headdresses
that formed a globe, or wings, or encircled
them in spirals.  One gorgeous ensemble was
made entirely of wrapping paper including
  
The day was a kaleidoscope of color and
pageantry.  An adorable promenade of kids
pushing their little homemade trucks filled
the streets in the afternoon.  Some rode in
cardboard police cars and fire engines. They
wore simple matching outfits made from cut-
up t-shirts with paper pirate hats.  Along
the street booths sold drinks, roast chicken
and “goat water”, a Caribbean stew. It was
funny to us that the parades didn’t go from Nature Island. Two-thirds of its 290 square
point A to point B; they simply circled around miles is covered with lush rainforests that
downtown over and over.   blanket the mountains right down to the
Dominica’s Carnival is known for holding rocky, black sand coasts. English is the
true to the island’s French, Caribbean and official language although most islanders
African traditions.  It takes place on the also speak a Creole.  Despite being ranked as
Monday and Tuesday before Ash Wednesday the top sustainable island in the Caribbean
after months of preparation. Even Hurricane by National Geographic, it is the least visited
Maria didn’t stop the festivities from taking one. For Carnival we stayed at the upscale
place in 2018.  It’s known to be one of the Fort Young Hotel which is steps away from
safest Carnival celebrations. We saw plenty the festivities. From our ocean front balcony,
of security to balance out the debauchery we enjoyed watching cruise ships docking
and even though we were obvious tourists as and scuba divers embarking.    
some of the few White people there, the vibe For lovers of authenticity and cultural
was welcoming and electrifying. Everyone expression like us, experiencing Dominica’s
we asked was happy to pose for photos and Carnival was the ultimate.  It is a dazzling
seemed genuinely glad to share the festivities.    display of social solidarity and boundless
Located in the Leeward Islands of the creativity set to a pounding rhythm, calypso
Lesser Antilles (and not to be confused music and dance.  
with the Dominican Republic), Dominica is Carnival in Dominica will be Feb. 24 and 25.
an independent country lovingly called the For more information visit discoverdominica.
com.
Roadtrips Charleston highlights interesting
destinations within a few hour’s drive of
Charleston, S.C. as well as more far flung
locales. Carol Antman’s wanderlust is driven
by a passion for outdoor adventure, artistic
experiences, cultural insights and challenging
travel.  For hot links, photographs and
previous columns or to make comments please
see peaksandpotholes.blogspot.com.
PHOTOS BY CAROL ANTMAN
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Yacht Club holds

annual winter meeting
BY PAMELA MARSH  
FOR ISLAND EYE NEWS

Deputy Commander Nick Wong, Commodore Pamela Marsh, Membership Chairman 

Rick Bradley, Rear Commodore John Harris, Vice Commodore Jim Bunting, and 
WDYC member Bob Smith.

T
he Wild Dunes Yacht Club held its annual winter dinner meeting
on Jan. 18 at the Isle of Palms Exchange Club building.
Deputy Commander Nicholas Wong of the U S Coast Guard
- Sector Charleston was the guest speaker.
 Commander Wong provided an overview of the local Coast Guard
activities in several of the main mission areas which include: Search
and Rescue, Port Security, Marine Safety, and Drug Interdiction. He
also discussed the ongoing salvage efforts of the roll - on, roll-off
cargo ship, the Golden Ray, in the St. Simon Sound near Brunswick,
Georgia. 
The mission of the Wild Dunes Yacht Club is to promote and
encourage boating in all its forms, and to promote the skills of
seamanship and navigation.
This local Yacht Club also participates in community service
projects. A recent project involved gathering donations to send to
the Bahamas, via MSC Shipping, following Hurricane Dorian.
To contact Wild Dunes Yacht Club regarding membership,
e-mail WildDunesYachtCLub@outlook.com.

Breach Inlet
Tide Char t
Date High Tide Low Tide
Jan 31 12:01pm 5:40am/6:03pm
Dec 1 12:23am/12:48pm 6:31am/6:49pm
Dec 2 1:15am/1:41pm 7:30am/7:41pm
Dec 3 2:12am/2:40pm 8:34am/8:39pm
Dec 4 3:12am/3:40pm 9:37am/9:38pm
Dec 5 4:12am/4:38pm 10:36am/10:36pm
Dec 6 5:09am/5:33pm 11:30am/11:31pm
Dec 7 6:03am/6:26pm 12:20pm
Dec 8 6:54am/7:16pm 12:24am/1:09pm
Dec 9 7:44am/8:06pm 1:15am/1:56pm
Dec 10 8:32am/8:57pm 2:06am/2:43pm
Dec 11 9:20am/9:48pm 2:58am/3:30pm
Dec 12 10:09am/10:42pm 3:50am/4:18pm
Dec 13 10:59am/11:38pm 4:45am/5:08pm

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: www.saltwatertides.com
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ONGOING
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Program
WHERE: Wild Dunes Resort
Harbor Course
WHEN: After 10 a.m.
MORE INFO: The Harbor Friends
golf program is the ultimate
annual VIP pass to one of the
most beautiful courses in the
Lowcountry. Enroll for just
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including $44 rounds on the
Harbor Course, exclusive monthly
offers, reward punch card for free
rounds, and 10% off restaurant
& Pro Shop purchases. For
more information please call
843.886.2301.
Mondays
WHAT: Memoir Writing Circle
WHERE: Poe Branch Library
WHEN: 10:30 a.m.- 12 p.m.
MORE INFO: Improve your
writing by sharing comments and
critiques. 843.883.3914
WHAT: Teen Studio Hour
WHERE: Poe Branch Library
WHEN: 4:30-5:30 p.m.
MORE INFO: Create a fabulous
work of art with our fabulous art
supplies. 843.883.3914.
Tuesdays
WHAT: Toddler Storytime
WHERE: Poe Branch Library
WHEN: 10:30 a.m.
MORE INFO: Enjoy picture
books, flannel board fun, sing-a-
longs, poetry and activities that
encourage language skills. (Ages
2-3 with adult) 843.883.3914.
Wednesdays
WHAT: Toddler Days
WHERE: Charleston Museum,
360 Meeting St.
WHEN: 10-11 a.m.
MORE INFO: Toddler Day classes
are designed for toddlers (18
months – 3 years) and a parent,
grandparent, or friend to play
and explore in The Charleston
Museum. With a focus on
developing fine motor skills,
each program includes four craft
projects as well as finger paints,
a puppet stage, a sandbox,
and more. $6 Members/$9
Non-Members. To register visit
CharlestonMuseum.org.
Thursdays
WHAT: Mah Jongg Nights
(adults)
WHERE: Poe Branch Library
WHEN: 5:30-8:00 p.m.
MORE INFO: Learn to play the
fun and fast-paced game of
American Mah Jongg. Beginners
welcome. 843.883.3914.
WHAT: Jazz Night
WHERE: The Refuge, IOP
WHEN: 6:30-9:30 p.m.
MORE INFO: The Todd Beals Trio
hosts jazz every Thursday night.
Traditional swing tunes, ballads
and bossa novas. Singers & horn
players welcome. For info visit
CharlestonJazz.com.
Third Friday of the Month
WHAT: Homeschool History Days
WHERE: Charleston Museum,
360 Meeting St.
WHEN: 10-11 a.m.
MORE INFO: A special program
for home-schooling families.
These programs feature one of
our field trip classes, a chance
to go through the Museum,
and an activity. Free with paid
admission. To register visit
CharlestonMuseum.org.
Saturday, Feb. 1
WHAT: Kidstruction: Zoob
Builderz-Families
WHERE: Poe Branch Library
WHEN: 10:30 - 11:30 a.m.
MORE INFO: Let their
imagination run wild with our
Zoob Builder. 843.883.3914.
Friday, Feb. 7
WHAT: Swing for the Cure
WHERE: Wild Dunes Resort
Is l a nd E y e C a l e nda r
WHEN: 6-8:30 p.m.
MORE INFO: A weekend of golf
and tennis supporting Komen
South Carolina’s vision of a world
without breast cancer. Event
participants can take part in a
Friday night kick off oyster roast
and BBQ and then choose either
to play in a team tennis event
of 18 holes of golf tournament
followed by a cocktail and silent
auction. Tickets are $10-$200.
For more info visit eventbrite.com.
Saturday, Feb. 8
WHAT: Doggie Day at the Rec
WHERE: Isle of Palms Recreation
Center
WHEN: 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.
MORE INFO: Vaccination clinic
9 - 11 a.m. Annual IOP dog
license sales, pet photos, and
dog show contest beginning at
10:30 a.m. This free public event
is sponsored by the City of Isle
of Palms. For more information
please call 843.886.8294.
WHAT: Roaring 20’s Gatsby Gala
WHERE: SC Aquarium
WHEN: 8 - 11:59 p.m.
MORE INFO: Centennial
anniversary of one of the most
decadent decades. Live music,
food, and open bar included with
$140 ticket price. Guests are
encouraged to dress in Gatsby-
esque attire or contemporary
formalwear. A portion of the
proceeds will support the
Charleston Animal Society.
For more infor or tickets visit
eventbrite.com.
WHAT: STAR Therapy dogs
WHERE: Poe Branch Library
WHEN: 10:30 to 11:30 a.m.
MORE INFO: Come read a book
to a furry friend. 843.883.3914.
WHAT: Chocolate and
Wine Tasting
WHERE: Wild Dunes Resort,
Coastal Provisions
WHEN: 2:30-4 p.m.
MORE INFO: Indulge in amazing
Italian red wine paired with
locally made chocolate. Tickets
are $30 and $35. To register call
843.886.2200.
WHAT: Sullivan’s Island Fire &
Rescue Oyster Roast
WHERE: The Big Tin, 1424
Hennessy St., Sullivan’s Island
WHEN: 5-8 p.m.
MORE INFO: All you can eat
oysters, hot dogs and fish
stew. Fowlers Mustache will be
performing. Advance tickets $30
Day of show $35. Tickets on
sale at Harris Teeter, Sea Island
Shopping Center, Simmons
Seafood ( IOP), SI Fire
Station and SI Town Hall.
Friday, Feb. 14
WHAT: A Night at the Castle
WHERE: Stella Maris Catholic
Church, 1204 Middle St
WHEN: 6:30-11:30 p.m.
MORE INFO: Catered dinner,
drinks, silent auction, and
dancing with entertainer
Ronnie Johnson. Tickets
are $50 per person and are
available at the Stella Maris
Parish Office. For corporate
sponsorship opportunities or
more information, please contact
rosaleavsd@aol.com.
WHAT: Southeastern Wildlife
Exposition
WHERE: Marion Square,
Charleston
WHEN: 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
MORE INFO: SEWE is a three day
showcase of everything we love
about wildlife and nature. From
fine art exhibits, conservation
education, sporting events and
parties, SEWE invites us all to
explore our wild side and pay
tribute to our naturally beautiful
world. For the full schedule
of events and venues and to
purchase tickets, visit sewe.com.
WHAT: Valentine’s Day “Kids-
Away” Room
WHERE: Wild Dunes Resort,
Palmetto Hall
WHEN: 5-9 p.m.
February 15
MORE INFO: Enjoy a couple’s
night out while your children
enjoy kids’ night out on
Valentine’s Day with games,
crafts, and a movie. $35 per child.
For more information please visit
destinationhotels.com.
WHAT: Jewelry Creation
Station (Teens and Tweens)
WHERE: Poe Branch Library
WHEN: 12:30 - 4:30 p.m.
MORE INFO: Stop by to make
a pair of earrings or bracelet
at our drop-in jewelry station.
843.883.3914.
Saturday, Feb. 15
WHAT: Beach
Lovers Book Club
(Adults)
WHERE: Poe Sullivan's Island native and
local bird expert, to learn about
Branch Library
WHEN: 10:30 a.m. - how bird banding is used to
12 p.m. study and track migratory
birds in the maritime forest.
MORE INFO: Join
a lively discussion Local conservation efforts and
of “Where the information about how you can
protect migratory birds will also
Crawdads Sing” by Delia Owens.
be discussed. 843.883.3914.
Lite refreshments will be served.
843.883.3914.
WHAT: Polar Plunge
WHAT: Sewee Bird Banding in the WHERE: Windjammer
WHEN: 10:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Maritime Forest (Adults/ Teens)
WHERE: Poe Branch Library MORE INFO: Come join us for
a polar plunge benefiting South
WHEN: 12 - 1 p.m.
MORE INFO: Join Sarah Díaz, Carolina Special Olympics. For
more info visit polarplungesc.com.

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Acme Lowcountry Kitchen
Specializing in local and sustainable
seafood. All Altantic Ocean sourced
Seafood. $$-$$$
886-FISH (3474)
31 JC Long Blvd, Isle of Palms
Beard Cat’s
Gelato made from locally sourced
ingredients, and coffee shop that sits
below Obstinate Daughter. $
843.416.5020
beardcatsweetshop.com
2063 Middle St, Sullivan’s Island
Ben & Jerry’s
Enjoy an array of ice cream flavors, from
Chocolate Therapy, to Peach Cobbler on
Isle of Palms’ Front Beach. $
843.886.6314
benandjerrys.com
1009 Ocean Blvd, Isle of Palms
The Boathouse
Fresh, local seafood, and phenomenal
sunset views from the upper deck on
Breach Inlet. $$-$$$
886.8000
boathouserestaurants.com
101 Palm Blvd, Isle of Palms
Cafe Paname
Family owned and operated coffee shop
serving locally roasted coffee. $$
843.885.6303
facebook.com/cafepanameiop
1202 Palm Blvd., A, Isle of Palms
Coconut Joe’s &
Island Joe’s Coffee
Spectacular views of the Atlantic on the
rooftop bar and live music every night
during the summer. $-$$.
Island Joe’s next door featuring coffee and
ice cream. $
843.886.0046
coconutjoes.biz
1120 Ocean Blvd, Isle of Palms
The Dinghy
Laid back Key West Vibe, great food
options, unique beers on tap, spacious side
porch, and live music. $-$$
843.242.8310
dinghyiop.com
8 JC Long Blvd, Isle of Palms
Dunleavy’s Pub
Set in a cabin like building, this Irish
bar stages weekly live folk, country &
acoustic music. $-$$
843.883.9646
dunleavysonsullivans.com
FOOD GUIDE
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island eats
2213 Middle St., Sullivan's Island
High Thyme
A small island bistro, with a wide range
of dishes, from seafood, tapas on Tuesday,
and a Sunday brunch. $$-$$$
843.883.3536
highthymecuisine.com
2213 Middle St, Sullivan’s Island
Home Team BBQ
Not limited to barbeque, this casual eatery
also serves salads, wraps, tacos, and
quesadillas, Sunday Brunch. $$
843.883.3131
hometeambbq.com
2209 Middle St, Sullivan’s Island
Luke N Ollie
Easygoing storefront pizza shop with
outdoor seating serving an array of Italian
mainstays.
843-242-8121
lukenollies.com
1101-C, Ocean Blvd, Isle of Palms
Mex1
Hip eatery serving Mexican favorites,
including tacos & tortas, with an island
vibe. Live music, outdoor seating. $$
882-8172
mex1coastalcantina.com
2205 Middle St, Sullivan’s Island
Middle St Market
Deli sandwiches, fresh salads, gourmet
groceries, and locally-sourced products
and gifts from the team behind Home
Team BBQ. $
843.516.4660
middlestreetmarket.com
2213 Middle Street, Sullivan’s Island
Morgan Creek Grill
Relax with a front row seat on the
Intracoastal Waterway while enjoying
fresh seafood and southern hospitality. $$
843.886.8980
morgancreekgrill.com
8040 1st Ave, Isle of Palms
The Obstinate Daughter
Restaurant serving contemporary
Southern cuisine, pizza & pasta in a rustic,
coastal-inspired space.
$$-$$$
843.416.5020
theobstinatedaughter.com
2063 Middle St,Sullivan’s Island
Papi’s Taqueria
Best tacos on in IOP locally sourced and
crafted. Located on the beautiful shores of
the Atlantic Ocean.$-$$
1012 Ocean Blvd
www.papisiop.com
843.926.PAPI (7274)
Poe’s Tavern
Famous for their gourmet burgers and
chicken sandwiches, this Poe-inspired
eatery also features great deals on fresh
fish tacos. $$
843.883.0083
poestavern.com
2210 Middle St, Sullivan’s Island
Refuge
Enjoy morning coffee with fresh bagels
and pastries from the coffee bar and
dinner or lunch at the restaurant along
with signature cocktails.
therefugeiop.com
1517 Palm Blvd., Isle of Palms
Saltworks Dockside Deli
Located inside the Isle of Palms Marina
Market, come enjoy breakfast, smoothies,
and sandwiches. $-$$
883-3355
saltworkscc.com
50 41st Ave, Isle of Palms
Seabiscuit Cafe
A bright, cozy cafe with nautical touches
serving a simple menu of homestyle
breakfast & lunch. $-$$
facebook.com/seabiscuitcafeiop
21 JC Long Blvd, Isle of Palms
Sullivan’s
Grab a casual dinner of fried flounder or
crab cakes in a cozy atmosphere as well as
lunch on the weekends. $$
843.883.3222
saltstation22.com
2019 Middle St, Sullivan’s Island
Windjammer
Lively spot with a bar menu, a deck
overlooking the water, and beach volleyball
court out back. $-$$
843.886.8596
the-windjammer.com
1008 Ocean Blvd, Isle of Palms
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Stories from a
nautical family
B AT T E R Y G A D S D E N C U LT U R A L
CENTER PRESENTS HAL COSTE

BY SUSAN MIDDAUGH 
FOR ISLAND EYE NEWS

L
ong-time Sullivan’s Island
resident and island historian,
Hal Coste, has collected family
records, stories and photographs
dating back to the early 1800s and
his Charleston Huguenot roots. In a
videotaped interview, Hal recounts
stories, both humorous and serious,
from the Coste family’s long association
with all things nautical and his own
life growing up on Sullivan’s Island.
This oral history video will be followed
by a Q & A with our guest, Hal Coste.
You will not want to miss this Oral
History event on Thursday, Feb. 20
from 6 - 7 p.m. in the Ft. Moultrie Historian, Hal Coste.
Visitor Center, 1214 Middle Street.
In this Oral History interview, Hal
tells of Coste family members who served in the Revenue Cutter
Service, at Sullivan’s Island Lifesaving Station and in the Coast
Guard. You will hear about the Coste who committed the first act
of piracy of the Civil War and also traveled with Audubon. You will
hear the amazing story of two Coast Guard Silver Lifesaving Medals
earned 100 years apart for ocean rescues near the Sullivan’s Island
jetties. One medal was earned by Hal’s great-uncle James, who saved
the life of a 12 year-old boy who grew up to become the grandfather
of Mayor Joe Riley, Jr. The other medal was awarded to Hal himself
for saving six swimmers nearly 100 years later. Of course, no oral
history is complete without stories from Hal’s years growing up on
Sullivan’s Island, including how Hal and his friends became the “Neil
Armstrongs” of Sullivan’s Island surfing.    
The personal and family stories of long-time residents are an
essential part of the remarkable culture and history of the island.  The
Oral History Project of Battery Gadsden Cultural Center, directed by W.
Michael Walsh, MD, captures these stories in interviews of residents.
These videotaped interviews are edited according to the standards
of the Oral History Association. This event is free and open to the
public. For more information please visit batterygadsden.com or call
843.906.0091.

off-island eats
Bacco in Charleston Harbor Resort & Kid Cashew
Regional Italian restaurant featuring Marina, deck & rooftop bar. $$-$$$ A place to have fun while enjoying food
fresh pastas, fior di latte mozzarella and charlestonharborfishhouse.com you crave and drinks that work. Our menu
Neapolitan style pizzas from the wood 843.284.7070 is inspired by the Mediterranean and the
burning oven. $$$ 32 Patriots Point Rd, Mt Pleasant beauty of Charleston. $-$$
843.884.6969 www.kidcashewcharleston.com
baccocharleston.com Flying Biscuit 843.352.7585
976 Houston Northcutt Blvd, Mt. Pleasant Breakfast/lunch 7 am to 3 pm. Featuring 1440 Ben Sawyer Blvd, Mt Pleasant
delicious smothered biscuits. $-$$
Bistro Toulouse www.flyingbiscuit.com Rusty Rudder
Parisian-style nook serving seasonal, 843.352.9400 Easygoing hangout offering American eats
regional French dishes with a modern 794 Coleman Blvd, Mt Pleasant such as BBQ, seafood & steak, plus a bar
twist, plus global wines. $-$$ & outdoor seats. $$
843.216.3434 Ghost Monkey Nano Brewery 843.388.3177
bistrotoulouse.com Features a consistent rotation of locally rustyruddermtp.com
1220 Ben Sawyer Blvd, Mt Pleasant brewed beer made in Mount Pleasant. 3563 N Hwy 17, Mt Pleasant
Taproom, live music, food. $$
Bon Banh Mi 843.352.3462 Sewee Restaurant
Southeast Asian Cuisine, Rice Bowls, ghostmonkeybrewery.com Southern-style seafood & other fried fare
Noodles, sandwiches, small plates, 522 Wando Ln, Mt Pleasant in a casual joint with checkered tables &
vegetarian options. $ homey decor. $$ your island hair salon
843.388.7080 H&R Sweet Shop 843.928.3609
banhbonmi.com Famous redfish and rice, fried chicken, seeweerestaurantinc.com 843-883-9101
1440 Ben Sawyer Blvd, Mt Pleasant shrimp, bbq ribs. $ 4808 N Hwy 17, Awendaw 2205 Middle St, Sullivan's Island
843.884.2118
Coorg 102 Royall Ave, Mt Pleasant Stack’s Coastal Kitchen
Coorg Coffee and Regional Indian Cuisine. Join us for lunch, where we offer fresh
$-$$ Jack's Cosmic Dogs soup, salads, and sandwiches. Enjoy
Mon-Sat 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Kitschy space-themed spot serving hot dinner in a casual bistro-style setting, nice TO ADVERTISE IN THE
www.coorgindiancafe.com dogs topped with creative condiments, plus selection and outdoor seating. $$ DINING GUIDE CALL
843.936.3176 sides & ice cream. $ 843.388.6968
1440 Ben Sawyer Blvd, Mt Pleasant

Fish Restaurant
843.884.7677
jackscosmicdogs.com
2805 N Hwy 17, Mt Pleasant
stackscoastalkitchen.com
1440 Ben Sawyer Blvd, Mt. Pleasant 886 6397
Stylish area-sourced seafood spot