Help Send Care Packages to Our Troops with HBO - 07/29/08 12:59 PM
I really don't get the chance to watch much television, unless it's news or something for pre-schoolers.  So I had no idea that HBO had done a mini-series called "Generation Kill".  It was a documentary following a Marine Battalion during the first forty days of the Iraq war.
In honor of that documentary and all of the troops who have served and those who are currently protecting our country in foreign lands, HBO is sending over care packages to as many of them as possible.  The cool thing is that we get to pick what goes in them -- and HBO … (8 comments)

Alert Charleston County - 07/22/08 01:21 PM
Charleston County has a free new program called Alert Charleston County that allows the public to receive phone and text message notifications about emergencies.
During an emergency, authorities can dial every listed landline phone number within the area affected. But if residents have an unlisted landline, cell phone or broadband number, they must register online to receive messages.
Residents can register for Alert Charleston County by filling out the registration form at alert.charlestoncounty.org, or submit a paper registration at a Charleston County Service Center: 1189 Iron Bridge Road, Mount Pleasant; 4045 Bridge View Drive, North Charleston; or 5962 S.C. Highway 165, … (5 comments)

2008-2009 School Calendar for Charleston County, South Carolina - 07/20/08 10:36 PM
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2008 South Carolina Sales Tax Holiday - 07/20/08 09:43 PM
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A Breath of Fresh Air - 07/16/08 01:44 PM
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Free concert on Thursday, July 17th, Summerville SC - 07/16/08 11:22 AM
A free community concert featuring Ann Caldwell will take place from 6:30 to 8 p.m. on Thursday at Summerville's town square, also known as Hutchinson Square.
Caldwell, known in the Lowcountry as the first lady of jazz, works full time as a jazz singer, jazz vocalist, blues singer and musical producer, according to Summerville DREAM, host for the event.
Caldwell's credits include performances for Piccolo Spoleto for the last eight years. She has been the featured vocalist with the Charleston Symphony Orchestra and the CSO Gospel Choir and has appeared in "Porgy and Bess" and Clay Rice's musical production "Lowcountry Legends." … (0 comments)

Summer Wine Strolls - Every Wednesday - 07/15/08 02:59 PM
Summer Wine Strolls - Every Wednesday What better way to spend a summer evening than strolling through the beautiful Middleton Place gardens with a glass of wine! The Summer Wine Strolls continue every Wednesday, 5:30 - 7:00 pm. Enjoy wine tasting in the gardens, paired with a variety of cheeses. Two convenient tasting tables are available each week in a different garden location. Tastings are $10 per person. Visit http://www.middletonplace.org/ for more information.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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Whether you're buying or selling a home, we want to earn your business. We invite … (5 comments)

The Million Lights Project - 07/15/08 11:58 AM
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Got a Minute? - 07/11/08 02:36 PM
I just got this email that from my uncle and thought it was really cool. It must be nice to have all this time on your hands to create something so cool.
Just click on the link below, click on play, then leave the mouse alone, sit back and enjoy a piece of creative brilliance.  I wonder who had 'time' to do this?Remember:  DO NOT TOUCH THE MOUSE UNTIL THE END.  
 http://fc01.deviantart.com/fs13/f/2007/077/2/e/Animator_vs__Animation_by_alanbecker.swf
I hope that you enjoy.
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Another Milestone in Parenting - 07/10/08 01:28 PM
Hey, All. We recently took our 15 month old son, Josh, to get his first haircut and we wanted to share some of the photos with our AR family. He did such a great job in maintaining his composure; everyone in the barber shop was pleasantly surprised. Anyway, here are a few pictures. We hope that you enjoy.

The Before Picture, look at all those curls.

He did not care to have the hair touch him at all.

The shears finally came out, he did not care for that either.

All Done!!!
Thanks for stopping by and … (23 comments)

Smoothly introducing your dog to your new home - 07/10/08 12:47 PM
Moving into your new home is very exciting, for your entire family!! But did you know that introducing your dog into a new home can be incredibly stressful for them? Fortunately, there are a lot of things that we can do to make this transition easier on them, which in the end makes it easier on us!
There are a lot of things that you can do to make the move less stressful on your pet. When moving, if possible, it would be a good idea to leave the dog with a friend they know. This will keep the dog out … (2 comments)

Upcoming SC Festivals and Events for July & August - 07/10/08 12:24 PM
Here are some events that are currently scheduled for Sounth Carolina, for a complete calendar of South Carolina festivals and events, visit http://www.sciway.net/calendar.html. Here are just a few of July and early August's highlights:South Carolina Festival of Discovery | Greenwood Blues Cruise - SC history, traditions, and culture - Food, music, and amusement rides - July 10-12SC Genealogical Society Annual Workshop - Columbia - Classes, speakers - July 11-12Beaufort Water Festival - Music, dances, fireworks, Blessing of the Fleet - July 11-20Jammin' in July - Historic Camden - Outdoor music festival - July 12Battle of Huck's Defeat Reenactment - Historic Brattonsville, York County … (0 comments)

Help Our Troops With Expired Coupons - 07/09/08 03:07 PM
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Traveling to Charleston, SC with Children, Part #2 for the History Buffs: - 07/08/08 02:56 PM
Charleston has lots of great options for families traveling with children.  Even the best -behaved children get bored when too many of the activities on a vacation are of the same theme, so let Charleston's variety keep them busy!
For History Buffs:
Fort Sumter is a relatively short ferry ride away to give kids a sense of history. Plenty of dolphins along the boat ride and the Sullivan's Island side of Ft. Sumter is a favorite place for viewing dolphins.
The Powder Magazine, a museum and the oldest public building in the Carolinas, also offers insight into Charleston's colonial past.
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Traveling to Charleston, SC with Children Part #1 for the Budding Scientists: - 07/08/08 02:30 PM
Charleston has lots of great options for families traveling with children.  Even the best -behaved children get bored when too many of the activities on a vacation are of the same theme, so let Charleston's variety keep them busy!
For Budding Scientists: 
The South Carolina Aquarium  - features animals from the entire state of South Carolina from the mountains to the sea.  There is a Great Ocean Tank containing several sharks of different varieties, a loggerhead sea turtle, eels, and hundreds of other fish of all types.  From the large patio overlooking the Cooper River one can almost always see dolphins if … (0 comments)

Paddle to Explore History of Rice Plantation - 07/07/08 01:04 PM
Hampton Plantation State Historic Site and a local outfitter are joining forces to offer a canoe and kayak exploration and relaxing history lesson at the former rice plantation on July 19.
Participants will take an easy paddle in the rice canals that slaves hand-dug more than 200 years ago, exploring what is now a natural habitat for a wide variety of plant and animal life, and then after lunch take a tour of the mansion.
 
The event will be led by certified canoe and kayak instructors and a naturalist from Nature Adventures Kayak, Canoe and Hiking Outfitters Inc. and a … (1 comments)

4th of July Quiz - 07/01/08 01:03 PM
How well do you know your US History? Click the link below to see how well you know your red, white and blue. Lets just say it is a lot harder than you think. Give it your best shot.  
http://www.theholidayspot.com/july4/quiz.htm
HAVE A WONDERFUL AND FESTIVE 4TH OF JULY!

God Bless America
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Do you know your State's symbols? - 07/01/08 11:49 AM
I thought it would interesting to share this with the Active Rain family. If anything maybe you will find something that you didn't know, like I did (who knew we had a state beverage?).

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July 4th Celebration, North Charleston SC - 07/01/08 11:07 AM
The City of North Charleston is hosting a fantastic FREE July 4th celebration at beautiful Riverfront Park on Friday, July 4, 2008 from 3:00PM-10:00PM. Concerts and fun children's activities take place throughout the afternoon and evening, concluding with a grand fireworks display over the Cooper River.
The day's events will begin at 3:00PM with welcoming remarks by Mayor R. Keith Summey. The evening concludes with a huge professional fireworks display over the Cooper River.
Guests are invited to bring lawn chairs and blankets to relax and enjoy being together with family and friends. The picnic pavilion is in place for families to … (4 comments)