Race for the ARK!

Race for The ARK5-K Run/Walk & 1-Mile Fun Run, August 23, 2008, 7:45 am start, 206 Central Avenue, Summerville. For more details or to register, go to www.angelfire.com/sc2/racefortheark OR call (843) 906-5241 OR visit The ARK at 206 Central Avenue, on Friday August 22, 2008, 12:00 - 6:00 pm. Funds raised are used to support programs and services for Alzheimer's families in the Lowcountry. Runners, Walkers, Sponsors/Donors, Volunteers needed!

Not yet, but almost! Summer has flown by and it’s just about time for the new school year to start. Registration for the schools serving Daniel’s Orchard—Summerville Elementary, Alston Middle and Summerville High School is next week, August 6 and August 7.
Parents of Elementary school children are invited to bring their children to “Meet the Teacher” days, August 19 and 20 from 8:30 am to 3:30 pm.

The first day of school for all students is Thursday, August 21. This includes students enrolled at Rollings Middle School and Pinewood Preparatory School.

Students headed to Summerville Catholic School will need to report for class a day earlier, Wednesday, August 20.

Of course the beginning of school also marks the beginning of High School football season. Summerville’s Green Wave is ready to roll in their first season game against Conway High School. The game is at home at 7:30pm.
This will mark Coach John McKissick’s 57th season coaching the Summerville High School Green Wave football team.

Practice has also been underway for the Pinewood Prep Panthers. They will kickoff their first season game against Hammond High School on August 29.

For information regarding registration in any Dorchester II school Click Here or call 843-873-2901.

For information regarding Pinewood Prep Click Here or call 843-873-1643.

Summerville Gives!

There are many opportunities to volunteer in the Summerville and surrounding Charleston Tri-county area. One of Summerville’s most-giving charitable organization is the Junior Service League of Summerville.
Each year this organization sponsors fantastic community events such as Scarecrows on the Square and the John Tupper Flowertown Golf Classic. Last year (August 2007—May 2008) members volunteered over 3,000 hours of service to the community and raised more than $23,000 for various charities.

Another fantastic non-profit organization located in Summerville is the Dorchester Habitat for Humanity. Since 1993 this chapter of the national organization has built homes for 29 families in need. It takes nearly 2,000 volunteer hours to complete each home.

There are more than 200 charitable organizations to volunteer for within the Summerville community. Please visit http://www.charity-charities.org/charities/SC/Summerville_2.html for more information and to find an opportunity that interests you!

Plantation Pleasures

It is no secret that many people move to South Carolina to get a glimpse or feel for the history on which our great nation was founded. The historic district sits just across the Ashley River from Daniel’s Orchard. Middleton Place is one of three gorgeously preserved plantations that lie in the area.
Originally established in 1741 by Henry Middleton, President of the first Continental Congress the home and surrounding gardens have survived countless incidents including the Revolutionary and Civil wars and the great earthquake of 1886. While the home at Middleton is gorgeous, the plantation is most known for its striking gardens—originally designed by Arthur Middleton around 1865.
Arthur Middleton was one of the original signers of the Declaration of Independence.

After years of war, fire and earthquakes, Middleton Place lay neglected until purchased by JJ Pringle Smith in 1916. Smith and his family spent years restoring the gardens and plantation to its original beauty.

Today, visitors to Middleton Place can enjoy a variety of activities and events. The plantation’s stable yards are home to water buffalo, horses, cows, sheep, pigs and a variety of other animals. Craftsmen, clothed in period attire practice weaving, pottery, carpentry and blacksmithing.

Middleton Place is open daily at 9:00 am and schedules vary depending on special events at the plantation. For more information please visit http://www.middletonplace.org/. or call 800-782-3608.