Blessing of the Fleet

Save the date and note the new location:

April 2010: 23rd. Annual Blessing of the Fleet

Sunday, April 25, 2010 Memorial Waterfront Park 11:30 am - 5:00 pm Overlooking beautiful Charleston Harbor, this seafood festival celebrates the historical Mount Pleasant shrimping industry with the majesty of the ceremonial Blessing of the Fleet and a host of other family activities. For more information please call 843-884-8517, ext. 3758. Free Admission! Free Parking!

Students Riding Bikes to School even in the Cold

The students at Mount Pleasant Academy continue to ride their bikes to school in surprising numbers. Even in the middle of winter the bikes rolling towards the neighborhood school, showing adults that there's more than one way to commute.

The picture posted here of the bike racks at the school was taken this week. And it doesn't even show all of the bike racks. I estimate that 50 to 60 bikes were parked at the school.

The layout of the neighborhood together with a few well-placed crossing guards make it pretty easy for anyone who lives South of Coleman Boulevard to ride (or walk) to school.

Ridership does drop off when it's pouring or when the temperatures dip below 32 degrees.

Video About the Old Village

Reggie Fairchild from local real estate firm Simplistate published a cool video about the Old Village.

The text with the video says, "Here is a quick video about Mount Pleasant’s Old Village. No longer a sleepy seaside fishing village, the area boasts a state of the art new (2009) elementary school, where almost everyone can walk or ride a bike. There are also great shops, friendly neighbors, and restaurants galore. Buy your shrimp fresh off the docks or stroll in the parks."

ECMCS Auction at Alhambra Feb 25th

Want a break from the winter doldrums? Come on over to Alhambra Hall on February 25th at 6:30 pm for Montessoriville - a great silent auction and party. Enjoy food and drink at the Tiki Bar. Learn more about this great public charter Montessori school in our community.

Tickets $25 in advance online at ecmcsauction.com or $30 at the door. Tickets include dinner and two free drinks.

Book Celebrates Old Village History

If you haven't yet picked up a copy, stop by the Pitt Street Pharmacy, Primal Fuel, Royall Hardware, or Sweet Olive in I'On to get a copy of this great book that celebrates the Old Village, past and present. Proceeds from the book benefit the Alhambra Garden Club.

Read more about the book here.

Garden Club meeting March 3rd

"Not Your Ordinary Garden Club Luncheon": A luncheon will be hosted by Alhambra Garden Club place at 11:30 a.m. March 3 at Alhambra Hall in Mount Pleasant. The fundraiser is to support the club's ongoing care of the landscaping at Patjens Post Office, a historic building in the Old Village of Mount Pleasant. Tickets are $35 and available only in advance. The luncheon will include a fashion show. Anyone interested can contact Jeannie Harrell at Jeannieharrellsc@gmail.com or by calling 856-0368.