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    • Your Support is Reimagining Charleston’s Public Spaces

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    • What’s Happening in Your Parks, Charleston, SC

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      Harvest Festival

      On November 2, go big or gourd home! Hitch a hay ride, decorate a pumpkin, dance to live bluegrass music, dig into a plate of Carolina barbeque and enjoy all the fall fun at our annual Harvest Festival!

      Two Weeks and Counting…

      Join in the countdown to the 2024 Holiday Festival of Lights! We’re flipping the switch and opening the gates to the public on November 15. Don’t wait, get your tickets today!

      Enter the Dragon

      Add a new favorite to your annual holiday traditions: seeing the Holiday Festival of Lights from a dragon boat! Get a hands-on introduction to this ancient sport on the James Island County Park lake, then let us treat you to a hot chocolate and free admission to the festival. These boats fill up fast, so reserve your paddle now!

      Bird By Bird

      Escape to a stunning natural wonderland – without ever leaving the Lowcountry. On November 8, join our birding expert for a walk through Lighthouse Inlet Heritage Preserve, where a rich diversity of birds make their homes within the protected marshland and maritime forest habitats.

      Good as Gold

      Already stressing about your holiday shopping? Make the gift-giving season easier on yourself when you give the Gold Pass! From your Secret Santa to your dog sitter to your neighbor who helped you clean up after the storm, everyone can enjoy a year in the parks with this one-size-fits-all present.

      Mark Your Calendars

      November 2 Intro to Archery 3 spots left

      November 3 Climbing Technique Essentials

      November 9 The Super Tour

      November 11 Starlight Yoga

      November 13 Holiday Festival of Lights Fun Run & Walk

      November 14 Seashore Exploration

      November 15 Holiday Festival of Lights Opening Night

       
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      Charleston Animal Society

      For information on sponsorship opportunities, please email the Sponsorship Coordinator.

       
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    • This Saturday: Trick, Treat & Trail Family Fun Run and Boo Fest at Wannamaker County Park! Charleston, SC

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    • What’s Happening in Your Parks, Charleston, SC

       

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      Chili 5K

      Cooler days + changing leaves = the perfect fall run. On November 2, celebrate the season with a 5K through scenic Laurel Hill County Park. After the race, reward yourself with a hearty cup of chili! Register today to claim your spot at the starting line.

      Jam Session

      Music, food, and fun are on the menu at Palmetto Park Jam!

      Join us this upcoming weekend for an afternoon filled with live tunes from Idlewild Revival, an Allman Brothers tribute band. It’s the perfect way to spend a fall day at Palmetto Islands County Park. 

      Spooky Moves

      Boo! It’s officially October which means our Trick, Treat, And Trail Family Fun Run Walk And Stroll is just a few weeks away on October 26! So bring out your family in their best costumes for a day full of fun including trick-or-treating, ghoulish music, face painting, jump castles, refreshments, and more. 

       

      A Seashore Stroll

      Mourning the end of beach season? Not so fast! Fall’s a great time to explore our local shorelines, and our trained naturalist can help you see the beach in a new light. Join us this season for a Seashore Exploration!

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      Gator Tales

      That smile! Those eyes! Search out the alligators of Wannamaker County Park to get the 411 on these fascinating creatures. On October 22, learn how they earned the title of keystone species…and everything else you need to know to admire them – from a safe distance, of course!

      One Fish, Two Fish

      Skip your Saturday to-do list and hang a “gone fishin'” sign on the door. On October 12, bring your rod and reel to the Folly Beach Pier for another Cast Off Fishing Tournament. Anglers ages 3 and up are welcome; no preregistration necessary!

      Park Notice

      On Sunday, October 13, Palmetto Islands County Park will be closed until 4:30 p.m. so that we may host the Palmetto Park Jam. For ticketed guests, the park gates open at 11 a.m.

      Mark Your Calendars

      October 11 Lighthouse Inlet Bird Walk

      October 12 Caw Caw: Walking on History

      October 13 Palmetto Park Jam

      October 17 Starlight Yoga

      October 18 Homeschool in the Parks: Web Weavers

      October 19 Fall Family Festival

      October 26 Trick, Treat, and Trail

       
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    • AIWA October 2024 Newsletter

      Cruisers Net is proud to be a member of the Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway Association whose lobbying work is crucial to keeping the Waterway navigable and safe. Your membership dollars directly support their vital work. Please join and encourage your boating neighbors to do likewise, regardless of their homeport.

       

      One month away! AIWA’s 25th Anniversary Annual Meeting
      November 18-20, 2024
      Charleston, SC

      The AIWA’s 25th Anniversary Annual Meeting is fast approaching and we hope you are making plans to attend and learn from a distinguished group of speakers and network with fellow waterway stakeholders. In addition to confirmed speakers, we are expecting leaders from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), U.S. Coast Guard, U.S. DOT Maritime Administration, and NOAA to attend this year’s celebratory annual meeting in Charleston, South Carolina. The program will include:

      • State of the Waterway presentations of recently completed projects and upcoming projects for all USACE Districts along the waterway in 2025
      • Beneficial use of dredged material and natural infrastructure, including representatives from industry, universities and federal agencies
      • Waterway closures and impacts to stakeholders and M-95
      • Dredging challenges and safety issues
      • Emerging technologies and solutions
      • and more! 

      We expect to finalize the agenda in the next couple of weeks. If there are topics you would like to see added to the 25th anniversary program, please contact us at aiwa@atlanticintracoastal.net.

      Early registration rates and the hotel room block close on October 18, and we encourage you to make your plans today! 

      Sponsorships are available beginning at $525 and includes one event registration.

      Registration information, sponsor opportunities, and hotel information can be found on our conference web page. https://atlanticintracoastal.org/annual-meeting-2024

       
      Congress Passes Continuing Resolution for
      FY2025 Appropriations Bills
      After their August recess, Congress returned to Washington with a looming government shutdown at the end of September. After a false start and posturing by a number of members of Congress and outside influences, The House passed a relatively “clean” continuing resolution on September 25. The continuing resolution was then taken up and passed by the U.S. Senate on the same day and subsequently signed by President Biden on September 26, which keeps federal agencies open through December 20th.

      In making the decision to only pass a three-month extension, the tables are set for another Congressional showdown right before Christmas. While Congress doesn’t have to wait until the last minute, it is highly unlikely that any movement will take place prior to mid-December with Congress out of session until after the election. Passing a three-month extension was the most palatable option for both political parties since each side is gambling that their party will control more votes needed for passage after the election. The best case scenario for the waterway would be for Congress to pass the Energy & Water Appropriations bill in December, but the reality is that if either party controls both the House and Senate after the election, there will likely be another continuing resolution so that controlling party can exert their will to pass new appropriations bills, especially if they also control the presidency. If the House and Senate remain as is, there will be a stronger push to pass the appropriations bills and have a clean slate for the new Congress in January 2025.

      In the table below is the current breakdown of funding as it stands today (same as last month). In addition, the House and Senate have also included the following amounts in the Additional Dredging Needs funding pots which we are eligible to receive.

      • General Navigation – House: $931.945 million, Senate: $20 million
      • Inland Waterways – House: $50 million, Senate: $64.987 million
      • Small, Remote & Subsistence Navigation – House: $90 million, Senate: $329,178 million
       

      Updated Local Notice to Mariners (LNM 40/24):
      New Waterway Closure Schedule for Onslow Beach Swing Bridge Replacement near Camp Lejuene, NC

      After a multi-month suspension of construction activities to construct a new bridge to replace the Onslow Beach Swing Bridge across the Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway, mile 240.7, at Camp Lejeune, NC, the U.S. Coast Guard has given the green light again for the contractor to perform in water construction activities that require multi-day shutdowns of the waterway for two weeks in November. To facilitate construction of the bascule span (structural steel), the new bridge will remain in the closed-to-navigation position and will not be able to open at any time during the extended bridge closure periods, as reflected below:

      • from 7 a.m. on Monday, November 4, 2024, through 9 p.m. on Thursday, November 7, 2024
      • from 7 a.m. on Monday, November 18, 2024, through 9 p.m. on Thursday, November 21, 2024

      While additional work will be performed at other times with limited waterway openings, during the time periods listed above there will be no openings for waterway users. We encourage everyone to read the full Local Notice to Mariners by clicking here. The specific section related to this project begins on page 33 of 61.

      Through efforts undertaken by Mr. Robert Sherer and other recreational boating partners along with input from our commercial members, the AIWA was able to highlight that there are “no good weeks” in the fall for waterway shutdowns. Although we were unable to successfully remove full closures, the U.S. Coast Guard invited and listened to our concerns regarding the waterway closure and pushed the closures back to the last month of hurricane season, reduced the initially requested closures to one quarter of the request, integrated a construction cancellation plan for incoming heavy weather, and took into account the semi-annual snow bird migration.

      We know that our engagement on behalf of the waterway users made a difference and we want to thank the U.S. Coast Guard for inviting our engagement in this project.

       
      See you this November in Charleston, SC!
       
       
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      The AIWA is a national non-profit organization with the mission of securing funding and support for the maintenance of the Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway. We are the only organization dedicated to ensuring the future of the AIWW and proudly represent all stakeholders of the waterway. 

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    • What’s Happening in Your Parks, Charleston, SC

       

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      Latin American Festival

      On October 6, bring your appetite and your dancing shoes to Wannamaker County Park! Our annual celebration of Latin and Caribbean cultures promises delicious authentic foods, fabulous music, traditional dancing, and more.

      Cheers, Y’all

      Happy hour is going to the birds! On September 28, nature lovers and social butterflies can flock to to Caw Caw for live music and cold brews. Gorgeous natural landscapes and good company? That’s our kind of Saturday night.

      Evening at McLeod

      Spend an evening at McLeod on September 28 to hear the powerful story of Mr. William Dawson, accompanied by musical selections from the Charleston Symphony Brass quintet. A special event in support of the Charleston County Parks Foundation, the evening will include drinks and light hors d’oeuvres, and local African-American artists will be in attendance. Get your tickets today.

      Sling Some Arrows

      Hunting for a new hobby? Take aim in our archery classes for beginners! We’ll provide the equipment and beginner-level instruction for you; you bring your inner Katniss or Hawkeye. Don’t wait to reserve your bow; these classes fill up fast!

      A Fab-BOO-lous Time

      On October 26, get in one last Halloween training session at our Trick, Treat, and Trail Family Fun Run/Walk & Stroll. You’ll wind your way through Wannamaker County Park, trick-or-treating along the 5K course before heading to Boo Fest for face painting, entertainment, a costume contest…and more candy!

      Park Notice

      On Sunday, October 13, Palmetto Islands County Park will be closed until 4:30 p.m. so that we may host the Palmetto Park Jam. For ticketed guests, the park gates open at 11 a.m.

      To purchase tickets, please visit the event website.

      Mark Your Calendars

      September 28 Essentials of Stand Up Paddleboard 3 spots left

      October 3 Early Birding

      October 5 A Big Sit

      October 5 Lowcountry Trail Half-Marathon & 5K

      October 12 Cast Off Fishing Tournament

      October 12 Caw Caw: Walking on History

      October 13 Palmetto Park Jam

      October 17 Starlight Yoga

      October 19 Fall Family Festival

       
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    • Hurricane kit haul: The essentials your kit needs this season 🌀 – SC Public Radio

       
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      Hurricane kit haul: The essentials your kit needs this season

      There’s a popular saying if you live in a hurricane-prone area: “Hurricane season is a marathon, not a sprint.” If you check the pulse of spectators on social media, you will get the sense that the marathon is particularly long this year.

      As we head into the 2nd half of hurricane season, the National Weather Service wants to make sure you are ready if and when a storm threatens where you live.

      Click the button below to learn about what essentials your hurricane kit needs this season!

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    • LNM: UPDATE: Myrtle Beach ICW Boat Parade, Sep 28, Myrtle Beach, SC

      BOAT PARADE – ATLANTIC INTRACOASTAL WATERWAY

      AICW, Horry County, SC

      The Coast Guard has been informed the “Myrtle Beach Trump Boat Parade 2024” will occur on Saturday, September
      28th between 12:00 PM and 2:30 PM on the Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway in Horry County, South Carolina. The
      planned parade route will begin near the US Highway 501 Bridge in Myrtle Beach, SC and proceed at no wake speed
      approximately 14 miles north to Barefoot Landing in North Myrtle Beach, SC.
      The boat parade will consist of a high volume of recreational boat traffic before, during, and immediately after the parade.
      Mariners are advised to plan accordingly and use caution when transiting the area.

      This MSIB can be viewed at https://homeport.uscg.mil/port-directory/charleston. For questions or concerns regarding this MSIB, please contact the Sector Charleston 24-hour Command Center at (843) 740-7050.

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    • Get Your Tickets Today for Charleston’s Most Glamorous Night – Charleston Parks Conservancy

       

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    • Final Pier Dances – Charleston County Parks and Recreation, Charleston, SC

       

      Charleston County Park & Recreation Commission
      Pier Dances

      Spend your Friday night on the dance floor with us this summer! Whether it’s a Moonlight Mixer on the Folly Beach Pier or Dancing On The Cooper on the Mount Pleasant Pier, we’ve got plenty of space to move and groove.

      Dancing On The Cooper

      September 13

      Moonlight Mixers

      September 20

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    • Tropical Storm Debby closures for Charleston County Parks

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      Media Alert:

      All Charleston County Park & Recreation Commission parks and facilities will close at 3 p.m. today and remain closed on Tuesday, August 6 and Wednesday, August 7.

      All Charleston County Parks programs and camps have been canceled through Thursday, August 8.

      Please visit our alert center (https://ccprc.com/AlertCenter.aspx?AID=Park-Facility-Operational-Updates-due-to-847) for more information. Once Tropical Storm Debby has passed and conditions have been assessed to ensure staff and visitor safety, we will update this webpage on the status of our parks and programs.

       

      Thank you!

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       Office: +1 8437628089
       
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    • LNM: near AICW MM 472 Special Bridge Notice, Comments Requested, Charleston, SC


      This is the much debated and postponed extension of the 526 interstate.

      SOUTH CAROLINA – STONO RIVER – CHARLESTON: Special Bridge Notice
      The Coast Guard has published Public Notice 03-24 after having received a bridge permit application from South Carolina Department of
      Transportation. The applicant is requesting approval of the location and plans for the Mark Clark Extension Bridge across the Stono River, Charleston,
      Charleston County, SC. Public Notice 03-24 outlines the proposed bridge project and solicits comments on proposed navigation clearances, placement
      of a bridge protective system and other navigational safety issues. The public notice is available at: https://www.navcen.uscg.gov/public-notices-forbridges-active-by-district?district=7&subdistrict=n.

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    • What’s Happening in Your Parks, Charleston, SC

       
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      Get Out(doors)

      Here’s your perfect excuse to cut out early and head to our parks — June is National Great Outdoors Month! Fly a kite in the meadow, build a sandcastle on the beach, hike a trail, go fishin’ from the pier, watch for birds on the marsh boardwalk, or splash around the waterpark!

      Cool ‘n’ Fit

      When you need to hit the gym but really want to go to the pool, dive into our aquatic fitness classes for the best of both! Enjoy a wellness-boosting workout in the water when you register for the July session of H2O Moves 4.5 or H2O Balance & Flexibility.

      #LifeguardGoals

      Give your young swimmer a sneak peek at lifeguarding in our Junior Lifeguard Program. Kids will get hands-on experience in first aid, training, environmental awareness, rescue equipment and more. Spots are filling quickly, so nab yours today!

      Your Holidays Start Here

      Escape for a cozy holiday weekend – right in our backyard. Enter to win a magical 2-night stay at a cottage in James Island County Park on the opening weekend of the 2024 Holiday Festival of Lights. The winner will be drawn on June 20.

      Go Skate Day

      This Friday, grab your board and head to SK8 Charleston for a local celebration of international Go Skate Day. Newbies are welcome, and more experienced skaters can show off their skills – and win sweet swag – in our Mini-Quarter and Euro Gap contests.

      PaddleSUP

      Ease back on the throttle this summer when you sign up for our paddlesport essentials classes. Cruising local waterways in a kayak or on a SUP offers a fresh, relaxing perspective on coastal living. Plus our instructors have that whole “fun teacher” thing going for them, so it’s a whole chill vibe.

      Mark Your Calendars

      June 20 Yoga Fest

      June 21 Reggae Nights

      June 22 Cast Off Fishing Tournament

      June 26 Summer Entertainment Series: SC Aquarium

      June 29 Inclusive Swim Night at Whirlin’ Waters

      July 3 Early Morning Bird Walk at Caw Caw

      July 4 Beginners Night at the Climbing Wall

      July 11 Starlight Yoga

      July 11 Decoding Dolphin Behavior

       
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    • LNM: AICW MM 536 Schedule Change, Comment Period Ending Soon,Ladys Island Bridge, Beaufort, SC


      This reminder from Ted Arisaka: Comment period ends May 20.

      Three and a half hours to accommodate “rush hour” vehicle traffic twice daily seems extreme, especially during summer months. Please see Comment Portal link below to submit your opinions. With a closed vertical clearance of 30ft, the Ladys Island Bridge crosses the Waterway at statute mile 536 on the eastern edge of Beaufort. Vessels capable of transiting without an opening may pass under the bridge.

      SOUTH CAROLINA – AICW (BEAUFORT RIVER) –LADY’S ISLAND (WOODS MEMORIAL) BRIDGE: Rulemaking / Temporary Deviation:
      The Coast Guard is proposing to change the operating schedule that governs the Lady’s Island (Woods Memorial) Bridge across the Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway (Beaufort River), mile 536.0, at Beaufort, SC. SCDOT has requested a permanent change to the drawbridge operation regulation for the Lady’s Island (Woods Memorial) Bridge. This temporary deviation will test an operating schedule to determine if a permanent change is necessary.
      Under this temporary deviation, the Lady’s Island (Woods Memorial) Bridge shall open on signal; except that the draw need not open from 6 a.m. to 9:29
      a.m. and 3:31 p.m. to 7 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. Between 9:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays, the draw need open only once an hour on the half hour. Public vessels of the United States and tugs with tows, will be passed through anytime.
      This temporary deviation is effective from 12:01 a.m. on March 25, 2024, through 11:59 p.m. on September 29, 2024. A request for comments will be published in the Federal Register. Comments may be submitted under docket number USCG-2024-0198 using Federal Decision Making Portal at https://www.regulations.gov. If you have questions on this rulemaking, call or e-mail Ms. Jennifer Zercher, Bridge Management Specialist, Seventh
      Coast Guard District, telephone 305-415-6740, email Jennifer.N.Zercher@uscg.mil. LNM: 10/24

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    • S.C. Has a Clever Plan: Let’s ‘Insurance’ Derelict Boats Out of Existence – Peter Swanson

      This is one of 161 derelict boats that the non-profit Wounded Nature-Working Veterans has helped remove from South Carolina waters. The group’s leader thinks a new kind of insurance would solve the problem.

      Click here for  S.C. Has a Clever Plan: Let’s ‘Insurance’ Derelict Boats Out of Existence 

      Wounded Nature-Working Veterans is a group of veterans, non-veterans and active duty military personnel run locally by Captain Rudy Socha, a former Marine turned conservationist. The non-profit volunteer organization is working to cleanup, preserve and protect our coastal environment, particularly from derelict vessels.

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    • We’re Bringing Louisiana to the Lowcountry, April 13, James Island County Park, Charleston, SC

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      Lowcountry Cajun Festival

      Spice up your Spring! The Lowcountry Cajun Festival is bringing Louisiana to the Lowcountry with a full day of Zydeco music, Cajun and Creole foods, kids activities, and all-around ragin’ Cajun fun!

      Saturday, April 13

      12-6 p.m.

      James Island County Park

       

       
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