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The weather could not have been more residents, festival organizer Ben Bounds perfect for a street festival in late winter. of Follywood Productions, felt that things The temperature hovered around 80 degrees went relatively smoothly, considering the and the sun was shining for the 10th annual large crowd. “Obviously, an 80-degree day Folly Gras, which was held Saturday, Feb. in February with a parade, live music, kids 25. Of course, the perfect weather can activities, 50 art and food vendors, and sometimes create the perfect storm. more, in everyone’s favorite beach town, is Thousands of revelers poured on to the going to lead to a large crowd.” island to enjoy the first really nice Saturday It was possibly the largest crowd the of 2017 and to be a part of what Coastal island had ever seen for a festival. Folly Living magazine dubbed one of the “Top 10 Beach Public Safety Chief Andrew Gilreath Mardi Gras Celebrations on the Coast.” says 10,869 cars crossed the bridge that Number one, of course, being New day. He described the festival as “hands Orleans where their mantra is “Laissez les down” the worst of Folly’s popular and bon temps rouler,” which translates into sometimes controversial street festivals, “Let the good times roll.” But Folly Beach which continue to be a point of ongoing is hardly the Big Easy, and while Folly Gras debate on local social media sites. brought plenty of good times, it also rolled In 2015, a city-sponsored survey suggested in a massive headache for Folly Beach’s that 83.3 percent of residents supported the the Public Safety Department and many street festivals. But following Folly Gras this residents who complained about the large year, Mayor Tim Goodwin has said City Council Mayor Tim Goodwin hands out beads during the 10th annual Folly Gras number of attendees, trash, and traffic. will discuss the event further at it’s March 14 parade. He has said that City Council will discuss the future of the festival The crowds came early and often and the meeting. City Councilmember and local realtor at the next meeting on March 14. streets were packed by the time the parade Laurie Hull took to the Facebook page Follitics began, officially kicking off the festivities. and asked residents: “Is Folly Gras a good warm temperatures during this year’s Follitics and I Love Folly Beach. This year’s parade was as colorful and fun festival? Or not so good?” As usual, the 100 or Folly Gras, which helped fuel 21 arrests, as ever, with the pirates of Loggerhead’s so responses online were mixed. “We do not have the resources to be 29 citations, two auto accidents, and six Beach Grill winning Best Float, The Ugly Lewis Dodson, president of Folly able to adequately control an event that medical calls. This was a steep increase Mermaids winning Best Group, and Best Association of Business (FAB), the group seems to lead to the behavior with the size from last year when there were no arrests, Costume going to Michael Norton. Best that took over organizing the festival from that it has become,” said Gilreath, who only three citations, zero accidents, and Cajun or Creole cuisine went to Blu for its the City of Folly Beach two years ago, says requested assistance from a number of four medical calls. In fact, according to Creole Mac and Cheese, Rita’s Seaside Grill that Folly Gras is always the busiest day outside agencies for the event. And while Gilreath, there were more citations and came in second place, and Jack of Cups’ of the year for his business and that this many did provide assistance, he says it was more arrests this year than the previous Creole Corn Chowder took third. year’s was the busiest he’s ever had and it not nearly enough. three years combined. In the end it was a record day for many was also the biggest day Planet Follywood, “It was the perfect storm,” agreed “This year, due to the perfect storm of of the businesses on Folly and thousands Loggerhead’s, Jack Of Cups, Rita’s, and Dodson. “A gorgeous, 85 degree day in weather, etc., it was an extremely difficult of dollars were raised for local charities. others have ever had. February is always going to cause crowds event,” said Gilreath. “We could have But for many, the positives still did not Dodson estimated that the economic and traffic backup on the beach, but when arrested a hundred people and not made a outweigh the negatives. Many took to social impact is probably somewhere around $1 that is combined with a big, popular event it dent, and that was just within the confines media following the event, saying that this million for the island, with the City directly becomes overwhelming.” of Center Street. That doesn’t include the year’s festivities got out of hand with too getting 3 percent of that in tax revenue. He Knowing that the weather was forecasted rest of the island.” It also did not include many people drinking too much, not enough contends that the festivals, particularly Folly to be sunny and warm, the event’s planners more than 150 parking citations that were bathrooms, and no way to keep the large Gras, are essential to help sustain local started preparing for a larger than usual issued and the litter and over-flowing trash crowd in check. businesses during the chilly winter months. crowd. “On Wednesday of last week, we bins that many people noted on popular Despite the backlash from some But there was nothing chilly about the Folly-centric Facebook pages, such as CONTINUED ON PAGE 7 ...

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the same policies as other public events, and “We typically only bring in $400 to $500 from it can’t “over-tax” the city’s limited resources, vendors,” says Day. “And even if we only spend says Wetmore. If the market used two officers $300 for one officer, and $100 for a band, that for parking and crowd control, that would leave For the past few years Folly artist and the West Ashley Farmer’s Market, which is leaves little room to do anything else, much less only active officer to patrol the rest of the island waitress/bartender Megan Day has worked put on and fully supported by the City of (cover) all the time we’re putting in to make it during that time. with fellow local Sarah Poe to organize and Charleston. The Folly market does not have happen.” Wetmore says City Hall received numerous run the weekly Folly Beach Farmers Market. the same support from the City of Folly Beach. Folly Beach City Administrator Spencer complaints last year from locals, mostly focused Last year, the organic duo moved the market With the opening night for the market Wetmore describes the tough position the on concerns of noise and traffic. to a spot on Folly River Park from a nearby tentatively scheduled for April, the city is asking market has put the city in. On one hand, Wetmore She stresses that Folly officers, expensive to restaurant parking lot. This year, they will that the market, along with any other event says she and other officials personally enjoy the some, come with experience, the respect their likely be moving the market from Wednesday drawing more than 75 people, pay $200 for the market and attend it regularly. uniforms carry, a line of communication already to Monday evenings as to not compete with park and up to $500 for off-duty police officers. On the other hand, the market has to abide established with Public Safety, and more. {6} NEWS MARCH 2017 MARCH 2017 NEWS {7}

Folly Beach Public Safety Chief Andrew Pleasant, North Charleston, Summerville, and Gilreath says the security officers don’t have to Sullivan’s Island are all managed by, or at least come from his department. Could Day and Coe supported by, their respective municipalities. On ACK TO contract with off-duty City of Charleston officers Folly, the city could actually serve as a barrier who might live on James Island, for instance? to its success if it pushes to collect rent for the B “That’s not a problem for me,” says Gilreath. park, refuse to supply police officers, and require “If it accomplishes the mission, one way or the the market organizers to spend money on hiring other, I’m open to that, too.” off-duty officers. Gilreath says he’s reached out for off-duty Day and Coe will have a chance to ask officers to Charleston Police Chief Gregory City Council to waive some or all of the ASICS! Growin Pains aforementioned fees at its upcoming meeting on Mullens, but that his counterpart “didn’t seem B interested” in the past. Tuesday, March 14. “We hope supporters of the Wetmore met recently with Day about the market will show up,” says Day, adding that she Sandwiches • Tex Mex • Breakfast Anytime • Salads • Soups challenges the market is facing. She suggested will be seeking out local business sponsors “so finding an intern from a local college to help with we won’t have to scrape pennies.” the daunting task of putting on the market. Folly Association of Business (FAB) president ... The CLUB And she stressed that the market needs to Lewis Dodson, owner of the Drop In Bar & Deli, just like you remember it! be “in the spirit” of a farmers market, with more sat down with Day recently and says the effort produce and food vendors, and not focus on is “on the right track,” and that the business vendors selling art, jewelry, and the like. Easier community fully supports the market. said than done. There are no farms on Folly Dodson says that visitors, the lifeblood of Beach, so most of the food vendors come from many Folly businesses, “will spend (money) with off island, while many of the art and jewelry us … and anytime you can bring people out on vendors are actual local Folly folks. Not to Monday night is great.” mention, while the city may have an opinion Dodson thinks that visitors to Folly will check about what kind of vendors participate in the in en masse on Saturday and Sunday nights, market, the city is not burdened with the task of and then can hit the market for all their fresh securing the vendors. “veggies” for the week. That seems to be falling squarely on He also says he believes City Council is a Drop In for your Day’s shoulders, as Coe has been out of different beast than City Hall, and he thinks Classic Favorites town protesting the Dakota Access Pipeline elected officials know what a great “family at Standing Rock. And, according to Day, it’s friendly event” it is, and hope they will do what at FOLLY’S getting increasingly harder to get local produce they can to help. to the Folly Market when there are so many “I’m confident everyone will work through FAVORITE DELI! other competing markets in other parts of any fallbacks,” says Dodson. Charleston. Moreover, those markets, like the 32-B Center St. | 633-0234 | dropindeli.com ones in downtown Charleston, West Ashley, Mt. {8} NEWS MARCH 2017

TUESDAY, FEB. 7 would contact their security company to VALENTINE’S DAY INFO WAR attempt to obtain security footage from the CHEAPEST RENT ON FOLLY BEACH store’s cameras. The R/O was dispatched to a Folly Beach The R/O was dispatched to the area around BLOTTER residence around 1:30 p.m. in reference to the Pavilion Watch condos around 2 a.m. in a party refusing to leave someone’s house. FRIDAY, FEB. 10 reference to someone possibly living out of Upon arrival, the officer first met the 23-year- MOTORCYCLIST ESCAPES their car near the pool. The officer located old female subject, who was on the house’s SAFELY, PATROL CARS NOT SO two men, ages 28 and 29, in a secured area porch when he pulled up, but moved to her LUCKY near the pool, with numerous personal items car, telling the officer she was leaving. She scattered about them. Both men stated that The R/O was on routine patrol along Folly said she was upset at her recent breakup the “pool guy” gave them permission to be Road around 8:30 p.m. when he clocked with the 26-year-old complainant, and had there, as well as the code to the pool house, a black motorcycle going 58 mph in a 35 gone to his house to talk to him about a which the two men admitting to having lived mph zone. The officer initiated a stop and threat he made to release private information in for the previous week and a half. The two the motorcyclist stopped on the side of the about her to friends they had in common on subjects were placed on Trespass notice road on Oak Island Drive. As the patrol car Folly Beach. The officer then spoke to the and escorted from the property. pulled up behind him, the subject revved complainant, who said the subject has been the engine, then took off, beginning a miles- following him around, arriving at his house long pursuit up Folly Road to the James THURSDAY, FEB. 16 uninvited and refusing to leave. He said he Island Connector, with the subject weaving wanted her placed on Trespass notice. The ASSAULT WITH A BAT in and out of traffic, even in oncoming subject was issued a Trespass notice and The R/O was dispatched to a West traffic, to evade the police. Eventually, the advised. She then left the area. The officer Ashley Avenue address around 9:30 p.m. in R/O terminated the pursuit, transferring the asked the complainant about the private reference to an Assault. Upon arrival, the chase to county and City of Charleston units. information situation, but the complainant officer found the 20-year-old male victim Although the R/O had a tag number, the said he didn’t have any sensitive information leaning against a truck. Although the victim information was not on file with the county on the subject, and that he wouldn’t release was conscious and alert, he had a nasty or state. The subject eventually got away. it if he did. gash on the side of his head just above the During the pursuit, a Folly Beach Public ear. The man said he was walking to go Safety patrol car was damaged from driving fishing at an area near 9th Street West and THURSDAY, FEB. 9 up on raised concrete medians, and had to Sunset Lane when he saw a No Trespassing have three flattened tires changed with the MONDAY, FEB. 6 WET BANDIT sign, and realized he was entering private help of Moore’s Towing. BOOTED BEFORE RECEIPT The R/O was dispatched to the Pavilion property. He doubled back to where his The Responding Officer (R/O) was Watch condos around 10:30 p.m. in reference 1968 Mustang was parked when he noticed dispatched to a Folly hotel around 8:45 a.m. to a case of vandalism. Upon arrival, he met SUNDAY, FEB. 11 two men walking towards the vehicle. The in reference to a UPS package. The package with a 64-year-old man who said he had GONE GUN victim said he called out to them to see what heard a loud banging outside of his condo, they were doing, to which they replied they was addressed to a guest who had been The R/O was dispatched to a vehicle on and had gone to see what was happening. weren’t doing anything. The victim turned asked to leave the property on Feb. 1. She the 100 block of East Arctic around 11 p.m. He came outside with a flashlight and saw a his back from them for a second and was hit left no forwarding address. The officer took in reference to a car break-in. Upon arrival, broken PVC water pipe spewing water, and in the head with an unknown object. As he possession of the package and contacted he met with a woman who said someone had a dark, hooded figure running away from was down, he heard the subjects demand UPS to pick it up. stolen a .45 caliber handgun from her car. the scene. Folly Beach Fire personnel were his wallet and keys. Believing he was being The gun belonged to her boyfriend. Nothing called to the scene and were able to stop robbed, the victim staggered to his feet and else was taken from the car. She said she MONDAY, FEB. 6 the water so the pipe could be repaired. The ran away, running into a nearby resideces, didn’t know anyone who would have known suspect escaped. who he asked to call the police. EMS treated FALSE RENTAL the gun was there or wanted to take it. The the victim’s injuries and he was released. The R/O was contacted by a citizen firearm is described as a Springfield Armory The victim was able to walk the investigators around 3:45 p.m. in reference to a possible FRIDAY, FEB. 10 XD 45ACP with a green tactical soft case to the area where he was attacked, where scam being perpetrated on her parents. The and two extra magazines. When stolen, the ONE HELLUVA BM they found several pieces of a navy blue woman said she had found her parents’ East gun was loaded, but the victim didn’t believe The R/O was dispatched to the Folly Beach miniature baseball bat lying in the road. The Hudson Avenue residence listed on Craigslist there was a round in the chamber. as a vacation rental, but her parents did not laundromat around 10 a.m. in reference to a victim declined to press charges or to give a make the posting, and were not renting their case of vandalism. Upon arrival, the officer written statement. home to vacationers. The complainant called met with a member of management, who the number listed and believed the person said that sometime during the night or who picked up was “of Middle Eastern morning, the laundromat’s toilet had been descent.” The officer advised her to contact removed from the floor. Photos were taken Craigslist to discuss the matter. of the damage and the manager said he May the Lu ck of the be with You. Irish But if your Runs Out, Giv Luck e Me a Shout! DUI Criminal & Drug Charges TOMMY BOLUS ATTORNEY AT LLAW Traffic Tickets Former Judge of Folly Beach & City Councilman of Folly Beach Email: [email protected] 843-696-1651 {8} NEWS MARCH 2017 MARCH 2017 NEWS {9}

NEW YOGA CLASSES Icebox Warms Up WINTER SURF COMPETITORS ENJOY UNSEASONABLY OFFERED AT WARM WEATHER, NICE WAVES COMMUNITY By Lorne Chambers | Editor CENTER

The City of Folly Beach has partnered with local yogis Jennifer Grove and Jenifer Mahanes (Yoga on the Edge) to offer yoga classes in the Community Center on Tuesday mornings through the month of March at 10-11 a.m. and Thursday evenings from 5:45-6:45 p.m. The price per class is $5 for residents, $10 for nonresidents. City Administrator Spencer Wetmore said the program was something she had been interested in exploring and at January’s city council meeting she asked council if they would be willing to do an 8-week pilot program. “They permitted us to use the Community Center at no charge and paid the instructors It has been an unseasonably mild winter sitting by the fire with the heat on in their house,” This year, there was some serious competition on a trial basis,” says Wetmore. “We started here on Folly. But that doesn’t mean the says Haygood, who manages Ocean Surf Shop, with waist-to-chest high southeast ground swell. in February and it runs through March.” She water isn’t chilly. Wetsuit or not, jumping in which sponsors the Icebox Open every year. “Started out clean, but started to get choppy says if the classes are popular with residents 60-degree surf doesn’t feel good … until you “You have to be pretty brave to put on a wet, later in the morning,” says Hagood. “There were and pay for themselves eventually, she hopes catch that first wave. cold suit to surf all of your heats. It weeds some some good waves to be had.” they can continued to be offered. The sixth annual Icebox Open was held fair-weather surfers out of the pack, which is In the end a pro surfer named Tristan Thompson Saturday, Feb. 25 at the Washout and several what we wanted, to honor the guys, girls, and from Jacksonville Beach, Fla. took the top prize dozen guys, girls, and groms came out to kids that paddle out in good surf even when in the men’s division, followed by Erik Kirby, Eros compete for a chance to win some cash money. conditions are cold,” says Hagood. Exarhou, and Charlie Guss respectively. In the LOOKING The cool early morning fog burned off pretty But the colder weather isn’t what’s made women’s competition, local legend Kristin Tanner quick and the sun warmed things up back on the Icebox a great competition. It’s the fact took first place, with Sylvia Windham, Rose FOR THE shore. But as the quarterfinals and semifinals that Hagood and friends created a contest in Windham, and Veronica Bishop taking second, raged on, the competition got burning hot out on the winter with a 4-6-week call period, where third, and fourth place respectively. NEXT MISS the water. they could call it for the weekend with the For the groms, another local legend, Griffin Six years ago in the middle of winter, local best conditions, as far as the size of the surf. Jackson took first place with Jimmy Thompson, surfers Bates Hagood, Blue Spivey, and J. According to Hagood, a lot of contests are held Jasper Millis, and Alex Broderick coming in SEA & SAND Demeranville were bored. Folly was quiet and in small surf in the area for obvious reasons, but behind him in that order. cold, as Hagood recalls. “We were just trying he wanted to create a contest where there was Folly has really embraced the Icebox Open. Do you or someone you know have the to figure out some way to get hard core surfers a call period to maximize the waves. “We have great sponsors who contribute to the beauty, poise, and personality it takes to be into a contest setting when it was cold as hell,” “This has made it super tricky to set up and local surf community: the Tides Hotel, Carolina this year’s Miss Sea & Sand? If so, you’re he says. organize. But mostly we have been lucky and Surf Brand, Golds Gym, Pier 101, Blu, Myatt invited to enter for the following age divisions: So the Icebox Open was hatched out of the scored some south swells,” says Hagood. “We Air Conditioning, Fate Sailing Charters, Airmos Tiny Miss: ages 4-5; Little Miss: ages 6-9; idea that, if there are good waves, thee are also wanted to have cash prizes, which at the Tents, The Washout Beach Eats & Drinks,” Junior Teen: ages 10-13; Teen: ages 14-17; a lot of surfers in the area who will surf in time, was not really done in most contests. I says Hagood. “By supporting the contest, these Junior Miss: ages 18-20; Miss: ages 21-25; frigid conditions. The three friends decided they feel like that’s changed some since we did the businesses get people stoked for surfing at a Ms.: ages 26 and up; and Mrs.: any age, must should have a contest to “honor the guys, girls, Icebox, with various surf contests now offering time of year that is usually pretty dead.” be married. and groms who charge it when most people are cash in pro-divisions.” All contestants will be judged in an evening gown of their choice. Contestants are encouraged to wear a gown that fits Folly Beach and is flattering. One contestant in each Sundays FRIDAY & May the L Arts & Crafts Guild uck o age group will be crowned Queen. She will Mama Flo’s SATURDAY f th receive a crown, custom embroidered sash, Breakfast Live e Irish 8-11:30am be with You and flowers. 1st runner up and all contestants Local Music Tides of March . Bu will receive a trophy and flowers. t if y th th our Luck The winners of Miss Sea and Sand are March 18 & 19 Runs Ou invited to wear their crowns and sashes at t, Give M Folly River Park & e a S the Sea and Sand Festival the next day on Community Center hout! Saturday, April 8. The pageant is a fundraiser Wednesdays as part of Sea and Sand Festival. Locals Night with Arts & Crafts Show The public is invited to attend the 2017 Miss Mondays Mike Martin Judged Competition DUI Bingo 7pm $3.50 House Liquor, Thursday Sea and Sand Festival Pageant on Friday, $ Yappy Hour on the Deck Saturday 10-4 $6 Burgers Wine • 4 Jameson April 7 at 7:30 p.m. at the Folly River Park at 4-7pm Sunday 10-5 4-10pm DOWNLOAD Criminal & Drug Charges the corner of Center St. and East Indian Ave. OUR NEW Dogs Welcome! MOBILE pM Admission is Free! OMMY OLUS on Folly Beach. Tuesdays APP! 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A couple weeks ago, 11-year-old were three guys and a lady from Illinois about every inch of tooth equates to about Brooklyn Putnam was visiting Folly Beach tailing her, trying to find out her secret.” 10 foot of shark. So if you have a 3-inch from Summerville along with her mother, Eventually the hunt ended and they tooth that would equal a 30 foot shark,” father, and older brother, when she saw walked up to the tackle shop on the Edwin says Taylor. “There’s also an extinct mako something sticking out of the sand down S. Taylor Folly Beach Fishing Pier and tooth in there as well, and some smaller around third block on the East side. Turns showed the employees their find to see Carcharhinds (requiem sharks).” out it was a sharks tooth. But it wasn’t if they knew how old the teeth might be. While your average beach going is like the tiny shark tooth she found in the “They didn’t believe she found them right unlikely to stumble upon this many teeth of past. This was a large fossilized tooth of down there in the sand,” said Alissa. this size, Taylor said it’s not unheard of on a megalodon, an extinct species of shark “One guy’s expression was priceless,” Folly Beach, typically during the high tides, that lived millions of years ago during said Brooklyn laughing at their reaction. when new material gets washed-up to find the Cenozoic Era. This was way better. It Jordy Taylor, a graduate student in the some like this, especially after a storm or was even better than the time she found College of Charleston’s Marine Biology hurricane. To find them in a cluster or in a nearly 70 sand dollars in one day. department can understand Brooklyn’s small general area isn’t necessarily that The Putnam family will soon be leaving excitement over her big score. uncommon, he says, because teeth get South Carolina and moving to Florida, so caught up on rocks and other items that get “I grew up in Charleston collecting Brooklyn wanted to collect shells from the congregated together. fossils from all over when … I have local beaches to help remember where always loved fossils and my favorite were “If you find a complete megalodon in she’s from. So when she found the giant always sharks’ teeth. The thrill of the hunt, good condition, they can be of high value. megalodon tooth, she was just looking for ya’ know?” says Taylor. “When I was Some 5-inch megalodon teeth in flawless pretty shells to put in a jar. younger, I went on weekly fossil hunts condition can sell up to $750,” says Taylor. The tooth would have been a pretty with a retired paleontologist who taught But Brooklyn isn’t interested in cashing precious find, even for a seasoned me about the Summerville stratigraphy in on her find. Like the seashells she set out experienced sharks tooth hunter, but and the fossils that I found. It became a to find, the teeth are just keepsakes of her Brooklyn was just getting started. passion and research focus, since falling time living along the South Carolina coast. “I was happy when I found the first one in love with it at a young age … So my because it looked nothing like the one I thesis stemmed off my passion for fossils.” found before,” said Brooklyn. “Then I kept Taylor’s thesis is on identifying finding more.” shark teeth by using shapes. He uses In the end, Brooklyn found 19 large a mathematical approach — geometric fossilized sharks’ teeth, some broken in morphometrics to identify them. “Sort of half, but others in pretty close to pristine how you would use linear measurement condition … for something that is literally and angles to differentiate between millions of years old. triangles, squares, rectangular, etc.,” he Brooklyn’s mother, Alissa, says after tries to explain in layman’s terms. Taylor a while people started gathering around will defend his thesis this April. the young beachcomber, not believing According to Taylor, many of Brooklyn’s what she was pulling out of the sand. “We teeth are indeed Megalodon teeth from just sat there and she kept on bringing the Oligocene time epoch, around 30 to 18 them up and I was laying them out on the million years ago, from a shark where the towel,” says Alissa. “Pretty soon there max length was about 65 feet. “They say for

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Grace Center of Charleston, a non- Jackson is the founder of Judy Jackson denominational ministry, is bringing its Ministries, she is a state leader for the second annual prayer minister training Reformation Prayer Network (RPN) and conference to Folly Beach March 3-4. co-state Leader for Heartland Apostolic FOR FOLLY AT YOUR FINGERTIPS... Entitled Breaking Through: A Prayer Prayer Network (HAPN). Her goal is to Ministry Retreat, the two day conference teach folks how to be more effective in DOWNLOAD OUR FREE SMART PHONE APP. SEARCH “VISITFOLLY” IN YOUR APP STORE. will be held at the First Baptist Beach prayer, and empower them to operate in the Spring Favorites like House at 1017 West Ashley Ave. full potential of their giftings and talents. Fresh Burrata with There are two different courses for Seignious has served as the state attendees to choose from. There will be a coordinator for the Apostolic Prayer Marinated Heirloom Tomatoes beginner’s course (intern track) for those Network (APN) in South Carolina for the and Watermelon Radishes who are new to prayer ministry or still past 12 years. He has an Apostolic Ministry: getting to know their faith. It is geared Doulos Disciples – World Wide with a focus for anyone interested in learning about on unity, healing, and spiritual warfare. healing prayer ministry and training at a McDonald is the founder of Ministries basic level. This fundamental training aims International. He has traveled to more to give participants an understanding of than 40 nations, teaching and training healing ministry, how to facilitate a healing church leaders; tutored at Bible schools in Fine Wine & Craft Beer prayer session, and also give you group addition to developing and writing teaching 34 Center Street • 843-633-0042 practicum experience. This curriculum is programs for Bible schools. designed as an introduction to healing On Saturday, March 4 there will food prayer ministry and no prior experience is trucks present for both lunch and supper required. or attendees can go to any local restaurant There will also be an advanced track to eat. Lunch will be held from 12-1:30 where even experienced ministers can p.m. Squeal on Wheels BBQ food truck will learn something. This is for those who have provide evening meal, beginning at 5:30 p.m. already been ministering to others through Saturday evening will end with a worship healing prayer to spend time with their time with live music. This event is open peers exploring complex areas that arise to the public and will begin at 7 p.m. The in prayer ministry. Topics of discuss are public is also invited to come and get some prophetic and deliverance ministry. BBQ and fellowship before the event. Additionally, Breaking Through will include a panel on deliverance prayer Presented by the Grace Center of where Grace Center of Charleston’s Charleston, the Breaking Through: A experienced leaders can be asked Prayer Ministry Retreat will be held March questions by the participants. The panel 3-4 at the First Baptist Beach House at 1017 includes three speakers: Judy Jackson, West Ashley Ave. For more information, Frank Seignious, and David McDonald. visit www.gracecenterchs.com. Folly Consignments Vintage Furniture and Decor

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Back then, Jim Donnelly, of The BILL NOEL HOSTS Travelin’ Kine, was their drummer, and the band played a regular Thursday night gig at TWO BOOK Taco Boy every week. SIGNINGS Today, Dangermuffin has performed their Special to The Current original music all over North America and continues to spread their music and love of Bill Noel, award-winning author of the life to fans everywhere. popular Folly Beach Mystery series, will This month the band hits the road in be holding two book signings for his latest celebration of their latest album, Heritage, novel in the series, Dead Center, on Folly with shows up and down the Atlantic Beach March 23 and 26. This will be Noel’s seaboard and then bouncing over to the first appearance on Folly Beach since the Pacific coast in May. Locally, Dangermufin new novel was released late last year. will play The Charleston Pour House on Folly Beach is prominently featured March 25 with Nashville Americana band in all 12 mystery novels: Folly, The Pier, Forlorn Strangers and American folk duo Washout, The Edge, The Marsh, Ghosts, Sweet Sweet from Myrtle Beach. Missing, Final Cut, First Light, Boneyard Heritage pays homage to those who Beach, Silent Night, and Dead Center. walked this land before us, as well as our Noel has been dubbed the “master of the common mother — Mother Earth. feel of Folly,” and the books described as “The theme of the album is empowerment “perfect beach reads.” by the knowledge of truth in nature,” says Folly Beach is unique, the novels are lead singer Dan Lotti, who now lives north quirky, and the locations of the book of Asheville. signings are unique in the world of book Along with guitarist Mike Sivilli, drummer ancient family, the theme of the album makes similar to an ’80s ballad, very pretty but it signings and events. so much more sense to me after this trip.” also has this groove, etherial thing going on,” Steven Sandifer can be heard playing upright “I prefer focusing on being where the says Sivilli. bass as well as percussion on Heritage, The record is comprised of eight carefully- people are rather than where books are,” while Marcus Helander holds it down on the constructed tracks with folk music at it’s The final song, “One Last Swim,” was says Noel. “The people of Folly have been drums. core. “Ode To My Heritage” takes listeners written for a fan who fell ill with a brain tumor extraordinarily supportive of the series and The predominately acoustic album was on a musical journey with Sivilli’s licks on and chose to move to Folly Beach for the I’m honored to have been invited to hold meant to deliver a pure, organic sound with slide guitar and the thought of “my heritage, last two months of his life. He can be heard signings on the island.” a feeling as cool as the beach breezes wherever I’m from ... some far off distant playing percussion on the track, living on The two signing locations are closely where they are from. All instrumentals on the land.” The track presents the idea that you through the song. tied to the series. Both the Lost Dog Café album were recorded locally at Truphonic hold your lineage in your heart. “I think it is the highest honor an artist and the Tides Hotel (formerly Holiday Inn) Recording Studio in West Ashley, while the The album’s second song “Waves” can have to help in the healing process,” are major settings in each book. vocals were recorded downtown Charleston incorporates a mix of instruments with local says Lotti. “That’s my goal is to heal, to have at the Unitarian Church on Archdale Street. musician Mike Quinn on the saxophone. the music reach as many people to help to Noel will be signing and discussing “It’s so vibe-y in there, the place is literally “Ancient Family” gives a feeling of belonging heal them. We’re traveling around, we’re the dozen novels at: The Lost Dog Café, alive,” says Lotti. and finding yourself through the inquiry of meeting these people, and they’ve opened 106 W. Huron, on Thursday, March 23, 7:30 Lotti recently returned from an excursion our ancestors. their hearts and their home to us.” a.m.-1 p.m. and The Tides Hotel, 1 Center Sivilli’s favorite track on the album, “The St. on Sunday, March 26, Noon—3p.m. to Peru with his wife. “Cost of living is very For tour dates and information, Sea & The Rose,” has a “nostalgic sound cheap, but so worth it. Songs, ancestry, visit www.dangermuffin.com. CHARLESTON MEDICAL SPA Warmer Days Ahead {14} Brought To You By:

Rita’s: Josh Roberts Meyer The Washout: Singer Songwriters Surf Bar: Funk You Folly Tuesday, March 7 Night w/ Campbell Brown What’s the Buzz Drop-In Deli: Honky Tonk Monday, March 20 w/ Lewis Tuesday, March 14 Crab Shack: Open Mic w/ on the Beach Drop-In Deli: Honky Tonk w/ Dave Grunstra “O” Is For Octopus Planet Follywood: Open Mic w/ for MARCH? Eric Penrod Lewis Planet Follywood: Bingo Rita’s: Matt Mackelcan Planet Follywood: Open Mic w/ Rita’s: Ward Buckheister LOWCOUNTRY LOCAL FIRST’S ‘LOVE A LOCAL’ COMMUNITY-WIDE ART INSTILLATION The Washout: Shag Night hosted Jess Strickland The Washout: Singer Songwriters SHOWS UP AT CROSBY’S ON FOLLY BEACH Wednesday, March 1 by Folly Beach Shag Club Rita’s: Nathan Salley Night w/ Campbell Brown By Lorne Chambers | Editor Crab Shack: Sweet T The Washout: Shag Night hosted Drop-In Deli: Trivia Wednesday, March 8 by Folly Beach Shag Club Tuesday, March 21 On Valentine’s Day a mysterious local artists Jordan Fowler Loggerhead’s: Eric Penrod Crab Shack: Sweet T Drop-In Deli: Honky Tonk w/ Rita’s: Dave Grunstra Wednesday, March 15 Octopus sculpture suddenly appeared and Danielle Lewis. Fowler, Planet Follywood: Michael Martin Drop-In Deli: Trivia Lewis St. James Gate: Ed “Porkchop” Crab Shack: Sweet T along the marshfront at Crosby Fish & who works at the College of Rita’s: Thomas Champagne Loggerhead’s: Eric Penrod Planet Follywood: Open Mic w/ Meyer Drop-In Deli: Trivia Eric Penrod Surf Bar: Sunflowers and Sin Shrimp Co. What was it there for? What Charleston sculpture studio, Surf Bar: Hans Wenzel & The Planet Follywood: Michael does the giant 3D brick “O” that it’s created most of the letters 86ers Martin Band Loggerhead’s: Eric Penrod Rita’s: Ray Wrenn wrapped around mean? along with Lewis, , as well as The Washout: Josh Hughett Rita’s: Ward Buckheister Planet Follywood: Michael Martin The Washout: Shag Night hosted Monday, March 27 Band by Folly Beach Shag Club Crab Shack: Open Mic w/ Dave The piece is part of a community-wide one of the sculptures. Lewis Surf Bar: Deadwin is a senior at CofC studying Thursday, March 2 Rita’s: Tyler Boone Grunstra 10-part art installation entitled “Love a The Washout: Josh Hughett Local,” created by Lowcountry Local First studio art and biology and The Barrel: Deadwin Surf Bar: Marvelous Funkshun Wednesday, March 22 Planet Follywood: Bingo (LLF), a Charleston-based local business presently is featuring her Drop-In Deli: Stratton Moore & The Washout: Josh Hughett Crab Shack: Sweet T Rita’s: Tyler Boone Thursday, March 9 advocacy group, as a way of celebrating work in the Hill gallery in the Friends Drop-In Deli: Trivia The Washout: Singer Songwriters The Barrel: Deadwin its 10-year anniversary. Cato Building at CofC. Planet Follywood: Karaoke w/ Thursday, March 16 Loggerhead’s: Eric Penrod Night w/ Campbell Brown Drop-In Deli: Stratton Moore & “We chose to do the O. DJ E The Barrel: Deadwin Planet Follywood: Michael Without announcement and by cover of Friends Several of the letters were Rita’s: Super Reggae Man Drop-In Deli: Stratton Moore & Martin Band Tuesday, March 28 night, 10 “local ninjas” placed 10 letters Planet Follywood: Karaoke w/ all over the Lowcountry that together, The Washout: Folly Beach DJ E Friends Rita’s: Ward Buckheister Drop-In Deli: Honky Tonk w/ Lewis spell “Love A Local.” The sculptures will Bluegrass Society Rita’s: Super Reggae Man Planet Follywood: Karaoke w/ Surf Bar: SC Reggae All-Stars DJ E Planet Follywood: Open Mic w/ be on display through the end of March. Woody’s Pizza: Team Trivia The Washout: Folly Beach The Washout: Josh Hughett Jess Strickland “We wanted a highly visible way Bluegrass Society Rita’s: Super Reggae Man Friday, March 3 Sand Dollar: CoverUp Thursday, March 23 Rita’s: Ray Wrenn of showing our gratitude to the local Woody’s Pizza: Team Trivia business community. What better way to The Barrel: Bringers of the Dawn The Washout: Folly Beach The Barrel: Deadwin The Washout: Shag Night hosted by Folly Beach Shag Club do that than utilize our fantastic local arts Blu: McKenzie and Mr. Smith Friday, March 10 Bluegrass Society Drop-In Deli: Stratton Moore & community to produce an installation that Chico Feo: Michael Martin Blu: Dave Landeo Solo Woody’s Pizza: Team Trivia Friends Wednesday, March 29 encourages interaction, appreciation and Crab Shack: Calhoun’s Calling Crab Shack: Calhoun’s Calling Planet Follywood: Karaoke w/ Friday, March 17 DJ E Crab Shack: Sweet T awareness? asks Jordan Amaker, director Loggerhead’s: Soul Fish Loggerhead’s: Soul Fish of marketing and communications for LLF. Blu: Patty McGee Irish Trio Rita’s: Super Reggae Man Drop-In Deli: Trivia Planet Follywood: The Jimmies Planet Follywood: Thomas “We wanted the first two weeks to have Crab Shack: Calhoun’s Calling The Washout: Folly Beach Loggerhead’s: Eric Penrod Local artists Jordan Fowler and Danielle Lewis created Rita’s: Matt Mackelcan & Wilson Champagne Band an air of mystery and intrigue around the Bluegrass Society Planet Follywood: Michael the Octopus sculpture outside of Crosby’s as part of Pippin Rita’s: Wire & Wood Loggerhead’s: Soul Fish letters — ultimately creating a scavenger Woody’s Pizza: Team Trivia Martin Band a 10-piece art installation entitled “Love A Local” Sand Dollar: Sara Cole & The Sand Dollar: Moxie Planet Follywood: TBA hunt effect to find all 10. We invite you to Rita’s: Derek Cribb created by Lowcountry Local First Minors Snapper Jack’s: Erik Swartz Rita’s: Finnegan Bell get out and try to find all of them!” Friday, March 24 Surf Bar: Tidal Jive Snapper Jack’s: Erik Swartz Surf Bar: Kang Louie & Friends Sand Dollar: Ocean Drive Party If you need a little guidance, as of this depicted a large octopus hanging off of and I’m happy to see people talking about Band Blu: Rob Wastepaper The Washout: Josh Hughett already chosen and we thought it was Surf Bar: Shoeless Joe The Washout: Eddie Bush week, LLF released a map with all 10 letters the Ravanel bridge. “We wanted to bring the mystery of it and spreading support Chico Feo: Screamin’ Jay’s just an interesting composition to work The Washout: Eddie Bush Snapper Jack’s: Erik Swartz and locations at www.lowcountrylocalfirst. it back to life on the letter and used for local businesses,” says Fowler. “My Crab Shack: Calhoun’s Calling Thursday, March 30 with,” says Fowler. “We are both primarily Saturday, March 11 St. James Gate: Live Irish Music; org/ten. It also just announced a contest, the same blue and purple colors from work personally consists of large public Saturday, March 4 Uibh Fhaili Academy of Irish Loggerhead’s: Chewbacky The Barrel: Deadwin sculptors so our plan was something on The Barrel: Bottom Feeder; Gravy running until March 31, anyone who tags the painting,” says Fowler, who hoped sculptures and I hope too that this adds Dance top of or coming out of the letter.” They The Barrel: Travers Brothership & Gaslight Street Planet Follywood: Whiskey Drop-In Deli: Stratton Moore & a photo of a letter on Instagram with it would fulfill the mission Lowcountry interest in more of that kind of work drew some abstract designs and realized Blu: Jimmy Jams Super Reggae The Washout: Eddie Bush Diablo Friends #LoveaLocal will be entered to win two Local First was pursuing by creating some around the Charleston area.” Blu: Jimmy Jams Super Reggae what they had sketched kind of looked Show; Ronnie Johnson’s Duo Show; LowHills Rita’s: Saluda Shoals Planet Follywood: Karaoke w/ free tickets to LLF’s 10th annual Chef’s mystery and force people to find out what like an octopus wrapping around the letter Crab Shack: Live Local Music Saturday, March 18 Sand Dollar: Hollow Point DJ E Potluck on April 30 at Middleton Place. it was all about. Crab Shack: Live Local Music O. Fowler had done a previous painting Loggerhead’s: Calhoun’s Calling The Barrel: Nocternal Kernalz Snapper Jack’s: Erik Swartz Rita’s: Super Reggae Man “I’ve seen the letters on social media Loggerhead’s: Rawberry Jam; The Folly Octopus is was done by entitled “Cooper River Kraken,” which Planet Follywood: Papa Dupree Melted Velvet Blu: Patty McGee Irish Trio; Irish Surf Bar: Ace and Suspicious The Washout: Folly Beach Music Bluegrass Society & JoJo Planet Follywood: Don’t Mess Package Rita’s: Me & Mr. Jones with the Tiger Crab Shack: Live Local Music The Washout: Eddie Bush Woody’s Pizza: Team Trivia Sand Dollar: Sara Cole & The Rita’s: Louis D Project Loggerhead’s: Triple Dog Dare Crawl through five of Friday, March 31 Folly Beach’s own Minors Sand Dollar: Moxie Planet Follywood: Cotton Blue Saturday, March 25 Folly’s classic taverns Surf Bar: Burnt Wood Band Blu: Dave Landeo Solo Sunday Funday St. James Gate: Irish Dancing; Blu: Jamisun; Ronnie Johnson’s missing VietnamTry our new Bun Cha! and hear tales Live Irish Music Rita’s: BYOG Duo Crab Shack: Calhoun’s Calling Pub Crawl Sunday, March 5 turnip greens, pork broth, of the island’s more than Surf Bar: Dallas Baker & Friends Sand Dollar: Ocean Drive Party Chico Feo: Screamin’ Jay’s Loggerhead’s: Dan’s Tramp already? 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Sure you can learn a lot about a culture largely helped shape the melting pot culture opportunity to purchase drinks of their choice WEDNESDAY from what they eat. But you can also learn of early Charleston. With their experience in at each stop and a portion of proceeds went to $2 Bud Light draft (4-7pm) a great deal about it from what it drinks. The history, beer brewing, and beer history, Becca Surfer’s Healing and other local charities. French love their wine, the Russians love their and Daniel, along with their experienced “Our mission is to provide an opportunity Woody’s Pizza vodka, the Belgians love their beer. But what team, have provided authentic tours througout for seasonal visitors to give back to our local 39 Center St. 588-0088 do Charlestonians love, and more specifically, downtown Charleston and the surrounding community. We want folks to relax, slow down, what do folks on Folly drink and what does it say areas. But until last weekend, they did not offer reciprocate that Folly love, do their part, all for about our history? a guided tour of their home town, Folly Beach. a great cause. I’m like the Lorax who speaks THURSDAY Becca and Daniel Lesesne delve into more “My heart belongs to Folly. I have lived here for the trees,” says Becca. “By sharing the than just the drinks on their acclaimed pub much of my life and something keeps bringing story of Folly, we hope that people will leave Garlic Shellfish Bucket of and brewery tours, it’s a walking breathing me back here. It’s a personal vortex,” says here with a greater appreciation of this place Seafood only $18.99 history lesson. The couple has combined 30 Becca. “My great grandfather hand- built his we love, to protect the organic character, Crab Shack years of leading unforgettable tours around the Folly beach house here in the 1920s, so perhaps respect the island’s beauty, follow the rules Charleston area. In 2009 they launched their own it’s genetic? I wonder what he would say, when and leave no trace. By spreading our message 26 Center St. 588-3080 tour company, Original Pub & Brewery Tours of asked, why he loved Folly Beach?” and supporting local charities, we believe we Charleston, centering around Charleston’s pub can make a difference in our community.” On Sunday, Feb. 26 Becca and Daniel offered FRIDAY scene and it’s newer bustling brewing culture. their inaugural Sunday Funday Pub Crawl, taking Folly Beach’s own Sunday Funday Pub As 12th generation Charlestonians, a small group of customers through five of Crawl will be held every Sunday, to book visit Blackened Saku Tuna Bites the Lesesne family is deeply rooted in the Folly’s classic taverns with tales of the island’s www.pubtourcharleston.com. over Seaweed Salad $12 Lowcountry from Huguenot descent, which more than 300 years of history. Guests had the (4-7pm) The Washout DM’s HOUSE 41 Center St. 633-0143 CLEANING SERVICE For Every SATURDAY $1.50 Budweiser (all the time) 843-908-9653 Occasion ... Sand Dollar Residential Homes 7 Center St. 588-9498 Vacation Homes / Rentals Offices / Churches FOLLY LIQUORS & WINE SUNDAY 201 E. Cooper, Unit C • Folly Beach (next door to Bert’s Market) $4.95 Texas Toast French Toast • Licensed 633-0206 (during Mama Flo’s Breakfast • Bonded 8-11:30am) • Insured Folly Beach Red Dot Planet Follywood A Professional Service at an Affordable Price 32 Center St. 588-7380 MARCH 2017 DINING {17} ITE SIZE Little morsels of Folly Food News YOU’RE GOT A FRIEND IN THE RAMEN BUSINESS A couple weeks ago, 2 Nixons announced that they were hosting a pop-up fundraiser for The ‘Wich Doctor to help off-set mounting medical bills and the financial burden of having to shutter while co-owner and chef Jeff Butler regains his health. On Saturday, Feb. 25, 2 you weren’t able to make it, but would like to Nixons took over the kitchen and delivered an contribute to Butler’s medical bills, visit www. impressive menu, with 140 covers to hungry gofundme.com/jeff-butlers-medical-bills. Folly Gras-goers in just five hours. Among the offerings: Local blue crab shio ramen, a The ‘Wich Doctor is located at W. Hudson roasted sesame and pizza, and snacks like Ave. Butler hopes to be back in the kitchen scrapple yakitori and chicken thigh yakitori. in the next couple weeks. Stay tuned for 100 percent of the profits went to Butler. If updates on Facebook.

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[email protected] M-F 3-11 SAT, SUN 12-11 1859 FOLLY ROAD (JUST OFF FOLLY BEACH) 843-732-2337 MARCH 2017 {18} DINING MARCH 2017 MARCH 2017 COMMUNITY {19} and offers three stories of fun! Each THE WASHOUT level has it’s own beach-y appeal. 41 Center St. 633-0143 The top deck gives sweeping views www.follywashout.com of Folly Beach and there is often live Feel the sea breezes from the huge music. From oysters to succulent crab patio, watch your game on one of legs, the seafood is brought in every the 12 TVs, and enjoy a menu with day. Get your oysters raw, steamed, or everything from burgers to kebobs and as a shooter. fried seafood. The blackened Saku tuna bites over seaweed salad are just ST. JAMES GATE $12 during happy hour! With a passion Restaurant Guide 11 Center St. 633-0046 for building relationships, the staff at Folly’s only Irish Pub, St. James Gate The Washout wants you to remember offers several beers on tap and a and Blackened Phish Tacos, 5 salads, some rays while enjoying one of their great times, food and service. Shag BLACK MAGIC CAFÉ handful of traditional Irish favorites a house-made black bean burger, many frozen concoctions or a juicy the night away with Jim Bowers on 103 E. Erie Ave. 633-0025 including shepherd’s pie, corned beef The Redneck, which is a twist on the burger. On the appetizer menu you’ll Tuesdays and listen to the sweet tunes www.blackmagicfb.com and cabbage, and fish ‘n’ chips. With Chicken Cheesesteak with the addi- find seafood favorites conch fritters, of Folly Beach Bluegrass Society on Offering breakfast and lunch daily, over 25 beers on tap, there’s plenty of tion of jalapeños, ranch, caramelized Calamari, snow crab clusters, and Thursdays out on the patio! complemented by an extensive options for finding a pint, or two, that onions, bacon, and ’da Whiz. Several peel-n-eat shrimp. On the main menu coffee and espresso bar, they use suits your tastes. only hormone-free meats, free range beers on tap, including local favorite the Seafood Platters come with your WHOLE LOTTA EMPANADA eggs, and source ingredients from Coast Hop Art, and a full bar. choice of two sides. Loggerhead’s 110 East Ashley Ave. 580-3995 is also a lively nightlife spot where SURF BAR An empanada is a stuffed bread or local farms when possible. Taste the 103 W. Cooper Ave. 588-2009 FOLLY BEACH CRAB SHACK you can enjoy music 7 nights a week. pastry, fried and served hot! But what flavor in everything from the beach www.surfbarfollybeach.com 26 Center St. 588-3080 Check out the innovative wine on tap you’ll find at this Folly food truck is a burrito; to the cafe specialties, like the Surf Bar is reminiscent of a Costa www.crabshacks.com system and Folly’s largest selection of Lowcountry twist on the classic Latin standby shrimp & grits and huevos Rican roadside bar (or soda) and it’s Voted one of the Best Seafood Spots local beer on draft. hand held pastries! The Mac Attack rancheros, to the omelets and sand- Pura Vida inside. Try one of their killer wiches. in South Carolina by Southern Living is made with macaroni & cheese and Magazine, The Crab Shack invites Philly cheesesteaks, a house-made applewood smoked bacon, topped LOST DOG CAFÉ black bean burger, or a juicy beef you to “Come out of your Shell and 106 W. Huron Ave. 588-9669 with housemate chipotle ranch. BLU RESTAURANT & BAR burger, all cooked on the wood-burn- Roll up your Sleeves”. You’ll have www.lostdogfollybeach.com There’s a pulled pork served with 1 Center St. 588-6658 ing grill; or one of their famous Pain- to, when you see the size of their The breakfast menu is served all Carolina mustard BBQ sauce, and a www.blufollybeach.com killers, made with dark rum, cream of overflowing buckets of fresh, local day, offering Folly’s original breakfast mildly spicy Buffalo chicken. To satisfy A platinum partner through the S.C. coconut, pineapple and orange juice, seafood! Dine with this longtime Folly burrito, Society Street french toast the sweet tooth, try the peanut butter Aquarium’s Sustainable Seafood Ini- and fresh ground nutmeg. There are staple at the raw bar, in the restaurant, with fresh strawberries, biscuits & & M&M or the apple pie. Catering tiative, this upscale restaurant offers also a handful of beers on tap. There or out on the patio, where you can homemade sausage gravy. If you’re available. ocean views that complement fresh is also a back patio with a fireplace catch live music. looking for a fresh salad, try the Very Bringing people together, one em- signature seafood creations. Enjoy a and foosball a table. variety of beverages, including frozen Berry Spinach or the Folly mahi-mahi panada at a time. Lunch, dinner, late cocktails from the oceanside bar. JACK OF CUPS SALOON with fresh mango salsa. The South- night. 34 Center St. 633-0042 ern-style BLT with pimento cheese SUSHI BY LISA Catch live music on the patio. Drop In Deli, 32 Center St. 633-0234 www.facebook.com/jack.ofcups and a fried green tomato will give you www.dropindeli.com/sushi-by-lisa/ At this intimate beach saloon, Chef a taste of the South. Enjoy $3 mason THE ‘WICH DOCTOR BOWEN’S ISLAND Serving up sushi 4 nights a week Lesley and Nick will take your taste jar mimosas on Mondays all day. 106 W. Hudson Ave. 588-6666 1870 Bowen’s Island Road. 795-2757 from the side bar at Drop In Deli, Lisa buds on a trip through Asian cuisine. Breakfast & lunch daily. www.thewichdoctor.net Located just off Folly Beach, Bowen’s takes care in rolling your sushi to Island Restaurant is a Lowcountry The menu offers a variety of curries, The concoction of husband and wife including Lentil Dahl, Massaman, and order. From tuna, eel, salmon, to fish team, this eclectic gourmet sandwich landmark. Best known for their local PLANET FOLLYWOOD roe, she’s got everything you need for Thai red curry mac. Dine and drink on 32 Center St. 588-7380 and Neopolitan-style pizza shop will steamed oysters and fried seafood, a sushi roll! There’s large and small the front porch, inside the cozy bar, or www.planetfollywood.com surprise your taste buds! Every part Bowen’s is also a great place to grab rolls; even nigiri. Enjoy calamari salad outside in the backyard, weather per- This beachy dive bar, open year of the pizzas, sandwiches, and noodle a beer and watch the sunset. They (when available) and seaweed salad mitting. Choose from several rotating round, serves up some great food dishes is made in house, from the have 15 all-local beers on tap at any on the side. Tuesday-Friday. given time. taps and a large list of bottled craft and entertainment on the island to cured meats, to the marinades and beer and fine wines. both locals and tourists. Their friendly sauces. Many menu items have an staff will help you build an appetizer, TACO BOY Asian flare, like the spicy shrimp stir CHICO FEO 15 Center St. 588-9761 THE JUICE JOINT choose a basket of land or sea fare, fry sandwich, the Szechuan pork belly, 122 E. Ashley Ave. 296-7155 www.tacoboy.net 108 E. Ashley Ave. 795-8060 or pick from the biggest selection of and the Hanoi hoagie made with lem- www.chicofeos.com Taco Boy is always one of the busiest www.thejuicejoint.com burgers on the beach! Breakfast on ongrass beef & traditional Vietnamese Chico Feo is as authentic as they restaurants on the beach, but you Developed by Folly Beach residents the weekends will always cure what condiments & of course, nuoc cham. come. Captain Hank Weed, who sailed can usually belly up to the bar at any Michael & Wendy are dedicated to ails ya. Several beers on tap and a Visit their website for daily specials the given time and get a margarita, Dos serving supremely healthy and nutri- menu full of options are just a few of that shouldn’t be missed! Caribbean for years, now helms the Equis, Negra Modela, or Pacifico. ent-dense juices made from whole, the highlights of this popular hangout. kitchen, cooking up island favorites While you’re there, grab a taco (grilled organic, sustainable raw fruits and With fun events ranging from bingo WOODEN SPOON DELI such as curry goat, Cuban rice and fish, al pastor, carne asada, kimchi vegetables; whole fruit smoothies; & to karaoke and great live local music, 202 E. Ashley Ave. 588-9449 beans, and Hawaiian poke. They beef, portobello mushroom) or nachos healthy and delicious breakfast, lunch, Planet Follywood is always a great www.bertsmarket.com recently started serving island-style with cowboy beans, chili con queso, and snacks. Enjoy healthy eats like the time! breakfast, wich Cuban coffee and salsa cruda, guac, & crema. Come in fresh acai bowls. The outdoor dive avocado toast or the Hawaiian Acai Bert’s offers a whole lot more than Bowl. on the weekends and try their frozen free coffee! Located inside Bert’s bar is part tiki bar-part, backyard bbq. RITA’S SEASIDE GRILLE screwdriver, a true hangover slayer 2 Center St. 588-2525 Market, their full-service deli features There are always two rotating taps of (don’t forget to add a Grand Marnier LOCKLEAR’S BEACH CITY www.ritasseasidegrille.com Applegate Farms’ all natural, steroid craft beer and a decent selection of floater). bottled beer. GRILL Just steps away from the beach and antibiotic-free meats and cheeses 101 East Arctic Ave. 588-6412 and the Folly Pier, Rita’s offers you and all organic produce. Enjoy made- www.locklearsbeachcitygrill.com a chance to grab a bite or a meal TOKYO CREPES to-order subs, wraps and paninis and DOLCE BANANA 107 E. Ashley Ave. 580-6333 Undeniably the best view of any and a drink indoors at it’s long bar, house-made sides like Southwest 18 Center St. 633-0187 www.tokyocrepe.com place on the beach, Locklear’s offers in the dining room, or outside on couscous. Wash it down with an or- www.dolcebananacafe.com A food vending stand located just off lunch, dinner, and brunch. Start with the comfortable, dog-friendly patio. ganic smoothie or cold-pressed juice, Part FroYo joint, part sandwich bar, Center Street, Tokyo Crepes offers the local seafood favorites Caper’s Island Offering breakfast, lunch, dinner and always made-to-order! stop in for breakfast, lunch, dinner or only Japanese-style crepes you can shrimp and crab dip or boiled shrimp. brunch, their menus have everything an afternoon snack. The sandwich find in the South East. The crepe shell For lunch, the shrimp burger boasts from bacon and eggs, a massive Fried WOODY’S PIZZA bar offers the highest quality breads, resembles a soft tortilla, but has the shrimp from nearby Beaufort. The Chicken & Pancake tower, a famous 39 Center St. 588-0088 meats, and toppings; even a build taste of a sweet pancake. The shell is dinner menu has the award winning burger, to award-winning Rita’s chili, www.dowoodyspizza.com your own flat bread pizza. Dress up filled with a variety of toppings, and Eggplant Tower, a rib-eye, a filet, sandwiches, & seafood. On Saturday Much more than just a local pizzeria, your FroYo with dozens of delicious fall into two main categories: sweet Maine lobster, and Alaskan snow & Sunday during Brunch this popular Woody’s is a local hotspot. Sit inside toppings. and savory. Both groups have hot and crab legs, just to name a few. The only spot offers a pretty amazing Bloody at the bar or if you’re one of the lucky cold options, such as banana and place on Folly who can serve alcohol Mary bar. ones to grab the few outdoor bar DROP-IN DELI & BAR Nutella (hot and sweet), the strawber- 32 Center St. 633-0234 on the pier. seats that open up to the restaurant, ry dream (cold and sweet), the smoky you might just want to stay parked www.dropindeli.com SNAPPER JACK’S pork (hot and savory), and the teriyaki LOGGERHEAD’S BEACH GRILL 10 Center St. 633-0174 there all evening. Order pizza by the Favorite locals deli by day, bar by chicken (cold and savory). night, you’re invited to drop in and 123 W. Ashley Ave. 588-2365 www.snapperjacks.net slice or a whole pie. There’s also hang out. The variety on the menu is www.loggerheadsbg.com Snapper Jack’s is one of the most subs, served hot or cold, breadsticks, impressive, offering deli favorites; Tex- Boasting the largest deck on Folly, popular spots on the beach for a and a couple of salads. It’s one of the Mex, including The Dang Quesa-Dilah Loggerhead’s is a place to soak up reason. It’s just a block off the beach best spots on the island to people watch. {20} COMMUNITY MARCH 2017 It’s Time to Get Your Gardens Planted FOLLY FLASHBACK BY STRATTON LAWRENCE

Folly’s first commercial industry was likely Sea Island cotton in the 1700s. As recently as the 1970s, plots of undeveloped land could still be found to harvest homegrown produce. This garden, at Bill Lyle’s house at 9th Street on the west side, reverted to salt marsh after a dyke broke that had kept the property dry. “We drained it out and grew okra, corn, Jerusalem artichokes, asparagus and corn in there,” recalls Bill Perry, seen Image courtesy of Bill Perry and Betty Sue Cowsert. Images like these are included in Stratton Lawrence’s here on the “farm.” book, Images of America: Folly Beach. To purchase your own personalized signed copies or to share a photo and story for next month’s Folly Flashback column, email Stratton at [email protected]. Rock ‘n’ Roll Mama is on Fleek ‘FOLLY FACES’ WRITER MIRANDA JORDAN HAS TABLES TURNED Interview By Lorne Chambers | Editor

FC: What is something people don’t tell you all our other musical endeavors, Quinn is going about when you’re having a baby? to grow up surrounded by music! Miranda Jordan: To accept all the help you can get! I’m not always great at allowing FC: A lot of people know you from the band, myself to rely on others. I have a good bit but what is your day job and what do you like of experience with taking care of children, best about it? studying child development, and even MJ: When not dressing up and playing teaching parenting classes. That on top of rock star, I am a school counselor at Fort Miranda Jordan is a rock star. No, my fierce independent streak led me to think Dorchester High School in North Charleston. seriously, she really is. She’s the lead I wouldn’t need much help, but man, was I After working for years with children and singer of the local band Headrush, which wrong! I really don’t know what I would have adolescents in mental health settings, I like plays often at The Sand Dollar Social Club. done without Charlie being such an involved being in a school because I feel like I’m on the She’s also now a proud mother. Jordan just daddy, and our friends and family providing us “front lines” and can help young people by gave birth to her first child, Quinn, whom with delicious meals or just coming by so I can intervening before the problems get so severe. she had with her longtime partner Charlie take a shower or get a nap. It really does take I’m also a firm believer that a good education Stonecypher. Both Jordan and Stonecypher a village, and what an amazing village Quinn is the great equalizer, and the only thing that have been regular contributors to The Folly has been born into! is going to make lasting positive change in our society. I like encouraging young people to Current for several years. He writes the monthly gardening column Oustanding in FC: What does being a mom mean for become critical thinkers and life-long learners his Field and Miranda typically writes this Headrush? in all aspects of their lives. Plus, being column, Folly Faces. MJ: It means we have a new roadie! Quinn surrounded by teenagers all day keeps me hip, But since baby Quinn was born last will be hauling amps in no time! Seriously right? I know all the lingo, I’m totally on fleek. though, Headrush will continue, and I’ll be FC: What is one thing your neighbors would month, Miranda has been taking a little FC: What is your favorite thing about the back with them soon. While I did take a be surprised to know about you? time off from her day job as a school island? hiatus for most of the pregnancy (with vocal MJ: That I grew up a tomboy country girl along councilor and even taken a sabatical from MJ: I love the sense of community. I’ve lived duties left in the talented hands of Sarah the banks of the Ashley River down Highway being a bad ass rock ‘n’ roll goddess, even places for years where I never knew the Starr), I will be making my return in April 61. During my teen years, my weekends were taken a month off of writing her column person living right next to me. On Folly, I can’t when we headline for the Carolina Children’s spent hunting with the guys (I never killed for The Folly Current. Every month, Jordan go for a dog walk or stop in to Bert’s for coffee Charity benefit at the Windjammer. Headrush anything) and I wouldn’t miss a race at the interviews a Folly local and chats with them without getting a few hugs and having some has been together a decade now, and our Summerville Speedway. I was even on a pit about their life. And while she’s spending great conversation. Something about this longevity is partly due to the fact that we have crew a few times! some much deserved “mama time” with place tends to attract people with really good The Mighty Quinn, we still couldn’t let her all become one big family. It’s been great to souls. Or maybe it transforms your soul once Miranda Jordan will return as the writer of off the hook that easily. So we turned the watch my bandmates’ children as they’ve you get here. Either way, there’s a whole lot of Folly Faces next month. To get in touch with tables and the interviewer became the grown up, and I know Quinn will love his two love on this little stretch of island. her, email [email protected]. interviewee this month. “Uncle Marks.” It makes me so happy that between my band, the Bluegrass Society, and {20} COMMUNITY MARCH 2017 MARCH 2017 FUN & GAMES {21} It’s Time to Get Your FOLLY CURRENT CROSSWORD SUDOKU Gardens Planted

TRIVIA BY GREY MATTER GAMES

MOVIES 1 IN WHAT 1985 SCI-FI COMEDY DID THE LATE BILL PAXTON PLAY A CRUEL ANTAGONISTIC OLDER BROTHER NAMED CHET DONNELLY?

THE UNFRIENDLY SKIES 2 THE FAA IS INVESTIGATING WHAT FAMOUS ACTOR AND PILOT FOR RECENTL ACROSS 54. A set of garments 21. District LANDED A SINGLE-ENGINE AIRCRAFT ON THE WRONG PART OF A SOUTHERN 55. Hokey 23. Water chestnut CALIFORNIA AIRPORT, FLYING DIRECTLY OVER AN AIRLINER THAT WAS PREPARING 1. Cheap showy jewelry FOR TAKEOFF? (archaic) 59. French for “Storehouse” 25. Being 5. Does something 62. Curved molding 27. Olympic sled INTERNATIONAL ASSASSINS 9. Satyr 63. Exhausted 28. Accustom 3 THE ESTRANGED HALF BROTHER OF NORTH KOREAN LEADER KIM JONG UN WAS 13. Graphic symbol 65. Wild goat 29. Drunkard ASSASSINATED LAST MONTH WHILE VISITING WHAT COUNTRY 14. Seraglio 66. Winglike 31. Unfit ’60S TELEVISION 16. Rapscallions 67. A sloping mass of loose 32. Not tight 4 ROD STERLING WAS THE HOST OF WHAT POPULAR TELEVISION SHOW, WHICH 17. Colored part of an eye rocks 34. Gist RAN FROM 1959-1964? 18. Sporting venue 68. Blackthorn 36. How old we are 19. Hazard 69. Small slender gull 39. Morning moisture 5 ’60S MOVIES 20. Devilfish 70. Acquire deservedly 40. Goddess of discord PAUL NEWMAN AND ROBERT REDFORD STARRED AS WHAT INFAMOUS DUO IN THIS 1969 MOVIE BY THE SAME NAME? 22. Causes extensive 71. 10 10 10 10 43. Well 44. Anagram of “Rats” destruction ’60S MUSIC 46. Hint 24. Blaze DOWN 6 WHAT ALL-FEMALE MOTOWN BAND PLEADED TO “STOP! IN THE NAME OF LOVE” 26. Anagram of “Fires” 1. Gruesome 47. Snob IN THEIR 1965 HIT SINGLE? 27. Queen of the jungle? 2. Emanation 49. Death notices 30. Unrighteous 3. Ignorant 50. Beginner SPIN-OFFS 53. Latin name for our 7 WHAT’S THE NAME OF THE NEW CBS SPINOFF OF THE GOOD WIFE, WHICH 33. Irrationality 4. Preordain BRINGS BACK ACTRESS CHRISTINE BARANSKI AS ATTORNEY DIANE LOCKHART? 35. Columbus’s birthplace 5. “Eureka!” planet 37. Some people chew this 6. Credit or playing 55. Jacket 8 DISNEY 38. Chopin composition 7. Tall woody plants 56. Leer at NOW WITH THE USE OF CGI, IRONMAN DIRECTOR JON FAVREAU IS TAKING ON 41. Soak 8. Detects 57. Close THE REMAKE OF WHAT BELOVED ANIMATED DISNEY MOVIE? 42. Construct 9. Long-necked animal 58. Backwards “Reed” TELEVISION 10. Leave out 60. Hireling 45. Lullaby 9 WHILE STILL SHROUDED IN MYSTERY, A TEASER WAS RELEASED LAST WEEK OF 48. Invented the light bulb 11. Church alcove 61. Former lovers AN UPCOMING HULU ANTHOLOGY SERIES EXECUTIVE PRODUCED BY J.J. ABRAMS 12. Sounds of disapproval 64. Lair AND DUBBED “CASTLE ROCK,” WHICH IS BASED ON WHAT PROLIFIC AUTHOR’S 51. Feelings of uneasiness BOOKS? 52. Wooden shoe 15. New Zealand native MOVIE TAGLINES 10 WHAT 2008 OSCAR WINNING MOVIE HAD THE TAGLINE: “YOU DON’T HAVE TO BE A PUZZLE SOLUTIONS HERO TO DO THIS JOB. BUT IT HELPS.” ON PAGE 23 {22} COMMUNITY MARCH 2017 Why Is There A Beach? March Salt Fishing marsh

DIARIES Report BY CAPTAIN ANTON DUMARS By Captain Geoff Bennett OF SPARTINA SAILING Charleston Charter Fishing ADVENTURES

Someone asked me the other day “why is there a beach?” Their question provided a great topic for this month’s Salt Marsh Diaries. First, a beach is kind of the end- product of what sheds off the mountains and flows downhill via river transport. For sediment (rocks, soil, sand, mud, etc.), the ocean is the ultimate resting place. In the study of sequence stratigraphy, this resting place is known as the base level. The A casual observer may notice some wash several hundred miles down rivers from sediment travels down-slope from the source differences between one beach and another. the Appalachian Mountains. After that great (mountains) along an “equilibrium profile”, Maybe you’ve visited the black sand distance of travel, mostly the smaller, more then much of the sediment accumulates beaches of Iceland, the pink sand beaches durable quartz grains, and a lesser fraction at this base level. In the mountains at the of Bermuda, or olivine green sands in Hawaii. of ilmenite, become our beach sediment. In sediment source, steep slopes along this Have you noticed that bare feet feel different contrast, Hawaii’s volcanic sediment source profile produce rapidly-moving water capable on a Bahamian beach compared to a South lies close to the coastline and produces black The warmest weather that I can remember of transporting both large and small chunks of Carolina beach? Some beaches are narrow, and green sand beaches. This basaltic lava in March has been terrific for our fishery. earth (think mountain stream). Downstream, others wide. Some are steeper than others. source, rich in olivine, flows from the mantle Higher than normal water temperatures have the profile’s slope decreases as it approaches Environmental factors, such as wave size, several miles below the Earth’s surface. Thus, made for some productive fishing. I never the baseline (ocean). As a result, rivers slow tidal range, and sediment source, build a some Hawaiian beaches are olivine green. thought I would say this but there has been a down and lose the ability to transport all but beach specific to its region. Coastlines with In answering the beach question, I didn’t decent trout bite in February! With days filled sand, silt, and clay size sediment particles. large waves tend to build steep, coarse-sand intend to write a condensed textbook here, with sun and 70 degree weather, anglers have As these sediment particles issue from river beaches, while smaller waves produce flatter, but things got out of hand. Next time you visit to get out there to take advantage. mouths, they deposit to form deltas. Ocean fine-sand beaches. Tidal range determines another beach, note the beach’s character Having spent the last few months laying waves and currents remobilize some of these active beach face width. A large tidal range and consider the source.. low and avoiding dolphins, redfish are sand, silt, and clay particles and distribute builds a wider beach, while a smaller range transitioning from a period focused simply them along the shoreline, including into the generally produces a narrower beach. on preservation to now becoming predators Anton DuMars, a coastal geologist and quiet, low energy back-barrier saltmarsh Consider the source...of sediment, that again. With redfish still in big schools of longtime beach observer, collects sand up to hundreds of fish, the best fishing will environment. Wind-generated waves along is. What makes up the sand (composition of as a hobby. Coming soon: Spartina Sailing be at low tide when you can sight cast to the ocean-facing coastline winnow the finer source sediment) and transport distance from Adventures. Contact Anton at: them. These fish are still spooky so stealth is silts and clays away, leaving the sand behind. source also determine a beach’s character. [email protected]. of upmost importance when approaching a This is why there’s a beach. For example, here on Folly, our sediments school. Oftentimes, it pays to anchor up when you find a school and wait for them to return to you instead of chasing them down. With these reds being so wary, I try to disturb the water as little as possible and keep my casting to a minimum. When this happens, Familiar Folly Florals it’s time to soak some cut bait. I’ll put chunks of frozen mullet or blue crab on size 3/0 circle • Yellows: Look for Beach sunflowers, some without research. Why not become an hooks and just let it sit on the bottom until the outstanding lantana, Gaillardia (also red,) black eyed explorer in your own town? While we still redfish swim over it. Put your rod in the rod Susan, Sea Hibiscus, Yellow Jessamine, have the cooler mornings grab your coffee holder and resist the urge (if at all possible!) In His Golden Canna, Goldenrod, Primrose and and let everyone else comb the beach to set the hook when you see a fish begin to stickers (ouch!) to name a few. for shark’s teeth while you take in some eat. The circle hook will do all the work for Field of nature’s finest. Many of the plants I’ve you and when your reel starts to sing you are BY CHARLIE • Reds: We can find red camelia, Cardinal listed stay strong in some amazing places in business. STONECYPHER Flower, scarlet sage, Coral Bean, Firebush, and you really have to admire the tenacity As trout become more active, popping Well, hello again my fun, Folly Family. Hibiscus, Oleander, Coral Honeysuckle, red in addition to the natural colors, which corks cast along grass banks and over oyster Looks like the warm temperatures are shrimp and wild Tamarind. provide beacons for pollen seeking critters. beds will be a good bet paired with mud arriving early (global warming? I’m not a I hope March brings each and every minnows. I usually use a 18”-24” leader and a scientist, but I did sleep at a Holiday Inn • Pinks: Wild and Beach Morning glory, one of you good, positive energy for the size 1 circle hook. When working the popping express once,) and that means that there Purslane, Rose Mallow, Bull Thistle, upcoming warm season. Get your yard work cork, always try to keep slack out of your line will be some beautiful flowers poking their Primrose and Lantana are some candidates/ done ASAP so you can stroll and or relax and when that cork drops just reel to set the faces out soon. I remember last year on a during the prime weather! Until next time, hook. You’ll find that the circle hook will rarely dog walk marveling at all the cool colors • Whites: Railroad Vine, Wild Honeysuckle Aloha! miss as long as your line is tight. on blooms finding their way out of the most and Oleander are a few. See you on the water! desolate spots, in dunes, on top of rocks, Charlie Stonecypher is the owner in cracks of concrete, etc. It seems logical • Purples: Purple Coneflower (Enchinacea) , of Suncoast Irrigation and Capt. Geoff Bennett operates Charleston to me that anything that looks so pretty Beauty Berry, Ruella (mexican Petunia) etc. Landscaping. They specialize in Charter Fishing providing light tackle and does so well without any attention products that work smart without fishing charters. For more information, call should be a wise choice for some yards so I You can find photos of many of these at wasting resources. Contact Charlie Capt. Bennett at 843-324-3332, visit www. thought I would list a few to check out. You charlestoncharterfishing.com or email him probably walk past them everyday. www.follybeach.com/flowers.php. I could at (843) 327-8642 or email him at list plants all day but really without the at [email protected]. [email protected]. space for pics they may mean nothing

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Home & Garden Club FAMILY FRIENDLY Christian Meditation RELIGIOUS Meets on the 4th Tuesday of Meets every Monday at 8 every month at 12pm. Folly After-School Club am. Christian Meditation Group Community Billboard Beach Community Center. 55 Every Monday at 3:30pm. Our Lady of Good Counsel, Meets every Monday at The Folly Current Community Billboard is a Free listing for Center St. For more info, call Snacks, homework help and 106 E. Erie Ave. 588-2336. 8:30am. Father Kelly Hall, 105 events happening on Folly Beach. 588-0093. fun activities. West Hudson Ave. Please submit all happenings to [email protected] Folly Beach Library, 55 Namaste Folly by the 21st of the month in order to be included in Men’s Club Breakfast Center St. Meets the 2nd Friday of ev- Faith Formation the next issue of The Folly Current. Meets the 4th Sunday of ery month. Pot luck follow- Meets every Wednesday at each month after the 9am Family Movie Night ing the yoga practice. 7 pm. ARTS & CRAFTS Civic Club Mass. Held the 4th Sunday of the Folly Beach Library, 55 Our Lady of Good Counsel, Meets the 3rd Tuesday of Our Lady of Good Counsel, month at 5 pm. Center St. 106 E. Erie Ave. 588-2336. Arts & Crafts Guild Meeting the month at 7pm. 106 E. Erie Ave. 588-2336. Folly Beach Baptist Church, Meets on the 1st Tuesday of Community Center, 55 Center 77 Center St. 588-9414. Open Water Swimming Girlfriends Bible Study every month at 6:30 pm. St. For more information, Men’s Guild Meet Up Meets every Tuesday at Exhibiting Membership $35, contact Regina Anderson Meets the 2nd Thursday of Family Story Time (all ages) 9am every Sunday. Meet at 9:30am & 6:30pm. Associate Membership $20. 633-0200. each month at 6:30pm with a Every Monday at 10:30 am. the Pier next to the showers. Folly Beach Baptist Church, Folly Beach Community Cen- small meal after. Interact with stories, sing 77 Center St. 588-9414. ter, 55 Center St. 588-2001. Exchange Club Our Lady of Good Counsel, songs, and make a fun craft. Business meeting is the 1st Father Kelly Hall, 106 E. Erie Folly Beach Library, 55 Yoga Class Mary’s Rosary Guild Knitting on the Edge (adult) Thursday of each month. Ave. 588-2336. Center St. Meet 10-11 a.m. and Thurs- Meets the 1st & 3rd Fridays Every Wednesday at 6 pm. Dinner program is the 3rd day evenings from 5:45-6:45 at 10am. Recovery in Christ Bring a knit or crochet proj- Thursday of each month. HEALTH & p.m. The price per class Our Lady of Good Counsel, Biblically based; seeks God ect to work on, and share Contact May Holmes at WELLNESS is $5 for residents, $10 for 106 E. Erie Ave. 588-2336. concerning our habits, hurts, ideas with others. 588-9238. nonresidents. Community Folly Beach Library, 55 & hang-ups. Meets Thurs- Beach Yoga Center, 55 Center St. Men’s Bible Study days at 6 pm. Center St. Folly Association of Check with Serenity Tree Meets Mondays at 7pm Folly Beach Baptist Church, Business (FAB) Yoga & Namaste Folly for Folly Beach Baptist Church, 77 Center St. P.L.A.Y.: Saturday Movie & Business meeting open for weekly schedule. OUTDOOR 77 Center St. 588-9414. Craft (children) all Folly Beach business Save the Light Saturday, March 11 at 10 owners. Meets the 2nd Boot Camp Folly Beach Bird Walks: Soup Ministry Meets the 1st Wednesday at am. Watch Secret Life of Thursday of each month at Get in shape boot camp Folly Beach County Park Every Monday at 12pm 7pm every month. For more Pets, eat popcorn, and make 6:30pm. For more informa- style! Every minute of this Friday, March 10 at 8:30am- Meets in the Fellowship Hall. information, call: 633-0099. a fun craft. Rated PG, 90 min. tion, email secretary4FAB@ workout delivers a calorie 10:30am. Folly Beach Baptist Church, Folly Beach Library, 55 burning boost. This walk focuses on the 77 Center St. 588-9414. gmail.com. Senior Citizens Club Center St. Tides Hotel, conference Ongoing: Tuesdays and southern shoreline of Folly 55 and over are invited. Meets Thursdays 5:45 -6:30 p.m. Beach. We hope to see a Women’s Bible Study room the 1st Thursday of each CLUBS & SUPPORT Meets at Folly Beach County variety of shorebirds and Meets on Tuesdays at 9:30 1 Center Street month at 11am. Contact GROUPS Park seabirds such as American am & 6:30 pm. Pauline Ray at 588-9580. Folly Green Team Age: 16 & up Oystercatchers and North- Folly Beach Baptist Church. Fee: $10/$8 CCR Discount/ ern Gannets. 77 Center St. 588-9414. Book Club (adult) Meets the 1st Thursday of Women’s Guild Free Move IT Pass Holder. Fee: $9/$7 CCR Discount/ $5 Wednesday, March 8 at every month at 6:30pm at Meets the 1st Tuesday of the Register for six or more Move IT Pass Holder. 2:30pm. the Folly Beach Community month at 7 pm. classes for a discount. www.charlestoncoun- The Mare by Mary Gaitskill Center, 55 Center St. For Our Lady of Good Counsel, charlestoncoutyparks.com typarks.com to register. Folly Beach Library, 55 more info, contact Penny Father Kelly Hall, 106 E. Erie Center St. Travis, 259-1143. Ave. 588-2336.

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