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Warren Dashe If you happen to know Warren Marcus Dashe, you should consider yourself lucky. Dashe is a Gullah Geechee native of African descent who came to the Isle of Palms from Awendaw. A sweetgrass artist, Dashe represents the Gullah Geechee journey here in North America and beyond. Every piece in Dashe’s collection features a signature symbol that reflects the heritage … [Read more...] about People and Pets, July 2024

Creativity was on full display last month at Front Beach for the Isle of Palms Recreation Department’s Piccolo Spoleto Sand Sculpting Competition as sculptors shaped and molded their whimsical masterpieces and vied for sand art supremacy. Forty-five teams and more than a hundred people participated in the annual event, according to Kelsey Marsh, recreation supervisor for … [Read more...] about IOP Sand Sculpting Competition Continues to Stand the Test of Time

Prepare for some unique summer fun when the annual Isle of Palms Half Rubber Tournament returns to the IOP Recreation Department next month. The event, which is entering its 26th year, typically averages anywhere from six to 12 teams including two from Savannah and others spanning the Charleston area, according to IOP Recreation Department recreation supervisor Aaron … [Read more...] about Half Rubber Tournament Primed for Opening Pitch

You won’t find many more beautiful backdrops for a race than the Isle of Palms Beach Run. The annual race is scheduled for 8 a.m. on Saturday, July 27 at Front Beach by The Windjammer. The IOP Beach Run, presented by the City of Isle of Palms and coordinated by the IOP Recreation Department, has been running since 1998. About 400 people participated in the 2023 event and … [Read more...] about IOP Beach Run Ready To Take Stride

Download the PDF version, scan and check out this Isle of Palms, SC map from Island Vibes and our sponsors. … [Read more...] about Isle of Palms Map

The Isle of Palms Recreation Department will host its annual Front Beach Fest on Saturday, March 2 from noon to 4 p.m. at Front Beach. This free admission event will feature live music, craft vendors, children’s activities, local restaurants and food trucks. There is no cost to enjoy the entertainment, and artists and food vendors will have items available for purchase. The … [Read more...] about Front Beach Fest To Amp Up Spring Fun

For those golfers who already enjoy the spectacular scenery and beautiful oceanfront views of the Harbor Golf Course at Wild Dunes, your playing experience is about to get even better. Wild Dunes has announced plans to extensively renovate and upgrade its Harbor Golf Course and perform a restoration on the 18th hole of its Links Golf Course. The estimated $8.5 million … [Read more...] about Wild Dunes Golf Course to Undergo Renovation, Suspend Play Next Spring

It was a busy October at the Isle of Palms Recreation Center as they hosted a number of events to kick off fall on the island. Starting with the National Night Out on Oct. 3, an event designed to foster community between neighbors and law enforcement that included static displays of emergency vehicles, prizes, free food and a blood drive provided by the Blood … [Read more...] about IOP Rec Center at the Epicenter of Fall, Holiday Fun