Citizenship ceremony: 10 a.m., June 26, Middleton Plantation, 4300 Ashley River Road, Charleston. The U.S. Customs and Immigration Service will commemorate the nation’s birthday by naturalizing 70 new citizens at the site, home of a signer of the Declaration of Independence. More info: 843.556.6020.
Fishing tournaments. The county’s monthly fishing tournaments kickoff in May with contests at the Mount Pleasant and Folly Beach piers. Both cast-off tournaments feature several awards and prizes for anglers from 3 years old to seniors. Tournaments in Mount Pleasant are slated for June 27, Sept. 5 and Oct. 3. Tournaments are to be held on Folly Beach Pier on July 18 and Aug. 15. More info.
Carolina Day: June 27, around Charleston. There are several events that commemorate the first major victory of the Revolutionary War (the Battle of Sullivan’s Island, June 28, 1776) throughout the Charleston area. To learn more about a 10 a.m. church service, parade and wreath-laying ceremony by the S.C. Historical Society, click here.
(NEW) Park input sought: 5:30 p.m., June 30, Military Magnet Academy, 2950 Carner Avenue, North Charleston, S.C. The Charleston County Park and Recreation Commission is looking for your input at a public workshop on the future part to be located at the former Baker Hospital site along the Ashley River. More.
Lots of July 4 events. Click here to see our story about lots of stuff to do in the area on July 4.
Shaking a leg. The Folly Beach Pier is set to have more Moonlight Mixers throughout the summer starting at 7 p.m. A DJ will spin great old tunes to keep your feet moving. Other dates are July 24, Aug. 21 and Sept. 18. In Mount Pleasant, the Shaggin’ on the Cooper series will be held July 18, Aug. 15 and Sept. 12. Click here for more.
Natural history exhibit: Through Aug. 10, 2015. “From Land to Sea: 35 Million Years of Whale Evolution” will be featured in The Charleston Museum’s lobby gallery with displays of whale fossils from millions of years ago. There’s limited availability for an overview by Natural History Curator Matthew Gibson on opening night. Learn more.
Bird walks: 8:30 a.m. to noon, every Wednesday and Saturday. This is the time of year that a great variety of migrating birds fly through the Lowcountry so what better time to take part in one of the regular early morning bird walks at Caw Caw Interpretive Center in Ravenel. Pre-registration is suggested. Cost is $5. Walks also are conducted on James Island and Folly Beach. Learn more online.
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