Memorial Day 2020
Monday, May 25, 2020 Memorial Day was created to honor the brave people who died while serving in the US military. One of the very first observations took place on May 1, 1965, in Charleston, right after the Civil War. A group of freed slaves had buried the bodies of Union Soldiers after Confederate soldiers […]
World Health Day
World Health Day April 7, 2020 World Health Day’s message is simple: giving people access to healthcare without the prospect of financial hardship. This is regardless of where they are from. What matters to the World Health Organization (WHO), is that there is health for all. The WHO asserts, following countless studies, that countries which […]
CDC Guidance for COVID-19
15 Days to Slow the Spread If you feel sick, stay at home. Do not go to work. Contact your medical provider. If your children are sick, keep them home and contact your medical provider. If you are an older person, stay home and away from other people. If you are a person with a […]
CDC and WHO Hand Washing Guidelines
Follow 5 Steps to Wash Your Hands the Right Way: Wet your hands with clean, running water and apply soap. Lather your hands by rubbing them together with the soap. Lather the backs of your hands, between your fingers, and under your fingernails. Scrub your hands for at least 20 seconds. Rinse your hands well […]
Spring Forward
Spring Forward 1 Hour Day Light Saving Time begins at 2:00 am on Sunday, March 8, 2020, so remember to set your clocks forward one hour.
Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Week
Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Week March 8, 2020 through March 14, 2020 Every day, people living with MS do whatever it takes to move their lives forward despite the challenges. By sharing their stories, the MS Society helps people better understand life with MS and become inspired to do whatever it takes to change the world […]
The Green Book of South Carolina
The South Carolina African American Heritage Commission has a resource called The Green Book of SC, a website that allows you to find over 300 African American historic landmarks, making it the first mobile travel guide for black cultural sites across the state. The purpose of the website is to increase awareness of African American […]
Black History Month Celebrations
Please join the town of Mt. Pleasant Historical Commission in celebrating its 6th annual Black History Month. Every Saturday at 7 pm during the month of February, a different event will be held at one of several locations around town. All events are free and open to the public. Mark your calendars for this week’s […]
February is Heart Month
Heart disease is the leading cause of death for men and women in the United States. Every year, 1 in 4 deaths are caused by Heart Disease. We can use this month to raise awareness about heart disease and how people can prevent it. A few ideas: Encourage families to make small changes, like […]
January Events Around Charleston
Charleston Restaurant Week: January 9-19, 2020 The next installment of Charleston Restaurant Week is set for January 9-19, 2020. The event which is executed the Lowcountry Hospitality Association, is one of the most highly anticipated culinary events in the Charleston area. Lowcountry Oyster Festival: January 26, 2020 The Lowcountry Oyster Festival is the world’s […]
