On Thursday, Aug. 14, Daniel Island School families are invited to celebrate the start of another school year. A dinner catered by Sticky Fingers will be served from 5-6 p.m. at a cost of $10 per family (with ticket from each family’s "Back to School" packet), or $5 per plate. The meal will include a BBQ sandwich, hot dog, baked beans and chips, along with a choice of beverages. Following dinner, students and their families will be able to participate in "Meet the Teacher" sessions beginning at 6 p.m., 6:30 p.m., and 7 p.m. The event is being held in conjunction with the Daniel Island School PTA.

Spring Arbor of Daniel Island invites local island residents and the surrounding Charleston area to be our guests at our "Sing for Your Supper" summer series. This series includes a lineup of local musical talent performing every weekend in August. Leading off the lineup were the well traveled and renowned Plantation Singers performing on Sunday, Aug. 3, and The Common Call Men’s Quartet, which performed on Sunday, Aug. 10. Husband and wife team, "The Kennahs" will perform on Aug. 17 at 5:30 p.m.; award-winning Viva Ladies Quartet will sing on Saturday, Aug. 23 and to close the series, a group of retired Air Force personnel called "The Chapeleers" will perform on Saturday, Aug. 30 at 5:30 p.m. All performances are free and will take place in the Spring Arbor dining room. Light refreshments will be served in the foyer.

Two-time Grammy award-winning Hootie & the Blowfish will return for their annual Homegrown Concert event at Family Circle Magazine Stadium on Friday, Aug. 15. The concert series encourages fans to bring school supplies to the show as a donation, and all supplies are donated to local schools in need. Gates will open at 6 p.m., and the concert will start at 8 p.m. with Josh Kelley opening. 

This special golf tournament, set for Aug. 19, is open to anyone who lives or works on Daniel Island. This year, the event proceeds will go to the First Tee of Greater Charleston. The goal of the First Tee of Greater Charleston is to provide young people, ages 8-18, of all social strata, in the Greater Charleston area, access to golf and golf training programs. The tournament’s entry fee will include greens fee, cart, lunch, prizes, an awards reception and more! Sponsorship opportunities are available. Please call 971-3542 for more information.

Minimum Entry is $125 per player (tax deductible)

Join educators from the South Carolina Aquarium as we explore the waters and woods of Daniel Island. The event begins by sampling in the water and looking at some of the small animals that inhabit the Cooper River and frequent the marsh. As the sun sets, you will take a look at the changes that occur in our environment as the day moves toward night. You will venture down the paths along the water and look for nighttime animals and listen for calls, buzzes and other things that go bump in the night.

Reservations are required and the cost is $5 per person for Aquarium members and $10 per person for non-Aquarium members. Special $10 discount on the new Family Plus membership for Daniel Island residents. To purchase a membership or to make a reservation, call 843-577-FISH (3474).

The Charleston School of Protocol and Etiquette and the Woodlands Resort and Inn will be offering an interactive one-day seminar, "The Polished Professional" on Saturday, Sept. 6 from 8:30 a.m. -4:30 p.m. at The Woodlands Resort and Inn in Summerville. Registration is limited.To enroll: Call 207-1025 or visit www.Charlestonschoolofprotocol.com.

A Young Mom’s Bible Study will be held at Providence Baptist Church on Wednesday mornings from 9:45-11:15a.m.  The group will begin on Wednesday, Sept. 10. This is a great time for fellowship and Bible study.  Childcare is provided and there is no fee for the study or the childcare.  Please call the church office, 971-5275, by Sept. 5 to sign up.  Providence Baptist Church is located at 294 Seven Farms Dr.

The Daniel Island Holiday Festival announces an open casting call for dancers ages 9 and older to participate in the evening show this year. The evening show will be held Saturday, Dec. 6, and will be hosted by Broadway phenom Julian Thorne. They are looking for 14-18 main dancers and 50-75 production dancers to perform in this exciting holiday show. Rehearsals will be 2-3 times per month beginning in Sept. through Nov. Main dancer auditions (ages 14+ prior dance/performance experience highly recommended) , Sat., Sept. 6 or Sun., Sept. 7, 8:30-11 a.m. at Bishop England High School gymnasium.

Production dancer auditions (ages 9+), Sat., Sept. 6, 4:30-7:30 p.m. at Family Circle Cup Tennis Center Grand Lawn.

There is a $5 cash audition fee and all dances under 18 must have parental consent to audition. Contact Eryn Harris at www.difestdancers.blogspot.com, 843-513-3864 or erynharris@yahoo.com

The 6th Annual First Day Festival will be held on Sunday, Aug. 17, from 1-4 p.m. at Liberty Square at the SC Aquarium & the Charleston Maritime Center. This event is a celebration of education with the goal of generating excitement in the community about the beginning of the new school year. Everyone is invited to this free festival for an afternoon of entertainment, food, school supplies, and information about student support services. To accommodate the growing crowds that attend the festival each year, there will be more activities at the Charleston Maritime Center in addition to Liberty Square. Attendees can park for a flat rate of $1 at the Aquarium and Gaillard Garages.

All Daniel Island residents are invited to the Daniel Island Neighborhood Association (DINA). DINA meets the third Tuesday of each month from 7-8 p.m. to discuss current civic issues in Daniel Island. Membership for the 2008 year is $10 per person, and you may join at the meeting. www.dineighborhoodassociation.org

Meets every Sunday in the Publix parking lot at 4 p.m. and every Thursday at 6 p.m. for an hour ride on a 10-12 mile loop around Daniel Island. All levels are welcome. Helmet required. Drinks/dinner afterwards at local eatery. Contact Karen 367-6680 (kdel@homesc.com) or Joan 568-3993.

Daniel Island ladies of all denominations gather Wednesday mornings at 9 a.m. for an hour of prayer and sharing. Call Joan Vitalo, 884-1484, or Kay Uhler, 971-1445, for details.

Meets weekly on Tuesdays at 7 p.m. at Providence Baptist Church.