Red-Shouldered Hawk Sighting
February 25, 2009 by Maggie Hackett
Filed under Nature & The Outdoors
Local Charlestonian Chad Norman recently brought his kids out to Daniel Island to do some nature photography and while on the island he spotted this Red-Shouldered Hawk sitting tamely on a tree branch. According to Chad, the bird looked as big as a red-tailed hawk on-site (around 50 cm), but once he saw the photos he thought otherwise. The creature’s long yellow legs were the real giveaway, as well as the rusty breast.
Check out Chad’s blog here for more great photos.
Inspired Island Shopping
February 23, 2009 by Julie Frey Dombrowski
Filed under Around Town
Island residents no longer have to venture off-island to search for the latest fashions. Trendy and sophisticated clothing, shoes and accessories are now being brought to us by two chic new boutiques on Seven Farms Drive in downtown Daniel Island. Looking for something fun to wear as springtime approaches? Look no further than Monkee’s and Thera M.
At Thera M, a careful selection of comfortable and wearable clothing is inspired by owner Megan Berrard’s shopping trips to New York’s SoHo district and Robertson Boulevard in Los Angeles. The shop offers laid-back coastal style, with an infusion of cutting-edge looks from designers relatively unknown in the Lowcountry.
Just a couple of doors down, Monkee’s of Daniel Island invites shoppers to experience boutique shopping as it is meant to be – fun and personal! The shop carries the finest lines in shoes, clothing and accessories from the world’s hottest designers.
You can visit Thera M and Monkee’s online, but better yet, stop by the next time you’re in town and check out these wonderful new Daniel Island shopping destinations.
Get Bashed at the 2009 Bocce Bash!
February 23, 2009 by Julie Frey Dombrowski
Filed under Around Town
One of Charleston’s most unique fundraising events is headed back to Daniel Island this weekend! Come out to Blackbaud Stadium on Saturday, April 25 to cheer on the participants of the 2009 Marino Family Bocce Bash. Now in its ninth year, the Bocce Bash has more “rollers” than ever, with 124 teams of four, all ready and excited to win the coveted trophy!
This annual day-long event is a fundraiser for Special Olympics South Carolina, the only organization to provide year-round sports training and competition for children and adults with intellectual disabilities. In its eight-year history, the event has raised tens of thousands of dollars for this local organization
The action starts at 9 a.m. Come out and watch – it’s for a great cause, and it’s great fun!
THE PRACTICE RANGE: Righty or Lefty?
February 23, 2009 by Jason Bradford
Filed under Sports
By Daniel Island Club Head Teaching Professional, Ron Cerrudo
Are you a right hand or left hand putter? What I mean is which hand do you use to control your putting stroke? The best way to discover which category you fall into is to place five balls approximately five feet from the hole. Grip your putter with just your right hand and then putt the five balls. Do the same thing with your left hand. You will soon discover which hand is best for you.This is important because there are different fundamentals for different hands.
If you are a person that feels control with the right hand you might need a putter that is a little longer than your present one. You will stand taller with a longer putter, which will cause your elbows to point slightly out. This in turn will create a crook in your right wrist with the palm facing the target. When you stroke the putt be sure the crook remains throughout the stroke and the palm swings lower than your target.
When you control the putter with the left hand your fundamentals are different. You want your arms to hang almost straight and this is why a shorter putter might be better. When stroking the putt pull the putter through the stroke with the back of the left hand toward the target. If you use the wrong fundamentals for these methods you are in trouble as far as being consistent in your putting. If your putting is good, stick to what you are doing. If you are having trouble, try these suggestions – what do you have to loose!
Scrambled Supper Pictures
February 23, 2009 by Maggie Hackett
Filed under Photos & Video
The 12th Annual Daniel Island Scrambled Supper took place a few weeks ago on Saturday, February 21 and we were glad to have a couple of island residents send us their snapshots of the event.
Take a look!
Island Residents Get “Scrambled”
February 18, 2009 by Maggie Hackett
Filed under Culture
For more than ten years, Daniel Island residents have been gathering in one another’s homes for dinner, drinks and great conversation at the annual Scrambled Supper. When the event began, there were so few homes on the island that guests could walk from house to house! Since those first years, Daniel Island has evolved and more people than ever are calling the island “home”. Now the Scrambled Supper includes houses all over the island – from Daniel Island Park on the north side to Smythe Park on the south side.
Each year, there are more and more faces in the crowds as new residents join the party in order to meet their neighbors and other island residents, as well as get an inside glimpse into a few of Daniel Island’s beautiful homes! This year’s event on February 21 was the second largest ever and included more than 180 participants and 14 host homes.
Guests sign up to either be a host home or bring an appetizer, salad, entrée or dessert. They are then divided into smaller groups and move from home to home in between courses, spending 45 minutes on appetizers and then salads, and a full hour at the home featuring the entrée. Guests then make their way to Providence Baptist Church to end the evening with coffee and dessert.
Click HERE to check out some pictures from the 2009 Scrambled Supper!
2009 Nationwide Tour Season Now Underway
February 18, 2009 by Maggie Hackett
Filed under Sports
The 2009 season of the PGA TOUR’S Nationwide Tour has begun. Celebrating its 20th-anniversary this year, the Nationwide Tour is the official proving ground of the PGA TOUR. Throughout the season’s 29 events, players compete for the chance to earn one of 25 PGA TOUR cards for the following season. And starting this year, the final winners will be determined on Daniel Island at the season-ending “Nationwide Tour Championship at Daniel Island.” Now is the time to start following the players as they make their way towards Daniel Island this fall. These are golf’s up-and-coming stars, who will compete here at the Daniel Island Club’s Ralston Creek course October 22-25 this year.
The following video provides a good overview of what we have to look forward to this fall. Check it out, and visit PGATour.com for more video and Nationwide Tour coverage!
Pre-Season Professional Soccer Returns
February 18, 2009 by Maggie Hackett
Filed under Sports
Soccer fans don’t have to wait much longer for the season to begin. Major League Soccer makes a pre-season return to the Lowcountry March 7-14 as the Charleston Battery hosts the sixth annual Carolina Challenge Cup at Blackbaud Stadium on Daniel Island. The 2009 pre-season tournament features Major League Soccer’s DC United, Toronto FC and Real Salt Lake, plus the USL First Division Charleston Battery.
This is the premier pre-season soccer tournament in the United States, offering Charleston residents and visitors a chance to see the very best players up close and personal.
The schedule is as follows:
Saturday, March 7 Real Salt Lake vs DC United 5:00 PM
Saturday, March 7 Charleston Battery vs Toronto FC 7:15 PM
Wednesday, March 11 DC United vs Toronto FC 5:00 PM
Wednesday, March 11 Charleston Battery vs Real Salt Lake 7:15 PM
Saturday, March 14 Real Salt Lake vs Toronto FC 5:00 PM
Saturday, March 14 Charleston Battery vs DC United 7:15 PM
Ticket are on sale now and available through the Charleston Battery. Visit www.charlestonbattery.com for details.
Words to Describe Charleston – Top, Best, Favorite, Great!
February 18, 2009 by Maggie Hackett
Filed under Around Town
We’re fortunate here on Daniel Island to be part of the historic city of Charleston. The list of national accolades our hometown has collected in the past year alone is impressive.
Some highlights:
- Charleston trumped New York City for the No. 2 spot on Condé Nast Traveler magazine’s list of “Top American Destinations,” trailing only behind San Francisco.
- Charlestonians were named “America’s Friendliest People” by Travel + Leisure magazine and CNN Headline News.
- Forbes magazine ranked Charleston among the Top 25 Strongest Housing Markets in America.
- The Milken Institute ranked Charleston tenth among 2008’s Best Performing Cities: Where Jobs are Created.
- Charleston got second-place ranking for “Notable Neighborhoods” in Travel + Leisure magazine and CNN Headline News’ “America’s Favorite Cities” poll.
- Readers of Travel + Leisure ranked Charleston the Fourth Top American City in the magazine’s “World’s Best Awards.”
- Charleston was named one of the “Five Great American Cities” by Parade magazine.
- Yahoo.com ranked Charleston the “No. 3 Place to See Before You Die.”
Just a few of the many reasons island residents can be proud to call Charleston home! Why are you proud? Leave a comment and let us know!
Scenes from the Shoreline
February 10, 2009 by Maggie Hackett
Filed under Featured Photo Galleries, Photos & Video
We asked residents to share their favorite photos of life on the water.
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