IslandVibesIOP.com 25 PIECIN’ IT TOGETHER GROUP PUZZLE COMPETITION WHEN: 1/16 from 10 a.m.-noon WHERE: IOP Rec Center In this fun new event, teams will compete to put together 500-piece puzzles the fastest. The first three teams to finish win. Teams of four, maximum of 20 teams. Entry is $5 per team. No skills required. No age limit. IOP REC FREE SPEAKER SERIES: CHARLESTON BARRIER ISLANDS WHEN: 1/26 at 5 p.m. WHERE: IOP Rec Center Barrier Island Eco Tours will lead a talk about Charleston’s barrier islands. SEWE WHEN: 2/13-2/15 WHERE: Different venues throughout Charleston Experience the nation’s premier celebration of wildlife art and the great outdoors at the Southeastern Wildlife Exposition. Hunt for your next piece of fine art, collect handcrafted goods, witness live demonstrations and get a taste of the Lowcountry. IOP REC FREE SPEAKER SERIES: FINANCIAL HEALTH & PLANNING WHEN: 1/21 at noon WHERE: IOP Rec Center Dimi Matouchev, CFP, CPWA, AAMS, financial advisor and Andrew S. Ross Jr. (Drew), financial advisor, will give a talk about financial health and planning. Lunch provided. WILD DUNES CLUB CAR PRO AM WHEN: 1/13, 1/14; 10:30 a.m. shotgun start WHERE: Wild Dunes Resort Entry fee is $375 and covers golf fees, daily lunch on the course with beverages, scoring receptions following play and prizes for winners. AUDRA ELM BAND When: 1/24 from 7-10 p.m. THE SOMEDAY MAYBES When: 1/31 from 7-10 p.m. CREDIT ONE STADIUM PRESENTS… HARDY WITH SPECIAL GUESTS MITCHELL TENPENNY AND MCCOY MOORE When: 4/24 at 7 p.m. Hardy is an American singer and songwriter who blends country, country rock and hard rock. Known for his experimental style, he incorporates elements of heavy metal, punk rock and hip-hop into his music. THE DINGHY PRESENTS.... ROSY BONES When: 1/1 from 6:30-9:30 p.m. SAM GODFREY BAND When: 1/3 from 7-10 p.m. Hailing from Spartanburg, South Carolina, Sam Godfrey and his band bring a high-energy blend of country and Americana classics, along with original tunes. SEAN SMITH When: 1/8, 1/29 from 6-9 p.m. RED RIGHT RETURN When: 1/10 from 7-10 p.m. DACOTA MUCKEY When: 1/15 from 6-9 p.m. EDDIE BUSH When: 1/17 from 7-10 p.m. Eddie Bush is a singer-songwriter and guitarist who has been performing throughout the U.S. for more than 40 years. BRYAN BIELANSKI When: 1/22 from 6-9 p.m. An alternative musician from Charlotte, North Carolina, Bryan Bielanski leaves a trail of catchy songs and smiling audiences all over the world with his relentless touring. Live Music BRANDON LAKE WITH SPECIAL GUEST PAT BARRETT When: 5/1, 5/2 at 7 p.m. Brandon Lake is a Christian singer, songwriter and guitarist and worship leader at Seacoast Church in Mount Pleasant. MGK WITH SPECIAL GUEST WIZ KHALIFA AND BEAUTY SCHOOL DROPOUT When: 5/30 at 7 p.m. Colson Baker, who uses the stage name MGK (formerly Machine Gun Kelly), is an American rapper, singer, songwriter, producer and actor. MT. JOY When: 6/13 at 7 p.m. GOO GOO DOLLS WITH SPECIAL GUEST NEON TREES When: 8/29 at 7 p.m. Goo Goo Dolls is a Bu alo band that began in underground punk but became stars in the late '90s playing uplifting, anthemic alternative pop. Calendar of Events MAH JONG WHEN: Mondays noon-3 p.m. WHERE: IOP Rec Center BRIDGE SOCIAL CLUB WHEN: Wednesdays 2 p.m. WHERE: IOP Rec Center KIDS JAM WHEN: 1/5 from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. WHERE: IOP Rec Center Join us for fun games and activities tailored for kids ages 5-12 and supervised by recreation staff. Must be 5 by Sept. 1, 2025. $30 resident/$35 non-resident. 21ST ANNUAL WILD DUNES AUTHOR EVENT & WEEKEND WITH MARY ALICE MONROE WHEN: 1/16-1/18 WHERE: Wild Dunes Resort Each year, more than 500 readers gather to attend this literary event that brings three days of author events and programming to IOP. For more than 20 years, this beachside literary series has connected book lovers to a host of beloved, bestselling and award-winning authors, including the series founder, Mary Alice Monroe. GATHER & KNIT WHEN: Mondays 10 a.m.-noon WHERE: IOP Rec Center IOP REC FREE SPEAKER SERIES: PROSTATE CANCER FAQ WHEN: 1/12 at 5 p.m. WHERE: IOP Rec Center Join Dr. Denny Kubinski, a urologist and longevity specialist, for a prostate cancer FAQ on diagnosis, prognosis, treatments and support. LENS LEADERSHIP SERIES: MATTHEW LOCKE WHEN: 1/6 at 6 p.m. WHERE: IOP Exchange Club Matthew A.M. Locke, historian and co-author of “Holding Charleston by the Bridle: Castle Pinckney and the Civil War,” will share the remarkable story of Castle Pinckney’s role in the Civil War and its preservation. ONGOING SOCIAL GROUPS THE REFUGE PRESENTS… AN EVENING WITH CHARLES ESTEN When: 1/10 at 6 p.m. The Refuge hosts its fourth annual Charles Esten Charity Dinner, featuring an eight-course creative menu by chef Jason Daly, live entertainment from Esten, a silent charity auction and more, with proceeds bene ting the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. IOP REC FREE SPEAKER SERIES: LADIES FISHING & COASTAL SKILLS WHEN: 1/10 at 10:30 a.m. WHERE: IOP Rec Center Barrier Island Eco Tours will lead this fun-filled, indoor and outdoor experience which includes learning to identify edible plants, rod and reel selection and setup, types of rigs and when to use them, crabbing techniques and where to go crabbing, a hands-on workshop on how to cast a net and tie nautical knots and more. THINGS TO DO
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