IslandVibesIOP.com 31 rounded by the ocean, so going to the beach is a must. We have tons of tide pools during low tide, and nice waves for surfing or boogie boarding too. Or bring some tools and make an awesome sandcastle. Another activity you could do is to make an at-home water park. If you have a sprinkler, some water balloons and some friends, it’s sure to make a heck of an entertaining summer day. Finally, you could go to IOP Marina. They have their public dock that’s perfect for fishing, bird watching or launching kayaks. And you can even grab a bite at the marina shop afterwards. Summertime is for being outside and having fun, so now you have lots of ideas to make sure that fun stays around the whole summer! JULY 2026 Another fun thing to do in the summer is going to the IOP Rec Center. You can play on the playground or shoot some hoops at the basketball court. Or you could play tennis and pickleball, have a 2v2 with your friends on the soccer field, play a game of catch on the baseball fields or take your dog for a walk at the dog park. There are so many cool things to do at the IOP Rec! Next up is the beach. We’re surWhere’s Shelly? Spot the tiny sea turtle Editor’s Note: Where’s Shelly? is a new series where readers are challenged with finding the tiny sea turtle, Shelly, who has lost her way in these pages. Spot her for a chance to win a gift card to one of your favorite local establishments. Gift card location varies. Submit a photo of proof to Editor@IslandVibesIOP.com. She’s rare, she’s radiant and she’s gone missing in plain sight. Meet Shelly, our curious tiny sea turtle who has lost her way and wandered into the pages of this issue. Somewhere between the stories, photos and ads, Shelly is tucked away, blending in just enough to keep you guessing. Your mission? Find her so she can make her way back to the sea. Spot Shelly for a chance to win a gift card to one of your favorite local establishments because sharp eyes deserve sweet rewards. Read carefully and don’t flip through the pages too quickly or you just might miss her. Good luck and may the most observant reader win a tasty treat! Happy turtling! ISLE OF PALMS CROSSWORD PUZZLE ACROSS 1 Short-term memory 4 Beverage 7 Narrow openings 12 Thai 13 That (possessive) 14 Implements 15 Delivery service 16 Act of flirting 18 Italian physicist 20 Ornament 21 Air-conditioning gas 22 Clergymen 26 Brandy 28 Allow 29 Pan 31 Strong rope fiber 33 Morn 34 Hubbub 35 Energy unit 37 Polite 40 Pay 43 In possession of 44 More able 45 Hard working 50 Sign of the zodiac 51 Wipe off 52 Furthest back 53 Sea eagle 54 Layered 55 Dolly 56 Seed bread DOWN 1 Gorge 2 Point 3 Calculate incorrectly 4 Happenings 5 Terminal abbr. 6 American sign language 7 Mixes slowly 8 Averse 9 Charged particle 10 What a nurse gives 11 South southeast 17 Of the laity 19 Cow sound 22 Fundamental 23 Sad do book (2 Wds.) 24 Pod vegetable 25 Pigpen 27 Finest 29 Waggle 30 Poem 32 Fealty 36 Eve's beginning 38 Not these 39 With ears 41 Wary 42 Hum 45 Moray 46 Friday (abbr.) 47 Group admirer 48 Chubby 49 Flying saucer FUN & GAMES Kids' Corner Summertime, funn-er time! By Kimberlyn Naylor For my fellow kids, school has been out for a while now. You might be getting to the part of summer where you’re just lying in bed bored, so let me fix that. First idea for a fun summer is biking. Riding bikes is always so enjoyable, whether you’re by yourself or with friends. Since we have a small island, you can bike almost everywhere. It’s also a great way to exercise and go to places close by on the island. JUNE 2026
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