Island Vibes October 2025

IslandVibesIOP.com 10 Wow, there are a lot of events coming in October! Our staff does a great job of creating fun and educational activities for all ages. See below for some great community events. Remember to vote on Nov. 4! We have four open council seats and the mayor’s seat. Election Day precincts are open from 7 a.m. until 7 p.m. More information about registering, early voting and absentee voting is available at scvotes.gov. I hope you will participate in the upcoming events in our community: Oct. 4 – IOP Connector Run/Walk - 8 a.m. – to register visit ioprun.com. Oct. 7 – National Night Out – Rec Center 4:30-7 p.m. An evening that combines family fun, community spirit and the chance to connect with your neighbors and local law enforcement. Oct. 9 – Sea Stroll and Learn – 25th Avenue beach access, 7:30-8:30 a.m. CIVICS Mayor’s Message A busy October to bring loads of community treats By Phillip Pounds, Mayor, Isle of Palms We Are Charleston’s Only Priority Bikes and E-Bikes Dealer! Designed for the coast with a rust and grease free belt-drive system Located in the Harris Teeter Shopping Center on IOP 1517 Palm Blvd, Ste. D, Isle of Palms, SC 29451 843.885.3090 • justbeachyiop.com Follow Us! Facebook: @justbeachyiop Instagram: @justbeachyiop Show This Ad for 10% OFF Any Bike or E-Bike! Not valid on sale items. Exclusions may apply. Expires 10/31/25 Bike, Surf, & Beach Gear We Sell the Best! Priority Bicycles & E-Bikes Electric Skateboards Stormblade Surfboards & Boogie Boards Sunflow Beach Chairs Solbello Beach Shades Turtlebox Speakers Funboy Pool Floats Nectar Sunglasses IceMule Coolers & More! Oct. 10 – Public Safety Open House – Public Safety Building, 4-6 p.m. Oct. 14 – Special City Council Meeting – Workshop – City Hall, 5 p.m. Oct. 15 – Speaker Series – Fourth Age Series - Estate Planning, Trusts, Probate Process – IOP Rec Center, 5-6 p.m. Oct. 16 – Farmers Market – Rec Center, 4-7 p.m. This is our last one for the season! Oct. 22 – Speaker Series – Reptiles – Rec Center, 5-6 p.m. Oct. 23 – Police Department Community Meeting – Focus: Breach Inlet to 21st Avenue, 5:30-6:30 p.m. Oct. 23 – Firefighter Appreciation Night – Islander 71, 5-8 p.m. Oct. 27 – Speaker Series – Native Americans, South Carolina Lowcountry – Rec Center, 5-6 p.m. Oct. 27 – Police Department Community Meeting – Focus: 22nd Avenue to 57th Avenue, 5:30-6:30 p.m. Oct. 28 – City Council Meeting – City Hall, 6 p.m. Oct. 31 – Coffee with the Mayor – The Outpost Marina Store, 9-10 a.m. Oct. 31 – Halloween Golf Cart Parade and Carnival with a drive-thru haunted house –Rec Center, 4-6 p.m. Cart registration, parade route and additional details on our website iop.net. Nov. 4 – General Election – 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Be sure to vote! Thank you for the opportunity to serve! See you around the island. Phillip Pounds, Mayor IOP 843-252-5359 ppounds@iop.net

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