 June Hopsewee Plantation’s June exhibit is from the South Carolina Museum and on the first South Carolinians, the native Indians, 546-7891. 1-5 – Summer Surf Camp 1. Surf the Earth offers ten surf camps for kids ages 7 to 16. Six students per camp; 3 to 1 student to instructor ratio. Also offered June 8-12 (Camp 2), June 15-19 (Camp 3), June 22-26 (Camp 4), June 29-July 3 (Camp 5), July 6-10 (Camp 6), July 13-17 (Camp 7), July 20-24 (Camp 8), July 27-31 (Camp 9), Aug. 3-7 (Camp 10). Mon.-Fri., 9 AM-12 PM, $300, 800-864-6752 or surf-the-earth.com. 2 – Paddle North Inlet. See May 4 entry for details. Also offered June 18 (Thurs.), July 1(Wed.), 16 (Thurs.) and 31 (Fri.). Tues., 9:30 AM-1:30 PM, $50/person, weather permitting, limited to 6 participants, registration required, 546-6219 ext. 0. 4-6 – Swamp Fox Players present “The Sensuous Senator” at the Strand Theatre in Georgetown. Thurs.-Sat., 8 PM, $15, 527-2924. 5 – The Moveable Feast/Book Signing: Patti Callahan Henry (Driftwood Summer) at DeBordieu Beach Club. Three sisters – responsible Riley, vivacious Maisy, and fun-loving Adalee – reunite to save the family’s beach-community bookstore. But summer also marks the return of Mack Logan, whose choice of Maisy over Riley years ago destroyed the special closeness between the sisters. All three will be forced to confront the conflicts that tore them apart and the bounds of love and loyalty that still draw them together. (Book signing at Litchfield Books, Fri., 2 PM, 237-8138.) Feast Fri., 11 AM-1 PM, $25, 235-9600. 6 – National Trails Day Bike the Neck, Georgetown County Parks, Recreation and Leisure Services, Murrells Inlet 20/20, Friends of Huntington Beach State Park, and student members of SOS (Service Over Self) will join forces for a day of trail maintenance and inspection to ensure the safety and upkeep of the 12 miles of completed trails from the Horry/Georgetown county line in Murrells Inlet to the South Causeway in Pawleys Island. Teams will be assembled and assigned stretches of the path to clear of trash and check for asphalt conditions, root damage, large fallen tree debris, etc. The county will conduct a thorough sweeping to remove gravel and pine needles from the trail. Sat., 10 AM-1 PM, lketron@biketheneck.com. 6 – Artists Under the Arcade at Brookgreen Gardens. Not an ordinary craft fair! Brookgreen invites selected artists to sell their works, meet with visitors and give demonstrations during this one-day festival. Sat., 9:30 AM-4 PM, free with garden admission, 235-6000. 7 – CLASS: Full Moon Spiritual Drumming at the Litchfield Exchange. See May 8 entry for details. Sun., 6-7:30 p.m., $35+ drum, 235-9600. 8-12 – Summer Surf Camp 2. Surf the Earth offers surf camps for kids ages 7 to 16. Six students per camp; 3 to 1 student to instructor ratio. Also offered June 15-19 (Camp 3), June 22-26 (Camp 4), June 29-July 3 (Camp 5), July 6-10 (Camp 6), July 13-17 (Camp 7), July 20-24 (Camp 8), July 27-31 (Camp 9), Aug. 3-7 (Camp 10). Mon.-Fri., 9 AM-12 PM, $300, 800-864-6752 or surf-the-earth.com. 8-12 – Camp Brookgreen 2009 for rising 2nd and 3rd graders with an emphasis on animals. Summer fun and educational enrichment will include activities at Brookgreen Gardens and Huntington Beach State Park, storytelling, arts and crafts, and a boat ride along freshwater creeks and rivers. Also offered June 15-19 and June 22-26. Sessions for rising 4th and 5th graders will be July 6-10 and 13-17. Registration begins Monday, April 27, for nonmembers. Mon.-Fri., $160 (members), $185 (nonmembers), 235-6049. 10-July 15 – Pilates for MEN! Joseph Pilates developed his Method of Contrology over 60 years, utilizing his many years of diverse athletic training. Come try Pilates and see why it is an exercise program incorporated into the training of professional football players and golfers. No prior experience required! Wed., 12-12:45 p.m., $75, 325-4444 or waccamawpilates.com. 10-12 – Coastal Ecology Camp at Hobcaw Barony Open to rising 2nd through rising 5th graders. Explore a different environment on each of three half-day camps including forest, marsh and pond. Activities may include cane pole fishing, animal tracking and crabbing. Space is limited and reservations are essential. Also offered June 17-19, June 24-26, and June 30-July 2. Wed. to Fri., 9 AM to 12 PM, $60 per child, 546-4623. 12 – The Moveable Feast/Book Signing: Kathryn Wall (Covenant Hall) at Salt Creek Café. In her 9th outing, Private Investigator Bay Tanner is hired by a young mother desperate to locate her estranged family. (Book signing at Litchfield Books, Fri., 2 PM, 237-8138.) Feast Fri., 11 AM-1 PM, $25, 235-9600. 15-19 – Summer Surf Camp 3 Surf the Earth offers surf camps for kids ages 7 to 16. Six students per camp; 3 to 1 student to instructor ratio. Also offered June 22-26 (Camp 4), June 29-July 3 (Camp 5), July 6-10 (Camp 6), July 13-17 (Camp 7), July 20-24 (Camp 8), July 27-31 (Camp 9), Aug. 3-7 (Camp 10). Mon.-Fri., 9 AM-12 PM, $300, 800-864-6752 or surf-the-earth.com. 15-19 – Camp Brookgreen 2009 for rising 2nd and 3rd graders with an emphasis on animals. See June 8-12 entry for details. Also offered June 22-26. Sessions for rising 4th and 5th graders will be July 6-10 and 13-17. Registration begins Monday, April 27, for nonmembers. Mon.-Fri., $160 (members), $185 (nonmembers), 235-6049. 15-25 – Starshine Summer Performance Training Program at Coastal Carolina University’s Waccamaw Higher Education Center. Two weeks of intensive performance training in voice and instruments for rising 10th, 11th and 12th graders to gain confidence before at audience and learn to select appropriate audition material. Mon.-Thurs., 1-5 PM, $160, 349-4030. 17-19 – Coastal Ecology Camp at Hobcaw Barony See June 10-12 entry for details. Also offered June 24-26 and June 30-July 2. Wed. to Fri., 9 AM to 12 PM, $60 per child, 546-4623. 18 – Paddle North Inlet See May 4 entry for details. Also offered July 1(Wed.), 16 (Thurs.) and 31 (Fri.). Thurs., 9:30 AM-1:30 PM, $50/person, weather permitting, limited to 6 participants, registration required, 546-6219 ext. 0. 18-Aug. 6 – Starshine Performance Training at Coastal Carolina University’s Waccamaw Higher Education Center. See entry on April 15 for details. Thurs., 6-8 PM, $90, 349-4030. 19 – The Moveable Feast/Book Signing: Janna McMahan (Ocean Inside) at Ocean One. Life changes in an instant. One day, Emmett and Lauren Sullivan’s biggest worries revolve around the escalating taxes on their gorgeous Victorian beach house on Pawleys Island. The next, they’re facing a devastating crisis. Deeply evocative and beautifully rendered, The Ocean Inside explores what it means to hope, to love, and to fight for what matters most, even in the face of overwhelming odds. (Book signing at Litchfield Books, Fri., 2 PM, 237-8138.) Feast Fri., 11 AM-1 PM, $25,235-9600. 19 – Welcome Summer Tea at Three at the Chocolate & Coffee House in the Litchfield Exchange. A variety of tea and delectable goodies will be served. Fri., 3-5 PM, free, 237-7874. 20 – Welcome Summer Open House at the Litchfield Exchange Join the Chocolate & Coffee House, Art Works, and the Georgetown County Cultural Council for a day-long open house. Chocolates and confections, dips and sauces, as well as a variety of hot and cold beverages for sampling. Weight-watchers motivator Zoe Amphrazis-Roff will present a smorgasbord of recipes to sample and book signing. Art Works artists and Cultural Council art teachers and students will display their newest creations, while several demonstrate. Music throughout the day provided by the Starshine Performance Troupe, followed by a wine and cheese reception hosted by the Cultural Council board and members. Sat., 10 AM-5 PM, free, 237-7874 (Chocolate & Coffee House) or 237-3035 (Georgetown County Cultural Council). 22-26 – Summer Surf Camp 4 Surf the Earth offers surf camps for kids ages 7 to 16. Six students per camp; 3 to 1 student to instructor ratio. Also offered June 29-July 3 (Camp 5), July 6-10 (Camp 6), July 13-17 (Camp 7), July 20-24 (Camp 8), July 27-31 (Camp 9), Aug. 3-7 (Camp 10). Mon.-Fri., 9 AM-12 PM, $300, 800-864-6752 or surf-the-earth.com. 22-26 – Camp Brookgreen 2009 for rising 2nd and 3rd graders with an emphasis on animals. See June 8-12 entry for details. Sessions for rising 4th and 5th graders will be July 6-10 and 13-17. Registration begins Monday, April 27, for nonmembers. Mon.-Fri., $160 (members), $185 (nonmembers), 235-6049. 24-26 – Coastal Ecology Camp at Hobcaw Barony See June 10-12 entry for details. Also offered June 30-July 2. Wed. to Fri., 9 AM to 12 PM, $60 per child, 546-4623. 26 – The Moveable Feast/Book Signing: Brian Rutenberg (Brian Rutenberg) at Rocco’s. Join a celebrated local artist who has reached international acclaim with his color-punched abstracts of the lowcountry. (Book signing at Litchfield Books, Fri., 2 PM, 237-8138.) Feast Fri., 11 AM-1 PM, $25, 235-9600. 27-Aug. 23 – National Sculpture Society 76th Annual Awards Exhibition Once again, the National Sculpture Society’s premier awards exhibition travels to Brookgreen Gardens. This juried show includes the work of 42 prominent sculptors from across the country, including 15 prize-winning works and will be on display in the Noble and Jennewein Galleries. During the course of the exhibit, visitors will be able to vote for their favorite sculptures to win Brookgreen Gardens’ People’s Choice Award. Announcement of the winner is made during a celebration on August 22. Daily, free with Garden admission, 235-6000. 29-July 3 – Summer Surf Camp 5 Surf the Earth offers surf camps for kids ages 7 to 16. Six students per camp; 3 to 1 student to instructor ratio. Also offered July 6-10 (Camp 6), July 13-17 (Camp 7), July 20-24 (Camp 8), July 27-31 (Camp 9), Aug. 3-7 (Camp 10). Mon.-Fri., 9 AM-12 PM, $300, 800-864-6752 or surf-the-earth.com. 30-July 2 – Coastal Ecology Camp at Hobcaw Barony See June 10-12 entry for details. Wed. to Fri., 9 AM to 12 PM, $60 per child, 546-4623. July 2009 Hopsewee Plantation’s July exhibit is on Colonial South Carolina from the South Carolina Museum, 546-7891. 1 – Paddle North Inlet See May 4 entry for details. Also offered July 16 (Thurs.) and 31 (Fri.). Wed., 9:30 AM-1:30 PM, $50/person, weather permitting, limited to 6 participants, registration required, 546-6219 ext. 0. 3 – The Moveable Feast/Book Signing: T. Lynn Ocean (Southern Peril) at Inlet Affairs. Savvy security specialist Jersey Barnes assures everyone that she has retired for good this time (after wild rides in two preceding books, Southern Fatality and Southern Poison). But when a judge calls in a favor, the former field-trained government agent agrees to figure out what secrets might be putting the judge’s brother, Morgan, in danger. (Book signing at Litchfield Books, Fri., 2 PM, 237-8138.) Feast Fri., 11 AM-1 PM, $25, 235-9600. 4 – 26th Annual July 4th Murrells Inlet Boat Parade Decorated boats cruise the creek at high tide. Boat and dock decoration contest; entry cost, $5. Anyone welcome to join in the parade at no charge. Return at 10 PM for fireworks over the Inlet waters. Sat., 652-5675. 6-10 – Summer Surf Camp 6 Surf the Earth offers surf camps for kids ages 7 to 16. Six students per camp; 3 to 1 student to instructor ratio. Also offered July 13-17 (Camp 7), July 20-24 (Camp 8), July 27-31 (Camp 9), Aug. 3-7 (Camp 10). Mon.-Fri., 9 AM-12 PM, $300, 800-864-6752 or surf-the-earth.com. 6-10 – Camp Brookgreen 2009 for rising 4th and 5th graders with an emphasis on animals. See June 8-12 entry for details. Also offered July 13-17. Registration begins Monday, April 27, for nonmembers. Mon.-Fri., $160 (members), $185 (nonmembers), 235-6049. Thanks to Lowcountry Companion for this calendar of events. 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