Annual Purple Martin Cruise Benefits Carolina Wildlife Care
Carolina Wildlife Care will host its' annual Purple Martin Cruise Wednesday, July 17 from 6:30 - 9:30 p.m. aboard the air-conditioned Spirit of Lake Murray. Set sail for an evening of food, drinks, and purple martins from Shealy's Landing at 317 Shadowood Drive. Bomb Island is the destination, the largest purple martin sanctuary in North America. Close to one million purple martins converge on teh island each year before making a grueling 2,000 to 5,000 mile journey to their wintering grounds in Mexico or South America. Enjoy delicious hor d'oeuvres wine, beer and other beverages througout the cruise. Previous Carolina Wildlife Care Purple Martin Cruises have sold out. Reserve your tickets early by calling 803-772-3994 or oredering online today. Tickets are $75 per person and space is limited.
Chapin United Methodist Providing Free Clinic
Chapin United Methodist Church is partnering with Good Samaritan Ministries to offer a free clinic to underserved individuals in the Chapin and surrounding community. The new ministry is in the developmental stages, with a goal of beginning in September, and offering free basic medical services two evenings per month. This free clinic will be hosted on the CUMC campus and staffed primarily of CUMC members. There will be a meeting for those who have already committed to this ministry, as well as those who have not signed on but want more information. The meeting will take place Thursday, May 30 at 6:30 p.m. in room 206 at the church. There will be plenty of serving opportunities outside of medical care. For information, email Ken Magee at kenmagee57@aol.com.
Sizzlin' Summer Business Expo Mixer
The Sizzlin' Summer Business Expo Mixer with the Chapin and Irmo Chambers of Commerce will be Tuesday, June 18 from 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. at the Rusty Anchor and Quaterdeck Restaurant at Lighthouse Marina, 1925 Johnson Marina Road, Chapin. Admission is free. Tables are $100 for members and $200 for non-members, plus a $25 value door prize. Interested in getting a table? Call the Chapin Chamber at 345-1100 or email Christina at christina@chapinchamber.com.
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