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Members of the Charleston Community Band (at right) and the Stratford High School Wind Ensemble entertain a crowd of hundreds Saturday at the Goose Creek Symphony Under the Stars concert at the Municipal Center. For more images from the event, visit ... full story

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Nice Crowd
Hundreds of music lovers from Goose Creek and around the Lowcountry came to the Municipal Center Sat ... full story
Sushi at home? You betcha!
Over the past 25 years or so, sushi has become a vital and trendy part of the American diet. Cool pe ... full story
Mmm! Chili Spice Squash Soup hits the spot
I have read reports of cave drawings in France that portray our ancient ancestors enjoying a steamin ... full story

Musical Talents

Nice Crowd

Hundreds of music lovers from Goose Creek and around the Lowcountry came to the Municipal Center Saturday for the city’s Symphony Under the Stars. For more images from the night, visit www.ourgazette.com and click on Photos full story

Trident Tech car show Saturday

The 20th Annual Spring Spin-Off Car Show will take place from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday (April 28) at Trident Tech’s Main Campus in North Charleston. Proceeds from the car, truck and motorcycle show will benefit the W. Athell Yon Scholarshi ... full story

Clemson youth summer camps offered

Many youth programs in South Carolina have been severely affected by the economic downturn, to the point of closing doors or raising tuition. Clemson has managed to add new summer programs and keep prices steady for parents who want to keep thei ... full story

Sushi at home? You betcha!

Over the past 25 years or so, sushi has become a vital and trendy part of the American diet. Cool people with horn rimmed glasses and Italian shoes often invite me to “go for sushi.” These people always know a “great little sushi ba ... full story

Goose Creek Rec offers summer camps

Goose Creek Recreation is offering a host of summer camps in 2012. Camps include: Half Pints Summer Camp for ages 3 to 5; Creek Kids Camp for ages 6 to 10; Teen Adventure Camp for ages 11 to 14; a basketball clinic for ages 5 to 14; Baseball Camp for ... full story

Lions Club meets April 30

The Goose Creek Lions Club meets the second and the last Monday of each month at 7 p.m. at the First Baptist Church on St. James Avenue in Goose Creek. Lions from other clubs are always welcome. On April 30, Eagle Harbor Camp in Summerville&nb ... full story

Cultural Dance Festival features diverse performances

Cypress Gardens’ Second Annual Cultural Dance Festival, set for 12-4 p.m. on Saturday (April 21), features beautiful dance performances from countries around the world, including Germany, Egypt, Argentina, New Zealand, the Philippines, Tahiti, ... full story

iTEAMS camp again offered

For the fourth consecutive summer, the South Carolina Governor’s School for Science and Mathematics will offer its distinguished Innovation, Technology and Entrepreneurship Among Middle Schoolers summer camp, iTEAMS, to Berkeley county middle s ... full story

Goose Creek Rec offers summer camps

Church announces Spring Tea, reunion

Cooper River Baptist Church, located at 1059 Crawford Street in North Charleston, will host its third annual Spring Tea and Luncheon on Thursday through Saturday, April 26, 27 and 29, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. The proceeds will be used for the cont ... full story

Tin Can Sailors announce weekend event

The Tin Can Sailors of Goose Creek are holding the Fifth Annual Liberty Call Charleston at American Legion Post 166 in Goose Creek on April 13 and 14 for all Navy Veterans and Active Duty Personnel who were stationed aboard any “Tin Cans” ... full story

Celebrate Earth Day all year long

With Earth Day just around the corner on April 22, now is the time to start thinking about ways you can be earth-friendly by putting energy-efficient tips into practice. “Earth Day helps make people more eco-friendly and mindful of the amount o ... full story

Alzheimer’s support groups announced

The local Alzheimer’s Association has begun three new caregiver support groups in the area. They will be held at different locations on the second Monday of each month. Locations are the Goose Creek library (5:30-6:30 p.m.) on Old ... full story

Public Servants

On March 10, several public servants shed their titles and uniforms to volunteer with members of the Berkeley County Bar Association for Habitat for Humanity to hang shelving and doors, cut and install trim, and paint. Within about two months, a Berk ... full story

Mmm! Chili Spice Squash Soup hits the spot

I have read reports of cave drawings in France that portray our ancient ancestors enjoying a steaming hot bowl of winter squash soup. I don’t know if this story is true, but it is an undisputed fact that winter squash soup recipes have been aro ... full story

Breath of Spring Music Fest set for March 24

Cypress Gardens’ annual Breath of Spring Music Festival is back and promises to deliver talented local bands, beautiful blooming flowers and tons of springtime fun for the entire family. The festival will take place Saturday, March 24 fr ... full story

Renowned priest attracts 600 in Summerville church

Tears streamed down shaken faces as bodies trembled and fell into the arms of waiting catchers bearing witness to the healing powers of Father Fernando Suarez last week in Summerville and Goose Creek. The Feb. 27 healing mass drew 600 faithful ... full story

Easter Rock Hunt coming to Goose Creek

A different kind of Easter egg hunt is coming to Goose Creek this year. Children 8 and under can hunt for traditional hidden Easter eggs, plus a few special gold rocks at the upcoming hunt sponsored by the City of Goose Creek Recreation Department se ... full story

Spaghetti fundraiser collects $1,534 for Helping Hands

A spaghetti dinner fundraiser by the Salvatore Muscarella Italian-American Association, along with Goose Creek Masonic Lodge No. 401 and MacArthur Lodge No. 427, raised $1,534 for Helping Hands of Goose Creek. On. Feb. 16, Deputy Grand Master of Maso ... full story

Francis Marion Memorial Day Service set for Feb. 27

General Marion's Brigade Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution will conduct a memorial service for General Francis Marion at 11 a.m. on Monday, Feb. 27 at Marion's Tomb. The public is invited. Marion's Tomb is located off Hwy. 45 west ... full story

Goose Creek Rec programs abound

Fun programs are continuing to be offered at the Goose Creek Recreation Department. Upcoming programs include One Stroke Painting classes, for ages 12 to adult; a basic drawing class for ages 9 to adult; a Jump Bunch preschool sports and fitness clas ... full story

Girl Scouts celebrate 100 years

The Girl Scouts of South Carolina will join with elected officials, community leaders and 100 Girl Scouts to declare 2012 the Year of the Girl. The event – set for Thursday at the Statehouse – is designed to raise awareness and rec ... full story

Applications sought for craft competition, exhibition

Fine craft artists from across the state are invited to participate in the 12th annual South Carolina Palmetto Hands Juried Fine Craft Competition and Exhibition. As the state’s only fine craft competition and exhibition, objects juried ... full story

Flower show to honor Cypress Gardens

It’s that time again. Time for the annual Breath of Spring flower show. In Berkeley County, spring begins when the county’s four garden clubs showcase their best floral creations the weekend of March 1-4. This year, the Breath of Spring ... full story