SUMMER 2009

SUMMER 2009 – JULY, AUGUST, SEPTEMBER

FEATURING:
betty’s guide to
home & garden
betty’s guide
to green

CHARLESTON, SC EVERYBUSYWOMAN.COM
 table of contents
Betty’s Guide to Home & Garden..............2 - 11
Architects.................................................................... 4
Cleaning Services.................................................4 - 8
Furnishings & Accessories...................................... 6
Home Repairs & Improvements.......................... 9; 3
Interior Designers...................................................... 9
Lighting...............................................................10 - 11
Real Estate Agents.................................................. 10
Arts & Leisure............................................12 - 16
Invitations & Stationery.......................................... 12
Museums................................................................... 12
Music......................................................................... 12
Outdoor Adventure.................................................. 12
Photographers.......................................................... 15
Special Events.................................................... 14; 15
Sports......................................................................... 16
Theatre...................................................................... 16
Web Sites............................................................ 13; 16
Business & Finance..................................17 - 20
Advertising, Marketing & PR................................. 17
Banking...................................................................... 17
Computer Repair...................................................... 18
Legal Services.......................................................... 18
Professional Resources...................................18 - 20
Children.............................................................. 20
Childcare Services.................................................. 20
Clothing & Accessories.......................................... 20
Dining & Entertaining...............................21 - 23
Bakeries.................................................................... 21
Catering............................................................... 21; 23
Event Venues............................................................ 21
Restaurants............................................................... 22
Education & Organizations......................24 - 27
Charitable Organizations........................................ 24
Colleges & Universities..................................... 24; 25
Computer Education................................................ 24
Tutoring...................................................................... 27
Women’s Resources.......................................... 26; 27
E v e r y B u s y W o m a n . c o m
Fashion & Accessories............................27 - 29
Consignment & Vintage.......................................... 27
Dry Cleaning & Laundry Services......................... 28
Handbags & Shoes............................................ 28; 29
Monogramming & Embroidery.............................. 28
Hair & Skin Care........................................29 - 32
Day Spas....................................................... 29; 30; 31
Hair Salons.......................................................... 30; 32
Skin Care................................................................... 32
Health & Wellness....................................33 - 39
Bath & Body Products ........................................... 33
Chiropractors . ......................................................... 33
Coaching, Counseling & Psychotherapy......34 - 35
Fitness Classes......................................................... 35
Health Organizations............................................... 36
Massage Therapy.................................................... 36
Natural Hormone Replacement Therapy............. 36
Pilates........................................................................ 37
Plastic Surgeons...................................................... 37
Rubenfeld Synergy Method®................................. 37
Well Being........................................................... 38; 39
Yoga............................................................................ 38
Transportation............................................40 - 41
Automotive Dealers................................................. 40
Limousines & Car Services.............................. 40; 41
Betty’s Guide to Green..............................42 - 46
Arts & Leisure........................................................... 42
Business & Finance................................................. 42
Education & Organizations..................................... 42
Fashion & Accessories........................................... 43
Hair & Skin Care................................................. 43; 44
Home & Garden........................................................ 45
Pet Care..................................................................... 45
Travel & Transportation.......................................... 46
Calendar......................................................47 - 48
Numbers to Note............................................... 49
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betty’s guide to home & garden

Home is where the heart is, and that is especially true for busy women who
pump energy into this sacred space. From the family room to the vegetable
garden, you want to surround yourself with the best of the best and have
your home reflect who you are as an individual. Betty’s Guide to Home
& Garden lists businesses and service providers recommended by other busy
women in the Lowcountry, helping you make trustworthy, quality decisions
for yourself and your family.
Need something not listed? Call or email us and we’ll share who has been
referred most-often.
Enjoy!
Betty
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Getting your
Garage in Gear
1. De-clutter &
Group Like Items.
Label storage bins as “Donate”,
“Trash” and “Keep”, and assign
all items in your garage to these
3 categories. Go through the
“Keep” items and group all
according to purpose.
2. Create Specific Areas.
Use graph paper to sketch the
garage creating an area for each
activity that occurs in the space.
Take into account your actual
lifestyle - if shoes pile up by the
door, create a space by the door
for a shoe rack. Make sure the
projects and items used most
often are in the most
accessible locations.
Prescon, LLC
Ashley K. Jennings, AIA
Principal Architect
538 King Street, Downtown, 29403
tel 843.577.7030, fax 843.577.8060
email: prescon@bellsouth.net
cleaning services
MaidPure, Inc.
An Organic Cleaning Company with a Twist
Cleaning homes naturally with kid-safe, pet-friendly, non-toxic
products that leave your home sparkling clean and smelling
fresh as can be. Visit or new Green Cleaning Boutique for to
pick up the products we use to make everything from the
kitchen to the bath and baby to laundry shine. Our gift baskets
make great gifts. Shop in-store or online.
The Commons at Shem Creek,
217 Lucas Street, Suite J, Mount Pleasant, 29464
Dorsey Fairbairn 843.576.9466
Heather Fairbairn 843.576.9465
email: sales@maidpure.com
www.maidpure.com
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3. Stash and Stow.

Rolling carts or tables on casters
(add them yourself!) are perfect
for work stations that can easily
be “put away.” Shelving for
baskets or bins, and wood or
metal pegboard are terrific
storage solutions.

4. Doll It Up.
Paint makes any room look
instantly better and have fun
with the color in the space!
Don’t stop at the walls; paint the
floor with proper concrete paint
or epoxy for a big impact.
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An easy way to reduce energy loss in your

home is to re-caulk the a/c vents.
– ALEX SHEAFF, Ecobilt

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betty buzz: CLEANING
Whether you clean your own home or have some help, you need a list. Make
sure to read labels for proper use of cleaners when it comes to different types of
surfaces used for cabinetry, flooring, countertops and fabrics.
All Rooms Kitchen/Laundry Room
❑ Dust doorways, blinds, drapes, molding, pictures, ❑ Wash/dry clean linens
knickknacks, lamps, lighting fixtures, ceiling fans, ❑ Unload/reload dishwasher
benches, stairwell ❑ Fold clean clothes, towels, sheets
❑ Feather-dust works of art carefully ❑ Clean microwave, refrigerator, oven, sink, appliances
❑ Shake small rugs outside ❑ Wipe down countertops, cabinets, dishwasher, stove,
❑ Use glass cleaner on glass-top tables, windows, washer/dryer
doors, mirrors
❑ Water plants Bedrooms
❑ Change sheets, mattress cover and shams
Bathrooms ❑ Living/Family Room, Basement
❑ Wash towels ❑ Playroom, Home Office
❑ Bleach sink, shower tile, shower glass and toilet ❑ Wash blankets, throws
❑ Clean mirror, countertop ❑ Organize magazines, toys, books

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black book tips

Kleen Green Cleaning Services

attention to detail. We only clean with environmentally-friendly
Tool Kit 101
Every busy woman needs a basic
tool kit. In fact, they make a
great gift for graduates or new
homeowners. Every tool kit
should include:
Kleen Green immaculately cleans homes and businesses and
improves the lives of clients while helping the environment.
We are one of the few cleaning services that pays special
and non-toxic products. We are licensed and insured.
Residential/Commercial, Move-In/Move-Out, Rental, Weekly,
Bi-Weekly, Monthly, One-Time,
All Equipment and Supplies Included, GO GREEN
tel 843.509.7263
email: lisa@KleenGreenCleaning.com
www.kleengreencleaning.com

furnishings & accessories

1. Hammer
2. Screwdrivers - South Carolina Thrift & Resale Store
flat head & Phillips head “Where Thrift Shopping Never Looked So Good”
3. Pliers Visit our 10,000 square foot Store for Daily Arrivals of Donated
and Consigned Home Furnishings & Household Items.
4. Level Looking to consign your household items?
5. Tape measure A portion of the proceeds help support the Center for Women.
Open Monday – Saturday, 9 am – 6 pm and Sundays noon – 5 pm
6. Vice grip 1670 Highway 17 N, Mount Pleasant, 29466
7. Nails & screws tel 843.971.0552
email: scthriftstore@comcast.net
8. Wire Cutters
www.scthriftandresale.com
9. Safety goggles, mask & gloves
10. Utility blade

Carpenter ants can cause costly damage to the wood in

your home. Reduce your risk of attack by making your
property less attractive to these pests.
• Store firewood away from the house;
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bring in only the wood you’ll use soon.

• Remove stumps and dead trees near the house.
• Repair damaged trees.
• Replace water-damaged or decayed wood in
and around your home. Use only treated wood where
the structure makes contact with the soil.
• Trim tree and shrub branches so they
do not touch the house.
- ATLANTIC INC. PEST MANAGEMENT

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betty buzz: Home Maintenance Checklist
Roof & Attic:
❑ Check for leaks, especially around vents, skylights and chimneys, and repair.
❑ Clean gutters and drain pipes, repair any leaks and be sure they drain away from the house.
❑ Check for loose or missing mortar on chimney, and close or open damper – depending on season.
❑ Keep attic vents open year-round to ensure proper ventilation; make sure all openings
have screens or covers to prevent animal entry.

Windows and Doors:

❑ Seal drafty doors and windows.
❑ Put up/take down storm windows.
❑ Clean and patch all doors and window screens.

Safety:
❑ Ensure that all smoke/carbon monoxide detectors and fire extinguishers
are in working order.
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❑ Replace batteries at least twice each year.

❑ Inspect all exposed wire for fraying.
❑ Make sure gas heaters have proper ventilation.

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betty buzz: Home Maintenance Checklist continued...
Plumbing & Fixtures:
❑ Check faucets in kitchen and bathrooms and toilets to make sure no water is dripping/
running.
❑ Caulk around tubs and sinks as needed.
❑ Drain hot water heater once a year to remove sediment from the bottom of the tank.

Basement:
❑ Check basement walls and floor for dampness, termites or wood rot.
❑ Clean dehumidifier.

Other:
❑ Look for cracks and holes in house siding or paint.
❑ Clean or replace filters on dryer, air conditioner, stove hood and room fans on a regular
basis.
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❑ Have your heating and air conditioning systems serviced annually.

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black book tips

Honeydew For Hire

All-around handywoman for home projects.
HONEYDEW will complete that on-going “Honey Do” list.
From small adjustments, like furniture placement, to large
projects, like an exterior renovation, Honeydew gets the job
done! Michelle Beach, owner and handywoman, provides a
no-cost consultation to get you started with that project you’ve Sustainable Landscaping
wanted to complete. Visit our Web site to view our before and
Key items to consider when
after portfolio and complete list of services.
creating a landscape that is
Design. Organize. Decorate.
good for you, your home
No project or budget is too big or too small.
and the planet:
216 Coming Street, Downtown, 29403 - focus on people and
tel 843.540.3061 nature coexisting
email: Honeydewforhire@gmail.com - reduce water, energy and
www.honeydewforhire.com chemical usage in landscapes
See our ad page 3 - use drought-tolerant plants
- aerate, compost and mulch to
interior designers
keep healthy soil and help soil
Ginger Brewton Interiors drain quickly while storing water
Full service, high-end residential and commercial interior design - water more, less often to
Chic, Comfortable, Sophisticated encourage roots to grow
76 Spring Street, Downtown, 29403 deeper; use soaker hoses
tel 843.270.7491 or drip irrigation
email: info@gingerbrewtoninteriors.com - treat pests or insects only
www.gingerbrewtoninteriors.com when they appear
- plant for energy efficiency by
shading south and west walls
and exterior air conditioners, and
directing breezes with shrubs
- use porous surfaces rather than
concrete, to allow rain to filter
back into the aquifer

I love the quote inscribed above the front door of

Fairlane Estate, the home of Henry Ford: “Chop your
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own wood and it will warm you twice.” I guess I love

it so much because I’ve pretty much had to do for
myself whatever I wanted done—whether moving
1,400 miles to find work, putting myself through
college or starting my own business.
- JENNIFER SHEPHERD, Interior Designer/Decorator,
Jennifer Shepherd Interiors; Upstate, SC

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Charleston Lighting and Interiors

Charleston Lighting and Interiors welcomes you to come
browse our extensive collection of chandeliers, ceiling fans,
bath and outdoor lighting within the largest lighting showrooms
in South Carolina. Our highly trained staff of American Lighting
Association Lighting Specialists will be happy to assist you in
Stop Your Dog Digging new construction, remodeling, or retail selections of any kind.
Visit any of our three locations:
If you have a dog that loves to dig
holes and your yard looks like a 1640 Sam Rittenberg Boulevard, West Ashley, 29407
minefield, try these steps: tel 843.766.3055
1109 Johnnie Dodds Boulevard, Mt. Pleasant, 29464
- Determine why she is digging. tel 843.352.0188
If she’s hot, provide more shade. 850 Bacons Bridge Road, Summerville, 29485
If she’s bored, provide more tel 843.285.2884
exercise. If she just likes to dig, www.charlestonlightingandinteriors.com
read on!
real estate agents

- Create a “digging space” for

your dog that digs for fun or by Jennifer LePage
nature. Mask the space with AgentOwned Realty Co.
shrubs or plants and encourage tel 843.478.2600
her to dig there by burying treats email: lepagej@bellsouth.net
and rewarding the behavior. www.jjlrealestate.com

- Keep your dog away by Weesie Newton

sprinkling cayenne pepper Carriage Properties
Representing The Finest Real Estate In Town and Country
around the areas she digs, or fill
“repeat holes” up most of the 19 Exchange Street, Downtown, 29401
way, then mix in pinecones or tel 843.266.8000 or 843.224.0847
moth balls with the last bit of dirt email: wnewton@carriageprop.com
to repel her without harm. www.carriageprop.com

When leaving home for a vacation or work trip,

don’t turn your AC unit off. Instead, set the
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temperature to 80 degrees. Not only will you

prevent mold from forming, you’ll also save energy;
your unit has to work extra hard to bring the
temperature back to cool if you were to turn it off.
- LAURA FOLKERTH, Student, College of Charleston;
The Little Black Book Editorial Intern Summer 2009

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 arts & leisure
invitations & stationery

CluuCards, custom magnetic cards

Birth Announcements • Save the Dates • Invitations • Birthdays
Custom design services available.
Mention The Little Black Book to receive a 10% discount.
tel 703.655.8883
email: cindyluu@cluudesign.com
www.cluucards.com

museums

Gibbes Museum of Art

• Ancestry and Innovation: African American Art from the
American Folk Art Museum (July 31 - October 11)
Celebrating the ongoing contribution of self-taught African
American artists to the kaleidoscope of American culture
and visual experience. Includes vibrant quilts, paintings and
sculpture by an elder generation of creators, such as Sam
Doyle, David Butler, Bessie Harvey, and Clementine Hunter;
works by contemporary masters such as Thornton Dial Sr.;
and provocative pieces by emerging artists such as Kevin
Sampson and Willie LeRoy Elliott.
135 Meeting Street, Downtown, 29401
tel 843.722.2706
www.gibbesmuseum.org

music

www.Radio.sc
South Carolina’s “At Work” Streaming Radio Station
www.Radio.sc is South Carolina’s #1 Streaming Radio Station.
From Beach Music to Classic Rock, Radio.sc has 28 styles of
music to listen to. The most popular station is “Fresh,” with
over 28 thousand women listening every day. Public Service
Announcements are always welcome.
3290 Ashley Phosphate Road, North Charleston, 29418
tel 843.760.0002, fax 843.760.0003
email: info@radio.sc
www.radio.sc

outdoor adventure

Nature Adventures Kayak, Canoe &

Hiking Outfitters
Kayak Tours, Rentals, Women’s Retreats, Kids Adventure
Camps, Shem Creek
#1 Seafood Drive, Mt. Pleasant, 29464
tel 843.568.3222, 843.928.3316, 800.673.0679
www.KayakCharlestonSC.com

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Behind the Screen

Portraits by Ring Photography
Check out the latest in private parties. Invite your closest
friends for an evening of wine, hors’ d oeuvres and fun,
tastefully sexy boudoir images. A girls’ night out where you
are encouraged to let go and be your own kind of beautiful.
“Free Range Kids”
Celebrate a new you • Spark romance in your love life
Bachelorette Parties • Valentine’s Day • Bridal Showers Coined by Rick Potts, head of
What’s your sexy? the rivers and trails programs at
tel 843.881.1936 the National Park Service, “Free
www.ringphotography.com Range Kids” are those who are
comfortable in nature, exploring
Taylor Stewart Photography and playing in wetlands, woods
Taylor Stewart offers candid, documentary-style and fields. This not only helps
photography and innovative portraiture. children develop skills and
3226 E-5 Maybank Highway, Johns Island, 29455 independence, it nourishes
tel 843.557.1468 emotional, physical and spiritual
www.taylorstewartphotography.com health and a love of the nature.
There are many opportunities
special EVents
for kids in the Lowcountry.
Some of our favorites:
Lowcountry Affiliate of
Susan G. Komen for the Cure® Nature Adventures – kayaking
Save the Date for Survivor Celebration, and canoeing tours; Mt. Pleasant
Thursday, May 7th 2009 5 pm - 8 pm natureadventuresoutfitters.com
Join us for the 2009 Komen Lowcountry Race for the Cure®
on Saturday, October 17th on Daniel Island.
Tiedemann Park Nature Center
For more information please call tel 843.556.8011 or - focus on Lowcountry habitats,
Race for the Cure® office 843.556.3343 environments, and wildlife;
or visit us at www.komenlowcountry.org Downtown
charlestoncity.info
The Turning Leaf - Children’s
Adventure Camp; West Ashley
theturningleaf.org

While you’re taking photographs of your family

at the beach this summer, photograph some of the
little things that tell the story like flip flops at the edge
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of the water, sunglassses, children’s footprints in the

sand, sunscreen propped in the sand, the bucket and
shovel, etc. Having some wonderful feature shots like
these can really break up all the fun images of the
family and add even more interest to your summer
photo album or scrapbook!
- KEELY DEUSCHLE

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Charleston RiverDogs
A night at “The Joe” is perfect for family fun and the best
entertainment value in Charleston starting at just $5!
See the future Yankees play at “The Joe” downtown. Friday
night fireworks, Saturday giveaways, Family Sundays –
fun is good!
Call 843.577.DOGS (3647) or visit www.riverdogs.com
360 Fishburne Street, Downtown, 29403

theatre

Theatre 99
Check out the funniest shows you’ll ever be a part of!
Theatre 99 is Charleston’s home for improv comedy!
Come check out improv shows every Wednesday, Friday
and Saturday. Each show is based on audience suggestion,
making every show different. Where the locals go!
Offering improv classes. Available for corporate & private events.
Call or log on for show times!
Theatre 99, 280 Meeting Street, Above the Bicycle Shoppe,
Downtown, 29401
tel 843.853.6687
www.thehavenots.com

web sites

www.ONLY.sc
South Carolina’s Internet
www.ONLY.sc is South Carolina’s #1 Internet company. From
Antiques.sc to Weddings.sc, ONLY.sc has Web sites for all
businesses. ONLY.sc develops Web sites, and does Web site
promotions through Banner ads, online articles and stream-
ing radio through www.Radio.sc. The most popular station is
“Fresh,” with over 28 thousand women listening every day.
Public Service Announcements are always welcome.
3290 Ashley Phosphate Road, North Charleston, 29418
tel 843.760.0002, fax 843.760.0003
email: info@radio.sc
www.radio.sc

Set up your magazine subscription dates on

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an automatic calendar so that you can remember

when to renew. You’ll start getting renewal notices
3 – 4 months prior to expiration, so make sure
you are not paying twice!
- BRANDY SULLIVAN, Co-Owner, Theatre 99

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business & finance
advertising, marketing & pr

ByrdHouse Public Relations, LLC

ByrdHouse Public Relations, LLC, offers all the essential
elements of a successful public relations and marketing Tech-Savvy
campaign. Services provided include media relations and
media kit development, community relations, special events, Looking for a tech-related
promotions, advertising consulting, design coordination, copy job? The Charleston Digital
writing, and Internet marketing. Proprietor Annie Byrd Hamnett Corridor’s Talent Portal has
offers a fresh, spirited and innovative approach to promoting online job listings and a skills
businesses and maintains the philosophy that effective and bank repository for Charleston’s
creative public relations can speak volumes for your business. growing, knowledge-based
Visit our nest on the web, www.byrdhousepr.com! community.
44 A Morris Street, Downtown, 29403 www.charlestondigitalcorridor.com
tel 843.853.9120, fax 843.853.9121
email: annie@byrdhousepr.com
www.byrdhousepr.com

banking

Community FirstBank
A community bank is one that steps in...
when other banks walk out!
• Totally Free Checking – both business and personal Want a
• Free online banking and bill pay
• A full line of consumer, business and commercial services higher perch?
• Friendly and knowledgeable staff
• Locally-owned and operated – all decisions made locally
• Talk to a person – not a “press 1-for-this-2-for-that” media relations
recording – when you call
It will be my pleasure to be your banker! community relations +
- Richard Pierce, Branch Manager partnerships
FDIC/Equal Housing Lender
288 Meeting Street, Downtown marketing +
tel 843.723.7700 promotions
www.commfirstbank.com
special events

advertising +
design coordination

To save space around the house, I scan my bank

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statements and important documents instead of filing

them or letting them sit around and build up in piles.
It’s a great way to keep track of information in one
place and it keeps my home office nice and tidy.
- JENNIFER LUU 44 a morris street
charleston, south carolina 29403
843.853.9120
annie@byrdhousepr.com
www.byrdhousepr.com
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Good Cyber Security Habits
• Lock your computer when you
are away from it.
• Disconnect your computer
from the Internet when you
aren’t using it.
• Evaluate your security settings,
and select options that meet your
needs without putting you at
increased risk.
• Protect your computer against
power surges and brief outages.
• Back up all of your data.
www.us-cert.gov
owners taking into consideration their personal needs. Services
include: Wills, Trusts, Powers of Attorney, Living Wills, Special
computer repair
Geeks in Transit
Portable Computer Geeks with People Skills
On-site repair, maintenance plans, upgrades, retail computer
systems, components and software
Gift certificates available for your favorite geek
tel 843.814.0858
legal services
Angela M. Kirby, JD, CPA
Certified Specialist in Estate Planning
& Probate Law
McAngus Goudelock & Courie, LLC
Let us protect you and your family by assisting with your
estate planning and probate needs. With 15 years of
experience, Angela Kirby is a Certified Specialist in Estate
Planning and Probate, a CPA, and prior Associate Probate
Judge, who creates flexible plans for individuals and business
Needs Trusts, Prenuptial Agreements, Buy-Sell Agreements,
Probate Administration and Litigation, Guardianships,
Conservatorships, and Elder Law.
Offices statewide in Charleston, Myrtle Beach,
Columbia and Greenville
78 Wentworth Street, Downtown, 29401
tel 843.576.2900
email: akirby@mgclaw.com
www.mgclaw.com
professional resources
Charleston Metro Chamber of Commerce
. . .where business and community meet
Wouldn’t it be nice if there was an organization that
was there for your business – you know, really there
when you needed it? Well, you’re in luck. The Charleston
Metro Chamber of Commerce is a membership organization
that has what it takes to build a strong business community.
Your Chamber membership delivers business resources,
community leadership, professional development,
networking opportunities and so much more!
Find out what we can do for you.
2750 Speissegger Drive, Suite 100, North Charleston, 29405
tel 843.577.2510
www.charlestonchamber.net
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 betty buzz: CREDIT CARD SMARTS
What counts in a credit score? Your payment history, amounts owed, length of credit history,
new credit and types of credit used are all considered when determining your credit score.
Use your credit wisely and practice healthy spending habits and credit card usage.
❑ Do not use your credit card as a substitute for cash by making everyday purchases.
❑ Pay off as much of your balance as you can each month to pay your debts off faster and cheaper.
❑ If you cannot afford it, do not use your credit card to buy it. Purchase items you need versus those you simply want.
❑ Consider how your credit will be impacted before closing out a card. Never close cards that still have a balance
or those that make up a significant amount of your credit history.
❑ If you cannot make your monthly payment on time, let your creditor know in advance.
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Our Services Include: Full-Time Nannies • Part-Time Nannies
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clothing & accessories

Southern Belles
A Children’s Clothier
Traditional, unique clothing • Sizes preemie to girls size 16
and boys size 12 • Special Occasion • Christening • Smocked
Apparel • Vineyard Vines • Gift Items • Southern Belles Shoes,
an extensive selection of children’s shoes for any occasion
280 W. Coleman Boulevard, Mt. Pleasant, 29464
(Northcutt Plaza Specialty Shops)
tel 843.881.1741
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dining & entertaining
bakeries

Ashley Bakery
Expertly baking and creating beautiful and
delicious cakes since 1988. Craving Cru?
tel 843.763.4125
www.ashleybakery.com Cru Café’s 4 Cheese Macaroni
garners raves as some of the best
catering around (it is the staff favorite at
The Little Black Book and worth
Cru Catering every calorie!) Visit Cru’s Web
Eclectic Modern American Cuisine site for the recipe and delight
Cru Catering offers full-service, customized catering, including friends and family at your next
in-house personal chefs, meetings, receptions and private gathering. You’ll also find
parties. Our experts, with over 20 years experience, can help recipes for the fabulous Thai
coordinate pre-planned menus for groups from 2 to 2,000 for Seafood Rissotto and Butter
every occasion – everything from take-out brunch, lunch and Lettuce Salad.
dinners to on-site hors d’oeuvres and multiple-course meals.
Voted Best Caterer 2001 – 2009 by
Charleston City Paper readers
Chef John Zucker, 1st in Class, Cordon Bleu Graduate
18 Pinckney Street, 2nd floor, Downtown, 29401
tel 843.534.CHEF (2433), fax 843.534.2439
www.crucatering.com

Granville’s Catering Lowcountry Grape Stomp

For great food and accommodating service, let Why travel to Napa this summer
Chef Trae Wilson handle all your catering needs. From small, when you can enjoy the fruits
casual gatherings of friends to your most important formal of your own city at Charleston’s
events, Granville’s Catering will please every taste. Full bar local vineyard on Wadmalaw
service also available. Island? Irvin House Vineyards
Chef Trae Wilson, tel 843.224.5873 or 843.577.0486 is a beautiful location to enjoy
Catering Manager Jane Murphy, tel 843.330.8971 a picnic and taste wine from
www.granvillescafeandcatering.com Charleston’s only winery and
vineyard.
Savory Sushi and Catering Company
For events large and small, The Annual Grape Stomp
RSVP to Savory Sushi and Catering Company. Festival
Gourmet To-Go & Retail Wine August 8, 2009
tel 843.762.3338 2 to 6 pm
email: contactus@savorysushiandcatering.com www.charlestonwine.com
www.savorysushiandcatering.com

event venues

Granville’s Catering
For great food and accommodating service!
Chef Trae Wilson, tel 843.224.5873 or 843.577.0486
Catering Manager Jane Murphy, tel 843.330.8971
www.granvillescafeandcatering.com

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Cru Café
Enjoy the best in upscale comfort food, indoor and
outdoor porch seating, a wine list tailored to the varied
menu and rich, satisfying desserts.
Open for lunch and dinner. Closed Sunday and Monday.
18 Pinckney Street, Downtown, 29401
Fresh. Local. Organic. tel 843.534.2434
www.crucafe.com
Are you always on the search
See our ad page xx
for South Carolina seafood and

agriculture products? The SC
Gaulart and Maliclet French Café
MarketMaker makes it easier to
Fast and French
find with an interactive Web site
Celebrating our 25th Anniversary May 3, 2009.
featuring a map-based format
98 Broad Street, Downtown, 29401
that connects agricultural and
tel 843.577.9797
seafood products and producers
www.fastandfrench.org
from SC to distributors, retailers
and consumers. It also provides
Savory Sushi and Catering Company
access to census data that
Savory Sushi and Catering is now offering Sushi by Rhett
indicates where targeted buyers
every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday Night!
are located to aid in identifying
Hours: Tues - Sat 11 am - 10 pm; Lunch menu ‘til 3 pm
new markets for products.
tel 843.762.3338
email: hailey@savorysushiandcatering.com
www.sc.marketmaker.uiuc.edu
www.savorysushiandcatering.com

When co-hosting an event, bring your food on your

own dish or platter. While you may know that your
betty bits

pimento cheese and chicken salad finger sandwiches

look best on an oval tray - your co-hostess does not.
Coordinate with her and ask if she is using silver trays,
cut glass, crystal or something more casual, and bring
your food on something that goes with the overall look.
- LIZZ AKERMAN, Southern Protocol

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Center for Women
Brown Bag Lunch Series
July 9
Top 10 Things You Should
Know Before Divorce
with Crystal G.H. Lowery and
Lynn Murphy, Attorneys at Law
July 23
Post Divorce: Living Well
is the Best Revenge
with Martie Adams, LISW
August 6
10 Things You Should Know
Before You Sell or Buy a Home
Donna Urban, AgentOwned
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August 27
Investing in Unsure Times
with Cokie Berenyi, Red
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September 10
Giving Great Parties
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September 17
Simplify Your Life With
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with Sonya Nordquist
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843.763.7333;
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education & organizations
charitable organizations
Lowcountry Affiliate of
Susan G. Komen for the Cure®
The Susan G. Komen for the Cure promise: to save lives and
end breast cancer by empowering people, ensuring quality care
for all and energizing science to find the cures. With nearly
$1 billion invested to date, Susan G. Komen is the world’s
largest source of nonprofit funds dedicated to curing breast
cancer at every stage – from the causes, to the cures,
to the pain of every moment in between.
For breast health information please call
tel 843.556.8011 or Race for the Cure® office 843.556.3343
or visit us at www.komenlowcountry.org
See our ad page x
colleges & universities
Lowcountry Graduate Center
Expanding opportunities for graduate education, with
collaboration among the College of Charleston, The Citadel,
MUSC, Clemson and USC. Designed for the convenience
of working adults, classes are held in the evenings and
weekends. Graduate degrees and certificates are offered in the
following areas: Social Work • Communication • Computer
and Information Sciences • Technical Project Management
• Urban and Regional Planning • Business • Education
• Financial Planning and more.
5300 International Boulevard, Building B, Suite 100,
North Charleston, 29418
tel 843.953.GRAD [4723]
www.lowcountrygradcenter.org
computer education
Get Help with Apple® Computer Products
Learn to effectively use your iPhone™, iPod®,
MacBook®, software & computers.
Over 20 years experience teaching
with Macintosh® computers.
tel 843.881.9302
email: marcia.west@mac.com
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AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY: dedicated to eliminating cancer
by preventing it; saving lives and diminishing suffering through
research, education, advocacy & service.
800.ACS.2345, www.cancer.org
AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION: heart disease is the #1 killer
of women, but it can largely be prevented. Join the Go Red
movement!
888.MY.HEART; www.goredforwomen.org
AMERICAN RED CROSS: providing relief to victims of disasters and
helping people prevent, prepare for and respond to emergencies.
843.764.2323, www.lowcountryredcross.org
CAROLINA YOUTH DEVELOPMENT: caring for young people suffering
from physical/sexual abuse, neglect, abandonment and severe
emotional disorders. 843.266.5200, www.CYDC.org
CENTER FOR WOMEN: making personal and professional success
an everyday event for women. 843.763.7333, www.c4women.org
CHARLESTON NOW: an organization of feminist activists with a
goal of bringing about equality for all women. www.now.org
COASTAL COMMUNITY FOUNDATION: a public grantmaking
foundation that fosters philanthropy for the lasting good of the
community.
843.723.5736 or 843.723.3635, www.CCFgives.org
CRISIS MINISTRIES: meets the immediate needs of those who are
hungry and homeless, striving to break those cycles.
www.charlestonhomeless.org
FLORENCE CRITTENTON PROGRAMS OF SC: provides and promotes
medical, educational and support services for single parents and
their children.
843.722.7526, www.florencecrittentonsc.org
FROM DARKNESS TO LIGHT: creates a public awareness about
childhood sexual abuse. www.darkness2light.com
GIRL SCOUTS OF EASTERN SOUTH CAROLINA: helping girls to
develop self-potential and values, relate to others and contribute to
society. www.girlscoutsesc.org
HABITAT FOR HUMANITY: bringing an end to substandard housing.
843.722.7145, www.charlestonhabitat.org
HALOS: provides resources and services to abused and neglected
victims served by the Charleston County Department of Social
Services. www.charlestonhalos.org
HUMANITIES FOUNDATION: providing affordable housing and
critical assistance to our neighbors most in need. 843.856.4120,
www.humanitiesfoundation.org
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JOHN ANCRUM SPCA: the society for the prevention of cruelty to
animals. www.jaspca.com
THE LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS OF THE CHARLESTON AREA:
a non-partisan political group encouraging citizens to play an
informed and active role in politics.
843.766.5416, www.lwv.org
LOWCOUNTRY CHILDREN’S CENTER: committed to reducing the
incidence of child abuse and its impact on the child, family and
community. 843.723.3600, www.dnlcc.org
MY SISTER’S HOUSE: provides a state shelter to victims of
domestic violence and their children throughout the
Tri-county area. 843.747.4069 or 800.273.HOPE,
www.mysistershouse.org
NATIONAL ASSOCIATION FOR CONTINENCE: the world’s largest
consumer advocacy organization dedicated to helping people who
struggle with incontinence.
800.BLADDER, www.nafc.org
PEOPLE AGAINST RAPE: provides counseling and support for sexual
assault victims, their family and friends.
843.745.0144, www.peopleagainstrape.org
PET HELPERS: an adoption shelter dedicated to making a difference
in saving lives and stopping pet overpopulation. 843.795.1110,
www.pethelpers.org
PLANNED PARENTHOOD HEALTH SYSTEMS, INC.: offers
professional, personal reproductive health care that allows you to
make informed decisions.
800.230.PLAN, www.planned parenthood.org
SALVATION ARMY: meets human needs without discrimination,
especially in areas of poverty. 843.763.9881, www.
salvationarmy.org
SUSAN G. KOMEN FOR THE CURE: dedicated to eradicating breast
cancer disease by advancing research, education, screening and
treatment. 843.556.3343, www.komenlowcountry.org
TRIDENT UNITED WAY: invests millions into programs that change
lives and improve our community. 843.740.9000, www.tuw.org
WOMEN MAKING A DIFFERENCE: maintains a permanent
endowment fund and provides grants to institutions that advance
the well-being of women and children.
www.womenmakingadifference.com
ZONTA CLUB OF CHARLESTON: a service organization of
professionals working together to advance the status of women
worldwide. www.zonta.org
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ClubZ! In-Home Tutoring Services

Need a Tutor? ClubZ! provides affordable,
One-on-One tutoring in your home. All subjects PreK - Adult.
Customized to the school curriculum.
Specializing in organization/study skills,
Prep for SAT/ACT/GRE/LSAT.
No long-term contracts. My City is NOT
tel 843.884.9452 Your Ashtray
email: sywilson@clubztutoring.com • Cigarette butts are the most
www.clubztutoring.com littered item in the world!
• Approximately 2 million
women’s resources cigarette butts are littered in
Charleston each year.
The Center for Women • Cleaning up cigarette litter
The Center for Women is a nonprofit organization in Charleston costs nearly
dedicated to providing resources to help all women find $100,000 a year.
what they need to be successful every day. The Center
offers support groups, individual counseling, referral and Do your part:
information and educational outreach programs. For a • Encourage smokers to use
current schedule of events contact the Center at: public, portable and pocket
129 Cannon Street, Downtown, 29403 ashtrays.
tel 843.763.7333 • Locate proper disposal options
email: info@c4women.org before you start to smoke.
www.c4women.org • Report violations to
877.7LITTER, a litter hotline
supported by Palmetto Pride.

Contact Keep Charleston

fashion & accessories Beautiful to request a bumper
sticker or pocket ashtray.
consignment & vintage
843.579.7501
Consigning Women www.keepcharlestonbeautiful.org
Recycle • Reuse • RESALE
Dressing smart women since 1989.
Mon – Fri, 10 am – 6 pm; Sat, 10 am – 5 pm
21 Magnolia Road, Avondale, West Ashley, 29407
tel 843.556.1871
www.consignwomen.com
See our ad page 43

South Carolina Thrift & Resale Store

“Where Thrift Shopping Never Looked So Good”
Visit our 10,000 sq ft Store for Daily Arrivals of Donated and
Consigned Clothing, Home Furnishings & Household Items.
A Portion of the Proceeds Help Support
The Center For Women in Charleston.
Open Monday – Saturday, 9 am - 6 pm and Sundays 12 - 5 pm
1670 Highway 17 N, Mount Pleasant, 29466
tel 843.971.0552
email: scthriftstore@comcast.net
www.scthriftandresale.com
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If the Shoe Fits Your Body
• Small calves and ankles look
better in delicate shoes with
pointy toes and a heel.
Avoid chunky shoes.
• Thick calves and ankles
look great with bold shoes with
round or square toes. Avoid
ankle straps.
• Shoes with no back
(mules, thongs) make legs look
longer. Look for a shoe with
more height.
Hauser! The unique styles, selection and prices make it worth
1405 Ben Sawyer Blvd
Suite Number 106
Mt. Pleasant, SC 29464
843•856•8381
dry cleaning & laundry Services
Pelican Dry Cleaners
Full-Service Dry Cleaning • Same-Day Service • Home &
Business Pick-Up & Delivery • Fluff & Fold • Professional
Alterations • Earn & Spend Greenbax
(Same day available M – F in by 10 am)
1521 Palm Boulevard, Isle of Palms, 29451
tel 843.886.4200
The Shops at Brickyard Falls, 2700 Highway 17 North,
Mt. Pleasant, 29464
tel 843.881.9292
2019-D Middle Street, Sullivan’s Island, 29482
tel 843.883.1010
www.pelicancleaners.com
handbags & shoes
Susan Michelle
Shoes & Accessories
A boutique now featuring the latest fashion trends in shoes,
apparel and jewelry. Including such designers as Max Studio
for shoes, Nelli for dresses and local jewelry designer Susan
any fashion shopper’s time to visit! Keep checking for more
designers and events going on at Susan Michelle.
Belle Hall Shopping Center, 644 Long Point Road,
Mt. Pleasant, 29464
tel 843.971.7625
email: susan@susanmichelleshoes.com
www.susanmichelleshoes.com
The Shoe Fairy
Great variety, great styles and best of all, reasonable prices!
Private Shopping Hours with Hostess Rewards
1405 Ben Sawyer Boulevard, Suite Number 106,
Mt. Pleasant, 29464
tel 843.856.8381
www.shoptheshoefairy.com
Monogramming & Embroidery
Harbor Specialties
Offering custom monograms and logos in-house.
From brides to boaters we have something for everyone.
Hours Mon-Sat 10-6, Sun 11-5
190 East Bay Street, Downtown, 29401
tel 843.722.3722
email: harborspecialties@comcast.net
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A Head’s Up on Hair
• Massaging your scalp as
you shampoo stimulates
oil glands and promotes
bounce and shine.
• Put the brush down when your
hair is wet! Instead, use a wide
tooth comb after washing
to prevent breakage.
• You are what you eat, and a
healthy diet will make your hair
look better, especially a diet with
lots of fruits and veggies. Stay
away from processed foods,
alcohol and cigarettes.
Nationally-acclaimed stylists and color specialists will
work with you to create the look you’ve always wanted –
hair & skin care
day spas
The Spa at Charleston Place
Located on the 4th floor of Charleston Place Hotel,
in the heart of downtown Charleston.
205 Meeting Street, Downtown, 29401
tel 843.937.8522
www.charlestonplace.com
Stella Nova Spa Salon & Esthetique
Stella Nova has the most sought-out
day spa staff in Charleston.
Downtown: (Spa) 843.723.0909, (Salon) 843.853.6161,
(Store) 843.722.9797; Mt. Pleasant: 843.884.3838;
Summerville: 843.875.7525; West Ashley: 843.766.6233
email: customercare@stella-nova.com
www.stella-nova.com
hair salons
Sweet Body Sugaring Studio
Charleston’s Premier Studio for gentle, natural &
environmentally friendly hair removal.
New Location:
476 King Street, King Street, Downtown, 29403
tel 843.329.3500
www.sweetbodysugaring.com
hair salons
Katz Hair Studio
Design • Color • Kindness
Cut, Color & Waxing
Coppola Keratin Smoothing System for
100% no frizz for 5 months!
109 Wappoo Creek Drive, Suite 2A, James Island, 29412
tel 843.406.1119
Salon Solas
from urban-edge to understated-sophisticated.
Discover Comfort. Discover Solas.
manicures • pedicures • makeup • hair
49 John Street, Downtown, 29403
tel 843.722.0233
www.salonsolas.com
See our ad page 44
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Lowcountry
Survivor-Woman!
Discover which Lowcountry
plants are yummy to your
tummy and which ones ease a
tummy ache. The Middleton
Plantation garden’s Wild
Edibles and Medicinal Plant
Walk is a guided tour through
“wild” parts of the garden with
a naturalist who points out
uses of native plants.
Available by reservation:
843.266.7492
www.middletonplace.org
HAIR SALONS CONTINUED...
Stella Nova Spa Salon & Esthetique
Selected as Vogue and Elle magazine’s top hair-coloring salon
in the Southeast. We carry Aveda • Bumble and Bumble •
Phytologie • Terax • Rene Furterer. Come in and see why
it’s a beautiful day at Stella Nova.
Downtown: (Spa) 843.723.0909, (Salon) 843.853.6161,
(Store) 843.722.9797; Mt. Pleasant: 843.884.3838;
Summerville: 843.875.7525; West Ashley: 843.766.6233
email: customercare@stella-nova.com
www.stella-nova.com
Zen Spa Salon
Zen Spa Salon uses the latest technology, in combination with
tried and true treatments, to give you everything you need for
your body, skin, hair, and nails.
1123 Queensborough Boulevard, #101, Mt. Pleasant, 29464
tel 843.881.5656
www.thezenspasalon.com
skin care
The Spa at Charleston Place
The Spa at Charleston Place, named “Best City Hotel Spa”
in North America by readers of Travel + Leisure magazine, is a
full-service European spa featuring an extensive menu of lavish
services, including skin care, massage therapy, pedicures,
healthy spa cuisine and many more delights.
Located on the 4th floor of Charleston Place Hotel in the heart of
downtown Charleston, 205 Meeting Street, Downtown, 29401
tel 843.937.8522
www.charlestonplace.com
See our ad page 29
I use leave-in conditioner on my hair before
getting in the pool to protect it from the effects of
betty bits
chlorine. If I don’t have conditioner available, I soak
my hair in warm water before taking a plunge.
The more water-logged your hair is before you hit
the pool, the less chlorine will be absorbed.
- MARTINA CRONIN, Student, Ohio University;
The Little Black Book PR/Marketing
Intern Summer 2009
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health & wellness
bath & body products

Fulton Street Hair Company

We offer the complete Aveda hair care, skin care
and make-up line. Exercise in the Zone
1020 Chuck Dawley Boulevard, Mt. Pleasant, 29464
tel 843.388.2288 Maximize the benefits of your
workout by exercising in the
Stella Nova Salon Spa & Esthetique zone of your Target Heart Rate
Esthetique & Make-Up Studio (THR). To calculate:
292 King Street, Downtown, 29401
1. Find your Resting Heart
tel 843.722.9797 or 800.577.NOVA
Rate (RHR) by counting
email: customercare@stella-nova.com
your pulse for one minute =
www.stella-nova.com
_________________
See our ad page 31
2. Find your Maximum Heart
chiropractors Rate (HRmax) by subtracting
your age from 220: 220 – Your
LIFEWORKS Chiropractic Age = _________________
Justin Fisher, DC
Personalized care • Same-day appointments 3. Find your heart rate reserve
Latest techniques and advancements • Massage therapy (HRmaxRESERVE) by
Nutritional counseling (weight loss included). Call and subtracting your RHR from your
mention this ad and receive a gift certificate for the HRmax. RHR – HRmax
initial consultation, exam and X-ray! = _________________
Live Long, Live STRONG…LIFEWORKS ZONE:
4 Windermere Boulevard, South Windermere Shopping Center, HRmaxRESERVE x 0.6 + RHR
West Ashley, 29407 = _________________
tel 843.573.LIFE (5433) (lower limit of your THR)
email: info@lifeworkschiropractic.com HRmaxRESERVE x 0.8 + RHR
www.imchiro.com/~lifework = _________________
(upper limit of your THR)
betty bits

Change will only begin with you. Make a start.

- CHRISTINE R. SMITH, Grandmother, Student, Dr. Justin M. Fisher
Yoga Practitioner and Little Black Book Reader

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COACHING

Crystal-Barkley Corporation
Originators of Life/Work Planning
Solid strategy for real results — and real satisfaction in life!
tel 843.727.7990
email: crystalbarkley@careerlife.com
www.careerlife.com

Into the Tangled Garden

Explore your playful, passionate, powerful Self. Discover
ways to liberate your psyche and shape your future. Empower
yourself by letting go and being present. Into the Tangled
Garden uses guided explorations, universal archetypes, and
creative expression to encourage growth and new blooms.
Come and find your wild and beautiful Self.
tel 843.216.3297
email: itg@tangledgarden.net
www.intothetangledgarden.com

The Pink Dolphin

Dianne Thomas, Usui & Karuna Reiki Master/Teacher,
Licensed with the International Center for Reiki Training
From stress relief to transformation, we offer energy healing
techniques for a full range of Physical and Emotional problems:
pain, anxiety, depression, hypertension, ADHD, surgery
and cancer recovery, as well as relationship and self confidence
problems. You will feel relaxed, refreshed and balanced.
Reiki Classes for levels I, II, Master, Karuna and Kids.
CEUs Nurses/ Massage Therapists.
301 E. Richardson Avenue, Summerville, 29483
tel 843.297.2468
email: underthewillow@earthlink.net
www.thepinkdolphin.com

COUNSELING

Center for Women

Individual counseling and support groups for women.
Fees based on sliding scale. Call for appointment
or more information.
129 Cannon Street, Downtown, 29403
tel 843.763.7333
www.c4women.org
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Licensed Professional Counselor,
MEd in Clinical Counseling, Handle Life’s Hurdles
Certified Rubenfeld Synergist
“Live Your Life Well” from
Over 30 years experience guiding ALL women holistically
Mental Health America is a
through life’s challenges.
Web site dedicated to helping you
94 Vincent Drive, Mt. Pleasant, 29464
cope with stress better and create
tel 843.881.0730
the life you want.
email: slparsonscrs@comcast.net
The site offers many features
www.rubenfeldsynergy.com
to help you relax, grow and
flourish, including:
PSYCHOTHERAPY
• 10 Tools to Live Your Life Well
• A Live Happy iPhone App
The LifeGuidance Center
• A Gratitude Stream
Founded by Psychotherapist Judy Heath
• Stress Tests and More!
Welcoming individuals, couples and families for appointments
with our exceptional Counselors, Therapists, Psychiatrist, www.liveyourlifewell.org
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner and Acupuncturist.
The Life Guidance Center, 3030 Ashley Town Center Drive
(Located near Costco), Charleston, 29414
tel 843.735.5900
www.lifeguidance.com

fitness classes

Amy Parker, WaterArt MasterTrainer

and Aquatic Personal Trainer
No more sweating & exercise machines!
Experience a high intensity water workout that will burn
calories and give your body tone & definition.
Power Aquatics Class ~ Mon/Wed/Fri 10 – 11 am
Aquatic Personal Training by Appointment
RL Jones Center, 391 Egypt Road, Mt. Pleasant, 29464
tel 843.881.8718
email: amyparker7@bellsouth.net
www.aquacoreandmore.com
betty bits

“The big question is whether you are going to be

able to say a hearty yes to your adventure.”
- JOSEPH CAMPBELL

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The American Heart Association

Heart disease is the No. 1 killer of women, but it can largely be
prevented. Join the Go Red Movement to receive a free red
dress pin and life-saving information. Take the Heart CheckUp
for a free, personalized risk assessment today.
tel 1.888.MY.HEART
Thanks a Latte www.goredforwomen.org
The ingredient pinocembrin,
massage therapy
found only in honey, can keep
your heart healthy by keeping
blood vessels open and therefore The Spa at Charleston Place
The Spa at Charleston Place, named “Best City Hotel Spa”
less likely to clog. Treat yourself
in North America by readers of Travel + Leisure magazine, is a
to a sweet latte that will make
full-service European spa featuring an extensive menu of lavish
your heart happy!
services, including skin care, massage therapy, pedicures,
healthy spa cuisine and many more delights.
Mix:
2 tablespoons honey Located on the 4th floor of Charleston Place Hotel in the heart of
1 cup of nonfat milk downtown Charleston, 205 Meeting Street, Downtown, 29401
2 cups of coffee tel 843.937.8522
1 teaspoon vanilla www.charlestonplace.com
2 cups of ice See our ad page 29

natural hormone replacement therapy

Blend together for
a perfect, heart-healthy treat
for summer! Hormone Lady Enterprises, LLC
Rosalyn Adams, MEd
Is this YOU or someone you know?
Food cravings, weight gain, bloating, mood swings, headaches,
no energy, no sex drive, can’t remember, can’t focus, can’t
sleep, anxious, depressed, acne, PMS....It might be your
hormones. It might
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tel 843.860.4242
email: roz@hormonelady.com
www.hormonz.com

Take care of your body or it will not take care

betty bits

of you. Your body heals from within, not from

what you put into it.
- AMY LAWRENCE, Self-Employed,
New to the Charleston Area and
Little Black Book Reader

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 pilates

The Loft Pilates Center

Offering private, semi-private and small group
Pilates instruction on equipment and mat work.
Come visit us in our new Downtown location this Spring!
For more information: www.pilatesloft.com
7 Radcliffe Street, Downtown, 29403
tel 843.568.0499
email: pilatesloft@hotmail.com
www.pilatesloft.com

PraXis Balanced Body Studio

GYROTONIC EXPANSION SYSTEM® and Pilates
1233 Ben Sawyer Boulevard, Suite 100, Mt. Pleasant, 29464
tel 843.881.6933, fax 843.881.6933
email: praxispilates@earthlink.net
www.praxispilates.com

plastic surgeons

Anne L. Edwards, MD, PC

Certified by The American Board of Plastic Surgery
Plastic Surgery from a Woman’s Point of View.
Breast Surgery • Reconstructive, Enhancement & Reduction
Facial Cosmetic Surgery • Skin Care & Facial Peels • Botox
Spider Veins • Permanent Makeup • Restylane • Skin Cancer
Radiesse • Body Contouring & Liposuction
2097 Henry Tecklenburg Drive, Suite 322 West,
West Ashley, 29414
tel 843.769.6608

rubenfeld synergy method ®

Susan Parsons, MEd, LPC, CRS

Licensed Professional Counselor,
MEd in Clinical Counseling,
Certified Rubenfeld Synergist
Integrating psychotherapy with bodywork for over 30 years
94 Vincent Drive, Mt. Pleasant, 29464
tel 843.881.0730
email: slparsonscrs@comcast.net
www.rubenfeldsynergy.com

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Quick Energy Fix
Ease fatigue with an easy yoga
move. Lie on the floor with
your legs up against the wall.
Take 10 slow, relaxed breaths.
Repeat several times to promote
circulation, oxygenate the blood,
and revitalize within minutes.
motivation and education. Personal Training, Yoga, Pilates,
Nutrition, Swimming, Massage Therapy & Outdoor Adventure
email: darby@theturningleaf.org; harriott@theturningleaf.org
The Many Reasons For Deciding on a Private Yoga Session:
well being
Body Cleanz
We shower, brush our teeth and wash our hair on a
daily basis, but we tend to ignore cleansing our insides.
Our colon, which functions as the “sewer system”
of our body, also requires regular cleaning.
Colon Hydrotherapy, also know as a “colonic,” is an
internal bath that helps cleanse the colon of poisons,
gas, toxins and accumulated fecal matter.
At BodyCleanz, we focus on cleansing and purification
to help remove the accumulated internal damage
of life in a stressful, toxic world.
1051 Johnnie Dodds Boulevard, Suite E, Mt. Pleasant, 29464
tel 843.884.5966
email: BodyCleanz@comcast.net
www.bodycleanz.net
The Turning Leaf
Promoting body, mind and spirit through inspiration,
815 Savannah Highway, West Ashley, 29407
tel 843.225.7148
www.theturningleaf.org
yoga
Allison Zimmerman, RYT
Private Yoga Class
Work one-on-one with Allison Zimmerman
• Rehabilitation of injuries or working deeply on a certain
troublesome area of the body
• Helping you develop a customized daily practice
• Personal attention is given to help modify postures and
develop alternatives to accommodate your physical ability
• Assisting you in the precise alignment
Small group sessions are also available so that you can
split the cost with 1 - 2 other people.
tel 843.367.0437
email: allison_zimmerman81@hotmail.com
www.allisonzimmermanyoga.com
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travel & transportation

Car Smarts
The US Environmental
Protection Agency made
researching eco-friendly car
options easier by assigning a
“greenhouse gas” score to most
models. Taking into account
emission rates and fuel economy,
you can make an informed
purchase for the cleanest,
greenest vehicle that is
right for you.
www.epa.gov/greenvehicles
automotive dealers
Marchant Chevrolet
A Woman-Owned Business
5700 Savannah Highway, Ravenel, 29470
tel 843.722.8208
www.marchantchevy.com
Ravenel Ford
A Woman-Owned Business
6340 Savannah Highway, Ravenel, 29470
tel 843.889.2241
www.ravenelford.com
automotive parts & service

Williams Tire & Automotive

Servicing the Lowcountry since 1975
We offer automotive maintenance and repair, alignment,
aftermarket accessories, wheel sales and other
valuable services to get you back on the road.
Have an auto question and need a trustworthy answer?
Ask Kimberly – our resident, busy-woman car expert
who will tell it to you straight!
Oil changes • Alignments • Tire Mounting and Balancing
• Brakes • Suspension • Shocks • Electrical
Busy women stay “on the go” while we work on your car;
we have a conference room with free wi-fi!
Minutes away from I-26 and I-526
3995 Dorchester Road, Charleston 29405
tel 843.554.0700; 800.968.9827
fax 843.554.1334
email: info@williamstire.com
www.williamstire.com

limousine & car services

Compass Transportation
Jason M. Cronen, Managing Partner
Clifford Pate, General Manager
From business travel to family vacations, airport transfers
to an extraordinary night on the town, a ride with Compass
complements any occasion with style and grace.
Little Black Book readers can receive a
RideCompass card preloaded with $20 of service towards
future travel by calling 843.559.0410.
3226 Maybank Highway, Suite E3, Johns Island, 29455
tel 843.559.0410 or 877.559.0410
email: jason@ridecompass.com; cliff@ridecompass.com
www.ridecompass.com

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 betty buzz: Hiking the Lowcountry
We here at “The Little Black Book” are big fans of day hikes in the Lowcountry.
Here are some of our favorites that are close to home and easy enough for the
entire family to enjoy.
Dungannon Heritage Preserve (9.0 mile)
Gently rolling, mostly easy-to-follow, foot-traffic only, out-and-back dirt trail through
mixed forest and wetland areas.

The Palmetto Trail - Awendaw Passage (7.0 miles)

Easy walking/biking section of the Palmetto Trail. Scenic overlook and boardwalk.

Francis Marion National Forest - I’on Swamp (2.0 miles)

Easy, two-mile loop trail along rice dikes that are a part of the remnants of the abandoned, Witheywood Plantation.
Famous among birders for the variety of species that are seen here during spring and fall migration.

Francis Marion National Forest - Sewee Shell Mound (1.0 mile)

Easy loop featuring 2 Native American historical sites: the Sewee Shell Ring, a 4,000 year old trash pile of oyster rings
and another mound of discarded clamshells on the shores of the Intracoastal Waterway.

Looking for more? Visit http://sctrails.net for a complete list.

Want to top off your day with excellent barbeque? Visit http://lowcountrybbq.org
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betty’s
guide
to
green
Arts & Leisure

Sullivan’s Trade-A-Book
Recycle your old reads and pick up something new.
Friendly Staff • Great Selection • Locally-Owned and Operated
1303 Ben Sawyer Boulevard, Suite 3, Mount Pleasant, 29464
tel 843.884.8611

business & finance

Community FirstBank
Get your checking statements online – for FREE!
1,000s of paperbacks It’s Safer • It’s Faster • It’s Easier • It’s Greener
Books on tape and CD tel 843.723.7700
www.commfirstbank.com
1303-3 BEN SAWYER BLVD.
MT. PLEASANT, SC 29464
education & organizations
(843) 884-8611
Lowcountry Local First
The vision of Lowcountry Local First is to see every resident
of the Lowcountry shift an additional 10% of their purchasing
to local independent businesses and farms, and in doing so
transform our local economy!
1345 Avenue G #AA, North Charleston, 29405
tel 843.740.5444
www.lowcountrylocalfirst.org

The Nature Conservancy

Protecting Nature. Preserving Life.
tel 843.937.8807 x13, fax 843.937.6735
email: wthomas@tnc.org
www.nature.org/southcarolina

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betty’s guide to green

green tips

Consigning Women
Recycle • Reuse • RESALE
Dressing smart women since 1989.
Carrying all dress sizes and styles from petite to plus, casual to
cocktail. Remember, if they are not becoming to you,
they should be coming to us!
Mon – Fri 10 am – 6 pm; Sat 10 am – 5 pm Hung Up on Recycling
21 Magnolia Road, Avondale, West Ashley, 29407 GreenHeartGlobal’s new
tel 843.556.1871 Ditto hangers are available in
www.consignwomen.com 100% recycled paper and
70% recycled content, as well as
hair & skin care
100% #1 PET recyclable plastic.
The switch is also great for your
Salon Solas closet because the hanger’s
Providing natural alternatives to hair and skin care.
design is fabulous.
deep steep • Soulsalts • Pureology • Simply Organic
49 John Street, Downtown, 29403 www.dittohangers.com
tel 843.722.0233
www.salonsolas.com
See our ad page 44

Sweet 185 Body Sugaring Studio

Charleston’s Premier Studio for gentle, natural
& environmentally friendly hair removal. Green Savings
Offering services from brows to brazillians
SustainLane GreenSaver helps
Sugar adheres to the hair and dead skin cells only
make sustainable lifestyles
meaning an appointment at Sweet 185 leaves you
affordable by offering coupons
not only hair free but exfoliated as well!
for cash-saving discounts on
SUMMER 2009: SWEET NEW LOCATION!
green products and services.
476 King Street, King Street, Downtown, 29403 You can also sign up to
tel 843.329.3500 receive weekly updates.
www.sweetbodysugaring.com
See our ad page 44 http://www.sustainlane.com/
green-saver-discount-coupons
betty bits

Do not use vinyl shower curtains. They are

made with polyvinyl chloride (PVC) plastic and
contain many harmful chemicals including
volatile organic compounds (VOCs).
- SANDRA GAYLORD, Owner, Gaylord Design LLC

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 home & garden
Charleston Habitat ReStore
Mon - Fri 10 am to 5 pm; Sat 9 am to 4 pm
731 Meeting Street, Downtown, 29403
tel 843.579.0777, fax 843.722.7142
email: theoutlet@charlestonhabitat.org
www.charlestonhabitat.org
East Cooper Habitat ReStore
Mon – Fri 9 am to 5 pm; Sat 10 am to 2 pm
469 Long Point Road, Mount Pleasant, 29464
tel 843.849.8002, fax 843.375.5998
www.habitathomestore.com
Jennifer LePage
AgentOwned Realty Co.
tel 843.478.2600
email: lepagej@bellsouth.net
www.jjlrealestate.com
MaidPure, Inc.
An Organic Cleaning Company with a Twist
Dorsey Fairbairn 843.576.9466
Heather Fairbairn 843.576.9465
email: sales@maidpure.com
www.maidpure.com
See our ad page 5
Sea Island Habitat ReStore
Mon – Sat 9 am to 5 pm
3304 Maybank Highway, Johns Island, 29455
tel 843.559.4009, fax 843.559.2092
email: restore@seaislandhabitat.org
www.seaislandhabitat.org
pet Care
Good Dog Bakery
All Natural Homemade Treats
1739 Maybank Highway, James Island Center, James Island, 29412
Charleston Farmer’s Market
tel 843.971.2039
email: thegooddogbakery@yahoo.com
www.thegooddogbakery.com
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betty’s guide to green
green tips
Composting 101
Composting Structures:
The sides should be loose
enough to provide air movement
and one side should open for
easy turning and removal. If you
choose not to use a container,
cover with a layer of yard
trimmings or soil to prevent
moisture loss.
Composting Materials:
Most plant material including
fallen leaves, pine needles,
grass clippings, flowers and
the remains of garden plants.
Kitchen scraps, such as fruit and
vegetable peels and trimmings,
crushed eggshells, tea bags and
coffee grounds. Shredded, woody
yard trimmings.
Avoid:
Compost made from grass
clippings treated with herbicides
and pesticides. Meat, bones and
fatty foods (cheese, salad dressing
and leftover cooking oil). Pet or
human wastes. Weeds with large
storage roots or seeds. Diseased
or insect-infested plants.
Using Compost:
Mix compost with soil to enrich
the flower and vegetable garden,
improve the soil around trees
and shrubs, to top-dress lawns
or as a mulch. Add no more than
1/4 - 1/3 of compost by volume
to potting mix for houseplants.
Soak compost in a burlap or
cheesecloth sack steeped in
water to make compost “tea”
for young plants.
South Carolina
Cooperative Extension
www.clemson.edu/extension
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betty’s guide to green

Charleston Green Fair

Go green with the Charleston Green Fair!
Start the week September 22nd with the Sustainable Seafood
Progressive Dinner, a delightful tour of downtown Charleston’s
most famous restaurants. Friday brings the Green Business
Expo, all day at the Francis Marion Hotel. On the 26th,
celebrate man’s relationship with plants in an exclusive
screening of “Botany of Desire” followed by an unforgettable
after party starting at 7pm at the Visitor Center’s Bus
Terminal. Finally, enjoy our grand finale at the Green Fair
in Marion Square from 12 pm-5 pm.
tel 843.513.2655
email: scgreenfair@gmail.com
www.charlestongreenfair.com

travel & transportation

Marchant Chevrolet
Now offering the Chevy Tahoe Hybrid, America’s first full-size
two-mode SUV hybrid vehicle and the Chevy Malibu Hybrid,
the first hybrid sedan offered by GM.
5700 Savannah Highway, Ravenel, 29470
tel 843.722.8208
www.marchantchevy.com
See our ad page 40

Ravenel Ford
Offering the Ford Escape Hybrid,
the world’s first hybrid SUV!
6340 Savannah Highway, Ravenel, 29470
tel 843.889.2241
www.ravenelford.com
See our ad page 40 betty bits

No more paper towels! Buy a few flour sackcloth

towels and re-use them all the time.
- SUSIE SHEFTEL, Susie Sheftel Designs LLC

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 calendar summer 2009
For an extended calendar of events, visit EveryBusyWoman.com

July
1 - 31 Circa 1886 Cookie Contest – If Charleston were a cookie, what cookie would it be?
Design your own cookie that best represents the history of this fabulous city. The winning
cookie will be featured on Circa 1886’s dessert menu, so get out your apron and start baking!
www.circa1886.com
4 Independence Day Celebrations - Visit EveryBusyWoman.com for a complete list of events in
the Lowcountry to celebrate with a BANG!
15 Singles Speed Dating - Don’t miss this chance to meet several singles that could be your Mr.
(or Miss!) right. Hosted by the Charleston Jaycees. Register by July 10. 7 pm; Mad River Bar
& Grille, Downtown Charleston. $15 per person; Ages 21 - 39; www.charlestonjaycees.org
17 Palette and Palate Stroll - Stroll down Charleston’s historic streets sampling some of the
finest food while viewing some of the finest art offered in Charleston. Thirteen prestigious
restaurants will be participating at thirteen spectacular galleries. 5:30 - 7:30 pm; Reservations are
required. $30 per person; 843.819.8006; www.cfada.com
18 Fourth Annual Flip Flop Ball - Eat, drink and dance the night away with all you can eat BBQ and
fixin’s from Charleston Bay Gourmet, an open bar including beer and wine, and music from
Charleston favorites Two 3 Ways and Kim Lhuillier & Tom Dittrich. All proceeds benefit Wings
for Kids - helping kids soar! 7 – 11 pm; Goldbug Island, Sullivans Island. Tickets are $35 in
advance, $40 at the door; 843.906.3637; http://flipflopball2009.eventsbot.com
18 Reggae Nights Concert Series - Featuring Eclectic Roots Ensemble. Enjoy old school roots
reggae with a new school attitude. Bring your chairs or blanket, and purchase food and drinks
on site. It’s all irie! Gates open at 7:30 pm; James Island County Park. 843.795.4386;
www.ccprc.com
23 Charleston Sunset Blues and BBQ Cruise - Departing from the Charleston Maritime Center,
enjoy a sunset cruise with live music from Shrimp City Slim and other greats. 6:30 - 9:30 pm;
10 Wharfside Street, Downtown Charleston; http://www.charlestonharbortours.com
31 Guys and Dolls Jr. - Watch the Summerstage Musical Theatre Camp in action as 60 young
actors, singers and dancers perform their rendition of this classic. 7 pm; $19 for adults;
$15 for students. 843.577.5967; http://www.charlestonstage.com

August
7 - 9 Coin Show - The biggest coin show in the Lowcountry teaches the whole family about the
nation’s history through coins from the past. Bring your collectable coins to share with fellow
enthusiasts or start your own collection. 1 - 6 pm Friday, 9 am - 6 pm Saturday, 10 am - 3 pm
Sunday; The Exchange Park, Summerville, SC. 843.200.7416; www.charlestonlowcountry.com
(http://www.charlestonlowcountry.com/specialpages/CoinShow.html)
14 Shaggin’ on the Pier - Dance the night away under the stars at the Folly Beach Fishing Pier.
DJ Rob Duren will spin the hottest oldies & beach music around. Food and beverages available
on-site for purchase. 7- 11 pm; $10 at the gate; 843.795.4386; http://www.charlestonlowcountry.
com/specialpages/moonlightmixers.html
18 Back to School - Charleston County Public Schools resume. Get yourself and your kids ready
by making sure all of your back-to-school shopping has been completed and lunches are
packed for the 2009 - 2010 school year! 843.937.6300; http://www.ccsdschools.com

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22 Reggae Nights Concert Series - Featuring Mystic Vibrations. Enjoy old school roots-reggae
with a new school attitude. Bring your chairs or blanket, and purchase food and drinks on site.
It’s all irie! Gates open at 7:30 pm; Music at 8:30 pm; James Island County Park. 843.795.4386;
www.ccprc.com
27 - 30 Charleston Beach Music and Shag Festival - It’s the fourth annual event organized by the
Beach Music and Shag Preservation Society of South Carolina Inc. Enjoy live music and learn
how to shag! J B Pivots Beach Club and the Citadel Alumni House. 843.814.0577;
http://www.pivotsbeachclub.com/charlestonbeachmusicandshagfestival

September
4; 25 Folly Beach Moonlight Mixers - Come out for a fun Friday night with Shaggin’ on the Pier! DJ
Rob Duren will spin the hottest oldies & beach music! Food and Beverages will be served.
7 - 11 pm; Edwin S. Taylor Fishing Pier, Folly Beach. 843.795.4386;
http://www.charlestonlowcountry.com/specialpages/moonlightmixers.html
6 The Boone Hall BBQ Championship and Bluegrass Festival - Professional barbecue teams
travel to Charleston to compete in a cook-off sanctioned by the Kansas City Barbecue Society
and the chance to win cash and prizes. Locals and amateurs are invited to show off their
talents in a barbecue cook-off, as well as a tailgating competition for the best sports team
support. The day will be concluded with a fabulous fireworks show. Noon - 9 pm; Boone Hall
Plantation; http://boonehallplantation.com/bbq.php
12 2nd Annual Bachelor Bid Bash – Presented by the Charleston Jaycees. 7 - 11 PM;
The Music Farm, Downtown Charleston; www.bachelorbidbash.org
19 Scottish Games and Highland Gathering - Includes heavy athletics, border collie
demonstrations, 20+ piping and mass bands, and many other activities! 9 am - 5 pm;
Boone Hall Plantation; 843.552.2563; http://boonehallplantation.com/events_scottish.php
21 First Financial Services First Annual Charity Golf Tournament Benefiting Charleston Habitat for
Humanity - In addition to the golf tournament, there will be several awards and prizes, a CTP
and LD contest, and a silent auction featuring items donated from local businesses. Sign up
prior to September 1st and receive $5 off your registration! The Links at Stono Ferry, Hollywood,
SC; For additional information: Mick Jewell, mjewell@ffsmortgages.com, 843.577.9959
24 Moja Festival - A Celebration of African-American and Caribbean Arts, and one of the
Southeast’s top 20 events for Autumn. MOJA’s wide range of events include visual arts,
classical music, dance, gospel concert, jazz concert, poetry, R&B concert, storytelling, theatre,
children’s activities, traditional crafts and ethnic food. Runs through 10/4. Downtown Charleston,
www.mojafestival.com
26 Walk the Wall - Hundreds of young children and their families, locally and around the globe,
don superhero costumes to have fun completing a half-mile route while raising funds for
International China Concern (ICC) – a non-profit with the mission to provide love, hope and
opportunity for abandoned and disabled children in China. Register today to join a local team!
10 am; Palmetto Islands County Park, Mount Pleasant; www.walkthewall.org/superheroes
27 2009 South Carolina Green Fair - Bring your family for an exciting day of eco-friendly fun! Local
sustainable food, music, demonstrations of the latest “green” technologies and games for
the kids and The Little Black Book will be on hand to give and get Green Tips! Noon – 6 pm;
Marion Square, Downtown Charleston; www.charlestongreenfair.com

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 numbers to note
(area code 843 unless noted)

General Information
ATT Phone Service 888.757.6500 Dorchester County District 2 Schools 873.2901
ATT Repairs 611 Dorchester County District 4 Schools 873.8634
Berkeley County Schools 723.4627 Dorchester County Water & Sewer 832.0075
Berkeley Co. Water & Sanitation Authority 572.4400 Mt. Pleasant Waterworks & Sewer 884.9626
Charleston County Schools 937.6300 South Carolina Electric & Gas 800.251.7234
Charleston Water System 727.6800 US Post Office (24 Hrs) 800.275.8777
Comcast Cable 554.4100

Recycling
DHEC 746.3800 Recycling Center 720.7111
Charleston County Habitat ReStores 724.6900 Goodwill Industries of Lower SC 566.0072

Garbage Collection / Sanitation

Charleston 724.7364 Mt. Pleasant 884.8518
Folly Beach 588.2447 North Charleston 745.1026
Isle of Palms 886.8956 St. Andrews PSD 556.6310
James Island 795.9060

Government
Government Offices SC House 803.734.2010
Charleston City 577.6970 SC Senate 803.212.6700
Folly Beach 588.2447 US House 202.225.3121
Isle of Palms 886.6428 US Senate 202.224.3121
Kiawah Island 768.9166 Voter Registration
Mt. Pleasant 884.8517 Berkeley County 723.3800
North Charleston 554.5700 Charleston County 744.8683
Sullivan’s Island 883.3198 Dorchester County 832.0132
Division of Motor Vehicles 800.442.1368

Emergency Numbers
Police / Fire / Ambulance 911
Police (Non-Emergency) 577.7434
24-Hour Crisis, Intervention and Referral Hotline 744.HELP (4357)
Charleston County Emergency Preparedness Department 202.7400
Crime Stoppers 554.1111
FBI 722.0135
Greater Charleston Emergency Veterinary Clinic 744.3372
Poison Control Center 24-Hour Help Line 800.222.1222
SC Arson Hotline 800.92ARSON (922.7766)
Wildlife Law Enforcement 800.922.5431

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