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WHEN September 21 - Safety Day with Isle of Palms Police and Fire TIME 4:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. WHERE Isle of Palms Recreation Center (front lawn, under the Oaks) WHAT City of Isle of Palms Recreation Department will host the fourth Farmer’s Market for the 2023 season on September 21 st. The Safety Day themed market will include: Sandy the Police K-9 Officer Fire Trucks Rescue Vehicles Police Cars...

City of Isle of Palms to Host a Community Wellness Fair Admission is free and open to residents and visitors. WHEN October 6, 2023 TIME 7:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. WHERE Isle of Palms Recreation Center Gymnasium WHAT City of Isle of Palms will host a Community Wellness Fair on October 6, 2023, from 7:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. at the Isle of Palms Recreation Center. The event will be set up in the gymnasium...

Fall can’t get here fast enough after the heat we’ve had this Summer! I love the Fall time of year on our island – cool enough to enjoy all outside activities with just a light extra layer. Soon we will be kicking off an exciting project. We are calling this our Community Enrichment Plan. Improving quality of life for residents is one of the main priorities anchoring the City’s Strategic Plan...

The City successfully secured a $43,518 grant from the Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program for the purchase of exercise equipment to support and complete our Fire Department's Wellness and Fitness Program. The City’s matching cost share is $2,175. This includes the purchase of the equipment ($34,798), required freight ($4,196), and two days of training ($5,200). The objective of this project...

ISLE OF PALMS, S.C.- Some areas of the Isle of Palms coastline have experienced significant erosion due to Tropical Storm Idalia. The city is taking immediate action to restore its beaches and ensure their long-term sustainability. The city has launched a comprehensive beach cleanup and restoration effort that will continue over the next few weeks. The work will include debris removal from the...

ISLE OF PALMS, S.C.- City of Isle of Palms offices and Recreation Center will reopen at noon on Thursday, August 31, 2023. Due to potential road hazards, drivers should exercise caution and check the South Carolina Department of Transportation website for road conditions. City officials and staff are conducting storm damage assessments. Residents are asked to report damages to the South Carolina...

August 29, 2023 12 p.m. City of Isle of Palms officials continue to monitor Idalia, which has strengthened into a hurricane. According to the National Weather Service, the South Carolina coast is under a Tropical Storm Warning. The greatest impacts for the Lowcountry are expected to occur Wednesday morning through Thursday morning. Hazards include heavy rainfall and flash flooding, strong winds...

Isle of Palms officials provide updates, safety tips ahead of Tropical Storm Idalia August 28, 2023 4 p.m. ISLE OF PALMS, S.C.- City of Isle of Palms officials are closely monitoring Tropical Storm Idalia and its impact on the island. According to the National Weather Service, heavy rainfall and tropical storm-force winds are expected to reach the South Carolina coast on Wednesday, August 30, 2023...

It’s hard to believe it’s time for back-to-school sales! Summer has flown by. I hope you and your family and friends have enjoyed another beautiful season on IOP or wherever you were able to spend it. I have received positive comments from many residents about the improved traffic flow on the island this tourist season – I’m glad you’ve felt a difference. As you might guess, this has been a...

Isle of Palms Recreation Department Offers Two New Fitness Concepts Starts Fall 2023 WHEN Wednesdays, starting September 6, 2023 TIME Zumba 9:30 a.m. – 10:30 p.m. Drums Alive! 5:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. WHERE Isle of Palms Recreation Center Isle of Palms Recreation Center will add two popular fitness concepts this Fall - Zumba and Drums Alive! Both classes are high energy fitness programs that deliver...