WHAT'S HAPPENING THIS WEEKEND (AND BEYOND)

Once again, lots of things going on for little or no money. Check out last week's post to see where all the many Farmer's Markets are. Also, volunteers are needed to help with the Organic Sustainable Community Children's Garden. For more information, call 810-0088.

June 12-13, 10 am - 4 pm - Hydrangea Festival at Rosebank Farms, 4425 Betsy Kerrison Pkwy, John's Island (just before the Kiawah/Seabook traffic circle). Admission is free, and a lunch of whole hog barbecue and Rosebank Farms vegetables will be available for $12. http://www.rosebankfarms.com/

June 11, 6-9 pm - Freshfields Village Concert, crossroad of Kiawah and Seabrook Island, Congdon and Company will perform. http://www.freshfieldsvillage/ .com

June 16, 9 pm, - Freshfields Village's Starlight Cinema, free admission, donations will be accepted for Sea Island Habitat for Humanity. This is every Wednesday through the month of June, and this week's movie is "Meet the Robinsons." Bring a blanket or chairs.

June 12, 9 am - 4 pm, 7th annual Pond and Water Garden Tour, a self-guided tour all over the tri-county area to 29 private gardens. A finale party at the Charleston Animal Society will follow from 5-7 pm http://www.charlestonshowakoiclub.org/

June 12, 2 pm - Air Force Wind Ensemble will perform a free concert at Edgar Allen Poe Library, 1921 I'On Ave, Sullivan's Island. 883-3914 for more information.

June 14, 2 pm - Betsy's Box of Puppets will present a free puppet show at Johns Island Regional Library

Fridays, 3-6 pm - Free Wine Tastings, Lowcountry Wine and Spirits, 3642 Savannah Hwy, Suite 140, John's Island

Mondays, 7:30 pm, Free Shag Lessons, Mojo's, Bacons Bridge Road, Summerville. For more information, 214-0242

Current things to check out

Lots of farmer's markets open now with great fresh, local foods and crafts. Here is a listing of some of them:
Charleston Farmers Market, Marion Square downtown Charleston, 8 AM to 2 PM on Saturdays
Daniel Island Farmers Market, Family Circle Tennis Center, 161 Seven Farms Drive, 3 to 7 PM on Thursdays, http://www.danielislandfarmersmarket.com/
Market at Rosebank Farms, 4455 Betsy Kerrison Parkway, John Island, 9AM to 6 PM daily, http://www.rosebankfarms.com/
Mount Pleasant Farmer's Market, Moultrie Middle School, 645 Coleman Blvd, 3:30 PM to dusk on Tuesdays, http://www.townofmountpleasant.com/
North Charleston Farmers Market, Felix C. Davis Community Center, 4800 Park Place E., noon to 7 PM on Thursdays, http://www.northcharleston.org/
Summerville Farmers Market, 218 S. Main Street, 8AM to 1PM on Saturdays

Some other great low cost or free activities to check out:

Friday:

Lowcountry Cherokee and Native American Art Showcase, free admission, 9 AM to 5PM, Charleston Area Convention Center, 5001 Coliseum Drive, North Charleston
Piccolo Beach Music Bash, free and for all ages, U.S. Custom House on the corner of Concord and Market streets downtown, 7 - 11PM. This features beach and Lowcountry-themed entertainment by a variety of local musicians.
Moonlight Mixer, dance on the Folly Beach Fishing Pier, $10 admission, 7-11PM, June 4 and June 25. Best to purchase tickets in advance, http://www.ccprc.com/
Chopsticks, free, all ages, Charleston County Main Library, 68 Calhoun St., 3-5PM Fridays. Light classical music and favorite children's songs.

Saturday:

Early Morning Bird Walks at Caw Caw, Caw Caw Interpretive Center, $5 admission, 8:30-noon, preregistration encouraged but walk-ins welcome (every Saturday and Wednesday)

Art Discovery Walking Tours, $20, Gibbes Museum of Art, 135 Meeting Street, 10:30 on Saturdays. 90-minute walking tour of historic sights, http://www.charlestonwalks.com/

Arts & Crafts Shows, Tea Farm Cottage, 808 N. Cedar Street, Summerville, free admission, 11
AM to 4 PM on first Saturday of each month through October. Merchandise from 30-50 vendors as well as food and music. 871-1113

Okay, now there is no reason to sit home and be bored this weekend!