From The Daufuskie Front Porch

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South Carolina Top Blogs Dear Front Porch Readers: Please note the following: From the Daufuskie Island Co-Op 14th Annual Daufuskie Island Thanksgiving Gathering! Everyone is Invited Sunday, November 20th, 1:30 PM Marshside Mama's at the Public Landing The DI Co-Op will provide turkey, ham, rolls and soft drinks. Bring your favorite side dish. For more information call John Wampler (843) 686-5058, or Beth Shipman (843) 785-4755 *********************************************************************** The Annual Daufuskie Island Christmas Parade will take place on Saturday, December 10th, time TBA Donations for decorations, buffet and stockings can be sent to Laura Leigh Miles at P.O. Box 10, Daufuskie Island, S.C. 29915. Checks should be made out to DI Christmas Parade. Donation jars will be at Marshside's and Freeport soon. More details to follow. *********************************************************************** From the Daufuskie Island Council The Daufuskie Island Council will hold their regular monthly meeting on Monday, November 14 at 5:30 at the Mary Field School. Karen Opderbeck will provide an update on the solid waste and recycling study currently being undertaken and the resulting "Integrated Service Plan" report that is being drafted as a result of the study. Additionally, there will be reports from the Roads Committee and the Ferry Committee. Please attend and contribute to the ongoing efforts to improve our Island. Best regards, Paula Nickels Editor, The Daufuskie Front Porch Thedaufuskiefrontporch.com

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