July 2021 | Issue 7 | Archives| Webpage| Jobs | Our Mission
Dear residents and business owners,

Mayor Haynie and Town Council join me in wishing you a wonderful, restful, and safe summer season. While back-to-school preparations are on the way, I invite you to enjoy a few more community events and celebrations for the summer.

The Mayor's Music & Art Program, followed by a free musical retrospective of American icon Dolly Parton will be scheduled for August 26 on the Town Hall Great Lawn.

The Farmers Market is in full swing and offers the bounty of the season under the graceful live oaks at Moultrie Middle School's Pavilions.

Other meetings and events are scheduled for next month, so I invite you to sign up to our Notify Me module and stay updated on the latest Town news, projects, and events. 

For more information about all that is happening in the Town of Mount Pleasant, please visit us online, like us on Facebook, or follow us on Twitter.

Best,

Eric DeMoura
TOWN ADMINISTRATOR
Hurricane Preparedness
It is never too late to prepare to survive a hurricane. Getting flood insurance is essential to ensure you can start to recover after a hurricane. Insurance is needed on top of your homeowner's or renter's insurance policy to cover flood damage.
The Town Main Calendar
Find out about our meetings and special events here. Sign up to be notified here.
The Mount Pleasant Police Department invites the community to come and get to know their officers. National Night Out is a community awareness event held annually on the first Tuesday of August. Our National Night Out will take place on August 3 from 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

This year’s event will feature live music by Bach to Rock Mount Pleasant, Raffles from Patriots Point, Food Trucks by Cachitas Kitchen, and JMACS. Kids' activities, presented by Charleston Jump Castle, will include a bounce house, dunk tank, and foam ax throwing.
Calling All Artists

The Town of Mount Pleasant invites artists to submit applications for two design contests. We are in the home stretch of the contest as final submissions are due by Saturday, July 31.

The first contest is a reusable shopping bag art contest. The winner will have his or her artwork printed on a reusable shopping bag that will be distributed to Mount Pleasant residents and visitors. Town staff will select the top five and residents will vote to determine the winning design.

The second contest is a t-shirt design contest. One winner will have his or her design printed on a t-shirt to be sold on the official Mount Pleasant online store. He or she will also be recognized on the town website, social media posts, and in a press release.

Need Information? Visit Our FOIA Portal. Access it here.
MOUNT PLEASANT NEWS & HAPPENINGS
17th Annual Sweetgrass Festival
The Town celebrated the rich Gullah culture with the 17th Annual Sweetgrass Festival on Saturday, July 24. Over 50 vendors, live music, entertainers, and sweetgrass basket makers enthralled residents and visitors with their unique talents. If you missed the festival, a photo gallery is available. We are looking forward to next year's festival already.
Waterfront Music & Movies
Mount Pleasant residents and visitors can bring blankets and chairs and sit back to enjoy a movie under the sunset, with the Ravenel Bridge and Charleston Harbor for a backdrop. Vendors will be onsite to fulfill your summer cravings and keep you cool.

Dates to look forward to: August 6, August 13, August 20, and August 27. Music and food sales begin at 6:00 p.m. Movies will start at 8:30 p.m.
Just Launched: Shop Mount Pleasant's Official Store
The Town of Mount Pleasant has just launched its official online store. Now you can take the magic of Mount Pleasant with you anywhere you go. Shop a wide variety of shirts, hats, and lifestyle products.
RIBBON-CUTTING CEREMONIES
De Lux Nail Spa
Owners Tuyen Truong and Hoa Duong and Manager Kim Duong joined by family and staff, together with Mount Pleasant Council Member Kathy Landing, along with Mount Pleasant Chamber of Commerce Director of Development Rebecca Imholz, attended the July 2 ribbon-cutting ceremony for De Lux Nail Spa, located at 1440 Ben Sawyer Blvd. Suite 1103.
RECREATION EVENTS
STORMWATER MANAGEMENT
Rain Gardens
Rain gardens are great tools to help solve stormwater runoff problems before they start! They are low maintenance, help return runoff to our groundwater table, and are beautiful landscaping features! Learn more about them and how to build your own rain garden here!
OTHER NEWS
Town Council Meetings Are Available Online
Stay informed on your community's happenings by streaming our Mount Pleasant Town Council Meetings live here or signing up to be notified here.
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