Exchange Club funds 650 North Charleston kids for Patriots Point visit

Thanks to the generosity of the Exchange Club of Charleston, 650 North Charleston children get to visit Patriots Point this week at no charge. The opportunity comes through the Exchange Club of Charleston’s $6,500 contribution in support of Patriots Point’s Institute of History of History, Science and Technology.

“We want the children of this area to go back to school with exciting stories to tell about their summer,” Patriots Point Executive Director Mac Burdette said. “We’re thrilled the Exchange Club of Charleston is making Patriots Point part of the excitement for so many North Charleston kids.”

“Many thanks are due to the Exchange Club of Charleston and Patriots Point for the positive impact being made on the young people of our community,” North Charleston Mayor Keith Summey said. “Through their generosity, hundreds of North Charleston youths will be afforded a one of a kind, hands-on educational experience that is unrivaled by many Lowcountry programs. Simply boarding the USS Yorktown will be something never before experienced by many of our summer camp participants.”

North Charleston Fire Museum & Educational Center Celebrates Anniversary with 5th Annual Bike Rodeo and Safety Day

The North Charleston and American LaFrance Fire Museum and Educational Center will celebrate its fifth anniversary on Saturday, May 19, 2012 with the Annual Safe Kids Bike Rodeo and Safety Day. The Fire Museum opened its doors to the public on April 28, 2007 and since that time has hosted over 300,000 visitors.

As a thank you to the community, the North Charleston Fire Museum, in conjunction with Safe Kids Trident Area, will present a full day of family fun activities to entertain while educating to prevent accidental childhood injury. Children will receive a free new bike helmet and can take part in free jump castles, a climbing wall, music, and water games.

Guests can visit over 30 different vendors and booths, and watch vehicle extraction demonstrations by the North Charleston Fire Department and the North Charleston Police Department Bike Team. Children can also navigate their way through the bicycle obstacle course after receiving a free bike inspection and tune up. Bring your own bike or use one of the free bikes available for check out.

Attendees can cool off in the museum and enjoy free admission for the entire family. The Bike Rodeo is scheduled from 12:00 noon to 4:00 pm and the Fire Museum will be open from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm with the last admission at 4:00 pm on Saturday, May 19, 2012.

Bike Rodeo & Safety Fair poster

For more information, contact Max Sterling at (843) 740-5550 x 221 or maxjsterling@gmail.com.

A.C. Corcoran commemoration of our Veterans

On Friday, November 11, 2011 A.C. Corcoran Elementary welcomed service men and women who served valiantly for our country.

Corcoran Elem. celebrated Veteran’s Day with a school-wide assembly program. The Student Council led the program with the Military Magnet color guard leading the Pledge of Allegiance. The guest speaker was retired Lt. Colonel Charles Johnson, who is also CCSD District 4 Board Member for the Innovation Zone Learning Community (IZlC). Lt. Colonel Charles Johnson was escorted by the entire first grade outside to lead a march with song. Corcoran also recognized our staff, parents, friends, and community members who are Veterans.

Woodmen of the World flag pole dedication ceremony

The Woodmen of the World erected a flag pole at the Gary McJunkin Community Center in North Charleston, SC in honor and remembrance of the heroes and victims in the fight against terrorism and to celebrate the enduring spirit of all Americans.

Malcolm C. Hursey Elementary School students sang patriotic music at the ceremony.

North Charleston Fire Museum Celebrates Anniversary with 4th Annual Bike Rodeo and Safety Day

The North Charleston and American LaFrance Fire Museum and Educational Center will celebrate its fourth anniversary on Saturday, April 30, 2011 with the Annual Safe Kids Bike Rodeo and Safety Day.

The Fire Museum opened its doors to the public April 28, 2007 and since that time has hosted over 110,000 visitors. As a thank you to the community, the North Charleston Fire Museum, in conjunction with Trident Area Coalition of Safe Kids, will host a full day of family fun activities to entertain while educating to prevent accidental childhood injury.

Children will receive a FREE new bike helmet and can take part in free jump castles, a climbing wall, music and water games.

Snoopy, McGruff the Crime Dog and even Charlie The RiverDog will be in attendance. Guests can visit over 30 different vendors and booths, watch vehicle extrication demonstrations by the North Charleston Fire Department, the South Carolina Highway Patrol roll over simulator and North Charleston Police Department Bike Team exhibitions.
Children can also navigate their way through the bicycle obstacle course after receiving a free bike inspection and tune up. Bring your own bike or use one of the free bikes available for check out.

Attendees can cool off in the museum and enjoy FREE admission for the entire family. The Bike Rodeo runs from 12:00 noon to 4:00 pm and the Fire Museum will be open from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm with the last admission at 4:00 pm on Saturday, April 30, 2011.

For more information contact Max Sterling at (843) 740-5550 x 221 or maxjsterling@gmail.com.

Child Passenger Safety for Parents and Caregivers

Are you confident that you are installing and using your child's safety seat correctly?  It is known that 3 our of every 4 seats are not.

Join us March 30, 2011, 6:00 pm at Fire Station 4 at 7270 Cross County Road for this free child passenger safety course.

Nationally, motor vehicle collisions are the #1 killer of children and adults ages 1 to 44.  Learn about the basics of child passenger safety and how to ensure that every time your child rides in a motor vehicle they are as safe as possible.  This 1 hour interactive session is hosted by Nationally Certified Car Seat Technicians.

It could save your child's life.

For more information and to register, call 843-792-5327 or 843-740-2647.

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3rd Annual Bike Rodeo & Safety Fair

Every year, The North Charleston and American LaFrance Fire Museum partners with Trident Area Safe Kids to celebrate the museum’s anniversary and to promote fire and life safety with a bike rodeo and safety fair. This year's theme is 'preventable sport injuries.'

Nearly 40 vendors, representing all fields, from insurance companies to local public safety departments will be in attendance. The Fire Museum will feature on-site demonstrations by the North Charleston Fire Department, the MUSC helicopter, and antique fire apparatus. Other features include, Charleston County Parks' climbing wall, jump castles, live music, bicycle tune up, and an obstacle course.

The event will be held at the Fire Museum on Saturday May 1st from 10:00-1:00 and is FREE to the public.