Don’t forget tomorrow night the Entertainers will be performing at Florence after 5! I am thrilled we have such a great act. I may not be the best shagger on the dance floor, but I did take classes at Linda Vaughn’s Shag Connection when I was younger.

I have also seen the movie “Shag” about 17 bazillion times, that should qualify me as an expert, right?

I received the following information in a forwarded email.

Dear Friends:

Sandra Pringle lost her son in a trailer fire December 20, 2008. Since then she has had her three other children living with different relatives or friends. She had a church rent her a 2-bedroom apartment. Sandra has found a job and although she now has a place to stay she is still not able to have her other two sons stay with her as they do not have a bed. The room is small so they need bunk beds if at all possible.

Also, with the fall soon approaching the children & Sandra will need clothing.

Sandra lost her beloved son, Jammal and his buddy, his dog Ace.

If anyone in or around the Florence, Darlington, Timmonsville, Hartsville, SC area knows of anyone with bunk beds they’d be willing to donate, please let me know.

In the meantime I as Sandra realize times are tough for all, but if you could spare even a dollar, please mail it to help her build a bed & clothing fund for her children.

Mail to: Sandra Pringle Fund

PO Box 7156

Florence, SC 29501

Any & all contributions are greatly appreciated.

(Please note that I have no verification of the authenticity of this email or the information therein.)

Public Enemies comes out tomorrow!

There will be plenty to do in Florence if you are staying in town to celebrate the Fourth of July.
The weekend kicks off with Florence after Five on Friday afternoon. The Entertainers, one of the truly GREAT Beach Music Bands, will be playing starting at 5:30 until dusk. (Across from Central United Methodist Church, corner of Irby and Cheves Streets).

The “Spirit of Florence” will begin on July 4, 2009. I have never been to this event, but it looks awesome. It kicks off with a 5k run at 8 am and ends about 4 pm. From there everyone can head over to Memorial Stadium to watch the Redwolves play:

Home – Saturday, July 04, 2009 at 7:00 PM against the Fayetteville Swampdogs
Spirit of Florence. Pre Game Concert with Mid Life Crisis at 5 PM. Parachuters before game and post game fireworks. Florence Toyota Giveaway: Sponsored by: Florence Toyota/Scion

Oakdale Country Club will be hosting “Oakdale Loves America”

Oakdale Country Club in conjunction with Swamp Fox Fireworks & Tobacco will be hosting it’s 30th annual
“4th of July” fireworks display on Friday, July 3rd. A boat parade, around Lake Oakdale, get things started at approx. 9:00 and the fireworks display begins at approx. 9:15…dark. Bring your lounge chairs, blankets and the whole family. This is a free event! Oakdale CC is located at 3700 West Lake Drive, Florence, SC

While this isn’t published, there is also an impromptu fireworks show that will occur off of Third Loop– at least it has in recent years. It is put on by a family and cars line up on the side of Third Loop (Between Deerfield and Brigadoone) to watch the show.

I hope your Fourth is fabulous!

(Feel free to comment if I missed an event!)

Come on, fess up… who decided to go for a quick hang gliding ultralight trip this afternoon?  Local photographer Phillip Guyton snapped this shot on his way home from work.  This might be my favorite picture since I started the Flossip.

Shot taken: “Right near acs/target i went under 95 heading away and there he was!”

Via Email:

“Don’t forget about the Kole Miller Benefit tonight at Chick-fil-a in Florence, SC.  (Irby Street Location).  10% of everything sold from 5-8 tonight will go to Kole and his family.  Of course, we will be taking donations, too!  If you don’t know about Kole and his story, please visit http://www.kolemiller.com.  He is a precious 5 year old who has been diagnosed with an inoperable brain tumor.  His family is trying everything in their power to keep the tumor from growing.  Their options are limited.  The best thing that we can do for them is pray!