DOLLAR DAYS: This weekend goes to the dogs

  • Paige Hinson
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  • Posted: Thursday, February 23, 2012 12:01 a.m.
    UPDATED: Friday, March 23, 2012 7:59 p.m.
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Get your pup off the couch this weekend and head out to one of the local dog-related events.
/APGet your pup off the couch this weekend and head out to one of the local dog-related events.

Last February, I started writing Dollar Days to help my fellow Lowcountry residents enjoy themselves on a budget.

Friday, just over a year later, I am saying goodbye to Charleston and setting off on a big adventure by moving to the beautiful city of Asheville, N.C.

I have thoroughly enjoyed writing Dollar Days and connecting with my community each week. Charleston is a unique and wonderful city, and I appreciate all the support I've received over the past 12 months.

Here are my final picks for this week:

Dog days

This weekend is all about our furry companions, with dog-related events happening from James Island to the Isle of Palms.

Saturday, the Isle of Palms Recreation Department is hosting a free Doggie Day at the Rec beginning at 9 a.m.

In addition to a rabies vaccination clinic and dog licensing station, the event will include a dog show, pet photos and adoption opportunities.

The recreation center is at 24 28th Ave. Call 886-8294.

Pet Helpers, the Medical University of South Carolina and the American Heart Association are combining forces to host Paws Go Red 1:30-3:30 p.m. Sunday at James Island County Park, 871 Riverland Drive.

Paws Go Red will provide heart screenings for dogs and their owners and will include a Go Red dog walk and costume competition as well as owner and pet photos by Laura Olsen Imagery.

Admission to the park is $1, and the event is free. Call 795-1110.

Spring into weekend

Friday, head to Artisan Tees, 47 Spring St., for Final Fridays on Spring, a new showcase for local businesses and artists.

Also participating in this month's Final Friday are Rogue Wave Surf Shop, Nicholas Lane Jewelry, RUA Framing, Continuum Skate Shop and Jennafer Cruitt Bryan Jewelry.

Businesses will host artists such as Mia Jenkins, Clare Smith and Angel Ward.

At Artisan Tees, participants can have a caricature drawing done by Jaysen Edge, and musical entertainment will be provided by Sole Symphony. Refreshments also will be provided. Go to www.artisantees.com.

Gullah heritage

The Charles Pinckney National Historic Site in Mount Pleasant is hosting free Gullah heritage and history programs at 2 p.m. every Saturday through the end of March.

Each Saturday will feature a different artist and/or musician who will teach families about the Gullah culture.

This Saturday's program will include music from Ann Caldwell and the Magnolia Singers and a sweetgrass basket-weaving demonstration by Jeannette Lee.

The historic site will hold free documentary screenings at 2 p.m. Sunday and March 4. The Pinckney Site is at 1254 Long Point Road. Go to www.nps.gov/chpi.