MOJA Festival 2008 -- Charleston, SC

This weekend is shaping up to be beautiful weather, and a perfect start to Charleston's 25th annual MOJA Arts Festival. The festival is scheduled for Thursday, September 25th through Sunday, October 5th. The majority of the Festival's events are admission-free, and those that aren't are moderately priced from $5 to $35.

For more information visit:
http://www.mojafestival.com/

Shrimping Season is Here...

Shrimping season officially opened at noon Friday, September 12th in South Carolina waters, and will remain open until Tuesday, Nov. 11. The entire season lasts just 60 days each year -- the cost for a resident license is $25 and non-residents licenses cost $500. The daily catch limit is 48 quarts whole or 29 quarts headed per boat or set of poles per day, and the limit is 10 poles per boat. This is the perfect time of year to enjoy Charleston by water, so what are you waiting for, grab your cast net and go!

For more information on licensing:

http://www.dnr.sc.gov/regs/pdf/saltfishing.pdf

Fall Maintenance Tips for your Home

·Have your heating system checked by a professional
·Where necessary, add extra caulk around doors and windows
·Take precautions to protect pipes from freezing
·Replace your furnace filter
·Clean gutters of leaves
·Clean dryer vents, stove hoods, and ceiling fans
·Clean and store lawn equipment and gardening tools
·Remove screens and put up storm windows
·Have a professional clean your chimney, especially if used often