Published Thursday, May 08, 2008 1:57 PM
Updated Thursday, May 08, 2008 1:57 PM

 

“Rockin’ by the Cooper River local bands and performances announced

Girls Scouts will get a boost from an annual fundraiser that combines music and a great setting as the annual Rockin’ By the Cooper River next week.  

The Original Loafers, Division Street and the Community Dance Theatre’s Star Dancers are scheduled to performa at the annual event on May 17 at Riverfront Park in North Charleston from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. New attractions also include pony rides, and the North Charleston Fire Department Smoke House, a simulated house filled with smoke to teach families about fire escape and safety.

Presented in partnership with the North Charleston Parks and Recreation Department, this event is sponsored by: Wal-Mart, Home Telephone and Blue Cross/Blue Shield. Tickets to attend are available for $5, while tickets for games will be $.50.Food will be available including pizza, hot dogs, popcorn and snow cones. Sponsorships are still available at a variety of levels. Space is limited. For more information on how you can support this event, contact Jada Shaffer, marketing Manager, at 843-552-9910 ext. 242 or via e-mail at jadashaffer@girlscouts.org.

Girl Scouts is the world’s preeminent organization dedicated solely to girls – all girls everywhere – where in an accepting and nurturing environment, girls build character and skills for success in the real world. In partnership with committed adults, girls develop qualities that will serve them all their lives, like strong values, social conscience and conviction about their own potential and self-worth. Girl Scouts of Easter South Carolina provides programs and services to over 13,000 girls and 5,000 adults across 18 counties. For information on Girls Scouts of Eastern South Carolina, call 843-552-9910 or visit www.girlscoutesc.org.