KICA Annual Reports 2016 | Page 18

Community Events Spotlight - 2016 Visit kica.us/events to view a community calendar of events from around the island. Kiawah Presents Our World Our World is a complimentary educational lecture series that provides KICA members with presentations by local experts on a wide variety of subjects. A light selection of wine and cheese will be provided and members are encouraged to interact with speakers following their discussions. RSVPs are required to attend sessions, and are due the day prior to each presentation. Sessions in 2016 include: • Feb. 4 - Leslie Sautter, Kiawah’s Ever-changing Coast • Feb. 18 - Marilyn Mazzone, Understanding Contemporary Art Since WWII • Feb. 26 - Dr. Bryan Gangway, College of Charleston, The Contrasting Approaches of Russia and China to Their Role in the 21st Century • March 3 - Jack Bass, The Orangeburg Massacre • March 17 - Sandra Nikolajeus, Charleston Chamber Music • April 7 - Amy Walter, Editor of The Cook Political Report, 2016 Election Forecast • April 21 - David Sloan, Eurasia Group, Indian Politics and Economics • April 28 - John Sanders, Photography Club Presentation Educational Opportunities Each spring and fall the Sandcastle offers educational classes on a variety of topics. Along with ongoing favorites like Opera Lite, Mahjong and Bridge Lessons, there are a few new programs to try, so be sure to visit the community events calendar at kica.us/events. Community Groups and Clubs Looking for a way to socialize with friends and neighbors, learn a new skill, help out the surrounding community or simply have fun? There are a variety of community groups and clubs on Kiawah that offer something for just about everyone! Visit kica.us (Community/Groups and Clubs) for more information. Landscape Symposium and Plant Sale - Friday, April 29 KICA’s annual Landscape Symposium gives members an opportunity to hear from a group of expertly trained, experienced landscape professionals while getting one-on-one advice and guidance. At the Plant Sale, members can purchase beautiful native plants for their properties. All funds raised from plant sales are reinvested into KICA’s greenhouse operations and common-area plantings, helping to keep the island beautiful.