Patriotic Treats and Sweets!

Celebrate Independence Day with flair! Take a look at these simple to make but amazingly patriotic dessert options!  Stay safe and enjoy the holiday!

Berry Trifle

Strawberry, blueberry and delicious angel food cake make this patriotic trifle a sure be winner!

Star Brownies

Use cookie cutters to cut up brownies and then decorate with icing and red, white and blue sprinkles!

Independence Day Kabobs

A simple no-bake dessert requiring just blueberries, strawberries and bananas!

Summer Get-Aways

Getting out of town is a much needed escape for all of us. Sometimes taking that week long summer vacation isn't always possible.  Here are a few ways to get away if even just for the weekend!

Beach Locales:

Beaufort, South Carolina

Located just south of busy Hilton Head Island, Beaufort packs in true southern charm and lowcountry appeal.  Visit historic downtown and spend the day walking into local shops and art galleries.  For more information visit http://www.beaufortsc.org/

Tybee Island, Georgia

Known as Savannah's beach, Tybee Island is a quiet beach town free from the hustle and bustle of most beach vacation spots.  See the famous lighthouse and take a dolphin tour! To find out more visit http://tybeeisland.com/

Mountain Adventures:

Hendersonville, North Carolina

Just a half hour from trendy Asheville, Hendersonville is a quieter cousin to the artsy city. Visit the quaint downtown and find all of the Hendersonville Bears that decorate the space.  Enjoy beautiful views and local farmers markets. For more information visit http://visithendersonvillenc.org/

Blue Ridge, Georgia

90 miles north of Atlanta is the mountain town of Blue Ridge.  Blue Ridge is packed with outdoor adventure including hiking, waterfalls and trout fishing. For a more relaxing source of fun ride the Blue Ridge Scenic Railway.  Find out more at http://www.blueridgemountains.com/

Windermere Club Event

Longcreek Plantation POA is pleased to announce a free event offered by The Windermere Club! 

Saturday, June 18th with a few different activities: 

• 12 noon to 1:00 Meet at the Windermere Golf Clubhouse for a taste of the Club - a sampling of food, snacks and non-alcoholic drinks will be provided while you socialize at the Club.
• 1:00-2:00 The Windermere Tennis Pro will offer beginner tennis clinics for kids and adults.If you have played before, join some of the Tennis Club Members for some social tennis games!
• 2:00-4:00 Tennis activities for the kids, more pointers and court action for the adults.
• 4:00-7:00 - Enjoy the rest of the afternoon at the Windermere swimming pool adjacent to the tennis courts.Life guards will be on duty. So come to the club in tennis attire, but pack your swim suit and towel!

Please reply to LCPOA@Yahoo.com to register for this free event!

All registered participants will be given a free round of golf at a later date.

Carpet Maintenance

Carpet is an often overlooked but important aspect of your home's style.  Stained or dirty carpet can set the wrong tone for your home and with some usual maintenance can be avoided. Here are a few tips to keep your carpet looking new!

1. Use mats outside and inside of your doors to prevent some dirt from coming in. This is a first line of defense for carpet care. Try to remove shoes when indoors.

2. Vacuum high traffic areas daily and all other areas on a weekly schedule.  Vacuuming prevents ground in dirt from cutting and tearing at the carpet fibers. Take your time and make sure each area is cleaned thoroughly.

3. If you notice a piece of the carpet coming loose or unraveling - do not pull! Clip with scissors to remove.

4. UV rays from sunshine can distort the color of your carpet and prematurely age the carpet. Close your blinds when leaving home for the day.

5. Stains happen but it's important to react quickly. Blot the stain to remove as much as possible. If a chemical spot remover is needed follow instructions carefully.

Stay Cool!

Columbia is already living up to it's nickname of being "Famously Hot!".  School is out for most kids in the Midlands and the high temps make it hard to find some outdoor fun.  Here are some ways to beat the heat and stay cool in Columbia!

Splash Pads:
There are several splash pads to choose from in the Midlands. Check out these ways to cool off.  The largest splash pad or spray pool as they are also called is located behind the Drew Wellness Center at Drew Park.

Other pads can be found at: Elmwood Park, Heathwood Park, Sims Park, Saluda Shoals Park and Willie B. Caracter Park in Lexington.  Contact the rec departments to make sure the splash pads are on and operational.

Water Parks:
If you're looking for a real water park, check out Palmetto Falls at Fort Jackson. Admission is $9.50 per person and the park is open to the public Tuesday-Friday.  The park features a family pool, water slides, kiddie pool and lazy river.

For a full list of wet and wild ways to stay cool tomorrow check out the blog link HERE