We wish every-one a safe and happy Memorial Day weekend honoring our veterans who gave their lives for our country.

Friday, May 19, was Plantation Lakes Cinco de Mayo happy hour on Abuelos restaurants covered outdoor patio. Kathy Haight, Darla Hamlin, Janet Galvin and Margaret Sobel were great hostesses.

Abuelos attentive staff served plentiful tasty tacos and refried beans. Several new neighbors came to the well-attended event.

Saturday, May 20, was the Third annual Plantation Lakes Large Mouth Bass Fishing Tournament, sponsored by the lake committee.

They raised $250 that they donated to the Help for Kids organization. For 25 years, the organization has helped children from below poverty level families by providing clothes, backpacks, food and toiletry items. Lynn and Joe Bethle did an excellent job as main coordinators of the tournament.

Jay Cunninghams 3-pound, 4-ounce fish won him first place for the second year in a row. Tony Owens won second place with his 3-pound, 2-ounce fish. Jerry Thompson won third place with his 2-pound, 5-ounce fish.

Grayson Cunningham won fourth place with his 2-pound, 3-ounce fish. Russ Scales won fifth place with his 1-pound, 14-ounce fish. Dave Smith won sixth place with his 1-pound, 12 ounce fish.

Nick Stefanchiks Ducatis Trattoria and Pizzeria donated a delicious lunch after fishing. Seventeen door prizes were awarded while everyone enjoyed the sheet cake dessert.

Monday, May 29, Plantation Lakes water aerobics fortunately resumes this summer. Morning classes start daily at 8:45 a.m., Monday Friday. Tuesday and Thursday afternoon classes begin at 4 p.m. The free co-ed classes require no preregistration. Bring noodles and water weights and have a great time.

The Architectural Review Board meets Thursday, June 1, at 9 a.m.

The board of directors meets Thursday, June 1, at 7 p.m.

Friday, June 9, at 7 p.m. is the Plantation Lakes Bucky Lewis Comedy and Music Show. This is a sold-out event for resident Don Bownes New England comedian friend returning here by popular demand. Clubhouse doors open 6 p.m. BYOB.

Thursday, June 15, at noon is the next ladies luncheon at Pine Lakes Country Club, 5603 Granddaddy Drive off Robert Grissom Parkway. Hostesses are Virginia Godwin, Linda Lucas, Sharon Mungo, Donna Rosenberry and Marlene Schenkl.

The $20 price includes tax, gratuity, salad, entre, dessert, and coffee or tea. By June 5, tell Linda at 843-796-2744 your entre selection when you RSVP.

Pre-payment for tickets is due by June 25 for the Sunday, July 2. Plantation Lakes wonderful annual pool party celebrating Americas 241st birthday. No tickets will be sold at the door. A non-refundable $5 per person cash fee is the cost.

Gates open at 1 p.m. for the party. Food will be catered by Ducatis Trattoria & Pizzeria owned by resident Nick Stefanchik. It will be served between 2-4 p.m. followed by dessert. DJ Buff will entertain again.

Call or text Debbie Poat at 843-855-0918 to book your reservation. Give your cash payment to her to receive your tickets for our most popular event.

The social committee meets Tuesday, June 27. Note the special date change this month.

Residents Rich and Mary Lippmans daughter, award winning Militia Vox, performed at Hard Rock Caf on Friday night, May 19, to a packed house with many Plantation Lakes patrons.

Carolina Forest Civic Associations meeting was May 17. Josh Kay, president and CEO of Myrtle Beach Regional Economic Development Corp. spoke.

The industries they recruit are aerospace, advanced manufacturing, healthcare and technology. He and his staff are site selection consultants for the best location, expansion, or relocation of existing industry plants.

Atlantic Beach Bike Week is May 25-29.

Saturday, May 27, the Military Appreciation Days Parade is at 10:30 a.m. on Farrow Parkway at The Market Common, followed by a family picnic from noon - 2 p.m. at Valor Memorial Gardens with military exhibits and music.

A Red, White and Blue Salute to Veterans at Brookgreen Gardens is Saturday, May 27, from 9:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. American flags are placed at patriotic sculptures, some of those created by veterans.

Monday, May 29, at 11 a.m. is a Memorial Day ceremony with Grand Strand Patriotic alliance at Myrtle Beach Convention Center Plaza.

Summer one and eight-week class registration at Coastal Carolina University is June 1-2. Classes begin June 5.

Wednesday, June 14, the Famous Toastery at 2005 Oak Heart Drive is serving a special Brunch for Dinner fundraiser from 5-8 p.m. for the Carolina Forest Civic Association. A portion of the proceeds will be donated to the Civic Association.

Famous Toastery is owned by Plantation Lakes residents Tim and Michelle McGinnis.

Email us at friendpa@aol.com about events, meetings, personal or neighborhood news. Many thanks.

Have a great week.

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