• Played indoors or outdoors
• Badminton-sized court, modified tennis net
• Plastic ball with holes, similar to a wiffleball
• Paddle is smaller than a tennis racquet
• Played as doubles or singles (two to four players)

Charleston

• General William Moultrie Playground | 41 Ashley Ave. | Free to play during daylight hours
• James Island Recreation Center | 1088 Quail Dr. | Free to members of the Lowcountry Senior Center, and $2 fee for residents, $4 for non-residents
• Salvation Army Center | 2135 Ashley River Rd. | One-time fee required to play
• St. Andrews Park Recreation Center | 1095 Playground Rd. | $2 per visit

Mount Pleasant

• Crush Yard | 3365 S. Morgans Point Rd. | Prices vary — offers court rental, membership, classes and lessons, and drop ins
• Miriam Brown Community Center | 118 Royall Ave. | Drop-in play is free on a first come, first served basis
• Park West Gym | 1251 Park West Blvd. | Drop-in play is free

North Charleston

• Collins Park | 4155 Fellowship Rd. | Free, play during park hours — 9 a.m.-8 p.m.
• North Charleston Athletic Center | 5794 Casper Padgett Way | Free
• North Charleston Sports Complex | 1455 Monitor St., North Charleston | Free

Summerville

• The Pickle Bar, 162 Cherry St. | Prices vary
• Cane Bay Family YMCA, 1655 Cane Bay Blvd. | Membership required to play

• Movie Night | Monday, Aug. 19 | 6-11:30 p.m. | Tin Roof | Free | It’s a blockbuster double feature — catch a viewing of “The Mask” and “Forrest Gump.”

• Yoga Tuesdays | Tuesday, Aug. 20 | Times vary | The Backyard at Little Palm | $0-$15 | Join us for a rejuvenating 45-minute FLO class, all you need is a yoga mat and yourself.
• Korean Cooking Class | Tuesday, Aug. 20 | 6-8 p.m. | Two Blokes Brewing | $60 | Join for a hands-on experience filled with tantalizing tastes, vibrant spices, and the joy of creating authentic Korean dishes.

• Charleston Riverdogs vs. Myrtle Beach Pelicans | Wednesday, Aug. 21 | 7:05 p.m. | The Joe | $13-$40 | Cheer on the RiverDogs; this evening is the Championship Bobblehead Series.

• Tracy Byrd | Thursday, Aug. 22-Friday, Aug. 23 | 7-11 p.m. | Honkytonk Saloon | $30-$125 | Saddle up for a legendary night with country music icon Tracy Byrd and don’t miss your chance to catch hits like “Watermelon Crawl” and “Keeper of the Stars.”

• Getting active
• Staying sharp
• Making new friends
• Learning new skills
• Sharing your talents
• Positively impacting our community
• Enjoying a sense of accomplishment

• Chasing Sage, a farm-to-table restaurant in downtown Charleston, is closing its doors. Co-owner Cindy Edward shared that the decision was made to focus on family. An official closing date hasn’t been announced yet. In the meantime, enjoy menu items like crispy spring onion dumplings or smoked fish falafel. (The Post and Courier)

• The SC Aquarium announced its Good Catch Dinner, a culinary experience hosted by Chef Graham Calabria of Calabria’s Fine Food, which will take place on Sunday, Sept. 22 at Union Station. This event will celebrate local seafood through a multi-course wood-fired meal. Tickets are $125.

• Did you know? We are 77 days from Election Day on Tuesday, Nov. 5. Make sure you’re ready to vote, and that your voter registration, photo ID, and addresses are up to date. Find your polling information + check out SC Votes for more resources.

• Mess Hall Truck Shop, a Savannah-based interactive trucker hat-making experience, will open in Charleston. To give us a preview, the shop will host a pop-up at A Maker’s Post on Sullivan’s Island on Friday, Aug. 30, and Friday, Aug. 31 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Guests can choose from 100 patches and 10 styles to design their own trucker hat. (Holy City Sinner)

• The CofC Men’s basketball team released next season’s non-conference schedule. Opponents range from Southern Illinois and Wofford to local teams like The Citadel. See the full list. (WCIV)

• Soup season is nearly upon us (kind of), so we’re gearing up with an easy minestrone soup. This dish is delicious year-round, but it’s elevated with fresh summer veggies (think: tomatoes and basil). Get cooking.*

• 76.8%: Yes
• 23.2%: No

• 40.8%: To stay/get active
• 25.4%: Races aren’t my thing
• 18.3%: The community aspect
• 11.3%: To help a great cause
• 4.2%: Other