HIGHWAY 21 DRIVE-IN
The movies scheduled for this week (Friday, Oct. 6 through Thursday, Oct. 12) at the Highway 21 Drive-In are The Exorcist Believer (R, 7:30 p.m.) and The Creator (PG-13, 9:20 p.m.) on Screen 1; Paw Patrol: The Mighty Movie (PG, 7:30 p.m.) and Haunted Mansion (PG-13, 9:05 p.m.) on Screen 2; and Expendables 4 (R, 7:30 p.m.) and Saw X (R, 9:15 p.m.) on Screen 3.
Online ticketing is available at hwy21drivein.com on the Now Playing page. Patrons are asked to arrive early on Friday and Saturday nights. Gates open at 6:30 p.m.
“Our family at the Hwy. 21 drive in feel a responsibility to our community,” a statement from Highway 21 Drive-In management reads. “We are concerned about many things in these trying times and in making the right decisions. We are concerned with our employees, our patrons, our business, our community’s businesses, and the health and well-being of all.”
A reminder: no outside food or beverages can be brought into the drive-in.
Upcoming movies include The Hunger Games – The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes (November) and The Marvels (November). And Taylor Swift Eras Tour (October 13).
CALENDAR
Karaoke with Melissa
8 p.m. to midnight, Tuesdays, Highway 21 Bar, 3436 Trask Pkwy, Beaufort. Enjoy food and drinks during Karaoke with Melissa.
Sharing Hearts Support Group
5:30 to 7 p.m., second Tuesday of every month, 2201 Boundary Street, Suite 208, Beaufort. Free. Come tell your 10-minute story of a life lesson or healing message using your own creative expression through a song, poetry, reading, art or verbal storytelling. Come away with an uplifting sense of support and connections or to just listen. Register by leaving a voicemail with name, phone and number of attendees at 843-525-6115 or send email to reneesutton@healthierhealing.com. Notification will be done of any location change due to seat requirements.
The Beaufort Shag Club
7 to 9 p.m., Wednesdays, AmVets Club, 1831 Ribaut Road Port Royal. We also host a Saturday evening dance the second Saturday of each month from 7 to 10 p.m. Interested in learning the Shag dance? Free lessons for members beginning in September through June. Visit our Facebook page; The Beaufort Shag Club.
Karaoke with Melissa
7:30 p.m. to 11:30 p.m., Wednesdays, Beaufort Moose Lodge, 350 Broad River Blvd, Beaufort. Enjoy food and drinks during Karaoke with Melissa.
Trivia with Mike – Fat Patties
7:30 p.m., Every Wednesday, Fat Patties, 831 Parris Island Gateway, Beaufort. Free. Team trivia event, win house cash prizes! For more information, visit https://rb.gy/o9nhwe.
Eric’s Karaoke Krew
9:30 p.m., Wednesdays, Rosie O’Grady’s, 2127 Boundary Street, Suite 2, Beaufort. Free. Enjoy karaoke with either Parker or Eric.
Trivia with Mike – Bricks On Boundary
7:30 p.m., Every Thursday, Fat Patties, 1422 Boundary St, Beaufort. Free. Team trivia event, win house cash and Beer Bucket prizes! For more information, visit https://rb.gy/o9nhwe.
Eric’s Karaoke Krew
7 p.m., Thursdays, Amvets Post 70, 1831 Ribaut Road, Port Royal. Free. Public is welcome. Enjoy Karaoke. Dinner will be available.
Bluffton Night Bazaar — a Lowcountry Made Market
5 to 8 p.m., first Thursday of each month, Burnt Church Distillery, 120 Bluffton Road. A highly curated selection of accessories, clothing, home goods, custom gifts and more by local artists and makers.
Rooted Beaufort Yoga classes
5:30 to 6:45 p.m., Thursdays, Cypress Wetlands, Port Royal; 9 to 10:15 a.m., Whitehall Park or Pigeon Point Park. Rooted Beaufort is a collective of local Yoga teachers who host outdoor yoga classes and donation-based events with proceeds being donated locally on a rotating basis.
Wet Willie’s Trivia Night
7 to 10 p.m., every Thursday, Wet Willie’s, Beaufort Town Center. Win awesome prizes while you sip the worlds greatest daiquiris and munch on delicious bites.
TECHconnect
5:30 to 7:30 p.m., 3rd Thursday of each month, Beaufort Digital Corridor, 500 Carteret Street, Suite D, Beaufort. Free. The BDC’s signature happy hour “meetup” networking event for tech professionals. Connect with like-minded people, fellow entrepreneurs, start-ups and VCs over local food and cold beverages. Call 843-470-3506 or visit https://rb.gy/e7t2h for more information.
Wet Willie’s Bingo Night
7 to 10 p.m., every Friday, Wet Willie’s, Beaufort Town Center. Win free giveaways, merchandise, and more cool prizes.
Eric’s Karaoke Krew
9 p.m., Fridays, Highway 21 Bar, 3436 Trask Pkwy, Beaufort. Free. Enjoy Karaoke with Lt. Dan.
Eric’s Karaoke Krew
9:30 p.m., Fridays, Rosie O’Grady’s, 2127 Boundary Street, Suite 2, Beaufort. Free. Enjoy Karaoke with Parker.
Karaoke with Melissa
7:30 p.m. to 11:30 p.m., Fridays, R Bar & Grill, 70 Pennington Dr, Bluffton. Enjoy food and drinks during Karaoke with Melissa.
Highway 21 Flea Market
9 a.m. to 4 p.m., every Saturday and Sunday, Highway 21 Drive-In. Sellers, vendors, handmade items, unique products and yard sale items. For information, email lowcountryfleamarket@gmail.com.
Port Royal Farmers Market
9 a.m. to noon, Saturdays, year round, Naval Heritage Park, 1615 Ribaut Road, Port Royal. Rain or shine. You will find fresh, local, seasonal produce, shrimp, oysters, poultry, beef, pork, eggs, bread and cheese, as well as plants, ferns, camellias, azaleas, citrus trees and beautiful, fresh cut flower bouquets. There are prepared food vendors serving barbecue, dumplings, she crab soup, crab cakes, paella, coffee, baked goods, bagels and breakfast sandwiches. No pets allowed. For more information, visit http://www.portroyalfarmersmarket.com/, visit @portroyalfarmersmarket on Facebook or call 843-295-0058.
Slip and Splash Saturdays
10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Saturdays, Battery Creek Pool, 1 Blue Dolphin Drive, Beaufort, and Bluffton Pool, 55 Pritchard Street, Bluffton. $5 per person. Stay busy for hours climbing on our inflatable challenge track.
Eric’s Karaoke Krew
7 p.m., Saturdays, The Beaufort Moose Lodge, 350 Broad River Blvd., Beaufort. Free. Enjoy karaoke with Lt. Dan. Come early at 6 p.m. for Steak Night.
Eric’s Karaoke Krew
9:30 p.m., Saturdays, Rosie O’Grady’s, 2127 Boundary Street, Suite 2, Beaufort. Free. Enjoy karaoke with Eric.
Teddy Bear Picnic Read-Aloud
9 a.m. to noon, 1st Saturday each month, Port Royal Farmer’s Market, Corner of Ribaut Road & Pinckney Blvd, Port Royal. Free. DAYLO Students and other volunteers will read to young children, who are encouraged to bring their favorite stuffed animals. The next Reading is Saturday, Aug. 5.
Karaoke with Melissa
8 p.m. to 12 a.m., 2nd and 4th Saturdays of every month, Peaceful Henry’s Cigar Bar, 181 Bluffton Rd, Bluffton. Enjoy food and drinks during Karaoke with Melissa.
Dine, Dance, & Donate
6 to 9 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 5, Hampton Hall Clubhouse, 170 Hampton Hall Blvd, Bluffton. General Admission $100, VIP Cocktails $150. A fundraising event in support of Tomorrow’s Promise. Hosted by WSAV’s Tina Tyus-Shaw. Dance to the tunes of Lalie and Todd; dine on delicious food, beer, wine, and soft drinks; and enjoy a silent auction. To purchase tickets and for more information, visit https://shorturl.at/KPRW3.
Bluffton Night Bazaar
5 to 8 p.m., Thursdays, Oct. 5, Nov. 2, Dec. 7, Burnt Church Distillery, 120 Bluffton Road, Bluffton. Lowcountry Made is proud to present the 2023 Bluffton Night Bazaar at Burnt Church Distillery. Applications for the fall dates are open now at lcmade.com/bluffton-night-bazaar-vendor-application/.
Memory Matters Brain Boosters
1 to 3 p.m., Thursdays, Oct. 5, 12, and 19, 142 Okatie Center Blvd. North, Bluffton. $99 Fee. A three week brain-wellness course for active adults that promotes positive lifestyle strategies for improved brain health. Instructed by Memory Matters’ Community Education Director Debbie Anderson.
Beaufort Shrimp Festival
October 6 and 7, Henry C. Chambers Waterfront Park, Beaufort
Saint Peter’s 63rd Annual Fall Bazaar
10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 7, St. Peter’s Catholic Church, 70 Lady’s Island Drive, Beaufort. The bazaar committee seeks Lowcountry artists and crafts people to sell their creations at the bazaar. Booths may be set up inside or outside. Fee is $100. The Bazaar will also feature International Foods, Sweet Shoppe, Beer and Wine Garden, Kids Zone with inflatables, games, and petting zoo, and a Silent Auction. Proceeds benefit the Lowcountry Outreach Center. For an application, contact parishlife@stpetersbeaufort.org.
38th Annual Kiwanis Club of Hilton Head Chili Cookoff & Jeep Island
11 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 7, Coastal Discovery Museum, 70 Honey Horn Drive, Hilton Head Island. The event raises funding for local youth charities. More than 25 chili cooks will face off to determine the best concoctions in Professional, Amateur, and People’s Choice categories. Winners will earn cash prize donations to the local youth charity of their choice. The Jeep Island expo is a stunning array of Jeeps from around the nation – a must-see for any Jeep enthusiast. This year’s Cook Off features live music by Hilton Head Island’s premier ‘80s cover band – RetroRoxx! There’s also a Kids Zone, dessert vendors, and burgers and dogs grilled up by the Kiwanis’ own Grill Team! Tickets are available online now at http://www.hiltonheadkiwanis.com/Page/51930, or simply click on the “Chili Cook Off 2023” tab on the left toolbar at www.hiltonheadkiwanis.com.
Palmetto Bluff Farmers Market
9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Wednesdays, Oct. 18, Nov. 8, Nov. 29, Dec. 17, Palmetto Bluff Farm, 228 Old Moreland Road, Bluffton. The Palmetto Bluff Farmers Market is back this October! FREE and Open to the Public enjoy local shopping at the Farm at Palmetto Bluff. Lowcountry Made is honored to curate the lineup for the Palmetto Bluff Farmers Market. This will be a wonderful showcase of local growers and makers! The market is at capacity but all area farmers, producers, home bakers, food related makers, food trucks, and artisans are encouraged to apply for the wait list.
Beaufort Drum Circle
6:30 p.m., Friday, Oct. 13, Henry C. Chambers Waterfront Park Gazebo, downtown Beaufort. Free. Bring a friend, relative or co-worker. It’s free. It’s family friendly. No musical experience is necessary. Extra drums available. Bring a chair and drum joyously with us. Open to everyone. No musical training is necessary as everyone can feel the rhythm of the group and join in. We have extra drums & other percussion instruments that may be borrowed for each session. If you prefer, come and just listen and watch as the group drums. Come to dance, hula-hoop, clap or chant.
Lowcountry Christian Women’s Connection Luncheon – Celebrate Patriotism
11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Wednesday, Oct. 18, Hampton Hall Clubhouse, 170 Hampton Hall Blvd., Bluffton. Luncheon is $28. Must be prepaid by October 12. Music by the Sojourners, Kathryn Boudreau and Ether Smith, Retired Military. Feature: Beauties & Boots – Debbie Harrell from Stonecroft will share about the exciting “Red Shoe” events and services available to military women, spouses, and daughters around the globe. Speaker: Lieutenant Commander Aimee Buehrig – Naval Helicopter Pilot, Naval Reserves. Buehrig is a 2013 graduate of the U.S. Naval Academy. For information contact Carol Mock at 843-705-7604 or Julie Ott at 602-750-5465 or julie.ott.az@gmail.com.
Gullah Museum 7th Annual Food Festival
11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 21, Gullah Museum of Hilton Head Island, 12 Georgianna Drive, Hilton Head Island. Tickets $10 for 16 & over, $5 for ages 5 to 16, and children under 5 are free. The Gullah Museum of Hilton Head was established in 2003. The festival is an annual cultural celebration of Gullah cuisine. Visit www.gullahmuseumhhi.org to purchase tickets and for more information. Tickets can also be purchased at the event.
Latinx Story Fest
11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 21, 10782 South Jacob Smart Blvd, Ridgeland. Free. Bring the whole family to explore the world of Latinx storytelling. Venezuelan author Angel Moronta, takes you on a journey with his character “El Señor de los Lentes del Mundo” (The Man of the World’s Glasses). Then, design your own puppet with the storyteller. Interact with a couple of “miraculous” sisters from the Colombian mountains. Plus, celebrate your familia with a family-tree craft. Ongoing festivities include self-guided tours of Morris Center’s current exhibitions, Make & Take Bookmarks, and Meet the Storyteller. Purchase delicious food from local vendors: Taste of Mexico and Roxy’s. Program is sponsored by Palmetto Luna Arts, Flagstar Bank, and La Isla Magazine. To RSVP visit https://www.morrisheritagecenter.org/event-5400416.
Sips & Seafood Party
5 to 10 p.m., Friday, Oct. 27, Hewitt Oaks, 205 Stillwell Road, Bluffton. $175. Bluffton Self Help’s annual fundraiser. The funds raised provide education, basic needs, career development, and a sense of hope. Last year alone, this event helped 194 families to remain in their homes, keep the lights on, and to get through a difficult time. It supported 413 neighbors as they earned an education through English as a Second Language, Adult Basic Education, and GED Preparation classes. Our guests and sponsors provided 168 neighbors with the opportunity to meet one-on-one with client advocates through 672 meetings to connect to resources, develop goals and work toward reaching personal success. Through The Market 858 households received 431,428 pounds of fresh produce, dairy, meat, eggs, non perishable groceries, hygiene items, diapers and more than 20,000 articles of clothing enabling them to stretch their budget and have better health. Purchase tickets at https://rb.gy/kq7ef.
Sentimental Strands: Victorian Hairwork
11 a.m., Saturday, Nov 4, 10782 South Jacob Smart Blvd, Ridgeland. Free, Suggested $5 donation. Discover the sentimental endearments of the 19th century through ornamental hairwork such as friendship albums, mourning practices, and love tokens and how these practices have influenced us today. Kim Poovey shares the history of ornamental hairwork as well as displays of antique items followed by a demonstration of the intricate gimp work done to create hair wreaths. Book signing to follow. To RSVP visit https://www.morrisheritagecenter.org/event-5300174.
HALLOWEEN
Ghosts and Myths of Hilton Head Island
7:30 p.m., Wednesday, Oct. 18 through Saturday, Oct. 21, Zion Cemetery and Baynard Mausoleum, Outdoor Learning Center at the corner of 278 & Matthews Drive, Hilton Head Island. $15 per person. Presented by The Heritage Library. Experience the chills of the paranormal stories of Hilton Head Island as we bring to life Lydia Davant, Andrew Baynard, Cap’n Jack Stoney, Mary Kirk, Paulson Schwarzer, and Williams Eddings Baynard. Witness the Hilton Head Island of the 18th and 19th centuries through their eyes on a journey beyond the cemetery gates. Hear firsthand the ghost stories about the Harbour Town Lighthouse, the Baynard Funeral Procession, and the Blue Lady of Hilton Head Island. Purchase your tickets early This event always sells out and tickets are limited this year due to spatial distancing. Not recommended for children younger than 10. Register at https://heritagelib.org/ghostsmyths.
HISTORY
Beaufort History Museum at the Arsenal
10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Tuesday through Friday; 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Saturdays, 713 Craven St, Beaufort. General Admission for Adults $8, Seniors $7, Active Duty Military and College Students with ID $5. Children/Teens younger than 18 Free. Explore and experience more than 500 years of Beaufort History with knowledgeable docent guided tours.
The Historic Port Royal Museum
10 a.m. to 3 p.m. or upon request, Thursdays through Sundays, The Historic Port Royal Museum, 1634 Paris Ave. The museum features the turn-of-the-century businesses and industries of Port Royal: Shrimping, crabbing, oystering, the railroad, the school and the mercantile. Great gifts featuring local artists are available. For more information. visit www.portroyalhistory.org, email historicportroyalfoundation@gmail.com or call 843-524-4333.
Tour Historic Fort Fremont
Dawn to dusk, Monday through Sunday, The Fort Fremont Preserve, 1124 Land’s End Road, St. Helena Island. Free and open to the public. The History Center is open Fridays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.; Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.; and Sundays from 1 to 4 p.m. Visitors can learn about the fort’s history during the Spanish-American War through interpretive signs, self-guided walking tours with a smart phone, exhibits in the history center, and docent-led tours. For more information visit www.fortfremont.org or contact Passive Parks Manager Stefanie Nagid at snagid@bcgov.net.
Zion Cemetery & Baynard Mausoleum Costumed Cemetery Tour
10:30 a.m., Tuesdays, through Oct. 10, 2023, Zion Cemetery, 574 William Hilton Parkway, Hilton Head Island. $10 per adult, $8 per child. The Island’s history comes to life with this trip back in time, featuring costumed tour guides sharing fascinating stories of Hilton Head Island’s past. Visit the gravesites of four Revolutionary War heroes and find out about the bloody skirmish that was fought just steps away. Explore the island’s oldest structure and learn about the planters who built it. You’ll learn their stories of the Colonial era on Hilton Head Island and more as you tour one of the island’s most intriguing sites. Register at https://heritagelib.org/tours.
Historic Ft. Mitchel Tour
10:30 a.m., Thursdays through Oct. 12, Ft. Mitchel, 65 Skull Creek Drive, Hilton Head Island. $10 per adult, $8 per child. Immerse yourself in the fascinating Civil War history of Hilton Head Island with a visit to Fort Mitchel. The site contains the remains of a coastal defense battery erected in 1862 to protect the Port Royal Sound by way of Skull Creek from incursions by Confederate gunboats based in the Savannah River. Costumed characters and an expert tour guide will demonstrate the vital historic importance of this place and the role the fort and its namesake, General Mitchel, played in shaping Hilton Head history, including historic Mitchelville. Register at https://heritagelib.org/tours.
Port Royal Lecture Series: Who Was Here? Native Americans Before and During European Settlements
6:30 to 8:30 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 26, St. Mark’s Episcopal Church, 1004 11th Street, Port Royal. $25 per person – Seating is limited. Lecturers are Stephen Criswell, Professor Chris Judge, and Evan Nooe, University of South Carolina Native American Studies Center. Buy tickets at https://historic-port-royal-foundation.square.site/.
Underwater Secrets of Port Royal
10:30 a.m., Thursday, Nov. 2, Room 213, University of South Carolina Beaufort – Hilton Head Island Campus, 1 Sand Shark Drive, Hilton Head Island. $10 for non-members, $8 for members. With presenter Richard Thomas. Centuries of weather and warfare have left underwater vestiges of a past filled with intrigue and tragedy. The locations and stories behind these known remnants of a former age are revealed through research into documented sources, coincidental encounters, and the use of modern technology in the pursuit of underwater archaeology. Register at https://heritagelib.org/classes.
The Southern Campaign in South Carolina 1776-1780
1:30 p.m., Tuesday, Nov. 7, Room 213, University of South Carolina Beaufort – Hilton Head Island Campus, 1 Sand Shark Drive, Hilton Head Island. $10 for non-members, $8 for members. With presenter Lee J. Wilwerding. This is a Semiquincentennial presentation.The British had a successful run in the South for four years which led to inflated expectations for victory. But wait there’s more to come. Register at https://heritagelib.org/classes.
Forts of Port Royal
10:30 a.m., Thursday, Nov. 9, Room 213, University of South Carolina Beaufort – Hilton Head Island Campus, 1 Sand Shark Drive, Hilton Head Island. $10 for non-members, $8 for members. With presenter Richard Thomas. Over 42 fortifications of various kinds have been built along the shores of Port Royal Sound for protection against hostile natives and enemy raids since the mid-1500s. This presentation covers their locations, the period they existed, and the history of the most significant among them. Register at https://heritagelib.org/classes.
The Southern Campaign 1781
1:30 p.m., Tuesday, Nov. 14, Room 213, University of South Carolina Beaufort – Hilton Head Island Campus, 1 Sand Shark Drive, Hilton Head Island. $10 for non-members, $8 for members. With presenter Lee J. Wilwerding. This is a Semiquincentennial presentation. Nathanial Greene was second only to George Washington in the panoply of Revolutionary War successful Generals. But his campaign in 1781 was a series of tactical defeats that still resulted in victory for the Patriot cause. Register at https://heritagelib.org/classes.
Jasper County Historical Society Meeting
6 to 7 p.m., Tuesday, Nov 14, 10782 South Jacob Smart Blvd, Ridgeland. Includes a presentation by Michael DeWitt, Jr. about his research of Hampton County history. DeWitt is a multiple-award-winning journalist, longtime editor of the 143-year-old The Hampton County Guardian, and author of Wicked Hampton County and Fall of the House of Murdaugh. To RSVP visit https://www.morrisheritagecenter.org/event-5190858.
Historic Holidays on Hilton Head Island: A Celebration of Sea Island Traditions
1 to 4 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 25, University of South Carolina Beaufort – Hilton Head Island Campus, 1 Sand Shark Drive, Hilton Head Island. $10 Entrance Fee to Support The Heritage Library, $30 Includes Entrance & Tea Service, Children Under 12 are free (Only with the purchase of an adult ticket), and must be accompanied by an adult. Support local authors & artists, shop for one-of-a-kind gifts, learn about Hilton Head Island history, and celebrate the start of the holiday season. Register at https://heritagelib.org/historicholidays.
LIBRARY ACTIVITIES
Makerspace & 3D Printing
4 to 5 p.m., Wednesdays through December 6, St. Helena Branch Library, 6355 Jonathan Francis Sr. Road, St. Helena Island. Ages 10 & up, Free. Learn to use 3D modeling software, design and print 3D models, finish models using acrylic paints, create tabletop miniatures (Warhammer, Dungeons & Dragons, etc.).
Rebecca Dwight Bruff Author Talk & Book Signing
4 p.m., Wednesday, Oct. 18, St. Helena Branch Library, 6355 Jonathan Francis Sr. Road, St. Helena Island. While no books will be available for purchase at the event, Ms. Bruff will happily sign pre-purchase copies immediately afterwards. No registration required, all ages welcome!
St. Helena Branch Library Plant Swap
2 to 4 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 21, St. Helena Branch Library, 6355 Jonathan Francis Sr. Road, St. Helena Island. Take a plant, leave a plant- bring your divided perennials, extra clippings, and plant propagations to swap with others!
Law Talk – Landlord Tenant Law
5:30 to 6:30 p.m., Wednesday, Oct. 25, St. Helena Library, 6355 Jonathan Francis Sr. Road, St. Helena. Free. Brief topic overview + Q&A with volunteer attorney. To register please call 843-255-6540.
Law Talk – Family Law
5:30 to 6:30 p.m., Tuesday, Nov. 14, Bluffton Library, 120 Palmetto Way, Bluffton. Free. Brief topic overview + Q&A with volunteer attorney. To register please call 843-255-6503.
Law Talk – Wills, Estates, & Probates
4:30 to 5:30 p.m., Tuesday, Nov. 7, Lobeco Library, 1862 Trask Parkway, Lobeco. Free. Brief topic overview + Q&A with volunteer attorney. To register please call 843-255-6479.
MEETINGS
Zonta Club of Beaufort
6 p.m., 4th Tuesday of each month, Smokehouse, Port Royal.
Beaufort Rotary Club
Noon, Wednesdays, Sea Island Presbyterian Church Fellowship Hall, 81 Lady’s Island Drive, Lady’s Island. Catered buffet lunch, followed by a guest speaker. Prospective members welcome. For further information and upcoming speakers, please visit website www.beaufortrotaryclub.org.
The Beaufort Trailblazers – A Volunteer Group
8 a.m., first Thursday each month, Herban Marketplace, Beaufort. Anyone interested in supporting or building off-road/dirt/wilderness mountain biking/jogging/walking trails near is encouraged to attend. For more information, call 843-575-0021 or email universitybicycles@hotmail.com.
Rotary Club of the Lowcountry
7:30 a.m., Fridays, Sea Island Presbyterian Church, Sea Island Parkway, Lady’s Island. A light breakfast is provided before the program. For further information and upcoming speakers, please visit our website at www.lowcountryrotary.org or contact our President, Bob Bible a reconmc@aol.com or 843-252-8535.
MUSIC/COMEDY
Fish and Grits Music Festival
1 to 7 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 7, Lowcountry Celebration Park, 94 Pope Avenue, Hilton Head Island. Tickets $15 in advance, $20 at gate; youth tickets (ages 6-12) $5. The Lowcountry Fish & Grits Music Festival brings awareness to the rich Gullah Geechee culture and its connection to the African diaspora by showcasing great musical talent and local cuisine. “Music, Food, and Good time for the Binyas (natives) and Comyas (non-natives)!” For more information and to purchase tickets, visit https://rb.gy/3mc4e.
Swingin’ Jazz Soiree
1 to 3 p.m., Sunday, Oct. 8, The Jazz Corner, 1000 William Hilton Parkway, Hilton Head Island. Tickets $100. Presented by the Hilton Head Island Bluffton Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc. From classic standards to contemporary renditions, the performance is set to take the audience on a rhythmic journey that transcends time. Proceeds from the Swingin’ Jazz Soirée will go toward supporting the scholarships and programs of the Hilton Head Island Bluffton Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc. Enjoy a captivating musical experience by the Laiken Love & Fellowship of Love musical group, while contributing to a noble cause that empowers education and enriches the lives of young individuals in our community. Tickets are available at https://shorturl.at/fiF15.
Rib-Tickler Comedy & Music with Sarah Tiana & Campfire Tyler
9:30 to 11 p.m., Friday, Oct 20, Coligny Theatre, 1 North Forest Beach Drive Hilton Head Island. Tickets $60. Campfire Tyler and nationally-touring comedian Sarah Tiana take the stage at Coligny Theatre for some light-hearted laughs. To purchase tickets visit https://shorturl.at/luyKP.
OUTDOORS
The Beaufort Tree Walk
Lady’s Island Garden Club invites you to take a meandering walk through the Historic “Old Point” and enjoy some unique and noteworthy trees. The “Walk” takes about an hour, is a little over a mile starting at the corner of Craven & Carteret streets in Morrall Park and concluding in Waterfront Park. Booklets with map and information about each tree are available free at the Visitors Center in the historic Arsenal on Craven Street.
Tours of Hunting Island
Every Tuesday, Hunting Island State Park, 2555 Sea Island Pkwy. Free, park entry fees apply. Sponsored by Friends of Hunting Island Keeper Ted and his team. For more information call the Hunting Island Nature Center at 843-838-7437. The next Tuesday is August 1.
Fripp Audubon Club: Habitat … It’s Not Just for the Birds!
7 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 26, Fripp Island Community Center, 205 Tarpon Blvd, Fripp Island. Join us for our season opener as Al Segars discusses the importance and protection of our natural areas – habitat for all species. Segars is a native of Hartsville and a 1974 graduate of Clemson University. He received a DVM degree from the University of Georgia Veterinary School in 1983 and owned and operated a mixed animal practice in Hartsville for 14 years before moving to Beaufort in 1996. Three years later, Segars began working for the S.C. Department of Natural Resources. Most of his early work centered on shrimp diseases and sea turtles. Eventually he became stewardship coordinator of the ACE Basin National Estuarine Research Reserve. As a veterinarian for SCDNR, Al managed the SC Marine Mammal Stranding Network.
SEWING/QUILTING
American Needlepoint Guild Meeting
10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., 1st Tuesday each month. The Hilton Head Chapter of the American Needlepoint Guild welcomes anyone, beginner or experienced stitcher, who is interested in needlepoint to join us for stitching, learning and fellowship. Upcoming meetings are November 7 at Palmetto Electric Community Room, Hardeeville, and December 5 at the Indigo Run Clubhouse, Hilton Head Island. For more information, please contact us at hiltonheadislandchapter@needlepoint.org.
Embroidery Guild of America Meeting
Second Tuesday of every month, Palmetto Electric Community Room, Hardeeville. The Lowcountry Chapter of the Embroidery Guild of America welcomes anyone, beginner or experienced stitcher, who is interested in any type of embroidery including needlepoint, cross-stitch, surface and beaded embroidery, hardanger, bargello, sashiko, etc., to join us for stitching, learning and fellowship. For more information, please contact us at lowcountrychapter@egacarolinas.org.
Maye River Quilters
10 a.m., Saturday, Oct. 7, Palmetto Electric Cooperative, 1 Cooperative Way in Hardeeville. The social time begins at 9:30 a.m. To attend as a guest, email RSVP to mayeriverquilters@gmail.com. For more information and for a membership form, please call 987-464-0585.
SPORTS/GAMES
ACBL Duplicate Bridge Club
9:30 a.m. to 12:30 a.m., Tuesdays, Carteret St. United Methodist Church. Games and events will be held weekly. Director Gene Ogden. Contact Jane Simpson 803-226-3491.
Beaufort Masters Swim Team
6 to 7 a.m., Monday through Friday, Wardle Family Port Royal YMCA. Coached practices. Ages 18 & older, all skill & speed levels, no prior swim team experience needed. Visit lowcountryswimming.com for more information.
