Prayers are answered
On December 3, we had one of the most fabulous Christmas Parades that I can ever remember in the City of Beaufort.
From the very beginning there was a threat of rain. Even though I told everyone it does not rain on my parades, I knew full well that it was always a possibility.
All I could say to everyone was – Please Pray for No Rain! OUR PRAYERS WERE ANSWERED! Even though it was overcast the temperature was low 70’s and the entire community enjoyed all the floats, bands, dancers, costumes and decorated vehicles. What a privilege and joy it was to see our community young, old, black, white, rich and poor come together as one big family and celebrate the upcoming Holiday Season.
A very special thanks to members of my Lions Club for their support and help as well as David Jennings along with his faithful group of Ham Radio Operators. The parade would not be the same without them. Now all we can do is look forward to next year. Blessings to you all.
– Pat Harvey-Palmer, St. Helena Island
Wet but wonderful
Yes, the weather wasn’t ideal for Artists Sunday on November 26, but even with the cold and rainy conditions, there were silver linings for many area artists.
I. Pinckney Simons Gallery on Bay Street was very pleased it opened its doors on the post-holiday Sunday. Most home studio artists reported a steady flow of visitors, commissions and art sales, and there was a receptive audience at USCB’s Visual Art and Design building to applaud the winners of the bike rack design competition.
Organizers at Freedman Arts District are very appreciative of support received from Beaufort Area Hospitality Association, the Beaufort Cultural District, S.C. Arts Commission, and Beaufort’s City Council to make the day’s efforts possible. All in all, for Beaufort’s first foray into participating in this nationwide event, we artists, too, are very thankful.
– Linda Sviland, Beaufort
