County Alcohol and Drug Abuse Department Offices to close Thursday for training
The Beaufort County Alcohol and Drug Abuse Department Offices in both Bluffton and Beaufort will close Thursday, Oct. 13 for staff training.
The Bluffton Office will close at noon and the Beaufort Office will close at 2 p.m. Both offices will reopen for normal business hours at 8 a.m., Friday, Oct. 14.
For more information, please call the Bluffton Office at 843-255-6020 or Beaufort at 843-255-6000.
Beaufort Republican Women’s Club hosting series of discussions
The Beaufort Republican Women’s Club will present a series of discussions each Friday entitled “The Elephant in the Room” from 8:30 to 9:30 am at GOP Headquaters at 80 Lady’s Island Drive across from Publix. We will discuss an obvious problem that people do not usually like to talk about together. Please join us for one or more of these events:
October 14 – Young Republican President Willie Turral on “How To End Racism.”
October 21 – Probate Judge Heather Galvin on “Death & Taxes.”
October 28 – School Board Member Dick Geier on “Separation Of Church and State In Schools.”
For more information, please call Angel Flewelling at 843-525-0102.
HELP of Beaufort moves
HELP of Beaufort is now located at 502 Charles Street in Beaufort at the old Grace Chapel AME Church, in the rear building. The church has allowed HELP to reside there temporarily until they are able to move into their permanent home.
HELP was located at 1810 Ribaut Road in Port Royal but was forced to move due to circumstances beyond their control.
HELP is the largest volunteer organization and food pantry in Beaufort County. Its goal is to provide food, clothing and short-term assistance neighbors in need.
Nash seeking volunteers
Barb Nash, the Democratic candidate for State House District 121, is asking for volunteers.
Nash’s team has canvas training from 9 a.m. to noon every Saturday at a place to be determined. To volunteer for canvassing, call Catherine at 704-641-7357.
Phone bank training is Tuesdays from 6 to 8 p.m., Thursdays from 3 to 5 p.m., and Saturdays 11 a.m to 2:30 p.m. After training, calls can be made home. To volunteer for phone banking, call Charlie at 843-505-5378.
Indivisible Beaufort meeting
Indivisible Beaufort’s monthly meeting will be held at 1:30 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 15 at the downtown Beaufort Library.
The featured guest will be Melissa Moore, Lowcountry Manager for WREN, the Women’s Rights and Empowerment Network.
WREN’s mission is to build a movement to advance the health, economic well-being, and rights of South Carolina women, girls, gender-expansive people, and their families. Melissa Moore will speak on the legislative issues and legal wrangling over women’s rights, the resources available to women, and what we can do. Melissa grew up in Mount Pleasant and earned a bachelor’s degree in Sociology from the College of Charleston.
St. Helena Library to celebrate 10th anniversary
The St. Helena Branch Library will celebrate its 10th anniversary from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 15. Families of all ages are welcome. Attendees will get to enjoy a sweet treat, fun activities and more.
The library is located at 6355 Jonathan Francis Senior road, St. Helena Island, S.C., 29920.
Beaufort Lions holding Spaghetti Dinner
The Beaufort Lions Club will hold a Spaghetti Dinner from 5 to 7 p.m., Friday, Oct. 28 at Sea Island Presbyterian Church, 81 Lady’s Island Drive.
The menu includes spaghetti with meatballs or without, tossed salad, warm garlic bread, sweet/unsweet tea or water, and a dessert. Ticket prices are $10 for adults and $8 for those 12 and younger.
Funds raised from the dinner will support Northern Beaufort County residents in need of vision services. An eyeglasses donation box will be available to drop off gently used prescription glasses, hearing aids, or cell phones. Cash, check or major credit cards will be accepted.
