BSDC meeting Thursday
The Beaufort Sportfishing and Diving Club’s March meeting will be held Thursday, March 9, at the Beaufort Yacht and Sailing Club on Lady’s Island off of Meridian Road. The social begins at 6:30 p.m. and the meeting will start at 7.
Kevin Swain is a biologist with the SCDNR South Carolina Oyster Recycling and Enhancement (SCORE) Program. He will present a program on managing the State’s oyster resources. His presentation will conclude with the planed restoration around Parris Island late spring/early summer.
Beaufort Boat & Dock Supply, Butler Marine, and Danny Walsh and the Achurch Real Estate Group are our monthly $50 drawing sponsors. Weigh in your favorite catch at the Beaufort Boat & Dock Supply located at 1734 Ribaut Road, Port Royal during regular hours.
Congratulations to Bill Hennigh, last month’s winner. Winners must be present at the next month’s meeting to receive the cash award.
Guests are welcome. Reservations are not needed. For additional information, contact Captain Frank Gibson at 843-522-2122 or email fgibson@islc.net.
Power Of The Purse set for March 9
Beaufort Memorial Hospital and United Way of The Lowcountry are hosting the Power Of The Purse at 6 p.m., Thursday, March 9, at Saltus River Grill.
The event features heavy hors d’oeurves, an open bar and a silent auction. Tickets are $100, $180 per couple. Tickets are limited, please purchase soon by visiting https://bit.ly/3Yc1nNh.
Proceeds benefit United Way of the Lowcountry Women United’s Breaking Barriers to Education Fund.
LWVB meeting 2nd Thursday each month
The League of Women Voters Beaufort will hold their monthly meetings the second Thursday of each month from 6 to 7:30 p.m., in the Meeting Hall of the Sea Island Presbyterian Church on Lady’s Island. These General Meetings will be to discuss current and upcoming projects supported by members. Meetings are open to the public, who are encouraged to attend and participate. The League is a non-partisan organization dedicated to voter education about subjects of interest to all local residents. The dates of upcoming meetings in 2023 are March 9, April 13, May 11, June 8, July 13, August 10, September 14, October 12. November 9, and December 14.
Marine Corps, Army bands to perform
The Parris Island Marine Corps Band and the 282nd Army Band from Fort Jackson will perform a combined concert at 1:30 p.m., Saturday, March 11, at the Henry C. Chambers Waterfront Park.
Fort Fremont History Center adds Sundays in March
The Fort Fremont History Center has added Sundays, from 1 to 4 p.m., to their operating hours. The History Center is also open Fridays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., and Saturdays from 1 to 4 p.m.
The Fort Fremont Preserve located at 1124 Land’s End Road, St. Helena Island, is free and open daily. For more information, visit www.fortfremont.org.
Friends of Fort Fremont hosting annual oyster roast
Friends of Fort Fremont and the local chapter of the S.C. Native Plant Society are hosting their annual Oyster Roast Fundraiser from 5:30 to 8 p.m., Friday, March 24, at Live Oaks Park in Port Royal.
Cost is $40 per person. Attendees should bring their own chairs and adult beverages. Oysters and chili are provided by Sea Eagle Catering; appetizers and desserts provided by the Friends. Don’t miss the famous Silent Auction and music by the Sweet Ferns.
Buy tickets online at http://bit.ly/3Jl6KFL, or if you prefer, send a check payable to:
Friends of Fort Fremont
P.O. Box 982, St. Helena Island, S.C. 29920.
Checks by mail must be received by March 16.
For more information, email oysterroast@fortfremont.org.
Scott seeking interns
U.S. Senator Tim Scott (R-S.C.) is now accepting applications for internships in his Washington, D.C., North Charleston, Columbia, and Greenville offices for the summer of 2023. The internship program offers undergraduate and graduate students the chance to work with public service professionals and gain practical experience in constituent services, government policy, and more. Students of all majors, particularly those studying governmental affairs, public policy, or communications, are welcome to apply.
Internship hours are flexible to accommodate students’ course schedules but generally run from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. Students may also gain course credit for completing the internship program. Interested students can apply at http://bit.ly/3xJYF6Y. For additional questions, contact the internship coordinator at internships@scott.senate.gov or call 202-224-6121.
– From staff reports
