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.
Low Country Kappa Delta, Hilton Head Sigma Chi alumni chapters to host Beach Walk to benefit CAPA
The Low Country Kappa Delta Alumnae Chapter and Hilton Head Sigma Chi Alumni Chapter will host the 3rd annual Beach Walk to benefit CAPA of Beaufort County. The event will take place at 10 a.m., Saturday, March 25. The walk will begin at Coligny Beach Park, 1 North Forest Beach on Hilton Head Island. The rain date is Sunday, March 26. A minimum donation of $10 per person is suggested.
If you are unable to join the walk in person, walk on your own anywhere by March 25 and send selfies to lowcountrykds@aol.com or hiltonheadsigs@gmail.com.
Make checks payable to Low Country KD AC and send to Jennifer Kaple, 301 Central Avenue, Suite 122, Hilton Head Island, SC 29926. You may also donate via Venmo to Jennifer-Kaple-SC1.
CAPA(Child Abuse Prevention Program) is a local nonprofit organization that offers a variety of programs to the community to help raise awareness about child abuse and its effects on the community. CAPA offers community and school-based outreach programs, safe sleep education, home visitation and foster care.
This year’s upcoming local fundraiser is part of National Kappa Delta’s Shamrock Project initiative in support of Prevent Child Abuse America. To date, Kappa Deltas have raised more than $26 million to prevent child abuse in our country. For more information on the Beach Walk, call 843-707-7899
Beaufort County VA Office closed for training
The Beaufort County Veterans Affairs Office will be closed through Friday, March 24 for staff training. The office will return to normal business hours Monday, March 27.
The Beaufort County Veterans Affairs Office assists veterans, their spouses and other dependents with access to government programs for which they are eligible.
Veterans Affairs Counselors are available by appointment only by calling 843-255-6880. The Federal Benefits Handbook for Veterans, Dependents and Survivors is available here or by visiting www.va.gov.
Dog park to close for a day
Southside Dog Park will be closed Monday, March 27, for annual fire ant treatment. The park will re-open Tuesday, March 28. Citizens should call City of Beaufort Parks Supervisor Adam Wellins with any questions at 843-263-0489
