Mayor Murray to address climate change
Climate change affects everyone on the planet, but especially those living in coastal areas. Find out how the City of Beaufort is to coping with climate change on our islands at 6:30 p.m., Thursday, May 4 at the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Beaufort (UUFB), 178 Sams Point Road, Beaufort.
Accepting the joint invitation of Citizens’ Climate Lobby and UUFB, the main speaker will be Mayor of Beaufort Stephen Murray. For more information, call 843-
522-1765. The public is welcome with all climate change questions.
Civil Air Patrol hosting open house
The Civil Air Patrol (CAP) will be hosting an Open House event for potential new junior and adult members from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m, Thursday, May 4 at the Palmetto Electric Cooperative Building at 1 Cooperative Way in Hardeeville.
For those interested in aviation, youth leadership or service to their country, the United States Air Force Auxiliary might be for them.
For those ages 12 to 80, this will be an informative introduction to the official civilian auxiliary of the U.S. Air Force. Meet cadets and hear first-hand what it’s like to be a cadet. Learn about incredible opportunities, including cadet training, leadership development, orientation flying, summer activities, academic scholarships and more.
Parents may attend this event as well. Air Force Auxiliary adult leaders will be on hand to answer questions and explain opportunities for adults.
For more information, check out the Hilton Head Composite Squadron Civil Air Patrol Facebook site at @Hilton Head Composite Squadron. Lt. Richard Moscatiello is the recruiting contact and can be reached at Richard.Moscatiello@SCWGCAP.ORG.
County offering secure document shredding event
The Beaufort County Public Works Department Solid Waste and Recycling Section has organized a secure document shredding event for County residents from 9 a.m. until noon, Saturday, May 6, at the Public Works North site located at 140 Shanklin Road, Beaufort.
Individuals will be limited to disposing of no more than two boxes.
- Bank statements, tax documents, medical records, credit card receipts, and any other documents that contain personal information will be accepted.
- Any types or colors of paper, file folders or envelopes are acceptable. Staples or paper clips do not need to be removed.
- Binders, hard devices, folders, and non-paper items will not be accepted.
- Materials can be brought in any container or bag and will be emptied into roll carts for immediate shredding.
- Residents will be limited to two boxes of material approximately 10 inches x 12 inches x 15 inches.
Only residential quantities will be accepted. No materials from commercial businesses will be accepted. No electronics will be collected at this event.
For more information, visit www.beaufortcountysc.gov/recycle or contact the Solid Waste and Recycling Section at 843-255-2736.
LIBPA meeting set for May 8
The Lady’s Island Business & Professional Association will meet at 8 a.m., Monday, May 8, 2023 at the Beaufort Realtors’ Association Headquarters at 22 Kemmerlin Lane, Lady’s Island.
Lowcountry Legal Volunteers Executive Director Anne Caywood, Good Neighbor Medical Clinic Director Cassi Kilpatrick and Lowcountry Outreach & Development Director Elizabeth Palmer will be the featured speakers. The public is welcome for coffee and conversation.
Sportfishing and Diving Club to meet May 11
The Beaufort Sportfishing and Diving Club’s May meeting will be held Thursday, May 11, 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.
Capt. Frank Gibson, Excutive Officer of the Beaufort Sail and Power Squadron, now known as America’s Boating Club of Beaufort, will present how to equip your boat for a successful inspection by S.C. Department of Natural Resources (DNR) or the U.S. Coast Guard, including handouts.
Afterward, Capt. Tim Deckard of Castaway Fishing Charters will present how to locate and fish for Crocker, Whiting, Black Drum – Sharks or no Sharks. He will have rods and reels set up and baits of choice. This will include locations and safety measures in handling the species.
Beaufort Boat & Dock Supply, Butler Marine, and Danny Walsh and the Achurch Real Estate Group again are our monthly $50 drawing sponsors. Remember to weigh in your favorite catch at the Beaufort Boat & Dock Supply, located at 1734 Ribaut Road, Port Royal, during regular hours.
Congratulations to Shawn McEvoy, 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, please contact Capt. Frank Gibson at 843-522-2122 or email fgibson@islc.net.
Sail and Power Squadron requests expired flares, offers boat inspection
The Beaufort Sail and Power Squadron, now recognized as America’s Boating Club of Beaufort, in conjunction with the Town of Port Royal, fire chiefs, and S.C. Department of Natural Resources is sponsoring an event for boaters to turn in expired flares and get a free boat inspection.
This event will be held from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Saturday, May 13 at the Sands Beach Landing in Port Royal. No reservation is required.
For additional information, contact Captain Frank Gibson at 843-522-2122 or email fgibson@islc.net.
– Compiled from staff reports
