HELP of Beaufort hosting fundraiser
HELP of Beaufort is hosting a Smoked Ham fundraiser. The northern Beaufort County food pantry is selling Smoked Hams for $45. Order and pay online at www.helpofbeaufort.org, or call 843-524-1223.
Pickup date is from 9 a.m. to noon, Saturday, April 19 at the Piggly Wiggly Shopping Center at 1347 Ribaut Road in Port Royal.
County’s plastic pollution surveys open until March 1
In 2018, Beaufort County Council passed an ordinance that was intended to limit the number of plastic bags that end up in our fragile environment. The County is considering revisiting the ordinance to ensure that it is having the intended effect and is being fairly implemented.
Counties, municipalities, and countries around the world are at a pivotal point in the battle against plastic pollution. Global production and use of plastics has outpaced population growth, and 8 million pieces of plastic pollution make their way into the ocean every day. Beaufort County aims to create healthier, safer, and livable communities through the reduction of environmental pollutants.
The survey found at https://bit.ly/4jycSdV, has two options: one for consumers, the other, for business owners.
Both surveys are brief and there are also two fact sheets that can be downloaded for further information. One fact sheet involves plastic bag bans and the other is entitled Lowcountry Plastics Fact Sheet.
The survey will be available until Saturday, March 1.
Climate Smart workshop
Clemson University, the Gullah Geechee Chamber of Commerce and the S.C. Black Farmers Coalition are hosting a Climate Smart workshop at 9 a.m., Saturday, March 1 at 808 Sea Island Parkway on St. Helena Island.
Topics covered will include Climate Change and Agriculture, Climate-Smart Practices in Vegetable Production, and Climate-Smart Practices in Row Crop Production. Lunch is included. To register, go to https://forms.gle/pjmPSUUakfD4yPqg6.
‘Dinung Under The Stars’ to benefit CAPA
Dining Under the Stars: A Night of Culinary Compassion, to be held from 5:30 to 9 p.m., Sunday, March 9 in downtown Beaufort, is a one-of-a-kind fundraising event to support the Child Abuse Prevention Association (CAPA) and local dancer Nick Borreggine’s fundraising efforts for the annual Dancing With Our Stars. The night takes place on Bay Street, offering enchanting views of the historic Woods Memorial Bridge and the Beaufort River beyond.
Guests will enjoy a five-course plated dinner curated by eight of Beaufort’s most celebrated chefs, including talents from Old Bull, Breakwater, Saltus, Beedos, Scratch Italian Kitchen, POP, Locals Raw Bar, BlackSheep, and Shellring Ale Works. Each meticulously crafted dish will be paired with a fine wine to elevate the experience.
“We all want to give back,” said Nick Borreggine, the visionary behind the event. “What’s better than supporting such an amazing cause with an unforgettable night that brings the whole community together?”
The evening doesn’t stop at exceptional food and wine. Guests will be greeted with champagne and hors d’oeuvres, enjoy live classical music, and leave with a stunning commemorative print by renowned local artist Amiri Farris, created exclusively for the event.
Tickets are $350 per person (inclusive of tax, excludes gratuity) and can be purchased at https://bit.ly/4kqNWp4. With tickets limited to just 185 seats, the chance to be part of this unique evening is exclusive.
Friends of Fort Fremont Oyster Roast
On Friday, March 14, from 5:30 to 8 p.m., Friends of Fort Fremont, in partnership with the Native Plant Society, will host its annual Oyster Roast at Live Oaks Park in Port Royal. Chili, appetizers and desserts will be available.
Bring your own chairs and adult beverages and enjoy the music by the Sweet Ferns. The silent auction has great items, such as Savannah Banana tickets and a special fishing trip
The price is $40 per person. The last day to order tickets is Friday, March 7. No tickets will be sold at the door. They may be purchased by check mailed to Friends of Fort Fremont, P.O. Box 982, St,. Helena, S.C., 29920 or online at wwwfortfremont.org
2025 Beach Walk to benefit CAPA of Beaufort County
The Low Country Kappa Delta Alumnae Chapter will host the fitth annual Beach Walk to benefit CAPA of Beaufort County at 10 a.m., Saturday, March 8. The walk will begin at Coligny Beach Park, 1 North Forest Beach Drive on Hilton Head Island.
A minimum donation of $10 per person is suggested. If you are unable to join the walk in person, you can participate by walking in your neighborhood and making a donation to support CAPA.
Please make checks payable to Low Country KD AC and send to Jennifer Kaple, 301 Central Avenue, Suite 122, Hilton Head Island, S.C. 29926. You may also donate via Venmo to Jennifer-Kaple-SC1.
In the past four years, the Kappa Delta Beach Walk has raised more than $10,000 for CAPA.
CAPA (Child Abuse Prevention Association) 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.
The fundraiser is part of National Kappa Delta’s Shamrock Project initiative in support of Prevent Child Abuse America. To date, Kappa Deltas have raised nearly $30 million to prevent child abuse in our country.
Beaufort Twilight Run needs sponsors
The 15th Annual Beaufort Twilight Run (March 22) still needs sponsors. This is an opportunity not only to help support the students at Riverview Charter School but also to promote a business or place of employment.
Each sponsorship goes directly to our Capstone Field Trip Fund, which helps lower costs for all field trips, especially the Capstone experiences and reduces the financial burden for families. Sponsorships at every level make a meaningful difference. For example, a $2,500 sponsorship can help:
- Send one 8th grader to Costa Rica
- Send two 5th graders to Washington, D.C
- Send 10 2nd graders to Barrier Island.
For more information, contact Haley Romeo, BTR Sponsorship Chair at haley.romeo@riverviewcharterschool.org. Review the sponsorship packet at https://bit.ly/3WhcAy2 or complete the sponsorship form at https://bit.ly/42cx4LX. Thank you for your support of the Beaufort Twilight Run and Riverview Charter School.
Tickets available for Community Foundation of the Lowcountry’s annual community meeting
Community Foundation of the Lowcountry (CFL) has announced that tickets are available for its Annual Community Meeting to be held from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m., Wednesday, March 26, 2025, at the Arts Center of Coastal Carolina on Hilton Head Island. While the event is free, tickets are required. The only place to get tickets is by calling the Arts Center Box Office at 843-842-2787 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday.
The Annual Community Meeting’s theme is “Local Impact, Lasting Change,” with special guest speakers representing local nonprofits and scholarship recipients, plus CFL staff and board of directors. CFL is extremely honored to have Carrie Cook, Vice-President and Community Affairs Officer for the Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond, as the Keynote Speaker. We are also very fortunate to have WSAV-TV Anchor Andrew Davis return for the third straight year as the Master of Ceremonies, and Novant Health on board as the Presenting Sponsor.
Please contact Rob Ennamorato with any questions at rennamorato@cf-lowcountry.or or 843-681-9100.
County VA to offer End of Life Planning Seminars for veterans, families
Beaufort County Veterans Affairs is hosting End of Life Planning Seminars for veterans and their families.
These seminars address things veterans and their families can do today to ensure their personal effects are in order. They also discuss Veterans Affairs benefits that surviving spouses may be entitled to receive.
They will be offered at either 9 a.m. or 1 p.m., at convenient locations around Beaufort County:
- Tuesday, May 20: Hilton Head Branch Library, 11 Beach City Road.
- Tuesday, May 27: Beaufort Library, 311 Scott Street.
RSVPs are required for space and resource purposes. Please contact Crystal at 843-255-6880 to reserve your seat. For questions and more information please contact Beaufort County Veterans Affairs at 843-255-6880.
