McKissick speaks to BRWC
Drew McKissick, Chair of the South Carolina Republican Party since 2017, was the guest speaker as the Beaufort Republican Women’s Club (BRWC) held its quarterly Members Meeting on Saturday, Nov. 8 at the Red Rooster restaurant in Beaufort.
South Carolina Rep. Shannon Erickson introduced McKissick, and he Drew spoke to BRWC members about the importance of getting citizens engaged in elections and turning out the vote. He reviewed recent voting results in South Carolina and said politics is non-stop; winners set policy, not losers.
The quarterly meetings are informal, informative, fun, and no reservation is needed. Members order off the menu and pay for their own meals. Anyone interested in joining BRWC is welcome. For more information about the club, please go to www.beaufortrepublicanwomensc.com.
County Veteran Affairs, Lowcountry Legal Volunteers partering for will/power of attorney clinic
Beaufort County Veterans Affairs is partnering again with Lowcountry Legal Volunteers to offer a free clinic for area veterans who need help drawing up a will or power of attorney.
The clinic will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Friday, Nov. 14, at the Beaufort County Disabilities and Special Needs Office at 100 Clearwater Way in Beaufort. This event is free of charge and open to all veterans and their dependents. Registration is required. Apply online at lowcountrylegalvolunteers.org or call Lowcountry Legal Volunteers at 843-815-1570.
“Our Life Planning Seminar is an incredibly important event where we emphasize the value of having an up-to-date will and power of attorney,” County Veterans Affairs Director Caroline Fermin said in a news release. “Offering this service free of charge allows us to answer any questions our veterans may have and ensure they leave the clinic fully prepared with either a will or a power of attorney. It’s one more way we are proud to serve and support our veteran population here in Beaufort County.”
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.
County offering tour for America Recycles Day
Beaufort County is celebrating America Recycles Day with educational tours of the recyclable facility used by the County. The tours are at 10 a.m., 11 a.m., 12:30 p.m., or 1:30 p.m., on Friday, Nov. 14.
Space is limited so registration is required. Register by scanning visiting https://bit.ly/43rFPBL.
The facility is the i2 Material Recovery Facility at 203 Hardeeville Industrial Park Road in Hardeeville.
Tour attendees will learn where Beaufort County’s recyclables are taken when collected and processed. Learn the recycling process and how even more can be done to improve household recycling practices. For more information email the Environmental Education Coordinator at envtcoordinator@bcgov.net.
Lady’s Island Garden Club hosting baked goods, floral arrangement sale
The Lady’s Island Garden Club will be holding its fifth annual Baked Goods and Fall Floral Arrangements Sale on Saturday, Nov. 15, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., in front of Grayco Hardware and Home at 136 Sea Island Parkway. They accept cash and checks.
The homemade baked goods will include cakes and pies and packages of cookies, snack mix, muffins, cupcakes, brownies, cinnamon rolls, and gluten free items and treats for man’s best friends! Many of the baked goods will be packaged for gift giving. You can also buy a fresh cup of hot coffee to enjoy while you are shopping.
Fresh floral arrangements created by our talented gardeners will also be offered.
The Lady’s Island Garden Club is a 501(c) (3) organization. Proceeds from the fundraiser will be used for community service projects. Current projects include maintaining the Tree Walk on the Point, planting flowers at the Beaufort National Cemetery, supporting Wreaths Across America and more. The group also contributes financially to many charitable organizations, such as Friends of Hunting Island, Friends of Fort Fremont, Camp Wildwood, Lowcountry Raptors and Beaufort Open Land Trust.
Beaufort Tea Party meeting set for Nov. 17
Joshua Castrinos of the Beaufort County chapter of Turning Point USA will be the guest speaker at the next Beaufort Tea Party meeting to be held from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., Monday, Nov. 17 at Gilligan’s Restaurant at 2601 Boundary Street in Beaufort.
Turning Point USA is expanding nationwide, and now, worldwide.Members joining are not just the youth of today, it is the everyday person. They are of all ages and walks of life.
Seating is limited. Please RSVP at btp@islc.net.
NOB Dems meeting set for Nov. 20
Mayra Rivera Vazquez, the former Beaufort County Democratic Party Chair and a candidate for Congress for South Carolina’s 1st Congressional District, will be the guest speaker when the Northern Beaufort County Democratic Club (NOB Dems) meet at 6 p.m., Thursday, Nov. 20 at the Old Grace AME Chapel at 502 Charles Street in downtown Beaufort. Ample free parking is available. Guests and first time attendees are welcome.
The NOB Dems, along with several other groups, rally together every Monday at 4 p.m. in front of the Beaufort City Hall to exercise their 1st amendment rights to speak up for Democracy and defend the Constitution. If you wish to add your voice in support, bring a sign (no vulgarity), stay behind the sidewalk, and off the median. For more information, contact nobdems@gmail.com.
Economist to speak at Indivisible Beaufort meeting
Economist Donald Klepper-Smith will be the featured speaker when Indivisible Beaufort meets at 11 a.m., Saturday, Nov. 22 at the Downtown Beaufort Library at 311 Scott Street.
Klepper-Smith has been a professional economist and advisor for more than 40 years. As a long-time observer, analyst, researcher, and advisor, he has provided economic analysis and forecasts of national and state business trends for both the public and private sectors.
Klepper-Smith will help attendees understand how current economic policies, Trump tariff mayhem, and other uncertain economic and political conditions are impacting our national and local Lowcountry economy and our financial well-being.
Attendees are asked to bring food donations to the meeting. The event is free and open to the public.
