<b>Church sponsors three wellness workshops</b>

Grace Chapel AME Church will sponsor three Health and Wellness Workshops on Saturday, May 31, at the church. The workshops on high blood pressure/stroke, Living with Lupus, and Coping with Arthritis are from 8:30 a.m. until noon. Lunch will be served. The church is located at 502 Charles Street. Call 525-0708 for more information.

<b>Democratic club to hold anniversary celebration</b>

Former S.C. Legislative Black Caucus Chairman Jerry N. Govan, Jr. will be the keynote speaker for the Northern Beaufort County Democratic Club’s 11th Anniversary Celebration on Saturday, May 31. The event will be from 2 to 4 p.m. at Beaufort’s historic Grand Army Hall, 706 Newcastle St. It’s free and open to the public. Govan has represented Orangeburg’s House District 95 since 1992 and is currently a candidate for S.C. Superintendent of Education in the June 10 Democratic Primary. To reserve a seat, contact NBCDC President Theresa White at 597-2482, or Second Vice President Rev. Charlie Pearson at 843-263-5909.

<b>Church offers concert, Vacation Bible School</b>

Wade Hammond, the 2013 Music Evangelist of the year, will perform a concert Sunday, June 1 at 6 p.m. at Shell Point Baptist Church, 871 Parris Island Gateway, Beaufort, SC, 29906. Shell Point Baptist Church is also holding Vacation Bible School for ages 3 through adults from Sunday, June 8 through Thursday, June 12. The meal will be at 5:30 p.m., VBS will be from 6 to 8:30 p.m. Pre-register at 843-522-8616.

<b>Workshops help people create legal living will</b>

As a person ages, it is important they discuss their needs and desires with loved ones. To help with this difficult process, “Planning Ahead &amp; Five Wishes” will be presented Thursday, June 5. The two interactive group discussions will help each participant create a simple document to convey what their medical, personal, emotional and spiritual wishes are, so their families aren’t left to guess. A notary will be available to notarize the document making it a legal living will. The sessions are free and open to the public. The 10:30 a.m. – noon session will be held at Helena Place Senior Living at 1624 Paris Ave., in Port Royal. The 1:30-3 p.m. session will be held at Shell Point Baptist Church on Parris Island Gateway in Port Royal. To register for either session, email rewing@enlivant.com or call 843-252-3001.

<b>American Red Cross holding blood drive</b>

The next opportunity to donate blood to the American Red Cross in Beaufort will be on Thursday, June 5 in the CSUMC Fellowship Hall from noon until 6 p.m. It is extremely helpful if donors would make an appointment; please call 1-866-611-7137 or log onto www.redcrossblood.org. To be eligible to donate you must be 17 years old and weigh 110 pounds; each donor will have a thorough medical screening to ensure safety of the blood supply. For questions, call Merle Hoagland 522-2073 or merle13@embarqmail.com.

<b>Speaker to discuss Harriet Tubman exhibit</b>

The Beaufort District Collection Collaboration welcomes Dr. Eric Poplin back to Beaufort on June 9 at 6 p.m. The Archaeology Society of South Carolina Beaufort is pleased to be a part of an effort to bring Dr. Eric Poplin, senior archaeologist of Brockington &amp; Associates in Charleston, back to discuss a newly installed exhibition on the story of Harriet Tubman and the Combahee River Raid that resulted in widespread destruction of rice plantations along the river and the freedom of more than 700 enslaved people in June 1863. The meeting will be held in the Children’s Programming Room on the first floor of the Beaufort County Library, 311 Scott Street at 6 p.m.

<b>Annual golf tournament hosted by Rotary Club</b>

The 10th annual Memory Links Alzheimer’s Benefit Golf Tournament will be hosted by Rotary Club of the Lowcountry on Saturday, June 7, at 9 a.m. at the Ocean Creek Course on Fripp Island. It is four man, captain’s choice and the $85 entry fee includes golf, cart, beverages, prizes, goody bag and lunch after the tournament. There will also be a putting contest, longest drive, closest to the pin, team prizes and a hole-in-one contest. For more information, call 843-575-2366.

<b>AARP sponsoring safe driver course </b>

An AARP Safe Driver Class will be given at Summit Place of Beaufort, 1119 Pickpocket Plantation Drive, Beaufort, SC, on Friday, June 13. This class is open for drivers age 26 and above. The fee is  $15 for AARP members and $20 for non-members. The class will be held from 9 a.m. until 4 p.m. Completion of this course will earn you a certificate good for a three year discount on your auto insurance. Learn how to become a safer driver. Class size is limited; you must register now by calling Harry Ammon, instructor, at 843-521-1941.

<b>Beaufort sportfishing and diving club to meet</b>

The Beaufort Sportfishing &amp; Diving Club’s June meeting will be held Thursday, June 12 at the Beaufort Yacht and Sailing Club on Lady’s Island, off Meridian Road. The social begins at 6:30 p.m. followed by the meeting at 7 p.m. Well known local Captain Wes Chesnutt of Southern Spots Fishing Charters will lead a discussion on summertime fishing for flounder, redfish, and trout. You do not need a reservation and guests are always welcome. For additional information, contact Captain Frank Gibson at 843-522-2122.

<b>Gamecock Classic Golf Tournament to be held</b>

The Beaufort County Gamecock Classic Golf Tournament sponsored by DuPriest Construction Co. will be on Saturday, June 14. It will be held at the Sanctuary Golf Club at Cat Island. This is a 4 person scramble, Captain’s Choice format starting at 9 a.m. Proceeds benefit USC Scholarship Athletes. Entry fee of $100 per player includes a green fee and golf cart, gift bag, sausage or chicken biscuits for breakfast,  awards lunch, beverages (on the course), and hole contests and prizes. Call Linda McCarty at 843-521-1445 for details.

<b>Organizations have flag retirement ceremony</b>

There will be a Flag Retirement Ceremony on Saturday, June 14, at 10 a.m. in the parking lot at the intersection of Boundary Street and S.C. 170. This will be put on by Chapter 12, Disabled American Veterans, The Exchange Club Of Beaufort and The Boy Scouts Troop 251. The Beaufort Fire Department will be in attendance. If you have a flag that is battered or torn, you may drop it off that morning. For more information, please contact Ron Voegeli at 812-2796 or email Rvoegeli@hargray.com.

<b>Beaufort Church of Christ holding revival</b>

The public is invited to the Beaufort Church of Christ, “Where All the Doors Swing Loose on Welcome Hinges to You and to Yours!” for the Gospel Meeting  and Revival, June 8 to 13. The theme is “A Pure Fountain But A Contaminated Stream” Proverbs 3:5-6. Guest speaker will be Brother Samuell Pounds, Minister from Winter Haven, Fla. Sunday, June 8 is Family &amp; Friends Day, services are 11:15 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. Monday, June 9 through Friday, June 13, services will be 7:30 p.m. All services are held at the Beaufort Church of Christ, 170 Robert Smalls Parkway, Beaufort, SC, 29906. For more information, email jg@jonasbonus.com or call 843-524-4281 or visit www.BeaufortCoC.com.

<b>Habitat for Humanity holds High on the Hog</b>

The third annual CBC National Bank High On The Hog BBQ Festival to benefit LowCountry Habitat for Humanity will be held the first weekend in June at the old Whitehall Plantation on Lady’s Island. Friday, June 6, from 6 to 10 p.m., will be “Everything Lowcountry” where teams cook their favorite dishes in the Lowcountry theme. The local band Deas Guys will take the stage at 7:30 p.m. Wristbands are $20, active military, $18. There will also be a VIP tent Friday night, sponsored by The Island News. Tickets are $50 per person and include seating under the tent, unlimited samples while they last, two drink tickets per person and a dessert. Saturday, June 7, is the barbecue competition. Gates open to the public 12 until 4 p.m. Broke Locals will entertain. Wristband price is $15, active military $14, kids under 12 free. Two-day ticket price is $30, active military $27. For more information, visit www.highonthehogbeaufort.com or call Habitat at 843-522-3500.

<b>Fellowship choir holds annual summer concert</b>

The Fellowship Concert Choir will present its annual Summer Concert with familiar hymns and contemporary music at Mt. Sinai Baptist Church, 2002 Greene Street, Beaufort, on Saturday, June 21, at 5 p.m. The concert is free and open to the public. For more information, contact 843-812-6111.

<b>‘Diva’s Night Out’ being held by local nonprofit</b>

Next Level Living, a non-profit organization that mentors children and families from all walks of life, with special emphasis on families facing economic hardship, is holding Diva’s Night Out “Creating The Life You Really Want.” This event will take place June 20 at the Quality Inn Town Center, 2001 Boundary St., Beaufort, SC, 29902. The speaker will be Lucinda Cross, a creative life activator and a pay-to-play empowerment partner. Her work is about helping women live a life of fire, fun and freedom. Lucinda Cross is the best-selling author of “The Road to Redemption: Overcoming Life’s Detours Obstacles and Challenges” as well as a nationally known speaker seen in Ebony Magazine, ABC Money Matters, NBC, Daily News, NY 1, Dr. Oz and The Bethenny Show. The event will also be honoring individuals in the community who have made strides in the following areas: Business: Pastor Donald Goodwine, St. Paul/Piggly Wiggly; Education: Priscilla Drake from Whale Branch High School; Community Endeavors: Fred Leyda of Beaufort Alliance; Ministry: Apostle Larry Green; and Bridging  the Gaps in Community recognizes Pastor Randy Roberts of Love House Ministries and Mike Green of The Link Church. For more information, contact Elder Phyllis Smart at 843-473-9776, or Sis Shontell at 843-263-2504.

<b>Black chamber course to help small businesses</b>

The Beaufort County Black Chamber of Commerce has partnered with the Service Corps of Retired Executives to offer a course on developing a business plan, acquiring a business loan, and other financial strategies to help small existing businesses and start-ups. Sessions will be from 6 to 8 p.m. June 16, 18, and 20 at the chamber office at 801 Bladen Street in Beaufort. Enrollment is $25, which will be reimbursed upon completion of all three sessions.  To enroll, call 843-986-1102.
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