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<p><strong>Indivisible Beaufort February meeting</strong></p>
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<p>Indivisible Beaufort’s next meeting is set for 11 a.m., Saturday, Feb. 25 at the St. Helena Branch Library at 6355 Jonathon Francis Sr. Road, St. Helena Island.</p>
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<p>Classroom censorship? Transferring public school funds to private and religious schools through vouchers? Harsh penalties for teachers violating restrictive laws? It’s not something from a dystopian novel. It is happening here and now.</p>
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<p>Featured speaker Josh Malkin, Legal Fellow and Legislative Advocate at the ACLU, focusing on public education, will share the latest South Carolina legislative attacks on our public education system and the ACLU’s role in leading the fight against these proposals.</p>
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<p>The event is free and open t the public.</p>
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<p><strong>League of Women Voters February meeting</strong></p>
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<p>The League of Women Voters Beaufort will be hosting a presentation and discussion on the nationally acclaimed book <em>Schoolhouse Burning: Public Education and the Assault on American Democracy</em> by author Derek Black at 2 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 25 at Penn Center.</p>
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<p>Black is from South Carolina and is a Professor at the University of South Carolina School of Law. His award-winning book tells the true story of education in the U.S. and the current state of affairs: book banning, censorship and individuals seemingly grabbing control of curriculums, education theories and many other aspects of education.</p>
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<p>Plan to attend and bring a friend. The event is free and open to the public.</p>
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<p><strong>Scott seeking interns</strong></p>
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<p>U.S. Senator Tim Scott (R-S.C.) is now accepting applications for internships in his Washington, D.C., North Charleston, Columbia, and Greenville offices for the summer of 2023. The internship program offers undergraduate and graduate students the chance to work with public service professionals and gain practical experience in constituent services, government policy, and more. Students of all majors, particularly those studying governmental affairs, public policy, or communications, are welcome to apply.<br>Internship hours are flexible to accommodate students' course schedules but generally run from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. Students may also gain course credit for completing the internship program. Interested students can apply at http://bit.ly/3xJYF6Y. For additional questions, contact the internship coordinator at <a href="mailto:internships@scott.senate.gov">internships@scott.senate.gov</a> or call 202-224-6121.</p>
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<p><strong>Beaufort History Museum has openings for docents</strong></p>
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<p>The Beaufort History Museum has openings for trained docents and will hold a three-day docent training session for interested persons, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., February 28 through March 2 in the Greater Beaufort Port Royal Convention &amp; Visitor's Bureau (CVB) Conference Room, 701 Craven Street, Beaufort. Lunch will be included.</p>
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<p>Docents welcome visitors of all ages from all over the country and world to the Museum, conduct tours, and relate the remarkable 500-plus year history of Beaufort and the Sea Islands during their tour.</p>
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<p>Visit <a href="http://bit.ly/3DQm9uk">http://bit.ly/3DQm9uk</a> to view more details regarding the Museum's expected qualifications for its Docents and the normal duties Docents perform.</p>
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<p>Space is limited and you must register for this event. Visit <a href="http://bit.ly/3x5S0n3">http://bit.ly/3x5S0n3</a> to find the Museum website and register for this event.</p>
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<p><strong>Beaufort Republican Women’s Club holding membership drive luncheon</strong></p>
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<p>The Beaufort Republican Women’s Club will hold its annual Membership Drive Luncheon at 11:30 a.m., Saturday, March 4, in the Carolina Room at the Dataw Island Club, 123 Dataw Drive, St. Helena Island.</p>
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<p>Xiaodan Li, Beaufort County Republican Party’s representative to the South Carolina Republican Party and member of Friends of Liberty, will be the featured speaker. The cost of the luncheon is $38 and is by reservation only.</p>
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<p>The Beaufort Republican Women’s Club is an active organization with more than 100 members. To reserve a seat, please mail a check with the names of those who will be attending to BRWC, P. O. Box 1835, Beaufort, S.C. 29901 before Saturday, Feb. 25. For more information, contact Diane Roney at 843-838-4972.</p>
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<p><em>– From staff reports</em><br></p>
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