<b>TheraVista and others team up for yard sale</b>

TheraVista, The Lending Room and Roxanne Cheney Organizes team up again for Spring Clean for JOY 2016 on Saturday March 19th 7:30 to 10 a.m. This semi-annual 'yard sale' where everything is free is an opportunity for community members to go through their closets, drawers and garages clearing items that no longer bring joy or they are tired of storing for that 'just in case' moment. Then it is given away to those who can use the items now. Experience the joy of giving and receiving while expanding awareness about the valuable service of the Lending Room which provides medical equipment for short or long term use, to anyone for a minimum donation of $1. Donations of items in all categories from furniture, household goods, tools, clothes, etc. will be accepted up until 6 p.m. Friday, March 18th. For more info on dropping off donations, email theravista@gmail.com or call 843.812-1328. Event will be held at TheraVista, 263 Brickyard Point Road South on Lady’s Island.

<b>Adaptive Golf this weekend at Parris Island Golf Course</b>

The Masters are less than a month away and the flowers are starting to bloom. Are you ready to take your golfing talents to a new level this year? Practice, the right equipment, proper instruction and more practice will help make the difference. No matter your level of performance, we can all benefit from a little time outside with friends. I hope to see all of you out at the range to celebrate spring and the start of another golf season. We will be at the Parris Island Golf Club between 9 to 11 a.m. on March 19th. Bring a friend!

<b>Community meeting to be held in Bluffton</b>

Beaufort County Council members Cynthia Bensch of District 7 and Rick Caporale of District 8 will host a community meeting on Thursday, March 24, 2016, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. The meeting will take place in the large meeting room of the Bluffton Branch Library at 120 Palmetto Way. The purpose of the meeting is to allow residents an opportunity to share their concerns. Residents do not need to register in advance for the meeting. For more information, contact Council member Bensch or Council member Caporale by email at cbensch@bcgov.net or rcaporale@bcgov.net or by phone at 843-255-2191 (Cynthia Bensch) or 843-255-2194 (Rick Caporale).

<b>YMCA hosts Pancake Breakfast Fundraiser </b>

The Childcare Staff of the YMCA of Beaufort County will host a Pancake Breakfast Fundraiser on Saturday, April 2nd from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. at the YMCA located at 1801 Richmond Ave. in Port Royal. Pancakes, sausage and beverages will be served from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. All proceeds will benefit the YMCA Annual Scholarship Fund which directly aids our community through financial assistance for YMCA preschool, afterschool, summer camp, sports and aquatic programs. Cost is $10 per adult, $5 per child and kids age 2 and under are free. Donations welcomed. Contact Hannah Manning at hannahmymca@gmail.com or 832-522-9622 for more information.
<h2>Upcoming library events</h2>
To be held at the <b>Hilton Head Public Library</b> at 11 Beach City Road, Hilton Head Island.

Event: <b>Turkish Hands: Gesturing in Turkey
</b>Date: Monday, April 4, 2016 from 2:00 to 3:00 p.m.
Description: Tara Alisbath, former resident of Turkey, will demonstrate and explain the significance of this ancient sign language. For more information, contact Priscilla Pomazal at 843-255-6524.

Event: <b>Third Annual Poetry Month Reading
</b>Date: Thursday, April 7, 2016 6:00 from 7:30 p.m.
Description: Six local poets – Michael Bassett, Jessica Goody, Marilyn Lorenz, Horace Mungin, Bill Newby, and Stephanie Orrell – will read their original poems. Mike Nicholson will also play his banjo. This event is co-sponsored by the Island Writers’ Network. For more information, contact Priscilla Pomazal at 843-255-6524.

Event: <b>Saturday Matinee
</b>Date: Saturday, April 9, 2016 from 1:00 to 2:30 p.m.
Description: Enjoy the town’s free big screen at our monthly showings with refreshments. To commemorate Earth Day, join us for an Academy Award-winner for best documentary that highlights the plight of a favorite marine mammal, the dolphin. Call or visit our website to reveal the title. This event is free. Call Lauren Read at 843-255-6531 for more information.

Event: <b>Creative Upcycling
</b>Date: Thursday, April 21, 2016 from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m.
Description: Be ready for Earth Day with functional crafts made at the library. Tee shirts will see new life as totes and produce bags. (Used shirt donations are welcome prior to the event.) Please register. Call Lauren Read at 843-255-6531 for more information.

<em>For information on any of the programs, visit beaufortcountylibrary.org or call (843) 255-6456.</em>