<b>TCL is hosting Latino open house on campus</b>

The Technical College of the Lowcountry is hosting a Latino Open House from 5:30 to 8 p.m., Thursday, March 10 at the TCL New River Campus, 100 Community College Dr., Bluffton. TCL representatives will be available to discuss admissions, financial aid, programs of study and more. The open house is free and parents are invited.

For more information and to register for the event, visit www.tcl.edu/latino or contact Alison Cadmus in admissions at 843.525.8356.

<b>Beaufort Aglow meets March 12 at Gilligan's</b>

Beaufort Aglow will meet on Saturday, March 12th at Gulligan's Seafood Restaurant, 2601 Boundary St. Beaufort from 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. The speaker will be Co-Pastor Theresa Roberts of Love House Ministries, 423 Parris Island Gateway. She graciously ministers to all with her husband, Pastor Randy Roberts. Love House is a Church that is God directed, Christ centered and Spirit led. Theresa is a former Beaufort County employee. Recently, she became a proud grandmother once again. The Roberts are in charge of the Beaufort County PALS and also operates the Community Bowling Center at 1140 Ribaut Rd in Beaufort where you'll enjoy an old fashioned family fun. All are welcome to attend. Info: call: (843) 575-5377 or (843) 575-5377.

<b>Chairman of SC GOP to speak at next meeting</b>

The Beaufort County Republican Party will hold their monthly meeting on Thursday, March 17th at Palmetto Electric Co-Operative, 1 Cooperative Way in Hardeeville. Matt Moore Chairman of the SC GOP will be the featured speaker. The meeting begins at 6:30 p.m. with a social period (and pizza) starting at 6:00 pm. Food and refreshments will be served and the meeting is open to the public. For more information, please visit www.beaufortgop.com or email info@beaufortgop.com.

<b>TCL is hosting Latino open house on campus</b>

TheraVista, The Lending Room and Roxanne Cheney Organizes team up again for Spring Clean for JOY 2016 on Saturday, March 19th from 7:30 to 10:00 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. It is then given all away to those who can use the items now...<em>the joy of giving and receiving </em>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.They will be accepting donations of items in all categories from furniture, household goods, tools, clothes, etc. up until 6 p.m. Friday March 18th. For more information on dropping off donations, email theravista@gmail.com or call 843-812-1328. The event will be held at TheraVista, 263 Brickyard Point Road South on Lady’s Island.

<b>BHS to hold cheer-leading info meeting</b>

There will be a parent’s informational meeting March 22nd 6:00 p.m. in BHS Small Auditorium. Note all rising 7th – 12th graders are eligible to try out. Also note a back handspring is required to make the Varsity Squad. Tryouts will be April 26-28th and May 2nd – 6th in the BHS gym. All prospective cheerleaders should come in comfortable clothes and tennis shoes and be ready to work.

Final tryouts will be Friday, May 6th, starting at 3:30 p.m. (This will be an open door tryout where family members and friends can watch by paying a $5 entry fee). If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Corrie Zimmerman or Hillary Savarese at corrie.zimmerman@beaufort.k12.sc.us and hillary.savarese@beaufort.k12.sc.us.

<b>Gullah Festival in search of local talent</b>

The Original Gullah Festival of South Carolina, Inc. is looking for local amateur singers, dancers, storytellers, etc. for the 2016 annual Original Gullah Festival and will be sponsoring a Gullah Festival Talent Showcase Audition, featuring Local Amateur Performers wanting to showcase their talents for "Exposure Only" during the Original Gullah Festival May 2016. This is free and opened to the public. It will be held at The United Church of Jesus Christ for All People located at 1801 Duke Street in Beaufort on Saturday, March 26th from 12:00 to 4:00 p.m.

To register or for additional information contact Angela Picot at 843-524-8814, Monday-Friday from 5:00 to 9:00 p.m.

<b>YMCA of Beaufort County 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 -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.