ARTS
Pritchards Island – Past and Future
8 a.m. to 6 p.m., Monday through Friday, Weekends during performances, through Oct. 2, 2023, USCB Center for the Arts 805 Carteret Street, Beaufort. Free and open to the public. For tickets, visit USCBCenterForTheArts.com. The University of South Carolina Beaufort’s Center for the Arts has unveiled a new installation and an art exhibit to make plain the historic significance of Pritchards Island to barrier island existence in the past and in the present as well as denote the island’s future engagement in environmental and scientific discovery. The art exhibit component features a collection of work by more than 30 artists curated by partnership between the University and the Beaufort Arts Council through an artist in residence program in the early 2000s. Many notable local artists from Beaufort County are represented in the collection, such as Susan Graber, Cabel Heward, Weezie Gibson, Susan Deloach, Melba Cooper and Nan Kresch. For additional information, contact Bonnie Hargrove at 843-521-3145.
CALENDAR
Karaoke with Melissa
8 p.m. to midnight, Tuesdays, Highway 21 Bar, 3436 Trask Pkwy, Beaufort. Enjoy food and drinks during Karaoke with Melissa.
Sharing Hearts Support Group
5:30 to 7 p.m., second Tuesday of every month, 2201 Boundary Street, Suite 208, Beaufort. Free. Come tell your 10-minute story of a life lesson or healing message using your own creative expression through a song, poetry, reading, art or verbal storytelling. Come away with an uplifting sense of support and connections or to just listen. Register by leaving a voicemail with name, phone and number of attendees at 843-525-6115 or send email to reneesutton@healthierhealing.com. Notification will be done of any location change due to seat requirements.
The Beaufort Shag Club
7 to 9 p.m., Wednesdays, AmVets Club, 1831 Ribaut Road Port Royal. We also host a Saturday evening dance the second Saturday of each month from 7 to 10 p.m. Interested in learning the Shag dance? Free lessons for members beginning in September through June. Visit our Facebook page; The Beaufort Shag Club.
Karaoke with Melissa
7:30 p.m. to 11:30 p.m., Wednesdays, Beaufort Moose Lodge, 350 Broad River Blvd, Beaufort. Enjoy food and drinks during Karaoke with Melissa.
Trivia with Mike – Fat Patties
7:30 p.m., Every Wednesday, Fat Patties, 831 Parris Island Gateway, Beaufort. Free. Team trivia event, win house cash prizes! For more information, visit https://rb.gy/o9nhwe.
Eric’s Karaoke Krew
9:30 p.m., Wednesdays, Rosie O’Grady’s, 2127 Boundary Street, Suite 2, Beaufort. Free. Enjoy karaoke with either Parker or Eric.
Trivia with Mike – Bricks On Boundary
7:30 p.m., Every Thursday, Fat Patties, 1422 Boundary St, Beaufort. Free. Team trivia event, win house cash and Beer Bucket prizes! For more information, visit https://rb.gy/o9nhwe.
Eric’s Karaoke Krew
7 p.m., Thursdays, Amvets Post 70, 1831 Ribaut Road, Port Royal. Free. Public is welcome. Enjoy Karaoke. Dinner will be available.
Bluffton Night Bazaar — a Lowcountry Made Market
5 to 8 p.m., first Thursday of each month, Burnt Church Distillery, 120 Bluffton Road. A highly curated selection of accessories, clothing, home goods, custom gifts and more by local artists and makers.
Rooted Beaufort Yoga classes
5:30 to 6:45 p.m., Thursdays, Cypress Wetlands, Port Royal; 9 to 10:15 a.m., Whitehall Park or Pigeon Point Park. Rooted Beaufort is a collective of local Yoga teachers who host outdoor yoga classes and donation-based events with proceeds being donated locally on a rotating basis.
Wet Willie’s Trivia Night
7 to 10 p.m., every Thursday, Wet Willie’s, Beaufort Town Center. Win awesome prizes while you sip the worlds greatest daiquiris and munch on delicious bites.
TECHconnect
5:30 to 7:30 p.m., 3rd Thursday of each month, Beaufort Digital Corridor, 500 Carteret Street, Suite D, Beaufort. Free. The BDC’s signature happy hour “meetup” networking event for tech professionals. Connect with like-minded people, fellow entrepreneurs, start-ups and VCs over local food and cold beverages. Call 843-470-3506 or visit https://rb.gy/e7t2h for more information.
Wet Willie’s Bingo Night
7 to 10 p.m., every Friday, Wet Willie’s, Beaufort Town Center. Win free giveaways, merchandise, and more cool prizes.
Eric’s Karaoke Krew
9 p.m., Fridays, Highway 21 Bar, 3436 Trask Pkwy, Beaufort. Free. Enjoy Karaoke with Lt. Dan.
Eric’s Karaoke Krew
9:30 p.m., Fridays, Rosie O’Grady’s, 2127 Boundary Street, Suite 2, Beaufort. Free. Enjoy Karaoke with Parker.
Karaoke with Melissa
7:30 p.m. to 11:30 p.m., Fridays, R Bar & Grill, 70 Pennington Dr, Bluffton. Enjoy food and drinks during Karaoke with Melissa.
Drum Circle
6:30 to 8 p.m., 2nd Friday of every month, Gazeebo, Henry C. Chambers Waterfront Park, Beaufort. Free. Anyone welcome, no experience necessary. Bring a drum, if you have one, a chair and a desire to have fun. The Drum Circle has several extra drums and many other percussion instruments that anyone can use. To receive updates on future events, send your email to lannyk13@gmail.com.
Highway 21 Flea Market
9 a.m. to 4 p.m., every Saturday and Sunday, Highway 21 Drive-In. Sellers, vendors, handmade items, unique products and yard sale items. For information, email lowcountryfleamarket@gmail.com.
Port Royal Farmers Market
9 a.m. to noon, Saturdays, year round, Naval Heritage Park, 1615 Ribaut Road, Port Royal. Rain or shine. You will find fresh, local, seasonal produce, shrimp, oysters, poultry, beef, pork, eggs, bread and cheese, as well as plants, ferns, camellias, azaleas, citrus trees and beautiful, fresh cut flower bouquets. There are prepared food vendors serving barbecue, dumplings, she crab soup, crab cakes, paella, coffee, baked goods, bagels and breakfast sandwiches. No pets allowed. For more information, visit http://www.portroyalfarmersmarket.com/, visit @portroyalfarmersmarket on Facebook or call 843-295-0058.
Slip and Splash Saturdays
10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Saturdays, Battery Creek Pool, 1 Blue Dolphin Drive, Beaufort, and Bluffton Pool, 55 Pritchard Street, Bluffton. $5 per person. Stay busy for hours climbing on our inflatable challenge track.
Eric’s Karaoke Krew
7 p.m., Saturdays, The Beaufort Moose Lodge, 350 Broad River Blvd., Beaufort. Free. Enjoy karaoke with Lt. Dan. Come early at 6 p.m. for Steak Night.
Eric’s Karaoke Krew
9:30 p.m., Saturdays, Rosie O’Grady’s, 2127 Boundary Street, Suite 2, Beaufort. Free. Enjoy karaoke with Eric.
Teddy Bear Picnic Read-Aloud
9 a.m. to noon, 1st Saturday each month, Port Royal Farmer’s Market, Corner of Ribaut Road & Pinckney Blvd, Port Royal. Free. DAYLO Students and other volunteers will read to young children, who are encouraged to bring their favorite stuffed animals. The next Reading is Saturday, Aug. 5.
Karaoke with Melissa
8 p.m. to 12 a.m., 2nd and 4th Saturdays of every month, Peaceful Henry’s Cigar Bar, 181 Bluffton Rd, Bluffton. Enjoy food and drinks during Karaoke with Melissa.
Drum Circle
6:30 p.m., Friday, Sept. 8, Henry C. Chambers Waterfront Park, Beaufort. We are attracting more and more participants but we want continued growth. So, bring a friend, relative or co-worker. It’s free. It’s family friendly. No musical experience is necessary. Extra drums available. Bring a chair and drum joyously with us. It’s always free and open to everyone. No musical training is necessary as everyone can feel the rhythm of the group and join in. We have extra drums & other percussion instruments that may be borrowed for each session. If you prefer, come and just listen & watch as the group drums. Come to dance, hula-hoop, clap or chant. You will enjoy the experience in whichever way you participate and feel relieved of your daily stresses.
Roots & Rivers Festival
4 to 9 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 9, Bluffton Oyster Factory Park, 63 Wharf Street, Bluffton. Early bird tickets now available for $25. Tickets will be available at the gate for $30. BlacQuity, a nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering Black entrepreneurs, is thrilled to present the inaugural Roots & Rivers Festival, a vibrant celebration of local businesses and community spirit. The Roots & Rivers Festival is set to invigorate Coastal Beaufort County by providing a bustling marketplace for small businesses, artisans, and Black entrepreneurs to showcase their unique products. The festival boasts an array of highlights, including a lively beer garden and captivating live music performances by Deas Guyz, an acclaimed group known for their energetic mix of genres such as Motown, R&B, blues, and more. In addition, attendees can explore a variety of delectable food trucks offering mouthwatering culinary delights. The festival’s vendors will showcase various unique products and services, providing an unforgettable shopping experience. For more information and to purchase tickets, please visit www.rootsandriversfestival.com.
360 /40 Celebration of Gullah Culture Heritage, Tradition, and Spirit
1 to 5 p.m., Sunday, Sept. 10, 94 Pope Avenue, Hilton Head Island. Free. Immerse yourself in the traditions, heritage, and spirit of the Gullah community as we come together to honor and celebrate our unique culture. This free event ensures that everyone can participate in the joy and beauty of the Gullah culture, making it a community driven experience. Engaging with the talented performers and witnessing the vibrant traditions of the Gullah people will leave you with a profound appreciation for their unique heritage. Mark your calendars and join the “360/40 Celebration of Gullah Culture.” For more information visit https://hiltonheadisland360-40.org/events/gullah/.
Free Summer Tax Prep
9 a.m. to 12 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 16, Agape Family Life Center, 5855 South Okatie Highway, Hardeeville. Appointment only, call 843-784-6008.
Southern Barrel Bluffton Artisan Market
4 to 8 p.m., Friday, Sept. 29, Southern Barrel Brewing Co., 375 Buckwalter Place Blvd, Bluffton. Lowcountry Made is proud to announce that the Bluffton Artisan Market is back at Southern Barrel! The Bluffton Artisan Market will kick off Southern Barrel’s Oktoberfest weekend! We want to thank Southern Barrel for their continued patronage and advocacy for small businesses! Southern Barrel is where Lowcountry Made markets started 3 years ago! And we are so excited to be collaborating again! Vendor applications are open at lcmade.com/bluffton-market-vendor-application/.
Palmetto Bluff Farmers Market
9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Wednesdays, Oct. 4, Oct. 18, Nov. 8, Nov. 29, Dec. 17, Palmetto Bluff Farm, 228 Old Moreland Road, Bluffton. The Palmetto Bluff Farmers Market is back this October! FREE and Open to the Public enjoy local shopping at the Farm at Palmetto Bluff. Lowcountry Made is honored to curate the lineup for the Palmetto Bluff Farmers Market. This will be a wonderful showcase of local growers and makers! The market is at capacity but all area farmers, producers, home bakers, food related makers, food trucks, and artisans are encouraged to apply for the wait list.
Bluffton Night Bazaar
5 to 8 p.m., Thursdays, Oct. 5, Nov. 2, Dec. 7, Burnt Church Distillery, 120 Bluffton Road, Bluffton. Lowcountry Made is proud to present the 2023 Bluffton Night Bazaar at Burnt Church Distillery. Applications for the fall dates are open now at lcmade.com/bluffton-night-bazaar-vendor-application/.
Beaufort Shrimp Festival
October 6 and 7, Henry C. Chambers Waterfront Park, Beaufort
Saint Peter’s 63rd Annual Fall Bazaar
10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 7, St. Peter’s Catholic Church, 70 Lady’s Island Drive, Beaufort. The bazaar committee seeks Lowcountry artists and crafts people to sell their creations at the bazaar. Booths may be set up inside or outside. Fee is $100. The Bazaar will also feature International Foods, Sweet Shoppe, Beer and Wine Garden, Kids Zone with inflatables, games, and petting zoo, and a Silent Auction. Proceeds benefit the Lowcountry Outreach Center. For an application, contact parishlife@stpetersbeaufort.org.
Sips & Seafood Party
5 to 10 p.m., Friday, Oct. 27, Hewitt Oaks, 205 Stillwell Road, Bluffton. $175. Bluffton Self Help’s annual fundraiser. The funds raised provide education, basic needs, career development, and a sense of hope. Last year alone, this event helped 194 families to remain in their homes, keep the lights on, and to get through a difficult time. It supported 413 neighbors as they earned an education through English as a Second Language, Adult Basic Education, and GED Preparation classes. Our guests and sponsors provided 168 neighbors with the opportunity to meet one-on-one with client advocates through 672 meetings to connect to resources, develop goals and work toward reaching personal success. Through The Market 858 households received 431,428 pounds of fresh produce, dairy, meat, eggs, non perishable groceries, hygiene items, diapers and more than 20,000 articles of clothing enabling them to stretch their budget and have better health. Purchase tickets at https://rb.gy/kq7ef.
HALLOWEEN
Ghosts and Myths of Hilton Head Island
7:30 p.m., Wednesday, Oct. 18 through Saturday, Oct. 21, Zion Cemetery and Baynard Mausoleum, Outdoor Learning Center at the corner of 278 & Matthews Drive, Hilton Head Island. $15 per person. Presented by The Heritage Library. Experience the chills of the paranormal stories of Hilton Head Island as we bring to life Lydia Davant, Andrew Baynard, Cap’n Jack Stoney, Mary Kirk, Paulson Schwarzer, and Williams Eddings Baynard. Witness the Hilton Head Island of the 18th and 19th centuries through their eyes on a journey beyond the cemetery gates. Hear firsthand the ghost stories about the Harbour Town Lighthouse, the Baynard Funeral Procession, and the Blue Lady of Hilton Head Island. Purchase your tickets early This event always sells out and tickets are limited this year due to spatial distancing. Not recommended for children younger than 10. Register at https://heritagelib.org/ghostsmyths.
HISTORY
Beaufort History Museum at the Arsenal
10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Tuesday through Friday; 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Saturdays, 713 Craven St, Beaufort. General Admission for Adults $8, Seniors $7, Active Duty Military and College Students with ID $5. Children/Teens younger than 18 Free. Explore and experience more than 500 years of Beaufort History with knowledgeable docent guided tours.
The Historic Port Royal Museum
10 a.m. to 3 p.m. or upon request, Thursdays through Sundays, The Historic Port Royal Museum, 1634 Paris Ave. The museum features the turn-of-the-century businesses and industries of Port Royal: Shrimping, crabbing, oystering, the railroad, the school and the mercantile. Great gifts featuring local artists are available. For more information. visit www.portroyalhistory.org, email historicportroyalfoundation@gmail.com or call 843-524-4333.
Tour Historic Fort Fremont
Dawn to dusk, Monday through Sunday, The Fort Fremont Preserve, 1124 Land’s End Road, St. Helena Island. Free and open to the public. The History Center is open Fridays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.; Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.; and Sundays from 1 to 4 p.m. Visitors can learn about the fort’s history during the Spanish-American War through interpretive signs, self-guided walking tours with a smart phone, exhibits in the history center, and docent-led tours. For more information visit www.fortfremont.org or contact Passive Parks Manager Stefanie Nagid at snagid@bcgov.net.
Zion Cemetery & Baynard Mausoleum Costumed Cemetery Tour
10:30 a.m., Tuesdays, through Oct. 10, 2023, Zion Cemetery, 574 William Hilton Parkway, Hilton Head Island. $10 per adult, $8 per child. The Island’s history comes to life with this trip back in time, featuring costumed tour guides sharing fascinating stories of Hilton Head Island’s past. Visit the gravesites of four Revolutionary War heroes and find out about the bloody skirmish that was fought just steps away. Explore the island’s oldest structure and learn about the planters who built it. You’ll learn their stories of the Colonial era on Hilton Head Island and more as you tour one of the island’s most intriguing sites. Register at https://heritagelib.org/tours.
Historic Ft. Mitchel Tour
10:30 a.m., Thursdays through Oct. 12, Ft. Mitchel, 65 Skull Creek Drive, Hilton Head Island. $10 per adult, $8 per child. Immerse yourself in the fascinating Civil War history of Hilton Head Island with a visit to Fort Mitchel. The site contains the remains of a coastal defense battery erected in 1862 to protect the Port Royal Sound by way of Skull Creek from incursions by Confederate gunboats based in the Savannah River. Costumed characters and an expert tour guide will demonstrate the vital historic importance of this place and the role the fort and its namesake, General Mitchel, played in shaping Hilton Head history, including historic Mitchelville. Register at https://heritagelib.org/tours.
Port Royal Lecture Series: Who Was Here? Native Americans Before and During European Settlements
6:30 to 8:30 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 26, St. Mark’s Episcopal Church, 1004 11th Street, Port Royal. $25 per person – Seating is limited. Lecturers are Stephen Criswell, Professor Chris Judge, and Evan Nooe, University of South Carolina Native American Studies Center. Buy tickets at https://historic-port-royal-foundation.square.site/.
Underwater Secrets of Port Royal
10:30 a.m., Thursday, Nov. 2, Room 213, University of South Carolina Beaufort – Hilton Head Island Campus, 1 Sand Shark Drive, Hilton Head Island. $10 for non-members, $8 for members. With presenter Richard Thomas. Centuries of weather and warfare have left underwater vestiges of a past filled with intrigue and tragedy. The locations and stories behind these known remnants of a former age are revealed through research into documented sources, coincidental encounters, and the use of modern technology in the pursuit of underwater archaeology. Register at https://heritagelib.org/classes.
The Southern Campaign in South Carolina 1776-1780
1:30 p.m., Tuesday, Nov. 7, Room 213, University of South Carolina Beaufort – Hilton Head Island Campus, 1 Sand Shark Drive, Hilton Head Island. $10 for non-members, $8 for members. With presenter Lee J. Wilwerding. This is a Semiquincentennial presentation.The British had a successful run in the South for four years which led to inflated expectations for victory. But wait there’s more to come. Register at https://heritagelib.org/classes.
Forts of Port Royal
10:30 a.m., Thursday, Nov. 9, Room 213, University of South Carolina Beaufort – Hilton Head Island Campus, 1 Sand Shark Drive, Hilton Head Island. $10 for non-members, $8 for members. With presenter Richard Thomas. Over 42 fortifications of various kinds have been built along the shores of Port Royal Sound for protection against hostile natives and enemy raids since the mid-1500s. This presentation covers their locations, the period they existed, and the history of the most significant among them. Register at https://heritagelib.org/classes.
The Southern Campaign 1781
1:30 p.m., Tuesday, Nov. 14, Room 213, University of South Carolina Beaufort – Hilton Head Island Campus, 1 Sand Shark Drive, Hilton Head Island. $10 for non-members, $8 for members. With presenter Lee J. Wilwerding. This is a Semiquincentennial presentation. Nathanial Greene was second only to George Washington in the panoply of Revolutionary War successful Generals. But his campaign in 1781 was a series of tactical defeats that still resulted in victory for the Patriot cause. Register at https://heritagelib.org/classes.
Historic Holidays on Hilton Head Island: A Celebration of Sea Island Traditions
1 to 4 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 25, University of South Carolina Beaufort – Hilton Head Island Campus, 1 Sand Shark Drive, Hilton Head Island. $10 Entrance Fee to Support The Heritage Library, $30 Includes Entrance & Tea Service, Children Under 12 are free (Only with the purchase of an adult ticket), and must be accompanied by an adult. Support local authors & artists, shop for one-of-a-kind gifts, learn about Hilton Head Island history, and celebrate the start of the holiday season. Register at https://heritagelib.org/historicholidays.
LIBRARY ACTIVITIES
Dungeons & Dragons
4 p.m., Mondays, Beaufort Downtown Branch Library, 311 Scott Street, Beaufort, 843-255-6441. Ages 12 to 18.
Lego Club
4:30 to 5:30 p.m., Mondays, St. Helena Branch Library, 6355 Jonathan Francis Senior Road, St. Helena Island, 843-255-6540. All ages welcome.
Teen Art Club
4 p.m., 1st & 3rd Tuesdays of each month, Beaufort Downtown Branch Library, 311 Scott Street, Beaufort, 843-255-6441. Ages 12-18.
Teen Anime Club
4 p.m., 2nd & 4th Tuesdays of each month, Beaufort Downtown Branch Library, 311 Scott Street, Beaufort, 843-255-6456.
Teen Video Game Club
4 p.m., 1st & 3rd Wednesdays of each month, Beaufort Downtown Branch Library, 311 Scott Street, Beaufort, 843-255-6441. Ages 12 to 18.
S.C. Works Job Coaching
2 to 4 p.m., Thursdays, St. Helena Branch Library, 6355 Jonathan Francis Senior Road, St. Helena Island, 843-255-6540. Free help with job searches, interviews.
Chess Club
1 to 2 p.m., Saturdays, St. Helena Branch Library, 6355 Jonathan Francis Senior Road, St. Helena Island, 843-255-6540. Ages 5 and older.
Chess Meet Up
11 a.m., 2nd Saturday of each month, Beaufort Downtown Branch Library, 311 Scott Street, Beaufort, 843-255-6456. Instructor Henry Otto Seim will show beginners the basics or play a friendly game with more experienced players. All skill levels welcome. Extra boards will be set up.
Chess Meet Up
11 a.m., 3rd Saturday of each month, Lobeco Branch Library, 1862 Trask Parkway, 843-255-6479. Instructor Henry Otto Seim will show beginners the basics or play a friendly game with more experienced players. All skill levels welcome. Extra boards will be set up.
Mindfulness workshop
11 a.m., Saturday, Sept. 9, Beaufort Library, 311 Scott Street, Beaufort. Join licensed therapist Julie Sayre, who will be conducting guided practice exercises. Attendees will receive handouts of practices and resources to use at home. There will also be a Q&A period. Attendees should dress comfortably and plan to be sitting on chairs. The program is open to ages 14 through adult. Registration is required. For more information, please call 843-255-6458.
Law Talk – Special Education
11 a.m. to 12 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 9, Bluffton Library, 120 Palmetto Way, Bluffton. Free. Brief topic overview + Q&A with volunteer attorney. To register please call 843-255-6503.
History of Indigo Dyes
3 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 16, St. Helena Branch Library, 6355 Jonathan Francis Sr. Road, St. Helena Island. Join local sustainable artist and environmentalist Monique de La Tour to learn about St. Helena’s history with the Indigo plant. Call 843-255-6487 to register.
Law Talk – Elder Law & End of Life Planning
5:30 to 6:30 p.m., Tuesday, Sept. 19, Beaufort Library, 311 Scott Street, Beaufort. Free. Brief topic overview + Q&A with volunteer attorney. To register please call 843-255-6458.
Indigo Dyeing Workshop
3 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 30, St. Helena Branch Library, 6355 Jonathan Francis Sr. Road, St. Helena Island. Join local sustainable artist and environmentalist Monique de La Tour to learn Indigo dyeing techniques. Limit of 20 people, call 843-255-6487 to register.
Makerspace & 3D Printing
4 to 5 p.m., Wednesdays, Oct. 4 to Dec. 6, St. Helena Branch Library, 6355 Jonathan Francis Sr. Road, St. Helena Island. Ages 10 & up, Free. Learn to use 3D modeling software, design and print 3D models, finish models using acrylic paints, create tabletop miniatures (Warhammer, Dungeons & Dragons, etc.).
Rebecca Dwight Bruff Author Talk & Book Signing
4 p.m., Wednesday, Oct. 18, St. Helena Branch Library, 6355 Jonathan Francis Sr. Road, St. Helena Island. While no books will be available for purchase at the event, Ms. Bruff will happily sign pre-purchase copies immediately afterwards. No registration required, all ages welcome!
St. Helena Branch Library Plant Swap
2 to 4 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 21, St. Helena Branch Library, 6355 Jonathan Francis Sr. Road, St. Helena Island. Take a plant, leave a plant- bring your divided perennials, extra clippings, and plant propagations to swap with others!
Law Talk – Landlord Tenant Law
5:30 to 6:30 p.m., Wednesday, Oct. 25, St. Helena Library, 6355 Jonathan Francis Sr. Road, St. Helena. Free. Brief topic overview + Q&A with volunteer attorney. To register please call 843-255-6540.
Law Talk – Family Law
5:30 to 6:30 p.m., Tuesday, Nov. 14, Bluffton Library, 120 Palmetto Way, Bluffton. Free. Brief topic overview + Q&A with volunteer attorney. To register please call 843-255-6503.
Law Talk – Wills, Estates, & Probates
4:30 to 5:30 p.m., Tuesday, Nov. 7, Lobeco Library, 1862 Trask Parkway, Lobeco. Free. Brief topic overview + Q&A with volunteer attorney. To register please call 843-255-6479.
MEETINGS
Zonta Club of Beaufort
6 p.m., 4th Tuesday of each month, Smokehouse, Port Royal.
Beaufort Rotary Club
Noon, Wednesdays, Sea Island Presbyterian Church Fellowship Hall, 81 Lady’s Island Drive, Lady’s Island. Catered buffet lunch, followed by a guest speaker. Prospective members welcome. For further information and upcoming speakers, please visit website www.beaufortrotaryclub.org.
The Beaufort Trailblazers – A Volunteer Group
8 a.m., first Thursday each month, Herban Marketplace, Beaufort. Anyone interested in supporting or building off-road/dirt/wilderness mountain biking/jogging/walking trails near is encouraged to attend. For more information, call 843-575-0021 or email universitybicycles@hotmail.com.
Rotary Club of the Lowcountry
7:30 a.m., Fridays, Sea Island Presbyterian Church, Sea Island Parkway, Lady’s Island. A light breakfast is provided before the program. For further information and upcoming speakers, please visit our website at www.lowcountryrotary.org or contact our President, Bob Bible a reconmc@aol.com or 843-252-8535.
MUSIC
Street Music on Paris Avenue
6 p.m. Saturdays, Sept. 9, Sept. 23, Paris Avenue, Port Royal. All shows are free. Bring your own chairs. Stage is between 9th and 10th streets. Sept. 9, Angela Easterling; Sept. 23, J.P. Soars & The Red Hots.
OUTDOORS
The Beaufort Tree Walk
Lady’s Island Garden Club invites you to take a meandering walk through the Historic “Old Point” and enjoy some unique and noteworthy trees. The “Walk” takes about an hour, is a little over a mile starting at the corner of Craven & Carteret streets in Morrall Park and concluding in Waterfront Park. Booklets with map and information about each tree are available free at the Visitors Center in the historic Arsenal on Craven Street.
Tours of Hunting Island
Every Tuesday, Hunting Island State Park, 2555 Sea Island Pkwy. Free, park entry fees apply. Sponsored by Friends of Hunting Island Keeper Ted and his team. For more information call the Hunting Island Nature Center at 843-838-7437. The next Tuesday is August 1.
RUNNING
Move Your Mind 5K Beach Walk/Run
8:30 a.m., Saturday, Sept. 9, 51 S. Forest Beach Drive, Hilton Head Island. Free. Get your body and mind moving while helping local families living with Alzheimer’s and related dementia in the Memory Matters’ third annual 5K Beach Walk/Run. The start and finish line will be located on the beach in front of the Marriott’s Grande Ocean. Participants will be able to access this part of the beach via the Alder Lane Beach Access. Before the 5K, a 400-meter Fun Run, will be available to children 6 years and younger. After the race, a pancake breakfast will be provided to all race registrants prepared by volunteers from Providence Presbyterian Church located directly across the street. Free parking will also be available at Providence Presbyterian Church prior to the race. Medals will be given to the first, second, and third place winners of the 400-meter, the overall first, second, and third place winners for the 5K, and the first, second, and third dogs that cross the finish line! Register or Donate at https://secure.frontstream.com/2023-move-your-mind-5k.
SEWING
American Needlepoint Guild Meeting
10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., 1st Tuesday each month. The Hilton Head Chapter of the American Needlepoint Guild welcomes anyone, beginner or experienced stitcher, who is interested in needlepoint to join us for stitching, learning and fellowship. Upcoming meetings are November 7 at Palmetto Electric Community Room, Hardeeville, and December 5 at the Indigo Run Clubhouse, Hilton Head Island. For more information, please contact us at hiltonheadislandchapter@needlepoint.org.
Embroidery Guild of America Meeting
Second Tuesday of every month, Palmetto Electric Community Room, Hardeeville. The Lowcountry Chapter of the Embroidery Guild of America welcomes anyone, beginner or experienced stitcher, who is interested in any type of embroidery including needlepoint, cross-stitch, surface and beaded embroidery, hardanger, bargello, sashiko, etc., to join us for stitching, learning and fellowship. For more information, please contact us at lowcountrychapter@egacarolinas.org.
Maye River Quilters
10 a.m., Sunday, Sept. 10, Church of the Palms, 1425 Okatie Highway, Okatie. A special Garage Sale Program will be held. To attend as a guest, email RSVP to mayeriverquilters@gmail.com. For more information and for membership form, call 978-464-0585.
SPORTS/GAMES
ACBL Duplicate Bridge Club
9:30 a.m. to 12:30 a.m., Tuesdays, Carteret St. United Methodist Church. Games and events will be held weekly. Director Gene Ogden. Contact Jane Simpson 803-226-3491.
Beaufort Masters Swim Team
6 to 7 a.m., Monday through Friday, Wardle Family Port Royal YMCA. Coached practices. Ages 18 & older, all skill & speed levels, no prior swim team experience needed. Visit lowcountryswimming.com for more information.
