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 p.m., Every Thursday, Bricks on Boundary, 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.
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.
The Citadel Lowcountry Boil & Oyster Roast
5:30 to 8 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 26, Beaufort Yacht & Sailing Club, 30 Yacht Club Drive, Beaufort. Limited to The Citadel Family only. $150 per person. Includes a full open bar, all the seafood you can eat, remarks from special guest Ed Conroy, the Citadel Bulldogs basketball coach, and the fellowship of Citadel alumni and family from around the region. Purchase tickets at https://rb.gy/a8ngv or email PCLCFest@gmail.com.
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.
Touch-a-Truck
10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 28, Beaufort Executive Airport. Hosted by the Junior Service League of Beaufort (JSLB). Open to children of all ages. There will be a designated Quiet Hour from 10 to 11 a.m. for those sensitive to noise. Admission is $5 per person, free for children under 2 years of age.
Touch-a-Truck offers a unique and interactive experience for children. They will have the opportunity to see, touch, and safely explore their favorite vehicles that serve our community, including a fire truck, a patrol car, stormwater vehicles, and construction vehicles. New this year, the event will also feature airplanes and helicopters. There will be food trucks, music and plenty of on-site parking. In the case of rain, the event will be postponed to Saturday, Nov. 4. Pets will not be allowed at the event. Touch-a-Truck will take place immediately after The Flying Frog 5k.
Historic Port Royal Foundation Oyster Roast Fundraiser
4 to 8 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 28, Live Oak Park, Port Royal. Tickets $40 online at www.portroyalhistory.org or $45 at event. Enjoy oysters, homemade chili, desserts and a raffle. Award for most creative Halloween costume.
Sentimental Strands: Victorian Hairwork
11 a.m., Saturday, Nov. 4, 10782 South Jacob Smart Blvd, Ridgeland. Free, Suggested $5 donation. Discover the sentimental endearments of the 19th century through ornamental hairwork such as friendship albums, mourning practices, and love tokens and how these practices have influenced us today. Kim Poovey shares the history of ornamental hairwork as well as displays of antique items followed by a demonstration of the intricate gimp work done to create hair wreaths. Book signing to follow. To RSVP visit https://www.morrisheritagecenter.org/event-5300174.
Palmetto Bluff Farmers Market
9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Wednesdays, 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.
Fort Fremont Harvest Festival
1 to 4 p.m., Sunday, Nov. 5, Fort Fremont Preserve, 1124 Land’s End Road, St. Helena Island. Free admission. Join us for an old-fashioned celebration. Enjoy characters in 1910-period costume, children’s games of the era, food, music, and living history displays. Free shuttle from overflow parking at Land’s End Woodlands Road. Visit www.fortfremont.org for more information.
HALLOWEEN
Haunted Island Halloween
4 to 7 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 28, Hunting Island State Park. Free with park admission.There will be trick-or-treating, a scavenger hunt and a costume contest. Trick-or-treating will take place in Lots C, D and E from 4 to 7 p.m. The scavenger hunt will begin and end at the Lighthouse. Food and beverages will be available from noon to 7 p.m., as food trucks will be located by the Lighthouse Gift Shop. Winners of the Costume Contest and best site decorations will be announced at 7 p.m.
Gullah Family Trunk Or Treat
4 to 8 p.m., Sunday, Oct. 29, Penn Center, 16 Penn Center Circle West, St. Helena Island. Sponsored by The Gullah/Geechee Initiative Foundation. Safe and fun trick-or-treating for the whole family. Enjoy free candy, prizes, music, photo booth, movie night, trunk costume, costume contests and more. Stop by early to register for the costume contests at Penn Center. Dress up your little ones in their favorite costume or pick a theme for the whole family. Win and take home a goodie bag and several prizes including tickets to theme parks and local attractions. Please reserve one ticket per child so we know how many trick-or-treaters to expect. Tickets are available at https://bit.ly/3Fl2DGH. Local businesses that would consider decorating a trunk or setting up a booth or organizations that would like to sponsor the event, visit https://bit.ly/46EMDeL. Contact love@GullahGeecheeIF.orgwith any questions or concerns.
Port Royal Trunk or Treat
3 to 5 p.m., Sunday, Oct. 29, Paris Avenue, between 9th and 12th streets. Sponsored by the Lowcountry Jaycees, the Town of Port Royal and the Beaufort-Jasper YMCA of the Lowcountry. Hot dogs and lemonade will be available for hungry trick-or-treaters. Children simply need to show up to participate. Pets are strictly prohibited. Adults wishing to provide a “Trunk” need to sign up at https://bit.ly/3QgzDX1 and be there between 2 and 2:30 p.m. for setup. Local organizations that wish to sponsor the event should contact Kelly Mason at kmason@portroyal.org.
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.
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 online at www.portroyalhistory.org or before the lecture. Artifacts for evaluation welcome.
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.
Jasper County Historical Society Meeting
6 to 7 p.m., Tuesday, Nov 14, 10782 South Jacob Smart Blvd, Ridgeland. Includes a presentation by Michael DeWitt, Jr. about his research of Hampton County history. DeWitt is a multiple-award-winning journalist, longtime editor of the 143-year-old The Hampton County Guardian, and author of Wicked Hampton County and Fall of the House of Murdaugh. To RSVP visit https://www.morrisheritagecenter.org/event-5190858.
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
Makerspace & 3D Printing
4 to 5 p.m., Wednesdays through December 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.).
Not-so-spooky Storytime
11 a.m. to 12 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 28, St. Helena Branch Library, 6355 Jonathan Francis Senior Road, St Helena Island. Free, no registration required. Ages 3 to 8.
Sorta-scary Movie Marathon
11 a.m., Saturday, Oct. 28, St. Helena Branch Library, 6355 Jonathan Francis Senior Road, St Helena Island. Free. Movies begin at 11 and run all day, all rated G or PG-13. Popcorn and drinks provided.
Getting Started with Chickens
3 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 4, St. Helena Branch Library, 6355 Jonathan Francis Senior Road, St Helena Island. Free. Join experts from the Clemson Extension Office to learn how to raise your own backyard chickens. Please call to register at 843-255-6540.
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.
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.
Craft Supply Swap
3 to 5 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 18, St. Helena Branch Library, 6355 Jonathan Francis Senior Road, St Helena Island. Free. Bring something, leave with something else. Trade any kinds of craft items; needlecraft, paints, etc.
Unrated Chess Tournament
10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 2, St. Helena Branch Library, 6355 Jonathan Francis Senior Road, St Helena Island. Free. Open to all ages and ability levels. Pizza and drinks provided at lunch breaks. Registration required, call 843-255-6487.
More Medicinal Plants and Teas of the Sea Islands
3 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 9, St. Helena Branch Library, 6355 Jonathan Francis Senior Road, St Helena Island. Join Monique De LaTour to find out how local indigenous tribes used plants for health benefits. Understand how to correctly harvest, dry, and prepare plants for tea. Dress warmly– participants will be outside. Bring a mug. Please register at 843-255-6487.
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.
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.
Fripp Audubon Club: Habitat … It’s Not Just for the Birds!
7 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 26, Fripp Island Community Center, 205 Tarpon Blvd, Fripp Island. Join us for our season opener as Al Segars discusses the importance and protection of our natural areas – habitat for all species. Segars is a native of Hartsville and a 1974 graduate of Clemson University. He received a DVM degree from the University of Georgia Veterinary School in 1983 and owned and operated a mixed animal practice in Hartsville for 14 years before moving to Beaufort in 1996. Three years later, Segars began working for the S.C. Department of Natural Resources. Most of his early work centered on shrimp diseases and sea turtles. Eventually he became stewardship coordinator of the ACE Basin National Estuarine Research Reserve. As a veterinarian for SCDNR, Al managed the SC Marine Mammal Stranding Network.
SEWING/QUILTING
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., Saturday, Nov. 4, Palmetto Electric Cooperative, 1 Cooperative Way, Hardeeville. To attend as a guest, RSVP to mayeriverquilters@gmail.com. For more information or a membership form, call 987-464-0585.
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.
