Shorts at High Noon
Noon to 1 p.m., Wednesdays through Nov. 17, Technical College of the Lowcountry’s Beaufort campus. A collaboration between the Beaufort Film Society and TCL, screenings are free and open to the public. Check-in is at 11:30 a.m. All films are from the 2021 Beaufort International Film Festival. Schedule and trailers for all featured shorts are available at https://www.beaufortfilmfestival.com/official-selections-2021. Masks are required.
Friends of Port Royal Cypress Wetlands guided tours
9 a.m., fourth Friday of each month. The Friends of Port Royal Cypress Wetlands (501c3) offers tours to the public. Tours begin at the amphitheater (Paris Avenue), and you will be guided through the rookery, viewing the many varieties of birds and wildlife and learning the benefits of this stormwater system & working organic laboratory. Tours will be conducted by Master Naturalist Jill Moore from Moore To Life. Those interested in attending, reserve a spot by email at katkatbray@gmail.com. For more information visit www.friendsofportroyalcypresswetlands.org , Facebook at FriendsofPRCypressWetlands, or on Instagram at friendsofprcypresswetlands.
Ancestor of the Land – Rufus Daniel Mitchell
11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Thursdays through Saturdays, Beaufort Arts Council Exhibition Hall, Mather School Museum, Technical College of the Lowcountry, 921 Ribault Road, Building 1. A Tribute by Bernice Mitchel Tate, Andy Tate and Dr. Derek Mitchell Tate to the Beaufort County Rural Black Farmer. An authentic Beaufort County, S.C. Gullah Cultural Heritage photographic, visual art, digital art, material culture exhibition and instillation experience celebrating the life and times of Rufus Daniel Mitchell (1913-1987), his family and the historic Sheldon farming community.
Port Royal Farmers Market
9 a.m. to noon, Saturdays, year round, 1615 Ribaut Road, Port Royal. Rain or shine. For more information, visit http://www.portroyalfarmersmarket.com/, visit @portroyalfarmersmarket on Facebook or call 843-295-0058.
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 unionchurch1004@gmail.com or call 843-524-4333.
Beaufort Sportfishing and Diving Club June meeting
7 p.m., Thursday, Sept. 9, Beaufort Yacht and Sailing Club located on Lady’s Island off of Meridian Road. Social begins at 6:30 p.m. Guests are welcome. Reservations are not needed. The topic is Spanish Mackerel. Captain Jason Woodham of MerriKohlOutfitters.com will discuss Tarpen and local by catches. This will include inshore and close by offshore locations, rods and reels, special rigs, and baits of choice. Beaufort Boat & Dock Supply, Butler Marine, and Adams Marine Seminars again are drawing sponsors. Weigh in your favorite catch at the Port Royal Landing Marina – Safe Harbor – during regular hours. Charlie Depalo won the monthly $50 drawing for July. Winners must be present at the next month’s meeting to receive the cash award. For additional information, contact Captain Frank Gibson at 843-522-2122 or email fgibson@islc.net.
Maye River Quilters Guild meeting
10 a.m., Saturday, Sept. 11 via Zoom. To get a link for the meeting, visit mayeriverquiltguild.com. For more information, call 843-530-1244.
Beaufort SC Drum Circle
6 to 7:30 p.m., Monday, Sept. 13, Henry C. Chambers Waterfront Park Pavilion. All are invited to share some good vibes with the Beaufort SC Drum Circle. Everyone is welcome to attend this family-friendly event. No experience is necessary. Rain or Shine. Please bring a chair, a friend, and maybe an extra drum or hand percussion instrument if you have one to share. For questions or to join our mailing list, email us at beaufortscdrumcircle@gmail.com or contact us on our Facebook page “Beaufort SC Drum Circle” or call Samuel Jones at 843-812-0032.
Christian Women’s Connection Luncheon
10 a.m., Wednesday, Sept. 15, Hampton Hall Clubhouse, Beaufort. Join the Christian Women’s Connection for an elegant meal, pre-holiday season shopping, and program entitles “So What’s Normal Anyway?” With beautiful decorating themes, home decorator Debby Morris will demonstrate how to look at life in new and unexpected ways. Her two books “Celebrate the Season” and “Joyful Journey Through Advent” will be available, along with samples of her Advent recipes. We joyfully begin the 2021-22 year of outreach among women of the Lowcountry. Cost is $28 and must be prepaid by Sept. 8 to “CWC Bluffton,” care of Carol Mock, 607 Argent Way, Bluffton, SC 29909. For details, contact Julie at 602-750-5465 or Julie.ott.az@gmail.com.
Chamber visits the Chamber
4 p.m., Wednesday, Sept. 15, Beaufort Regional Chamber of Commerce office, 1106 Carteret Street, Beaufort. The Beaufort Regional Chamber of Commerce is hosting the South Carolina Chamber of Commerce to hear from Beaufort businesses and citizens. The reception will include state-level updates and an interactive, real-time survey about key issues. Register at https://bit.ly/3DvvUfK.
LIVE After 5
5 to 8 p.m., every third Thursday each month, downtown Beaufort. Recurring monthly party with live music, local artists, late night shopping and drink and food specials. Rain or shine. Free entertainment, sponsored by Activate Beaufort. Entertainment schedule: Thursday, Sept. 16 – Wayne Graberbauer; Thursday, Oct. 21 – Alan Price; Thursday, Nov. 18 – Nick Poulin.
TCL Culinary Institute Enrollment Expo
4 to 6 p.m., Thursday, Sept. 16, New River Campus, 100 Community Drive, Bluffton. Information on scholarships and financial aid, as well as application assistance, will be provided, and faculty and staff will be on hand to answer any questions. For additional details or to RSVP, visit www.tcl.edu/exporsvp.
Coffee with Colleagues – Military Hearts Matter
8:30 a.m., Friday, Sept. 17, Beaufort Regional Chamber of Commerce office, 1106 Carteret Street, Beaufort. Learn about Military Hearts Matter and enjoy breakfast networking. Register at https://bit.ly/3kwOHOY.
CPR training
8 a.m to 12:30 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 18, Oct. 16, Nov. 20, Dec. 11, at the Wardle Family YMCA, 1801 Richmond Ave., Port Royal, offers CPR. Cost is $35 for YMCA certified course. Those interested need to register at the Y as space is limited and filled on a first come, first serve basis. Questions? Contact William Howell, Aquatics Director, 843-522-9622. To register visit the Y front desk or online at beaufort-jasperymca.org and click ‘Register for a Program’ at the top of the page.
Indivisible Beaufort Meeting on the Bluff
10 a.m., Saturday, Sept. 18, 809 Audusta Place, Pigeon Point, Beaufort. Christine deVries will give a review of the 2021 legislative session and a preview of the 2022 session. deVries is a former candidate for S.C. House District 123, Principal Consultant for deVries Consulting, Field Organizer for the S.C. Democratic Party, Board Member for Planned Parenthood Votes/South Atlantic and Treasurer for the Beaufort Democratic Party. deVries most recently developed information on redistricting to assist local citizens with Senate public hearings. Bring a chair. Wear a mask. There is parking in an adjacent public right of way area and along the street. For questions, call 740-350-8992.
Street Music on Paris Avenue
6 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 18, between 9th and 10th streets on Paris Avenue, downtown Port Royal. Free and open to the public. Bring you own chairs. Big Al & The Heavyweights.
