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Fabio Frey enjoys a promising film career. Meet four youngsters who impress.
Lowcountry teams enjoy triumphs.
Restaurants that go all out for children.
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Our Hilton Head cover features Fabio Frey, who is enjoying a flourishing film career. Our Bluffton cover, shot by Ritterbeck Photography, focuses on Tyler Childress.
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28 : Strength in Numbers 100 Men Who Care give back to the Lowcountry.
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52 : Gift Guide Find the perfect present for dad.
75 : Hearts in Hilton Head Couple exchanges vows at Sea Pines.
53 : Good Reads Books dad can savor this summer.
80 : Go Green Host an eco-friendly wedding.
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84 : Enjoy the Entertainment A few of the area’s favorite events.
36 : Construction Commitment Shoreline Commercial builds the community.
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June is when we truly realize just how good we’ve got it in the Lowcountry — we get the chance to enjoy our wonderful weather, beautiful beaches and fun summer events. This is a wonderful time to be outside and enjoy each other’s company. In this issue we highlight a group of men who are committed to making a difference. Learn about 100 Men Who Care of Hilton Head Island, which in a brief time has raised funds for nonprofits and many Lowcountry organizations. It’s an inspirational story of the dedication to make an impact. Kids love the summer, and we are excited to put the spotlight on some of the area’s most talented youngsters. Read about four kids who display their skills in a variety of ways. From welding to the theater and the business world, these kids continue to impress. Fabio Frey’s dream of becoming a film director has come to fruition. A product of the Lowcountry, Frey has used his creative energy to spur on a blossoming career. Learn about his latest project which has garnered a few film festival awards. Shoreline Commercial’s footprints are found throughout the Lowcountry. Read how this commercial builder has grown to become the source for highprofile builds in our communities. Check our Father’s Day Gift Guide for that perfect gift for dad, and be sure to see our picks for some of the top summer events. June is also a busy month for the Lowcountry’s wedding venues and professionals. We invite you to savor the details of a fabulous local wedding, learn tips on hosting an eco-friendly wedding and read about the best ways to make your wedding a little less stressful for your guests. We hope you keep Monthly on hand as you enjoy a summer of fun. Thank you for inviting us into your lives.
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l etter PUT AN EMPHASIS ON MENTAL HEALTH BY STEVE CAYWOOD Over the past two years the term “stressed out” has taken on a new meaning for many of us across our country as we have learned to adapt to the challenges COVID-19 has introduced to our lives. During the same time the national office of Mental Health America saw an increase of 500% over 2019, with over 5.4 million people accessing its online mental-health screening service. This is a reminder that 1 in 5 people in our country has diagnosable mental illness each year, with 1 in 25 adults living with serious mental illness. Applying these numbers to Beaufort County’s current population of more than 200,000 people, places roughly 40,000 in the 1 in 5 category and 8,000 in the 1 in 25 category for having a serious mental illness. The more challenging side of this is that roughly only one-third of these people seek help and/or get treatment, with the remaining two-thirds going undiagnosed or treated. And this does not include the number of children and teens with mental illness. That leads us to the key question: How do we as a community address the needs of those struggling with mental illness, the challenges they face and the stigma so often associated to it? While there are not enough licensed psychiatrists and psychologists to meet the need, we are fortunate to have access to a broad array of other health professionals, counselors and organizations throughout Beaufort County. Some of the organizations here to help fill the gaps include Coastal Empire Mental Health, National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) as well as the county’s only inpatient mental health unit located at Beaufort Memorial Hospital and our organization, Mental Health AmericaBeaufort/Jasper.
Founded on Hilton Head in 1976, Mental Health America-Beaufort/ Jasper relocated to Bluffton in 2014 and has operated continuously for 46 years, providing outpatient mental-health group counseling services through its psychiatric rehabilitation program. The program, called Island House, is one of only four such programs in South Carolina. It has been designed to help adults with severe and persistent mental illness work on their recovery goals in a highly supportive and nurturing group environment. Program members work toward enhancing their psychological, social and living skills as well as purposeful daily goal setting. One of the key differentiators of the Island House program is that it features a skills enhancement component, in which the clients work together to prepare their daily lunch meal and an afternoon snack. All food is generously supplied by Second Helpings, with the objective of this activity being used to encourage those in the program to help family members at home. Going forward, we all must remember 1 in 5. Yes, 1 in 5 people will deal with mental illness in their lifetime, and what’s important is getting them help and treatment. We all play a supporting role; from encouraging someone to get help and being mindful that people often avoid or delay seeking treatment or getting help because they are afraid of being treated differently or losing their jobs and livelihood. Why? Because stigma, prejudice and discrimination against people with mental illness is always out there, and it’s something we can all choose not to be a part of. Remember, there is help available. By doing our part, we are all helping to build stronger communities.
Steve Caywood is Executive Director of Mental Health America-Beaufort/Jasper
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MCINTYRE WOW YOUR WEDDING GUESTS By Jessica Farthing With more than 2.5 million weddings on the books for 2022 already, chances are your wedding won’t be the only invitation your guests will receive. How do you keep your event stress-free and fun to attend? Try these tips to make it easy for everyone coming on your special day.
VICKIE MCINTYRE, FEATURED WRITER
Vickie McIntyre is a Pennsylvania native. She and her husband, Phil, lived in State College for more than 30 years as they raised their two sons. The couple and their Great Dane-Labrador mix moved to the Lowcountry in 2018, following a five-year stint in Los Angeles, where McIntyre was the ghostwriter for Dianna De La Garza’s memoir, “Falling With Wings: A Mother’s Story.” (De La Garza is the mother of pop singer Demi Lovato). Her love of words and stories has been lifelong. While living in Pennsylvania she taught English and ESL at the Grier School, a private school for girls, and was a frequent contributor to several regional magazines. Using the elements of story, she has also co-facilitated self-empowering workshops that explore where people are in their own life stories. Thrilled to be living in Moss Creek, she spends part of each day enjoying the natural beauty of the local beaches, bike paths, and waterways. Although “retired,” she has no plans for slowing down, preferring instead to fill her days with yoga, reading and exploring all things metaphysical while also attempting to write her first novel.
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Keep the Registry Affordable While creating a wedding registry is helpful for everyone wanting to celebrate the couple, it’s important to have a range of gift costs for everyone to be able to hit their budget (“fancier” versions of household essentials like dish towels is a more affordable option recommended by the New York Times). Some couples are turning to requesting a donation to their favorite charity to keep things simple. Make a wedding website Wedding websites not only have practical value, but they can also share memories, photos and be highly personalized. Couples can create a custom URL and share that information as soon as the ‘Save the Date’ card gets put in the mail. Keep it simple Consider getting married and having a reception in the same location or plan what’s being called a “micro-wedding,” which is usually no more than 50 guests.
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THE BREEZE TROLLEY TEAMS WITH LOWCOUNTRY EDUCATIONAL SHOW The Breeze Trolley has teamed up with “Coastal with Kathryn,” a new travel and education show in the Lowcountry, to provide culture-rich stories to its trolley passengers throughout the 2022 summer season. “Coastal with Kathryn” launched June 1, 2021 and highlights the people, history, art, music, culinary trends, marine life and cultural events.
$1 MILLION SET FOR U.S. 278 TRAFFIC STUDY Beaufort County will undertake a $1 million independent “end-to-end analysis” of traffic simulations on U.S. 14 // H I LT O N H E A D M O N T H LY. C O M
278 between Moss Creek Drive in Bluffton and the Gumtree Road intersection on Hilton Head Island before moving into the design phase for the $290 million project, a news release said. Using the latest traffic simulations and the simulations from prior studies will ensure the designers have the most accurate picture of traffic flow, the release said.
SCHOOL BOARD APPROVES 3% COST-OF-LIVING INCREASE The Beaufort County Board of Education approved the authorization to pay a 3% cost of living increase to full-time active employees as of May 27. The payment will be retroactive to
the beginning of the 2021-2022 school year. A news release said the retroactive funds will be provided June 10, and the increase “will be reflected in employees’ paychecks when the 2023 school year commences.” The district said the raises are about $5.5 million and will come from the current general fund operating budget.
BEAUFORT COUNTY AMENDS BUDGET FOR EMPLOYEE RAISES Beaufort County Council voted to give employees a 5% cost-of-living raise, according to a news release. Council members passed an ordinance in April to amend the fiscal year 202122 budget to include the raises and
funding for several projects after staff identified a surplus of about $9 million. The county said $895,000 will be used to pay for the cost-of-living raises for employees in emergency services, the sheriff’s office, detention center and county staff.
HARBOUR TOWN LIGHTHOUSE INSTALLS NEW FRESNEL LENS Harbour Town Lighthouse at The Sea Pines Resort on Hilton Head Island has installed a Fresnel lens to further the power of the light from the top. The new lens is a replica of the original Fourth Order Fresnel lens as created and designed by Dan Spinella, a Florida-based artist and engineer who began his research and restoration work on the lenses 30 years ago.
BEAUFORT COUNTY COUNCIL ENDS SCHOOL IMPACT FEES Beaufort County Council voted to stop the collection of school impact fees and will provide refunds for people who have paid them. David Striebinger, school board chair, and superintendent Frank Rodriguez released a letter May 3 arguing against the decision. During a discussion of the fees on April 25, council members and county administrator Eric Greenway noted that members of the school board weren’t at the meeting. The letter argued that board members not attending the meeting didn’t represent lack of support for impact fees. Refunds for the fees will be distributed to property owners in the order they were collected, Greenway said.
BLUFFTON GETS GRANT THROUGH ‘UNDISCOVERED’ PROGRAM The town of Bluffton received a $25,895 grant from the state Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism as part of its Undiscovered South Carolina grant program. The funds are to add permanent exhibits to the GarvinGarvey House Museum. The house was built by Cyrus Garvey. His family lived on the property until 1961. The project will cost $51,970.
TRAFFIC SAFETY CONCERNS ADDRESSED IN OKATIE A stretch of three miles on U.S. 278 in Okatie will be studied for possible upgrades. The section, beginning at the intersection of Argent Boulevard and ending at Okatie Highway (S.C. 170), sees an average of 31,000 vehicles per day and has experienced significant growth, which has led to increased congestion and safety concerns, according to Beaufort County government. A study was
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CIVIL AIR PATROL ESTABLISHES SQUADRON ON HILTON HEAD ISLAND The South Carolina Wing of Civil Air Patrol has chartered the Hilton Head Island Composite Squadron as part of its mission to perform emergency service duties, to train teens as leaders and to teach aerospace and aviation concepts. The squadron is recruiting new members. Teens ages 12-18 may join as cadets and remain in the Cadet Program until age 21. For more information, contact Squadron Commander 1st Lt. Richard Moscatiello at 404520-6075, richard.moscatiello@scwgcap.org.
AMERICA’S BOATING CLUB COMPLETES SIGNATURE COURSE America’s Boating Club Hilton Head recently conducted its signature boating education course at the University of South Carolina–Beaufort Osher Learning Center. The course, attended by 30 boaters, provides boaters with basic boating information designed to make boaters safer. The next scheduled courses are Aug. 20 and Oct. 8. For more information, contact Rick Sturges at sturges.rick@gmail.com.
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initiated in March and is anticipated to conclude by the fall. For more information, visit wikimapping.com/us278camp.html
BLUFFTON TOWN COUNCIL ADDS TO HISTORIC “CONTRIBUTING RESOURCES” Town Council added one town-owned and one privately owned building to its list of historic “contributing resources,” officially documenting the significance of these structures, its architectural qualities, and the roles they played in Bluffton’s history, a news release said. The Jennie Kitty Municipal Building and the Bluffton Post Office were added to the list during the May 10 Council meeting. These are first additions to the list since 2008.
HWY 21 DRIVE-IN UNDER NEW OWNERSHIP A mainstay since 1978, the Highway 21 Drive-In Movie Theater in Beaufort has a new owner, Jake Higgins, who announced on the theater’s Facebook page that he is “grateful” to Joe and Bonnie Barth for their nearly two decades of ownership. Movies are being played on three screens. “We will offer the best and most current movies while providing food, entertainment and awesome memories,” Higgins posted.
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Hilton Head Island was a national showcase last month as NBC’s “Today” was broadcast in front of a live audience May 20 from a house on the beach. The show’s “3rd Hour” featured Al Roker, Craig Melvin, Sheinelle Jones and Dylan Dreyer. It was sponsored by Vrbo. The crew went on a fishing adventure, rode with the Sea Turtle Patrol Hilton Head Island, celebrated Melvin’s birthday and enjoyed local whisky. Chefs Orchid Paulmeier (One Hot Mama’s), Andrew Carmines (Hudson’s Seafood House on the Docks) and Charlestonbased BJ Dennis shared recipes. “Who needs a studio when you can call this home?” Roker said.
FORMER BEAUFORT MAYOR IN BOATING ACCIDENT Billy Keyserling, former City of Beaufort mayor, was hospitalized after a boating accident, according to media reports. Keyserling and his brother Paul were sailing when their boat capsized near the Beaufort Sandbar, the Island News said. Billy Keyserling was pulled from the water and required resuscitation before being taken to a hospital. Paul Keyserling was conscious and alert, according to the newspaper. Billy Keyserling was later reported to be breathing on his own. An update on his condition was not immediately available at press time. S.C. Department of Natural Resources responded to the boating accident around 1:30 p.m. May 21. Keyserling served three terms as mayor.
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BALANCE HILTON HEAD SHORT-TERM RENTALS ORDINANCE AIMS TO SATISFY ISLAND RESIDENTS AND RENTAL OWNERS BY MARK E. LETT
THE TOWN OF HILTON HEAD APPROVED AN ORDINANCE TO SET STANDARDS FOR SHORT-TERM RENTALS.
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Call it “The Great Balancing Act of 2023.” The town of Hilton Head is moving ahead with a sweeping plan — enforceable Jan. 1, 2023 — to guide the fast-expanding operations of short-term rentals. It’s a daunting initiative to align the sometimes conflicting interests of residential and resort neighborhoods while protecting the Hilton Head lifestyle and a robust piece of the tourism economy. An ordinance approved by Town Council in May is a result of nearly a year of research, review, debates, deliberations, comments, criticisms and suggestions from all segments of the community, including consultants, property owners, town officials and others. A range of opinions were harvested by town staffers at public forums, online virtual meetings, surveys and mailings. The goal, as defined by the Hilton Head government website, is to “develop a fair, predictable and balanced approach to manage short-term rental impacts on our neighborhoods, economy, housing stock, public facilities and the quality of life of our residents and experiences of our visitors.” Anne Cyran, the town’s interim community planning manager, said the ordinance is intended to “establish expectations for the management and operation of short-term rentals. “Residents expect to enjoy their homes in peace and tranquility, and short-term rental owners expect to benefit from their investments, which contribute significantly to Hilton Head Island’s economy. “The ordinance will help create a balance to ensure residents, short-term rental owners and guests are all able to enjoy the island.” The measure approved by Town Council excludes timeshares, hotels, motels and hospitals.
Unaffected are Hilton Head communities where internal guidelines restrict or prohibit short-term rentals. Among those are Wexford, Long Cove Club, Spanish Wells, Indigo Run, Port Royal, Hilton Head Plantation and Palmetto Hall. The ordinance to take effect Jan. 1 calls for: • A $250 permit fee for each short-term rental property; • Stepped-up demands on property owners to post information about fire safety, noise, parking and other rules of conduct for renters. • A system of inspections, including additional code enforcement officers and so-called “spot” inspections for safety compliance; • Heightened expectations for owners to be available and responsive to complaints related to their property. • Fines of up to $500 or 30 days in jail, or both. The need is clear, officials said. Short-term rentals — those for less than 30 days — have been available for decades. However, a town staff report estimated a 31-percent increase in annual shortterm rental listings (to more than 10,000) between July 2019 and 2022. An additional report covering gated and nongated communities identified a sharp uptick in complaints, to more than 36,000 in 2021. The trend has riled some full-time residents while causing rental owners concerns about whether town restrictions would adversely affect their business opportunities. The contrasting concerns are threaded through responses to a town survey about short-term rentals.
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Some residents complain about noise, parking, trespassing and safety. Some rental owners fret that proposed solutions will unfairly stunt rental opportunities. A sampling: “I understand we all have a right to be here, but the short-term rentals are forcing the people with accumulated wealth out. What you will end up with is a low-end resort.” “Why are you spending so much money trying to destroy the livelihood of so many people who have contributed so much to the island? … By limiting rentals, you will destroy what’s left of the small mom-and-pop establishments. Think about the impact it will have on retail, golf courses, restaurants, gas stations, bike rentals, grocery stores, liquor stores, activity companies, boat rentals, kennels, and many more.” The debate is not unique to Hilton Head. The popularity of Airbnb, VRBO and other vacation bookings have boosted short-term rental activity. Communities from the Atlantic Ocean to the Hawaiian Islands are wrestling with the issue. Among those: • A proposal to cap the number of short-term rentals has stirred debate at the Isle of Palms, a Charleston destination popular with owners and tourists. • North Carolina’s Pinehurst village – known for its golf getaways and lakes – is debating the impact of short-term rental restrictions on the area’s $363 million in annual tourism-generated revenues. • Honolulu announced a crackdown on short-term rentals, requiring travelers to stay for at least three months to book one. In researching short-term rental policies in South Carolina, Hilton Head staffers compiled a list to compare fees and permits. The Hilton Head plan calls for owners to pay a $250 annual fee for each short-term rental property. Elsewhere in the Palmetto State, according to a Hilton Head report, charges for short-term rental permits include: • $100 for City of Beaufort; • $25 for Beaufort County; • $325 for Town of Bluffton; • $100 to $300 for City of Charleston; • $200 to $500 for Kiawah Island. Town officials encourage citizens and other interested parties to review the ordinance and related materials on the town website at www.hiltonheadislandsc.gov. The town offers a sign-up option to provide e-mail updates on shortterm rental announcements.
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FOUR EARN JOE DISTELHEIM AWARD Kathia Salinas, Maria Medina, Gerardo Rivera and Zohra Tebbakh were recognized with the Joe Distelheim Award for Literacy, an annual award for deserving literacy students of Bluffton Self Help, which has merged with The Literacy Center. The students were presented with a $500 check and plaque. More than 100 former colleagues and friends of Distelheim contributed to the award’s endowment fund, raising more than $40,000 — enough to fund awards in the future. HILTON HEAD CITIZENS RECEIVE ISLANDER AWARDS Emory Campbell, Marianne Krall, Michael Jukofsky and Patti Soltys received the Hilton Head Island Mayor’s Honored Islander Award for their volunteerism. As a Gullah historian, Campbell was recognized for “continuously raising the profile of Hilton Head Island as an enriching educational destination.” Krall volunteers at the Children’s Center. She was a board member at Deep Well and served as board chair. She also served on the board of directors for Memory Matters. Jukofsky, a member of the Hilton Head Island Rotary Club, has helped restripe faded crosswalk signs at Hilton Head Island High School and install the bicycle map signage on the island. Soltys led the need for a Saturday school, which gives parents a place to leave their young children while they go to work. Funds have already been raised to cover the cost of 2022. MOSS CREEK GOLF TOURNAMENT RAISES MONEY FOR CHARITABLE FUND The Moss Creek Charitable Fund’s fourth annual golf tournament raised more than $45,000. With 168 Moss Creek participants 26 // H I LT O N H E A D M O N T H LY. C O M
and more than 100 donors, the fund will support many deserving local families and children’s charities this fall. Established in 2018, the fund has raised more than $275,000. The deadline for 2022 grant application is Sept. 15. For more information, contact Mike Long at mlong5146@ yahoo.com. PARKER’S PRESENTS $56,000 TO BEAUFORT COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT Parker’s donated $56,000 to Beaufort County schools as part of its initiative that supports education across their widespread consumer regions. Superintendent Frank Rodriguez accepted the donation on behalf of the school district. “This partnership with Parker’s is a wonderful example of a strong community partnership,” Rodriguez said. HILTON HEAD ISLAND FIRE RESCUE RECOGNIZES EMPLOYEES Hilton Head Island Fire Rescue recently held its awards ceremony. Firefighter of the Year, Senior Firefighter Max Peterson; Officer of the Year, Lt. Joe Zoffoli; EMT of the Year, Fire Apparatus Operator Chris Darmon; Dispatcher of the Year, 911 Senior Public Safety Telecommunicator Mackenzie Hrobar; Employee of the Year, Maintenance Supervisor Keith Tison; Leadership Award, Senior Fire Inspector Christopher Osterman; Leadership Award, Fire Apparatus Operator Shane Marstiller; Chiefs Award, Lt. Steve Fierro; Civic Award, Captain Lee Jenkins; S.C. Fire Academy Order of the Maltese, Firefighter Jason Proctor; Letters of Commendation, Town Senior GIS Analyst Kris Kronlein; Fire Apparatus Operator Dan Meilo; Firefighter Peter Maresma; Captain Janet Peduzzi; Deputy Chief Joheida Fister.
FLAG RETIREMENT BOXES FOR COMMUNITY Hilton Head Fire Rescue worked with Eagle Scout candidate Peter Rougeux to complete his Eagle Scout community service project to install flag drop boxes for older and tattered American Flags that need to be retired correctly. The drop boxes are at Fire Rescue headquarters, No. 40 Summit Drive (Mid Island); behind Fire Station No. 1 off Executive Park Drive (Off Pope AvenueSouth End); Fire Station No. 5-No. 20 Whooping Crane Way at Front Gate of HH Plantation 9 North End). TCL HONORS 34 HEALTH SCIENCES GRADUATES The Technical College of the Lowcountry honored 24 associate degree in nursing graduates and 10 physical therapist assistant associate degree graduates at its May pinning ceremonies. Most of these TCL graduates go right to work in the Lowcountry. For a complete list of graduates, visit tcl.edu. BLUFFTON NATIVE SERVES ABOARD USS CONSTITUTION Daniel Falcocchio, a Bluffton native, checked aboard USS Constitution April 25. The USS Constitution is one of the Navy’s special programs, and all prospective crewmembers must meet a high standard of sustained excellence and interview to be selected for the assignment, a news release said. Falcocchio is a 2014 graduate of Bluffton High School. COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF THE LOWCOUNTRY RECEIVES DONATION FOR UKRAINE RELIEF FUND Community Foundation of the Lowcountry accepted a $10,000 gift on behalf of the Ukraine Relief Fund from the St. Andrew By The Sea United Methodist Church Endowment Fund. The funds went toward the Hilton Head for Ukraine Benefit.
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FIRST TURTLE NEST DEDICATED TO FORMER HILTON HEAD PUBLIC PROJECTS DIRECTOR BY AMBER KUEHN, SEA TURTLE PATROL HHI DIRECTOR
The first loggerhead turtle nest was found on the Sea Pines beach on May 5. Between now and October the Sea Turtle Patrol will welcome nesting turtles, protect their nests, monitor hatching, and record and report all data to SCDNR. This first nest was dedicated to Scott Liggett, the late director of public projects and facilities for the Town of Hilton Head. To honor his dedication to the environment, the beach, and the turtle protection program, this nest is marked with golden poles and an engraved plaque. Liggett, the town engineer for 30 years, spearheaded the beach renourishment project. The Town of Hilton Head said Liggett “was a really wonderful person…. He was passionate about his work.” LIGGETT Last year 283 loggerhead sea turtle nests were laid on Hilton Head beaches. Typically, after about 60 days the hatchlings will emerge and make their way to the ocean. With an average of 120 eggs per nest, there are thousands of hatchlings that need to have the best chance of making it to the ocean.
Starting at sunrise every day, the Sea Turtle Patrol drives the 14 miles of beach looking for signs of nesting turtles and checking nests. Mornings and evenings the Turtle Trackers sweep the beach for trash and litter, fill holes, and knock down beach structures that could get in the way of the nesting turtles or the hatchlings. Turtle Patrol encourages the hotels and resorts along the beach to have specific programs to engage their guests in the sea turtle conservation program. There are a variety of informational signs, scheduled beach clean-ups, and weekly turtle presentations conducted by members of Sea Turtle Patrol HHI. Keep the beach clean, flat and dark at night. Please use red flashlights at night, and turn down oceanfront lights from 10 p.m. to 6 a.m. Sea Turtle Patrol HHI is a 501(c3) non-profit organization. To view a new video, donate, join the mailing list and follow Hilton Head Island nesting progress, visit them online SeaTurtlePatrolHHI.org. J U N E 2 0 2 2 // 27
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There are problems that seem overwhelming, that fixing them is a task far more weighty than any one person can endure. Poverty. Hunger. Disease. We all see them and witness the devastation they can wreak on a community. And we all say the same thing. “I’m just one person. What can I do?” One person can’t do much, if anything. But get 100 or so people together, bound to one another by a desire to make the world a better place, and you can work miracles. Mike Bruce found that out firsthand when his wife asked him to put his video-editing skills to use one day. The video at question was being produced for 100 Women Who Care, and at the time Bruce didn’t realize how much it would change his life. “After it was done, I asked my wife what became of that group, and she told me they had given a donation of $17,000,” he said. “I wondered, how could a group make a decision that quickly? Within an hour they had that money to give. I thought, the men can do that as well.”
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He began looking into the organization, the 100 Who Care Alliance. A loosely affiliated group of 735 chapters worldwide, the concept behind the 100 Who Care Alliance is simple. You gather your group, leveraging your sheer numbers to multiply the impact you can have, and you meet periodically to determine the beneficiary of your largesse, then everyone gives $100 per quarter. The combined donating power of the entire group turns one person’s efforts into a massive effort. “What inspired me was the simplicity of it: the ability we have to move quickly and push funds out directly without overhead,” he said. The local chapter began, as nearly every great idea does, with a few guys sitting
around the firepit. “I thought if we could get 20 people together, that would be a great thing.” He underestimated by just a hair. Before long the word was spreading about this group of 100 (give or take) men looking to make a difference, and Bruce was surprised with the number of membership requests. Communities like Spanish Wells got the word out, driving up membership. A recreational tennis league on the island recruited from their ranks. Even an icon like Stan Smith with his support for the Boys & Girls Club has joined in proselytizing the virtues of the 100 Men Who Care. So much so, in fact, that the group’s name should really be closer to 120 Men Who Care. “I’m surprised it got to this number of folks. I don’t know where it goes or where it stops, but the women got up to around 180 members.” And what these 120 men have been able to do is extraordinary. Since starting up a year and a half ago, they have had a collective impact of nearly $70,000 locally, spread out among organizations like Volunteers in Medicine, Programs for Exceptional People, Backpack Buddies, the Hilton Head Island Boys & Girls Club and more, with secondary awards helping fill coffers of worthy nonprofits around the Lowcountry. “Sometimes I call it blue-collar giving,” said Bruce. “It’s just a lot of guys who get together from different backgrounds. Some are very well off, and some just come with a passion for giving… It’s a way to give back. It’s humbling for me; I didn’t realize what a blessing it would be for me to participate.” They’ve been able to give so much so quickly partially because of their strength in numbers, and partially because of the speed with which they make decisions. It starts the first week of every quarter, when they draw three golf balls out of a bag representing three of the multiple charities nominated by their members. The three individuals who nominated those groups give a 10-minute presentation and Q-&-A session, and then it goes up for a vote. The votes are all counted by the following Monday to allow for remote members, and the money is presented to the nonprofit selected by the group. “The presentation isn’t often about the financial needs of an organization, it’s a personal testimony of where these men have seen a need and how we can address that specific need,” said Bruce. “We can go anywhere and find a charity. What’s more important is addressing what we have seen on the island.” It’s a process that puts funds directly into the hands of the people who can do the most good, delivered by a group of men who come together in the spirit of giving. It’s also a great opportunity for those of us who have been asking, “What can I do?” Find out when the group meets again, July 14. If you’d like to be a part of the giving, email mike@100menwhocarehhi.com.
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THE LOWCOUNTRY HELPED SPRINGBOARD FABIO FREY’S BURGEONING CAREER IN FILM BY VICKIE MCINTYRE PHOTOS SUPPLIED
When Fabio Frey graduated from Hilton Head High School in 2007, he knew he wanted to be a movie director, but he had no idea how to make it happen. Nevertheless, the self-described “road-dog-adventure type” found his way. “My Dead Dad,” a film directed by Frey and co-written by Frey and Pedro Correa, is expected to air on HBO Max this June after winning numerous film festival awards. The movie is a coming-of-age drama about a young man wrestling with news that his estranged father has died and left him an apartment complex in Los Angeles. Through a group of “eclectic” tenants, he learns about the father he never knew. The film brings Frey one step closer towards solidifying his place in the movie industry, a goal that’s been full of obstacles and surprises. For starters, Frey was born in Switzerland, where he spoke fluent German. “I didn’t speak English until my parents put me in kindergarten at Sea Pines Montessori,” he says. “That’s one of my earliest memories – being really scared and confused that everyone was speaking German wrong.” His parents, Marc and Anuska Frey, first made the trans-Atlantic trip to Hilton Head for their honeymoon, eventually relocating here with their two sons and purchasing Golfer’s Guide, and then Hilton Head Monthly. Although both parents have a love and appreciation for the arts, Fabio suspects that neither thought it was feasible to make a living directing films. Yet, it was his mother who got the ball rolling. “I was really shy as a kid, and my mom put me in theater because she thought it would force me to open up a bit more. It definitely worked,” he laughs. Growing up, Frey remembers creating stories in his head and acting them out, but he didn’t connect the dots until he transferred to the public high school from Hilton Head Preparatory School and joined the theater group. “The theater program was really, really good,” he says. “I had one teacher, Mr. Pilgreen, who definitely changed the course of my life. Watching him shaped my desires to direct.” Frey also credits the island for being “just boring enough to force us [kids] to be creative.”
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Frey’s creative energy went into writing skits — many of them comedies — that he and his friends produced on their own with their teacher’s blessing, using an old black box theater that seldom was used after the school built a large stage. Although dramas and musicals were the mainstay of the theater program, original productions became popular with other students. Frey directed a show his senior year, igniting the dream to go further.
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Honoring his father’s wishes to major in something “practical,” Frey pursued a business degree at the University of South Carolina, but he also started producing skits for the campus TV station. “We got more and more ambitious,” recalls Frey. “One of those shows aired on YouTube and caught the attention of Comedy Central, which had two million viewers a night.” After graduation, Frey used his talents to create a commercial production company in Columbia, S.C., with his friend, Joey. “More and more businesses asked us to make commercials for them and we even produced a music video for Gamecock fans that got like 400,000 views in a few weeks,” recalls Frey.
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An “itch to do something more” led both men to Los Angeles, where Joey and two other friends from South Carolina rented a house, dubbed “the comedy frat house.” “It had kind of an open-door policy,” explains Frey, who had his own apartment. “People from the L.A. comedy scene were always coming and going, and we made a lot of short videos together.” Correa, a frequent visitor, accompanied Frey one Christmas Eve for dinner at the Screen Actors Guild. Between courses, they hatched the idea for My Dead Dad. “We wrote it together and shot a fake trailer with three scenes and visual footage of the main character skateboarding,” Frey said. “When we asked people to read the script, we’d send the trailer too.” As unknowns, it was hard to get the script read, but the video opened doors, especially when Frey and Correa decided to forego a producer and raise the money themselves. With a small budget of $250,000, Frey built a crew to handle sound and filming, while Correa landed an Oscarwinning casting director thanks to a persistent phone call and a well-rehearsed pitch. Five weeks later, filming was finished. “It took us a year and a half to go from seed idea to shooting, then a year to finish editing,” says Frey. “Between then and when we sold to HBO was almost four years.” J U N E 2 0 2 2 // 33
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What did he learn? “The quality of the team determines how something will turn out,” says Frey, remarking how proud he is of the team that he and Correa put together. He also learned to ask for help. “If you believe in what you’re doing,” says Frey, “get advice from people you can trust.” Declan Baldwin, a founding partner at Big Indie Pictures, was one of those people. Although Correa couldn’t afford to hire a professional editor, Declan helped strike a deal to get feedback from one of the industry’s best during various stages of the editing process. “It made the project much better,” admits Frey, reminiscing about his cross-country trip to various film festivals in the RV that serves as home for him and his wife, who’s enrolled in veterinary school. Woodstock Film Festival, his first stop, delivered the initial ripples of positive reactions to the movie. From there, the kudos continued. Festivals in Jacksonville, Santa Clarita, and Santa Fe resulted in awards. HBO’s offer was icing on the cake. “It’s all about building up this circle of people who answer the phone when you call,” says Frey, hoping he can keep the momentum going with his next film which is set outside of Nashville. Judging from the road he’s already traveled Frey seems wellequipped to parlay one success into another.
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CONSTRUCTION Chris Dalzell, owner of Shoreline Commercial, is a different kind of businessman who runs his business differently. The first clue to that is evident upon entering the company’s office in Old Town Bluffton. Displayed prominently in the office is a banner with the Shoreline Commercial’s mission statement. It reads, “We design, build and deliver peace of mind.” It’s probably a safe bet that few commercial builders place their customer’s peace of mind at the core of their business strategy. John Ussery, vice president of sales and marketing, anticipated my first question. “I can assure you that we didn’t just put that up because we knew you were coming by,” he said. “That’s always there.” Dalzell started the conversation by offering his vision of what sets Shoreline Commercial apart. “We like to put a different spin on commercial construction,” Dalzell said. “We feel that we’re going to do business differently from a lot of big general contractors around here. I think it’s appealing to our clients. We want to deliver a world-class client experience. We want to make that our focus.” Shoreline Commercial’s fingerprints are all over southern Beaufort County. Most notable among the company’s high-profile projects are Burnt Church Distillery and the mixed-use commercial and residential projects at 71 Calhoun Street and Old Village Square. “My experience with them is beyond having just a good experience, because I know I have a team of people who are working with me in the spirit of friendship, collaboration, and it’s not merely transactional at the end of a project,” said Billy Watterson, CEO of Watterson Brands and co-founder of Burnt Church Distillery. “They have stayed in contact with us, supportive of our goals and future endeavors, and honestly, I have become good friends with Chris and his team over the years.” Dalzell, a native of Augusta, Ga., came to Bluffton straight out of Georgia Southern University with a degree in construction management. He took a job working in Sun City, but an economic downturn cost him his job. Undeterred, Dalzell took the opportunity to create his own company, and Shoreline Construction came to life amid the most severe economic crisis since the Great Depression.
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The company got its start doing renovations and remodel work. In 2010 it started building model homes and the residential side of the business took off. At the same time, opportunities for commercial work started to flow in. The May River Montessori on Calhoun Street in Bluffton was one such early commercial project. “About four years ago we fully committed to the commercial,” Dalzell said. Today Shoreline Construction has three distinct divisions that operate independently, but share back-office resources: Shoreline Commercial, Shoreline Residential and Furnish by Shoreline. Dalzell and Ussery both believe adamantly that residential construction and commercial construction are different endeavors and need to be managed separately. “They do not overlap,” Ussery explained. “The culture is the same. Values are the same. The mission is the same. 38 // H I LT O N H E A D M O N T H LY. C O M
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Back of house is the same. The team is different. The language is different. The mechanisms of residential and commercial (construction) are different.” GROWING BUSINESS MODEL Over time Shoreline Commercial’s business model grew from an organic blending of Dalzell’s vision and the practical reality of the opportunities that were available to the company. The company’s success came as Dalzell and his team identified a gap in the commercial construction market. Projects that range from $2 million to $15 million are often too big for small, independent general contractors and too small for the large, regional outfits. As it turned out, Shoreline Commercial was perfectly sized to exploit that opportunity. J U N E 2 0 2 2 // 39
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“The competency is there with the big boys, so to speak,” Ussery said. “But the ability to deliver a high-touch, whiteglove, client-first experience is not their core business model. It might be the luck of the draw which project manager or superintendent you get from that firm.” Among other work, Shoreline Commercial is working on two more projects with Watterson Brands. The company is also planning to join its two sister companies in a move to the old Savannah Bank building on Bluffton Parkway, the first time all three divisions will be under a single roof. Dalzell feels good about the future. “The unknown is the unknown,” Dalzell said with a laugh, repeating an often-repeated company axiom. “The next five years will define our next 10. I think we’re in a perfect position to capitalize on a market like this. We’re not going to stay stagnant. We’re going to try to work with our trade partners for them to improve. We’re not going to sit back and be reactionary. We’re going to be proactive. I know the next two years are going to be busy. What we’re seeing, we don’t anticipate that to slow down. I feel pretty good about it. I’m looking forward to it.” 40 // H I LT O N H E A D M O N T H LY. C O M
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7. SEAFOOD RESTAURANT LAUNCHES “CLEAN UP KIDS” BEACH LITTER PROGRAM FISH Casual Coastal Seafood in Coligny Plaza has launched “Clean Up Kids” where children will be rewarded for picking up beach litter with a free kid’s meal at the restaurant. To participate, stop by the restaurant, pick up a blue bucket, fill it with beach litter, and return it to FISH. Learn more at gofishhhi.com.
1. BLUFFTON SELF HELP NAMES NEW CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER Courtney Hampson has been named Chief Executive Officer at Bluffton Self Help. Kimberly Hall, former CEO, stepped down from the position because she and her family will move out of state. Hampson joined the team in January as the Chief Operating Officer. Prior to joining Bluffton Self Help she was the Vice President of Marketing for Palmetto Bluff for 16 years. 2. MAGINNIS ORTHODONTICS ADDS ORTHODONTIST Camden Brown, DMD, MS, has joined Maginnis Orthodontics. Dr. Brown will serve patients in the Bluffton and Hilton Head locations. A Hilton Head Island native, Brown is a graduate of Harvard Dental School of Medicine and the University of Florida. 3. BERKELEY HALL CLUB NAMES ASSISTANT GENERAL MANAGER Dustin Dunn has joined the Berkeley Hall team as assistant general manager. Dunn brings more than 20 years of industry expertise in cultivating a premier private club and luxury culinary vision. He recently served as the clubhouse manager for Miramont Country Club in Bryan, Texas.
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4. COLLETON RIVER CLUB CELEBRATES ANNIVERSARY OF NICKLAUS COURSE Bluffton-based Colleton River Club last month celebrated the 30th anniversary of the Nicklaus Course, which saw its first round of golf on Sept. 28, 1992. The course measures over 7,100 yards. 5. THIRD-GENERATION BARBER GRADUATES TO INTERMEDIATE BARBER Anthony Nelsen, a third-generation barber at Barbers of the Lowcountry, graduated from Lowcountry Barber College in May and became an intermediate barber. He is the son of Brent Nelsen at Barbers of the Lowcountry. As an intermediate barber, he will continue honing his skills.
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6. STONEWORKS EXPANDS SALES TEAM Cathy Shearouse recently joined Stoneworks as a new sales designer on the company’s sales and design team. She has a Bachelor of Arts in Art from Newberry College. Her background has focused on business development, community relations and sales working in a variety of industries over her career. 8. TAYLOR
8. VOLUNTEER JOINS SECOND HELPINGS BOARD OF DIRECTORS Robert L. (Bob) Taylor was named to the board of directors of Second Helpings. Taylor has experience in business management, assessment, strategic planning, and business development in large and small companies. Taylor has volunteered with Second Helpings since 2020, working with the operations committee to optimize food rescue information and reporting. 9. OLDFIELD CLUB HAS NEW MANAGEMENT Troon was selected to manage Oldfield, a private, member-owned community in Okatie. Troon Privé, the private club operating division of Troon, will manage golf operations and agronomy, the equestrian center, sports club, outfitters center, food and beverage and membership marketing as well as Oldfield’s community association. Oldfield offers an 18-hole Greg Norman-designed golf course, among many amenities. 10. SCEDA PRESENTS DISTINGUISHED SERVICE AWARD Jim Newsome, outgoing president and CEO of the South Carolina Ports Authority, was awarded the Distinguished Service Award by the South Carolina Economic Developers’ Association. Newsome was honored in recognition of his prestigious career in the maritime industry. He started his career with the South Carolina Ports Authority in 2009 as the fifth leader in the history of the organization. 11. DENARIUS GROUP WINS NATIONAL AWARD FOR POLITICAL ADVERTISING Hilton Head Island’s Denarius Group won “Best Newspaper Ad” at the 2022 Campaign & Elections Magazine’s Reed Awards in Nashville. The Denarius Group won for a print political campaign ad that appeared in local Lowcountry newspapers. The Reed Awards are considered the Emmys of the political advertising world. The awards recognize “the very best work” in a given year in a number of different media categories – from digital to broadcast to print.
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At a time when good-paying jobs seem more and more difficult to find and the cost of traditional college education is increasing at an alarming rate, the prospect of technical education continues to gain steam. And the students at May River High School seem to have taken notice. The 6-year-old school’s welding program is busting at the seams (pun intended) and churning out talented students each year who are ready to walk into good-paying jobs right after graduation. They’re also winning awards and scholarships and making headlines. May River senior Tyler Childress, the son of welding teacher Brad Childress, took first place in the Welding Sculpture competition at the SkillsUSA South Carolina State Leadership and Skills Contest in March, and junior Gabe Juarez earned a $17,900 scholarship to attend Arclabs Welding School in Upstate South Carolina by winning a competition in Charleston. The younger Childress started paying more attention to his dad’s welding when he was 5 or 6 and took up the torch himself at age 7. He built a barbecue grill on commission, then started doing paid repairs on lawn mower decks with his dad. He was inspired by other May River students to explore welding sculpture. “Watching kids like Sam Long back in 2011 whenever he won nationals for the sculpture competition,” Tyler recalled, “that kind of pushed me in the direction of wanting to figure out, like, what kind of sculpture I want to build.” Now he has a state title and will take his incredibly detailed replica of his Jeep Wrangler shrouded by Palmetto trees to the national convention. Juarez came to welding a bit differently. “I went to a place where you could do VR welding, and I had never really thought about it before, but I did it and really enjoyed it,” Juarez said. “It was awesome. So, I came here and tried it out, and now I really, really love it.”
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Juarez says it was “the simplicity” of welding that first drew him in, but he has since come to understand the nuance that he initially overlooked. He still digs the flames and sparks, though, and he enjoys the focus and attention to detail required, which also applies to another passion — Juarez is a state champion wrestler for the Sharks and an avid martial artist. It has also given Juarez and numerous other students an outlet to put their creativity to work. Welding goes well beyond the simple melding of joints, especially in the May River program. Brad Childress wanted to be a mechanic until his brother helped him land a welding job, and he was immediately hooked and happy to pull in healthy hourly wages doing something he loved. He made the pivot to education in 2004 and spent a decade teaching at the Beaufort-Jasper Academy for Career Excellence (ACE) before starting the welding curriculum at Battery Creek. After one year at BCHS, he joined the staff at the newly opened May River High School in 2016. Tyler earned a scholarship to the Tulsa Welding School’s Jacksonville campus when he won a competition that attracted talented young welders from along the East Coast, but he
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elected to gift it to another classmate because he plans to follow his dad’s lead. He already has a well-paying job lined up after graduation and plans to work a few years before moving to a teaching environment to pass on his talents and passions to another generation. “When I became a teacher is when I really discovered my passion for welding, and the doors were open,” Brad Childress says. “You could do art, you could do fabrication, you could do structural welds, and you could just kind of go where your heart led you. And these guys have pumped that up, too.” “These guys” are the 56 students currently filling up the 14 welding booths at the school across all four blocks of the day — Childress forgoes a planning period to take an extra class and accommodate at least a few more students (there are 127 on the waiting list). “Yeah, just constantly coming,” Childress says in response to the gasping reply to that number. “The good Lord gave me the ability just to be able to bond and connect with people, and I think the bond that I create with my students helps drive them into that passion, and they see how they can be successful and make good money.”
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JOURNEE ORAGE ESTABLISHES THRIVING BUSINESS STORY BY AMY BARTLETT | PHOTOS BY PICTURE THE POSSIBILITIES
When you first hear the story about a little girl who “sells lip gloss” you might mistakenly think it’s as cute as a neighborhood lemonade stand. But that would be underestimating the striking presence, drive and cameraready communication skills of young entrepreneur, 10-year-old Journee Orage. More than a kid with a hobby, she’s a serious young businesswoman with a fully branded line of beauty products and dose of ambition that’s twice her size. The idea for Poppin Lips By J Etc., started when Orage’s mother, Eugenia, noticed her daughter always carried a lip stick or lip gloss and was “playing in makeup” from a very young age. What Orage created is bigger than a little bling. It’s a young girl’s reaction to her own BLUFFTON POST OFFICE inspirational mother and her heart to share that joy with others. “Journee wanted to create something other little girls could keep with them to feel just as special,” her mother said. Poppin Lips produces an assorted variety of vegan glosses in fun flavors, created to be “every girl’s best friend,” but the young Orage talks about the business side with serious savvy. “I’ve learned a lot about building confidence when speaking and I was inspired by seeing others on Tik Tok and other social media platforms making their own money without working for others,” she said. It seems she has career advancement figured out before advancing to middle school. “What’s most important to me is the quality of the product, so I’ve learned not to rush through making the lip gloss,” Journee said.
She’s also learning a lot about counting money, as her burgeoning business is beginning to grow. Her ever increasing inventory has grown since the start with branded accessories from scrunchies, mini-purses, and summer shades, to bangles, bundles, keychains, commuter cups, holiday trinkets, and masks. A fifth-grader at Hilton Head Island Elementary School for the Creative Arts, Orage has developed a stocked inventory of cosmetics and accessories, branded packaging, and a logo featuring her own image which comes in handy for marketing efforts and organic content created that she publishes on all major social platforms, Facebook, Instagram, Tik Tok, and her website poppinlipsbyjetc. com. You can find a range of items on the site, but your best bet for the most up-to-date content is her socials where posts and videos give you an introduction to her catalog. Passionate about everything she puts her hand to and living up to her moniker as a young CEO, Journee runs her own video content, curated to sell wares as well as keep awareness focused on supporting small business as well as kid-owned and Black-owned businesses. Being a star of video content and photo shoots alike sets the scene for other kids to see an example of what one can accomplish at any age. Orage’s “get it done” spirit has proven contagiously positive from Bluffton to Hilton Head Island, where she lives with her family. It’s also helped her grow her business steadily for three years, whether online or behind merchandise tables at local farmers markets, Gullah markets, beauty expos, fundraisers and charity events.
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ASHLYN SOTOLONGO DISPLAYS TALENT FOR THE THEATER BY AMY COYNE BREDESON | PHOTOS BY ROB KAUFMAN
Nine-year-old Ashlyn Sotolongo is the youngest contestant to earn the 2022 Island School Council for the Arts Rising Stars award. Every year the nonprofit Island School Council for the Arts hosts a showcase and talent show that is open to third- through 12th-graders in southern Beaufort County. The talent show normally takes place at the Arts Center of Coastal Carolina, but it has been held virtually the past two years due to COVID-19. To compete in this year’s virtual competition, each contestant was asked to submit a video of themselves performing. The videos were sent to industry professionals, including Broadway producers, musical directors, choreographers and performers across the country for judging. The top 25 performances were then sent to another set of judges. Ashlyn submitted a video of herself performing “Naughty” from “Matilda the Musical,” and she was chosen as a “Star to Watch” in the junior division for musical theater. “I was surprised because I didn’t really think I had a chance because there were so many older people,” Ashlyn said. “But luckily I did.” Ashlyn is a third-grader at Hilton Head Preparatory School, where her favorite subject is math. She loves singing and dancing. She is a gymnast and is learning to play the flute. Ashlyn began performing in musicals in kindergarten, when she was in “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat” at Hilton Head Preparatory School Main Street Theatre on Hilton Head Island. Ashlyn’s older sister, Caylin Campis, who is now 22, was involved in theater as a teenager and introduced Ashlyn to the world of musicals early on. Caylin was also once among the Top 25 Rising Stars. “Ashlyn was lucky because her big sister went to Prep with her, and she used to get to ride with her,” Ashlyn’s mother, Ramara Garrett, said. “So, every morning they would sing theater shows all the way.
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Whatever Caylin was in, they were singing all the songs from it.” Ashlyn has performed in eight shows, including “Beauty and the Beast,” Hilton Head Preparatory’s “Fall Spectacular,” “Frozen Jr,” “Tuck Everlasting” and “Jungle Book Kids.” In November, Ashlyn made her Arts Center of Coastal Carolina debut as Mentine in “Clicquot in Concert.” ISCA executive director and Hilton Head Preparatory performing arts director Patti Maurer said Ashlyn was able to work with Broadway performers in “Clicquot.” She said the young girl sat through hours and hours of rehearsal, and everyone was so impressed. Garrett said her daughter is tremendously dedicated for her age. She practices over and over before auditions and performances. She won’t stop until she feels she has gotten it right. “I understand why most kids wouldn’t do it,” Garrett said. “You have to have such a high level of patience and be willing to just stand until they can figure out exactly where they need you and when they need you, and what you need to do. And that’s very difficult for a lot of kids to do. That particular part of theater just takes a special person, especially at this age.” If you would like to see Ashlyn’s talent for yourself, make sure to see her in the Main Stage Community Theatre’s production of “The Sound of Music,” which is planned for June 24 to July 3 at Hilton Head Preparatory School Main Street Theatre. Ashlyn will play the role of Marta von Trapp. Coincidentally, Ashlyn is the second youngest of seven children, just like her character in the musical. “She does such a great job,” Maurer said about Ashlyn. “We’re super proud of her. Can’t wait to see where she goes.” For more information about the “The Sound of Music,” call 843-689-6246 or visit online at mainstagecommunitytheatre.org
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Father’s Day is the perfect time for dads to relax and enjoy an engrossing read. Here are some books that dads will savor during the summer. THE BASEBALL 100, JOE POSNANSKI
One of the best sports books ever. Joe Posnanski doesn’t just offer his opinion on the best baseball players of all-time, he beautifully tells the story of each player with impeccable research, insightful anecdotes and a joyful wit. Posnanski’s love for baseball is evident on each page. A National Sportswriter of the Year honoree, Posnanski captures the endearing timeless essence of the sport in this 880-page classic.
UNBROKEN, LAURA HILLENBRAND
books for dad MUST READS FOR FATHER’S DAY
A meticulous and remarkable account of the survival of a World War II airman. Captivating from the first page, Laura Hillenbrand (“Seabiscuit”) recounts how Louis Zamperini’s bomber crashed into the Pacific Ocean and how — despite “thousands of miles of open ocean,” sharks, starvation and enemy aircraft – he survived. The storytelling is engrossing and incredibly detailed and won the Los Angeles Times Book Prize for biography.
THE SPLENDID AND THE VILE: A SAGA OF CHURCHILL, FAMILY, AND DEFIANCE DURING THE BLITZ, ERIK LARSON
Erik Larson manages to tell a story about Winston Churchill that has yet to be fully explored. The book chronicles Churchill and The Blitz. From Churchill’s first day as prime minister through the next 12 months, his thoughts and London’s defiance in the face of attack is detailed by Larson’s research and sharp prose. Using illuminating diaries and public documents, Larson recreates the scene as Churchill led the nation. A thrilling and sobering read.
HOW TO BE PERFECT: THE CORRECT ANSWER TO EVERY MORAL QUESTION, MICHAEL SCHUR
Michael Schur, the creator of The Good Place, offers a fun and insightful book on living an ethical life. Self-deprecating, Schur knows we can’t be perfect, but by using real-life hypothetical situations and drawing on the works of philosophers, he reflects on questions we often face, such as, Can I still enjoy great art if it was created by terrible people? With humor and empathy, Schur offers an enjoyable read on deep thinking. Fun and impactful.
MINT CONDITION: HOW BASEBALL CARDS BECAME AN AMERICAN OBSESSION, DAVE JAMIESON
The joys of opening a pack of baseball cards are just the starting point for this book that is full of insight. The sports cards business has boomed during the coronavirus pandemic. This looks back at how baseball cards set the standard. From the Civil War to the Topps monopoly and the oversaturation of cards in the 1990s, the book never ceases to inform. An illuminating insight: The Great Depression crippled the nation, but one company thrived with sales of penny gum-andbaseball card packs, soaring to almost $1.5 million in sales in 1933. The belief was kids and families couldn’t afford to attend games during that era, but the connection to the sport was in the baseball cards. J U N E 2 0 2 2 // 53
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Just being in the mood to refresh the look of your home by repainting is a side dish of wishful thinking. Dream all you want when you look at pictures in this magazine and others for ideas that will transform the status quo of your exterior and interior surfaces. Whether you do it yourself or hire a professional to make changes, large or small, takes planning, prepping, good product choices and a few dollars in your pocket. “The preparation is the most important part of the job,” said Bill Bailey, owner of Bayshore Painting on Hilton Head and in Bluffton for the past 26 years. One way to minimize discoloration over time is to power wash the exterior every year. Depending on the favorability of the environment in the Lowcountry, plan to repaint every five years or even longer if using a high-quality paint. “A lot of the time the outside of the house needs to be painted, but maybe it only needs to be washed,” he said. “You also can get a lot of mildew in certain areas.” Bailey’s prepping priorities are: “No. 1, the house needs to be washed before painting; No. 2, you have to check for any caulking issues that need to be done; and No. 3, you have to check for wood rot too.” These issues are correctable. Keep your dreams reasonable for cost considerations and avoiding a drastic color change. If wed to keeping the same color scheme (neutral, coastal colors, etc.), then don’t deviate from that and make it slightly darker than the old one so blending in won’t be an issue. Apply only one coat. Neutral colors appeal to almost everyone and are a perfect choice if thinking about putting the home on the sellers’ market. A fresh new exterior instantly creates curb appeal. If the existing paint is in good condition and doesn’t have bare spots or unpainted areas, a coat of primer isn’t necessary. If a primer is needed, use a combination paint and primer that
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Like painting the home’s exterior, turning your vision of a refreshed interior into a sensible working plan tops the to-do list. Four walls and a ceiling present an opportunity to dabble in contrasting colors and shades, from bold to neutral and from cool to warm, and how they complement each other. In the mix of those decisions is what to do with the moldings and accent walls. Prep the room by moving the furniture away from the walls and covering them with plastic sheets or canvas for splatter. Remove all wall hangings, nails and
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SCHEMBRA REAL ESTATE ADDS AGENT Max Gregori has joined Schembra Real Estate Group as an agent. Originally from Columbus, Ohio, Gregori recently graduated from the University of Dayton’s School of Business.
ERA EVERGREEN REAL ESTATE APPRECIATES TEACHERS ERA Evergreen Real Estate showed appreciation to teachers during Teachers Appreciation Week by offering vouchers for free coffee (and/or entrée) from
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HILTON HEAD AREA SEES SALES DIP According to the April Housing Supply Overview from the Hilton Head Area Association of Realtors from May 2021 to April 2022, pending sales in the Hilton Head region were down 23.7 percent. The price range with the smallest decline in sales was the $375,001 to $650,000 range, where they decreased 6.8 percent. The overall median sales price was up 16.2 percent to $440,000. The property type with the largest price gain was the condos/villas segment, where prices increased 26.3 percent to $360,000. Market-wide, inventory levels were down 8.4 percent. The property type that lost the least inventory was the singlefamily segment, which decreased 5.7 percent.
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ALWAYS IN THEIR HEARTS BY NICOLE CRAM | PHOTOS BY PHOTOGRAPHY BY ANNE
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On a breezy day in May 2021, lifelong friends Jenna Hall and Joey Roberts exchanged vows on the 17th green in Harbour Town in front of family and friends who traveled from near and far to celebrate the happy couple. “Charlotte is where we call home now, but Hilton Head will always hold a special place in our hearts,” said Jenna. It’s where Joey popped the question to Jenna, on a bike path in Sea Pines. “I pretended to crash my bike into a tree,” laughed Joey. “When Jenna walked over to help me up, I pulled out the ring.” “It was a complete surprise,” said Jenna. It was Jenna’s birthday weekend, so she thought they were just going on a bike ride, then meeting her mom and sister afterward. To her surprise, both Jenna and Joey’s families were waiting at a condo in Sea Pines to celebrate with the happy couple after the proposal. Jenna and Joey have known each other since they were 11 years old. They grew up in Richmond, Va., and even “dated” in middle school for a brief period. After about a week, Jenna broke up with Joey over AOL Instant Messenger, as all great middle-school romances go. Shortly after, Joey’s family relocated to Atlanta and Jenna remained in Richmond. They stayed in touch as friends for years, even through college. 76 // H I LT O N H E A D M O N T H LY. C O M
“Right after school I moved to Charlotte and Joey moved back to Atlanta,” said Jenna. During a visit to Charlotte for a PGA Championship tournament in 2017, the couple reconnected and started dating again. “I always knew were going to end up dating at some point,” said Joey. “We have always been such good friends; when you have a feeling like that, you just wait for the timing to make sense.” They dated long distance for a year, then Joey got a job offer in Charlotte. The couple moved in together, and the rest is history. Fast forward to May 2021 during a long weekend on Hilton Head where the couple came together to tie the knot. They knew that they wanted to be married on Hilton Head, as it was a mutual place they both love. Joey loves to play golf, so it was an easy decision to choose Harbor Town Golf Links as their wedding venue. They were married on the golf course followed by a reception at the Harbour Town Golf Links Clubhouse. “We got married on a Friday, which was actually not what we originally wanted,” said Joey. They had to push the wedding out from its originally scheduled date in October 2020 due to the pandemic.
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“Moving our ceremony was not a big deal to us,” said Jenna. Joey and Jenna described their wedding as laid back, which fits the couple’s style. “I would highly recommend a Friday wedding,” said Joey. “It’s nice to be able to relax and enjoy the Saturday after the wedding with the people you love.” On Saturday after the wedding they invited their guests to a big beach party in Sea Pines. “We’re big beach people,” said Joey. Their dads set up chairs and umbrellas outside of The Beach Club with a game area, snacks and coolers of beer. “It was such a great time,” said Jenna. What’s next for the happy couple? One year after their big day, they’ve settled into married life in Charlotte with their chocolate Labradoodle, Hootie. “We try to visit Hilton Head as much as we can,” said Jenna. The island will always be a very special place to the couple. VENDORS: PHOTOGRAPHER: Photography by Anne // CATERING: Harbour Town Golf Links Clubhouse // FLOWERS: A Floral Affair // DRESS: Winnie Couture (Charlotte) // HAIR: Freda Hair Salon BAND: Stee & The Ear Candy // GROOMS CAKE: Custom Confections
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Go green HOW TO MAKE YOUR WEDDING DAY ECO-FRIENDLY BY AMY BARTLETT
Google eco-friendly weddings (or green, sustainable, ethical, zero-waste), and the most common advice is one we know and love here in the Lowcountry: Keep it local. If you want to make the most (or least, footprintwise) of your big day, go green right out of the gate and carry it through every detail from the recycled paper invitations (or go paperless) to nearby (gas-free) honeymoon options (even these can be kept local). If the thing keeping you from going all in on reduce-reuserecycle is that you don’t know how, we’ve got you. 80 // H I LT O N H E A D M O N T H LY. C O M
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State your Position: Tell your wedding planner and vendors your goal. Loop in your guests with an eco-friendly registry or charity registry, turning consumerism into paying it forward. (It’s also feelgood way to exchange your gifts before you receive them). Go wedding themed with wishuponawedding.org or bless those in your own backyard by searching your area on greatnonprofits.org. Groups like Bluffton Self Help provide lists of current donation needs.
Economic Planning: While some green choices cost green, most will save big bank, like a pared down guest list and going natural with an outdoor location for your venue. This not only saves you on venue costs, it doubles as décor if you leverage the beauty of a natural setting.
Farm to Bridal Table: Include a grazing table. It’s the most waste-free, locally source-able, and one of the most customizable culinary options. Extra points if served with bamboo plates, corn syrup utensils, and biodegradable straws.
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Make Your Own: Everything you have or do on your big day can be DIYed – even your flowers. Make it an outing for your wedding party at a local flowershop, where you can gather with friends and loved ones and make your own wedding arrangements, boutonnieres, centerpieces and more. Make it Natural: Natural décor has been on-trend for decades, but there’s a growing spread of organic ideas from which to choose – fruits and veggies, pinecones, herbs, moss touches, driftwood, and the signature of the Lowcountry, oyster shells. Stack or package in repurposed containers that guests can take home. Paperless Parties: Aimee Fennessey of Amanda Rose Weddings offers tips for cutting bulk paperwaste. “Instead of doing printed programs that will likely end up being thrown out,” Fennessey says, “do one sign that is at the entry of your ceremony.” Save on printed materials such as directions, things to do once you are here, and hotel info by including those on a wedding website.
Sustainable Send-Off: Bird-seed tossers and bubble blowers have fallen out of favor ecologically and rice is a no-no, Beth Baldwin of Beth Baldwin Weddings said. Instead, Baldwin said magnolia leaves, and palm leaves can be incorporated into a reception for various purposes and are naturally sourced from our region. Consider dried flowers or petals, lavender or other biodegradable confetti, and a thematic leaf toss (olive leaves say fresh or Mediterranean and fall foliage is perfectly Instagrammable). Leave them Loving Local: The final step is local favors. Gold country rice, local honey, jams, chocolate alligators, oyster shuckers, shrimp and grits give your guests a taste of the local surroundings. Check out localharvest.org to search the local area or browse vendor lists on farmersmarketbluffton.org and hhifarmersmarket.com. As you’re off to “green”er pastures, the only thing you leave behind should be memories. And pics, or it didn’t happen.
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SANDOVAL | BALLARD WEDDING Katy Sandoval and Zach Ballard were recently married at First Presbyterian Church and had their reception at the Sea Pines Country Club. They met as students at Hilton Head High School and both graduated from Clemson University. They live in Madison, Wisconsin, where Zach is a bio-medical engineer with Epic and Katy is a neonatal nurse at UnityPoint-Meriter Hospital. Photos by Ashly McCoy | ashlymccoy.com 82 // H I LT O N H E A D M O N T H LY. C O M
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WHITE | MCGINLEY WEDDING Leanne White and Jay McGinley recently wed at Casa Feliz in Winter Park, Florida. Leanne and Jay each work for Disney Parks, Experiences and Products where Leanne is a Lead Digital Product Operations Manager and Jay is a UX writer. The couple reside in Orlando with their labrador/border collie mix dog, Kona. Photos by Fox and Film | foxandfilm.com
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With the summer in full gear, we offer some exciting events that are fun for the whole family. A quick internet search will provide you with the latest information on all the most entertaining events. Check out Monthly’s calendar for a list of more options for excitement. The summer is the perfect time to enjoy family and friends and celebrate the season. HARBOURFEST AT SHELTER COVE HARBOUR AND MARINA The Lowcountry is a prime spot for some of the best fireworks in the area. This annual summer-long event is filled with fireworks and entertainment. It features entertainer Shannon Tanner with two one-hour shows, Cappy the Clown and Parrot Palooza (Jimmy Buffett tribute) with Tanner and the Oyster Reefers. Fireworks are planned for one night a week on Tuesdays in June, July (except July 5. Fireworks are Monday, July 4) and August. Check online (sheltercoveharbourfest.com) for the latest updates. GREGG RUSSELL FAMILY CONCERTS Gregg Russell returns with his family-friendly summer 84 // H I LT O N H E A D M O N T H LY. C O M
concert series in Harbour Town. Renowned for his interactive sing-alongs, the Hilton Head Island icon will take the stage below the famed Sea Pines Liberty Oak. The summer schedule runs through Labor Day weekend. Go online (greggrussell.com) for the full schedule. COLIGNY PLAZA Coligny Plaza has nightly music events planned at Coligny Center Stage. Jevon Daly will perform a “kidstorytelling adventure” Sundays, Wednesdays and Fridays. On Mondays, enjoy “Americana and rock” with John Cranford. The Nice Guys sing “Today’s Hits” on Tuesdays, and Nick Poulin performs “Lowcountry Roots Music” on Thursdays. Singer-songwriter Zach Stevens performs Saturdays. Each show is set for 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
FILMS AT SHELTER COVE Shelter Cove hosts free movie nights in the park on Thursday nights (8:30 p.m.) throughout the summer. Family and pet friendly. Bring a beach chair or a blanket and watch your favorites on a 20-foot screen starting June 16. June movies scheduled are “Encanto,” “Field of Dreams” and “Sing.” Visit www.sheltercovetownecentre. com/events. PARTY IN THE PARK Have a Party in the Park at Lowcountry Celebration Park on Hilton Head Island. On Thursdays from June 23-July 28, enjoy live music, bounce houses and beverages. From 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. A new addition is a maker’s fair, which includes local artists. For more, visit islandreccenter.org. BLUFFTON’S SUMMER EVENTS The Town of Bluffton is hosting two summer events. “Jump into Summer,” set for June 11 at Buckwalter Place Park, will feature bounce houses, video games played on a Jumbotron television, lawn games, music and fun prizes. “Slide Out of July,” planned for July 16 on the lawn at Oscar Frazier Park, features water slides vs. bounce houses, video games, lawn games, a DJ and fun prizes. Each event is 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
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Amanda Magnin makes a save for Hilton Head Island High School. Photo by MB Lyons.
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Around here there are some things you can set your clock by each spring — the azaleas blooming right on time, the weather being perfect for sundresses on Saturday at the RBC Heritage and Hilton Head Prep scooping up state titles on the tennis courts. It came without much fanfare, but the Dolphins claimed their seventh consecutive state championship in boys tennis in May, rolling past Porter-Gaud in the SCISA Class AAA finals to cap off another dominant season for a Hilton Head Prep program that is simply on a different level due to its proximity and relationship with multiple world-class tennis academies on the island. Later in the month Hilton Head Christian Academy’s girls soccer team ran it back, repeating as SCISA Class 2A champs with an impressive 3-1 win over Christian Academy of Myrtle Beach to cap off a thrilling high school sports season that saw teams around the Lowcountry claim region and state titles while their stars put up historic stats.
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While the majority of SCISA tennis programs are scraping to find six players to fill out a full lineup, Hilton Head Prep had the luxury of rolling out a different slate every day of the week and still dominating the competition. The Dolphins’ roster boasted 18 players, many of whom will play at the next level, and they employed all of them at some time or another, matching the lineup to the day’s opponent to create competitive matchups that challenged both teams. They didn’t just beat up on fellow private schools, either, knocking off Class 4A foes Hilton Head High and Beaufort High, which reached the state semifinals in the second-largest classification in the state. HHCA’s girls soccer program has not yet enjoyed the same kind of dynastic reign as the Dolphins’ recent run on the court, but the Eagles might be on their way — and when you factor in the fact that a number of the team’s standouts also star for the four-time defending champion basketball team, well, it’s kind of a thing. Despite enduring its second coaching change in as many years — co-head coach Laurie White took the reins in 2022 after working alongside Rosa Smith a year ago — HHCA girls soccer marched to a 17-3 record this spring, with all three losses coming against SCISA Class 3A opponents. Two of those three losses came in the final two games of the regular season, when the Eagles were shut out by Hilton Head Prep and Pinewood Prep while leading scorer Abby Peduzzi was away from the team following her grandfather’s death. When Peduzzi returned for the playoffs, the Eagles outscored their three postseason opponents 18-2 — and they lose only three seniors. “I knew these girls had the heart and certainly had the team chemistry to run it back this year,” White said. “Watching them grow together and build up the confidence in their underclassmen was a big strength for our team.”
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Seth Woods helped lead the Seahawks to the lacrosse playoffs. Photo by Justin Jarrett.
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Not every feel-good story has the ultimate happy ending, but falling short of a state championship does not constitute failure, and a number of teams across the area gave us thrilling runs that nearly resulted in glory. Hilton Head Prep’s golf team dominated all season long, showcasing its depth by splitting the lineup and still winning meets against solid competition, but the Dolphins came up three strokes short of another state title in a rain-shortened SCISA Class 3A meet, falling to Trinity Collegiate. John Paul II’s boys soccer team made its first appearance in the SCISA Class 2A finals, as former Bluffton High School coach Josh Fox led a veteran Golden Warriors squad to the brink of a title before falling 3-2 to powerhouse Oakbrook Prep. HHCA and Heritage Academy tennis finished as state runners-up in SCISA 2A and SCISA 1A, and Hilton Head High’s girls soccer and boys and girls lacrosse programs had stellar seasons with solid postseason showings along with Hilton Head Prep’s baseball team. The SCHSL state track and field championships were underway as we reached our deadline. For a list of top achievements, including standout performances from May River’s Fareed Abdullah and Macey Dowe and Hilton Head’s Franklin Holland, visit sc.milesplit.com. 88 // H I LT O N H E A D M O N T H LY. C O M
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Here’s a look at some of the area’s top high school sports stars of the spring. Reagan Marchant, HHIHS softball: When Marchant joined the Seahawks, she immediately lent legitimacy to a struggling program, which has used the momentum to build a solid supporting cast around the future South Carolina Gamecock. Marchant was the centerpiece. She played shortstop and loomed large in the heart of the order, batting .625 with a .709 on-base percentage and 19 extra-base hits in 64 at-bats. Those included 11 home runs and she drove in 40 runs. Mercy. Abby Peduzzi and Bless Hurtado, HHCA girls soccer: Sure, Peduzzi scored 40 goals (not a typo) this season, but she was the first to say that her junior classmate Hurtado was a big reason why. Indeed, the duo hooked up twice in the state championship game for two more of Hurtado’s incredible 26 assists along with 17 goals. Brooks Van Esselstyn, MRHS boys lacrosse: We got a little taste of what Van Esselstyn was capable of as a freshman in 2020, when he scored 17 goals in six games in a shortened season, and he put up 40 points across nine games as a sophomore. The Sharks star took it to another level as a junior in 2022, scoring 67 goals and racking up 42 assists in 17 games for an average of 6.4 points per contest. Senior year should be fun.
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Hilton Head Christian Academy celebrates a SCISA girls soccer championship.
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JUNE 2 BLUFFTON NIGHT BAZAAR: Lowcountry Made’s artisan market will be held under twinkling lights featuring local artisans, live music, food and drinks. Free. 5-8 p.m., Burnt Church Distillery, 120 Bluffton Road, Bluffton. lcmade.com.
SUMMER ART SOIREE: Join Real Champions, Inc. at their Inaugural Summer Art Soiree, featuring food, drinks and a silent auction. Proceeds to benefit local children. Cost is $175. 6:30-8:30 p.m., Downtown Deli, 1223 May River Road, Bluffton. realchampionsinc.org. JUNE 3 POCKETS FULL OF SUNSHINE: “FUN IN THE SUN FOR EVERYONE”: Enjoy beach activities for people with special needs, their families and friends. Activities will include paddle boarding, boogie boarding, surfing, beach games and more. All ages and abilities are invited to join in on the fun. Pre-registration is encouraged. 9 a.m.-12 p.m., Marriott Surf Watch Resort, 10 Surf Watch Way, Hilton Head Island. pocketsfullofsun.org.
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JUNE 3-4 JOHN LUMPKIN’S SEXLET AT THE JAZZ CORNER: $10. 7:30-11 p.m., The Jazz Corner, 1000 William Hilton Parkway, Hilton Head Island. 843-842-8620 or thejazzcorner.com.
JUNE 3-5 ONE ACT PLAY: “GOD GUN”: A dark comedy leaning into the absurd, God Gun deals with the mortality of all relationships and the process of letting go. Set in a publishing office in the late 2000s, chaos erupts in cubicles as one journalist is asked to kill himself to interview God. Tickets are $15. 7:30 p.m., Friday and Saturday; 2 p.m., Sunday. May River Theatre, 20 Bridge Street, Bluffton. 843-815-5581 or mayrivertheatre.com. JUNE 4 CHEF SERIES: “LOWCOUNTRY BOIL”: Enjoy an authentic Lowcountry Boil and Brew prepared by visiting chef, Danny Hieronymus of Hieronymus Provisions. Tickets also include a pint of beer. Cost is $22. 1 p.m., lot 9 brewing co, 258 Red Cedar Street, Suite 14, Bluffton. 843-757-5689 or lot9brew.com.
JUKE JOINT TOUR AND TASTING: Step back in time and learn about juke joints in the Soul of the South, plus apps from Hawg Wild BBQ and a Burnt Church Distillery moonshine tasting. Cost is $25. 4-6 p.m., Morris Center for Lowcountry Heritage, 10782 South Jacob Smart Boulevard, Ridgeland. 843-284-9227 or morrisheritagecenter.org. JUNE 5 LADIES GROUP RUN, WALK AND YOGA ON THE BEACH: The run will be led by Melissa Matus, followed by yoga class on the beach. Bring a water bottle and yoga mat. Free. 7-9 a.m., Coligny Beach Park, 1 North Forest Avenue, Hilton Head Island. 843-815-1718 or palmettorunningcompany.com. LISTEN ON THE LAWN: Join this fun-filled summer concert series fundraiser featuring The Cluster Shucks. Bring your lawn chair, a summer supper or snack, and your beverage of choice as we enjoy a nice summer evening of great music, fun, and dancing. Cost is $10. 6 p.m., USCB Center for the Arts, 801 Carteret Street, Beaufort. 843-521-4145 or centerforthearts.com.
JUNE 7 A LOOK AT HISTORIC MITCHELVILLE: Director Ahmad Ward will present about the history of Mitchelville and talk about the mission of the Freedom Park. Plus, learn more about the organization’s upcoming seventh annual Juneteenth Celebration. Free. 6 p.m., Morris Center for Lowcountry Heritage, 10782 South Jacob Smart Boulevard, Ridgeland. 843-284-9227 or morrisheritagecenter.org. JUNE 8-19 HILTON HEAD CHAMBER MUSIC INSTITUTE: The fourth annual Hilton Head Chamber Music Institute, an educational program of HHSO, will feature sixteen high school string musicians from eleven different states. Free. Times vary. SoundWaves, 7 Lagoon Road, Hilton Head Island. 843-363-2718. JUNE 10 COOKING DINNER THEATER: “SUMMERTIME FRESH”: Enjoy a relaxing night out as Chef Christopher Hewitt shares recipes he learned while working under Bobby Flay. Tickets are $89.50. 6:30-8:30 p.m., Hewitt Oaks, 205 Stillwell Road, Bluffton. 843-757-4600 or hewittoaks.com. JUNE 10-11 DAVE POTTER’S RETRO GROOVE AT THE JAZZ CORNER: $10. 7:30-11 p.m., The Jazz Corner, 1000 William Hilton Parkway, Hilton Head Island. 843-842-8620 or thejazzcorner.com. JUNE 11 BEACH CLEAN UP: Help make a difference with a beach clean up and learn about the rich history about the first self-governed town of formally enslaved people in the United States. Bags and gloves will be provided. Free. 8-10 a.m., Historic Mitchelville Freedom Park, 226 Beach City Road, Hilton Head Island. 843-815-1718 or palmettorunningcompany.com. JUMP INTO SUMMER: Hosted by the Town of Bluffton, this event will feature bounce houses, video games played on a Jumbotron television, lawn games, a dee-jay playing music, concession stand and fun prizes for participants. Free. 10 a.m.-1 p.m., Buckwalter Place Park, Bluffton. 843-706-4500 or townofbluffton.sc.gov.
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SMOOTH JAZZ AFFAIR: Spend an evening listening to the smoother side of Jazz and the soulful sounds of saxophonist Greg Whittaker and his band, Modern Daze. Cost is $45. 7-10 p.m., Coligny Theatre, 1 North Forest Beach Drive, Hilton Head Island. historicgullahlandpreservation.org. JUNE 14 BOY SCOUT TROOP 245 50TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION: Former Scouts, leaders, supporters invited. Food trucks following ceremony. 6-8 p.m. Honey Horn Plantation. RSVP via troop245scouts.com/RSVP50 or michaelflood87@gmail.com
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JUNE 15 BOOK SIGNING: New York Times best-selling author and conservationist Mary Alice Monroe and coauthor Angela May will host a book-signing and talk about their new adventure novel “Search for Treasure.” Free. 10:30 a.m., Bluffton Library, 120 Palmetto Way, Bluffton. 843-255-6503 or blufftonpubliclibrary.org. JUNE 16 ORIN SWIFT WINE DINNER: A special wine dinner featuring a selection of wine by Orin Swift, plus food and lively conversation. Reservations required. Cost is $130 per person, includes tax and gratuity. 6-8:30 p.m., Alexander’s Restaurant, 76 Queens Folly Road, Hilton Head Island. 855-511-0999 or alexandersrestaurant.com. JUNE 17 BLUES & BREWS ON THE BLUFF: Enjoy live music from Restless Natives, a food court, vendors, wine bar, craft beer garden and more. Admission is $10. 5:30-9:30 p.m., Bluffton Oyster Factory Park, 63 Wharf Street, Bluffton. 843757-8520 or bearfootsports.com. BLUFFTON MOVIE NIGHT: The Town of Bluffton is hosting six movie nights to bring Bluffton families together in Town parks throughout the remainder of 2022 featuring bounce houses, games and a movie. The June movie is “Encanto.” 5-8 p.m., Buckwalter Place Park, 2 Venture Drive, Bluffton. 843-706-4500 or townofbluffton.com.
You’ll be immersed in the incredible medieval-to-modern history and culture of ‘la Bourgogne’ and then spend three days in the exciting vibrant city of Lyon. Our one-of-a-kind France trip has it all! Please call or email for more details and reservations.
EXHIBIT: “SS PULASKI”: Ships of the Sea Maritime Museum is hosting a launch for an exhibit about the explosion of the SS Pulaski, which was full of Savannahians when it blew up in 1838. New York Times best-selling author and Bluffton resident, Patti Callahan, and the shipwreck hunter who found the Pulaski in 2018, Micah Eldred, are both going to speak at the launch event. Cost is $25. 6-8 p.m., Ships of the Sea Maritime Museum, 41 Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard, Savannah. 912-232-1511 or eventbrite.com.
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JUNE 17-18 DOCUMENTARY SCREENINGS: Experience two documentary screenings, including “Juneteenth: The Birth of Freedom” and “Harriet Tubman: From the Railroad to a Spy.” Cost is $25. Times vary. Coligny Theatre, 1 North Forest Beach Drive, Hilton Head Island. historiclandpreservation.org.
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JALEN BAKER QUARTET AT THE JAZZ CORNER: $10. 7:30-11 p.m., The Jazz Corner, 1000 William Hilton Parkway, Hilton Head Island. 843-842-8620 or thejazzcorner.com. JUNE 18 JUNETEENTH AT MITCHELVILLE: The annual Juneteenth Celebration on Hilton Head Island returns with the crowd’s favorite food and art vendors, plus live bands. Cost is $20 for adults, $5 for children ages 6-12. 11 a.m.-3 p.m., Historic Mitchelville Freedom Park, 229 Beach City Road, Hilton Head Island. 843-2557301 or exploremitchelville.org. SEA TURTLE PAINT PARTY: Enjoy stories and learn about these fascinating creatures of the Lowcountry. Then follow along as Camilla Pagliaroli demonstrates how to create your own turtle painting. Suitable for ages 6 and up. All supplies are provided. Cost is $30 per canvas. 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m, Morris Center for Lowcountry Heritage, 10782 South Jacob Smart Boulevard, Ridgeland. 843-2849227 or morrisheritagecenter.org. JUNE 18-19 JUNETEENTH CELEBRATION OF FREEDOM: Celebrate Juneteenth at this fun weekend festival, featuring vendors, live music, performances, spoken word poets, storytelling, drummers, a fashion show, and more. Free. 11 a.m.-7 p.m., Tybee Beach Pier, Tybee Island. eventbrite.com. JUNE 20-24 HILTON HEAD JAZZ CLINIC: A three-hour daily jazz clinic for students ages 1014 with a special music trip to Savannah and finale performance. Registration is $25. 1-4 p.m., Hilton Head Christian Academy, 3088 Bluffton Parkway, Bluffton. hhjazzcamp.com. HILTON HEAD JAZZ GUITAR INSTITUTE: The Hilton Head Jazz Guitar Institute is a camp led by Dallas McCorkindale to prepare students ages 14-20 for the challenges of jazz guitar. Registration is $25. 1-4 p.m., Hilton Head Christian Academy, 3088 Bluffton Parkway, Bluffton. hhjazzguitar.eventbrite.com. JUNE 21 RICE: A HERITAGE CROP: In connection with upcoming National Rice Day, join presenter Rollen Chalmers who will speak about his experience in heritage crops such as Carolina Gold Rice. Free. 5 p.m., Morris Center for Lowcountry Heritage, 10782 South Jacob Smart Boulevard, Ridgeland. 843-284-9227 or morrisheritagecenter.org. JUNE 22-23 GURHAN TRUNK SHOW: Join Forsythe Jewelers for a presentation of Gurhan’s newest collections featuring an exquisite selection of one-of-a-kind pieces and hand-crafted designs in high karat gold and sterling silver. Enjoy a complimentary gift with your Gurhan purchase. 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Forsythe Jewelers, 71 Lighthouse Road, Hilton Head Island. 843-671-7070 or forsythejewelers.biz. JUNE 23 AN EVENING WITH AUTHOR R.J. LEE: Enjoy an evening with Southern Cozy mystery author R. J. Lee to benefit Libraries for Kids. Donate $50 or more to receive the entire book series. 6-8 p.m., Town of Bluffton Rotary Community Center, 11 Recreation Court, Bluffton. eventbrite.com.
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THROUGH JULY 8 AMIRI FARRIS SUMMER EXHIBIT: Debuting on Juneteenth (June 19), artist Amiri Farris will present his summer exhibit featuring dynamic and powerful artwork that combines an alluring blend of vivid colors and layered textures. The exhibition will culminate with a send-off concert event featuring Farris painting live on stage during a concert headlined by the Grammy Award-Winning
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drummer Quentin Baxter of Ranky Tanky fame on July 8. Hampton Theatre, 109 Lee Avenue, Hampton. palmettotheater.org. THROUGH JULY 29 TRUST THE JOURNEY: The Mixed Media of Life at Art League Academy: Local artist Debi West will have her work on display through July 29. Art League is hosting a free artists’ reception on June 15 from 5-7 p.m. Art League Academy, 106 Cordillo Parkway, Hilton Head Island. 843-8425738 or artleaguehhi.org. THROUGH AUG. 14 ROCK OF AGES: Rock of Ages features the music of iconic bands such as Styx, Twisted Sister, and Journey among others. This exhilarating story was nominated for five Tonys and captures the era of 1980s Hollywood. Suitable for ages 13 and up. Prices and times vary. Arts Center of Coastal Carolina, 14 Shelter Cove Lane, Hilton Head Island. 843-842-2787 or artshhi.com. JULY 2 BLUFFTON INDEPENDENCE DAY CELEBRATION: The Town of Bluffton will host its inaugural Independence Day Celebration. Begins with a pre-party at Martin Family and DuBois parks. Firework show shortly after 9 p.m. Music. Games. Food and drinks. 5-9 p.m. For more information, email lsimoneaux@townofbluffton.com. JULY 4 FIRECRACKER 5K: Celebrate Independence Day at the 36th annual Hilton Head Firecracker 5K. This run and family-fun walk is the largest and oldest road race in Beaufort County, and one of the top ten races in the state of South Carolina. Register early to save. Cost is $30 for adults, $12 for Children’s Fun Run, $30 for Virtual Firecracker 5K. 8 a.m., Jarvis Creek Park, 100 Jarvis Creek Park Road, Hilton Head Island. 843-815-1718 or palmettorunningcompany.com. JULY 15-24 BEAUFORT WATER FESTIVAL: Experience ten days of fun at the annual Beaufort Water Festival. Events include an arts and craft market, raft races, bocce tournaments, shrimp boat tours, a concert in the park, an air show and more. Prices, times and locations vary. Downtown Beaufort. bftwaterfestival.com.
MONDAYS INDIGO TIE DYE: Learn how indigo dye is made from a plant and use it to create a tie dyed T-shirt to take home. All supplies are provided. Cost is $12 for adults, $7 for children. 1:30 p.m., Coastal Discovery Museum, 70 Honey Horn Drive, Hilton Head Island. 843-689-6767, ext. 223 or coastaldiscovery.org. MONDAYS, WEDNESDAYS, FRIDAYS MEMORY MATTERS: “VIRTUAL COMPASS CLASSES”: An online program designed for adults experiencing mild to moderate cognitive impairment. Compass provides curriculum-based activities, physical exercise, relaxation techniques, life-long learning, small group discussions and socialization. Cost is $400 per month. 10 a.m., 1 p.m. 843-842-6688 or mymemorymatters.org. MONDAYS THRU SATURDAYS SMITH STEARNS TENNIS ACADEMY: SUMMER TENNIS CAMP: Smith Stearns provides top-notch tennis instruction, world-class coaching, excellent match play and an overall fantastic program to help students achieve their tennis goals. Programs are available daily and weekly for match play ready kids, ages 8 through college level. Private lessons are also available. Camps run each week through Labor Day weekend. 843-3634789 or smithstearns.com.
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9th year, the Market will present more fresh, local produce, more seafood, more breads and baked goods, and more crafts, artisans and “makers” than ever before. Free admission. 10 a.m.-2 p.m., The Shops at Sea Pines Center, 71 Lighthouse Road, Hilton Head Island. 843-363-5699 or theshopsatseapinescenter.com. ZION CEMETERY AND BAYNARD MAUSOLEUM COSTUMED CEMETERY TOUR: Visit the grave sites of four Revolutionary War heroes and learn about the blood skirmish fought just a few steps away. $15 Adult/$10 Child, 10:30 a.m., Corner of U.S. 278 & Matthews Dr, Hilton Head Island. Reservations required. 843-686-6560 or heritagelib.org. WEDNESDAYS ROBBERS’ ROW SUMMER MARKET: Lowcountry Made is rolling out this new market at a breezy new venue on the Island. Join local makers and a selection of produce set up on the lawn and under the covered porch of Robber’s Row Grill. Shoppers can enjoy the convenience of the Breeze Trolley Service. Robber’s Row is a nod to the past which comes from Civil War times and was known as the first market on Hilton Head Island near the Port Royal Golf & Racquet Club. Free admission. 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Port Royal Golf & Racquet Club, 10 Clubhouse Drive, Hilton Head Island. lcmade.com. TURTLE TROT 5K: Join this family-friendly, funrun series held on the beach in Palmetto Dunes in June, July and August on Wednesday mornings.
This family-friendly run/walk is held each week on the beach. Registration is online only and includes a t-shirt. Cost is $25 prior to race day, $35 day of the race, free for kids under 12. 8 a.m., Palmetto Dunes, 14 Dunes House Lane, Hilton Head Island. palmettodunes.com. WEDNESDAYS, FRIDAYS CRITTER MEET AND GREET: Drop by this casual “Meet and Greet” to learn about the alligators, snakes, and a few other fun critters that share Hilton Head Island with us. Take this opportunity to see animals up close, get hands-on and hold a critter or two, take pictures of or with your favorite critters, and learn more about these amazing animals and how to safely share the Lowcountry with them. Cost is $10. 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Coastal Discovery Museum, 70 Honey Horn Drive, Hilton Head Island. 843-689-6767, ext. 223, or coastaldiscovery.org. THURSDAYS CIVIL WAR ERA: Hilton Head Island was home to thousands of Union soldiers during the Civil War. Join this presentation featuring maps and historic photos of this time on Hilton Head from 18611865. Reservations required. Cost is $12 for adults, $7 for children. 3 p.m., Coastal Discovery Museum, 70 Honey Horn Drive, Hilton Head Island. 843689-6767, ext. 223. or coastaldiscovery.org. DUELING PIANOS SHOW: The only Dueling Pianos Show on Hilton Head Island takes place each Thursday night on the Rooftop Bar. 8-11 p.m., Rooftop Bar at
Poseidon, 38 Shelter Cove Lane, Hilton Head Island. 843-341-3838 or therooftophhi.com. FARMERS MARKET OF BLUFFTON: Meet local farmers, chefs and artisans every Thursday on Boundary Street. Buy a fresh assortment of strawberries, produce, beets, potatoes and more. Also hear local, live entertainment and educational lectures. Noon-5 p.m., Martin Family Park, 68 Boundary Street, Bluffton. 843-415-2447 or farmersmarketbluffton.org. HISTORIC FORT MITCHEL TOURS: Immerse yourself in the fascinating Civil War history of Hilton Head Island with a visit to Fort Mitchel. 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. Cost is $15 for adults, $10 for children. 10:30-11:30 a.m., Hilton Head Plantation, 65 Skull Creek Drive, Hilton Head Island. 843-686-6560 or heritagelib.org. MOVIE NIGHT IN THE PARK: Enjoy free movies in the park each Thursday through Aug. 18. Family fun, pets welcome. Bring your own lawn chairs and blankets. Free. 8:30 p.m., Shelter Cove Towne Centre, 40 Shelter Cove Lane, Hilton Head Island. Visit them online at sheltercovetownecentre.com. MUSIC & TASTE ON THE HARBOUR: Dance the night away on Thursday nights in the spring and fall at Shelter Cove Harbour & Marina featuring local favorite bands, great food and all the dancing you can possibly do. Free admission. 6-9 p.m., Shelter Cove Harbour
& Marina, 1 Shelter Cove Lane, Hilton Head Island. welcometosheltercove.com. THURSDAYS, FRIDAYS SIT AND STITCH: Enjoy knitting, crochet, needlepoint, rug hook practice as Needlepoint Junction stays open late. All levels welcome. Outside food and drink permitted. Free. Virtual Thursdays 3 p.m.; In-person Fridays 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Needlepoint Junction, Suite J-7-E, Village at Wexford, Hilton Head Island. 843842-8488 or needlepointjunctionhhi.com. FRIDAYS SUNSET CELEBRATIONS: Enjoy live, local music each Friday night through Aug. 19 in the park. Pets welcome. Bring your own lawn chairs and blankets. Free. 7-10 p.m., Shelter Cove Towne Centre, 40 Shelter Cove Lane, Hilton Head Island. sheltercovetownecentre.com. SATURDAYS MARINA MORNINGS: Outdoor Yoga: Practice yoga on the pavilion at Shelter Cove, with draft kombucha to follow. All levels welcome. Cost is $20. 8 a.m., Pure Salt Studios, 1 Shelter Cove Lane, Hilton Head Island. 843-707-7027 or puresaltstudios.com.
ALLIGATOR AND WILDLIFE BOAT TOUR: Alligator and Wildlife Boat Tour with H2O Sports in the Sea Pines Forest Preserve. Get an up-close
view of indigenous plant and animal life, including the American alligator, on a one-hour guided boat tour. Reservations are required, 843-671-4386 or h2osports.com. CURBSIDE CRAFTS TO GO: Children and adults can order a variety of craft activities pre-assembled and ready to enjoy at your home or villa. Book online. Cost is $12-$20. Sea Pines Resort Fitness and Recreation Department, 71 Lighthouse Road, Suite 122, Hilton Head Island. 843-842-1979 or seapines.com. TRAIL RIDES THROUGH THE SEA PINES FOREST PRESERVE WITH LAWTON STABLES: Meander through the preserve on horseback. Trail riders must be at least 8 years old. Reservations are required. 843-671-2586 lawtonstables.com. PICKLEBALL AT PALMETTO DUNES: Clinics and round robins at the Palmetto Dunes Pickleball Center in Palmetto Dunes Oceanfront Resort. Courts and equipment are available to rent. Reservations recommended. palmettodunes.com SALTY DOG WEEKLY EVENTS: Nightly events include Turtle Trackers on Mondays and Sundays, Juggling on Monday, Tuesdays and Saturdays, Dance Party on Wednesdays and Fridays, Colorpalooza on Thursdays. Tie-dye a Salty Dog souvenir Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays. Times vary. Salty Dog Cafe, 232 South Sea Pines Drive, Hilton Head. 843-671-2233 or saltydog.com.
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Friendly Restaurants
Salty Dog Cafe
NEARLY ALL RESTAURANTS IN THE LOWCOUNTRY ARE SUITED FOR CHILDREN. HERE ARE A FEW THAT GO ABOVE AND BEYOND A KIDS MENU. Salty Dog
Enjoy live music, a view of South Beach marina, kids' events and activities such as juggling, hulahooping, face painting and tie-dying. Be sure to get a photo of your little one with Jake, the Salty Dog.
The Crazy Crab Harbour Town
The Crazy Crab Harbour Town location offers plenty of entertainment just outside the front door with the Harbour Town Lighthouse, a massive playground, live music in the summer and an amazing view of the Calibogue Sound.
Fishcamp on Broad Creek
The French Bakery
Okko
Skull Creek boathouse & Dockside on Skull Creek
With a large outside deck, views of Broad Creek and a full kids' menu, Fishcamp is a favorite for parents. There are games and outdoor activities to keep the kids entertained and live music for adults to enjoy.
Hilton Head Island's only hibachi restaurant is a crowd pleaser for the little ones. The chefs put on a show while cooking your dinner right in front of you. When making reservations be sure to tell them you would like to sit on the hibachi side.
Located across from the children's playground at Shelter Cove Community Park, The French Bakery is a great spot to grab some coffee and pasteries, breakfast or lunch if you are in the mood for something more substantial.
These sister restaurants are situated side by side on Skull Creek. Kids can enjoy playing at the pirate ship playground and sprawl out on the green lawn. After dinner families can gather around the fire pits and play life-size Jenga, cornhole, giant Connect Four and more.
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Street Meet
Street Meet
This casual restaurant features patio dining, live entertainment and is known for its hot dogs and burgers. They kids' menu has names such as "I don't know," "I'm not hungry," "I don't like this" and "What's the wifi?"
Local Pie
With locations in both Bluffton and Hilton Head, Local Pie helps parents pass the time between ordering and the arrival of their food by giving kids some pizza dough they can play with at the table.
Rockfish Seafood & Steaks and The Art Cafe
The Art Cafe and Rockfish Seafood and Steaks partner to keep the kids entertained. Starting at 4 p.m. you can enjoy food and drinks from Rockfish while you and the little ones paint some pottery.
Old Oyster Factory
Old Oyster Factory
Voted one of the "Top 50 Kid-Friendly Restaurants in America" by OpenTable. The Old Oyster Factory offers incredible views of Broad Creek and seasonally live music.
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Up the Creek
A casual waterfront restaurant offering views of Broad Creek. Located at Broad Creek Marina, youngsters will be mesmerized as forklifts drive up and down the dock carrying large boats. Within walking distance of Adventure Hilton Head's zipline, ropes course and go carts.
Old Town Dispensary
Located in the heart of downtown Bluffton, the Old Town Dispensary has a courtyard with yard games, firepits and live entertainment.
A Lowcountry backyard
This hidden gem is a perfect place to bring the kids on a clear day. We recommend sitting in the backyard where the kids can enjoy exploring a bit, playing Jenga or one of their yard games. Not interested in games? They offer a swing where you can just sit and relax.
Cahill's Market
Enjoy authentic Southern cooking in this casual restaurant located in Bluffton on the Cahill Family Farm. The kids (and adults) will love the fresh produce market as well as their generous servings.
Choo Choo BBQ
Choo Choo BBQ
Enjoy some of the best BBQ in South Carolina. Dine indoor or outside at this casual, homey restaurant. The building is shaped like a train car and is located on a large lot in Bluffton.
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The Crazy Crab Jarvis Creek
The Crazy Crab Jarvis Creek provides entertainment for the whole family with an on-site playground and the largest saltwater fish tank on Hilton Head. A large expanded deck is perfect for those warm-weathered nights, listening to live, local music during the beautiful Lowcountry sunsets. Enjoy breathtaking views at brunch on Sundays.
Mellow Mushroom
With a location in Bluffton and one on Hilton Head, Mellow Mushroom is always a great place to eat with the kids. The decor is fun and their menu is super kid-friendly.
Captain Woody's
Crazy Crab Jarvis Creek
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Grab a seat at the outside deck (Hilton Head), rooftop deck (Bluffton) and get ready to enjoy your meal. Both locations offer live music. The Bluffton location is just across the street from the Promenade green and their Hilton Head location offers yard games. Both locations offer indoor and outside seating and a full kids' menu.
Carolina Coffee & Crumbs
Located near the beach on Pope Avenue, Carolina Coffee & Crumbs is the perfect stop during a beach day. Enjoy a bite to eat or a coffee while the kids check out the kids' corner filled with toys and books.
Hudson's Seafood House on the Docks
Located on Skull Creek you can watch fishing boats bring in fresh catch. Take a walk on the docks, view a picture-perfect sunset and enjoy freshly caught seafood and their famous hush puppies.
Philly's Café & Deli
This casual eatery is open for lunch Monday to Saturday and offers a kids' deal where one kid eats free for every paying adult on Saturdays.
Frosty Frog Cafe
Located in Coligny Plaza this fun eatery offers pizza, salads, sandwiches, appetizers and some of the best daiquiris. Dine with the kids on the cafe's large patio, enjoy live music seasonally and don't forget to say hi to Frosty.
Hudson's Seafood House on the Docks
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IILAST CALLII
End of an iPod
Era
When Steve Jobs stood on a stage way back in October 2001, few could imagine that the product he was launching would have a lasting impact on our lives. The Apple iPod, a device that could hold “1,000 songs in your pocket,” was revealed. Yes, there were other MP3 devices on the market, but they were large and didn’t have the capacity of the iPod. Despite the $399 price tag, the iPod became a hit, and by July 2004 more than 100 million songs had been downloaded from the iTunes store. I received my first iPod the year it was released as a birthday present. Back then you had to use iTunes on your computer to download your songs and arrange your playlists. I loved playlists. It was like having instant access to every mixed tape you had ever made or received. Long car drive? Press the click wheel a few times, and suddenly my “Road Trip” playlist kicked on. Just like my old mixed-tape collection, I had playlists for everything: cleaning playlist, workout playlist, relaxing playlist. It seemed magical. Over the years Apple came out with other iPods: the mini, the nano, the touch; and I had a couple of different versions, but my heart still was with the classic. It had little frills, a long battery life and went everywhere with me. Until it didn’t. Eventually my iPhone took over as my main music device. It was easier — I already was carrying it with me and could download songs directly. I found myself using my iPod less, and eventually it ended up in my desk drawer with my external hard drive and a handful of thumb drives.
SASHA SWEENEY : co-publisher sasha@hiltonheadmonthly.com
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Each of my boys received iPod touches when they were tweens, and they loved them until they received their phones. And then they too put their iPods into their desk drawers where they remain, one with a cracked screen. Even though we don’t use our iPods anymore, it still came as a shock when after 20 years Apple announced it was retiring the last iPod model (Touch). “What? Everyone loves the iPod!” were my initial thoughts. Then again, when was the last time I used mine? I use carplay when I’m driving. If I want music while cleaning, I just tell Alexa what to play. Part of me is sad that my sons won’t fully understand how the iPod changed how we lived. The iPod was the foundation the iPhone and smart phones were built upon. I am excited that they get to experience things I never imagined at their age. Things that used to seem as science fiction are now everyday objects. That a single device we carry in our pocket acts like a phone, camera, flashlight, record player, measuring tape, calculator and lets us check our email and pay our credit card continues to amaze me. Perhaps this is what my grandparents thought when television replaced the radio as the evening entertainment. I wonder what technology today’s teens will be nostalgic for in 20 years, and what new technological advances they will get to experience in their lives that seem like science fiction now. I hope those new advances make the world a better place. Perhaps they’ll be walking around with 100,000 songs in their pocket. In the meantime, for today at least I’ll be pulling out my old iPod, plugging in the 30-pin charger cord and rocking like it’s 2001 again.
