Bluffton Monthly May 2022

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36 From one Generation to the Next Barbara and Tonya Hudson continue a legacy.

42 I nspiring Mom

Chanta Ellison’s love motivates her children.

48 S aluting the Seniors

Celebrating the Class of 2022.

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58 Summer Camps

A guide to get the kids involved in some fun.

100 Message in a Bottle

Kara Artman’s work explores the past.

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RBC HERITAGE

22 : Champion Crowned Jordan Spieth wins in playoff.

NEWS 24 : Workforce Housing Hilton Head plan includes private-public partnership.

COMMUNITY 32: Difference Maker Boys & Girls Clubs help kids succeed.

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MOTHER’S DAY

DAY TRIP

46: Gift Guide Find the perfect something for Mom.

96: 24 Hours in Savannah Explore these secret hot spots.

HOME

GOOD DEEDS

66: Big Ideas for Small Gardens Create a unique outdoor experience.

106: Making Music Memories Tim Reynolds retiring after 20 seasons as Hilton Head Choral Society director.

76: Shine a Light What to know before choosing solar panels.

DINING 120: Brunch Bites Top spots in the Lowcountry.

126: Sea Pines Splendor New Quarterdeck makes its debut.

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10 : At The Helm 12 : Opinion 14 : Contributor 16 : News

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19 : Pets to Adopt 20 : Photos of the Month 28 : On the Move 30 : Community Connection

80 : Real Estate News 108 : Calendar 128 : Last Call

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dear reader, Spring brings out the best of the Lowcountry, and we hope you are enjoying everything this gorgeous season has to offer.

We celebrate mothers by highlighting moms and the children they love.

Barbara Hudson and her daughter, Tonya, continue to uphold the Hudson seafood legacy. Read about how the business continues to stay in the family after decades on the island.

Chanta Ellison is the guiding light for her children, Jaylen and Chynna Sneed. Learn how the Lowcountry standout student-athletes are always inspired by their mother.

Catch up on the happenings in our community with a look at the latest on the workforce housing developments. Read about the island’s terminal expansion and future plans. The island continues to be popular with businesses and vacationers, and the airport continues to expand its services with destinations SASHA SWEENEY throughout the country.

Wondering how to keep the kids entertained this summer? We’ve got you covered with our summer camp guide. The Lowcountry has a fantastic selection of summer camps, and we’ve highlighted some that will keep your children busy.

In our annual Health & Wellness Guide, we encourage you to take care of yourself and pursue a healthy lifestyle. This useful guide includes tips to continue to be your best self and a directory of local health and wellness professionals.

Commencement ceremonies abound this month. We congratulate the classes of 2022 with our senior listings.

Artist Kara Artman takes found treasures from near the waters of the Lowcountry and reimagines them into modern art. Read how her work offers a window into the past.

May is a busy month, be sure to check out our calendar to ensure you don’t MEREDITH DIMUZIO miss anything.

Thank you for sharing your lives with us.

Enjoy the beautiful Lowcountry spring.

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IIOPINIONII

l etter STEPPING IN TO SUPPORT OUR NEIGHBORS

BY COURTNEY HAMPSON The Lowcountry is a community in crisis. When we drive from Bluffton to Hilton Head, we pass community after community with landscaped entrances, fountains and gates.

But that drive does not accurately reflect the true picture of Beaufort and Jasper counties. The interconnected issues of education, housing and transportation contribute to poverty in our community and our neighbors are suffering.

Nearly six in 10 households in Beaufort County and three of every four in Jasper County are economically at risk. Not earning a livable wage ($57,000 for a family of three), these families are just one mishap away from a financial crisis. But that is just the beginning.

Education is a significant factor when it comes to income and serves as a strong predictor for poverty. In Beaufort County 28% of people who have not completed high school live below the poverty line.

In Jasper County that number is 25%. Within the Hispanic community we see the highest levels of poverty and the lowest levels of education, and many are challenged with lacking documentation or not speaking English very well.

Thirty-two percent of Hispanics in Beaufort County have not earned a high school diploma or equivalent, and 55% in Jasper County have not earned a high school diploma or equivalent.

Bluffton Self Help has a 35-year history of meeting the basic needs of our community through food, clothing and financial assistance; however, we can no longer afford to have a singular focus. Meeting the basic needs of our neighbors is not enough.

Courtney Hampson is the Chief Operating Officer at Bluffton Self Help.

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Instead, we must look holistically at all of the issues our neighbors face and take a broader approach. To do this, Bluffton Self Help has increased access to our education and career readiness offerings by merging with The Literacy Center and expanding to four locations in Bluffton (two locations), Hardeeville and Hilton Head.

The expansion of our education and career readiness programs includes more than a dozen available courses that tackle the topics of digital literacy, budgeting, goal setting, resume writing, job search, soft skills training, and citizenship in addition to our English as a Second Language and GED courses.

To help our neighbors navigate their path to success, this year we are quadrupling our client advocate team of social workers and have developed a volunteer team of client specialists to ensure that resources are available in each of our four locations.

When a neighbor comes to us for help, we know that they are potentially facing another three to five issues simultaneously.

The opening of our Resource Hub in Bluffton is now the first step many of our neighbors will take in their journey with us.

With our enhanced team, we are meeting our neighbors in crisis but are now able to also address any additional needs they may have.

This shift is an evolution of our approach.

What once was a transaction is now the beginning of a relationship.

We are stepping in to advocate, support, and guide Lowcountry residents on their journey towards selfsufficiency, and ability to thrive in their family, workplace and community.

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ANTHONY GARZILLI, EDITOR

Anthony Garzilli is a New York native with more than 20 years of experience in journalism, covering every aspect of a community, including politics, law enforcement, education and athletics.

A graduate of Iona College in New Rochelle, N.Y., Garzilli was a sports reporter at The Journal News in Westchester County, N.Y., before moving to the area with his wife, Siobhan, in 2005.

Garzilli served as sports editor of the Jasper County Sun Times for three years before being promoted to editor.

After nearly 14 years with the Ridgeland-based newspaper, he joined Monthly in 2020 as managing editor. He was promoted to editor that summer.

His writing has been featured in The Sunday Long Read, Paprika Southern and Beacon Magazine.

If he’s not listening to Pearl Jam, he’s likely spending too much time falling down a baseball-reference.com rabbit hole.

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ONLINE EXCLUSIVE

WELCOME THE SEA TURTLES

Sea Turtle nesting season begins May 1.

To ensure a safe season, the all-volunteer Sea Turtle Patrol HHI will patrol the beaches until the end of the hatching season (July through October). Residents are advised of a few guidelines.

The Town of Hilton Head protects Loggerheads by requiring residents along the beach to turn out lights or shield them from the beach from 10 p.m. to 6 a.m.

Beach goers are asked never to disturb marked nests. Leave only your footprints on the beach. Sandcastles should be flattened with all holes filled and trash removed.

Nothing should be left on the beach.

If you spot a nesting turtle, do not shine any lights or use flash photography. Stay behind the turtle so that she cannot see you, and observe from a distance. Use red flashlights instead of white.

Each morning during turtle season, the nonprofit Sea Turtle Patrol HHI drives along the island’s beaches, searching for Loggerhead tracks and new nests. This year the first nest of the season was dedicated to Scott Liggett, the late Director of Public Projects and Facilities for the Town of Hilton Head. Visit seaturtlepatrolhhi.org for more information.

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THE LOWCOUNTRY WAS STRUCK WITH TORNADOES DURING SPRING STORMS, THE TOWN OF HILTON HEAD MOVED CLOSER TO AN ORDINANCE THAT’S BEEN A HOT TOPIC, AND A POPULAR BLUFFTON EVENT IS SET TO RETURN. HERE’S WHAT MADE NEWS DURING THE PREVIOUS MONTH:

ALL SAINTS GARDEN TOUR

HILTON HEAD ISLAND AIRPORT TERMINAL UPGRADE APPROVED

PROPOSED ORDINANCE FOR SHORT-TERM RENTALS

Beaufort County Council voted 11-0 to approve the funding plan and give the greenlight to the Hilton Head Island Airport Terminal Upgrade project. The estimated $55 million project will go up for construction bids in May. It will include approximately 43,000 more square feet for terminal space, three jet ways for passengers, new parking, security upgrades, a new baggage claim, a new grand hall and a four-lane passenger drop-off and pick-up area, the Town of Hilton Head said. The project should be underway by the end of the year and is estimated to be completed by mid to late 2025.

The first reading of the proposed Hilton Head short-term rental ordinance is on the agenda for the May 3 town council meeting. The ordinance addresses licenses, permits, fees and taxes; vehicles and parking; noise management; violations; complaint tracking and response; and trash storage and removal. Town staff recommends an annual fee be assessed for short-term rental permits.

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BEAUFORT COUNTY APPROVES MILLIONS FOR EVENTS AND PARKS Beaufort County Council unanimously approved nearly $5 million in grants to

local organizations and park projects that will help with tourism and activities for visitors and residents. The approved projects include Whitehall Park C o n s t r u c t i o n o n L a d y ’s Is l a n d ($560,478); Hilton Head Island Airport Air Service Marketing ($30,000); Broad River Fishing Pier - Phase II ($230,000); and Gullah Museum of HHI, Gullah Museum Migrant House Renovation Project, ($36,875).

HILTON HEAD TOWN COUNCIL PASSES FINAL READING OF REDISTRICTING ORDINANCE The Hilton Head Island Town Council approved final reading of an ordinance that redraws the boundaries for the

island’s six Town Council wards. The new ward boundaries are effective immediately. The public can search for their ward by entering their street address into an interactive map on the Town’s website at hiltonheadislandsc.gov/redistricting. Search results will identify the resident’s ward and town council representative.

‘ABOVE-NORMAL’ HURRICANE SEASON EXPECTED Colorado State University researchers expect an above-normal hurricane season. The forecast includes an expected 19 named storms, nine hurricanes and four major hurricanes (Category 3 or higher).

SEA LEVEL IMPACT STUDY RECEIVES $300K GRANT A two-year study called “Beaufort County Adapts: Sea Level Impacts Beneath Our Feet” has been funded by a grant of nearly $300,000 from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s Climate Program Office to the S.C. Sea Grant Consortium.

“This study will better prepare us for what’s happening underneath our feet, below the ground, so that we can gain additional important tools for our kit to improve resiliency and combat the effects of rising sea levels,” said Rob Merchant, Planning and Zoning Director for Beaufort County.

The study will focus on small communities within Beaufort County that need targeted efforts to enhance their ability to withstand the impacts of sea-level rise on groundwater levels and underground infrastructure.

MAYFEST SET TO RETURN Mayfest is back. The 42nd anniversary of the event, coordinated

by The Rotary Club of Bluffton, returns 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on May 7.

Bluffton Mayfest in Old Town Bluffton will feature more than 125 artists and food vendors. Admission is free. The featured artist is Kelly Logan Graham. Two stages — the main stage in Martin Family Park and a second stage on Bridge Street — will provide a variety of entertainment.

“Mayfest is the perfect way to start your summer,” Rotary Club of Bluffton president Dan Ciuffreda said.

For more information, visit blufftonrotary.org/page/mayfest.

RETURN OF THE ALL SAINTS GARDEN TOUR The 33rd All Saints Garden Tour is set for Saturday, May 21. This self-guided tour from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. includes six distinctive gardens located on Hilton Head Island and in Bluffton. There will be no lunch, boutique, or bake sale at All Saints Episcopal Church because of COVID concerns. Proceeds will support six local charities that support hunger, homelessness, literacy and/or aging. For more information, visit allsaintsgardentour.com or call 843-681-8333.

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The races are set for the Beaufort County elections. The primaries are June 14, ahead of November’s general election.

Incumbent Sheriff P.J. Tanner will be challenged by JoJo Woodward for the Republican nomination.

David Cadd and Willie Turral filed to run for the Republican nomination for auditor. Republican Heather Galvin filed for probate judge, and Republican incumbent Maria Walls filed for treasurer.

For the District 2 seat on County Council, incumbent Paul Sommerville (R) faces David Bartholomew. Marilyn Harris filed for the Democratic nomination.

For the District 4 seat, incumbent Alice Howard (R) is challenged by Josh Scallate and Ashley McElveen. In District 5, incumbent Joseph Passiment filed for the Republican seat.

In the District 6 seat on Beaufort County Council, Mike Covert and Tab Tabernik will vie in the primary for the Republican nomination to face Democrat Alphonso Small Jr. In District 8, Republicans Paula Brown and John Zmarzly are competing for the nomination.

For District 9, incumbent Mark Lawson faces a challenge from Shellie West Hodges for the Republican nomination.

For County Council District 10, incumbent Larry McElynn filed for the Republican nomination. In District 11, incumbent Stu Rodman (R) faces a challenge from Tommy Reitz.

Statewide, Bluffton’s Lauren Martel will face Alan Wilson for the Republican nomination for state attorney general.

Republican candidate Bill Hager in District 122 will challenge Democratic state Rep. Shedron Williams.

Republican Reps. Bill Herbkersman (District 118), Weston Newton (District 120) and Jeff Bradley (District 123) filed for their Statehouse seats.

Republican candidates Eric Erickson and Timothy Swain will vie for the District 121 seat. Democrat Michael Rivers Sr. is the incumbent.

For District 124, incumbent Shannon Erickson (R) and Barb Nash (D) filed to run.

For county school board, Terry Thomas (District 2), Richard Geier (District 4), Tommy Broderick (District 7) and Joshua Mathianas (District 8) filed to run.

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CANDIDATES FILE FOR ELECTIONS

ANDREW FARBMAN The Lowcountry mourned the loss of Andrew Farbman, owner of Amigos Cafe Y Cantina in Bluffton, who was killed after he was struck by a car when walking on Spanish Wells Road on Easter Sunday.

A Hilton Head Island resident, Farbman, 62, was known for his business acumen and his friendly demeanor.

A devoted fan of the Grateful Dead, Farbman is remembered as a community friend who “never met a stranger.”

A GoFundMe page in support of the family featured an outpouring of love for Farbman, describing him as one of the “best human beings” anyone has ever met.

His daughter, Alexis, honored Farbman in a social media post: “He was everything that I’ve ever wanted to be and so much more,” she wrote. “He showed me what a real friend is like.”

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ADOPT THEM AT: ROGUE RESCUE & SANCTUARY Located in Bluffton. By appointment only. Donations and foster families also needed.

For more information: CALL 843-816-0097 OR WWW.ROGUERESCUE.ORG.

Age: 4 years old Gender: Female Weight: 50 pounds Breed: Mix Temperament: Mona is a sweet girl who needs to be the only pet. She was returned to us after four years because she got into an argument with her sister. She is housebroken and crate trained.

ABE Age: 3 years old Gender: Male Weight: 55 pounds Breed: Lab Mix Temperament: Energetic.

Needs to be the only pet.

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PHOTO MONTH OF THE

Gail Sherman photographed this starfish who enjoyed the sun.

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RBC Heritage The

THREE-TIME CHAMPION STEWART CINK KICKED OFF THE RBC HERITAGE WITH A BANG.

A LUCKY FAN WAS EXCITED TO MEET KEVIN CHAPPELL.

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CHAD AND JEN KLIMASZEWSKI BROUGHT THEIR DAUGHTERS MIA (8), EMMA (4).

A WAYWARD SHOT BROUGHT AN ADDITIONAL HAZARD.

THE 54TH ANNUAL RBC HERITAGE PRESENTED BY BOEING BROUGHT BACK THE CROWDS AND THE FUN TO HILTON HEAD ISLAND’S FAVORITE GOLF TOURNAMENT. FROM THE PLAYERS TO THE VOLUNTEERS TO THE SPECTATORS, EVERYONE WAS HAPPY TO “GET THEIR PLAID ON.”

ISABELLA, ANTHONY AND TEDDY ADDED A FEW SIGNATURES TO THEIR COLLECTIONS.

JORDAN SPIETH EDGED OUT PATRICK CANTLAY IN A PLAYOFF AND BROUGHT HOME THE PLAID JACKET.

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HOUSING OPTION WORK

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TOWN OF HILTON HEAD PURSUES PUBLIC-PRIVATE PARTNERSHIP

BY TONY KUKULICH

THE TOWN OF HILTON HEAD IS SEEKING WAYS TO ACCOMODATE WORKFORCE HOUSING.

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Faced with a shortage of affordable housing and unsuccessful attempts to encourage private development to meet that need, the Town of Hilton Head Island is pursuing a public-private partnership strategy to develop workforce housing on 13 acres of north-island property owned by the Town.

“We have a lot of front-line workers, hospitality and retail staff and others who want to live where they work,” Mayor John McCann said in a press release.

“They have invested in our community, and we must invest in them by creating opportunities for affordable workforce housing.”

In February Town Manager Marc Orlando received permission from the town council to explore the public-private development option. The site selected for the project was identified as the North End Post Office Tract for its proximity to the post office on William Hilton Parkway. Soon after, surveying work and site cleaning began on the tract between Gumtree and Wild Horse roads.

A fact sheet produced by the Town illustrates the challenge facing potential home buyers and renters on the island.

The median home price on Hilton Head Island is $420,000. Assuming a buyer had the $84,000 required for a 20% down payment, a 30-year mortgage payment would run about $1,700 a month. The median monthly rent on the island is $1,500. The salary of a first-year teacher is about $35,500. Allowing an allocation of 30% for housing, that teacher could afford $888 a month for housing, far short of what is required to meet both the mortgage and rent payments.

For workers with less income, the delta between what’s affordable and actual costs gets even larger.

The annual income necessary to afford the average rent on Hilton Head is approximately $60,000 a year, which is nearly three times the average salary of a food services worker and more than double the amount

a retail worker makes in a year. It’s also more than the starting salary of a registered nurse and a firefighter/ paramedic with Hilton Head Island Fire and Rescue.

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According to council member Glenn Stanford, the Town started looking for opportunities to ease the housing shortage several years ago when a consultant was hired to study the issue. A solution suggested by that study was to offer bonus density, which allows developers to build more housing units than a parcel of land is zoned for if those units provide workforce housing.

“We adopted those recommendations as town ordinances, and nothing has happened,” Stanford.

“Since then I’ve heard from people with expertise in the matter that bonus density just doesn’t work. The problem here is that the dirt is too expensive to meet the economic formula that a workforce housing developer needs.”

With no private developer stepping in to fill the housing gap, the Town, which is the largest landowner on the island, searched its inventory of properties for a parcel suitable for development. That process revealed that development on most of the town-owned land was prohibited, largely by the terms of the bond referendums that were used to purchase the properties. Those restrictions were put in place to preserve trees and green space on the island, an idea that Stanford called “very worthy.”

Despite the challenge of locating unrestricted land, a parcel adjacent to the post office on the north end of the island was identified as town-owned and free of development restriction. With a suitable location identified, the town started its search for a development partner in early April when it produced a request for qualifications (RFQ). Interested developers have until May 20 to respond to the RFQ.

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THE NORTH END POST OFFICE TRACT, ABOVE AND BELOW, IS THE SITE FOR POTENTIAL WORKFORCE HOUSING.

“This first phase is really qualifying what we believe are good partners that have experience developing fixed-income, sustainable, value-added communities,” said assistant town manager Shawn Colin.

The town will evaluate the RFQ submissions to determine the pool of applicants who will be asked to submit a development proposal, and those proposals will be reviewed by town staff and the town council before a final selection is made.

The timing of the process will be dependent on the number of RFQ responses received, as each response requires time to properly evaluate. Colin said there has been high interest among developers for the project and provided a rough estimate of 60 to 90 days after the closure of the RFQ process before proposals might be due.

The town has $1 million in funding allocated from its $5.5 million American Rescue Plan Act distribution to contribute to the project in some form, though exactly how that money will be used hasn’t yet been determined.

“It could be interior roads,” Colin said. “It could be a public park element. Roads, water, sewer, storm water and broadband are the focus areas.”

NEEDS OF THE COMMUNITY

Workforce housing is a broad term that can apply equally to low-income development projects and to those earning up to 150% of the county’s area median income. Until project proposals are submitted, it remains to be seen which part of that continuum will be targeted.

Sandy Gillis, executive director of the Deep Well Project — an organization with a 50-year history of providing assistance and promoting self-sufficiency to those in need on Hilton Head Island — expressed support for the initiative but remains concerned that those on the lowest tier of the economic ladder will be excluded.

“I feel like we have a little bit of momentum now that we’re at least talking about the need for workforce housing,” Gillis said. “You’re not going to hear them talking about the guys who work on the golf courses or the ladies who clean the condos.

They’re going to talk about the teachers, and they’re going to talk about cops, and they’re going to talk about those kinds of people, which is still a step in the right direction. But there’s still a whole other tier of housing that right now is in the shadows.”

Colin addressed that concern by asserting the town’s commitment to addressing the needs of the entire community.

“We want to provide housing that meets the entire range of workforce needs that we have here,” he said. “We want to make sure we’re looking at mixed income opportunities to serve workforce needs across a bigger spectrum.”

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1. TOWN OF HILTON HEAD NAMES ASSISTANT TOWN MANAGER Shawn Colin has been named the Town of Hilton Head’s assistant town managercommunity development. He will manage the Town’s newly realigned Community Development Department. Colin joined the Town in October 2006 as a senior planner. He was promoted to comprehensive planning manager in 2010, community development deputy director in 2013, community development director in 2018 and interim deputy town manager in 2020.

Holmes is a professor emerita at the School of Education at Quinnipiac University in Hamden, Conn. She is currently an adjunct professor at the University of South CarolinaBeaufort in the Department of Education.

Stepp is the general manager of Walt Disney World’s Hilton Head Island Resort. She has spent 25 years in Disney Park operations with more than a decade of experience leading teams in senior leadership roles.

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2. SECOND HELPINGS WELCOMES COORDINATOR Madeline Helser-Howard has joined Second Helpings as the part-time coordinator for Beaufort and the Sea Islands. Helser-Howard will work with food donors, soup kitchens/food pantries/churches and volunteers to rescue and distribute food to help feed the hungry.

She has a master’s of science degree in library and information science and was librarian of the year for Beaufort County in 2019.

3. NEW CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER NAMED AT COASTAL CAROLINA HOSPITAL Ryan Lee has been appointed to the position of chief executive officer of Coastal Carolina Hospital. Lee will be responsible for overseeing all strategic, operational and clinical activities at the hospital. In 2013 he began his tenure at Tenet Healthcare, Coastal Carolina’s parent company, where he served as Coastal Carolina’s director of physician services. He was promoted to associate administrator of Coastal Carolina. For the last three years, Lee served as the COO of LewisGale Medical Center in Virginia, where he oversaw emergency and surgical services, started a TAVR program and launched a new trauma service.

4. SYMBIOS MEDICAL ADDS PHYSICIAN Christopher Madison, MD, Board Certified Family Practice, has joined Symbios Medical.

Dr. Madison has more than 30 years of primary care and family medicine experience.

He obtained his BS Pharmacy from University of North Carolina and MD from East Carolina University.

5. UNITED WAY OF THE LOWCOUNTRY WELCOMES THREE BOARD MEMBERS Tracy Greco, Dr. Gloria Holmes and Grace Stepp have joined the board at the United Way of the Lowcountry. Greco is the chief financial officer for Coastal Pride Seafood, LLC, a wholesale seafood distributor located in Beaufort. She has 39 years of experience in accounting.

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6. THE JUICE HIVE HOSTS GRAND RE-OPENING OF “THE EMPORIUM” The Juice Hive and Health Emporium is celebrating the re-opening of The Health Emporium at the Juice Hive in Bluffton. The event kicked off with a ribbon cutting ceremony led by the Hilton Head-Bluffton Chamber of Commerce.

7. PALMETTO BLUFF DEBUTS ARTS PROGRAM Palmetto Bluff announced The Arts Initiative at Palmetto Bluff. Through a “diverse curation of artists, craftsmen, musicians, makers and chefs,” the year-round programming plans to offer dialogue between art, the community and the Bluff itself. The program is built upon three foundational pillars: INSPIRATION (embodied by an Artist in Residence Program), INVITATION (manifested in the new FLOW Gallery + Workshop space which will facilitate community engagement and events) and INSTALLATION (building a permanent collection and rotating exhibitions set amidst the Palmetto Bluff landscape), a news release said.

8. TOWN OF BLUFFTON OFFERS SMALL BUSINESS GRANTS FOR THOSE AFFECTED BY THE PANDEMIC Bluffton Town Council has established the Small Business Assistance Grant Fund to assist small businesses which were negatively affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. Businesses located in the Town of Bluffton limits can apply for a maximum amount of $20,000 per grant. Applications will be accepted through May 9. The application is available via www. donryancenter.com/arpa-intro-page.

9. ABSHIRE PR HIRES DIRECTOR OF BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT Caroline Holden has joined Abshire Public Relations as director of business development. Holden will work directly with senior management to manage all business accounts and attract new clients. Holden graduated with a bachelors in political science from the University of Georgia in 2016.

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WAHHI HONORS STUDENTS FOR COMMUNITY SERVICE The Women’s Association of Hilton Head Island announced the winners of the 2022 Youth Community Service Award. The recipients are Addie DeVaney (May River High School); Beckett Jones (Hilton Head Preparatory School); Edy McGoldrick (Hilton Head High School); Theodore Oldham (John Paul II Catholic School); and Jennifer Richardson (Bluffton High School). The program recognizes outstanding local students who excel at community service. Each student received a $1,000 award. The award began in 1980.

UNITED WAY OF THE LOWCOUNTRY WOMEN UNITED NAME WOMAN OF THE YEAR Longtime Beaufort volunteer Norma Duncan was selected by United Way of the Lowcountry Women United as the 2022 Woman of the Year.

The Woman of the Year Award was created to celebrate women in the Lowcountry who have made a powerful impact on their local community through their volunteer efforts and serve as role models for inspiration and achievement of other women. Duncan has given her time to the Child Abuse Prevention Association, Friends of Caroline Hospice, the Port Royal Sound Foundation, Greater Alzheimer’s of Beaufort and the Pat Conroy Literary Center.

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USCB FRESHMAN AWARDED PRESTIGIOUS INTERNSHIP Piper Davis, a USCB freshman in the Beaufort College Honors program, has been awarded the U.S. Department of Energy’s Science Undergraduate Laboratory Internship at the Savannah River National Laboratory for the Summer 2022 term. The program is a 10-week paid internship that includes a stipend for food and housing. Davis will participate in a project titled “Carbon and Water Dynamics” and will work nine-hour days this summer.

DAR ANNOUNCES WINNERS OF AMERICAN HISTORY ESSAY CONTEST Emily Geiger Chapter, National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution, announced winners from two schools for the American History Essay Contest: Matthew Yanachik, eighth grade, John Paul II Catholic School; and Ali Murphy, seventh grade, and Sky MJ Roman, sixth grade, Cross Schools. Each winner received an award certificate, bronze medal, $50 gift certificate and specialty cookies.

Murphy and Roman are state winners who will be recognized at the DAR state conference in Columbia.

WINE DOWN WEDNESDAY RAISES FUNDS A sold-out Wine Down Wednesday event at the Village at Wexford raised $2,700 for Hilton Head Heroes. The event featured wine, music, shopping, refreshments and prizes.

SIX ORGANIZATIONS AWARDED $161,000 FROM HILTON HEAD ISLAND GRANT CYCLE Local organizations serving low- to moderateincome residents of Hilton Head Island received awards from the second grant cycle of the Hilton Head Island ARPA/SLFRF COVID-19 Fund. Last fall $338,825 was awarded to 13 nonprofits. This cycle six organizations are sharing the remaining amount of $161,000. Those grant recipients include Bluffton Community Soup Kitchen ($4,100); Central Oak Grove Baptist Church ($9,900); Hospice Care of the Lowcountry ($25,000); Sandalwood Community Food Pantry ($30,000); South Carolina Nurse Retention Scholarship Fund ($48,000); and Volunteers in Medicine ($44,000).

PALMETTO DUNES CARES AWARDS 2022 GRANTS Palmetto Dunes Cares awarded $63,000 in grants to 13 recipients which serve Hilton Head Island and Bluffton residents. Since 2018 the Palmetto Dunes Cares Fund has awarded more than $155,000 to local nonprofits. Grants are

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funded from proceeds of the Turtle Trot 5k series, Turtle Education Talks, as well as Palmetto Dunes Cares community fundraising events. The grant recipients are Backpack Buddies; Bluffton Community Soup Kitchen; Bluffton Self Help; Coastal Discovery Museum; Deep Well Project; HHI Recreation Association; Hilton Head Island Safe Harbour; Hospice Care of the Lowcountry; Lowcountry Autism Foundation; Lowcountry Legal Volunteers; Memory Matters; National Alliance on Mental Illness Lowcountry; PEP (Programs for Exceptional People); Sea Turtle Patrol Hilton Head; The Children’s Center; and World Affairs Council of Hilton Head. To learn more, go to palmettodunescares. org.

BEAUFORT RAISES FUNDS FOR UKRAINE RELIEF Donations to the City of Beaufort’s Pride of Place fund resulted in more than $52,000 raised to help the City of Ostroh in western Ukraine. Beaufort plans to transfer about $40,000 of the funds to a special bank account that Ostroh has set up and will transfer the rest at the end of the relief campaign, or use some of the funds to ship supplies to Ostroh. Greg Rawls, a glass artist whose work is displayed at Thibault Gallery on Bay Street, designed a blue and yellow glass pin that sells at the gallery, which has donated more than $22,000 to the Pride of Place fund from the sales of its pins and pendants.

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Sebastian Vela Garcia has been a member of the Boys & Girls Club of Hilton Head Island since 2017. He considers the staff to be his family.

“They have helped not only me but also my mom through good and bad situations,” the 17-year-old said. “They have always been there for us. … My club community is one of my strongest motivations just to keep going and never give up. I have no idea where I would be today if it wasn’t for them.”

Vela Garcia will graduate from high school this year and plans to attend the Technical College of the Lowcountry. He hopes to go into a career that will allow him to give back to the community.

The Hilton Head club’s teen leadership development program called Keystone Club has had a big impact on Vela Garcia’s life. The program gave him the opportunity to run the club’s Snackity Shack, selling snacks to members and parents. Profits went toward a trip he and fellow members took to New York City. They also donated some of the money to the Boys & Girls Club of Puerto Rico.

Boys & Girls Clubs of the Lowcountry CEO Jim Wentworth was also a member of the Keystone Club. He spent a lot of time as a kid at his local club in Massachusetts. As a member of the Keystone Club, Wentworth got to participate in a production of “The Wizard of Oz” and to raise money in a 24-hour basketball marathon.

Wentworth earned a bachelor’s degree in retail/marketing at Syracuse University on a football scholarship. He went on to work in the pharmaceutical industry for 24 years before moving to the Lowcountry and taking over as CEO in January.

“When I decided to walk away from corporate America, I came here to make a difference in the community,” Wentworth said.

“I’m doing it to honor all the staff, volunteers and my parents, who helped to prepare me for adulthood.”

BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OFFER CHILDREN PROGRAMS TO HELP THEM SUCCEED

ENRICHING LIVES The mission of the Boys & Girls Clubs of America is “to enable all young people, especially those who need us most, to reach their full potential as productive, caring, responsible citizens.”

The clubs offer after-school and summer care for children ages 6 to 18. The idea is to not only give children a safe place to spend their time outside of school hours, but to offer them programming that will enrich their lives and give them any help they may need to succeed.

The Boys & Girls Clubs of the Lowcountry is made up of nine clubs in Beaufort and Jasper counties, as well as a teen outreach center.

Boys & Girls Clubs of America’s core program areas include: sports and recreation, education, the arts, health and wellness, workforce readiness and character and leadership development. While most programs are offered nationwide, individual clubs also have their own programs that are geared toward their particular communities.

Like many Boys & Girls Clubs, the Hilton Head Island club has a STEM lab, a reading room, several recreational activities and an arts enrichment program. The Hilton Head club also has a new program — Saturday Camp.

“COVID-19, with virtual learning, impacted the children that we have coming to our club in a pretty significant way,” Hilton Head club director Kim Likins said. “We did see a significant academic decline, so we partnered with the Beaufort County School District to offer Saturday Camp.”

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The school district provides teachers to work with the children on math, English and science in the morning. Staff at the club work on enhancement activities, such as STEM, art and recreational activities. The full-day program includes breakfast, lunch and a snack.

The school district is tracking MAP scores of the students who attend the Saturday camp to determine if the extra day is helping. The goal is to duplicate the Saturday program at other locations in the district if it indeed helps improve members’ MAP scores.

At the Boys & Girls Club of Bluffton, The CLUB: Teen Center gives local teenagers a chance to play sports, volunteer their time helping the community and explore the arts. The center hosted a job fair in April that was open to teenagers and young adults who were at least 14 years old.

Teens in Jasper County are able to learn how to balance a checkbook, follow a budget, save and invest money and pay for college through a program called Money Matters, which is offered at one of the three locations of the Boys & Girls Club of Jasper County. Teens meet after school Monday through Friday at Congaree Teen Outreach, hosted at Ridgeland-Hardeeville High School.

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The teens also receive job readiness, and career development training and an opportunity to work as junior staff at a Jasper County Boys & Girls club.

The Boys & Girls Club of Northern Beaufort County has five locations. One of those sites is Shanklin Elementary School, where members get to play fun games on Brain Power Wednesdays to reinforce what they’re learning in school. Children in kindergarten through second grade play Bingo with sight words, numbers, colors and shapes.

Meanwhile, the third- through fifth-graders play Jeopardy and compete in relay games to sharpen their spelling and math skills.

“The work we do through the Lowcountry makes a difference,” Boys & Girls Clubs of the Lowcountry Director of Resource Development Kimberly Sullivan said. “We really are there for the kids and their communities. Even though northern Beaufort County is so spread out, we are in the areas where the kids need us most. By structuring it that way, we’re there, and I think that we provide a service that those kids need.”

To learn more, go to bgclowcountry.org. The clubs are always looking for volunteers. Call 843-3795430 to find out how you can help.

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Honoring their family’s History

BY AMY COYNE BREDESON | PHOTOS BY RITTERBECK PHOTOGRAPHY

If you live on Hilton Head Island — or have ever visited the area — you’ve most likely heard the name Hudson, and it was probably in the same breath as the word “seafood.”

The Hudson family came to Hilton Head more than a century ago and made quite a name for themselves in the seafood i n d u s t r y. N o w t h e f o u r t h generation of Hudsons, Tonya Hudson, is at the helm, with her mother, Barbara Hudson, always nearby to lend a hand.

It all began when a farmer named Ransom Hudson brought his family to the island for the summer. The Hudsons believe Ransom lived in either the middle or upstate of South Carolina at the time. Back then, it was common for people who lived inland to spend the summer months on the sea islands to escape the brutal heat.

When Ransom saw the Benny Hudson abundance of fish, shrimp and crab on Hilton Head, he decided to go into the seafood business and moved his family to Hilton Head permanently in the 1890s.

“Their background was farming,” Barbara said about her late husband’s ancestors. “And if you think about it,

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it’s pretty much the same thing that people do in the seafood industry. We have to farm our oyster beds. We have to treat the waters the same way as you would the fields. We have to take care of it; we have to nurture it … and you expect to reap a harvest.”

Ransom’s son Benjamin ran three oyster factories on Hilton Head, and Benjamin’s son Benny ran two factories. The family had 52 acres of oyster grounds, and at one time shucked 250 gallons of oysters each day. Benny also docked 24 shrimp trawlers, operated several of his own trawlers, and alongside his devoted wife, built and ran a seafood restaurant, seafood market and oddly enough, a furniture store.

Benny died of a massive heart attack in 1997.

For years, Benny and Barbara sold their freshly caught seafood wholesale right off the docks.

When people came to town to buy seafood, he would invite them to stay for dinner. Benny loved to cook and would come up with some delicious recipes.

“It was nothing for me to come home and find 15 or 20 strangers in my house that I didn’t know from Adam,” Barbara said. “That’s how we got into the restaurant business.”

BARBARA & TONYA HUDSON CONTINUE RICH SEAFOOD LEGACY

Barbara, front, and Tonya Hudson keep the seafood business in the family.

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GROWTH OF SEAFOOD MARKET In 1968, Benny and Barbara opened Hudson’s Seafood Restaurant off Squire Pope Road. In 1975, Benny developed some health problems, and the Hudsons sold the restaurant to Brian and Gloria Carmines. Their son Andrew Carmines now runs the restaurant, which was renamed Hudson’s Seafood House on the Docks.

In August 1994, the Hudsons opened Benny Hudson Seafood Market, and it has continued to grow ever since. The market has been so popular that customers often line up in the parking lot to get in.

People who live or vacation on Daufuskie Island will load up on as much seafood as they can before getting on the ferry. Several regular Hilton Head visitors make it a priority to stop by the market and fill their empty coolers with seafood on their way back up north. There are also a handful of die-hard customers who pay extra to have seafood shipped to them overnight.

Tonya said for years the market would sell twice as much shrimp as anything else. That changed during the pandemic. People stopped eating out at restaurants for a while and wanted to cook fish at home. More and more people started asking her how to cook fish. She began teaching her employees how to cook different dishes so they could explain to customers how to prepare them at home.

As owner of the seafood market, Tonya is responsible for talking to the fishermen to find out what kind of fish they have each day and relaying that information to the purveyors. She waits on customers. She speaks at events about the importance of buying local seafood rather than imported. She even teaches customers how to shuck oysters and gives them pointers on cooking seafood.

Barbara said Benny taught Tonya to do things the right way or to not do them at all.

He also taught her the value of hard work. When Tonya was old enough to drive, her father liked to play a little trick on her. She would get all dressed up to go out with friends, and he’d stop her on the way out.

“Daddy would be like, ‘Where are you going?

You have to peel all this shrimp,’” Tonya said. “So I’m the fastest shrimp peeler ever. He would have a heaping sinkful so I’d have to get dressed all over again.”

Tonya’s speedy shrimp-peeling skills, along with everything else her parents taught her about the seafood industry, have taken her a long way.

“I tell Tonya all the time, ‘I know he’s in Heaven looking down, thinking this is awesome,’ ” Barbara said. “He would be so proud of Tonya and where she has taken this business.”

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FUTURE PLANS Barbara is now retired, but she has never been busier than she is now as they prepare for the next step in the evolution of the family business. She has been busy meeting with contractors, making phone calls and doing whatever else she can to help her daughter with the business.

The Hudsons plan to move into a larger space within the year. The building that once held the family’s furniture store will soon house the seafood market. They will have four times the space there than they have now.

“I’m super excited about this move,” Barbara said. “I think we’re going to be able to provide so much more, and it’s definitely going to make the customers happy.

I’m looking forward to it. It’s the big dream. I think it’s finally going to come to fruition. We’ve been talking about it for years.”

After they move into the renovated building, the Hudsons would like to offer fresh organic produce and more pre-made items, such as Benny’s famous deviled crab. Barbara is also hoping to finish her memoir by then.

Both women hope that Tonya’s 21-year-old daughter, Hannah Desalve, will continue the tradition as the fifth generation of Hudsons providing fresh local seafood in the Lowcountry. Desalve is currently studying fisheries and wildlife management at the University of North Dakota.

“It’s been a great life,” Barbara said. “And I feel so blessed to have the family that I have and the wonderful husband that I adored.”

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Chanta Ellison is the proud mother of Lowcountry student-athletes Jaylen and Chynna Sneed.

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HILTON HEAD MOM INSPIRES HER CHILDREN TO SUCCEED IN ATHLETICS, ACADEMICS

BY JUSTIN JARRETT | PHOTO BY ROB KAUFMAN

Before he was one of the most sought-after high school linebackers in the country, Jaylen Sneed could be found meandering against the run of play on a soccer field, or praying for a walk on a baseball diamond — or sometimes he might go missing for an hour or two at a track meet.

No, really, there was a time at AAU Nationals in Houston when young Jaylen was nowhere to be found — not even his usual spot playing in the sand in the long jump — for hours, plural. The fierce Fighting Irish defender can’t recall where he had wandered off to, but his older sister certainly remembers who shouldered the responsibility.

“And I got blamed! No, I was not responsible for that,” Chynna Sneed chirped at her not-so-little brother during a recent video call as their mother and rock, Chanta Ellison, cracked up on the other end.

They’re scattered now — Chynna in her second year as an honor student at the University of South Carolina, Jaylen finding his way through his first semester at Notre Dame, and Chanta adjusting better than expected to her empty nest — but the bonds that made this family such a fixture in the local community over the years are still strong.

Chynna calls Chanta (and Jaylen) almost daily, sometimes to ask for advice or cooking instructions, and sometimes just to chat. The independent one at home, she has to work harder now to maintain the emotional connection she requires to thrive. Jaylen, on the other hand, is out on his own for the first time, and he’s adjusting well. No more Mama to keep him in line and take care of everything.

“Everything,” he reiterates. “She’s just always been there to do everything, so I still ask her for everything. Even when I go back home now, I still just want to go back under my mama’s wing.”

It’s a testament to the breadth of those wings that Chanta was able to raise two outstanding student-athletes and people as a single mother, crediting her own single mother and grandmother — “a long line of strong women” — for showing her the way.

Chynna points out that her mother has passed down that tradition for another generation.

Chanta leaned on her “village” often and found ways to carve out the time to give Jaylen and Chynna every opportunity she could, including enrolling Jaylen in the first group of students to go through the Mandarin Chinese immersion program at Hilton Head Island Elementary. She always emphasized education and was eager when the kids drifted toward athletics, though it was a bit of a journey for each to find their preferred sport.

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Jaylen Sneed surges ahead for Hilton Head High. He has committed to play football at Notre Dame.

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Jaylen’s talent for football presented early — he started playing at age 6 and at one point Chanta took him to Columbia every Saturday and Sunday to practice with an all-star team for South Carolina — but the unquenched desire came later. On the last of their trips to the state capital for practice, Jaylen turned to Chanta and let her know it wasn’t worth it.

“He said, ‘Mama, this is too much. I don’t want to do this. We’ll do it another year,’” Chanta recalls. “We were doing it every weekend until he decided that wasn’t what he wanted to do anymore.”

So it was on to the next thing. Chynna took to basketball and joined an AAU team in Savannah, trading one steady commute for another, then both decided to take up track and field, so Chanta volunteered to help coach with Fast Lane Track Club, ultimately leading to Jaylen’s brief disappearance in Houston.

“Anything that they showed an interest in, I tried to be 100 percent all in,” Chanta says. “If it was the spelling bee, then we were 100 percent all in. If it was when they went to the Boys and Girls Club, we were 100 percent all in.”

And when it came time to mold Jaylen into one of the nation’s top high school football recruits, Hilton Head High coach BJ Payne was all in, too. He pulled aside Chanta and Jaylen, then a rising freshman, and laid it all out.

“He was like, ‘You have the talent to be one of the best players in the country, like Poona Ford level talent,’” Jaylen recalls. “And ever since then, he’s taken me under his wing and kept working with me. I’ve just got to give him so much credit, because he’s just been there for me through so much, and it’s been wonderful having him as a coach and really making me just put my head down and keep working hard.”

Payne put in his own hard work, which wasn’t lost on Chanta. She saw the hours he spent during Jaylen’s sophomore season, when college coaches couldn’t yet contact the player but constantly blew up the coach’s phone.

“I looked at him one day and said, ‘When do you have time to spend with your kids if you’re doing this so many hours of the day?’” Chanta recalls. “And I mean it was hours and hours of the day he would be talking to coaches and he would be connecting with people.”

It was only appropriate, though, that someone else came along and put as much effort and energy into paving the way for Chanta’s children as she herself had. Both Chynna and Jaylen, who graduated from high school with a 3.7 GPA, said it was her commitment to them that inspired and motivated them to be their best in everything.

“Without her I don’t think I would be here right now,” Jaylen says from his dorm room at Notre Dame.

“Just her believing in me and getting me everywhere I needed to be all the time was a great thing.”

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Fareed Alshafa Abdullah Preston David Abernethy Susana Jeanette Acosta Erik Adame Perla Janet Adame Santiago Cole Christopher Adams Jacob Michael Akey Jaeon David-Isiah Allen Mackenzie Shakira Allen Alexa Nicole Alvarado Rosselin Alvarez Samuel Isaiah Alvey Harol David Amaya Velasquez Isabella Rose Andrews Jasiri Jamichael Anthony Jarinton Josue Antunez Garrido Sahil Alden Arora Jacob Jesus Baez Imanol Balderas James Henry Banton Keri Star Barley Caroline Elizabeth Barnes Brandon Barrientos Barrera Daniel Alejandro Barrios Velasquez Justin Mamone Barrow Mary Grace Bashaw Jaelynn Rebecca Lee Basinger Jailynn Amiya Battle Alissa Trevino Baumann Liam Joseph Beckler Timothy Eric Behlin Colton Scott Beine Alex Jahvaun Bennett James Raymond Biczko Alison Ruth Bierman Jackson Edward Bischoff Johania Blanco Makalei Georgia Bliss Gabrielle Anne Boegel Analysse Ferreira Botch Kylie Simone Bowes Sarah Elizabeth Bradley Anri Rose Braun Brayden Joseph Brooks Connor Harrison Brown Bryson Randley Brown Ryan Joseph Brzezinski Chelsi Brianna Buchanan Lillian Myra Bunce

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Camille Elizabeth Burch Nicholas Michael Burroughs Kiley Anne Caffrey Marilyn Jasmine Camacho Martinez Jamie Skye Camasca Genesis Jasmin Carcamo Nunez Jonah Luke Carlson Kade William Carpenter Elliott Dudley Carroll Christopher Yc Cash Federico Antonio Castro Miguel Cavalheiro Ezekiel Manuel Chappelear Jania Mo Nai Charles Ashley Paola Chavez Tyler Allen Childress Jessie Rose Chirite Naszier FaNeith Mekhi Chisolm Serenity Rahnea Chisolm Hudson Paul Clark Taylor Day Clark Ryan Jace Coleman Jonah Wesley Comfort Maria Paula Coto Marin Rowan Anthony Crosthwait Cassandra Jean Crowe Jacqueline Celeste Daly Tate Lunde Davis Addie Reese DeVaney Alexander Joseph Devonshire Z’kyra Joann DeVore Ryan Jeffrey DiDonato Ty Mitchell Dixon Ryan John Donahue Garvin Matthew Douglas Tierney Reilly Downs Andrew Ryan Dromsky Gabriel Christopher Dunbar Kevin O’neil Dupont William Thomas Durham Shayne Olivia Eason Aniyah Madison Daisy Ellis Macy Laine Ellis Scarlett Rose Marie Ery Destiny Lasso Espinoza Mike Philip Estandarte Joshua Thomas Evander Jacob Bryce Farran Alyssa Marie Fast

Devin Nicole Fauver Julianna Cecilia Ferrera Bailey Katherine Fitzgerald Logan Daniel Ford Mason Woods French Andres Mateo Freund Logan Jacob Fudal Jenna Inas Fuller Gerson Michael Funez Adame Eva Kathryn Ganzell Angelo Leonardo Garcia Dakota Miriam Garcia Brayden Sam Garcia Perez Brenda Monseratt Garcia Sanchez William Noe Garcia Ventura Jordan Gaston Kyshawn Maknail Gaston Cha’Niya Nicole Gaynor Francis Croccifixicio Genco Elijah Kai Geyer Marcus Allen Goldinger Emily Susan Goldstein Jennyfer Gomez Rodriguez Olivia Calvin Gore Jordan Tyler Gottschalk James Cenk Green Claire McColl Grogan Alison Jade Guenther Parker Linwood Hall Rebecca Lynne Han Kalliopi Psalm Harden Taejin Park Harden Benjamin Alan Harper Avery Caroline Harrell Isabel Dawn Hart Kylie Marguerite Hartman Brigit Barry Hegan Isaiah James Heid Amaya Kaily Henniger Roberto Hernandez Mayra Guadalupe Hernandez De La Cruz Noah Aaron Hessler Peyton Nicole Hessler Norman Leon Heyward Frank Morris Hickman Lilly Gail Hickman Jacob Alexander Hicks Shea Daniel Hiscock

Zoe Elaine Hodge Cody James Holliday Tyler Nicholas Hood Addisyn Nicole Hoover Aiden Joseph Howard Margaret Jaden Howell Camden Sean Hudson Richard Ellings Hunter Jose Davniel Hurtado Nava Jessica Lee Iannacchino Ruben Ignacio Barragan Corali Ava Ingram Caryss Molly Jamison Melissa Jauregui Andrina Kailah Jean Olivia Jimenez Anthony Rafael Jimenez Rios Olivia Jade Johnson Jaiden Michael Trent Jones Anika Rose Juliano Grace Ann Kallmeyer Maxwell Steven Kimmel Emily Alejandra King Margaret Diane Klein J Kylin Kleinhans Logan Spencer Kloc Nevaeh Lynn Klugel Noah Michael Kohler Charles Bennett Kombrink Reilly Elizabeth Lamb Elizabeth Madison Lane Emma Rose Lanzone Emanuel Larralde Cuelho David Joseph Lavery James William Layman Elizabeth Taina Lazo Kayden Jada Leslie Nicholas James Limbert Mariana Lobaton Lillian Rae Long Ferran Lopez Arciniega Angel Lopez Camacho Katering Noelia Lopez Moreno Adamarys Victoria Lopez Valdez Samantha Lugo Torres Jesse Aiden Stuart Lynch Adrianna Gabrielle Machado Jaylin Ni Keam Mack Taryn Alyssa Mack Isabel Kelley Madden

Jonathan Mason Malloy Brianna Nicole Manning Alan Manoj Emily Lisbeth Matute Jack David Matz Emma Nicole May Jonathan Seven McBeatch Aiden Ryan McCarthy Cameron Scott Mcclure Lyric Elizabeth Pearle Mccormick Lance Thomas McDuffie Elijah Nathaniel Mcgill Alexis Morgan Mcintyre Kaiden James-Vincent McIsaac Ashton Bryce Parrish McNair Victoria Eileen Meiss Nataly Lorena Mendoza Valeria Merlo Chalot Andrew Joseph Miller Isabella Grace Miller Nadia Monroy Morgan Elise Moose Caleb O’Neill Morante Kylan Armon Morgan Mitchell Thomas Moriarty Michael James Mosteller Carolyn Page Mullis Madeline Rae Murph Kaylyn Lee Murphy Lia Faith Murphy Victoria Alexis Murphy Aidan Graham Nance Romeo Nader Hanna Naser Angel Gabriel Navarro Cordero Kylie Elizabeth Nelson Nicholas Jeffrey Nelson Leilah Franchini Ng Fabrizio Jeremiah Nochitta Karla Yessenia Nunez Arredondo Jordi Rolando Nunez Zaldivar Merritt Jacob O’Connell Braydon Patrick O’Leary Olivia Susan Oliver Jennifer Beverly Onate Alora Marie Orr Mallory Corrine Osborn Savannah McKenzie Osborn Luke Ali-john Padley Sofia Panzino

Layla Pamela Patterson Travien Tyrese Patterson Treyvon Tyrel Patterson Lily Ann Peloquin Isaac William Penrod Lisneyri Angelina Peralta Arianna Faith Perez Rachel Kathleen Pesaturo Aiden Lee Phillips Rachel VernaAnn Pickett Anthony Russel Pierce Jonathan Michael Pixley Damaion LaTron Polite Laina Emily Poppy Luis Enrique Porras Malaysia Diyanna Porter Christian Elijah Poventud Madelyn Elaine Pratt Kimberli Nazareth Ramos Christian Thomas Rauchfuss Colin Jacob Reeves Kenneth Mackenly Reyes Mejia Viviana Reyna Tinoco Makenzie Dianne Rice Zoe Valacia Richardson Avery Morgan Rittenhouse Juliana Marie Rivera Kathryn Delaney Roberts Conner Milo Robertson Kelsey Jacqueline Rocha Bianca Rodriguez Maritza Lizeth Rodriguez Crisly Gabriela Rodriguez Alva Bennett Nicholas Roemer Alexis Lynn Rohe Ruthie Hefziba Roman Dominique Rose Romanelli Manuel David Romero Quintana Roberto Antonio Rook Sharon Yajaira Rook Jade Leigh Roper Lucas Foster Rowe Vincent Anthony Hugo Rufrano Marcos Ruiz Diaz Cervetti Megan Elizabeth Rutan Yalexis Del Carmen Saavedra Leon Nicole Marie Sabins Dulce Mischell Sanchez Correa Sharon Michell Sanchez Mondragon

Noah McKeag Sanders Eric Anthony Sandoval-Vazquez Emma Jean Schoenstra Cameron Xavier Scott Erik John Seman Que Stauzia Tauzanee Shaw Matthew George Shrieve Gabrielle Delaney Shupard Reece Andrew Simonson Roddey Dean Sims Madison Nicole Sirico Jada Catherine Sist Elijah Malik Smith Hailey Ann Marie Smith Christopher Paul Snowden Madison Elizabeth Snyder Raquel Abigail Solis Christopher David Solorza Victoria Eileen Sosa Matthew Elias Soulios Cameron Douglas Springsteen Coda Joseph Stanley Khaliyah Niasia Stevenson Elijah David Stickler Craig Antonio Stoddart Caleb Matthew Stover Ryan Jeffrey Strauss Audrie Brooke Sullivan Michael Emanuel Sunkins Paige Elizabeth Swanson Abigail Swoyer Scott Logan Szurley Blythe Anne Tarleton Caitlin Rebecca Taylor Sean Alden Thomas Fanny Tinoco Hernandez Luis Angel Tinoco Salgado Matthew Ryan Tisdell Caleb Andrew Tkaczyk Jasmyn Marie Tobias Georgia Grace Tracy Nicole Alexis Turner Alessandro Vega Sotelo Jackelyz Velazquez Corrissa Jane Velder Dana Karlena Vernon Ashton Daved Viets Gage Frederick Wall Jardene Anaylia Wallace Piper Aneliese Walrad Jackie Wang

Craig Lamont Washington Brendan Lee Watson Denaya Nichelle Weathers Brooke Anne Weathersbee Gabrielle Noel Weil Maximus Weitekamper Abigail Marilyn White Zachery Bryce Whitley-Fender Katherine Emma Wiebe Brendan Dean Wilkerson Olivia Grace Wilkins Jaqueline Charlize Marie Williams Jordyn Lydia Wilson Corbin Daniel Wiltse Dallas Bailey-Ralph Wisdom Allison Malory Woods Sloane Miriam Woods Kaitlyn Elise Woods Gabrielle Marie Ximenez Desiree Michelle Zahn Abraham Zaragoza

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Miguel Angel Adame Quilantan Aniyah Taqeela-Jalaisha Aiken Darrell Lamont Aiken Brandon Uriel Alday Adame Rosy Martha Almazan Carla Valentina Alvarado Duran Gerald Emmanuel Alvarez Diaz Ashley Lineth Alvarez Gonzales Yahir Alvarez Yahir Jose Alvarez Quintana Yanaina Alvez Diana Karime Anaya Ellella Reta Anderson Mychael Joseph Anderson Ryan Tucker Andrews Heylin Marylin Andrez Robles Monika Devin Angner Daniel Antonio Frias Estefany Arcos Marino Angie Yazmin Astudillo Ochoa Logan Frederick Bach Dylan Shane Baird Frank Neftaly Balbuena-Aguilar Kenneth Valente Balbuena-Aguilar Jonathn Christian Ball Emily Mariela Berganza Eduardo David Jesus Blanco Destiney Jazzell Bond John Sebastian Bonilla Olivia Katherine Boshaw Ryan Matthew Bostanci Patrick William Bothe Daphnie Gia-Ray Bowman Vanity Earline Bradshaw Elijah Coyne Bredeson Olivia Faith Brinsa Robert Winston Brown Baylor Moore Bryant Matthias Robert Burch Kaleb Moss Burns Preston Donnell Burnside Makayla Anne Caldwell Sebastian Argentino Calvo Jose Angel Camacho Dimas Josue Ezekiel Campa Adriana Campos Gudino Walfredo Cano Castillo Kalaia Larene Capers Ignacio Andres Carmichael Evelyn Kathleen Cartmel Kayla Franchesc Lim Castillo Diana Bey Castro Hernandez Keidy Yadira Castro Jimenez Kenny Alexander Castro Nancy Yulieht Catalan Almazan Thalia Noelani Lucille Chancey Destiny Rayne Chandler

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Carson Michael Chapman Kaferdia Charlot Zacarias Jaron Cheever Nicholas Michael Clark Elijah Jamel Cleveland Jose Isaac Coello Gonzalez Jackson Thomas Colin Emylse Contreras-Martinez Michael Alexander Coplo Saldana Abigail Tamara Cornette-Romero Emily Bregette Corona Aguilar Ximena Ayala Coronado Maria Guadalupe Cortes Jana Marie Court Jazmin Angela Creel Cam’ron Robert Darby Sonia Nathalie Davila Torres Bella Ashley Davis Jonathan De Leon Garcia Peyton Tobias Decker Brian Jacob Delong Joseph Thomas DiFrancesco Harrison Blake Dill Frankie Anthony Dimedici Samantha Ann Ditullio Jesus Gabriel Dominguez Moyano Jimena Lizeth Dorantes Andrew Minh Doty Burton William Dougherty Leyla Wangari Dubs Bradley Michael Dunn Nicolas Michael Dunn Keshauyn Jeremiah Dupont Catherine Dianne Eaton Dominic Stefan Edl Colin Davies Elliott Gabriela Maritza Escobar Bautista Natasha Mae Esselstein Brandon Estrada Mendez Bryan Estrada Mendez Ashley Euceda Shalaya Monique Fields Connor Wayne Floyd Tyler Deonte’Ford Alexandria Grace Foster Megan Foy John Michael Franklin Jake Bruce Frazer Kenton Jevon Frazier Hunter Kie Froemming Brayan Alexander Fuentes Reyes Jennifer Galloso Franco Jocelyn Garcia Perez Diana Garcia Sanchez Andrea Elisa Garcia

Alexa Garcia-Martinez Malana Marie Gaynor Edwin Anthony Gayosso Franco A’breya Monique Gibbs Liam Phillip Giblin Micaelann Marie Gies Casandra Gomez Osvaldo Gonzalez Gopar Karina Yesenia Gonzalez Urquilla Brandon Andres Gonzalez Jacob Albert Gonzalez Tishka Shanon Gordon Deshae’ Denise Grant Donovan James Grant Justice Nicole Green Elyssia Andrea Guadagno Juan Camilo Guerrero Aragon Sandra Najera Guerrero Pamela Vanessa Gutierrez Mendoza Frances Josephine Hackett Lucas Hayes Hamilton Jorge Angel Harbarger Michael MacDonald Hardy Jackson Finch Harwell Shanille Vernecia Haughton Carter Paul Hawkes Joseph Solomon Hemmings Jordin Elias Hercules Brandon Jazier Hernandez Bautista Lisandro David Dejesus Hernandez Cardenas Gerson Raul Hernandez Castro Eva Yulitze Hernandez Isaias Emmanuel Hidalgo Illa Adele Hodges Laila Marie Kamara Holmes Nathaniel Charles Hoyt Brooklynn Rose Hughes Angie Carolina Iscoa Guevara Adrianna Tyshira Jackson Karen Estefania Jimenez Rodriguez Raheem Ka’von Johnson John Aiden Alexand Knighten Shelby Nicole Lacy Fiona Elizabeth Engler Lambrix Zachary Hayden Larkby Alejandra Larraga Roque Payton Nicole Lauver Demeca Monya Lawrence Christavious Lize Dejion Lecounte Francisco Antonio Ledezma Rodriguez Hunter Thomas Lee Rochelle Paulett Loarca-Roque

Selena Lopez-Martinez Carlos David Macias-Robles Edwin Jesus Maldonado Avila Fatima Maldonado Perez Kathryn Grace Maloney George Marino Hidalgo Natalie Kathryn Markham Makenzie Jo Marlowe Keylyn Mariela Martinez Garcia Heber Nahum Martinez Martinez Rachel Elizabeth Martinez German Rau Martinez-Trejo Mariana Del Jesus Mata Perez Addison May Mathis Anthony Michael Matteo Kaitlyn Elizabeth McDonagh Wyatt River McLain Elizabeth Renee Mcnulty Tendaji Hasini Meade Nathalie Mejia Esquivel Alan Yahel Mendez Sierra Emely Raquel Mendoza Flores Angeles Nohemi Merida Ariana Janae Mervin Adarion Khaliq Miller Ransburg J’don Keon Mitchell Danna Betzi Molina Gomez Stephany Mora Garcia Kattya Damaris Morales Braian Mosqueira Martinez Beckham Elliott Mowery Fiorella Michelle Munguia-Bautista Brayan Yahir Murillo Morales Austin Matthew Murray Alexander James Nazzaro Tien Thanh Nguyen Andrea Seinep Nieto Garcia Guillermina Jazmin Nochitta Phelan Grace O’Keefe Ayeska Franshelle Olivera Nikyta Nadirah Olivera Wara Andrea Ordonez Doria Medina Jonathan Joel Ortega Preston Royd Parrish Anna Grace Parrott Christian Alexander Pena Grace Anne Peralta Norma Christina Perez Pedro Manuel Petit Perez Alviaih Zeakia Aalyiah Pinckney Ryan William Plaistek Ronald Christian Porto Canejo Evan Hamilton Priester Ariel Lynne Prochazka Sara Ramirez Hoyos Araceli Antonio Ramirez

Jazmin Alondra Ramirez Kiara Nahomi Ramirez Osvaldo Ramirez Rafael Ramos-Najera Adam Daud Rashid Aby Jasareth Recarte Parada Jackson Tyler Reese Ryden Michael Remeika Dorothy Alexis Rengier Gabriela Reyes-Miranda Jennifer Elisabeth Richardson August Aden Rios Brooke Evelyn Robertson Bryce Walter Robertson Justin Vincent Robertson Eber Alexander Roblero Bonilla Einer Eli Roblero Cynthia Robles-Vega Lessle Rodriguez Medina Miguel Alejandro Rodriguez Mejia Emelin Nohemy Rodriguez Peña Giselle Belen Rodriguez Martin Taylor Rodriguez Josue Romero Adame

Kevin Exequiel Romero-Corradi Enory Zeleny Ruiz Munguia Yenifer Andreli Ruiz Munguia Jackson Edward Sacha Brittney Ivonne Sanchez Rubio Brian Sanchez Vasquez Cristopher Allec Sanchez Allison Claire Sandman Anny Camila Sauceda Bardales Lucas Adam Saunders Keaton Alexander Schultz Lily Rose Schulz Emily Elizabeth Schumann Philip Pearce Scott Anthony Michael Senouillet Kevin Serrano Rebecca Serrano Lucia Lyn Serratelli Nancy Servin Nicolas Servin Kaitlyn Allysa Sherman Demetrius Jamal Shine Maria Jose Silva Giraldo Seth Walker Simonsen Jackson Slaton Skinner

Abigail Martene Smiley Kiara Elizabeth Snipes Jose Armando Solano Moreno Jared Patrick Soulia Jackson Dene Spain Zachary Edward Stover Zaid Kennet Suastegui-Flores Ariana Rachael Suazo Eric Anthony Sulkoff Sean Patrick Sullivan Daniel Germain Seaman Tate Bianca Luisa Tecchi Erica Tenorio Jacquelin Tenorio-Rodriguez Chapelyn Nichole Terodemos Rachel Serenity Gabrielle Thomas Jayden Michael Timmins Marvin Tinoco Maldonado Mariabella Tirado Brennan Shelbie Toney Gabriel Joseph Tuten Gael Adrian Vallejo Montoya Talia Christine Vaught Ricardo Vazquez

Vasni Koeleth Velasquez Silva Shirley Ann Velazquez Rodriguez Benjamin Jay Wallin Logan Ann White Chase Matthew Wilfong Samuel Murphy Winn Jessica Ann Wischerath Coltyn Ray Wyant Dustin Matthew Wyatt Kal el Gabriel Yacso Nicholas Yanez Faith Amari Young Johan Thomas Zapata Joseph Alex Zapp Angie Paola Zelaya-Yanez Marlon Zumaya Manrique

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HERITAGE ACADEMY Jehanne Marie Arnal Sadie Rose Callen Ivannia Cardenas Chase Robert Cooke Dylan Deeb Ethan Auguste Ducharme Mary Frances Ennis Jason Daniel Goodman Julian Greta Hyojoon Jang Cameron Richard Kulpinsky

Ryoma Kumazawa William Connor McDonnell Cameron Kay Pampucha Stella Dee Pampucha Samuel Lawrence Radford Lathan K. Russell Grace E. Smith Nathan Alemayehu Tefera Alexandria Thompson Nicole Anastasia Thompson Jalyn August Ziff

HILTON HEAD PREPARATORY Averi Alton Gunnar Askeland Phoenix Betancourt Gabrielle Bettez Tristan Bonomo Zachary Boorom Anabelle Braun Grace Braymiller Emily Britschge Avery Brothers Sterling Burd Camila Burnett Katelynn Campbell Ella Clark Mary Cobia Cassandra Cohen Madison Cordisco Valerie Covington Jeffrey Etterbeek Ella Faessler Lara Gagulic Jack Gigante Jason Hayes Haylee Hopman Wesley Ingrao Paige Johnson Beckett Jones 54 // H I LT O N H E A D M O N T H LY. C O M

Elizabeth Lofye Bruyere Lucier Haley Majors Reese Malon Akari Matsuno Abigail Mendoza Ryan Mikell Emma Moore Mikhail Myagkikh Abigail Nureddine Lauren O’Dowd Gracemarie Palumbo-Alkire Annie Palumbo-Alkire Ashlyn Parsick Kensington Payne Kristina Pekar Lily Perez Erin Reed Jared Reuben Jake Rodney-Brown Nicolas Rose Beatriz Santos Maylinch McKenna Schaefbauer Kathryn Schaefer Savarin Seebald Paige Sriubas

Isabelle Sutherland Sanjana Tallamraju Yaqi (Elaine) Tan Yingbo (Leo) Tang Joshua Terry Jillian Thurston Giselle van Hoegaerden Yidong (William) Wang Trevor Weldon Olivia Wilkie Ashley Wilmot Ziqi (Steven) Yang Anthony Zayneh Kaylee Zhu

JOHN PAUL II CATHOLIC SCHOOL Charlotte Bauer Asheley Burke Claire Capell Michael Carbone Brenna Frank Caroline Gilmour Maddie Heathcott Ximena Hernandez Rance Jennings Hannah Kessinger

Mark Knight Jacob Krebs Zoe Mast Thomas Mazzeo Greg McGuire Kenneth-Charles Moton Teddy Oldham Ben Quinty Lissy Rembold Nic Richardson

HH CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Jace Aaron Blackshear Kate Elizabeth Booth Jonathan Thomas Boyd Christopher Nolan Brino Mackenzie Ann Buchter Amelia Rose Chase Annabel Nicole Court Olivia Logan Crosby Sydney Elizabeth Cullen Jassmine Raquel Dempsey William Robert Dolbeare

Katherine Mary Drozd Sean Matthew Engler James Truman Grainger, III Michael Warner Hahn Molly Flint Harrison Hadley Jane Helmstetter Isamar Hurtado Sarah McClendon Jones Torin Padraig Kennedy Emma Marie Knight Harper Olivia Krimm

Jackson Ray Lanier Addeline Joy Lentz Jacqueline Crispin Lowrey Marissa Leocadia Majorkiewicz Quin Thomas Monahan, Jr. Teagan Louise Pepper Elizabeth Grace Phillips Joseph Sheen Robinson Abigail Mae Salus Kyle Sanders Scannell

Amanda Shaw Evan Slusne Audrey Snyder Noah Snyder Aidan Tibbitt Jessica Tilton Andrew Todesco Ian Wilson Oliver Witkowski

Riley Alan Shinn Elizabeth Cassidy Smith Skylar Madison Smith Lauren Grace Snyder Isabella Santos Songer Raleigh Kendrick Thomas Jackson Terry Tolerton Grady Camden Toomer

Note: Because the names of candidates for graduation at all schools were provided for publication prior to commencement, it is possible that some students listed may not have completed graduation requirements.

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NEW HIRES, NEXT YEAR’S CALENDAR AND SOME STELLAR STUDENTS STAND OUT IN OUR EDUCATION BRIEFS: HILTON HEAD CHRISTIAN WINS ACADEMIC WORLDQUEST COMPETITION

ACE STUDENTS WIN MEDALS AT USA WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT EVENT

After 10 rounds of competition and two tie-breaking rounds, the 2022 Academic WorldQuest trophy was awarded to Hilton Head Christian Academy. May River High School finished second. Academic WorldQuest, a student outreach program of the World Affairs Council of Hilton Head, challenged eight teams from seven area high schools who answered 100 questions on topics related to world affairs. The event was held at Bluffton High School, the 2020 Academic WorldQuest Competition winner.

Career and technical education students from the Beaufort-Jasper Academy for Career Excellence (ACE) brought home medals from the 2022 State Leadership and Skills Conference. The annual Skills USA conference was a showcase of career and technical education (CTE) students in the state where outstanding students competed in different trade, technical and leadership events. During the state Skills USA competition, ACE CTE students worked against the clock, proving their expertise in occupations such as cosmetology, construction, barbering, electricity and medical assisting. State first-place (gold medal) winners are eligible to compete at the National Skills USA Championships, which will be held in Atlanta in June.

HILTON HEAD PREP HIRES FOOTBALL COACH Dustin Etheridge has been named new varsity football coach at Hilton Head Preparatory School. Etheridge, a graduate of Lexington High School and the University of South Carolina, was a defensive assistant coach at Hammond School. He helped lead the Skyhawks to a SCISA Class AAA state title.

JOHN PAUL II STUDENT SELECTED TO NAVAL ACADEMY SUMMER SEMINAR Sam Rembold, a student at John Paul II Catholic School, was chosen to attend the Naval Academy Summer Seminar.

The United States Naval Academy Summer Seminar is considered the first step for many high school juniors considering the Naval Academy. The Summer Seminar is a highly competitive program with approximately 850 slots available per session.

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SCAD STUDENTS WIN TELEVISION AWARDS Two students from the Savannah College of Art and Design won the Scripted Series category at the 41st College Television Awards. SCAD alumni Emily Dillard (producer/writer) and Nicola Rinciari (director/writer) won for their program titled “Our Side,” which they created while attending college.

ADULT EDUCATION PROGRAM EARNS STATE HONORS The Beaufort County School District’s adult education program has been recognized with a statewide award from the South Carolina Department of

Education for developing innovative solutions during the pandemic. The Stepped Up to the Plate award recognized the district’s adult education program for increasing English as a Second Language (ESOL) enrollment and educational gains, culminating in a new U.S. Citizenship class.

COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD SETS ACADEMIC YEAR CALENDAR The Beaufort County Board of Education has set its 2022-2023 academic calendar. The first day for students will be Aug. 15; the final day of classes will be Friday, June 2, 2023. Dates schools will be closed for students are Sept. 5 (Labor Day); Oct. 17 (vacation day); Nov. 11 (Veterans Day); Nov. 23-25 (Thanksgiving); Dec. 19-Jan. 4, 2023 (winter break); Jan. 16, 2023 (Martin Luther King Jr. Day); February 20, 2023 (President’s Day); March 17, 2023 (vacation day); April 7-14, 2023 (spring break); and May 29, 2023 (Memorial Day).

HILTON HEAD CHRISTIAN NAMES ATHLETIC DIRECTOR Jason Grunkemeyer has been named HHCA’s new athletic director, effective June 1. Grunkemeyer joined the school in August 2021 as Director of Student Athlete and Coach Development. He steps in for former athletic director Kenny Conroy, who had been with the school since 1996. Conroy recently led the girls basketball team to its fourthstraight SCISA championship. Conroy’s record as varsity girls basketball coach was 363-83. He accepted the position of athletic director at Savannah Country Day School.

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PLAN TO GET THE KIDS INVOLVED IN SOMETHING FUN ART, DANCE & THEATER ALLIANCE DANCE ACADEMY: DANCE CAMP: Ages 7+.

July 11-15. Mon-Fri., 11a.m. - 4 p.m. Dancers will experience many different forms of dance, including ballet, jazz, hip hop, lyrical and musical theatre activities. The camp also includes crafts, movies and music. Space is limited. Cost is $225. 843-757-8277. alliancedanceacademy.com; ADABluffton@gmail.com.

ALLIANCE DANCE ACADEMY: PRINCESS CAMP: Ages 3+. July 11-15, Aug. 8-12. Mon- Fri., 11a.m. 4 p.m. Campers will complete activities based on the Princess of the Day, plus enjoy crafts, books, movies, music and dance. Cost is $225.

843-757-8277. alliancedanceacademy.com; ADABluffton@gmail.com.

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ALLIANCE DANCE ACADEMY: SIZZLING SUMMER SESSION: July 19-28, Tuesday and Thursday, Tiny Stars - Ages 2 and ½ - 3 years: 5:306 p.m., Creative Movement, Ballet and Tumbling, $45. Twinkling Stars, Ages 3-5: 6-7 p.m., Creative Movement, Ballet, Tap and Tumble, $60. Shining Stars, Ages 5-8: 6-7 p.m., 30 minutes of Ballet, Tap and Tumble, $60. 843-757-8277alliancedanceacademy.com ADABluffton@gmail. com ALLIANCE DANCE ACADEMY: CHEER/ACRO WORKSHOP: Aug 1-4. Ages 5-9 is 5-6 p.m.

Ages 10-12 is 6-7 p.m. Ages 13 and older are 7-8 p.m. Bring a water bottle and enjoy an entire month of classes in just four days.

Price is $60. 843-757-8277. alliancedanceacademy.com; ADABluffton@gmail.com

ALLIANCE DANCE ACADEMY: HIP HOP WORKSHOP: Aug 1-4. Ages 5-9 is 6-7 p.m. Ages 10-12 is 7-8 p.m. Ages 13 and older are 8-9 p.m.

Bring a water bottle and enjoy an entire month of dance in just four days. Price is $60. 843-757-8277. alliancedanceacademy. com ADABluffton@gmail.com ARTS CENTER OF COASTAL CAROLINA: ART AROUND THE WORLD: Ages 6-8 and 9-14. June 13-17. A fun-filled week of art as we “travel” the world and explore art from different cultures. Cost is $145. Aadams@artshhi.com.

ARTS CENTER OF COASTAL CAROLINA: THEATRE CAMP: Ages 9-14. June 20-24 and July 11-15.

Campers will learn how to create characters, develop storylines, craft simple sets, props, costumes and then perform for family and friends. Cost is $330. Aadams@artshhi.com.

The countdown to summer vacation has begun, and with it the annual question faced by all parents: What are we going to do with the kids? Whether you’re looking to keep the kids engaged for a week, or just get them out of the house for a few hours so they don’t spend the whole day watching Netflix, there is a great selection of summer camps right here in the Lowcountry.

ARTS CENTER OF COASTAL CAROLINA: TAKE THE STAGE: Ages 9 -14 and 6-8. June 27- July 1 and July 18- 22. Students will work with professional artists and will be exposed to a variety of performing art forms in our Black Box Theatre and will create a mini showcase performance.

Cost is $145. Aadams@artshhi.com.

BLUFFTON SCHOOL OF DANCE: FULL DAY CAMP: Rising 1st-6th graders. June 6-Aug 5.

Campers enjoy a full day camp from 9 a.m.4 p.m. and participate in both Camp Wide and Small Group activities all day, indoors and outdoors, with the goal of expanding their creative minds and exercising their bodies. Cost is $185 per week. 843-815-2619 blufftonschoolofdance@gmail.com.

BLUFFTON SCHOOL OF DANCE: HALF DAY CAMP “AROUND THE WORLD”: Rising 1st - 6th graders.

June 6-Aug 5. Dancers will thrive from 9 a.m.

-12 p.m. with a summer full of magic, art and imagination. Tons of exciting themes, fun activities and lots of dancing for a memorable week. Cost is $125. 843-815-2619 blufftonschoolofdance@gmail.com.

CAMP COASTAL GYMNASTICS CENTER ON HILTON HEAD: Ages 3-4 (preschool) Mon-Fri, 9 a.m.

- 12 p.m. June 20-24, Super Hero Academy.

July 18-22, Safari Animal Adventure. Your child should bring a snack and water bottle.

Price is $140 per week with 50% nonrefundable deposit due at sign up. Balance due first day of camp. www.campcoastalgymnasticscenter.com coastalgymhhi@gmail.com.

CAMP COASTAL GYMNASTIC CENTER ON HILTON HEAD: Rising 1st-6th graders. June 6-Aug 5.

Campers enjoy a full day camp from 9 a.m.4 p.m. and participate in both Camp Wide and Small Group activities all day, indoors and

outdoors, with the goal of expanding their creative minds and exercising their bodies. Cost is $185 per week. 843-815-2619 blufftonschoolofdance@gmail.com.

CAROLINA COLLECTIVE DANCE: DANCING, CRAFTS AND GAMES: Ages 4-10. Week 1: June 6-10, Magical Realm of Super Power. Week 2: June 13-17, Over the Boardwalk, Under the Sea. Week 3: July 18-22, Fabulously Famous Rockstar. Week 4: July 25-29, Enchanting Encanto. View summer classes for all ages online. carolinacollectivedance.com.

HILTON HEAD CHRISTIAN ACADEMY: 3D ART CAMP: Rising 5th-12th graders. June 20-24. 9 a.m.12 p.m. Artists will be using a variety of materials to make 3D/sculptural artwork.

There will be freedom for exploration while learning about new and exciting materials and artists. $180. hhca.org.

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IISUMMER CAMPSII LOWCOUNTRY COMMUNITY CHURCH: PASSION CAMP 2022: Rising 7th-12th graders.

July 11-15. Middle and high school students will be gathered with other youth from across the country on the beautiful shores of Daytona Beach, Fla., for four days of worship, teaching and community. Cost is $425. Financial assistance available. Space is limited. lowcountrycc.org.

HERITAGE ACADEMY: INTRO TO WEB DESIGN: Ages 9-18 The students will create apps that they will be able to use on their laptops and smartphones.

They will be coding every day of the camp. No coding experience is required. June 13-17; 1:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. Cost is $200 each session. heritageacademy.org/summer-program/

HILTON HEAD CHRISTIAN ACADEMY: YOU CAN’T STOP THE BEAT: Dancing in Musical Theater: Rising 6th 12th graders. 1-4 p.m. Students will spend the week with HHCA Director Michelle McElroy Cox and choreographer Jamal Edwards learning musical theater dance technique, choreography and audition skills followed by a performance at the end of the week. Cost is $150. hhca.org.

HILTON HEAD JAZZ GUITAR INSTITUTE BY THE JUNIOR JAZZ FOUNDATION: Ages 14-20. June 20-24. A three-hour daily jazz guitar clinic with professional jazz guitarist Dr. Tim Fischer of Coastal Carolina University. At least two years of experience playing is recommended. Includes an all-day music trip to Savannah on June 22. A final joint performance June 24. Tuition is $229.

Scholarships available. 1-4 p.m. 843-321-8174. hhca.org.

HILTON HEAD JAZZ CAMP BY THE JUNIOR JAZZ FOUNDATION: Ages 14-20. July 11-16. Students will learn jazz through large, big bands, small combos, theory, improv, elective courses, master classes and performances, culminating in a camp recital and finale concert. Tuition is $449 with payment plan and scholarships available. 9 a.m.- 4 p.m. hhca.org.

HILTON HEAD JAZZ CLINIC BY THE JUNIOR JAZZ FOUNDATION: Ages 10-14. June 20-24. A daily three-hour jazz clinic with college jazz camp alumni and local music professionals, music trip to Savannah and finale performance on June 24.

Cost is $229. hhca.org

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HILTON HEAD POTTERY: ART SUMMER CAMPS: Art Factory by Sylvia: June 6-10, June 20-24. 9 a.m.- 11:30 a.m. (grades 1 - 3) 2 p.m.- 4:30 p.m. (grades 4 -8). Tie-dyed t-shirts and slime. All the projects you want for your kiddos just not at home! Cost is $175. hiltonheadpottery.com.

HILTON HEAD POTTERY: CLAY CAMP: Art Factory

by Sylvia: June 13-17, June 27-July 1. 9 a.m.11:30 a.m. (grades 1 -3) 2 - 4:30p.m. (grades 4 - 8). A fun camp filled with art and clay projects.

Cost is $175. hiltonheadpottery.com.

ENRICHMENT AND ACADEMICS LOWCOUNTRY COMMUNITY CHURCH: MAKING WAVES VBS: June 6-10. 9 a.m.-12 p.m. Through fun activities, engaging lessons, and God’s Word, we will help kids understand how they can share God’s love with the people around them. Rising Kindergarten through fifth grade. Cost is $50.

LOWCOUNTRY COMMUNITY CHURCH: CAMP KID JAM 2022: June 20 - 23. An overnight camp for rising 3rd - 6th graders and their leaders that is designed to help kids grow in wisdom, faith, and friendship. A fun experience for kids and unique leader training to develop adult leaders and to elevate the significance of small groups for kids. Cost is $285. Space is limited. lowcountrycc.org

HERITAGE ACADEMY: LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE – HIGH SCHOOLERS: Ages 13-18 Fiveday session is designed to bring to the young adult the fundamentals of personal leadership including building self-confidence, decisionmaking, critical think­ing, time management and emotional intelligence among a variety of additional traits. All students will have the opportunity to lead a team in real-life exercise during the program. July 12-16; 9 a.m. - 11a.m.

Cost is $400 each session. heritageacademy.org/summer-program HERITAGE ACADEMY: MARINE BIOLOGY OF HID ~ HIGH SCHOOLERS: Ages 13-18.

Activities will include kayaking in Broad Creek, tackling the tidal river at Folly Field, crabbing in the back waters, bird photography on Pinckney Island, and plodding through the pluff mud of Mitchelville Beach. The team will spend an evening on the beach investigating nocturnal crustaceans, mesmerized by bioluminescent dinoflagellates, and connecting constellations to historic voyages. Cost is $260 each session. www.heritageacademy.org/summer-program HERITAGE ACADEMY: MARINE BIOLOGY OF HID ~ MIDDLE SCHOOLERS: Ages 13-18. Daily activities include crabbing in the creeks, iden­tifying beautiful birds, kayaking the creeks, tackling the tidal river at Folly Field, dolphin watch­es, and mudcrawls through the Mitchelville Beach plough mud. Combine these events with sea turtle nest discoveries, tide pooling, alligator interactions, and building a boat. July4 - 8; Week 2: July 11 - 15; Week 3: July 25 - 29; 9am - 3pm. Cost is $260 each session. heritageacademy.org/summer-program

HERITAGE ACADEMY: MIT APP INVENTOR: Ages 9-18 The students will create apps that they will be able to use on their laptops and smartphones. They will be coding every day of the camp. No coding experience is required. June 13 - 17; 9 a.m. -12 p.m. Cost is $200 each session. heritageacademy.org/summer-program HILTON HEAD CHRISTIAN ACADEMY: Eagle Adventures Camp: For rising 1st- 5th graders. May 31-July 29. Two four-week sessions will be offered. Students should prepare for epic adventures, daily crafts, weekly themes and exciting field trips. Themes include Space Week, Spirit Week, Party in the USA, Go Green, Into the Wild and End of Summer Blues (water week). Mon.-Thurs., 9 a.m.- 5 p.m. Friday, 9 a.m.- 12 p.m. Each session costs $1,500 and includes daily snack and weekly excursions. hhca.org HILTON HEAD CHRISTIAN ACADEMY: CINDERELLA SUMMER STOCK KIDS THEATER CAMP: Rising 2nd- 7th graders. 9 a.m.- 3 p.m. HHCA’s Summer Stock Kids Theater Camp will focus on bringing a minimalist production of Cinderella to stage for parents and friends at 5 p.m. on the final day of camp. The purpose of this camp is to develop a love of theater and help students build confidence while on stage. Cost is $250 (multi- sibling discount: $200) hhca.org THE ISLAND ACADEMY OF HILTON HEAD: K-5th grade. June 13- July 29.

Each week will have a different focus with themes like Island Scientists, Health and Fitness, Design, Plants and Animals, World Exploration, Dreaming: Art Camp and STEM: Island Engineers.

Half and full-day sessions available. Cost is $110 for half-day session, $200 for full-day session. 9 a.m.- 12 p.m. and 12:10 p.m.3:10 p.m. 843-342-9826. hhiacademy.com THE SANDBOX: AN INTERACTIVE CHILDREN’S MUSEUM SUMMER CAMP AT HILTON HEAD (AGES 4-12) AND TANGER 2: Ages 6-12. June 6- Aug. 5.

Campers will play and explore a variety of themes in weekly sessions that integrate hands-on learning with S.T.E.A.M. activities.

Member cost is $175 for half day each session (9a.m.-12p.m.) and $300 for full day each session ($300). Non-member cost is $225 for half day, $390 for full day. 843-842-7645. thesandbox.org.

SPORTS AND OUTDOORS BEAUFORT COMMUNITY SAILING: SUMMER SAILING CAMP: Ages 8-18.

Campers of all skill levels will experience land-based instruction and group sailing in Beaufort in 1- 8 week sessions. The program focuses on basic sailing skills to intro to racing. Multiple weeks of participation encouraged for maximum skill improvement.

Classes are taught using Sunfish, Optomists, 420s and O’ Pen Skiffs. Cost is $350 each session. Multi-week discounts available.

828-279-3707. beaufortsailing.com .

DRIFTWOOD STABLE, LLC: SUMMER HORSEBACK RIDING CAMP: Ages 7-13.

Mon- Fri, 8am- 12pm. June 6-10, June 13-17, June 27- July 1.

Daily riding lessons, grooming & bathing, games & rides, stable management, arts & crafts. Call to register your camper. Price is $500 for a weeklong session. 843-802-0126

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HILTON HEAD CHRISTIAN ACADEMY: ALL SPORTS CAMP: Rising 2nd-8th graders. May 31- June 3.

Camps are geared towards skill development and fundamentals, with a different “Sport of the Day” during each morning session.

Afternoon sessions will be geared towards skill-building and sportsmanship through a variety of fun and active games for all ages.

Cost is $150 for morning session (9 a.m.- 12 p.m.). $150 for afternoon session (1 - 4 p.m.).

Cost is $275 for full day (9 a.m. - 4 p.m.) 843681-2878. hhca.org.

HILTON HEAD CHRISTIAN ACADEMY: EAGLE GIRLS EAGLE BOYS CAMP: Rising 3rd - 8th grade. June 6 - 9. Girls Camp - 1:30 - 4:30 p.m. Boys Camp8:30 a.m.- 11:30 a.m. Campers will focus on skill development in all facets of the game.

Students will receive individual instruction and participate in organized games and contests. Cost is $130. 843-681-2878. hhca.org.

ISLAND RECREATION CENTER: MCELROY’S MARTIAL ARTS ACADEMY: YOUTH KARATE CAMP: Ages 5 - 16.

June 11-14. Monday- Friday. 1- 4 p.m. Kids will be introduced to karate basics, participate in related exercises, enjoy physical games, watch martial arts movies and more. They will learn about the Academy’s bully prevent program and how to talk to and with their peers.

Cost is $175. Register at Island Rec Center. islandreccenter.org.

ISLAND RECREATION CENTER: SUMMER VOLLEYBALL CAMP: Ages 11 - 18. June 6 - 9. Players will prepare for middle- and high-school tryouts.

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The focus of each day will be on fundamentals, then competitive drills and competition.

Cost is $150. 9-11:30 a.m. 843-681-7273 islandreccenter.org.

ISLAND RECREATION CENTER: JR. SWIM CLUB: June 2-30, July 12 -23, Aug. 2-30. Saturdays 10:30 -11:30 a.m., Tuesdays & Thursdays - 7 - 8 p.m. Cost is $70. islandreccenter.org.

ISLAND RECREATION CENTER RIPTIDE SWIMMING: June 2 - June 30, July 12 - 23, August 2 - 30.

Saturdays - 10:30 - 11:30 a.m., Tuesdays & Thursdays-7 -8 p.m. Cost is $70. islandreccenter.org.

ISLAND RECREATION CENTER SWIM CLUB: June 2 - June 30, July 12 - 23, August 2 - 30.

Saturdays - 10:30 - 11:30 a.m., Tuesdays & Thursdays 7 - 8 p.m. Cost is $70. islandreccenter.org.

ISLAND RECREATION CENTER: SUMMER FOOTBALL CAMP: June 27 - July 1. 6 -7:30 p.m. Cost is $15. Register at islandrec.activityreg.com.

JUNIOR PLAYERS GOLF ACADEMY: SUMMER BREAK CAMP: Ages 7-18. May 23-27. Golfers will cover all aspects of the game along with 9 holes of on-course instruction. The program is designed to be fun, full of interaction, personalized coaching, and results oriented. All skill levels welcome. Cost is $1,295 for commuters, $1,795 for residents with overnight accommodations. Multi-week discounts available. 843-686-3355. jrpga.com.

SOUTH CAROLINA YACHT CLUB: SEA SQUIRTS: Ages 5 and 6, 9 a.m.-12 p.m. This half-day, 15-hour program is designed for our youngest sailors to ignite their passion for SCYC, water safety and having fun in boats. This class is an opportunity to meet new friends at the club, learn the basics of sailing including terminology, knots, seamanship, water safety (capsizing/towing) and corinthian spirit. No prior experience required for this course. A new session will begin each week.

SOUTH CAROLINA YACHT CLUB: SUMMER SWIM LESSONS: Ages 3 and up. Lessons available Monday through Friday. South Carolina Yacht Club will offer weekly private individual lessons. Private swim lessons are customized for each swimmer depending on their skill level.

Lessons are $45 per 30-minute session or $175 for five sessions or a 60-minute session for $60. 843-681-3100. Schedule a lesson: 843-681-3100 or sportscenter@scyachtclub. com. scyachtclub.com.

SOUTH CAROLINA YACHT CLUB: TENNIS CAMP: Ages 7-14. June 6-10. Younger campers will learn the basics of the game and experienced players will learn more advanced skills. 8:30 a.m.- 12:30 p.m. 843-681-3100. Cost is $300. scyachtclub.com.

SOUTH CAROLINA YACHT CLUB: BEGINNER SAIL FOR MEMBERS ONLY: Ages 8 - 12.

9 a.m. - 4 p.m. July 5 - 9, July 11 - 15. This is a two-week, 70-hour course designed for sailors new to sailing or moving up from the

Sound Shark program. The curriculum includes rigging a boat, sailing fundamentals, boat handling, seamanship (knots, weather, etc.) water safety and sportsmanship. scyachtclub.com. To become a member, contact Kathy Flynn kflynn@scyachtclub.com.

SOUTH CAROLINA YACHT CLUB: CRUISE CONTROL FOR MEMBERS ONLY: Ages 9-13. 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. This course is a full day, one-week 35-hour program for our ‘cruising’ sailors that are interested in having fun and adventuring on the water.

Whether the sailors are cruising to a picnic lunch or the cliffs for fun and swimming, this program is sure to thrill!

Sailors need no prior experience to participate in this course. scyachtclub.com.

SOUTH CAROLINA YACHT CLUB: HIGH SCHOOL SAILORS FOR MEMBERS ONLY: Ages 14+. 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. This course is a two-week, 70-hour program designed for our High School sailors who are part of or of interest in the year-round High School Program. The curriculum includes racing strategy, high level sailing fundamentals and advanced boat handling. scyachtclub.com.

TORMENTA FC SUMMER CAMPS: BOYS & GIRLS: BLUFFTON/ HARDEEVILLE: Ages 4-13. June 6-10. 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Hardeeville Recreation Facility. The summer camp will feature instruction from high-level coaches and players from Tormenta FC’s professional USL League One Squad. Each camper will receive a Tormenta T-shirt. Cost is $155.

TORMENTA FC SUMMER CAMPS: BOYS & GIRLS: HARDEEVILLE. Ages 13 -19. July 25-29. Half-day and full-day camps. The summer camp will feature instruction from high-level coaches and players from Tormenta FC’s professional USL League One squad. Individuals that register for full day camp will eat lunch in an inside area from noon to 1 p.m. and then play indoor soccer from 1-3 p.m. Each camper will receive a Tormenta T-shirt, while full-day campers also receive a soccer ball. Cost is $210. tormentafc.com.

TORMENTA FC SUMMER CAMPS: BOYS & GIRLS: HILTON HEAD PREP: Ages 4-13, 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. Ages 7-13, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. The summer camp will feature instruction from high-level coaches and players from Tormenta FC’s professional USL League One squad. Each camper will receive a Tormenta T-shirt. Cost is $155, ages 4 - 13. Cost is $285, ages 7 - 13. tormentafc.com.

VAN DE MEER: JUNIOR SUMMER TENNIS CAMP: Ages 12+. May 30 - Aug. 27. Each session offers players 20 - 25 hours of technical and tactical training from Van de Meer’s world-class international staff. Campers will learn from former ATP, WTA, Davis Cup, Fed Cup and top collegiate players. Cost is $685- $855. Camp hours vary. 1-800-845 -6138.

Customerservice@vdmtennis.com.

VAN DE MEER: QUICK START TENNIS CAMP: Ages 4 - 12. June 6 - Aug. 12. Campers will play on different covered courts based on their skill level. Tennis lessons include fun water activities and arts and crafts. Cost is $245- $335 per week.

8:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Extended hours from 2:30-4:30 p.m.

1-800-845-6138. www.vandermeertennis.com.

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BY D E A N R O W L A N D Big yards and big gardens provide a variety of options to enjoy all year long, from weekend parties to small gather-rounds with family and friends to quiet strolls amongst the flowers, plants and hardscapes.

Small gardens, on the other hand, are a special place unto themselves. Every plant, flower and outdoor touch of Lowcountry ambiance are nourished with love and attention to detail.

Although limited in space, they can unlock the imagination to create big statements. After all, season-long living in the Lowcountry begs for an outdoor oasis that titillates the senses, from color to fragrance to flowing water to unique textures in furniture to pinching herbs for sublime or bold flavor in your favorite foods.

They can be a place of solitude or casual lazing with a friend.

“The past couple of years we’ve learned that you can be outside and have peaceful contemplation that is healthy, or a conversation,” said Janet Fanning, nursery manager at The Greenery on Hilton Head.

Flowers and plants create the foundation on which to build outdoor living space.

“There’s two different ways of seeing it: There’s the garden bed and the space as an outdoor ‘room’ that you create for cocktails or white wine in the summer evening,” she said.

“The first thing you need to consider is plant choice, which hinges on light exposure, direct sun,” Fanning said. “You need to decide if you want the garden space to have annual color that you need to change out two to three times a year, plants that are green all the time, perennials that will die in the winter or do you want a combination of those things?”

The checklist of considerations for creating a small garden includes sun, shade, exposure, maintenance, a water source, deer prevention, hardscapes, visual drama, sound and movement, privacy, color, materials, textures, height, bordering and more.

Free-standing horizontal pergolas or vertical trellises with arches of wood or metal anchor vines creeping up the side and on top greet guests to the garden walkway. Garden gates with welcoming potted flowers in front give an inventive flair to the environment.

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IIHOMEII Statues of all sorts—animal, religious, historical or symbolic and materials like stone, ceramic, cast iron or metal—can increase the aesthetic appeal of the garden space.

Water, whether it’s a pond, waterfall or fountain, has unlimited ways to embellish the space.

Fanning likes a hardscape that allows water to trickle or flow steadily.

“The whole point of having water is for the movement,” she said.

A single or multi-tiered fountain achieves that, especially when stones are added to create a unique display.

The soothing effect of water is a pleasant sound in an otherwise quiet outdoor retreat. Wind chimes also achieve the same effect.

A pond liner and pump will set up any homeowner for a small haven. Water lilies and white-water snowflakes add some color and float on the water like nature intended them to do.

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Complete the outdoor ensemble with a bistro set of comfortable chairs and table and a water-resistant rug. Infuse the scene with subtle or bold lighting.

“A big statement can be done with hardscapes or decking to put your furniture on,” Fanning said. “There’s uplighting for your plants or specimen trees, which is nice to have at night.”

Decorative lanterns also can make the private garden glow after the sun sets.

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SHINING A LIGHT ON WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW BEFORE CHOOSING SOLAR PANELS

THIS LOWCOUNTRY HOUSE USES SOLAR PANELS TO POWER THE HOME.

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As in the $413 electric bill I received one summer a few years ago.

It was that bill that led to my decision to cast off the shackles of the electric grid and set my home free as a self-sustaining solar powerhouse. And by my decision, I of course mean it was my wife’s decision. But I stand by it, because while there were of course upfront costs, we haven’t seen a power bill anywhere near that size since. Our last bill, for heating a modest suburban home; keeping three children fed, cleaned and laundered; and charging both an electric car and a golf cart for a month was just $60.

One month we had a negative bill. You’ve never known happiness like getting a check from the power company.

“To be honest, it was 80 percent doing the right thing for the environment, and 20 percent saving money for me,” said Carol Weir, whose panels were installed in 2018. “Unlike a lot of greenwashing… with solar you are doing something for the environment and you can see what you’re doing.”

While she is happy with the way her panels have worked for her home, she cautions new owners that there are a few things they should make sure they look out for.

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IIHOMEII “Getting a roof replaced when you have solar panels is a big deal. If you know you’re going to get your roof replaced in the first four to five years, you might want to do that first,” she said.

It’s a big consideration, but it’s not the only one.

“The age of the existing roof is a big consideration,” said Fred Baker II, general manager at Carolina Energy Conservation. But not the only consideration.

“In the Bluffton and Hilton Head area, you have a lot of natural beauty and trees. You want to see what your actual sunlight exposure is throughout the day,” he said.

One important note for those of you looking to keep a refrigerator and the A/C running after the next “hurrication” power outage — your panels will not power the home during a blackout. Solar panels are designed to feed energy out to the grid, rather than directly into your home.

You provide the energy, and the power company takes it off your bill.

“Palmetto Electric is one utility that goes one for one — what you buy energy for is what you sell it for,” said Baker. “But a lot of utilities are changing their policies.

So, we talk to homeowners about shifting how they do things in the home, like running the dishwasher during the day while the solar is producing.”

If you are looking for the emergency power during an outage, there is a solution. One popular add-on is a battery backup, which collects the power generated by the panels and stores them in a way that lets you plug in a few appliances in an emergency.

“The security of a battery backup is one of the biggest things that homeowners are looking for, especially on Hilton Head Island up to Charleston,” said Baker. “We’re a Tesla power log dealer, but there is a waitlist on those right now.”

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IIHOMEII He also notes that the type of solar panels is a question you’ll want to answer. His firm offers two types, a more affordable model built in China which runs direct current down to an inverter on the side of the home (the type I have) and a French-made model in which each panel has its own microconverter. These panels cost more up front, but their output is guaranteed for 25 years.

“I bought the French panels,” said Weir. “There was a big price difference, but there was a big warranty difference.”

Prices for solar panels range from about $10,000 to more than $40,000.

Ultimately, for Weir, it’s not about the money anyway.

“I don’t think someone should go solar for purely economic reasons, because I think they’ll be disappointed,” she said.

“I want to be able to say to myself and my kids, ‘This is a concrete thing we did to make the environment better. For that alone, I’m glad I got them.”

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WEICHERT REALTORS WELCOMES SIX AGENTS Kristi Webster, Brodrick Gaines, Darius Johnson, Jerry Serzega, Ryan White and Shakyah Boggs, have joined the team at Weichert Realtors.

Webster, who will work out of the Hilton Head office, has had a love of architecture and decorating since childhood. During the last 18 years she has bought, renovated and sold several homes.

Gaines will work out of the Beaufort office. He attended recruit training at MCRD Parris Island in June 2011 and is currently serving as an active-duty Marine. In 2021, Gaines graduated from the University of Arizona with a bachelor of science degree in psychology.

Johnson, who will work out of the Beaufort office, enjoys investing in REITs and ETFs, hanging out with family and friends, fishing and watching anything sports related.

Serzega is a 2008 graduate of Penn State University. He completed a postgraduate internship at Walt Disney World.

He then joined Luttner Financial and Park Avenue Securities. He has made real estate his career since 2018. He will work out of the Beaufort office.

White was born in Atlanta and raised in Beaufort County.Being raised in the Lowcountry his entire life, Ryan is very

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knowledgeable of the area. When not working he enjoys family outtings with his wife, Jacky, and their two children. White will be working out of the Beaufort office.

Boggs, who will work out of the Beaufort office, is a Washington state native who moved to the Lowcountry in 2020. She likes to bike, craft, write, and work with animals. Boggs has one cat named Beans.

MOUL, REALTORS ADDS TRANSACTION COORDINATOR Christine Carter has joined the Moul, Realtors brokerage in downtown Bluffton as its transaction coordinator. Carter comes to the firm from California where she played a key role in startup development. She will manage all the listings and transactions for the firm and be a key point of contact for all clients.

MOUL, REALTORS EXPANDS TEAM Julie Seda has joined Moul, Realtors as its newest licensed real estate salesperson.

Born and raised in Miami, Fla., she also spent time in the Marine Corps in California as an engineer equipment mechanic with multiple certifications. Her goals include building strong client relationships in the Lowcountry and property investments. She will cover the Beaufort, Bluffton and Hilton Head area. Seda is a certified Heroes Program specialist.

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COLLINS GROUP REALTY WELCOMES NEW AGENT Brandon Stavola has joined Collins Group Realty as a real estate agent. He will work out of the Bluffton office. Stavola was born and raised in Southern Connecticut. He and his wife, Stefanie, moved to the Lowcountry in 2016. His real estate career includes seven years as a residential appraiser in the waterfront communities of Fairfield County, Conn.

DUNES REAL ESTATE ADDS TWO AGENTS Courtney Daniels and Jaclyn Orlando have joined Dunes Real Estate as agents.

Daniels is a Hilton Head Island native who has returned to the Lowcountry. She will work out of the island office.

Orlando has lived in Hilton Head and Bluffton for the past 18 years. She will work out of the island office.

BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY REALTY GROUP HIRES AGENT Nicole Boyde recently joined Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Bay Street Realty Group as an agent. Boyde has more than a decade of real estate experience. She has served as a real estate agent in The Woodlands, Texas since 2010 and recently relocated to Beaufort with her husband.

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Savannah is known for its rich history, charming downtown squares and welcoming hospitality, but there are many sites off the beaten path that are worthy of attention.

When planning a trip to the “Hostess City of the South,” think about enjoying locations just outside of the norm.

Here’s a guide to making the most of your visit.

MORNING Rise early for some of the best breakfast food in the city. Foxy Loxy Café on Bull Street has become a local’s favorite. This charismatic coffee shop and bakery features indoor and outdoor seating. Enjoy a cup of coffee and a yummy fresh-baked kolache as you relax in the large, pet-friendly, beautiful courtyard. For more information, visit foxyloxycafe.com.

If you want a quick bite, venture out a little further to Auspicious Baking. It will be worth the trip (about 15 minutes from downtown).

The allure of fresh-baked goods (including croissants and cinnamon buns) and soup seemingly always produces a line out the door at this popular business in the Sandfly community. Learn more at auspiciousbakingco.com After you’ve enjoyed some morning fuel, it’s time to have some fun in the city. Kids will have a good time at the Savannah Children’s Museum. Located at Tricentennial Park, the outdoor museum features more than a dozen exhibits, including a fun, giant exploration maze, a reading nook and a sensory garden. Recently an event encouraged attendees to dress as their favorite Dr. Seuss character in honor of the children’s book author. For more information, visit chsgeorgia.org/SCM. Explore some of the beautiful sites of Savannah with a trip outside of downtown to the Wormsloe State Historic Site. The visually beautiful estate features mirrored oak trees, in an archway of branches, that leads to the tabby ruins of Noble Jones’ 18th century estate. Visitors can see an artifacts museum, observation deck overlooking marshland and the Joneses’ family original burial ground. Don’t miss an opportunity to enjoy a walk on the nature trail. For more information, visit gastateparks. org/Wormsloe.

As the afternoon nears, pause to do some souvenir shopping at Picker Joe’s Antique Mall and Vintage Market. Nestled in a mid-town neighborhood on 41st Street, Picker Joe’s is filled with knick-knacks, vintage furniture items, classic baseball cards and a rotating number of antiques. A walk around the 10,000-square-foot building brings you back to yesteryear. A cool new addition is its vintage coffee and soda shop. Sidle up to the counter and enjoy a beverage — or ice cream.

Learn more at pickerjoes.com.

AFTERNOON After a busy morning, it’s time for lunch. Fortunately, you are just blocks from one of Savannah’s best eateries. Walk from Picker Joe’s to Green Truck Neighborhood Pub. Simply put, Green Truck has the best burgers (and fries) in town. Don’t want a burger?

The salads are savory. We also recommend the chicken and apple sandwich. The award-winning restaurant has been a mainstay for locals since it opened in 2010. With a welcoming atmosphere (which includes a vintage green truck outside) and friendly staff, Green Truck also features a “Little Truckers Menu” that includes a mollusk-shaped hot dog. For more information, visit greentruckpub.com.

With a satisfying meal enjoyed, Savannah invites some more exploring.

You are minutes away from the Starland District, a thriving part of the city.

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IIDAY TRIP : SAVANNAHII Visit Graveface Records & Curiosities, an independent shop that for more than 10 years has offered vinyl, cassettes, unique toys and books. Or stop by Starlandia Supply for any arts needs. The independent store carries new and used materials. Visit, graveface.bandcamp.com and starlandiasupply.com.

The shopping — and snacking — continue at Starland Strange and Bazaar. Enjoy tasty treats (including yummy ice cream and waffle cones) as you browse a variety of locally made shirts, sweats and other trinkets at this “quirky” establishment. Visit starlandstrangeandbazaar.com.

If you are still in need of food or a drink and also want the kids to be active, visit Starland Yard, which hosts a variety of food trucks during the week and is home to Vittoria Pizzeria. The outdoor space, which includes a large “yard” bar, has cornhole and local music and art. It is dog friendly. The open-air rooftop overlooks the yard. Visit starlandyard.com.

A visit to Savannah must include a trip to Forsyth Park, one of the city’s crown jewels. Certainly not “hidden,” but what is often overlooked are its playgrounds that are wonderful for kids. Forsyth Park has nine slides, 16 climbers and eight swings. The ground is covered with rubber matting. The playground area includes a café and restrooms. Plenty of room to enjoy the outdoors and have fun.

EVENING It’s been a busy day. After an hour or so at the park and taking time to relax, Savannah offers plenty of dining options.

Cotton & Rye on Habersham Street (we recommend reservations) is a local hot spot. Their wings are award winning, and the veggie pot pie is delicious. New items debuted this spring, including a roast beef dish with fingerling potatoes and baby carrots. Yum. Learn more at cottonandrye.com.

If you’d like to explore more outside of the city, visit Cohen’s Retreat, where you can dine and shop.

Housed in a vintage building from the 1930s (“The Cohen’s Old Man’s Retreat”), the restored Cohen’s Retreat offers fantastic food and local art. Sit down or eat at the bar and enjoy live music. When you are outside, don’t miss the Savannah Blarney Stone. Visit cohensretreat.com.

As the evening winds down and if you want to stay busy, check out Historic Grayson Stadium and the Savannah Bananas. No longer a Savannah secret, the Bananas are one of the most popular teams in the country. Tickets are limited, but it’s a fun family outing — well worth experiencing the “world’s fastest and most entertaining game of baseball.” Visit thesavannahbananas.com.

There’s no better way to cap off the day than going on a ghost tour. After all, Savannah is one of the country’s most haunted cities. There are a few options, but we recommend a visit to Bonaventure Cemetery.

The after-hours tour is a spooky good time. Visit shannonscott.com.

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KARA ARTMAN’S WORK OFFERS A WINDOW INTO THE PAST

BY TIM WOOD PHOTOS BY RITTERBECK PHOTOGRAPHY

Kara Artman has always been inspired when walking by the water. She loved her time along the Windy City rivers at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago. She moved to the Lowcountry after graduating in 2009 and has been walking the ocean edges ever since.

She and her partner, fellow artist Tate Hallquist, have found all kinds of hidden treasures in the region’s pluff mud, including marbles, old clay pipes and a Victorian-era whistle.

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“Oh, the things you find along these tidal waters,” Artman said. “These started out as leisurely walks, not hunting expeditions, but we just rolled with it and were just amazed at the finds.”

Her most plentiful discoveries have been historic glass bottles. Artman has used her ceramics expertise gained in Chicago to create a unique lane in the art world.

“I started finding tons of bottlenecks, and the hand-tooling

marks were fascinating,” she said. “I became a forensic detective and tracked down the histories of each bottle.”

She has shared her 80-deep-and-growing collection through a trilogy of trifle showings at art shows across the country. The first, “Unconsidered Trifles,” featured the original bottle tops with

woven copper bottoms and was on display at the Spartanburg Art Museum in 2017. Her second, “Reconsidered Trifles,” featured casted replicas of originals dipped in popping, modern colors.

“We told the stories of the bottles to a different audience with bold hues on the bottles,” she said.

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MANY OF THE OLDER BOTTLES ARE STUNNINGLY PRESERVED EXAMPLES OF THE FRAUDULENT ELIXIRS THAT TRAVELING SALESMEN PEDDLED OUT OF THEIR SUITCASES TRAVELING TOWN TO TOWN.

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“Reincarnated Trifles” takes broken pieces of glass and turns them into a distinct work. Her latest collection showed at the famed Artfields exhibition in late April and is now on display at the Contemporary Clay Biennial in Grand Junction, Colorado.

The markings and craftsmanship of the bottle necks are extraordinary windows into the past.

Artman’s oldest bottles come from the 1850s and 1870s. Providence-based Rumford Chemical Works manufactured Horsford’s Acid Phosphate in the mid-1850s, a “tonic for the weak and disabled” mixed with water to help with everything from indigestion to nervousness and physical and mental exhaustion.

Then there’s Stoddarts Peerless Liquid, an 1870s upstate New York-based face make-up later found to be a skin and eye irritant. Another older bottle comes from Boston-based Dunbar and Co., the Wormwood Cordial, featuring a drink made from the woody shrub with a bitter taste marketed for digestive ailments in the mid- to late-1800s.

Many of the older bottles are stunningly preserved examples of the fraudulent elixirs that traveling salesmen peddled out of their suitcases traveling town to town.

She also found some closer-to-home artifacts, including an 1852 Savannah bottle from John Ryan, the first soda manufacturer in Georgia who ceased operations during the Civil War because his glass came from the North.

Her “youngest” bottle is a rare glass container of Clorox that was manufactured from 1933-36 as “the modern way to lighten housework.” She also has another known brand bottle, an 1880-1890s glass bottle of New Jersey native Robert Chesebrough’s concoction, Vaseline — a gold medal winner at the Paris exposition of 1889.

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Artman has also found a niche in creating molds of the bottles and reselling them on her website, karaartman.com. She has molded 32 bottles in all, with 25 of them still in production.

“You can only cast so many of these bottles before the mold degrades, but it just allows us to create a new series of bottles so we’re not flooding the market,” she said.

A trio of her discontinued bottles were cited in the 1919 Food and Drug Act as examples of why we need regulation from the elixir peddlers.

Davis Vegetable Pain Killer — “used for soldiers and horses alike” — was almost pure opium with just a touch of alcohol. Mrs. Winslow’s Soothing Syrup was marketed to help teething children but became known as “The Baby Killer” as the mostly morphine mixture caused a spate of deaths.

And there’s Duffy’s Malt Whiskey, a medicinal whiskey made through Prohibition and said to be a fountain of youth, as its customers supposedly lived to be 130 years old.

Her favorite Lowcountry find is from the Owens Company, a glass manufacturer based in her

hometown of Streator, Illinois, a tiny town bordered by cornfields about two hours southwest of Chicago.

Artman comes from a creative bloodline filled with expert knitters, woodworkers and thespians.

She does work in many mediums including ceramic sculptures, oil paintings and abstract drawings but feels fortunate to have come upon a niche with the bottles.

Artman has won Society of Bluffton Artists competitions and is a teacher at the Full Spectrum Studio for adults with disabilities.

Telling the stories behind her work also allows her to advocate for being shepherds of the environment.

“I have always hauled plastic out of the waters, and we decided to measure just how much last year,” she said. The total: more than 700 pounds of plastic removed in 2021 alone.

“We need a constant effort from everyone to keep what we have. These waters provided me with inspiration, so I want to do my part to protect the beauty around us.”

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MUSIC memories

Tim Reynolds will lead the Hilton Head Choral Society for the final time this month.

TIM REYNOLDS RETIRING AFTER 20 SEASONS AS HILTON HEAD CHORAL SOCIETY DIRECTOR STORY BY VICKIE MCINTYRE | PHOTO BY ROB KAUFMAN

Tim Reynolds moved to Hilton Head in the fall of 1999, planning to stay for a few years. Later this month he’ll say goodbye to the reason he never left.

On May 29 following the America Sings! Memorial Day concert, he’ll retire his baton after directing the Hilton Head Choral Society for 20 seasons.

“Right place, right time, right dynamic,” he says of his decision in June 2000.

Like many transplants to the area, Reynolds first came as a visitor. His host, Charles Farley, a former colleague at Knox College, was the accompanist for the Choral Society and often invited Reynolds to sit in on rehearsals.

“I had this relationship with the Choral Society for a couple of years,” he says. “So when I moved here, I started singing with them and wound up running a bunch of rehearsals. The job grew out of that.”

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to town as part of a series Reynolds developed called Hilton Head Choral Society Presents.

He also created a youth choir and a select chamber group.

Each lasted about five years.

“You have to try different things at different times and see what floats,” Reynolds laughs.

The Choral Society, which grew from a handful of people responding to a message on a community bulletin board, now boasts between 75 to 100 members.

Thanks to Reynolds, the group has performed in Europe twice, and two years ago members of the group joined him on a non-singing tour of Switzerland.

“Travel has always been the other hat I wear,” he said.

Add social director to his repertoire too. Boisterous by nature, Reynolds never tires of gathering everyone for food, drinks and conversation. Retreats and “after glow” parties (to celebrate performances) are routinely added to the group’s schedule.

“Singers are typically very cordial, social people,” he says, detailing how he once organized an impromptu

hurricane party after discovering that he and several choral members had evacuated to the same hotel.

“I’ve learned to go with the flow,” Reynolds shrugs, explaining how he’s dealt with everything from rescheduling concerts because of hurricanes to canceling two entire seasons due to COVID-19. There was the concert when a singer left the stage on a stretcher and the season when the group nearly went bankrupt.

Nevertheless, Reynolds kept expanding the vision for the Choral Society, which is celebrating its 45th anniversary and holds the distinction of being the oldest performing arts organization in the area.

“We’re unique,” Reynolds said, “because we let you sing however many concerts you are here for.”

Auditions are not required, but members must attend 75% of rehearsals.

Directing rehearsals in bold Hawaiian shirts, Reynolds is hardly relaxed. His quest for perfection can seem “demanding” and “intense,” but members are quick to embrace his coaching abilities and sense of humor.

“He’s the consummate musician,” says Janice Creech, who has been the group’s accompanist since 2010. “He knows the voice so well and can tell you exactly how to get the sound that’s required — and he handles it all with humor and support.”

She’s also quick to extoll Reynold’s caring nature.

After the death of her 27-year-old daughter, Sarah, Creech says, “He was such a great support system and made sure I stayed involved with music, which was so healing.”

Reynolds also commissioned a piece by Broadway composer Georgia Stitt to honor Sarah that was performed by the Choral Society in 2014.

“He’s like family to me,” she adds.

Bill Thorpe, who joined the choral group six years ago without any prior singing history, confesses he was scared at first. Now, he can’t say enough about the maestro.

“He looks at a piece of music and sees not just notes but intonations, meanings and crescendos — even how you should hold your body,” raves Thorpe. “We’re going to miss him. He’s been a real asset to the community.”

Perhaps fate is trying to stall Reynolds’ departure, as the final spring concert slated for April, was canceled due to a sudden COVID-19 outbreak. It’s now rescheduled for May 13 at 7 p.m.

Come June, Dr. Dustin Ousley will take the reins, giving Reynolds more freedom to travel.

No doubt every mile will be filled with the music and memories of the past two decades.

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MAY 29 HILTON HEAD CHORAL SOCIETY: “AMERICA SINGS!”

EVENTS FOR EVERYONE!

CALENDAR

MAY 1 CHILDREN’S MEMORIAL GARDEN CELEBRATION: After a two-year absence because of COVID, the Children’s Memorial Garden will hold an in-person ceremony in remembrance of the sons and daughters who are no longer with us. 4-5 p.m., Children’s Memorial Garden, Hilton Head Hospital, 25 Hospital Center Boulevard, Hilton Head Island.

843-384-2859 or 843-298-1967.

PEDAL HILTON HEAD: Come and celebrate Hilton Head’s culture, award-winning cycling, and our community’s resilience while raising funds to support the most valuable asset we have, our children. Peddlers will cycle to raise funds for the Boys & Girls Club community.

Cost is $75-$300. 8 a.m., Lowcountry Celebration Park, 94 Pope Avenue, Hilton Head Island. pedalhhi.org.

MAY 3 GEOGRAPHY OF HONEY HILL: Join Dr. Silvia E. Piovan for a presentation about

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a geohistorical approach to the American Civil War from South Carolina to Honey Hill.

Free. 6 p.m., Morris Center for Lowcountry Heritage, 10782 South Jacob Smart Boulevard, Ridgeland. 843-284-9227 or morrisheritagecenter.org.

MAY 4 WINE DOWN WEDNESDAY: A festive evening of wine, music, shopping, refreshments and prizes. Proceeds to benefit Hilton Head Heroes. Enjoy tastings at participating merchants, special promotions, sales and instore demos. Must be 21+ to participate. Cost is $15. 5-7:30 p.m., Village at Wexford, 1000 William Hilton Parkway, Hilton Head Island. villageatwexford.com.

MAY 4-29 IN THE HEIGHTS: Featuring an exhilarating score by Lin Manuel-Miranda, this fresh and revolutionary musical combines Latin rhythms and dance to tell a captivating story about what

it means to chase your dreams as you cling to your roots and celebrate the community from which you grew. Suitable for all ages. Cost is $61 for adults, $56 for children. Times vary.

Arts Center of Coastal Carolina, 14 Shelter Cove Lane, Hilton Head Island. 843-842-2787 or artshhi.com.

MAY 5 BLUFFTON NIGHT BAZAAR: Lowcountry Made’s newest artisan market will be held under twinkling lights featuring local artisans, live music, food and drink. Free. 5-8 p.m., Burnt Church Distillery, 120 Bluffton Road, Bluffton. lcmade.com.

MAY 5-6 GABRIEL & CO. TRUNK SHOW: Bring your best to your relationships every single day and to special moments in life with Gabriel & Co.’s beautifully curated selection of designerbrand jewelry. Enjoy a complimentary gift with your Gabriel & Co. purchase. 10 a.m.-5

p.m., Forsythe Jewelers, 71 Lighthouse Road, Suite 311, Hilton Head Island. 843-671-7070 or forsythejewelers.biz.

MAY 6 WACHHI: “THE US-MEXICO RELATIONSHIP”: Earl Anthony Wayne will discuss the important and complicated relationship between Mexico and the United States during this month’s World Affairs Council presentation. Cost is $20 for guests, free for members. 10-11:30 a.m., First Presbyterian Church, 540 William Hilton Parkway, Hilton Head Island. 843-384-6758 or wachh.org.

MAY 6-7 A TASTE OF BEAUFORT: This festival is a foodie’s dream, bringing together the best culinary dishes from the Lowcountry. Featuring live entertainment, kids’ activities and more. Free admission. 5-10 p.m., Friday; 11 a.m.-4 p.m., Saturday. Henry C. Chambers Waterfront Park, Bay Street, Beaufort. beaufortsc.org.

CHAMPIAN FULTON 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.

TERPSICHORE, TOO: Terpsichore, Too features classical and contemporary dance performed by 4th grade to Apprentice levels at Hilton Head Dance School. The classical portion of the evening features excerpts from Tchaikovsky’s The Sleeping Beauty. Cost is $5-$10. 7:30 p.m., Seahawk Cultural Center, 70 Wilborn Road, Hilton Head Island. 843-785-5477 or hiltonheaddance.com.

MAY 6-8 MAY RIVER THEATRE: “HE SAID AND SHE SAID: A one-act play by Alice Gerstenberg, directed by Gregg Steele Heppner. Cost is $15. 7:30 p.m., Friday and Saturday; 2 p.m., Sunday.

Ulmer Auditorium, 20 Bridge Street, Bluffton. 843-815-5581 or mayrivertheatre.com.

MAY 7 BLUFFTON MAYFEST: Join the Rotary Club of Bluffton for a weekend of fun to celebrate all things Bluffton. Featuring 150 artists and food vendors, music, a pie eating contest, an ugly dog contest and more. Free entry. 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Downtown Bluffton. blufftonrotary.org.

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MAY 7 DERBY DAY IN SOUTH BEACH

DERBY DAY IN SOUTH BEACH: Bring your big hat and enjoy mint juleps, hot browns and the race on the screens and speakers at South Beach. Free. 11 a.m., Salty Dog Cafe, 232 South Sea Pines Drive, Hilton Head Island. 843-6712233 or saltydog.com.

ELLA BELLA BALLERINA: Ella Bella Ballerina is a one-act ballet based on the books by James Mayhew. This performance features the youngest dancers of the Hilton Head Dance School. Cost is $5-$10. 10:30 a.m., Seahawk Cultural Center, 70 Wilborn Road, Hilton Head.

843-785-5477 or hiltonheaddance.com.

HATS OFF: SPRING TEA: Enjoy a delightful afternoon featuring a variety of teas, delectables and learn a meaningful history of hat fashions. Show off your own favorite hat or wear a Sunday special frock.

Cost is $25. 12-1:30 p.m., Morris Center for Lowcountry Heritage, 10782 South Jacob Smart Boulevard, Ridgeland. 843-284-9227 or morrisheritagecenter.org.

KIDS ART CLASS: MIXED MEDIA: This project will focus on mixed media, including several different media such as canvas, fabric, drawing and the most important element, layering. 10 a.m., Joe’s Ice Cream and Beverage,

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15 Bruin Road, Bluffton. “Like” the event on Facebook.

MOTHER-SON GAME NIGHT: Mothers/ mother figures and sons are invited to enjoy a fun game night, featuring snacks, music, board game challenges, yard games and more.

Please wear comfortable clothes and shoes.

Cost is $25 per couple, $10 for each additional child. 5-8 p.m., Island Rec Center, 20 Wilborn Road, Hilton Head Island. 843-681-7273 or islandreccenter.org.

WILD WOMEN’S TEA PARTY: Find that couture hat in your closet and join Lowcountry Legal Volunteers for an afternoon in Paris, including a French-themed fashion show, food and a silent auction. All proceeds will benefit Lowcountry Legal Volunteers, a nonprofit organization dedicated to bringing equal justice to those in need within Beaufort, Jasper and Hampton counties. Cost is $50.

2-4 p.m., Indigo Hall, 103 Berwick Drive, Hilton Head Island. 843-815-1570 or lowcountrylegalvolutneers.org.

MAY 7, 21, 28 LOWCOUNTRY MADE BLUFFTON MARKET: A popular, bi-monthly artisan market that features local makers, live music, food and

drink, and more. Free. 9 a.m.-1 p.m., Buckwalter Place Park, 2 Venture Drive, Bluffton. Visit them online at lcmade.com.

MAY 7-8 TERPSICHORE: Classical dance meets contemporary. Presented by Hilton Head Dance Theatre, Terpsichore is their Spring Performance by their Company Dancers. Cost is $20 for adults, $10 for students under 18. 7:30 p.m., Saturday; 2:30 p.m., Sunday. Seahawk Cultural Center, 70 Wilborn Road, Hilton Head Island. 843-785-5477 or visit them online at hiltonheaddance.com.

THROUGH MAY 7 BLUFFTON 8TH GRADE JURIED ART SHOW: Experience excellence in visual art by our young local artists at this exhibit featuring student artwork from Bluffton Middle School, H.E. McCracken Middle School, The Cross School, River Ridge Academy and Hilton Head Christian Academy. There will be a “People’s Choice” award, vote through April 30. Free.

10 a.m.-5 p.m., Mondays through Saturdays; closed Sundays. Bluffton County Library, 120 Palmetto Way, Bluffton. 603-918-0206.

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MAY 12 BJVIM BOURBON & BUBBLY EVENT: Join this magical evening of bourbon and champagne tastings, a four-course dinner and musical entertainment to benefit Bluffton Jasper Volunteers in Medicine (BJVIM). Tickets are $150 each, $1,000 for a table of eight. 6-10 p.m., Hewitt Oaks, 205 Stillwell Road, Bluffton.

843-706-7090 or bjvim.org.

Smart Boulevard, Ridgeland. 843-284-9227 or morrisheritagecenter.org.

MAY 13 HILTON HEAD CHORAL SOCIETY: “FOR WE WISH YOU MUSIC”: The Hilton Head Choral Society will celebrate its 45th season and the 20th year with Artistic Director Tim Reynolds in a special concert. Tickets are $15-$40. 7 p.m., First Presbyterian Church, 540 William Hilton Parkway, Hilton Head Island. 843-341-3818 or hiltonheadchoralsociety.org.

MAY DAY 5K: Run or walk in this familyfriendly 5K to support the Lowcountry Alliance for Healthy Youth (LCAHY). Cost is $20-$30.

8-10 a.m., Bluffton High School, 12 H.E. McCracken Circle, Bluffton. 843-815-1718 or palmettorunningco.com.

MAY 13-14 NOEL FREIDLINE AND MARIA HOWELL 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.

MAY 14 BILINGUAL TOURS AT MORRIS CENTER: Learn about the history, art and culture of the Lowcountry with tours offered in English and Spanish. Free. 10 a.m., 2 p.m., Morris Center for Lowcountry Heritage, 10782 South Jacob

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HERITAGE ACADEMY’S COMMUNITY YARD SALE: Join this community yard sale in the Heritage Academy parking lot. Free entry, $50 per parking spot to sell items. 7 a.m.12 p.m., Heritage Academy, 11 New Orleans Road, Hilton Head Island. 843-842-8600 or heritageacademy.org.

SALTY DOG’S 35TH BIRTHDAY BASH: Celebrate 35 years of making memories on the waterfront featuring live music, Lowcountry Boil and lots of cake. Free. 12 p.m., Salty Dog Cafe, 232 South Sea Pines Drive, Hilton Head Island.

843-671-2233 or saltydog.com.

SECOND ANNUAL ALL CORVETTE SHOW: The second annual Corvette Show proceeds will benefit Special Olympics Area 8 locally.

Come out and see the beautiful Corvettes presented by Corvette Club of Hilton Head and Reichenbach Chevrolet. Rain date is May 15.

Free entry. To display your Corvette, register for $20. 8 a.m.-2 p.m., Reichenbach Chevrolet, 10 University Parkway, Hardeeville. 843-715-1622 or corvettesofhh.com.

MAY 15 LISTEN ON THE LAWN: Join this fun-filled summer concert series fundraiser featuring Gwen Yvette. 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.

MAY 15-16 FLOWER MOON FULL MOON CRUISE: Enjoy celestial snacks and lunar libations aboard the Salty Dog’s 63-foot catamaran.

Ages 21 and over. Cost is $36. 7:30 p.m., Salty Dog Cafe, 232 South Sea Pines Drive, Hilton Head Island. 843-671-2233 or saltydog.com.

MAY 16 FULL MOON SHORE EXPLORE: Discover the Sea Pines beaches under a full moon.

Search for ghost crabs and other sea creatures scurrying throughout the dunes and surf system. Reservations required. Cost is $16 for adults, $12 for children. 8:30-9:30 p.m., Sea Pines Beach Club, 87 North Sea Pines Drive, Hilton Head Island. 843-785-3333 or seapines.com.

LEANNE MORGAN: “THE BIG PANTY TOUR”: Leanne Morgan’s relatable comedy style combines infinite southern charm and

hilarious storytelling about her life, her kids, her husband and more. Cost is $62. 4 p.m., 7:30 p.m., Arts Center of Coastal Carolina, 14 Shelter Cove Lane, Hilton Head Island. 843-8422787 or artshhi.com.

PORK IN THE PARKING LOT: A member-appreciation luncheon, catered by One Hot Mama’s, hosted by the Hilton Head Island-Bluffton Chamber of Commerce. Please register.

Free. 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m., Hilton Head Island-Bluffton Chamber of Commerce, 1 Chamber of Commerce Drive, Hilton Head Island. 843-785-3673 or hiltonheadchamber.org.

MAY 16-20 SMALL BUSINESS WEEK: Join the Hilton Head IslandBluffton Chamber of Commerce and celebrate the local businesses that are the backbone of our community.

Free. Various times and locations. 843-785-3673 or hiltonheadchamber.org.

MAY 17 SMALL BUSINESS WEEK SEMINAR: Do you have job openings? You’re not alone. Join presenter Scott Beebe for a workshop all about how you can find, hire and keep talent in your field. Cost is $10 for Chamber members, $15 for guests. 9 a.m.-1 p.m., Hilton Head Island-Bluffton Chamber of Commerce, 1 Chamber of Commerce Drive, Hilton Head Island. 843-785-3673 or hiltonheadchamber.org.

VIRTUALLY SPEAKING: “WWI AND SC HOME FRONT”: From Camp Jackson to the Spanish Flu, learn about the role South Carolinians played in WWI with historian Dr. Fritz Hamer. Free. 5 p.m., Morris Center for Lowcountry Heritage, 10782 South Jacob Smart Boulevard, Ridgeland. 843-2849227 or morrisheritagecenter.org.

MAY 19 A NIGHT IN NAPA WINE DINNER: Alexander’s is delighted to offer this special wine dinner featuring a selection of wonderful wine, spectacular food and lively conversation. 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 BLUFFTON BLOCK PARTY: Conclude Small Business Week with a fun outdoor block party. Please register. Cost is $10 for Chamber members, $15 for guests. 5:30-7 p.m., Prudential Insurance, 1278 May River Road, Suite 300, Bluffton. 843785-3673 or hiltonheadchamber.org.

MAY 20 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 May movie is “Space Jam: A New Legacy.” 5-8 p.m., Buckwalter Place Park, 2 Venture Drive, Bluffton. 843-706-4500 or townofbluffton.com.

SUNSET PALOOZA: : This month’s Bluffton Sunset Party Series will feature live music, a food court, vendors, a wine bar, craft beer garden and more. Admission is $10. 5:30-9:30 p.m., Bluffton Oyster Factory Park, 63 Wharf Street, Bluffton.

843-757-8520 or bearfootsports.com.

MAY 20-21 QUENTIN E. BAXTER AT THE JAZZ CORNER: Featuring Kebbi Williams, Louis Heriveaux and Delbert Felix. $10.

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7:30-11 p.m., The Jazz Corner, 1000 William Hilton Parkway, Hilton Head Island. 843-842-8620 or thejazzcorner.com.

MAY 20-22 ANNIE JR.: The irrepressible comic-strip heroine takes center stage in one of the world’s bestloved, award-winning musicals. 7 p.m., Friday and Saturday; 3 p.m., Sunday. Beaufort Children’s Theatre, 805 Carteret Street, Beaufort. 843-521-4145 or centerforthearts.com.

MAY RIVER THEATRE: “DANNY AND THE DEEP BLUE SEA”: A one-act play by John Patrick Shanley, directed by Skylah Sturgis. Cost is $15. 7:30 p.m., Friday and Saturday; 2 p.m., Sunday. Ulmer Auditorium, 20 Bridge Street, Bluffton. 843-8155581 or mayrivertheatre.com.

MAY 21 CARICATURE WORKSHOP: Impress your friends with new-found skills in caricature. Learn the basics of this portrait-drawing technique that simplifies or exaggerates facial features with artist and professor Ian Welch. Cost is $20. 11 a.m.-2 p.m., Morris Center for Lowcountry Heritage, 10782 South Jacob Smart Boulevard, Ridgeland. 843-284-9227 or morrisheritagecenter.org.

FUR THE LOVE OF BLUFFTON SUMMERS: Celebrate Bluffton summers while bringing awareness to local animal rescues and shelters. This event features bounce houses, face painting, ice cream, music, food trucks, animal-related vendors and more. Free entry. 12-4 p.m., Martin Family Park, 68 Boundary Street, Bluffton. 843-414-2999 or lowcountrylovegroup.com.

SOUTH BEACH MARINA’S PREAKNESS PARTY: Enjoy Maryland-inspired food and drink specials while watching the horse race. Free. 12 p.m., Salty Dog Cafe, 232 South Sea Pines Drive, Hilton Head Island.

843-671-2233 or saltydog.com.

THROUGH MAY 21 EXHIBIT: “PETER DALLOS, FLOWERING”: Peter Dallos’s artwork will be on display featuring a series of metal sculptures of flowers in varying stages of blooming. The collection, an evocative and powerful collection, explores the beautiful yet sometimes spindly and bizarre forms of orchids and forest flowers. Free. 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Mondays-Saturdays; 12-4 p.m., Sundays. Art League Gallery, 14 Shelter Cove Lane, Hilton Head Island. 843-681-5060 or artleaguehhi.org.

MAY 22 ITALIAN SUNDAY DINNER: A family-style gathering of homemade pasta, sausage and meatballs, bruschetta, salad, wine, gelato, and lots of Italian camaraderie. The money raised goes to support our local charities and scholarship program.

Cost is $15 for adults, $5 for children under 10. 5:307:30 p.m., St. Francis by the Sea Catholic Church, 45 Beach City Road, Hilton Head Island. iachh.org.

MINDFUL TRIATHLON: Enjoy a fun 5K run or walk, followed by a 45-minute yoga class on the beach.

End the evening with a 15-minute guided meditation and gong experience that will clear your mind, relax your body and complete the mindful triathlon. Cost is $35. 8-10 a.m., Coligny Beach Park, Hilton Head Island. trisignup.com.

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I I M A Y 2 0 // 2 2 L O W C O U N T R Y S C E N E I I HILTON HEAD FOR UKRAINE BENEFIT: A Hilton Head Island live outdoor music and entertainment festival organized by the interfaith community to raise funds for shelter, food and medical support that directly assists Ukrainians still residing in Ukraine. 12-6 p.m., Lowcountry Celebration Park, Hilton Head Island. facebook.com/hh4ukraine.

MAY 26 BIG BAND SWINGS INTO SUMMER: Enjoy the sounds of a 20-piece band playing hit songs from the past five decades with a full buffet dinner.

Hilton Head Big Band is an all-volunteer band that raises money for the Junior Jazz Foundation. Cost is $10. 5-9 p.m., Hilton Head Island Beach & Tennis Resort, 40 Folly Field Road, Hilton Head Island. hhbigband.com.

MAY 27-28 THE SCOTT GIDDENS TRIO AT THE JAZZ CORNER: With special guest Gregory Tardy. $10. 7:30-11 p.m., The Jazz Corner, 1000 William Hilton Parkway, Hilton Head Island. 843-842-8620 or visit thejazzcorner.com.

MAY 28 HILTON HEAD ISLAND ART FESTIVAL: A fun two-day event featuring a wide selection of beautiful art, casual shopping and dining, live entertainment and more. Free admission. 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Shelter Cove Harbour & Marina, 17 Harbourside Lane, Hilton Head Island. 843-785-6424 or hiltonheadartfestival.com.

ORIGINAL GULLAH FESTIVAL: Enjoy storytelling, dancing, the sounds of jazz, blues, reggae and African drums at this fun outdoor festival. The Vendor Market is filled with arts and crafts, and the Food Court is filled with local cuisine and traditional Gullah favorites. Cost is $35 in advance, $40 at the gate. 10 a.m.-11 p.m., Henry C. Chambers Waterfront Park, Bay Street, Beaufort. originalgullahfestival.org.

MAY 29 HILTON HEAD CHORAL SOCIETY: “AMERICA SINGS!”: The Hilton Head Choral Society will present its annual patriotic commemorative concert. This concert will be a true celebration of the American spirit with the chorus, the Atlanta Symphony Brass Quintet and a special guest speaker in an all-American musical program. Tickets are $15-$40. 7 p.m., First Presbyterian Church, 540 William Hilton Parkway, Hilton Head Island. 843341-3818 or hiltonheadchoralsociety.org.

MAY 30 FREEDOM 5K: Dress in your patriotic best, red, white, and blue on one of Lowcountry’s most scenic courses. Race proceeds and all donations will go to the Semper Fi & Americas Fund. Cost is $30 for 5K, $25 for military discount, $20 for children. 8-10 a.m., Port Royal Plantation, 10 Clubhouse Drive, Hilton Head Island. 843-815-1718 or palmettorunningco.com.

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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.

JUNE 24 TEDXSAVANNAH: TEDxSavannah is a daylong event created to stimulate dialogue through engaging talks and session breaks designed to give individuals and organizations in Savannah a platform to meet, share ideas and collaborate. Cost is $95. 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m., Yamacraw Center for the Performing Arts, 649 West Jones Street, Savannah. tedxsavannah.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.

3-4 p.m., Coastal Discovery Museum, 70 Honey Horn Drive, Hilton Head Island. 843-689-6767, ext. 223 or coastaldiscovery.org.

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MONDAYS VIRTUAL KID’S STORY TIME: Listen to Rebecca read family favorites about the Lowcountry’s natural and cultural history on the Coastal Discovery Museum’s Facebook page. 10:30 a.m. Watch on Facebook Live at @ coastaldiscoverymuseum. 843- 689-6767 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 curriculumbased 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.

TUESDAYS HILTON HEAD ISLAND FARMERS MARKET: Support our local farmers and producers and take home fresh produce, pasture-raised chicken, free-range rabbit, pork, seafood, salsa, sausage, cookies, bread, she-crab soup and more. Entrance and parking are free. 9 a.m.-1 p.m., Coastal Discovery Museum. 70 Honey Horn Dr, Hilton Head Island. 843-473-5231 or hhifarmersmarket.com.

TUESDAYS OPEN MIC NIGHT AT CORKS: Show up and show off your talent during this open mic night, every Tuesday night at Corks Bluffton.

7-10 p.m., Corks Wine Bar and Restaurant, 14 Promenade Street, Bluffton. 843-815-5168 or corkswinecobluffton.com.

TUESDAYS PARTY IN THE PARK: Enjoy the beautiful new Lowcountry Celebration Park with a family happy hour, including live music, bounce houses and beverages. Free entry. 5:30-8 p.m., Lowcountry Celebration Park, Hilton Head Island. 843-681-7273 or islandreccenter.org.

TUESDAYS THE FARMERS & MAKERS MARKET: Celebrate fresh, celebrate local. Enjoy the colorful displays that grow and change each week throughout the season at this charming, weekly festival. Now in its 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.

TUESDAYS ZION CEMETERY AND BAYNARD MAUSOLEUM COSTUMED CEMETERY TOUR: Visit the gravesites 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.

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 1861-1865. Reservations required. Cost

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is $12 for adults, $7 for children. 3 p.m., Coastal Discovery Museum, 70 Honey Horn Drive, Hilton Head Island. 843-689-6767, ext. 223. or coastaldiscovery.org.

THURSDAYS 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.

THURSDAYS 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.

THURSDAYS 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

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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.

THURSDAYS 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. 843-842-8488 or needlepointjunctionhhi.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.

SATURDAYS OUTDOOR YOGA

ALLIGATOR AND WILDLIFE BOAT TOUR: Alligator & Wildlife Boat Tour with H2O Sports in the Sea Pines Forest Preserve. Get an upclose 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: Trail Rides through the Sea Pines Forest Preserve with Lawton Stables. Meander through the preserve on horseback for the true feel of the untouched Lowcountry. Trail riders must be at least 8 years old. Reservations are required. 843-671-2586 lawtonstables.com.

PICKLEBALL AT PALMETTO DUNES: Learn how to play Pickleball with daily 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: Have fun in South Beach with the Salty Dog. Nightly events include Turtle Trackers on Mondays and Sundays, Juggling on Tuesdays and Saturdays, Dance Party on Wednesdays and Fridays, Colorpalooza on Thursdays. Times vary. Salty Dog Cafe, 232 South Sea Pines Drive, Hilton Head Island. 843-671-2233 or saltydog.com.

THE HARBOUR TOWN LIGHTHOUSE MUSEUM: Explore Hilton Head Island’s rich history and learn the story behind its famous lighthouse in a unique, museum-like setting.

Admission is $4.25/person, complimentary for children ages 5 and younger. 149 Lighthouse Rd. 843-671-2810 or harbourtownlighthouse. com.

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Hot Spots

THERE ARE MANY WONDERFUL PLACES TO ENJOY SUNDAY BRUNCH, HERE ARE A FEW OF OUR FAVORITES. Big Jim's BBQ, BURGERS, PIZZA & CATERING

Offering breakfast daily. Enjoy omelets, breakfast sandwiches, avocado toast, waffles and more.

British Open Pub

Family-friendly pub with authentic English food. Enjoy its fresh baked complimentary scones with your brunch.

Some brunch favorites include their crab cake Benedict, bananas foster French toast, their Watson's steak and eggs.

Bottomless bloody Marys, champagne or mimosas available.

Carolina Coffee & Crumbs

Located across from Coligny Beach, serving delicious coffees, teas, smoothies, homemade pastries, bagels and omelettes, sandwiches, paninis, salads and soups.

Old Oyster Factory

Marsh and water views. Featured in The Wall Street Journal's “Off the Beaten Track.” Their Sunday brunch offerings include a seafood omelette, fried egg

BLT, steak and egg hash. For those looking for something a little more substantial, try the Benedict Burger.

madame, and gratin d'huitres (baked oysters, spinach, lardon, pernod créme and panko).

Corner Perk

Tio's Latin American Kitchen

With the motto: "More than a coffee shop, our cafe is an experience," you know you are in for some good food.

Their brunch skillets include a veggie skillet, Huevos Rancheros skillet and a shrimp-and-grits skillet. Other offerings include breakfast burritos and biscuit sandwiches.

Frankie Bones

Serving an extensive brunch menu, Frankie Bones offers a variety of Benedicts, steak-and-eggs and omlettes.

Their menu also offers cinnamon and sugar-drop doughnuts, smothered pork chops and a biscuit and Schwein Schnitzel "A la Holstein," which is a panfried breaded pork cutlet topped with capers and two fried eggs.

Chez GeorgeS

Chef Lynden Zuniga grew up in Honduras, Central America and worked in kitchens through high school to pay rent.

He quickly came to realize making people happy with his food was his lifelong passion. They’ve brought their favorite dishes from several different Latino Countries onto one menu — making it all from scratch and fresh daily, including handmade corn tortillas.

Stacks Pancakes & More

A restaurant with a warm and friendly atmosphere offering high-quality food in generous portions. Pancakes, waffles, house-made fruit sauces, crepes, crème brûlée French toast, shrimp and grits, crab Benedict, shrimp omelet and lobster cream sauce. Gluten free available.

Serving traditional bistro staples such as crepes, omelette au fromage, croque

While we strive to ensure accuracy, information is subject to change without notice. Please call the establishment directly to verify menus and breakfast/brunch days and hours.

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Island Bagel

New York-style boiled bagels made from scratch daily.

Sixteen flavors of bagels and 12 home-made cream cheeses. Hoagies, sandwiches and salads.

The French bakery

Breakfast or lunch inside or out in this bakery/café.

Enjoy crepes, breads, baguette and paninis, salads, soups, quiches and pastries.

Jane Bistro & Bar

Bistro fare with Lowcountry influences. With brunch offerings that include salmon frittata, Mediterranean omelette, a hippy omelette, chicken and biscuits, apple bourbon baked French toast and bottomless mimosas, it's easy to see why it is a popular spot for brunch.

Crazy Crab Jarvis Creek

Overlooking Jarvis Creek the Crazy Crab menu is derived from Lowcountry recipes. Each entree is individually prepared to order. Try one of their Crazy Omelettes or enjoy chicken and waffles or strawberryand-cheese crepes.

Local Pie Bluffton

A pizza place that serves brunch? You bet! Monkey bread with cinnamon, stuffed with mascarpone cheese, house-made Bourbon praline sauce and whipped cream. Looking for something a bit more savory?

Wood-fired fritattas or their brunch pies fit the bill.

Fishcamp on Broad Creek

Fishcamp’s menu consists of seafood and American cuisine, including fresh Maine lobster hash, smoked salmon avocado toast, berries and waffles and steak and eggs.

Lucky Rooster

The Lucky Rooster serves steak and eggs, a smoked fish plate, omelets and —for those looking to turn it up a notch —a Buffalo-chicken biscuit served with shaved roasted chicken tossed with Buffalo sauce, poached eggs, Roquefort cheese and finished with hollandaise and chives.

Reilley’s Grill & Bar

Serving traditional brunch fare, this is the perfect place to get eggs Benedict, blueberry pancakes, a breakfast burrito or Elvis French toast served with peanut butter; bananas on wheat served with Jameson syrup, chocolate chips and crispy bacon.

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Salty Dog Cafe

Start with their breakfast hushpuppies tossed in real maple syrup and then choose from waffles, biscuits, the south beach power bowl, rise and shine tacos, biscuits and gravy, pancakes and more.

Nectar

Hudson's Seafood

Cahill's Market

Watch the boats go by as you dine on a fried oyster Benedict, or perhaps a plate of cathead biscuits and gravy. Their three eggs anyway with grits or breakfast potatoes is always a great choice. For those not feeling like eggs, they offer items from their oyster bar or sandwiches —we're partial to their Po' boys.

Watusi Cafe

Offering breakfast all day, their extensive menu includes a variety of breakfast sandwiches and classics including Belgian waffles, hashes, and Benedicts.

Vegan offerings available.

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Start with a bag o'donuts or perhaps a big ole' "sticky" bun and move on to their pancakes, breakfast sandwiches and variety of biscuit bennies.

With dishes named the Belly Bomb, the Love Handle, the Politician and the Porky pig, Cahills' has become on of the go-to spots for Sunday brunch. When in doubt we suggest ordering the sampler.

Palmetto bay Sunrise Cafe Serving breakfast all day with favorites like biscuits n’ gravy and their popular quiche. The stuffed French Toast, crab cake eggs Benedict, and breakfast burrito with homemade salsa all get rave reviews.

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Barbara Hudson's

COASTAL CLAMS CASINO SERVES 4-6

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INGREDIENTS:

• 12 Little neck clams fresh from local waters.

• 1/2- lb. smoked bacon, chopped thin.

• 2 heaping tablespoons of grated yellow onion.

• 2 cloves of minced fresh garlic.

• 1 cup of fresh shredded sautéed spinach.

• 4 tablespoons of fresh grated parmesan cheese.

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METHOD: Preheat oven to 400 degrees.

• Sauté bacon until crisp. Remove bacon from pan to drain.

• Add garlic, onion, spinach to bacon rendering and cook for 2 to 3 minutes.

• Add bacon crisp to mixture. Turn off the heat and let stand.

• Place clean little necks in glass dish. Place in microwave with a moist paper towel over the clams for 1 to 2 minutes until the clams pop open.

• Crucial: Do not over cook the clams.

• Remove clams from the microwave, discard the top shell, loosen clam from the bottom shell.

• Place clams in the bottom shell on a bed of rock salt nested in a baking dish.

• Add the sauteed mixture of garlic, onion, bacon and spinach to the top of the clams.

• Top with grated parmesan cheese and bake in preheated oven for 4 to 5 minutes.

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NEW QUARTERDECK AIMS TO BE A 'HOT SPOT'

By Vickie McIntyre Photos by Rob Kaufman

When The Sea Pines Resort broke ground for the redevelopment of the Quarterdeck restaurant last spring, Cliff McMackin, Director of Resort Development, declared it was destined to be the new “hot spot” on the island.

Now he’s upped the ante.

“It’s going to be the hot spot of the state,” he boasts, explaining that the space is so special and unique that there’s little to compare it to.

Working with the internationally recognized design firm Hart Howerton, the team from The Sea Pines Resort redesigned the waterfront restaurant in such a way as to capture the ambiance of a ship while also capitalizing on the views.

For starters, the building was raised two feet, enlarged to hold twice as many people and repositioned so three sides of glass windows and slider doors perfectly frame each distinct view ­— from the yacht basin to the 18th green of Harbour Town Golf Links to the Calibogue Sound.

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The salty air and call of the gulls come at no extra charge.

The main entrance, tucked behind the iconic lighthouse, resembles a gangplank, while white shiplap inside the waiting area and handrails wrapped in rope reaffirm the nautical theme.

McMackin, who came to Hilton Head in 2013 and oversaw the renovations at the Plantation Golf Club, Sea Pines Beach Club, and Harbour Town Clubhouse, says enthusiasm for this project was “a slam dunk because we wanted to use it as a catalyst for redevelopment throughout Harbour Town.”

Although the Quarterdeck is a nod to the past, he adds, the tasteful modern do-over will solidify The Sea Pines Resort’s place in the luxury hospitality market.

“We put a lot of time into little details,” he explains.

Outside, the double-lapped siding and wooden brackets add texture, while the roof is a Brazilian hardwood that will weather into shades of silver. Look closely at the stucco and

you’ll notice the oyster shells face outward, thereby exposing their colorful purple medallions.

A wooden boardwalk now meanders from the harbour walk to the pier with connections to the new market, restaurant, and Umbrella Bar, where walkup traffic can purchase frozen drinks and refreshing cocktails.

Inside, blue-and-white Spanish tiles lead to the Captain’s Bar and dining room, where wood and brass accents create a French bistro look. The energetic atmosphere boasts a state-of-the-art sound system, several televisions, and moveable wall partitions allowing access to the deck.

Upstairs, the ambiance is more subdued. Oysters reign supreme at the Rooftop Bar with a shucking station positioned by the massive zinc circular bar.

The wood floor is as much a piece of artwork as is the model boats, salvaged from the original Quarterdeck, hanging from the ceiling around the corner. Head to the deck for sunsets or stargazing.

“I think you could sit up there for 30 to 40 minutes and just be entertained solely by the views,” says McMackin, adding how one day a manatee put on a show as he was giving a tour. “And every afternoon there’s this gentle sea breeze that blows through that people are going to notice and remember.”

There’s also flexible event space that can accommodate 80 people with an option to rent a private dining room at the back of the building which seats 12 to 18 people.

“We booked five events for the RBC Heritage and already have another 11 for the rest of the year,” says Brian Couey, General Manager of the Quarterdeck.

He also boasts about the kitchen’s two Josper ovens imported from Spain, describing them as “2,000-pound giant Green Eggs, fired by hardwood charcoal.”

Short on time? Visit the first-floor market where grab-n-go items like chips and beer as well freshly made po’boy sandwiches and hand-dipped Haagen Dazs ice cream are available.

Considering every facet of this rebuild came together during a year plagued by supply-chain issues, the finished product seems even more remarkable.

“The project team tackled whatever was in front of them,” praises McMackin, “whether it was reselections or just finding creative engineering solutions.”

He’s also proud of the fact that The Sea Pines Resort built a 96-bed apartment complex for their workers, making hiring 140 additional staff less daunting.

As for future development, McMackin says just a general “refresh” is currently on the agenda, allowing for a reprieve from the intensity of the past year.

No doubt, McMackin and his crew are probably headed to the Rooftop Bar, ready to enjoy those breezes.

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Sounds of the

Season

The soothing comforts of the season arrive with five words: “Well, Suzyn, I thank you.”

Five words that erase the harsh wintry winds and instead brighten the possibilities of spring.

Five words that signal that the familiar daily rhythms have returned.

Baseball is back.

It’s fascinating how the sound of someone’s voice can instantly transport us back to a time and place of contentment and evoke instant joy.

The words were spoken by John Sterling, the radio voice of the New York Yankees since 1989, who moments before the first pitch on Opening Day last month was acknowledging his broadcast partner, Suzyn Waldman.

Five words that signaled not only the start of the baseball season but the beginning of scouring box scores each day and following the ever-changing standings and statistical leaderboard.

Five words that launched a joyous spring and summer of reading thousands of words on analytics, comeback stories, rookie sensations, veterans reaching milestones and riveting pennant races.

Baseball bliss.

The Opening Day greeting was live from New York (where I developed my baseball fandom), but that same excitement was undoubtedly felt throughout the country.

It certainly was on the Braves Radio Network, which has more than 150 radio stations across nine states, including 17 in South Carolina.

Thanks to our local radio affiliates, we get to enjoy the Braves and the voices of Ben Ingram, Joe Simpson and Jim Powell. Ingram’s enthusiasm (“Let’s get this thing going”) was instantly evident.

It was fun listening to the crew as the Braves made their unexpected run to the World Series championship last year (“Break out the bubbly, baby,” Simpson shouted after the title-clinching win).

I reveled in their enthusiasm just as I would have for

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longtime friends. Local announcers become part of the day-to-day enjoyment.

They are our trusted voices. We look forward to their comfortable banter, their catch phrases and often corny jokes.

That’s OK. They’re our announcers.

The voices of our hometown broadcasters are the familiar voices that carry us through dull drives to and from the grocery store, long nights at work and relaxing weekend afternoons on the porch.

Baseball is a joy to watch, but it’s an intimate experience to listen to a game on the radio.

The game remains captivating when consumed by the background murmurs (and sometime cackles) of the crowd, the catchy, sing-song local commercials, the distant but audible press-box announcements and when picturing the action as the crowd roars and the excited announcer relays the play-by-play in exact detail to a rapt audience.

We listen intently for each ball and strike call and the clear pop of the catcher’s mitt. We keep an ear out for each hopeful line drive down the line that lands just fair, and we await the daily in-game sweepstakes (“This is the Toyota Stolen Base Challenge inning”).

Will there be a winner in tonight’s contest?

I enjoy catching the Braves games, and thanks to the MLB At Bat app I follow all the happenings in the Bronx.

No matter the city or team, there is a universal shared experience of enjoying the national pastime on the radio.

The sound of John’s and Suzyn’s voices brought the season into focus and brought me back to countless afternoons playing Wiffle ball with friends as the game aired in the background. I remember evenings driving home from Yankee Stadium with my father as we merged with traffic on the expressway, listening to the postgame highlights and the highly anticipated out-of-town scoreboard.

They were the voices of an optimistic future. They were the welcoming sounds of the season.