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30 Peace of Mind

Veteran Gustavo Gomez finds relief through baseball.

52 C oncours d’Elegance VIP event part of weekend of entertainment.

40 S hop Locally

102 An Artful Life

44 F all Fashion

106 On the Water

Support businesses during the holidays. Stunning styles for the fall season.

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contents

NEWS 24 : Corridor of Progress I-95 projects bringing economic opportunities.

COMMUNITY

28 : Honoring an Advocate Bluffton recognizes promoter of health Jennie Kitty. 34 : Holiday Hotbed Salty Dog Cafe keeps the party going.

BUSINESS

38 : Standard Practice Changes coming to business licensing.

GIFT GUIDE

60 : Holiday Gift Guide Make each one on your list happy.

HOME

66 : Luxury Linen Bella Notte’s handcrafted quality.

HEALTH

120 RETIREMENT

96 : Make the Move Why the Lowcountry should be your retirement home.

GOOD DEEDS

100 : Citizen Recognized Lowcountry student earns award.

DINING

120 : Seared Scallops A savory meal made to perfection.

94 : Alzheimer’s Awareness Help support your loved one.

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EVERY ISSUE

14 : At The Helm 16 : Opinion 18 : Contributors 19 : Social Spotlight

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20 : News 22 : Pets to Adopt 26 : Community Connection 36 : On the Move

110 : Calendar 122 : Restaurant Listings 128 : Photos of the Month

IIAT THE HELMII

dear reader...

Thanksgiving gives us an opportunity to reflect and appreciate what is important to us. We appreciate you, our loyal readers. We don’t take for granted our responsibility as the “Voice of the Lowcountry,” and we are thankful we can share with you the area’s most compelling stories. Our community is blessed to have so many people who inspire us. This month learn about Bluffton veteran Gustavo Gomez, who served in Iraq and Afghanistan and turned to his love of baseball to help him cope with post-traumatic stress disorder. Jennie Kitty advocated for health initiatives for three decades throughout Bluffton’s African American community and Lowcountry. She dedicated her life to helping others. Read about her life and how she was honored this year. The Hilton Head Island Concours d’Elegance & Motoring Festival returns with events this month. We spotlight a can’t-miss VIP gala and talk with two organizers of the prominent Grand Stutz event. Sea Pines Country Club was the stunning location for our fall fashion shoot, shot by Mike Ritterbeck Photography. We appreciate all who helped make the shoot a success. We also have the holidays in mind and our annual gift guide will get you prepared. Shopping local is essential to a thriving community. We look at the impact of visiting our stores and why it’s vital to continue to support locally owned businesses that help unite the community. The Lowcountry is one of the leading retirement destinations. Learn why our beautiful area has become such a treasured playground and landing spot for so many seniors. We hope this season we all have an opportunity to spend time with our loved ones and express our gratitude. It’s important to give thanks for what we have and to show appreciation for those we love. From everybody at the Monthly team, Happy Thanksgiving.

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IIOPINIONII

“letter ” REMAIN VIGILANT DURING THE PANDEMIC BY JOEL TAYLOR As I begin serving as Hilton Head Regional Healthcare’s CEO, I’d like to start by extending my utmost gratitude to the nurses, physicians, and colleagues serving at Coastal Carolina Hospital, Hilton Head Hospital, Tidewatch Emergency Department and the Bluffton Medical Campus. The last few months have been some of the most challenging yet rewarding i n m y c a r e e r. T h e dedication and teamwork displayed by our colleagues has been extraordinary. Our staff and healthcare providers throughout our community work exceptionally hard to care for residents and visitors. Thank you all for everything you have done and continue to do. We understand the widespread concern and uncertainty surrounding the ever-evolving COVID-19 pandemic. Keeping our patients, physicians, colleagues, and visitors safe and healthy are among our top priorities. We have all learned and adapted through each new phase of COVID-19 and want to thank everyone in the community for their continued patience and understanding as we press on. At our hospitals, we continue to adjust and modify our clinical processes and procedures to provide the best possible care for our patients. Times of great need come with the responsibility to respond appropriately. Hilton Head Regional Healthcare is honored to have served our community by providing much needed testing and vaccine distribution services over the past 18 months. Our efforts in community-based testing led to the successful administration of more than 42,000 COVID-19 tests from June 2020 to April 2021. We were also able to provide over 40,000

COVID-19 vaccination doses to residents in early 2021 thanks to many volunteers and local partners. Fortunately, there is greater availability of both testing and vaccinations sites throughout the community which allows us to focus on inpatient care. With this in mind, we constantly evaluate local need to assess if our services in these areas are needed. Similar to the rest of the country, our hospitals have seen several peaks and valleys related to both COVID-19 symptom ER visits and hospitalizations. Over these cycles during the last 19 months, our nurses, physicians, and colleagues have been ready to serve our patients and community. Hilton Head Regional Healthcare has a tradition of offering advanced care and comprehensive services, including emergency care, stroke services, cardiac surgery, orthopedic and spine services, urological services, and women’s and obstetrics services. We remain committed to continuing to provide these emergent and elective services to our community. We know it has been a long 19 months for everyone, but it is important that we all remain vigilant in the fight against COVID-19. As the fall and winter seasons approach, we urge each of you to continue practicing COVID-19 safe behaviors which include maintaining 6 feet social distancing, practicing hand hygiene and wearing face masks when in enclosed public spaces. We encourage everyone in our community who is eligible to get the COVID-19 vaccine to do so as it is the No. 1 thing you and your family can do to stay safe. Together, we will continue to get through this.

Joel Taylor is Market Chief Executive Officer at Hilton Head Regional Healthcare.

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IIBEHIND THE SCENESII

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SPECIAL THANKS

TO THOSE WHO MADE OUR FASHION SHOOT POSSIBLE We would like to say thank you to Sea Pines Country Club, which was kind enough to host our fall fashion shoot. We couldn’t have picked a more perfect and beautiful location and facility. Kirby Garbarini, Lindsey Crose and Robbie Ames’s help was invaluable. A huge thanks to our models, Laren Moskowitz, Samantha Oliveira, Walker Venrick and Isabella DiMuzio, photographers Mike and Ruthe Ritterbeck, and makeup artist Heather Edge.

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“Possibilities abound in the Lowcountry…” Marcia Cornell has been Monthly’s proofreader for more than two years. In 1996 she and her husband, Art, moved to Hilton Head, where she put her editing talents to good use. For the past 18 years she has been the editor of the Concours d’Elegance show program. She also edited Lean Ensemble Theatre’s playbill before COVID. She is the publicity liaison for the Hilton Head Shore Notes chorus, which she joined in 2002 and has edited several books due to referrals from the Island Writers’ Network. Marcia grew up in Manhattan and after business school worked for the Advertising Director at Bergdorf Goodman, editing copy in the advertising and publicity departments. She also freelanced at Hammacher Schlemmer. Her office managerial positions included honing her skills at an investment counseling firm, real estate development company and management recruiting firm. Her career culminated in owning and operating a home healthcare agency that she sold to a Fortune 500 company in 1996. In addition to English, her passions are singing (particularly quarteting), duplicate bridge (she is the VP and Secretary of the HHI Bridge Club) and her three granddaughters in New Jersey.

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HARBOUR TOWN CUP CELEBRATES 50TH SAILING REGATTA The Yacht Club of Hilton Head Island held its 50th Harbour Town Cup sailing regatta, a series of handicap races for spinnaker and non-spinnaker classes and a separate set of races for the Flying Scot one-design fleet. To learn about the history and winners of the regatta, go to hiltonheadmonthly.com.

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CORRECTION Rob Kaufman took the photos in October’s Kitchen + Bar article. (Oct. pages 164-166)

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1. Members from Alliance Dance Academy performed at the Latin Music Festival. 2. The Latin Music Festival returned with a celebration highlighting the Latino community through music, dance, and food. 3. A Lowcountry boil, with food and live music, was held to benefit the Lowcountry Legal Volunteers. 4. The Town of Bluffton, Lowcountry Stormwater Partners, South Carolina Sea Grant Consortium and the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources hosted the 32nd annual Beach Sweep/River Sweep at Oyster Factory Park.

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IILOCAL NEWSII

“in the know ” Beaufort County’s school district named its teacher of the year, Hilton Head Island earned another top recognition, and a prestigious golf tournament announced its plans for next year. Here’s what made news during the past month:

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BEAUFORT COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT NAMES 2021-2022 TEACHER OF THE YEAR

HILTON HEAD ISLAND NAMED NO. 1 ISLAND IN THE U.S.

Aimee Whitesell, who teaches biology at Battery Creek High School, was named as the Beaufort County School District’s 2021-2022 District Teacher of the Year. Whitesell holds a master’s degree in educational leadership from the American College of Education and a bachelor’s degree in natural science and biology education from Missouri Western State University. Whitesell serves as the Student Lighthouse Coordinator for Battery Creek High, a Leader in Me Lighthouse School. The four other finalists for 2021-2022 District Teacher of the Year were Oana Bejan at Hilton Head Island High School; Ann Buckley at Hilton Head Island Middle School; Christopher Crabb at Mossy Oaks Elementary School; and Lynne Sunday at H.E. McCracken Middle School.

Condé Nast Traveler said Hilton Head Island was chosen as the No. 1 island in the U.S. for the fifth consecutive year in its 2021 Readers’ Choice Awards. More than 800,000 Condé Nast Traveler readers submitted responses rating their travel experiences. Montage Palmetto Bluff was named the No. 1 Resort in the South. Palmetto Dunes Ocean Front Resort (No. 14), Omni Hilton Head Oceanfront Resort (No. 15), and The Inn & Club at Harbour Town (No. 19) were also named to that list. The Savannah/ Hilton Head International Airport was named the top airport in the U.S. for the second year in a row.

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TOWN OF HILTON HEAD NAMES LAKE AT IN HONOR OF PUBLIC PROJECTS DIRECTOR The Town of Hilton Head Island dedicated the lake at Jarvis Creek Park, now named

Lake Liggett, in honor of Scott Liggett, its former director of public projects and facilities. He died in February. Town staff, along with Liggett’s former coworkers, family and friends, gathered on the bank of Lake Liggett to unveil a sculpture, “Swell of the Sea,” in recognition of his contributions to the island. Liggett served the town for 30 years. He began his career with the town as an assistant engineer, was promoted to town engineer and then became its Director of Public Projects and Facilities.

ALEX MURDAUGH FACES CHARGES RELATED TO MISSING FUNDS Prominent former Lowcountry attorney Alex Murdaugh was charged with two felony counts of obtaining property by false pretenses, related to the insurance funds in the death of a former family housekeeper, according to S.C. Law Enforcement Division. He was taken into

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custody after being released from a drug rehabilitation facility in Orlando, Fla., according to SLED. The case will be prosecuted by the South Carolina Attorney General’s Office. Murdaugh was denied bond. In September, Murdaugh resigned from the Peters, Murdaugh, Parker, Eltzroth and Detrick PA law firm after being accused of misappropriating funds.

HISTORIC NEIGHBORHOODS INITIATIVE The Town of Hilton Head Island launched its Historic Neighborhoods Permitting and Design Studio, which is designed to assist property and business owners with property development permits; family compounds and family subdivisions; conceptual site designs; addressing; property access; business licenses and other resources. Historic neighborhoods include Squire Pope, Little Stoney, Big Stoney, Jarvis, Jonesville, Old House Creek, Spanish Wells,

Gardner, Chaplin, Marshland, Grassland, Big Hill, Mitchelville and Baygall. For more information, contact Sheryse DuBose, PhD, at 843-341-4683 or at SheryseD@hiltonheadislandsc.gov

LOWCOUNTRY SCHOOLS SWIM TO SUCCESS Hilton Head, Bluffton and May River high schools swam well at the SCHSL Class AAAA boys state championships. Blaise Minckler had two runner-up finishes to help Hilton Head High place fourth. Bluffton took seventh. May River was 12th. Minckler finished second in the 500 freestyle and 100 breaststroke. Hilton Head was third in the 400 free relay and fourth in the 200 free relay. Bluffton was fourth in the 200 medley relay and fifth in the 200 free relay. Dominic Edl of Bluffton was fourth in the 100 breaststroke and Carter Hawkes was fifth in the 500 free and the 100 fly. May River’s Jacob Lally was fourth in the 50 free and the 100 free.

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IILOCAL NEWSII

“pets”

OF THE MONTH

LORENZO Age: 6 years old Gender: Male Weight: 50+ pounds Breed: Mixed Large Breed Temperament: Lorenzo has two speeds: slow and relaxed. What more could you ask for in a Lowcountry dog?

JACKI ORDER OF THE PALMETTO

UNITED AIRLINES TO SERVE HILTON HEAD ISLAND AIRPORT YEAR-ROUND United Airlines expanded its seasonal nonstop service between the Hilton Head Island Airport and Washington Dulles International Airport to daily, year-round service. United will continue to provide seasonal flight options between HHH and other United cities.

Age: 10 years old Gender: Female Weight: 13 pounds Breed: Domestic Short Hair Temperament: Jacki is our front office cat; she spends her days helping our team remember to take snack breaks and pet breaks. She would adore a home where she could be the only cat and nap in the sun.

LONGTIME LOWCOUNTRY CORONER EARNS ORDER OF THE PALMETTO Martin Sauls III received the Order of The Palmetto Award from Gov. Henry McMaster. Sauls, a Ridgeland resident and owner of Sauls Funeral Home in Bluffton and Ridgeland, served as Jasper County coroner for 40 years. Sauls was appointed by the governor in 1980 as coroner. He was elected to the position in 1981 and served the county until 2020.

RBC HERITAGE RETURNING AT FULL CAPACITY Tickets are on sale for the 54th RBC Heritage Presented by Boeing. The PGA Tour event is set to be held at full capacity April 11-17, 2022 at the Harbour Town Golf Links. Tickets will be all digital. Upon purchase tickets will be delivered by email. Digital tickets will be scanned at a tournament entrance and patrons will be given a commemorative ticket. For more information, visit rbcheritage.com.

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Adopt them at: Palmetto Animal League 56 Riverwalk Blvd., Okatie SC 299236. Open: Noon to 6 p.m. Monday–Saturday. For more information:

843-645-1725 OR VISIT INFO@PALMETTOANIMALLEAGUE.ORG

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IILOCAL NEWSII

LOWCOUNTRY TEEMING WITH PROJECTS AIMED TO DRIVE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

Infrastructure

CORRIDOR BY MARK E. LETT

Turn on the news and before long you’ll hear politicians talking about infrastructure. Take a turn off I-95 in the South Carolina Lowcountry and you’ll see a growing infrastructure corridor, occupied by warehouses, roads and fresh construction for a range of retailers and manufacturers. Now, turn your attention to the power poles in rural Jasper and Hampton counties. Another type of infrastructure is taking shape overhead: fiber optic cables are being installed to deliver high-speed internet service. It’s all part of an ambitious plan by two member-owned cooperatives — Palmetto Electric Cooperative and Palmetto Rural Telephone Cooperative. Their “PalmettoLink” initiative was launched this fall to improve business operations in rural areas while also addressing the “digital divide” that has left many rural citizens with internet access inferior to their urban neighbors. The three-year, multi-million-dollar effort is reminiscent of the mid-20th Century, when cooperatives took the lead to bring electrification to rural parts of South Carolina and the nation. “We brought the light in 1940 and we are bringing another type of light today,”’ said Tray Hunter, vice-president of marketing and public relations for Palmetto Electric. Leaders of the two cooperatives said the importance of improved communications infrastructure is underscored by lessons learned during the COVID pandemic. Working remotely from home has become commonplace and internet-

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supported education is increasingly important. “At Palmetto Electric, we believe high-speed internet should no longer be considered a luxury, but an essential service, much like electricity,” said A. Berl Davis, president and chief executive of Palmetto Electric. Added Jason Dandridge, chief executive of Walterborobased Palmetto Rural Telephone Cooperative: “The pandemic of 2020 certainly demonstrated the daily need for broadband in terms of educational standards and in business in a timely manner.” Hunter said work is under way to install fiber-optic cable on Palmetto Electric Lines in rural areas of Jasper, Hampton and Allendale counties. The project is aimed at some 8,000 of the cooperative’s 75,000 members, with an emphasis on those currently lacking efficient internet access. “It’s not the kind of infrastructure that you can see, but on the economic development side, broadband is a checklist item,” said Hunter. “And we are glad to help close the digital divide.” The above-ground internet activity comes as the pace quickens for ground-level infrastructure along South Carolina’s I-95 corridor. Heading into the fourth quarter, the Lowcountry was ground zero for announcements of new construction and land deals. The projects are part of an emerging mosaic of warehouses, manufacturers and other businesses expected to drive development and employment in an area from Hardeeville to the Port of Savannah.

AMONG THOSE: • Home Depot said it will add a distribution center – and 14 jobs — in Hardeeville as part of a strategy to expand operations in South Carolina. “We believe this announcement is one of many more to come as companies from around the globe see the benefits of Jasper County in terms of workforce, business environment and proximity to I-95 and major seaports,” said Marty Sauls, chairman of the Barnwell-based Southern Carolina Regional Development Alliance. • Evanesce, a designer and manufacturer of sustainable packaging, said it will create 78 jobs as part of a $17 million investment in Hampton County. Among its products: compostable trays, cups, bowls and straws that decompose in 90 days or fewer. • The Southern Carolina Alliance said plans were moving ahead to develop the 1,437-acre “Sherwood Tract” in Hardeeville. Plans call for creating a logistics hotbed for warehousing and distribution. The site on Speedway Boulevard is less than five minutes from I-95 and 15 minutes from the Port of Savannah. • A national real estate development firm said it will lease 164,500 square feet at the RiverPort Commerce Park to

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TWUSA, a provider of services for cross-border e-commerce business, international trade and chain store retailers. Its partners include FedEx, the U.S. Postal Service, UPS and DHL. State and local leaders said work will soon begin to create Exit 3 in Hardeeville along I-95. The interchange will lead to a four-mile road to intersect with U.S. Highway 17.

Hardeeville Mayor Harry Williams said development in the I-95 corridor is “picking up a lot of speed.” Balancing growth with quality of life and preservation is essential, he said. “We have prospects almost every day,” he said, noting that the city rejected one proposal because it would have produced truck traffic in a quaint, historic part of the city. “It’s important to define growth boundaries for the preservation of the environment,” Williams said. State Sen. Tom Davis added: “You want to bring investment and livable wages to the community. The flip side — especially in the Lowcountry — is to be mindful of the impact on the ecosystem and the lifestyle we value.”

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“community connection ”

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THE GREENERY GIVES BACK TO VETERANS More than two dozen employees from The Greenery, Inc. and their families volunteered on the morning of Sept. 11 to install sod, plantings and mulching at Operation Patriots FOB retreat in Ridgeland. The Greenery provided labor and volunteer support, including planting sod and plants, plus mulching. OPFOB operates on a 268-acre recreational property in Ridgeland where combat veterans and their families are invited to participate in recreational peer-topeer experiences. SECOND HELPINGS’ FILL THE NEED PROGRAM COMPLETES ITS FOURTH YEAR October marked the fourth anniversary of Second Helpings’ Fill The Need program, benefiting Palmetto Breeze Transit passengers. The program has helped hundreds of families by providing groceries every week to the transit passengers who travel each day to work on Hilton Head Island and in Bluffton, a news release said. Each week, Second Helpings delivers rescued food to Palmetto Breeze, where Palmetto Breeze staff unload and store it. Every Thursday, Second Helpings volunteers and, with the help of Palmetto Breeze staff, sort and distribute the food to the transit agency’s regular commuter passengers. POCKETS FULL OF SUNSHINE HOSTS COMMUNITY EVENT More than 230 people participated in the Pockets Full of Sunshine “Fun in the Sun for Everyone” day on Sept. 11, held in front of Marriott’s Surf Watch on Hilton Head Island. The event gave special needs children and adults and their families the opportunity to enjoy the beach in a safe and inclusive setting. The event was helped by 60

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volunteers who taught participants how to surf, paddleboard and encouraged those who attended to play beach games and build sandcastles.

Deadline for parade applications is Nov. 10. For more information, contact Lyndee Simoneaux, special event manager, at tobchristmasparade@townofbluffton.com

UNITED WAY OF THE LOWCOUNTRY LAUNCHES ANNUAL COMMUNITY CAMPAIGN The United Way of the Lowcountry’s 2021 Annual Fundraising Campaign is underway in Beaufort and Jasper counties. Funds raised during the annual campaign support local United Way partner agencies in Beaufort and Jasper counties. United Way supports 38 health and human services programs at 23 vetted partner agencies in Beaufort and Jasper counties. For more information, visit uwlowcountry.org.

COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF THE LOWCOUNTRY RECEIVES NATIONAL PARK SERVICE AFRICAN AMERICAN CIVIL RIGHTS GRANT Community Foundation of the Lowcountry received a grant from the Department of the Interior, National Park Service funded through the Historic Preservation Fund and African American Civil Rights grant program. The funds will support the Community Foundation’s Second Founding of America Fund, which is undertaking three projects: the restoration of the historic Deacon’s Study Cottage at Brick Baptist Church on St. Helena Island within the Penn School Historic Landmark District; the restoration of the foundation of the Grand Army Hall of the Republic; and the restoration of a freedman’s cottage both of which are in downtown Beaufort’s Historic Landmark District.

TCL PRESIDENT SELECTED TO BECOME RILEY FELLOW Dr. Richard Gough, president of the Technical College of the Lowcountry, joins distinguished leaders from across South Carolina to participate in the Diversity Leaders Initiative, an award-winning Furman University’s Riley Institute program. The program equips participants with tools and perspectives to leverage diversity to improve organizational outcomes and drive social and economic progress in South Carolina, a news release said. BLUFFTON TO HOST 50TH ANNIVERSARY OF CHRISTMAS PARADE The Town of Bluffton will host its 50th annual Bluffton Christmas Parade, 10 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 4, through Bluffton’s Historic District. Bluffton’s tree lighting ceremony will begin at 5:30 p.m., Dec. 3, at Martin Family Park followed by Santa’s Workshop at DuBois Park’s Pavilion. The movie, “Elf,” will begin at 6:30 p.m. at Martin Family Park.

PORT ROYAL NEIGHBORHOOD ON HILTON HEAD ESTABLISHES CHARITABLE FUND Residents in the Port Royal neighborhood on Hilton Head Island are launching a fund to leverage charitable donations to address needs in the greater Lowcountry, a news release said. The Port Royal Community Charitable Fund will make grants to local nonprofit organizations through Community Foundation of the Lowcountry. First grants are expected to distributed in early 2023. The fund will select a yearly grant theme that reflects the greatest needs from among arts and culture, health, human services, education, community development, the environment, and animal welfare. Visit, portroyalcommunitycharitablefund.org.

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HILTON HEAD ISLAND TOWN COUNCIL APPROVES ALLOCATION OF $5.2 MILLION IN AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN FUNDS The Town of Hilton Head Island will receive more than $5 million from the federal government as part of the American Rescue Plan. Town officials plan to use the funds to assist Island residents, improve security and technology at Town Hall, and invest in infrastructure improvements (water, sewer and broadband), a news release said. SOLICITOR’S OFFICE JUVENILE PROSECUTOR WINS AWARD FROM U.S. ATTORNEY’S OFFICE Fourteenth Circuit Assistant Solicitor Christine Grefe received the Ernest F. Hollings Award for Excellence in State Prosecution for her juvenile caseload work in Family Court. Grefe has been a prosecutor with the 14th Circuit Solicitor’s Office since 2004. Grefe was recently nominated to serve on Governor’s Juvenile Justice Advisory Council. SEA PINES COUNTRY CLUB TO UNVEIL REIMAGINED GOLF FACILITIES Sea Pines Country Club will unveil its reimagined golf experience this month, featuring a new bag drop station, expanded practice facility, a complete re-grassing of the course’s tees, greens and fairways, a new indoor teaching and practice center, Golf Shop updates with coastal-style furniture, fixtures and finishes, and a new golf cart fleet, a news release said. The tee area at the new practice range is four times larger and accommodates twice as many golfers with 18 hitting bays. The range floor was lengthened by 25 yards, allowing for 260 yards of carry. The course’s greens sport TifEagle Bermuda grass.

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Caring for the People

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BY AMY COYNE BREDESON

Jennie Kitty spent her life caring for people. A home health aide and midwife, she raised nine children, including a few she and her husband, Deacon Renty Kitty, Sr., took in as their own. “Anybody we brought home with us was welcome,” the couple’s son, the Rev. Dr. Renty Kitty, Jr., said. Jennie took care of every child — at home and at work — as if they were her own. Her children say she loved everyone, no matter their color or background, and she would do anything to help another human being. Born in Port Royal, Jennie was a graduate of Robert Smalls School and Penn School. She worked at the Bluffton Health Clinic for 27 years. Now the building where she served for almost three decades bears her name. The Town of Bluffton’s Watershed Management Building, located at 1261 May River Road, is the same building that once held the health clinic. Jennie died March 4 at the age of 90. To honor her hard work and dedication to the community, the Town of Bluffton changed the name of the structure to the Jennie Kitty Municipal Building. “That means so much because that’s the place where 28 // H I LT O N H E A D M O N T H LY. C O M

she first started to give care to people,” Jennie’s son Robert Kitty said. In April, the South Carolina House of Representatives passed a resolution to remember and celebrate Jennie’s life. During her career Jennie delivered 39 babies. When she saw that parasites were killing low-income and African American children in the area, she fought for better healthcare for them. And when the Ku Klux Klan threatened her white boss for saving the lives of Black children, she made sure he and his family were safe. At the clinic, Jennie worked alongside head nurse Jane Pitts and Dr. Donald Gatch, one of the few local white doctors who treated Black patients. Gatch became known nationally as “the hunger doctor” after he spoke up about malnutrition and intestinal parasites, according to a March 11, 1971, article in The New York Review. Gatch called out the other doctors in the area for their discriminatory practices. The doctor called Jennie one day from his private practice near Simmonsville Road and S.C. 46. He

said the Klan was coming for him and his family. His wife and children were at their home on Alljoy Road. “My mother got in her car like the trooper she is,” Renty said. “And she got Dr. Gatch’s wife and two sons, and they stayed at our house, which is on what is now called Kitty Road.” Jennie organized a group of about 30 people who gathered around Gatch’s clinic, armed and ready to protect him from the Klan. “All of that to protect us, her children,” Renty said. “She wanted her children to have a fair chance and to live just like everyone else. Every child that’s my age, or a couple of years older than me, owes their life to her.” In 1964, Jennie asked President Lyndon Johnson for money to build a daycare center. Although she didn’t receive all the federal funding necessary, the daycare center did open and is now called the Bluffton Community Center. Five years later, Jennie showed U.S. Senator Fritz Hollings around the poverty-stricken areas of Bluffton. As a result of her efforts, the Beaufort-Jasper Comprehensive Health Clinic was founded in 1970 and continues to provide healthcare to low-income residents. Jennie had 22 grandchildren, 28 great-grandchildren and five great-great-grandchildren. Her family will remember her as a selfless go-getter and a friend to all. They will remember her as a tremendous Gospel singer who was active in the First Zion Missionary Baptist Church in Bluffton. They will remember her as a wonderful cook, known for her Gullah cuisine. They will remember her as a soldier who stood up for what was right. “We thank God that she was a great encourager to all, especially unto us,” Renty said. “She was a pioneer, a trailblazer, and she believed in treating people good. She’d say, ‘It’s good to be important but more important to be good.’”

Bluffton held a ribbon cutting for the Jennie Kitty Municipal Building.

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The baseball field is his sanctuary. The crack of the bat. The thwack of the ball hitting a glove. The smell of fresh grass. Playing catch with his son or coaching the Bluffton community’s kids is what Gustavo Gomez savors. He enjoys analyzing projected lineups and teaching the basics of fielding and hitting. He cherishes the chatter, the cheers, the camaraderie. “It satisfies me to see a kid play well — or get their first hit,” he said. “It tells me the coaching we do helps them.” Gomez spent nearly 27 years in the U.S. Marines. He served in Iraq and Afghanistan. He visited morgues. He counted casualties. After years in the military Gomez began experiencing nightmares. He’d couldn’t sleep. Gomez would lash out at his family. He’d be angry. He’d be argumentative. He’d drink too much. “For me, I was one of the guys who had PTSD but didn’t know I had it or didn’t understand it,” Gomez said. Gomez wasn’t sure what was wrong, but he knew he needed help. He knew something had to change. Gomez did receive help and was diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder in 2010 after serving in Afghanistan, but still his head was filled with noise. He needed a respite, something to distract his mind from dark thoughts. Turns out, Gomez needed baseball. He grew up in Caguas, Puerto Rico, a town that produced Major League Baseball standouts such as Alex and Joey Cora and Francisco Lindor.

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As a child Gomez looked forward to when the big leaguers would visit for spring training and the winter league in Puerto Rico and volunteered to hold clinics in his hometown. He recalls learning from former New York Yankees star Don Mattingly. Jose Cruz and the Alomar brothers, natives of Puerto Rico, would return to offer instruction. “We looked up to those guys,” he said. After moving with his family to Newark, New Jersey, when he was 15 years old in 1986, Gomez, who said he learned to speak English a year after arriving in Newark, focused on school and work. His father, a former police officer in Puerto Rico, instilled his son with discipline. Gomez worked three jobs: at a car wash, cleaning dishes at a restaurant and at a bodega. Growing up he heard stories of relatives who served in World War II and the Korean and Vietnam wars. He was fascinated with the military. Gomez planned to join the Army, but the recruiting office was closed when he visited that Saturday in 1990. Instead, he met a sergeant (“a big dude”) from the U.S. Marines who invited him to learn more. Gomez was hooked — and ready. “With the work ethic my dad instilled in me, when I went to the Marines, I was like, ‘This is gravy, I am going to make it here,’ ” Gomez said. Gomez, who went to boot camp in Parris Island in March 1991, reveled in the leadership opportunities and building relationships. He served with the First Marine Division, headquartered in Iraq, in 2003 during the Iraq War from February to June.

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Gustavo Gomez has coached his son since Gustavo Gomez Jr. was 4 years old.

In Oct. 2009 he was deployed to Afghanistan where he served with the Regional CommandSouth International Security Assistance Force until Nov. 2010. He was originally charged with being a casualty officer. “Every time somebody died, I’d do a report,” Gomez said. He visited morgues and hospitals. For two months Gomez dutifully chronicled the casualties, which averaged 50 members of the ISAF killed in action, plus hundreds more wounded per month.

“My mind was going crazy,” he said. Gomez switched tasks and was assigned as an interpreter manager for the Kandahar area of operations. He oversaw 45 interpreters, which helped him learn the Afghan culture and interact with their population to accomplish the mission, he said. While in Afghanistan, Gomez was scrolling through the internet when he saw an article about the best places to retire in the Lowcountry. He read about Bluffton and made a note. After a stint in Hawaii, Gomez and his wife relocated to the Lowcountry in 2013 on military orders, where he was assigned to

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Bluffton resident Gustavo Gomez served in Iraq and Afghanistan.

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Parris Island as the assistant inspector general. Soon his young son, Gustavo Gomez Jr., who has been coached by his father since he was 4 years old, began to play baseball in Bluffton, and Gomez decided to volunteer. He enjoyed it so much, the next year he coached some more. He noticed something: The nightmares were less frequent. He was less irritable. Gomez found his mind thinking about the upcoming games, the practices, and teaching kids the fundamentals. “In my case, it instantly happened, combined with counseling through the VA,” said Gomez, who retired from the U.S. Marines in 2017. “Who’s pitching, who’s catching? I had a plan. I would send baseball instructional videos to kids to practice. That helped me.” Gomez has volunteered as a coach with Bluffton Youth Sports and H.E. McCracken Middle School. He said his mental health has benefited from coaching.

He encourages veterans to get involved in the community. “I believe a lot of veterans are very proud, they don’t want to seek help. They think they are invincible and when they don’t get that help, they fall into deep hole, which is too late to pull out of,” said Gomez, who noted he’s lost four friends to suicide since he retired. But baseball has offered Gomez solace. He’s devoting more time to following his son’s progress on the field. Gomez Jr., is a freshman at May River High School. Gomez plans to continue to volunteer as much as he can at Bluffton Youth Sports. He’ll continue to relish his time at the field. “You are out there helping the community,” he said. “Your mind will focus on something else. Now you are a better person, and you’ll see the kids develop. It’s amazing to see the kids grow. I really like that.”

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You will be hard-pressed to find a group of people more into the holidays than the folks at the Salty Dog Café. Some might say it’s an extended party celebration that the fishing fleet has survived and endured another hurricane season. And while that is certainly worth feting, Salty Dog marketing manager Brittany Jackett said the festive mood around South Beach and the entire Salty Dog family is all about the child in their adult leaders coming out to play. The only question is who is the bigger kid among the Salty Dog Crew. “We’ve always made a big deal of the holidays. In 2020 we thought folks might appreciate a little bit more holiday spirit. We are continuing with the same line of thinking for 2021.” Jackett said. Live music junkies get a little sad this time of year, as the daily music at Salty Dog comes to a close at the end of October. But not to fret: Jackett said there will still be live music on weekends (weather permitting) through the winter, with pop-up events likely creating even more melodies on the beach.

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But make no mistake: the North Pole comes south even before the turkey leftovers have been cleaned out of the fridge. The night before Thanksgiving is the Salty Dog’s annual homecoming event. There will be a Lowcountry boil from 5 to 8 p.m. with live music and a feast for $10 a plate. And 100 percent of the proceeds from the meal go to the Deep Well Project, a charity founded in 1973 to dig wells and provide clean, safe water for the Hilton Head Island community. The mission has expanded since to address food, livable housing, rent and utilities, furniture and children’s programs for the underserved of the island. This time of year, the Project turns its attention to Christmas with the Santa Shop, which gives parents the choice of how they want to surprise over 900 Lowcountry kids. “It’s just an amazing charity that we are so honored to spotlight with our homecoming and our can drive,” Jackett said. For every cup or bowl of soup ordered at the Cafe in November, the company will donate a can of food to Deep Well.

I I S P E C I A L T O M O N T H LY I I Black Friday brings Santa to the island, and a bit of pandemic ingenuity has led to a new tradition. Last year, to honor COVID distancing protocols, Santa arrived in a floating sleigh via a small fishing boat. The entrance was so popular among kids and families that Santa is once again coming ashore by boat to kick off the Giant Waterfront Tree Lighting event. “For years we had a more traditional Santa experience at the South Beach Inn, but this was a chance to get creative and spark the holiday spirit with a more South Beach-style Santa,” Jackett said. The official tree lighting follows Santa’s entrance with the switch being flipped for the lights on the gorgeous Murray Cypress from Okatie’s A&A Christmas Tree Farm at the end of the pier. It is the centerpiece for the hundreds of thousands of lights being illuminated along South Beach. The first holiday weekend (Nov. 27-28) will feature the Soup Shoot Out Challenge at all Salty Dog locations, where guests will be served a trio of soups from chefs across the company and vote for the best in all of the Salty Dog universe.

That first post-Thanksgiving Saturday will also mark the weekly appearance by Santa from 3 to 3:30 p.m. Each Saturday until Christmas, Salty Dog will have a build-yourown-s’mores bar with portable firepits along the waterfront decks from 3 to 6 p.m. There will also be a hot cocoa bar, complete with an array of toppings, from sprinkles to syrup to caramel and other sugary delights. That’s not the end of the celebrating though. There will be a holiday happy hour each day from 4 to 6 p.m., where Jackett said bartenders will get creative in concocting spiked cocoas and other libations for guests to enjoy around the firepits. Happy hour cruise boats will cruise the harbor to give a water view of the Christmas lights. And on land, at the Tanger 2 Outlets Salty Dog Store, guests will get to add a special Christmas tree into their holiday tie-dye shirts. For more information on all the festive activities, go online to saltydog.com.

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“on the move ” 1. BEAUFORT COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT NAMES OFFICER TO LEAD STUDENT SERVICES Juliet White, PhD, was selected to lead the Beaufort County School District’s Student Services division, which encompasses special education, alternative programming, guidance counselling, adult education, nursing, athletics and additional student services/initiatives. White, who has served as the district’s Director of Special Education since 2019, has 28 years of educational experience. 2. SOUTH CAROLINA CANCER SPECIALISTS WELCOMES ONCOLOGIST Dr. Gregory Haidemenos has joined the practice of South Carolina Cancer Specialists. Dr. Haidemenos, a native of Rhode Island, served as the chief hematology oncology fellow at the Medical University of South Carolina where he completed his hematology/oncology training. He will practice at the Hilton Head and Bluffton locations. 3. BCEDC WINS TOP AWARD Beaufort County Economic Development Corporation won a Gold Award for its Lowcountry Fresh Market & Cafe, a project in the Economic Equity and Inclusion category, according to a new release. The BCEDC also won “Best Project in Show” (economic project of the year) from the International Economic Development Council. IEDC’s Excellence in Economic Development Awards recognize the world’s best economic development programs and partnerships, marketing materials, and the year’s most influential leaders. The project included a direct investment of $5.83 million and the creation of 44 new jobs at an average annual wage of $42,696, a news release said. 4. BISHOP EYE CENTER OPENS NEW LOCATION IN BLUFFTON Bishop Eye Center has a new location, opening at 4808 Bluffton Parkway in Bluffton Centre. Bishop Eye Center, based in Hilton Head Island, Bluffton, and Hardeeville, performs refractive cataract surgery and a wide variety of other services. For more information, visit BishopEye.com or call 843-689-3937. 5. BURR & FORMAN EXPANDS HILTON HEAD OFFICE WITH NEW ADDITIONS Burr & Forman LLP has added Hilton Headbased partner Bret Pruehs and counsel Jennie Cerrati. Pruehs has practiced law in the Hilton Head Island area since 2005. He

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joins the Real Estate Practice Group and handles residential and commercial real estate transactions and general corporate law. Prior to law school, he worked for the NFL in its Player and Employee Development Department. Cerrati joins the Corporate Practice Group and focuses her practice on estate planning, probate, trust and estate administration as well as tax matters. She received her bachelor of science degree from the University of California, Santa Barbara and JD from Southwestern University School of Law, Los Angeles, Calif. 6. NEW RIVER VETERINARY SPECIALISTS BREAK GROUND IN LOWCOUNTRY Serving the pets of Jasper, Beaufort and Chatham counties, New River Veterinary Specialists held a ground-breaking in Hardeeville. The office will be staffed by board-certified veterinary specialists and experienced emergency certified ER veterinarians. Offering 24-7 service, NRVS plans to open its 15,000-square-foot facility next summer.

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7. PARKER’S HIRES DIRECTOR OF COMMUNICATIONS AND COMMUNITY OUTREACH Brittany Burcham was hired by Parker’s as director of communications and community outreach. Before joining Parker’s, Burcham served as the senior communications manager-global franchise learning for Marriott International. 8. BLUECROSS BLUESHIELD ANNOUNCES PROMOTIONS Renee McCormick has been named executive vice president and chief information officer, Lori Hair has been promoted to executive vice president and chief financial officer, and Jill Davis has been named executive vice president — Strategic and Diversified Businesses at BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina. McCormick is a 35-year veteran of BlueCross. She oversees the information system division and its more than 2,200 employees. Hair will assume responsibility for the organization’s overall financial functions and the General Services division. Davis will assume full responsibility for the Companion Life organization. 9. MEMORIAL HEALTH FIRST IN REGION TO PROVIDE INNOVATIVE BRAIN TUMOR TREATMENT Savannah-based Memorial Health neurosurgeon Dr. Daniel Suh is the first in southeast Georgia to perform a rare

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treatment for brain cancer patients, a news release said. GammaTile Therapy, a surgically implanted radiation therapy, is the insertion of tiny tiles into the brain to delay the regrowth of a brain tumor. The small tiles provide targeted radiation, limiting the damage to healthy tissue surrounding the cancer. During a tumor removal surgery, the tiles are placed at the tumor site. Similar to the size of a postage stamp, the tiles immediately begin killing cancer cells. 10. USDA ANNOUNCES SOUTH CAROLINA RURAL DEVELOPMENT STATE DIRECTOR Dr. Saundra Glover was named to the office of the U.S. Department of Agriculture South Carolina State Director. Dr. Glover, a product of rural South Carolina, is a Distinguished Professor Emerita and adjunct professor in the Department of Health Services Policy and Management in the Arnold School of Public Health at the University of South Carolina. 11. NASWA ADDS BOARD OF DIRECTOR Jamie Suber, Chief of Staff and Acting UI Director of the S.C. Department of Employment and Workforce, has been elected to the National Association of State Workforce Agencies Board of Directors and has been made chair of the NASWA UI Committee. Suber is one of the 15 board members selected to represent the various NASWA regions of the country. 12. ROC DENTAL GROUP WELCOMES ASSISTANT Janay Robinson has joined ROC Dental Group as a dental assistant. A Lowcountry native, Robinson has worked in the healthcare industry for more than 12 years.

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CHANGES COMING TO BUSINESS LICENSING BY MARK E. LETT

Lowcountry business owners — large and small — are confronting an inescapable fact of life: simplification is complicated. A wholesale change to how South Carolina manages business licensing and taxation is creating confusion, conversation and a stepped-up need for communication. The so-called “Act 176” — approved by the state Legislature in September 2020 — will take effect Jan. 1, 2022. The measure is designed to standardize business licensing by putting all taxing jurisdictions on the same footing to classify and oversee business licensing. All property owners — including those who rent

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condos and vacation homes — will be required to obtain a business license. Through standardization, Act 176 is expected, ultimately, to make life easier for business operators and government agencies by removing differences among the state’s more than 250 municipal taxing authorities. But getting there is proving a challenge. Municipal workers are scrambling to update software, reclassify businesses into state-mandated categories and spread the word about the ins and outs of the changes. Among the tactics for information sharing: social media, television interviews, mailings and direct contact with rental

agencies and employers. It’s a complex choreography that will place all businesses and communities on a common tax licensing year to run from May 1 to April 30. The cost for a business license varies and generally is based upon the previous year’s overall revenues. At the same time, putting businesses into uniformly recognized categories will mean “some will pay more, and some will pay less,” said Charlie Barrineau of the Municipal Association of South Carolina. “We are getting calls,” he said, referring to the growing interest in the business community. Local tax officials are revving up information campaigns, videos, mailings and meetings to spread the word and respond to inquiries. Because different communities have different existing policies, Act 176 impacts many differently. April Akins, revenue services manager for Hilton Head, said the act will require all property owners who rent their property to obtain a business license. Currently, owners with only one Hilton Head rental property are not required to secure a license. More than 7,000 business licenses are in effect in the town. That number of business licenses is expected to increase by the thousands when the one-exemption is eliminated. Akins said more than 40 percent of the town’s businesses will be reclassified to comply with Act 176. The act also requires that taxing authorities “rebalance” business taxes so municipalities do not realize a “shortfall or a windfall” in tax revenues. Rebalancing has proven a challenging exercise for some local governments. “I’m busier than a one-armed paper hanger,” Akins said. Natalie Majorkiewicz, treasury manager for Bluffton, said town employees have worked as a team to sweat the details for reviewing and classifying some 3,600 business licenses. Business licenses account for more than $2.2 million annually for Bluffton’s general operations, she said. “We are here to serve the Bluffton business community,” Majorkiewicz said. “The Town’s Business License Division is available to answer any questions and walk any business owner through the process.” Officials in Hilton Head and Bluffton continue to provide information and updates about Act 176. To inquire:

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Revenue Services Department, 843-341-4677 rs@hiltonheadislandsc.gov hiltonheadislandsc.gov

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Treasury department: 843-706-4546 businesslicense@townofbluffton.com townofbluffton.sc.gov/

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LOCALLY-OWNED SHOPS HELP ENRICH THE COMMUNITY BY BARRY KAUFMAN

Millions upon millions of small business owners each year invest in local youth sports leagues. They hire other local firms to help their business excel. They pump money into the local economy through the wages they paid their employees. And they enrich our community in countless other ways. Consider the following numbers, courtesy of the Hilton Head Island-Bluffton Chamber of Commerce. Of the money you spend at a local business, 48 percent gets recirculated locally. Every $100 you spend generates $45 of secondary local spending. And 91 percent of small business owners give back to their community, averaging

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$6,000 per year in donations, contributions and services. Small businesses donate 250% more than large businesses to community causes, according to fundera.com, a small business marketplace. Part of what makes patronizing a local business so beneficial is the way a local business goes out of its way to take a personal approach. After all, you’re not just a customer, you’re a neighbor. Even with something like mortgage brokering, you’ll find a personal touch. “With big banks, you’re going to get pawned off from one department to another and never speak to the same person twice,” said Will Savage, owner of

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Bluffton’s PMC Mortgage Corporation. “My clients are going to be with me from start to finish. But then, Bluffton is very small-business focused.” As an ambassador for the Greater Bluffton Chamber of Commerce, Savage points to the fact that Bluffton’s small businesses tend to multiply each dollar spent, turning around and investing in other small businesses. One person who can certainly testify to that is Jordan Lemmon, owner of HH Wrap Company. Creators and installers of customized wraps for boats, cars and any vehicle you can imagine, the majority of his company’s clients are fellow small businesses. “The industry I am a part of solely relies on the economy and growing businesses surrounding me,” he said. “Growing up in Hilton Head I have found a family of people who are successful business owners and are constantly helping each other grow. And I will do all I can to be a part of the success in my hometown.” When you help one small business, you’re helping that small business lift up others. And sometimes you’re just helping a neighbor pursue their dream. Shamequa Allen had served eight years in the

Army when she found herself working jobs that didn’t offer much by way of a future. As a young mom, she took it upon herself to chart her own destiny, opening Boomin’ Bounce, which rents out inflatables, activities and concessions for parties across the Lowcountry. “I love kids, so I figured this would be the absolute best route,” she said. For her, opening her own business was a way to spend time with her family. “My daughter plays a lot of sports now, and I can be there for her.” You can shop local as a way to help your neighbors achieve their dreams and to help create a healthy environment for other local businesses. Whatever your reason, one way to support small businesses this month is Small Business Saturday, which is set for Nov. 27. Locally and nationally, Small Business Saturday helps support local shops. According to a 2018 SBS Consumer Insights Survey, spending among consumers who said they shopped at independent retailers and restaurants on that day was approximately $17.8 billion. SBS spending has reached an estimated $103 billion since the day began in 2010.

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MAGGIE & ME 6 Bruin Rd, Bluffton, SC 29910 (843) 707-9083

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CAROLINA ME CRAZY Tanger 1, Suite 310, 1256 Fording Island Rd. Bluffton, SC 29910 @CarolinaMeCrazy

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CARL & CARROL JENSEN REV UP FOR THIS YEAR’S CONCOURS D’ELEGANCE To the moderate car enthusiast, the name Stutz may not resonate as well as Mercedes, Porsche or Ferrari. With the last model rolling off an Indiana assembly line more than 85 years ago, and just 300 of its cars still in existence today, the nameplate just doesn’t have the kind of recognition as others might. (Despite a modestly successful revival of the name in the late 60s which saw the likes of Elvis Presley and Lucille Ball driving around in GM-produced, second wave Stutzes). But to those in the know, the name Stutz carries with it a legacy of fine-tuned performance automotive art. Crafted in the mold of the turn-of-the-century beauties that launched America’s love affair with the automobile, a Stutz will show like a classic, with wide running boards, classic reflector headlamps and side-mounted spare. But open it up and you’ll find one of the first true muscle cars. “They were outstanding for their time, but it wasn’t the mainstream,” said Carrol Jensen, who along with her husband Carl, is one of the organizers of the Grand Stutz at this year’s Hilton Head Island Concours d’Elegance & Motoring Festival (Nov. 5-7). “Cars like this were so far ahead of technology in the teens,” Carl said. “The Bearcat was a car you could drive off the showroom floor and do 100 mph in a time when horses and buggies were still out on the road.” The Stutz wasn’t a mainstream car to begin with, and history only made them harder to find. But that only makes the pursuit more enjoyable.

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“One thing that happened were the metal drives during WWII… a lot of premium cars were scrapped,” said Carl. “Plus a lot of Stutzes were raced, so they met their demise that way.” The Jensens are consummate car collectors, owners of an eclectic collection that runs the gamut but counts among its fleet a 1911 Stutz Bearcat and a 1930 Stutz Speedster. They met in college and immediately bonded over their love of classic cars. “We’d ride with different people, and people would loan us their cars before we had the means to start our own collection,” said Carl. Both have been involved heavily with various classic car groups — Carrol is president of The Classic Car Club of America — but their involvement with The Stutz Club, Inc., where Carl is VP of Publications, lets them do far more than simply show off these magnificent vehicles. “Stutz people like to get together and drive their cars,” explains Carl. “It’s much more about driving the cars than showing the cars. One reason why we love the Grand Stutz event is it has two driving tours.”

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Not just a show piece, the Jensens’ 1930 Speedster has done plenty of time on the road, with the couple driving it upward of 1,000 miles to events and even taking it out on the track on occasion. They’ve had to put a few new tires on it, which you can imagine comes with its own difficulties considering there are only 300 Stutzes in existence. “One of the things the Stutz Club does very well is we have great communication around the world,” said Carl. “I can send out mass email, ‘Who has a similar part we could duplicate?’… We have some really good solutions, being a tight-knit community.” During this year’s Hilton Head Island Concours, this tight-knit community will head to our island behind the wheel of cars that beg to be driven. And the Jensens, coming all the way from their home in Wisconsin, will be leading the charge. “We love Hilton Head,” said Carrol. “How the cars are spread out, it never feels too crowded, the food is always great, the people are friendly, the weather is nice. It’s a really enjoyable time.”

“IT’S MUCH MORE ABOUT DRIVING THE CARS THAN SHOWING THE CARS.” Carl Jensen

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CONCOURS D’ELEGANCE FLIGHTS & FANCY GALA OFFERS AN EVENING OF EXTRAVAGANT ENTERTAINMENT

Each year the Flights & Fancy Aeroport Gala places event goers in the driver’s seat to the Hilton Head Island Concours d’Elegance & Motoring Festival by previewing some of the most alluring automobiles and aircraft to date. In conjunction with the Grand Motoring Film Festival (Nov. 4 at the Arts Center of Coastal Carolina) and Michael Anthony’s Tableside Wine Dinner (Nov. 4 at Michael Anthony’s Cucina Italiana), it kick starts the weekend-long car show.

Even though this Nov. 5 “not-to-miss VIP event” gets vroom-ier each year — more to come on this — a few integral components remain the same. The juxtaposition between hardware and evening wear, avant-garde and classical, and the darkness of the evening sky and the beautiful uplighting by Sha Sha Harnik of Loluma drive many to attend year after year. The event gives off a Great Gatsby-James Bond vibe that is equal parts seductive and entertaining.

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up to 150 mph on the taxiway at the Hilton Head Island Airport.” This offering is open to all ticket holders but on a first-come, first-served basis and space is limited. The wine tasting, hosted by Lexus, will be at the Lexus display from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. and features champion race car driver and Lexus brand ambassador Scott Pruett and his wife, Judy. The Pruetts founded their vineyard in 2006 and, from its debut release, this “premier family-owned and operated estate distinguished itself as the most highly acclaimed and celebrated producer of the region.”  “Scott and Judy shifted from velocity to viticulture with the same passion and determination to bring forward their very best in everything they produce,” a news release said. Strelcheck said you don’t have to be a car enthusiast to really enjoy the Concours d’Elegance Flights & Fancy Gala. “I don’t even know how to pronounce many of the cars’ names but you look at these huge, beautiful machines and you think, how did someone in the 30s build this?” she said. “You don’t have to be a car person to also get your mind blown and want to learn more about the stories of each car. That’s what really gets them accepted into the show.”

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One of the easiest ways to add a little bit of luxury into your daily life is to upgrade your linens. Whether you are looking at bedding or towels or napkins, quality linens should be seen as an investment instead of a cost. Modern day luxury needs to be livable. There is a demand for couture textiles that are washable at home and linens that are meant to be lived in by everyone in the family, and become softer with every use. For more than 25 years, Mitchell Gately, CEO of Bella Notte, has been an industry leader in small-batch crafted and dyed linens. Their products are handcrafted by master sewers using hand-mixed color palettes and are known globally for their luxury and quality. Bella Notte’s signature linen is made from European Flax, a fiber which uses less water to grow and emits less carbon than cotton per pound. Gately says his company responsibly sources the finest quality materials from all over the world, applying low impact dyes and finishes. Each piece is garment dyed to order in an artisanal dye house. As a construction foreman for years, Gately traded his cement and iron nails to co-found Bella Notte (bellanottelinens.com) in 1996.  Monthly magazine tracked down Gately in California, where his company is based. Here are excerpts from the conversation:    WHAT DOES YOUR COMPANY DO?  We create comfor t for the home by handcrafting luxury linens in a custom palette of colors that reflect a unique aesthetic.   WHAT’S THE PROCESS FOR MAKING LUXURY LINENS?  We design collections of bedding and living room pieces using a variety of luxurious textiles. Each item is hand cut, sewn, and then small-batch dyed to order. Even our trims and tassels are handcrafted. HOW DID THE IDEA ORIGINATE?  Our goal was to create luxury linens that could be used every day. The only way to do that was to make sure that every beautiful textile we worked with was machine washable.

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DO YOU SET OR FOLLOW INDUSTRY TRENDS?    We create heirloom linens in the sense that they can be handed down through generations. We avoid trends because in the world of Bella Notte, shams that you bought 20 years ago will complement the blanket that you buy today.

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WHAT’S YOUR SIGNATURE PRODUCT OR TECHNIQUE?  O u r st yles a re desig ned wit h impeccable attention to detail. We’re known for our textural combinations such as linen with cotton velvet, cotton jacquard with silk velvet, silk velvet with charmeuse, and also for our unique dye process. The tonal variations among our textiles and colors are endless.

BELLA NOTTE PRODUCES HANDMADE LINENS USING HAND-MIXED COLOR PALETTES.

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WHO IS YOUR TYPICAL CUSTOMER?  Up until a year ago I would have said, a woman who insists on originality, cares about quality craftsmanship, and wants her home to reflect her distinct personality. But now, I must include men in this description as well, as we’ve recently seen the emergence of our male customer. Bella Notte’s colors and textures suit a wide range of aesthetics, and I’m excited that our buyers are expanding to include more men.

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Awareness RAISING ALZHEIMER’S BY NICOLE SCHULTZ

More than 95,000 South Carolinians live with Alzheimer’s disease, an illness that impairs a person’s cognitive functions. In addition to those suffering, nearly 200,000 individuals throughout our state are responsible for caring for their loved ones who are experiencing Alzheimer’s and other dementiarelated illnesses. Luckily there are resources available throughout our community to raise awareness and provide support to both Alzheimer’s patients and their families, who are dealing with the daily realities of the disease. So, what is Alzheimer’s disease and how does it relate to dementia? “It’s important to understand the difference between dementia and Alzheimer’s,” said Mary Doyle, Executive Director of Memory Matters on Hilton Head Island. “Dementia can be a symptom of many different diseases, including Alzheimer’s,

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but also Parkinson’s disease, stroke, a traumatic brain injury or something different. We often see Alzheimer’s patients who are experiencing dementia, but not always.” There are early signs of Alzheimer’s disease to be aware of, particularly if your loved one is over the age of 65. “The most common sign is memory loss,” said Doyle, “but not small things like losing one’s car keys or forgetting where you parked your car. It’s more drastic memory loss that starts impacting a person’s daily life, like not recognizing someone in your immediate family, or getting lost when driving a familiar route.” If memory loss starts to impact a person’s daily activities, then it’s time to talk with a physician. The first step is to contact your loved one’s primary care doctor. Often, you will then be referred to a neurologist for testing.

When a loved one is diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease, it can be overwhelming to know where to start. As a seniorfriendly community, Lowcountry residents are lucky to live in an area that provides an array of services and resources, like assisted living facilities with trained dementia-care specialists. There are also in-home care opportunities available, which is usually the first line of defense against this difficult disease. “Our first line of approach is always helping a loved one stay in the comfort of their own home, while providing support to their caregiver,” said Doyle. Memory Matters will celebrate the organization’s 25th anniversary next year. The non-profit began more than two decades ago by offering programs for people with dementia and Alzheimer’s in local churches. During these meet-ups, an Alzheimer’s patient would spend time socializing and exercising their brain, while allowing caregivers to have time away for themselves. That early model is still the foundation of Memory Matters today; now they operate out of their own facility on the north end of Hilton Head Island. Memory Matters provides Alzheimer’s patients and their

caregivers with the individualized support and training needed to deal with this disease. One example is their six-week “Savvy Caregiver Class,” which connects caregivers with important resources and provides strategies for coping with the difficulties of a caregiver’s responsibilities. Strides are being made every day toward a cure, but it’s still crucial to raise awareness of Alzheimer’s disease. “We’re seeing a lot of research not only with ways to treat Alzheimer’s disease, but also to diagnose it early, before we start seeing symptoms,” said Doyle. “When you start seeing symptoms, that’s usually a sign that the disease has progressed quite a bit. Instead, researchers are looking into genetic markers and other ways to identify the disease early so we can then better treat it.” Doyle said it’s important to promote the five key interventions to keep your brain healthy: exercise, socialization, a Mediterranean-lifestyle diet, lifelong learning and “resting” the brain. It’s as easy as going on a long walk, learning a new skill, or meditating once a day. Like improving cardiovascular health, these five steps can help keep your brain and body healthy.

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WHY YOU SHOULD CONSIDER MAKING A MOVE TO THE LOWCOUNTRY BY TIM WOOD

It had been almost two decades since the year-to-year retirement rate rose in the U.S. That changed in 2020, as the pandemic made families rethink priorities and decide that they’ll make the finances work to get on with their next exciting chapter in life. Those decisions have led to a boom of population growth in the Lowcountry; between the sunshine, the ocean and the hospitality, this is the perfect setting to begin new adventures and exciting challenges. Here are just a few reasons why you need to make our utopia your home sooner than later. STAY ACTIVE The Lowcountry is a prime spot for golf and tennis, with active tennis leagues and more than 20 championship public courses in Hilton Head Island and Bluffton. A PGA Tour event, the RBC Heritage, attract the world’s best golfers to the island each spring. We live in an area with beautiful biking trails. The island has 6

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miles of bike lanes and 117 miles of shared-use pathways, with 14 miles of planned pathways, and 1 mile of single track stretching across the island. There’s not much better than getting on your bike and going for a fun and relaxing ride. Tennis courts and public parks are sprinkled throughout the area. Local governments prioritize recreational resources to stay ahead of needs and trends, such as the growing popularity of pickleball.

The Lowcountry Pickleball Club and Hilton Head Island Pickleball Club offer plenty of social opportunities around the sport. A planned 24-court public pickleball complex is expected to come to the island soon. Sun City Hilton Head residents have more than 100 clubs offered. The Island Rec Center has a calendar of senior-specific programs through its Hilton Head Senior Center (hiltonheadseniorcenter.org). Beaufort County Parks and Recreation offers sports and aquatic programs as well as resources for senior care (bcscrec.com). Music and arts fans have many options to enjoy. The Arts Center of Coastal Carolina (artshhi.org) has a schedule of concerts and shows, while venues like The Jazz Corner (thejazzcorner.com), The Roasting Room in Bluffton (roastingroom.live) and groups like the Hilton Head Symphony Orchestra (hhso.org) help fuel a vibrant Lowcountry music scene. Foodies and shoppers have options, with Tanger Outlets in Bluffton and more than 200 on-island shops and boutiques on Hilton Head. The island’s 250-plus restaurants and a burgoening scene in downtown Bluffton offer an eclectic variety, including favorites such as she-crab soup and Frogmore stew. ENJOY THE OUTDOORS If you’re a beachgoer on Hilton Head, nationally renowned Coligny Beach is the most trafficked (and has a full array of shops and restaurants within walking distance). Burkes and Driessen beaches are lesser known but equally beautiful public beach options The Coastal Discovery Museum on Hilton Head Island (coastaldiscovery.org) has 68 acres of nature trails open for walks and picnics. The seashell trail leads to Jarvis Creek, while the camellia garden boasts 120 different varieties of bloom and color. The island’s Audubon Newhall Preserve (55 Palmetto Bay Road, 843785-5775) has 50 acres of plants and nature trails. In Bluffton check out the Victoria Bluff Heritage Preserve (Sawmill Creek Road), ideal for bird watching and hiking. The Pinckney Island National Refuge is located between Hilton Head and Bluffton and includes more than 4,000 acres of salt marsh and maritime habitat. Fishing is allowed, or hike and bike the 14 miles of roads that wind through the island. Local government’s commitment to nature and open spaces is stronger than ever, as witnessed by the new Lowcountry Celebration Park and the soon-to-be-built Mid-Island Park project on Hilton Head. Check out the Wright and Martin parks and the recently announced New Riverside parks plan in Bluffton. PRIME LOCATION If you need to get around once you get here, Palmetto Breeze offers an array of services seven days a week. The Breeze Trolley runs to island tourist destinations during the summer and the new Bluffton Breeze service makes more than 50 stops around town. You want to get out on the water without buying a boat? The Freedom Boat Club and Carefree Boat Club operate on the island and a few charter companies will take you out on a May River excursion. Plus, there’s a ferry that will take you out to historic Daufuskie Island for a fabulous day trip.

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IIRETIREMENTII Direct flights from Savannah/Hilton Head International Airport include 27 destinations. The airport was recently named the nation’s No. 1 airport in the 2020 Condé Nast Traveler Readers’ Choice Awards and served more than three million passengers in 2019. Hilton Head Island Airport offers seasonal and full-year flights through Delta, United and American Airlines. Officials recently announced a 42,000-square feet expansion plan, more than tripling the current size of the terminal. And if you’re a pilot or fortunate enough to travel via private jet, both Hilton Head and Beaufort Executive airports cater to the private air travel crowd. CONTINUE TO LEARN University of South Carolina Beaufort (uscb.edu) has campuses across Beaufort County and grants free tuition to full-time residents ages 60 and older not seeking a degree. The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at USCB (uscb.edu/lifelong_ learning/osher_lifelong_learning) offers an array of not-for-credit classes and programs. Fall classes typically run $10-20 apiece, and the program offers a $125 unlimited option, allowing members to take as many classes as they like as well as full access to the school’s on-demand library. The area offers volunteer opportunities, from animal shelters like the Hilton Head Humane Association (hhhumane.org) to any niche or passion you wish to serve. VolunteerMatch.org is a great place to start your volunteer journey. ASSISTED LIVING AMENITIES New facilities such as Canterfield and Vineyard Bluffton continue to pop up across the U.S. 278 corridor. The Cypress of Hilton Head is one of the most acclaimed and coveted retirement communities in the U.S., with a thriving population and a staff that residents treat like family. Websites such as A Place For Mom and Seniorly offer centralized information and a great starting point to explore the more than 50 assisted living facilities in the area. Seniors no longer need to focus on traveling to Savannah for top-level care, with hospitals in Hardeeville and Hilton Head and large providers such as St. Joseph’s/Candler, Tenet/Hilton Head Regional and Beaufort Memorial Hospital building medical campuses in Bluffton. PEACE OF MIND The natural beauty of the May River and Atlantic Ocean create a seaside chill vibe that permeates through every facet of life. Summers are hot and humid with temperatures routinely pushing 90 degrees. Milder sun-drenched days are abound November through February, with temps a bit more unpredictable – think 80 degrees one day and 40 degrees the next. Forecasters predict warmer-than-average temperatures across the Southeast this winter. The pace is slower and neighbors and strangers alike are friendlier and more welcoming. Welcome to Nirvana.

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LOWCOUNTRY STUDENT HONORED FOR GIVING BACK TO THE COMMUNITY BY AMY COYNE BREDESON

Hannah Reilley was not born a United States citizen, but the Ridgeland-Hardeeville High School Class of 2021 valedictorian has proven to Hannah Reilley earned the DAR Good Citizens Award be a perfect example of a from the Bluffton-based Emily Geiger Chapter. good citizen of her community and this nation. Born in Ethiopia, Reilley was adopted at the age of 6, along with her younger biological sister, Candace, by Deanna-Lyn and Dennis Reilley of Ridgeland. “It was actually July 4 of 2008 that we were officially adopted,” Hannah said. “Which is really cool because it’s Independence Day. … I love it.” Hannah was the class president her junior and senior years of high school. She was a second lieutenant in the U.S. Marine Corps Junior ROTC program. She was part of the Drone Pilot Program and was a Palmetto Girls State delegate. She volunteered at a local retirement home, at the Morris Center for Lowcountry Heritage and at her school. Because of her hard work in school and her ongoing community service, Hannah received the DAR Good Citizens Award from the Blufftonbased Emily Geiger Chapter of the National Society of Daughters of the American Revolution. The award came with $50. According to the DAR website, the Good Citizens Award “recognizes and rewards individuals who possess the qualities of dependability, service, leadership, and patriotism in their homes, schools, and communities.” The Good Citizens Award is given to high school seniors. Only one student per year at each school may receive the award. RHHS assistant principal Kerry Singleton wrote a letter of recommendation to DAR on Hannah’s behalf, lauding her academic abilities. “She is a well-rounded student with morals, values and respect,” Singleton wrote.

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Hannah said she felt honored to receive the award, and she hopes she inspires others to be good citizens. Hannah earned several schola rsh ips, i ncludi ng $2,500 in the American Legion Oratorical Contest, $2,500 from the Hilton Head Area Home Builders Association and $40,000 when she was named a Senator Pinckney Scholar through the Coastal Community Foundation. Now 19, Hannah is a freshman at Clemson University majoring in business management and minoring in political science. In her free time Hannah enjoys sewing, and she loves to cook and bake vegetarian and vegan dishes. She considers herself a vegan but admits she does eat ice cream from time to time. After college, she hopes to own her own business, although she’s not sure yet what type of business. She would also love to one day be a diplomat to Ethiopia or another country. “That is my dream — to represent another country to America,” Hannah said. “I feel like I’m here for a reason in a country where I can get an education, in a country where I’m free to be whatever I want to be. And I want to help other people in other countries that want the same thing.” Hannah is thankful to the people of Ethiopia for taking care of her and her sister in the orphanage and for allowing them to be adopted. “Thank you for giving me up so I can have an opportunity in the greatest country on Earth to have a future so that I can help other people,” Hannah said. “I think God has a purpose for me, and I’m going to do my best here with the opportunities God has given me. And I’ll be back one day.”

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Nested in the serenity of Port Royal Plantation, Michael Mitelman and his wife, Nina, live in a home bursting with art and history. “I love every piece,” Mitelman beams. “It gives me joy.” From front door to the farthest hallway, his stunning collection of about 60 paintings by notable Eastern European artists reflects not only a love of art but also his extraordinary life, which began in Moscow during Stalin’s reign of terror. Mitelman, at 3, saw his father taken by Stalin’s guards. A few months later they came for his mother. Thanks to an aunt, he was adopted, saved from life in an educational camp and the stigma of being “the member of a family of traitors.” “I survived,” he adds, “but many people did not.” Although Mitelman’s mother returned some eight years later, his father never did. Mitelman never became bitter, though. As he matured, he found beauty and inspiration in Moscow’s

numerous art museums. Always optimistic, he secured a degree in electrical engineering, got married and dreamed of taking his wife and son, Sasha, out of Russia. A painting, gifted by his friend, Paul Zepelinsky, became symbolic of the family’s plans. Referred to as “The Cactus,” the artwork reflects the emotions inherent in leaving a country, something the artist understood as he, himself, later immigrated to Nashville, Tennessee, in 1973. Zepelinsky then worked with contacts in Israel to help the Mitelmans do the same. After many letters the government finally granted them permission to leave in 1977. But the painting, like many others at the time, was deemed “a treasure belonging to the State” and prohibited from leaving the country. So, the family sold it for travel expenses, vowing never to forget about the piece. “On a return visit 12 years later,” Mitelman laughs, “I bought it back for three times what I

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sold it for.” The painting now hangs in the dining room, a reminder of their long journey out of Russia that began with a 10-day stop in Vienna, led to a three-month stay in Italy, and culminated in a trans-Atlantic flight to New York City with a connection to Nashville. Adjusting to a new life wasn’t easy. Learning English, securing jobs, and finding housing required assistance from the local Jewish community. “Life was hard,” Mitelman says, “but we’ve always been happy.” He then points to a small painting depicting the Arc de Triomphe in Paris, France, that hangs near the kitchen. “It’s the first painting we bought in the United States,” he explains. “I paid $27 for it, and we only had $300 to our name.” Two years later, Mitelman landed a job as an electrical engineer with a power company in Milwaukee. Then he worked for General Electric

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in North Carolina. In the 90s, a Swiss-American company offered him a position in Kiev, Ukraine. An American citizen since 1983, Mitelman says, “I t u r ned them dow n, but eventually they convinced me to go.” With their son off to college, the Mitel mans headed back to what was once part of Russia. Mitelman describes their f ive ye a r s i n K ie v a s “complex” but also acknowledges it was the perfect time to invest in art, especially since a friend co-owned a gallery. He started with small pieces by Sergey Grigoriev, but it was the vibrant colors of Nikolai Glushchenko that made his heart soar. Two of his favorites — one of Venice and another of Zhukov Island — hang in the couple’s bedroom. “Every work has a history,” Mitelman said. “Glushchenko

lived in Paris, combining his art with secret service as a KGB agent — a fact that became known after his death in 1977. He warned Stalin about a German invasion.” When asked about favorites, Mitelman sighs, “Some of them I like more than others, but all are special.” He calls the works by his friend Zepelinsky “treasures.” He sings the praises of one young artist, calling her “genius,” and turns the light on above a painting by Nikolai Sinezubov, deeming it “special.” Most of the work in his collection is from the late 1960s and early 1970s, but Mitelman has sketches and drawings from the early 1900s and late 1940s. “All,” he concludes, sweeping his arm towards the portraits and landscapes that surround him, “give me an absolute sense of fullness.”

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SAIL Windmill Harbour — a gated waterfront community on Hilton Head Island that overlooks Calibogue Sound and the Intracoastal Waterway — is known for its gracious Charleston-style residences and impressively engineered marina, with a lock system that keeps the water at a stable, 8-foot depth. The community is also home of the South Carolina Yacht Club, which is considered the epicenter of youth sailing in the coastal region of the Carolinas and Georgia, a place where sailing champions learn their skills. This current renown couldn’t be more pleasing to James N. Richardson, the founder of Windmill Harbour. It was largely because of Richardson’s youthful sailing adventures in Calibogue Sound with Charles Fraser, the visionary developer who facilitated the transformation of Hilton Head Island into a world class resort destination, that led Richardson to develop a private nautical community and yacht club so that sailing and boating could be enjoyed to their fullest. “J.R. often still talks about how wonderful it was as a young man to be out on weekends sailing local waters,” says Richardson’s wife Leslie. “He hoped one day our yacht club would be known as

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a great place for grooming young sailors, and that is exactly what it has become.” The resurgence of youth sailing received a major boost when the Richardsons found Mark Newman in 2014. The ardent sailing instructor from Virginia, who has been called “a pied piper of youth sailing,” shared JR’s vision, and had a passion for teaching youngsters the thrill of competitive sailing. It was a dream match. Newman’s enthusiastic approach has created an explosion of interest in sailing among young people and what was a junior summer sailing program of about 30 youngsters when Newman arrived has grown to more than 300 over the past two years. Newman’s strategy was to augment his program by targeting the youngest group of kids who could sail competitively in a racing class called Optimist (Optis) — named for a small sailing dingy intended for use by boys and girls ages 8 to 15. Optis is the largest youth racing class in the world with more than 150,000 registered boats, and once Newman organized a team, he boldly set up an invitational regatta (2015) against kids from five of the best yacht clubs in North

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America he could attract. He enticed them by arranging for free hotel rooms during November and providing a sponsor, Zim Sailing, a prominent boat builder from Rhode Island, to provide the boats. Zim provides SCYC with 18 identical, brand new Z-Force Optis each year with identical equipment so that no boat has an advantage, and the winning teams are solely based on the individual skill levels of the sailors. Teams from Chicago, Toronto, New York and New Jersey come because the competition is really strong, and among the best is SCYC. This year’s SCYC Optimist Pram Team Invitational Regatta, Nov. 12-14, will include six select teams and 18 boats. In addition to the host, this year’s competitors include: Hampton (VA) Yacht Club, Severn (MD) Sailing Association, Little Egg Harbor (NJ) Yacht Club, Toms River (NJ) Yacht Club and Sarasota (FL) Yacht Club. Representing SCYC will be James Pine and Nathan Pine, twin brothers who both earned berths on the U.S. National team, James Allgeier (HYC), who is the reigning U.S. National Champion, and James Fulvig (SYC) who was also among

the top national finishers. The other three individual sailors on the SCYC team will be Jack Cerrati, Laughlin Duer and Colleton Ford. Beyond the youngest sailors, Newman has his eyes on establishing high school sailing in South Carolina, which until recently was a virtual non-entity. Using SCYC as his base of operation, Newman is coaching four local high school teams – Hilton Head Prep, Hilton Head Christian, John Paul II Catholic School, and Hilton Head High School. On March 19 John Paul won the SCISA state championship against Porter-Gaud of Charleston. Among Newman’s top performers at this level is Will Tebrake, a senior at Hilton Head Prep who has been sailing with SCYC since age 9 in the Optis. Originally a surfer, Tebrake credits Newman for instilling his love for sailing. Last month Tebrake won a District sailing title on Thurmond Lake near Augusta, Ga., and he is hopeful for a college sailing scholarship. For Newman, his stated goal is to continue to expand high school sailing programs in South Carolina. And, he says with a smile: “I have national aspirations for our schools.”

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NOVEMBER 13 HILTON HEAD ISLAND LANTERN PARADE: Celebrate the history, ecology and people of Hilton Head Island at this fun event, featuring the main parade, an after party and more. Free. 5:45 p.m., Alder Lane Beach Access to Coligny Beach Park, Hilton Head Island. culturehhi.org.

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NOV. 2-27 SHELL SHOCKED: INSPIRATIONS...FROM NATURE’S SHELL GAME: Exhibit of Ceramic shell sculptures of Hilton Head artist Sheri Farbstein will be displayed at Art League Gallery. Artist reception on Wednesday, Nov. 10, 5-7 p.m. RSVP for the reception and gallery walk at gallery@artleaguehhi.org. 843681-5060. NOV. 3 COMMUNICATION AT SEA: Captain Tom Anderson will present a historical review of maritime communication, including the origins, meanings and uses of signals, flags, and codes. Cost is $7. Reservations required. 2-4 p.m., Coastal Discovery Museum, 70 Honey Horn Drive, Hilton Head Island. 843-689-6767 or coastaldiscovery.org. DIA DE LOS MUERTOS: Enjoy a special event with Tequila Herradura in celebration of the Mexican holiday, Die De Los Muertos. Featuring exclusive tastings, a multi-course dinner, salsa dancing lessons and more. Cost is $99. 6:30-9:30 p.m., Sea Pines Beach Club, 87 North Sea Pines Drive, Hilton Head Island. 843-785-3333 or seapines.com.

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NOV. 3, 10, 17 VETERAN ENTREPRENEUR SERIES: Join the SC SCORE Lowcountry Chapter for an opportunity to learn from successful Veteran entrepreneurs and industry experts. Open to veterans, their families and any business owner. Free. 12-1 p.m. Register for Zoom link. 843-785-7107 or sclowcountry.score.org. NOV. 4 FIRST THURSDAYS ART MARKET: Meet over two dozen local artists as they present their work on the first Thursday of the month. Stroll the plaza, see the exhibits, talk with artists and enjoy live music, complimentary wine samples and more. Free entry. 4-7 p.m., The Shops at Sea Pines Center, 71 Lighthouse Road, Hilton Head Island. 843-3635699 or theshopsatseapinescenter.com. GRAND MOTORING FILM FESTIVAL: This Concours d’Elegance event includes short films, heavy hors d’oeuvres, cocktails, red carpet extravagance and more. Cost is $55. 5 p.m., Arts Center of Coastal Carolina, 14 Shelter Cove Lane, Hilton Head Island. 843-842-2787 or artshhi.com.

LOWCOUNTRY SPEAKER SERIES: The Lowcountry Speaker Series returns to a face-to-face format with a presentation by Robert O’Neill, one of the most highly decorated combat veterans of our time. Tickets are $85-$150. 4 p.m., 7:30 p.m., Harbour Town Clubhouse, 11 Lighthouse Lane, Hilton Head Island. 843-823-4111 or lowcountryspeakerseries.com. TECHNICAL COLLEGE OF THE LOWCOUNTRY OPEN HOUSE: Meet TCL faculty and staff. Information on financial aid and scholarships available. All program areas (except Health Sciences). Information available on the Arts, Building & Industrial, Business Management and Accounting, Computers & Electronics, Human Services, Law & Criminal Justice and STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering & Math). 4-6 p.m. Beaufort Mather Campus, Building 4. NOV. 4-6 PAT CONROY LITERARY FESTIVAL: The sixth annual Pat Conroy Literary Festival will be held as a series of author presentations and panel discussions, writing workshops, exhibits and virtual tours. Ticket prices, times and locations vary. 843-379-7025 or patcontroyliterarycenter.org.

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NOV. 4-7 PERFORMANCE: “LITTLE WOMEN”: Hilton Head High School theater students will perform the Louisa May Alcott classic “Little Women.” Cost is $20 for adults, $10 for students. 7 p.m., Thursday-Saturday; 4 p.m., Sunday. Seahawk Culture Center, 70 Wilborn Road, Hilton Head Island. 843-6894800 or hhihstheatre.org. NOV. 5 LOWCOUNTRY CUISINE WORKSHOP: Sallie Ann Robinson, the Gullah Diva, will give a special cooking demonstration and tutorial. After she shows participants how to prepare one of her dishes, there will be a tasting and book signing. Free. 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m., Morris Center for Lowcountry Heritage, 10782 South Jacob Smart Boulevard, Ridgeland. 843-284-9227 or morrisheritagecenter.org. WORLD AFFAIRS COUNCIL: John Tierney, Executive Director at Council for a Livable World, will discuss questions that Congress is failing to ask. Cost is $15 for guests of members, $20 for non-members, free for members. 10-11:30 a.m., First Presbyterian Church, 540 William Hilton Parkway, Hilton Head Island. 843-384-6758 or wachh.org.

NOV. 5-6 BRANCHES HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSE: A festive holiday kick-off party featuring hands-on designer assistance during reserved shopping appointments. There will be holiday fun, treats and giveaways. Proceeds to benefit Pockets Full of Sunshine. Cost is $10. 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Branches, 1000 William Hilton Parkway, Suite E6, Hilton Head Island. 843-785-2535 or branchesdesigns.com.

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CLICQUOT: A REVOLUTIONARY NEW MUSICAL: Enjoy this dazzling musical before it makes its way to Broadway, with performances that sparkle as much as its namesake champagne. Best for ages 12 and up. Cost is $53. 7:30 p.m., Arts Center of Coastal Carolina, 14 Shelter Cove Lane, Hilton Head Island. 843-842-2787 or artshhi.com. NOV. 5-7 CONCOURS D’ELEGANCE: A motoring festival offering the best of the best in automotive exhibition, dining and luxury lifestyle. This multiday event is a world-class destination experience. Ticket prices, times and locations vary. hhiconcours.com.

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NOV. 6 BLUFFTON LUTZIE 43 5K: An annual race to bring attention to the dangers of distracted driving, as well as a fundraiser for the Bluffton Lutzie 43 Scholarship. Registration is $30. 8-10 a.m., Bluffton Oyster Factory Park, 63 Wharf Street, Bluffton. 843-815-1718 or palmettorunningcompany.com. NUTCRACKER 5K: Kick off the holiday season and run, dance, walk or play through a 5K run or walk to benefit Deep Well Project. Cost is $30 for adults, $15 for ages 12 and under. 8 a.m., Java Burrito, 1000 William Hilton Parkway, Suite J6, Hilton Head Island. runsignup.com. NOV. 7 ALEXANDER’S COOKING DEMO: Join this live cooking demo with Executive Chef Charles, featuring a glass of sparkling wine and a demonstration of how to make Charles’ spicy sausage cornbread stuffing. Cost is $25. 2-3 p.m., Alexander’s Restaurant, 76 Queens Folly Road, Hilton Head Island. 866-921-6639 or alexandersrestaurant.com. BOURBON, BUBBLES AND BREW: A fundraiser to benefit the Beaufort Film Society and the 16th Annual Beaufort International Film Festival. Cost is $50. 5-7 p.m., Breakwater Restaurant, 203 Carteret Street, Beaufort. “Like” the event on Facebook.

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CUPID’S ARROW GOLF CLASSIC: A golf tournament with all proceeds benefiting the Jack A. Kolbush Foundation, a non-profit organization dedicated to serving families of children who have cancer or chronic blood disease. Cost is $150 per player or $600 per team. 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Oldfield Golf Club, 10 Oldfield Way, Okatie. jmskolbush.wixsite.com. OUT OF THE DARKNESS WALK: Take steps to safeguard our community’s mental health and prevent suicide during this walk to raise awareness. Free. 1-3 p.m., Oyster Factory Park, 63 Wharf Street, Bluffton. afsp.org.

WORLD WAR I AND THE SC HOME FRONT: Dr. Fritz Hamer, Curator of History and Archivist for the SC Confederate Relic Room and Military Museum, will talk about how South Carolinians supported the war efforts during World War I. Free. 5 p.m., Morris Center for Lowcountry Heritage, 10782 South Jacob Smart Boulevard, Ridgeland. morrisheritagecenter.org.

NOV. 12-13 HILTON HEAD OYSTER FESTIVAL: A fun two-day festival featuring delicious oysters, Lowcountry boil, kids’ activities, food, live music. Tickets are $55 for adults, $40 for ages 17 and under on Friday; $8 for adults, free for ages 10 and under on Saturday. Locations and times vary. hiltonheadoysterfestival.com.

NOV. 11 CHEF’S TABLE BENEFIT AUCTION: An evening featuring more than 15 Lowcountry chefs with a live auction and five-course dinner. Cost is $150 per person, $1,200 for tables of eight. Limited to 250 guests. 6 p.m., Harbour Town Clubhouse, 11 Lighthouse Lane, Hilton Head Island. tcl.edu/table.

NOV. 12 & 13 ISLAND CHILD POP UP SHOOT WITH PHTOGRAPHY 46: Island Child is hosting a pop up shoot on Friday nov, 12 from 4:00 - 6:00 pm and Nov. 13 from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm. Cost is $125 and will include two 8” x 10” quality professional prints plus digitl copies. Featuring John Chin Quartet and Richard Julian. $10. 7:3011 p.m., The Jazz Corner, 1000 William Hilton Parkway, Hilton Head Island. To schedule call 843-655-5439 or email studio46llc@gmail.com.

VETERANS DAY PARADE: A parade to honor all Veterans, sponsored by Beaufort County Veterans Affairs. Free. 10-11:45 a.m., Beaufort National Cemetery, 1601 Boundary Street, Beaufort. 843-255-6880 or beaufortcountysc.gov/veterans-affairs. WAHHI AUTHOR SERIES: The Women’s Association of Hilton Head Island welcomes Marie Benedict to discuss her New York Times bestseller, “The Personal Librarian.” WAHHI Members Only. 4:45 p.m. Register for Zoom link. wahhi.org.

NOV. 8-12 PALMETTO BLUFF ARTIST IN RESIDENCE: Eric McKay and Patrick Murtaugh, the duo behind Virginiabased Hardywood Park Craft Brewery, are Palmetto Bluff’s artists in residence for November. Event details vary. 866706-6565 or palmettobluff.com.

NOV. 11-12 ARETHA FRANKLIN TRIBUTE: American Idol-winner Candice Glover brings the music of icon Aretha Franklin to life in this tribute performance. Cost is $56. 7:30 p.m., Arts Center of Coastal Carolina, 14 Shelter Cove Lane, Hilton Head Island. 843-842-2787 or artshhi.com.

NOV. 9 FALL INTO WINE: An exciting wine fest event featuring food, entertainment, a Champagne reception, wine tasting and more. Limited to 100 tickets. Cost is $125. 5:30-9 p.m., Hazel Dean’s, 77 Lighthouse Road, Hilton Head Island. 843-802-2001 or hazeldeans.com.

NOV. 12 LANTERN PARADE EVE SAFARI DRIVE THRU: Drive through to see the Lantern Parade’s glowing puppets up-close from the comfort of your car. Accessible for all ages and abilities. Free. 6-8 p.m., Historic Mitchelville Freedom Park, 229 Beach City Road, Hilton Head Island. culturehhi.org.

NOV. 13 HILTON HEAD ISLAND LANTERN PARADE: Celebrate the history, ecology and people of Hilton Head Island. Features the main parade, an after party and more. Free. 5:45 p.m., Alder Lane Beach Access to Coligny Beach Park, Hilton Head Island. culturehhi.org. HOLIDAY CRAFT AND BAKE SALE: Shop hundreds of unique handmade items and home-baked goods. To benefit Hospice Care of the Lowcountry. Free entry. 9 a.m.-2 p.m., Christ Lutheran Church, 829 William Hilton Parkway, Hilton Head Island. HILTON HEAD ISLAND MARATHON: Join thousands of runners for a marathon, half-marathon or 5K, followed by an after party with ice-cold beer, free food, music and race swag. Registration is $109 for marathon, $79 for half-marathon, $49 for 5K. 8 a.m., Jarvis Creek Park, 100 Jarvis Park Road, Hilton Head Island. hhmarathon.com.

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TUNNELS TO TOWERS 5K: The first event to bring together the community and honor first responders, remember 9/11 and raise funds for the Tunnel to Towers programs. Registration is $35 for adults, $25 for military/first responders, $15 for children. 8-10 a.m., Cypress Ridge, 140 Colvin Drive, Bluffton. 843-815-1718 or palmettorunningcompany.com. NOV. 14-15 MICHELLE CANN PERFORMANCE: A Florence Price piano concerto in One Movement. Cost is $25-$65. 4 p.m., Sunday; 7:30 p.m., Monday. First Presbyterian Church, 540 William Hilton Parkway, Hilton Head Island. 843-842-2055 or hhso.org. NOV. 16-17 MARCO BICEGO TRUNK SHOW: At Forsythe Jewelers. Marco Bicego offers jewelry which blends Old World Italian hand craftsmanship with tradition, passion, and imagination. Tuesday and Wednesday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Meet Miss South Carolina Julia Herrin, Nov. 16, 1-4 p.m. Complimentary gift with a Marco Bicego purchase. RSVP to 843-671-7070 or Andrea@ ForsytheJewelers.biz.

NOV. 18 MARTINIS AT THE MANSION: The Mansion on Forsyth Park’s charity networking series will take place on the third Thursday of every month to benefit a different local nonprofit. Admission is a suggested $5 donation. 5:30-7 p.m., Mansion on Forsyth Park, 700 Drayton Street, Savannah. 912-238-5158 or kesslercollection.com. TCL CULINARY INSTITUTE GRAND OPENING: Join the Technical College of the Lowcountry for the grand opening of their new facility, the Culinary Institute of the South. Free. 11 a.m., TCL Culinary Institute, 1 Venture Drive, Bluffton. 843-525-8232 or tcl.edu. NOV. 18-20 BLUFFTON BOOK FESTIVAL: A fun outdoor Book Festival featuring vendors with an array of books and authors. Free entry. 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Calhoun Street, Bluffton. blufftonbookfestival.com. NOV. 19 GLOBAL SPEAKERS PROGRAM: Anand Menon, Professor of European Politics and Foreign Affairs at Kings College in London, will discuss Brexit. Cost is $15 for guests of members, $20 for non-members, free for members. 10-11:30 a.m., First Presbyterian Church, 540 William Hilton Parkway, Hilton Head Island. 843-384-6758 or wachh.org.

NOV. 19-DEC. 4 FESTIVAL OF TREES: Trees and wreaths will be available for purchase with all proceeds to benefit the Hilton Head Preparatory School Tuition Assistance Program for local students. Sonesta Resort, 130 Shipyard Drive, Hilton Head. hhpfestivaloftrees.com. NOV. 20-21 HOMES FOR THE HOLIDAYS: A walking tour of six homes professionally decorated by designers and talented artists.

Face coverings are required inside the homes. Tickets are $45 in advance, $50 day-of. 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Downtown Beaufort. 843-522-6503 or beauforthomesfortheholidays.com. LOWCOUNTRY HOLIDAY CRAFT FAIR: A great place to support local vendors while holiday shopping. Free. 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Beach and Tennis Resort, 40 Folly Field Road, Hilton Head Island. NOV. 22-24 HOLIDAY MARKET: A three-day holiday market with a different theme each day, including Sea Turtle Day, Food and Gifts Day, and Art and Book Gifts Day. Free. 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Coastal Discovery Center, 70 Honey Horn Drive, Hilton Head Island. 843-6896767 or coastaldiscovery.org. NOV. 23, 24, 26, 27 THANKSGIVING WAGON RIDES: Enjoy a festive wagon ride and marvel at the fall colors in the Sea Pines Forest Preserve. Cost is $28 for adults, $16 for children. Times vary. Heritage Farm, Sea Pines, Hilton Head Island. 843-785-3333 or seapines. com.

NOV. 25 COMMUNITY THANKSGIVING DINNER: Celebrate the meaning of Thanksgiving with a free community Thanksgiving Dinner, including turkey, dressing and all the trimmings, served familystyle. Everyone is welcome. Free. 11 a.m.-3 p.m., Hudson’s Seafood House on the Docks, 1 Hudson Road, Hilton Head Island. communitythanksgiving. com.

NOV. 26 FOURTH FRIDAY ARTISTS MARKET: Coligny Plaza and Art League of Hilton Head have partnered to create a monthly outdoor showcase of Lowcountry art and artists. Items for sale include paintings and illustrations, mixed media art, sculptures and more. Free entry. 4-7 p.m., Coligny Plaza, 1 North Forest Beach Drive, Hilton Head Island. 843-681-5060 or artleaguehhi.com.

THANKSGIVING TURTLE TROT 5K: A familyfriendly 5K walk or run on the beach at Palmetto Dunes Resort. Proceeds benefit the Palmetto Dunes Cares Fund. Registration is $25 for adults, free for children under 12. 9-11 a.m., Palmetto Dunes, 14 Dunes House Lane, Hilton Head Island. pdpoa.run.

SANTA AND SHOPPING DAY: Experience Santa’s first appearance on Hilton Head Island with a day of shopping throughout Shelter Cove. Includes train rides, holiday music, and a chance to meet Santa. Free. Please bring a new unwrapped toy or canned item for the Deep Well Project. 11 a.m.-3 p.m., Shelter Cove Harbour & Marina, 1 Shelter Cove Lane, Hilton Head Island. 866-661-3822 or sheltercovehiltonhead.com.

TURKEY TROT: Kick off Thanksgiving with a 5K or Fun Run to benefit the Deep Well Project. Please consider bringing a non-perishable food donation for their pantry. Registration is $35. 8 a.m., Dockside on Skull Creek, 397 Squire Pope Road, Hilton Head Island. 843-681-7273 or islandreccenter.org.

NOV. 26-27 PIANO 2 PIANO AT THE JAZZ CORNER: A salute to Jazz Piano Greats with Noel Freidline and Martin Lesch. $10. 7:30-11 p.m., The Jazz Corner, 1000 William Hilton Parkway, Hilton Head Island. 843842-8620 or thejazzcorner.com.

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NOV. 28 HANUKKAH MENORAH LIGHTING: Celebrate the lighting of the Hanukkah Menorah. Free. 5-7 p.m., Shelter Cove Community Park, 39 Shelter Cove Lane, Hilton Head Island. NOV. 28-29 HOLIDAY POPS: Ring in the season with this beloved Lowcountry tradition featuring holiday classics as well as enchanting new favorites. Cost is $25-$65. 4 p.m., Sunday; 7:30 p.m., Monday. First Presbyterian Church, 540 William Hilton Parkway, Hilton Head Island. 843-842-2055 or hhso.org. NOV. 30 VIRTUAL LECTURE: “THE 54TH AND 55TH MASSACHUSETTS IN SC LOWCOUNTRY”: Dr. Doug Egerton will speak about the role these black soldiers played in the Civil War, from their inception to their time in this region. Free. 5 p.m., Morris Center for Lowcountry Heritage, 10782 South Jacob Smart Boulevard, Ridgeland. 843-284-9227 or morrisheritagecenter.org. THROUGH DEC. 31 HOLIDAY BOAT LIGHTS DISPLAY: Take a stroll through a winter wonderland as the Marina transforms into a colorful affair, where boats will be decorated with holiday lights. Free. Shelter Cove Harbour & Marina, 1 Shelter Cove Lane, Hilton Head Island. 866-661-3822 or sheltercovehiltonhead.com.

DEC. 12 PALMETTO BLUFF BUFFALO RUN: A 10K, 30K and 50K Relay race through Palmetto Bluff, with a tree-shaded combination of single track, dirt and gravel road trail. Registration is $55 for 10K, $70 for 30K, $90 for 50K, $140 for 30K teams, $240 for 50K teams. Times vary. Palmetto Bluff, Bluffton. runsignup.com.

MONDAYS INDIGO TIE DYE: Learn how indigo dye is made from a plant and use it to create a tie-dye 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. 843-6896767, ext. 223 or coastaldiscovery.org. VIRTUAL KIDS 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 curriculum-based activities, physical exercise, relaxation techniques, life-long learning, small group discussions and socialization. Cost is $400 per month. 10 a.m., 1 p.m. 843-8426688 or mymemorymatters.org.

TUESDAYS FARMERS & MAKERS MARKET: The Market will present more fresh, local produce, seafood, breads and cheeses, crafts and artisans than ever before. Enjoy the colorful displays that grow and change each week throughout the season. Free entry. 10 a.m.-2 p.m., The Shops at Sea Pines Center, 71 Lighthouse Road, Hilton Head Island. 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. 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. 843-8155168 or corkswinecobluffton.com.

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 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 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.

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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, 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.; Inperson 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.

FARMERS MARKET OF BLUFFTON: Meet local farmers, chefs and artisans each Thursday on Boundary Street. Buy a fresh assortment of produce, beets, potatoes and more. Also, hear local, live entertainment and educational lectures. Noon-5 p.m., Martin Family Park, 68 Boundary Street, Bluffton. 843415-2447 or farmersmarketbluffton.org. HISTORIC FORT MITCHEL TOURS: Immerse yourself in the fascinating Civil War history of Hilton Head Island with a visit to Fort Mitchel. Costumed characters and an expert tour guide will demonstrate the vital historic importance of this place and the role the fort and its namesake, General Mitchel, played in shaping Hilton Head history, including historic Mitchelville. Cost is $15 for adults, $10 for children. 10:30-11:30 a.m., Hilton Head Plantation, 65 Skull Creek Drive, Hilton Head Island. 843-686-6560 or heritagelib.org.

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FRIDAYS SIT AND STITCH: Practice needlepoint every Friday during this casual sit and stitch event. All levels welcome. Free. 10 a.m., Needlepoint Junction, 1000 William Hilton Parkway, Suite 6134, Hilton Head Island. 843-842-8488 or shopneedlepointjunction.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.

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Seared to

Perfection BY DAVID ANTHONY

Simple but satisfying, seared scallops make for a fantastic fall meal. Flavorful and filling, a good dish of seared scallops is a great way to enjoy a relaxing dinner. Don’t wait until you go to a restaurant to eat seared scallops. Here are some tips for the perfect at-home meal.

~PICK DRY SCALLOPS~

Wet scallops are soaked in preservative solutions and when cooked they don’t brown too well. Your best bet is to select dry scallops, which are not treated with chemicals. Dry scallops also have better (sweeter) flavor. When you are ready to cook, make sure to pat the outside dry with a paper towel and have them sit for about 8-10 minutes. This helps avoid steaming the scallops when cooking.

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~USE A HIGH SMOKE-POINT OIL~

Choosing the correct oil is important. Use a high smoke-point oil (such as avocado oil, canola). This will help prevent a quick burn of the oil.

~CHOOSE CAST IRON~

The best skillet is a cast-iron pan, which helps retain heat and will ensure the scallops cook fast but don’t steam. Cast-iron pans will keep the scallops juicy. When you put the scallops in the pan, pay attention to spacing. Keep them apart to prevent steaming. Season with salt and pepper.

~QUICKLY SEAR~

Scallops cook fast. Sear one side for two minutes then flip to season the other side. They will be ready to flip when they are brown and crispy on the bottom. You can add butter for flavor.

~SERVE FAST~

Once they are done, serve immediately. Scallops are best when they are hot and right out of the pan. Be sure to take the scallops out of your cast-iron pan and place on another dish because the pan will retain heat and keep cooking the scallops.

MAKE AN IMPECCABLE SCALLOP DISH

~LEFTOVERS~

Scallops are best served fresh, but they are good for a couple of leftovers. You are fine with keeping scallops in the refrigerator for two to three days. Wrap the scallops in aluminum foil for airtight storage. When reheating scallops, heat until they are warm; be careful not to overheat. In a pan, cook on low to medium heat. Flip the scallops after a minute or two. The ideal temperature is 140 degrees.

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restaurants OUR FAVORITE

BROUGHT TO YOU BY MONTHLY, FORK & FUN AND VACATION GUIDE

HILTON HEAD // NORTH END:

Crazy Crab Jarvis Creek

Hwy. 278 | 843.681.5021 thecrazycrab.com A Hilton Head tradition for over 30 years, enjoy genuine service and fresh seafood. Menu feature crab clusters, local oysters, seafood “your way,” fresh local shrimp.

Il Carpaccio

200A Museum St. 843.342.9949 ilcarpaccioofhiltonhead.com Authentic Italian cuisine, ranging from cuisine of Northern Italy to crispy, thin-crust, Italian-style pizza. A genuine brick pizza oven (imported from Italy).

Street Meet: The American Tavern

Port Royal Plaza | 843.842.2570 streetmeethhi.com Street Meet specializes in homemade versions of regional American bar food. Best Wings, Fish & Chips, Homemade Soups, Salads, Vegetarian Menu, Seafood.

HILTON HEAD // MID-ISLAND:

Alexander’s Restaurant & Wine Bar

76 Queens Folly Rd. 843.785.4999 alexandersrestaurant.com Menu uses seasonal ingredients with a strong emphasis on seafood while paying homage to Alexander’s original favorites.

Big Jim’s BBQ, Burgers & Pizza

7 Trent Jones Ln. | 855.878.1966 palmettodunes. com/big-jims Big Jim’s offers signature Southern dishes, gourmet burgers, pizzas, soups, salads, seafood, steaks and ribs. Open for breakfast, lunch & dinner.

Fishcamp on Broad Creek

11 Simmons Road 843.842.2267 fishcamphhi.com Fishcamp’s menu consists of seafood and American cuisine, including steak and lobster. They have an outdoor bar and open patio. Family friendly.

The French Bakery & Courtyard Café

28 Shelter Cove Ln. 843.342.5420 frenchbakeryhiltonhead.com Breakfast or lunch inside or out in this bakery/café. Enjoy crepes, breads, baguette & paninis, salads, soups, quiches & pastries. Traditional French recipes.

Giuseppi's Pizza & Pasta

50 Shelter Cove Lane 843.785.4144 giuseppispizza.com Serving excellent, award-winning pizza (since 1984), plus a broad variety of well-prepared pastas, sandwiches, wings, garden fresh salads and more.

Gruby's New York Deli

890 William Hilton Parkway 843.842.9111 grubysnydeli.com A New York-style deli offering classic sandwiches, soups & offering breakfast & lunch.

Island Bagel & Deli

S. Island Square | 843.686.3353 The island's only New York style boiled bagels made daily. 16 flavors of bagels and 12 homemade cream cheeses. Specialty hoagies, sandwiches & salads.

Jane Bistro & Bar

28 Shelter Cove Lane 843.686.5696 | janehhi.com Bistro fare with Lowcountry influences. Enjoy jumbo lump crab cakes, pecan cranberry chicken salad, crispy flounder and petit filet mignon. Open daily.

Old Oyster Factory

101 Marshland Rd. 843.681.6040 OldOysterFactory.com Panoramic marsh & water views. Fresh seafood and some of the best steaks on Hilton Head. Featured in The Wall Street Journal's “Off the Beaten Track.”

Santa Fe Cafe

807 Wllm Hilton Pkwy 843.785.3838 santafecafeofhiltonhead.com Casually elegant dining that captures the spirit of New Mexico. Try their parmesan chipotle grouper, bone-in ribeye steak, fajitas, & Painted Desert soup.

Sea Grass Grille

807 William Hilton Pkwy 843.785.9990 seagrassgrille.com American, Lowcountry and Continental cuisine. Chef Chad brings 38 years of culinary expertise. Winner of Wine Spectator’s Award of Excellence.

Up the Creek Pub & Grill

18 Simmons Road 843-681-3625 upthecreekpubandgrill.com Casual waterfront dining offering shrimp appetizers, burgers, crab cake sandwiches, seafood baskets and dessert.

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Amigos Cafe y Cantina

Catch 22

70 Pope Ave. | 843-785-8226 amigoscafehhi.com Quick, Casual, Healthy. Authentic Mexican Food. Food is prepared fresh daily using the finest ingredients possible.

Aunt Chilada’s Easy Street Café

69 Pope Avenue 843.785.7700 auntchiladashhi.com Excellent Tex-Mex and American fare. Enjoy crab legs, sizzling fajitas, & margaritas. Reservations & large parties welcome.

Big Bamboo

1 N. Forest Beach Dr. 843.686.3443 bigbamboocafe.com The South Pacific meets the Carolina Coast just steps from the beach. A casual hangout serving burgers, seafood and festive libations.

Captain Woody's

6 Target Rd | 843.785.2400 captainwoodys.com Grab a seat at the outside deck, inside, or just belly up to the bar. Offering a full lunch and dinner menu, happy hour daily, live music seasonally, and Sunday brunch.

Carolina Crab Company

86 Helmsman Way 843.842.2016 carolinacrabco.com Enjoy water views and fresh seafood at an affordable price in a family-friendly atmosphere. Pet-friendly outside bar & patio.

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Crane’s Tavern Steakhouse & Seafood

26 New Orleans Rd. 843.341.2333 | cranestavern.com Perfect for steak and seafood lovers, serving cuts of only USDA Prime grade beef, their Famous Prime Rib. Excellent selection of fresh fish, seafood & pasta dishes.

Charlie’s L’Etoile Verte

Crazy Crab Harbour Town

Chez Georges

Delisheeyo

8 New Orleans Road 843.785.9277 charliesgreenstar.com Since 1982, Charlie’s writes its menu daily based on the freshest seafood available. Dinner offers 14 fresh fish, rack of lamb, filet mignon and more. An extensive wine list.

British Open Pub

Village at Wexford 843.686.6736 thebritishopenpub.com Family-friendly pub with authentic English food with American favorites. Try the signature fish & chips, shepherd’s pie and certified Angus beef.

37 New Orleans Rd. 843.785.6261 catch22hhi.com Locally owned. Dinner is served nightly from 5 p.m. Early Dining Menu. All beef is aged 28 days, U.S.D.A prime, hand selected and cut in house.

ChowDaddy’s

37 New Orleans Rd 843-785-3200 chezgeorgeshhi.com Chez Georges serves traditional bistro staples such as steak frites and mussels mariniere, incorporating fresh, locally sourced ingredients.

Harbour Town 843.363.2722 thecrazycrab.com Genuine service and fresh seafood; a Hilton Head tradition for over 30 years! Menus feature crab clusters, local oysters, seafood “your way,” local shrimp and more.

Fish Casual Coastal Seafood

1 N. Forest Beach Drive 843-342-3474 gofishhhi.com Seafood from local source. Several different dining and lounging areas for a relaxed atmosphere. Have a cocktail from one of three bars and enjoy live entertainment at the Fish Bowl music venue. Local oysters offered from a raw bar.

14b Executive Park Rd. 843.757.CHOW chowdaddys.com Offering a wide variety of menu items focusing on buns, bowls, and tacos and great libations. Lunch & dinner daily.

Cowboy Brazilian Steakhouse

1000 Wlm Hilton Pkwy 843.715.3565 cowboybraziliansteakhouse.com All-you-can eat “Churrascaria.” 30 item salad bar, 6 Brazilian hot dishes and a “parade” of 16 USDA Prime cuts of beef, lamb, chicken and pork carved tableside.

CQ’s Restaurant

140 Lighthouse Rd. 843.671.2779 CQsRestaurant.com Fine dining, an intimate atmosphere and Hilton Head history. Dishes include fresh seafood, beef & game.“Bistro” menu offers smaller portions.

32 Palmetto Bay Road 843.785.3633 | delisheeeyo.com Vegetarian. Smoothies, Buddha Bowls and more. They provide meals that you can trust, that are real, and healthy.

Healthy Habit

33 Office Park Rd. 843-686-5600 healthyhabithhi.com Quick service restaurant serving chopped salads, superfood bowls, fresh bottled juices, smoothies, breakfast and organic coffee & teas and plant based items.

Hinchey’s Chicago Bar & Grill

Nick’s Steak & Seafood

Red Fish

Hinoki Restaurant & Sushi Bar

Nunzio Restaurant + Bar

Reilley’s Grill & Bar

70 Pope Avenue 843.686.5959 | hincheys.com A sports bar and a casual restaurant famous for their grouper sandwich. Stop by for lunch, or for drinks or dinner. Dine inside or out. 37 New Orleans Rd. 843.785.9800 | hinokihhi.com Traditional Japanese dishes including grilled fish, chicken and steak, sukiyaki, noodle dishes, tempura, daily specials, sushi & sashimi. Reservations recommended.

It’s Greek To Me

11 Lagoon Rd. | 843.842.4033 | itsgreektomehhi.com Genuine Greek cuisine, from gyros to fried calamari to souvlaki to baklava for dessert. Authentic Greek recipes. The Isand's only gyro machines.

Kenny B’s Cajun/Creole Seafood

70-A Pope Ave. | 843.785.3315 eatatkennybs.com New Orleans fare including jambalaya, red beans & rice, and gumbos. The Island’s best po’ boys & fried seafood. Breakfast, lunch, dinner, Sunday brunch.

Local Pie

55 New Orleans Road, No. 106 843.842.7437 localpie.com Offers true Neapolitan-style wood-fired pizza with regionally sourced ingredients. House dough stuffed, folded, and oven-baked calzones to a crispy crust. Freshbaked subs.

Michael Anthony’s

37 New Orleans Rd. 843.785.6272 michael-anthonys.com Upscale classic Italian fine dining featuring innovative preparations and farm fresh ingredients. An Open Table Top 50 Italian Restaurants in the country.

9 Park Lane | 843.686.2920 | nickssteakandseafood.com Offering steaks, seafood, BBQ, sandwiches, salads, appetizers, soups, burgers, pasta and a kids’s menu. Reservations accepted. Large parties welcome. 18 New Orleans Road 843.715.2172 | nunziohhi.com Specializes in fresh seafood and homemade pasta. Beautiful 1,300-sq-ft restaurant with a large bar area and two outdoor seating areas.

Ombra Cucina Italiana

1000 William Hilton Pkwy 843.842.5505 | ombrahhi.com Chef Michael Cirafesi promotes the foods & wines of Italy. He prepares all pastas, homemade gnocchi, desserts and breads daily. A European-style bar & lounge with Italian cocktails.

One Hot Mama's

Reilleys Plaza | 843.682.6262 onehotmamas.com Family-friendly. Meat & 3 combo platters, BBQ platters, hand-cut steaks, burgers, char-grilled chicken and “the world’s best” wings.

7D Greenwood Dr. 843.842.4414 reilleyshiltonhead.com Serving up steaks, seafood, pasta & sandwiches for more than 35 years. Lunch & dinner daily, & Sunday brunch. The bar is open late.

Rockfish Seafood & Steaks at Bomboras

5 Lagoon Road | 843.689.2662 rockfishhhi.com A family seafood restaurant & bar near the beach. Offering fresh and local lowcounty ingredients and craft beers and wines. Kids menu. Lunches to Go for the beach.

Salty Dog Cafe

Palmetto Bay Sun Rise Café

Palmetto Bay Marina 843.686.3232 palmettobaysunrisecafe.com Breakfast starting from 6 a.m. Breakfast and lunch items are available continuously. Cafe offers to-go lunches for boats, beach or office. Open 7 days.

Phillys Cafe & Deli

55 New Orleans Rd. 843.785.9966 | phillyscafe.com Phillys’ motto is “Best sandwiches on the island... Period!” Custom sandwiches with bread baked fresh daily. The pita wraps and salads are both imaginative and healthconscious.

8 Archer Rd. | 843-686-3388 redfishofhiltonhead.com Red Fish specializes in beautifully prepared seafood and steaks. Choose from a 1,000-plus bottle selection of wines from around the world. Private dining available.

Sea Shack

Slapfish

South Beach Marina Village 843.671.7327 | saltydog.com One of Hilton Head’s favorite outdoor cafes for more than 20 years. Fresh seafood. Both indoor and outdoor seating. Live music & children’s entertainment nightly seasonally. 6 Executive Park Rd. 843.785.2464 | seashackhhi.com One of the island’s most extensive menus of seafood & more. Voted one of "South Carolina’s best seafood spots" by Coastal Living and Southern Living. 1024 William Hilton Pwy 843.521.5830 Slapfishrestaurant.com The nation’s fastest growing seafood restaurant is locally owned & operated by the Lomasney family. Serving honest flippin’ seafood infused with lots of flavor!

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Stack’s Pancakes & More

2 Regency Pkwy. & Hwy. 278 843.341.3347 | stackshh.com Pancakes, waffles, house-made fruit sauces, crepes, crème brûlée French toast, shrimp & grits, crab benedict, shrimp omelet with lobster cream sauce. Gluten free avail.

Stellini

The Studio

TôRō

Truffles

British Open Pub

Island Bagel & Deli

Captain Woody's

Local Pie

Sheridan Park | 843.815.6736 britishopenpub.net Family-friendly pub with authentic English food with American favorites. Try the signature fish & chips, shepherd’s pie and certified Angus beef. 17 State Of Mind St 843.757.6222 captainwoodys.com Grab a seat at the outside deck, inside, or just belly up to the bar. Offering a full lunch and dinner menu, happy hour daily, live music seasonally, and Sunday brunch.

15 Executive Park Rd. 843.785.7006 | stellinihhi.com Family owned & operated since 1989! Italian appetizers & entrees from NY & Northern NJ. Delicious pasta, poultry, veal, seafood, beef & lamb expertly prepared. 20 Executive Park Road 843.785.6000 studiodining.com Dine while enjoying watching artists paint. The menu uses the finest regional, natural & organic ingredients. Gluten-free, vegetarian and vegan menu avail.

ChowDaddy’s

15 Towne Dr. 843.757.CHOW(2469) chowdaddys.com Buns, bowls, and tacos and great libations. Enjoy salads, sliders, a house ground rib eye burger, or their famous smoked fried chicken. Serving lunch & dinner daily.

2 N Forest Beach Drive, Unit 107 843.931.8676 | torohhi.com Latin and Asian inspired fare delivering a blend of culinary creativity and culture to a vibrant, yet casual and innovative atmosphere.

Cinco Mexican Grill

Sea Pines Center 843.671.6136 | trufflescafe.com Local seafood, Black Angus steaks, baby back ribs, soups, sandwiches, and salads. Specialties include glazed grouper, mango salmon, crab cakes, meatloaf and fried shrimp.

Corner Perk Brunch Cafe & Coffee Roasters

BLUFFTON:

Amigos, Bluffton

133 Belfair Town Village 843.815.8226 amigosbelfair.com Authentic Mexican taqueria, serving delicious food “inspired by Mexican cuisine from Baja, Mexico, to Santa Barbara, California.” Home of their famous BBQ Chicken Salad.

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17 Sherington Dr. 843.815.5300 New York style boiled bagels made from scratch daily. 16 flavors of bagels and 12 home-made cream cheeses. Specialty hoagies, sandwiches & salads. 15 State of Mind 843.837.7437 localpie.com Offers true Neapolitan-style woodfired pizza with regionally sourced ingredients. House dough stuffed, folded, and oven-baked calzones to a crispy crust. Fresh-baked subs. Sunday brunch.

Olive & Fig

1533 Fording Island Road 843.707.1934 | olivefig.net Authentic Mediterranean cuisine. The menu features Lebanese and Greek dishes alongside traditional Mediterranean fare, and gluten free and vegetarian options.

Truffles

Belfair Towne Village 843.815.5551 | trufflescafe.com Cafe featuring the “freshest and finest of everything!” Fresh local seafood, Black Angus steaks, baby back ribs, homemade soups and garden salads. Covered patio. Lunch, dinner daily. Full cocktail bar.

102 Buckwalter Pkwy 843.815.2233 | cincomexgrill.com Authentic cuisine made from scratch using traditional & modern recipes. Dishes include Cinco Bowl, Piña Fajitas, Carnitas, Enchiladas, Chimichangas, Flautas & flan.

1297 May River Road 843.816.5674 | cornerperk.com Locally-owned Brunch Cafe and coffeehouse with house-roasted coffee, homemade syrups, breakfast wraps, sandwiches, lunch wraps, and salads.

Giuseppi's Pizza & Pasta

25 Bluffton Rd | 843.815.9200 | giuseppispizza.com Serving excellent, award-winning pizza (since 1984), plus a variety of well-prepared pastas, sandwiches, wings, garden fresh salads and more.

SAVANNAH:

The Mansion on Forsyth Park

700 Drayton Street | 912.238.5158 kesslercollection.com/mansion Featuring 700 Drayton, which offers world-class cuisine with locally sourced ingredients. Breakfast, brunch and dinner daily.

Plant Riverside District

400 West River Street | 912-3739100 | plantriverside.com Offers food and drink with a variety of restaurants, bars and lounges. Features an all-day café, a high-end chophouse, a pizza restaurant, and a riverside bar. Two rooftop bars offer cocktails and live entertainment.

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1. Marc Schwitters captured this beautiful image off Baynard Cove Creek. 2. A baby alligator hangs out in a backyard in Sun City as photographed by Beth Griffiths. 3. Gail Sherman photographed this gorgeous sunrise on Hilton Head Island. 4. Mary Alice Tartler photographed this roseate spoonbill at Lawton Pond in Sea Pines. 5. Overlooking the marsh on Spanish Wells Road as photographed by Lorrie Lapollo. 6. Dr. Gary Thomas enjoys traveling with Monthly to Cashiers, N.C. H AV E A N I N C R E D I B LE P H OTO TO S H A R E? W E’D LOV E TO S E E IT. SUBMIT YOUR PHOTOS TO EDITOR @ HILTONHEADMONTHLY.COM

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