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56 Summer Fun Out of the Sun Hilton Head and Bluffton offer great indoor activities.
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Windmill Harbour Garden thrives after hurricanes. Learn how to grow plants that resist Lowcountry summers.
The Lowcountry's most adorable animals are here. More than 2,400 people voted and local judges chose a winner.
If you want to beat the heat and stay out of the sun, we've got you covered.
Local students practice real science on The Discovery, a ship offered by the SC Department of Natural Resources for school field trips.
Palmetto Bluff home offers style and ease for getaways. An ample screened porch is the owners' favorite place to enjoy the natural setting of their second home.
The Island youth program that played a fundamental roll for so many young men during Hilton Head's early years is celebrating 50 years.
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134 EDUCATION
67 School Profiles
Learn more about local options.
74 There's an App for That
Technology makes academics easier.
128 NEWS 32 Education Referendum
School district will appeal to voters.
PETS
34 Mr. Ben's Pet Products His ear tonic helps itchy dogs.
50 Stuart and Brecken Campagna Meet the judges of our pet contest.
52 Tracy Duffner
76 Who Was Your Favorite Teacher? Locals reflect on educators they loved.
REAL ESTATE 104 Lowcountry Realtors
Learn more about these top agents.
SENIORS
122 Hilton Head Senior Center Members meet here for fun.
126 Charitable Giving
Seniors can give through IRAs.
128 Activities for All Ages
Try these at assisted living facilities.
She treats exotic pets in the Lowcountry.
SPORTS
54 Pet-Friendly Dining
134 Palmetto Rowing Club
These local restaurants welcome Fido.
Rowing is fantastic exercise.
LOCAL READS
RELIGION
These stories will delight.
Tradition meets new life in Bluffton.
62 Books for Kids
136 Church of the Cross
10 At The Helm 12 Opinion 14 Behind the Scenes 22 News 26 Social Spotlight 27 Community Connection 28 Where in the World? 40 On the Move 94 Real Estate News 138 Calendar 152 Restaurant Listings 160 Last Call
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Anuska Frey with Sinta – publisher anuska@hiltonheadmonthly.com
Carol Weir with Scout – editor carol@hiltonheadmonthly.com
Dear Reader, “One of life's most persistent and urgent questions is, 'What are you doing for others?’” Civil rights leader Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. posed this question in a 1963 speech about the importance of altruism versus selfishness. We believe that caring for others is worth celebrating, and every year, our August issue looks at pure and boundless love — the best part of the decidedly mixed bag called human nature. Many Lowcountry residents spend a lot of time making sure the pets, seniors and children in their lives are well cared for and happy. This month, we celebrate our love for animals, compassionate care of the elderly and the late summer rite of students returning to school. Look inside on page 42 to see who won our highly anticipated annual Cutest Pets contest — we’re not letting the cat out of the bag here. We've also included a profile of the contest’s local celebrity judges. Did you know that people in the U.S. spent nearly $70 billion on their pets last year, according to the American Pets Product Association? In this issue, we tell you where to take your four-legged companions out to eat at pet-friendly restaurants on Hilton Head Island and the mainland. Hilton Head and, increasingly, Bluffton are
retirement destinations for older Americans from other parts of the country. In this issue you’ll find profiles of our area’s top real estate agents, who are helping them and others realize their dreams of living on Hilton Head Island or in Bluffton. What seniors decide to do when they arrive in the Lowcountry is as varied as the locations and situations they come from. Our story by Barry Kaufman looks at opportunities offered at the Hilton Head Senior Center. Another feature in this issue suggests activities that might be enjoyable to residents of assisted-living facilities and the friends and family members who visit them. In the South, August means back-to-school, and Monthly brings you profiles of local schools starting on page 67. Good teachers bring learning to life and in this issue, we pay homage to locals’ favorite educators. But for kids, the eighth month of the year is about squeezing the most out of the end of summer. Check out our story about ways to have fun out of the sun on Hilton Head Island and in Bluffton on page 56. We’re proud of the hard work that went into this issue and hope you enjoy reading it as much as we enjoyed putting it together. Thank you for being with us on this incredible journey!
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››We Asked, You Answered “WHAT’S THE STRANGEST/SCARIEST THING YOU’VE EVER SEEN AN ANIMAL DO IN THE LOWCOUNTRY?”
My dog Riley was the most vocal dog I’ve ever owned. He’d make these
booing noises whenever he’d get excited, but every once in a while, he’d move his mouth while doing them, resulting in a string of gibberish animal noises. Usually. Every once in a while, what would come out would roughly approximate speech, like that old commercial where the dog says, “I love you.” One time I was putting my shoes on and he asked me, “Where are you going?” It came out sort of like, “Wrrgnggg,” as if he was drunk, but it was clear enough that I understood it. Playing along, I told him, “I’m going out, that OK with you?” It seems nuts to talk to a dog, but who among us hasn’t at some point? Then, I kid you not, he looks at me and says, “Nooooo.” — Barry Kaufman
My kids accidentally kicked a soccer ball into the lake at Jarvis Creek Park. As soon as it landed in the water an alligator swam right to it from across the lake, bit into the ball and then couldn’t get it unstuck from its teeth. It tossed its head around for a long time and finally the deflated ball floated away. I was horrified at how aggressive it was, but my kids thought it was great. — Carol Weir
Recently, while taking my dogs for a walk near Mossy Oaks in Beaufort, I was passing under some oak trees and I heard a couple of squirrels fighting. They were going out to the very ends of the tree limbs and I thought, “Wow, they’re athletic.” Then all of a sudden one of the squirrels landed on my hands! Needless to say, my dogs, the squirrel and I freaked out and then it sort of bounced off my hands and into the road. Beware of flying — a.k.a. falling — squirrels in the Lowcountry. — Christine Cannon
Countless rattlesnake sightings at Palmetto Hall when it first opened. The first two weekends, gigantic rattlers on the 18th green had to be removed. — Chuck Miller
I watched a cottonmouth strike the tire on a golf cart.
— David Louis Cook
I was sitting in my car at the stop sign at the end of my street on Hilton Head when I saw movement through the trees. A large fish
about two feet long fell out of the sky and landed directly in front of my car.
Before I could react, a bald eagle being chased by an osprey swooped down, grabbed the fish, did a U-turn in front of my car and flew away, flying low because the fish was nearly as large as the eagle. – Sasha Sweeney
I saw an opossum in my front yard walking in circles. I’m pretty sure it had been hit and had neurological damage. Didn’t see it when I got home and then my neighbor said there was an alligator in my yard while he was walking his dogs on his lunch break. I think I know where the opossum went. — Caitlin Willis The first time I heard a gator bellowing behind my house was scary as
heck. Also, watching one eat. — Elizabeth Christine
While laying out a trail for the future Forest Preserve not far from what would become the Greenwood Drive entrance to Sea Pines, I
was knocked off my feet by a fivefoot cottonmouth water woccasin.
It completely blindsided me and hit just below the top of my left snake boot. I landed on my side a couple feet from the recoiling attacker in some brush but managed to quickly scramble out of reach.” – Glen McCaskey
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Publisher Anuska Frey learned more about South Carolina agriculture with Ansley Turnblad and Eva Moore at a dinner at FARM Bluffton.
Carol Weir, Meredith DiMuzio and her daughter Isabella enjoyed the One Island, One Community picnic.
Sit Up Straight and Smile BY BECCA EDWARDS
If you sit behind a desk for hours at a time to study or work, you’re not doomed to neck and back pain or sore wrists and fingers. Proper ergonomics — including correct chair height, adequate equipment spacing and good desk posture — can help you and your joints stay comfortable as you work on a computer. Monthly went on a team outing to the Savannah Bananas’ stadium. VIncent Roudil, Caleb Watkins, David Chacon, Alice Roudil, Marco Chacon and editor Carol Weir took in the game.
Ready to give your work or study space a makeover? Get started with local wellness coach Becca Edwards’ tips and advice. Read the full story online at hiltonheadmonthly.com
Summer intern Allison Goodwin went to the Players Amateur golf tournament at Berkeley Hall.
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NICOLE SCHULTZ Writer
TRISTYN SHEAFFER Photographer
Calen Reagin is a dynamic creative who loves capturing raw moments of real people. He grew up in a small town in south Georgia but now calls Hilton Head Island home. He loves traveling and sharing genuine moments with friends old and new.
Nicole Schultz grew up on Hilton Head Island and has been a freelance writer for six years. She attended the Grady School of Journalism at the University of Georgia and lives in Mount Pleasant with her boyfriend, Willie, and their daughter, Ava Kate.
Tristyn Sheaffer is a graduate of Hilton Head Island High School. She has a bachelor’s degree in environmental science from the University of South Carolina Columbia. She sees photography as a tool to make memories timeless in today’s fast-paced world.
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COUPLE’S GARDEN STILL THRIVING DESPITE WALLOP FROM TWO HURRICANES
BY DEAN ROWLAND | PHOTOS BY CALEN REAGIN
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utch painter Hieronymus Bosch created his “The Garden of Earthly Delights” in oil on a triptych oak panel. Homeowners Mark and Renee Woodruff put theirs in their Windmill Harbour backyard, and its bright colors and imaginative design were on full display during the annual All Saints Garden Tour, held in May. The couple’s “Restore and Renew” garden is aptly named — no thanks to hurricanes Matthew and Irma, which transformed their outdoor oasis from mostly shade to nearly full sun. Matthew destroyed two large 200-year-old live oaks, as well as seven other trees, while Irma shoved the massive marsh behind their home into their garden, burying it under 2 feet of salt water. The hundreds who visited the garden during the All Saints tour wouldn’t have even guessed at the damage, however. At least 300 flowers and plants are in full bloom in the Woodruff’s garden, and there’s something offering a little bit of color along the meandering stone walkway every day of the year. “We feel the beauty of nature,” said Mark, an Ohio native. “It’s not just the flowers; it’s what the flowers draw — bees and hummingbirds.”
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Mark and Renee Woodruff have created a heatresistant garden at their home in Windmill Harbour.
Even though April to mid-May is the garden’s prime time to shine, August’s display doesn’t shrivel in the summer heat: agapanthus, or African lily, with its showy blues, purples, whites and pinks; day lilies with their red, pink, peach, coral, lavender, cream, yellow, gold and orange hues; the enormous tropical-looking canna lilies that anchor a corner of the Woodruff’s garden with beautiful red blooms; Michigan wildflowers grown from seeds; and sebaceous succulents. Mark’s other favorites include perennials like zinnias, camellias, hydrangeas and echinaceas — also called coneflowers because of their showy heads of composite flowers. As part of the backyard restoration effort, Mark also planted a tulip poplar tree that will get to be “100 feet tall in 30 years.” He and his wife tend the garden every day, checking on the plants’ health, soil conditions and blooming status. The garden, they say, is a constant work in progress. “At this point, we’re seeking a lot of perennials that you don’t see very often,” Mark said.
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THESE PLANTS CAN BEAT THE HEAT NARROW-LEAF ZINNIA: This herbaceous plant is the perfect plant for garden borders. Its small daisy-like flowers thrive in heat and dry soil. It’s also disease-resistant and grows to about 16 inches wide and tall.
BLACK-EYED SUSAN: Give it plenty of sun and heat and it will turn into a long-blooming summertime star in your garden. Yellows, oranges and golds proliferate with little hands-on attention. COSMOS: This dramatic bloomer likes to be left alone. Plant sizes range from 2 to 5 feet and it’s a good fit as a backdrop in mixedflower borders. Expect monarchs, painted ladies and swallowtail butterflies to be at home here.
LANTANA: This compact, sun-loving flower blooms nonstop throughout the summer in multi-colored hues from chiffon yellow to fuchsia pink. Don’t be surprised if you spot an array of butterflies landing on its petals. VERBENA: This fragrant purple perennial also attracts hordes of butterflies and does well as ground cover and in borders.
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The couple wanted color all year, so they planted flowering shrubs and trees that could resist the Lowcountry’s extreme heat and humidity.
In the beginning of his gardening journey, “the plan was to have a few foliage plants for color, but if it didn’t bloom, we didn’t want to plant it,” he said. “We wanted color all year, a garden home, and we kind of set the inside up to match the outside in paint colors and artwork.” The garden has been in the making ever since the couple purchased their home in 2004. At the time, the property was a wasteland of nature and a malignant eyesore. “When I moved in, the yard was pine straw, oak trees and a few azaleas,” Mark said. “It was never landscaped. We liked the house, the lagoon, and we thought, ‘We’ll just landscape it.’” He removed uncultivated panda grass and spread a healthy layer of nutrient-rich soil everywhere. “It was a hodgepodge; we just let it develop,” said Mark, who retired to the island after a corporate career. “We just wanted something beautiful and lush. I just put it together as I envisioned it.
As a naturalist, nature lover and former businessman, it was a natural fit for him to purchase Carolyn’s Landscaping in 1997. Then just offering a retail store and weekly lawn maintenance service, the company was founded in 1976. “I wanted it to become a one-stop shop,” he said. “The plan was always to move into construction and design, lighting and water features. … It was a community business. I’ve always liked nature and the outdoors, so it was a good fit that way.” Unfortunately, the nursery building burned down in 2003 and he decided not to rebuild. And while the company no longer includes a retail store, it still provides horticultural services, hardscape design and construction, landscape lighting and water features at its primary location on U.S. 278. Mark salvaged whatever plants he could after the fire, knowing they could be revived. “If you can save a living thing, the reward is pretty glorious when that thing is looking good and blooming,” he said.
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HHI SAID GOOD BYE TO TWO ICONS
Coach Jolene Watanabe of Smith Stearns Tennis Academy passed away in June from a rare form of appendix cancer. Watanabe reached the Top 100 on the WTA Tour, was the first female coach of the World Tennis Team and coached at Smith Stearns for over a decade. She was highly respected in the international tennis and Hilton Head communities. Dr. Hector F. Esquivel passed away unexpectedly on July 4. Born Sept. 18, 1938, in Torro Valle de Cauca, Colombia, he moved to the Lowcountry with his family in 1983. During his time in the Lowcountry, he practiced medicine with compassion and altruism and played an integral role in the Hispanic community.
AUG 3 BACK TO SCHOOL FUN DAY The Bluffton Area Community Association is hosting their ninth annual Back to School Family Fun Day, featuring face painting, games, putt putt, bounce houses, food and more.
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MIND THE NEW SIGNAL
AUG 8-11 “THE WIZARD OF OZ” Bluffton Youth Theatre will perform “The Wizard of Oz,” the classic tale of Dorothy, her dog Toto, and their journey down the Yellow Brick Road.
AUG 16 A TRIBUTE TO DAVID BOWIE: “REBEL, REBEL” Direct from New York City, this is the ultimate journey through the extraordinary life and electrifying sounds of David Bowie.
AUG 31 HILTON HEAD END OF SUMMER 5K Celebrate the end of summer with a 5K walk or run through scenic Sea Pines Preserve. No race day registration available.
Coach Jolene Watanabe
VANAGLE TO RETIRE AS CONCOURS PRESIDENT
Carolyn Vanagel, president of the Hilton Head Island Concours d’Elegance & Motoring Festival, will retire following the 18th annual event this fall. Vanagel has served as president for the last 16 years. Under her leadership, the event has grown from a twoday show with 6,000 attendees to a ten-day, internationally-recognized lifestyle event with over 20,000 guests from around the world. Lindsey Harrell, vice president of operations, will assume the role of president. The next Hilton Head Island Concours d’Elegance & Motoring festival will be held Oct. 24 – Nov. 3.
A new traffic signal at the intersection of William Hilton Parkway with Pembroke Drive and Museum Street includes left turn arrows for both directions of William Hilton Parkway. These new signals are the first on HHI to incorporate flashing yellow arrows in accordance with S.C. Department of Transportation guidelines.
TROLLEY SERVICE EXTENDED TO WEEKENDS
A complimentary town shuttle service to the beach now runs on weekends from the University of South Carolina Beaufort’s Hilton Head Island campus at 1 Shark Drive to Coligny Beach. The free service operates continuously from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays through Labor Day. After 1 p.m., guests can catch the regularly scheduled Breeze Trolley at Coligny Beach Park and other various locations around Hilton Head Island.
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‘BLUFFTON SONG BIRD’ EARNS TOP HONORS
Pressana Grant, known locally as “The Bluffton Song Bird,” has been inducted to the town of Bluffton’s Wall of Honor. Grant wowed audiences with her beautiful voice as a gospel singer. The Bluffton native said she had sung in every church on Hilton Head Island and many in Bluffton. She was a licensed Evangelical minister, a mother and a grandmother. She died in 2017 at age 61.
LOWCOUNTRY SPEAKER SERIES LAUNCHES INAUGURAL SEASON
World leaders, award-winning journalists, exceptional artists, athletes, military heroes, and more are coming to Hilton Head Island for the newly founded Lowcountry Speaker Series. For its inaugural 2020 season, the Lowcountry Speaker Series will host Condoleezza Rice, Dr. Sanjay Gupta, Paul Nicklen and Robert O’Neill. The season will kick off in January and will feature one lecture per month through April. Lowcountry Speaker Series brings global thought leaders and storytellers to guests in the form of live, face-to-face forums and question-and-answer sessions. For more information go to: lowcountryspeakerseries.com
Dr. Sanjay Gupta
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SEA PINES REFERENDUM FAILS
A referendum in Sea Pines that would have raised property owners’ annual assessments by $450 to pay for critical infrastructure projects in the gated community on Hilton Head’s south end failed, according to an announcement by Sea Pines leadership.Although 72 percent of ballots were cast for the proposal, the tally didn’t meet the 75 percent threshold needed to pass, as outlined in the community’s covenants, written in 1974. The referendum was packaged as a way to address “Sea Pines Community’s aging infrastructure including roadways and stormwater ... deteriorating landscape and our traffic issues,” CSA president Bret Martin wrote in a statement about the results.
HILTON HEAD NAMED BEST U.S. ISLAND
For the fourth year in a row, Hilton Head Island has been named the Best Island in the U.S. by Travel + Leisure magazine. Travel + Leisure readers voted on the honor, basing their rankings on the following categories: natural attractions, activities and sights, restaurants and food, people and friendliness, and value.
Furry Flyers
AIR TRAVEL OPENS NEW DOOR FOR SHELTER DOGS HELPED BY PALMETTO ANIMAL LEAGUE
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almetto Animal League has spent years working on strategies to get homeless animals adopted: An extensive foster care network, a spay/neuter program, an easy-to-access adoption center. But it’s the nonprofit group’s latest strategy that’s really taking off. PAL’s transport program turns to “freedom flights” to send at-risk shelter animals in Beaufort, Jasper and nearby counties to no-kill shelters in the north that are less crowded. “Dozens of lives are being saved,” says president Amy Campanini. “These dogs go from discarded to superstars, and we are so grateful to everyone involved in making these rescues a reality.” Palmetto Animal League’s freedom flights have saved over 70 pups so far this year. Pilots to the Rescue provides the planes and “Top Dog Pilots” at no cost, thanks to generous donations. “When your goal is to save as many homeless pets as possible, it’s deeply heartening to find so many like-minded people out there who value every animal’s life as a precious gift,” Campanini said. Palmetto Animal League, located in Okatie’s Riverwalk Business Park, is a private, nonprofit, no-kill animal rescue organization that believes every animal deserves a second chance at life.
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Steve Evans, executive director of Brookdale on Hilton Head Island, won the Golfweek Amateur Tour tournament in May at the Fazio Golf Course in Palmetto Dunes.
At the free community picnic “One Island, One Community,” attendees were all smiles on Independence Day.
Students from May River High’s welding program built this memorial to Alex Arrieta, which now stands outside Hilton Head Island Elementary School for the Creative Arts. Alex passed away in 2016.
PHOTO BY CHERYL MCCARTHY.
Alliance Dance Academy participated in Dance the World 2019 at Walt Disney World in Orlando, where they performed multiple times and even attended a gala.
To submit a photo of your event for Social Spotlight, email editor@hiltonheadmonthly.com
Outside took more than 20 kids from Camp Leo kayaking on Broad Creek. The free camp for visually impaired children from across the state is held on Hilton Head Island every summer.
Bluffton’s first Pride parade marched through Old Town on June 22.
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Generosity is one of the best things about the Lowcountry. Has your business or organization given back to the community? Submit your photos to editor@hiltonheadmonthly.com for this section. Space is limited.
STOLEN BLUFFTON AEDS HAVE BEEN REPLACED
Two AEDs — automated external defibrillators — were stolen from the New River Linear Trail and the Alljoy Boat Landing over Memorial Day weekend. Arrhythmia Alliance was able to secure donations to replace the life-saving devices. Several local residents, businesses and anonymous donors are among those whose generous contributions enabled Arrhythmia Alliance to replace the stolen AEDs.
LONG CLUB HOSTS BOYS & GIRLS CLUB KIDS
Members of the Long Cove Yacht Club invited children from the Boys and Girls Club of Hilton Head to a boat outing and lunch on Daufuskie Island on June 17. The group departed from the Long Cove Marina on boats owned and captained by Long Cove Yacht Club members for a day of fun on the water. Long Cove Club resident Debbe Steele organized the outing.
in part because children are out of school. For a list of desired food items and more information on how to donate, go to blufftonselfhelp.org.
CEREAL DRIVE HELPS STOCK AREA SHELVES
Hilton Head Regional Healthcare donated more than 20,000 servings of cereal to local nonprofit organizations Sandalwood Community Food Pantry and Bluffton Self Help during its Healthy Over Hungry Cereal drive, which ran June 7-14.
TOWN OF BLUFFTON ADDS INTERACTIVE MAPS, WILL HOLD JOB FAIR
As Bluffton continues to grow, the town has provided interactive maps on its website to answer a frequently-asked question: “What is going on there?” The permit application map provides information about private development anywhere within town limits. The capital improvement project map provides information for public construction projects being managed by the town, such as construction of new parks and parking areas. The town also will host its first job fair Aug. 9 from 9 a.m.-noon at the Rotary Community Center in Oscar Frazier Park. Prospective applicants will have the opportunity to meet with the town’s department leaders and discuss open positions. For more information about the maps or the job fair, go to townofbluffton.sc.gov.
BLUFFTON SELF HELP SEEKING FOOD DONATIONS
Bluffton Self Help says its food resources are depleting at a faster rate than expected due to an increase in visits to the food pantry. Requests for food increase over the summer,
WORLD AFFAIRS COUNCIL NAMES NEW SECRETARY
Joan Apple Lemoine, a Hilton Head Island resident and board member of the Hilton Head Island World Affairs Council, has been selected as secretary of the World Affairs Council of America’s board. The organization is based in Washington, D.C., and oversees the operation of 95 World Affairs Councils throughout the United States. As a secretary, she will be involved with WACA national conference, Academic World Quest, council relations and more. Lemoine is the former executive director of the Hilton Head chapter of the organization.
HILTON HEAD CHORAL SOCIETY LOOKING FOR NEW SINGERS
Join the Hilton Head Choral Society — it’s currently seeking singers ages 18 and older. Members must love singing and have prior chorus or choir experience. An ability to read music is preferred. No audition is required. For more information, go to hiltonheadchoralsociety. org or call 843-298-4646.
COUNTY K-9S TO RECEIVE SPECIAL VESTS
Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office K-9s Ares and Enzo will receive a special protective vest that wards off bullets and protects the dogs from stab wounds thanks to a charitable donation from nonprofit Vested Interest in K-9s, Inc., a 501(c)(3) charity located in East Taunton, Massachusetts, that provides protective vests and other assistance to dogs of law enforcement agencies.
SPEAKING BOOK AVAILABLE FOR CHILDREN
Speaking Books new book “Children Coping with Cancer” is available for free to help kids who have been diagnosed with cancer and their families. The bilingual book includes a recording of the text spoken in English and Spanish and was developed with input from pediatric oncologists. It is endorsed by the World Medical Association, funded by Pfizer and has the support of the Rotary Club of Hilton Head. To apply to receive the free books, contact bj@speakingbooks.com. August 2019 27
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in the World ››Where is Monthly?
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Montenegro Mary and Richard Leal took Monthly on their visit to Kotor, Montenegro.
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Iceland
Florence, SC The Bluffton National Machine Pitch All-Stars took Monthly to the South Carolina Dixie Youth Baseball state tournament in Florence, South Carolina where they finished third.
Morocco The Espositos brought Monthly along to explore the Sahara in Morocco.
Van and Lauren Schwiebert took Monthly to enjoy the flowers in Iceland.
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Heather and Zoey Edge took Monthly on their mother- Bobbi and Bill Adair enjoyed the wildlife and scenery daughter cruise to the Bahamas. of South Africa with Monthly.
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SCHOOL VOTE
REFERENDUM WOULD FUND UPDATES AT SCHOOLS ACROSS BEAUFORT COUNTY
BY JUSTIN JARRETT
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eaufort County voters again will face a school bond referendum when they go to the ballot box in November. And after the past two proposals fell short, public school advocates say it is even more imperative that the latest one passes this time around. A group of local citizens has formed the nonprofit group Better Schools Now! to promote passage of the referendum. The group has a broad-based steering committee with representatives in Port Royal, Sheldon, Bluffton and on Hilton Head Island, and two local public relations firms — the Williams Group out of Beaufort and the Denarius Group on Hilton Head — will provide strategic counsel, marketing assistance and media planning. The group has launched a website, voteyesbeaufortcountyschools.org, to provide information about the benefits of the referendum, voter information and how to volunteer and contribute financially. Beaufort County’s last successful bond referendum was 11 years ago; voters rejected ballot measures in 2016 and 2018. Meanwhile, pockets of the county — especially in Bluffton — have seen population
explosions that have left even new schools overcrowded and searching for options to accommodate more students.
early childhood centers, elementary and pre-k-to-eighth-grade schools.
WHAT’S ON THE REFERENDUM?
HOW WERE SCHOOLS’ NEEDS IDENTIFIED?
The proposed referendum has two parts. The first referendum question would include $290 million in funding for safety and security upgrades at all district schools; technology infrastructure upgrades at schools district-wide; classroom additions at River Ridge Academy and May River High; a replacement building for Robert Smalls International Academy; and renovations at Beaufort Elementary School, Hilton Head Island Middle School and Battery Creek High School. The second question of the referendum — which will go into effect only if the first is approved — asks voters to consider an additional $54 million in career and technology education expansions at Battery Creek and May River high schools; design work for renovations at Hilton Head Island High School; improvements to athletic facilities at district middle and high schools; and playground improvements at
All of the projects were included in a comprehensive list of $629 million in facilities needs identified earlier this year by an independent committee of county residents. Members of the Community Project Review Committee worked more than 900 hours — visiting 26 schools in Beaufort and other districts and receiving presentations from outside experts — before sending the district-wide projects list to interim Superintendent Herb Berg. Committee members also received presentations from a safety and security consulting firm, a demographer, four architectural consultants, the town of Bluffton, a playground equipment vendor, a furniture vendor and district staff. Cost estimates for referendum projects were developed by a private-sector firm contracted by the school district. “I was very impressed with the level of detail that they put into crafting this
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package,” said Jodie Srutek, co-founder of the advocacy group STAND for Students. “I think in the past people had concerns about not trusting the superintendent, or not trusting the board, or not trusting the process. I think over the past year they’ve done a good job of correcting those concerns. I think we’re finally at a place where people can put the past behind them and focus on the needs that we have.”
HOW MUCH WILL THIS COST ME? If both parts of the referendum are approved, the average cost to resident homeowners will be about $9 a month, advocates say. “A ‘yes’ vote for the referendum is a yes vote for our county’s quality of life, at a very minimal cost to homeowners,” said John Williams, president of the Williams Group, who was an assistant superintendent for the school district when the last
referendum was approved in 2008. “It’s time for our school system to catch up its facilities in terms of crowding, deferred maintenance and safety upgrades.” The primary opposition to the past two failed bond initiatives has come from CARE, or Citizens Advocating Responsible Education, which formed in 2015 in response to what the group considered unethical conduct by former Superintendent Jeff Moss. CARE has not taken an official position on the upcoming referendum vote, according to founder Richard Bisi, but the group has some concerns about the school board’s track record on financial oversight, as well as the amount of money earmarked for schools in northern Beaufort County that are projected to be well under 50 percent capacity in five years. Advocates say it’s time to trust a new school board and superintendent to make necessary and overdue improvements throughout the district.
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A ‘YES’ VOTE FOR THE REFERENDUM IS A YES VOTE FOR OUR COUNTY’S QUALITY OF LIFE, AT A VERY MINIMAL COST TO HOMEOWNERS.
– JOHN WILLIAMS, PRESIDENT OF THE WILLIAMS GROUP
“The stakes are really high for our county’s future in this referendum,” said Tom Gardo, president of the Denarius Group. “People need to realize that a ‘no’ vote doesn’t punish wrongdoing by the past superintendent or school board. All it does is hurt our young people — both now and into the future.”
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The Ears Have It
GO INSIDE THE WORLD OF MR. BEN AND HIS AMAZING PET PRODUCTS. BY BARRY KAUFMAN | PHOTOS BY ROB KAUFMAN
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F Benjamin Preisner got his start as an entrepreneur by developing an allnatural ear tonic for his pets.
rom the outside, you’d almost never know it was there. One of a handful of mostly serviceoriented businesses in a low-lying commercial park off of a back road in Ridgeland, the world headquarters of Mr. Ben’s Amazing Pet Products is remarkably inconspicuous from the road. But this nondescript industrial space is the launching point for Benjamin Preisner’s global empire of pet products. Preisner himself also goes somewhat incognito — from the Mr. Ben logo, you’d expect a top-hatted gentleman with a monocle, straight from the 19th century. Instead, he cuts the figure of the modern entrepreneur very much — full of ideas and energy and driven by purpose. From his front office, a
doorway gives way to a factory floor of sorts: A workbench runs along one wall, a scene of controlled chaos — it’s piled high with sealers, rows of bottles, and rolls of label stickers. Shelving dominates the center floor and holds hundreds of stacked boxes, each destined for customers all over the world. Preisner has been in the space since January 2018, after starting his business in that most traditional first office of the modern entrepreneur: his garage. “Within a year, I had boxes piled up to the ceiling since I was shipping directly to consumers,” he said. “Once we opened up to Amazon, that opened us up to other countries and we had to move.” The roots of Mr. Ben’s Miracle Pet Products go back much further than the day in 2016 when
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HE FOUND HIS PASSION IN PROVIDING PET OWNERS A SOLUTION TO EAR INFECTIONS — ONE THAT DIDN’T RELY ON ANTIBIOTICS THAT COULD HARM PETS’ HEALTH.
Employees of Mr. Ben’s Amazing Pet Products work at the company’s headquarters in Ridgeland.
Preisner decided to turn the all-natural ear tonic he developed and had been using on his pets for nearly 20 years into a full-fledged business. Even as a young man, scientific discovery had intrigued him. As a junior at Hilton Head Preparatory School, he’d won international awards and recognition from the state Senate for research he was doing on Parkinson’s disease. “I was heavily involved in research,” he said. “When I went to college, I originally was going to go into that and changed to sociology because it seemed more interesting.” That college, by the way, was Yale. After graduation he tried a few different paths, but his entrepreneurial spirit was strong. “I had a union job with a pension and I just felt like a cow being herded around,” he said. “I’m a big Tony Robbins guy. Anything’s possible if you’re motivated and act as if you can do it. People have a lot of mental blocks.” And so in 2016, after dabbling in everything from real estate to computer consulting, he found his passion in
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Patty Preisner packages some of Mr. Ben’s products for sale.
providing pet owners a solution to ear infections — one that didn’t rely on antibiotics that could harm pets’ health. After tweaking his original tonic’s formula and working with a team of three consulting veterinarians, he launched an ear wash that complements the tonic by cleaning out matter from the ear canal. That was followed by wipes and reformulated ear products for cats. Then “Beef Benjies,” allnatural freeze-dried treats for dogs. In February, Preisner became a certified acute canine herbalism specialist, part of his effort to base each product on a deep base of knowledge. Before he launches any new product, Preisner starts with a book. Co-written with one of his consulting vets,
the process of writing allows him to really immerse himself in the subject. “We come out with products slowly because we like to get a really intimate relationship with them and make sure they work,” Preisner said. “A lot of people who start businesses have 100 SKUs and it’s just about selling. We’re very particular about what we put out there.” But ultimately, it’s about using an entrepreneurial spirit to help animals. Proceeds from every sale help benefit Last Chance Animal Rescue. “They’re our best friends,” said Preisner. “We have to be their best friends, too.”
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››On the Move
Meghan Cline
Dale Douthat
Dr. Brad Fraum
Emma Stanton Gregory
Maria Malcolm
Jackie Mathisen
Greg Schenkel
Philip Searcy
FRAUM CHIROPRACTIC EARNS CERTIFICATION
Fraum Chiropractic Life Center, P.A. on Hilton Head Island is now the only office in the Lowcountry certified by the International Stem Society of Stem Cell Applications. Dr. Heather Hinshelwood, Dr. Brad Fraum, Dr. Brian McGinnis, Sharon Fraum and Bree Maxwell received the designation in June.
UNITED WAY WELCOMES NEW PRESIDENT
Dale Douthat has joined the United Way of the Lowcountry as its new president and CEO. A native of Kentucky, he is a graduate of Murray State University and had a 15-year career in advertising and design. Previously, he served as director of Habitat for Humanity’s ReStore in Louisville, Kentucky.
PLAYERS WORLD OF SPORTS ADDS NEW MANAGER
Emma Stanton Gregory has joined the team at Players World of Sports as a manager. She was born and raised on Hilton Head Island and graduated from Winthrop University.
THERAPY GROUP OPENS IN BLUFFTON
A new mental health practice called Therapy Group has opened a location in Moss Creek Village. The practice includes four full-time South Carolina-licensed doctoral and master’s level providers who specialize in evidencebased treatments to assist individuals and couples suffering with anxiety, depression, trauma, substance abuse, eating disorder, relational problems, behavioral issues and more. Therapists are Maria Malcolm, PhD, LP; Jackie Mathisen, MA, LPC; Greg Schenkel, LMT, LISW-CP, JD; and Philip Searcy, LISW-CP.
OUTSIDE HILTON HEAD PROMOTES NEW RETAIL MANAGER
Meghan Cline has been promoted to retail manager at Outside Hilton Head. Originally from Moultrie, Georgia, Cline began her career at Outside in 2012. She has been a kayak guide, retail associate and assistant retail manager at the company. Cline has a bachelor’s degree in sociology from Georgia Southern University.
HHI GETS NEW ART STUDIO
Sonja Griffin Evans has opened a new art studio and gallery bearing her name at 32 Palmetto Bay Road Suite10A. Her paintings, mixed media art and handmade jewelry are influenced by Gullah culture. Griffin Evans is an internationally acclaimed artist who was born and raised in Beaufort.
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Alice Frawley
Bob Rosene
ST. ANDREW BY-THE-SEA ADDS TWO
Alice Frawley and Bob Rosene have joined the staff at Saint Andrew By-TheSea. Frawley is the new children’s ministries coordinator for the church’s Hilton Head campus, where she will oversee children’s Christian education programs and plan special events. Frawley has a master’s degree in education and teaching experience with students from elementary school through the college. She is also a performing musician. Bob Rosene will serve as part-time youth ministry leader and will continue to manage the Upward basketball program. He will work with young people in grades six through 12 on Hilton Head Island and conduct youth group events at the church’s Bluffton campus. August 2019 41
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Congratulations TO THE WINNERS OF OUR 2019 CUTEST PETS CONTEST
JUDGES'
PEOPLE'S CHOICE
CHOICE
ELLIE
COWGIRL
Stuart and Brecken Campagna, owners of Southpaw Pet Resort on Hilton Head Island and judges of Monthly’s 2019 Cutest Pet Contest, chose Ellie as their winner because “in her photo she looked completely relaxed and well-behaved,” Stuart said. “You don’t see that much with Labradors — they can be bonkers. She’s a beautiful puppy.”
Cowgirl is a five-month-old Nubian-Saanen cross, which is a breed used mostly for dairy purposes. She lives on Whippoorwill Farm in Jasper County and belongs to Ellie Young. Cowgirl was raised from a bottle from when she was one day old. She likes to go on family outings to the beach, the Hilton Head Farmer's Market at Honey Horn and other destinations.
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Finalists We received 137 submissions this year! Below are our finalists. To see the full gallery of this year's entries, please go to our Facebook page, www.facebook.com/hiltonheadmonthly. Thank you to everyone who participated!
PAUL
PEPPER MCSNEEZY
PENNY
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These are some of our favorite contest photos! More than 2,400 votes were cast. We wish we had room to print all the photos--they were all adorable.
PACO
POOFKIN
PEANUT
GILMORE
ZOEY
AMANDA
BABY GIRL
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FOXIE
OTIS
TIGER
CRAIG
ELLIOTT
OSCAR
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CLEO
VARIO DOGS
MILLIE CHICO
EMMA
LOTTIE & NIRVANA
STORM
STELLA
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GEDDY LEE
GIA & BLAZE
DASH LOLA
STELLA
FRANKLIN
MIEKA
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FINLEY NUGGET
COSMO
SADIE
MITTENS
NOLI
ANNABELLE
BOGIE
MAGGIE
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TOTO
GUS
PEPPER
BELLE
SNICKERS
TRAPPER
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Meet theJudges PAMPERING PETS IS STUART AND BRECKEN CAMPAGNA’S PASSION BY NICHOLE TATE | PHOTO BY JOHN BRACKETT
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Brecken and Stuart Campagna are the owners of Southpaw Resort.
flat-screen TV, classical music, freshly fluffed pillows topped with a mint: The amenities would have even the most discerning hotel guests drooling. Of course, drooling is second nature to the four-legged visitors at Southpaw Pet Resort on Hilton Head Island’s north end — especially when there are treats involved. Those pillow mints? They’re milk bones. It takes a true pet lover to put this much love and care into animals’ comfort. That’s where Southpaw owners Brecken and Stuart Campagna come in. The couple and their two kids have so many pets that they refer to their Hilton Head Island home as a “small zoo.” There’s a Boxer mix named Roxy, an Australian Shepherd mix named Rockit and four cats: Chrissy, CK, Jackie and Rainy. There’s also a guinea pig named Cookie and a leopard gecko named Shiloh. At work at their upscale dog boarding and daycare facility off Beach City Road, the Campagnas lavish attention on their V.I.P. four-footed guests. They accommodate nearly any special request from rotating Fido’s toys to administering medication to delivering ice cream bars to their private suite. “Our clients become our extended family. We fall in love with their dogs,” Brecken said. “To have the chance to know these people and know their dogs, it’s just been an amazing experience. It’s our life and it’s our passion.” Stuart is originally from New York City; Brecken grew up in rural South Carolina near Aiken. They met on Hilton Head Island in 2000, when Brecken was vacationing with her college roommate and Stuart was working at a restaurant. Stuart served her sweet tea and “from there, it was love at first sight.”
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ExoticPets
LOCAL VETERINARIAN DR. TRACY DUFFNER SPECIALIZES IN TREATING EXOTIC ANIMALS. HERE, SHE SHARES SOME FUN FACTS ABOUT THEM
BY ALLISON GOODWIN | PHOTOS BY ROB KAUFMAN
Ferrets
Hedgehogs
• Most live to the age of 6 to 10. • They need a large cage with a dedicated sleeping space. • They’re extremely social and need a friend. • Dinner is served: They like raw chicken or beef and small mice.
• Check the law books: It’s illegal to keep them as pets in some parts of the U.S. • One hedgehog has between 5,000-7,000 quills. • They live for 2-5 years. • They eat insects and weigh 1-2 pounds.
Advice from Dr.TracyDuffner “Husbandry is the most important part of owning an exotic pet — 90% of what I have to do with exotic pets has to do with improper environment or care conditions.” “If you are thinking about getting an exotic pet, make sure to reach out to an exotic pet vet first to learn about the care needs and commitment the animal will require.”
Chinese Water Dragons
• They can live for up to 20 years. • They thrive in a large, warm and humid environment. • These dragons can sleep comfortably in water.
DUFFNER OWNS ISLAND HOLISTIC PET SERVICES, SERVING HILTON HEAD ISLAND AND BLUFFTON. SHE IS CERTIFIED IN VETERINARY ACUPUNCTURE, FOOD THERAPY AND NUTRITION AND IS PURSUING CERTIFICATION IN CHINESE HERBAL MEDICINE FOR ANIMALS.
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African Clawed Frogs
Chinchillas
• They can live for up to 15 years. • Females often are double the size of males. • They spend most of their time in water.
• They can live for 20 years. • They thrive in cold weather; temperatures of 80 degrees or higher can be fatal for them. • They are very social animals and do not do well alone. • They are hypoallergenic. • Their tails are usually about 5-6 inches long.
African Mud Turtles
• They can live for 50 years. • They like chicken, shrimp, ground turkey and strawberries. • These turtles are most comfortable in an aquatic and warm environment.
Bearded Dragons • They wave their arms at other bearded dragons as a greeting. • They’re very easy-going and can be leash-trained or dressed up. • They need UV light, heat and moisture to thrive. • They eat insects and vegetables.
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DiningForDogs TAKE FIDO OUT TO BREAKFAST, LUNCH OR DINNER THESE LOCAL RESTAURANTS ARE PET FRIENDLY. SOME EVEN OFFER MENUS FOR FOUR-LEGGED DINERS.
HILTON HEAD ISLAND
Hinchey’s
843-686-5959
Aunt Chilada’s
843-785-7700
Island Bagel & Deli
843-686-3353
British Open Pub - HHI
843-686-6736
It’s Greek to Me
843-842-4033
Captain Woody's
843-785-2400
Jane Bistro & Bar
843-686-5696
Carolina Crab Company
843-842-2016
Kenny B’s Seafood
843-785-3315
CharBar Co
843-785-2427
Mediterranean Harbour
843-842-9991
Chow Daddy’s
843-842-CHOW
Old Fort Pub
843-681-2386
The Crazy Crab, Jarvis Creek
843-681-5021
Palmetto Bay Sun Rise Cafe
843-686-3232
CQ’s 843-671-2779
Red Fish
843-686-3388
Delisheeyo 843-785-3633
Reilley’s North End Pub
843-681-4153
FISH Casual Coastal Seafood
843-342-3474
Reilley’s Grill & Bar
843-842-4414
ELA’s On the Water
843-785-3030
Rockfish at Bomboras
843-689-2662
Fishcamp on Broad Creek
843-842-2267
Salty Dog Café
843-671-CAFÉ
Flatbread Grill & Bar
843-341-2225
Santa Fe Cafe
843-785-3838
French Bakery
843-342-5420
Street Meet
843-842-2570
Frosty Frog Cafe & Pizza
843-686-3764
Up the Creek Pub & Grill
843-681-3625
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BLUFFTON Agave Side Bar Calhoun Street Tavern Captain Woody's Chow Daddy’s Cinco Mexican Grill The Pearl Kitchen & Bar Subway - Baylor Dr Subway - Buckwalter Truffles - Bluffton
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CAPTAIN WOODY'S
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in the great indoors
ESCAPE THE HEAT WITH INDOOR ACTIVITIES FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY. BY BARRY KAUFMAN
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h, the great outdoors, where humidity renders eyeglasses completely opaque, the no-see-ums attack us, and the summer sun wants nothing less than to roast our skin to an angry red. Sure, it’s not all bad. But the fact is there are times where the great outdoors can be a little bit too much. There comes a time when a little air-conditioned comfort is called for, when we yearn for some kind of indoor diversion while we recharge for our next outdoor foray. The Lowcountry has you covered — quite literally, as you can enjoy these activities under a roof. Whether you want to unwind and take in a movie, flex your creative muscles, start a friendly family competition over a round of bowling or simply let the kids tire themselves out, there are a wealth of indoor options at your fingertips.
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CAN YOU ESCAPE?
Across the country, escape rooms have exploded in popularity. On Hilton Head and in Bluffton, there are a few different possibilities for testing your puzzle-solving skills with friends. Match wits against mind-bending riddles that only unlock further mysteries until you have found your exit and earned bragging rights. Race to beat the clock, or sandbag it, let your friends figure out the clues and enjoy a few more minutes of air conditioning.
PLAY, EXPLORE & LEARN
The Sandbox: An Interactive Children’s Museum has long been a mainstay among Lowcountry families, and for good reason: It’s home to a wonderland of activities for young kids, from interactive playsets to building tools and arts and crafts. Is your kid ready to play pirate, put on a puppet show or strap into the cockpit of a jet plane? They’ll do all that and more among 2,500 square feet of fun for kids up to age 8 and their families. Drop in and explore, or check out the regular schedule of programs and events. And the fun is easier to find than ever: A second location recently opened in Tanger Outlet 2.
HIT THE LANES
Located in the lively Buckwalter Place in Bluffton, Station 300 is the place to knock down some pins. This clean, modern bowling alley offers 24 lanes and all the high-tech options, from self-setting pop-up bumpers and automatic digital scoring to 12 projection screens that let you watch the big game while you bowl. Get some tasty grub delivered to your lane right from Zeppelin’s Bar & Grill, and let the kids run free between frames at the fabulous arcade. It’s one-stop fun for the family, and the only place in the Lowcountry to test your bowling prowess.
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TRAPPED BLUFFTON
THE SANDBOX
FEELING CRAFTY?
Want to create your own beautiful home décor, perfect for livening up your space and garnering more than a few likes on Instagram? Hammer & Stains in Bluffton hosts a variety of workshops that let you try out your craftier side. From paint to wood to rustic metal, you’ll create a unique home item all your own while enjoying a few sips of liquid inspiration. On Hilton Head, flex your crafty muscles at The Art Café, where you can paint your own pottery from a selection of hundreds of different pieces. Your unique work of art will be available for pickup two days later, or you can have it shipped home. Looking for a night out? On Wednesdays, drop off the kids for an evening of pottery and games while you enjoy dinner at Rockfish Seafood & Steaks at Bomboras downstairs.
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LIGHTS, CAMERA, ACTION
There’s nothing like catching the latest blockbuster on a rainy summer day — and no place to do it like the Lowcountry. For a community our size, we’re blessed with an abundance of cinematic options. We’ve got theaters that focus on smaller, independent flicks; theaters that pair the experience with a carefully curated wine list; and massive multiplexes that let you recline in luxury while you watch this summer’s superheroes fight whichever aliens they’re fighting right now.
CLAIM YOUR PRIZE
For many of us, the flashing lights and digital cacophony of an arcade ignite the nostalgia of childhood days spent blasting digital aliens out of the sky and fishing for stuffed animals with a tiny metal crane. Those days are back at Adventure Cove Mini Golf & Arcade on Hilton Head. Test your luck — and your skill — on the hottest new games and collect tickets to trade in for awesome prizes. You can rake in fistfuls of candy, or save up for top-shelf items like Nerf guns and cool gadgets. If you really want to play like a high roller, test your mettle and your coordination on Key Master and you could claim big-money prizes from video game consoles to Beats headphones. Then get a dose of fresh-air competition at the two masterfully designed mini-golf courses.
COASTAL DISCOVERY MUSEUM
While the Coastal Discovery Museum might be best known for its sprawling natural campus at historic Honey Horn, there is plenty of indoor enchantment that awaits. The Discovery House, the main building at the museum, is home to 6,000 square feet of activities including a kids’ zone, a gift shop, regularly rotating art displays and interactive exhibits that guide you through the Lowcountry’s history using videos and interviews with influential islanders and historic figures. There are also exhibits highlighting our native ecology, but to see it up close and personal you’ll want to step inside the Tom Peeples Discovery Lab, where you can find live animals like alligators and snakes, as well as an active beehive.
BOUNCE AROUND
There’s something about bounce houses that just sends kids into a frenzy. And we get it: It’s freeing to get inside and give gravity the old heave-ho while you rocket around in complete safety. Which probably explains part of the appeal of Island Playground, an indoor garden of inflatable bounce houses, slides, basketball hoops and climbing surfaces. Beyond the inflatables there are climbing ropes, rock walls and “American Ninja Warrior”-style structures that let kids burn off energy and have a blast. “They’ll sleep well tonight,” you’ll think as you enjoy the grown-ups corral, with its free Wi-Fi and comfortable seating.
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STEP UP TO THE PLATE
America’s pastime is back in a big way, with kids discovering baseball and adults rediscovering their old major league dreams. There’s nothing like feeling the crack of the bat when you connect with a fastball, but if you missed your shot at the majors you can still bring the family out to hit a few balls. Bluffton’s Riverside Sports Academy has rolled out some great new indoor batting cages perfect for getting a few swings in. Sign up for a session, or get a membership that includes agility training and more.
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local reads
OF THE LOWCOUNTRY kids' edition BY AMY COYNE BREDESON
“Ebenezer Has a Word for Everything” WRITTEN BY CHELSEA ROWE ILLUSTRATED BY FRANK DORMER
“He Needs a Chihuahua” WRITTEN BY JEVON DALY ILLUSTRATED BY COLIN NOONAN AND JESSIE RENEW
Local musician Jevon Daly is writing more than songs these days. He recently published a children’s book called “He Needs a Chihuahua.” The book started out as a song Daly wrote for one of his bands, Lowcountry Boil Bluegrass Band, but he realized it would be a great opportunity to reach a completely different audience. The book is based on an urban myth Daly and his family heard about while living on the Caribbean island of St. Thomas in the 1970s. Daly suffered from severe asthma as a child, and someone told his parents that chihuahuas take asthma away from children. Daly’s parents, who had tried everything to help their son, went out and got him a chihuahua. Somehow, the dog did seem to take on his symptoms and give him relief. The book ends with the dog wheezing, moaning and telling his owners to call the doctor for him. “He Needs a Chihuahua” is available at The Sandbox: An Interactive Children’s Museum, Dockside, Skull Creek Boathouse and Cahill’s Market.
Chelsea Rowe always wanted to be a writer. She had written for newspapers and magazines in the past, but whe she began home-schooling her four kids, she realized she wanted to write a children’s book. “I was reading a lot of stuff that frankly, I didn’t love,” Rowe said about the books she read to her children. “I felt like you could combine education with fun and humor, and it would be enjoyable for a child to read.” So that’s what the owner of Savannah Picnic Company did. “Ebenezer Has a Word for Everything” is written for ages 4 to 8, and is filled with vocabulary words and a glossary with fun, childlike definitions. It follows a boy named Ebenezer, who has a strange hobby: Instead of collecting rocks or stamps, he collect words. He tries to share his words with others, but no one is interested. Then one day Ebenezer meets a boy named Fitzgerald, who collects ideas. Fitzgerald has plenty of ideas, but has a hard time putting them into words. The pair find the perfect friendship and find that by combining their interests, they can write stories and entertain people. The book can be found at The Storybook Shoppe in Bluffton and at Barnes & Noble in Savannah, or online through Amazon.
“Maralee and the Turtles of the Sea” WRITTEN AND ILLUSTRATED BY REBECCA CHAMBERLAIN
A professional artist based on Lady’s Island, Rebecca Chamberlain became fascinated with sea turtles years ago after watching a documentary with her daughter. She decided to turn her love of the creatures into a children’s book. In “Maralee and the Turtles of the Sea,” a mermaid named Maralee is sent on a mission by King Neptune to guide baby sea turtles through dangerous waters and make sure they make it to adulthood. The main character was inspired by Chamberlain’s daughter, Katie, who was the model for the mermaid illustration. Now 12, Katie dresses up as a mermaid to greet children at story times around town. “Maralee and the Turtles of the Sea” is available at The Storybook Shoppe in Bluffton and MacDonald Marketplace on St. Helena Island, and online through Amazon, Barnes & Noble or Chamberlain’s website, rchamberlainart.com.
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“Scoot’s New Home” WRITTEN BY ANN EILERS LILLY ILLUSTRATED BY STEVEN EILERS
After moving to Hilton Head Island from Kentucky years ago, Ann Eilers Lilly started making up stories while out on the family boat. She has turned one of those stories into a children’s book. As a real estate agent, she was looking for a way to promote Hilton Head and thought the stories she made up years ago would be a great children’s book. She wanted her book to include a lesson for young readers, and was reminded of how nervous her children, then 6 and 13, had been when the family moved to the island. And thus, Scoot’s story was born. In “Scoot’s New Home,” a boat named Scoot was sold to someone on Hilton Head. The little boat was scared when he first moved to the island, but by the end of the book, he has made new friends, had some fun and is happy to be there. “Change can be scary, but it can be really good too,” Lilly said. The book is illustrated by Lilly’s brother, Steven Eilers, and features 16 original watercolors. Local readers will recognize Hilton Head landmarks like The Boathouse on Hilton Head — Scoot’s new home. Lilly hopes to release a sequel to the book by summer. You can find “Scoot’s New Home” at the Coastal Discovery Museum, The Boathouse, The Sandbox: An Interactive Children’s Museum, various local gift shops and restaurants, and on Amazon. August 2019 63
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2019 PHOTO BY MIKE RITTERBECK
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FEATURED SCHOOLS
MONTHLY'S BACK TO SCHOOL PROFILES OF THE AREA'S FINEST INSTITUTIONS Cross Schools
Heritage Academy
Address: 495 Buckwalter Parkway, Bluffton Type: Independent Grades: Ages 12 months to 8th grade Head of School: Dr. Brad Schultz Director of Admissions: Jennifer Drury Phone: 843-706-2000 Website: www.crossschools.org Student Population: 560
Address: 11 New Orleans Road, Hilton Head Island Type: Private Grades: 6-12 grades Director of Admissions: Tina Sprouse Phone: 843-842-8600 Website: www.HeritageHHI.com Student Population: 100
About the School: Established in 1998, Cross Schools provides a Christian-based education for children ages 12 months through 8th grade. Cross Schools helps students develop a passion for learning through small classes, rigorous academics, various enrichment courses, and faith-based learning. Students attend weekly chapel, participate in community service projects, and have the opportunity to join various clubs. Its athletic program — which includes cross-country, basketball, golf, soccer, volleyball, an equestrian club, sporting clays, a tennis club, football and baseball — encourages teamwork, discipline and physical fitness. The guiding principles of the Cross Schools community are academic excellence, Christian values and community service. What’s New: During the 2018-19 school year, Cross Schools opened a new wing that included the Matthews Makerspace Lab, additional classroom space, an expanded gym and a large multipurpose area for upper school. The 2019-20 school year will welcome the addition of a Lego Lab and an outdoor amphitheater. The Chapel at Cross Schools, a 500-seat chapel, is under construction and will open in December.
About the School: Rooted in academic excellence and dedicated to students’ pursuit of passions, Heritage Academy is an academic institution where champions are made. The goal is to personalize education for each student, driven by their extracurricular interests. Heritage Academy enrolls students who have courage, are willing to sacrifice, and have the ambition to succeed. Lowcountry students who demonstrate passion for their fields and the drive and aptitude required to join Heritage Academy will learn alongside students from around the world, gaining a global perspective in a focused environment built to prepare them for success in the arena of life — and the academic standards to which they will be held will prepare them for top-tier colleges and universities. Students enter these halls driven by their passion. They graduate as champions. That is the Heritage Academy difference.
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FEATURED SCHOOLS Hilton Head Christian Academy Address: 55 Gardner Drive, Hilton Head Island Type: Private Grades: Kindergarten-12th grade Head of School: Doug Langhals Director of Admissions: Dona Wood Phone: 843-681-2878 Website: www.hhca.org Student Population: 400
Future scientists
THE DISCOVERY MAKES MARINE EDUCATION FUN
STORY AND PHOTOS BY CAROL WEIR
About the School: HHCA is a non-denominational Christian college preparatory school that encourages the pursuit of excellence in academics, athletics and the arts, as well as a relationship with Christ. The school is one of 15 in the country that provides full faculty training in the Orton-Gillingham teaching method. With a student-tofaculty ratio of 8:1 and 25 different honors and AP courses, HHCA has a 100% college acceptance rate to schools such as Duke, West Point, Georgetown, Wake Forest and the U.S. Naval Academy. HHCA has a wide variety of middle and upper school athletic teams and more than 70 percent of students participate in the school’s fine arts programming. What’s New: This year, HHCA celebrated the groundbreaking of its new state-of-the-art Bluffton campus. Designed by the country’s top education architects, Fielding Nair International, the new campus is expected to open during the 2020-21 school year. The school’s faculty also has been training for several years to implement projectbased learning under the guidance of international experts in the student-driven learning model.
Hilton Head Preparatory School Address: 8 Fox Grape Road, Hilton Head Island Type: Private Grades: Pre-Kindergarten-12th grade Headmaster: Jon Hopman Director of Admissions: Bobbie Somerville Phone: 843-671-2286 Website: www.hhprep.org Student Population: 450 About the School: Hilton Head Prep is an accredited independent school with exemplary faculty who strive to create students of character, integrity and responsibility in a safe and welcoming environment. With an average class size of 12 students, Hilton Head Prep uses an innovative college preparatory curriculum that includes courses in liberal arts, science, technology and ethics, as well as rigorous Advanced Placement and honors courses. The school is continually ranked among the top K-12 independent schools in South Carolina, and 100% of Hilton Head Prep graduates are accepted to college. Participation in co-curricular arts, athletic programs and meaningful community involvement is highly encouraged. Hilton Head Prep also has a residential boarding program for national and international students.
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ome of the Lowcountry’s future marine biologists will have discovered their vocation on the Discovery, which takes kids out on the water to do real science. Educational excursions aboard the 45-foot catamaran have offered students from May River High School, Hilton Head Christian Academy, Hilton Head Preparatory School and other area public and private schools what environmental educators call “placebased” lessons — their focus is the natural environment where the kids live. “What temperature do you think the water is?” asked Kacie Ferguson, an environmental educator with the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources, during a recent Discovery outing. A boatload of middle school students from Hilton Head Christian Academy — all wearing lifejackets — started offering their best guesses. As The
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Students from Hilton Head Christian Academy examine samples of water drawn from the Chechessee River during a field trip on the E/V Discovery. The educational voyages are available for public and private school groups through the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources.
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FEATURED SCHOOLS John Paul II Catholic School Address: 4211 N. Okatie Highway, Ridgeland Type: Catholic Grades: 7th-12th grades Principal: John McCarthy Phone: 843-645-3838 Website: www.johnpaul2school.org Student Population: 220 About the School: John Paul II Catholic School educates children for the challenges they will face in college and beyond. The school’s motto, “Nolite Timere” — “be not afraid” — means the school is constantly examining its courses and evaluating academic standards while creating an environment rich in spirituality, fine arts and athletics, where each child reaches their full potential. At the center of everything the school does is our faith in God, and it is blessed to partner with parents to help children grow in that faith. What’s new: John McCarthy is the school’s new principal. “My most important job now as the new principal is to listen, learn, and lead this community,” he said. “I have seen the long-range plan for the campus, and it is doable within the next five years if we all work together.” Sharing his philosophy on education, McCarthy said he intends to make John Paul II the best option for private school in the Lowcountry. Catholic identity, project-based learning, servicebased learning, school as a family, academic rigor and a strategic plan to grow the school are at the top of his priorities. Giving students the ability to fail as a path to becoming risk-takers — an attribute he sees as lacking in many young people — is also paramount.
Lowcountry Day Christian Preschool & Camp
An innovative, dynamic and thought-provoking learning community for children ages Kindergarten through 12th grade.
Address: 357 Red Cedar St. and 285 Red Cedar St., Bluffton Type: Private Grades: Ages 6 weeks–pre-kindergarten and pre-kindergarten–3rd grade (camp & after school) Director: Kimberly Duke-Clark Phone: 843-815-2271 & 843-815-2273 Website: www.lowcountryday.com Student Population: 400 About the School: Established in 1997, Lowcountry Day schools are privately owned, state-licensed Christian preschools. Lowcountry Day provides a yearround pre-kindergarten curriculum, welcoming families from all denominations and encouraging learning through the creative arts by providing a ballet and music room on campus. The schools’ mission is to provide a safe, nurturing environment and the highest quality care to meet the needs of every child. What’s New: Lowcountry Day is partnering with Hilton Head Christian Academy to provide after-school care and transportation on the Little Eagles Bus.
Sea Pines Montessori Academy Address: 9 Fox Grape Road, Hilton Head Island Type: Nonprofit, private Grades: 12 months to 8th grade Headmaster: Melinda A. Cotter Phone: 843-785-2534 Website: www.seapinesmontessori.com Student Population: 155
hhiacademy.com 843.342.9826 5 Dunmore Court, Hilton Head, SC 29926 jennifer@islandacademyofhiltonhead.org
About the School: Mary Stone Fraser founded Sea Pines Montessori Academy in 1968 as a children’s house — the desks, windows, and tables were at eye level so that it was truly owned by the children. Today, Sea Pines Montessori includes 10 classrooms, a library, multipurpose room, a Suzuki piano and
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Discovery set sail from Port Royal Sound Foundation’s dock and down the Chechessee River with the students and their teachers on board, it was time to find out. Through science programs that focus on conservation of the state’s coastal natural resources, students learn sampling techniques using real scientific equipment. Their experience echoes current research methods and give them a taste of the life of marine biologists. Working in groups of three, the students measured the temperature, salinity and concentrations of nitrogen and oxygen in samples they drew from buckets of salty water from the Chechessee. As they collected data and noted their findings, the boat’s staff explained the ideal levels for each value and asked questions that made them think: “What can raise the levels of nitrogen in a body of water?” they asked. Answer: Runoff from lawn fertilizer, among other things.
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Another question: “Why would we be concerned if the temperature of the water is higher than expected?” One answer supplied by a student: It might mean that the Lowcountry is feeling the effects of global warming. The students easily connected local conservation issues to larger scientific concepts — while their teachers beamed with pride. Programs on The Discovery stick close to the relevant state standards that underlie the science curriculum for the students’ grade level. But it’s not all business out on the water. As Ferguson and Erica Connery hauled in a net full of marine specimens — which were later released unharmed — the kids leaned in close to see the fish, crabs, and shrimp. Their favorite was a small stingray captured when its barbed tail tangled in the net. “Let’s name it!,” shouted one pig-tailed participant. For reasons that probably defy a scientific explanation, the group named the stingray Marcus. When it swam vigorously away from the boat, some of the students cheered loudly.
HANDS-ON LEARNING
To book an educational field trip on the Discovery when it docks at Port Royal Sound Foundation in October, teachers should contact the S.C. Department of Natural Resources at email MarineEducation@dnr.sc.gov. For more information go to: dnr.sc.gov/marine/discovery/
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violin studio, an art studio, an outdoor green space and other amenities. In addition to offering golf at The First Tee of the Lowcountry and Sea Pines Resort, tennis with Van Der Meer Academy, and a thriving fitness program, the school offers numerous sports and clubs for all ages. Sea Pines Montessori instills a love of learning, strong social and problem-solving skills, a positive work environment, and respect for community. What’s New: The school has doubled the size of its middle school and renovated the previous art studio to create a new STEAM-based learning environment. Entering its 51st school year, Sea Pines Montessori has low ratios and student standardized testing scores three grade levels above average. All of its teachers are first aid/ CPR/AED certified.
St. Francis Catholic School Address: 45 Beach City Road, Hilton Head Island Type: Catholic Grades: Pre-kindergarten-8th grade Headmaster: Brian Pope Phone: 843-681-6501 Website: www.sfcshhi.com Student Population: 215 About the School: St. Francis Catholic School’s mission is “to nurture students’ spiritual and intellectual growth in an authentically Catholic community committed to academic excellence.” Children from ages 4 to 14 benefit from integrated faith formation through weekly Mass, religion curriculum and service opportunities. St. Francis offers students a well-rounded and challenging curriculum that provides a foundation for success in high school. The school also has an exceptional parent and volunteer support system. St. Francis Catholic School accepts both Catholic and nonCatholic students; enrollment has increased more than 15% in the past few years. The increase illustrates the faculty's commitment to the spiritual and intellectual growth of students. More than 30% of graduating eighth-grade students earned the South Carolina Junior Scholar Award based on their performance on the PSAT last fall. What’s New: St. Francis Catholic School recently installed a stage curtain in the multi-purpose facility. This addition, which was made possible by the St. Francis Catholic School Gala, will enhance the school's musicals, plays and concerts. This summer, the school also installed 15 new flat-panel Promethean interactive white boards — every classroom now boasts this new technology. St. Francis will continue the Discovery Lab curriculum introduced last year in the elementary school to help students develop problem-solving skills while learning about the engineering design process and scientific method. August 2019 73
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STUDENTS OF ALL AGES HEAD BACK TO CLASSROOMS THIS MONTH, AND WHILE THE END OF SUMMER CAN BE TOUGH, THERE ARE A FEW TECHNOLOGY TOOLS THAT CAN HELP MAKE LEARNING A LITTLE MORE FUN FOR STUDENTS AND USERS OF ALL AGES.
STUDY HABITS
MATH, LANGUAGES, HISTORY: WHATEVER THE SUBJECT, THERE’S AN APP FOR THAT BY ALLISON GOODMAN
FREEDOM
DUOLINGO
Freedom is a self-control app that restricts users’ access to other features of their phones or computers during study sessions. The app allows users to customize a list of distractions, such as the internet, social media, and other apps, and then blocks them during the userdetermined timeframe. Once the user begins the study session, he or she will not be able to access anything listed as a distraction, forcing them to be productive.
This app teaches a variety of languages, offering both a free course and enhanced premium options. The app is great because it works in small lessons that are extremely repetitive, reinforcing what you learn and imbedding it in your long-term memory. Users also can move at their own pace and set their own time commitment, starting with as little as 5 minutes a day.
PHOTOMATH
This free app makes learning math easier, covering from kindergarten math all the way through calculus. All users have to do is take a picture of the math problem they’re trying to solve, and then the app provides step-by-step solutions — not only providing the answer but breaking down the problem to teach users how to solve it.
KHAN ACADEMY
Khan Academy is a free tool that provides educational videos from real teachers to help people learn. With more than 10,000 videos for all skill levels, students can learn new methods and get additional help that might not be available in a classroom. Khan Academy also has different platforms for students, teachers, and parents, providing unique features for each specific group.
Grammarly doesn't just focus on, well, grammar. The website’s plagiarism feature is easy to use and free: Upload a document to the site and it automatically checks for plagiarism and grammar issues and offers writing suggestions. If there are any suggestions or errors, the site highlights the problem area, making it easy to find and edit.
GOOGLE DRIVE
Google Drive is a free Google feature that allows multiple people to work on projects at the same time, as well as offers cloud storage for documents. Save documents, spreadsheets, slideshows and photos to the cloud, and give others permission to edit them to make sharing work easier — especially important when it comes to group projects.
QUIZLET
Offering both free and premium versions, Quizlet provides different time-saving study tools. Its main feature is flashcards — users can make their own or use sets already created by other users, saving time. The app also features many different study options, like memorization, learning games, practice tests, and more.
GRAMMARLY PLAGIARISM
MENDELEY This free app makes research easier and more time-efficient. Users select research themes or subjects, and then the app highlights text from literature that matches. Users can save information found during research sessions, and Mendeley will also save bibliography information like the author’s name and publication date.
CHEGG Chegg is a multi-use website and app offering study tools like flashcards, instructor videos, textbook solutions and more. Chegg is especially beneficial for college students: It has an entire section devoted to finding and buying textbooks at a discounted cost.
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TeacherTalk
WE ASKED LOCALS WHO GOT THEIR EDUCATION IN THE LOWCOUNTRY:
"WHO WAS YOUR FAVORITE TEACHER AND WHY?"
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“Ms. Gray at Hilton Head Island High School was my geometry teacher, and she had a way of teaching that made something difficult very easy and actually made me love it. Susan Britt, my fourth-grade teacher at Hilton Head Preparatory School, took a group full of fourth grade boys who hated to read, including myself, and read ‘Where the Red Fern Grows’ to us, line by line and made us realize reading is amazing.”
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“George and Sherry Westerfield at Hilton Head High School were history and English teachers who were not only great teachers but continue to teach me about life and friendship.”
Nadine Chaplin “Mr. and Mrs. Westerfield were my favorite teachers because they were always supportive. They have come to every single event our class has invited them to. Mrs. Westerfield — who used to be Ms. Underwood — kept moving grades from elementary at Hilton Head Island Elementary School through high school at H.E. McCracken High School to stay with us and would invite us to her house to see the beach and make cookies. Mr. Westerfield taught English at H.E. McCracken High and he made sure we knew how to do things for the real world and would help us fill out applications for jobs and things like that.”
Caleb Watkins “Ms. Reichert, my Youth in Government Teacher at Bluffton High, was my favorite. She is great at relating to students, not just teaching them.” 76 hiltonheadmonthly.com
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FEATURED SCHOOLS Technical College of the Lowcountry Address: 100 Community College Drive, Bluffton Type: Two-year community college President: Dr. Richard Gough Website: www.tcl.edu Phone: 843-470-6000 About the School: Technical College of the Lowcountry provides quality, affordable academic and technical programs leading to associate degrees, diplomas and certificates in an environment that fosters excellence in teaching and learning. The college prepares graduates with the knowledge and skills necessary to transfer to senior colleges and universities and for careers in computer technology, industrial technology, engineering technology, occupational technology, business, health sciences and public service.
The Children’s Center Address: 8 Nature’s Way, Hilton Head Island Type: Private Grades: Ages 6 weeks to 5 years, with before- and after-school and summer care available through age 8. Executive Director: Jody L. Levitt Phone: 843-681-2739 Website: thechildrenscentersc.org Student Population: 190 About the School: The Children’s Center is a unique nonprofit organization that provides affordable early childhood education and childcare services to working families, ensuring every child is ready for success in kindergarten. The multicultural, bilingual program is provided five days a week, year-round, from 6:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. and is open to children ages 6 weeks to 5 years old, with before- and after-school services available up to age 8. The school is part of the ABC Program, which supports low-income families with tuition assistance. As a partner with the USDA, children receive breakfast, lunch and an afternoon snack. More importantly, they receive educational building blocks based on a foundation of love from qualified teachers who see each child’s individual potential. What’s New: New South Carolina early learning standards have been implemented in our pre-kindergarten classrooms to track each child’s development continuum.
The Island Academy of Hilton Head Address: 5 Dunmore Court Type of School: Nonprofit, private Grades: Kindergarten-12th grade Head of School: Mary Ann Cyr Website: www.hhiacademy.com Phone: 843-342 9826 Full-Time Faculty: 6 Student Population: 40 About the School: The Island Academy of Hilton Head is an innovative, dynamic, thought-provoking and authentic learning community. Using a team approach, head of school and educator Mary Ann Cyr and teachers Andrea Norman, Mollie Kinard, Leonard Ciliento, Marilee Willey and Emma Malinoski work together to help students become the best versions of themselves. The school’s mission is to "turn students on" to learning and inspire them to become life-long learners. The safe and supporting environment encourages the students’ natural and unlimited curiosity. Students receive academically rigorous instruction along with opportunities to collaborate, innovate, develop their creative thinking skills, and implement their ideas. The Island Academy is committed to an 8:1 studentteacher ratio. August 2019 77
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“My favorite teacher was Christina Bradford. She taught Spanish at Hilton Head Island High School and she had a way of relating to students and had great relationships with them. Students felt like they could confide in her for both the good and the bad.”
Becca Ross “My favorite teacher was Mr. Cunningham from Hilton Head Island High School. He was my algebra teacher freshman year. He was fun, funny and kind, and his class was never a bore. He was an amazing teacher.”
Shep Rose “Jeff Foltz, a science teacher at Hilton Head Prep, and always made us think about the abstract ways the world worked. He also coached a lot of sports and loved classic rock. We all liked him. I hope he is doing well somewhere. Melanie Sabo was a very sweet and patient English teacher. She introduced us to some of the classics. ‘All Quiet on the Western Front,’ ‘Grapes of Wrath,’ etc. She was supportive and encouraging and got us interested in literature, which has happily stuck with me.”
Priscilla Kelly “One of my favorite teachers was Mrs. Clark from Hilton Head Preparatory School. I had her for three years of math classes through middle and high school. Her classes were always engaging and interactive; it was obvious that she loved math because she shared her enthusiasm with her students. Now I’m a teacher at Sea Pines Montessori School and math has always been my favorite subject to teach.”
Tamekia Ford “My favorite teacher was Mrs. Chisholm at Hilton Head Island Middle School for seventh-grade math. She taught me how to persevere through challenging situations and to be true to myself and the teachings of my family. Mrs. Chisholm cared for me beyond the walls of the school.” 78 hiltonheadmonthly.com
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“Starting in seventh grade when I came to Hilton Head Christian Academy, I was in Mr. James Berry's band class until I graduated. He taught me to grow and to become a musician. He has always pushed me to do my best and given me plenty of opportunities to perform in and out of school. I would never be where I am as a musician today without the help and guidance of Mr. Berry."
University of South Carolina Beaufort Center for Event Management and Hospitality Training
Dinorah Kugel “Elaine Cope is an English tutor at the Technical College of the Lowcountry, and she is my favorite because she will help you look at extra material to help you succeed. But one of the most important things I like about her is she explains the subject in every way until you understood the information. She is a very nice person who will take the time to help her students excel.”
Address: 1 Sand Shark Drive, Hilton Head Island Type: Professional Development Program Director: Keri Olivetti Website: www.uscb.edu Phone: 843-208-8320 About the School: University of South Carolina Beaufort’s Center for Event Management and Hospitality Training offers professional development opportunities and education in addition to event management resources and support services. Its Island Ambassador program is especially popular with local businesses and includes in-person seminars about Hilton Head Island culture, knowledge and ecology. After a half-day session, hospitality and customer service professionals can confidently discuss topics ranging from wildlife seen on area beaches to Hilton Head’s early history with island visitors and guests. This year, the center hit a new milestone: It certified its 2,000th Island Ambassador. What’s New: The center recently added quality management evaluations and service quality improvement support for local hospitality businesses. The Bluffton Ambassador program will kick off in August. In addition, the center will soon be offering more educational programs to support the local hospitality industry.
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h, life in a small village: Charming architecture, lush landscapes and green spaces, and friendly neighbors who greet you with a smile. Welcome to Palmetto Bluff! “Palmetto Bluff is a very unique place,” homeowner Tina Yaraghi said. “I call it my personal Mayberry. My little happy place. When we go there, we go into a different state of mind. We decompress. It’s a getaway in every sense of the word.” Thanks to Bluffton builder Element Construction, Tina and her husband, Michael, can enjoy part-time Lowcountry living, splitting their time between their home on Long Island and their River Road neighborhood in Palmetto Bluff. Crepe myrtles, evergreen boxwood shrubs, and a bevy of colorful hydrangeas flank the tabby and brick driveway that leads to their vacation home. Historically accurate architectural touches include weather-resistant galvalume metal roofing, horizontal wood-simulated Hardie Siding, a large front porch with columns, a screened porch with a gas fireplace at the rear of the house, and twin chimneys on either side of the main structure.
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A custom mahogany front door extends an invitation to enter this 5,489-square-foot, four-bedroom, fivebathroom home. There also are two powder rooms, plus a guest suite above the garage with a living room, bedroom, bathroom and walk-in closet. “The great room is the center point when you walk in,” said Brandon Edwards, operations partner at Element Construction. “The view out the back looks over the waterway. The windows looking out the back in the main living areas are almost floor to ceiling, and they maximize the width of the room.”
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The views of the waterway helped make the house feel like a home. “When you walk in, it wraps its arms around you because it’s so inviting,” said Tina, a blogger who owns The Enchanted Home, an e-commerce business that sells upscale jars, vases, planters and blueand-white porcelain accent pieces. “You feel a sense of calm and tranquility. When you see the water, the relaxation washes over you.” The white oak flooring has a customized stain and stretches throughout the first floor and up the stairs to a large loft area. Each of the three upstairs bedrooms welcomes guests with luxurious carpeting under foot. “The ceiling heights vary throughout the house, going from 12 feet in the main areas on the first floor up to 18 feet on a vault in the main bedroom and study,” said Edwards, a Clemson graduate who has been in the construction industry
since 2001. “The ceilings in the bedroom on the second floor and sitting area start at 10 feet and vault up to 13 or 14 feet.” The ceiling in the great room is coffered, and butt board with beams is used on the ceilings in the master bedroom and office, said Andrea Eldred, Element’s business development partner. The open floorplan downstairs is wrapped in a white and neutral color scheme. “It’s a very clean monochromatic design,” she added. Color accents in the cabinetry, tile and kitchen backsplash enliven the neutrals and are enhanced by blue-and-white accent pieces from The Enchanted Home. Other custom elements in the home include: • Honed Carrera marble counters. • Marble subway tiles in the kitchen that extend to the ceiling. • Custom cabinetry with a high-gloss
lacquer finish in butler’s pantry. • A wood-burning fireplace with a custom cast stone mantle. • Francois cobblestone floor in the owner’s entry, laundry and butler’s pantry. • Custom iron railings. • His and hers master bathrooms. The couple’s favorite room in the home is the expansive screen porch in back — especially for Michael, an executive in the family-owned home furnishings company Safavieh, who says the sitting areas and dining set on the porch afford them front-row views of the water and woodlands. Since construction of the home was completed in early spring 2018, the Yaraghis have tried to spend downtime every month at their vacation home. Life in the Lowcountry’s slow lane works just fine for this couple.
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››Real Estate News CLEMSON NOW ACCEPTING MASTER GARDENER APPLICANTS
The Clemson Extension Service is accepting applications for its 2019-20 Master Gardener training class sessions. The cost is $300 and includes all materials. The 2019 classes will be held 1-4 p.m. Tuesdays from Aug. 13 to Oct. 29 at Hilton Head Island Public Service District, 21 Oak Park Drive, Hilton Head Island. The January 2020 classes will be held 1-4 p.m. Tuesdays at the Clemson Extension Office, 18 John Galt Road, Beaufort. For more information and to register, email Laura Lee Rose at lrose@ clemson.edu or call 843-473-6025.
WEICHERT-REALTY COASTAL PROPERTIES ADDS RYAN, PROMOTES RICHARDS
DATAW ISLAND EARNS TOP HONORS
Ideal-Living Magazine has named Dataw Island as the Best Golf Community and a Top 100 Planned Community. Ideal-Living’s “Best of the Best” issue honors areas and communities for their outstanding qualities, facilities and programs. Dataw Island is located just outside of Beaufort.
Kelly Ryan and Maureen Richards have assumed new roles at Weichert Realtors Coastal Properties. Ryan is the new the marketing director. She has many years of experience in public relations and media planning, representing travel, lifestyle and hospitality brands. Her addition to the Weichert office marks the first time the whole Ryan family has worked together: Kelly Ryan Parents Joe and Karen Ryan own and operate the company; Kelly’s brother, Joey, also joined the business last year. Richards has been promoted to relocation director and vice president of marketing. Richards has been with Weichert Realtors Coastal Properties for almost 13 years in several roles, including marketing director and relocation director.
BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY WELCOMES TWO
Taryn Brooks and Barry Odell have joined the team at Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Hilton Head Bluffton Realty. Brooks moved to the Lowcountry from Oklahoma in 2018. She and her family began vacationing on Hilton Head Island 17 years ago. She studied housing and design at Oklahoma State University. Odell moved to the island in 1997. He has focused on the luxury resort and residential real estate market on and around Hilton Head Island.
REAL ESTATE OFFICE OFFERING HOMEBUYER WORKSHOP
Palm Tree Coastal Realty offers a free, monthly home buyers workshop open to the public. The hour-long session helps first-time buyers and those who are new to the area understand what purchasing a home in the Lowcountry entails. For the workshop schedule, go to palmtreecoastalrealty.com or call 843-707-1163.
WEICHERT WELCOMES TWO SALES PROFESSIONALS
Shelley and Gary Elliott recently joined the Weichert Realtors Coastal Properties sales team. The Elliotts are members of the Hilton Head Area Association of Realtors and will be based at the Okatie/Sun City Hilton Head office at 16 William Pope Drive.
ROSS PEROT ONCE OWNED A HOME ON HILTON HEAD
Ross Perot, the former presidential candidate and billionaire who passed away in July, once owned an oceanfront home on Hilton Head Island, but never spent a single night there. In the 1980s, he wanted a vacation home on the beach for his family and responded to a Sea Pines Real Estate Company advertisement. He only kept the home for about 18 months before selling it in 1987.
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hen searching for a real estate professional, many people start their search by talking with family or friends. People you know and trust who have used a real estate agent in the past often can provide recommendations. It’s a good idea to interview more than one real estate professional. You want to be confident you’ll have a good rapport with your Realtor. Here are some questions that will help you get to know them: •What marketing products and methods will you use to sell my home? •How will you keep me informed about the progress of my transaction? How frequently?
•Will you represent me exclusively, or will you represent both the buyer and the seller in the transaction? •Will you show me the “comps”—an analysis of trends and market comparisons —for my neighborhood? It’s also important that you ask if the agent is a Realtor and a member of the Hilton Head Area Association of Realtors. These affiliations are important professional designations that include a code of ethics. The decision to buy or sell a home is one of the most important financial decisions most people make. If you are buying or selling a home you will be spending a lot of time with your agent, so take the time to choose somebody you like and trust.
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RICHARD MACDONALD & ASSOCIATES Long time realtor Richard MacDonald and Joey Doyle have enjoyed a another very successful third year together. Richard’s wealth of knowledge and Joey’s people skills have helped create the perfect team. Richard is a dedicated professional with over 39 years of real estate experience here on Hilton Head Island. A South Carolina native, Richard and his wife Janet met and married here and raised all three sons here. Richard and Janet are members for the Hilton Head Presbyterian Church where Richard serves as an Elder. Joey has had an exceptional start to her real estate career since joining Charter One Realty and Richard MacDonald & Associates in 2016. Joey has proven that she is dedicated to serving clients with the utmost professionalism and personalized customer service, making her perfect for the Charter One Company. Joey is originally from Oklahoma but has called the Lowcountry home now for over 15 years. Joey and her husband Chad live in Bluffton, which is also where her husband works. Real estate is a family affair for the Doyle’s and her husband Chad has been a real estate agent for nearly 20 years which has helped Joey grow her business. When not in the office, you can find her chasing around two very busy kids, Reagan and Tucker and enjoying all things Lowcountry. If you have any interest in buying or selling, please don’t hesitate to give Richard or Joey a call.
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Ken & Clay Oliver Ken Oliver was a tennis pro in 1977 working for his Australian idol and legend, Rod Laver, at the Palmetto Dunes Tennis Center. It was on these very courts where Ken taught agents’ wives that he was first introduced to sales. He was asked to join Dunes Marketing Group (now Dunes Real Estate “DRE”) shortly thereafter. Being a natural leader and patient listener, Ken poured himself into learning the intricacies of the business. The result? A 40-year career as one of the island’s foremost Realtors and consistently DRE’s top producer and listing agent. In celebrating his 40th anniversary with the company, Ken continues to base his efforts on two guiding principles: (1) to provide exemplary service to clients and (2) to take exemplary care of his four children and wife Susie. Today these same principles come full circle as Ken’s son Clay approaches his 1st year anniversary with DRE. A Clemson graduate with a concentration in marketing and finance, Clay has brought a youthful presence to The Ken Oliver Team. Dedication and discipline compliment Clay’s outgoing persona and ready smile, strengthening every aspect of what’s already a trusted, knowledgeable approach to meeting client’s needs. Clay has already experienced substantial success as he continues to build on Ken’s strengths while adding his own enthusiasm and passion to this exciting industry. Together, this dynamic duo is sure to meet the high expectations their loyal clients and friends deserve. Let The Ken Oliver Team put their efforts and energy to work for you today!
Office Located at the Entrance of Palmetto Dunes Resort 6 Queens Folly Rd Hilton Head Island, SC office 843-842-0816 Ken-Oliver.com
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Ken Oliver ken@ken-oliver.com 843.816.0167 Clay Oliver clay@ken-oliver.com 843.422.8432
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Coastal Real Estate Company Team
Coastal Real Estate Company Glenn Davis & his team of expert Realtors may just be the perfect blend of old school hospitality and new school technology. First receiving his Brokers license in 1986, he has seen the real estate market go through change after change after change. He’s worked in several different capacities throughout the industry, giving him a unique perspective on the many factors that affect home sales and home values. And his approach to his clients carries that unmistakable old-school commitment. “My word is my bond, and whether it’s a $100,000 fixer-upper or a $10 million estate, I treat everyone the same,” he said. That treatment means a tenacious approach that always gives his clients the five-star experience. But at the same time, he is decidedly new school technology. One of the early pioneers of this new-fangled “Internet,” he was on real estate’s digital frontier, founding global internet marketing company Openvision. com in 1994. In an era when your typical
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real estate executive didn’t own a home computer, he was building the very first websites for communities, real estate firms, vacation rental companies and public figures all across the world (including Hilton head Plantation, Sea Pines, ResortQuest, Ernie Els, Wilson Sporting Goods, Nelson Mandela and more). And he’s stayed on the leading edge of the latest breakthroughs as this technology has revolutionized real estate. As a result, he has gained a thorough knowledge of the many opportunities the internet presents for those buying and selling a home. His extensive knowledge of SEO and targeted online marketing means that when you list a home, it is seen by a global audience of savvy buyers looking to make their home on Hilton Head, Bluffton and the surrounding area. Old School Hospitality and New School Technology. When you combine those two elements, you have Glenn Davis & his Team of Expert Realtors on your side, your onesource real estate solutions provider.
Glenn Davis Glenn@CoastalRealEstate.com 843-290-0911
21 Promenade Street Old Town Bluffton, SC 29910 office 843.290.0911 www.CoastalRealEstate.com
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Kevin King Whether touring real estate clients, teeing it up for a competitive or relaxing round of golf, boating the local waters or soaring high in the sky as a pilot, Kevin King certainly makes the most of his personal and professional life – “truly loving the Lowcountry”. King and his wife, Lynn, have called this area home for over 35 years and raised their family here. Kevin King Associates, is part of Charter One Realty, the number one real estate company in the Hilton Head Island area. A top realtor in the Lowcountry for over 30 years, King has assembled a team of agents including Steve Harmon, Charlotte Stringer and Kevin Basirico, who bring a wealth of experience, including international real estate sales, sales and marketing and mortgage banking to their clients. King’s philosophy, which he learned early in his career, and shares with his team, is to “form long-lasting bonds and relationships with our clients”. As King says, “I’m happy to know that I’m not only selling real estate to someone, but this profession has allowed me to meet the very best of people from around the world and I’m humbled and proud to call them my friends”.
843.384.9466 KevinKing@CharterOneRealty.com KevinKingAssociates.com
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A Charter One Realty Team
PATRICK & TAYLOR
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Thanks to a loyal and growing client base, long-time friends and this area’s most comprehensive real estate marketing plan, Patrick & Taylor Team consistently ranks in the Top 1% of all agents in our market. It takes a Team to ensure we continue to meet and exceed client expectations with top notch, personal service. Meet the Team: Dick Patrick – 39 years of top producing local Real Estate experience. 42 year HHI resident. B.B.A. Bus Admin, Georgia State University, has served and is serving on numerous local boards. Married to Pati, 2 married daughters & 3 grandchildren. Lawrence Taylor – 14 years of top producing local Real Estate experience. 27 year HHI resident, B.S. Bus Admin, UT Knoxville, active on local boards & committees. Married to Lorrie with 1 daughter, age 14. Rob Moore – Over 23 years of local Real Estate experience. 39 year HHI resident. B.B.A. Management, Georgia Southern University. Active on local boards and committees. Married to Kim, 2 sons ages 21 and 24. Lana Sweatte – 30 year real estate career, 24 year HHI resident. One of the most savvy and experienced Licensed Real Estate Assistants on the island. Married to Fred, 2 adult children and 1 grandchild. Lorrie Taylor – 4 years as sales assistant, 30 year HHI resident, BA Valdosta State University, active in local charities, married to Lawrence, 1 daughter, age 14.
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Lawrence Taylor lawrence@charteronerealty.com 843.338.6511 Dick Patrick dick@dickpatrick.com 843.384.4020 Rob Moore robmoore@charteronerealty.com 843.384.5118
81 Main Street., Ste 202 Hilton Head Island, SC info@patrickandtaylorteam.com PatrickandTaylorTeam.com
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Real Estate Defined BY KERRY WESTERLAND
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very industry has its own jargon, and real estate is no different. It can all seem like a confusing word salad for those new to the business. We’ve compiled a list of common terms you’re likely to encounter.
Buyer’s agent As close to a local realtor as it gets.
DREW BUTLER As a second generation Lowcountry realtor with over three decades of selling real estate in the area, Drew has the experience for those looking for a veteran to navigate their real estate needs. Growing up on Hilton Head, playing college golf in Florida and working on his MBA before going to work for Jack Nicklaus Club Management gave Drew a unique set of tools to help his clients with what is typically one of the largest assets we own. His intimate knowledge of the area, business background, local connections and 3 assistants, along with the strength of Charter One Realty, has helped him successfully serve and represent his clients, many of whom are now friends and repeat customers. A father of five and husband to Erin, Drew’s commitment to his family, friends and clients has established him as one of our area’s top names in real estate and a top producer.
This is the agent who represents the buyer in the home-buying process. On the other side is the listing agent, who represents the seller.
Closing costs
In addition to the final price of a home, there are closing costs, which will typically make up about two to five percent of the purchase price, not including the down payment. Examples of closing costs include loan processing costs, title insurance, and excise tax.
Comparative market analysis
Comparative market analysis (CMA) is a report on comparable homes in the area that is used to derive an accurate value for the home in question.
Contingencies
This term refers to conditions that have to be met in order for the purchase of a home to be finalized. For example, there may be contingencies that the loan must be approved or the appraised value must be near the final sale price.
Dual agency
Dual agency is when one agent represents both sides, rather than having both a buyer’s agent and a listing agent.
Listing
A listing is essentially a home that is for sale. The term gets its name from the fact that these homes are often “listed” on a website or in a publication.
office 843.681.3307 | cell 843.384.8637 Drew@DrewButler.com www.DrewButler.com
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Realtor
A Realtor is a real estate agent who specifically is a member of the National Association of Realtors. NAR has a code of standards and ethics that members must adhere to.
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BETH DRAKE
Selling the Hilton Head Lifestyle
Beth Drake is passionate about selling real estate. Having a BFA in Interior Design gives her a unique perspective from assisting sellers’ staging their home to helping buyers envision a home’s true potential. Her natural drive to excel shows in the number of successful transactions she has completed throughout the years. Consistently ranked as one of the area’s top realtors, she and her team love helping their clients achieve their goals. Beth is one of only eight local agents certified as a Guild Member Marketing Specialist by the Institute of Luxury Home Marketing. She has been awarded the prestigious America’s Best Realtor award for the third year in row, ranking her among the top ½ of 1% of 1.4 million licensed real estate professionals nationwide. Beth knows that a well-organized team makes the home buying and selling processes smooth and efficient. She and her team are dedicated to helping you every step of the way so that your interests are best represented. Her team consists of: Amber Morgan, Buyers Agent: Amber works with Beth’s buyers and is committed to finding clients their dream home. She and Beth work closely together throughout the home buying process. Dianna Pollina, Administrative Assistant: Dianna is Beth’s office-based team member and assists the team by scheduling appointments, communicating with attorneys and lenders, and getting clients to the closing table with ease. Megan Wittman, Marketing Specialist: Megan manages all things marketing, from promotional brochures to creating and maintaining Beth’s social media. If you are considering buying or selling, give them a call. They would love to help.
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Beth Drake 843-422-7500 Amber Morgan 614-204-5064
8 Lafayette Pl, Hilton Head Island, SC 29926 www.BethDrake.com
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Play On
HILTON HEAD CENTER CELEBRATES 30 YEARS OF
‘PURE FUN’ FOR SENIORS. BY BARRY KAUFMAN | PHOTOS BY RUTHE RITTERBECK
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n a recent Wednesday, the main activity room at the Hilton Head Island Senior Center was full of laughter. Summer typically isn’t as busy at the center as winter — when snowbirds, visiting the Lowcountry to escape winter’s harsh chill, flock to the center to chat with friends, play cards and enjoy the camaraderie. But this Wednesday — cards day at the center — the room was full. Settled in for a game of hand and foot, Marge Brennen, Grace Johnson, Helen Norton and Connie Dowell traded good-natured barbs as the cards flew around the table. In between jokes, they tried to explain the game. “It’s a little bit like canasta and a little bit like rummy,” Norton said. “But we don’t play for money.” “We’re too close to the police department,” quipped Johnson. As the cards were passed around, it almost became a ballet: “We all have these little rituals we do,” said Dowell as she neatly stacked two piles of cards. Watching over the group from her office, Hilton Head Island Senior Center director Jennifer Beckley smiled. “I love being a part of something where seniors are welcome and where we bring joy into their lives,” she said over the sounds
of laughter from the next room. “People come here and they just have fun.” Beckley has been overseeing the center since it was located on Hilton Head Island’s south end, when it was known as S.H.A.R.E. Center. The name change — along with a realignment under the umbrella of the Island Recreation Association and the move to Shelter Cove Lane— came in 2013. “It’s been a wonderful change for us to move here,” she said. Originally founded 30 years ago by Rotary Club member Bob Sullivan, the center’s mission is straightforward: “To maximize the quality of life among the active adult population in our community by providing programs which facilitate social interaction and promote a healthy active lifestyle,” according to Beckley. To meet this goal, the center offers a variety of activities. There are morning fitness classes, overseen by instructors from facilities like Powerhouse Gym. There are tai chi classes, line dancing, a popular craft club and, of course, cards day. There are computer workshops led by the Hilton Head Island Computer Club, which shares space with the senior center. And there is a regular schedule of speakers and seminars. That’s just want the center offers on site.
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Opening Fall 2019!
Cards and Scrabble are some of many activities offered at the Hilton Head Island Senior Center.
Elsewhere on the island, Hilton Head Island Senior Center members enjoy weekly golf outings at Spanish Wells, tennis matches at Chaplin Community Park, and everything from water aerobics to pickleball at the Island Rec Center. The senior center also regularly coordinates day trips for groups to destinations ranging from the Mighty Eighth Air Museum in Savannah to Charleston’s retail district. Once or twice a year, the center organizes larger trips by chartered coach to places like Washington, D.C.; The Biltmore mansion in Asheville; and Amelia Island, Florida. “We just got back from Nashville,” Beckley said. “We went to the Grand Old Opry and got to go backstage; we took a guided tour of Nashville and visited Belle Meade Plantation. … It was four days of pure fun.” That’s what the Hilton Head Island Senior Center does best: Fun. Whether it’s a trip out of town or a card game, the senior center keeps the area’s older residents on their toes, and has done so for 30 years. To mark the milestone anniversary, the senior center is planning a grand celebration and will announce updates at hiltonheadseniorcenter.org.
“Our focus is on turning day-to-day activities into meaningful moments within a culture that is life-affirming and gratifying.” - Kaylynn Evans, Executive Director Kaylynn Evans, MSM-HC, LTCA, CADDT Executive Director
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Exceptional culinary experience Innovative social programming Thoughtful personalized care
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Seniors can still benefit from charitable giving BY DAVID HAVERSTICK AND JEFF IANNONE
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ost of us like to give and want to help out worthy causes. But new, higher standard deductions have made charitable contributions less beneficial and often non-deductible. So what is a person to do? Although everyone’s specific financial and tax situation is different, leveraging their IRAs to keep giving has been beneficial to many seniors. Historically, senior clients would take their annual required minimum distribution (RMD) from their IRAs, SEP’s, SIMPLEs or 401-k plans. This RMD is the amount the IRS requires you to withdraw each year from your retirement plan(s) once you reach age 70 ½. The amount of the
distribution is generally included as ordinary income and is taxable in most situations. In the past, most clients would report the income and then they would itemize their taxes to include charitable contributions and as long as their total itemized deductions exceeded the standard deduction, they received a financial benefit from making the charitable contributions. In 2018, however, the new tax law essentially doubled the standard deduction level. In addition to higher standard deduction, limits placed on the amount of state and property taxes that are deductible as an itemized deduction are also making charitable giving look less attractive at first glance.
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Meaning if you no longer have expenses that qualify as itemized deductions on your return, then essentially you receive no financial benefit from making the charitable contributions. To illustrate: Assume John & Mary are 71 years old and normally itemize for tax purposes. In 2017, between state and property taxes, charitable deductions, mortgage interest and any other qualifying expenses they had $20,000 in itemized deductions. In this case they benefited from their charitable contributions. In 2018, the $20,000 would be below the standard deduction so they would benefit more taking the standard deduction and by not itemizing. In other words, the money they gave to charities in 2018 provided them with no benefit taxwise. They would have received the same level of deductions had they not given any money to charities. To avoid this unhappy scenario, it’s important to know that sending your IRA distributions directly to a charity allows you to reduce your taxable income by the amount donated to the charity. It doesn’t impact your taxable deductions because you still qualify for the higher standard deduction level. For example, let's say your RMD is $50,000 for 2019 and you take it as a normal distribution you will report $50,000 as income; however, if your RMD is $50,000 and you give $20,000 of the $50,000 directly to charities then you will only report $30,000 as income. If you don’t itemize you still get the same standard deduction level you would if your income was the $50,000. Even if you still itemize, taking the reduction from your income is usually much more beneficial than taking it as an itemized expense. Jeff Iannone is president and CEO of Ables, Iannone, Moore & Associates, Inc., an investment advisory firm in Savannah. David Haverstick is a financial advisor with the firm. They are not tax advisors and encourage readers to consult with a tax professional about their personal tax situation.
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Healthy activities to do with your loved ones in assisted living SPECIAL TO MONTHLY
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ost families who have loved ones in assisted living communities want to spend time together and plan regular visits. They also want their seniors to remain active, engaged and healthy. To make the most of visits, many experts recommend coming equipped with a list of activities that everyone will enjoy. As an added bonus, many of these activities can be beneficial for older adults with Alzheimer’s disease or dementia.
BOARD GAMES
Board or card games can keep seniors happy and engaged. A little competition can make your visit fun and help your loved one exercise his or her brain. Play a game that everyone is already familiar with — particularly if you’re playing with someone who has memory impairment issues.
SCRAPBOOKING
Scrapbooking and looking through old photos allows you to reminisce and gives your loved one a way to remember you until your next visit. Studies show that creative activities help to give aging adults a sense of purpose.
SPEND TIME IN NATURE
If the weather allows, get outdoors. Being outside is good for aging adults — recent studies have found that benefits include increased vitamin D levels, improved immune systems, improved focus and increased physical and mental energy. Bring a blanket or lawn chairs and find a quiet spot to relax for a bit. You can also bring along food and have a picnic. Don’t forget your sunscreen.
LISTEN TO MUSIC
Recent studies show that memory for music may not be affected by Alzheimer’s and dementia. Curated music also can reduce agitation and anxiety. Listening to music also can be a fun, lowkey activity for the entire family. Perhaps save this for a day when your loved one is tired or needs a more relaxed visit. Consider creating a playlist of favorite songs, which can provide something for your loved one to enjoy while you're away.
WATCH A MOVIE
Watching a movie or TV is a great way to spend time with aging adults without feeling pressured to make conversation. Let your relative pick the movie — maybe an older film from their generation that they’d like to share with you. Familiar movies can help bring back memories and spark conversation. For adults with dementia or Alzheimer’s disease, be sure to choose material that is: • Fun and upbeat. • Short in length. • Non-violent. • Easy to understand, with a simple plot. For specific film and TV show suggestions, go to alzheimers.net.
PARTICIPATE IN COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES
Before planning your visit, check the assisted living facility’s calendar of events and see if visitors are welcome at these activities — you could accompany your senior. Some fun activities to do together might include: • Presentations by local historians. • Happy hour. • Musical entertainment. • Resident art shows and displays. No matter the activity, the feelings of happiness and contentment will remain with your loved ones long after your visit. This article first appeared at vineyardbuffton.com and is excerpted here with permission. Vineyard Bluffton opened in 2019 and offers assisted living and memory care.
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Fred Lowery is the current director of Gator Football, which is managed through the Island Rec Center. The league is celebrating its golden anniversary.
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n 1969, Hilton Head Island was a different place: full-scale development was only just beginning, and infrastructure was limited. And the racial tensions roiling across the rest of the country could be felt on the small island. It was an unlikely spot for the launch of a racially integrated youth football program. But back then, Gator football was the only game in town. Much has changed in the five decades since Maynard Barker brought his vision for a youth football program to the island, but Gator football is still going strong — albeit not as strong as it once was. As the program celebrates its 50th anniversary this season, its past and present leaders are reflecting on its place in the island’s culture. Born at a time when virtually no organized athletic opportunities existed for kids on the island and racial tension was rising, Gator football became the glue that bonded the community. “I think it had a lot to do with bringing the island together,” said Bill Carson, one of the program’s early supporters. “Those were very turbulent times.” Indeed, integration was a controversial subject in what was then a rural Southern community, but Barker and the other early organizers of the Gator program
were determined to make it work. After several years playing on a field at Sea Pines Academy — now Hilton Head Preparatory School — the Gators moved to what is now Barker Field, in large part to provide better access to the native islander population. By the late 1970s — almost a decade into the program’s existence — current director Fred Lowery recalled, Gator football was a uniting force on the island. “I remember we played a game down in Jacksonville,” Lowery said. “It was an overnight trip, and the coaches made sure that different races shared rooms. Gator football definitely was the main factor as far as the youth being integrated here on the island.” With no high school teams on the island at the time, the Gators’ games became the place to be on Saturdays, when Barker would head down to the field around 9 a.m. and not get home until 10 p.m. following a quadruple-header. The crowd would often number more than 500, Barker said, and The Island Packet would devote a full page of coverage to every home game. Carson estimates the Gators drew more fans annually than the Heritage golf tournament for at least the first three or four years. “It was the biggest thing on Hilton Head,” he said.
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The objective of Gator Football remains the same as it was 50 years ago: To give kids a healthy outlet and to teach them about teamwork, camaraderie, sportsmanship and leadership.
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WANT TO PLAY GATOR FOOTBALL?
Boys ages 5-12 can register for a Gator football team by Aug. 26. Practices and games are on Hilton Head Island. Register at islandreccenter.org
More important, Gator football players and fans became a family, bringing together islanders who might not otherwise have much in common. “Gator football was something we all loved and cherished. I have grown men that still rave about what the Gator football program meant to them,” Barker said. “Of all the things we did, even though we won about 90% of our games, the most important thing was the camaraderie we put in these individuals’ minds and hearts and souls.” The Gators’ annual homecoming festivities always brought back players who had moved away — including many who had gone on to play college football. Lowery hopes to revive the homecoming tradition for the 50th anniversary, inviting alumni back for a homecoming parade before the Gators’ Oct. 5 games against
the Hardeeville Hurricanes. The Gators’ numbers aren’t what they once were — Barker and Carson say they drew 200 to 300 players in the early years before other sports programs and recreational opportunities found their way to Hilton Head — but the program still fields four teams of 25 to 30 players each. The uniforms have changed, switching a few years back from a look that mimicked the Green Bay Packers to Hilton Head Island High School’s color scheme, but the objective remains the same: To give kids a healthy outlet and to teach them about teamwork, camaraderie, sportsmanship and leadership. “I’m very proud that we started something that has lasted this long,” Barker said. “I’m very proud that they’re still playing, and they’re still called the Gators.”
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Glide gracefully
ROWING CLUB OFFERS FITNESS, CAMARADERIE
STORY AND PHOTOS BY CAROL WEIR
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n gyms around the world, people are rowing. Their hands grasp handles that simulate oars, and they slide back and forth on seats anchored to pulleys. Their bodies become fitter, but rowing machines don’t do much to improve the soul. Consider instead the workout experienced by members of the Palmetto Rowing Club: On a recent weekday, Broad Creek was calm, refreshed after a pre-dawn shower. At 8 a.m., the sun was warm but not hot, and a breeze moved over the rowers as they prepared to launch their boats. A blue heron sat on a piling, watching several men and women work together to carry the long, brightly colored sculls to the water and fit their oars in place. Because rowers face backward in their boats, club members almost glided past a pair of bottle-nose dolphins before they saw them. “Dolphins,” one member called back to those still getting ready on the dock. “They’re moving your way.” Oars dipping and skimming, the boats moved silently past the animals and toward the mouth of Broad Creek, fanning out across the water as each rower continued at his or her own pace. Some stroked quickly and surely. Others were still figuring out how to coordinate their movements. “Learning to row is a commitment because most people require lessons,” said club president John Parker. “It takes time and practice to master the skill.” For prospective new members, the first lesson is free. Subsequent lessons are $100, which includes as many lessons as they need to feel comfortable. Parker said most new members need three to five lessons to become competent rowers. Palmetto Rowing Club members tout the cardio and strengthtraining benefits for their upper and lower body, abs and back. “It's a lifetime exercise because there’s no impact,” Parker said. The club also offers social opportunities and contemplative time spent outdoors. “This is my morning meditation,” said Debbie Esposito, who continued to row between radiation and chemotherapy as she battled cancer. “Our club members are like family and everyone helps each other out. I’m sure staying rowing helped me recover.” The Palmetto Rowing Club is one of the oldest athletic organizations on Hilton Head Island. Bill Killhour, a masters rowing champion who moved to Hilton Head from Philadelphia, founded the club in 1987 and helped bring varsity crew to Hilton Head Island High School. The club currently has 50 members ranging in age from 21 to 79.
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Through the ages THE CHURCH OF THE CROSS ROOTED IN THE PAST, EMBRACING THE FUTURE
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n June 27, The Church of the Cross marked 165 years since construction began on its eye-catching, Gothicstyle building on the edge of the May River in Bluffton. The historic church survived not only the burning of Bluffton during the Civil War, but also the hurricane of 1898 and other storms over the years. Now led by the Rev. Dr. Chuck Owens, Pastor Jonathan Riddle and Pastor Juan Rivera, the Anglican church is committed to its mission: “Rooted in the Past, Sheltering the Present, Reaching Out to the Future, Empowered by the God of the Ages.” The church’s vision is “to be followers of Jesus committed to transforming lives in His power and for His glory.” The church has grown by leaps and bounds. Today, it offers five services at its two campuses — the original building on Calhoun Street in Old Town Bluffton and at its Cross Schools campus on Buckwalter Parkway — including contemporary, traditional and blended styles of worship. And it’s expanding its Cross Schools campus to include a new chapel that will seat more than 500 people when construction is complete in December. It’s all part of the effort to keep up with the changing Lowcountry community. “The contrast between our two campuses is as dramatic as Bluffton when I came 23 years ago and Bluffton today,” Owens said. “Not so with the thousands who regularly cross our thresholds. As always, they come with hopes and hurts, problems and possibilities, seeking the unchanging love of Christ … and praise God, they’re finding it.” The Church of the Cross has more than 90 different lay ministries, serving people locally, nationally and around the world. In
June, more than 450 children and volunteers participated in the church’s Vacation Bible School, while on Wednesdays in July, the church hosted Bible studies for all ages. The church also offers an American Heritage Girls ministry, which is open to girls ages 5 and older. The church’s food bank feeds between 80 and 110 people every week and is open to the public from 1:30 to 3 p.m. Mondays at 15A Centre Drive, next door to another one of the church’s ministries, God’s Goods Thrift Store. Since opening its doors in July 2010, God’s Goods has funded about $2.5 million in local and global missions through the church. One of the mission teams has made several trips to Russia, taking supplies and ministering to foster children and parents in Hope for Life Homes. In May, The Church of the Cross launched a Hispanic ministry, Misión Cristiana de la Cruz, which offers ESL classes at 9:30 a.m. Tuesdays and 7 p.m. Thursdays in the church parish hall. There are currently more than 50 people enrolled in the classes.
FATHER CHUCK OWENS
IF YOU GO The Church of the Cross has two locations — the historic campus at 110 Calhoun St. in Old Town Bluffton and the Cross Schools campus at 495 Buckwalter Parkway. For more information about the church, go to thechurchofthecross.net, email info@thechurchofthecross.net or call 843-7572661. For information about Cross Schools, go to crossschools.org.
One of the church’s biggest ministries is Cross Schools. Established in 1998 with only seven students, the school now has more than 500 children in preschool through eighth grade. Grade 9 will be added in 2020, and a full high school will come after that. The school also offers after-school and summer camp programs.
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Lowcountry Presbyterian Church Surrounded by God’s grace, we are a family of faith joined together through Christ, offering meaning and hope to all by the way we worship, serve and live.
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2019 SUMMER PROGRAMS
Every Sunday, Tuesday and Wednesday Evenings 7 Lagoon Road, Hilton Head Island – near Coligny
SUNDAY EVENINGS THROUGH SEPTEMBER 1 HILTON HEAD LIVE! SOUNDWAVES MUSICAL REVUE Let the historic Savannah Theatre guys and gals entertain you with their high energy variety show specially customized for SoundWaves! Hit musical program varies each week. Family-friendly! $35/person for table of two or four $25 per ticket general theatre seating Doors open 7pm. Show at 7:30pm
TUESDAY EVENINGS THROUGH AUGUST 27 REQUESTS ROULETTE! Pianist Michael Braz will take you through a romp of movie themes, jazz tunes, show tunes, and popular favorites. His musical frivolity will delight audiences of all ages. He may even choose your request for performance. Enjoy this night of good old-fashioned family-friendly-fun! $20/person for table of two or four $15/person for general theatre seating Doors open 7pm. Show at 7:30pm
WEDNESDAY EVENINGS THROUGH AUGUST 28 ODD LOT The most fun you will have all summer! "Who’s Line" meets Hilton Head Resort Life… Join this zany cast for a hysterical night of improv comedy - games built on outlandish topics - YOU choose! Familyfriendly! Voted Savannah’s best comedy show, 5 years running. – Connect Savannah magazine $20/person for tables of two or four | $15 per ticket general seating Doors open 7pm. Show at 7:30pm
For tickets: Call SoundWaves at 843-842-2055 or visit hhso.org Beer and Wine available at all events
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››Calendar | AUGUST Through Aug. 4 “LEGALLY BLONDE: The Musical”: A fun and awardwinning musical based on the movie “Legally Blonde” traces the challenges faced by a young female lawyer. Shows are 8 p.m. through Aug. 4; tickets are $50 for adults and $37 for children ages 5-15. Arts Center of Coastal Carolina, 14 Shelter Cove Lane, Hilton Head Island. 843-686-3945, ext. 206, or artshhi.com.
THROUGH AUG. 9 TORMENTA FC ACADEMY SOCCER CAMP: Learn the game of soccer through individual and group instruction. $125 fee for halfday camp for ages 3-14 includes shirt; $250 fee for full-day camp for ages 7-14 includes shirt and soccer ball. Half-day program is 9 a.m.-noon; full-day program is 9 a.m.-3 p.m. 70 Baygall Road, Hilton Head Island. islandreccenter.org.
THROUGH AUG. 29 FUN FOR KIDS: Music Factory: Through fun musical games and activities, children will learn how to recognize fundamental pitch sequences and patterns of rhythm. Ages 7-12. Cost is $50 per child for the week, or $15 per day. Mondays-Thursdays. Hilton Head Symphony Orchestra, 7 Lagoon Road, Hilton Head Island. 843-842-2055 or hhso.org.
AUG. 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 & 31 PARROT PALOOZA: Shannon Tanner plays with his Jimmy Buffett tribute band, the Oyster Reefers. The shows start at 7 p.m. Thursdays. Shelter Cove Harbour, 1 Shelter Cove Lane, Hilton Head Island. welcometosheltercove.com.
AUG. 1-4 GOURMET SEAFOOD AND SPIRITS FESTIVAL: A four day festival featuring some of the finest culinary experiences in the Southeast. Proceeds support the Savannah Harbor Foundation, a nonprofit dedicated to the betterment of family life throughout Savannah. Ticket prices and times vary. Westin Savannah Harbor Golf Resort & Spa, 1 Resort Drive, Savannah. 912-201-2000 or gourmetseafoodandspiritsfestival.com.
AUG. 2 WHOLE FOODS MARKET FIFTH ANNIVERSARY: Celebrate the Hilton Head Island Whole Food’s fifth anniversary with music, samples, cooking demonstrations and more. Free. 11 a.m.-4 p.m., Whole Foods Market, 50 Shelter Cove Lane, Suite R, Hilton Head Island. 843-842-0700.
AUG. 2-3 FORSYTHE JEWELERS: Gurhan Trunk Show: A presentation of the new collections, featuring an exquisite selection of handcrafted designs in high karat gold and sterling silver. Enjoy a gift with Gurhan purchase and light refreshments. Gate pass cheerfully refunded. 10 a.m.-7 p.m. August 2 and 10 a.m.-5 p.m. August 3. The Shops at Sea Pines Center, 71 Lighthouse Road, Hilton Head
Island. RSVP to 843-671-7070 or andrea@forsytheJewelers.biz. THE BILLY THORNTON QUARTET AT THE JAZZ CORNER: $10. 7:30-11 p.m., The Jazz Corner, 1000 William Hilton Parkway, Hilton Head Island. 843-842-8620.
AUG. 3 BACK TO SCHOOL FUN DAY: The Bluffton Area Community Association is hosting their ninth annual Back to School Family Fun Day, featuring face painting, games, putt putt, bounce houses, food and more. Free. 11 a.m.4 p.m., Oscar Frazier Park, 77 Shults Road, Bluffton. 843368-6755 or 843-684-9230. LUTZIE 43 ROAD RACE: The Town of Bluffton will host the Lutzie 43 Road Race, a 5k course run through Bluffton Historic District to benefit the Lutzie 43 Foundation. A portion of Bluffton runner registrations will go August 2019 139
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››Calendar will go toward providing a Lutzie 43 Scholarship to one local Bluffton student. Cost is $30 for runners 21 years and younger; $43 for all other runners. 7:30 a.m.-9 a.m., Oyster Factory Park, 63 Wharf Street, Bluffton. classy.org. 30TH ANNUAL HOME BUILDERS ASSOCIATION CUP: Be part of the largest building industry golf tournament in South Carolina. Presented by ESPY Lumber, there are a variety of ways for HBA member companies to get involved with this event. Cost is $150 per golfer, or $600 per foursome. 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Port Royal Golf Club, 10 Clubhouse Drive, Hilton Head Island. hhahba.com. MEN’S GOLF TOURNAMENT: “27 Hole Challenge”: A unique men’s golf tournament, featuring 27 holes. All three ninehole courses are played the same day. Cost is $115. Tee times start at 8 a.m., Hampton Hall Club, 170 Hampton Hall Boulevard, Bluffton. 843-815-8720.
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AUG. 4 DISNEY SUMMER CLASSICS PRESENTS “FROZEN”: Before the highly anticipated sequel to “Frozen” comes out in November, catch a showing of the original at Lucas Theatre. Cost is $8 for the general public, $5 for SCAD cardholders, students and children under the age of 15. 3 p.m., Lucas Theatre, 32 Abercorn Street, Savannah. cdepue@scad.edu.
AUG. 4, 11, 18 & 25 HILTON HEAD LIVE: SoundWaves Musical Revue: Let the historic Savannah Theatre guys and gals entertain you with their highenergy, family-friendly variety show specially customized for SoundWaves. Hit musical program varies each week. Cost is $45 per person for a preferred table of two or four; $35 per person for a table of two or four; or $25 per ticket for general seating. Doors open at 7 p.m., show starts at 7:30 p.m., Sundays. Hilton Head Symphony Orchestra, 7 Lagoon Road, Hilton Head Island. 843842-2055 or hhso.org.
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SAVANNAH VOICE FESTIVAL: “Heaven and Earth”: The seventh annual festival will be offering music from opera, musical theatre and popular song. Some festival events will be free, other events offering tickets from $25-$75. Noon-2 p.m., The Westin Savannah Harbor Golf Resort & Spa, 1 Resort Drive, Savannah. 855-766-7372 or savannahvoicefestival.org.
SUMMER JAMS: The Island Recreation Association presents a fun-filled, festive atmosphere highlighted by fireworks, which start around 9 p.m. Kids can enjoy inflatable bounce houses and face painting for a minimal fee. Bring your lawn chairs and enjoy the fireworks. 5-9 p.m. Tuesdays. Shelter Cove Community Park, 39 Shelter Cove Lane, Hilton Head Island. welcometosheltercove.com.
AUG. 6, 13, 20, 27 REQUESTS ROULETTE: Pianist Michael Braz will take you through a romp of
movie themes, jazz tunes, show tunes and popular favorites. Cost is $20 per person for table of two or four; $15 per ticket for general theatre seating. Doors open at 7 p.m., show starts at 7:30 p.m. Tuesdays. Hilton Head Symphony Orchestra, 7 Lagoon Road, Hilton Head Island. 843842-2055 or hhso.org.
AUG. 7 SCAD CINEMA CIRCLE: “Dog Day Afternoon”: Al Pacino stars in this classic. $5 for seniors, students and active-duty military; $8 for the general public. 7 p.m., Trustees Theater, 216 E Broughton St., Savannah. cdepue@scad.edu.
AUG. 7 & 21 BOBBY RYDER AT THE JAZZ CORNER: Bobby Ryder swings The Great American Songbook. $10. 7:30-11 p.m., The Jazz Corner, 1000 William Hilton Parkway, Hilton Head Island. 843-842-8620.
AUG. 7, 14, 21, 28 ODD LOT: Join this zany cast for a hysterical night of improv comedy. Games are built on outlandish topics that the audience chooses. Family-friendly. Cost is $20 per person for table of two or four; $15 per ticket for general theatre seating. Doors open at 7 p.m., show starts at 7:30 p.m. Wednesdays. Hilton Head Symphony Orchestra, 7 Lagoon Road, Hilton Head Island. 843842-2055 or hhso.org.
AUG. 7,14, 21, 28 LEARN THE ARGENTINE TANGO: An exciting opportunity to learn the basic steps of the Argentine tango. Led by Karen Lucey, who studied the dance and lived in Argentina for over 10
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years. Cost is $50 per couple, or $25 for members. 6-7 p.m., Art League Academy, 106 Cordillo Parkway, Hilton Head Island. 843842-5738 or artleaguehhi.org.
AUG. 8 AR WORKSHOP ONE-YEAR CELEBRATION: Join AR Workshop for a DIY class to celebrate its one-year birthday party. All projects will be $12 off and every registrant will receive a prize. Prices vary. 6-9 p.m., AR Workshop, 1000 William Hilton Parkway, Suite E8, Hilton Head Island. arworkshop.com.
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display tickets that include lunch. 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m., Venue 1223, 1223 May River Road, Bluffton. 843-4158230 or auntlauries.com. COLUMBIA DINNER AT STATE CONVENTION: Join guests of the Home Builders Association of South Carolina State Convention for a dinner at The Lucky Rooster Kitchen + Bar. Various sponsorships are available for purchase. Price TBD. 6:30-8 p.m., The Lucky Rooster, 841 William Hilton Parkway, Unit A, Hilton Head Island. 803-2566238 or biaofcentralsc.com.
AUG. 9-10 TERRY DOC HANDY & NORTHSIDE JAZZ ENSEMBLE: Exploring Coltrane, Miles and Dizzy from a Latin perspective. $10. 7:30-11 p.m., The Jazz Corner, 1000 William Hilton Parkway, Hilton Head Island. 843-842-8620.
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BLUFFTON YOUTH THEATRE: “The Wizard of Oz”: Bluffton Youth Theatre will perform “The Wizard of Oz,” the classic tale of Dorothy, her dog Toto, and their journey down the Yellow Brick Road. Tickets are $15 for adults, $12 for children 12 and under. Times vary. Hilton Head Preparatory Main Street Theatre, 3000 Main St., Hilton Head Island. 843-422-9660.
AUG. 9 CHAMBER YOUNG PROFESSIONALS EVENT: Network with other young professionals while making a mini wood block with inspirational words. Sips, snacks and goodie bags provided. Free. 5-6:30 p.m., AR Workshop, 1000 William Hilton Parkway, Suite E8, Hilton Head Island. arworkshop.com. LOWCOUNTRY LADIES LUNCHEON: Support for local women-owned businesses. Tickets are $30; $45 for vendor
HBA OF SOUTH CAROLINA STATE CONVENTION: Join the Home Builders Association of South Carolina for a weekend of education and entertainment at their annual convention. Cost is $350 for HBA members and $550 for non-members. Times vary. Sonesta Resort, 130 Shipyard Drive, Hilton Head Island. 803-771-7408 or hbaofsc.com.
AUG. 10 SCAD CINEMA CIRCLE: “The Mosquito Coast”: Harrison Ford stars in this classic. Stratton Leopold, owner of Savannah’s iconic Leopold’s Ice Cream, was production manager on set and will host a Q&A after the screening. $5 for seniors, students and active-duty military; $8 for the general public. 7 p.m., Trustees Theater, 216 E Broughton St., Savannah. cdepue@scad.edu.
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hen the Art League of Hilton Head hosts its newest exhibit, Transcendence, this month, the featured artists won’t be attending the opening reception on Aug. 7. But it’s not because they don’t want to be there. They are, literally, otherwise detained — as inmates at Allendale Correctional Institution. The eight artists on display are part of a group at the prison that calls itself The Advanced Artists of Allendale. They’ve dedicated themselves to learning new skills and trying new media — and along the way, they’ve discovered a new perspective on life. “I’d been around drugs and violence my whole life. So the way art changed me is that it showed me that there was another way,” said inmate Terry B. in a recent interview with SCETV. Terry has been in prison since he was a teenager. “It showed me that I wasn’t this bad person; I wasn’t the environment that I came from. And it showed me that I had skills inside of myself that helped me to have self-esteem.” But it’s not just the inmates who have found inspiration in art: Volunteers like Delane Marynowski say they’ve been equally inspired by the changes the art inspires in the inmates. Marynowski has been working with the inmates every Thursday for almost two years, providing the men with canvases, brushes, paints and other supplies — donated by volunteers and community organizations like the Art League of Hilton Head — and bringing other advanced artists to the mediumsecurity facility with her to teach the men about abstracts, Impressionism, color and light. “It is an extremely humbling experience and not only has it made me a better artist, but these men inspire me every day to be a better person,” she said.
The Art League show is the first time the men’s work has been on display outside of the prison. Works include 3-D ceramic pieces, oil paintings, pastel paintings, pen-and-ink drawings and clay pieces — all by the self-taught inmates. “The goal for these men is ultimately to be recognized as legitimate artists and see themselves as artists, and this show will help them do that,” Marynowski said. The art program has given many of the inmates a creative outlet for personal expression — and a glimpse of a future beyond the prison walls. “This is what I want to do. This is my future. This is what I want to do when I get out,” said inmate Ronald W. in an interview with SCETV. “I don’t even think about welding anymore. Because my life is built around Christ and painting.” Giving the men hope for their lives outside of prison is important, Marynowski told SCETV. “These men are coming back into our community, so we have a choice,” she said. “Do we want men to come back who’ve been in prison and learned more street skills and they’re going to be in our community? Or do we want men to come out as changed individuals who have something positive to contribute to our society?” Some of the inmates have decided to donate any revenue from art sold at the show to The Advanced Artists of Allendale — a way to give back to the program that they say has changed their lives. “Their self-confidence has improved so much, and they are so much happier,” Marynowski said. “They are healing their hearts and minds and are very committed to becoming positive influences in society.”
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“Transcendance,” an exhibit of artwork by inmates at Allendale Correctional Institution, will be on display through Aug. 24 at the Art League of Hilton Head Island gallery at the Arts Center of Coastal Carolina. The Art League Gallery is open from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Mondays to Saturdays and noon-4 p.m. Sundays, as well as 90 minutes before every Arts Center performance. An opening reception will be from 5-7 p.m. Aug. 7 at the gallery.
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empowerment. Featuring standup paddle boarding, workshops on mindfulness, yoga, dance lessons, fresh meals, special guests and more. Tickets are $125-$175. 7 a.m., 20 Queens Folly Road, Hilton Head Island. fusionfitgym.com.
AUG. 10 & 24 SWEETGRASS BASKETMAKING CLASSES: One of the Lowcountry’s best known art forms, learn to make sweetgrass baskets from a local Gullah maker. $65 per person. 10:30 a.m.12:30 p.m. Reservations required. Coastal Discovery Museum, 70 Honey Horn Drive, Hilton Head Island. 843-689-6767, ext. 223.
AUG. 13 FAMILY FUN DAY AT COASTAL DISCOVERY MUSEUM: Explore the museum’s boardwalk exhibits, tour the Heritage Garden, visit the horse barn, try on colonial clothing and so much more. Free. 10 a.m.1 p.m., Coastal Discovery Museum, 70 Honey Horn Drive, Hilton Head Island. 843-689-6767, ext. 224.
AUG. 14 STURGEON MOON FULL MOON CRUISE: Climb aboard The Salty Dog, a 63-foot catamaran with upper and lower decks. Enjoy celestial snacks and lunar libations. Ages 21 and over only. Cost is $24 per ticket. 7-9 p.m., South Beach Marina, 232 South Sea Pines Drive, Hilton Head Island. cruise.saltydog.com. WORLD AFFAIRS COUNCIL: “How Social Media Has Changed the Rules”: Join David Lauderdale, senior editor and columnist at The Island Packet, for a discussion about how social media has changed the rules. Cost is $15 for guests, free for members. 10-11:30 a.m., TidePoint Community, 700 Tidepointe Way, Hilton Head Island. 843384-6758 or wachh.org.
AUG. 14 & 28 EARL WILLIAMS AT THE JAZZ CORNER: Legendary bluesman Earl Williams honors Classic Jazz & Blues. $10. 7:3011 p.m., The Jazz Corner, 1000 William Hilton Parkway, Hilton Head Island. 843-842-8620.
AUG. 15 ART & ENVIRONMENT AFTER HOURS: Shibori & Indigo Workshop: Learn some basic shibori — binding, blocking and stitching techniques in fabric — and then dye your fabric indigo. Led by local artist and instructor Stella Lee Anderson. Cost is $40 per person and reservations are required. 5-7 p.m., Coastal Discovery Museum, 70 Honey Horn Drive, Hilton Head Island. 843-689-6767 extension 223 or coastaldiscovery.org.
KEEP THE BROAD CREEK CLEAN FESTIVAL: Join volunteers for the fourth annual kayak-based clean up. Featuring dockside activities, exhibits, crafts, live music and more. Free. 3-9 p.m., Shelter Cove Marina, 1 Shelter Cove Lane, Hilton Head Island. 304-6421820 or outsidefoundation.org.
AUG. 16 HITCHCOCK OR HEPBURN SERIES: Relive the intrigue and glamour of old Hollywood in this Hitchcock or Hepburn series of alternating thrillers and romances. Featuring the film “The African Queen,” starring Katharine Hepburn and Humphrey Bogart. Cost is $8 for the general public, $5 for SCAD cardholders, students, seniors, military and children under the age of 15. 7 p.m., Lucas Theatre, 32 Abercorn St., Savannah. cdepue@scad.edu.
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A TRIBUTE TO DAVID BOWIE: “REBEL, REBEL”: Direct from New York City, this is the ultimate journey through the extraordinary life and electrifying sounds of David Bowie. Tickets are $51; $47 for groups of 10 or more. 8 p.m., Arts Center of Coastal Carolina, 14 Shelter Cove Lane, Hilton Head Island. 843-842-2787 or artshhi.com.
a sneak peek of fall collections, hors d’oeuvres and refreshments. Cost is $40 per ticket and $5 of each ticket sold will be donated to the Palmetto Animal League. 5:30-7:30 p.m., Old Town Bluffton Inn, 1321 May River Road, Bluffton. 843-7074045 or blufftoninnsc.com.
Aug. 17 THE PALMETTO PLANT EATERS CLUB will show the film “Code Blue,” which follows a passionate physician, Dr. Saray Stancic, as she reflects upon her journey from a multiple sclerosis diagnosis to wellness through her own adoption of lifestyle medicine. Free. 6:30 p.m. Unitarian Universalist Congregation of the Lowcountry, 110 Malphrus Road in Bluffton.
AUG. 22-25 TYBEE EQUALITY FEST: Unity, love, respect. A safe and inclusive event, featuring a parade, live music, drag and burlesque shows, parties, food and more. Free. Tybee Island. 912-655-4287 or angie@eventsbyceleste.org. ’70S RETRO DANCE PARTY: A fun throwback night featuring Deas Guyz for all those who want to relive the glorious dance days of the 1970s and ’80s. This event will benefit the It’s Better To Give Back Fund and costumes are encouraged. Cost is $30. 8-11 p.m., Hilton Head Beach & Tennis Resort, 40 Folly Field Road, Hilton Head Island. 912-376-9014.
AUG. 16-17 THE RON BRENDLE QUARTET AT THE JAZZ CORNER: A tribute to the great bassists of jazz. $10. 7:30-11 p.m., The Jazz Corner, 1000 William Hilton Parkway, Hilton Head Island. 843-842-8620.
AUG. 17 SUMMER STYLE SERIES: The Old Town Bluffton Inn will host a series of “Foundations of Fabulous Style” this summer. Get
AUG. 23-24 THE ERIC JONES TRIO AT THE JAZZ CORNER: Featuring Cynthia Utterbach. $10. 7:3011 p.m. The Jazz Corner, 1000 William Hilton Parkway, Hilton Head Island. 843-842-8620.
AUG. 26 LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS 100TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION: The League of Women Voters will kick off the organization’s 100th anniversary with a screening of “Equal Means Equal” documentary. Following the film, attendees will enjoy hors d’oeuvres, nonalcoholic drinks and conversation. Cost is $25. 5 p.m., University of South Carolina Beaufort Hilton Head Campus, 21 Office Park Road, Hilton Head Island. lwvhhi.org.
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AUG. 28 QUARTERLY CRAFT NIGHT: Wine Cork Creations: Learn how to be crafty with wine corks. All materials are provided, and each attendee will leave with three different wine cork crafts. Cost is $40 for nonmembers; $36 for members. 6-8 p.m., Art League Academy, 106 Cordillo Parkway, Hilton Head Island. 843-842-5738 or academy@artleaguehhi.org.
AUG. 30 GEECHEE SAILING CLUB: Labor Day Cruise: Cruise up to Harbour Town over Labor Day weekend with the Geechee. Includes a cocktail party under the Big Oak on Saturday night, a brunch under the Big Oak on Sunday morning, followed by a bike ride to South Beach Sunday afternoon. Bring your own drinks and side dishes. Times vary. Harbour Town Yacht Club, 149 Lighthouse Road, Hilton Head Island. 912-3083995 or “like” Geechee Sailing Club Savannah on Facebook.
AUG. 30-31 THE JOHN BRACKETT QUARTET AT THE JAZZ CORNER: $10. 7:30-11 p.m., The Jazz Corner, 1000 William Hilton Parkway, Hilton Head Island. 843-842-8620.
AUG.30-SEPT. 1 KENNY CETERA’S CHICAGO EXPERIENCE: America’s premiere tribute to the music of Chicago, the bestselling band of the 1970s. Led by Kenny Cetera, the younger brother of Chicago lead singer Peter Cetera. Single tickets are $52, group tickets are $48. 8 p.m., Arts Center of Hilton Head Island, 14 Shelter Cove Lane, Hilton Head Island. 843-842-2787 or artshhi.com.
AUG. 31 HILTON HEAD END OF SUMMER 5K: Celebrate the end of summer with a 5K walk
or run through scenic Sea Pines Preserve. No race day registration available. Cost is $25 for runners, $20 for students. 8 a.m., Hilton Head Preparatory School football field, 8 Foxgrape Road, Hilton Head Island. runsignup.com.
AUG. 31 REGGAE ON THE RIVER MUSIC FESTIVAL: Celebrate reggae in the Lowcountry with live music, food, contests and kid activities. Featuring Jah Movement Reggae Band. Tickets are $10. 2-9 p.m., Bluffton Oyster Factory Park, 63 Wharf St., Bluffton. 843-7578111 or reggaeontheriversc.org.
UPCOMING SEPT. 7 LOWCOUNTRY BOIL PADDLE BATTLE: Hilton Head Island’s first standup paddleboard race. The race begins at Hudson’s Seafood House On the Docks and is part of the Southern Stoke Paddle Series. All skill levels welcome. Free. 8 a.m., Hudson’s Seafood House On the Docks, 1 Hudson Road, Hilton Head Island. For more information, find the event on Facebook. CELEBRATION OF LIFE GALA HOSTED BY THE PREGNANCY CENTER & CLINIC: The theme is “And the Beat Goes On” so put on your 60’s and 70’s attire for dinner, dancing, live and silent auctions, raffles and a photo booth. 5:30-9 p.m. at Moss Creek Country Club. $95 ($85 if you register before Aug. 7). Call 843-689-2222.
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SEPT. 26 SHARE THE BOUNTY FUNDRAISER: Join Second Helpings for the annual Share the Bounty fundraiser, with entertainment provided by The Jazz Corner Trio. The event will feature silent auctions and a wine pull. Tickets are $125. 6-9 p.m., Harbour Town Golf Links, 11 Lighthouse Lane, Hilton Head Island. secondhelpingslc.org.
8 a.m.-5 p.m., Hilton Head Area Home Builders Association, 386 Spanish Wells Road, Suite C1, Hilton Head Island. hbahh.com.
ONGOING HILTON HEAD FARMERS MARKET: Take home fresh produce, pasture-raised chicken, free-range rabbit, pork, seafood, salsa, fresh sausage, cookies, breads, she-crab soup and much more. Shopping at the Hilton Head Farmers Market is about more than getting great food. It is also about meeting friends, strengthening community, and rebuilding the local food economy. 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Tuesdays, Coastal Discovery Museum, 70 Honey Horn Drive, Hilton Head Island. 843-689-6767, ext. 226, or coastaldiscovery.org. FARMERS MARKET OF BLUFFTON: Fresh, locally grown vegetables, fruits, flowers, plants and herbs abound at the Farmers Market of Bluffton, a weekly community event where locals and tourists gather not only to buy excellent produce but also to enjoy delicious food, listen to entertainment, and
relax with friends. 2-6 p.m. Thursdays, 40 Calhoun St., Bluffton. 843-415-2447. THURSDAY MOVIE NIGHTS: After the sun sets over Broad Creek, watch favorites under the stars on a 20-foot movie screen. Beach chairs, blankets and take-out food from Shelter Cove Towne Centre merchants are recommended. Free. 9-11 p.m. movies for August are: Aug. 1, “The Parent Trap;” Aug. 8, “Monsters, Inc.;” Aug. 15 “Indiana Jones Raiders of the Lost Ark.” GARVIN-GARVEY HOUSE TOURS: Visit the newly restored Garvin-Garvey House for a guided tour. $5. By appointment from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays, Oyster Factory Park, 63 Wharf St., Bluffton. townofbluffton.sc.gov. BIKE TOURS THROUGH HILTON HEAD HISTORY: A casual 3-mile, safe and fun bike tour through some of the island’s most captivating historic sites. See the fishing co-op where native islanders once farmed, feasted and fended off the chemical company
TEA TIME AT ROSE HILL MANSION: Experience afternoon tea at a beautiful plantation house in the Lowcountry. Selections include custom crafted teas, elegant finger sandwiches and heavenly desserts. Small groups or large groups welcome; reservations are required. $40 per person. 2 p.m. Tuesdays, Rose Hill Mansion, 199 Rose Hill Way, Bluffton. 843-757-6046. ADULT PAINT AND PLAY: Paint and Play is an adult wine and paint night of fun entertainment for all skill levels — no experience needed. Relax, unwind and let out your inner creativity as artist Kristin Griffis helps you create your own finished piece of artwork. Thursdays, Art League Academy, 106 Cordillo Parkway, Hilton Head Island. 843-8425738 or artleaguehhi.org. FISHING & CRABBING LESSONS: Ben Green with Mt. Calvary Missionary Baptist Church on Squire Pope Road will offer a free missionary program that teaches children fishing and crabbing skills. 4 p.m. Saturdays, Rowing & Sailing Center, 137 Squire Pope Road, Hilton Head Island. 843-816-0172. GUIDED TOURS OF HEYWARD HOUSE MUSEUM AND WELCOME CENTER: The museum offers guided tours of the four-room Carolina farmhouse and two outbuildings, which are filled with interesting artifacts and furnishings from the late 1800s into the 1920s. Tours last approximately 45 minutes to an hour and are offered as visitors arrive unless previously scheduled. $10; reservations are not required except for groups of 10 or more.
10 a.m.-4 p.m. Mondays-Fridays and 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturdays, Heyward House Museum and Welcome Center, 70 Boundary St., Bluffton. heywardhouse.org. DEAS GUYZ AT THE JAZZ CORNER: $10. 7:30-11 p.m. Sundays, The Jazz Corner, 1000 William Hilton Parkway, Hilton Head Island. 843-842-8620. MARTIN LESCH BAND AT THE JAZZ CORNER: $10. 7:30-11 p.m. Mondays, The Jazz Corner, 1000 William Hilton Parkway, Hilton Head Island. 843-842-8620. FAT TUESDAYS AT THE JAZZ CORNER: $10. 7:30-11 p.m. Tuesdays, The Jazz Corner, 1000 William Hilton Parkway, Hilton Head Island. 843-842-8620. LAVON STEVENS AT THE JAZZ CORNER: $10. 7:30-11 p.m. Thursdays, The Jazz Corner, 1000 William Hilton Parkway, Hilton Head Island. 843-842-8620. MONDAY NIGHT EXHIBITION: Enjoy an exciting tennis demonstration with valuable tips, refreshments, prize drawings, and a traditional fishbowl sale. Sponsored by Sea Pines Real Estate, Prince, Adidas and Wilson. 5:30-7:30 p.m. Mondays through Aug. 26, Sea Pines Racquet Club, 5 Lighthouse Lane, Hilton Head Island. 843-363-4495. “JAZZ BY THE SEA”: Modern and classic jazz by the Mike Barbara Trio, featuring pianist Bill Peterson. 7-9 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays. Ocean Lounge, Sea Pines Beach Club, Hilton Head Island. 842-843-1888. THE NICE GUYS: Get your groove on with the island’s favorite dance/pop/funk band, The Nice Guys, performing a variety of contemporary music that the whole family will enjoy. $8 per car. 7-9 p.m. Sundays through Aug. 11. Sea Pines Resort, 32 Greenwood Drive, Hilton Head Island. 843842-1979 or seapines.com. GREGG RUSSELL: Over the years, Gregg Russell has become a Sea Pines classic. You’ll find him
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under the Liberty Oak in Harbour Town entertaining adults and children alike. His concerts are not to be missed. Free. 8-9:30 p.m. Mondays to Fridays through Aug. 23. Sea Pines Resort, 32 Greenwood Drive, Hilton Head Island. seapines.com. CRABBY ENCOUNTERS: Spend your morning trying the art of cast netting and learn about the crabs of Hilton Head Island and other marine creatures that live along the shore. Supplies provided; catch and release. $19 for adults; $14 for children ages 12 and younger. Tuesdays to Thursdays, Sea Pines Resort, 32 Greenwood Drive, Hilton Head Island. 843842-1979 or seapines.com. DIVE-IN MOVIE: Enjoy a fun summer night at the Harbour Town Pool while watching a movie. Refreshments will be available. $14 for adults; $11 for children ages 12 and younger. Checkin at 8:15 p.m. and the movie starting at 8:30 p.m. Tuesdays. Sea Pines Resort, 32 Greenwood Drive, Hilton Head Island. 843832-1979 or seapines.com. NIGHTTIME SHORE EXPLORE: Join us for a beach walk after dark. Discover the personality of our nocturnal sea life and learn about the stars and constellations. $17 for adults; $14 for children ages 12 and younger. 8:309:30 p.m. Mondays. Sea Pines Resort, 32 Greenwood Drive, Hilton Head Island. 843-8421979 or seapines.com. BEACH YOGA: Enjoy beautiful views of the ocean as you relax and focus on strength, flexibility and balance. Please bring your own beach towel to use as your mat and meet the instructor on the beach behind the Sea Pines Beach Club. $15 for adults. 8 a.m. Mondays and Wednesdays. Sea Pines Resort, 32 Greenwood Drive, Hilton Head Island. 843842-1979 or seapines.com. SEA PINES HAUNTED HISTORY TALES: After dark in the eerie setting of the Sea Pines Forest Preserve, hear
spine-tingling tales of Sea Pines’ shadowy past. $21 for adults; $16 for children ages 12 and younger. 8:30-9:30 p.m. Thursdays. Sea Pines Resort, 32 Greenwood Dr, Hilton Head Island. 843842-1979 or seapines.com. PEDEGO ELECTRIC BIKE RENTAL: Rentals are available at: Outside Hilton Head at Shelter Cove; a kiosk at The Westin Hilton Head Island Resort & Spa; and Moreland Bike Shop in Palmetto Bluff. Two-hour Pedego bike tours leave from The Plaza at Shelter Cove. Cruise up to 20 mph for miles. Price ranges from $40 to $45 daily. Outside Hilton Head, 50 Shelter Cove Lane, Hilton Head Island. 800-686-6996 or outsidehiltonhead.com. HAUNTED HISTORY TOURS: Graveside storytelling adventure. After dark, in the eerie setting of the island’s oldest burial ground, come and hear spine-tingling tales of Hilton Head Island’s shadowy past. $25 for adults; $20 for children ages 8 to 16. 8:30 p.m. Wednesdays. Zion Cemetery, 574 William Hilton Parkway, Hilton Head Island. 843686-6560 or heritagelib.org. FORT MITCHEL IN HILTON HEAD PLANTATION: Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, the site contains the remains of a coastal defense battery erected in 1862 to protect Port Royal Sound by way of Skull Creek from incursions by Confederate gunboats. Costumed characters and an expert tour guide. $15 for adults; $10 for children. 10 a.m. Mondays, Fort Mitchel, Hilton Head Plantation, 65 Skull Creek Drive, Hilton Head Island. 843686-6560 or heritagelib.org. ZION CEMETERY TOUR: Costumed tour guides share fascinating stories of Hilton Head Island’s past. Visit the grave sites of four Revolutionary War heroes and find out about the bloody skirmish that was fought just steps away. Explore the island’s oldest structure and learn about
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››Calendar the planters who built it. $15 for adults; $10 for children. 10 a.m. Thursdays. Zion Cemetery, 574 William Hilton Parkway, Hilton Head Island. heritagelib.org. SALTY DOG HAPPY HOUR CRUISE: An early happy hour cruise option. The full bar and gallery onboard will be open during this one-and-a-halfhour boat ride around Calibogue Sound. Prices range from $15 to $24. Daily. 10 a.m.-3 p.m., The Salty Dog, South Beach, Hilton Head Island. saltydog.com PALMETTO DUNES TURTLE TROT 5K: This family-friendly run/walk event consists of two courses: A beach course for low tide and a road course for high tide. Run over sand, under Palmetto Dunes’ tree canopy, and along lagoons and lakes. $25 for adults; kids 12 and younger run free. 8-9 a.m. Wednesdays through Aug. 21. Palmetto Dunes, 14 Dunes House Lane, Hilton Head Island. 843-785-1109 or pdpoa.org. FREE GOLF CLASS & EXHIBITION: A golf clinic and demonstration at Palmetto Dunes’ Robert Trent Jones course. Ask questions to former PGA Tour player Doug Weaver and staff. The class is hands-on, interactive and all skill levels will benefit. Free. 4-4:50 p.m. Mondays, Robert Trent Jones Oceanfront Course, 7 Trent Jones Lane, Hilton Head Island. 855-2935838 or palmettodunes.com. BUTTERFLY DISCOVERY: Learn hands-on the different stages of a butterfly’s life cycle. $10 for adults; $5 for children ages 4-12. 3 p.m. Tuesdays and 11 a.m. Fridays. Coastal Discovery Museum, 70 Honey Horn Drive, Hilton Head. 843-689-6767, ext. 223. MARSH CRITTERS PRESCHOOL PROGRAM: Get up-close and hands-on with several marsh critters as your guide shares a fun short story
about the many critters you might encounter while spending a day in the salt marsh. Reservations required. $5 ages 3 and older; children ages 2 and younger are free. 10 a.m. and 11 a.m. Thursdays through August. Coastal Discovery Museum, 70 Honey Horn Drive, Hilton Head Island. coastaldiscovery.org. WONDERFUL WINGS: Discover lives of butterflies from eggs, to caterpillar, to chrysalis, to adult. Explore the Karen Wertheimer Butterfly Habitat with your guide and get an up-close look at all four stages of the butterfly life cycle. Create a simple seed craft to take home and start your own butterfly garden. Reservations required. $5 ages 3 and older; children ages 2 and younger are free. 10 & 11 a.m. Tuesdays through August. Coastal Discovery Museum, 70 Honey Horn Drive, Hilton Head Island. coastaldiscovery.org. BRIDGE PARTNER HOTLINE: Need a partner to play bridge? Hilton Head Island Bridge Club, 95 Mathews Drive, Store A8, Port Royal Plaza Center, Hilton Head Island. 843-422-2167. SANDBAR SATURDAY NIGHTS: Each of the evenings will feature a live band, familyfriendly games, drink specials, and optional Lowcountry food stations. $32.95 per person. 6-10 p.m., Sonesta Resort Hilton Head Island, 130 Shipyard Drive, Hilton Head Island. 843-842-2400 or sonesta.com/hiltonheadisland. KID’S CAMPS: For ages 7 and older, we offer a summer camp for every kid. From kayaking to paddle boarding, teen tubing to water trampoline. $65. 8:30-11:30 a.m. through August. Shelter Cove Marina, 1 Shelter Cove Lane, Hilton Head Island. 843-686-6996. DJ CRUSH DANCE PARTY: All year round, South Beach is for kids and kids at heart. Children’s menu, seasonal kid’s entertainment, prizes. 6:308:30 p.m. Wednesdays and
Fridays. South Beach Marina Courtyard, in front of Jake’s Cargo, 232 S. Sea Pines Drive, Hilton Head Island. saltydog.com. SUP YOGA: A 90-minute standup paddleboard yoga session. Yoga class with rental is $40; bring your own paddleboard and class is only $15. 7:30 a.m. Wednesdays and Fridays. Shelter Cove Marina, 1 Shelter Cove Lane, Hilton Head Island. 843-686-6996 or outsidehiltonhead.com. SOCIAL BRIDGE AND SUPERVISED PLAY: An opportunity for players to improve their game and meet new partners in a casual, relaxed environment. $10; free for Junior Bridge members. 10 a.m.-noon. Fridays. Hilton Head Island Bridge Club, 95 Mathews Drive, Port Royal Plaza Center, Hilton Head Island. 551-795-6329. FAMILY MAGIC SHOW: For families with kids under 12. Free for children ages 3 and younger; $16 for general admission; $20 for VIP and raised booths. 8 p.m. Mondays. Comedy Magic Cabaret, 843 William Hilton Parkway, Hilton Head Island. 843-681-7757. SARAH ANSBOURY PICKLEBALL CLINIC: Skills and game play to help improve your pickleball game. $35 per person. 6-7:30 p.m. Tuesdays. Palmetto Dunes Tennis & Pickleball Center, 6 Trent Jones Lane, Hilton Head Island. palmettodunes.com. FRIDAY SOCIAL DANCING: Hilton Head Island Shag Club: Anyone who loves to dance is invited to attend — ballroom, swing, country, line, singles and out of towners are welcome. $5 per person. 6-9:30 p.m. Fridays, Dolphin Head Golf Club, 59 High Bluff Road, Hilton Head Island. 757-375-5953 or hiltonheadshagclub.com. OPEN MIC NIGHT: Bring something short to share, or
just come to listen, dine and enjoy music by the Hilton Head Jammers. 6:30-8:30 p.m. Last Thursday of the month. Mikki’s Café, 70 Marshland Rd, Hilton Head Island. islandwritersnetworkhhi.org. SUNSET CELEBRATION: Bring lawn chairs or blankets and enjoy the music and the breeze off Broad Creek. Free. 7-10 p.m. Fridays through Aug. 17. Shelter Cove Community Park, 39 Shelter Cove Lane, Hilton Head Island. sheltercovetownecentre.com.
HARBOURFEST: An allsummer-long celebration that takes over Shelter Cove Harbour & Marina through Labor Day weekend. Shannon Tanner performs at 6:30 and 8 p.m. Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays. Cappy the Clown will paint faces, make balloon animals and offer a variety of other interactive activities from 6-9 p.m. Fireworks will be launched at dusk Tuesday nights through Aug. 20, weather permitting. Free. 19 Shelter Cove Lane, Hilton Head Island. welcometosheltercove.com. WINE DOWN WEDNESDAY: Tanger Outlets Hilton Head, Lucky Rooster Kitchen & Bar, and local musicians Whitley Deputy and David Wingo present Wine Down Wednesday. Featuring live acoustic performances, merchant deals and raffles for a good cause. Cost is $10 and includes a commemorative wine glass and two glasses of wine. Wednesdays 5:30-7:30 p.m. through Aug. 28, Tanger Outlet 2, 1414 Fording Island Road, Bluffton. Visit tangeroutlet.com.
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TIO’S LATIN AMERICAN KITCHEN OPENS IN SHELTER COVE
Tio’s Latin American Kitchen is now open in Shelter Cove Towne Centre. The new 4,000-square-foot restaurant features seating for 200 guests and a to-go area with a full second bar for pick-up orders. The restaurant includes indoor and outdoor seating, plus a colorful mural created by Charlotte Ofee, a local high school student.
THE OMELETTE CAFÉ NOW OPEN
The Omelette Cafe has opened along Buckwalter Parkway at 8210 Pinellas Drive in Bluffton. The restaurant already has locations in Pooler, Richmond Hill, Rincon, Savannah and Hinesville. The eatery is known for its extensive breakfast and lunch menus that include a selection of omelets, burgers, sandwiches and more. The restaurant, open daily from 6 a.m. to 3 p.m., uses locally grown ingredients with minimally processed foods, according to its website.
LUCKY ROOSTER MAKES FOOD NETWORK DEBUT
Clayton Rollins, the executive chef at The Lucky Rooster Kitchen + Bar, was recently featured on a Food Network episode of “Guy’s Grocery Games,” where he out-cooked two other chefs and won $16,000.
HILTON HEAD BREWING COMPANY UNVEILS NEW BEER
Hilton Head Brewing Company released Cackalacky Common in July. Based on a famous beer brewed in San Francisco, the amber lager is fermented at warmer temperatures. The beer is malty with a crisp, hoppy finish and 5.5% ABV.
ONE HOT MAMA’S NOW SERVING IN BLUFFTON
A Hilton Head Island barbecue favorite has opened a new location in Bluffton. One Hot Mama’s opened late last month in a 4,300 -square-foot corner space adjacent to the Cinemark Bluffton move theater. The restaurant, known for its slow-cooked barbecue, is part of the Southeast Entertainment Restaurant Group (SERG) and is managed by award-winning chef Orchid Paulmeier.
SAND SHARK TANK COMING TO BEAUFORT
A new restaurant near USCB Beaufort is opening this month. Sand Shark Tank is in Newcastle Square off of Boundary Street. The space at 1211 Newcastle St. was previously occupied by Herban Marketplace.The cafe will serve breakfast, lunch and dinner as well as coffee, owner Zack Manley said. A new apartment
complex on the adjacent block caters to students, and more units are planned nearby.
JAVA BURRITO TO ADD A BLUFFTON LOCATION
Java Burrito — a restaurant known for its burrito bar, coffee selections and local ingredients — is planning to open a second location in Bluffton, according to a Town of Bluffton Review Committee meeting agenda. The new restaurant would be located at 1260 May River Road if approved. Owners have applied for the construction of a 4,400-square-foot building on approximately 0.4 acres of land, according to the committee’s agenda. Owner Frederika Fekete has said she hopes to open the new location sometime next year.
BAD BISCUIT IS NEW SOUTHERN EATERY
Bad Biscuit — a restaurant “dedicated to biscuits” — is now open. Owner Dave Peck also owns Lowcountry Backyard, a well-known Southern-style restaurant on Hilton Head’s south end that has been featured on the Travel Channel and in USA Today. Bad Biscuit is a fast-casual restaurant with indoor and outdoor seating where customers order from a counter. It’s open for breakfast and lunch, serving Southern comfort food with a creative twist.
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The Balestra’s personal story could be taken from a Hollywood script or a Broadway play about how a young American woman and a young Roman man met and fell in love. Their passionate love affair with food, wine and travel was made to order. They met 28 years ago when she was walking alone down a Roman street, lost while trying to find the Sistine chapel. “At the same time Giancarlo was passing by on his scooter and he saw me and waited for me at the corner where I was heading,” she said. “I walked up to him for directions because I thought he was a tour guide or something. We’ve been together ever since. We’ve been a good team ever since.” They got married in 1998 in Rome and moved to Palm Beach, Fla., where they still own a home. They opened restaurants in Aspen, Colo., Saratoga Springs, N.Y. and Winter Park, Fla. On Hilton Head, Gusto’s menu is largely Roman based with other Italian influences, paired with Nancy’s suggestions to add veal and chicken parmesan, which Americans love. Entrée prices range from $18-28 (Spaghetti alla Carbonara with Italian bacon, egg and Parmesan cheese; and Saltimbocca alla Romana with veal scallopine topped with fresh sage and prosciutto in a white wine butter sauce), starters from $9-20 and salads from $8-9. Red and white wines, primarily Italian with a smattering of Napa selects, range in price from $38 to $380 per bottle. Here’s how Giancarlo describes his perfect world: “We want to thank each and every one of our customers who walk through the door. We love this community. It’s a special place.”
slanders don’t have to travel far to immerse themselves in Italian culture, delectable food and wine, Old World accents, personable service and a warm ambiance with creative homey touches throughout. Gusto Ristorante creates a memorable dining experience nightly at the Fresh Market Plaza on U.S. 278. Gusto also offers a special Sunday brunch and nightly specials that also can be enjoyed al fresco on the patio. Since opening in April 2018, owner and executive chef Giancarlo Balestra and his wife, Nancy, have presented their loyal following with freshly-made dishes for their authentic northern Italian menu. Even though Nancy is a New Jersey girl, Giancarlo is “100 percent Roman,” and his culinary training in some of the top kitchens in Rome attest to his knowledge, skill and creativity that he and his kitchen crew on the island showcase daily. “You realize immediately that the restaurant is run by Italians and they cook like Italians,” Giancarlo said. “It’s a true Italian establishment. Then you feel the warmth of the place.” “Restaurants reflect the owners,” said Nancy, who has been inside the culinary world her entire adult life, including being a chef on a yacht that cruised the Mediterranean and Caribbean. “It’s us. We wanted it to be like home, our home. It’s our favorite dishes.” Giancarlo credits his master chef Rosario Limonio and floor captain Antonio Galati for infusing the restaurant with a sense of purpose and excellence. Both of them have been associated with the couple for 20 years. P
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40 Folly Field Road HHI Beach & Tennis Resort 843.842.0043 Be sure to stop by Gator’z Pizza and order the “Bigly” MEGA Pizza. It’s 400 square inches of pizza perfection! These delicious pizzas are available for both dine in and take out.
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40 Folly Field Road HHI Beach & Tennis Resort 843.842.0043
Dine indoors or on the patio, enjoy beautiful views of the Intracoastal Waterway. The only AAA Four Diamond Restaurant on Hilton Head. (Won 11 times!) Reservations Recommended.
Open to the public. Imagine your favorite sporting events shown on dual 125” high-definition screens and 18 other TV’s tuned in to every sporting event imaginable. That’s what you will find at CocoNutz. If you get hungry, try the “Island’s Best Wings,” 1st place at Wingfest 2017, craft burgers and brews, prime rib.
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95 Mathews Dr. (Port Royal Plaza) 843.681.4153 | reilleysnorth.com
An island institution, Reilley’s has been serving up steaks, seafood, pasta & sandwiches for more than 35 years. Kids eat free Tuesdays with an adult entrée.
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Crazy Crab Jarvis Creek nG Hwy. 278 (near Mile Marker 1) 843.681.5021 | thecrazycrab.com
Port Royal Plaza 843.842.2570 | streetmeethhi.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.
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 G 76 Queens Folly Rd. (Palmetto Dunes) 843.785.4999 | alexandersrestaurant.com
Menu uses seasonal ingredients with a strong emphasis on seafood while paying homage to Alexander’s original favorites. Dinner from 5–10pm daily.
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200A Museum St. (Across from Walmart) 843.342.9949 Serving a wide variety of authentic Italian cuisine, ranging from cuisine of Northern Italy to genuine crispy, thin-crust, Italian-style pizza. Casual, attractive restaurant, with large, attractive bar and a genuine brick oven (imported from Italy) for baking pizza.
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Big Jim’s BBQ, Burgers & Pizza nG 7 Trent Jones Ln. (Palmetto Dunes) 855.878.1966 | palmettodunes.com/big-jims Big Jim’s offers signature Southern dishes, gourmet burgers, pizzas, soups, salads, seafood, steaks and ribs. Open daily for breakfast, lunch & dinner. n LUNCH G DINNER
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Plantation Center (Hwy. 278, near Palmetto Dunes) 843.341.3117 | alfredshiltonhead.com Longtime island chef Alfred Kettering's cuisine combines many appealing elements of classic Continental and authentic German cuisine. Casually elegant seating, plus a chef’s counter overlooking the open kitchen. Reservations recommended.
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1 Shelter Cove Ln. (Shelter Cove) 843-785-3030 | elasgrille.com Fresh catch seafood and prime cut steaks of the highest quality, artfully prepared by their team of culinary experts, compliment the extensive boutique wine selection. Overlooking Shelter Cove marina and Broad Creek, ELA’S offers the island’s best water views. Reservations recommended.
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11 Simmons Road (Adjacent to Broad Creek Marina) 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 gn 28 Shelter Cove Ln. 843.342.5420 | frenchbakeryhiltonhead.com
Have breakfast or lunch inside or outdoors in this bakery/café. Enjoy crepes, omelets, breads, baguette & panini sandwiches, salads, soups, quiches & pastries. Traditional French recipes.
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S. Island Square 843.686.3353 | islandbagelanddeli.com The island's only New York style boiled bagels made daily. Choose from 16 flavors of bagels, 12 home-made cream cheeses. For lunch: specialty hoagies, classic sandwiches & salads.
Jamaica Joe’z Beach Bar nG
40 Folly Field Rd. (Mid-island) 843.842.0043 | hhibeachandtennis.com Open 7 days. Steps from the beach and a great place to kick back, snack on some pork nachos or a burger, and cool off with a frozen cocktail,cold beer or a soft drink.
Jane Bistro & Bar nG 28 Shelter Cove Lane (Shelter Cove Towne Centre) 843.686.5696 | janehhi.com Serving classic bistro fare with Lowcountry influences. Favorites include the jumbo lump crab cakes, pecan cranberry chicken salad, crispy flounder and petit filet mignon with pommes frites. Open daily.
Old Oyster Factory Ga
101 Marshland Rd. 843.681.6040 | OldOysterFactory.com Panoramic marsh and water views. Specializing in fresh seafood and some of the best steaks on Hilton Head. featured in The Wall Street Journal's “Off the Beaten Track.” Wine Spectator magazine’s “Award of Excellence.”
The Other Sister's Wine Bar nGa
Shelter Cove Harbour 843.715.2004
Come choose from a variety of selected local and imported wines. They have daily tastings, wine by the glass, as well as gourmet meat and cheese plates, tapas, salads, sandwiches, house made desserts and more. Join them Sundays for Brunch. Happy Hour daily.
San Miguel’s nG
American and Lowcountry Continental cuisine. Chef Chad brings 38 years of hands-on culinary expertise. More than 50 wines by the glass. Winner of Wine Spectator’s Award of Excellence.
Up the Creek Pub & Grill nGa 18 Simmons Rd. (Broad Creek Marina) 843.681.3625 | upthecreekpubandgrill.com Located on Broad Creek with great marina and water views. Known for smoked wings, hush puppies, buffalo chicken dip, beer selection and the best burgers. Kids menu available. Dogs are welcome.
Hilton Head – South End Aunt Chilada’s Easy Street Café nG
69 Pope Avenue 843.785.7700 | auntchiladashhi.com
Excellent Tex-Mex and American fare. Enjoy the all-youcan-eat crab legs, sizzling fajitas, & margaritas. Reservations & large parties welcome. Private dining/event area. Live entertainment (seasonally) on the covered patio.
Big Bamboo n G a
1 N. Forest Beach Dr. (Coligny Plaza) 843.686.3443 | bigbamboocafe.com Where the South Pacific meets the Carolina Coast just steps from the beach. A casual hangout with a local vibe serving burgers, seafood and festive libations. Come for the food, stay for the live entertainment!
British Open Pub n G
Village at Wexford 843.686.6736 | thebritishopenpub.com Family friendly pub style restaurant with authentic English food with American favorites and certified Angus beef. Try the signature fish and chips or their shepherd’s pie, steak & mushroom pie, lobster pot pie and bangers & mash.
9 Harbourside Ln. (Shelter Cove Harbour) 843.842.4555 | sanmiguels.com
Sea Grass Grille G
807 William Hilton Parkway (Plantation Center by Palmetto Dunes) 843.785.9990 | seagrassgrille.com
Carolina Crab Company nG 86 Helmsman Way 843.842.2016 | carolinacrabco.com Boasting water views, enjoy fresh seafood at an affordable price in a family-friendly atmosphere. Offering an array of seafood; peel-n-eat shrimp, giant Po Boys, burgers, Maine lobster, & crab legs. Pet-friendly outside bar & patio.
Catch 22 G 37 New Orleans Rd. (Orleans Plaza near Sea Pines Circle) 843.785.6261 | catch22hhi.com Catch 22 is locally owned. Dinner is served nightly from 5 p.m. Early Dining Menu from 5:00– 6:00 p.m. All of our beef is aged 28 days, U.S.D.A prime, hand selected and cut in house.
ChowDaddy’s nG
14b Executive Park Rd. (off of Pope Ave.) 843.757.CHOW(2469) | chowdaddys.com
Cowboy Brazilian Steakhouse G
1000 William Hilton Parkway, B-6 843.715.3565 | cowboybraziliansteakhouse.com
Santa Fe Cafe nG
Casually elegant dining that captures the spirit of New Mexico. Signature items include Parmesan Chipotle Grouper, 24-ounce bone-in ribeye steaks, fajitas , & Painted Desert Soup.
Open since 1982, Charlie’s, an island favorite among locals and tourists alike, writes its menu daily based on the freshest seafood available. Dinner menu offers an array of 14 fresh fish, rack of lamb, filet mignon and more. An extensive wine list.
Offering a wide variety of menu items focusing on buns, bowls, and tacos and great libations. Serving lunch & dinner daily.
Located directly on the harbour at Shelter Cove and provides good food and fun. Extensive California/Mexican menu. Try San Miguel’s Fish Tacos, fajitas and chimichangas. Lunch and dinner served daily. 807 William Hilton Parkway (Plantation Center by Palmetto Dunes) 843.785.3838 | santafecafeofhiltonhead.com
Charlie’s L’Etoile Verte G 8 New Orleans Road 843.785.9277 | charliesgreenstar.com
Captain Woody’s n G a 6 Target Rd. (off of Palmetto Bay Rd.) 843.785.2400 Enjoy “Fresh Seafood, Cold Beer & Great Happy Hour & Still A Locals Favorite For Over 30 Years!” Dine inside or outside on the patio. Serving a variety of fresh seafood, sandwiches, award winning soups and salads all at affordable prices.
A unique, all-you-can eat “Churrascaria.” Enjoy a 30 item salad bar, 6 Brazilian hot dishes and a “parade” of 16 USDA Prime cuts of beef, lamb, chicken and pork carved at your table by their gauchos.
CQ’s Restaurant nG 140 Lighthouse Rd. 843.671.2779 | CQsRestaurant.com Fine dining, an intimate atmosphere and a bit of Hilton Head history. Signature dishes include fresh seafood, beef & game.“Bistro” menu offers smaller portions.
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Crane’s Tavern Steakhouse & Seafood G
House-made crusts: traditional hand tossed, thin crust and thick Sicilian. Create-Your-Own-Chopped Salad from 40 different item choices. Specialty subs are served on Amoroso rolls.
Voted Hilton Head's Best New Restaurant. Executive chef/ owner Giancarlo Balestra and his wife Nancy bring the flavors of his hometown of Rome Italy to Hilton Head. Closed Monday.
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.
FISH Seafood & Raw Bar G
Hilton Head Diner gnGa Hwy. 278 at Yacht Cove Dr. 843.686.2400 | hiltonheaddiner.com
Crazy Crab Harbour Town nG Sea Pines at Harbour Town 843.363.2722 | thecrazycrab.com
FISH Seafood & Raw Bar places a premium on sourcing seafood from local sources and lightly preparing it with a respect for regional foodways and Lowcountry culinary history.
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. Dine in the heart of Sea Pines at Harbour Town.
Flatbread Grill & Bar nG
One of the island’s only 24-hour restaurants. Modern diner boasting one of Hilton Head’s most extensive menus. All baking is done on the premises. Beer, wine & mixed drinks available. breakfast, lunch and dinner daily.
26 New Orleans Rd. 843.341.2333 | cranestavern.com
Delisheeyo n G
32 Palmetto Bay Road 843.785.3633 | delisheeeyo.com Vegetarian. Delisheeyo owner Blake Wearren set out to create a place for people to escape for lunch. The fruit and veggie smoothies are a quick meal by themselves. Their Buddha Bowls, consisting of steamed grain and healthy toppings of your choice, is a favorite of the regulars. Provide meals that you can trust, that are real, and healthy.
Dough Boys Pizza nG 1 New Orleans Rd. 843.686.2697 | DoughBoysHHI.com
1 N Forest Beach Dr. (Coligny Plaza) 843.342.3474 | gofishhhi.com
2 N. Forest Beach Dr. (Beach Market Center) 843.341.2225 | flatbreadgrillhhi.com Upscale, casual dining. Enjoy Neapolitan pizza, fresh pasta, gourmet salads, burgers, wraps, flatbread sandwiches and more. Dough & sauces are freshly made.
Frosty Frog Cafe & Pizza nGa Coligny Plaza 843.686.FROG | frostyfrog.com
Dine inside or out on the large patio w/retractable roof. Enjoy daiquiris, wine, beer & a full liquor bar; menu includes burgers, crabcakes, salads, wraps, pizza, calzones, crab legs, shrimp, extensive gluten-free options & a kids menu.
Gusto Ristorante G 890 William Hilton Parkway (Fresh Market Plaza) GustoHiltonHead.com
Hinchey’s Chicago Bar & Grill n Ga 70 Pope Avenue 843.686.5959 | hincheys.com
Hinchey’s has much in common with a sports bar, but is very much a restaurant, too. It is casual, with beach-goers invited to stop by for lunch, or for drinks or dinner. Dine inside or out. Open seven days a week serving lunch and dinner.
Hinoki Restaurant & Sushi Bar nG
37 New Orleans Rd. (Orleans Plaza) 843.785.9800 | hinokihhi.com
Serving traditional Japanese dishes including grilled fish, chicken and steak, sukiyaki, noodle dishes, tempura, and daily specials, plus sushi and sashimi. More than 20 entrées. Reservations are recommended for dinner.
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››Dining | Favorites It’s Greek To Me nGa
MidiCi Italian Kitchen nGa
Genuine Greek cuisine, from gyros to fried calamari to souvlaki to baklava for dessert. Food is prepared with authentic Greek recipes and they have the only gyro machines on the island. Greek beer and ouzo. Reservations accepted.
MidiCi Italian Kitchen brings Italy’s original Neapolitan wood-fired pizza and authentic pasta to Reilley’s Plaza on Hilton Head Island. Taste the freshness of quality ingredients – pizza made with Italian flour in authentic wood-fired ovens. Enjoy signature appetizers, salads, and desserts made with fresh, natural and mostly non-GMO ingredients.
7C Greenwood Dr. (Reilley’s Plaza) 843.842.7999
11 Lagoon Rd. 843.842.4033 | itsgreektomehhi.com
Kenny B’s Cajun/Creole Seafood gnG} 70-A Pope Ave. 843.785.3315 “Creole cuisine with a Lowcountry influence.” Order New Orleans traditions such as jambalaya, red beans and rice, and authentic gumbos. Kenny B’s is home of the Island’s best po’ boys and fried seafood. Breakfast, lunch, dinner, Sunday brunch.
Nick’s Steak & Seafood G 9 Park Lane 843.686.2920 | nickssteakandseafood.com Nick’s Steak & Seafood emphasizes steaks, seafood and barbecue and offers sandwiches, salads, appetizers, soups, burgers, pasta and a children’s menu. Reservations accepted. Large parties welcome.
Ombra Cucina Italiana G 1000 William Hilton Parkway (Village at Wexford) 843.842.5505 | ombrahhi.com Chef Michael Cirafesi promotes the foods & wines of Italy. He prepares all pastas, homemade gnocchi, desserts and breads daily. An extensive wine list from every region in Italy. A European-style bar & lounge with a vast selection of Italian cocktails. Peanut-free. Gluten-free pasta available. Open 7 days a week from 4:30. Reservations recommended, walk-ins welcome.
Michael Anthony’s G
Palmetto Bay Sun Rise Café gn Palmetto Bay Marina 843.686.3232 | palmettobaysunrisecafe.com
Family owned and operated since 2002, offering upscale classic Italian fine dining featuring innovative preparations and farm fresh ingredients. Open Table rates them as one of the country's Top 50 Italian Restaurants. Dinner is served Monday - Saturday. Reservations suggested.
Breakfast fare starting before the sun rises, from 6 a.m. Breakfast and lunch items are available continuously. The cafe offers to-go lunches for charter boats, the beach or any other occasion. Open seven days a week.
37 New Orleans Rd. (Orleans Plaza) 843.785.6272 | michael-anthonys.com
Nunzio Restaurant + Bar G 18 New Orleans Road 843.715.2172 | nunziohhi.com
Popular New Jersey chef Nunzio Patruno has brought his acclaimed cooking style to Hilton Head Island. Nunzio Restaurant + Bar specializes in fresh seafood and homemade pasta. Enjoy a delicious meal in the beautifully renovated 1,300-square-foot restaurant equipped with a large bar area and two outdoor seating areas.
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Phillys Cafe & Deli n 55 New Orleans Rd. 843.785.9966 | phillyscafe.com
Red Fish nG
8 Archer Rd. (a half mile from Sea Pines Circle) 843-686-3388 | redfishofhiltonhead.com
2 Regency Pkwy. & Hwy. 278 843.341.3347
Locally owned and operated for more than 25 years, 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 health-conscious.
Red Fish specializes in beautifully prepared seafood and steaks. Diners may choose from a 1,000-plus bottle selection of wines from around the world. Private dining room for large parties. Multi-course early dining specials from 5-5:45 p.m. feature soup or salad; choice of seven entrées; and complimentary glass of chef’s choice of wine.
Family owned & operated, serving breakfast & lunch, 7 days. Enjoy pancakes, waffles, house-made fruit sauces, crepes, Crème Brûlée French Toast, shrimp & grits, crab benedict, shrimp omelet topped with lobster cream sauce. Gluten free items.
Reilley’s Grill & Bar nGa
15 Executive Park Rd. (near Sea Pines Circle) 843.785.7006 | stellinihhi.com
7D Greenwood Dr. (Reilley’s Plaza) 843.842.4414 | reilleyshiltonhead.com
Rockfish Seafood & Steaks at Bomboras
Reilley’s has been serving up steaks, seafood, pasta & sandwiches for more than 35 years. Lunch & dinner daily, & Sunday brunch. The bar is open late. Enjoy Mon.Night Lobster and Fri. & Sat. Prime Rib (reservations required).
Ga 5 Lagoon Road 843.689.2662 | rockfishhhi.com
Sea Shack nG
A unique family seafood restaurant and bar that is located right near the beach. Offering fresh and local lowcounty ingredients paired with craft beers and wines. Kids menu. Lunches to Go for the beach.
Serving up 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. Open Mon.-Sat. for lunch & dinner.
6 Executive Park Rd. (off Pope Ave.) 843.785.2464 | seashackhhi.com
Stack’s Pancakes & More g n G
Stellini G
Family owned & operated since 1989! Popular Italian appetizers and entrees from NY & Northern NJ. Delicious pasta, poultry, veal, seafood, beef and lamb all expertly prepared. Gluten Free & Children’s Menu.
The Studio G 20 Executive Park Road 843.785.6000 | studiodining.com Dine while enjoying watching artists paint in the elegant studio. The menu is inspired by American and global cuisines and uses the finest regional, natural & organic ingredients. Gluten-free, vegetarian and vegan menu offerings.
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››Dining | Favorites Truffles nG Sea Pines Center 843.671.6136 | trufflescafe.com Fresh local seafood, Black Angus steaks, baby back ribs, homemade soups, sandwiches, and garden salads. Specialties include glazed grouper, mango salmon, crab cakes, chipotle chicken, meatloaf and fried shrimp. Daily from 11am.
Vine G Coligny Plaza Shopping Center 1 N Forest Beach Drive 843.686.3900 From marinated octopus to field greens from nearby St. George, the offerings at this intimate bistro are a treat for all. Mediterranean cuisine with a hint of Asian fusion. Reservations. Dinner starting at 5:30 p.m.
Twisted Cork n G
11 Palmetto Bay Road, #102 (next to Staples) 843.802.0510 Open Monday through Saturday, 5-11 p.m. A local cocktail and wine bar. You can find it in Festival Center Plaza, near the Sea Pines Circle.
BLUFFTON Amigos, Bluffton nG
Calhoun Street Tavern nGa
Authentic Mexican taqueria, serving delicious food “inspired by Mexican cuisine from Baja, Mexico, to Santa Barbara, California.” Owner Andrew Farbman created Amigos’ famous BBQ Chicken Salad. Amigos uses the finest ingredients.
A place where fine spirits are drunk, laughs are had, and stories are told. Cold beer, classic cocktails, and familiar faces paired with a chef driven menu of southern plates and comforting lowcountry classic food.
133 Belfair Town Village 843.815.8226
9 Promenade St. 843.757.4334 | calhounstreettavern.co
Bluffton Brauhaus G 68 Bluffton Rd. 843.757.3334
Brothers Alfred and Volker Kettering offer German classics, like Wiener schnitzel, sauerbraten, roasted duckling with spaetzle and red cabbage. A “Bratwurst Experience” with Thüringer-, Nürnbergerand Müenchner-style sausages, as well as salads, vegetables and fish dishes. 20 beers on tap and bottled beers. Serving dinner only, from 4 p.m. daily.
British Open Pub nGa
ChowDaddy’s nG
Pub-style restaurant featuring authentic English food. Excellent signature fish and chips, shepherd’s pie, steak and mushroom pie, and bangers and mash. Also wide selection of American appetizers and entrées. Lunch & dinner daily.
Focusing on 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.
Sheridan Park 843.815.6736 | britishopenpub.net
15 Towne Dr. (Belfair Towne Village) 843.757.CHOW(2469) | chowdaddys.com
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Captain Woody’s n G a 17 State of Mind St. (Calhoun Street Promenade) 843.757.6222 Enjoy “Fresh Seafood, Cold Beer & Great Happy Hour & Still A Locals Favorite For Over 30 Years!” They have dining inside and outside on the patio. A big outdoor deck bar featurs beer, wine and specialty cocktails. Captain Woody’s serves fresh seafood, great signature sandwiches, award winning soups and salads all at affordable prices.
Cinco Mexican Grill nG
102 Buckwalter Parkway, Suite 3D (Berkeley Place) 843.815.2233 | cincomexgrill.com Authentic Mexican cuisine made from scratch using both traditional and modern recipes. Popular dishes are the Cinco Bowl, Piña Fajitas, Carnitas, Enchiladas, Chimichangas, Flautas and flan.
microwavable and freezable container. Also, check out their Gourmet Grab and Go store with fresh made salads, meals, smoothies and more.
Corner Perk gn
1 Sherington Drive, Suite J 843.368.3348 | grindroasters.com
Olive & Fig nG
A coffeehouse/brunch restaurant where city meets South. Corner Perk offers the most amazing locally roasted Coffees, Teas, Espresso drinks, Cold Brew, Frappes as well as Skillets, Omelettes, Wraps, Sandwiches, and Salads.
This award-winning coffee has a new location in Sheridan Park, next to British Open Pub. Grab a cup of Grind’s specialty coffee made with beans from Columbia, Brazil, Guatemala, Honduras, Kenya and more. Other options include infused coffee barrel-aged in bourbon and whiskey barrels, and coffee infused with essential oils. Come inside or take advantage of the drive-thru. Open Monday to Saturday.
Olive & Fig provides guests with a unique opportunity to experience authentic Mediterranean cuisine. The menu features Lebanese and Greek dishes alongside traditional Mediterranean fare, and gluten free and vegetarian options. Open Mon-Sat Closed Sundays.
843.816.5674 | cornerperk.com
Delectable Desserts by Russ g }
4376 Bluffton Parkway, Suite 202 843.422.9702
Russ Gardiner's bakery offers daily specials in addition to regular favorites like cannoli, cinnamon rolls and several types of bread. Hours are 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday; 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday; and 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Sundays. Closed on Tuesdays.
Gourmet on Wheels/Grab and Go
Grind Coffee Roasters
fruits straight from the local farmer's market. Stop by the parlor, where you can sit outside and maybe even sight our friend Jack the alligator. Planning an event or party? We're happy to bring all the sweet stuff to you! Open Monday Sunday, 1pm - 9pm. 1533 Fording Island Road, Suite 326 (Moss Creek Village) 843.605.4093
Island Bagel & Deli gn
17 Sherington Dr. 843.815.5300 | islandbagelanddeli.com
Truffles nG Belfair Towne Village 843.815.5551 | trufflescafe.com
The island's only New York style boiled bagels made from scratch daily. Choose from 16 flavors of bagels, 12 homemade cream cheeses, pastries & breakfast sandwiches. For lunch: specialty hoagies, classic sandwiches & salads.
Casual 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. Happy hour from 4-6.
61 Riverwalk Blvd., Unit E 843.970.3030 | gourmetonwheels.org
Jack Frost
Gourmet on Wheels Delivery provides individually prepared healthy meals and delivers to your door weekly. Go online (gourmetonwheels.org) and choose your entrees with sides each week; each meal is individually packaged in its own
Fresh, frozen treats from scratch. Try our flavors like cake batter and cookie dough, or our sorbets made with seasonal
25 William Pope Center 843.705.5669 | jackfrosticecream@gmail.com
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››Last Call
PHOTOGRAPHY BY MIKE RITTERBECK
Moral Fiber
Now with more grit for these tough times
Marc Frey – media entrepreneur mfrey@freymedia.com
How to make America happy again IS IT JUST ME, OR ARE WE HOLDING OUR COLLECTIVE BREATH?
T WHY IS IT SO HARD FOR A NATION THAT BOASTS NATURAL RESOURCES AND WEALTH AND THAT LEADS IN RESEARCH AND CREATIVITY TO GET THE BASICS RIGHT?
he economy is doing well, unemployment is low, and yet I get the uncanny feeling that there is more tension in the air than I can remember since coming to America 40 years ago. A general feeling of unhappiness has creeped in, and it is starting to deteriorate one of our most important aptitudes: the ability to think positive. Our inability to pass a comprehensive immigration policy, provide health care for all and pay everyone willing to work a living wage is weakening our nation. We are so divided over these and other topics, with well-hardened beliefs and unrealistic expectations on both sides. The current state of debate is unproductive, and the tone employed by many involved in our information wars is deplorable. I believe the unease that has decreased America’s happiness factor is based on a lack of trust in the government’s ability to provide real progress for all in a balanced way. Why is it so hard for a nation that boasts natural resources and wealth and that leads in research and creativity to get the basics right? I have long argued that a capitalistic system needs to lift all boats. It is not difficult to understand that if everyone had a roof over their head, healthy food on the table, access to affordable health care and excellent schools, we would be a more productive society with lower crime rates, reduced drug abuse and more families staying together
— all things that unsolved cost us a lot more indirectly. Policies that are merely trying to artificially raise the nation’s GDP will eventually fail if we are not building a strong foundation to support them. Instead of restoring our infrastructure, facing the threat of climate change head on, leading the world with sustainable innovations and doubling down on the global fight for democracy, our country faces a social crisis at home along with rising inequality and a growing distrust in government, corporations and media, with no end in sight. We might be the first generation since the founding fathers that does not believe that the next generation will be better off. Combine that with the fact that the world stage is not showing any signs of stability and that we face multiple threats from foreign powers trying to undermine our moral fiber and feed off the divisiveness to weaken America and its influence in the world. These are all the signs that have brought down every great society in history and unless we find a way forward, our fate might not be different. Let’s stop listening to the slogans and empty promises and believe in short-term solutions. It’s time to re-invent our future from the ground up and restore our ability to work together for a better future for all of us.
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