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97 Outdoor Firepits
66 Fashion
146 Grandparenting
Bluffton's unofficial historian has watched the town evolve since 1944 and kept her sense of humor.#.
The newest trend in outdoor enjoyment, glamorous camping is inspired by safaris and desire for comfort.
A new boutique inn in Old Town Bluffton set the stage for both elegant and casual offerings by local stores.
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Flight lessons on Hilton Head Island let adventurous spirits of all ages take wing.
Firepits, fire tables and fireplaces are trendy outdoor living amenities desired by Lowcountry homeowners
Scientific studies show that sharing in the care of grandchildren helps prevent decline in seniors. These Lowcountry grandparents say it helps the kids too.
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76 GARDENS
90 May River Orchids
Bluffton grower has a variety of species.
NEWS
26 Local Elections
Vote on school referendum on Nov. 5.
28 Veterans Memorial
A monument is being built in Bluffton.
BUSINESS
34 Biz Pitch
REAL ESTATE 106 Local Taxes: Airbnb & VRBO
Short-term rentals get help with taxes.
HEALTH
131 Beaufort Memorial CEO
Russell Baxley talks about access.
134 CBD Oil
Local entrepreneurs wowed judges.
This trend has health benefits.
PEOPLE
140 Senior Statistics
42 Lowcountry Speaker Series Superstar experts are coming.
50 Bob Craig and Phil Capossela Classic car collectors head driving tour.
RETIREMENT
Lowcountry population data.
142 Everett Miles
In retirement he serves students.
54 Marco Bicego
NVIRONMENT E 152 Farm Fresh
56 Caviar
Harvesting roe can be sustainable.
SPORTS
GIFT GUIDE
Cycling weekend benefits kids.
LUXURY
Italian jewerly designer to visit HHI.
76 Holiday Suggestions
Make everyone on your list smile.
Area growers help residents eat local.
158 Pedal Hilton Head
RELIGION
160 Lord of Life
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10 At The Helm 12 Opinion 14 Behind the Scenes 16 News 20 Social Spotlight 22 Community Connection 24 Where in the World? 38 On the Move 107 Real Estate News 163 Calendar 182 Dining News 184 Restaurant Listings 192 Last Call
››At the Helm
Dear Reader,
PHOTOGRAPHY BY JACKIE
In between courses of turkey and pumpkin pie, Thanksgiving presents an annual opportunity for reflection. At Monthly, we’re profoundly grateful for many things: for the opportunity to live in such a beautiful destination, for our friends and family, and for having the chance to participate in our readers’ lives. Despite the many culinary preparations that go along with Thanksgiving, the meal is the centerpiece — but it’s not the celebration. Whether the feast is transcendent or simple, Thanksgiving is defined by the act of coming together. It’s also an opportunity to extend the ritual of gratitude Anuska Frey – publisher (right) Carol Weir – editor (left) outside of ourselves. Bring everyone you anuska@hiltonheadmonthly.com carol@hiltonheadmonthly.com can to the table or let yourself be brought to it. Give thanks for what you have and whom you love. Here at Monthly, we love the themes in this issue: humor, creativity and luxury. Our fall fashion shoot at the stunning Bluffton Inn had all of the above: lots of laughter, artistic designs by local boutiques, fine jewelry by Forsythe Jewelers and just the right amount of glam. Check out photographer Jackie Friel’s work starting on page 68. We’re grateful to all the talent who made this shoot magical. In other sections, read about glamping in the Smoky Mountains, outdoor parties centered around firepits, flying lessons over Hilton Head Island and more. These stories celebrate the great outdoors because November has some of the area’s best weather — that’s why many of the Lowcountry’s biggest annual events take place in the 11th month of the year. From festivals and galas to national cycling event Pedal Hilton Head, in this issue we’ve got you covered when it comes to fun things to do. Many of these events are fundraisers for local nonprofit groups. We invite you to reflect on how you, too, can best use your abilities and talents to make the world — and the Lowcountry — a better place. Happy Thanksgiving to all from the Monthly team!
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››Opinion
Let us know what you think.
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email editor@hiltonheadmothly.com This month, Monthly had a question for relative newcomers to the Lowcountry — those who have lived on Hilton Head Island or in Bluffton for less than five years: “What are you thankful for in your new life here?”
Weigh all options for U.S. 278 expansion Dear Editor, Regarding the plans for the U.S. 278 corridor and bridge project presented by the S.C. Department of Transportation at a Sept. 19 meeting on Hilton Head Island: It seems counterproductive to spend $250 million to $500 million in taxpayer dollars — not to mention years of disruptive construction and the risks to local communities and the environment — to dump three lanes of traffic in each direction into multiple existing and new traffic lights. We do, however, have an opportunity to add capacity or bypass options where they are useful and mathematically proven to be effective. Many residents feel that three-lane bridges and widening U.S. 278 to three lanes violate the quiet spirit of Hilton Head Island. I agree, and hope that strong control mechanisms can be established to regulate the rate of growth of our roads, population and tourism. If we just keep expanding our roadways, more growth will occur and we will never catch up. The state’s process of evaluating, selecting and rejecting options must be much more transparent. A table of data (including cost, capacity, pros/cons and impacts) should be provided for each existing and suggested plan. Without this information, it is premature to select or reject any plan. This is the largest single highway project in the history of Beaufort County. It also has the potential to suck funds from other worthy projects. We need to ensure that we rigorously explore and evaluate all our options. – Steven M. Baer (Editor’s note: This is an excerpt of Mr. Baer’s letter. Read the full text at hiltonheadmonthly.com)
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I’m grateful that my children and I can go to the beach for the day and come back to our wonderful little house in Bluffton at the end of the day. Before, when we lived in Indiana, we saved money all year to
come to the beach for a week every summer. Now we go almost every weekend. — Bonnie Anderson
I’m thankful for dolphins, alligators, eagles and osprey — and stand
a fair chance of seeing any or all of them on any given day. And, of course, the herons, egrets, fish crows, anole lizards, frogs, toads, snakes (even copperheads!) and more. I’m also grateful for the waves, often just perfect for this Colorado (read: not very good) surfer! — Clay Bonnyman Evans
To not have to deal with ice and snow anymore — or least, very rarely. — Jack Suslak
Grits cooked correctly and the kindhearted people who make living here enjoyable. — Becca Sonkin
New friends and neighbors. — Victoria Morrison Wearing shorts and flipflops 75% of the year. — Beverly DiSabato
The natural beauty of the marshes, rivers, and beaches, plus its mild winters and the drivable proximity to so many amazing weekenddestinations — and the sweet tea! — Bailey Ashby Thankful for all of the Buckeye bars! Didn’t think I was going to be able to find one. But Ohio has a good presence down here! — Taylor Eddy I’m thankful for all the activities and events for kids
and families, and especially for Moms Club! — Allison Elizabeth
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Clockwise from top left: Editor Carol Weir; Andrea Bragg, owner of Forsythe Jewelers; and publisher Anuska Frey got to know the Old Town Bluffton Inn during this month’s fashion shoot.
TEDXHILTONHEAD WOMEN Sixteen speakers, including national presenters and Lowcountry residents, will take the stage at the second annual TEDxHiltonHeadWomen, to be held Dec. 7. They were selected from hundreds who submitted applications; each will share her original ideas around the theme “Bold + Brilliant – Without Apology.” TEDx events bring “Ideas Worth Spreading” to local communities around the globe. All TEDx talks are 18 minutes or less.
Monthly’s Marina Restrepo and Chelsea Thiess, manager of The Old Town Buffton Inn, bonded over a classic BMW. Allison Goodwin’s summer intership was on display during her presentation at Hanover College in Indiana. Monthly account executive Majka Mochnac hung out with the HBA’s 2019 Lighthouse Awards judges, committee members and sponsors at Poseidon.
MONTHLY CONTRIBUTORS
Speakers from the Lowcountry include: • Tiffany Reed Briley, a professional nature photographer who turned her passion into three thriving businesses, will discuss “The ART of Entrepreneurship.” • Whitaker Gannon is a recent graduate of Wake Forest University who has been involved in volunteer work with organizations that serve individuals with autism. Her talk is titled “Autism/Stigmas.”
DENISE K. SPENCER WRITER
JACQUELINE FRIEL PHOTOGRAPHER
Locally and nationally know as a writer, speaker, trainer, consultant, facilitator and coach, Denise Spencer has experience in grant writing, communications, public relations and fund development. She is the principal and founder of PhilanTOPICS, LLC, a nonprofit consultancy.
Jacqueline Friel studied at Rochester Institute of Technology and has lived and worked as a photographer on Hilton Head Island since 2005. She makes subjects feel at ease while creating powerful, personal images; check out her work at smithfriel.com.
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KATHLEEN WILLIAMS WRITER
• Michelle Meissen is founder and CEO of Palmetto Ocean Conservancy. Her talk, “Beneath the Surface,” will focus on her experiences with fragile ocean ecosystems and the need to protect sea life.
Kathleen Williams has worked as an editor at newspapers across the country, and also as a county public information coordinator. She and her husband recently moved to Bluffton and she is enjoying exploring the delights of the Lowcountry.
The TEDxHiltonHeadWomen event will be from 8:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Dec. 7 at Harbour Town Clubhouse at The Sea Pines Resort, 7 Lighthouse Lane, Hilton Head Island. Light breakfast and brunch are included. Tickets are $72. For more information, go to tedxhhiwomen.eventbrite.com or facebook.com/TEDxHHI.
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NOV. 1 LOWCOUNTRY CUISINE WITH SALLIE ANN ROBINSON The Gullah Diva gives a cooking demonstration of her famous crab rice and fried ribs, followed by a tasting with beverage.
NOV. 8 & 9 HILTON HEAD OYSTER FESTIVAL Steamed, fried and stewed oysters are served alongside other delicious food. Saturday will include live entertainment, a kids’ zone, local artisan pop-up shops, marshmallow roasting and a sports lounge.
Chaplain (Brig. Gen.) William “Bill” Green Jr.
TWO ISLAND LOCALS PROMOTED TO U.S. ARMY GENERALS
Both from Hilton Head Island, U.S. Army Brig. Gen. Brett Sylvia and Chaplain (Brig. Gen.) William “Bill” Green Jr. were officially promoted in separate ceremonies. Green was a graduate of H. E. McCracken High School. He now serves as deputy chief of all Army chaplains at the Pentagon. Sylvia graduated from Hilton Head Island High School. He now serves as 1st Calvary Division deputy at Fort Hood, Texas.
VICTIMS SERVICES CENTER NOW OPEN
NOV. 11 VETERANS DAY REMEMBRANCE Keynote speaker Robert D. Jackson of the U.S. Navy and Hilton Head Island Mayor John McCann will be present at this annual event to honor all who have served our country defending freedom.
NOV. 21 BLUFFTON SUNSET PARTY A celebration featuring local seafood restaurants, craft beer garden, wine bar and more.
NOV. 26-30 THANKSGIVING WAGON RIDE Enjoy a festive wagon ride as you enjoy the fall colors and abundant plant and wildlife in Sea Pines Forest Preserve.
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Beaufort County recently opened its Victims Services Center in Okatie, offering medical services and other support to victims as they navigate the justice system. Officials with the 14th Circuit Solicitor’s Office say the center is the first of its kind in South Carolina. It provides a medical examination room as well as prosecutors on site, sparing victims the trauma of having to talk about their experiences repeatedly to multiple agencies. The center, which helps victims of domestic abuse, sexual assault and other crimes against vulnerable populations, also has a pediatric sexual assault nurse, according to a press release from the solicitor’s office.
HILTON HEAD MAYOR ATTENDS RECEPTION IN WASHINGTON
Hilton Head Island Mayor John McCann travelled to Washington, D.C., in October for a reception for Italian President Sergio Mattarella, whom he met briefly in June while visiting Verona for a “friendship pact” signing ceremony with that city’s mayor. McCann
Brig. Gen. Brett Sylvia
told The Island Packet that he was invited “because of our sister relationship” with Verona. The Verona trip cost taxpayers nearly $15,000 for McCann, town manager Steve Riley and Riley’s wife, Mary Jo, who spent five days in Verona and nearby areas. The Town of Hilton Head Island announced in a news release that the town covered a coach ticket for McCann’s trip to Washington.
NEW FIRE AND EMERGENCY STATION COMING IN BLUFFTON
The Bluffton Township Fire District recently broke ground on Station 38 in Bluffton. The $3.5 million facility will service areas including Hampton Lake, Buckwalter Place, Sun City Hilton Head and other communities. The facility will also include an emergency operations center behind the station that will be able to withstand a Category 5 hurricane. Station 38 plans to open before the next hurricane season at 260 Raider Drive, just off the intersection of Bluffton and Hampton parkways and adjacent to River Ridge Academy.
HILTON HEAD WINS TOP ISLAND HONORS
For the third consecutive year, Hilton Head Island has been named the No. 1 island in the United States by Condé Nast Traveler. More than 600,000 readers across the globe submitted a recording-breaking number of responses rating their travel experiences to determine the winners of this year’s Conde Nast Reader’s Choice Awards. Kiawah was the only other South Carolina island to make the list, coming in at No. 2.
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FORMER MELROSE OWNERS INDICTED FOR FRAUD
James Thomas Bramlette and Anthony Hartman, former owners of Melrose Resort on Daufuskie Island, were indicted on fraud charges in October. According to the indictment, they raised more than $10 million from private investors for renovations on the resort without disclosing to investors that they had defaulted on a previous $700,000 loan for the property. The Melrose Resort is now owned by Odeon Singapore Ltd.
Age: 3 years Breed: Hound Gender: Female Weight: ± 50 lbs Temperament: Loving and laid-back, Darla gets along well with other dogs. She is housebroken and crate-trained.
ACLU SETTLES SOUTH CAROLINA CASE
The American Civil Liberties Union, the American Civil Liberties Union of South Carolina, and Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough, LLP have announced a settlement in their lawsuit challenging the city of Beaufort and the town of Bluffton’s unconstitutional practice of depriving lawyers to poor people facing incarceration if convicted in municipal court. Under the settlement agreement, both municipalities will implement changes to their municipal court policies and practices.
CONSERVANCY GOING FOR RECYCLING RECORD
The Palmetto Ocean Conservancy is attempting to break a world record for the largest bottle cap structure and most plastic bottle caps recycled in one year. The nonprofit group has been working with local schools and businesses to collect plastic bottle caps since March and has amassed more than 400,000. The bottle caps will be used to create multiple murals throughout Beaufort County, each depicting an endangered or vulnerable species native to the Lowcountry.
OF THE MONTH
Darla Age: 2 years Breed: Border collie-Lab mix Gender: Male Weight: ± 60 lbs Temperament: Harvey is loyal and intelligent. He would do better in a home without small kids or small dogs. He is housebroken and crate-trained.
Harvey
Adopt them at: Rogue Rescue & Sanctuary in Bluffton
Visits are by appointment only; for more information, call 843-816-0097 or go to roguerescue.org.
NONSTOP FLIGHTS TO HOUSTON, DALLAS AND PHILADELPHIA COMING TO HHI AIRPORT
Hilton Head Island Airport has announced that American Airlines will begin offering nonstop service to Chicago O’Hare International Airport, Dallas Fort Worth International Airport and Philadelphia International Airport starting March 7, according to a news release. The flights will be seasonal, but the airport has not announced when they end. The announcement comes after a 236 percent increase in passengers in 2019. American Airlines currently operates flights from Hilton Head to Charlotte and seasonal service to Washington, D.C. These new flights comes after a year of expansion. In July 2018, the airport finished a 700-foot runway extension to accommodate larger jets.
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›› Social Spotlight
To submit a photo of your event for Social Spotlight, email editor@hiltonheadmonthly.com
Crescendo, Hilton Head Island’s art and cultural festival, kicked off on Oct 10 at Shelter Cove Community Park with music, food, dance performances and a guest apperance by The Concert Truck.
University of South Carolina Beaufort students stepped out in support of mental health at the annual NAMI Walk on Oct. 5 at Coligny Beach.
Concertgoers enjoyed a musical tribute to Aretha Franklin on Oct. 1 at Hilton Head Symphony Orchestra’s “Symphony Under the Stars,” held at Oscar Frazier Park in Bluffton.
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Mary Briggs, Heather Rath and Jane Joseph enjoyed the Crescendo opening festivities.
Lowcountry chili lovers welcomed fall at the 34th annual Chili Cookoff, hosted by the Kiwanis Club of Hilton Head Island and held at the Coastal Discovery Museum on Oct. 6.
2019 Faces of the Lowcountry Launch Party
The South Carolina Yacht Club was the venue for an appreciation event Oct. 3 for local business and community leaders who were featured in this year’s Faces of the Lowcountry publication. Thank you to all who attended.
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››Community Connection 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.
LATIN FOOD FESTIVAL
LONG COVE FUND
TCL GROUND BREAKING
TCL BREAKS GROUND ON CULINARY SCHOOL
Technical College of the Lowcountry hosted a ground-breaking ceremony for the Culinary Institute of the South on Oct.15 at Buckwalter Place in Bluffton. The event was attended by area officials, TCL leaders, philanthropic donors and members of the Lowcountry’s culinary and hospitality industries. In recognition of several major gifts to the school, TCL will establish the U.S. Foods Innovation Kitchen, the Liz and Todd Clist Bakery & Pastry Café, and the Wine & Food Dr. Bob Hohman Student Study Lounge at the culinary institute, which is expected to open in late 2020. The 28,000 square-foot best-in-class facility will accommodate more than 300 students and features six academic classrooms, two teaching kitchens, a baking lab, a lecture theater, and a teaching restaurant.
HERITAGE CLASSIC SCHOLARSHIP
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HILTON HEAD HABITAT FOR HUMANITY
Ten seniors from the 2020 graduating class will receive four-year grants, for a total of $20,000. The deadline to apply is Nov. 15; for more information, go to heritageclassicfoundation. com/scholars.
LATIN FOOD FESTIVAL RAISES OVER $80,000
The Hilton Head Island Latin Food Festival raised more than $80,000 in September. Sponsored by The Latinos Unidos grass-roots organization, the festival is staffed by patients of Volunteers in Medicine Hilton Head Island Clinic as a way to give back to the clinic that provides them health care. Roughly 300 patients volunteered on all aspects of the festival, and the money raised will go a long way toward helping VIM — the clinic’s daily operating costs are about $9,000.
PEACOCK SUBARU DONATES STEM BOOKS TO OKATIE ELEMENTARY
Peacock Subaru Hilton Head has donated 150 award-winning STEM books to Okatie Elementary School as part of the Peacock Loves Learning initiative. The American Association for the Advancement of Science partnered
with Peacock Subaru to supply the books for donation, and the dealership asked customers to create personalized labels for each book.
HILTON HEAD HABITAT FOR HUMANITY DONATES HURRICANE SUPPLIES
Volunteers from Hilton Head Regional Habitat for Humanity helped fill buckets with donated hurricane supplies in September. The buckets were supplied by Thrivent Financial and will go to new Habitat homeowners and victims of Hurricane Dorian in the Bahamas.
LONG COVE FUND AWARDS $180,000 IN GRANTS
The Long Cove Fund awarded $180,350 in grants to 39 area nonprofit organizations during a ceremony at Long Cove Club in September, which included an address from special guest Stan Smith. The Cove Fund was created in 2003 by the directors of Long Cove Club in collaboration with Community Foundation of the Lowcountry and is funded by tax-deductible donations by Long Cove members.
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Canada Martha and Bob Clements toured Cape Breton Island in Nova Scotia, Canada, with Monthly.
Provence Faith Hahn and Leslie McGowan enjoyed the sights of Provence, France, with Monthly.
Croatia Eileen Epstein and her son Jamey brought Monthly to Palmizana, Croatia.
Jerusalem Cheryl and David Hall traveled with Hilton Head Monthly to Jerusalem.
Paris Dave and Marty Musial, Anita Bowser, June Dancer and Susan and Dale Stauffer showed off Monthly in Paris.
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We love to see where Monthly travels! Submit your photos to editor@hiltonheadmonthly.com for this section. Space is limited.
Egypt Veronica and Lew Wetzel showed Monthly one of the world’s earliest stone monuments: the Pyramid of Djoser in Egypt.
Italy Steven and Gail Kuczkowski took Monthly to the Church of San Domenico in Alba, Italy.
Ireland Fred and Chris Thumm and Ellen and Arthur Segal dined with Monthly in Cobh, Ireland.
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Head to the polls
LOCAL ELECTIONS FOCUS ON SCHOOLS, GROWTH BY JUSTIN JARRETT
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eaufort County residents won’t find many items on the ballot when they go to the polls Nov. 5, but the issues they’ll vote on have high stakes. The most notable item on the ballot is the Beaufort County School District bond referendum, which includes funding for a comprehensive list of projects that will impact schools throughout the county. Residents of the towns of Bluffton and Port Royal will also cast ballots in municipal elections. Here’s everything you need to know before heading to the polls Nov. 5.
SCHOOL BOND REFERENDUM The Beaufort County School District hasn’t successfully passed a referendum in 11 years, and voters have rejected two ballot initiatives in the past three years. Advocates for the $344 million referendum, which is split into two separate questions, say the school district needs the funding for capital improvements throughout the county focused on four main areas: improving school safety measures for students and staff; renovating or replacing aging facilities; adding classroom space to address enrollment growth; and upgrading technology infrastructure. Question 1 includes $290 million in funding for safety and security upgrades and technology infrastructure improvements throughout the district, additional classrooms at River Ridge Academy and May River High, replacement of Robert Smalls International Academy, and renovations at Beaufort Elementary, Hilton Head Island Middle, and Battery Creek High. Question 2 provides an additional $54 million in Career and Technology Education expansions at Battery Creek High and May River High, design work for renovations at Hilton Head Island High School, essential improvements to athletic facilities at middle and high schools throughout the district, and playground improvements throughout the district.
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The second question will go into effect only if the first is approved. The list of projects to be funded by a successful referendum came from a list of $629 million in needs identified by a Community Project Review Committee — an independent, select committee of Beaufort County residents that spent more than 900 hours visiting 26 schools in Beaufort County and around the state and receiving presentations from outside experts before producing a comprehensive district-wide list of capital needs. The Beaufort County Board of Education then prioritized the CPRCidentified projects into two smaller subsets for inclusion in the Nov. 5 ballot questions. Numerous groups have endorsed approving the referendum, including the Beaufort County Democratic Party, the Beaufort County Republican Party, the Hilton Head Island/Bluffton Chamber of Commerce, Lowcountry Indivisible, the Greater Island Committee, the town of Bluffton, Beaufort-Jasper Realtors, Hilton Head Area Association of Realtors, the Beaufort Regional Chamber of Commerce, the Beaufort County League of Women Voters, and Native Island Leadership. Citizens Advocating Responsible Education, which has opposed the past two school bond referenda, has been less vocal this time around, but co-founder Richard Bisi said he still has concerns about several items included in the referendum — such as the amount of funding allocated for schools where enrollment is declining and the $71 million price tag to replace Robert Smalls International Academy in Beaufort. Also, 70 percent of the funds in Question 2 would go to athletics facilities and playgrounds, two items Bisi said ranked low on the priority list produced by the CPRC, upon which he served. “Advocating ‘for the children’ does not mean that logical, tough questions should be ignored,” Bisi said. If the referendum fails, the school district will have to fund
WHEN AND WHERE CAN I VOTE? the projects using so-called 8% funding — the amount the district can borrow annually to fund capital projects without a referendum is capped at 8% of the total assessed property value in the district — and the district estimates it could take more than 30 years to fund all the projects the CPRC identified as needs. HOW MUCH WILL IT COST ME? According to a tax calculator on the Beaufort County School District’s website, a successful referendum would cost homeowners an extra $14 on their annual property taxes per $100,000 of assessed value. For example, a home with an assessed value of $200,000 will see an estimated tax increase of $56, a home assessed at $500,000 would have an estimated tax increase of $140, and a home assessed at $1 million would have an estimated tax increase of $280. BLUFFTON TOWN COUNCIL Town of Bluffton residents will have one additional decision to make, as three candidates are on the ballot for two seats on Bluffton Town Council. Incumbents Dan Wood and Harry Lutz are running for re-election against challenger Bridgette Frazier.
Polls will be open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Nov. 5, and voters will cast their ballots at their precinct’s designated polling location. A list of precincts is available at beaufortcountysc.gov/vote. In-person absentee voting is available in Bluffton at 61B Ulmer Road and in Beaufort at 15 John Galt Road. These locations are open for voting from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday leading up to the election and from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Nov. 4. For criteria for absentee voting and more election information, go to beaufortcountysc.gov/vote.
Wood has served four years on Town Council after retiring from Palmetto Electric Cooperative and is a longtime member of Bluffton Rotary Club. The focus of his campaign has been “smart growth” and sustainability. Lutz is also seeking a second four-year term and is campaigning on the promise of “finishing what he started.” He said he wants the town to work with regional partners to manage growth. Frazier is a teacher at Hilton Head Island High who owns a catering business and said she wants to represent the working class. The daughter of the late Oscar Frazier, a longtime Bluffton councilman and mayor pro tempore, Frazier has stated her desire to find a solution to the town’s affordable housing crisis.
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A Monument to Honor
BLUFFTON BUILDING MEMORIAL TO VETERANS
BY KATHLEEN WILLIAMS
IN MAY, TOWN COUNCIL VOTED TO MOVE FORWARD AND THE GRAND OAKS CONSTRUCTION CO. IS NOW WORKING ON THE SITE.
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ther towns across the United States have memorials to commemorate those who fought and who died for their country, but there is not one in the town of Bluffton. That’s about to change. Next year, Bluffton residents will be able to celebrate Veterans Day at a new memorial currently under construction at Buckwalter Place. “There was nothing here. Nothing at all,” said Kay Ranta, who, with her fellow members of the American Legion Post 205 Auxiliary, spearheaded the construction of the new memorial. “If you go to any little town across the United States, I
don’t care how small they are, they have some sort of memorial. That was my plea. And the town embraced it.” This wasn’t Ranta’s first memorial fight — in her previous hometown of Fountain Hills, Arizona, the local legion auxiliary also went to bat for a memorial and got one built. “It’s a family thing,” she said of why she feels so strongly about military memorials. “My grandfather, uncles, brother and husband all served. My husband was an Air Force man. So, it was a patriotic thing, I felt. It became a passion.” In March 2017, Ranta went before Bluffton Town Council to request a
PHOTO BY CHRISTINE CANNON
Kay Ranta (left) of the American Legion Post 205 Auxilary and Constance Clarkson, the Town’s of Bluffton’s project manager for the Bluffton Veterans Memorial, pose at the site.
memorial for the town. The town holds a parade to mark the holiday, but, as Ranta pointed out, there was no place to actually hold a service. “Town Council agreed that a veterans memorial was warranted to recognize the sacrifice and service of our military veterans,” said Debbie Szpanka, Bluffton’s public information officer. “Many of the town and region’s residents are active or retired military.” A preliminary plan was approved and various locations considered before the Buckwalter site was selected. In May, Town Council voted to move forward and The Grand Oaks Construction Co. is now working on the site. Roughly 1.6 acres in size, the memorial site is located at the northeast quadrant of what will eventually be a town park situated across from Evicore. It will include a 3-foot tabby monument with a dedication plaque and 6-foot tabby walls with service seals embedded in them
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BUY A BRICK
Bricks are $100, payable by check or credit card. Bricks can be dedicated to anyone. To buy a brick, go to bit.ly/2kKX7Yx; to learn more about the new Veterans Memorial in Bluffton, go to www.alpost205.org/ veterans--memorial.html.
VETERANS DAY PARADE
The 2019 Bluffton Veterans Parade will begin at 10 a.m. Nov. 11, proceeding up Calhoun Street to Promenade Street and ending at Dr. Mellichamp Drive.
THE TOWN PARK AT BUCKWALTER In addition to the Veterans Memorial, the new park will include a multipurpose lawn that can be used for events; a playground that will be accessible for those with disabilities; and walkways and benches shaded by live oaks. The park will be completed as funds become available.
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The 1.6 -acre memorial site is under construction in Buckwalter Place near Evicore. The Bluffton Veterans Memorial will be completed hopefully by the end of the year.
— Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, Coast Guard and Merchant Marine. “I wanted the six branches in the memorial,” Ranta said, “including the Merchant Marine. That is very personal to me. I lost a cousin in the Merchant Marine during World War II.” Four flags will fly at the site: an American flag, the South Carolina flag, and flags honoring prisoners of war and those missing in action. Palm trees will be
planted at the site, where there will initially be eight patio tables and 32 chairs. The town of Bluffton is covering much of the costs of the memorial; construction costs expected to be $155,000 and annual upkeep will be approximately $5,000, according to Szpanka. The auxiliary group is also raising money to cover some of the costs, selling bricks that can be engraved with a dedication. The cost of a brick is $100; the town expects to sell about 6,400 over the course of several years. Ranta said the bricks don’t have to be dedicated to veterans — they’re for “anyone you want to honor.” “Engraved bricks delivered in time (as the memorial is completed) will be installed along with unengraved bricks to complete the surface,” Szpanka said. “Additional engraved bricks will be added each year at Veterans Day and will replace the unengraved bricks.” Szpanka said the town hopes to complete construction on the memorial by the end of the year.
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Biz Pitch
COMPETITION FUNDS FEMALE ENTREPRENEURS STORY AND PHOTO BY CAROL WEIR
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n the ABC reality show “Shark Tank,” budding entrepreneurs present business ideas to titans of industry in an effort to convince them to invest in the proposals. Recently, Hilton Head Island was the setting for a similar competition called “Biz Pitch,” part of the Thrive Lowcountry Women’s Conference on Sept. 26. Ten women gave four-minute “elevator pitches” to a panel of seven judges — members of the local business community — and then answered follow-up questions. Winners Karen Balerna, Amy Shippy, Katherine Reeves and Jessica Lowther took home a
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combined $8,500 in cash and prizes to expand or start their businesses. This is the South, but that didn’t stop the gloves from coming off at Biz Pitch. “I’m very competitive. I like to win,” said Shippy, who told the judges that she wanted to expand Blue Poppy Designs, her kitchen towel and napkin business, to include online ordering. Currently, she only sells her original designs at area festivals. Shippy is also the owner of Marche de Macarons bakery in Savannah. The other winners convinced the judges that their business plans provide
Local entrepreneurs (from left) Amy Shippy, Karen Balerna, Katherine Reeves and Jessica Lowther impressed a panel of judges and took home $8,500 in cash and prizes.
I WAS NERVOUS UNTIL I GOT UP THERE – JESSICA LOWTHER
services needed in the Lowcountry. Balerna is a registered nurse, board-certified patient advocate and owner of Nurse Advocate Partners, which helps patients navigate the health care system. She founded her business in Massachusetts in 2013 and opened the Bluffton location in 2017, employing other registered nurses. “If a parent or other loved one needs help, but you can’t be there due to distance or time constraints, we accompany them to medical appointments and take notes,” she said. “Often we provide transportation, and we help patients understand recommendations they receive from their doctors, evaluate their options and make independent decisions.” Balerna said she will use the prize money to increase local marketing efforts for her company. The beauty industry also was well-represented at Biz Pitch. Reeves and Lowther plan to open The Refinery Nail Bar & Skin Studio in Bluffton. The women, who both live in Oldfield, worked together to convince the judges that Bluffton needs an upscale nail salon and beauty bar featuring dry pedicures, injectables and more. Lowther is a nurse practitioner with experience in dermatology, plastic surgery and aesthetic medicine, while Reeves and her husband co-own two construction industry businesses. They are talking with an investor for The Refinery and have scouted a location for their salon. Finalists worked with business coaches to hone their presentations. “It was like ‘Shark Tank,’ except everyone was very supportive,” Lowther said. “I was nervous until I got up there.” BizPitch was sponsored by SunTrust Bank and hosted by SCORE Lowcountry, the Hilton Head Island-Bluffton Chamber of Commerce, and The Don Ryan Center for Innovation. The competition took place at the Marriott Hilton Head Resort & Spa.
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Mary Briggs
Alan Jordan
John Gilbert
Janet Davoli
Chris Hervochon
Becca Edwards and Laura Fromdahl
HHSO’S MARY BRIGGS TO RETIRE
Mary Briggs will retire as president and CEO of The Hilton Head Symphony Orchestra at the end of the year. The orchestra’s board of directors has announced Alan Jordan as her successor. Jordan is currently the executive director of the Delaware Symphony Orchestra. Briggs led the orchestra for 12 remarkable years. Subscriptions and concert attendance grew during her tenure and concerts increased from nine to 18 per year. The HHSO’s launched successful educational initiatives. Briggs also supervised the opening of SoundWaves, a new event and rehearsal space for the symphony.
WORLD AFFAIRS COUNCIL HILTON HEAD NAMES NEW PRESIDENT
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control. Since retiring from active duty, he has been an adviser and consultant to several U.S. government and industry organizations and foreign governments.
THE GREENERY PROMOTES DAVOLI
ants, educators and thought leaders in the accounting profession.
NEW FEMALE IQ PODCAST FOCUSES ON WOMEN
Janet Davoli has been promoted to chief technology officer at The Greenery. She will work with the executive and management teams to achieve the company’s strategic goals and grow The Greenery through the use of technological resources. Previously, Davoli was the company’s director of business development.
New podcast Female IQ was recently launched by Lowcountry co-founders Becca Edwards and Laura Fromdahl. Female IQ Podcast interviews female leaders in the health, wellness and fitness industries, as well as women who have important messages to broadcast. Local personalities Heather Rath, Jean Rioux and Wilhemina Fry are some of the featured guests. The podcast is available on the Apple Store.
LOCAL CPA NAMED TO “40 UNDER 40” LIST
LOCAL TOY STORES CHANGE NAMES
Chris Hervochon, CPA, CVA, has been selected as one of 2019’s “40 Under 40” by CPA Practice Advisor magazine. The award spotlights top practicing public account-
Boomerang Toys in Coligny Plaza and Kidz For Life in Harbour Town are now both called Hilton Head Toys. Owners Scott and Mandi Lee took over the stores in 2018 and renamed them
to reflect local ownership. Hilton Head Toys recently added Low-country Balloon Boutique to its services, offering foil and latex balloons.
PORSCHE NAMES NEW GENERAL MANAGER
Amanda Stewart has been named general manager of Porsche of Hilton Head. In her new role, Stewart will manage new and used inventory, appraise trades, ensure service and parts departments are operating efficiently, and take responsibility for customer experience. At Peacock Automotive, Stewart’s roles have included manager and director of the business development center as well as sales manager and general sales manager.
MEMORY LANE PORTRAITS OPENS NEW LOCATION
After nearly two decades on Hilton Head Island’s south end, Memory Lane Portraits has moved to 9 Harbourside Lane, Unit A, across William Hilton Parkway from Palmetto Dunes Oceanfront Resort. Owner Stephen B. Dey opened the studio in 2001. The new gallery features huge windows, LED lights and three viewing rooms with a thea-terlike setting and projectors.
MAY RIVER PRIMARY CARE WELCOMES NEW SPECIALIST
May River Primary Care is Beaufort Memorial Hospital’s new primary care practice. Dr. Nikki Keisler, an experienced board-certified family medicine specialist, is the first physician to join the practice. Keisler comes to the practice from Palmetto Health-USC Medical Group’s University Family Medicine in Columbia. She is a graduate of the University of South Carolina School of Medicine.
PLAY CUSTOM HOME TECHNOLOGY EARNS CERTIFICATION
PLAY Custom Home Technology has earned certification by the Home Technology Association. PLAY is the first Lowcountry company to earn the designation of HTA Certified home technology integration firm. The HTA uses more than 60 criteria to evaluate applicants. November 2019 39
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Impressive Voices
SUPERSTAR SPEAKERS COME TO THE LOWCOUNTRY IN A NEW SERIES
BY BARRY KAUFMAN | PHOTOS SUBMITTED Dr. Sanjay Gupta
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e live in superficial times. It’s easy to overlook the voices of experts amidst today’s constant flurry of tweets, memes and sound bites — muddying the public discourse 280 characters at a time. Two years ago, James Lamar set out to do something about that. “It’s been my experience that, with the 24-hour news cycle and social media, people are formulating opinions based on very limited, very filtered, information,” he said. “My thought was to create a live experience, a live forum, where people can see and hear directly from the expert.” The idea for that forum has evolved into the Lowcountry Speaker Series, four events to be held from January to April and boasting a superstar lineup of luminaries. Each speaker brings to the table a different perspective as well as a deep well of knowledge in their field, starting with the first guest: former Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice. “Dr. Rice is an amazing presenter,” Lamar said. “She’s obviously, extremely knowledgeable on world affairs, but she also has an interesting story, growing up in Birmingham during the civil rights movement, being the first woman inducted into August National, sitting on the College Football Playoff selection committee … she can talk about anything. She’s just interesting to listen to.” Rice’s Jan. 14 appearance will be followed Feb. 11 by Dr. Sanjay Gupta. While best known as the chief medical correspondent for CNN, Gupta has built a successful career as a physician, treating the sick and injured in war zones like Afghanistan and the sites of natural disasters. On March 10, world-renowned filmmaker Paul Nicklen will take the stage — his documentaries and photos have raised awareness of the dire need for environmental conservation. The final speaker will be Rob O’Neill on April 7. O’Neill, a decorated military hero, was a member of U.S. SEAL Team Six and is best known as the man who killed Osama bin Laden.
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Condoleezza Rice
James Lamar, Organizer
Lamar is looking forward to bringing such diverse viewpoints to the Lowcountry. “I’m always thirsty for knowledge, and I want to share that with a broader audience,” he said. “Trying to bring these types of people to the Lowcountry is very exciting.” Each lecture will be held at the Marriott Hilton Head Resort & Spa; tickets are sold as a subscription to all four lectures. For more information, go to lowcountryspeakerseries.com.
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Annelore Harrell BLUFFTON’S UNOFFICIAL HISTORIAN WILL MAKE YOU SMILE
BY CAROL WEIR | PHOTOS BY ROB KAUFMAN
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hat qualities make life fun? For Annelore Harrell, the ability to laugh at fate’s twists and turns — and at herself — are high on the list. Taking the long view also helps, which is fairly easy for her because she’s 87. A sought-after columnist, humorous speaker and storyteller, Harrell’s unique perspective on Bluffton’s history began in the 1940s, when her family bought an overgrown lot on Myrtle Island as a summer retreat. She, her parents and brother came every weekend from Savannah to clear the underbrush and build a simple cottage, where Harrell’s love for Bluffton flourished. Some things in the Lowcountry haven’t changed much since her adolescence: boating to the May River sandbar for the day is still a prime weekend activity. But back then, there were almost as many bateaus — flat-bottomed, wooden fishing boats — as motorboats. “Everybody staked out their spot,” Harrell said. “Locals tended to be at the western end, which is the highest point, first to be exposed and last to be covered by the incoming tide.” The “Bluffton State of Mind” — which, depending on who you ask, involves eccentricity, taking it easy, friendliness, gossip and “not giving a care” — has also been around awhile. Harrell remembers a day in the 1980s when uniformed servers descended from a yacht from Hilton Head Island and cordoned
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Annelore and her husband George William enjoyed the beach that used to be in front of Myrtle Island.
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The Town of Bluffton comprised one square mile in the 1940s and 50s when Annelore Harrell, her friends and family lived on the banks of the May River.
A trip down memory lane in Bluffton. Kettle is a coffee pot from 1946.
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Before and After: At Harrell’s home at Myrtle Island.
that, waiting for the next batch to be ready. It was Bluffton at its best.” When she meets visitors looking to experience “the real Bluffton,” Harrell tells them to do what the locals do: linger in Jacob Preston’s pottery studio, where some of the best conversations in town take place; use time in line at the post office to exchange hellos; and chat at the Bluffton Oyster Co. while one of the Toomers ices down shrimp that will become customers’ suppers. Sunsets, she said, are beautiful over the Myrtle Island bridge, and Alljoy Boat Landing is magical when the moon rises. Seen through the twin lenses of nostalgia and good humor and accompanied by cherished friendships, they’ll always be splendorous for Harrell.
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Bob Craig (left) and Phil Capossela will lead the Hilton Head Island Motoring Festival’s driving tour.
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Drive Time
CLASSIC CARS TAKE TO THE STREETS OF BLUFFTON IN CONCOURS DRIVING TOUR
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he Hilton Head Island Concours d’Elegance & Motoring Festival has a reputation as the “fun” Concours event among automotive aficionados from coast to coast. This year, as leaders of the annual driving tour, Bob Craig and Phil Capossela will boost the fun factor at the weeklong event featuring mint condition classic cars and much more. They are set to chaperone the Nov. 1 parade of exquisite cars from Bluffton’s Dubois Park to Palmetto Bluff. “This is the first time that Old Town Bluffton has been the starting place,” Craig said. “Most of them are from out of town. We’ll show them how nice the area is, and if they want to, they can buy a house.” The driving tour is also a chance for owners to demonstrate that their cars are functional and “aren’t trailer queens,” Craig said. Capossela and Craig are members of the Lowcountry Oyster & Motorcar Driving Society, which is open to all automobile enthusiasts and is the founding club of the Hilton Head Island Concours d’Elegance & Motoring Festival.
PHIL CAPOSSELA
Since he was a boy growing up in New York and spending time at his grandfather’s service station, Capossela has had a love for automobiles. He was fortunate to turn his passion into a 35-year career in the automotive industry. As an executive at BMW of North America, Capossela was instrumental in introducing one of three charter sponsors to Hilton Head Island’s Concours event. Later, when he retired to the island, he rolled up his sleeves and went all-in as a volunteer organizer of the event, serving as chairman of the board for several years. And even in retirement, his close relationship with BMW continues. Classic BMWs are challenging to obtain, as few of each model were made, especially in comparison to its major competitors. Capossela currently has a 1971 3.0 CSi, a 1968 1600 Cabriolet, and a striking red 1990 BMW M3 he bought a few months ago. He loves them because “they do everything very, very well. They’re built to run well on the German Autobahn at speeds well over 100 mph. You have to have really good brakes, suspension and acceleration to do that. It’s not even sweating when you drive it hard.”
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Bob Capossela shows off his 1990 BMW M3 and Bob Craig gets behind the wheel of his rare 1936 Ford Cabriolet.
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WATCH THEM ROLL
What: Hilton Head Motoring Festival Driving Tour When: 11 a.m. Nov. 1 Where: Departs from Dubois Park in Bluffton and ends at Palmetto Bluff How to see them: In addition to watching the cars wind their way through the streets, the public can check them out at Dubois Park on the morning of the tour.
BOB CRAIG
Craig has three classic cars, including a rare 1936 Ford Cabriolet that he and his wife, Brenda, drive around Hilton Head Island and beyond. Sold for $765 new, the roadster was a luxury car, boasting a cigar lighter and a rumble seat — “getting in and out of it is a challenge,” Craig said, “but once you’re in it, it’s cool.” Craig bought the Cabriolet — which spent a few years in the Volo Auto Museum in Illinois—from Capossela. “I got her from Honest Phil’s Severely Abused Used Cars,” Craig quipped. Like Capossela, Craig developed a love for cars at an early age. He worked on farm vehicles and old Army Jeeps when he was a kid in Greenwich, Connecticut, and “hot-rodding” old cars. “My dad was interested in cars. We were always playing with them,” he said. When he became a full-time Hilton Head resident after retiring as the president of a multi-national chemical company, Craig brought his love of style, speed and competition to help develop the motoring festival. He founded the Savannah Speed Classic — one of the festival’s most popular events — and spearheaded moving it from Roebling Road in Bloomingdale, Georgia, to the spectacular Grand Prize of America road course situated on the river between Savannah’s famed River Street and Hutchinson Island. It’s hard to get them to stop joking around long enough to describe their involvement over the years, but both Craig and Capossela deserve thanks for the organization, sponsorships, location, volunteer base, charitable mission and, most importantly, elite-level cars and judges at the Hilton Head Island Concours d’Elegance & Motoring Festival.
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V I V BonA N T
bon vi·vant /ˌbän vēˈvänt/ noun a person who enjoys a sociable and luxurious lifestyle.
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ITALIAN JEWELRY DESIGNER MARCO BICEGO TO VISIT HILTON HEAD
BY CLAY BONNYMAN EVANS
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hough Italian luxury jewelry artist Marco Bicego’s work is known around the world and celebrated in art capitals from San Francisco to St. Tropez, the artist himself seldom visits stores where his works are sold. But Bicego will appear in person Nov. 20 at Forsythe Jewelers on Hilton Head Island to host a trunk show, meet clientele and personally engrave any pieces purchased that day. “We are honored to have Marco Bicego making a personal appearance, which he rarely does,” said Beth Patton, marketing manager for Forsythe Jewelers. Bicego, known for creating “everyday luxury” pieces that blend Old World Italian craftsmanship with passion and imagination, began his career working with gold at the studio of his father, Giuseppe, in Vicenza, Italy. “When I was younger, I used to spend every summer at his atelier, where I would watch the craftsmen at work and try my hand at making beautiful objects of my own,” he told Forbes magazine in 2015. Bicego soon was experimenting with his own designs, transforming gold into multi-textured, sensuous spirals and hand-engraved beads. After a long apprenticeship with his father, he debuted his own line of jewelry in 2000. “All my creations must be manipulated by hand in order for them to preserve a unique and luxurious experience,” Bicego said. Though inspired by both architecture and natural landscapes he’s encountered in his travels to destinations like Africa and India, the artist said the people who wear his jewelry are just as important. “When it comes to creating the actual jewelry and pieces, my greatest inspiration is the woman wearing it,” he told Forbes. “The Marco Bicego woman is modern, she has a tremendous sense of personal style and is not afraid to experiment with jewelry in unconventional ways, especially layering.”
PHOTOS SUBMITTED BY MARCO BICEGO
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Caviar Dreams
HARVESTING ROE CAN BE SUSTAINABLE AND AFFORDABLE
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sk people to name luxurious delicacies, and caviar often tops the list. Traditionally, this briny, nutrient-rich treat is served as an elegant appetizer, accompanied by small Russian pancakes called blinis plus sour cream or créme fraiche, diced onions, chopped chives and hard-boiled eggs. Even its serving utensils evoke a sense of sophistication: Mother-of-pearl, bone or ivory spoons are used to avoid even a hint of metallic aftertaste from silver or stainless-steel flatware. Caviar is harvested from the roe, or eggs, of female sturgeons. The bony, dinosaur-like fish was widely found in the Caspian and Black Seas and the rivers that fed them, resulting in a caviar trade
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from Russia and Iran that originally was relatively inexpensive. But sturgeons are slow to grow, taking around 15 years to mature, and the world had developed a taste for the delectable little eggs. In their haste to harvest the roe, caviar suppliers destroyed much of the female sturgeon population, sending the cost of Russian caviar skyrocketing. In 2005, after the Beluga sturgeon was declared critically endangered due to overfishing, the U.S. banned imported Beluga caviar — leading to a fledgling caviar market in other parts of the world with a focus on sustainable harvesting practices. Around the globe, aquaculture farms are popping up to meet the world’s demand for caviar. Most follow a code issued by
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the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species that requires caviar producers to include labels indicating the type of caviar, whether it comes from cultivated or wild sturgeon and where it was produced. Each label must also include a unique batch code to track quality. Ready for a taste of this delicious comestible? Harbour Town executive chef Farid Ahmed is planning a champagne and caviar dinner at Sea Pines, paring Moet bubbles with caviar from Uruguay’s Polanco, which harvests its roe from the rich, fertile Rio Negro in South America. At the December event, representatives from both companies will be on hand to answer questions and discuss pairings. On the menu: a tasting of Polanco’s caviar offerings followed by a three-course dinner featuring smoked trout with a Siberian reserve caviar; beef tartare with Oscetra caviar and poached quail eggs finished with smoked cream cheese; and a butter, herb and mushroom poached lobster tail topped with Sterlet Premiere caviar in a whipped lobster jus. “It’s almost an enhancer for me for the food,” Ahmed said of pairing his dishes with caviar. “Caviar is great by itself, but when you pair it with food it really pops. When I’m pairing it with something fatty, it just makes the food come alive. At Husk Savannah, executive chef Chris Hathcock crafts an ever-changing
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menu of Southern ingredients. The caviar he serves is no exception, with three options from Tennessee, Mississippi and North Carolina. The caviar service includes gluten-free, Johnny cake-style cornmeal blinis presented in their own decorative box with sides of egg jam and house-made vinegars. Elsewhere on the menu, diners will find sunburst trout roe topping a fish entree and whole fish fillets layered with a creamy mousseline. If champagne isn’t
the drink of choice, Hathcock suggests a more Russian approach: “A super-chilled shot of vodka.” Of course, indulging in caviar isn’t limited to an evening out. Upscale grocery stores including Fresh Market stock several varieties, including American hackleback, farmed Ossetra and farmed sevruga, which is similar to Beluga, but a bit more intense. The store also offers wild paddlefish eggs and salmon roe.
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here’s something to be said for facing the great outdoors head on, pitching your tent at the edge of the wilderness and communing with nature. Rising at the crack of dawn, seeing the first rays of golden sunlight painting the treetops, hearing the rush of wild water and breathing in the musty fragrance of the forest … it’s the sort of singular moment that quietly expels every ounce of stress from your body. It’s a singular moment, because that’s how long it lasts. Soon, the mosquitos are feasting on every square centimeter of exposed skin, your back is waging a painful protest against the sleeping conditions, racoons make off with all of your food, and the folks in the RV parked right next to your campsite are already cranking up
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Under Canvas Glamping Resort in the Smoky Mountains is about a 6 hour drive from the Lowcountry in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee.
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the morning jams on their 5,000-watt outdoor speakers. For those accustomed to four- or five-star luxury, camping can be a little too, well, rustic. These discerning types might instead do better with glamping. Glamping, in case you’re not up on your portmanteaus, is a combination of the oxymoronic “glamorous” and “camping.” Today, the glamping industry offers a taste of the outdoors life paired with most of the comforts of home — comfortable beds, electricity and furniture in large safari-style tents; real bathrooms; if you’re lucky, air-conditioning.
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Some of the best places to glamp are just a few hours away from the Lowcountry in the mountains of North Carolina. At Paint Rock Farms in Hot Springs, you’ll find six glamping sites with private “boho-chic” screened cabins on a high bluff overlooking the French Broad River. Each boasts its own patio, firepit and picnic table; at the end of the day, tuck yourself into bed atop a memory foam mattress that’s a far cry from the typical camping air mattress and sleeping bag. Or head to Blue Bear Mountain Camp just outside of Boone, where you’ll find a towering tepee, complete with queen-sized bed, dining table and chairs, and jaw-dropping mountain views. And then there’s Asheville Glamping, founded in 2012 by Joanna Cahill and Patrick Lovett. Accommodations run the gamut from “Rosie the Riveted,” a vintage Airstream trailer, to “The Nest,” a treehouse for grownups — plus several geodesic domes, safari tents and yurts, many boasting air conditioning.
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The company’s three properties are the perfect example of ultra-pampered outdoor living — a trend it helped define. “We were the first glamping camp in the state,” Cahill said. “I didn’t start this camp because it was trendy — I’ve just always been into alternative structures. I grew up camping and spending time outdoors with my family. I just fell in love with that lifestyle. … As we grow up, there’s not a whole lot of that. There’s not a whole lot of play or opportunities to disconnect.” In the spirit of disconnecting, one amenity you won’t find at any of Asheville Glamping’s lodgings is Wi-Fi access – although Cahill noted there is “perfect” signal if you’re on the Verizon network, if you’re worried about being completely out of touch with the civilized world. As glamping continues to grow in popularity, more sites offering luxury-meets-wilderness lodgings are popping up all over the country. Under Canvas, a company with eight campsites adjacent to national parks, makes a stay in the Smoky Mountains or near parks like Zion, Yellowstone or Mount Rushmore a little more comfortable thanks to spacious safari tents with optional en suite bathrooms, king-sized beds and wood-burning stoves. There’s even daily housekeeping. It’s a chance to enjoy Mother Nature in all her glory — but without pesky inconveniences like irritating mosquitos or hungry racoons.
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The Back Door 71 Lighthouse Rd, HHI thebackdoorhiltonhead.com Jewelry: Forsythe Jewelers 71 Lighthouse Rd, HHI forsythejewelers.biz Cocoon 6 Promenade St, Bluffton cocoonbluffton.com
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Aiden Lane (former Affordables Apparel) Fresh Market Shoppes 890 William Hilton Pkwy.,HHI aidenlane.com
Jewelry: Forsythe Jewelers 71 Lighthouse Rd, HHI forsythejewelers.biz Carlisle at Coastal Style Collection By appointment coastalstylecollections.carlislecollection.com
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Worth 1254 Fording Island Rd, Bluffton worthcollection.com
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Jewelry: Forsythe Jewelers 71 Lighthouse Rd, HHI forsythejewelers.biz Clothes: Saks Off Fifth 1260 Fording Island Rd, Bluffton saksoff5th.com
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››Gift Guide Lagos watch bracelet smart caviar collection: created exclusively for your Apple Watch®. Forsythe Jewelers 843.671.7070 ForsytheJewelers.biz
Anti-aging collagen renewal for face & neck. Bluffton Aesthetics 843.505.0584 BlufftonAesthetics.com
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Gift Guide CBD topical for quick relief of sore achy muscles. Sativa Health Products LLC 843.683.3692 SativaHealthProducts.com
Santa Dog Sleeve Tee: (100% ring-spun cotton/Hanes Beefy; available in red and green). Salty Dog 843.842.6331 SaltyDog.com
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Hand blown grass gravy boat & turkey butter dish by Vagabond House. J. Banks Design Group 843.681.5122 jBanksDesign.com
Elegant and unique beaded bags for the holiday season! Cocoon 843.815.3315 CocoonBluffton.com
Whipped honey fine sea salt body Polish. Faces Day Spa The Village at Wexford 843.785.3075 FacesDaySpa.com
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Handcrafted pottery. The Art Café 843.785.5525 ArtCafeHHI.com
Uno de 50 bracelet. Handmade in Spain. Gifted Hilton Head 843.842.8787 GiftedHiltonHead.com
Ananda Pets Full Spectrum Hemp Extract to keep your furry friends healthy and happy! Burke’s Main Street Pharmacy 843.681.2622 BurkesPharmacy.com
The Christmas flower: Poinsettias remain one of the most popular holiday flowers you can find! Bruno Landscape & Nursery 843.682.2624 BrunoLandscapeAndNursery.com
Lumen skin care. LUX Medical Spa 843.781.6672 LuxHHI.com
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Fur cuffs by Littlefish Boateak. Coastal Bliss 843.802.4050 CoastalBlissHiltonHead.com
Santevia Mineralized Alkaline Water Power Stick. Good Health Unlimited 843.802.2029 GoodHealthUnlimited.com
Hand-painted multicolored Italian enamel with pave-set stones set into rhodium-plated, nickel allergy-free, 925 sterling silver. Heritage Fine Jewelry 843.689.2900 HeritageJewelersHHI.com
Locally handmade holiday oyster shell ornaments. Antiques & Garden Collectibles Shop at The Greenery 843.592.3759 thegreeneryinc.com
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We the People: Portraits of Veterans in America is a poignant collection of watercolor portraits of military veterans from each of the 50 states. USC Press USCPress.com
Gregory circle top handle crossbody bag by Hammitt in crimson or black. Radiance 843.363.5176 RadianceHiltonHead.com
Toadfish, coastal kitchen gift set. (Oyster knife, shrimp cleaner & crab cutter). Outside Hilton Head 843.686.6996 OutsideHiltonHead.com
Suede grey mini bag and leather cuff. Aiden Lane (previously Affordables Apparel) 843.321.4200 AidenLane.com
HydroFlask: double-wall insulated water bottles. Quiet Storm Surf Shop Coligny Plaza 843.671.2551
LashExtend and LashSense VolumeIntense Waterproof Mascara by SeneGence. Terra’s Style Studio 843.682.4247 TerrasHairStudio.com
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West bluff floral box tote. Spartina 449 843.342.7722 Spartina449.com
Can cooler with Street Meet hat. Street Meet 843.842.2570 StreetMeetHHI.com
Veuve clicquot brut rose in this limited edition pencil gift box. Rollers Wine & Spirits 843.842.1200 RollersWineAndSpirits.com
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n just eight to 12 weeks, you could be taking to the friendly skies as a private pilot. But just because the training time is relatively short doesn’t mean it doesn’t require dedication. “It’s not rocket science. You don’t have to be an astronaut to fly an airplane,” said Bill Shank, the owner of Hilton Head Flight School and who has been a flight instructor for 37 years, including as a civilian instructor for the U.S. Air Force. “But you have to make a commitment to fly on a regular basis, usually not less than twice a week.” Often, he said, it’s more like three times a week for a couple of hours each session.
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“I can probably teach a monkey to fly an airplane,” Shank says. “But the second part is the academic part. It’s not overwhelming, but it has to be done on a regular basis. … If you draw it out, say only once a week, some days you are going to lose to weather or maintenance. … Once a week is not a commitment, to me.” Shank tends to see three kinds of people come through his doors: Those who want to learn to fly to cross it off their bucket list; those who want to buy a small plane with a partner, sharing
expenses and dividing time; and those who want to become commercial pilots. Shank is one of just two flight instructors on Hilton Head. The other, Chuck Copley, operates Hilton Head Flight Training. Both are part of Hilton Head Flyers, owned by former Air Force F-15 and UPS 747 pilot Ross Russo. Before earning their private pilot licenses, students must meet the requirement for the FAA’s Class 3 medical certification, which includes minimum eyesight standards and no history of blood pressure problems or
EARN YOUR WINGS There are two flight schools on Hilton Head Island: Hilton Head Flight School: Bill Shank 843-384-4316 bbshank@gmail.com
Hilton Head Flight Training: Chuck Copley 570-499-0664 n2195s@aol.com
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In a typical week, students fly with an instructor for an hour and a half or two hours, and then spend time in a flight simulator and with ground instruction.
diabetes. Luckily, Shank said, less than 5% of would-be pilots are denied certification. Once they’re ready to climb into the cockpit for lessons, students can expect to spend between $10,500 and $11,000, Shank said, to cover plane rentals, fuel and insurance. Students will spend at least 40 hours in the air. In a typical week, students might fly with the instructor for an hour and a half or two hours, and then spend time in a flight simulator and ground instruction. Eventually, students will complete cross-country flights, night flights, solo flights, cross-wind landings, instrument flights and more. “In aviation you do three things: aviate, communicate and navigate. You are multi-tasking all the time,” Shank said. About halfway through the process, students must score 70% or better on a written exam and complete a “check ride” with an FAA-certified examiner.
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Once students have earned their licenses, the sky’s the limit — literally. Hilton Head Flyers rents planes exclusively to former students, who can then head three hours down the coast to Key West or the Bahamas for the day. But before you set your sights on the wide blue yonder and commit to flying lessons, Shank suggests signing up for an introductory flight to see if the cockpit is the right fit. Some people, he said, just don’t like flying, whether they’re at the controls or not. But, he said, there’s nothing to fear. “Regardless of what people think about airplanes falling out of the sky, you can do this your whole life and never have an issue,” he said, “as long as you follow the rules and don’t do stupid things.”
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Orchid Enterprise BLUFFTON GARDENER GROWS HOBBY INTO A BUSINESS BY DEAN ROWLAND | PHOTOS BY FARLEY WICKRE
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rchids, like the ever-popular Lowcountry architectural style, come in countless styles and variations. In fact, the only thing the 30,000 or so orchid species in the world have in common is that each has three petals, three sepals and one lip. Other than that, each varietal has its own bloom color, size and shape, as well as fragrance and foliage. November in the Lowcountry is prime time for this flower, which brings us to Madeline Nelson, a longtime orchid lover who has been the owner of May River Orchids on Confederate Street in Bluffton for 25 years. “The intrigue of orchids is fascinating,” said Nelson, a Louisiana native. “If you look at the different orchids, every one of them from one genus to another, is totally different. When you look at the phalaenopsis, and really look at the plant and the flower, there are so many intricate parts to it.” Many people believe that orchids only grow in tropical or subtropical climates, she said, when they actually grow on every continent, except Antarctica, and in any climate.
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“With the wide range of environments, you get the wide range of orchid types,” she said. In one of her two greenhouses, she has about 3,000 orchids. The other greenhouse houses her private exotic collection. She mainly sells retail, and also teaches, lectures and hosts area garden club members for learning get-togethers. The business side of her orchid-loving passion came later in her life. Thirty-five years ago, the mother of a friend she was caring for gave her a white orchid on Mother’s Day. “I was worried I was going to kill it,” she said with a laugh. That didn’t happen — in fact, the plant lived for 25 years. “I was amazed how long the flower lasted. That was intriguing to me.” Nelson began gathering an assortment of orchids in community pots and nurtured them with devoted attention. “I just started buying orchids and noticed I was able to grow them with loving care,” she said. Her husband, Dan, noticed it, too, and encouraged her to get into the orchid business. She did in 1994 and positioned about 200 plants on four tables.
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Planting Orchids While orchids can adapt to any environment, they love our temperate Lowcountry climate. But they do need a little patience and special care. Orchids like good air circulation and bright shade year-round, though they thrive best when planted between August and May. though the orchid is one of the largest flower families in the world, with about 30,000 species and 200,000 hybrids, it can be temperamental. You can grow phalaenopsis orchids — moth orchids, the easiest to grow — indoors, but only if you have the right mix of temperature, light, airflow and humidity. They will produce showy blooms and long leaves throughout the spring and summer. This perennial shows about 20 white, pink, lavender, orange and yellow flowers and matures into an 8-inch to 3-foot plant with a single stem. It likes a moist, slightly acidic, barklike planting base. Good air circulation is a must for the rooting system to flourish, and the orchid will require weekly watering during the growing season; you can cut the watering half during the flowering season. This orchid also likes contrasting night/day temperatures for the best blooms, though you can also consider using a blooming fertilizer. The pot size should fit the roots. Place the flower in the middle of the pot and add the bark mix. Allow for good drainage. Position the pot near a window for some natural light, and enjoy.
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Then the couple cross-pollinated orchids for 15 years to create a boundless variety of flowers. They transported the pollen from one plant to another to merge hereditary characteristics of two plants to create a varied species. “You take the pollen from one flower and put it on another flower or on itself,” she said. “The male and female are able to pollinate themselves. … You run the gamut of infinity, as far as color and shapes. You go from solid colors to mutated colors that are outstanding.” Of course, every orchid lover has her favorite; the same is true for Nelson. Her all-time favorite is the bulbophyllum orchid, “because of the wide range of flowers you get. You get tiny flowers that open in the early morning and close by lunchtime. So, you have to be up early to see them.” She also adores the platystele stenostachya: “When it blooms, you have to look at it with a magnifying glass. It’s that small, and it smells fabulous.”
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Enjoy Outside FIRE FEATURES CREATE COZY SETTINGS BY DEAN ROWLAND
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owcountry residents love their outdoor living spaces, especially at this time of year: The air is crisp and the temperature drops starting in the late afternoon as darkness falls. Sitting by an open fire when it’s chilly outside is many people’s idea of a perfect fall or winter evening. Lowcountry homeowners head to their backyards, patios or decks to enjoy the season and good company.
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Scientists believe that modern day humans’ desire to relax around a fire is evolutionary. Stone Age man socialized around campfires and felt safe and warm while bonding with friends. The urge to gather around a fire is hard-wired in us, anthropologists claim. In the modern world, outdoor gatherings usually involve a firepit, outdoor fireplace or fire table — functional and aesthetically pleasing additions to any outdoor living space. These fire features have been growing in popularity, particularly in destinations like the Lowcountry with extended fall and early spring seasons. “It’s a very fast-growing part of the outdoor hardscape and the outdoor living industry,” said Dennis McGlynn, an operations manager for enhancement projects at The Nursery. “The outdoor living experience is the big attraction now.” Tim Niemiec, owner of American Paving Design in Bluffton, agrees. “You see a lot more people expanding their outdoor living spaces, and that’s a (fire) feature people want to add,” he said. “It gives the outdoor living space another dimension, and it provides a gathering area where a group of people can congregate.” These days, fire features come in a variety of styles, materials,
colors and shapes. And with a wide range of prices available, it’s easy to find the right feature for any budget and taste, adding warmth and ambiance to your outdoor get-together. After all, what would a Lowcountry oyster roast be without a place to gather with a glass of wine and good friends, skewered marshmallows at the ready for delicious, melty s’mores? While many might opt to add full outdoor kitchens or large open fireplaces to their backyard hardscapes, experts say the trend seems to be skewing toward firepits, tables and bowls. “Firepits and fire tables have increased significantly, especially fire tables that allow more access. When they’re not in use, they serve as a coffee table,” said Lee Mitchell, owner of Travertine & More in Pembroke, Georgia. Firepits and tables are natural gathering places, with room for everyone to sit and soak up the warmth and atmosphere. “We sell more firepits than anything else because of the variety of styles and the price points,” Mitchell said. “Everybody loves a fire pit.” Niemiec said he’s “seeing a lot more fire tables and fire bowls. Less wood-burning and more gas in a sleek, modern look. Clean is the look. It’s all encompassing.”
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Mitchell, though, said he still sees the appeal of wood-burning hardscapes. The sound of “traditional wood crackling can’t be beat,” he said, noting that metal inserts can help “eliminate 95 percent of all smoke so people don’t have to play musical chairs running from the smoke.” He points to the Breeo brand, whose smokeless firepit boasts a doublewall, secondary combustion design. That’s not to say, though, that the traditional outdoor fireplace is going out of style: Courtney Jansen, a member of the sales team at Distinctive Granite & Marble, said it’s still a popular addition to any outdoor living space — especially when skillfully constructed of materials like travertine or soapstone.
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Other materials frequently used in fire features include bricks, natural stone, oyster shell stucco, pavers and Savannah gray brick. Recommended higher-end brands included El Dorado Outdoor, Tremron, Belgard and Outdoor GreatRoom Co. Thinking about a ready-made or DIY project to add an outdoor fire feature to your backyard oasis? Low standing wood or charcoal firepits made of metal begin at about $100, and do-it-yourself kits for a built-in fire pit can cost $500$2,500 or more. If you hire a designer and installer for a custom-made firepit, expect to pay from $3,000-$15,000. A custom designed and installed fireplace will cost $8,000 to $25,000, Lowcountry experts said.
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Short-Term Solution VACATION RENTALS GET HELP WITH TAX COLLECTION
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owcountry homeowners in the short-term vacation rental business have many options when it comes to managing their properties, like private management companies or web-based marketplaces like VRBO and Airbnb. Now, those homeowners are getting some help when it comes to taxes. VRBO recently started paying taxes directly to South Carolina and local governments on behalf of the property owners who list through them. Competitor Airbnb has been handling state taxes since 2016, but its property owners are responsible for paying local taxes themselves. Short-term rental rates in the Lowcountry include an 11% accommodations tax; 8% goes to the state and the municipality gets 3%. Property owners must pay a penalty for late payments. Tyson and Marie Zahner, who have an Airbnb Plus vacation rental in Shipyard Plantation on Hilton Head Island, said it is beneficial to both the homeowners and municipalities when the marketplaces handle the taxes. “These platforms are doing us a service,” Marie Zahner said. The short-term rental industry has ballooned in recent years thanks to web-based marketplaces like VRBO and Airbnb, said Rob Stephens, general manager and co-founder of Avalara MyLodgeTax, which developed the tax software used by the marketplaces. According to Airbnb, the number of Lowcountry visitors staying in short-term rentals has almost doubled in recent years. Last year, the website said, Beaufort County property owners collected $15.4 million in rental fees from 86,000 guests — up from 46,000 guests in 2017. “Short-term vacation rentals have reached a point of ubiquity in the U.S., and tax regulation is beginning to catch up,” Stephens said. “As each state figures out how it plans to tax these properties — and what constitutes a short-term rental — VRBO and Airbnb are working with them to put in place a system for tax collection and remittance.” The popularity of these rental marketplaces has caused a shakeup in the hospitality industry — and a lot of tax confusion. “Collecting and remitting hotel taxes can be incredibly complicated,” said Airbnb spokesman Sam Randall. “The rules were designed for traditional hospitality providers and large hotel corporations with teams of lawyers and accountants.” To help navigate those tax laws, Airbnb partners with more than 400 local governments to collect and pay taxes on its rentals, he said.
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Locally, VRBO’s move could be significant for Hilton Head, where tracking vacation rentals is tough. The island has thousands of rentals that constantly change hands or whose use changes, said Town of Hilton Head Island finance director John Troyer. Making sure people are in compliance with tax law is difficult, he acknowledged. “We have a vast majority of owners who want to comply,” he said, “and (who) want to get it right.” The best way for owners to do that, the experts said, is to work with their short-term rentals marketplace to understand its processes. “Homeowners must absolutely be diligent about knowing what their tax liabilities are and ensuring they have a system in place to collect and remit those taxes,” Stephens said. Of course, taxes aren’t the only legality to be considered. Short-term-rental hosts in the town of Bluffton, Town of Hilton Head Island and unincorporated Beaufort County also need to have business licenses. In Bluffton, 64 business licenses have been issued for shortterm rentals, according to town spokeswoman Debbie Szpanka. A portion of those property owners pay accommodation tax on gross receipts on those rentals, she said. The exceptions are property owners who live on the premises or who have fewer than six bedrooms. And some Lowcountry communities — including Leamington, Port Royal Plantation and Hilton Head Plantation — forbid shortterm rentals, so owners should check with their homeowners associations before listing their properties.
How much do I owe? To learn more about the rules and regulations governing local shortterm rentals, go to: • In Bluffton: townofbluffton.sc.gov/ finance-administration-department/accommodations-tax • On Hilton Head Island: hiltonheadislandsc.gov/departments/finance/faq.cfm • In unincorporated Beaufort County: beaufortcountysc.gov/business-license/
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Amy Gaglia
Sea Pines Country Club
SEA PINES WINS AWARDS, WILL ELECT BOARD MEMBERS
Sea Pines Country Club has again received Distinguished Club recognition from BoardRoom magazine. The Distinguished Clubs program uses a rating system that recognizes facilities, management and staff based on member experience. In July, the Sea Pines club celebrated its newly unveiled state-ofthe-art fitness facility. In the upcoming Sea Pines Community Service Association board elections, at issue is the possible creation of a special tax district. Residents, the Sea Pines Resort and commercial property owners are eligible to vote in the election; non-resident property owners are not. Other issues in the election include traffic, a proposed real estate transfer fee, and the possible use of the recently purchased Gallery of Shops property for gate pass issuance. Ballots were mailed to Sea Pines residents Nov. 1.
CENTURY 21 DIAMOND REALTY ADDS LYNNE, CONGRATULATES JOHNSON
Lowcountry native Greta Lynne has joined Century 21 Diamond Realty as a real estate agent. She has been listing and selling properties throughout Beaufort and Jasper counties for 22 years, helping buyers and sellers with property including residential, land, farms, estates, investment, development and new construction. Also, Marlee Johnson of Century 21 Diamond Realty has earned the nationally recognized Seniors Real Estate Specialist designation from the National Association of Realtors. Recipients were required to successfully complete a comprehensive course in understanding the needs, considerations and goals of real estate buyers and sellers ages 55 and older.
Michelle Elliott
CALLAWASSIE ISLAND CLUB WELCOMES NEW TEAM MEMBERS
Callawassie Island has promoted Maggie Denison to marketing manager and hired Keriann Ginter to replace her as events director. Jeff Gareis has also been added as assistant golf professional. Denison has a background in public relations. Ginter previously worked in the student activities department at the University of South Carolina Beaufort, while Gareis is a veteran of the U.S. Navy who developed a passion for golf during retirement.
HGTV LOVES HILTON HEAD ISLAND
HGTV has announced that the network’s 2020 Dream Home is a threebedroom, 5,500-square-foot house in Windmill Harbour designed by architects Court Atkins Group and built by Shoreline Construction of Bluffton. The sweepstakes to win the dream home opens at 9 a.m. Dec. 30. More information about how to enter will be released in the coming weeks, according HGTV.com The network’s website also recently featured Tyson and Marie Zahner’s Shipyard Plantation villa. The Zahners’ two-bedroom vacation rental home is one of nine Hilton Head homes featured in the HGTV digital story “Wow — Worthy Vacation Homes and Design on Hilton Head Island.” Nicknamed “Serenity By The Sand” by HGTV, the villa is listed by Airbnb as a prime vacation property. “We were contacted by a reporter from HGTV about our property being the only Airbnb Plus on the island,” said Marie Zahner. The web-based vacation rental platform awards Airbnb Plus badges to “only the highest-quality homes with hosts known for great reviews and attention to detail,” according to Airbnb.
WEICHERT REALTORS OPENS NEW LOCATION
Weichert Realtors Coastal Properties celebrated the grand opening of its new space in Old Town Bluffton in October. The new office is located at 1250 May River Road. November 2019 107
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Double fairway views and excellent curb appeal in this open floorplan home. Improvements include new roof, smooth ceilings in living areas, wood flooring, interior paint, etc. Kitchen open to FR, DR & LR, expansive master suite & BA w/twin closets, double vanities, garden tub, separate shower, & roomy guest BR’s. Large walk-in attic could be converted to living space. Durable hard coat stucco, granite & stainless kitchen, tray ceilings, gas fp & large wrap around rear deck. 3BR/2.5BA, 2645 Sq. Ft., $449,000.
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Remodeled golf course view home close to amenities. Features include updated kitchen, private master suite & well-appointed BA (twin basins, jetted garden tub, glass front shower,), wood flooring, custom built-ins, transom windows, detailed millwork, designer fixtures & hardware, volume ceilings, gas fp, energy saving spray foam insulation, etc. Floorplan incl. Great Room, DR, Kitchen open to casual dining, screened porch, office/media & bonus room, walk-in attic, 2 car garage. 3BR/3BA, 2276 Sq. Ft., $398,500.
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Experience this charming home with secluded tidal marsh views in popular Marshwinds neighborhood. Features include vaulted ceiling great room with gas fireplace, excellent bedroom separation with 3 BR suites, kitchen, casual & formal dining, Carolina room, laundry room, expansive rear and side Trex decks + 2 car garage. Plentiful interior/exterior storage. Nature abounds w/ fantastic bird watching, high tide water views…all with lots of privacy & centrally located close to all Moss Creek amenities. 3BR/3BA, 2060 Sq. Ft., $369,000
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Spacious golf view home on one of private Moss Creek’s finest streets. Features incl Charleston brick accented entry & planter boxes to impressive front doors & sidelights, T/G wood vaulted LR ceiling, fp, detailed millwork, kitchen open to FR, 3 1st floor BR’s incl. expansive master suite, 2nd floor bonus/4th BR & loft, 3 walk-in attics & rear deck w/built-in bench seating. Excellent curb appeal, circular driveway, mature landscaping & fairway to green views on #13 of South Course. 4BR/2BA/2HB, 2725 Sq. Ft. $357,000.
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Coastal chic meets Lowcountry transformation w/ golf views & max privacy. Improvements in this open floor plan home w/expansive outdoor living areas incl. detailed millwork, shiplap, wood accent walls & ceilings, exotic wood counters in kitchen, subway tile wainscoting & dual pedestal sinks in master BA, designer vanity, bead board in guest BA, new flooring & fixtures. Imaginative re-design w/new cabinets, shelving and closet space. Great room w/built-ins & FP, screened atrium, excellent BR separation, ample rear patio w/fire pit & impressive storage space. 2BR/2BA, 1371 Sq. Ft., $269,000.
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Panoramic lagoon views from this updated, open floor plan home w/excellent natural light & quiet cul-de-sac location. Features & recent improvements incl. smooth ceilings, SS appliances, W/D, granite counters, many new windows/sliding doors, fixtures/hardware/lighting, new carpet & paint, newer HVAC systems, roof & water heater. Floor plan offers spacious tray ceiling great room w/fp, kitchen open to dining area, DR, expansive master suite + 2 guest BR’s, den/study & storage room off garage. Private rear deck & charming courtyard entry. 3BR/2.5BA, 2729 Sq. Ft., $425,000.
Spectacular renovation! 1st floor walkout waterfront villa in Hilton Head Plantation with amazing views over the Intracoastal Waterway/ Skull Creek and Pinckney Island National Wildlife Refuge. Hilton Head Island’s best sunset views are experienced daily over Skull Creek. Enjoy a short stroll to Skull Creek Marina as well as the Country Club of Hilton Head. Convenient to waterfront restaurants, Hilton Head Island bridge and Cross Island Parkway. Split 2 bedroom, 2 bath villa with spacious screened porch offers fantastic views all day. Ready to move right in and start enjoying from day one as everything has already been done for you. 2BR/2BA, 1183 Sq. Ft., $398,000.
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Complete remodel, picturesque end of cul-desac setting with panoramic lagoon & footbridge views. Upgrades in this immaculate home include smooth ceilings, wood flooring, detailed millwork, Chef’s Kitchen with custom cabinetry, granite, tumbled marble backsplash, stainless steel appliances, etc. Spacious master suite offers fabulous walk-in closet with built-ins & luxurious spa quality bath. Great Room floor plan with cozy Carolina Room, DR, Office Nook, 2 ample guest BR’s & beautiful guest BA. All with expansive & private back yard sanctuary, paver patio & mature landscaping. 3BR/2.5BA, 2542 SQ. FT., $539,900.
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Access to Health
BEAUFORT MEMORIAL’S CEO HAS A PLAN TO INCREASE HEALTH CARE OPTIONS
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hen Russell Baxley stepped into the role of president and CEO of Beaufort Memorial Hospital (BMH) three years ago, he quickly recognized his greatest challenge would be meeting the health care demands of a fast-growing community already short on providers. Having served in a variety of executive positions at smalland medium-sized hospitals in South Carolina, Texas and Pennsylvania, the young hospital administrator knew all too well the problems posed by a nationwide shortage of physicians, particularly primary care doctors. Determined to fulfill Beaufort Memorial’s mission to improve the health of the community, Baxley developed an aggressive strategy to recruit medical practitioners and to expand and improve the hospital’s brick-and-mortar sites. To date, he has recruited 27 doctors, physician assistants and nurse practitioners and renovated a number of facilities on the main hospital campus, including the Keyserling Cancer Center and Collins Birthing Center. Currently, plans are in the works to update the OR in 2020. But it’s south of the Broad River – the area experiencing the greatest population growth – where Baxley had devoted much of his efforts. “The shortage of doctors has become so acute, it’s nearly impossible for new residents to get an appointment with a primary care provider,” Baxley said. “If you want to improve the health of the community, you have to provide access to primary care. It’s critical to preventing and managing chronic conditions like cardiovascular disease, diabetes and obesity.” To that end, Baxley implemented an ambitious southof-the-Broad capital improvement plan that includes the construction of several new facilities offering the full range of care for everything from simple ailments and injuries to complex cancer treatments. In early September, BMH opened the first of three medical centers planned for Bluffton and Okatie. The 7,000-squarefoot May River Medical Pavilion, housed in a renovated office building at 1 Burnt Church Road in Bluffton, includes Beaufort Memorial’s second Express Care & Occupational Health location, and a new primary care practice.
Russell Baxley, CEO of Beaufort Memorial Hospital, is pictured in the hospital’s emergency room.
Open seven days a week, Express Care Bluffton has a staff of four health care providers and offers same-day treatment for nonlife-threatening medical issues, as well as immunizations, lab services, x-rays and school, sports and camp physicals. The medical staff also treats workplace injuries and performs employee physical exams and drug and alcohol testing and screening. May River Primary Care occupies the other half of the building. Its staff includes board-certified family medicine specialist Dr. Nikki Keisler, who was recruited to the practice from Palmetto Health Richland in Columbia. In May, BMH broke ground on an even bigger medical complex on Okatie Center Boulevard. The 70,000-square-foot Okatie Medical Pavilion, which will replace Beaufort Memorial’s existing multispecialty offices in Westbury Park, will offer fulltime primary care, OB-GYN and orthopaedics practices, a third Express Care location, and appointments with BMH and MUSC Health specialists. “Not only are we bringing brand new providers to the market,” Baxley said, “patients will be able to see MUSC specialists without having to drive to Charleston.”
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The three-story building, scheduled to open in the fall of 2020, will include outpatient rehabilitation, laboratory and imaging services, a breast health center and Beaufort Memorial’s second full-service cancer center, a partnership with MUSC Health and Alliance Oncology. Baxley’s biggest endeavor south of the Broad is a $44 million micro hospital – the first of its kind in South Carolina – to be built on 13 acres near the corner of Buckwalter and Bluffton parkways. A joint venture between BMH and MUSC Health, the medical facility will include a 15-bed emergency room and 20 beds for acute care. Along with the new facilities, Baxley initiated online medical services to further enhance access to basic health care. BMH Care Anywhere offers video visits with a board-certified health care provider 24 hours a day, seven days a week via smart phone, tablet or computer. Patients with minor ailments can access a practitioner in a matter of minutes at night, on holidays and weekends or anytime they can’t get an appointment to see their primary care provider. Now BMH is taking the service into Publix grocery stores. A telehealth kiosk opened in September in the Publix in Buckwalter Place. In the coming months, the program will be expanded to all of the supermarket’s locations in Beaufort County. “We’re using bricks, clicks and people to create better access to care for the residents of Beaufort County,” Baxley said. “As an independent hospital, we can be flexible and forge our own path.”
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Alternative Therapy
CBD PRODUCTS ARE EVERYWHERE, BUT ARE THEY EFFECTIVE?
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ver its 32-year history, Burke’s Main Street Pharmacy on Hilton Head Island has earned a reputation for being open to alternative products, from supplements to essential oils. But David Burke, who co-owns the pharmacy with his brother Tim Burke, admits he was at first skeptical about the potential therapeutic use of CBD, or cannabidiol, a non-psychoactive chemical extracted from cannabis plants such as marijuana and hemp. “When it first came out, it seemed questionable. We were trying to figure out if it was faddish or not,” Burke said. More than a year after the pharmacy began stocking CBD oils, creams and supplements, that skepticism has evaporated. “We have seen tremendous success stories from people who swear by
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CBD and Seniors Local pharacists and others who sell CBD oil say their customers ages 55 and older use CBD products for a variety of conditions, including: • • • • •
Arthritis in hands and feet Anxiety Insomnia Muscle pain General aches and pains
CBD is safe for adult users: • It has no side effects. • It is not psychoactive. • There is no danger of overdose.
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it,” Burke said, noting as examples a local high school student who hasn’t had a seizure in months since she began using CBD and a retired military officer who says CBD has significantly reduced the number of debilitating cluster headaches he experiences. As products made with CBD skyrocket in popularity — the Hemp Business Journal estimates that total sales of CBD products will surpass $800 million this year, and approach $2 billion by 2022 — claims of its healing properties have also ballooned, with users saying that it is effective in treating everything from insomnia to anxiety, seizures and chronic pain. “I’ve seen with my daughter that (CBD) can stop a seizure in three minutes,” Bluffton’s Sarah Hurst said. Dermal medical equipment associate Greg Soliman said Burke’s customers use CBD products for everything from joint pain to anxiety and neuropathy. “And we do a fair amount of CBD products for pets,” said Bryan Stewart, dermal medical equipment manager, who said customers use CBD products to treat everything from anxiety in dogs over loud noises to hot spots on cats and dogs. Despite the anecdotal evidence, experts say it’s not yet clear how effective CBD is in treating maladies. “We don’t have very much evidence in people,” Ziva Cooper, director of UCLA’s Cannabis Research Initiative, told Science News in March. “There’s actually very little out there to hang our hats on.” But there are a few studies suggesting that CBD may benefit some patients. Most notably, clinical trials involving 171 people — mostly children — with a rare seizure disorder found that patients who received CBD along with their usual medication experienced a 44 percent decline in the number of seizures over a 14-week period, compared to patients who did not receive CBD. But a subsequent study presented at the 2018 American Epilepsy Society
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annual meeting found that CBD’s anti-seizure effect declines after about seven months. A small study in Brazil found that healthy men who took 300 milligrams of CBD experienced less stress speaking in public than men who received a smaller dose or placebo. And a study of 88 patients with schizophrenia found that those who received 1,000 milligrams of CBD per day for six weeks in addition to their usual medication experienced improvement in symptoms compared to patients who received a placebo. But even CBD advocates caution that many products on the market today may not be safe or effective. A 2017 study in the Journal of the American Medical Association found that 70 percent of CBD products were mislabeled. “It’s really important to buy a reputable brand that does thirdparty testing,” Burke said. Before purchasing CBD products, customers need to make sure the company has documented third-party lab testing procedures
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in place to determine, among other things, the amount of tetrahydrocannabinol, or THC, the psychoactive ingredient in marijuana. Under South Carolina’s 2014 CBD law, crafted by Sen. Tom Davis, a Beaufort Republican, CBD products must contain less than .09 percent THC. Leslie Rohland, owner of The Juice Hive & Health Emporium, urges customers to do their own research before buying CBD products. For example, she notes that anyone who may be drugtested at work should only use CBD products certified as 100 percent THC-free, because even trace amounts can result in a positive test for marijuana. “Our understanding is limited right now, and we’re seeing more research. It’s not a cure-all and not meant to compete with a doctor’s advice,” she said. “But from everything I’ve seen and read, it has a very positive outlook as a viable, non-traditional form of therapy with no side effects, and you can’t overdose.”
CBD Resource Directory Burkes Pharmacy Main Street Village 1101 Main Street Hilton Head Island 843.681.2622 BurkesPharmacy.com Good Health Unlimited 124 Arrow Road, Suite 5 Hilton Head Island 843.802.2029 GoodHealthUnlimited.com Cloud 9 Vape & CBD The Village Exchange 32 Palmetto Bay Road, #14a Hilton Head Island 843.689.3244 Sativa Health Products LLC 843.683.3692 Sativahealthproducts.com Your CBD Store 1012 William Hilton Parkway, Ste 8 Hilton Head Island 843.802.4422 cbdrx4u.com/find-us/ south-carolina/hilton-head November 2019 139
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Lowcountry Senior Statistics
People ages 65 and older in Beaufort County KEY Hilton Head Island
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MOBILITY
(LIVED IN A DIFFERENT HOUSE IN THE U.S. ONE YEAR AGO)
8.8% 10.1% 5% 4.9% Lived in a different state
POPULATION
Lived in a different state
44,675 2,309 13,488 24.9% of total population
34% of total population
13.5% of total population
WORK (NOT IN LABOR FORCE)
80.8% 83.5%
RACIAL MAKEUP White
Hispanic/ Latino
95.5% | 3.5% | 1.2% 89.3% | 9.2% | 1.5%
Source: The U.S. Census Bureau. All statistics based on 2017 estimates; some Bluffton census data is unavailable. factfinder.census.gov/faces/nav/jsf/pages/community_facts.xhtml
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Social Capital EVERETT MILES PUTS YOUNG PEOPLE FIRST DURING RETIREMENT BY DENISE SPENCER | PHOTOS BY LLOYD WAINSCOTT
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couple of telephone calls and a love of making a difference in the lives of the underserved led to accomplishments that Everett Miles never would have predicted. His parents had very little formal education, but they believed in its value and wanted it for their children. They were intelligent and had a strong work ethic; the dry-cleaning business they built in Richmond, Virginia, was the largest in their community. It made sense, then, that Miles would embrace learning and study business administration. Utilizing his undergraduate and graduate degrees in business administration, Miles worked in banking before taking a job at IBM in Raleigh, where he worked for more than 30 years and had the opportunity to travel the world. He also earned a master’s certificate from George Washington University in project management.
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SECOND ACT: Those who define retirement as “withdrawal from one’s position or occupation or from active working life” have never experienced retirement in the Lowcountry. Here, many people’s “Second Acts” are just as purposeful as their first — boosting the economy, supporting area nonprofits, generating creativity and enhancing quality of life for the community. This column captures their stories.
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As he continued to enjoy career success, he started putting his skills to work in his community. While he enjoyed working with young people, cities like Raleigh and Durham and organizations like Duke University asked him to sit on boards and join commissions focused on the arts and on bringing housing, medical care and employment opportunities to underserved populations. He also began teaching business courses, mentoring students and encouraging their career choices. “I always told young people to present themselves in such a manner that people will say, ‘Wow! You are amazing!’,” Miles said. After retiring from IBM in his mid-60s, Miles became the executive director of a nonprofit community development corporation. One day, however, a telephone call changed his life and set him off on his “Second Act.” Miles had been recommended to receive the Louis Stokes Fellowship in Community Development at Case Western University. The $70,000 fellowship would allow him to earn yet another master’s degree, this time in social science administration. For three years, he flew to Cleveland once a month for classes, and graduated first in his class. Eventually, Miles and his wife, Anita, moved to Hilton Head Island, where he again earned a reputation for his community involvement. “Everett chaired our board. He led us through strategic planning and enhanced our focus on young people,” said Eric Turpin, executive director of the Native Island Business and Community
Affairs Association. “Kids motivate him; he fights for them and makes a huge difference in their lives. He has helped NIBCAA to do the same.” Miles’ community service work also earned for him the Honored Islander Award from the Town of Hilton Head Island. But he wasn’t done yet. Soon a second phone call again changed his direction. “Everett, we need your help,” came a call from the Beaufort County school district. “Will you be a social worker for us? We could use your expertise.” He agreed to take on the role for a year, but he loved the work and 10 years later —after serving as a social worker at both Battery Creek High School and Hilton Head Island Middle School — he recently stepped down to become a substitute teacher at Hilton Head Middle. He was looking to reduce his hours, he said; after all, he is about to turn 80. While he is proud of the work he did in his early career, mentoring and assisting students and their parents has been one of the great joys of his life. “Miles exhibited an extraordinary dedication to impacting the lives of young people in our school system,” said Reggie Deas, a personnel director with the school district. “His ability to connect with and motivate students made it easy for them to be successful.” But the feeling is mutual, Miles said: “The kids call me Grandpa.”
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Young at Heart SPENDING TIME WITH KIDS HAS HEALTH BENEFITS FOR GRANDPARENTS BY AMY COYNE BREDESON PHOTOS BY RUTHE RITTERBECK AND ROB KAUFMAN
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at healthy. Get daily exercise. Get regular checkups. These are all tips that doctors say can help improve seniors’ health. Another surprising suggestion? Spend more time babysitting. A 2016 study in medical journal Evolution and Human Behavior suggested that grandparents who help care for their grandchildren — but who do not have custodial responsibilities — live longer than other seniors and have a better quality of life. In part, researchers said, it’s because caring for young children requires older adults to stay active, socialize and participate in activities. Patty Zensinger of Hilton Head Island has three grandchildren and one more on the way. She sees her son’s two children once a week, and she spends three days a week babysitting her daughter’s 3-year-old son, Oliver.
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Tracy and Wes Breinich look after their grandsons — 2-year old Brayden and 1-year-old Jaxon — three to four evenings a week while Tracy’s son and his wife work. Studies show that taking care of grandchildren has health benefits for grandparents.
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“They keep me so young,” said Zensinger, 65. “I’m on the floor with him all the time. It’s an adventure with him.” The pair stay busy: They go swimming, they go to the park to play with friends, they garden. Researchers say that’s the key to living a longer, better life. “You’re stimulated,” said local psychologist Maria Malcolm. “You’re happy. And having those experiences on a regular basis is going to have a protective factor when you’re thinking about decline and dementia.” Malcolm said the Journal of the American Medical Association has identified three different things that support cognitive health in older patients: proper medical care, lifestyle habits, and mental and social well-being. Spending time with young people, she said, can help
with all three, as well as ward off depression because it imbues your life with a sense of purpose. One reason that grandparents who babysit might be less likely to develop dementia, she said, is that it keeps their brains active. Learning new skills helps support cognitive function and brain health as we age — so ask your grandchild to teach you how to play his favorite video game or how to do his favorite artsand-craft project. Zensinger said she learns a lot by spending time with Oliver. “He keeps me sharp,” she said. “He asks an awful lot of questions, and if I don’t know the answer, we have to look it up on the internet.” Also on Hilton Head Island, Tracy and Wes Breinich look after their grandsons
— 2-year old Brayden and 1-year-old Jaxon — three to four evenings a week while Tracy’s son and his wife work. “I read to them. We take them through the neighborhood in a stroller or on their little bikes,” she said. “I cook dinner and give them baths.” If the weather is nice, the boys enjoy visiting Jarvis Creek Park and the splash deck at Coligny Beach Park. Tracy doesn’t work outside the home, but Wes still works full time. She says caring for the boys “keeps her busy so I don’t get bored” and also fosters closeness with her son and daughter-in-law. “When my son drops the boys off, he normally comes a half an hour or 45 minutes early to hang out with us,” she said. Her daughter-in-law also stays to chat awhile when she picks the boys up.
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THEY KEEP ME SO YOUNG. -PATTY ZENSINGER
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"If we weren’t involved in their care, we wouldn’t see them as often,” Tracy said. “It has made us closer.” Don’t have grandkids? There are still plenty of opportunities to spend quality time with youngsters, and doctors say volunteering with young students at schools, churches and community centers can have the same health benefits. And, of course, children also benefit from time spent with their grandparents or older members of the community — they thrive thank to the extra attention and form lifelong memories about the special relationship. “Just to know that those children will grow up being able to look back and think about time spent across the generations,” Malcolm said, “it really sets a foundation for emotional health for the kids as they grow and for the grandparents as they age.” Patty Zensinger of Hilton Head Island takes care of her grandchildren several days a week. Studies show that participating in childcare is benefiicial for seniors.
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Farm Fresh AREA GROWERS HELP RESIDENTS EAT LOCAL BY JESSICA FARTHING PHOTOS BY CHRISTINE CANNON & SUBMITTED BY SAVANNAH COLLEGE OF ART AND DESIGN
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hanks to the nationwide focus on health and wellness, many Lowcountry residents want to know where their food comes from and want to support the local economy by supporting nearby family farms. Eating locally can both reduce your carbon footprint and ensure that your fruits and vegetables are as fresh and tasty as possible. Luckily, there are several farms producing fresh food right here in the Lowcountry. Here are just a few:
THREE SISTERS FARM
Beth Lee, Mary Connor and Priscilla Coleman are, indeed, three sisters. They grew up together on a farm that has been in their family since 1848, in the heart of one of the few remaining rural areas of Bluffton: the Pinckney Colony community. The sisters share common goals for their certified organic farm — preserving the land, the environment and creating quality products. They sell several options for product subscriptions. Their floral product service offers weekly fresh flower bouquets spring through fall at pickup locations in Bluffton, on Hilton Head Island and at the Port Royal Farmers Market. Fresh vegetables, herbs and berries are in included in the weekly or bi-weekly vegetable subscription. The products are stored in an insulated cooler bag and may include extras like a small bouquet of flowers or eggs. The farm’s chickens aren’t certified organic, but they are happy, free-range birds, guarded daily from predators by the family dogs. Three Sisters Farm also has a presence at all the local farmers markets in Bluffton and Port Royal and and on Hilton Head, as well as in Savannah at the Forsyth Farmers Market. For more information, go to 3sistersorganicfarm.com/on-the-farm.
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WHIPPOORWILL FARMS
ASHCOTT FARMS
When neighbors Marissa Paykos and James Young started dating, their first outings together were picking tomatoes and camping in state parks. When daughter Ella arrived, they decided to instill this love for the outdoors in her by living on a farm. For Marissa, this is the culmination of a long-term goal. “It has always been a dream of mine to make a difference,” she said. “The farm is really a dream come true because we get to provide the community with a local farm, but also educate people where their meat comes from and the importance of raising animals in a humane and healthy fashion.” Recently, the couple put in place a “take what you need and pay what you can” produce stand outside of their farm in Pineland. It’s open to the community at all times to help provide lower-income families with fresh, quality produce. It’s the couple’s way to give back to the community.
Ashley and Scott Chandler decided to bring their retirement dream to life — 30 years early. “We had this retirement dream of being more self-sufficient and realized that there was no reason to wait for retirement,” Ashley said. “And then our whole life changed in three months.” Officially opened in 2018, Ashcott Farms is over 12 acres of animal paradise, home to ducks, chickens, geese, bunnies and a proliferation of goats. The owners love to share their new life and farm animals with the community, offering four campsites on the property, both primitive and suitable for RVs. Ashley appreciates the farm and the lessons learned from a different style of life: “This has been such a smooth transition for our family and I am thankful that we are able to provide these life experiences for not only my children, but others as well.” The farm even hosts goat yoga in partnership with The Art of Massage and Yoga Therapy. The workshop is a fun family event offering the community a chance to pack a lunch and spend some time outdoors. The goats will play a pivotal role in the future of Ashcott Farms: The Chandlers are planning to use goat milk in products like soaps, lotions, cheese and yogurt, or to sell it raw to consumers as a nutritious option to cow’s milk.
The farm’s products, including fresh farm eggs, pasture-raised chickens, pork and free-range rabbit, can be found at the Hilton Head Island Farmers Market at the Coastal Discovery Museum from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Tuesdays and the Forsyth Farmers Market in Savannah from 9 .m.-1 p.m. Saturdays.
For more information about Ashcott Farms, “like” the farm on Facebook.
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Students at the Savannah College of Art & Design share the food they grow with Second Harvest Food Bank.
While the Savannah College of Art and Design’s farm isn’t open to the public, it’s a great chance for students to learn to be good stewards of the environment. The initiative launched last November converted a barely used parking lot by its equestrian facility into an organic oasis. The farm includes vegetables, ornamentals and an 18-hive apiary. Project manager Jody Trumbull said food grown there is used in the college’s dining services shared with Savannah nonprofit Second Harvest Food Bank. Several of the bee hives were relocated from downtown properties to the relative safety of bee boxes on the farm. SCAD’s bees seem to like their new home; they have produced large amounts of honey. It is available for purchase in limited quanitities at the SCAD campus store, which is open to the public. The college plans to grow the farm to five acres in upcoming years.
DEMPSEY FARM
On St. Helena Island, Dempsey U-Pick Farms is a local family farm that has been passed down through three generations. It began in the 1950s when Davis Dempsey’s father bought the plot of land and built a house for his family. Davis took over in 1968, continuing the family tradition of farming tomatoes and cucumbers. The “u-pick” came about a decade later with the 1978 trucker’s strike. With no way to get their produce to market, the family invited neighbors, friends and passers-by to pick their own food. Now the family runs a retail stand on the farm, but many people still come for the U-Pick experience. Dempsey Farms also donates to local food banks and to Second Helpings, a local nonprofit that provides fresh food to needy families. On picking days, cars filled with eager pickers from Bluffton and Hilton Head Island line up at the farm’s gate before it opens. In warm weather, Dempsey Farms grows strawberries, squash and zucchini, green beans, cucumbers, corn, okra, eggplant, cantaloupe, water melons, bell peppers and tomatoes. In the fall, the family’s second crop is includes a variety of winter squashes, peppers, tomatoes, cucumbers, watermelons, Chinese cabbage, eggplants, okra, sweet corn and pumpkins. These are usually available through midNovember, or until the first frost. Dempsey Farms only accepts cash and checks. It’s best to check Facebook or call ahead to check on availability. For more information call 843-838-3656 or go to dempseyfarmsupick.com.
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Generosity in Motion PEDAL HILTON HEAD CONTINUES ITS MISSION OF HELPING AREA KIDS, ONE RIDE AT A TIME BY BARRY KAUFMAN | PHOTOS SUBMITTED
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ince it began in earnest 13 years ago, Pedal Hilton Head has grown from a single charitable cycling race to an entire weekend of celebration. Each year has seen an expansion in scope: last year saw the addition of a course that took riders across the bridge to Bluffton and new parties that let visitors experience Hilton Head Island at its finest. This year is also unique. Along with the usual mix of challenging and family-friendly rides, a series of new courses will take riders somewhere they’ve never been: inside the gates of some of the island’s bike-friendly communities. “They key to our success, and the way we’ve been able to consistently grow this event each year, is that we listen to our participants,” said event chairman Russ Whiteford. “And overwhelmingly, they were telling us that they wanted to see what it’s like to live on Hilton Head Island — to see inside the gates and get a feel for our neighborhoods.” That request after last year’s popular route that took participants through the lush resort setting of Palmetto Dunes. Three routes added this year will wind through more of the island’s most celebrated communities. Two of them — a 40-mile ride and a 62-mile trip — will take riders through gorgeous Spanish Wells, while the third, a 20-mile route, will take bikers through the historic sites and winding pathways of Port Royal Plantation. The new routes add to the buzz about an event whose profile has skyrocketed among the national cycling community. But the most vital mission of Pedal Hilton Head isn’t the visitors it draws from near and far—it’s helping area children. “Supporting the Boys & Girls Club of Hilton Head Island has been paramount in the development of Pedal Hilton Head,” Whiteford said. “The work they do in our community, the children whose lives they change, is what this is all about.”
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Stan Smith, Chris Butler, Kim Likins, Bill Brewer, Donna Garske and many others took to the streets on two wheels to raise money for the Hilton Head Island Boys & Girls Club.
More than 280 area children and teens depend on the after-school, summer and enrichment programs run by the Hilton Head Boys & Girls Club, and all net proceeds from Pedal Hilton Head go directly to the club’s programs. Thanks to proceeds from the event, the club was able to undertake much-needed improvements including fresh paint, gym renovations and technological enhancements last year. This year, proceeds will help support programs like Teens in the Kitchen, Money Matters and Kids Who Code, as well as provide scholarships for children to attend the club’s summer program. This year’s Pedal Hilton Head event runs from Nov. 15-17, with the main ride on Nov. 17. For more information and to register, go to pedalhhi.org.
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Faith in Action LORD OF LIFE LUTHERAN WORSHIPS JOYFULLY BY AMY COYNE BREDESON | PHOTOS BY CORKY BURT
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ounded in 1996 by a group of Sun City Hilton Head residents, Lord of Life Lutheran Church works to share God’s love, welcome all, help one another grow in faith and care for others. The Rev. Dr. Angela Jennings became pastor of Lord of Life a little more than a year ago. Originally from Virginia, she has been an ordained pastor for 21 years, and said one of her goals has been to bring laughter back into church. She tries to make her sermons fun, telling jokes and playing games. At a recent service, she asked the congregation to guess the products that different slogans represented. “Lutherans can be very serious,” Jennings said. “But the grace that Jesus gives us is a wonderful gift, and we should be happy in that. And that happiness then translates into laughter and joy. So we release some of our tension that the world puts on us by being happy in Jesus’ presence and his grace.” As a congregation of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, the Bluffton church participates in a wide variety of ministries locally, statewide, nationally and globally. Members volunteer with various organizations, including Backpack Buddies, Habitat for Humanity, Bluffton Self Help and Family Promise of Beaufort County.
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They make prayer pillows, quilts and other items to comfort people going through difficult times. They donate food, clothing, school supplies and uniforms to needy families in the area and collect toys for children at Christmas. They host a spring brunch and fashion show to raise money for Family Promise and Citizens Opposed to Domestic Abuse. In addition to all the outreach ministries of Lord of Life, the church offers several ways for members to connect with each other and grow in their faith. They can participate in Bible studies, a craft group or a book club, serve on the church’s Stephen Ministry or attend a women’s retreat. Even animals have a place at Lord of Life, where there is an annual Blessing of the Animals service the first week of October. Lord of Life also is celebrating its 10th year offering PlayCare, a program for children ages 6 months and older offered from 9 a.m. to noon Monday through Friday. The church also offers PlayCamp, a similar program that is open to children up to rising fourth-graders on days when local schools are closed. The church currently holds services at 8 a.m., 9 a.m. and 11 a.m. Sundays, but that will change Dec. 1 — new service times will be at 8:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m.,
The Rev. Dr. Angela Jennings is pastor of Lord of LIfe Lutheran Church in Bluffton.
with an adult Bible study in between. On the occasion of a fifth Sunday in a month, services are combined at 10 a.m. and followed by brunch. Communion is offered at every service. Lord of Life will present its Christmas cantata, “Were You There on That Christmas Night: A Christmas Musical,” composed by Lloyd Larson, on Dec. 8 at its regular services. Adult choir director Judy Moran said the performance will feature a combined choir and guest instrumentalists. The church’s Stephen Ministry will present a “Blue Christmas” service at 6:30 p.m. Dec. 9 as a way to comfort people who are struggling during the holiday season due to the loss of loved ones. The service is open to all. For more information on Lord of Life, call 843-757-4774 or go to lordoflifebluffton.org.
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››Calendar | NOVEMBER Nov. 11 THE MARY GREEN CHORALE: “Salute to Veterans”: The chorale will present pieces for mixed chorus, men’s and women’s voices, with engaging commentary throughout the evening. $25. 7:30 p.m., All Saints Episcopal Church, 3001 Meeting St., Hilton Head Island. marygreenchorale.org.
NOV. 1 FOOD TRUCK FRIDAYS: The Island Rec Center hosts food trucks and carts at its new facility. Free. 3-7 p.m., The Island Rec Center, 20 Wilborn Road, Hilton Head Island. 843-6817273 or islandreccenter.org. LOWCOUNTRY CUISINE WITH SALLIE ANN ROBINSON: The Gullah Diva gives a cooking demonstration of her famous
crab rice and fried ribs, followed by a tasting with beverage. $30. 5:30-7:30 p.m., Morris Center for Lowcountry Heritage, 10782 South Jacob Smart Blvd., Ridgeland. 843-284-9227 or morrisheritagecenter.org. PEARLS TO PLUFF MUD: A dinner and auction event featuring one-of-a-kind experiences, trips and gifts. This is Cross Schools’ largest fundraising event of the year. Ticket prices
begin at $100. 6 p.m., Swamp Fox Farms, 2712 Levy Road, Hardeeville. pearlspluffmud.org. WORLD AFFAIRS COUNCIL: Monica Araya, founder and director of Costa Rica Limpia, will outline the hard choices Costa Rica is making in its shift toward renewable energy and zeroemissions electric mobility. Free for members, $10 for guests. 10 a.m., First Presbyterian Church, 540 William Hilton Parkway, Hilton Head Island. wachh.org.
NOV. 1-2 THE CHRISTIAN TAMBURR QUINTET AT THE JAZZ CORNER: Featuring Kate McGarry. $10. 7:30-11 p.m., The Jazz Corner, 1000 William Hilton Parkway, Hilton Head Island. 843-8428620 or thejazzcorner.com.
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HARDEEVILLE FESTIVAL ON MAIN: This inaugural event will feature an array of amusement rides, food and craft vendors, and live music, as well as a turf
family-fun zone, a rock wall, inflatables, and cornhole and basketball tournaments. 4-9 p.m. Nov. 1 and 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Nov. 2, Hardeeville Parks and Recreation, 1612 Plantation Drive, Hardeeville. 843-784-2231. ROBERTO COIN TRUNK SHOW: Explore the new fall collection from Roberto Coin, featuring Venetian Princess, Princess Flower, Byzantine Barocco and Tiny Treasures. Enjoy a complimentary gift with Roberto Coin purchase and light refreshments. Free, but reservations are required. 10 a.m.- 7 p.m. Nov. 1 and 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Nov. 2, Forsythe Jewelers, 71 Lighthouse Road Suite 311, Hilton Head Island. 843-671-7070 or forsythejewelers.biz.
NOV. 1-3 PAT CONROY LITERARY FESTIVAL: The three-day festival, presented by the Pat Conroy Literacy Center in partnership
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serve as a toy drive. 7-11 a.m., Java Burrito Co., 1000 William Hilton Parkway, Hilton Head Island. 843-441-5216 or villageatwexford.com.
more. Ticket prices, times and locations vary. savannahfoodandwinefest.com.
NOV. 4 YOUR LOWCOUNTRY HOME: Dr. Al Segars, a retired veterinarian with the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources, will present a virtual trip though the Lowcountry highlighting the special places and wildlife who share our special home. Reservations required. $7. 2 p.m., Coastal Discovery Museum, 70 Honey Horn Drive, Hilton Head Island. 843-689-6767 or coastaldiscovery.org.
NOV. 4-10 SAVANNAH FOOD AND WINE FESTIVAL: Celebrate the best the South has to offer from leading culinary professionals, winemakers, beverage experts and
NOV. 5 “SOUTHERN LIGHT & SMILES”: Bluffton artist Murray Sease will debut her new exhibit, “Southern Light & Smiles,” featuring a visual story of South Carolina surroundings. The opening reception will include light refreshments and an opportunity to meet the artist. Free. 5-7 p.m., Arts Center of Coastal Carolina, 14 Shelter Cove Lane, Hilton Head Island. 843-6815060 or artleaguehhi.org.
NOV. 2 CHARLIFEST AT COLIGNY: A celebration of life, music, critters and love for Charli Bobinchuck. Money raised will go to the Charli’s Critter Fund at Community Foundation of the Lowcountry. Featuring live musical acts like Groove Town Assault, Cranford Hollow, Zach Stevens Trio and more. $10. Noon-5 p.m., Coligny Plaza, between Fish Casual Coastal Seafood and Skillets parking lot, 1 North Forest Beach Drive, Hilton Head Island. colignyplaza.com.
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NOV. 6 OYSTER SHELL RECYCLING DISCUSSION: Jean Fruh, executive director of The Outside Foundation, will host a discussion about how a small, local, grassroots nonprofit group received funding from Patagonia Inc., to establish a community-based oyster shell recycling and bed restoration project on the Island. Reservations required. $7. 2 p.m., Coastal Discovery Museum, 70 Honey Horn Drive, Hilton Head Island. 843689-6767 or coastaldiscovery.org. PALMETTO PLANT EATERS CLUB: Carla Golden will discuss the benefits of a whole food, plant-based vegan diet to prevent and reverse chronic diseases such as heart disease, obesity, Type 2 diabetes, autoimmune disorders and many cancers. Free. 6:30 p.m., Unitarian Universalist Congregation of the Lowcountry, 110 Malphrus Road, Bluffton. palmettoplanteaters.com.
NOV. 6-7 SEA TURTLE LANTERNS: A workshop to create a lantern for the upcoming Lantern Parade on Nov. 9. Artist Chantelle Rytter will
be on hand to help participants create their own sea turtle lanterns. Reservations required. $40 per lantern. 4-6 p.m. Nov. 6 for children; 5-7 p.m. Nov. 7 for adults. Coastal Discovery Museum, 70 Honey Horn Drive, Hilton Head Island. 843-6896767 or coastaldiscovery.org.
NOV. 6, 13, 20, 27 ARGENTINE TANGO LESSONS: Couples will have the opportunity to learn the basics of the Argentine tango. Cost is $50 per couple for all four sessions. 6-7:15 p.m., Art League Academy, 106 Cordillo Parkway, Hilton Head Island. 843842-5738 or artleaguehhi.org.
NOV. 7 AGE-RELATED MACULAR DEGENERATION SEMINAR: Renowned macula and retina specialist Dr. Peter Liggett of Hilton Head Macula & Retina will lead an educational seminar on the latest treatments in agerelated macular degeneration. Registration required. Free. 10:3011:30 a.m., Hilton Head Island Senior Center, 70 Shelter Cove Lane, Suite L, Hilton Head Island. 843-785-6444 or hhmr.org.
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DOCUMENTARY SCREENING: “Equal Means Equal”: Join the League of Women Voters of Hilton Head/Bluffton Area for a free screening of the documentary “Equal Means Equal,” offers an unflinching look at how women are treated in the U.S. Free. 4:45-6:30 p.m., Hilton Head Library, 11 Beach City Road, Hilton Head Island. lwvhhi.org. HUNT, FISH, SHOOT PARTY: A night of raffles, live music and refreshments to benefit the Boys & Girls Club of Jasper County. Enjoy cocktails, hors d’oeuvres and other refreshments. Free. 6-8 p.m., Peacock Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram Fiat Hilton Head, 265 Drivers Way, Hardeeville. 843-645-2323.
NOV. 7-10 DISNEY ON ICE: “CELEBRATE MEMORIES”: Your favorite Disney stories come to life at this one-ofa-kind show. Share the excitement and make new memories the whole family will treasure forever. Tickets are $15-$70. Times vary. Martin Luther King Junior Arena, 301 West Oglethorpe Ave., Savannah. savannahcivic.com.
MAIN STREET YOUTH THEATRE PRESENTS ‘GODSPELL’ “Godspell” — the popular musical that debuted on Broadway in 1971 — takes the stage Nov. 13-24 at Hilton Head Preparatory School’s Main Street Theatre. Presented by Main Street Youth Theatre, the musical is based on the Gospel according to St. Matthew, detailing the last days in the life of Jesus Christ and including dramatized versions of several well-known parables. Directed by Phil Harris and including adults and young people in the cast, the show features the international hit “Day by Day” and beloved songs including “Prepare Ye the Way of the Lord,” “Learn Your Lessons Well,” “All for the Best,” “All Good Gifts,” “Turn Back, O Man” and “By My Side.” Evening performances are at 7 p.m., with 2 p.m. matinees Nov. 16, 17 and 24. Tickets are $19 for adults and $12 for students and are available at msyt.org or by calling the box office at 843-689-6246.
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NOV. 7-30 “ELF THE MUSICAL” AT SAVANNAH THEATRE: The hilarious tale of Buddy the elf, who was raised in the North Pole and travels to New York City to meet his family. Tickets are $39 for adults, $19 for youth ages 17 and younger, and free for military families. Times vary. The Historic Savannah Theatre, 222 Bull St., Savannah. 912-2337764 or savannahtheatre.com.
NOV. 7-9 PENN CENTER HERITAGE DAYS: A three-day celebration that showcases the art, history and culture of the Gullah-Geechee with a series of musical entertainers, cultural performers and educators. This year’s theme, “Reach Back to Wisdom: Looking Forward to Positive Changes,” will include special events such as Gullah storytellers, a parade, an African
drummer and more. $5 per car and $25 per tour bus. Penn Center, 16 Penn Center Circle East, St. Helena Island. 843-838-8552.
NOV. 8 OFFICIAL KICKOFF PARTY FOR THE LANTERN PARADE: The official kickoff for the Hilton Head Island Lantern Parade will include a lantern workshop and music by La Bodega. Workshop cost is $30. 7-9 p.m., Fish Casual Coastal Seafood, 1 North Forest Beach Drive, Hilton Head Island. 843842-6050 or colignyplaza.com. THE BONFIRE: Join the Sea Pines Forest Preserve Foundation for the ninth annual Bonfire Fundraiser, featuring cocktails, a Lowcountry-inspired menu, live music and a silent auction. $75. 4:30-7:30 p.m., Sea Pines Forest Preserve, Hilton Head Island. 843-671-1343 or seapines.com. THE WYCLIFFE GORDON QUARTET AT THE JAZZ CORNER: $10. 7:30-11 p.m., The Jazz Corner, 1000 William Hilton Parkway, Hilton Head Island. 843842-8620 or thejazzcorner.com.
NOV. 8-10 THE CAPITOL STEPS: A comedy troupe that puts the “mock” in democracy. This award-winning show was originated by a group of Senate staffers. $61. 8 p.m. Friday; 4 p.m. and 8 p.m. Saturday; 2 p.m., Sunday. Arts Center of Coastal Carolina, 14 Shelter Cove Lane, Hilton Head Island. 843-842-2787 or artshhi.com.
NOV. 8, 22 BOATS AND BREWS SERIES: Join the experts at Outside Hilton Head for an informal information session about a variety of kayaking topics and a glass of the store’s 40th anniversary Sailin’ Shoes lager. 6-7 p.m., Outside Hilton Head, 50 Shelter Cove Lane, Hilton Head Island. 843-6866996 or outsidehiltonhead.com.
NOV. 9 COLD CONNECTIONS JEWELRY WORKSHOP: Join local artist Jo Ann Graham to learn how to measure, divide, drill, saw, file, polish and patina copper. Students will create their own earrings or pin using tube, wire or rivets. All materials and tools are provided. Ages 12 and older; reservations are required. $95. 1-4 p.m., Coastal Discovery Museum, 70 Honey Horn Drive, Hilton Head Island. 843689-6767 or coastaldiscovery.org.
NOV. 8-9 HILTON HEAD OYSTER FESTIVAL: Steamed, fried and stewed oysters are served alongside other delicious food. Saturday will include live entertainment, a kids’ zone, local artisan pop-up shops, marshmallow roasting and a sports lounge. Friday tickets are $35 for adults, $20 for ages 17 and younger; Saturday tickets are $7 for adults, free for children ages 10 and youngerer. 5-8 p.m. Friday; 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday. hiltonheadoysterfestival.com.
FAMILY FALL FESTIVAL: Enjoy a beautiful fall day outdoors, plus live music, lots of games for kids and adults, a bounce house, pumpkin painting, food trucks and vendors. Please bring canned or dry goods to exchange for carnival game tickets. Free. 3-6 p.m., St. Luke’s Church, 50 Pope Ave., Hilton Head Island. 843-540-4024. HILTON HEAD BRIDGE RUN: The 28th annual event, hosted by Hargray, will feature a 10K road race, 5K fun run and a health
walk. The race will start and finish at Crossings Park and take participants over scenic Broad Creek. No strollers or baby joggers allowed. Registration is $40 for the 5K Fun Run & Health Walk, $50 for the 10K. 7 a.m., Crossings Park, 6 Haig Point, Hilton Head Island. bearfootsports.com. HILTON HEAD ISLAND LANTERN PARADE: photo Created by and featuring artist Chantelle Rytter, the Lantern Parade is an opportunity for the community to celebrate the history, ecology and people of Hilton Head Island. The only requirement to participate is a lantern. Free. 6 p.m., Culture HHI, 1 Town Center Court, Hilton Head Island. culturehhi.org. NATIVE AMERICAN HERITAGE CELEBRATION: In honor of Native American Heritage Month, the Edisto-Natchez Kusso Tribe of South Carolina is partnering with the Morris Center for a free, familyfriendly celebration. Free. 1-3 p.m., Morris Center for Lowcountry
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››Calendar special prize painting from Long’s collection. All correct entries will be entered into a random drawing to determine the winner of the painting. Free. 3-5 p.m., SoBA Gallery, 6 Church St., Bluffton. 843-757-6586 or sobagallery.com. OUT OF THE DARKNESS WALK: A walk to raise awareness for suicide prevention. The event will feature an opening ceremony, a butterfly release and silent auction. Free. 12-3:30 p.m., Oyster Factory Park, 63 Wharf St., Bluffton. afsp.org/hiltonhead.
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Nov. 10 FOUR-LEGGED FROLIC: A spectacular social event ensuring a brighter future for the dogs and cats of the Lowcountry. The black-tie event will feature live entertainment, luxury raffles, and silent and live auctions. $175. 5:30-9:30 p.m., The Westin Hilton Head Island Resort & Spa, 2 Grasslawn Ave., Hilton Head Island. 843-681-8686 or hhhumane.org.
Heritage, 10782 South Jacob Smart Blvd., Ridgeland. 843-2849227 or morrisheritagecenter.org. ST. ANDREW BY-THE-SEA FALL FESTIVAL: Celebrate fall with a festival at St. Andrews by the Sea. Featuring musical entertainment, a shopping bazaar, silent auction, food for purchase and kids activities. Free. United Methodist Church, 20 Pope Ave., Hilton Head Island. 843785-4711 or hhiumc.com.
THE VINCENT GARDNER QUARTET AT THE JAZZ CORNER: Featuring Kate McGarry. $10. 7:30-11 p.m., The Jazz Corner, 1000 William Hilton Parkway, Hilton Head Island. 843-8428620 or thejazzcorner.com.
NOV. 10. MARY KAY LONG EXHIBIT: “With A Song in My Heart”: During the opening reception, visitors will be asked to fill out an entry form to guess the song title pictured in a
BE A SAINT GOLF FUNDRAISER: A shamble format golf tournament featuring 30 teams. Proceeds will fund the Pregnancy Center and Clinic’s prenatal medical services. 8:15 a.m., Sea Pines Country Club, 30 Governors Road, Hilton Head Island. 843-363-5343. SPECIAL VETERANS DAY SCREENING: “From Here to Eternity”: With 13 Academy Award nomination and eight Oscars, including Best Picture, this movie is a classic. $8 for the general public, $5 for seniors and military. 7 p.m., Lucas Theatre, 32 Abercorn St., Savannah. lucastheatre.com. VETERANS DAY REMEMBRANCE: Keynote speaker Robert D. Jackson of the U.S. Navy and Hilton Head Island Mayor John McCann will be present at this annual event to honor all who have served our country defending freedom. Free. 10:30 a.m., Shelter Cove Memorial Park, 39 Shelter Cove Lane, Hilton Head Island. 301-801-1541.
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BEAVER MOON FULL MOON CRUISE: Set sail aboard The Salty Dog, a 63-foot catamaran with upper and lower decks for the perfect Lowcountry evening. Featuring celestial snacks, lunar libations and gorgeous views. Adults only. $24. 4:30 p.m.,
The Salty Dog, 232 South Sea Pines Drive, Hilton Head Island. 843-671-2233 or saltydog.com.
NOV. 12 FULL MOON KAYAK TOURS: Explore the Lowcountry water by the light of the moon during this two-hour kayak tour, led by an interpretive naturalist guide. Children younger than 12 must be on a tandem kayak with an adult. Tickets are $45 for an adult single kayak, $67.50 for an adult and child double kayak, $90 for two adults on a double kayak. 7:30 p.m., Outside Hilton Head, 50 Shelter Cove Lane, Hilton Head Island. 843-686-6996 or outsidehiltonhead.com.
NOV. 13-24 MAIN STREET YOUTH THEATRE: “Godspell”: Jesus takes the stage during this successful pop musical that features dramatized versions of several well-known parables. Cost is $19 for adults and $12 for students. 7 p.m., plus a 2 p.m. matinee on Saturday and Sunday. Hilton Head Preparatory School Main Street Theatre, 3000 Main St., Hilton Head Island. 843-689-6246 or msyt.org.
NOV. 14 AN EVENING IN THE VILLAGE: A holiday open house at Wexford Village, complete with food, drink, promotions and Shore Notes carolers. Free. 6-8 p.m., The Village at Wexford, 1000 William Hilton Parkway, Hilton Head Island. 843441-5216 or villageatwexford.com. LOWCOUNTRY LOBSTER FEST: This surf-and-turf event will feature lobster and beef tenderloin carving stations, plus live entertainment by The Headliners. Proceeds will benefit the Women’s Association of Hilton Head Island. $125. 5-9 p.m., Coastal Discovery Museum Pavilion, 70 Honey Horn Drive, Hilton Head Island. wahhi.com. TRAIL TO ALE 5K: The Don
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KICK OFF THE HOLIDAYS WITH ‘THE NUTCRACKER’ Hilton Head Dance Theatre will present the classic holiday story of “The Nutcracker” from Nov. 15-24 at the Seahawk Cultural Center. Sophia Nimmer, Jamal Edwards, Brittany Hanna and Samuel Chester will dance the Grande Pas de Deux. Mackenzie Starnes and Brittany Hanna will share the role of the Snow Queen, while Anna Pellicci and Sophia Nimmer will share the role of the Sugar Plum Fairy. The role of party host goes to Danny Tidwell, the runner-up on the third season of Fox’s “So You Think You Can Dance.” This year’s production marks 35 years of “The Nutcracker” by Hilton Head Dance, which staged its first performance of the holiday classic in 1985. At the helm for each of the productions have been artistic directors Karena Brock-Carlyle and her husband, John Carlyle. Evening shows are at 7:30 p.m., with 2:30 p.m. matinees Nov. 17 and Nov. 24. Tickets are $30 for adults, $20 for seniors ages 60 and older, and $15 for children 18 and younger. For more information and to purchase tickets, call 843-842-3262 or go to hiltonheaddance.com.
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LOWCOUNTRY LADIES LUNCHEON: An event intended to help support local women- owned businesses and to help women network in an effort to grow personally and professionally. Attendees will enjoy a delicious lunch with ample time for networking, followed by holiday shopping with boutique vendors. $30. Noon, Venue 1223, 1223 May River Road, Bluffton. eventbrite.com.
NOV. 15-16 THE JOSHUA BOWLUS QUARTET AT THE JAZZ CORNER: $10. 7:30-11 p.m., The Jazz Corner, 1000 William Hilton Parkway, Hilton Head Island. 843842-8620 or thejazzcorner.com.
NOV. 15-17 PEDAL HILTON HEAD ISLAND: A premier cycling event in celebration of Hilton Head Island’s music, culture and two-wheeled lifestyle. Money raised will benefit the Boys & Girls Club of Hilton Head Island. Includes “Music of the Grateful Dead” concerts on Friday and Saturday nights, a culture and history ride and the main ride on Sunday. All ages and levels are welcome. $65 before Nov. 15, then $75. Times and routes vary. pedalhhi.org.
NOV. 15-24 “THE NUTCRACKER”: Celebrate the beginning of the holiday season with Hilton Head Dance Theatre’s production of “The Nutcracker.” Ticket prices vary. 2:30 p.m. Nov. 17 and Nov. 24; 7:30 p.m. Nov. 15-16 and Nov. 22-23. Seahawk
Cultural Center, 70 Wilborn Road, Hilton Head Island. 843-8423262 or hiltonheaddance.com.
NOV. 16 AARP DRIVER SAFETY PROGRAM: A driver safety course taught by volunteer instructor Robin Lockett. $15 for AARP members, $20 for nonmembers. 10 a.m., Morris Center for Lowcountry Heritage, 10782 South Jacob Smart Blvd., Ridgeland. 843-284-9227 or morrisheritagecenter.org. FOURTH ANNUAL TOUCHA-TRUCK: Climb, touch, learn and play on some of the coolest vehicles around that build, serve and protect our community. There will be plenty of food, live music and beverage options available. $5; free for children younger than 3. 11 a.m.-5 p.m., Paris Avenue, Port Royal. jslbeaufort.com. MUSIC ON MALPHRUS: Songwriter Rupert Wates will perform at Music on Malphrus, an acoustic listening room. $20. Doors open at 6 p.m., show starts at 7 p.m., The Unitarian Universalist Congregation of the Lowcountry, 110 Malphrus Road, Bluffton. 843837-3330 or uulowcountry.org.
NOV. 16-17 HOLIDAY CRAFT FAIR: Hilton Head Island Beach & Tennis Resort will host a craft fair featuring local artist and vendors. This is a great opportunity to buy holiday gifts. Free. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Nov. 16 and noon- 4 p.m. Nov. 17. 40 Folly Field Road, Hilton Head Island.
NOV. 17-18 “RACHMANINOFF & FRANK”: Join the Hilton Head Symphony Orchestra, conductor John Morris Russell and pianist Eric Zuber for an evening of Rachmaninoff and Frank. Cost is $30-$60. 5 p.m. Sunday and 8 p.m. Monday. First Presbyterian Church, 540 William Hilton Parkway, Hilton Head Island. 843-842-2055 or hhso.org.
culture with Dr. J. Drew Lanham at this evening program and book signing. Lanham will reflect on his lifelong love of birds and wildlife and the part they play as connectors across time, place and cultures throughout our history. Reservations required. $10. 5 p.m., Coligny Theatre, 1 North Forest Beach Drive, Hilton Head Island. 843-6896767 or coastaldiscovery.org.
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NOV. 18 PREHISTORIC SOUTH CAROLINA: Join professional naturalist and amateur paleontologist Bruce Lamplight and step back in time in the Lowcountry as he discusses the rich pre-history of the state. Reservations required.
$7. 2 p.m., Coastal Discovery Museum, 70 Honey Horn Drive, Hilton Head Island. 843-6896767 or coastaldiscovery.org.
NOV. 19 CONVERSATION AND CULTURE: Explore the convergence of conservation and
NATIONAL THEATRE LIVE: “All About Eve”: Gillian Anderson and Lily James star in “All About Eve,” broadcast live to cinemas from the West End in London. The production asks why our fascination with celebrity, youth and identity never seems to get old. $15 for the general public, $10 for seniors and military. 7 p.m., Lucas Theatre, 32 Abercorn St., Savannah. lucastheatre.com.
NOV. 20 BATS OF THE LOWCOUNTRY: Lydia Moore, research and education coordinator of the Palmetto Bluff Conservancy, will discuss the beneficial roles of bats in the Lowcountry. Learn why bats are essential components of ecosystems, why it is crucial that we study them and about ongoing research at the conservancy. Reservations required. $7. 2 p.m., Coastal Discovery Museum, 70 Honey Horn Drive, Hilton Head Island. 843-689-6767 or coastaldiscovery.org. MARCO BICEGO TRUNK SHOW: Marco Bicego will make an appearance during his trunk show and personally engrave any Marco Bicego jewelry purchased at the event. Reservations required. Free. 4-7 p.m., Forsyth Jewelers, 71 Lighthouse Road, Suite 311, Hilton Head Island. 843-6717070 or forsythejewelers.biz.
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ure, you could treat this like any other Thanksgiving, stuffing yourself with … well, stuffing and watching some of the worst football of the season. Or you could make this a holiday to remember. Ready to get away from your family’s misguided political opinions and have some fun? Here are two ways to fill your time without filling your mouth. Serve a meal to others. The annual Community Thanksgiving Dinner at Hudson’s Seafood House On the Docks offers room at the table to everyone in the Lowcountry — meaning those who might otherwise be alone on Thanksgiving have someone to share a meal with. Spend your turkey day in service to others and reap the good karma of making our community a better place. To volunteer, go to communitythanksgiving.com. Burn off all those calories. Runners — or walkers — take your marks at a pair of Turkey Trot events: one on Hilton Head Island and one at Palmetto Bluff. The Hilton Head Island Turkey Trot, 5K and Fun Walk will be 8 a.m.-2 p.m. at Dockside on Skull Creek, offering a chance to break a sweat and enjoy an afterparty with free beer, muffins and fruit. The $30 registration fee benefits the Island Rec Center. For more information, go to events.islandreccenter.org. Join Palmetto Bluff for its annual Turkey Trot 5K on the Friday after Thanksgiving. It’s a fun, family-friendly race to benefit Meals on Wheels. The race starts and finishes in front of the River House in Palmetto Bluff; there will be an afterparty and awards ceremony following the race on the Village Green. The registration fee is $25 in advance and $35 on the day of the event; registration and packet pickup begins at 8 a.m. Nov. 29. For more information, go to palmettobluff.com.
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THANKSGIVING WAGON RIDE: Enjoy a festive wagon ride as you enjoy the fall colors and abundant plant and wildlife in Sea Pines Forest Preserve. Cookies and refreshments will be provided before the tour. Times vary. Heritage Farm, 185 Greenwood Drive, Hilton Head Island. 843842-1979 or seapines.com.
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kids ages 12-6, and free for kids 5 and younger. 11 a.m.-4 p.m., Centre Court at Palmetto Dunes, 20 Carnoustie Road, Hilton Head Island. 877-497-2068 or palmettodunesthanksgiving.com.
$25 per family. 9-11:30 a.m., Harbour Town, 149 Lighthouse Road, Hilton Head Island. 843842-1979 or seapines.com.
THANKSGIVING DINNER AT ALEXANDER’S: Enjoy a Thanksgiving feast at Alexander’s Restaurant and Wine Bar. $55 for adults, $25 for children younger than 12. Noon-8 p.m., Alexander’s Restaurant, 76 Queens Folly Road, Hilton Head Island. 855-706-4319 or alexandersrestaurant.com.
STAN SMITH THANKSGIVING TENNIS ACADEMY: Enjoy this Thanksgiving with Stan Smith, former U.S. Open and Wimbledon champion and U.S. Olympic men’s tennis coach. This is a unique opportunity for participants to not only learn from Stan, but to also get to know him. $305. 9 a.m.-noon, Sea Pines Racquet Club, 5 Lighthouse Lane, Hilton Head Island. 843363-4495 or seapines.com.
THANKSGIVING SCAVENGER HUNT: Kick off your holiday festivities with this fun familyfriendly activity. Reservations are required by Nov. 27. Cost is
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GREGG RUSSELL THANKSGIVING CONCERT: A very special Gregg Russell Thanksgiving concert for the entire family, as well as the official lighting of the Harbour Town Christmas tree. Before the concert, enjoy a special visit from Santa Claus from 5:30-7 p.m. Free. 5:30-9 p.m., Harbour Town, 149 Lighthouse Road, Hilton Head Island. 843842-1979 or seapines.com. PALMETTO BLUFF THANKSGIVING SOCIAL: A day of snacks, drinks and shopping, plus a reading and book signing by renowned Daufuskie author Roger Pinckney. Free. 4-6 p.m., Outside Palmetto Bluff store at Wilson Landing, 37 Boat House St., Bluffton. outsidehiltonhead.com.
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BLUFFTON SUNSET PARTY: A celebration featuring local seafood restaurants, craft beer garden, wine bar and more. A percentage of proceeds will benefit local Bluffton charities. $5; free for children 12 and younger. 4-8 p.m., Oyster Factory Park, Bluffton. blufftonsunsetparty.com. “THE DOCTOR VISITS A PLANTATION”: Living historian Dave Smoot sheds light on the medical practices that would have been found on a 19th-century Lowcountry plantation. Free. 1 p.m., Morris Center for Lowcountry Heritage, 10782 South Jacob Smart Blvd., Ridgeland. 843-2849227 or morrisheritagecenter.org.
NOV. 21-DEC. 8 HILTON HEAD PREP FESTIVAL OF TREES: One of Hilton Head Island’s largest holiday-themed festivals, this event includes a spectacular display of beautifully and creatively themed Christmas trees in all sizes and colors. The trees are sponsored and decorated by local organizations, businesses and individuals. Sonesta Resort Hilton Head Island, 130 Shipyard Drive, Hilton Head Island. 843715-8536 or hhprep.org.
NOV. 21-23 BLUFFTON BOOK FESTIVAL: A weekend-long festival to raise funds for The Literacy Center of Bluffton
and The Binc Foundation, celebrate local and national literary talent, and promote literary awareness in the Lowcountry. 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Calhoun Street, Bluffton. 843-8152364 or blufftonbookfestival.com.
NOV. 22-23 THE LARRY FULLER TRIO AT THE JAZZ CORNER: Featuring the album release of Overjoyed. $10. 7:30-11 p.m., The Jazz Corner, 1000 William Hilton Parkway, Hilton Head Island. 843-8428620 or thejazzcorner.com.
NOV. 25 “COMMON PESTICIDES”: Debbi Albanese, a South Carolina Master Naturalist, will review some commonly used pesticides, how pesticides are approved by the EPA for use by homeowners and introduce the idea of integrated pest management. Reservations required. $7. 2 p.m., Coastal Discovery Museum, 70 Honey Horn Drive, Hilton Head Island. 843689-6767 or coastaldiscovery.org.
NOV. 26 HOLIDAY MARKET AT COASTAL DISCOVERY MUSEUM: Featuring Lowcountry food samplings, demonstrations, local artist exhibits, book signings and more. 9 a.m.-1 p.m., Coastal Discovery Museum, 70 Honey Horn Drive, Hilton Head Island. 843-6896767 or coastaldiscovery.org.
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SAVE THE DATE NOV. 29 SANTA AT THE HARBOUR: Spend the day after Thanksgiving shopping with Santa. Enjoy specials and sales at Shelter Cove shops and restaurants, plus cookie decorating, music and additional kid’s activities. Free. 11 a.m.-3 p.m., Shelter Cove Harbour & Marina, 1 Shelter Cove Lane, Hilton Head Island. sheltercovehiltonhead.com. SEVENTEENTH ANNUAL FISHING TOURNAMENT: Fish for bass, bream and catfish at Fish Island and try to win a prize in one of the tournament categories. Refreshments will be provided. Reservations required. 10-11:30 a.m., Sea Pines Forest Preserve, Hilton Head Island. 843-842-1979 or seapines.com.
NOV. 29-30 PIANO 2 PIANO AT THE JAZZ CORNER: A salute to jazz piano greats Noel Freidline and John Brackett. $10. 7:30-11 p.m., The Jazz Corner, 1000 William Hilton Parkway, Hilton Head Island. 843-842-8620 or thejazzcorner.com. 174 hiltonheadmonthly.com
NOV. 29-DEC. 22 SOUTH BEACH CHRISTMAS VILLAGE: South Beach Marina Village transforms into a magical Christmas wonderland. Santa will be visiting the South Beach Inn for hot cocoa and photos. Free. 11 a.m., South Beach, Hilton Head Island. 843-671-2233 or saltydog.com.
NOV. 29-DEC. 31 HOLIDAY LIGHTS AT SHELTER COVE: Enjoy holiday lights all season long at this spectacular display in Shelter Cove. Free. Shelter Cove Towne Centre, 40 Shelter Cove Lane, Hilton Head Island. sheltercovetownecentre.com.
NOV. 29-JAN. 1 HARBOUR TOWN LIGHTS: Stroll along the harbor and enjoy the illuminated seasonal figures, with the centerpiece of the display being a towering Christmas tree. Harbour Town is the perfect place to be this holiday season with live entertainment and activities. Free. Harbour Town, 149 Lighthouse Road, Hilton Head Island. 843842-1979 or seapines.org.
NOV. 30 CARAMEL APPLE FESTIVAL: Bring the family to Heritage Farm for a fun afternoon of activities, including caramel apples, games, crafts and more. Rates vary based on activity. 1-3 p.m., Heritage Farm, 185 Greenwood Drive, Hilton Head Island. 843842-1979 or seapines.com.
DEC. 6 30TH ANNUAL TASTE OF THE SEASON: Indulge in epicurean delicacies from the very best restaurants and eateries on Hilton Head Island and in Bluffton. Featuring a silent auction and VIP lounge. $65 for general admission, $125 for VIP admission. 6-9 p.m., Marriott Hilton Head Resort & Spa, 1 Hotel Circle, Hilton Head Island. hiltonheadisland.org.
DEC. 7 19TH ANNUAL TED FLACH CANDY CANE GOLF & TENNIS CLASSIC: A day of golf and tennis, with proceeds benefitting the Boys & Girls Club of Hilton Head Island. Featuring a continental breakfast, a lunch buffet and an awards ceremony. $200 for golf, $100 for tennis. 8 a.m.-4 p.m., Sea Pines Country Club, 30 Governors Road, Hilton Head Island. 843-929-9419.
TEDXHILTON HEAD WOMEN: Shining a spotlight on dazzling ideas from some of the world’s most extraordinary risk-takers and innovators. Celebrating pioneers making power moves, brilliant people who are just getting started, and those who tirelessly show up as allies and advocates. $72. 8:30 a.m.-1 p.m., Harbour Town Clubhouse, 11 Lighthouse Lane, Hilton Head Island. tedxhhiwomen.eventbrite.com.
DEC. 12 SHOP FOR GOOD: Stop in for a champagne and scotch tasting, snacks, a trunk show from Barbour and great holiday shopping. Twenty percent of everything purchased during the event will go directly to Volunteers in Medicine Hilton Head Island Clinic. 4:306:30 p.m., Outside Hilton Head, 50 Shelter Cove Lane, Hilton Head Island. 843-686-6996 or outsidehiltonhead.com.
ONGOING SAVANNAH PORT TOUR: The Port of Savannah, the nation’s largest port in volume, contains over 50 piers, wharves and docks. Experience a working port from the water on this 90-minute tour. $55 for adults, $35 for children ages 3-13, free for children younger than 2. 9 a.m., 11 a.m., 1 p.m., 3 p.m. and 5
p.m., Savannah Harbour, Savannah. 843686-6996 or outsidehiltonhead.com. SAVANNAH NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE TOUR: A naturalist’s dream come true. This three-hour boat tour provides views of the Savannah riverfront and an in-depth tour of the Georgia Ports Authority. $75 for adults, $60 for children ages 3-13, free for children younger than 2. 9:30 a.m. and 2 p.m., Savannah Harbour, Savannah. 843686-6996 or outsidehiltonhead.com. HILTON HEAD ISLAND SPARTANS: The official alumni club for Michigan State University invites all alumni and fans to cheer the Spartans on to victory for all football and basketball games. The group will meet in a private room in the back of the restaurant. Free. For weekly game reminders and times, sign up at hhispartans@gmail.com or follow the group on Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn. “UNCOVERING THE ROOTS OF RECONSTRUCTION”: Every other Friday, meet at Mitchelville Preservation for a unique tour of two historic sites connected to the Civil War and Reconstruction eras on Hilton Head Island. Attendees will caravan in their own personal vehicles to the sites. Reservations required. $15 for adults and $10 for children ages 6-12. 9:30 a.m., Mitchelville Preservation, 539 William Hilton Pkwy, Hilton Head Island. 843-689-6767, ext. 223. WEDNESDAY TASTINGS AT LE COOKERY: Stop in for Wednesday Tastings, where you can sample the chef’s choice and see a demo of the gadget of the week. Free. Wednesdays, 1-3 p.m., Le Cookery, 1000 William Hilton Parkway, Hilton Head Island. 843-785-7171 or lecookeryusa.com.
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
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ONGOING FAMILY MAGIC SHOW: For families with kids younger than 12. Free for children ages 3 and younger; $16 for general admission; $20 VIP and raised booths. 8 p.m. Mondays. Comedy Magic Cabaret, 843 William Hilton Parkway, Hilton Head Island. 843-681-7757.
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. 843-4152447. 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 176 hiltonheadmonthly.com
islanders once farmed, feasted and fended off the chemical company BASF, the hallowed ground of a Gullah cemetery, an Indian Shell Enclosure, the tabby ruins located on a former plantation and visit with volunteers from the Gullah Museum of Hilton Head Island. $15-$25. 10 a.m. Wednesdays, 137 Squire Pope Road, Hilton Head Island. heritagelib.org.
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. 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 teaches children fishing and crabbing skills. Free. 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. “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
››Calendar Pines Resort, 32 Greenwood Drive, Hilton Head Island. 843842-1979 or seapines.com. PEDEGO ELECTRIC BIKE RENTAL: Rentals are available at Outside Hilton Head at Shelter Cove; 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 many 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’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. 843-6866560 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 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 are open during this one-and-a-half-hour boat ride around Calibogue Sound. $15-$24. Daily. 10 a.m.-3 p.m., The Salty Dog, South Beach, Hilton Head Island. saltydog.com 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. 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.
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ONGOING 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. 6-9:30 p.m. Fridays, Dolphin Head Golf Club, 59 High Bluff Road, Hilton Head Island. 757-375-5953 or hiltonheadshagclub.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. 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. 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.
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Culinary Star CHARLIE’S L’ETOILE VERTE IS COOKING UP SOME CHANGES AS IT LOOKS TO THE NEXT GENERATION. By Barry Kaufman Photos by Rob Kaufman
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hen Charlie Golson opened the current Charlie’s L’Etoile Verte 17 years ago, Hilton Head Island was a much different place — especially for a restaurant. With fewer restaurants around him, the Green Star had less competition for the attention and affections of area diners. Golson won people over quickly with his signature seafood creations — dishes that masterfully tread the line between French high cuisine and approachable Lowcountry flavor. And for 17 years, even as Charlie has stepped away from the business, that same culinary brilliance has kept his restaurant top of mind among the island’s foodies. But now a new generation has come along, ready to launch L’Etoile Verte to new heights. “The restaurant started so long ago and has grown with our customers while trying to maintain who we are,” said Margaret Pearman, Charlie’s daughter. “Right now, we’re focused on introducing ourselves to the next generation of customers.” Courting this next wave meant first meeting them where they live — online. The restaurant now takes online reservations through OpenTable, simplifying the process for digital-first customers. Charlie’s L’Etoile Verte also revamped its website and expanded its social media efforts — and if ever a restaurant was designed for Instagram’s love of beautiful food, it’s Charlie’s. But not all the improvements have been digital. Charlie’s now also offers cooking classes, where you can learn the secrets of chef Josh Castillo’s modern take on French Lowcountry cuisine. “We divide the class up — he does main dishes and I do desserts,” Pearman said. “It’s worked out really nicely.”
Opening up the restaurant’s kitchen for cooking classes means that some of its most famous dishes — whose recipes previously were closely guarded by the chef — are being written down for the first time. Eventually, Pearman plans on collecting them into a cookbook. But the true treat for the next generation? For the first time, Charlie’s now offers a kid’s menu with tasty options like fish batons, chicken alfredo pasta, a burger and a petit filet. There’s a French saying, “plus ça change, plus c’est la même chose” — the more things change, the more they stay the same. For loyal customers, it’s still the same Charlie’s. For the next generation, it’s a chance to discover one of the island’s most cherished restaurants.
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THE CYPRESS EXECUTIVE CHEF HEADING TO NATIONAL COMPETITION
Executive chef Eric Sayers from The Cypress of Hilton Head Island was among five national finalists selected to compete in the inaugural LCS “Chef of The Year 2019” competition in August. Chefs were given three baskets containing mystery ingredients that they had to transform into three delectable courses. Sayers, the former executive chef at CQ’s Restaurant in Harbour Town, was the runnerup, scoring just one point less than the winner.
STARBUCKS OPENING 2 LOCATIONS SOON
The long-awaited reopening of Starbucks at Sea Turtle Marketplace is scheduled for late November. The new store will replace the Starbucks that burned down due to an electrical issue in January 2018. There is an additional Starbucks store slated to open in early 2020 at Okatie Crossing in the Sun City area. 182 hiltonheadmonthly.com
CHICKEN SALAD CHICK OPENING IN BLUFFTON
Chicken Salad Chick is opening a store in front of the Kroger on Buckwalter Parkway. The Chicken Salad Chick menu features multiple styles of chicken salad, as well as soups and other sandwiches. Currently, the closest location is in Pooler.
BLUFFTON TACO BELL TO REOPEN, NEW HARDEEVILLE LOCATION PLANNED
The Bluffton Taco Bell will reopen in November after undergoing renovations. Meanwhile, construction is underway on a new Taco Bell location in Hardeeville; that construction is also expected to be completed in November. The Hardeeville location will feature the company’s modern explorer design, including warm gray tones, wood veneers and an openkitchen concept.
NEW TACO JOINT OPENS IN HARDEEVILLE
Baja-style tacos have arrived in Lowcountry: Sean Fatzinger opened the state’s first Fuzzy’s Taco Shop franchise in Hardeeville in October. It’s the first 24-hour restaurant in the chain; the taco shop is located at exit 8 on Interstate 95. Fatzinger is originally from Texas, where the brand was created, and currently is the director of food service operations at Enmarket Convenience Stores.
BLUFFTON TRADING POST HAS OPENED IN THE FORMER SCOTT’S MARKET IN BLUFFTON
The new business at 1230 May River Road is a beer-tasting room, informal restaurant, retail shop and art gallery. Wine, gourmet chocolates, and other specialty foods are for sale. Owner Mark Weisner, who also owns Bear Foot Sports event management company, envisions Bluffton Trading Post as a community gathering place.
Our Favorite
Restaurants Brought to you by Monthly, Fork & Fun and Vacation Guide
Hilton Head – North End
Overlooking Shelter Cove marina and Broad Creek, ELA’S offers the island’s best water views. Reservations recommended.
CocoNutz Sportz Bar Ga
40 Folly Field Road HHI Beach & Tennis Resort 843.842.0043
Fishcamp on Broad Creek nGa
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.
Fishcamp’s menu consists of seafood and American cuisine, including steak and lobster. They have an outdoor bar and open patio. Family friendly.
11 Simmons Road (Adjacent to Broad Creek Marina) 843.842.2267 | fishcamphhi.com
Crazy Crab Jarvis Creek nG Hwy. 278 (near Mile Marker 1) 843.681.5021 | thecrazycrab.com
A Hilton Head tradition for over 30 years, enjoy genuine service and fresh seafood. Menu feature crab clusters, local oysters, seafood “your way,” fresh local shrimp.
Gator’z Pizza G
40 Folly Field Road HHI Beach & Tennis Resort 843.842.0043
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.
Street Meet: The American Tavern nGa
Port Royal Plaza 843.842.2570 | streetmeethhi.com
Street Meet specializes in homemade versions of regional American bar food. Best Wings, Fish & Chips, Homemade Soups, Salads, Vegetarian Menu, Seafood.
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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AQuick service style restaurant with a focus on chopped salads and other plant based items utilizing the freshest ingredients possible with hand crafted dressings.
Old Fort Pub G} 65 Skull Creek Drive 843.681.2386 | OldFortPub.com 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.
Reilley’s North End Pub nGa 95 Mathews Dr. (Port Royal Plaza) 843.681.4153 | reilleysnorth.com
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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
76 Queens Folly Rd. (Palmetto Dunes) 843.785.4999 | alexandersrestaurant.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.
Menu uses seasonal ingredients with a strong emphasis on seafood while paying homage to Alexander’s original favorites. Dinner from 5–10pm daily.
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.
ELA’S Blu Water Grille n G
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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Alexander’s Restaurant & Wine Bar G
33 Office Park Road Suite 227 843.686.5600 | healthyhabithhi.com
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Il Carpaccio nG
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. n LUNCH G DINNER
40 Folly Field Rd. (Mid-island) 843.842.0043 | hhibeachandtennis.com
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.”
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››Dining | Favorites San Miguel’s nG 9 Harbourside Ln. (Shelter Cove Harbour) 843.842.4555 | sanmiguels.com
the signature fish and chips or their shepherd’s pie, steak & mushroom pie, lobster pot pie and bangers & mash.
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.
86 Helmsman Way 843.842.2016 | carolinacrabco.com
Santa Fe Cafe nG
807 William Hilton Parkway (Plantation Center by Palmetto Dunes) 843.785.3838 | santafecafeofhiltonhead.com
Carolina Crab Company nG
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.
ChowDaddy’s nG
14b Executive Park Rd. (off of Pope Ave.) 843.757.CHOW(2469) | chowdaddys.com Offering a wide variety of menu items focusing on buns, bowls, and tacos and great libations. Serving lunch & dinner daily.
Cowboy Brazilian Steakhouse G
1000 William Hilton Parkway, B-6 843.715.3565 | cowboybraziliansteakhouse.com 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.
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.
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CQ’s Restaurant nG 140 Lighthouse Rd. 843.671.2779 | CQsRestaurant.com
807 William Hilton Parkway (Plantation Center by Palmetto Dunes) 843.785.9990 | seagrassgrille.com 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.
Captain Woody’s n G a 6 Target Rd. (off of Palmetto Bay Rd.) 843.785.2400
Fine dining, an intimate atmosphere and a bit of Hilton Head history. Signature dishes include fresh seafood, beef & game.“Bistro” menu offers smaller portions.
Up the Creek Pub & Grill nGa 18 Simmons Rd. (Broad Creek Marina) 843.681.3625 | upthecreekpubandgrill.com
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.
26 New Orleans Rd. 843.341.2333 | cranestavern.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.
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.
Aunt Chilada’s Easy Street Café nG
69 Pope Avenue 843.785.7700 | auntchiladashhi.com
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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 186 hiltonheadmonthly.com
Perfect for steak and seafood lovers, serving cuts of only USDA Prime grade beef, their Famous Prime Rib. Excellent selection of fresh fish, seafood & pasta dishes.
Crazy Crab Harbour Town nG Sea Pines at Harbour Town 843.363.2722 | thecrazycrab.com
Hilton Head – South End
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.
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Delisheeyo n G Charlie’s L’Etoile Verte G 8 New Orleans Road 843.785.9277 | charliesgreenstar.com 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.
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.
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 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.
Flatbread Grill & Bar nG
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 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.
Hilton Head Diner gnGa
Hwy. 278 at Yacht Cove Dr. 843.686.2400 | hiltonheaddiner.com 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.
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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.
It’s Greek To Me nGa
11 Lagoon Rd. 843.842.4033 | itsgreektomehhi.com 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.
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.
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,
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. November 2019 187
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Phillys Cafe & Deli n 55 New Orleans Rd. 843.785.9966 | phillyscafe.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.
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.
MidiCi Italian Kitchen nGa
8 Archer Rd. (a half mile from Sea Pines Circle) 843-686-3388 | redfishofhiltonhead.com
37 New Orleans Rd. (Orleans Plaza) 843.785.6272 | michael-anthonys.com
7C Greenwood Dr. (Reilley’s Plaza) 843.842.7999
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.
Red Fish nG
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.
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-squarefoot restaurant equipped with a large bar area and two outdoor seating areas.
Nick’s Steak & Seafood G
Reilley’s Grill & Bar nGa
9 Park Lane 843.686.2920 | nickssteakandseafood.com
7D Greenwood Dr. (Reilley’s Plaza) 843.842.4414 | reilleyshiltonhead.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.
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).
Palmetto Bay Sun Rise Café gn Palmetto Bay Marina 843.686.3232 | palmettobaysunrisecafe.com 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. 188 hiltonheadmonthly.com
Sea Shack nG
6 Executive Park Rd. (off Pope Ave.) 843.785.2464 | seashackhhi.com 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.
2 Regency Pkwy. & Hwy. 278 843.341.3347
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Truffles nG Sea Pines Center 843.671.6136 | trufflescafe.com
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.
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.
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Twisted Cork n G
15 Executive Park Rd. (near Sea Pines Circle) 843.785.7006 | stellinihhi.com
11 Palmetto Bay Road, #102 (next to Staples) 843.802.0510
Rockfish Seafood & Steaks at Bomboras
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.
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.
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.
The Studio G
20 Executive Park Road 843.785.6000 | studiodining.com
Vine G Coligny Plaza Shopping Center 1 N Forest Beach Drive 843.686.3900
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.
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.
Ga 5 Lagoon Road 843.689.2662 | rockfishhhi.com
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BLUFFTON Amigos, Bluffton nG 133 Belfair Town Village 843.815.8226
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.
British Open Pub nGa
Sheridan Park 843.815.6736 | britishopenpub.net 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.
Calhoun Street Tavern nGa
9 Promenade St. 843.757.4334 | calhounstreettavern.co 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.
ChowDaddy’s nG
15 Towne Dr. (Belfair Towne Village) 843.757.CHOW(2469) | chowdaddys.com 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.
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.
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Corner Perk gn 843.816.5674 | cornerperk.com 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.
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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
61 Riverwalk Blvd., Unit E 843.970.3030 | gourmetonwheels.org
Gourmet on Wheels Delivery provides individually prepared healthy meals and delivers to your door weekly. Go online and choose your entrees with sides each week. Also, check out their Gourmet Grab and Go store with fresh made salads, meals, smoothies and more.
Grind Coffee Roasters
1 Sherington Drive, Suite J 843.368.3348 | grindroasters.com Grab a cup of Grind’s specialty coffee made with beans from Columbia, Brazil, Guatemala, Honduras, Kenya and more. Other options include infused coffee barrelaged in bourbon and whiskey barrels, and coffee infused with essential oils. Come inside or take advantage of the drive-thru.
Island Bagel & Deli gn
17 Sherington Dr. 843.815.5300 | islandbagelanddeli.com The island's only New York style boiled bagels made from scratch daily. Choose from 16 flavors of bagels, 12 home-made cream cheeses, pastries & breakfast sandwiches. For lunch: specialty hoagies, classic sandwiches & salads.
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.
Jack Frost
25 William Pope Center 843.705.5669 | jackfrosticecream@gmail.com Fresh, frozen treats from scratch. Try our flavors like cake batter and cookie dough, or our sorbets made with seasonal 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.
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Olive & Fig nG
1533 Fording Island Road, Suite 326 (Moss Creek Village) 843.605.4093
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.
Truffles nG Belfair Towne Village 843.815.5551 | trufflescafe.com 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.
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PHOTOGRAPHY BY MIKE RITTERBECK
››Last Call
THERE WAS A TIME WHEN THE CALIFORNIA COAST WAS FULL OF SEA LIFE.
Marc Frey – media entrepreneur mfrey@freymedia.com
The Last of The Blue Water Hunters
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here was a time when the California coast was full of sea life. In the 1950s, free-divers (divers not using oxygen tanks) collected generous amounts of huge lobsters off the state’s shores and routinely spearfished big white sea bass in kelp forests. They also often caught less common blue water pelagic species such as deep Pacific wahoo, blue fin tunas larger than humans; broom-tail grouper weighing up to 207 pounds; hammerhead sharks; and black sea bass tipping the scales at more than 450 pounds. There are other signs that ocean life used to be plentiful. There is a famous restaurant, The Sardine Factory, in Monterey’s Cannery Row — named after one of John Steinbeck’s novel. But times have changed, and the last cannery closed in 1973 because the number of sardines had declined to a point where it was no longer commercially feasible to fish them. In the ’70s, gourmet restaurants still occasionally served wild abalone; today, if you are able to find these mollusks on a menu you can bet they’re probably farmed. On a recent visit to the Redondo Pier in Los Angeles, we came across an
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open-air fish market displaying a wide array of seafood for sale that could be prepared and eaten on-site. When we asked about the local catch, the answer was shocking: “Almost nothing.” As we sat down with our meal, we looked out onto the blue ocean and into the blue skies and saw the oil drills, which were close enough to shore to be visible with the naked eye, and we started to realize how over-population, oil drilling, pollution, global warming and plastic litter have caused the California coast to go from beautiful and bountiful to almost barren in the span of 50 years. Don’t let the seals that you might see sunbathing on the rocks along scenic Highway 1 or the waterspouts from passing whales fool you: Humans have managed to over-turn the balance of the ecosystem along the
entire Pacific coast from San Francisco to San Diego. The reason I’m writing about my personal experiences and observations about the West Coast is to remind us that a similar fate could occur in our own backyard — the waters that lap at the Georgia and North and South Carolina coasts. We take it for granted that we can harvest oysters from the May River, eat wild-caught local shrimp, spear flounders in season, hook a spotted-tailed sea bass in the marshes surrounding our homes, and eat fresh grouper. But while our ecosystem still seems to be intact, it us up to us to be good stewards of the natural surroundings that make living in the Lowcountry so special. We have to act now and take precautions if we don’t want to experience the same fate as the West Coast.
EDITOR’S NOTE: “THE LAST OF THE BLUE WATER HUNTERS” BY CARLOS EYLES WAS PUBLISHED IN THE 1980S. IT RECOUNTS TALES ABOUT THE DAYS WHEN FREE DIVERS WOULD USE SPEARS TO FISH FOR WHITE SEA BASS OFF THE COAST OF CALIFORNIA AND SIMILAR STORIES.