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INSIDE December 2010

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COVER STORY Reader’s Choice Awards You said it, you meant it, and now we represent it — your friends and neighbors pick the very best of the Lowcountry in just about every conceivable category. LIFESTYLE The road less traveled Next spring, every morning for two months, Mitchell Tennison will wake somewhere along the Appalachian Trail, grab his backpack, and start hiking. If all goes well, he’ll hike from Georgia to Maine on foot: 2, 200 miles, in two months. By Jeff Vrabel In the midnight hour Late at night, when the children are nestled all snug in their beds, Robert Plantadis and the Midnight Bakers are whipping up European-style treats in their mid-island kitchen. By Alison Crawshaw

140 ‘We are church. Wherever we are.’ The Rev. Dr. Nannette Pierson and the Sandalwood Food Pantry are ministering to the local needy. By Robyn Passante 8

Happiness and Cheer: Monthly’s Guide to the Holidays

At the Helm

Around Town

Sound Off / Letters To The Editor

Things We Like Your Christmas playlist, featuring Vince Guaraldi, the Blind Boys of Alabama and, of course, David Bowie and Bing Crosby.

Editor’s Note The Battle in Aisle 9: One man’s struggle against the plastic bag lobby. By Jeff Vrabel

Consult The Experts Shirley Daughtry of the Heritage Organic Farm. By Tim Donnelly

Read Green How to channel your inner frog. By Teresa Wade

Social Spotlight

Entrepreneur Outside Hilton Head founder Mike Overton. By Mark Kreuzwieser

Business Spotlight Belk keeps the season of giving alive all year long. By Charlie Clark

On The Move / Open For Business

The Money Report: The investor’s December checklist. By Steven Weber

Where To Eat

76 Your Guide To Not Going

Completely Insane During The Holidays 10 steps to avoiding seasonal burnout and focusing on what brings you joy. By Robyn Passante

80 Here come the guests

When you live in a setting like Hilton Head, the holidays often mean guests. Here’s how to make them feel perfectly at home. By Karen Cerrati

82 What you need to know

about gift cards Insider tips and tricks on how to get the most out of your gift cards. By Karen Cerrati

85 Wines by the experts ‘ Four local oenophiles offer their

108 Home Discovery Reclaimed space. Photos by Rob Kaufman

86 Charitable Register

124 December Calendar

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A guide to Lowcountry charities, foundations and aid groups.

139 Worth the Drive 144 Last Call The greatest gift. By Marc Frey

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Thanks for reading, and we’ll see you in 2011

is reaching out to readers in the entire Lowcountry (including second home owners) and that we are publishing not only a magazine but also a digital magazine, several websites and e-mail newsletters that keep us busy 24/7. Of course, all of this would be impossible without the help of a very passionate staff. We are

fortunate enough to have some of the best in the business on our team. Shannon compiles our mailing list every month, keeps up with subscribers and still finds time to keep the books; Jeremy maintains a steady hand to ensure a smooth production flow; Jeff has infused our editorial content with fresh ideas; Jeanine, Mary,

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ear Readers, It’s hard to believe that another year is behind us. Long gone are the days when we knew almost everybody who lived on Hilton Head Island by name and there was something called a “slow day.” It seems that time is moving at a rampant pace, evidenced by the fact that Monthly

Front row, from left: Shannon Quist, Anushka Frey, Lori Goodridge-Cribb, Alison Crawshaw and Jeff Vrabel. Back row: Jeanine McMahon, Jeremy Swartz, Gordon Deal and Mary Doyle.

Gordon and Anushka reach out to local businesses to help them maximize their hard-earned advertising dollars; our intern Ali has pitched in with nearly every aspect of the magazine; and Lori magically keeps everybody sane while continuously looking to expand our horizons. I can’t say enough about a team that day after day finds the energy to work hard to fulfill our mission: making the Lowcountry a better place to live. As the media group that reaches the most Lowcountry residents (and visitors) we have a responsibility to our community, which is to serve our readers and advertisers by inspiring them, informing them and by playing a positive role in portraying the true spirit and style of the Lowcountry. We feel that we are an integral part of what is happening now and in the future, and we are grateful every day that we are allowed to do that. Personally, I would like to thank our attentive readers, loyal advertisers and the great team at Monthly for making it all happen. We are looking forward to another exciting year, in which we will once again push the boundaries with several new initiatives. So stay tuned — it will be an exciting 2011! Marc Frey, CEO

contribUTING FACTORS: THE PEOPLE WHO MAKE MONTHLY

Mark Kreuzwieser (pictured, sort of) has worked as a writer, editor and media relations manager, mostly for newspapers and magazines, for 30 years. During his newspaper career, he flew with the Blue Angels, played a pick-up softball game with Bill Murray, interviewed Alex Haley, fired a fully automatic AK-47 assault rifle, visited for several days with the U.S. Naval Academy, rode with a Savannah River bar pilot guiding a container cargo freighter into port and won two Georgia Associated Press awards. He is also the founding business editor of Bluffton Today. A native of Charlotte and a graduate of Appalachian State University, he lives in Bluffton.

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around town THINGS TO DO / PEOPLE TO KNOW

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The Battle For Aisle 9: One man’s struggle against Big Plastic Baggie

Karen Edissi and Richard White

Put on your Sunday clothes

Romance is in the air in the Arts Center of Coastal Carolina’s new production of “Hello, Dolly!” which takes the stage of the Elizabeth Wallace Theatre from Dec. 1-26. In the long-running musical classic, matchmaker Dolly Levi spends most of her time finding love for others until she decides it’s time to find a match for herself. The play has won 11 Tony Awards, enjoyed three Broadway revivals, and features such instantly recognizable numbers as the title song, “Put on Your Sunday Clothes” and “Before the Parade Passes By.” Details: 843-842-2787. www.artshhi.com

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Mr. Mayor Iron man: Daufuskie artist forges ahead with ornament project Take a talented Daufuskie Island artist and mix him with the students at Daufuskie Island Elementary School and the result is a collection of whimsical, colorful hand-crafted ornaments. For the past four years, Chase Allen of Iron Fish Art has provided 500 hand-cut fish ornaments for students to decorate. The ornaments are donated to the staff of Volunteers in Medicine, who glitter, wire and package the colorful artwork for sale at $10 each. The artist knows firsthand the value of the free medical care provided by Volunteers in Medicine. “Before I got health insurance, I used VIM,” Allen said. “I don’t know what I would have done without them.” Allen has been creating iron fish, mermaids and crab sculptures on Daufuskie since 2001, and his work has been featured in national publications including Coastal Living and Southern Living. “I love getting the kids involved on this project,” said Allen. “It’s important that they learn at a young age the importance of helping your community.” Details: 843-681-6122, ironﬁshart.com

fter a lively campaign season that saw seven candidates whittled down to two, a runoff election and a great deal of discussion about airports, LMOs, tourism and the environment, Town Councilman Drew Laughlin defeated local architect Tom Crews in a Nov. 16 runoff to become the new mayor of Hilton Head Island. Laughlin will be sworn in Dec. 7, and a Feb. 15 special election will fill Laughlin’s council seat for the remainder of his term, which expires next December. Check back in the January issue of Monthly for a profile of the mayor-elect.

LOCAL AUTHORS

Cheek readies ‘Marsh Tacky’ stories Local author Annette Newman Cheek’s new book, “Marsh Tacky

Island,” is part Carolina history, part Southern recipe book, and part collection of short stories about growing up in the Lowcountry, when things were simple and when nature provided the playground. The book is due for a spring release. Annette and her family currently live near the May River. When not writing, Cheek serves as a disaster workforce official with FEMA and the Department of Homeland Security.

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HOLIDAYS

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED

How you can help the Heritage The Heritage is continuing its volunteer search for the 2011 event, which takes place April 18-24 at Harbour Town Golf Links. Several committees have openings, and no experience is necessary. Details: 843-671-2448

LOCAL ORCHESTRA SEEKS MUSIC DIRECTOR The Hilton Head Symphony Orchestra has formed a search committee to review applicants for its new music director. Applications are being accepted through Dec. 15, and by March 30, the field will be narrowed to five candidates who will perform with the orchestra during the 2011-2012 season. (Additional guest conductors will lead the orchestra in the remaining Master Series concerts and the final round of the Hilton Head International Piano Competition.) The new Music Director will be named in March 2012 and begin his/her position that July. www.hhso.org 16

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SOUNDOFF

Send letters with your name, address and number to editor@hiltonheadmonthly.com. You can also reach us at 843-842-6988.

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Dear Editor, We have been going to Hilton Head for 35 years and own a small condo in Sea Pines. Hilton Head now has major competition that did not exist years ago in terms of beach destinations, family cruises and other golf and tennis resorts. First, Hilton Head lost the Family Circle Cup and now probably the Heritage. It is time for Hilton Head to think outside the box for additional summer attractions. Sea Pines in Harbour Town has a large unused area and kids’ play center. My husband called with ideas for that area and other unused places. You would have thought he wanted to build a strip bar — the “no, no, no” and “ordinance, ordinance, ordinance.” Well there you have it: Nothing “new” in Hilton Head. So the tourists will try another beach. Lynn Adams Associate Broker, Chapman Hall Realtors

Dear Editor, Congratulations to Monthly on its beautiful “Nutcracker” cover, as well as the excellent article about the Hilton Head Dance Theater’s 25th anniversary. This wonderful story was very informative and will surely be of interest, especially to new residents who aren’t familiar with the great traditions of the Hilton Head Dance Theater, the excellent work of Karena and John Carlyle, and the committed dedication of its board. Hilton Head Monthly and the Frey family have always been so supportive of the arts, and that means a great deal to those of us who provide cultural arts programs to the area. Bravo! Kathleen P. Bateson President & CEO Arts Center of Coastal Carolina

QUIET, PLEASE Dear Editor, I am no essayist, but here is a cartoon I did in a roaring rage as leaf blowers ran six hours a day for two days. I couldn’t even hear on the phone in the house. It happens 52 weeks a year. That’s quality living there! What can you do? Amos Hummell, Bluffton

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THINGS WE LIKE

We may be lacking in the snow department around here, but with choice Christmastime tunes, you can still make your island holiday plenty bright. A few favorite yuletide numbers, as selected by Monthly writers.

VINCE GUARALDI TRIO, ‘A CHARLIE BROWN CHRISTMAS’ ON REPEAT In what’s become a legendary television goof, CBS originally gave Guaraldi’s pitch-perfect and snowfall-soft soundtrack an ungracious thumbs-down (along with the entire special inexplicably), but four decades later, nearly everything here — especially “Skating,” “Greensleeves” and the hastily assembled “Christmas Time Is Here” — has become required listening. (A wonderful 2006 reissue cleaned up the sound and added alternate takes of four tracks, well worth the upgrade).

I THE BLIND BOYS OF ALABAMA, ‘GO TELL IT ON THE MOUNTAIN’

I BING CROSBY AND DAVID BOWIE, ‘PEACE ON EARTH/ THE LITTLE DRUMMER BOY’ One of the oddest duets in music history, it’s also a simple little song that says it all for the holidays and beyond to me. It always reminds me to slow down and remember what matters. Even though it’s a little weird. CHARLIE CLARK

In 2003, the long-running group of seventysomethings released “Go Tell It On The Mountain,” a completely enchanting holiday collection that features an incredible list of guests and friends: Chrissie Hynde steps in on a brittle, beautiful version of “In The Bleak Midwinter,” Aaron Neville lends his angelic voice to “Joy To The World” and Tom Waits, of all people, applies his dirt-road growl to a version of the title track that manages to be both uplifting and slightly terrifying. JEFF VRABEL

I MARIAH CAREY: ‘ALL I WANT FOR CHRISTMAS IS YOU’ Fast enough to dance to. And if you play it loud enough you can convince yourself that you’re actually hitting those high notes. MARIANNA BARBREY

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The Battle for Aisle 9

The true story of one man’s four-minute struggle against the national plastic baggie lobby.

asked for paper bags at the grocery store last week. It was a spur-of-the-moment decision, an impulse buy, certainly nothing I had planned in advance. Generally speaking, I find that my green intentions outflank my actual green activity by a dismally consistent margin anyway, even in a community that’s taken years to successfully find a consensus on this crazy “town-wide recycling” idea. A few years ago I was roundly (and rightfully) mocked by a friend for chucking a plastic bottle into a trash can that was literally ADJACENT TO a recycling bin. It was a silly mistake, sure, but in my defense the nuclear runoff in my water supply had rendered me partly blind. The point being, I chose paper less as

Favre. I’m not kidding when I say that these two individuals, who I’m sure are fine people and are good at their jobs, neglected to make eye contact with me for the next FOUR MINUTES, which was the length of time it took them to bag my stuff, which I know because I pretended to mess with my phone the whole time because I cannot stand awkward silences. It was transparent deflection, I know, but in my defense, I got a 61-point iPhone Scrabble word, so win-win. I also found during that four minutes that I became an aggressive environmentalist with a sudden desire to organize a march and start figuring out ways to power my car with bacon grease and optimism. It’s not like I asked them to join me for an afternoon of tooth-

And yet, when the cashier asked if plastic was OK and I replied, “Actually, can I get paper?” she and the bagger both froze solid, stopped what they were doing and stared at me as though I just produced a live turkey out of my mouth. a well-defined environmental stand and more because ... well, because it seemed like a nice thing to do. And yet, when the cashier asked if plastic was OK and I replied, “Actually, can I get paper?” she and the bagger both froze solid, stopped what they were doing and stared at me as though I just produced a live turkey out of my mouth. The rest of our brief interaction unfolded with a transparent, uncomfortable awkwardness, the kind that you feel when you’re stuck in an elevator with an ex or when you’re Brett

brush-scrubbing oil off of abandoned seal pups; I asked them to not enshrine each of my groceries in its own individual baggie, which I think we can agree was not a terribly unreasonable request. With my moral indignation officially tuned, I started noticing this pattern happening elsewhere. I bought my son a shirt at a Large Retailer last week, and they put it in a bag with which I could have conceivably backpacked around Australia for about three months, so that the shirt didn’t, I don’t know, burst into flames on the walk to the parking

lot? The late great comedian Mitch Hedberg noted that Pepperidge Farm bread is wrapped twice: “You open it, and then it still ain’t open. That’s why I don’t buy it. I don’t need another step between me and toast.” True story: On that same grocery trip the cashier asked if it was OK to put my milk in a plastic bag, and I replied, “That’s OK, I’ll just take it,” and she LOOKED RIGHT AT ME AND PUT MY MILK IN A PLASTIC BAG, which I meekly took without a word, because when it comes right down to it I’m easily intimidated. All of this means two things: that I spend entirely too much time ruminating on my trips to the grocery store, but also that business appears to harbor an irrational reliance on the plastic bag, as though the entire thing is funded by a huge silent lobby. I know we’re all wrapped up in health care and financial regulation, but I believe we in Hilton Head need to sound the immediate call for Plastic Bag reform. Obviously, I’ll bring the milk. M Jeff Vrabel is the editor-in-chief of Monthly. E-mail him at jvrabel@hiltonheadmonthly.com December 2010

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consult the experts

Q. Why did you start the farm? A. I bought the farm in 1980, when I was middle school principal at Savannah Country Day School. I bought it mainly because my daughter was interested — she had a degree in large animal sciences from Virginia Tech. It just so happened that people in Hilton Head heard I was growing organic food. They reached out and asked that I sell to them. Before then, it was a hobby.

When Shirley Daughtry opened the Heritage Organic Farm, it was the first of its kind in the state. To fill what she saw as a void in the local organic produce market, Daughtry launched a form of community-supported agriculture in which subscribers paid to have locally grown fresh fruits and vegetables delivered to their homes or neighborhoods. Today, the 20-acre property in Guyton, Ga. (just outside of Savannah) is at the ONLINE www.heritage center of a national moveorganicfarm.com ment, and in January it will re-introduce service to Hilton Head and drop off goods at the Sea Pines Montessori Academy. Daughtry talked about what it’s like to champion organics in a world where processed food is still king. by tim donnelly

Q. Walmart recently made a move to push organic products in its stores. Is that good for the movement?

A. We’ve been connected with Hilton Head off and on for a while. We used to sell organic veggies and low-cholesterol eggs to Piggly Wiggly. We took trips over every weekend to sell the eggs.

A. That’s wonderful. All of the stores need to do that. President Obama recently held a President’s Council on cancer, and the final push was “eat organic.” Since then the administration has been pushing organics. They also have been giving grants for new farmers who want to get into the organic program. The undercurrent is really fabulous.

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see one organically grown peach in Georgia. We have to go to South Carolina to get organically grown peaches for our boxes. We’re just way behind the times.

A. 500. We have kind of an

unusual situation here: Being so close to Gulf Stream (headquarters), people from all over the world — Germany, Japan, Argentina, Russia — pick up boxes. It’s amazing; they eat organic food in their own countries, but when they come here they find it so hard to get. Q. CSAs are popular in cities. Are you surprised there aren’t more here? A. Surprised and disappointed. We don’t have a lot of organic growers here. Georgia is the peach state, yet you don’t

A. When I first became interested, I went to California and North Carolina for workshops, just trying to find out more about it. Most people said you can’t grow organically in the Southeast because the summers are too hot and the heat will break up the organic matter. When we started, we had tons of bugs. We didn’t have any organic matter. But we use cover crops. Now we have crimson clover, rye grass, one field with buckwheat. It’s a big complicated program, but it’s the natural way. And nature is always complicated.

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Being green: Channel your inner frog

ermit the Frog was never a tree-hugging hippie. We don’t know what his political party was. But though he never claimed to be red or blue, Kermit did talk a lot about being green. But being green means more than simply reducing our impact on the environment. The planet is self-sustaining; we are not. We rely on the Earth for our survival, so for us, being green means cultivating a sustainable existence financially, socially and environmentally. Here’s how:

green business Going green in business can maximize profit while promoting integrity and innovation. Sustainability is the new reality, and green initiatives must be cred-

ible, measurable and authentic, or they risk doing more harm than good. Businesses can choose to become sustainable now because it is the right thing to do, or they can wait until legislation dictates it. The World Resources Institute predicts that policies and natural resource constraints will force firms to add environmental expenses to the cost of doing business — to the extent that consumer goods companies that fail to develop effective strategies now can expect an impact to their EBIT of 19-47% by the year 2018.

green LIVING We enjoy the beautiful, healthy environment on Hilton Head Island, and it is our responsibility

to be good stewards of it. Currently, the island has a number of initiatives designed to preserve and protect its inhabitants and resources. These initiatives maintain diversity and productivity over time — resulting in sustainable existence. But maximizing our economy is equally important. Ecotourism is a growing national trend, and Hilton Head is well-primed to attract this new market. Still, we must be authentic in our claim to be an environmentally friendly destination. If we seek to attract families and young professionals in addition to retirees, we must create a community that finds innovative ways to sustain itself. This means that participation in recycling programs and other green initiatives are critical. It also calls on each of us

to engage in responsible practices such as choosing reusable shopping bags and water bottles, adjusting thermostats to save energy, conserving water, purchasing eco-friendly products, and using alternative transportation when possible. Kermit’s statement that “It’s not easy being green” was true when he said it. Fortunately, it is becoming easier. We are the change that is needed. Channel your inner frog, because every green step matters. Teresa Wade is the principal of Sustainable Solutions, a consulting firm that helps businesses understand and implement sustainability programs, and founder of Experience Green, a nonprofit that provides experiential sustainability education.

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SOCIAL SPOTLIGHT

To submit, send us photos of your event to editor@hiltonheadmonthly.com

Forsythe Jewelers’ ‘Glammin and Jammin’ with Garavelli’

Sunny DeZeeuw HILTON HEAD DANCE THEATRE 25TH ANNIVERSARY GALA Above: Kelly Smith, Missy Santorum, John Carlyle, Lori Finger and Lea Allen. At right: Micky and Katie Girardi Below: Karena Brock-Carlyle, Kaitlin Tillison Winborn, Terry Finger, Jill Tillison and Carol Hack.

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Elinor and Dick Konys

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6th annual wounded warrior and wheelchair hunt

More than 200 hunters, including 10 adult disabled hunters, took part in the sixth annual hunt, held by the Lowcountry Chapter of the Safari Club International at Nemours Plantation in November. The event featured appearances by Rep. Joe Wilson, Rep. Shannon Erickson, TV host Jim Zumbo and Brigadier General Frederick Padilla, commanding general at Parris Island.

‘pages: a true story’ by meredith pardue

Katherine Sandoz and the artist Meredith Pardue at the opening reception of Pardue’s new show at the J. Costello Gallery in the Red Fish building. RALLY FOR THE CURE AT THE SOUTH CAROLINA YACHT CLUB

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Front row: Ruthie Edwards, Sally Cardamone, Didi Summers, Kathy Joslin. Back row: Merrill Light, Leslie Richardson, Kerry Brink, Fran Rose. Frank Milbourn, Keegan Crotty and Abigail Hall saddle up at the IEAsanctioned event, from which 100% of profits went to local equestrian teams. USTA LEAGUE NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS The Hilton Head Island Men’s 4.5 Senior Team represented the USTA Southern Section at the League National Championships in Indian Wells, Ca. The team finished with a third-place title. Pictured from left to right are: Gavin Cox, Job de Boer, John Kerr, Guenter Bergmann, Dr. John Brittis, Steve Brady, Pat Child and Mark Sheaffer.

Beach City Health & Fitness 5th Anniversary

Beach City Health and Fitness celebrates its anniversary with members Donna Fonseca, Barbara Sheeley, co-owner Sarah Foxe, Bart Bubnell, Diana Deal and Dan Hergenroeder. December 2010

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The winds of fortune

How Outside Hilton Head rose from humble beginnings to a five-part success — with its own island. By mark kreUzwieser • PHOTO BY rob kaufman

ven with all his creative might, Mike Overton could have never imagined that the little part-time windsurfinginstruction business he started on the south end of Hilton Head Island would one day become the sprawling, multifaceted company known as Outside Hilton Head. The 52-year-old Washington, D.C., native was a long-haired college student at the University of Vermont in 1979 when a dinner conversation with a Hilton Head resident planted the idea for a company that taught tourists how to windsurf. That conversation turned into a partnership, and Overton and his then-partner named their fledgling business Sailin’ Shoes, after a song by Little Feat. The partner soon changed course and moved to Vermont, but not before convincing Overton to give the beach idea a shot. “He said, ‘The economy’s booming on Hilton Head.’ I thought, ‘I know how to windsurf,’ so I packed up, stopped for breakfast at Mom’s, and drove to Hilton Head,” Overton said at his notably unpretentious headquarters at the Plaza at Shelter Cove. And just like that, the forestry student who had never been south of the MasonDixon line (he eventually earned his degree in resource economics) found himself using a small bit of inheritance money to buy six windsurf boards. At the time, he says, the appeal of an island adventure trumped most of his trepidation. But even a powerful drive and ambition can’t change nature, and Overton quickly learned that teaching windsurfing in the ocean was almost impossible — the job required calm, safe waters and consistent winds. So he began poring over aerial photos, and eventually discovered that South

Beach at low tide was a suitable replacement. By the end of his first summer, he had schooled about 500 people in the fine art of windsurfing. “I managed to sell a few T-shirts too,” he says. The following summer Overton returned to Hilton Head and doubled his number of students. He merged his company with another and became Island Watersports. He branched out into powerboat rentals and opened a store selling windsurfers, accessories and T-shirts. Things were booming, but he tired of getting his hands greasy on outboard motors and sold his interest in the company in 1984 to return to his roots. “When I went back to just windsurfing and retail, I was the largest windsurfing instruction business in the country,” he said. ••• Still, the seeds for what has become a dramatic reshaping of the company were beginning to fall into place. First, Overton joined forces with Patagonia, an eco-conscious company specializing in outdoor wear, and was introduced to the concept of kayaking and ecotours. Before long, Outside Hilton Head began specializing in both. “Kayaking is easier to pick up (for beginners) and better suited for tours and sightseeing,” Overton said. Then, in 1999, a friend introduced him Page Island, a chain of islands tucked behind Daufuskie Island, which has become a base camp for the company’s burgeoning teambuilding arm. “We got back into powerboats, too, so we could take people over to Page Island for corporate team-building programs,” he said. Aside from a few kayak

shelters and bathrooms, the island has barely been touched. “It’s the perfect place to eliminate all distractions,” he says. “You can get a real appreciation of just being there.” He also began what he calls “full-destination management” for corporate clients, groups and family gatherings. “We take care of the A-to-Z of activities, events, meetings and tours.” Outside Hilton Head has also expanded into recreation management for several local residential communities, including Palmetto Bluff, Berkeley Hall, Hampton Hall and Hampton Lake. With five distinct enterprises under the Outside Hilton Head umbrella, Overton — still the sole proprietor, president The company has five and CEO — employs 40 people distinct branches: recreation management full-time and about 70 at the for private communities, height of the tourist season. leisure and recreational “I’ve never worked for anytours, corporate teamone after high school, but I building, destination think I’m a good boss,” he said. management, and retail. “I read a lot about what it takes Details: 843-686-6996, to own a company, and I learn outsidehiltonhead.com something new all the time from our corporate clients. For example, when we have a corporate client — a lot of them are Fortune 500 and Fortune 100 companies — come in for a team-building retreat, I research what they want to emphasize, and I get a lot out of that.” And when he needs to get away from his 60-hour-a-week schedule, he returns to activities himself, such as snow-skiing, often with his 18- and 21-year-old daughters. “When I started this business, I thought it would be cool to teach windsurfing for a summer,” he says. “And then it was another summer, and another summer. I never dreamed it would turn into a career. It’s always changing, and that keeps it fun.” M

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Belk gives back The local store in the Mall at Shelter Cove keeps the holiday spirit alive with a series of charitable initiatives

BY CHARLIE CLARK • PHOTO BY ALISON CRAWSHAW

his season, holiday shoppers will browse the aisles of the Belk department store in the Mall at Shelter Cove on Hilton Head Island in search of the perfect gift. But what most won’t realize is that Belk is in the spirit of the season all year long. The company is constantly engaged in a series of community giving efforts that have meant thousands of dollars for local charities. Belk doesn’t simply talk about giv-

ing back to the community — they put their words into action through projects such as their charity sales program and the Fit for the Cure initiative for breast cancer research. “We have a corporate culture of giving to the communities where Belk has a presence,” said Scott Sutton, manager of the mall store. Belk is a family-run business that’s been around since 1928. The local

store is the biggest contributor in the entire Southeast region, Sutton says, and nationally the company recently announced a $3 million dollar pledge to the Susan G. Komen Foundation, one of the world’s leading foundations for breast cancer research. Sutton says the local store has rallied behind the cause for many reasons, one of which is associate Janice Wise, a breast

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cancer survivor. In addition, Belk regularly partners with intimate apparel manufacturer Wacoal, which donates money for every fitting done by Belk. The store’s regular charity sales, in addition, offer local non-profits the chance to cash in on a special shopping experience. Tickets are $5 to the special invitation-only event, and charities keep the proceeds. More than 30 local groups have benefitted from this initiative; nationally, the sales have raised more than $9 million in Belk communities. “We are members of the community,” said Sutton. We raise our families here. It’s important to us to

give something back.” Sutton also noted that when the store recently underwent a complete remodel, Belk donated $5,000 at the ribbon-cutting ceremony to the local Boys and Girls Club. “We work for a company that cares about what happens in their communities,” said Sutton. Sutton’s own enthusiasm for getting out in the community shines through as he talks about his three years as manager. He’s done everything from coordinating the Belk outreach program to entering a pie-baking contest to benefit the Gullah Museum — he brought the pumpkin and apple pies himself. When it comes to giving, he says, “my mission is to help this store be a great corporate citizen.” M

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I business / on the move

ON THE MOVE To submit business briefs, personnel updates and general good news, e-mail editor@hiltonheadmonthly.com.

Augustine

Daly

HIRES / PROMOTIONS Jason Stevens has joined

SunTrust Bank as a business banker. Stevens is responsible for the growth and development of new small business clients. 843341-2100. Maxine Langford has been hired as a health fitness specialist at EarthFIT Training Facility, 20A Market St. in Beaufort’s Habersham Marketplace. Langford is certified by the American College of Sports Medicine and a graduate of the College of Charleston. 800-7187348. www.beaufortpersonaltraining.com Heidi Daly has joined Tara’s of Hilton Head at Fountain Center and specializes in waxing, facials, microdermabrasion and makeup applications for brides, proms and special events. 843-338-6360 . Email spachickhhi@gmail.com. Bob Augustine, OTR/L, CHT, has joined Horizon Rehabilitation and Sports Medicine at their Hilton Head location at 8 Hospital Blvd. 843671-7342.

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has joined J Banks Design. Johnson specializes in coordination engineering, integrated millwork design, code analysis, building program review, construction administration and sealed drawings prepared for construction and permit. 843681-5122. jbanksdesign.com

LeBlanc

McCarthy

Dr. LeBlanc is board certified by the American College of Osteopathic Family Physicians and offers a full range of preventative care and treatment options for both children and adults. 843705-8888. As of December, Creative Wedding Ceremonies by Maureen

Dr. Christopher LeBlanc has been hired by the family medicine practice Bluffton-Okatie Primary Care, 40 Okatie Center Blvd., Suite 100, Okatie.

HERMAN JOINS STAFF AT PALMETTO EYE SPECIALISTS

Cohen will be passed to certified

wedding officiant Donna Jones. Creative Wedding Ceremonies will continue to offer services for marriages as well as “family cer-

Dr. Jocelyn M. Herman has joined the staff of Palmetto Eye Specialists. Dr. Herman is a summa cum laude graduate from both Texas A&M University and the University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Optometry. A veteran of the United States Navy Reserve, she completed externships at the Birmingham Veterans Administration Medical Center and at Pearl Harbor Naval Station in Hawaii. Dr. Herman was assigned to the Parris Island Marine Corps Recruiting Depot, and she spent two years at the Marine Corps Air Station Medical Clinic. Details: 843-785-2525 (Hilton Head Island), 843-705-2678 (Sun City), 843-726-6509 (Ridgeland). www.palmettoeye.com

Smith

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emonies” and renewal of vows. 843-671-2620

AWARDS, GRANTS AND CERTIFICATIONS Justin Waffle, owner of Justin Waffle Golf in Bluffton, has been nominated by his peers for the Palmer Maples Teacher of the Year Award of the Carolinas PGA section. The award recognizes a teaching professional who has performed outstanding assistance as a golf instructor. 843-368-5588. justinwafﬂegolf.com

Local dessert company Baby Cakes won the People’s Choice Award at the 2nd Annual Death By Chocolate Girl Scouts of Eastern South Carolina event, held in September on Hilton Head Island. 843-298-4915. www. babycakeshhi.com Coastal Carolina Hospital has earned the Gold Seal of Approval from The Joint Commission for Primary Stroke Centers. The certification is based on the recommendations for primary stroke centers published by the Brain Attack Coalition and the American Stroke Association’s statements/guidelines for stroke care. The hospital has also been

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awarded a three-year term of accreditation in mammography services as a result of a recent survey by the American College of Radiology (ACR). www.coastalhospital.com. The American Heart Association has recognized Hilton Head Hospital and Coastal Carolina Hospital as 2010 Start! FitFriendly Companies for promoting physical activity and health in the workplace. Start! Fit-Friendly Companies implement activities and programs to encourage physical activity, nutrition and culture enhancements such as on-site walking routes, healthy food choices in cafeterias, annual employee health risk assessments and online tracking tools. The Rotary Club of Bluffton

Oldfield Club has been pur-

RUSH WINS CIRCLE OF SUCCESS RECOGNITION

chased by SF Capital, and will now be managed by Hampton Golf. www.oldﬁeld1732.com

John Rush, financial advisor with

Michael Anthony’s Cucina

Ameriprise Financial, has qualified for the annual Circle of Success recognition program. John works with John Rush and Associates, a financial advisory practice of Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. at 1533 Fording Island Drive, Suite 328, Hilton Head.

recently welcomed three new members into the club: Shellie Hodges, owner of the Bluffton Business Club; Jay Parks, former Michael C. Riley Elementary School Principal and Bob Ward, former Assistant Attorney General of Michigan. 843-8152277. www.blufftonrotary.org Leah McCarthy, owner and event

Italiana has been recognized as

one of the top 50 restaurants in the United States for Italian cuisine by OpenTable Inc., a leading provider of online restaurant reservations.

planner for Downtown Catering and Events, recently attended The Wedding MBA, a three-day wedding business convention in Las Vegas. Downtown Catering plans and caters weddings throughout the Lowcountry and was recently voted “Best Caterer” in South Carolina by brides on theknot.com. 843-815-5335. downtowncateringcompany.com

Maureen “Mo” Smith, founder of Travel Smith, Inc., of Bluffton, has been named to Travel + Leisure magazine’s “A-List: The Top 15 Travel Agents” for the eighth consecutive year. Smith specializes in active and adventure travel, spa travel, small ship and river cruises, as well as travel to Italy, France, the Caribbean South America and Australia. 843-815-8100.

open for business Diane Swift has opened Swift Shopping, a full-service shopping and concierge business. For more details and additional services, go to swiftshopping.net. Guardian Angels Sitting Service, a referral

agency that places babysitters with families residing or vacationing in the Beaufort County area, has expanded into offering pet sitting and elderly companionship. 843-6814277. www.guardianangelssittingservice.com.

than 17 specialty burgers, Greek salads and wraps and hand-cut French fries and is open from 11 a.m. until late. 843-341-3556. Harbour Health Insurance Solutions has moved to 2 Corpus Christie, Suite 106 on Hilton Head Island. 843-671-9200. www.hhisolutions.com Fidelity Investments has opened a new

investor center at 807 William Hilton Parkway, Hilton Head. www.ﬁdelity.com

Cristin Kenyon has opened Island Runners Concierge, which offers individualized con-

cierge services to corporate and private clients. The company’s menu of services ranges from running errands to vacation planning. 843-684-0534. www.islandrunarounds.com AJ Maniotis has opened AJ’s Burgers in the old It’s Greek To Me location at 1G New Orleans Road, Hilton Head. AJ’s offers more

Jiva Yoga Center has moved to 1032 William

Hilton Parkway, just off the Sea Pines Circle. The new expanded space will host two yoga studios, four massage therapy rooms, a clothing boutique, a wellness practitioner and yoga classes, including hot yoga, meditation, yoga teacher training and community events. Jiva is owned by Jean and Ken Rioux. 843-247-5459. www.jivayogacenter.com

CHEF HAGINS RETURNS FOR KINGFISHER RENOVATION Executive Chef

Jonathan Hagins

has been hired at Kingfisher Seafood, Pasta and Steak House. Originally from Savannah, Hagins graduated from the Culinary Institute of America in Hyde Park in 1995. As Chef de Cuisine at Kiawah Island Resort, he achieved the AAA Four Diamond Award three years in a row. Hagins will also assist with a major remodel. “We’ll keep the views,” said CEO Mark Stephenson. “But beyond that, everything is on the table.” Details: www.kingﬁsherseafood.com

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the money report BY STEVEN WEBER

The investor’s December checklist

ithout knowing how Congress will resolve the issue of taxes for 2011 and beyond, end-of-year investment and tax planning will be a challenge to say the least. Still up in the air are not only the all-important income tax rates and brackets, but also the capital gains tax rate, dividend tax rates, itemized deduction phaseouts, the alternative minimum tax, the estate tax and more. But regardless of the uncertainty, there are some important end-of-year items investors can attend to, while keeping an eye on whatever compromises Congress will adopt. First, speak with your investment adviser and tax professional to determine the status of all your

realized gains and losses for 2010, carryforwards from previous years and anticipated capital gains distributions from your mutual funds. Getting a tax bill from a fund that may be just recovering lost value doesn’t seem fair, but mutual funds must distribute realized portfolio gains and losses each year regardless of the total return of the fund. Many funds have taken interim gains and are planning taxable distributions this year. Fortunately, some of these gains can be offset by realizing tax losses in other investments, as long as these investments are not in IRAs. When you take your realized losses, you must first match your long-term losses against your long-term gains and short-term

losses against short-term gains. Any remaining amounts can be used to offset up to $3,000 of ordinary income, with any excess carried forward to the following year. Remember, there are precise rules regarding the selling and repurchase of like or equivalent investments for tax purposes. At least 31 days must elapse between sale and repurchase; otherwise, the IRS may not accept the loss as a legitimate tax offset. If you are selling shares of a mutual fund, and you have been reinvesting, make sure you include all prior taxable distributions in your cost basis, as well as take into account any stock splits and dividends. You don’t want to pay taxes twice on the same gain. 2010 has been a rough year for charitable donations, and many non-profits are hoping that traditional givers will return to prerecession levels in November and December. Remember, you can use a credit card to charge donations in 2010 — even though you will not pay the bill until 2011. But a mere pledge to make a donation is not deductible unless it is paid by the end of the year. Required minimum distributions for IRAs, or RMDs, were waived in 2009, but are back in effect for 2010. If you were required to take a distribution in 2008, you will need to calculate your 2010 distribution using your current age and the value of your IRAs on December 31, 2009. If you turned 70 1/2 in 2009 or 2010 you will also calculate your RMD based upon IRA values on December 31, 2009; however, if you turned 70 1/2 this year, you can defer this distribution until April 1, 2011. Penalties for skip-

ping a required distribution or taking too little can be 50% of the amount, so be sure you get this taken care of in a timely way. Roth IRA conversions will be available in 2011 and beyond, but this is the first year the $100,000 modified adjusted gross income limitation has been repealed. Additionally, for conversions completed this year, you have a choice of recognizing the income in 2010, or deferring half the conversion income to tax year 2011 and half to tax year 2012. You don’t have to make the election before the tax deadline of April 15, 2011, (or Oct. 15 with extensions), so hopefully we will know what our tax rates and brackets will be by that time. If you are over 70 1/2, you must take your RMD before your Roth conversion; you cannot convert a required distribution. Comprehensive tax planning is one of the fundamentals of sound investing practice. Remember that rules regarding tax selling and deductions are complex; consult your tax and investment professionals to review these strategies, since there are many other individual factors which can affect your decisions. M Steven Weber is the investment advisor for the Bedminster Group, a fee-only advisor providing investment and financial counsel to clients in the Low Country since 1997.The information contained herein was obtained from sources considered reliable. Their accuracy cannot be guaranteed. In addition, this is not a solicitation to buy or sell any securities. Furthermore, the opinions expressed are solely those of the author and do not necessarily reflect those from any other source.

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Next spring, every morning for two months, Mitchell Tennison will wake up somewhere along the Appalachian Trail, collapse his tent and continue his 2,200-mile hike from Georgia to Maine with a small backpack, two walking sticks and a singular mission.

The road less traveled BY JEFF VRABEL â&#x20AC;˘ PHOTOS BY ROB KAUFMAN

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PACKING LIST • Backpack (less than 3 lbs.) • Tent (less than 3 lbs.) • Sleeping bag • Half-liter of water • Two-week supply of food, including beef jerky, dehydrated fruit snacks, vitamin supplements, coffee, freeze-dried Mountain House meals • One complete set of clothes: hiker pants (with zip-off legs), thin nylon shorts, four pairs of Thorlo socks • Stove • Compass • Phone • Logbook • Total weight: 15 lbs.

In the spring of 2011, when islanders will be

reacquainting themselves with the beach, worrying about the Heritage, and watching comic-book movies, Mitchell Tennison will be hiking. • Every morning for two months, he’ll wake somewhere along the Appalachian Trail, fold his tent, pack his stuff, figure out which way is north and start walking. Depending on the cooperation of the weather and the ONLINE woods, he’ll walk upwards of 30 miles a day, without Track Tennison’s journey at www.2011appalachiantrailrun. benefit of rest days or weekends. He’ll break occasionwebs.com ally for water and snacks, and less occasionally for a cup of coffee and a flash-frozen meal. He’ll walk until further walking is precluded by weariness or dark, then veer a few hundred yards off the trail, unfold the tent and sleep until just before the sun breaks over the trees, at which point he’ll get up and continue walking. >>

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If everything goes well — if it doesn’t rain too much, if he doesn’t slip and twist an ankle, if the supply packages he’s mailing to post offices along the trail arrive as scheduled, if he’s not unduly bothered by snakes or bears — he’ll traverse the whole of the Appalachian Trail in what he believes is record time: 60 days. By then he’ll have hiked almost 2,200 miles from the southern terminus at Springer Mountain in Georgia to Mt. Katahdin in Maine. There are a number of compelling reasons not to do this, and by now you have probably made a mental list of most

of them. There are probably compelling reasons to not do many of the things Tennison has done, such as serve for 10 years as a Navy SEAL, dedicate three years to the California Department of Corrections, become trained as a sniper and hike 750 miles of lively elevation on the Pacific Crest Trail. But the reasons Tennison wants to do this sharply outweigh those against. His goal is to raise money and awareness for two causes: the Sandalwood Community Food Pantry, where his wife, Francine, serves on the volunteer board; and for the Center for Missing and Exploited Children. This December 2010

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was,” he says, “And I started last issue is closest to him: to love it. Not necessarily the Tennison himself was a missdirty part, but the solitude, the ing and exploited child, having athleticism. Discovering that been abducted from his San if I could do 20 miles a day and Diego suburb by a neighbor have six hours of daylight left at the age of 14 and kept from that I could do another nine or home for more than a year. 10 miles. I started to fall in love It’s hard to imagine that expewith long-distance rience not informing hiking.” Tennison’s days and At the time, plans, but the softTennison began spoken, long-haired going out on the 43-year-old seems • To donate to the vast, varied Pacific invested in bringing National Center for Crest Trail, which some good out of the Missing and Exploited Children, go to he describes as dark. www.missingkids.com, much more diffi“(At the time of click Online Donation and cult than the AT. his abduction), the write AT Hike in the In “You’ll have maybe National Center Honor Of box. 30 or 40 miles for Missing and • To donate to the between water Exploited Children Sandalwood stops,” he says. was in its infancy,” Community Food “On the AT, you Tennison says. Pantry, go to www. sandalwoodfoodpantry. might experience “They’ve got Amber com, click Online Donation a 1,000-foot elevaAlerts now, Megan’s and write AT Hike in the In tion gain over the Law, all sorts of wonHonor Of box. course of a day. On derful things. I’m • To donate directly, send the Pacific Crest, hoping that people a check or money order to PO Box 23242, Hilton there are places see this and say, ‘You you’ll have a 1,000know, I’ve got an Head, SC, 29925. foot elevation gain extra five bucks I can over the course of give to the Center or a mile. On your daily hike, you give to the food pantry.’ All it go from 8,000 feet from the takes is one person to give a desert floor into Idyllwild.” little bit, to make that dollar He kept hiking and exploramount the Center has go up ing after leaving the service just enough to lobby for a new and joining the California law.” Department of Corrections, where he spent three years. “They loved me,” he says. ••• “because I had new tactics for them. I very quickly, within Tennison dropped out of those three years, became high school a few years after sniper instructor for the state his ordeal, and spent a couple of California. I became a closeyears “just being a wreck.” quarter battle instructor. I was But he found footing in the an entry-team commander as Navy, where he enlisted and well as the primary sniper. But served as a SEAL for 10 years. I didn’t like it. I did not like it.” “I discovered what getting Tennison left the departdown and dirty in the mud

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the road less traveled: profile I ment, and a period of drifting followed — he says he spent time essentially homeless — as did a divorce. But before long he met Francine in San Diego — ”We both had dogs, he had a boy chihuahua and I had a girl chihuahua,” she says — and when his children relocated to the Lowcountry, the two packed their cars and followed. They were married two years ago. These days, Francine splits her time between working with a local cleaning company, running her own skin care and nutrition business, serving as a barista and volunteering at the Sandalwood Community Food Pantry, where she serves on the board. Tennison, for his part, says he’s written four books in the past year. Francine says she and Mitch

The road to the trail

Above: Tennison receives the Navy Commendation Medal in the mid-1990s. His military travels took him to South Korea, right, around that same time. At left: Skydiving over California.

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are both, as you might guess, the outdoors types. “I’ve always been a hiker, but I never did backpacking until I met Mitch. Being in San Diego, we did hikes, kayaking, surfing. The dogs basically went everywhere we went, including the kayaks,” she says with a laugh. Francine will handle the shipping of supplies to Mitchell’s designated supply points along the trail, and if they can swing it, she and his kids will be waiting at Katahdin when he finishes the trek.

*** Tennison is hiking unassisted, as naturally as possible, more “Into The Wild” and less “A Walk In The Woods.” Aside from his phone, he’ll carry no electronic devices (“The more devices you depend on, the more you’re going to be let down,” he says). He’ll carry only about a half-liter of water, since water sources cross the trail pretty regularly. From there, the plan is basically a whole lot of walking. “In reality, it sounds pretty boring,” he says, “And it can be pretty boring.” But the idea is not to go from shelter to shelter, or even roof to roof, and it’s not to commune with the forest or immerse himself in soulcleansing solitude or indulge in the majesty of nature. The goal is to get to Katahdin in two months. “In the beginning, I 72

thought that whoever said they did it in 60 days was full of canal water,” he says. “That equates to 36 miles a

day, without a single rest day. You have to resupply, and at some places it can be several miles into town. What if your

package isn’t there? What if you have to buy food?” But once he started hiking, he made an unlikely dis-

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covery. “I started doing 7 or 8 miles. Then I upped it to 12, and then I upped it to 15, then 18, then 20. Now I’m doing 25 miles before 3 in the afternoon, and I feel absolutely fine. Absolutely fine.” At that point he realized it became a matter of simple numbers. “If you do the math, I’m doing 25 miles by 3 p.m. I could push it out to 8 p.m., which is another 5 1/2 hours. That’s another 16 1/2 miles. So (60 days) is doable. It actually is doable.” It’s doable, of course, assuming an awful lot of things fall into place.

••• First, there’s the cost. “I’m not in it to make any money,” he says, but there are obvious logistics to work out involving getting to the trail and stepping

plying gear, including a new, ultra-lightweight tent. Then there’s the time. Training, as you might imagine, involves a lot of walking, usually in the mornings at Pinckney Island or the Fox Swamp Trail. He admits that getting in 25 miles of training and attending to the routine of life has been a challenge. As for the hike itself, Tennison is leaving April 1, before the crowds, the heat and the bugs. Most thru-hikers and recreational hikers hit the AT at the end of April, so he figures the extra time should let him keep pace and cut down on distractions. He’s set up resupply points every 300 to 370 miles, where Francine will mail his supply packages. Frankly, he says, it’d be the perfect time to go, were it not for the bears. “The only thing I could see slowing me down is that’s

“There’s a funny thing about bears. They’re familiar with antlers — they know they hurt. You click your hiking poles together and they sound like antlers. Really, the only bears I’ve ever seen are running away as fast as they can.” away from his regular life for a few months. (“I’m used to running the household,” Francine says with a laugh, “but obviously I’m going to miss him.”) There’s also the matter of food and supplies, although he’s being sponsored by Outside Hilton Head, which is sup-

when the bears come out,” he says, with a fairly shocking matter-of-factness. “They’ve been out for about a month, and they’re hungry, and I’ve got a big bag full of food.” Comfortingly, Tennison has a plan. “There’s a funny thing about bears. They’re familiar December 2010

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with antlers — they know they hurt, so they don’t go after deer with big antlers. You click your hiking poles together and they sound like antlers. Really, the only bears I’ve ever seen are running away as fast as they can.” Also effective: simple pepper spray. “A bear’s nose is 100 times more sensitive than a bloodhound’s, so if you hit

ing and other seemingly terrible ideas, more people are doing it. Just 61 hike completions were recorded from 1936 to 1969. In 1970, author/ hiker Ed Garvey released the popular “Appalachian Hiker: Adventure of a Lifetime,” and interest spiked immediately. The number of hikers on the trail has doubled every decade

“I have enough money to take the time off, but realistically I’m winging it as I go. I don’t have any money to give the Center, to the pantry. My wife gives (the pantry) her time, but the only thing I can give, and give a lot of, is my exertion.” him, he’ll be down for an hour and a half.” He’s anticipating a certain amount of monotony, of course, which he already has plans to combat. “It sounds silly,” he says, “But I count. I have my pace count down to where I know exactly how many times my left foot hits the ground for 1/10 of a mile.” There’s no paperwork to fill out when hiking the trail; you don’t register with a state park or the government or anything, and the only official records are journals that dot the path. As such, official records for thruhikers tend to be spotty and incomplete. The Appalachian Trail Conservancy says it’s recorded more than 11,000 hike completions since 1936, but that includes thru-hikes, section hikes and those who’ve done it more than once. What is known is that, like marathon running, skydiv74

since 1980, and by 2008, 10,000 hike completions were in the books. But even with the increased numbers, it’s not something that’s taken on lightly. “The kids think it’s awesome,” Francine says. “But his dad’s a little nervous. Especially about the bears. But I’m not really worried, I just say, ‘I’ll pray for you a lot out there.’” Besides, Tennison’s goals go beyond the actual hiking. “I have enough money to take the time off, but realistically I’m winging it as I go. I don’t have any money to give the Center, to the pantry. My wife gives (the pantry) her time, but the only thing I can give, and give a lot of, is my exertion. And if one person can think, ‘Wow, things happen outside my bubble that I normally don’t think about, for a moment I’m gonna care about this, and I’m going to help,’ then that’s great.” M

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The holidays are stressful to just about everybody — and despite what it sounds like, that’s not a generalization. A Harris Interactive “holiday stress index” survey found that 90 percent of Americans feel anxiety this time of year. The funny thing is, the holidays don’t have to be stressful, and you can begin approaching the season with more excitement and less dread right now. Let us count the ways...

1 ESTABLISH GUIDELINES Many of us add obligations — parties, gift exchanges, “signature” baked goods — to our holiday routines without realizing we’re overloading our plates. List all your holiday activities, everything from the kids’ nativity play to the neighborhood cookie party, and then cross off anything that doesn’t give you and your family true joy. Do the same with your Christmas card list, crossing off those you only hear from in December (or less). Then it again for the people you buy gifts for, and the dishes and baked goods you typically make. Drop everything you do out of obligation or because it’s “tradition.”

2 GET HELP WHEN YOU NEED IT, AND also WHEN YOU DON’T If the kids ask for five types of Christmas cookies, there’s no reason

they shouldn’t help you bake them. Enlist the assistance of family, friends and co-workers to lighten your load wherever you can.

on your mood and metabolism. So keep the snacks (relatively) healthy and indulge in holiday treats sparingly.

WATCH THE HOLIDAY SNACKING

DRINK AND BE MERRY, BUT NOT LIKE A CRAZY PERSON

When we’re stressed, we reach for comfort food, and there’s nothing more comforting than a plate of Christmas cookies or a loaf of your neighbor’s awesome pumpkin bread. But all those extra calories can translate into a New Year’s Eve outfit that might not fit. Plus, the

Mulled wine, seasonal microbrews, champagne toasts — many view the holidays as a time to imbibe with loved ones and co-workers. And while celebrating is fine, overindulging in alcohol can quickly add to your stress — think of the extra calories, hangovers, sapped energy

If the kids ask for five types of Christmas cookies, there’s no reason they shouldn’t help you bake them. Enlist the assistance of family, friends and co-workers to lighten your load wherever you can. sugar rush and crash that follows a holiday binge can wreak havoc

and halted productivity. So stay hydrated (with water) and save the toasts for truly special occasions.

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FIND TIME TO EXERCISE, somehow

MAKE A BUDGET AND STICK TO it

If you don’t think you have time to exercise during the busy holiday season, think outside the box. Instead of driving around to look at the lights, find a twinkling neighborhood and get out and walk. When you head to the stores, park as far away as you can from the entrance. Exercise is an awesome form of stress relief, so when you’re feeling overwhelmed, dust off that membership card and hit the gym. 78

Overspending is a huge, huge source of holiday stress, so make a budget as early as you can, before the emotions of the season overtake your better judgment. Be sure to include easily overlooked expenses, such as baking supplies and shipping costs. And once you set the holiday budget, stick to it. Own it. Don’t apologize for it. Treat it like it’s your best friend in December, and it will repay that kindness in January.

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7 LOCATE YOUR JOY The holidays can hold magic for all of us, but sometimes while we’re making our family’s holiday dreams come true we set aside our own. Don’t.

ing from woe-is-me-itis, stop thinking about your problems and focus on others. Sign up to ring the Salvation Army bell. Take a needy child’s name from an angel tree and find a great gift. Visit an assisted-living facility in town and ask to be introduced to someone who

Put down the half-written holiday cards and turn off the light! You need shut-eye more than you need to wrap one more gift. Take the long way home and look at Christmas lights. Go caroling. (No, really!) Make a cup of cocoa and sit and look at the Christmas tree after the kids are in bed. Catch a favorite holiday special on TV. Do something every day, or at least every week, that brings back happy memories and helps define the holidays for you.

8 find time for a long winter’s nap Put down the half-written holiday cards and turn off the light! You need shut-eye more than you need to wrap one more gift, so do your mind, body and soul a favor and get a reasonable amount of rest each night.

9 GIVE SOMETHING BACK If you find yourself suffer-

doesn’t have family nearby and might like a friend. You will be amazed how much better you feel after taking a break from your worries. (Need advice on where to volunteer your time? A list of local charities begins on page 86.)

10 8 BE SMARTER THAN YOUR STRESSORS Remember those 90 percent of Americans who get stressed out during the holidays? Well, 77 percent said that holiday family gatherings were the cause of their increased anxiety. If you know your mother-in-law is going to make her annual comment about your baking abilities, and you know that comment is going to send your blood pressure through the roof, then head it off at the pass. Know your triggers and come up with a game plan for how to avoid (or at least defuse) them. M December 2010

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here come the visitors

How to brace yourself for guests

hen you live in beautiful destination like Hilton Head Island, houseguests are to be expected — it’s amazing the people who get in touch once they discover you reside on an island. That goes double during the holidays, when you can expect northern-based family and friends to jockey for space in your spare room or couch. But even if you don’t have an officially designated guestroom, there are many ways you can make your visitors feel right at home — and without feeling like you’ve turned into an innkeeper. Here are a few. By Karen Cerrati

PERSONALIZE! Wonderful cotton sheets and plush towels are a given. If your guests will be sharing a bathroom with other members of your household, consider giving them towels in a distinctive color. If you can, personalize: If Grandma and Grandpa make an annual trek south, for instance, consider having some towels monogrammed or embroidered especially for them.

STOCK THE BATHROOM When it comes to the bathroom, think like a deluxe hotel and fill a small basket with extra toothbrushes, mini-tubes of toothpaste, deodorant and a spare hairdryer (this is the perfect place

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to stash those sample sizes you get at the cosmetics counter). And don’t forget the BandAids, aspirin, extra toilet paper and fresh bars of soap. Hang a fluffy robe in the guest room closet — who packs one of those? —so your guests won’t have to dash across the hall in their PJs.

RESEARCH YOUR GUESTS Before your guests arrive, find out if they have any special requests. Do you need to find allergen-free pillow and mattress covers? Are your guests allergic to cats? Has the dog claimed the guestroom as his own? (Speaking of which, if you’ve been stashing the litter box in the guest bathroom, move it to a new location at least a week before your guests arrive to avoid accidents.)

ESTABLISH A ROUTINE Early risers may appreciate a coffee maker in their room, so they won’t have to wake up the rest of the house. Print out some maps with routes marked for bicyclists, joggers and speed-walkers and leave them on the table. Let late-sleepers know what time you plan to serve breakfast and give them the option of

self-service cold cereal, fruit or muffins if they choose to miss the appointed hour.

A LITTLE INFORMATION, PLEASE Don’t feel you have to spend every waking moment entertaining your guests — they may just want to take a walk on the beach by themselves. To help them out, pick up brochures on local tours, events and activities and have them on the nightstand along with a great beach novel — maybe a Bay Tanner mystery by local author Kathryn R. Wall or anything by Pat Conroy — and, it goes without saying, the latest Monthly. If there’s a TV in the room, furnish instructions on how to use the remote, cable box and DVD player.

GET BONUS POINTS Take your hospitality a step further and have some pretty island postcards available. If you have kids visiting, give them a journal in which they can record their adventures every day. And if your guestroom doubles as an office or family room, make sure you have a lamp within reach of your fold-out couch and get some lined baskets to serve as dresser drawers on a closet shelf or bookshelf. M

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monthly’s holiday cheer 2010 / GIFT CARDS

THINK OUTSIDE THE BOX

Make gift cards work for you HOW TO JAZZ UP YOUR PRESENTATION Gift cards make great presents, but there’s something uninspiring about opening a plain envelope while everyone else is tearing into lavishly wrapped boxes. Try these ideas for something new and novel: • Bookstore Gift Cards: Does your recipient love collecting cookbooks? Present your card on a lucite cookbook holder. Night owls or frequent travelers will be delighted to find a gift card attached to a portable book light. • Tickets: Disguise a book of movie tickets in an assortment of concession stand candy boxes. Include a pair of opera glasses with tickets to a concert or the theater. And how about a tiny toy plane dangling from the branch of your Christmas tree for a winter getaway surprise? • Clothing: Tuck a gift card into the pocket of a basic T-shirt, into the hand of a glove or the toe of a pair of socks. • Lessons: A series of classes can make a great gift. Package the certificate in a sleeve of golf or tennis balls, tucked into a yoga mat or wrapped around a rolling pin.

BY KAREN CERRATI

hen it comes to finding a present for that “impossible to shop for” person on your list — and we all have at least one — gift cards can be a singularly perfect solution. But did you know that gift cards can expire? Or that the recipient may be charged a fee if he or she doesn’t use their card within a year? Or that some cards carry a monthly fee? Or that some cards charge separate fees that come out of the value of the card? Recently, the Federal Reserve instituted new rules designed to afford more protection to gift card holders. These rules apply to cards purchased after Aug. 22, and they cover both store cards — those used

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at specific retailers — and the gift cards offered by major credit card companies such as MasterCard, VISA, American Express and Discover. (Cards you receive as part of a special promotion, those of the “Spend $100 and get a $20 gift card” variety, might not be covered, but even those must offer clear information about expiration dates and fees.) An overview of some new rules designed to protect gift card recipients:

may not expire for seven. In any event, before you toss that expired card, be sure to ask about a replacement. Fee disclosure: Some gift cards may charge the recipient a monthly maintenance fee that can go into effect as quickly as a year after purchase. In that scenario, a $25 gift card lingering in your wallet could quickly dwindle to nothing before you know it. And buyer beware: You can be charged hefty shipping and handling fees, which can vary depending on whether you purchased the card in person, online or over the phone. You could easily add an additional $10 in shipping and handling per gift card. New limit on fees. Under the new rules, many gift card fees are now limited. Generally, fees can be charged if you haven’t used the card for at least a year — and you are only charged one fee per month. M

In any event, before you toss that expired card, be sure to ask about a replacement.

Five-year minimum expiration date: The money on your card will be

good for at least five years from the purchase date. Should you add additional money later, that money will also be good for at least five years. Replacement cards: If your card has an expiration date but still carries a balance, ask the card issuer about transferring those unspent funds to a replacement card at no additional cost. In some cases, the card may expire after five years, but the money

what kind of gift card should you consider? Major credit card gift cards can be used almost anywhere, except for occasional exclusions such as cruises and airfares. They can be replaced if lost or stolen (sometimes with a fee), but their purchases may not be disputed. Think of them as the same as a cash purchase. Retailer gift cards can be a good option, but before you buy, find out where the card can be used. Can it only be used in stores? Or can it be used at outlets, or for online or catalog shopping? Bear in mind also that if you have only a small amount left on your card you may not be able to use it online, as most Internet retailers won’t allow two forms of payment.

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Wines for the season

Looking for the perfect bottle for your holiday gathering or hard-to-buy-for oenophile on your list? Four local experts shops offer these suggestions: Rollers WINE & SPIRITS

RED FISH

reilley’s

WINE TIMES 4

Chateau Redortier, Beaumes de Venise

Elyse C’est si Bon (It’s So Good)

Torii Mor pinot noir

Segura Cava brut

This Beaumes de Venise rouge is mainly Grenache with a notably high proportion of Syrah. For not seeing any wood, it has a black fruit character that intoxicates with its nose alone. On the palate it unfolds with layers of spice and cherry fruit; it’s delicious young, but currently at its prime. CAMILLE COPELAND

One of my favorite wines for the holiday season. It’s a blend of Rhone varietals, mostly Grenache, Mourvedre and Syrah, sourced from the Naggiar Vineyard in the Sierra foothills. It has a wonderful aroma of raspberries, tangerine peel, white pepper and leather. On the palate there are flavors of plums and raspberries, a slight minerality, a creamy feel and a long finish.

This light, higher-end pinot noir comes from the Willamette Valley in Oregon and boasts a light, velvety flavor. Like all pinots it tends to pair well with anything; put a little chill on it and serve it with turkey at your big holiday dinner.

A light sparkling wine that’s suitable for anything this holiday season; it has a gentle sparkle that carries a sense of honeyed apple and red apple-skins.

JEFF MARTIN

PAUL VOOGD

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how to give back

2010 Charitable Register

The Lowcountry is home to a great number of charitable organizations that need volunteers and donations, both during the holiday season and all year long. Following is a list of some of those organizations. For a complete list of all nonprofit organizations in Beaufort County, visit http://nccs.urban.org.

Born to Read Volunteers visit new parents in the birthing centers at Beaufort Memorial Hospital and Hilton Head Hospital and bring the parents a gift bag containing a board book, a bib, a shirt and other items and advise the parents of the importance of daily reading and talking with their babies starting at birth. 379-3350; www.borntoread.org

Habitat for Humanity

MORGAN EDDINGTON

Boys & Girls Clubs of the Lowcountry

NONPROFITS American Cancer Society Nationwide, community-based voluntary health organization dedicated to eliminating cancer as a major health problem. Funds research, individual care and support and education to promote awareness of the disease. 59 Pope Avenue, Hilton Head. 842-5188; www.cancer.org/involved

vascular disease; 681-2355; www. americanheart.org American Red Cross Services include blood donation program, safety training classes and helping victims of fires and other local disasters. 757-7437; www.lowcountryredcross.org

American Heart Association

Beaufort County Open Land Trust:

Supports research, education and community programs on cardio-

Protects land permanently by working with private citizens and communi-

ties. Accepts donations of properties and helps landowners establish legal restrictions that limit harmful use and development. 521-2175; www. openlandtrust.com Bluffton Self Help Helps individuals in the greater Bluffton area who are in critical need of short-term, documented financial assistance; provides them with the most fundamental needs, such as food and clothing, while urging them to become more self-reliant. 7578000; www.blufftonselfhelp.org

Nurtures young peopleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s self-esteem by instilling in them a sense of belonging, usefulness, influence and competence. Programming in five core program areas: Character and Leadership Development, Education and Career Development, Health and Life Skills, The Arts and Sports, Fitness and Recreation. Hilton Head Island, 689-5565; Bluffton, 757-2845; www. bgchhi.com Caring Coins Established by Hargray to provide support to local 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations. Participants in the program are Hargray Communications customers who voluntarily round up their monthly bill. 341-COIN; www. caringcoins.org Child Abuse Prevention Association (CAPA) Provides prevention and intervention programs targeted at breaking the cycle of child abuse and neglect. 524-4350; capabeaufort.org

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Children’s Center

Deep Well Project

Provides high quality, high-impact educational child care; Hilton Head, 681-2739; Bluffton, 757-5549; www. thechildrenscentersc.org

The Deep Well project streamlines a broad range of vital social services for the working poor, disabled and infirm within the greater Hilton Head area. 785-2849; www.deepwell project.org

Citizens Opposed to Domestic Violence (CODA) Provides free and confidential information and help to victims of domestic violence. Services include 24-hour crisis counseling, emergency shelter, victim advocacy, legal assistance, case management, information and referral, support groups, and children’s services. 770-1070; www.codalowcountry.org

Friends of the Beaufort County Library The organization supports all Beaufort County libraries in order to keep them consistently active and updated. 470-6504; www.beaufortcountylibrary.org/htdocs-sirsi/ allfriends.htm

encourage responsible environmental stewardship. www.hiltonheadaudubon. org; email Clem at clemd@hargray.com

people in need to build and renovate decent, affordable housing. The houses are sold to those in need at no profit and with no interest charged. 5223500; www.lowcountryhabitat.org

Hilton Head Heroes Provides weeklong vacations to Hilton Head Island for children suffering from life-threatening illnesses and their families. 671-4939; hhheroes.com

Heritage Library Foundation The Foundation is devoted to the study and preservation of national and ancestral history. A not-for-profit organization staffed entirely by volunteers, it operates a history and genealogical library and administers two historic sites from the Colonial and Civil War eras. 843-686-6560 ; www.heritagelib. org.

Hilton Head Hospital Auxiliary Sponsors the hospital gift shop, Red Cross Bloodmobile and the “Trolley,” a campus transport golf cart. Assists patients who are without sufficient resources to meet certain health needs; provides scholarships to local residents who wish to pursue nursing careers. 689-8246; www.hiltonheadregional. com

Deep Well Project

Hilton Head Humane Provide care and shelter for stray, abandoned and abused dogs and cats; places animals in stable and loving homes; promotes and provides spaying and neutering; educates community on proper care and treatment of animals. 681-8686; www.hhhumane.org

MORGAN EDDINGTON

Hope Haven of the Lowcountry: Children’s Advocacy and Rape Crisis Center

Community Caring for Children

Friends of the Rivers

Heroes on Horseback

Provides mobile health care van for children in the public elementary and middle schools, preschool facilities and children of migrant workers. Strives to assure that all eligible children have their molars sealed, receive fluoride treatments and are screened for active dental disease by X-rays and examinations. P.O. Box 23423, Hilton Head, SC 29925

Protects the quality of local water resources by providing water quality education and information to residents of the Lowcountry as it relates to a community’s cultural, social, economic or scientific concerns. 227-0004; www. friendsoftherivers.com

Fosters safe, professional and ethical equine-assisted activities for individuals with physical, mental or emotional disabilities. 757-5607; www.heroesonhorseback.org

Lowcountry Habitat for Humanity Habitat works in partnership with

Provides child and adult forensic interviews, crisis counseling, victim advocacy, family support, law enforcement partnership and educational programs. 524-2256; www.hopehavenlc.org Hospice Care of the Lowcountry Offers care, comfort and dignity unconditionally to individuals at the end of life and support for families; 706-2296; www.hospicecarelc.org Island Recreation Center Provides wide variety of programs for children, families and seniors. 6817273; www.islandreccenter.org

Hilton Head Audubon Society Promotes awareness and appreciation of nature to preserve and protect wildlife and natural ecosystems and to

Junior Jazz Foundation Philanthropic outreach effort of The Jazz Corner, formed to educate and enable

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young musicians in the community by supplying instruments, scholarships, classes and seminars. The Village at Wexford C-1, Hilton Head. 681-9100; www.thejuniorjazzfoundation.com

to develop the cultural tourism market and to increase tourism in February on Hilton Head Island. 689-9314; www. gullahcelebration.com Operation R&R

Lifelong Learning of Hilton Head Island Learning institute for working and retired adults. 842-8250; www.lifelonglearninghhi.org Literacy Volunteers of the Lowcountry Equips adults with reading, writing, math and speaking skills. Bluffton, 8156616; Hilton Head, 681-6655; www. lowcountryliteracy.org Low Country Legal Clinic, Inc. Engages community volunteers and retired attorneys in providing free advice, education and legal representation to low-income families. 815-1570; www. lowcountrylegalaid.org Meals on Wheels Delivers meals to qualified clients in southern Beaufort County. 689-8334; www.mowblufftonhhi.com Memory Matters Helps families who face the challenges of living with a diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease; offers a social day program for those with Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia. 842-6688; www.nia.nih.gov/ alzheimers; www.memory-matters.org National Alliance on Mental Illness, Beaufort County Self-help, support and advocacy organization for people with mental illness, and their families and friends. 681-2200; www.NAMIBeaufortCounty. com Native Island Business and Community Affairs Sponsors Hilton Head Island Gullah Celebration, which was designed to create economic development opportunities for minority business owners, 90

Provides our men and women in the armed forces with the opportunity to reconnect with their spouses and children on their return from Iraq or Afghanistan. Local property owners donate their homes and villas on Hilton Head Island for this purpose. www. operationrestandrelax.org Palmetto Animal League Promotes humane treatment of animals, rescue and education programs, helps provide spay/neuter services. 6451725; www.palmettoanimalleague.org Penn Center Promotes and preserves the history and culture of the Sea Islands; acts as local, national and international resource center, and catalyst for the development of programs for self-sufficiency. 838-2432; www.penncenter.com Pregnancy Center and Clinic of the Low Country Enables women to make responsible choices regarding reproductive health issues. 689-2222; www.pregnancy centerhhi.org Programs for Exceptional People (PEP) Serves individuals affected by intellectual and developmental disabilities. Provides skills training in the areas of employment, utilization of resources and independent living. 681-8413; www.pephhi.org Second Helpings Collects surplus foods that would otherwise have been wasted from restaurants, resorts, caterers, supermarkets and others. Volunteers then deliver this food to agencies serving the disadvantaged in the Lowcountry of South Carolina. 689-3689; www. secondhelpingshhi.org

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Snac Spay Neuter Low-cost spay/neuter clinic. 645-2500; www.snac1.com Toys for Tots U. S. Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots Program collects new, unwrapped toys during October, November and December each year, and distributes those toys as Christmas gifts to needy children in the community. 912-315-4760; www. toysfortots.org Treat the Troops Home-baked cookies and other items, including a note of thanks, are sent to members of the armed forces. Started by Jeanette Cram, the “Cookie Lady.” www.treatthetroops.org United Way Supports a variety of social services, including information and referral for emergency or non-emergency needs such as counseling, food and shelter, suicide prevention, emergency shelter for children and battered women, and other human service needs. 837-2000; www.uwlowcountry.org Volunteers in Medicine Retired medical professionals provide quality health care services in free clinics that focus on serving the needs of the working uninsured. 689.6612; www.vimclinic.org

programs, tutor, build playgrounds and perform other projects to help children and their local communities. Kiwanis Club of Hilton Head - Palmetto: http:// palmettokiwanisclub.org; Kiwanis Club of Hilton Head Island: www.hiltonheadkiwanis.com; 686-8130. Knights of Columbus Social and intellectual fellowship is promoted among members and their families through educational, charitable, religious, social welfare, war relief and public relief works. Council 12263-Cardinal Bernardin, Bluffton; Council 10668-Thomas D. Reilley Sr., Hilton Head; Council 7289-Raymond G. Bennett, Hilton Head; www.kofc.org Lions Conducts vision screenings, equips hospitals and clinics, distributes medicine and raises awareness of eye disease. Clubs on Hilton Head and in Bluffton. www.sclions.org Rotary Provides service to others, promotes high ethical standards, and to advance world understanding, goodwill and peace through its fellowship of business, professional, and community leaders. Local clubs include: Bluffton; Hilton Head; Hilton Head – Sunset; Hilton Head – Van Landingham; Okatie. www.rotary7770.org Women’s Association of Hilton Head

service groups Junior League of Savannah-South Carolina Lowcountry Projects An organization of women committed to promoting volunteering, developing the potential of women, and improving communities through the effective action and leadership of trained volunteers. 912-790-1002; www.jrleaguesav.org Kiwanis Members work to develop future generations of leaders. They help revitalize neighborhoods, organize youth sports 92

Promotes natural and cultural beauty of the island, encourages projects which benefit the community, and facilitates communication among the women of the island. 837-5138; www.wahhi.com

women’s education, leadership and youth development. Zonta Club of Bluffton: www.zontaclubofbluffton. com; Zonta Club of Hilton Head Island: zontahhi.org

foundations There are hundreds of foundations throughout Southern Beaufort County. Here are just a few: Celebrity Golf Foundation 16 children’s organizations share in the proceeds from the annual celebrity golf tournament. www.hhcelebritygolf.com; 842-7711 Community Foundation of the Lowcountry Makes grants to local nonprofits that benefit the area. www.cf-lowcountry. org; 681-9100 Curry Foundation Provides emotional and financial support to individuals or families who have experienced a life-altering tragedy such as a serious or terminal illness or death of a parent or spouse, creating tremendous financial hardship. www. curryfoundation.org David Carmines Foundation Supports cancer research, cancer patient support and public recreation. www.davidmcarmines.org Heritage Classic Foundation Nonprofit organization that became the general sponsor of the Heritage. Proceeds left over from the tournament are donated to local charities. www. heritageclassicfoundation.com

Zonta Organization of executives and professionals working together to advance the status of women worldwide through service and advocacy. Zonta members volunteer their time, talents and money to local and international service projects as well as scholarship award programs aimed at furthering

the arts / museums Arts Center of Coastal Carolina Broadway-style theater, pop, jazz and classical concerts, children’s events and

more. 14 Shelter Cove Lane, Hilton Head; 842-2787; artshhi.com Art League of Hilton Head Island Promotes and supports the visual arts through education, exhibitions and partnerships. Ste. 207, Pineland Station, Hilton Head; 681-5060; www.hhal.org Coastal Discovery Museum Hands-on exploration of the history, wildlife and heritage of coastal Carolina. 100 William Hilton Parkway (Honey Horn Plantation), Hilton Head; 689-6767; www.coastal discovery.org Hilton Head Choral Society Variety of musical performances at various venues. 341-6468; hiltonheadchoralsociety.org Hilton Head Symphony Orchestra  Music by the masters, pops programs, youth orchestra and more. Performances at First Presbyterian Church, Hilton Head, and various venues; 842-2055; www.hhso.org Main Street Youth Theatre Provides theatrical experience to amateur local young talent. 689-MAIN (6246); www.msyt.org May River Theatre Company Musical revues, various theater productions. Corner of Bridge and Pritchard streets (in Bluffton Town Hall), Bluffton; 815-5581; mayrivertheatre.com The Sandbox — An Interactive Children’s Museum Hands-on interactive children’s museum filled with unique, entertaining and educational play areas to explore. 18 Pope Ave., Hilton Head; 842-7645; thesandbox.org South Carolina Repertory Theatre Broadway-style theater, musical theater and more. 136 Beach City Road, Hilton Head; 342-2057; hiltonheadtheatre. com M

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The Sunset Rotary Club of Hilton Head Island A Club that Leads by Example Rotary International is the world’s first service club with more than 1.2 million members in 33,000 clubs worldwide. Rotary club members are volunteers who work locally, regionally, and internationally to combat hunger, improve health and sanitation, provide education and job training, promote peace, and eradicate polio under their motto

“Service Above Self.” The Sunset Rotary Club now in its’ 14th year has an outstanding group of members who give extraordinary time, talent and energies to raise money for local community and worldwide charities. With just 30 members the Sunset Club is the smallest Rotary Club on the island but their list of charitable activities has earned them the nickname the “Little Club that Could.”

19th Hole each year at the Heritage Golf tournament. All money raised from food and beverage sales are used to benefit local charities and other service projects of the club. In September they presented the Boys and Girls Club of Hilton Head with a check for $18,000, and recently accepted the responsibility to pay-off the debt of a van that was purchased by

Salvation Army.

Beyond the local community, Sunset Rotary also reaches out regionally with the donation of 3 computers to Hog Hammock, a community on Sapelo Island, near Darien, Georgia. Worldwide the club has donated money to supply shelter and food to earthquake victims in Haiti and the club is now orgaOne of the many nizing a shipment of volunteers work to combat hunger, improve activities is the 6th clothing and medical Annual “Gift of Health” health and sanitation, provide education and job supplies to send to fair that will take place the African village of training, promote peace, and eradicate polio on Saturday, December Cameroon. 11 at The Mall at The Sunset Club is just mid-way Shelter Cove from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Family Promise, a local charity organizathrough their calendar year and you can tion that assists families in need. The health fair provides local residents an be sure they will add more charitiable opportunity to meet healthcare providers, The club also donates Dictionaries projects to this impressive list. Anyone ask questions and participate in various to third grade classes on Hilton Head interested in learning more about the health screenings provided by Hilton and the club recently volunteered to Sunset Club and their service projects Head Hospital. clean and cook for the annual Hilton is invited to call club president Dan Perhaps the Sunset Rotary Club is best Head Firefighters Pancake Breakfast. Hergenroeder at 843-342-3025 or Soon they will begin bell ringing for the Gordon Deal at 843-342-2287. known for its volunteer efforts at the ad v e rtis e m e n t

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“At culinary school, often you learn only how to bake from mixes. But anyone can learn to prepare healthy food from scratch, and this is what I want to change.” story and photos by Alison Cr awshaw

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“Bread isn’t bad for anybody!”

can create simple, real food. “My longest recipe has seven ingredients,” he exclaims Robert Paradis, owner of The Midnight says, proudly. Bakers, holding court over freshly brewed French Baking has been a lifelong passion for both Parcoffee in his working kitchen. adis, a lively French native, and the equally enerThere are many places in which that might be getic Cuttings. (The partnership between Paradis seen as a contentious remark, but addressing the and Cuttings got off to a quintessentially culinary bad press bread tends to get these days beginning: the two bonded blindly (“A disaster!” Paradis says) is one of the over what Cuttings called “the most tasks he’s set for himself in America. beautifully decorated and delicious” “In Europe, people eat bread all day cheesecakes she had ordered from long, and it’s not a problem for anyParadis through a friend. “He is my one,” says Paradis. Here in America, experience,” she says, crediting Parhe continues, the problems are all in • Lemon, lemon, lemon. adis for her kitchen skills and newthe ingredients and methods, and in It’s the most underrated found healthy lifestyle.) the difference between mass producingredient. Use it on Prior to opening his business on everything during and after tion and artisal baking — which, as Hilton Head, Paradis’ work as a chef cooking. It adds flavor and you might guess, is a stark one. took him around the world and back. keeps things fresh. At The Midnight Bakers, a small He’s worked in 26 countries, often at • Use ingredients wholesale bakery he opened on Huntsparingly. No more than Club Med resorts from the Middle er Road with his partner chef, Miseven are needed for a East to Tahiti, where he’d prepare chelle Cuttings, the philosophy is all great recipe. all manner of cuisines for guest lists in the name: Baking is done at night of up to 2,400. He recalls one night — between 11 p.m. and 10 a.m., give or when, midway through presenting his dinner by take a few hours — to ensure absolute freshness. parading over a bridge above the swimming pool, All deliveries take place in the mornings. And the structure collapsed, sending that night’s feast Paradis stresses that by “obeying the baking se— along with the entire kitchen staff — plummetquence” (there are many stages to a dough, he exing into the water. plains, each requiring patience and discipline), he

the secrets of the midnight bakers

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Robert Paradis of the Midnight Bakers: “In Europe, people eat bread all day long, and it’s not a problem for anyone.”

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“We had to make the dinner all ens. With The Midnight Bakers, over from scratch,” he said, with a the duo’s mission is to fill a market gap by supplying restaurants with bright chuckle. The stories go on: Paradis ac- “fresh daily” breads and pastries, companied a United Nations mis- but their goal in the long run is to sion to Algeria following the 1980 teach young people to bake fresh, El Asnam earthquake, establish- live healthily and develop the skills ing a kitchen in what he calls “the they might need to open their own middle of chaos.” He spent a year bakeries. Paradis and Cuttings also working for Concorde, simplify- believe in acting fairly towards customers in toing fine dining day’s economy; to into small portions. that end, some of He’s worked for their products sell the five-star Seven Heavenly croissants, for several dollars Oaks restaurant in bursting blueberry muffins, sticky chocolate éclairs, cheaper than reGreenville and The fresh fruit squares, light, tail. Georgian Club in springy loaves of bread “At culinary Marietta, Ga. ...are you salivating yet? school, often you But while those only learn how to experiences were bake from mixes. certainly valuable, But anyone can Paradis says, they learn to prepare were also demandhealthy food from ing, and he recently The Midnight Bakers scratch, and this made the decision currently supply Java is what I want to to forego big corpoJoe’s and Plantation Café (North and South). change,” Paradis rations in favor of says. a better quality of Despite the life, where he could focus on raising his young sons, challenges — such as having to both world-class junior triathletes sleep between 2 and 8 p.m., as well (Hilton Head Monthly, Dec. 1997), as finding the funds to start a busiand his own dreams of having his ness — Paradis and Cuttings are own business that focuses equally always looking to expand on their experiences. I was lucky enough to on baking and nutrition. In fact, though cooking has be entertained by one of Paradis’ been his passion, Paradis says he kitchen disasters — he has enough considers himself more of an ex- stories to write a book, easily — in pert on nutrition, and it is his goal which he returned from an unto teach others about improving planned 15-minute nap to find a their health through cooking and monster of overly risen dough expanding across his kitchen sureating right. Paradis stresses that judgment faces and floor. Take solace in the and discipline, not industrial fact that even the best have acciequipment and fancy gadgets, are dents sometimes. Or, as Cuttings the keys to success. His kitchen said, “Food loves him as much as operates on 10 regular-sized ov- he loves it.” M

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RECIPE

MIDNIGHT GINGERBREAD

(FROM ROBERT PLANTADIS OF THE MIDNIGHT BAKERS) 16 oz. honey 12 oz. granulated white sugar 42 oz. bread flour 1.5 oz. baking soda 2 oz. ground cinnamon 1 oz. cocoa powder 1/4 oz. ground ginger 1/4 oz. allspice

1/8 oz. each: • Nutmeg • Ground cloves • Ground cardamon (green) 2 large eggs 5 oz. whole milk 3 oz. water

Set oven at 300 degrees F. Boil honey and sugar together for one minute; let completely cool. Combine and sift all dry ingredients twice. Combine milk, water and eggs in a pitcher. Add honey-sugar mixture to mixer; on slow speed alternately add the milk and dry ingredients to the mixture in the mixing bowl; mix for no more that three minutes. Be careful not to over-mix. Roll dough in plastic wrap and let stand at room temperature for 12 hours. Now the dough is ready to roll and bake. Using a rolling pin roll dough into your design; place dough on baking sheet with parchment paper; bake 7-10 minutes or until it is firm. Cool completely. (Note: If your dough is too soft you may rebake. It will not hurt the gingerbread.)

RECIPE

ROYAL ICING 1 lb. confectioner’s sugar 1 tsp cream of tartar 3 large egg whites

Mix all three ingredients in mixer until stiff peaks form. Place in pastry bag immediately to prevent drying; use to assemble and decorate gingerbread house. Have fun and be creative!

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where to eat All area codes 843 • B Breakfast L Lunch D Dinner o Open Late S Sunday Brunch Listings are fluid, ever-changing and heavily dependent on your help; to submit or update e-mail editor@hiltonheadmonthly.com

AMERICAN

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A LOWCOUNTRY BACKYARD

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Now open in the Village Exchange on Hilton Head is this Lowcountry and Charlestoninspired spot, which offers fresh-baked breakfast cakes, sandwiches, seafood, salads and soups. 785-9273. hhbackyard.com

Alfred’s: European-trained Executive Chef Alfred Kettering combines classic American and Continental cuisine. 807 William Hilton Parkway, #1200, Hilton Head Island. 843-341-3117. alfredsofhiltonhead.com Alligator Grille: Everything from tuna to gator, ribs to sushi. Park Plaza, Hilton Head. 842-4888. alligatorgrilleofhiltonhead.com. D Arthur’s: Sandwiches, salads. Arthur Hills Course, Palmetto Dunes, Hilton Head. 785-1191. l Atlanta Bread Company: Soups, salads and sandwiches. 45 Pembroke Drive, Hilton Head. 3422253. bld Beach Break Grill: Baja fish tacos, Cuban sandwiches, plate lunches, salads. 24 Palmetto Bay Road, Suite F, Hilton Head. 7852466. ld Bess’ Delicatessen and Catering: Soups, salads, sandwiches, desserts, muffins, croissants. 55 New Orleans Road, Fountain Center, Hilton Head. 785-5504. bl Big Bamboo Cafe: Casual American food in a 1940s Pacificthemed atmosphere. Live music nightly. 4-7 p.m.: Happy Hour. 10 p.m. Wednesday: Reggae night. 1 North Forest Beach Drive, Coligny Plaza, Hilton Head. 686-3443. www. bigbamboocafe.com. Bonefish: 890 William Hilton Parkway, Hilton Head. 341-3772. ld Brellas Café: Breakfast buffet, weekend seafood buffet. 130 Shipyard Drive, Hilton Head. 8422400. bd British Open Pub (Hilton Head): Authentic British food, drink, certified angus beef. 1000 William Hilton Parkway D3 in the Village at Wexford, Hilton Head. 686-6736. britishopenpub.net. ldo British Open Pub (Bluffton): Authentic British food, drink, certified angus beef. 60 Sun City Lane, Bluffton. 705-4005. britishopenpub. net. ldo Café at the Marriott: Breakfast buffet, lunch a la carte. Oceanside

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at Marriott Beach and Golf Resort, Palmetto Dunes, Hilton Head. 6868488. Bl Callahan’s Sports Bar & Grill: Pub food in a sports-bar atmosphere. 4-7 p.m.: Happy Hour. 49 New Orleans Road, Hilton Head. 6867665. ldO Carolina Café: Lowcountry cuisine. The Westin Resort, Port Royal Plantation, Hilton Head. 681-4000, ext. 7045. BLd Casey’s Sports Bar and Grille: Burgers, sandwiches. 4-7 p.m. Mondays-Fridays: Happy Hour. Mondays: Margarita Mondays. Tuesdays: Ladies’ Night. Thursdays: Team trivia. Fridays: Karaoke. 37 New Orleans Road, Hilton Head. 785-2255. caseyshhi.com. ldo Christine’s Cafe and Catering: Homemade soups, salads and sandwiches. 840 William Hilton Parkway, Hilton Head. 785-4646. christinescatering.com. l Coco’s On The Beach: Will be closed Oct. 31 through March 2011. 663 William Hilton Parkway; also located at beach marker 94A, Hilton Head. 842-2626. cocosonthebeach. com. ld Coligny Bakery: Breads, muffins, cakes and pies baked daily. Coligny Plaza, Hilton Head. 6864900. bl Corks Neighborhood Wine Bar (Hilton Head): 4-6 p.m.: Happy Hour. 11 Palmetto Bay Road, Hilton Head Island. 671-7783. corkswinecompany.com. do Corks Neighborhood Wine Bar (Bluffton): 4-6 p.m. daily: Happy Hour. 8-11 p.m. Fridays: Live bluegrass music. 1297 May River Road. 815-5168. corkswinecompany. com. do The Cottage Cafe, Bakery and Tea Room: Breakfast, lunch, and afternoon tea; fruit tarts, cakes and fresh breads. Calhoun Street, Bluffton. 757-0508. BL Claude & Uli’s Bistro: American and continental cuisine. 1533 Fording Island Road, Bluffton. 837-3336. www.claudebistro.com. ld Coligny Deli & Grill: More than 80 flavors of frozen treats and sandwiches. Coligny Plaza, Hilton Head. 785-4440. ld Conroy’s: Signature restaurant of author Pat Conroy features seafood, steaks and ocean views. Hilton Head Marriott Beach and Golf Resort, Palmetto Dunes, Hilton Head. 686-8499. DS

>> RED FISH

Fresh seafood cuisine with a Lowcountry flair. 686-3388

Cornerstone Grill: Burgers, salads, chicken. Tanger Outlet 2, 1414 Fording Island Road, Bluffton. 837-5765. ld Crane’s Tavern and Steakhouse: Steakhouse with high-end specialties. 26 New Orleans Road, Hilton Head. 3412333. d Deli by the Beach: Deli sandwiches with Boar’s Head meats. Village at Wexford, Hilton Head. 785-7860. ld DelisheeeYo: Tart, fat-free, low-cal, pro-biotic soft serve frozen yogurt; seasonal and organic fresh fruits; organic juice bar; whole food smoothies. 32 Palmetto Bay Road, Hilton Head. 785-3633. Downtown Deli: Soups, sandwiches, Italian specialties. 27 Dr. Mellichamp Drive, Bluffton. 8155005. downtowndeli.net BL Drydock: 21 Office Park Road, Hilton Head. 842-9775. ldo Dye’s Gullah Fixin’s: Authentic Gullah country cooking; catering available. Pineland Station, Hilton Head. 681-8106. ld Earle of Sandwich Pub: English pub food, sandwiches, salads. 1 North Forest Beach Drive in Coligny Plaza, Hilton Head. 7857767. ld Flavors: Eclectic recipes from around the world. 12 Heritage Plaza, Hilton Head. 785-3115. ld Frankie Bones: Reminiscent of Chicago/New York in the 1950s and 1960s. 1301 Main St., Hilton Head. 682-4455. www.frankieboneshhi. com. ldS Fuddruckers: 2A Shelter Cove Lane, Hilton Head. 686-5161. ld Gruby’s New York Deli: Traditional deli favorites with an authentic NYC touch. 890 William Hilton Parkway in the Fresh Market Shoppes, Hilton Head. 842-9111. BL Harbour Side Cafe: Casual outNovember 2010

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doors burgers, hot dogs and sandwiches. Harbour Town, Sea Pines, Hilton Head. 842-1444. ld Harbour Town Bakery and Cafe: Freshly baked pastries, overstuffed sandwiches, soups. Harbour Town, Sea Pines, Hilton Head. 3632021. BL Harbour Town Grill: Harbour Town Links Clubhouse, Sea Pines, Hilton Head. 363-8380. BLD Harold’s Diner: Full breakfast and lunch menu. 641 William Hilton Parkway, Hilton Head. 8429292. BL hh prime: Fine aged prime steaks, fresh seafood, large wine selection. Hilton Oceanfront Resort in Palmetto Dunes, Hilton Head. 341-8058. BLdS Hilton Head Brewing Company: Classic American flavors, home-brewed favorites. 7C Greenwood Drive, Hilton Head Plaza, Hilton Head. 785-3900. ldo Hilton Head Diner: Classicstyle diner in the New York tradition; open 24/7. 6 Marina Side Drive, Hilton Head. 686-2400. BLdo Hinchey’s Chicago Bar and Grill: Casual family dining. 2 North Forest Beach Drive. 686-5959. BLdo Honeybaked Ham: Ham baked with a special recipe, variety of side dishes. 1060 Fording Island Road, Bluffton. 815-7388. BLd Island Bistro: 10 Heritage Plaza, Hilton Head. 785-4777. LdS Jazz Corner: Eclectic fine dining menu, live performances nightly. Village at Wexford, Hilton Head. 842-8620. www.thejazzcorner.com. do Jim ‘N Nick’s Bar-B-Q: 872 Fording Island Road, Bluffton. 7069741. www.jimnnicks.com. Ld Jump and Phil’s Bar and Grill: Sandwiches and salads in a pub setting. 7 Greenwood Dr., Suite 3B, Hilton Head. 785-9070. www.jumpandphilshhi.com. Ldo Katie O’Donald’s: Steaks, seafood and sandwiches in an Irish pub atmosphere. 1008 Fording Island Road (Kittie’s Crossing), Bluffton. 815-5555. www.katieodonalds.com. Ldo Kelly’s Tavern: 11B Buckingham Plantation Drive, Bluffton. 837-3353. BLdo Kenny B’s French Quarter Cafe: Lowcountry and New Orleans creole cuisine. 70 Pope Ave. in Circle Center, Hilton Head. 785-3315. 100

>> IL CARPACCIO

Take a tour of Italy with exquisite pasta dishes or fine pizza. 342-9949

BLds Lakehouse Restaurant: Casual atmosphere, overlooking golf course. Sea Pines, Hilton Head. 8421441. BL Land’s End Tavern: Casual family atmosphere, overlooking marina. South Beach Marina, Hilton Head. 671-5456. www.saltydog.com. BLd Larry’s Giant Subs: Subs, NYC-style deli sandwiches, Philly cheesesteaks. 32 Shelter Cove Lane, Hilton Head. 785-2488. www.larryssubs.com. BLd Lodge Beer and Growler Bar: Craft brews, wines and cocktails; fresh-ground burgers, Vienna hot dogs, hand-cut fries. 7B Greenwood Drive, Hilton Head Plaza, Hilton Head. 842-8966. www.hiltonheadlodge.com. do Longhorn Steakhouse: Texas atmosphere for serious carnivores. 841 South Island Square, William Hilton Parkway, Hilton Head. 6864056. Ld A Lowcountry Backyard: Lowcountry and Charleston cuisine, including fresh-baked breakfast cakes, sandwiches, seafood, salads and soups. 32 Palmetto Bay Road at The Village Exchange, Hilton Head. 785-9273. hhbackyard.com. bld Main Street Café: Pub-style dishes, seafood. 1411 Main Street Village, Hilton Head. 689-3999. www.hiltonheadcafe.com. LdS May River Grill: Fresh fish. 1263 May River Road, Bluffton. 757-5755. www.mayrivergrill.com. Closed Sundays. Ld Metropolitan Lounge and Bistro: European style Martini bar and bistro. 5-8 p.m.: Happy Hour. Live entertainment nightly. 1050 Fording Island Road (in the Target

Center), Bluffton. 843-815-7222. www.metropolitanlounge.com. do Mickey’s Pub: Pub food, steaks, mussels, grilled pizzas. 435 William Hilton Parkway, Hilton Head. 6899952. www.mickeyspubhhi.com. Ldo Montana’s Grizzly Bar (Bluffton): 4-7 p.m. daily and all day Tuesday: Happy Hour. Nightly specials after 7 p.m. 16 Kittie’s Landing Road, Bluffton. 815-2327. www.montanasonline.com Ldo Munchies: Ice creams, wraps, sandwiches, paninis and salads. Offers a $5 after-school meal for students from 2:30-4:30 p.m. daily, and ready-made brown-bag to-go lunches for $5.50. 1407 Main St., Hilton Head. 785-3354. Ld Ocean Blue: Pizza, salads, sandwiches. Oceanfront at the Hilton Head Marriott Beach and Golf Resort in Palmetto Dunes, Hilton Head. 686-8444. Ld Ocean Grille: Fine dining, fresh seafood, scenic setting. 1 Shelter Cove Lane in Shelter Cove, Hilton Head. 785-3030. www.oceangrillerestaurant.com. d Old Fort Pub: Fine dining and spectacular views. 65 Skull Creek Drive in Hilton Head Plantation, Hilton Head. 681-2386. www.oldfortpub.com. ds One Hot Mama’s: Slow-cooked BBQ and ribs, wings and more. 4-7 p.m. daily: Happy Hour. Late-night menu until 1 a.m, bar open until 2 a.m. Tuesdays: Totally ‘80s night with DJ Smalls. 10 p.m. Thursdays: Karaoke. Fridays and Saturdays: The Island’s Best Dance Party, with DJ Wee. 7 Greenwood Drive, Hilton Head Plaza, Hilton Head. 682-6262. www.onehotmamas.com. ldso Palmetto Bay Sunrise Café:

>> Deli by the beach

Catering for all occasions and budgets. Visit www.delibythebeach for a complete menu.

Eggs Benedict, Bloody Marys. 86 Helmsman Way in Palmetto Bay Marina, Hilton Head. 686-3232. palmettobaysunrisecafe.com. BL Philly’s Café and Deli: Salads, sandwiches. 102 Fountain Center, New Orleans Road, Hilton Head. 785-9966. L Plantation Café and Deli (south end): Breakfast plates, salads, sandwiches and more. 81 Pope Ave. in Heritage Plaza, Hilton Head. 785-9020. BL Plantation Café and Deli: (north end): Breakfast plates, salads, sandwiches and more. 95 Mathews Dr., Hilton Head. 3424472. BL Pour Richard’s: Balances worldly flavors with soul and “Southern comfort”; features Bluffton’s only wood-fire oven. 4376 Bluffton Parkway, Bluffton. 843-757-1999. www.pourrichardsbluffton.com do Reilley’s Grill and Bar (north end): Steaks, seafood, pasta and sandwiches. Happy Hour crab legs. 95 Mathews Dr., Hilton Head. 6814153. reilleyshiltonhead.com. Ldso Reilley’s Grill and Bar (south end): Steaks, seafood, pasta and sandwiches. Happy Hour crab legs. 7D Greenwood Dr., Hilton Head. 842-4414. reilleyshiltonheadcom. Ldo Remy’s Bar and Grill: Seafood buffet 5-10 p.m. nightly. Early morning breakfast 1-10 a.m. Live entertainment nightly. Saturdays: Remy’s Oyster Roast and live music Saturdays this fall. 81 Pope Ave., Heritage Plaza, Hilton Head. 8423800. www.remysbarandgrill.com. Ldo Robert Irvine’s eat!: Cooking classes available. 1000 William Hilton Parkway in the Village at Wexford, Hilton Head. 785-4850. eathhi.com. d Sage Room: Unique open-air kitchen allows guests to chat with the chefs. 81 Pope Ave., Heritage Plaza, Hilton Head. 785-5352. www.thesageroom.com. d Salty Dog Cafe: Outdoor hangout for burgers, sandwiches and seafood. South Beach Marina Village, Sea Pines, Hilton Head. 671-7327. www.saltydog.com. Ld Sea Pines Beach Club and Surfside Grill: Casual fare, family entertainment, beachfront. North Sea Pines Drive, Sea Pines Plantation, Hilton Head. 842-1888. seapines.com/dining. Ld Sigler’s Rotisserie: Fine food in a relaxed atmosphere. Private din-

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ing room available.12 Sheridan Park Circle, Bluffton. 815-5030. d Signe’s Heaven Bound Bakery & Cafe: Gourmet salads, sandwiches, goodies. 93 Arrow Road, Hilton Head. 785-9118. BLs Sippin’ Cow Cafe: Sandwiches, soups, specials. 1230 May River Road, Bluffton. 757-5051. BL Skillets Café: Speciality dishes served in skillets; stocked salad bar. Coligny Plaza, Hilton Head. 7853131. skilletscafe.com. BLd Smokehouse: BBQ. 34 Palmetto Bay Road, Hilton Head. 842-4227. smokehousehhi.com. Ldo Southern Coney & Breakfast: Coney dogs, hamburgers, salads, breakfast. 70 Pope Ave., in Circle Center, Hilton Head. 689-2447. BL Squat n’ Gobble: BBQ, burgers, Greek food. 1231 May River Road, Bluffton. 757-4242. BLd Stack’s Pancakes of Hilton Head: Pancakes, crepes, muffuletta melts, select dinner entrées. 2 Regency Parkway, Hilton Head. 341-3347. www.stackspancakes. net. BLd

>> FLAVORS

Eclectic recipes from around the world. 785-3115 Stooges Cafe: Serving breakfast all day, full lunch menu, lunch specials and dessert menu. 25 Sherington Drive, Bluffton. 7066178. BL The Studio: Fine cuisine and live music in an art gallery atmosphere. 20 Executive Park Road, Hilton Head. 785-6000. www.studiodining. com. d

Street Meet: Family-friendly menu in a 1930s-era tavern; serves food until 1 a.m.; outdoor seating; block parties the last Saturday of every month starting at 6 p.m. 95 Mathews Drive, Hilton Head. 8422570. www.streetmeethhi.com. Ldo Stu’s Surfside: Subs, salads, wraps, box lunches. 1 North Forest Beach Drive, Coligny Plaza, Hilton Head. 686-7873. Ld Sunset Grille: Upscale dining, unforgettable views. 43 Jenkins Island Road, Hilton Head. 6896744. Ldos Susie Q’s: Salads, sandwiches. 32 Palmetto Bay Road, Hilton Head. 686-2136. L Sweet Indulgence: Bagels, Belgian waffles, Nathan’s hot dogs, wide variety of desserts. 1407 Main Street in the Main Street Village, Hilton Head. 689-2414. BL Tapas Restaurant: Small dishes served tapas-style. 11 Northridge Drive, Hilton Head. 681-8590. www.tapashiltonhead.com. d 35 Main: Dining and catering. 35 N. Main St., Hilton Head. 7854600. www.35main.com. BLd

Topside at the Quarterdeck: Steaks and seafood in a casual setting with sunset views over Calibogue Sound. Harbour Town, Sea Pines, Hilton Head. 842-1999. d Truffles Cafe (south end): Ribs, steaks, seafood and American cuisine at three locations. 8 Executive Park Road, Hilton Head. 785-3663. trufflescafe.com. L, D Truffles Cafe (Sea Pines): Ribs, steaks, seafood and American cuisine at three locations. 71 Lighthouse Road, Sea Pines Center, Hilton Head. 671-6136. trufflescafe. com. Ld Truffles Cafe (Bluffton): Ribs, steaks, seafood and American cuisine at three locations. 91 Towne Drive, Bluffton. 815-5551. trufflescafe.com. Ld Turtles Beach Bar & Grill: Lowcountry fare with a Caribbean twist. Live nightly entertainment. 2 Grasslawn Ave. at the Westin Resort, Hilton Head. 681-4000. Ldo Two Eleven Park Wine Bar and Bistro: Classic French Bistro dining with a contemporary atmo-

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sphere. 33 Office Park Road in Park Plaza, Hilton Head. 686-5212. do Up the Creek Pub & Grill: Burgers, seafood and salads with waterfront views. 18 Simmons Road in Broad Creek Marina, Hilton Head. 681-3625. Ld Vic’s Tavern: Traditional pub food in a sports bar atmosphere. Pineland Station, Hilton Head. 6812228. Ld Walnuts Café: Regional ingredients and creative cultural flavors, with an emphasis on fresh and local. 70 Pennington Drive in Sheridan Park, Bluffton. 815-2877. BLS Waterfront Café: American food with a view of Harbour Town. Harbour Town, Sea Pines, Hilton Head. 671-3399. www.waterfrontcafehhi.net. BLd Wild Wing Café (Hilton Head): 4-8 p.m.: Happy Hour. Tuesday: Trivia Night. Wednesday: Tacos and Ritas Night, plus karaoke. ThursdaySaturday: Live music. 72 Pope Ave., Hilton Head. 785-9464. www.wildwingcafe.com Wild Wing Café (Bluffton): 1188 Fording Island Road, Bluffton. 4-8 p.m.: Happy Hour. Tuesday: Trivia Night. Wednesday: Tacos and Ritas Night, plus karaoke. ThursdaySaturday: Live music. 1188 Fording Island Road, Bluffton. 837-9453. 837-9453. www.wildwingcafe.com Ldo Wine Times 4: Salads, sandwiches and hors d’oeuvres. ThursdayTuesday: Live music. 6-8 p.m. Wednesday: Free wine tasting. 1000 William Hilton Parkway in the Village at Wexford. 341-9463. winetimes4.com do WiseGuys: Big wines, small plates, cocktails. 5-7 p.m.: Happy Hour. Wednesday: Ladies’ Night. 1513 Main St., Hilton Head. 8428866. www.wiseguyshhi.com. do

FRENCH

Bistro 17: French cuisine with harbor views. 17 Harbourside Lane in Shelter Cove, Hilton Head. 7855517. bistro17hhi.com. Ld Café St. Tropez: Seafood favorites, continental style. 841 William Hilton Parkway, Hilton Head. 7857425. www.cafesttropezofhiltonhead.com. L Wed-Fri, do Charlie’s L’Etoile Verte: Small, intimate French dining. 8 New Orleans Road, Hilton Head. 7859277. www.charliesgreenstar.com. Ld French Bakery: Authentic French pastries, breads, lunch 102

items. 430 William Hilton Parkway in Pineland Station, Hilton Head. 342-5420. frenchbakeryhiltonhead. com. Bl Rendez-Vous Cafe: 14 Greenwood Drive, Hilton Head. 785-5814. www.rendezvousofhiltonhead.com. Ld

GREEK

It’s Greek To Me: Authentic, casual cuisine. 11 Lagoon Road in Coligny Plaza, Hilton Head. 8424033. Ldo Market Street Cafe: American and Mediterranean cuisine.12 Coligny Plaza, Hilton Head. 6864976. www.marketstreecafe.com. Ld

Italian / Mediterranean

Bella Italia Bistro and Pizza: Authentic New York-style pizza and dinners. 95 Mathews Drive in Port Royal Plaza, Hilton Head. 6895560. Ld Bistro Mezzaluna: Authentic Italian and Mediterranean cuisine and tapas. 5-7 p.m. daily: Happy Hour. Live music, dancing. 55 New Orleans Rd. 842-5011. www.bistromezzalunahhi.com. d Brick Oven Cafe: Brick oven pizza, pasta. 33 Office Park Road in Park Plaza, Hilton Head. 686-2233. LdO Daniel’s Espresso Bar: Mediterranean and Middle Eastern dishes, many vegetarian selections, all organic meat. 2 North Forest Beach Drive, Hilton Head. 3419379. BLdo Del Vecchio’s Restaurant Pizzeria: Casual, homemade Italian fare. 890 William Hilton Parkway in the Fresh Market Shoppes, Hilton Head. 842-8700. Ld DiVino Fine Italian Cuisine and Steaks: Fine Italian cuisine and fresh local seafood. 1555 Fording Island Road in Moss Creek Village, Bluffton. 815-9000. www. divinohiltonhead.com. d Flora’s Italian Cafe: Italian and European cuisine. 841 William Hilton Parkway in South Island Square, Hilton Head. 842-8200. www.florascafeofhiltonhead.com. d Il Carpaccio: Authentic northern Italian cuisine and brick-oven pizzas. 430 William Hilton Parkway in Pineland Station, Hilton Head. www.ilcarpaccioofhiltonhead.com. 342-9949. Ld Just Pasta: 1 North Forest

Beach Drive in Coligny Plaza, Hilton Head island. 686-3900. Ld Le Bistro Mediterranean: 430 William Hilton Parkway in Pineland Station, Hilton Head. 681-8425. lebistromediterranean.com. d Little Venice: Italian specialties, seafood and pasta with water views. 2 Shelter Cove Lane in Shelter Cove, Hilton Head. 785-3300. Ld Michael Anthony’s: Regional Italian fine dining with a contemporary flair. 37 New Orleans Road, Hilton Head. 785-6272. www. michael-anthonys.com. d Mulberry Street Trattoria: Authentic, multi-regional Italian cuisine, NYC deli sandwiches and old-world entrees. 1476 Fording Island Road, Bluffton. 837-2426. LdS Pazzo: Italian cafe and bakery. 807 William Hilton Parkway in Plantation Center, Hilton Head. 842-9463. Ld Pino Gelato: Ice cream, yogurt, desserts. 1000 William Hilton Parkway in the Village at Wexford, Hilton Head. 842-2822. pinogelato. com Stellini: Cuisine from New York’s “Little Italy.” 15 Executive Park Road, Hilton Head. 785-7006. www.stellinihhi.com. d

MEXICAN / SOUTHWEST

Amigos Cafe y Cantina (Hilton Head): Ultra-casual, funky. 70 Pope Ave., Hilton Head. 785-8226. amigoshhi.com. Ld Amigos Cafe y Cantina (Bluffton): Ultra-casual, funky. 133 Towne Drive, Bluffton. 8158226. Ld Aunt Chilada’s Easy Street Cafe: Happy Hour 4-7 p.m. daily. 69 Pope Ave., Hilton Head. 7857700. www.auntchiladashhi.com Ld Fiesta Fresh Mexican Grill

it’s greek to me

Try a Greek salad by itself, or topped with gyro, chicken or fish. 842-4033

>> skull creek

boathouse

Fresh seafood and American favorites. 681-3663

(south end): 51 New Orleans Road, Hilton Head. 785-4788. Bld Fiesta Fresh Mexican Grill (north end): 95 Mathews Dr., Hilton Head. 342-8808. BLD La Hacienda: 11 Palmetto Bay Road, Hilton Head. 842-4982. Ld Mi Tierra (Hilton Head): 160 William Hilton Parkway in Fairfield Square. 342-3409. ld Mi Tierra (Bluffton): 27 Dr. Mellichamp Drive, Bluffton. 7577200. LD Moe’s Southwest Grill (Bluffton): 3 Malphrus Road, Bluffton. 837-8722. ld San Miguel’s: Fun Mexican and Tex-Mex restaurant with waterfront views and outdoor bar. 9 Shelter Cove Lane in Shelter Cove Marina, Hilton Head. 8424555. www.sanmiguels.com. ld Santa Fe Café: Southwestern cuisine in a stylish setting. 807 William Hilton Parkway in Plantation Center, Hilton Head. 785-3838. www.santafeofhiltonhead.com. ld

ASIAN

Asian Bistro: Chinese, Japanese and Thai cuisine. 51 New Orleans Road, Hilton Head. 686-9888. ld Dragon Express: Chinese take-out. 95 Matthews Drive in Port Royal Plaza, Hilton Head. 6815191. ld Eastern: Chinese and Japanese cuisine. 840 William Hilton Parkway, Hilton Head. 686-6880. www.easternhiltonhead.com. ld Empire Szechuan: Fine Chinese dining. 51 New Orleans Road, Hilton Head. 686-9888. www.emperorszechuanhhi.com. ld Hinoki of Kurama: Authentic Japanese cuisine, sushi. 37 New Orleans Road, Hilton Head. 7859800. ld

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>> Wise

guys

Big wines, small plates, serious cocktails. 842-8866

Kobe Japanese Restaurant: Japanese cuisine, sushi bar, hibachi available at dinner. 30 Plantation Park Drive, Bluffton. 757-6688. ld Kurama Japanese Steak and Seafood House: Japanese hibachi and sushi. 9 Palmetto Bay Road, Hilton Head. 785-4955. www.kuramahhi.com. d Panda Chinese Restaurant: Lunch buffet. 25 Bluffton Road, Bluffton. 815-6790. ld Ruan Thai Cuisine I (Hilton Head): 81 William Hilton Parkway, Hilton Head Island. 785-8575. www.myruanthai.com. ld Ruan Thai Cuisine II (Bluffton): 26 Towne Drive, Belfair Town Village, Bluffton. 7579479. www.myruanthai.com. ld Shwe Myanmar: Asian flavors, sushi. 81 Pope Ave., Hilton Head. 341-3874. ld Yummy House: Authentic Chinese food, buffet, free delivery. 2 Southwood Park Drive, Hilton Head. 681-5888. www.yummyhousehiltonhead.com. ld

PIZZA

Bravo Pizza: 1B New Orleans Road, Hilton Head. 342-7757. ld Badabings Pizza and Pasta: 68 Bluffton Road, Bluffton. 8369999. ld Brick Oven: Fine dining, pizza. 33 Office Park Road in Park Plaza, Hilton Head. 686-2233. do Fat Baby’s: Fresh pizza, subs. 120 Arrow Road, Hilton Head. 8424200. www.fatbabyspizza.com. ld Giuseppi’s Pizza and Pasta (Hilton Head): Pizza, sandwiches and fresh pasta dishes. 32 Shelter Cove Lane in Shelter Cove, Hilton Head. 785-4144. giuseppispizza. com. ld Giuseppi’s Pizza and Pasta (Bluffton): Pizza, sandwiches and fresh pasta dishes. 25 Bluffton Road, Bluffton. 815-9200. giusep-

pispizza.com. ld Mangiamo!: Pizza, Italian fare, take-out and delivery. 1107 Main St., Hilton Head. 682-2444. www. hhipizza.com. ld Mellow Mushroom: Pizza, salads, subs, take-out available. 33 Office Park Road in Park Plaza, Hilton Head. 686-2474. www.mellowmushroom.com/hiltonhead. ldo Monster Pizza: 142 Burnt Church Road, Bluffton. 757-6466. www.monsterpizzassc.com/pizza. ld New York City Pizza: Pizza, subs, calzones, dine-in, take-out, delivery. 81 Pope Ave., Hilton Head. 842-2227. ld Romeo’s Pizza: New owners. 1008 Fording Island Road in Kittie’s Crossing, Bluffton. 815-5999. www. romeospizzabluffton.com. ld TJ’s Take and Bake Pizza: Fresh dough pizzas with premium ingredients you can bake at home; call ahead for faster service. 11 Palmetto Bay Road in the Island Crossing Center, Hilton Head. 8428253. ld Upper Crust: Pizza, subs, grinders, pasta, wraps, salads. Moss Creek Village, Bluffton. 837-5111. ld

SEAFOOD

Alexander’s: Steak, seafood, desserts. 76 Queens Folly Road, Hilton Head. 785-4999. www.alexandersrestaurant.com. d Angler’s Beach Market Grill: Fresh seafood, beef, chicken; familyfriendly; dine-in or carry out. 2 North Forest Beach Drive, 785-3474. ld Black Marlin Bayside Grill and Hurricane Bar: Fresh-caught fish,

>> santa

fe cafe

Sample the best of Southwestern cuisine in a stylish setting. 785-3838

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seafood and hand-cut steaks. 4-7 p.m. daily: Happy Hour indoors and at the outdoor Hurricane Bar. 86 Helmsman Way in Palmetto Bay Marina, Hilton Head. 785-4950. www.blackmarlinhhi. com. lds • Bluffton Family Seafood House: 27 Dr. Mellichamp Drive, Bluffton. 757-4010. ld Captain Woody’s (Hilton Head): 86 Helmsman Way in Palmetto Bay Marina, Hilton Head. 785-2400. www. captainwoodys.com. ld Captain Woody’s (Bluffton): 17 State of Mind Street in the Calhoun Street Promenade. 757-6222. www. captainwoodys.com. ld Catch 22: Seafood, steaks, raw bar. 37 New Orleans Plaza, Hilton Head. 785-6261. www.catch22hhi.com. d Crazy Crab (north end): 104 William Hilton Parkway, Hilton Head. 681-5021. www.thecrazycrab.com. ld Crazy Crab (Harbour Town): 149 Lighthouse Road, Hilton Head. 363-2722. www.thecrazycrab.com. ld Flying Fish Seafood: Eat-in or carry-out. 32 Office Park Road, Hilton Head. 686-3100. www.hhiflyingfishseafood.com. ld Grumpy Grouper Grille: 71 Pope Ave., Hilton Head. 842-2455. ld Hudson’s on the Docks: 1 Hudson Road, Hilton Head. 681-2772. www.hudsonsonthedocks.com. ld Kingfisher Seafood, Pasta and Steakhouse: Live entertainment, dancing nightly. 18 Harbourside Lane in Shelter Cove, Hilton Head Island. 785-4442. www.kingfisherseafood. com. d Marley’s Island Grille: Seafood, steaks, lobster. 35 Office Park Road in Park Plaza, Hilton Head. 686-5800.

>> TRUFFLES

Fine Lowcountry cuisine at three locations on Hilton Head and in Bluffton. trufflesgrill.com

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>> rendezvous

cafe

French bistro specialties, such as veal picatta and filet wellington. Homemade desserts. 785-5814

www.marleyshhi.com. do Marshside Mama’s Cafe: Island specialties. 15 Haig Point Road on County Landing, Daufuskie Island. 785-4755. ld Nick’s Steak & Seafood: Large screen TVs and sports memorabilia. 9 Park Lane, Hilton Head. 686-2920. www.nickssteakandseafood.com. d Old Oyster Factory: 101 Marshland Road, Hilton Head. 6816040. www.oldoysterfactory.com. d Pepper’s Porch and Back Bar: Tuesdays: Open Mic Night. Wednesdays and Thursdays: Karaoke. Fridays: Live music with Snowbird Mike. 6-9 p.m. Fridays: Jazz and blues guitarist Anne Allman in the dining room. 6-9 p.m. Saturdays: Pianist Jim George in the dining room. Saturdays: Surprise entertainment in the back bar. Sundays: Sports. 1255 May River Road, Bluffton. 757-2295. www.peppersporch.com do Red Fish: Cuban, Caribbean, Latin. 8 Archer Road, Hilton head. 686-3388. www.redfishofhiltonhead. com. ld Sea Grass Grille: Fresh seafood. 807 William Hilton Parkway, Hilton Head. 785-9990. www.seagrassgrille. com. ld Sea Shack: Casual, fresh and family-friendly. 6 Executive Park Drive, Hilton Head. 785-2464. ld Scott’s Fish Market Restaurant and Bar: Seafood and steaks on the water. 1 Shelter Cove Lane in Shelter Cove Marina, Hilton Head. 785-7575. scottsfishmarket.com. d Skull Creek Boathouse: Fresh seafood, raw bar and American favorites. Sunset views. 397 Squire Pope Rd., Hilton Head. 681-3663. www. skullcreekboathouse.com. do Steamers: Seafood, large selection of beers. 28 Coligny Plaza, Hilton Head. 785-2070. www.steamersseafood.com. ld

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Bogey’s Coffee Café & More: Homemade soups, sandwiches, muffins and desserts. 33 Office Park Road in Park Plaza, Hilton Head. 842-5282. Bl Corner Perk: 142 Burnt Church Road, Bluffton. 816-5674. www. cornerperk.com Java Joe’s: 101 Pope Ave. in Coligny Plaza, Hilton Head. 6865282. www.javajoeshhi.com Little Chris Café: 430 William Hilton Parkway in Pineland Station, Hilton Head Island. 785-2233. Starbucks (north end): 430 William Hilton Parkway in Pineland Station, Hilton Head Island. 689-6823 Starbucks (south end): 11 Palmetto Bay Road, Hilton Head Island. 341-5477 Starbucks (mid-island): 32 Shelter Cove Lane, Hilton Head Island. 842-4090 Wholly Cow Ice Creams and Coffee Beans: Handmade ice creams, coffees. 24 Shelter Cove Lane, Hilton Head Island. 842-2511. www.whollycowicecream.com

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Big Bamboo Cafe: Casual American food in a 1940s Pacificthemed atmosphere. Live music nightly. 4-7 p.m.: Happy Hour. 10 p.m. Wednesday: Reggae night. 1 North Forest Beach Drive, Coligny Plaza, Hilton Head. 686-3443. www. bigbamboocafe.com. LdO Bistro Mezzaluna: Authentic Italian and Mediterranean cuisine and tapas. 5-7 p.m. daily: Happy Hour. Live music, dancing. 55 New Orleans Rd. 842-5011. www.bistromezzalunahhi.com. d Black Marlin Bayside Grill and Hurricane Bar: Fresh-caught fish, seafood and hand-cut steaks. 4-7 p.m. daily: Happy Hour indoors and at the outdoor Hurricane Bar. 86 Helmsman Way in Palmetto Bay Marina, Hilton Head. 7854950. www.blackmarlinhhi.com. lds Callahan’s Sports Bar & Grill: Pub food in a sports-bar atmosphere. 4-7 p.m.: Happy Hour. 49 New Orleans Road, Hilton Head. 686-7665. ldO Captain Woody’s (Hilton Head): 86 Helmsman Way in Palmetto Bay Marina, Hilton Head. 785-2400. www. captainwoodys.com. ld Captain Woody’s (Bluffton): 17 State of Mind Street in the Calhoun Street Promenade. 757-6222. www. captainwoodys.com. ld Casey’s Sports Bar and Grille: Burgers, sandwiches. 4-7 p.m. Mondays-Fridays: Happy Hour. Mondays: Margarita Mondays. Tuesdays: Ladies’ Night. Thursdays: Team trivia. Fridays: Karaoke. 37 New Orleans Road, Hilton Head. 785-2255. caseyshhi.com. ldo Corks Neighborhood Wine Bar (Hilton Head): 4-6 p.m.: Happy Hour. 11 Palmetto Bay Road, Hilton Head Island. 671-7783. corkswinecompany.com. do Corks Neighborhood Wine Bar (Bluffton): 4-6 p.m. daily: Happy Hour. 8-11 p.m. Fridays: Live bluegrass music. 1297 May River Road. 815-5168. corkswinecompany.com. do Drydock: 21 Office Park Road, Hilton Head. 842-9775. Electric Piano: 33 Office Park Road, Hilton Head. 785-5399. www. electricpianohhi.com Hilton Head Brewing Company: Home-brewed favorites. 7C Greenwood Drive, Hilton Head Plaza, Hilton Head. 785-3900. ldo Hilton Head Comedy Club: Shows at 8 p.m. and 8 and 10 p.m. Saturdays. $10 weekdays, $12 weekends. 18 years and older. 430 William Hilton Parkway in Pineland Station, Hilton Head. 681-7757. www.hiltonheadcomedyclub.com Hinchey’s Chicago Bar and November 2010

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Grill: 2 North Forest Beach Drive. 686-5959. www.hincheyschicagobarandgrill.com. ldo The Jazz Corner: Live performances nightly. Village at Wexford, Hilton Head. 842-8620. www.thejazzcorner.com do Jump and Phil’s Bar and Grill: 7 Greenwood Dr., Suite 3B, Hilton Head. 785-9070. www.jumpandphilshhi.com. Kanaley’s Pub: 9:30 p.m. Saturdays: Big B karaoke. Saturdays/ Sundays: ESPN GamePlan, Big Ten package and NFL Sunday Ticket. 33 Office Park Road, Hilton Head. 6865123. www.kanaleyspub.com. Katie O’Donald’s: 1008 Fording Island Road (Kittie’s Crossing), Bluffton. 815-5555. www.katieodonalds.com. Kelly’s Tavern: 11 Buckingham Plantation Drive, Bluffton. 837-3353. Lodge Beer and Growler Bar: Craft brews, wines and cocktails. 36 beers on tap. 7B Greenwood Drive, Hilton Head Plaza, Hilton Head. 8428966. www.hiltonheadlodge.com. Metropolitan Lounge and Bistro: European style Martini bar and bistro. 5-8 p.m.: Happy Hour. Live entertainment nightly. 1050 Fording Island Road (in the Target Center), Bluffton. 843-815-7222. www.metropolitanlounge.com. do Mickey’s Pub: 435 William Hilton Parkway, Hilton Head. 689-9952. www.mickeyspubhhi.com. Montana’s Grizzly Bar (Bluffton): 4-7 p.m. daily and all day Tuesday: Happy Hour. Nightly specials after 7 p.m. 16 Kittie’s Landing Road, Bluffton. 815-2327. www.montanasonline.com Ldo Murphy’s Irish Pub: 81 Pope Ave., Heritage Plaza, Hilton Head. 842-3448. www.murphyspubhhi.com. One Hot Mama’s: Slow-cooked BBQ and ribs, wings and more. 4-7 p.m. daily: Happy Hour. Late-night menu until 1 a.m, bar open until 2 a.m. Tuesdays: Totally ‘80s night with DJ Smalls. 10 p.m. Thursdays: Karaoke. Fridays and Saturdays: The Island’s Best Dance Party, with DJ Wee. 7 Greenwood Drive, Hilton Head Plaza, Hilton Head. 682-6262. www. onehotmamas.com. ldso Quarterdeck: 149 Lightouse Road, Harbour Town, Sea Pines, Hilton Head. 842-1999. Pepper’s Porch Back Bar: Tuesdays: Open Mic Night. Wednesdays and Thursdays: Karaoke. Fridays: Live music with Snowbird Mike. 6-9 p.m. Fridays: Jazz and blues guitarist Anne Allman in the dining room. 6-9 p.m. Saturdays: Pianist Jim 106

George in the dining room. Saturdays: Surprise entertainment in the back bar. Sundays: Sports. 1255 May River Road, Bluffton. 757-2295. www.peppersporch.com do Remy’s Bar and Grill: Seafood buffet 5-10 p.m. nightly. Early morning breakfast 1-10 a.m. Live entertainment nightly. Saturdays: Remy’s Oyster Roast and live music Saturdays this fall. 81 Pope Ave., Heritage Plaza, Hilton Head. 842-3800. www.remysbarandgrill.com. Ldo Salty Dog Cafe: South Beach Marina Village, Sea Pines, Hilton Head. 671-7327. www.saltydog.com. Skull Creek Boathouse: Fresh seafood, raw bar and American favorites and an outdoor bar overlooking Skull Creek. 397 Squire Pope Rd., Hilton Head. 681-3663. www.skullcreekboathouse.com. do Signals Lounge: Crowne Plaza Resort, Hilton Head. 842-2400. Street Meet: 1930s-era tavern; serves food until 1 a.m.; outdoor seating; block parties the last Saturday of every month starting at 6 p.m. 95 Mathews Drive, Hilton Head. 8422570. www.streetmeethhi.com. Tiki Hut: Beach location and atmosphere; live music, specialty frozen cocktails. 1 South Forest Beach Drive in the Holiday Inn complex, Hilton Head. 785-5126. Up the Creek Pub & Grill: Broad Creek Marina, 18 Simmons Road., Hilton Head. 681-3625. Wild Wing Café (Hilton Head): 4-8 p.m.: Happy Hour. Tuesday: Trivia Night. Wednesday: Tacos and Ritas Night, plus karaoke. Thursday-Saturday: Live music. 72 Pope Ave., Hilton Head. 785-9464. www.wildwingcafe.com Wild Wing Café (Bluffton): 1188 Fording Island Road, Bluffton. 4-8 p.m.: Happy Hour. Tuesday: Trivia Night. Wednesday: Tacos and Ritas Night, plus karaoke. ThursdaySaturday: Live music. 1188 Fording Island Road, Bluffton. 837-9453. 8379453. www.wildwingcafe.com Ldo Wine Times 4: Salads, sandwiches and hors d’oeuvres. Thursday-Tuesday: Live music. 6-8 p.m. Wednesday: Free wine tasting. 1000 William Hilton Parkway in the Village at Wexford. 341-9463. winetimes4.com do WiseGuys: Big wines, small plates, cocktails. 5-7 p.m.: Happy Hour. Wednesday: Ladies’ Night. 1513 Main St., Hilton Head. 842-8866. www.wiseguyshhi.com. do XO Lounge: 23 Ocean Lane in the Hilton Oceanfront Resort, Palmetto Dunes, Hilton Head. 341-8080. xohhi. com M

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RECLAIMED SPACE This casual, French-inspired residence, crafted largely from reclaimed materials, lends a European air to Colleton River. PHOTOGRAPHY BY ROB KAUFMAN

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ituated under its own forest canopy, the rustic residence at 76 Oak Tree in Colleton River Plantation blends French country-inspired design with the majestic natural surroundings of the Lowcountry. Constructed for Barbara and Patrick Sommers by architectural firm Court/Atkins and built by Pat and Ron Strimpfel of Blufftonbased Reclamation by Design, the lakeside property was conceived using a meticulous design theme that aimed to preserve as much of the surroundings as possible. That meant using reclaimed materials and maintaining the property’s five live oak trees; in the end, only a small amount of strategic pruning was required to accommodate the 8,000-squarefoot living space. The house is built in part from reclaimed wormy heart pine. The outdoor living space and sidewalks are made from a creative blend of brick, bluestone and crushed stone. The beam trusses and siding were rescued from Ruby Mill, N.C., and a feature lintel that sits above the billiard room’s custom-built mahogany door was reclaimed from a 100-year-old building on Bay Street in Savannah. Outside, the home boasts a bocce ball court, swimming pool and spa, as well as a potting shed and formal gardens for Barbara, a gardening enthusiast. The elegant interior furnishings are by Beverley Hall, and they’re complemented by unique iron work by Bluffton artisan Rhonda Fantozzi. There’s also a dry sink from Barbara’s grandmother’s house, restored as a lavatory with a custom handcrafted copper bowl made by Ron Strimpfel. But for all its reclaimed aspects, the home also includes plenty of modern features, including a geothermal system, sustainable IPE decking at the spa and a Control4 Smart Home Automation System. The combination makes for a quiet retreat that feels like a part of nature from its foundations up. Alison Crawshaw

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Give Charles, Frances, or Angela a Call!

(843) 681-3307 or (800) 267-3285 Charles Sampson (843) 681-3307 x 215 Home - (843) 681-3000

81 Main Street, Suite 202 Hilton Head Island, SC 29925

www.CharlesSampson.com www.CSampson.com

Frances Sampson (843) 681-3307 x 236 Mobile - (843) 384-1002

Charles@CharlesSampson.com Frances@FrancesSampson.com www.HiltonHeadInfoBlog.com

Angela Mullis (843) 681-3307 x 223 Mobile - (843) 384-7301 Angela@AngelaMullis.com

Island Resident Since 1972. Hilton Head Plantation Collection

12 FIDDLERS WAY

63 OLD FORT DR.

40 HEADLANDS DRIVE

23 VIRGINIA RAIL LANE

ENJOY THE VIEW over Bear Lake from your expansive deck - the wildlife and sunsets. This home has been totally redone - new flooring wood/tile/carpet, high smooth ceilings, new baths and kitchen, 3 BR 3 Full Bath. LR&DR Parking Under. Short walk to Spring Lake, bike ride to the Port Royal Sound and Hilton Head Plantation’s best lake views.$548,750

WHAT A HOME – Open, Bright, Contemporary, Eclectic, First Class Appointment, Fun, Comfortable and Very Livable.This remodeled 3BR Hilton Head Plantation home is nestled under 100 year old Moss Draped Oaks and is just off the Signature Hole of the Country Club of Hilton Head’s 12th Fairway. The gardens and stamped concrete patios add to the viewing and living enjoyment. $529,000

OPEN AND BRIGHT lagoon view home totally repainted inside. New carpetand most appliances. Ready to be moved into Make it your Hilton Head Plantation home. 4 BR or 3 plus a bonus room, 4 1/2 BA, Kitchen/Family Room formal Living Room and Dining Room - mature landscaping. 2 car garage and fireplace. $495,000

SHORT WALK TO PORT ROYAL SOUND and a golf view of Oyster Reef Golf Club’s 8th Green and 9th Fairway! Private oversized patio homesite has 4 BR/ 2.5 BA home. Formal LR & DR with a fantastic kitchen/family room combo. Two fireplaces, first floor master bedroom, and mature landscaping. $464,000

118 HEADLANDS DR.

5 ANGLERS POND DR.

6 REFLECTION COVE

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FULL SIZE BEAR CREEK GOLF CLUB FAIRWAY 3BR house in Hilton Head Plantation under $410,000. Great location and value. Enjoy all Hilton Head Island has to offer - close to Beach, Shopping, and Dining. Easy to maintain. Open floor plan, greenhouse window in Kitchen, screened Porch and 2 car Garage $382,000

TRANQUIL LAGOON VIEW Hilton Head Plantation 3BR home on a full size homesite. Neighborhood swimming pool & tennis complex. Convenient location to HHP entrance, shopping, Hospital and the Beach. Neat as a pin with a great view and ready to go. $328,000

WILDLIFE LOVERS DREAM Watch blue heron, white egret and the fish jumping! Conveniently located in Hilton Head Plantation - 3 Bedroom 2.5 Bath, High Ceilings, Wood & Tile Floors, Outstanding Lagoon Views - Private Deck - Neighborhood Pool & Tennis complex Short drive to the beach. $346,000

WONDERFUL HOME located in the Rookery Neighborhood and on a quite cul de sac. This 3 BR home has been repainted inside, new carpet; it features a 2 car garage masonry fire place, formal LR & DR, winterized screen porch and an eat-in kitchen. Walk to the neighborhood pool, bike ride to Dolphin Head and Spring Lake Recreation areas - near shopping, dining, and short ride to the beach. $318,000

INTRACOASTAL WATERWAY VIEWS

NORTH FOREST BEACH

SHIPYARD

REDUCED $900,000 PANORAMIC INTRACOASTAL WATERWAY VIEW Fantastic sunsets over Pinckney Island & Waterway. Updated 2BR/2BA 1st floor villa, granite Kitchen & BA counters, tile baths, screened porch, open Kitchen & GR, just steps from the boardwalk along the Waterway & docks. $299,000

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WALK TO THE BEACH FROM THIS 5TH ROW CORNER HERON STREET HOME 6BR/6BA beach home Private deck w/ pool, hot tub, direct access to full BA on 1st floor, ground level Activity Rm, Great Rm, open Kitchen with s/s appliances, Utility Rm, 2 Master Suites (one on 1st floor), limestone flooring, 3+ Car Garage, FP & more! Fully furnished and on rental market! TRADES CONSIDERED! $1,299,000

SUMMER HOUSE

UNDER CONTRACT WONDERFUL quiet end unit located in Shipyard’s Golfmaster. Conveniently located near the Pope Avenue gate and Coligny Plaza. Enjoy natural lighting, skylights, and a beautiful golf view. Walk or bike to the beach. Enjoy the community pool and tennis courts. 3 BR/3BA, dining area with chandelier, family room, and wood burning fireplace. Rent or live in full time. Seller to pay up to 3% of closing costs. $298,500

Convenient Mid-Island location, gated community with outstanding amenities – exercise room, outdoor fireplace near the pool. Updated 3 BR 2nd floor split BR condo. Granite, crown molding, upgraded appliances, new water heater and HVAC system, expansive deck with storage closet, wet bar and more.

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Give Charles, Frances, or Angela a Call!

(843) 681-3307 or (800) 267-3285 Charles Sampson (843) 681-3307 x 215 Home - (843) 681-3000

81 Main Street, Suite 202 Hilton Head Island, SC 29925

www.CharlesSampson.com www.CSampson.com

Frances Sampson (843) 681-3307 x 236 Mobile - (843) 384-1002

Angela Mullis (843) 681-3307 x 223 Mobile - (843) 384-7301

Charles@CharlesSampson.com Frances@FrancesSampson.com www.HiltonHeadInfoBlog.com

Angela@AngelaMullis.com

Island Resident Since 1972.

MOSS CREEK

MOSS CREEK - MARSH

9 SPARTINA DRIVE Walk to the new Moss Creek pool and health club and your boat at the docks on McKay’s Creek. Membership included- tennis and championship golf. This 3 BR, 3 BA split bedroom home was remodeled in 2004 – kitchen/family room plus fantastic screened porch, high ceilings and limestone flooring. $578,500

2 TIMBER LANE This wonderful 3 BR 2.5 Bath home is being sold in an estate sale ‘as is’. Located on a full size corner homesite overlooking a tidal salt marsh lagoon. Pull into your convenient semicircle driveway and entertain in your large eat-in Kitchen. In Moss Creek with private golf and deep water boating access. $299,000

WELLINGTON DRIVE

57 BRIDGEWATER DRIVE

THE RESERVE AT WOODBRIDGE

ISLAND WEST

RARE GLENDALE MODEL located on a quiet street in Woodbridge.This wonderful 4 BR/2 BA home overlooks a lagoon to the front and woods to the back. High cathedral ceilings and skylight make this home light, airy, and inviting. Enjoy walking to the park on the sidewalks or to the community pool. $165,000

TWO PROPERTIES! 3 BR/ 2 BA with screened porch on Ground Floor or 2 BR/ 2 BA 2nd Floor Condo with a sun room overlooking the woods. The Reserve at Woodbridge is a gated community with a community pool, fitness center, car wash, trash service and more!

SPECTACULAR HOME! 4 BR and 2.5 BA, study, dining room, eat-in kitchen, with a great room and fenced in back yard overlooking the golf course. This home is also a short walk to the amenities of Island West. $345,000

THE FARM

56 FERNLAKES DRIVE

LOWCOUNTRY HOMESITES

LOCATED ON THE LARGEST homesite in Woodbridge and at the end of a cul-desac, this 3 Bedroom, 2.5 bath plus bonus room is in outstanding condition. The home features wood and tile floors, hard surface counters in the eat-in kitchen, dining room, great room with a fireplace and a covered rear porch. Welcome home to this wonderful floorplan with a wooded view. $200,000

822 BAKERS COURT

2155 BLAKERS BLVD

89 HODGE COURT

LARGE TOWNHOME with 2 car garage and a screened-in porch overlooking the amenities of Mill Creek. This house features 4 bedrooms and 3.5 baths. Corian counters in the Kitchen. Short Sale. $190,000

WELCOME HOME to the country lifestyle located near a deep water boat landing. This 4 bedroom, 3 bath home is located in the quite community of Levy and is conviently located 10 minutes from the Savannah bridge and 15 minutes from Bluffton. Features include Heart of Pine flooring with custom details, new carpet, large eat-in-kitchen and a large laundry room. $209, 800

BUCKINGHAM LANDING

32 BIG OAK STREET (LOT) Great setting with a wooded view and deep water access. Septic, well, and power are already on site. Just across the bridge from Hilton Head Island in Buckingham Landing and without the plantation restrictions $199,000

HILTON HEAD PLANTATION

LOVELY HOME located towards the end of a cul-de-sac and near the ammenities of The Farm. This home features a single car garage, eat-in-kitchen, first floor master and three more bedrooms upstairs. $149,000

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708 FIELD PLANTERS Two-story floorplan overlooking a lagoon and on a cul-de-sc. This home features a 2 car garage, dining room, eat-in-kitchen, covered back porch, and 3 bedrooms upstairs. The Farm has a community pool and playground and is located near the schools, shopping, and easy access to Savannah, Beaufort, and Hilton Head. $144,900

35 GOLDEN HIND DR. (LOT) Wooded homesite w/open space on two sides. Conveniently located near Spring Lake, Seabrook Farm, Country Club of Hilton Head,The Waterway Docks and the Cypress Entrance. $115,000

WELCOME HOME to this Southern home. Located at the end of a cul-de-sac with panoramic lake views. Features include lush landscaping, private dock, four bedrooms, 3 baths, bonus room with separate office, dining SKULL CREEK BOATSLIP room and eat-in kitchen, Fern Lakes also has a community pool & boat storage and is right 35’ BOAT SLIP in Hilton Head Plantation. around the corner from downtown Bluffton. EASY to pull in, protected slip. Water and $360,000 electricity included in low yearly fee. $26,000

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Welcome to the Verizon Heritage of Golf The Cottage Group Ann Webster (o) 843-686-2523 (c) 843-384-5338 www.annwebster.com ann@annwebster.com

Selling Island-wide for Over 25 Years with Over $208 Million Sold!

Betty Hemphill

Ingrid Low

(o) 843-686-6460 (c) 843-384-7095 www.IngridLow.com ingrid@ingridlow.com

Selling Island-wide for Over 20 Years with Over $206 Million Sold!

Selling Island-wide for Over 26 Years with Over $233 Million Sold!

SEA PINES – Lagoon & golf views from this 4 BR, 4 BA + den home. Courtyard w/large pool. Screen porch, gazebo, 2 car gar. $650,000 Furn. Call Betty.

SEA PINES – Magnificent Mediterranean style oceanfront home in Sea Pines. 5 BR, 5.5 BA, built in 2000. $4,495,000. Call Ingrid.

SEA PINES – BATEAU RD. Charming, well maintained 3 BR home with 50’ of adjacent open space, brick fpl, 2 car garage, private dead-end street.$499,000. Call Ann.

SEA PINES - Remodeled all-one-level 2 bed/2 BA townhome walking distance to Sea Pines Beach Club and Conference Center with pool, etc. Very attractively furnished at $350,000.

17 CLUB COURSE DR – 3BR/3BA home with new master bath. Large Carolina room, wrap around deck, smooth ceilings, distant view of GC, open space. $539,000. Call Ingrid.

SEA PINES - GREENWOOD GARDEN VILLA – Must see to believe the high quality renovations in this 3 BR villa. All new kitchen,baths,stone flooring elec and plumbing.$575k Call Ann.

HARBOUR TOWN – Prime townhouse lot adjacent to open space. End lot. Views to 18th fairway & Calibogue Sound. House plans available. $499,000. Call Betty.

FAIRWOOD VILLAS – SEA PINES Charming 2 BR, 2BA plus sunroom/ den villa in mint condition and within walking distance to the beach. Private setting with lagoon in distance. $399,000. Call Ingrid.

SEA PINES – 2 BR Harbourwood Villa located on the 1st green of the Harbour Town Golf Links. $461,500. Furnished. Call Ann.

WEXFORD – Townhouse lot on cul-de-sac, marsh views. Walk to clubhouse, tennis, golf, pool, etc. Least expensive lot in a plantation. Build or use for the membership. $45,000. Call Betty.

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SANDHILL CRANE - Third row beach house located on large lot.Private swimming pool and 2-car garage. 3 BR, 3.5 bath one-level home offers a sun room and outdoor decking. $975,000, furnished.

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SEA PINES – Best called “The Little Gem of Harbour Town”. Charming 3 BR, 3 BA well maintained home with screened-in exercise pool. Private setting w/ lagoon views. $449.000. Call Ingrid.

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What makes us unique...The five principals of Clark, Cramer & Frank (pictured above) have over 60 years of experience in island real estate. And whether you’re buying or selling, our team approach gives you access to all of that experience, because the entire team is involved in all aspects of the process.

This cooperative approach has not only amassed a track record of closings that since 2007 has eclipsed that of 99% of all Hilton Head Island agents and teams, but also afforded us an unsurpassed reputation for customer satisfaction. Please contact one of the Clark, Cramer & Frank team members to discover how you can use our collaborative approach to create the ﬁnest real estate experience of your life. South Beach Marina Ofﬁce • 843-363-4523 • www.WeSellSeaPines.com

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It is a policy at E.A.C. to follow up on residential replacements with a quality control visit to verify that installations meet standards and paperwork is complete. Without registration, equipment is exempt from full warranty, so E.A.C. offers this important service to ensure customers total cover and peace of mind. As Patrick Epperson, Jr. notes, “The island’s so small, you have to do things right.”

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FESTIVALS

WINTER WONDERLAND Usher in the season with the brandnew Winter Wonder Festival, a fest full of Southern-style winter activities that debuts at 4-8 p.m. Dec. 11 at Shelter Cove Community Park. Tickets $10 per child — though a present to the Curry Foundation gets you $2 off. 843-681-7273. www.islandreccenter.org.

VETERANS’ MEMORIES At 7 p.m. Dec. 7, to commemorate the bombing of Pearl Habor, the University of South Carolina Beaufort Center for the Arts will host its first production of “Shoe Box Memories: A Collection of Stories from WWII Veterans,” a documentary that pays paying tribute to all who contributed to the war effort. The event will feature Q&As with some of the vets in the production, Christmas music and more. 843-5214145. www.uscb.edu

‘THE MET: live in HD’ The University of South Carolina Beaufort Center is streaming live, HD transmissions of the New York Metropolitan Opera; next up is “Don Carlo” on Dec. 11. Tickets are available at the door, online or at the box office. 843-521-4145. www.uscb.edu/cfa 124

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The 20th annual Dove Street Festival of Lights, Donations to Deep Well benefiting Deep Well, goes can be made by stopping live from Dec. 10-26 in the by “The Well,” located in Dove Street area of North Coligny Plaza, from 5-9 Forest Beach on Hilton Head p.m. Nonperishable food Island. The festival invites the items and unwrapped holicommunity to walk, drive or day toys will be accepted. take a trolley ride through Financial donations may the spectacular light display be made online at www. of more than 50 beachside deepwellproject.org. homes. The trolley departs from Rita’s Italian Ice in Coligny Plaza, adjacent to the Dove Street area beginning at 5 p.m. nightly. The event is free and open to the public. www.deepwellproject.org.

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THEATER

‘THE PAVILION’ at the scrc The new production at the South Carolina Repertory Company, starring (from left) Peggy Trecker, J. Michael Craig and Jeffrey Watkins, takes the stage at 8 p.m. Dec. 2-4, 8-11, 14-18 and 2 p.m. Dec. 5, 12 and 19 at 136 Beach City Road, Hilton Head. (There will be talkbacks after the Dec. 8 and 14 performances). 843-342-2057. www.hiltonheadtheatre.com

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WHERE TO CELEBRATE THE HOLIDAYS IN THE LOWCOUNTRY • “Songs from the Heart”, a Christmas benefit concert for the First Presbyterian Day School: 7 p.m. Dec. 3 at the First Presbyterian Church, 540 William Hilton Parkway. on William Hilton Parkway. $20 for reserved seating, $15 for general admission. 843-681-3695. • Taste of the Season: Dec. 3 at the Hilton Head Marriott Resort and Spa. 35 of the area’s top chefs offer cuisine. Tickets available at hiltonheadheadchamber.org and all Chamber of Commerce locations. • “Cool Yule,” a Christmas concert by K Smooth and Cool John Ferguson: 8 p.m. Dec. 3 at ARTWorks, 2127 Boundary St., Beaufort. Stuff your stockings with carols of jazz, blues, and funk performed by Kenny Varner, also known as K Smooth, and red-nosed Cool John Ferguson, known for his guitar work. $15 for adults, $10 for students and $10 for groups of 10 or more. 843-279-2787. www.artworksinbeaufort.org • “An Island Christmas:” A new program of holiday music featuring singers from local churches, as well as an orchestra featuring members of the Charleston Symphony Orchestra with players from the Savannah and Hilton Head orchestras. 7 p.m. Dec. 4 and 6 p.m. Dec. 5 at St. Francis By the Sea Catholic Church, 45 Beach City Road, Hilton Head. $10 per adult, $5 per child, or $30 for a family. Tickets are available at the St. Francis Thrift Shop, Burke’s Pharmacy, Pretty Papers and Gifts or by e-mailing hhifestivalchorus@gmail.com. • Hilton Head Choral Society’s 26th Annual Christmas Tour of Homes: Noon-5 p.m. Dec. 5 at Colleton River Plantation. Features six uniquely designed homes, and the Hilton Head Choral Society Youth Choir will perform songs of the season at the Clubhouse at 2:30 p.m. $25 in advance, $30 day of tour. Tickets are available at Burke’s Pharmacy, Christie’s Hallmark at Indigo Run and in the Belfair Shopping Center, Markel’s at Kitties Crossing, Pretty Papers, Pyramids at Main Street or online at www.hiltonheadchoralsociety.org. 843-341-3818 • Lowcountry Holiday Market at the Coastal Discovery Museum: 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Dec. 6 at the Coastal Discovery Museum at Honey Horn. Original gifts from local artists and artisans. Features large-scale nature puzzles, T-shirts to color, stuffed animals and books. Proceeds from sales benefit the Coastal Discovery Museum Educational Program. 843 689-6767. >>

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WHERE TO CELEBRATE • “Welcome Yule!” presented by the Hilton Head Symphony Orchestra: Features Jocelyn Zhu, 2010 HHSO Youth Concerto Competition winner, on violin, as well as music from “Hansel and Gretel,” a symphony of well-known Christmas carols and “Frosty the Snowman,” performed with the Hilton Head Dance Theatre. 8 p.m. Dec. 6 at the First Presbyterian Church, 540 William Hilton Parkway, Hilton Head. 843-842-2055. www.hhso.org

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of North Forest Beach on Hilton Head Island. Now in it’s 20th year, the community is invited to walk, drive or take a trolley ride through the spectacular light display of more than 50 beachside homes. Free and open to the public. The trolley departs from Rita’s Italian Ice in Coligny Plaza, adjacent to the Dove Street area, beginning at 5 p.m. nightly. Donations to Deep Well can be made by stopping by “The Well,” located in Coligny Plaza, from 5-9 p.m. Nonperishable food items and unwrapped holiday toys will be accepted. Financial donations may be made online at www.deepwellproject.org.

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THE HOLIDAYS IN THE LOWCOUNTRY • Holiday events at Coligny Plaza: Musical entertainment, children’s events and puppet shows will take place on Fridays and Saturday starting at 5:30 p.m. in Coligny Plaza, near “The Well.” Santa will make surprise visits throughout the festival. 843-785-2849. dovestreetlights.com • Bluffton Historical Preservation Society Victorian Christmas Party/Community Outreach Event: 6:3010 p.m. Dec. 10 at the Colcock-Teel Property, Bluffton. The house will be decorated for viewing. Dinner and dancing will be held in the live oak grove across the street (under a tent with outdoor heaters). Tickets are $50 per person and include a 2011 BHPS membership. 843-757-6293.

• Palmetto Dunes Island Christmas Party: 6-10 p.m. Dec. 11. Designed for smaller companies on a budget, the party will feature cocktails, hors d’oeuvres, dinner, dancing and a cash bar. Cocktails and hors d’oeuvres will be served from 6-7 p.m., with dinner from 7-8:30 p.m. and dancing at 10 p.m. Attendees who bring an unwrapped toy to donate to Toys for Tots will receive a complimentary glass of wine. • Holiday Toy Ride: Begins Dec. 12 at the Okatie Ale House, near Sun City. Registration begins at 11 a.m., ride begins at 1 p.m. The group will ride in formation with BCSO escort to the Deep Well offices on Beach City Road to drop off toys and donations, then on to the Smokehouse on Palmetto

Bay Road for lunch. Ride donation or entry is $10 with a toy, $20 without, 843-384-0946 or 843-816-4121. • Gingerbread House Decorating Party at First Presbyterian Church: 10 a.m.-noon Dec. 18 in Fellowship Hall at First Presbyterian Church, 540 William Hilton Parkway, Hilton Head. $10 per house to cover the cost of the kits. 843-681-3696. www.fpchhi.org • Handel’s “Messiah” at First Presbyterian Church: A community presentation of the Christmas portion of Handel’s “Messiah” will be hosted by the First Presbyterian Church Sanctuary Choir at 7:30 p.m. Dec. 17 in the sanctuary. Free. 540 William Hilton Parkway, Hilton Head. 843-681-3696. www.fpchhi.org

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• Hilton Head Comedy Club: Nov. 30-Dec. 5: Jackie Flynn. Dec. 7-12: Jimmy Carroll. Dec. 14-19: The Legendary Wid. Dec. 21-30: TBA. Showtimes are 8 p.m., with an additional 10 p.m. show on Saturdays. 430 William Hilton Parkway, Pineland Station, Hilton Head. $10 on weekdays, $12 on weekends. Full bar and menu, 18 years and older. 843-681-7757. hiltonheadcomedyclub.com • “The Pavilion,” presented by the South Carolina Repertory Company: 8 p.m. Dec. 2-4, 8-11, 14-18 and 2 p.m. Dec. 5, 12 and 19 at the company’s theater, 136 Beach City Road, Hilton Head. There will be talkbacks after the Dec. 8 and 14 performances. Tickets are $26 for adults and $24 for seniors and students on weeknights and matinees, and $28 for adults and $26 for seniors and students and on weekends. 843-342-2057. www.hiltonheadtheatre.com • “Let Me Entertain You,” presented by the Fred Astaire Dance Studio: A holiday dance performance showcase taking place at 7 p.m. Dec. 3 at the Bluffton High School Arts Center, 12 H.E. McCracken Circle, Bluffton. Features acts from movies and Broadway plays, including songs such as “Be Italian,” “Cabaret,” “All That Jazz,” “New York, New York,” “Grease” and many more. Dances will be performed by local dancers, as well as the Fred Astaire professional teaching staff. $25. 843837-6161. www.fredastairehiltonhead.com • “Hello, Dolly!” presented by the Arts Center of Coastal Carolina: Dec. 1-26 at the Arts Center, Shelter Cove, Hilton Head Island. 843-842-2787. www.artshhi.com • “The 1940’s Radio Hour,” presented by the May River Theatre: Evening performances take place Dec. 10, 11, 128

16, 17-18 and matinees Dec. 12 and 19 Tickets are $20 and can be purchsed by calling 843815-5581. General information about can be found by calling 843-837-7798 or going to www. mayrivertheatre.com. • “The Met: Live in HD” at the University of South Carolina Beaufort Center for the Arts: Live transmissions of the New York Metropolitan Opera via high-definition streaming. The season continues with “Don Carlo” (Dec. 11); “La Fanciulla del West” (Jan. 8); “Nixon in China” (Feb. 12); “Iphigénie en Tauride” (Feb. 26); “Lucia di Lammermoor” (March 19); “Le Comte Ory” (April 9); “Capriccio” (April 23); “Il Trovatore” (April 30) and “Die Walküre” (May 14). $20 for adults and seniors; $16 for Osher Lifelong Learning Institute members and $10 for USCB students and youth under 18. Tickets are available at the door on the day of the broadcast, online or at the box office. 843-521-4145. www.uscb.edu/cfa • “Fiddler on the Roof” at the First Presbyterian Church: Feb. 26-28 at First Prebyterian Church, 540 William Hilton Parkway. 843681-3969. www.fpchhi.org

AUDITIONS / ENTRIES

• Fifth Annual Beaufort International Film Festival: Screens films in the categories of Features, Documentaries, Short Films, Student Films, Animation and Screenplays. Feb. 16-20, 2011, at venues throughout Beaufort. www. beaufortfilmfestival.com • Hilton Head Extreme Cheer: The group has announced openings for athletes ages 7 to 10 to join their youth team. No experience is necessary and all training is done at the team’s professional cheer gym, 18 Cardinal Road, Hilton Head. 843-757-6410. E-mail hhecheer@aol.com. www. hhecheer.com

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RING IT IN • New Year’s Eve Gala at the Commodore Hall Ballroom: 9 p.m.-12:30 a.m. Dec. 31 at the Hilton Oceanfront Resort, Hilton Head. Music by the Lavon Stevens Experience with Louise Spencer. $75 per person in advance includes tax and gratuity, open bar, dessert table and champagne toast. • A New Year’s Eve Celebration Benefiting The Sandbox — An Interactive Children’s Museum: 7 p.m.-1 a.m. Dec. 31 at The Westin Resort & Spa. Music, dancing, and food; champagne toast and balloon drop at midnight. $75 per person, or tables of 8 for $600 and 10 for $700. A separate on-site Children’s Party takes place from 7 p.m.-12:30 a.m. for children 2 year and older. • XO Lounge: Music by the Simpson Brothers, special drinks and champagne toast. $15 per person cover charge. 23 Ocean Lane in the Hilton Oceanfront Resort, Palmetto Dunes, Hilton Head. 341-8080. xohhi.com

MUSIC

• The Jazz Corner: Live music nightly; with special weekend concerts. Dec. 3-4: Mose Allison. Dec. 10-11: A Benefit for the Deep Well Project, featuring a swingin’ jazz salute to the holidays with Bob Masteller’s All-Star Quartet. Dec. 17-18: The Jazz Corner Legends of Jazz Ring of Honor Awards, with Lynn Roberts, Bob Alberti and Ben Tucker. Dec. 24-25: Closed. Dec. 31: New Year’s Eve Extravaganza with the Noel Freidline Quintet begins at 5 p.m. Jan. 1: Closed. Jan. 7-8: A tribute to Billie Holiday with the Rebecca Kilgore Quartet and trombonist Dan Barrett. Village at Wexford, Hilton Head. 843-842-8620. www.thejazzcorner.com

• “Russian Rhapsody,” presented by the Hilton Head Symphony Orchestra: Features Lukás Vondrácek, winner of the 2010 Hilton Head International Piano Competition. 8 p.m. Jan. 16-17 at the First Presbyterian Church, 540 William Hilton Parkway, Hilton Head. 843-842-2055. www.hhso.org • “A Night In Old Vienna,” presented by the Hilton Head Symphony Orchestra: Features Austin Williams, 2010 HHSO Youth Concerto Competition Winner and the Hilton Head Symphony Orchestra Chorus. 8 p.m. Jan. 31 at the First Presbyterian Church, 540 William Hilton Parkway, Hilton Head. 843-8422055. www.hhso.org

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• University of South Carolina Beaufort Chamber Music Festival Series: Dec. 12, Feb. 20, March 27 and May 1 at the USCB Performing Arts Center, 801 Carteret St., Beaufort. 843-208-8246. www. uscb.edu/festivalseries

Sessions take place 6-8 p.m. Tuesdays from Jan. 11-Feb. 15 or 6-8 p.m. Wednesdays from Jan. 12-Feb. 16 at ARTWorks in Beaufort Town Center, 2127 Boundary St., Beaufort. 843597-3910. Email steffed6@islc. net.

ART / CALLS FOR ART

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• Celadon Fine Arts Festival: Artists are invited to apply to the three-day Celadon Fine Arts Festival, which takes place May 20-22 at the Celadon Community on Lady’s Ialdn, to compete for cash prizes totaling $3,000. Deadline to apply is March 1 and the application fee is $25. For information, go to www.beaufortcountyarts.com/celadon.htm. 843-379-2787. www. celadonfineartsfestival.org.

WRITERS / READERS

• The “Lunch With Author” Series: Comprises seven events that includes lunch, an author’s talk, Q&A and book signing. Features Patricia Moore-Pastides, author of “Greek Revival: Cooking For Life” (Dec. 2, Moss Creek Clubhouse, Hilton Head); Steve Berry, author of “The Emperor’s Tomb” (Jan. 17, Holiday Inn, Beaufort); Batt Humphrey, author of “Dead Weight” (Feb. 17, Dockside Restaurant, Port Royal); and Michael Coker, Alice E. Sink and Rick Simmons (March 10, Sea Trawler restaurant, Bluffton). Berry will also host a Writer’s Workshop with his wife, Elizabeth, on Jan. 17 at the Holiday Inn, Beaufort. The series is $270; individual lunches are $42. All lunches start at noon. Reservations are necessary and can be made by calling 843-521-4147 or emailing kingsley@uscb.edu • Lowcountry Writer’s Workshop with Stephanie Austin Edwards: A guided, supportive writing workshop.

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• Imagination Hour at the Sandbox: Story time will be followed by arts and crafts, games or science projects. The series is designed so parents and caregivers can assist their child with each project. 10:3011:30 a.m. Thursdays at The Sandbox — An Interactive Children’s Museum, 18A Pope Avenue, Hilton Head. 843842-7645. www.thesandbox.org • Friends of the Hilton Head Library Super Saturdays: Nov. 13: Conrad Hartz, puppeteer. Dec. 11: Gary Maurer, magician. Jan. 8: Beth Green, interactive music performer. Feb. 12: J’Miah Nabawi, storyteller. March 12: Ben Mathews, juggler. All Performances are free for children of all ages and take place at the Hilton Head library, 11 Beach City Road. 843-255-6500.

FESTIVALS

• First Annual Arbor Day Celebration at the Townes at Buckwalter: 10:30 a.m. Dec. 4. The community event will recognize National Arbor Day in South Carolina and feature environmental education, entertainment and refreshments, as well as a tree planting ceremony. • Hilton Head Island Winter Wonder Festival: 4-8 p.m. Dec. 11 at Shelter Cove Community Park. $10 per child (includes activities). A fun-filled afternoon of southern winter activities for ages 2-18, including pony rides, moon bounces, carnival games, winter hayride, face painting, tree decorating and live entertainment from

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ARTS CENTER AND ART LEAGUE ANNOUNCE JOINT VENTURE

he Art League of Hilton Head announced this month it will take residence in the Arts Center of Coastal Carolina’s Walter Greer Gallery upon departure from its Pineland Station location. “We have spent much of the past year envisioning a new face for the Art League, one in which we might become a hub of creativity embracing all the arts,” said Cindy Chiappetta, president of the Art League board. “Having our activities housed in the Walter Greer Gallery fits right in with our plans. Together we will spark a new collaborative direction for all the arts of the Lowcountry.” The Art League board voted unanimously to engage in a three-year lease with the Arts Center, as did the Arts Center’s executive committee. The two arts organizations have partnered before. In prior years, the Art League has exhibited its member show in the gallery, most recently in 2007, and was scheduled to produce and exhibit its bi-annual Juried Arts Show in May 2011. The Art League will continue to conduct its classes at the Art Academy on Cordillo Parkway; however, its exhibits will be mounted in the Walter Greer Gallery. Details: www.hhal.org

local community groups. The event encourages the gift of giving, so if your child brings a present to donate to the Curry Foundation you will receive $2 off admission. Proceeds benefit the Hilton Head Island Recreation Association Children’s Scholarship Fund. 843-681-7273. www.islandreccenter.org.

BENEFITS

• 9th Annual Sammy Claus Charity Gib-A-Way Ultimate Frisbee Tournament: Dec. 4 at Chaplin Park, Hilton Head. Men and women of all skill levels are invited to play or watch. Participants are asked to bring a toy or make a donation to Bluffton Self Help. For details,

call 843-683-6469 or 843-2900804 or e-mail sammyclaus@ gmail.com or calvoch@hotmail.com. • Boys & Girls Clubs of the Lowcountry Holiday Gala: 6 p.m. Dec. 11 at the Beaufort Inn, 809 Port Republic St, Beaufort. Features food by Southern Graces Catering, silent and live auctions and music by Buddy Kosic and the Lowcountry Jazz Band. $125 per person, $250 per couple. 843-575-5430. www. bgclowcountry.org. • American Heart Association Lowcountry Heart Ball: Jan. 22, 2011 at the Westin Hilton Head Island Resort and Spa. $200 per person, or $2,750 for tables of eight. Benefits the AHA. 6812355. E-mail judy.t.caramello@ heart.org December 2010

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An islandthemed NEW YEAR’S EVE CELEBRATION BENEFITING THE SANDBOX >>

Bob Pfeffer, John Jolley, and Carol Pfeffer from the 2008 edition of the Sandbox’s New Year’s Eve party.

When: 7 p.m.-1 a.m. Dec. 31 Where: The Westin Resort and Spa Tickets: $75 per person; tables of 8 for $600 and tables of 10 for $700. Sponsorhip packages are available for businesses and organizations. Details: 843-842-7645. www.thesandbox.org

The annual event benefiting The Sandbox — An Interactive Children’s Museum features live entertainment, music and dancing, as well as silent and live auctions, music and dancing, a seafood meal and — naturally — champagne toast and balloon drop at midnight. A separate on-site Children’s Party takes place from 7 p.m.-12:30 a.m. for children ages 4 to 12, and special room rates are available at the Westin for attendees.

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• Mardi Gras: Beaufort — benefiting the Arts Council of Beaufort County: 7-11 p.m. Jan. 29 at the Lyceum, Parris Island. Features music by Dwayne Dopsie and the Zydeco Hellraisers. $60 per person before Dec. 15, $75 per person after. 843-279-2787. • American Cancer Society Winter Benefit 2011: Feb. 11 in the Champions Ballroom at the Harbour Town Club in Sea Pines Resort. Features gourmet dinner and music by the Headliners. To donate, purchase tickets or for more information, call the American Cancer Society at 843-842-5188 or go to www.cancer.org.

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• Women at the Well Support Group: The St. Andrew By-The-Sea Counseling Center is now offering a support group for women experiencing miscarriage, stillbirth or infertility. Facilitated by counselor Angie Elliott, the group will help women with tools for grieving, coping, self-care, identifying and communicating needs and more. Meets 6-8 p.m. the first Tuesday of every month at St. Andrew By-TheSea United Methodist Church, 20 Pope Ave., Hilton Head. 843785-4711. Email counselorhhiumc@gmail.com • Bereavement Group: Tidewater Hospice and Grace Community Church present a weekly forum to provide help to people who have experienced a loss and would like support and information associated with grief and bereavement. Meets 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Thursdays at the Bluffton Library, 120 Palmetto Way, Bluffton. 843-757-9388. • Women’s Association of

Hilton Head Island Winter Holiday Luncheon: 11 a.m. Dec. 8 at the Champion’s Ballroom, Harbour Town Conference Center, Sea Pines. Featured speaker is Mary Kay Andrews. $27 for members and $32 for guests; RSVP deadline is Dec. 1. 843-815-5751. www.wahhi.com • Palmetto Quilt Guild: Monthly meeting 1 p.m. Jan. 20 at Christ Lutheran Church, 829 William Hilton Pkwy, Hilton Head Island. Speaker is Joan Shay. $5 for visitors. 843540-1952. palmettoquiltguild.org

OUTDOORS

• Birding at Pinckney Island: Walk led by Diane Rand take place at 7:30-9:30 a.m. Dec. 2 at Pinckney Island Wildlife Refuge. Participants are asked to bring their own binoculars. $12. Reservations required by calling 843-689-6767, ext. 223. • Animals of the Lowcountry, presented by the Coastal Discovery Museum: Dec. 29. Attendees will get up close and personal with a baby opossum, barred owl, snake, baby alligator and flying squirrel. The programs, at 10:30 and 11:30 am. will be held at the Coastal Discovery Museum at Honey Horn in the Sea Island Room. $12 for adults, $7 for children. Advance reservations required. 843-6896767, ext. 223. www.coastaldiscovery.org

ATHLETICS

• 19th Annual Hilton Head Hospital Jingle Jingle Family 5K Run & Health Walk: Dec. 18 around the Hilton Head Medical Center Campus. Participants are asked to bring unwrapped toys for December 2010

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ANNUAL HILTON HEAD HOSPITAL JINGLE JINGLE FAMILY 5K RUN AND HEALTH WALK

When: Dec. 18 Where: The race takes place in and around the Hilton Head Medical Center Campus Details: 843-757-8520. www.bearfootsports.com More: Participants are asked to bring unwrapped toys for donations to benefit CODA and The Hilton Head Swim Team H2A.

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donations to benefit CODA and The Hilton Head Swim Team H2A. 843-757-8520. www.bearfootsports.com. • 9th Annual Time Warner Cable Hilton Head Island Half Marathon 10K and 5K: Feb. 12. The race begins at Jarvis Creek Park and takes participants through two parks and over the Cross Island Parkway. 843-757-8520. www.bearfootsports.com. • Docent Training at the Coastal Discovery Museum: The museum is hosting its annual docent and volunteer training in January and February. The Museum is seeking new volunteers to lead history walks/talks, lead natural history walks/talks, assist with school field trip experiences, work at the gift store/front desk, care for the Heritage and Butterfly Gardens and more. Training sessions will be held on six consecutive weeks from

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NOEL FREIDLINE quintet ON NEW YEAR’S EVE AT THE JAZZ CORNER

When: Dec. 31 Where: The Jazz Corner, Village at Wexford, Hilton Head Island. Details: 843-842-8620. www.thejazzcorner.com More: The pianist reprises his New Year’s Eve stand this year with a quintet. Early seating ($65) begins at 5 p.m., and includes the concert, a three-course dinner, champagne toast and party favors. Late seating ($125) begins at 9 p.m. and includes the concert, a five-course dinner, champagne toast and favors. Reservations are required.

2-3:30 p.m. on Tuesdays: Jan. 18 and 25 and Feb. 1, 8, 15 and 22. To sign up, call 843-6896767. www.coastaldiscovery.org. • Friends of the Rivers presentation with Nancy

Schilling, Chris Marsh and David Harter: 11 a.m. Jan 26 in the Lakeview Room at Hampton Hall. Free and open to the public. 843-836-7463. Email cguscio@hamptonlake.com. M December 2010

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Happy Holidays from the Hilton Head Symphony Orchestra 2010 is rapidly drawing to a close. Signs of the holidays are everywhere, from the aisles of grocery stores and the mall to the lawns and front doors of those who get into the spirit early. Sumptuous Thanksgiving feasts have been consumed and families have offered thanks for their blessings. It’s the time of year when I take time to think back on all that has happened. It’s so easy to get caught up during stressful times in the anxiety of the moment. And there have been more than a few of those in 2010. But even those things that might first appear to be negative offer positive lessons and unintended benefits. For instance, in the past several months there have been numerous letters to the editor, e-mails, news stories and discussions about the orchestra and the actions of its Board of Directors. Regardless of the positions taken in those stories and letters, everyone who took the time to voice an opinion about the situation said, in effect, “I believe in and value our orchestra.” I would also wager that there are now a considerable number of people who were unaware that Hilton Head even had an orchestra, and now they know we have one that generates considerable passion. The past several years have presented plenty of stress about the economy. The recession has negatively impacted everyone from individuals to businesses and nonprofits. Arts and cultural organizations have not escaped the effects. The orchestra has experienced fairly significant deficits for several years. This prompted the Board to take a hard look at the way we do business and to develop a new set of goals and strategies designed to move the orchestra to a much stronger position in both the near term and long term. That planning has yielded exciting proposals for programs that will strengthen our audience and contributor base. We will also build a comprehensive plan for our services to youths – the musicians and audiences of tomorrow. Without the impetus of the recession we might have been content to continue offering the same basic programs in the same format to the same audience. To the hundreds of orchestragoers and community members who have supported us through these stressful times we say a heartfelt thank you. We are working hard to earn that support. And we hope you will join us in moving forward. We will provide opportunities for you to provide input at our concerts and through our website. We hope that your reflections on 2010 yield benefits as well and wish you a joyous holiday season. Happy holidays!

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Brian Kinard and Molly Lynes were married Oct. 9 at the home of the bride’s parents, Michael and Debi Lynes, in Point Comfort. The reception took place at the Point Comfort Pavilion.

Leigh Hayward and Kyle Stoudenmire of Charleston were married Sept. 5 in St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Mount Pleasant. The bride is the daughter of Rick and Marta Hayward of Hilton Head Island, and the groom is son of Mike and Ginger Stoudenmire of Columbia.

send us your wedding announcements Email your wedding photos to editor@hiltonheadmonthly.com, subject line “Weddings,” for inclusion in a future issue of Monthly.

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Holidays in Savannah

Savannah’s natural historic ambience offers a unique flair to its annual holiday calendar, as you might expect from a colonial-era town whose new marketing slogan is “Est. 1733.” Here’s just a hint at what’s on tap for the season: By Brad Swope

Christmas on the River and Lighted Holiday Parade This evening parade starts at 5:30 p.m. Dec. 4, and owes its pleasing, old-timey feel to River Street’s cobblestones and antebellum feel. Details: 912-234-0295. www.riverstreetsavannah.com Savannah Harbor Foundation Gingerbread Village Open through Dec. 25 at the Westin Savannah Harbor Resort on Hutchinson Island (across from River Street), this traditional offering by local chefs, students and community groups produces a small town’s worth of edible real estate. Please, no nibbling. Details: 912-201-2000. www.westinsavannah.com/events “A Christmas Tradition” This holiday music and comedy show runs through Dec. 23 at the historic Savannah Theatre, 222 Bull St. Shows begin at 8 p.m. Tuesdays through Saturdays and 3 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays. Details: 912-233-7764. www.savannahtheatre.com

the occupants’ personal traditions. Details:912-236-8362. www.dnaholidaytour.com Ice Skating at the Savannah Civic Center OK, there’s not much historic ambience here, but it’s as close to “winter sports” as you’ll find in a city 100 miles from Florida. Open from Dec. 11 through Jan. 3; a $7 ticket covers skate rentals and 90 minutes of skating. Session hours vary by day, starting as early as 10 a.m. and as late as 10 p.m. Details: www.savannahcivic.com/ cityweb/civiccenter.nsf Holiday Evening Tours by Candlelight at the Davenport House Museum Restoration of this 1820 federal-style mansion at 324 E. State St. marked the beginning of Savannah’s historic preservation movement. Now a museum, the Davenport House celebrates the five days between Christmas Day and New Year’s Eve in suitably 19th century fashion. Tours take place Dec. 26-30 from 6 to 8:30 p.m. and feature light refreshments, music and skilled tour guides.

36th Annual Holiday Tour of Homes

Details: 912-236-8097. www.davenporthousemuseum.org

This traditional tour, taking place Dec. 11-12 and sponsored by the Downtown Neighborhood Association, offers an inside look at opulently restored 19th century homes and inns. Residences are decorated according to

New Year’s Eve at City Market/Ellis Square If you’re up for a street party, you can’t do much better than these historic sites/tourist attractions. M

WHERE TO FIND MORE CHRISTMAS CHEER For information on other holiday events, go to www.savannahhollydays.com or call the Savannah Area Chamber of Commerce/ Visit Savannah at 912-644-6400.

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‘We are church. Wherever we stand.’ Two years ago, the Rev. Dr. Nannette Pierson founded the Sandalwood Community Food Pantry out of her own pocket. Today, her efforts are helping to feed more than 400 local families. STORY BY ROBYN PASSANTE • PHOTO BY ROB KAUFMAN

he Rev. Dr. Nannette Pierson spent more than a dozen years in school and seminary training to become a minister, but when the moment came to be ordained,

she balked. “There were certain tenets that you must profess, and I didn’t agree with them. I didn’t feel they were centered on love,” says Pierson, who says she especially disagreed with the church’s stance on homosexuals. 140

The decision meant she could preach but not be the head pastor at a church. Yet for a woman who had dreamed of being a priest since she was a little girl, the choice came with no regrets. “It was the best decision I ever made, because it freed me to believe we are church. Wherever we stand,” Pierson says. Pierson proves that every day where she stands by feeding hungry bodies and souls at the Sandalwood Community Food Pantry, which she founded two years ago. The 55-year-

old mother of three opened the food bank in response to what she calls a glaring problem on Hilton Head that few seemed to notice. “Very shortly after coming here I saw the need. I kept seeing hungry children everywhere I went and I didn’t think anyone else did,” she says. What began as a humble service to five families in the Sandalwood Terrace apartment complex has grown to serve more than 400 families — close to 1,000 people — throughout

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says Charles Walley, who’s been a patron of the food pantry since the very beginning. “There are more places on the island like this, but there’s nobody like Nannette,” says Walley, who has been unemployed since January and now volunteers at the facility. “She glows. She attracts people to her.” Walley has lived on Hilton Head for 15 years. He scores jobs doing body work on cars when he can, but the work isn’t steady enough to offer much stability. “I’m homeless, pretty much. But I always have the food bank. The food bank makes it easy on Tuesdays and Fridays,” Walley says. “It’s hard to work when there’s no food in your stomach.” Pierson says she’s been admonished by some who say she shouldn’t be giving repeated handouts to people like Walley. Her response: As long as people are hungry, she will feed them. “I’m not embarrassed to say we are handing out, with love,” she says.

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the Lowcountry. Those in need line up twice a week at the pantry’s temporary facility on Mathews Drive to fill their bellies with a hot meal, their bags with much-needed groceries and their hearts with the camaraderie of friends and the knowledge that someone cares. “Every week the lines get longer,” Pierson says. “They’re just so shocked to see people treat them like I treat my three children. It’s just so powerful.” What’s most powerful is Nannette herself,

Before opening Sandalwood, the preacher and part-time yoga instructor spent plenty of time amid the wealth of Hilton Head. She and her family vacationed on the island for years and eventually made it their second home. But after a messy divorce in 2007, Pierson, who then lived in New Jersey, needed to make a fresh start. She chose to return to the Lowcountry for its familiarity, though she was unsure what her next job opportunity might be. She soon found more than a job; she found a calling. The food pantry is part of the Lowcountry Food Bank network, and every few weeks Pierson drives to a warehouse in Yemassee to pick up 20 cases of chicken and tons of perishable and nonperishable items, all for free. Back home, the Hilton Head community at large, and Second Helpings in particular, has supported her efforts as well. “The community’s become wonderful. They’ve been helping out like crazy,” says Pierson, who has built a small army of dediDecember 2010

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cated volunteers. “It’s really amazing how many people, once they come, they feel touched and want to come back.” That’s what happened with Vicky Hunnings, who met Pierson at a community meeting on hunger and homelessness last spring and was moved to visit the food pantry the following week. “I became addicted to the people, the project and the program,” says Hunnings, who is now a regular volunteer and board member. “I’ve loved every minute of it.” A retired family nurse practitioner, Hunnings brings her blood pressure cuff and stethoscope once a month to check the blood pressures of the pantry’s regulars, most of whom don’t have health insurance. Those in need of care are referred to Volunteers in Medicine, she says. The food pantry also gives away clothes, shoes, household appliances, children’s toys and books and whatever else is donated. Pierson also heads up a local chapter of Newborns in Need, which gives needed items to Lowcountry babies. For the holidays, Pierson is focusing her extra charity efforts on something a bit unconventional — the pets of the people she serves. “I want to feed the pets of my clients for the holidays,” she says. “Their pets mean so much to them.

profit organization, and Pierson says she works 80 hours a week but draws no salary. She teaches yoga on the island and earns some money preaching at various churches; she also has relied on her retirement funds and her friends’ generosity, she says. She has seven best friends, many of them fellow clergy, who pledged to

“It was the best decision I ever made, because it freed me to believe we are church. Wherever we stand.” THE REV. DR. NANNETTE PIERSON

Some of my elderly ladies, they’ll give their own food to their pets.” The Unitarian Universalist Congregation of The Low Country, where Pierson preaches, had a pet food drive and supplied the food pantry with enough pet food to give out throughout the holiday season. The food pantry is a designated 501(c)(3) non-

remain supportive when she moved so far from her New Jersey roots, and they have made good on that promise. One of them has visited her every single month for the past two years, and they’ve sent check after check to help keep the food pantry running, she says. “My goal is to raise funds so we can have a permanent facility and maybe a minimum

staff of two people,” she says. “God forbid I have the flu or something!” The temporary facility they now use has no running water and no bathrooms. For now the dynamo is content showing up every day to “give handouts, with love,” and to dream up other ways to give. Her next idea? Free haircuts. Pierson spent years as a cosmetologist and hair salon owner before switching gears to follow the divine dream she’d had since she was a little girl. “Dominican nuns raised me,” says Pierson, who lost her parents when she was young. “They would have loved for me to be a nun. But as little as I was, I would say, ‘I don’t ever want to be a nun. I would like to be a priest.’ They used to reprimand me terribly for that.” She didn’t wind up a priest of a parish, but many would agree she is, in her own right, tending a flock. And that’s just fine with her. “It’s a serious thing we do, but we do it with a heartfelt joy.” M

HELP THE PANTRY

For information about how you can help the Sandalwood Community Food Pantry go to www.sandalwoodfoodbank.com or call 843-645-0935.

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The greatest gift

This year’s best present idea never fades, never ages and never goes out of style.

he best Christmas present each of us could give this year is a dose of optimism. It’s a universal gift. It’s never the wrong size or color, never out of style and never unwelcome. Who couldn’t use a dose of optimism, especially now that the world has become increasingly uncertain, cynical, hurried and angry? We must keep in mind that there are more good things happening than bad things, and more good people than bad people. Without hope there is no reason to live, and Christmas is a time to remind ourselves that believing in good is not a thing of the past. If anything, it’s needed now more than ever. We have all been tested by the worst recession since the Great Depression. It is understandable that the last two years have worn on us and made it difficult to keep a positive attitude. We may continue to face financial or emotional challenges, but the one thing we cannot give up is the belief that things will get better. In the midst of all of these uncertainties, it is more important than ever to find strength within ourselves and the energy to fight back by focusing on the things we can marc frey change, finding ways to adapt optimist and working on solutions. We all know somebody that could use a dose of optimism. Find a way to deliver them encouragement: a walk on the beach, a book, a personal flower delivery or an invitation to tea. Talk with them about ideas and focus on solutions. Share some positive energy and it will come back to you. To that end, there is plaque with a poem on one of the trails I frequent which I would like to share with all of you (though unfortunately, there is no indication of the author’s identity). I’m thankful for the many positive comments I receive about my column. Please continue emailing me at mfrey@freymedia. com with comments, ideas, things you would like to share or one-liners of encouragement. Let’s put differences aside, stand together and continue to make a difference. Let’s continue to share the gift of optimism! Happy holidays and onwards to a new year, where positive change will occur. M 144

The Christmas Present There is a wood by the house where I live, Where I walk each and every day, It’s always a pleasure and never enough, It’s hours I’ll spend if I may. As I walk, I talk to the animals, For I believe they talk back to me. I watch them, as if time was not passing, As though they were there just for me. There are times, when I stop and marvel, At the beauty of a single tree. Sometimes, I find myself laughing at the antiques of pied-billed grebe. I don’t think that I’ll ever quite know, Why I go there as much as I do. It never fails to enchant me, It’s something I just have to do. It’s the chattering squirrel, the twittering bird, It’s the sun filtering through autumn leaves. It’s the pine laden path and the animal tracks, It’s a gift that each day I receive. Now in the midst of Christmas season, If there were just one thing I could give, It would be to wrap up in a present Just an hour in the wood where I live. I know this may seem rather silly, For it’s not something that I can pack and post. But I believe as do many others, It’s the thought that matters most. In a season gone to frills and to fancy, Where money now buys most of our cheer, Give a thought to the old ideas, To the true meaning of this time of year. Spend an hour with the earth and her nature, And I promise that you’ll surely see, The truest meaning of the season. The one best present you could receive. (author unknown)

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