Outside Brands launches Shark Tooth Island experience

Outside Brands has introduced a Shark Tooth Island cruise for this summer, departing from their Savannah and Palmetto Bluff locations. These half-day excursions incorporate a scenic boat ride of the Savannah River with a location-hopping, shark tooth-hunting adventure.

These family friendly tours depart from either The Westin Savannah Harbor Golf Resort & Spa located at 1 Resort Drive in Savannah, or the Outside Palmetto Bluff outpost at 41 Boat House St. in Bluffton.

Guests will be taken to unique, isolated shores that are accessible only by boat to search for the fascinating artifacts that have been left behind by the tides.

Two million years ago, our coastal region was underwater and Megalodon sharks, like huge aquatic dinosaurs, swam in these waters, leaving their teeth to be fossilized and washed up on the shores of these islands.

In addition to shark teeth, other items to be discovered include pottery fragments, shells, whale bones and petrified wood. Guests will be able to enjoy the private adventure guided by one of Outside Brands’ USGC licensed and knowledgeable captains.

“Outside Brands is always looking for exciting new experiences to add to our selection of excursions,” said Mike Overton, founder and CEO of Outside Brands. “The Shark Tooth Island Cruise offers an exclusive way to take in the sights of coastal Georgia and walk away with not only one-of-a-kind pieces of natural history, but unforgettable memories.”

For ticket sales and more information, visit outsidesav.com, outsidepb.com oroutsidehiltonhead.com or call 843686-6996.

The award-winning adventure team of Outside Brands offers uniquely crafted guided experiences on Hilton Head Island, Palmetto Bluff, Savannah and beyond.

From humble beginnings as a windsurfing school in 1979, Outside Brands has grown into a dynamic four-division business with operations in South Carolina and Georgia. Driven by a mission to enrich lives by connecting people to exceptional places, products and experiences, Outside offers fully customized group travel services, team building programs, activities and specialty retail. For more information, visit outsidebrands.com and follow the organization on social media.

Noteworthy

• The Bluffton Pool will be closed to the public from noon to 4 p.m. Fridays this summer.

From 4 to 7 p.m. Fridays (through Aug. 11), the inflatable obstacle course will be in the water. It will remain there throughout Saturday for the public to enjoy during regular Saturday hours 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

The Bluffton Pool is tentatively scheduled to return to normal Friday operating hours beginning Aug. 18.

Updates and more information can be found at bcscrec.com.

• The Bluffton Library continues to offer many opportunities for Summer Reading learning and fun.

From 10 a.m. to noon June 24, retired African-American Studies Professor Meldon Hollis Jr. will present “African Presence in Colonial Lowcountry,” a collaboration with Beaufort District Collection and the Bluffton Library Program.

Visitors are invited to celebrate World Chocolate Day July 7 with a presentation by local chocolatier Mary Kull from 10 to 11 a.m. Register at 843-255-6503.

The Bluffton Library is located at 120 Palmetto Way in Bluffton Village. For more information, visit beaufortcountylibrary.org.

• Music enthusiasts and supporters of affordable housing can come together June 28 for an evening of music, community and philanthropy at the much-anticipated concert, Harmony for Homes, headlined by Mac Powell, former front-man and lead singer of the legendary, four-time Grammy Award-winning band Third Day.

The event will be held from 7 to 9 p.m. at First Presbyterian Church of Hilton Head Island, 40 William Hilton Parkway. Harmony 4 Homes tickets, $30, can be purchased at habitathhi.org/harmonyforhomes.

• The Lowcountry Chapter of the American Guild of Organists will offer summer concerts during the Thursday Farmers Market at 1 p.m. at Bluffton United Methodist Church, 101 Calhoun St. in

Old Town.

The July 6 concert will consist of patriotic and Americana compositions. On Aug. 3, a program of “The Classics” will be performed.

Patrons are invited to stroll through the market, then enjoy an hour of great music in an air-conditioned space. Donations will be gratefully accepted.

• The monthly Palm Trees & Pistons car show will be held from 9 to 11 a.m. July 8 at Sea Turtle Marketplace on Hilton Head Island, in the parking lot of the former SteinMart store.

The show will feature vintage, antique, exotic, muscle and unique cars owned by area locals.

Any car owner who would like to display their vehicle(s) are welcome to bring them for show and tell, and to meet others of like mind. Not a car owner? Come by and see some cool cars. It’s all free.

The show is held the second Saturday of each month, depending on weather, and is free and open to the public.

• The new Children’s Art Museum (CAM) at Jepson Center, part of Telfair Museums, will host a public Grand Opening celebration from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. July 8 at the museum, 207 W. York St. in Savannah.

The new museum will provide engaging, inspiring exhibits and hands-on, interactive spaces for toddler ages and up. Age-appropriate experiences will include modern technologies, immersive environments, and low-tech and hands-on activities.

CAM will be open during all Telfair Museum operating hours. For more information, call 912-7909-8865 or visit telfair.org.

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