VOLUME 11, ISSUE 10 • OCTOBER 4, 2022

Concours celebrates 20th year with grandest weekend yet

By Tim Wood CONTRIBUTOR

This is a special year for one of the Low country’s most celebrated events.

The Hilton Head Island Concours d’Ele gance and Motoring Festival is celebrating its 20th celebration of the grandeur and magnificence of the automobile Nov. 3-6.

This is the second year back after the COVID pandemic canceled the in-per son 2020 event and while organizers admit that 2021 was a measured return to normal, the 2022 event is shaping up to be the largest-scale Concours yet, truly honoring the two decades of prestige the gathering has garnered among car collec tors worldwide.

Thousands of exhibitors and enthusiasts descend upon the island each year, includ ing more than 200 cars and motorcycles that will pack the first and 18th fairways of

Port Royal Golf Club’s Planters Row Golf Course on Nov. 6 for the Best in Class and Best of Show judging.

The celebration of all things wheels and engines begins Nov. 3 with the sixth Grand Motoring Film Festival at the Arts Center of Coastal Carolina. The night will feature displays of classic and collector cars and the world premiere of “Punters,” plus documentaries “In the Blink of an Eye” and “Betty Skelton: Boundless.”

The screenings continue with a full day of film screenings at Coligny Theatre on Nov. 4, starting at 9 a.m. Concours visitors will also be welcomed with a Big Band Swingin’ Swag Show at 6:30 p.m., featuring the Fabulous Equinox Orchestra.

The annual driving tour starts at 8 a.m. Nov. 4. The tour begins at Berkeley Hall

Please see CONCOURS on page 10A

Walk to End Alzheimer’s set for Oct. 29 at Promenade

The Alzheimer’s Association, South Car olina Chapter will host its annual Walk to End Alzheimer’s Oct. 29 at the Promenade in Old Town Bluffton. Check-in opens at 10 a.m. with an Opening Ceremony at 10:45 a.m.

The walk is the world’s largest event to raise awareness and funds for Alzheimer’s

care, support and research.

On Walk day, participants honor those affected by Alzheimer’s with the poignant Promise Garden ceremony – a mis sion-focused experience that signifies our solidarity in the fight against the disease.

The colors of the Promise Garden flowers represent people’s connection to Alzhei

mer’s – their personal reasons to end the disease.

More than 6 million Americans are living with Alzheimer’s disease – a leading cause of death in the United States. Additionally, more than 11 million family members and friends provide care to people living with Alzheimer’s and other dementias.

In South Carolina alone, there are more than 95,000 people living with the disease and 199,000 caregivers.

To sign up as a walker or Team Captain or to learn more about becoming a sponsor or volunteer of Walk to End Alzheimer’s –Bluffton, visit act.alz.org/blufftonwalk or call 800-272-3900.

Spectators at the Hilton Head Concours d’Elegance and Motoring Festival will find plenty of exotic, unique, classic and beautiful automobiles to appreciate.

LYNNE COPE HUMMELL

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’Tis the season of weather wonderment and worry

By Lynne Cope Hummell EDITOR

For this issue’s column, I intended to chat about books. I’ve had some interest ing book-related experiences lately that I wanted to share.

But alas, as I sat in front of this screen to write, I received yet another storm alert on my phone – Hurricane Ian is bearing down on the west coast of Florida and could be heading toward the Lowcountry.

It occurs to me that many of our read ers are new to town and might not have a clue about what to expect. While Jim Cantore hangs out in Punta Gorda, or on whatever next beach he found that’s windy, we just sit here and wait and read and listen and wonder what the next few days will bring.

(Side note: Just for fun, type this into your internet browser: Where is Jim Can tore right now? If the answer is anywhere

near you, LEAVE!)

We wonder because we can’t know. Every storm is different. And they can change course unexpectedly.

The next day, Sept. 28, we learned that Hurricane Ian made landfall as a Cate gory 4 monster – one of the strongest hurricanes to ever hit the west coast of Florida – at Fort Myers. Millions of Flor ida residents were without power, roofs had blown off, homes were flooded.

The storm continued its path of rain, wind and destruction across the middle of the state. Later in the day, the storm had slowed and weakened to Category 3.

The entire coast of South Carolina was under a tropical storm warning, with an additional hurricane watch. This means bad weather is pretty much imminent, but we can’t know for sure until it hap pens.

Now, understand that as I’m typing, I’m well aware that you won’t be reading this until Oct. 4 at the earliest, so any

thing I write now about the rest of this storm is going to be moot by then. Ian will have moved past us or disintegrated, even if it hits us.

While we can’t know these scenarios ahead of time, we can learn from what ever has happened between this writing and your reading it.

So, for our new neighbors, and as a reminder for long timers, here are a few things you can expect, and what you can do – next time a storm seems to be heading our way:

• Expect some users of social media to “have all the answers,” and don’t pay much attention there. DO pay attention to official sources, such as local emergen cy officials, government and law enforce ment departments.

• Expect that as a storm approaches and local warnings begin, you’ll have plenty of time to get out of danger before it gets ugly. DO start to implement your hurricane plan. Use the “wait and won

der” time to fill up your gas tank, decide where you might go (if evacuation is or dered), and get your bug-out bags ready to go – essential clothing, toiletries, food, water and meds for about a week. Don’t forget about the pets! And batteries! And phone chargers!

• Expect that stores will run short of bottled water and toilet paper if a storm seems imminent. DO try to stay stocked up on essentials. (This is in case the storm isn’t as bad as it could have been, but not bad enough to evacuate.)

• Expect that things can change quick ly. DO pay attention for both the good and the bad news about storm direction, speed and landfall, and act accordingly.

Whatever the outcome, I hope we are all safe and our homes remain intact.

I hope we will be either cleaning up the bits of branches and debris Ian left for us, or simply blowing leaves off the driveway and putting the lawn chairs back outside.

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Our final work on the South Carolina 125th Legislative Session is now com plete, and with it an effort to further restrict abortion in South Carolina is almost certainly finished for now.

By Jeff Bradley CONTRIBUTOR Jeff Bradley

In last week’s special gathering the House voted 95-11 to stop the Senate’s version of the abortion ban which differed from the earlier House version that had provided exceptions for rape and incest. This new House vote effectively stopped the measure from advancing to Gov. Henry McMaster’s desk for approval.

What this means is that until State Supreme Court justices rule differently about the Fetal Heartbeat Bill, South Car olina remains under a 2016 law that bans abortions past 20 weeks of pregnancy.

As I have addressed earlier in these columns, this 125th Session was cer tainly noteworthy in many ways, as your representatives in the General Assembly passed several major pieces of legislation

affecting our state economy, our educa tion systems, and infrastructure improve ments moving forward.

There were also a number of smaller bills that were passed that you might not have heard about that might affect some of you, and I thought it would be a good idea to list some of the lesser noticed bills here before we move on to the next session in December.

Some originated in the House and others in the Senate. You can read more about any of them by taking note of the designation and visiting SCStatehouse. gov. For more details about any of these bills or others, simply type the bill number into the Quick Search tab at the bottom right corner of the website.

Teaching America’s Foundation (S.38): After years of battling the resistance from our state universities and colleges, we created the Reach Act which requires our public colleges to teach the U.S founding documents as a graduation requirement.

Property Tax Exemption for Surviving Spouse (S.233): Following the death of a spouse, the surviving spouse may apply for a property tax exemption on the own er-occupied home.

Expanded Palmetto Fellow Scholar ships (H.3017): We passed a bill allowing Palmetto Fellow Scholarship recipients

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to use their scholarship at a Technical College, which has not been previously allowed.

Military Retirement Income Tax Reduction (H.3247): South Carolina is a veteran-friendly state. Our new law allows military retirement income to be deducted from state taxable income.

Move Over (H.3011): Known as “Slower Traffic Move Right Bill,” this legislation states that the left lane on con trolled access highways (those multi-lane highways that are free from any at-grade crossings with other roads) can only be used for passing other cars.

Freedom of Religion Act (H.3105): This new state law designates churches as essential services and prohibits the government from shutting them down in another pandemic or other emergency.

Sex Offenders Registry Fixed (S.4075): We updated and improved state’s sex offender registry. Following last year’s State Supreme Court order, the legisla ture changed the registry’s rules to allow ex-convicts to be removed if they aren’t likely to be re-offenders. Previously they had been registered for life.

Jeff Bradley is the representative for District 123 in the State House of Represen tatives.

To the Editor:

“Peace” and “happiness” are two powerful words that in today’s troubled world seem to be overlooked through out our society. Over the years, there have been numerous inspirational quotes describing these two desirable words:

“Peace begins with a smile,” said Mother Teresa.

“Peace cannot be kept by force, it can only be achieved by understanding,” said Albert Einstein.

“Happiness is a choice, peace is a state of mind, both are free.”

So, why don’t we do a better job living them?

The World Health Report points to the rising negative feelings, particu larly in the U.S., due to an epidemic of addictions, including technology, alcohol, food, work, drugs, gambling, exercise, shopping and sex. Conclusion: We don’t get happiness as a society gets richer because we chose the wrong things.

A Psychology Today article indicated you don’t find happiness, you create it; further, a simple way to increase one’s happiness is to en-gage in acts of kindness. It goes on to say that the key ingredients to national happiness is income, life expectancy, social support, freedom, trust and generosity.

The Mayo Clinic describes achieving inner peace and happiness by directing more time to family and friends, appre ciating what you have, maintaining an optimistic outlook, and feeling a sense of purpose while living in the moment.

Personally, a basic element that contributes to my happiness stems from being married to my high school sweetheart these past 66 years.

How about you? Are you happy, experiencing an inner peace that brings happiness to you and those around you? No? Start now!

Earle Everett Moss Creek

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Little birdies in the sky – and trees and feeders – delight us

With this feature, we seek to cap ture a glimpse of what you and your neighbors have to say about a variety of topics, issues, events – and just plain

fun questions.

You might see us anywhere around town, with notepad and camera, randomly seeking out folks who are

willing to participate. If we find you, we hope you will want to respond.

At the Pat Conroy Literary Center’s annual Lowcountry Book Club Con

vention, held at the beautiful Technical College of the Lowcountry’s Culinary Arts Institute in Bluffton, we asked:

“What’s your favorite bird, and why?”

Maureen Dean, Bluffton: “Bluebird. It’s the state bird of New York, but I never saw one until I moved here!”

Alice Ricard, Bluffton: “The flamingo, because it’s so funny and gawky. I have flamingo bags for my grandchildren, with fun treats, toys and snacks.”

Vanessa Eccles, Savannah: “Yellow warbler, because they’re so cute and tiny and round.”

Joann Lillis, Hardeeville: “Great blue heron, because of its massive size and coloring, it’s so graceful and beautiful.”

Karen McDowell, Beaufort: “Painted bunting. A pair came to my feeder this year for the first time!”

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Medicare, Medicaid insurance company to drop local contract

By Larry Sanders CONTRIBUTOR

We’re a close community here in the Lowcountry, where everyone knows and looks out for each other. This is why, as a member of Hilton Head Hospital’s governing board, I feel it’s important to call attention to an imminent threat to our commu nity’s healthcare safety net – one that will very likely affect you or some one you know.

The Centene Corporation intends to restrict its members’ access to hospitals in numerous communities across the country, including ours. The Centene Corporation, which operates Absolute Total Care (a Medicaid plan), Ambetter for Ab solute Total Care (a Health Insur ance Marketplace plan), Wellcare (a Medicare plan), Wellcare by Allwell (a Medicare plan) and Wellcare Prime by Absolute Total Care (a Medicare-Medicaid plan for dually eligible people) has terminated its contract with Hilton Head Regional Healthcare.

That means that Hilton Head Hos pital and its doctors will no longer be in network for members of the Centene health plans listed above starting Jan. 1, 2023.

Centene is cutting its members off from the Hilton Head Regional Healthcare system because hospitals like Hilton Head Hospital were un willing to accept enormous rate cuts. In this economy, all hospitals and health systems are facing inflation ary pressures and rising supply and labor costs, which make even the current payment rates unsustainable.

As vice chairman of Hilton Head Hospital’s governing board, I un derstand intimately how Centene’s proposed rate cuts, compounded with other economic forces, will

impact the durability of our commu nity hospital, its workforce and our larger healthcare infrastructure. The financial implications of this cut are a concern for me and the potential risk it creates for the services avail able to the people in our community.

In our island town, 37% of our residents are 65 years or older, com pared to 18.6% in South Carolina and 16.8% in the rest of the United States. Centene’s demand for rate reductions will severely impact the health of the senior population of our community, including myself, who require more immediate and regular access to care as we age.

Hilton Head Regional is the only hospital system offering full-ser vice emergency care in Bluffton, Hardeeville and Hilton Head. The next closest is more than 30 minutes away. All of Hilton Head Region al’s ER locations are also advanced Primary Stroke Certified. And Hilton Head Regional is the only health system offering open heart surgery in the community. The next closest hospitals with these services are in Savannah or Charleston.

Centene’s business practices will restrict Hilton Head Hospital and providers’ ability to treat those who need local, community-based care the most.

We need Centene to agree to an arrangement that fairly compensates Hilton Head Regional Healthcare and keeps our healthcare infrastruc ture out of a serious financial situa tion.

Larry Sanders is currently vice chairman for the Governing Board for Hilton Head Hospital. He has served in numerous leadership position for local nonprofits, his church and his fraterni ty, Kappa Alpha Psi International.

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Beaufort, wrapping up with a tour of the Marine Corps Museum at Parris Island.

But this isn’t just about land-bound wheels and engines. The Flights and Fancy Aeroport Gala Friday night and Aero Expo on Nov. 5 will put some of the world’s most revered airplanes on display at the Hilton Head Island Airport.

The Aeroport Gala will combine five-star dining along with a taste of both Concours vehicles and Aero Expo aircraft on display against the backdrop of an airport hangar.

The Aero Expo is a display of both the world’s most vintage airliners along with the latest technology and flying innova tions in private aircraft.

The focus shifts to the ground gear shift ers with the Car Club Showcase from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Nov. 5. More than 20 clubs, including the Sun City Car Club, will fill the fairways of the Port Royal Golf Club. Each club selects their best of the best to compete for top awards. The 2022 edition will feature both women-owned vehicles and cars of Japan.

Renee and Christina Brinkerhoff will be honored alongside their 1956 Porsche 356A used to race more than 20,000 miles across the world to combat child traffick ing.

“To say that the efforts of Renée and Christina Brinkerhoff are inspiring is an incredible understatement,” said Lindsey Harrell, Concours President. “These wom en embody the true meaning of Women Driving America. In fact, we would go so far to say that they are Women Driving the Globe. Valkyrie Racing ensures that 100% of every donation to Valkyrie Gives is granted to vetted frontline NGOs fighting child trafficking around the world. In addition to providing funding, they look for ways to become active participants in the organizations they support and we are pleased to support their efforts in this worthy cause.”

The Sun City Car Club will have 10 of the 200 judging slots and will include Terri Banovsky’s 2005 Toyota Solara, Elaine Blank’s 1999 Plymouth Prowler, Bob Florio’s 1992 Daihatsu, Jenny Kramer’s 1968 Pontiac Firebird, Georgia Lash’s 2008 Nissan 350Z, Vicki Pasquale’s Mercedes SL500, Jim Reeves’ 2000 Honda S2000, Gary Tancredi’s 2008 Dodge Challenger,

Steve Tomko’s 1952 Mercury and Roger Velliquette’s 2007 Saturn Sky.

Other local clubs invited to participate include Corvettes of Hilton Head and The Classic Car and Truck Club of Beaufort.

The showcase will also feature two spe cialty exhibits, Legends of the Autobahn East and the Austin-Healey Southeastern Classic.

The showcase’s afterparty will feature an array of local breweries and distilleries along with live entertainment from The Road Agents.

One of the most beloved events of the weekend returns with the Design Among the Stars event at the Harbour Town Club house Nov. 5. It’s a night of mingling and dining with some of the world’s most icon ic automotive designers. These giants of the industry will sketch automotive art live at the event and auction off their creations, with proceeds going to the Concours’ char itable fund, Driving Young America.

This all leads up to the Sunday afternoon Concours d’Elegance judging, with more than 200 cars on display at Port Royal from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. More than 75 judges from across North America will trim the field to 31 best of class winners who will compete for the Best in Show honor.

The 2022 Honored Collector is Dirk and Alexandra de Groen from Coral Gables, Florida. Five of the couple’s most acclaimed vehicles will be on display, in cluding their 1937 BMW 328, 1960 BMW 700 Sport, 1958 Mercedes-Benz 219, 1991 Z1 Alpina RLE #28 and 1971 BMW 2002 Alpina A2.

“Dirk has been such an avid collector of German cars, which is a perfect fit for this year’s honored marque,” said Merry Har lacher, chairman of the Hilton Head Island Concours. “It’s always been important for us to engage with critical collectors like Dirk and to maintain the highest quality of vintage cars showcased at the event. Dirk’s ongoing participation has helped make this event what it is – a display of incredible ve hicles overlaid with our signature Southern hospitality.”

Tickets to all the events for the 2022 Concours d’Elegance are available online at hhiconcours.com.

Tim Wood is a veteran journalist based in Bluffton. Contact him at timwood@bluff tonsun.com.

Hilton Head Regional Habitat for Humanity dedicates 122nd home

On Sept. 15th, at a new home on Hilton Head Island, donors, volun teers, and friends gather to dedicate Hilton Head Regional Habitat for Hu manity’s 122nd completed house.

This house will become the home of the Almaraz family, who went through a grueling application process and provided more than 400 sweat-equity hours to the local Habitat affiliate.

The Almaraz family is made up of three generations: Blanca, her daugh ter Araceli, and Araceli’s son. Araceli says she applied to the Habitat pro gram because, “I am a single mother and would love to be able to give my son a place that is safe and to call home. Also, I would like for my mom to have a home for when she retires (so) I can care for her and my son. It would be a dream come true if I can give them both a place to call home.”

Friends of Patricia Carey Wirth funded the project. The house is a celebration of the nearly two decades she spent as the president and CEO of the Hilton Head Regional Habitat for Humanity. During her tenure the or ganization went through tremendous

growth in providing simple, decent housing for so many families in south ern Beaufort and Jasper counties.

As president and CEO, she helped build almost 90 houses in the service area. Upon her retirement, the board of directors started the campaign to build a house in her honor.

“House dedications are such joyous moments,” said Brenda Dooley, exec utive director of Hilton Head Regional Habitat for Humanity. “We are proud to partner with the Almaraz family in building this home and in seeing them celebrate this new beginning in their lives.”

More than 60 volunteers spent more than 1,500 hours working to build the home. Volunteers are on the front line of building homes, hope and com munity. Their selfless time and talent make the dream of owning a home a reality.

A dedication provides the perfect opportunity to see firsthand the work that Habitat does and to meet the fam ilies who are purchasing these homes.

For more information, call 843-6815864 or visit habitathhi.org.

A ribbon cutting celebration was held Sept. 15 for the most recently completed Habitat for Humanity house on Hilton Head Island. The new home of the Almaraz family, left, was dedicated to Pat Wirth, right, to honor her two decades of service to the organization.

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Zonta Club of Hilton Head celebrates 40th anniversary

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1) I support sensible public/private partnerships to build homes for our Island workforce. Our teachers, firefighters, and healthcare workers deserve to live in our community, and we need them too!

2) Our rapid loss of physicians and healthcare workers needs a solution. I will champion a healthcare recruitment and retention program to aid in this effort.

3) Short-term rentals have grown exponentially on our Island. We need to manage this growth through a stronger ordinance that includes safety inspections and occupancy limits.

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Service to the Community

By Lynne Cope Hummell EDITOR

It all started with just a couple of friends.

In the 1970s on Hilton Head Island, population 2,500, everyone knew every one. They were the pioneers in develop ing the community that Charles Fraser was building.

Arriving on the island about the same time around 1978, and no doubt attend ing the famed 6-to-8’er cocktail parties where newcomers met up, were Billie Rogers and Martha Baumberger. Upon meeting, they discovered many mutual interests. Among them, both the women had been members of Zonta, an interna tional women’s service club founded in 1919. Rogers had been vice president of her club in Frederick, Maryland; Baum berger had been president of her club in Evanston, Illinois, and then served as executive director at Zonta International Headquarters in Chicago for eight years.

Wishing to make a difference in their new community through service to oth ers, the friends set out to establish a Zonta Club on the island. They quietly began to make a list of potential new members –

business owners and executives, pro fessionals, leaders of all kinds. Over the months, as they talked with these women and received positive feedback, it was determined that a club should indeed be established. Its mission would mirror that of all Zonta clubs – to empower women through service and advocacy.

Fast forward about 15 months and many conversations and formalities later, when the Zonta Club of Hilton Head Island was accepted as a member of Zonta International on Dec. 10, 1979.

A Charter Presentation Dinner was held Jan. 26, 1980, with 40 members initiated.

Ellie Dagle was at that dinner and was initiated as one of those charter members, the only one who is still active in the club.

In the 1980s, membership grew to 80-plus. Even now, Dagle said, there are likely more than 100 former members still living in the area.

Dagle said one of the club’s first efforts was to donate a washer and dryer for the Children’s Center, formerly on Mathews Drive.

“Then, we raffled a Ford Pinto that we got from the Ford dealer, who let us just

When Zonta Club members gather for any reason, there’s a spirit of friendship and service that is always present.

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Italian Fest serves up food, wine, fun

The 12th Annual Italian Heritage Fes tival, presented by the Italian-American Club of Hilton Head, will be held from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Oct. 22 at the Coastal Discovery Museum at Honey Horn on Hilton Head Island.

The event features food, wine and music that expresses the Italian-American cultural experience.

As in years past, food booths will line the pathways at Honey Horn with local restaurants serving up portions of their signature dishes. Cooking demonstrations are scheduled throughout the afternoon, while volunteers will prepare traditional Italian dessert favorites like cannoli and zeppole.

There are also educational booths, a Kid’s Zone, and Italian arts and crafts. Entertainment for the day includes live music from the Hilton Head Plantation Big Band, and competitions including grape stomping and pizza eating.

October is officially Italian American Heritage Month in South Carolina, signed into law in 2015 by Governor Nikki

Haley. “We are always grateful for the local support and turn-out,” says IACHH president, John De Cecco.

In keeping with the community focus, proceeds from the Italian Festival go to local charities and scholarships.

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have the car without any up-front mon ey,” Dagle said.

Club members sold a set number of $100 tickets. “We made enough to pay for the car, and to set up a scholarship for the Children’s Center,” Dagle said.

The Children’s Center remains the club’s longest-running service project. Current club members continue to give volunteer hours and the club donates specific items and financial gifts.

“Our mission is supporting the non profits,” said Amy Covington, the current club president.

Other nonprofits also have benefited from Zonta’s efforts over the years, includ ing Island Recreation Center and Hopeful Horizons. The club sponsors four high school Z-Clubs and awards scholarships to young women who are members.

Jennifer Baker, a member for 10 years and current president-elect, said the club recently completed its five-year commit ment to the Island Rec Center for its Dis covery Room. “We committed to $25,000 over five years,” she said.

To date, the club has donated more than $400,000 to the local community, and more than $95,000 to Zonta Interna tional service projects.

Of particular interest to the local club is advocacy and support for women who are victims of domestic violence. Each year the club makes contributions to agencies that work to combat violence against women, including human trafficking and rape.

Baker said the club has provided “dignity kits” for women who have been assaulted.

“The first thing they do at the hospital is take the woman’s clothes as evidence,” she said. “We provide a kit with under garments, sweatshirt, pants and a hygiene kit.”

Dagle said the club also has helped out fit the Victims Services Center at the 14th District Solicitor’s Office in Okatie. “We repainted the cozy room, and a separate exam room, and donated supplies and equipment,” she said.

C.J. Humphrey, a member for 37 years, recalled a series of women’s financial programs that the club offered in the 1990s. “We worked with AARP and held workshops on personal accounting and business,” she said.

Dagle said it was especially helpful for widows who had no business acumen, “some of whom didn’t even have a check book.”

Missy Santorum, a member for 12 years, said they couldn’t believe the turn out. “It was amazing,” she said. “Maybe we should do that again.”

Amy Covington, a member for three years and current president, said they did present a similar program one holiday season. “It was Outscam the Scammer,” she said. “We held it at the Cypress, and brought in Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office, someone from Edward Jones (me), and talked about how to avoid scams.”

Dagle, who served as president of the club twice, and served on the district level as well, explained that even though it has been 42 years since the club’s founding, they are celebrating their 40th anniver sary this year because most activities were suspended for two years due to the pandemic.

Women of all ages are invited to a social Wine & Chocolate event Oct. 27 to get to know active members, meet new friends, and learn more about the club and its mission of empowering women through service and advocacy.

The event will be held from 5 to 6:30 p.m. at the Island Winery, 15 Cardinal Rd. Admission is free, and wine flights are $10, with wine also available by the glass. To RSVP, email membership@zontahhi. org.

To learn more about the club, visit Zon taHHI.org. For those who wish to pursue membership, meetings are held at 5:15 p.m. the first Thursday of each month at the Hargray Building, 862A William Hilton Pkwy. The next meeting is Oct. 6.

As in the beginning, it all comes back to friends.

“I have friends across the United States that I’ve known for 42 years, Dagle said. “And those women are my sisters.”

Baker said she joined because of the difference Zonta makes locally for orga nizations that serve women and girls. “I stayed because of the women I’ve met who have dome so much for me person ally and professionally.”

Her friend, Suzanne Brown, said, “Jenn and I came in at the same time, and we’re really good friends now. It’s the friends that make you stay.”

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“Water for Elephants” spent weeks on the New York Times best-seller list, and generated a movie that starred Reese Witherspoon and Hal Holbrook, among others.

Young adult books “Anna and the French Kiss” and “Cinder” are report edly headed to the big screen, as is the post-apocalyptic zombie novel “The Forest of Hands and Teeth.”

Bluffton Branch Library can help with a series of 10 Come Write In sessions beginning Nov. 1.

“We’re planning on doing write-ins in a room set up just for them to come in to write. We’ll probably have snacks, water and word prompts they can choose from if they want,” said Alyssa Krob, reference and teen services librar ian. “We always put together a word count sheet or calendar so (writers) can record their daily progress if they want.”

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While these genres might not be everyone’s cup of tea, they and a number of other published books have one thing in common: They began as a manuscript generated during National Novel Writing Month, known to fans as NaNoWriMo.

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The event is a free online challenge to write 50,000 words of a new novel in one month, and is conducted every No vember by the nonprofit NaNoWriMo (NaNoWriMo.org).

For anyone who has ever had the urge to write but needs a little push or bit of encouragement to get started, the

Keeping track of the daily word count is crucial. An average of 1,570 words is highly recommended in order to reach the 50,000-word count by midnight on Nov. 30.

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Alyssa Krob, reference and teen services librarian at the Bluffton Branch Library, shows prepa ration and support materials available for anyone who wishes to participate in the annual National Novel Writing Month in November.

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when she worked in the Beaufort branch. Now working in Bluffton, she is continuing the same process, offering an information packet for prospective writers – from teens to seniors.

“Because NaNoWriMo also has the young writers program, I’m all about that because I’m the teen services librar ian. I try to encourage kids, saying, ‘You can write. It doesn’t have to be school-related. You can just write what ever you want,” said Krob.

The write-ins offer authors a qui et space with little interruption with the exception of the occasional word prompt, and Krob said she has had anywhere from five to 10 people show up for the events.

When it gets down to writing, some participants prepare for November by outlining their manuscript down to the most minor details. This can include listing and describing the primary play ers and their characteristics, the struc tures, attire, animals and food as well as creating a map of the environment they will inhabit. Other participants,

however, start with a basic premise: a handful of characters they know from life, books or movies or ones they cre ate from scratch.

The website offers a “Prep 101” with a suggested timeline (that started in September) of how to develop a story idea, create characters and construct a plot, as well as tips for organizing your life to allow for writing, and managing your time during your writing mara thon.

Included in the local prep package that Krob distributes is a calendar, and a brochure that highlights preparation steps listed in the writing website, plus a “Pre-NaNoWriMo Non-Noveling Checklist.”

This list is vital for sustaining writers who will be hunkered down over their keyboards or legal pads. It lays out the importance of planning meals (No. 1 on the list), handing off chores for the month, setting aside a specific writing space, letting your close friends know you will be creating and less available for social activities, buying a supply of

special writing snacks, and designating someone to bring you endless mugs of tea.

No matter how an author prepares, at 12:01 a.m. Nov. 1, the writing may begin in earnest.

Krob plans to participate as a writer as well as community leader.

“I have a young adult novel that I started working on the past couple years and have tried to work on each time. This year, I’m working on a dif ferent type of novel I’ve never written before,” Krob said, “so it’s going to be interesting. We’re going to see where it goes.”

To participate as part of the inter national online event, sign up on the NaNoWriMo website. Participants may choose to join a geographic region. There are South Carolina Lowcoun try and Georgia Savannah regions, and many participants will note their locations with the possibility of join ing others for write-ins. Each author’s page has spots where they can provide as much or as little information about

themselves and their project, including a working title, the genre, a brief synop sis, and a brief bio.

About 10 days into the month-long contest, authors will be able to use one of two ways to begin submitting their word counts online. No one on the website will read the manuscripts, and no one hounds writers to keep up or catch up. The same will hold true at the library.

“I don’t want them to feel pressure because writers are often skittish crea tures. So I don’t want to scare anyone or overwhelm anyone,” said Krob. “I want this to be as easy as possible.”

Writers may stop by the Bluffton library to pick up a prep package. The NaNoWriMo write-ins will be held in November from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. every Tuesday and Nov. 3, 9 and 17, and from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Nov. 5 and 19.

Gwyneth J. Saunders is a veteran jour nalist and freelance writer who has par ticipated in NaNoWriMo for seven years, relying on Milk Duds and tea for snacks.

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PGA returning to the Lowcountry this month for CJ Cup

By Tim Wood CONTRIBUTOR

There is a PGA tournament being played in Ridgeland for the second straight year, and one of the top draws of the tour has already commit ted to play.

The CJ Cup in South Carolina will be played Oct. 19-23 at Congaree Golf Club. This is the second time in two years that the PGA has moved a tournament to the golf course with short notice. This speaks to how im pressed PGA tour officials were with Congaree’s handling of a pandem ic-induced, last-second ask.

“We thought we were going to have an easy summer this year, but we were glad it didn’t turn out that way. We’re honored to be asked to do this,” said Congaree Director of Golf Bruce Davidson at the tournament’s media event on Sept. 20.

Last year, Congaree officials had just a 72-day window to prepare

The Congaree Golf Club will host the CJ Cup this month, the second PGA Tour event to play at the club in Ridgeland.

for the Palmetto Championship, a substitute tournament added to the schedule as a substitute for The Canadian Open, which was canceled in 2021 due to countrywide COVID restrictions.

This year, CJ Cup tournament director Andre Silva and his team had a full 120-day prep time, an eternity comparably, but still drastically short er than most PGA tournaments like The RBC Heritage that are prepping throughout the year.

“The relationship that was forged between the tour and the state of South Carolina was a special one, and it was always in the back of our mind if there was an opportunity to come back, definitely it would be one of the places that would be in discussions,” Silva said. “It’s going to be amazing and one of the top PGA events on the tour this year for sure.”

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first official PGA Tour event in 2017, but was held in Las Vegas the past two years due to the pandemic. The tournament’s defending champion, Rory McElroy, has already committed to play in the 2022 tourney.

Davidson said at the CJ Cup media day that McElroy is just the first of the big names that will be announced as part of the 78-player field. The tourney will be worth 500 FedEx points and will feature a no-cut struc ture – meaning you’ll see all players in the field all four days.

The field has the potential to be even stronger than the Palmetto Championship, as the CJ Cup is a fall tournament that is reserved for the top 60 players in the 2021-22 FedExCup points standings, sponsor exemptions, the five players from the Korea Professional Golfers Association and the top three players of Korean descent in the World Golf Rankings.

Justin Thomas is a two-time winner of the event and is part of the FexEx Cup top 60 eligible to play this year.

Area golf enthusiasts were treated to a star-studded field at The Palmetto Championship in June 2021. Clem son graduate Doc Redman was near the top of the leaderboard through out, but finished in a tie for second, one shot behind champion Garrick Higgo. South Carolina native Dustin Johnson finished three shots back at The Palmetto Championship, but will not be eligible to play at Congaree this year after his defection to the upstart LIV Golf tour.

The return of the event means an other golf-related tourism win for the state. Tourism officials said golf had a $3.3 billion economic impact on the state’s tourism industry in 2021.

It is also yet another chance to show one of South Carolina’s nearest links gems off to the world. Congaree was founded by billionaires Dan Friedkin and the late Bob McNair, the former owner of the Houston Texans. The course was completed in 2017 just off U.S. 278 on a former rice plantation.

The event also is a chance to spot light the work of the club’s Congaree Foundation, which has hosted a total

of 138 students at an instruction and college admission prep camp as part of its Congaree Global Golf Initiative. The foundation has raised $15.5 million to date, and 95 percent of the students have gone on to play col lege-level golf.

“Last year was great, the attendance was great, a lot of people enjoyed all the things we had here with the concessions, walking around here, and watching the players,” said John McNeely, executive director for the Congaree Foundation. “I think the field that will be in place for this one will be another step up for us and South Carolina.”

Spectators for The Palmetto Cham pionship saw a parking setup among the most convenient on the PGA Tour. Parking is just a few hundred yards from the course entrance.

Daily grounds tickets for the CJ Cup are available now, and will cost $25 for the Oct. 19 practice round, $55 each for the first and second rounds on Oct. 20-21 and $60 each for the third and final rounds on Oct. 22-23. Families will get a special bonus, as two children ages 15 and under are admitted free per one tick eted adult.

Active and veteran Armed Forces and National Guard members are eligible for up to four complimentary tickets per day. Military members will need an active GovX account to verify military status and unlock the ticket offer.

There are also plenty of volun teer opportunities available to help organizers pull off this year’s event. Choose from 20 different volunteer committees, including Competition Support (ball spotters and loca tion-based operators, both inside the ropes), Admissions, Player Transpor tation, Gallery Management, Sup ply Distribution and Media Center operations.

Tickets and volunteer information are available online at CJCUPSouth Carolina.com.

Tim Wood is a veteran journalist based in Bluffton. timwood@blufftonsun.com.

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Come watch McIlroy defend the CJ Cup at Congaree Golf Club

By Jean Harris CONTRIBUTOR

I love to watch the professionals play golf, especially in person. If you are a golfer, you’ll want to attend the CJ Cup Oct. 20-23 at The Congaree Golf Club in Ridgeland.

This club is unique for this sec tion of South Carolina. Congaree is a Tom Fazio design that has wide open fairways with sand dividing holes and ancient live oaks surrounding the fairways.

Fazio designed the course to look like courses in Australia’s Sandbelt. Congaree officially opened in 2018 and was named the best new private course by Golf Digest in 2018. It is now ranked No. 39 on the prestigious list of America’s 100 Greatest Golf Courses.

The CJ Cup was launched in 2017 as Korea’s first official PGA Tour event. It was played in Korea for three

consecutive years at Nine Bridges Golf Course before having to relocate to the U.S. because of COVID. It was played in Las Vegas the past two years.

This will be the first time the CJ Cup will be played in the Southeast region of the United States. Rory McIlroy is the defending champion after winning the CJ Cup last year en route to his record third Fed Ex Cup title. He is the No. 2 ranked player in the world.

“This will be my first time begin ning a PGA Tour season with a title defense,” McIlroy said. “I am really looking forward to seeing what Con garee is all about. From the design of the golf course to the overall player experience, everything I have heard about it from those who played the tournament in 2021 was overwhelm ingly positive.”

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Rory McIlroy won the 2021 CJ Cup in Las Vegas.

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New community market coming to island on Saturdays

The island’s newest farmers market, the Hilton Head Community Market, is slat ed to begin operations Oct. 8 at Shelter Cove Community Park. Hours are 9 a.m. to noon.

The market was to begin Oct. 1, but the opening was postponed due to the threat of Hurricane Ian.

Each week, shoppers can meet and shop with local farmers, growers, makers, bakers and more.

“With over 40,000 residents and two to three million visitors to Hilton Head each year, we are excited to have this market at such a central location,” said Colleen Laux, a vendor and volunteer.

While the Hilton Head Community Market is food-focused, it will also feature a limited number of local artisans and makers each week. This will be a weekly opportunity for the Hilton Head commu nity to connect and socialize, while also supporting local small businesses.

This market is geared towards the entire Hilton Head community, including full and part-time residents, as well as vis itors to the island, who can’t make one of the other local markets during the week.

The Hilton Head Community Market is volunteer organized and run in partner ship with Island Recreation Center. Each month, 50% of vendor fees received will be donated to a different local nonprofit organization.

Follow the market on both Facebook and Instagram @hhicommunitymarket.

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field that includes five players des ignated by the Korea Professional Golfers’ Association, as well as the top three available players of Koran na tionality from the Official World Golf Ranking. The remainder of the field will be made up of the leading players from the Fed Ex Cup points list and sponsor exemptions.

Only in person can you really appreciate the players and the golf course. You can see elevation chang es, the slope on the greens, the many sculptured bunkers, the importance of hitting the fairways, and the length of the rough.

Also seeing the players in person is a fun experience. Most of the players look much smaller in person. McIl roy is only 5-foot-9 and 161 pounds. Watching him hit a driver 330 yards is remarkable.

My advice for watching the tour nament: Find a spot on the course where you can watch several holes. Watch golfers approach a green and putt and then watch the players tee off

the next hole. I enjoy standing above the fourth green and watching the difficulty of the chips and putts. From there, you can watch the tee shots to the par 3 fifth hole.

There are two fan zones. One is located on the front nine, from which spectators will be able to walk to the fifth green, eighth fairway or sixth green to take in some great golf views. From the fan zone on the back nine, spectators can head to the first green, second tee, 17th green or 18th fairway and green.

These fan zones will feature food and beverage offerings from Bibigo, the food division of the CJ Group.

On your way out of the tournament stop by the PGA Tour Fan Shop to buy exclusive CJ Cup and Congaree gear, including pin flags, golf balls, hats and more.

Dr. Jean Harris is an LPGA Master Professional and teaches at local golf courses. jean.golfdoctor.harris@gmail. com; golfdoctorjean.com

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Hopeful Horizons to display wedding dress reminders of violence

Wedding gowns like these, with names of people killed by domestic violence, will be on display at Beaufort County libraries beginning Oct. 6 to mark Domestic Violence Awareness Month.

Each year, advocates, survivors and supporters recognize October as Domes tic Violence Awareness Month (DVAM).

This fall, Hopeful Horizons, a nonprofit based in Beaufort County, is joining the National Network to End Domestic Vio lence (NNEDV) and the South Carolina Coalition Against Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault (SCCADVASA) in their national campaign for DVAM.

The goal of this initiative is to start a national conversation about domestic violence and how we can all contribute to changing the narrative on this overshad owed, but fundamental topic, then build on that conversation to raise awareness, increase donations and volunteer efforts, and deepen community engagement by connecting our work nationwide.

More prevalent than most realize, one in four women and one in seven men will experience domestic violence in their lifetimes. Anyone, regardless of gender, race, sexual identity or orientation, or socio-economic status, can become a victim of domestic violence. This year’s campaign theme, #Every1KnowsSome1, strives to highlight how common domes tic violence is and that it is more than physical violence.

Locally, Hopeful Horizons, beginning Oct. 6, will display wedding gowns all month long to raise awareness about the prevalence of domestic violence in South Carolina. Each gown is adorned with the names of South Carolinians who were killed in domestic violence incidents last

year.

The Wedding Gown Project can be seen at public library branches in Beaufort, Jasper, Hampton and Colleton counties.

The wedding dresses bear witness to the fact that, while many individuals walk into marriage full of hope, domestic violence shatters that innocence.

“The number of women killed by men in South Carolina is staggering,” said Kristin Dubrowski, CEO of Hopeful Horizons. “However, those statistics are only part of the story. There are hundreds of people whose lives are impacted by domestic violence each day in South Carolina. Domestic Violence Awareness Month not only provides an opportunity to mourn those we’ve lost, but to also learn more about the issue, celebrate sur vivors and make a commitment to ending violence and abuse in our communities.”

Free and confidential help is available 24/7 for individuals experiencing do mestic violence. Call Hopeful Horizons’ Support Line at 843-770-1070 or visit hopefulhorizons.org.

Hopeful Horizons is a children’s advo cacy, domestic violence and rape crisis center that works to create safer commu nities by changing the culture of violence and offering a path to healing. The orga nization provides safety, hope and healing to survivors through evidence-based practices, outreach, prevention and edu cation. Hopeful Horizons serves Beaufort, Colleton, Hampton and Jasper counties.

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Banding together to bring awareness, end Parkinson’s

By Eldon Weaver CONTRIBUTOR

For local art photographer Jeff Keefer, finding a cure for Parkinson’s disease is personal.

But he says that being diagnosed with the disease in 2007 didn’t create a sense of despair, but rather it sparked a desire to get involved in Parkinson’s research.

“I found there were several organizations supporting the search for a cure. That sur prises some people because Michael J. Fox has done so much to raise awareness, but they aren’t alone in the field,” said Keefer. “What set the Fox Foundation apart, to me, was the way they orchestrate the efforts of everybody, seeing that discoveries are shared all over the scientific community.”

A former chair and current vice chair of the national organization, Keefer also donates the proceeds from his photography at VIVID Gallery in Sea Pines to the Fox Foundation.

Parkinson’s disease occurs when brain cells that make a chemical that coordinates

movement stop working or die.

“The experience of living with Parkinson’s over the course of a lifetime is different for every person,” said Keefer. “And it’s impossi ble to predict the symptoms or severity.”

Parkinson’s can cause tremor, slowness, stiffness, and problems with walking and balance. Non-movement symptoms can also occur in certain cases, including dementia and depression.

An estimated one million persons in America, and roughly six million worldwide, have Parkinson’s Disease. It is second only to Alzheimer’s as the most prevalent neurode generative disease.

Always looking for ways to raise funds, but to also create awareness, Keefer decided to host an event. Together with his friend, local singer-songwriter Sara Burns, he will present Fun with the Fox, an evening of music, art, and refreshments, set for 7:30 p.m. Oct. 12 in the plaza of The Shops at Sea Pines Center, outside VIVID gallery, with all proceeds going to the Fox Foundation.

“Fun with the Fox became the name, be cause enjoying life is a big part of the goal,”

Photographer Jeff Keefer and singer-songwriter Sara Burns have teamed up to create Fun with the Fox, an evening of art and entertain ment to support the Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research.

Keefer said. “And the most successful local fundraising events are all about having fun.”

Burns recruited her friend Taylor Kent, another singer-songwriter from Hilton Head

Island. Both successful solo performers, the duo bill themselves as The Gypsy Bleu’s on the rare occasions when they team up.

They’ll be backed by an all-star ensemble of exceptional local musicians – Nate Doug las, Charlie Simpson, and Zach Stevens. And another local musician, John Cranford, agreed to run sound for the concert – “and maybe sit in on a few songs with the band,” Burns suggested.

“People all around us stepped forward to lend a hand. The musicians performing at Fun with the Fox are not only colleagues, we’re friends. We play on each other’s re cords, and we encourage each other in every way we can,” she said. “Together, we rock.”

For Keefer, it couldn’t be more appropri ate, as it’s that same spirit of cooperation and teamwork that drew him to the Fox Foundation years ago when he decided to pitch in for the cure.

“Instead of competition, we see two-plustwo coming out five,” he said.

For more information and tickets, visit FunwiththeFox.com.

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• The Bluffton Democratic Club will hold its monthly meeting at 6 p.m. Oct. 5 at the new Blue HQ, 39 Persim mon St., Suite 201.

Special guest will be Richard Hammes of Moms Demand Action.

For more information, visit bluffton democrats.com.

• Jeep Island weekend kicks off with live music at 5 p.m. Oct. 7 at Lowcountry Celebration Park. Local band RetroRoxx opens the concert from 5-6:30 p.m., then Idlewild South, The Allman Brothers Band plays from 6:30-9 p.m.

The next day, Oct. 8, the 37th annual Kiwanis Club of Hilton Head Island Chili Cook Off & Jeep Island Presented by Hampton by Hilton will take place from 11 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at Coastal Discovery Museum.

More than 25 chili cooks will face off to determine the best concoctions in Professional, Amateur, and People’s Choice categories.

The Jeep Island expo features an ar ray of Jeeps from around the nation – a must-see for any Jeep enthusiast.

The Cook Off features live music by John O’Gorman and his B-Town Playahs, plus a Kids Zone, adult- and non-alcoholic beverages, and burgers and dogs grilled up by the Kiwan is Club’s own grill team. Tickets are available at the gate for $10 and tasting tickets are sold on site for $1 each.

For more information, visit hilton headkiwanis.com or email hiltonhead islandkiwanis@gmail.com.

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

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

Any car owners who would like to display their vehicles are welcome to bring them for show and tell, and to meet others of like mind.

The show is held the second Satur day of each month and is free and open

to the public.

• The Big Ten on Hilton Head will hold its annual tailgate from 4 to 6 p.m. Oct. 9, at the pavilion at Honey Horn, with box lunches from Publix.

All Big Ten alumni, supporters, fans and friends are invited to attend and wear their school colors.

The speaker will Diana Sabau, deputy commissioner and chief sports officer of the Big Ten Conference. Her role was created in 2021, making her the first Chief Sports Officer in the con ference’s 125-year history.

Cost is $20 per person for adults with box lunch, children 12 and under are free. Cost per person without a box lunch is $10. More information and registration forms are available by emailing BIG10onHH@gmail.com or on Facebook at Big Ten Conference on Hilton Head.

• Lowcountry Indivisible will meet from 10-11:30 a.m. on Oct. 8, at the Unitarian Universalist Congregation of the Lowcountry, 110 Malphrus Rd, Bluffton.

The program will feature three South Carolina election candidates: Barb Nash, candidate for SC House District 24; Marilyn Harris, candidate for Beau fort County Council District 2; and Alphonso Smalt, candidate for Beaufort County Council District 6.

Lowcountry Indivisible (LCI), a chapter of the national Indivisible organization, is based in Bluffton and Hilton Head. Comprising some 2000 members and followers, the non-parti san group supports progressive causes, both nationally and locally.

There is no membership fee to join the group, which meets monthly. For more information, visit lowcountryin divisible.com or register for the meet ing at replyLCI@gmail.com.

• Jay Harris will be the guest speak er at the Oct. 10 meeting of Athletic Club of the Lowcountry. The meet ing begins at 6:30 p.m. at Lord of Life Lutheran Church, 351 Buckwalter Parkway, with light refreshments being

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served, followed by a 7 p.m. presenta tion.

Harris was named the head women’s soccer coach at USCB in 2019; his 2022 team is off to a 7-1 record in their first season participating in the NCAA Division 2 ranks and as a member of the Peach Belt Conference.

In just three years at the helm at USCB, his student athletes have claimed a number of Sun Conference Athletic and Academic awards. Last year, Harris coached USCB’s first All American.

Notify Judy Barry, golfmates202@ gmail.com,if you plan on attending.

• Lowcountry GRASP provides help, compassion, understanding and grief support for those who have lost a child, spouse, parent, sibling or a loved one to drug or alcohol abuse. The meetings are free, non-denominational, and open to anyone who has experi enced this loss.

The next meeting will be 9:30 a.m. Oct. 15 at the Bluffton Library. There is no cost to attend but pre-registration is suggested prior to first meeting.

For more information or to pre-reg ister, contact Steven at 843-384-0938 or sweber7151@gmail.com or visit the GRASP website grasphelp.com.

• Campbell Chapel AME Church in Bluffton will hold a ceremony at 2 p.m. Oct. 16 celebrating the dedication of a Historical Marker at the Church, 25 Boundary St.

The event is free and open to the public, and is part of the Historic Bluff ton Arts & Seafood Festival.

The Rev. Dr. Jon R. Black is pastor of the historic church.

• The Lowcountry Ladies Lun cheon will be held Nov. 4 at The Golf Club at Indigo Run. The event is intended to help support local women owned businesses and to help women network in effort to grow personally and professionally. This is the first time the luncheon will be held on the island.

Lunch is served at noon with ample time for networking and meeting new

friends. Local women business owners will have vendor displays and guests will have time for early holiday shop ping before and after lunch. Attendees are encouraged to bring business cards for networking and prize drawings.

Registration is now open, and seating is limited. Tickets are $35 each and can be purchased online on Eventbrite.

• The All Saints Garden Tour plan ning committee is seeking nonprofit organizations that serve Beaufort and Jasper counties to apply for grant fund ing following the May 20, 2023, event.

Nonprofit applicants to be consid ered are those that focus on hunger, homelessness, literacy or aging, with budgets of less than $650,000.

Completed applications are due Nov 15. To apply, visit allsaintsgardentour. com, and select “grant application.”

• The Hilton Head Island Republican Club continues to hold its Friday Night Speaker Series each week with local candidates in the 2022 midterm election. Social hour is 5 to 6 p.m., with snacks and refreshments immedi ately followed by the speakers.

Events are held at Campaign Head quarters at Orleans Plaza, Suite B, 37 New Orleans Road, Hilton Head Island.

After speaking, they are available for a question and answer period. We con tinue to keep voters informed in order for them to make wise decisions about whom they want to represent them.

In addition, Coffee and the Constitu tion is offered at 9:30 a.m. on Saturday mornings at the office. This lecture series by Hillsdale College covers a different portion of the Constitution in detail each week. Discussion is held after each lecture.

No RSVP necessary.

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Trampolines, escape rooms, Perk on the island, and a Messex reboot

By Tim Wood CONTRIBUTOR

We have seen a storm of new busi ness activity over the past few weeks. Let’s get you caught up on the latest doings around the Lowcountry entre preneurial community.

Trampoline park coming to Bluffton: Families desperate for more indoor entertainment options, re joice. Bluffton residents Haleigh and David Johnston have felt your pain and decided to get proactive. They have signed an agreement to bring the Altitude Trampoline Park to the U.S. 278 corridor.

The chain is a haven for parents and their 3- to 12-year-olds, with a vari ety of jump-inspired activities from dodgeball to basketball inside their trampoline attractions.

Haleigh, a full-time mother of five,

Corner Perk owner Josh Cooke stands in front of the company’s planned Hilton Head Island location next to Publix on the North End.

will handle day-to-day operations while David will continue his military service while overseeing the back end of the business.

The average Altitude location is around 20,000 square feet. Franchise officials said the average buildout timeline for each park is around six

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to nine months. The couple is in the process of securing the location for the park.

This will be the Lowcountry’s first trampoline-focused attraction. DEFY and the newly opened Exhilarate Adventure Park, both in Savannah, are currently the nearest jump-centric getaways.

New escape room coming to the island: Escape Island will open next to CrossFit Coastal Carolina at 2600 Main St. (843-802-0063; escapeis landhhi.com). The new escape room will have a grand opening Oct. 8 and feature one room to begin, Doctor’s In. You’re in the middle of an Investiga tion Discovery-level murder mystery, charged with solving the puzzle of clues in a gore-filled room. Two more rooms will open by November. True

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Big news brewing on island’s North End: Bluffton java master Josh Cooke dropped the coffee lovers’ equivalent of a Woj Bomb (sports fans know) with his Sept. 8 Facebook post announcing that Corner Perk is expanding across the bridge. Cooke has leased the corner of the Publix complex near Indigo Run next to New York City Pizza.

“We’re looking forward to offering Islanders a place to meet up with friends or business partners, read the paper, grab a quick drink while you shop, draw, write a book, jour nal, plan their next business move or investment, take the kids, have a first date or get engaged (and of course ex cellent drinks and food),” Cooke said in his post. “We’re also looking for ward to being able to give back more in the Hilton Head Island community. Thanks so much for all the support, believing in us and helping us grow Corner Perk through the years. We have an incredible team and we can’t wait to see you in HHI. We’re hoping to be open in 6 months or less.”

Corner Perk is currently searching for general manager candidates for both the new island location and the Old Town shop. Email cornerperk roastery@gmail.com if interested.

Cooke also wanted fans to know he hasn’t forgotten about the company’s hopes to expand to Buckwalter Place, but joked that progress is slow given the current costs of new construction.

“We are still working on Buckwal ter. It’s coming soon sometime this decade,” he said with a smile.

Higgins eatery empire expands in Bluffton: If it seems like entrepreneur Jake Higgins is announcing a new business acquisition every month, you’re not too far off. Higgins has been a force in just 2022 alone, taking over the Olde Schoolhouse Restaurant in Port Royal and the iconic Highway

21 Drive-In. Now, he will be the new owner/operator of Stir Crazy of Bluff ton beginning in November. The eat ery is one of the hidden gems tucked away in the Best Buy plaza off Fording Island Road. But fans already know that it is a top spot for Asian eats. Founders Steve and Maye are retiring, but Higgins said that “we have Mrs. Maye’s secret recipes and will stick with those large portions soooo many people love.”

Rita’s Buckwalter Place update: There has been plenty of online chatter since a “coming soon” sign for Rita’s Italian Ice and Custard appeared in a Buckwalter Place window. New owner Doug Fulton popped up on the What’s Happening in Bluffton Face book page to give locals an update on what’s to come.

“We are thrilled to let all of Bluffton know that my family and I will be the local owner/operators. Our target opening is early December,” he said in a Sept. 28 post. “I will continue to provide updates as we get closer to the date. So happy that y’all are excited about this. We are too!”

Southern Barrel expansion? We’re hearing word that big things are ahead for the crew behind Southern Barrel Brewing Company Tavern. The eatery and craft brewery has established itself as a staple for both brew fans and foodies. Led by general manager Michael Hodge, Southern Barrel has been one of the most active business es in the Lowcountry in supporting community causes. We hear they will be expanding with spots across the state, likely in Columbia and Charles ton to start. Rumor also has it that Mr. Hodge is going to be a force oversee ing the growth, a much-deserved new responsibility.

In case you missed it: We report ed in our last issue on the comings and goings in The Promenade in Old Town. I shared the piece on Facebook, but some of you hit me up saying you “didn’t want to read 2,000 words,” as

UPDATE from page 38A

one e-mailer said.

So here’s the quick recap.

Out: Ben and Jerry’s, Cork’s and the art galleries next to them.

In: Cassandra’s Kitchen cookware now open (yes, the same Ina Gar ten-boosting business from Red Cedar Street that will be warehouse for the store now).

Coming soon: Monkee’s woman’s boutique. An upscale seafood-focused eatery planned for the former Cork’s space. Charcuterie and wine café planned for Ben and Jerry’s space. Also hearing a dance club is looking at the space, along the lines of Columbia’s Social Bar.

Hope that was succinct enough for you, Alex.

Now open: Welcome to the neigh borhood Celeste Coastal Cuisine, 20 Hatton Place, Unit 300, Hilton Head Island, 843-802-4744, celestehhi. com: It is the newest addition to the Nightingale family of restaurants,

joining Ela’s on the Water, The Pearl, and Roadhouse Ribs. This North End eatery, located in the former Outback Steakhouse space, is named after the French Cajun matriarch chef of the family. Owner Alex Nightingale is aiming to fill the high-end North End dining void left with the closing of Old Fort Pub. Expect a Cajun-influ enced menu along with staples like steaks, scallops, grouper and lobster, a curated collection of French wines and a side stage for live music.

Forever Floors, 880 Fording Island Road, Bluffton, 843-592-2732, forev erfloorshhi.com: Owner Terry Golden and his family have been in the floor ing business for more than 30 years. The Hershey, Pennsylvania, natives are experts in residential and commercial flooring, carpet, hardwood and luxury vinyl plank and have completed over 3,500 installation projects over the past three decades. Their showroom is located in Sheridan Park behind Jim ‘N’ Nicks.

Jessica Messex holds a sign made for her at the grand opening of the Messex Old Country Store.

Spike Jr.’s Airport Transportation, 770-733-7070, spikejrsairporttrans port.com: Owner and driver Mark “Spike Jr.” Strmac has launched a new car service that will offer transport to

Savannah, Hilton Head and Charles ton airports. Strmac promises low flat rate fees and on-time, reliable and friendly black sedan service for up to four passengers.

Messex Country Store, 1185 May River Road, Bluffton: This is very ex citing news for long-time Blufftonians. James and Jessica Messex have been offering blue plate specials with their J n J food truck on the Messex property for the past year, but now, they have reopened the family store, promising “country cooking and cold beer.” The family had a grand opening celebra tion in August. Food Savvy Mobile has also become a regular food truck on property. The family is also looking to use the property to host regular events, with the Ole Town Classics Cruise-In and Meet and Greet the next event scheduled for Oct. 15.

Tim Wood is a veteran journalist based in Bluffton. Contact him at timwood@ blufftonsun.com.

• Two new team members have joined Dividend Assets Capital LLC.

Marc Saurborn, CFA has joined as the Director of Research and Investment Strategy.

Saurborn has more than 25 years’ expe rience in investment research and portfolio management. Prior to joining DAC, he was the chief investment officer of the Legacy Foundation, where he managed investment and retirement portfolios for employees at the University of Virginia.

He was a co-founding partner of Patrumin Investors, an independent investment advi sory firm that specialized in dividend growth investing. Saurborn has also held portfolio management and senior analyst roles for both

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U.S. and global investment teams at Artio Global Investors (formerly Julius Baer Invest ment Management), Thomson, Horstmann & Bryant, Merrill Lynch Investment Man agers (now BlackRock), and Deutsche Asset Management.

Clare Shea has been hired as Client Service Associate. Shea has more than 20 years’ expe rience in administrative knowledge, back-of fice operations, confidential correspondence, and execution support.

Prior to joining DAC, Shea worked in client services at Wells Fargo Advisors and as a senior trader at Trilogy Global Advisors and Julius Baer in New York.

She is a graduate of Pace University with a BA in marketing.

Dividend Assets Capital, LLC is a 100% employee-owned Registered Investment Ad visor. For more information, visit dacapitalsc. com or call 843-645-9700.

Susan M. Sorensen, LE has opened AboutFace Skin Therapy at 23 Plantation Park Drive, Suite 201, Bluffton, sharing space with The Face Place.

AboutFace Skin Therapy offers re sults-oriented clinical skin treatment to women, men, and teens having concerns with aging, acne, rosacea and sensitivity.

Sorensen is a licensed esthetician offering chemical peels, LED light therapy, microdermabrasion, Derma sound ultrasound, Gua Sha treatment, and electrodessication for treatment of minor skin irregularities.

Sorensen has 10 years’ experience as a pro fessional skin therapist. She is the area’s Der malogica Expert and holds the International Dermal Institute post-graduate certificate for skin and body therapy, recognized to be the industry gold standard for advanced esthetics education.

She is also the sole provider of Skin Classic Thermolysis (electrodessication) services in the area. For more information, email about facesusan@gmail.com or call 843-929-1677.

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HEALTH

Clean your tongue for better breath, taste, gum health

By Jordan Haire CONTRIBUTOR

The tongue was once thought to be the body’s strongest single muscle. Modern sci ence revealed that it’s eight muscles working together to enable daily tasks like talking, chewing, tasting, swallowing or even testing a frozen flagpole.

Unfortunately, tongue-cleaning often takes a back seat during at-home oral care, with greater emphasis placed on cleaning teeth and gums. Cleaning your tongue twice each day is a great way to maintain good oral and overall health.

In a mirror, look closely at your tongue. Can you see the tiny bumps, called “papil lae,” that help you feel textures and taste? Taste buds are very sensitive and let us know if something is sweet, sour, bitter, salty or – as in the case of “Goldilocks and The Three Bears” – just right.

Good bacteria live in the mouth and promote a healthy environment. However,

when food particles are left behind, bad bacteria form and can lead to tooth decay, gum infections or bad breath. Cleaning your tongue removes bad bacteria and can even improve your ability to taste. Bon appétit!

If you have a toothbrush handy, you can

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Repeat the process on all sections, rinsing your toothbrush each time and spitting out saliva as needed.

You can also purchase a tongue scraper to clean your tongue. There are a variety of different kinds to choose from, but most are made from plastic or metal and have a V-shaped or rounded top.

Always follow the package directions, but the routine is similar to using a toothbrush. Stick out your tongue and scrape from the back to the front, applying light pressure and rinsing the instrument each time.

start cleaning your tongue today. After you have brushed your teeth and flossed as you normally would, stick out your tongue as far as you can. Starting at the back of your tongue, use your toothbrush to brush lightly towards the front.

The tips I listed are for cleaning healthy tongues. Tongues can give visual clues of underlying health issues so, if you notice discoloration or have any tongue sores or pain, make an appointment with your den tist as soon as possible.

For a healthier mouth, make tongue cleaning part of your daily at-home oral care routine.

Jordan Haire, DDS is a dentist in practice with ROC Dental Group in Bluffton.

Tech neck: What is it and how do you treat it?

By E. Ronald Finger CONTRIBUTOR

Tech neck causes wrinkles in the neck beyond one’s age, and it also results in other problems, such as neck pain. Tech neck is basically caused by looking down constantly from over-use of cell phones, iPads and other electronic devices.

One study showed that the average American looks at their phone 80 times a day. We have all seen people dining and looking down at their phones instead of conversing. It has become an addiction. At work, one must constantly look down to view computers.

Other contributing factors of premature neck wrinkles would be smoking, excess sun damage, lack of sun block use and genetics.

There are many modalities that can effectively treat wrinkles from tech neck, all with little to no down time.

First, of course, your treating physician

must see and examine you to determine the best treatment. Generally, the simplest treatment would be micro needling with radiofrequency.

There are a multitude of such machines that can be used by plastic surgeons or aestheticians. This can be followed im mediately by lasers such as the CO2 Cool Peel laser. This combination stimulates the production of collagen and elastin, and decreases wrinkles significantly.

The PRXT33 peel is an additional option that has no downtime but must be done two to three times as do many of the treatments, because looking down at mobile phones will probably continue.

Another excellent option is the use of PDO threads to elevate the deep creases. The results of these threads will last from 1.5 to 2 years, and the procedure takes about 30 minutes. PDO thread can be used to lift and tighten skin as well, both in the neck and face.

Anesthesia for all these procedures is

done with topical anesthetic creams, and the only downside is bruising. Two weeks of not using anti-inflammatories such as Ibuprofen, Motrin, aspirin, and no fish oil or flaxseed oil, vitamin E, garlic, ginseng and turmeric will decrease both bleeding and bruising.

Finally, a good cosmeceutical skin care regimen that contains micro-encapsulated

Retinol, hyaluronic acid and other ingre dients to stimulate production of collagen and elastic and to hydrate the skin should always be used daily on face and neck, along with a 50 SPF sunscreen.

The pain that occurs with tech neck is from leaning the head forward like a stork when looking down. Surgeons are famous for having these problems as they must look down while performing long surgical procedures, just like those who overuse mobile phones and other technical devices.

I have found the best solution to dimin ish neck pain is called the “chin tuck,” first written by Robin McKinsey in “Treat Your Own Neck.” This is simply sliding your neck back out of the forward posi tion. This must become a habit to avoid chronic discomfort.

E. Ronald Finger, MD, FACS is a board certified plastic surgeon with offices in Savan nah and Bluffton. fingerandassociates.com

Community Foundation takes lead, embraces ‘convening’ role

By Scott Weirman CONTRIBUTOR

For 28 years, the Community Foundation of the Lowcountry has served the region by providing support, expertise, and resources to donors, nonprofits, government agencies, and students. Now we are embracing a more prominent role in creating convening op portunities for local nonprofits to help them achieve their organizational needs.

“Convening” is not a word commonly used in most of our daily lives. However, it is a word frequently referenced at the Foundation. “Convene” is defined by Google as “come or bring together for a meeting or activity; assemble.”

On Aug. 30, we hosted the Lowcountry Executive Director Leadership Program graduation ceremony. Seven nonprofit lead ers took part in the yearlong program offered by the Foundation and conducted by Neil Sklarew, an experienced executive coach and nonprofit consultant. Participants shared

The Lowcountry Executive Director Leadership Program 2021-22 graduates are, from left: Chris tina Wilson, Child Abuse Prevention Association;, Kathy Cramer, SOAR Special Recreation of the Lowcountry; Sandy Gillis, Deep Well Project; Ahmad Ward, Historic Mitchelville Freedom Park; Jody Levitt,The Children’s Center; Anne Caywood, Lowcountry Legal Volunteers. Not pictured: Jackie O’Bannon, Antioch Educational Center.

emotional examples of how the peer-based learning program, which included group meetings and individual coaching sessions, had a positive impact on their hiring practic es, management style, and job performance.

On Sept. 9, the Foundation hosted a convening event for recent grant recipients of the Town of Hilton Head Island’s ARPA/ SLFRF COVID-19 Fund. The Foundation was responsible for administering and awarding grants, totaling over $500,000, to 15 nonprofit agencies who support residents of Hilton Head.

There was a lively discussion with non profit leadership about topics most affecting the under-resourced in the region, including food insecurity and housing. While some of the nonprofits already collaborate, others connected during the event and made plans to join forces to provide enhanced services to people in need.

The Foundation’s commitment to conven ing opportunities also extends to nonprofit board members. On Sept. 14, the Founda tion hosted a board development workshop, which brought together board leadership

and executive directors from several local organizations.

Topics covered were board governance, organization and relationships. There were group exercises and discussions, allowing participants to learn from each other and the facilitator. Each pair left with a plan to enhance their board’s structure and increase the capacity of their organization.

The Foundation is also collaborating with area nonprofits for convening events. On

Oct. 20, we are teaming up with the United Way of the Lowcountry for “The State of Our Boys: A Community Wide Conversation.”

The goal of the event is simple: to convene a new coalition of area nonprofits, community leaders, educators and clergy to help address the issues and outcomes for adolescent boys and young men, and to embark on a plan to integrate programming and provide young boys with better pathways to realize their potential.

Scott Wierman is the president and CEO of Community Foundation of the Lowcountry.

As we roll into October, ‘R’ you ready for oyster season?

By Charles J. Russo III CONTRIBUTOR

Crack, slurp, ah.

Yes, that is the sound of summer ending and oyster season beginning. The old adage about harvesting oysters in the months containing the letter ‘R’ is only partially true today.

Autumn is traditionally recognized as the start of oyster season in the Low country because the summer spawning for wild oysters has ended and the ocean is slowly cooling down. These two naturally occurring phenomena make it unlikely for harmful bacteria to spread among shellfish, which means it’s time to start shucking!

Nowadays, with the capabilities of shipping and the increase of oyster farms, we can truly source delicious varieties year-round.

There are two types of oyster species that are harvested in the United States:

the Eastern oyster and the Pacific oyster.

Eastern oysters are nutrient-dense, bivalve mollusks found from the waters of Canada to the Gulf of Mexico and have served as a foundational source of nourishment for centuries. They contain vitamin D, copper, zinc, and manganese, with an incredible taste.

I prefer to source oysters from Cape Cod Bay and Boston. Maryland and Virginia oysters are also exceptionally flavorful. The northern climate allows for cool water temperatures year-round and the results are phenomenal.

The recipe options are also endless. Oysters can be baked into casseroles, mixed into stews, grilled, fried, broiled, roasted and even pickled. They are considered a delicacy served on the halfshell with a wedge of lemon and a sip of champagne.

When purchasing oysters, here are some tips to keep in mind. Single oys ters are typically best on the half shell

and each bite is meant to be savored. I recommend this selection for an intimate gathering.

Bushels are more economic and easier to prepare in a roast for a larger group of people. Generally, I recommend one bushel for every eight to 10 people.

As delicious as oysters are, some cooks avoid them because the shucking process is intimidating. To easily and safely shuck an oyster, wipe it off with a towel to remove any grit. On a table, partially fold the towel over the oyster with the flat side of the shell facing up and the hinge showing. Insert a clean oyster knife into the side of the hinge and gently twist.

Once you feel the hinge break, remove your knife and clean it. Hold the oyster in the towel with the larger, rounded side of the shell cupped in your hand. Slide your knife inside the shell and cut the muscle from the top. Gently pull the top shell off to remove it. Be careful not to

spill the brine inside.

Make a scooping motion with the knife along the inside of the remaining shell, and the oyster is ready to prepare or serve.

If you are not a fan of raw oysters, consider serving roasted oysters. For a smaller batch to be enjoyed at home, place oysters (in their shells) in a pan on a heated grill and steam them until the shells open slightly. The pan will collect the brine that escapes and you can use that salty juice in a sauce or spoon it over the finished dish. These roasted oysters are best served with a lighter spirit, such as a glass of rosé or champagne.

So, “R” you ready for oyster season? Share your favorite recipes and prepara tion tips on social media and tag #Tradi tionOfSeafoodExcellence.

Charles J. Russo III is the owner of Russo’s Fresh Seafood Bluffton. russosfreshseafood. com

Garden Tour seeks nonprofits for grants

All the profits resulting from the All Saints Garden Tour, scheduled for May20, 2023, are contributed to local charities – and organizers are now seek ing applications for those funds.

The Garden Tour, which is sponsored and supported by parishioners of All Saints Episcopal Church on Hilton Head Island, funds the congregation’s Commu nity Outreach Mission.

Currently, the event committee is seeking nonprofit 501(c)(3) organiza tions that serve our local communities in Beaufort and Jasper counties and focus on hunger, homelessness, literacy or aging with budgets of less than $650,000 to apply for the grants. The focus on the organization’s budget is to ensure that a contribution of $5,000 to $6,000 will make a big difference to nonprofits with smaller budgets.

Charities receiving grants from the tour in 2022 included BackPack Buddies of Bluffton, Backpack Buddies of Hilton Head Island, Mobile Food Pantry for Seniors in Jasper County, Hilton Head

Island Safe Harbor, St. Stephens United Methodist Church Outreach Foodbank, and Family Promise.

Historically, the tour has given well over $500,000 to nonprofit organizations in the Hilton Head and Bluffton area.

To apply, visit allsaintsgardentour.com and click on Grant Application. The com pleted application form is due Nov. 15.

Recreational shellfish season has opened; check DNR for details

The 2022-2023 season for recreational harvest of shellfish (clams and oysters) in coastal waters of South Carolina opened Oct. 1. The recreational shellfish season will remain open through May 15, 2023, unless conditions warrant extending or shortening the season.

In the event of hurricane, major rain event, or pollution spill, shellfish beds may be temporarily closed by the South Carolina Department of Health & Envi ronmental Control (DHEC). It is import ant for harvesters to check with DHEC to verify whether any closures are in effect.

This information is available by calling 1-800-285-1618 and can be viewed on line at sc-dhec/maps.

Recreational harvesting is permitted on all public shellfish grounds and state shellfish grounds within areas of open/ approved water quality as noted on shell fish maps. Twenty public and seven state

shellfish grounds are managed exclusively for recreational gathering. An additional 58 state shellfish grounds are managed for both recreational and commercial harvest.

Recreational harvesters must have a saltwater recreational fishing license, available at dnr.sc.gov. The recreational limit is two U.S. bushels (8 gallons) of oysters and one-half bushel of clams in any one day, limited to two calendar days per seven-day period.

Recreational harvesters should obtain updated Public or State Shellfish Ground maps at the beginning of each season, as areas open to harvest change from year to year. Maps of designated har vest areas may be downloaded from the SCDNR website. Printed maps may also be obtained by calling 843-953-9854 or writing to Shellfish Management Section, Attn: Ben Dyar, SCDNR, PO Box 12559, Charleston, SC 29422-2559.

Autumn is great time for agility classes for all dogs

By Abby Bird CONTRIBUTOR

Each year dog trainers await this season to begin agility classes for pups and dogs. It is too hot to do it other than fall, winter and spring. Is it that much fun? The answer is a resounding “YES!”

Not all dogs and owners are suited to the sport, but many can participate at various levels. If you and your dog are competitively minded, I recommend training that prepares you for competition at the AKC, USDAA, or other levels.

Dogs of all sizes – from toy to giant breeds – can enjoy the sport. Competition requires that you are willing to work and play hard during the week and travel on the weekends to various events to compete. Windi Weaver in Ridgeland offers classes to train you and your dog for competition. Email her at K9agility@hargray.com for more informa tion.

If you wish to participate in agility for

fun, focus and exercise then consider less-demanding classes. This training has been developed for dogs and/or owners that might be less than agile at a high level –but those dogs still love to jump, play, run, tunnel, and adore challenges of new experiences.

At the other extreme, agility is also fabu lous for dogs that need to build self-confi dence and are a bit timid with new expe riences. All dogs need to be dog friendly or neutral and know a Recall or Come

command, Stay or Wait, Sit and Down. Can you do it if the owner has knee issues? Yes, I do. If you can’t run much, that’s OK. The course is designed in a shortened version to keep the dogs stimulated and fo cused while limiting the amount of territory we humans have to cover.

Your dog, however, does have to be physically fit to do agility. Is it appropriate for puppies? Yes, but with limitations. You cannot have pups do repetitive, high impact running and jumping due to bone and joint development, but they can do low jumps, tunnels and the like.

It is a great introduction to the sport and piques their interest for later training. It is also wonderfully social at the puppy level,

allowing for off leash play in a contained environment.

For dogs that need more exercise in a stimulating environment, agility offers the learning of new and challenging skills that are fun. It can be taught on or off leash, depending on owner control of the dog.

If you and your dog are tired of obedi ence work and need something fun to do together, consider agility at any level. If you have kids that want to develop a better relationship with their dog or are athletic themselves, agility is one of the best kid/dog participation sports there is.

Dogs of differing breeds like to play by jumping, going to ground, climbing etc. Agility allows them to do what they do nat urally in a structured environment.

For information on Agility For Fun class es in Bluffton contact me for class schedule and fees.

Abby Bird is owner of Alphadog Training Academy. AlphadogTrainingAcademy@gmail. com

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‘Mutt Mixer’ cocktail party seeks adopters for shelter pets

By Lindsay Perry CONTRIBUTOR

What better time to fall in love than this fall? If you’ve been searching for your dream guy or dream girl, maybe it’s time to change your relationship status by adopting a rescue pet.

Fans and future families can mingle with some of the Lowcountry’s cutest and most eligible dogs at the inaugural Mutt Mixer concert event supporting pet rescue, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Oct. 13 at AutoNation Subaru Hilton Head.

Guests will enjoy complimentary hors d’oeuvres, beverages, door prizes, and live music by Lowcountry Boil, a local favorite bluegrass band. Attendees will also get to meet some of area’s most popular radio personalities from Bob 106.9 and Rewind 107.9.

Fee-waived pet adoptions will be available at the event, made possible through a gener ous grant from the American Society for the

Mr. Mooney is decked out in his finery and ready for some fun, but is suspicious of his drink.

Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA).

“The Mutt Mixer will bring people and adoptable pets together for live music, cock tails and pet rescue, which happen to be three of my favorite things,” said PAL Presi dent Amy Campanini. “PAL’s adoptable dogs

love a good outing, and this event will help them meet new people, mak ing their chance for adoption far greater.”

The first 100 people to arrive at the Mutt Mixer with a pet sup ply or monetary donation for PAL’s Adoption Center in Okatie will receive a free event T-shirt. Plus, the event is “BYOD” (Bring Your Own Dog), as AutoNation Subaru Hilton Head is a dog-friendly dealership.

“We are excited to bring the community together to support animal rescue and cel ebrate the beauty of pet adoption,” said Bill Harper, AutoNation Subaru Hilton Head

customer relations manager and delivery specialist. “Many of us have pets of our own, so the ‘Subaru Loves Pets’ mission is close to our hearts. It’s delightful to see our showroom and grounds come to life with the pitter-patter of dozens of paws.”

As another way to support PAL’s no kill animal rescue programs, AutoNation Suba ru Hilton Head will donate $100 to PAL for every dog or cat adopted in October.

“This October, PAL marks 12 years of saving lives in the Lowcountry,” said Cam panini. “We are grateful to our Partner in Rescue, AutoNation Subaru Hilton Head, for helping us celebrate with a fun event that gives homeless dogs a chance to con nect with potential adopters.”

Dog and music lovers alike can get all the details and RSVP to be eligible for door prizes at PalmettoAnimalLeague.org.

Lindsay Perry is the marketing coordinator for Palmetto Animal League. PalmettoAnimal League.org

When is a weed not a weed, but a plant growing naturally?

By John Riolo CONTRIBUTOR

Fall is a good time to think about weed control in your lawn and garden. In fact, fall is actually the best time to control some difficult weeds. However, what is a weed as opposed to non-weeds?

If you look at some yards – mine, for example – it might be difficult to tell weeds from non-weeds. Generally, what has been considered a weed is not a simple matter and is often in the eye of the beholder.

In fact, there are various definitions of “weed,” depending on where you look and whom you ask. What definitions seem to all have in common is that weeds are plants that are out of place – unwanted plants that grow in the garden or fields of crops and prevent the growth of desirable plants.

There is general agreement that plants that cause a rash and irritate the skin, such as poison ivy, poison sumac, and poison oak, are undesirable to most of us. After

that, the definition can become arbitrary.

One of the best examples of a “some times” weed is Bermuda grass. Bermuda grass (Cynodon dactylon) is a plant that is grown as a forage for livestock, but it also can be an invasive weed. It was introduced from Africa (not Bermuda) in the 18th century and is widely spread throughout the

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Southwest and the Southern United States.

Bermuda grass has been and continues to be one of the most popular grasses used on golf courses. Bermuda produces a vigor ous, medium green, dense turf that is well adapted to most soils and warm climates. It has excellent drought resistance and salt tolerance. It establishes rapidly and can

outcompete most other species.

But what makes it so good for a golf course is what also makes it a weed where you don’t want it. Bermuda grass can take over areas where you would prefer diversity in your yard or garden.

Now, I know that many people are com mitted to their lawns. However, from an ecological standpoint, lawns are dead space. A lawn does not have the biodiversity of plants and animals that is vital for a healthy environment.

Nevertheless, it often comes down to what we consider esthetically pleasing to the property owner. Some people prefer a mani cured look while others like natural-looking area that better supports birds, wildlife, and the environment in general.

The choice is yours, of course. Is it time to consider going a little wild?

John Riolo lives in Moss Creek and is past president of the Nature Club of Moss Creek. john.a.riolo@gmail.com

These white ibis enjoy a yard that is wildlife-friendly, as opposed to the typical manicured Lowcountry lawn.

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NATURE

Record set as second most successful sea turtle season

Volunteers share great turtle information at one of our learning stations.

By Amber Kuehn CONTRIBUTOR

Thank you, thank you, thank you to everyone who followed us on social me dia, attended turtle talks, read our news letter, joined Turtle Trackers, participated in beach sweeps, donated to Sea Turtle Patrol HHI, and did your part in spread ing the word about beach preservation and sea turtle conservation.

This highly successful turtle season, which started May l and officially ends at the end of October, would not have been possible without the interest and support of our island community. It truly took a village to reach the thousands of visitors with information about sharing the beach with federally protected nesting logger heads and how to support our efforts.

Success is measured in many ways: spreading awareness from the beaches of Hilton Head Island to a national audience through local and national network tele vision, publications, social media, and the hundreds of thousands of folks reached through a wide outreach program sup ported by the Hilton Head Island-Bluffton Chamber of Commerce and Town of Hilton Head Island.

Success is also measured by the second highest documented nesting density on record for Hilton Head Island.

There was a total of 423 nests (396 on

the island’s beach plus 27 nests between Mitchelville and Pine Island in Hilton Head Plantation). The record year was in 2019 with 463 nests.

The last nest of this season was laid Aug. 6. The latest possible date for nest monitoring in 2022 will be Oct. 15.

Until then, Turtle Trackers will continue to fill holes and remove obstacles in the vicinity of the remaining nests so that the hatchlings have a clear path to the ocean.

We are now busy planning for the 2023 turtle season. I look forward to creating more opportunities for residents and visitors to learn about sea turtle biology and strengthening the efforts being made to encourage ecotourism on the island.

Turtle season might soon be over, but you’ll continue to hear from us! This off-season preparation is critical. When the nesting begins next May, we’ll con centrate on “sand management” and hope that our efforts have set us up for success.

Keep in touch with us! There are sev eral festivals, events, and presentations to look forward to, as well as Turtle Tracker training (open to the public) in April and May. Visit our website at seaturtlepatrol hhi.org and our Facebook and Instagram posts for current turtle news.

Amber Kuehn is executive director of Sea Turtle Patrol HHI, and is the SCDNR permit holder for the island.

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Cooler weather makes fishing better, moods lighter

By Collins Doughtie CONTRIBUTOR

Since the cool snap arrived, I have heard one statement over and over again from just about everyone I bump in to. Curious what they are saying?

It’s no secret to me because – hot, warm or cold – I say it all the time: “We are so lucky to live in this beautiful place.”

Maybe it’s the clear air and cool breeze that makes those words flow so easily right now. And I must say that everything, including the bright green marsh grass and palmettos swaying in the breeze, has a vi brancy that they didn’t have two weeks ago.

Usually, I wait until October to say this, but if you haven’t been out on the water lately then you are missing out on some of the finest foraging of the year.

A couple of weeks ago, I decided to give deep dropping for shrimp a try. I called my friend Will “Catfish” Thompson, with whom I shrimp every year. Catfish will throw a cast net all day long and my forte is finding the shrimp on my depth finder.

Deep dropping is nothing more than throwing a cast net into water that can be up to 50 feet deep.

As for the net used, duct tape is placed approximately six inches up from the weights along the edge and goes around the entire circumference of the net. When the net is thrown, the tape acts like a parachute and makes the net open fully as it goes down.

Off we went. Since it had been a year

since the last time we tried this, all I could do was guess where these little buggers were hanging out. Stopping at one spot, I saw what looked like shrimp on my sonar but after one throw it was apparent they were nothing but small shrimp and bait fish.

It took us three different stops to finally find the shrimp and it was the Mother Lode. Once on them, Catfish was an animal! You don’t always hit them like this so when it does happen, it’s like some primal urge takes over and all you can think is “more shrimp, more shrimp.” In no time we had our limit and with smiles all around we headed in.

There is one part about all of this that simply blows my mind. If you are fa miliar with our local waters, you know there are thousands of creeks and inlets, and every one of them is packed with shrimp of all sizes. Around now, the shrimp begin their long trek to the open ocean. Just imagine how many shrimp there must be. It has to be in the upper millions, maybe even billions, and they are out there just crawling along the bottom with instinct as their only guide.

Maybe this image doesn’t have any affect on you, but for me it is absolutely amazing.

Another adventure I took recently was with a friend from Asheville, North Caroli na. He really wanted to go fishing. Primarily a freshwater guy, he only reiterated my love for this place. From catching bait with a cast net and seeing all the life around us, he was totally taken aback by the beauty of this place we live in.

The wind was howling, but being one of those people that nearly always says “yes” even when I should say “no,” we went.

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It was low tide or redfish time, so I went to the only place I knew where we would have the wind at our backs. As the tide be gan to drift in, all hell broke loose. We had three rods out and all three went down at once. All but one were redfish – big redfish – while the third rod had something odd attached to it.

I saw something jump in the air where that bait had been sitting but it wasn’t until my friend grabbed that rod that I realized what it was. It was a nice tripletail and it was going nuts. After boating all three fish, the redfish kept on coming. I am not sure how many we caught but only one was a keeper while all the rest were way too big.

Moving to another spot, I swapped out rigs and bait, now live finger mullet, in hopes of getting a flounder or two. On his second cast, the cork disappeared the moment it hit the water. The way it fought made me think it was another redfish, but it wasn’t until he got it near the boat that I saw it was a huge flounder. Though I didn’t weigh it, my guess was around 7 pounds. And that, my friends, is what we call a “doormat” flounder.

My friend told me that this had been the best day he had ever had on the water, and then he said it: “You are so darn lucky to live here!” All I could do was smile, because that is something I say to myself each and every day of the year.

Collins Doughtie, a 60-year resident of the Lowcountry, is a sportsman, graphic artist, and lover of nature. collinsdoughtie@icloud.com

Shrimping buddy Will “Catfish” Thompson caught all these shrimp in one cast.

HOME Get healthier, quality drinking water with final barrier

By Chris Lane CONTRIBUTOR

Final barrier water treatment is technol ogy installed at the point where water is consumed. Options can be pour-through pitchers, faucet-attached devices, refriger ator filters, under the sink filters or state of the art reverse osmosis systems.

Central water treatment plants distrib ute “drinking tap water” that is treated to the standards defined by the Federal Safe Drinking Water Act.

But the fact remains that only about 1% of tap water is consumed by people. The other 99% is used to water lawns, flush toi lets, bathing, washing dishes, etc. This 99% is known as “working water.”

Despite central treatment of tap water to Safe Drinking Water standards, contami nants, esthetic issues and points of contami nation can still be present in tap water when it reaches our homes. Pharmaceuticals, dis infection byproducts, pesticides, herbicides,

leaching of pipe wall and biofilms are just a few of the possible contaminants that may make their way into our tap water.

Local public service district annual tap water quality reports are public record and posted on their respective websites. We recommend every homeowner reads this report, as well as researching your tap water

supply on the Environmental Working Groups National Tap Water Database at ewg.org/tapwater.

To provide the quality water your family deserves throughout the home, toxin-free drinking water, softer and better water for appliances, every homeowner must have their water tested. Once the water is tested

and water problems identified, a water filtration system can be recommended to reduce or remove the contaminants in your family’s water.

There are many economical treatment solutions to increase the quality and safety level of your family’s water. Pitchers, refrig erator filters, faucet mounted filters and un der-sink carbon filters are excellent starting filters to remove some contaminants. But reverse osmosis technology with pre-filtra tion and thin film composite membrane is the most reliable final barrier to ensure the highest percentage of contaminant reduc tion and deliver great tasting, safe drinking water.

To learn more about final barrier, visit the Water Quality Association Website at wqa. org or call a local water treatment profes sional.

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Pricing, promoting your house are keys to getting it sold

By Larry Stoller CONTRIBUTOR

While it’s safe to say that no one knows the exact price that a home will sell for, most real estate agents can predict an accu rate price range.

They do that by developing a comprehen sive Comparative Market Analysis (CMA). This evaluation summarizes similar active, under contract, and sold properties in order to present an accurate price range. In addition to determining a property’s market value, the CMA also highlights how that property will be marketed.

As a matter of fact, part of the plan for selling a property might include reducing the price at certain date intervals (always staying within the price range) to attract home buyers who are watching and waiting to make an offer.

Home sellers can increase their chances of selling their home by concentrating on the Five P’s For Selling Real Estate:

Product. In today’s real estate market, most buyers are looking for their special home, the one that meets their needs and

wants and is picture perfect inside and out.

Properties. The key is to be a top con tender. Do that by comparing your home

with the competition such that if you were the buyer, you would choose your home.

Perfection. Give your home a makeover when you are ready to sell so that every room sparkles and shines. Consider hiring a home stager to assist with this task.

Promotion. Make sure your agent is using all the online and print marketing methods to promote and advertise your home.

Price. After you and your agent determine that list price range, have your agent take you to see your competition to make sure that your list price is not out of line.

It is important to note that all of the P’s are part of an overall formula designed to sell your home. They are all connected and may require individual modification to arrive at an optimal and successful home selling program – and successful real estate professionals know how to make these P’s work best for you.

Larry Stoller is a broker and Realtor with Real Estate Five of the Lowcountry. Larry@ RealEstateFive.com, RealEstateFive.com

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Three important factors shaping real estate this fall

By Chip Collins CONTRIBUTOR Chip Collins

refinancers) were gobbling up those unicorn rates, and they are still boasting about them today.

After a wild and unprecedented pace of real estate sales over the past two years, there are a lot of ques tions bouncing around about what’s new and next in the Lowcountry real estate market.

From the “front line” of the marketplace where buyers, sellers, agent and properties come together, this is what we are seeing as the three main factors that are shaping the “new” marketplace:

First, interest rates. For anyone who has been around long enough, you’ll recall when interest rates were in the high teens. This perspective makes a 6% rate look like a dream, and a 3% rate sound like a unicorn. But at the start of 2022, buyers (and

Then, inside of the first three months of 2022, rates doubled to around 6% (still incredibly low!), and they have been bouncing around that level for the past six months, with projections of possible increases yet this year.

These higher interest rates are creating challenges in two specific ways: affordability and the fear of letting go. Of course, afford ability goes down as rates go up, as has al ways been the case, and that is exacerbated by the rise in property values we have seen over the past two years. This combination limits the number of buyers who can afford to buy property in our area at this time with the current rates.

But they are not alone, as many would-be sellers are feeling anchored by their current low-interest-rate mortgages. They would love to sell and make a nice profit, but they are afraid of stepping out of, say, a 3% loan

only to face having to get a 6% loan upon their next purchase. As such, a log-jam ensues.

Second, inventory is a game of mixed messages right now. Active inventory, which represents the total number of properties available on the market at any one time, has been climbing all year. This is great for buyers who want more choices; however, one of the reasons that active inventory is climbing has to do with unrealistic pricing and/or undesirable condition.

In short, savvy buyers are hesitant to “overpay” in this market, and few of them are up for taking on an update/renovation project. As such, more properties are sitting on the market longer, and price reductions now seem to be back in play.

Meanwhile, new inventory, which rep resents properties as they initially enter onto the market, is down over the past several months. When these properties hit the mar ket, they are either absorbed quickly (and in some cases still with multiple offers), or they

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have to patiently wait for the right buyer.

Third, the “mood” of the market is now pixilated, which means it varies from prop erty type to property type, and from location to location. The red-hot color of the entire market in 2021 has morphed into more of an array of reds and oranges, depending on which sub-market you study. This makes it challenging for buyers and sellers to agree on whether it’s a seller’s market or a buyer’s market, which, in an increasing number of potential deals, is creating a “gap” between buyers and sellers, especially in the negotia tion process.

As we move further into the the fall listing market, these three factors (interest rates, inventory, and mood of the market), will all shape how the 2022 market year will end and the 2023 market year will begin.

The market is always evolving, as are the factors that shape it!

Chip Collins is the broker-owner of Collins Group Realty chip@collinsgrouprealty.com or collinsgrouprealty.com

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Oct. 4-Nov 12

“CraftHiltonHead2022,” Art League of Hilton Head’s eighth bi ennial Juried Fine Art Craft Guild Exhibition of 2D and 3D works of artists from throughout the Southeast. Awards reception 5-7 p.m. Oct. 5 at the gallery, 14 Shelter Cove Lane, Hilton Head Island. Gallery hours 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday-Saturday, noon-4 p.m. Sunday, 90 minutes before every Arts Center performance. Artshhi.org or 843-681-5060

Through Oct. 30

“Little Shop of Horrors,” Arts Center of Coastal Carolina, 14 Shelter Cove Lane, Hilton Head Island. Tickets $62 adult, $57 children (rec ommended for 13 and older, parental discretion advised). artshhi.com or 843-842-2787

Through Oct. 6

“The Marsh House Collective,” art exhibit by Dataw Island art ists, USCB Center for the Arts, 801 Carteret St., Beaufort. Gallery hours Monday-Friday 10 a.m-5 p.m. USCBCenterForTheArts.com

Through Oct. 7

“Two-Man Show,” art by T.J. Cunningham and Adam Clague, Art League Academy, 106 Cordillo Pkwy., Hilton Head Island. Artists’ reception 5-7 p.m. Oct. 6 at the gallery. artleaguehhi.org or 843-842-5738

Oct. 7 Scott Ainslie, roots and blues musician (CattailMusic.com), at Music on Malphrus, 110 Malphrus Road, Bluffton. Doors open 6:30 p.m., show at 7 p.m. Tickets $25 general admission at the door. uulowcountry.org

or MusicOnMalphrus@gmail.com

Oct. 7

Admiral Radio and Finnegan Bell, Roasting Room Lounge, 1297 May River Road, Bluffton. Tickets $25 and up. Doors open 7 p.m., show at 8 p.m. roastingroom.live

Through Oct 30

“Landscapes From Within ...,” art by Jeanine Potter, Society of Bluffton Artists, 6 Church St., Bluffton. Opening reception 5-7 p.m. Oct. 7 at the gallery. Gallery hours 10 a.m-5 p.m. Monday-Saturday, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Sunday. sobagal lery.com or 843-757-6586

Oct 8

“Jack Absolute Flies Again,” comedy, National Theatre Live, 1 p.m. at USCB Center for the Arts, 801 Carteret St., Beaufort. (Run time 2 hours 30 minutes.) Tickets $15 adult, $8 student. Uscbcenterforthearts.com or 843-521-4145.

Oct. 10-Nov. 8

“Balance: Original Artwork by Richard Grant,” at Art League Academy, 106 Cordillo Pkwy., Hilton Head Island. Opening reception 5-7 p.m. Oct. 12. Gallery hours 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Mon day-Friday. 843-842-5738

Oct. 14-23

“Musical Comedy Murders of 1940,” May River Theatre, directed by Christine Grefe. Performances 7:30 p.m. Friday-Saturday; 2 p.m. Sunday at Ulmer Auditorium in Bluffton Town Hall, 20 Bridge St., Old Town Bluffton.

Oct. 14

The Black Feathers, award-winning duo from Gloucestershire,

England, on their U.S. tour. 8 p.m. at Roasting Room, 1297 May River Road, Bluffton. Tickets from $20 at roastingroom.live.

Oct. 20

“Symphony Under the Stars,” Hilton Head Symphony Orchestra season kick off, 7:30 p.m. at Martin Family Park, Bluffton (part of Historic Bluffton Arts & Seafood Festival). Same program Oct. 21 7:30 p.m. at Lowcountry Celebration Park, Hilton Head Island. Bring chairs, food, beverages. HHSO.org

Oct. 20-30

“The Taming,” regional premiere, Lean Ensemble Theatre at Hilton Head Prep’s Main Street Theatre, 3000 Main St., Hilton Head. Performances 7:30 p.m. Thursday-Saturday; 2 p.m. Sunday. Tickets $45. Leanensemble.org or info@leanensemble.org

Oct. 22-23

StreetFest on Calhoun, part of Historic Bluffton Arts and Seafood Festival, 10 a.m-5 p.m. Saturday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday. More than 100 artists selling original work, along with food and bever age vendors, live music, other performances.

Through Oct. 23

“Heart and Soul of the South,” exhibit by Art Quilters of the Lowcountry, at Coastal Discovery Museum, 70 Honey Horn Drive, Hilton Head Island. 843689-6767 or coastaldiscovery.org

Oct. 28-30

7th annual Pat Conroy Literary Festival, various locations in Beaufort County. Includes a free screening of “Conrack,” based on Conroy’s days of teaching on Daufuskie Island. More info and registration at patconroyliteraryfestival.org.

Through Nov. 11

New photography by Peter Cram, Four Corners Framing and Art Gallery, 1263 May River Road, Bluffton. Opening reception 5-8 p.m. Oct. 20.

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in the charming and eclectic his toric district, well known for its quirky arts community, amazing restaurants, and natu ral river beauty. This year, the fun happens

15-23.

The festival is a weeklong event offering a myriad of activities, showcasing the locally harvested seafood, delicious Lowcountry cuisine, rich history, culture and art of the area and Southern hospitality found only in Bluffton.

The highlight of the festival has always been the Street Fest, to be held this year Oct. 22-23.

It includes a juried fine art show featuring over 100 artists from 10 states displaying and selling art, delicious food provided by the area’s premier culinary spots, along with great music and entertainment

What started as a one-day event in 2005 has grown into an event-filled week of fes tivities in historic Bluffton, showcasing the arts and locally harvested seafood.

Along with the traditional Blessing of the Fleet and Boat Parade on the May River Oct. 16, the local art scene will again be highlighted. Our Sunday activities include a Showcase of Local Art at the galleries, and an outdoor art exhibit in Martin Park from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., as well as the first Oyster Roast of the season at Bluffton Oyster Park at 5 p.m.

New this year, also on Oct. 16, is the Historic Marker Celebration, a dedication to the Living Legacy honoring the Campbell Chapel Nine, at 2 p.m. at Campbell Chapel AME Church, 25 Boundary St.

On Monday evening, Dinner & Learn will be held at the Bluffton Seafood House with speakers highlighting our natural resources and the necessary conservation practices

to ensure their continuance is scheduled. Wednesday again offers Author Night, with a panel of local historians, “Cherishing Bluffton’s Past,” from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the Rotary Community Center in Oscar Frazier Park.

Other favorite returning events include daily boat tours, children’s Chalk the Walk Competition, Bluffton State of Mind Supper Soiree, Oyster Farm Tours, Bluffton Self Help’s Sips and Seafood Party at Hewitt Oaks, the Saturday morning Old Town Oyster 10K and 5K run, CCA’s Children’s Fishing Tournament and children’s art activ ities in the park.

“Symphony Under the Stars” with the Hilton Head Symphony Orchestra, which debuted last year, returns this year as well. This outdoor pops concert on Thursday will be offered free of charge at 7:30 p.m. at Martin Family Park. Bring a blanket or chair, a picnic dinner and beverages.

For more details and the full schedule of events visit blufftonartsandseafoodfestival. org or call 843-757-2583.

Calhoun Street was filled with artists’ tents and festival goers at the 2021 Street Fest, a highlight of the Historic Bluffton Arts & Seafood Festival.

Follow the Oyster to the 18th Annual Historic Bluffton Arts & Seafood Festival

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 15, 2022

ART & CHALK - Chalk the Walk Art Competition • 9:30am – 11:30am

Presented by Bluffton Rotary Club

Field of Dreams Pavilion, Oscar Frazier Park. Chalk Art Competition for children 13 and under.

Registration 9:30; Chalk Art Competition for children- 10:15. Judging & Prizes- 11:15

BLUFFTON STATE OF MIND SUPPER SOIRÉE 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM SOLD OUT!

Eat in the street 4 Course Dinner with music, wine, …served in the center of Historic Calhoun Street highlighting some of our local chefs. Come enjoy a night under the stars!

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 16, 2022

ART ON THE STREET 11:00AM - 4:00PM

Stroll Old Town Bluffton and see our state designated cultural district come alive! POP UP ART on gallery lawns on gallery porches and in Martin Family Park - temporary art displays join the many galleries to highlight the artistic and cultural side of Bluffton. A celebration of exceptional handmade, original local art including oil and acrylic paintings, pottery and much, much more.

11:00AM - 4:00PM

Art Exhibits, Music and More in Old Town.

HISTORIC MARKER CELEBRATION, DEDICATION TO THE LIVING LEGACY HONORING THE CAMPBELL CHAPEL NINE

AME CAMPBELL CHAPEL, 25 BOUNDARY STREET 2:00PM – 3:00PM

A celebration thru history, singing and dance.

BOAT PARADE ON THE MAY BLESSING OF THE FLEET GOSPEL MUSIC WRIGHT PARK 4:00PM

Bring your lawn chair, view the Boat Parade and enjoy Gospel music by Lavon Stevens and the Campbell Chapel Choir on the bluff in Wright Park or join the parade in your own boat. Make plans now to gather at the sandbar before 3:00 PM and process to the Public Dock in Wright Park following our Admiral of the Fleet, Emmett McCracken.

OYSTER FEST, 5:00 - 8:00PM, Bluffton Oyster Factory Park

First Oyster Roast of the Season ($20 for a bucket of oysters), Shrimp Boil & BBQ, Live Music with Muddy Creek.

MONDAY, OCTOBER 17, 2022

MAY RIVER BOAT TOURS WITH MAY RIVER EXCURSIONS, MONDAY - SUNDAY

Join Capt. Chris and his crew for a one hour guided “Skiff” cruise on the May searching for local wildlife, discussing history and soaking up the tidal estuary air. $35/ per person...subject to availability. All trips leave on the hour every hour from the public dock at the end of Calhoun Street in Wright Park. Please call Capt. Chris for reservations and more information. 843-304-2878

DINNER & LEARN CHERISH OUR WATERWAYS TOUR OF WADDELL MARICULTURE CENTER

Tours available at 4:00PM, 4:30PM, 5:00PM, 5:30PM and 6:00PM, 21 Sawmill Creek Road, Bluffton. Only closed toe shoes. Reservations required. $45/per person. Proceeds to Waddell Mariculture Center. To make your reservation: blufftonartsandseafoodfestival.org Tour the Waddell Mariculture Center, view the updated facilities, and learn from Director Erin Levesque how important this research facility is to our area and our resources. The tours will be given at five times, 4:00PM, 4:30PM, 5:00PM, 5:30PM and 6:00PM followed by dinner at Toomers Bluffton Seafood Restaurant, 27 Mellichamp Drive, Historic Downtown Bluffton. The dinner buffet includes Gumbo 2 Ways (chicken and seafood), Caesar salad, cornbread, cookies and tea. Beer, wine and cocktails will be available for purchase. During dinner presentations will be given concerning preservation of our natural resources by Al Stokes.

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 18, 2022

MAY RIVER BOAT TOURS WITH MAY RIVER EXCURSIONS, MONDAY - SUNDAY

*Daily* See October 17, 2022 for details

MAY RIVER OYSTER FARM TOUR WITH MAY RIVER EXCURSIONS 10am – Noon

Come enjoy a rare opportunity for an up-close-and-personal experience with May River Oyster Compa ny’s pioneering oyster farm in collaboration with the Bluffton Seafood Festival and May River Excursions. This 2 hour in-depth tour brings you out to a working oyster farm where the farmers demonstrate the techniques and methods used to produce some of the best oysters in the world. Afterward enjoy lunch at Bluffton Seafood House in Historic Downtown Bluffton. Limited availability. Call 843-304-2878 for reservations. $105.00 per person (includes lunch at Toomers Family Seafood Restaurant).

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 19, 2022

MAY RIVER BOAT TOURS WITH MAY RIVER EXCURSIONS, MONDAY - SUNDAY

*Daily* See October 17, 2022 for details

AUTHOR NIGHT 5:30pm CHERISHING BLUFFTON’S PAST

Complimentary hors d’oeuvres and beverages provided by Southern Spice Catering and Events; 6:00PM Showtime with a panel of local Historians, at the Rotary Community Center at Oscar Frazier Park (11 Recreation Court Bluffton SC 29910). Cost: $15.00; additional donations accepted; proceeds to the Waddell Mariculture Center. Reservations required: blufftonartsandseafoodfestival.org

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 20, 2022

MAY RIVER BOAT TOURS WITH MAY RIVER EXCURSIONS, MONDAY - SUNDAY

*Daily* See October 17, 2022 for details

MAY RIVER OYSTER FARM TOUR WITH MAY RIVER EXCURSIONS 10am – Noon

Come enjoy a rare opportunity for an up-close-and-personal experience with May River Oyster Compa ny’s pioneering oyster farm in collaboration with the Bluffton Seafood Festival and May River Excursions. This 2 hour in-depth tour brings you out to a working oyster farm where the farmers demonstrate the techniques and methods used to produce some of the best oysters in the world. Afterward enjoy lunch at Bluffton Seafood House in Historic Downtown Bluffton. Limited availability. Call 843-304-2878 for reservations. $105.00 per person (includes lunch at Toomers Family Seafood Restaurant).

SYMPHONY IN THE PARK MARTIN PARK

Hilton Head Symphony Orchestra Outdoor Pops in the Park, 7:30 pm (Rain or Shine) Free Admission

Martin Family Park, 68 Boundary Street, Bluffton, SC. Celebrate the return of live concerts! Enjoy the sweet sounds of your own Hilton Head Symphony Orchestra.This Outdoor Pops concert “under the stars” is FREE for one and all. Bring a blanket or folding chair, a picnic dinner and enjoy your HHSO and JMR al fresco. General lawn seating with free admission.

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 21, 2022

MAY RIVER BOAT TOURS WITH MAY RIVER EXCURSIONS, MONDAY - SUNDAY

*Daily* See October 17, 2022 for details

RED APRON SIPS AND SEAFOOD PARTY 6PM - 10PM HEWITT OAKS

Presented by Bluffton Self Help

Join us for a grand culinary celebration under the stars on the beautiful grounds of Hewitt Oaks. The evening will include sensational Lowcountry dining, savory cocktails, along with contagious excitement with a wine pull and live auction as we raise money to support our Bluffton neighbors in need. Limited tickets and sponsorships are available and can be purchased online at sipsandseafood. com. All proceeds benefit Bluffton Self Help.

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 22, 2022

MAY RIVER BOAT TOURS WITH MAY RIVER EXCURSIONS, MONDAY - SUNDAY

*Daily* See October 17, 2022 for details

OLD TOWN OYSTER 10K ROAD RACE & 5K RUN 8:00AM – 10:30AM

Presented by Beaufort Memorial

Bluffton Oyster Factory Park. Join us for a run through Old Town Bluffton with scenic river and marsh views. Compete in a fast-paced 10K or complete the 5K with the entire family! Both events will be professionally timed. Awards presentation and After-Party immediately follows. Music, Mimosas, Cold Beer, Oysters and much, much more!

TAKE A KID FISHING TOURNAMENT, Wright Family Park. 10AM –12:30PM

Take a Kid Fishing Tournament sponsored by Bluffton Marine Sports and Supplies, Boat Floats, Coldwell Banker Platinum Partners, Spartina Marine Education Charters and managed by the Bluffton Chapter of Coastal Conservation Association and honoring the late, Frank Atkins. Register between 9:3010:30AM at Wright Park.Weigh-In at 12:30PM at Wright Park. Children 13 and under welcome with parents. There is no fee. Prizes will be awarded. Bring your own fishing equipment if possible; limited equipment will be available on a first come first serve basis. To pre-register call Tom at 912-210-1222.

ART & SEAFOOD STREET FEST 10:00AM - 5:00PM

HISTORIC DISTRICT BLUFFTON FUN FOR THE ENTIRE FAMILY

Enjoy our juried art show featuring over 100 local and regional artists from 10 different states, dis playing an array of fine art: oils, pastels, acrylics, photography, pottery, ceramics, water color and much, much more. Local seafood and low country cuisine served by area restaurants. Enjoy the delicious seafood and view the outstanding art on the street.Take a break at the Tailgate area and catch up on your favorite team’s game while enjoying craft beer, wine and music.

MUSIC & ENTERTAINMENT • Favorite bands will entertain on two stages throughout the day.

ART IN THE PARK 11:00AM – 4:00PM DuBois Park on Boundary Street

Children’s art activities conducted under the pavilion.Visit the stations around the pavilion and create your very own masterpiece. Prizes, games, fun and much, much more for the budding artists of all ages.

ROCKIN’ ON THE DOCK 6:00PM - DUSK BLUFFTON OYSTER CO.

Seafood Extravaganza Tasting • Live music with The Chiggers • Fireworks at Dusk • End the full day of activities with a grand finale. Eat great local seafood and watch the fireworks for a night to remember!

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 23, 2022

MAY RIVER BOAT TOURS WITH MAY RIVER EXCURSIONS, MONDAY - SUNDAY

*Daily* See October 17, 2022 for details

ART & SEAFOOD STREET FEST 10:00AM – 4:00PM

HISTORIC DISTRICT BLUFFTON FUN FOR THE ENTIRE FAMILY

Enjoy our juried art show featuring over 100 local and regional artists from 10 different states, display ing an array of fine art: oils, pastels, acrylics, photography, pottery, ceramics, watercolor and much, much more. Local seafood and low country cuisine served by area restaurants. Enjoy the delicious seafood and view the outstanding art on the street.Take a break at the Tailgate area and catch up on your favorite team’s game while enjoying craft beer, mead, wine and music.

MUSIC AND ENTERTAINMENT

Favorite bands will entertain on two stages throughout the day.

ART IN THE PARK 11:00AM – 4:00PM DuBois Park on Boundary Street

Children’s art activities conducted under the pavilion. Prizes, games, fun and much, much more for the budding artists of all ages.

No Parking in Downtown Bluffton on Saturday, the 22nd, and Sunday, the 23rd. Free Shuttles provided by our sponsor, Old Town Trolley Tours, from Red Cedar Elementary (Bluffton Parkway to Red Cedar Street). Saturday, 10/22: 10:00AM - 9:00PM; Sunday, 10/23: 10:00AM – 5:00PM; for more information 843-757-BLUF (2583).

Austin-Healey

night

full cash bar,

music

Juried 2D and 3D fine art craft show held every two years

artists from the Southeast U.S.

Oct 4-Nov 12, 2022

Mon-Sat • 10am-4pm

12-4pm and 90 minutes before every Arts Center performance

Presented by Art League of Hilton Head

Arts Center of

Shelter Cove Lane,

Awards Reception

Wed, October 5 • 5-7pm

refreshments and meet the artists. Free and open to the public.

HILTON HEAD SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA JOHN MORRIS RUSSELL, MUSIC DIRECTOR

The season kicks off with two outdoor pops concerts in Bluffton and on Hilton Head. FREE lawn seating—bring a blanket or chair, a picnic and enjoy the HHSO with Broadway veteran and Hamilton national tour vocalist Jonathan Christopher al fresco.

John Morris Russell, Conductor Jonathan Christopher, Vocals

MARTIN FAMILY PARK, BLUFFTON

of the Historic Bluffton Arts and Seafood Festival)

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 20, 2022 • 7:30 PM

LOWCOUNTRY

CELEBRATION PARK AT COLIGNY, HILTON HEAD ISLAND

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 21, 2022 • 7:30 PM

Hilton Head Island ONLY—LIMITED table seating at $50/person. Call (843) 842-2055 for reservations.

ART ON THE STREET

- 4:00PM

CHERISH OUR WATERWAYS TOUR OF WADDELL MARICULTURE CENTER

A Dinner & Learn Event You Will Not Want To Miss!

Monday, October 17

Tours available at 4:00PM, 4:30PM, 5:00PM, 5:30PM and 6:00PM

Located at 21 Sawmill Creek Road, Bluffton. Reservations required. $45/per person. Proceeds to Waddell Mariculture Center. To make your reservation: blufftonartsandseafoodfestival.org

Tour the Waddell Mariculture Center, view the updated facilities, and learn from Director Erin Levesque how important this research facility is to our area and our resources. Only closed toe shoes.

HISTORIC MARKER

BOAT PARADE ON THE MAY BLESSING OF THE FLEET GOSPEL MUSIC WRIGHT PARK

The tours will be followed by dinner at Toomers Bluffton Seafood Restaurant, 27 Mellichamp Drive, Historic Downtown Bluffton. The dinner buffet includes Gumbo 2 Ways (chicken and seafood), Caesar salad, cornbread, cookies and tea. Beer, wine and cocktails will be available for purchase. During dinner former Waddell director, Al Stokes, will share more about our waterways and their marine life which greatly contribute to the Lowcountry culture. Learn how to be environmental stewards of our most cherished natural resources.

DON’T

THAT

OYSTER FEST, 5:00 - 8:00PM, Bluffton

Factory Park

CENTER…A

Clever musical, ‘Little Shop’ kicks off Arts Center season

ONSTAGE NOW!

You might have seen the film adaptation starring Rick Moranis, Ellen Greene and Steve Martin, or one of the many iterations of “Little Shop of Horrors” onstage. No wonder: Both the movie and the musical are beloved cult-classics.

Ever since it premiered in 1982, “Little Shop of Horrors” has scared up legions of fans. The deviously delicious musical comedy was created by the legendary dream team of Howard Ashman and Alan Menken (“Beauty & the Beast,” “The Little Mermaid,” “Aladdin”).

Though you may think you’ve seen it before, the Arts Center of Coastal Carolina’s production of “Little Shop” is fresh, new and – well, simply to die for!

This year marks the musical’s 40th anni versary and the Arts Center is featuring it as their 27th season’s opener. The show will run through Oct. 30.

The story is centered around a hapless floral assistant, Seymour Krelborn (Steven Klenk), who spends his days tending to sad little flowers as well as his wilting hope of better life beyond the skid row neighbor hood he’s always known. Suddenly after a meteorologically unexpected “total eclipse of the sun,” Seymour stumbles upon a strange new breed of plant, an anthropomorphic cross between a Venus flytrap and an avo cado.

Shortly after displaying the plant in the flower shop window, Seymour is catapulted to fame as the caretaker of the succulent sensation. He nicknames the plant Audrey II (voiced by Bradford Christian and puppeted

by Andy McCain), after his crush at the flower shop, Audrey (Elexis Morton), who is in an unhealthy relationship with the dastardly dentist, Orin (Alex Ringler).

Digging a little deeper, the mysterious, bloodthirsty plant that nefariously breathes life into a failing skid row flower shop can also be seen as a cautionary tale about greed and ambition. Minor detail of the de sire-for-world-domination aside, the show is infused with sweetness, vulnerability and love.

Many of the show’s thrills owe much to Ashman and Menken’s catchy, clever score featuring 1960s doo-wop-inflected tunes that you’ll leave singing and humming to for days! The music is further enlivened by a terrific trio of so-called urchins (played by Briana Brooks, Mackenzie Meadows and Brianna Javis), singing with supreme attitude and tight harmonies.

A first for the Arts Center is that the cre ative team behind “Little Shop of Horrors” is entirely female, comprised of director Whitaker Gannon, musical director Nissa Kahle, and choreographer Ashley McManus.

Together with a brilliantly talented cast, they have made “Little Shop” a big hit and a must-see experience for audiences.

Tickets are $62 for adults and $57 for children and may be purchased at tickets. artshhi.com or by calling the box office at 843-842-2787.

This show is best suited for ages 13 and up, but many younger audiences will find this musical perfectly delightful! Parental guidance is suggested.

The cast of “Little Shop of Horrors” at Arts Center of Coastal Carolina.

GUSTAVO RATTIA

Hilton Head Shore Notes

The Hilton Head Shore Notes women’s a cappella chorus will be presenting “A Wonderful Time of the Year,” at 7 p.m. Nov. 5 at Hilton Head High School’s Seahawk Cultural Center, 70 Wilborn Road. Since this is their first show in almost three years, they are very excited about being back on stage. The show will include popular repertoire songs in the first half of the show and holiday songs in the second half. Even though the chorus annually sings holiday songs at all the Lowcountry’s retirement homes, they decided it would be fun to give their audience an early taste of holiday cheer. SongBird Quartet will also be performing on the show. For ticket information, visit hiltonheadshorenotes.com or call 843-422-4799.

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