From staff reports

The Sea Island Quilters will present their “Southern Comforts” quilt show on Friday, April 28 and Saturday, April 29 at the National Guard Armory (Beaufort Readiness Center), 1 Cavalry Land, Beaufort (U.S. 21 near MCAS Beaufort). The hours are from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Friday and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday. Admission is $8 for adults. Children younger than 12 are free.

The Sea Island Quilters was founded in 1987 “to foster the art of quilting, to encourage high standards of design and techniques in all of its various forms, and to stimulate an interest in the goals within the community.”

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The F-35B will demonstrate it’s speed — it can accelerate past the speed of sound in flight — and it’s ability to make a vertical landing like a helicopter.

Rowler will be flying his 1942 PT-17 Stearman airplane. His performance is “filled with giant barnstormer loops, hammerhead turns, slow rolls, a Cuban eight, inverted flight, snap roll and one of his favorite maneuvers, the Outside Humpty

Featured at the show will be approximately 150 quilts of all sizes and styles from traditional to modern to contemporary art. For the show, the quilters have created a beautiful quilt – “Sea Island Stars”. Sparkling with cleat, vibrant colors, crisp points, and exquisite quilting. The quilt will be raffled on Saturday afternoon. Tickets are $1 each or six for $5.

The pattern for “Sea Island Stars” came from an online source, Summer Sampler 2017, and was created by multiple designers. The quilt was pieced under the leadership of Cynthia Cassidy by members of the guild – Cassidy, Lynn O’Neal, Karen Guinn, Joey Patrucco, Ann Davis, Anita Bryde, Kristine Rich- ly dispose of unused prescription drugs.

The event will be held Saturday, April 22, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., at two locations: Beaufort County Bluffton Government Center, 4819 Bluffton Parkway, Bluffton; Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office Law Enforcement Center, 2001 Duke Street, Beaufort.

Beaufort County Alcohol & Drug ardson, Danielle Gillespie, Jeanette Bussard, Brenda Lucas, Dorthy Stockell, Sam Cowan, Bobbie Elder and Marie Kositzka with professional long arm quilting by Lynn O’Neal of Creative Clutter Quilting. A “Lowcountry Store” will sell used magazines, books, patterns, fabrics from “stashes,” and a few surprises. And the “Ukraine Quilt” will be on display at the show.

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Franklin will perform an aeronautical comedy act as Ben Whabnaski, an annoying drunk who wants his airplane ride that was promised to him.

Thomas, Wagstaff, Holland and Fowler are all renowned pilots; Wagstaff is the first woman to claim the title of the U.S. National Aerobatic Champion, winning it three times.

The event will open at 11:30 a.m. with the opening ceremony featuring the SOCOM Para-Commandos and will end with a 3:00 p.m. demonstration by the U.S.

There will be a special exhibit by nationally known quilt maker, Mary Kerr. Kerr is an award-winning quilter, teacher, speaker, author, and appraiser who has been a professional in the fiber arts industry for more than 30 years. Her books will be available for purchase.

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Abuse Department will be there to give out Deterra Bags, for at-home medication disposal and provide information on year-round medication drop-off box locations.

More information on DEA National Rx Take Back can be found at https://bit.ly/3ooeKh8

For more information about this event, call the Beaufort County Alcohol and Drug Abuse Department at 843-255-6013.

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In addition to the featured performances in the air, visitors can also explore the many aircraft that will be displayed on the ground.

There will also be many exhibitors onsite, as well as concession stands throughout the spectator area.

If you are a VIP invited guest, VIP parking pass holder, military and Department of Defense authorized vehicle or a vehicle using handicap parking, you will need to enter through the Main Gate.

All other guests will need to enter MCAS Beaufort through Gate 3 or Gate 5. There will be traffic signs dition to the show and quilt raffle, there will be an opportunity to purchase tickets for various themed gift baskets. A small Merchant’s Mall will be available for shopping. Items include fabric, threads, embroidery and wool supplies, long arm quilting demos, tools, templates, and more. (A list of vendors is available at SeaIslandQuilters.com).

Proceeds from the quilt show will be used to support guild activities such as making quilts for local children’s shelters and the Good Neighbor Clinic, and making stockings for Christmas babies born at Beaufort Memorial Hospital. The guild also assists students and adults who want to learn to quilt and offers lectures and workshops.

Indivisible Beaufort hosting April meeting

Indivisible Beaufort’s next meeting is scheduled for 11 a.m., Saturday, April 22 at the St. Helena Branch of the Beaufort Library at 6355 Jonathon Frances Road, St. Helena Island.

The featured speaker is Tim Joy, the local chapter leader of the Citizens Climate Lobby (CCL). The the airshow. and law enforcement to direct traffic toward the correct gates. Parking is free and is available on a first-come, firstserved basis.

Additional parking is available on Shanklin Road off of U.S. 21, but shuttles will not be available to take people from Shanklin Road.

Keep in mind, tailgating will not be allowed and no outside food or drinks will be permitted at the airshow. Only coolers with medically necessary items and infant formula or breastmilk will be allowed.

Bags and purses are permitted, but all bags will be inspected before entering

During its 30-plus year history, the guild has hosted many national teachers and authors and has donated hundreds of quilts to community organizations.

The judge for the show is Karen Kendo, an award-winning long-arm quilter, teacher, quilt show judge, and presenter. She lives, gardens and works on three-plus acres in Harleyville with her retired husband, two dogs and two cats.

Ribbons will be awarded for first, second, and third place in each of the 15 categories. Attendees also have the opportunity to vote for their favorite quilt to be awarded “Viewer’s Choice” ribbon.

For more information, email seaislandquilters@gmail.com

Citizens Climate Lobby (CCL) is a nonprofit, nonpartisan, grassroots advocacy climate change organization focused on policies to address climate change.

In addition, Elayne Scott, a member of the Pine Island Cultural Overlay Committee, will share an update on the status of the fight to protect St. Helena Island. The event is free and open to the public.

MCAS Beaufort recommends that all spectators, especially young children, should bring hearing protection to the show.

Pets will not be allowed at the show, only service animals will be permitted.

The show will begin around 11 a.m. and will end at 4:30 p.m., but gates will open at 9:30 a.m.

The MCAS Beaufort Airshow will be held rain or shine, so be sure to check the weather in advance. Performers will be grounded if there is lightning within 5 miles and will continue once they can safely do so.

Tickets for premium seat- ing will not be available for purchase at the airshow.

The shows on Saturday and Sunday are the same, so keep that in mind if you plan to attend both days.

For more information about the 2023 MCAS Beaufort Airshow, go to www. beaufortairshow.com

Delayna Earley lives in Beaufort with her husband, two children and Jack Russell. She spent six years as a videographer and photographer for The Island Packet and The Beaufort Gazette before leaving the Lowcountry in 2018. After freelancing in Myrtle Beach and Virginia, she joined The Island News when she moved back to Beaufort in 2022. She can be reached at delayna. theislandnews@gmail.com