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february 14-20, 2013
VALENTINE BALL BENEFITS HOSPITAL
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eaufort’s social event of the season, the annual Valentine Ball, was held at the Lyceum on Parris Island. The ball is the signature fundraiser of the Beaufort Memorial Hospital Foundation and has raised millions of dollars since 1990. At right are the hardworking head organizers of this year’s event: from left, George and Mary Lee Grove, Dr. Linda Hawes and her husband Beaufort Memorial Hospital President and CEO Rick Toomey. For more pictures, see pages 10-11.
COMMUNITY
Connie Hipp is featured in our bi-weekly Volunteer Spotlight. see page 4
Groups join global campaign to stop violence against women Today, Thursday, Feb. 14, CODA, Hope Haven, the University of South Carolina Beaufort and the Technical College of the Lowcountry will join with activists around the world for One Billion Rising, the largest day of action in the history of V-Day, the global activist movement to end violence against women and girls. One Billion Rising began as a call to action based on the staggering statistic that 1 in 3 women on the planet will be beaten or raped during her lifetime. With the world population at 7 billion, this adds up to more than one billion women
and girls. On Thursday, February 14, 2013, V-Day’s 15th anniversary, Lowcountry residents will join activists, writers, thinkers, celebrities, and women and men across the world as they express their outrage, demand change, strike, dance, and rise in defiance of the injustices women suffer, demanding an end to violence against women. “When we started V-Day 14 years ago, we had the outrageous idea that we could end violence against women,” said V-Day founder Eve Ensler. “Now, we are both stunned and thrilled to see that this global
PROFILE
ARTworks Executive Director JW Rone. see page 8
action is truly escalating and gaining force, with union workers, parliament members, celebrities, and women of all backgrounds coming forward to join the campaign.” CODA (Citizens Opposed to Domestic Abuse), Hope Haven, and the Technical College of the Lowcountry will be holding a dance exhibition and community awareness event on February 14. Join them on the Beaufort campus, outside of Building 12, at 1 p.m. The event is free and open to the public. To sign up and learn more, visit www. onebillionrising.org.
FOOD
Savoring delicious food at Maryland Fried Chicken. see page 16 INDEX
other heart-warming events
Disabilities And Special Needs Fashion Show: Come out and see the men and women of Beaufort County Disabilities and Special Needs strut their stuff for a special Valentine’s Day Fashion Show. It will take place Saturday, Feb. 16 from 2 to 4 p.m. at Disabilities and Special Needs, 100 Clear Water Way in Port Royal. There will be five categories for the show: Casual, Sportswear, Business Attire, Sunday Best, and Formal wear. This is a great opportunity for family, friends and neighbors to see a great show.
A Low Country Parlor Jazz Valentine’s Event: The owners of CreateWhole™ Wellness Service, will provide a venue for like-minded artists to fellowship, create and share their artistry. On Saturday, February 16, CreateWhole™ Wellness Services, presents singer/songwriter Jan Spencer in concert for a Valentine’s Celebration. Musicians, poets, singers and all performers are invited to share their artistry during the pre-concert reception with music, memories, food and fun. The event will take place at 5 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 16, at 974 Sam’s Point Road, Beaufort, SC, 29907. There’s a $25 donation.
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