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Curtain rising on Beaufort’s 14th Film Festival
Staff reports The 14th annual Beaufort International Film Festival kicks off next week and The Island News has the rundown of what you need to know. SCHEDULE Tuesday, Feb. 18 Filmmakers Opening Night Reception – 6-8 p.m., Tabby Place, 913 Port Republic Street. This is a ticketed event, $45 for Beaufort Film Society members and $55 for non-members. Wednesday, Feb. 19 Film Screenings – First film
starts at 9 a.m. and the last film starts at 7:30 p.m.. There are breaks at around 11:15 a.m. and 5 p.m. Complete listing of films at www.beaufortfilmfestival.com. All screenings take place at the USC Beaufort Center For The Arts, 805 Carteret Street. Thursday, Feb. 20 Film Screenings – First film at 9 a.m. and the last film starts at 8 p.m. Complete listing of films at www.beaufortfilmfestival.com. All screenings take place at the USC Beaufort Center For The Arts, 805 Carteret Street. Screenwriters Workshop and
Table Read – 6 p.m. Wine and cheese reception precedes the readings at the USC Beaufort Center For The Arts, 805 Carteret Street. Tickets are $15 for BFS members and $20 for non-members. Friday, Feb. 21 Film Screenings – First film starts at 9 a.m. and the last film starts at 9:30 p.m.. There are breaks at around 12:15 a.m. and 4:45 p.m. Complete listing of films at www. beaufortfilmfestival.com. All screenings take place at the USC Beaufort Center For The Arts, 805 Carteret Street.
Saturday, Feb. 22 Film Screenings – First film starts at 9 a.m. and the last film starts at 7:30 p.m.. There is a break at around 5:15 p.m. Complete listing of films at www.beaufortfilmfestival.com. All screenings take place at the USC Beaufort Center For The Arts, 805 Carteret Street. Sunday, Feb. 23 Awards Ceremony Cocktail Hour and Presentation – 6 p.m. and 7 p.m., USC Beaufort Center For The Arts, 805 Carteret Street. Tickets are $50 for BFS members and $60 for non-members. This event is includ-
‘Downtown Tennis’ takes its best shot
ed in the all-events pass. Catering is by Debbi Covington and champagne included. TICKETS Individual films – $6 each. Daily film pass – $45 for BFS members, $55 for non-members each day. All-events pass – $255 for BFS members, $320 for non-members. *Tickets can be purchased online at www.beaufortfilmfestival.com or pay at the door for screenings only or purchase tickets at the Beaufort/ Port Royal VCB, Visitors Center at 713 Craven Street.
Olivia Lee, 9, returns the ball to a coach at the downtown Beaufort tennis courts.
Local grassroots group seeks to improve the quality of Beaufort’s downtown tennis facilities while the area’s tennis community continues to grow By Mindy Lucas
T
o anyone passing by the downtown tennis courts on Boundary Street, it would appear that Beaufort has a thriving tennis community, and they would not be wrong about that. In fact, Beaufort has one of the fastest growing tennis communities in the region, says Jerry Wayne, a regular himself at the courts and the local league coordinator for the USTA.
“Without a doubt it is (growing),” said Wayne, who, along with his wife, Vivian Wayne, coordinate Beaufort’s United States Tennis Association (USTA) League, Coastal Carolina Tennis Association (CCTA), which includes Beaufort and Jasper County. Hilton Head, he explains, has its own organization. At the end of 2018, the number of plays or people who had played in the CCTA was 322. By the end of 2019, that number had
jumped to 3,187 – a phenomenal number says Wayne. What’s more, sign-ups to play in the league, which USTA 3.5 level women’s 40s and above tennis team. start over at zero every year, “The downtown courts – that’s the jewel are already at 1,380 for 2020. of tennis for Beaufort County,” Wayne said. In addition to an enthusiastic group of “Because it’s in the heart of the city, and players looking for a healthy lifestyle, part they’ve been there for long time.” of what has helped propel Beaufort’s tennis Beaufort County has approximately 17 community forward has been the county’s public courts. SEE TENNIS PAGE A5
Soiree to celebrate 100 years of League of Women Voters The League of Women Voters of the Beaufort Area is hosting a Centennial Soiree from 3 to 6 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 15 at the Beaufort Yacht and Sailing Club on Lady’s Island to celebrate 100 years since the inception of the League. The on-the-water, sunset
soiree will be complimented by food from Debbi Covington, plus soft drinks, wine and birthday cake. State Senators Margie Bright Meadows and Tom Davis will be there to discuss the Equal Rights Amendment. And speaking about the league and its remark-
WAS THAT YOU AT THE BALL?
able beginnings in the fight for women’s suffrage will be University of South Carolina Beaufort professor Robert Landrum. There may also be a few white-clad suffragettes roaming about the grounds. All are welcome and emphatically encouraged to
attend – men, women and students. Tickets are $25 for league members and guests and $10 for students. Limited tickets will be available at the door. However the League kindly suggests to purchase tickets in advance. You can pay with Google
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What: League of Women Voters Beaufort Area Centennial Soiree When: 3-6 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 15 Where: Beaufort Yacht and Sailing Club, 30 Yacht Club Dr. (Lady’s Island) Cost: League members and guests $25, students $10.
Pay to lwvbeaufort@gmail. com. Contact Jane Caffrey at
843-612-2670 for more information.
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TCL, Beaufort County Schools launch technical dual enrollment program.
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February 28th & 29th, 2020 E N T E R TA I N M E N T B Y: Lyn Avenue Sidestreet Walkers Chris Jones Frogmore Stu
at The Port of Port Royal
Friday, Feb. 28 WING THROW DOWN 5-9 pm BBQ Tasting Saturday, Feb. 29 11-4 pm
Daily Admission passes are $10 and available online. The sampling of wings Friday night and BBQ Saturday will be available by purchasing tickets for $1.