Health Occupations Students of America chapter from Beaufort High School lift spirits with cheer gift bags The Health Occupations Students of America chapter at Beaufort High School raised funds and donated 50 cheer gift bags for newly diagnosed breast cancer patients. Two HOSA members, Ashlyn Houston and Anna Smith, presented the bags last week to Amy Hane, Breast Care Coordinator, and Mary Stutts, Mammography Supervisor at the Beaufort Memorial Women’s Imaging Center.
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2015 Festival of Trees moves to
NOVEMBER 19-24, 2015
WHAT’S INSIDE?
DOWNTOWN BEAUFORT The 2015 Festival of Trees continues a tradition that started twenty-eight years ago and is stronger today than ever. The Festival benefits Friends of Caroline Hospice by showcasing beautifully decorated trees that are judged for their originality and creativity. Many of these trees will be available for purchase at the end of the Festival saving many of us holiday stress. This year’s event will be held at Tabby Place located at 913 Port Republic Place in downtown Beaufort between December 3rd through the 8th. Mark your calendars now so you won’t forget this great family event. The Festival of Trees kicks off with the Opening Gala on Thursday, December 3rd from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. and tickets cost $50 per person. The event will feature a silent auction, music, wine, beer and scrumptious appetizers from local restaurants. The Chairs of this year’s event are Dr. Marc Reichel and his wife Ty, and Mr. Bennett Schiller and his wife, Karoline. The presenting sponsors are Lowcountry
COMMUNITY
Beaufort hosts annual Veterans Day parade.
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SCHOOLS
Beaufort Academy students raise money for “Leo’s Pride.”
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NOC Learning Center opens at Marsh Pointe apartments
Mayor Billy Keyserling (left) with dignitaries before the ribbon cutting.
The Neighborhood Outreach Connection (NOC), in partnership with the Beaufort County School District (BCSD), celebrated the Grand Opening for the NOC Learning Center at Marsh Pointe in Beaufort last Saturday. Earlier this year, a $163,500 grant from a special committee of the SC Department of Education was awarded jointly to NOC and the BCSD to open two NOC Learning Centers in the city of Beaufort – one at Marsh Pointe and the other at Park LEARNING continued on page 6
Volunteers and students checking out the new equipment.
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