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The Island News covering northern beaufort county
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NOVEMBER 22-28, 2012
give thanks
BEING FORTUNATE ENOUGH TO LIVE IN THE LOWCOUNTRY, FOR THIS WE
In Beaufort, we make sure everyone has a chance to celebrate Thanksgiving
33rd annual community thanksgiving dinner On Thanksgiving Day, the Parish Church of St. Helena will host the 33rd Annual Community Thanksgiving Dinner and Community Worship Service on Thursday, Nov. 22, at 507 Newcastle Street in downtown Beaufort. The Community Worship Service will be held in the 300-year-old parish church at 11 a.m., where worshippers will gather to give thanks to the Lord for His provision over three centuries. Following the service, dinner and fellowship will be served across the street in the Parish Hall. All are welcome. Dinner will be served from noon to 2 p.m. Take-away meals are available from 9 to 11 a.m. for those who want to carry meals to the elderly or home-bound. The dinner is a gift to the community with admission being a smile and a thankful heart. Contact Rosalind Dixon, nursery@islc. net or call 843-522-1712, ext. 220.
what are the unique features that make us thankful to live here?
SPANISH MOSS (Our trees would look naked without it!)
MARSH TACKYS (What’s not to love about these strong little horses?)
PROFILE
Janet Mark gets Beaufort stamp of approval. see page 10
COMMUNITY
The whimsy and youth of Festival of Trees co-chairs. see page 22
FOOD
SMILING FACES (Beaufortonians are a generally jolly bunch.)
Lunch Bunch stops by SuZara’s Kitchen. see page 24
group to provide free thanksgiving meal Plant the Seed Ministry will be providing a Free Thanksgiving Meal on Thursday, November 22 at 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. at the Atlantic Inn, 2249 Boundary Street, Beaufort. Call Joy Kircher at 843-5752200 for more information.
WHAT’S INSIDE?
INDEX
OYSTERS (For oyster roasts! We’re also thankful for other local seafood.)
Shop local, support Small Business Saturday Small Business Saturday is a day to support small businesses that invigorate the economy and keep communities thriving. Founded by American Express, the day began in 2010 to help small businesses get more exposure during one of the biggest shopping weekends of the year. Last year, more than 100 million people came out to shop at independently-owned small businesses on that day. Now, in its third year, Small Business Saturday is expected to grow even more. On a local level, Main Street Beaufort, USA is encouraging the community to shop in Downtown Beaufort on that day. The radio station 94.5 The Coast will broadcast from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. and Main Street Beaufort will give out 200 canvas bags that read “I Shopped Local in Downtown Beaufort.” Main Street Beaufort, USA Executive Director LaNelle Fabian said, “Downtown businesses are excited about the day devoted to small businesses and are looking forward to the kickoff of the holiday shopping season.” Visit www.shopsmall.com for more information.
2012 Holiday gift guide
Sports 12 Arts 14-15 School 16-17 Lunch Bunch 24 Wine 25 Dine Guide 26 Games 27 Pets 28 Events 29 Directory 30 Classified 31
it’s that time of year again! find great local gift ideas for the special people in your life. Page 13