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NOVEMBER 29 - december 5, 2012
Usher in the holidays with the Festival of Trees
WHAT’S INSIDE?
jubilee celebration Thousands of volunteer hours, starting more than 10 months ago, have produced the 25th annual Festival of Trees, to be held next week at the Charles Lind Brown Activity Center, 1001 Hamar St. Scores of volunteers have solicited tree sponsors, made gourmet treats and donated gifts, trimmed trees and performed hundreds of tasks to ensure the success of this glittering
event. Trees are decorated in a myriad of styles, ranging from whimsical to traditional, scent-sational to patriotic. The Festival’s Opening Night Gala is Monday, Dec. 3 from 6 – 9 p.m. The kick-off event is the Jingle Jog (5K run, 1 Mile walk/run) Saturday, Dec. 1, at 8:30 a.m. at the Port Royal Farmers Market. For more information, contact Sharon Dwyer at 843-271-1595.
SOCIAL
Artist Louis Bruce holds reception at his studio. see page 8
PROFILE
Nancy Sadler is a lawyer who defends the defenseless. see page 10 INDEX
festival of trees activities • Saturday, December 1: Jingle Jog Race, 8:30 am, Port Royal Farmer’s Market, Heritage Park. Call Rachel at 843-2634699 to register. • Monday, December 3: Opening Night Gala, 6 to 9 p.m. (Preview for Silent Auction is at 5:30 p.m.) Tickets available at Friends of Caroline Hospice, 1110 13th Street, Port Royal, or by calling the office at 843- 525-6257 or by visiting www.festivaloftreesbeaufort.com.
• Tuesday, December 4 — Friday, December 7: 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., offering daily lunches, gourmet and gift shop and military discounts. • Saturday, December 8, Closing Day: 8 a.m. Yoga Under the Trees; 10 a.m. Whale Branch Middle Hand Bell Choir; 12 p.m. Beaufort Harbormasters; and 2 p.m., Aunt Pearlie Sue. And the last chance to purchase your thematic holiday tree
A Water Festival-themed tree is seen at last year’s Festival of Trees, a weeklong fundraiser to benefit FRIENDS of Caroline Hospice.
Officers’ Spouses Club hosts 43rd Senior Citizens Tea For more than 40 years, the Senior Citizens Tea has been held during the holidays to honor the Lowcountry’s seniors and members of the U.S. military’s greatest generation. The tea, hosted by the Officers’ Spouses Club at the Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort, is a special way of thanking the community for their longstanding support for the Beaufort South Carolina Military Tri-Command.
In a unique tradition, area seniors are transported from nursing homes, assisted living centers and private residences to the Officer’s Club at the air station. There, they are escorted by uniformed active duty Marine Corps and Naval Officers and served a traditional tea by the spouses of the officers. The festive afternoon includes food, refreshments, entertainment and raffle prize giveaways.
This year’s 43rd Senior Citizens Tea will be Sunday, Dec. 2, from 1 to 3 p.m. To make the tea a success, the Officers’ Spouses Club is accepting donations. A $30 “Sponsor a Senior” donation supports one individual; all donations over $30 include a listing in the donors section of the event program. For more information about the tea or where to donate, call 843-305-2701 or email mcasbeaufortosc@gmail.com.
2012 Holiday gift guide
Business 4-5 Health 6 Social Diary 8-9 Profile 10 Sports 12-13 Arts 14-15 School 16-17 Happy Wino 23 Celebrations 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 18