Community Calendar
Mondays
Looking for Alto Singers for the Hilton Head Shore Notes women's a cappella chorus - meets Mon. nights, 6:45 p.m., Island Lutheran Church, Main St. www.hiltonheadshorenotes.com 843-705-6852
3rd Heritage Library Events
Create a "Pieces of Your Past" Booklet Using MS Word 2007 from 1:30-3:30 p.m. November 10- Turn Your Photos and Research Into Great Gifts from 1:30-3:30 p.m. Fee for both classes is $30 for members/$25 for non-members. Classes are held at the Heritage Library, 852 Wm. Hilton Parkway, Suite 2A, HHI. For more info: 843-686-6560
4th "Little Shop of Horrors"
Hilton Head Preparatory School Students will direct, design, choreograph and perform this off-Broadway show Nov. 4, 6 and 7 at Hilton Head Island High School's Visual and Performing Arts Center. For more info: www.hhprep.org, 671-2286
4th Friends of Literacy Volunteers Meeting
The Autumn meeting will be held from 3-4:30 p.m. at J. Banks - Main Street, HHI. Special guest speaker will be author/cookbook author Dori Sanders. For more info: 671-6049, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
5th "A Funny Thing Happened On The Way To The Forum"
Presented by the May River Theatre Co. Performances will be Nov. 5-7, 12-14 and 19-21 in Bluffton Town Hall's Ulmer Auditorium at the corner of Bridge and Pritchard streets in downtown Bluffton. All tickets are $20.For more info: 815-5581. www.mayrivertheatre.com
5th Fourth Annual Elegant Evening
From 6-9 p.m. at the TidePointe Clubhouse. A $75 donation will include dinner, cocktails and a silent auction. All proceeds benefit Hilton Head Hero House. For more info: 843- 682-8100
5th Arts Bizarre at ARTworks
Five artists present a vivid holiday show of contemporary paintings, organic silver jewelry, sea life assemblages, and textured clay work. Opening reception from 6-8 p.m at ARTworks, located in Beaufort Town Center, 2127 Boundary Street 29902. For more info: www.ArtWorksInBeaufort.org, 843-379-2787
5th Military Night at the Sandbox
From 5:30-7:30 p.m., come meet our local military troops, create a personalized card or letter to send to a deployed soldier and top it off with free food! This month we are giving "thanks" to our military families by collecting for Toys for Tots. For more info: 842-7645
6th PaddleFest 2010
This event brings kayakers and canoers together in events of three and six miles, beginning at the Lagoon at Parking Lot J in Hunting Island State Park. The races begin at 10 a.m., registration at 8 a.m. Awards and prizes after the event, along with a free cookout for all in attendance. For more info: 843-379-4327, www.HigherGroundBeaufort.com and www.active.com
6th Dolphin Program
The Dolphin Project, Inc. will put on a training workshop at Armstrong Atlantic State University, Solms Hall, Savannah GA. The program will last from 10 a.m.-12 p.m. They are in need of skippers with boats, photographers with 300mm lenses on their cameras and team leaders and assistants to record the data. For more info: www.thedolphinproject.org, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., 912-727-3177.
6th Oyster Roast
The Involved and Motivated Parent Association for Children & Teens (I.M.P.A.C.T) will hold its Third Annual Oyster Roast at the Bluffton Club, 100 H.E. McCracken Circle, from 3-7 p.m. The event is open to the public, adults only please. All-You-Can-Eat Tickets are $30/single; $50/couple; $250/table of 10. For more info: 757-2845
6th 3rd Annual Lowcountry Art Festival
Lowcountry Store, 736 Sea Island Parkway, St. Helena Island, is hosting the festival from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. For more info: 838-4646, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
6th AAUW November Meeting
At 10 a.m. at the Seabrook House, 300 Woodhaven Dr. Fran Marscher, author and former reporter and editor of the Island Packet, will discuss the hurricane of 1893, and other topics related to the history of our area. For more info: 341-6638
7th Second Annual Bark in the Park
This fundraiser, sponsored by Friends of Bluffton Dog Parks to raise funds to build a community dog park in Bluffton, will take place at Oscar Frazier Park from 12-4 p.m. For more info: www.blufftonbarkpark.org, 843-815-9981
7th Celebration of Remembrance
Ceremony held for people who have lost loved ones at 4 p.m. at First Presbyterian Church, HHI. First Presbyterian Church is located at 540 William Hilton Pkwy between mile markers 5 and 6. For more info: 843-681-3696, www.fpchhi.org
9th Recent Paintings by Joyce & Don Nagel
Joyce and Don Nagel present their recent oils and pastels in Portfolio, opening with an artist reception from 5-7pm at the Art League of Hilton Head Gallery. The show runs through December 4. Painting demonstrations will be on November 13 at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. For more info: 843-681-5060, www.artleaguehhi.org
10th Annual Holiday Boutique
November 10-12 at the Hospital Auxiliary at Hilton Head Hospital and 16-17 at the Coastal Carolina Hospital Lobby. Shop the hospital boutique which features great gifts for everyone, holiday ornaments and a bake sale. Stop by between 9:30 a.m.- 4 p.m. For more info: 689-8459 or 784-8191
11th "Steel Magnolias"
The play, produced by The Palmetto Theater Xperiment, will take place at ARTworks in Beaufort Town Center. Shows will run November 11-14 and 19-21. Admission is $15, $10 for students and groups over ten. For more info: www. ArtWorksInBeaufort.org, 843-379-2787.
11th The Pink Partini
Join us for the Lowcountry's largest girls' night out! Thursday, November
11th from 5:30-8 p.m. at Santa Fe Cafe, 807 Wm. Hilton Pkwy., HHI. Enjoy great food, drink specials, fabulous prizes and more! For more info: 842-7465 or see ad on page 4
12th 2010 Holiday Web Auction
Presented by the Hilton Head Symphony Orchestra. Bidding opens November 12th and closes November 16th, with an online preview beginning November 8th. For more info:842-2055, www.hhso.org or see the ad on page 20
13th 32nd Annual Fall Festival
St. Andrew By-the-Sea United Methodist Church, 20 Pope Avenue, Hilton Head Island will host its 32nd annual Fall Festival from 10 a.m.- 2 p.m. There will be a full food menu available plus live music, in addition to all of the great shopping options. For more info: 843-785-4711
13th Harlem Rockets against the Hilton Head Dream Team
The Hilton Head High School Dream Team will take on the Harlem Rockets (comedy basketball) at the high school from 7-8:30 p.m.Advance tickets are $6/students, $8/adults, day of admission $8/students and $10/adults. Proceeds benefit the High School Booster Club and the Island Recreation Association Children's Scholarship Fund. For more info: www.islandreccenter.org, 681-7273 or 681-6800
13th Annual Fish Fry
The Hilton Head Island Seahawk Band will hold fish fry from 5-9 p.m. at Elks Lodge on 173 Marshland Road. Tickets are $10/adults, $5/children. For more info: 681-9674
13th Diabetes University
Sponsored by the American Diabetes Association (ADA), the university will take place at 8 a.m. at the Hardeeville School Complex, 150 Hurricane Alley, off Red Dam Road, Hardeeville, SC for all people affected by diabetes. Entry to all of the program sessions is free. For more info: 1-877-582-2737, diabetes.org, also refer to pg. 59
13th Harvestfest
Oatland Island Wildlife Center's "HarvestFest" will be held from 10 a.m.- 4 p.m. Admission is $7 for adults, $5 for military, seniors and children 4-17. For more info: 912-395-1500, www.oatlandisland.org
13th Red Piano Too Heritage Days Art Exhibit & Sale
Showcasing the creations of several Lowcountry artists. From 10 a.m.-5 p.m. at the Red Piano Too Art Gallery, 870 Sea Island Pkwy., St. Helena Island. For more info: www.RedPianoToo.com, 838-2241
19th Beaufort's Homes for the Holidays 9th Annual Gala and Tour
This year's event will take place November 19-21 in Ashdale along the Morgan River on Lady's Island. Proceeds from the event benefit St. Peter Catholic School Educational Endowment Fund, which offers support in the form of scholarships. Friday's Gala will take place in St. Peter Walsh Palmetto Room at 7 p.m. Tickets are $75 per person. Tickets for the tour are $25 if purchased in advance and $30 the day of the tour. For more info: 522-6510
20th Razzle Dazzle Holiday Dinner
Razzle Dazzle Holiday Dinner will benefit our local Special Olympics. Event will take place from 6-9 p.m. at the Golf Club at Indigo Run. A variety of local merchants and artists will display their best collections, plus enjoy a live auction. Dinner and dessert will be catered by Indigo Run Clubhouse. Tickets are $30 per person. For more info: www.razzledazzledinner.eventbrite.com, 843-301-4978
20th 6th Annual Charity Golf Tournament
Hosted by Jazz Corner's This year's event will benefit the Junior Jazz Foundation. The event will take place at Palmetto Hall Plantation at 10 a.m. Cost is: team-$300, individual-$100 or sponsor a hole for $100. For more info: 843-842-8620, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
20th Herb Society's Fall Sale
Sale will include all Herb Society products and will take place at Shelter Cove Mall Center Court from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. All profits are donated directly to local charities. For more info: 671-9498
26th Community Thanksgiving Dinner
This 12th annual event is hosted by St. Andrew By-the-Sea Methodist Church and will take place at Hudson's Restaurant from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. All donations go to benefit the Deep Well Project. For more info: 694-1093
Coming in December:
1st Osprey Village's 2nd Annual Luncheon/Fashion Show: At the Country Club of Hilton Head from 11:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Cost is $35 per person. For more info: www.ospreyvillage.org, 836-2002
3rd "Songs from the Heart": A Christmas Benefit Concert will return on behalf of The First Presbyterian Day School. The concert will be held in the sanctuary beginning at 7 p.m. Tickets are $20 for reserved seating, $15 for general admission and may be purchased at the Day School office or by calling 681-3695.
3rd Jinglefest: Main Street Village is hosting a three day 'Jingle~Fest' event to raise money for HH Humane, Hospice of the Low Country and The Boys and Girls Club. Every merchant will offer something special at 20% to thank our loyal customers. Santa and Mrs. Clause come on Saturday from 12-2 p.m. For more info: 682-3400
3rd Annual Taste of the Season: From 6:30-9:30 p.m. at Hilton Head Marriott Resort & Spa. Tickets are $45. A new VIP Preview Party will take place from 5:30-6:30, tickets are $75. For more info: hiltonheadchamber.org, 785-3673
4th "An Island Christmas": Performed at 7 p.m. and December 5th at 6 p.m. Tickets are $10 per adult, $5 per child, or $30 for a family group (up to 5 people). For more info: 689-5212, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or refer to the ad on page 40