Community Events

Mondays Shore Notes
Hilton Head Shore Notes women's a cappella chorus meets at 6:45 p.m., Island Lutheran Church, Main St. For more info: 843-705-6852, www.hiltonheadshorenotes.com

Fridays Farmer's Market

Historic Honey Horn on Hilton Head will host a weekly Farmers Market from 8:30 a.m.-1 p.m. For more info: 843-785-2767

Saturdays Music on Paris Avenue

Every Saturday at 6:30 p.m. This free event is sponsored by the Town of Port Royal and produced by ARTworks. For more info: 843-279-2787, www.ArtWorksInBeaufort.org

All Summer Harbour Fest
Beginning Memorial Day Weekend and lasting through Labor Day, Shelter Cove Marina will host Harbour Fest. This year's highlights include: Shannon Tanner performing Monday-Fridays at 6:30 and 8 p.m., Cappy the Clown Sunday-Fridays from 6-9:30 p.m. and fireworks at dusk every Tuesday, beginning June 14th. All events are free and open to the public. For more info: 843-686-9098, www.palmettodunes.com

June 1st

Chess Camp for Beginners and Beyond
Georgia Southern University's new summer chess camp will take place June 1-2, in the Nessmith-Lane Continuing Education Building on campus for students between first and 12th grade. Camps will take place from 9 a.m. to noon for beginners or 1-4 p.m. for Advanced Players. Cost is $49. For more info: 912-478-5551, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

June 2nd

"Our Town"
Performances will take place June 2-12 at Artworks, 2127 Boundary Street, Beaufort. Tickets are $15 per person, $10 for students and groups and $5 for children. The theater production is accompanied by a juried art show in the gallery to celebrate Beaufort's 300th birthday.  For more info: www.ArtWorksInBeaufort.org

June 4th

Pickin' by the River
This free event will take place at the Beaufort SC Waterfront Park from noon-5:30 p.m. and will include acoustic, bluegrass, country and folk music. Everyone welcome, bring a lawn chair. For more info: 843-379-9084

Free Movie Screening

The movie "Uncommon Folk: Folk Artists of SC", produced by SC-ETV and co-sponsored by Red Piano Too and Penn Center, will show from 2-4 p.m. at Penn Center on St. Helena Island. The movie features six local folk artists and will present an artist's demonstration of Gullah Woodburning. For more info: 843-838-2474, www.penncenter.com

June 7th

Manatees Discussion
The Coastal Discovery Museum, located at 70 Honey Horn Drive, will host Al Segars, Veterinarian from South Carolina Department of Natural Resources, at 3 p.m. to lead a discussion on Manatees. $5 per person donation requested. For more info: 843-689-6767 ext 223

Free Educational Seminar
Hilton Head Hospital will present "The Truth about Bladder Leakage," at 6 p.m. in the board room at Hilton Head Hospital. Refreshments will be served and there will be a Q&A session. For more info: 877-582-2737

June 9th

The Pink Partini
The Lowcountry's largest girl's night out will take place from 5:30-8 p.m. at the NEW Mangiamo's, Main Street, HHI. Join us for our first Father's Day Fashion Show, featuring some of Hilton Head's finest firemen and men's fashions. Enjoy great prizes, food and drink specials! For more info: see the ad on page 4

New Cultural Programs

The Coastal Discovery Museum's new programs for the summer include: "Lessons with Mistress Mary Hext" on June 9 and 23 at 10 a.m. for $12; "Civil War Chat" on June 15th and 29th at 1 p.m. for $5; "Dig It!" on June 14 and 28 at 10:30 a.m. for $10. The Museum is located at 70 Honey Horn Drive. For more info: 843-689-6767 ext 223

Arts Center Summer Camps
The Arts Center of Hilton Head Island will hold several summer camps, kicking off with Art Start, Thursdays beginning June 9th. Other camps beginning in June include: POP! Performing Arts Camp and POP! Visual Arts Camp, both taking place June 27th-July 1st. For more info: 843-686-3945 x233, www.artshhi.com or see the ad on page 68

June 12th

Chef's Demonstration
Visit some of the area's most beautiful homes and sample food from the top chefs at Habersham. Event will take place from 11 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Donations of $35 for one session or $60 for two. Proceeds will benefit Lowcountry Habitat for Humanity's Women Build. For more info: 843-522-3500

June13th

Theater ART
Camp takes place June 13-August 5 at Artworks in Downtown Beaufort for children 5-16 to explore the wonderful world of theater and all it has to offer. Class fees are $110 per week (scholarships available) and include instruction, theater space, materials and a small snack every day. For more info: 843-379-2787,  This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Bluffton Library Computer Class
The Bluffton Library will offer "Introduction to Microsoft Excel" on June 13th, 15th and 17th from 1-3 p.m. For more info: 843-255-6501,  www.beaufortcountylibrary.org

Summer Empowerment Sessions
Heroes on Horseback's Summer Respite Program will consist of week-long sessions, beginning June 13th through the end of July. This year, siblings will be allowed to attend with special needs riders. For more info: www.heroesonhorseback.org

June 14th

Summer Jams Fireworks
Every Tuesday, beginning June 14th-August 9th, from 7-10 p.m. at Shelter Cove Park. This is a free event with a dance party by Jeff Taylor from 103.1 The Drive. Also, join in for a special holiday jam on July 4th. For more info: 843-681-7273, www.islandreccenter.org or see the ad on page 60

June 15th

Animals of the Lowcountry
The Coastal Discovery Museum, 70 Honey Horn Drive, will present Animals of the Lowcountry at 10:30 and 11:30 a.m. every Wednesday starting June 15th and ending August 10th in the Mary Ann Peeples Pavilion. Cost is $12 for adults and $7 for children. For more info: 843-689-6767 ext 223,  www.coastaldiscovery.org

June 16th

PQG Meeting
The Palmetto Quilt Guild will hold its monthly meeting at Christ Lutheran Church, 829 Wm Hilton Pkwy, Hilton Head Island at 1 p.m. Guests are welcome, $5 visitor fee. For more info: 843-540-1952, palmettoquiltguild.org

June 20th

Breaking Free Sports Camp
First Presbyterian Church, located at 540 William Hilton Parkway on Hilton Head Island, will hold "Breaking Free" sports camp for ages 4-12, June 20-24 from 5:30 - 8:30 p.m. Cost is $40 per child, scholarships are available. For more info: 843-681-3696,  www.fpchhi.org, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Artblast
This camp takes place June 20-July 22 for children 6-14 at Artworks, 2127 Boundary Street in Beaufort. Class fees are $110 per week (scholarships available) and include instruction, studio use, materials and a small snack every day. For more info: 843-379-2787, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
21st Oatland Island Summer Camp
Oatland Island Summer Camp is a week-long day camp available to rising kindergarteners through rising 6th graders. Eight weeks of camp are offered from June 21, 2010 - August 20. Weekly camps run Monday-Friday, beginning daily at 9 a.m. and ending at 3 p.m. Tuition is $135 for each week of camp. Oatland is located five miles east of Savannah off Islands Expressway. For more info: 912-395-1500, www.oatlandisland.org.

June 23rd

Water Fun Day
Five Thursdays, beginning June 23rd, from 4-7 pm. at Shelter Cove Park. Remaining dates include July 7, 14, 21 and August 4. Admission is $5 and adults get in free. All proceeds benefit the Island Recreation Association Children's Scholarship Fund. For more info: 843-681-7273, www.islandreccenter.org or see the ad on page 60

June 24th

"Play" Pink Golf Day
Hilton Head National Golf Club and Pink Magazine are teaming up to bring you a nine-hole scramble, beginning at 4 p.m. at the Hilton Head National courses. There will be great giveaways, as well as a food and beverage round at the grill. For more info: 842-842-5900, www.golfhiltonheadnational.com or see the ad on page 51

June 25th

Publix Bike, Run and 5K
The 3rd Annual event will take place at Hilton Head Lakes in Hardeeville. A portion of proceeds from the event will go to benefit Mental Health America of Beaufort/Jasper and the Palmetto Animal League. For more info: 843-757-8520, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.,  bearfootsports.com

June 29th

Lowcountry Brass American Salute
This event, put on by the Hilton Head Symphony Orchestra will take place at Shelter Cove Community Park. Gates open at 5:30 p.m. and concert begins at 7 p.m. Bring a family picnic, chairs and blankets, and enjoy a "concert in the park".  Food and beverage will be available on-site from Caddy's Bar & Grill and Jack Frost Ice Cream. Tickets: $20 a person and children are free. For more info: 843-842-2055, www.hhso.org or see the ad on page 65

Summer Camps
Coastal Discovery Museum's Summer Camps kick off with "Fur and Feathers: Mammals and Birds of the Lowcountry" June 29-July 1 from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Cost is $160 for members and $175 for non-members. Additional summer camps will include: "Fishing, Crabbing and Ocean Adventures, "Scales and Tails: Reptiles and Insects of the Lowcountry" and "Salt Marsh Explorers and Microscopic Plankton". For more info: 843-689-3033 x228, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

June 30th

Coastal Sharks of SC
The Coastal Discovery Museum, 70 Honey Horn Drive, will host Glenn Ulrich at 3 p.m. The cost is $5 per person. For more info: 843-689-6767 ext 223

Coming in July:

July 2nd 100 Bike Tour
Sea Island Bike Tours is teaming up with The Boys & Girls Clubs of the Lowcountry to lead a fascinating tour of the Sea Islands. Bicyclists will ride 50 miles a day Saturday and Sunday and visit St. Helena Island, Hunting Island, Lady's Island, Harbor Island, Port Royal, Parris Island and Horse Island. Riders are requested to raise $250 to ride, along with a $50 registration fee. Tour begins at 9:30 a.m. at Penn Center (16 Penn Center Circle West, St. Helena Island). For more info: 843-575-5430

July 4th Hilton Head Firecracker 5,000
The 26th Annual Road Race and Family Fun Walk will be held at 8 a.m. from the Mall at Shelter Cove. A percentage of proceeds benefits Hilton Head Aquatics and The Hilton Head Runners Club. Everyone, regardless of age or ability, is encouraged to participate in the event. For more info: 843-757-8520, www.bearfootsports.com

July 15th Beaufort Water Festival
This week-long, 26th annual event will take place in Downtown Beaufort from July 15-22nd. Enjoy parades, shows and fun for the whole family! For more info: 843-524-0600, www.beaufortwaterfestival.com, or see the ad on page 66

 

 

 

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