Calendar of Events for July 2013
Celebrate the 4th of July:
Skull Creek 4th of July Celebration:
Free community firework display from the Intracoastal Waterway/Skull Creek at 9:30 p.m. Live entertainment starts at 6 p.m. at Hudson's Seafood House on the Docks, Chart House and Skull Creek Boathouse.
Harbour Town:
Come by for children's activities, live music, food and beverages, and fireworks! Fireworks begin at 9:15 (dusk) from a barge in Calibogue Sound. $5 gate fee. No coolers. For more info about the event, call the Sea Pines Resort at 843-785-333 or log onto seapines.com.
Stop by Shelter Cove
Harbour for HarbourFest featuring patriotic selections performed by Shannon Tanner at 6:30 and 8:00 p.m. Fireworks at dusk. For more info about the event, call toll-free 800-827-3006 or log onto palmettodunes.com.
Independence Day Celebration at Parris Island:
Join the Marine Corps Community Services at the Parris Island Parade Deck. Gates open at 3 p.m. Patriotic concert by the Parris Island Marine Band begins at 8 p.m. Fireworks at 9 p.m. Filled with family fun! Free event. For more info visit mccs-sc.com.
Port Royal:
A July 4th Celebration at The Sands begins at 4 p.m. with fireworks at dusk. Food vendors, a DJ and much more! Free event but please park in Port Royal and walk. For more info call 843-252-1414.
Tuesdays Summer Jams
Kids of all ages are invited to enjoy a fun-filled, festive atmosphere from 7 - 10 p.m. in Shelter Cove Park, fireworks set off at 9 p.m. Admission is free, concessions sold separately. For more info, call the Island Rec Center at 843-681-7273 or visit islandreccenter.org.
Wednesdays Shelter Cove Farmer's Market
Browse local vendors for fresh produce and much more every Wednesday from now until October 30th, from 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. at Shelter Cove Park. For more info, log onto islandreccenter.org.
Thursdays Bluffton Farmer's Market
Browse local vendors for fresh produce and much more from 2 - 7 p.m. every Thursday from now until December 19th. Carson Cottages, Calhoun Street in Historic Old Town Bluffton. See ads on pages 22 and 59.
Now-Aug 23rd Gregg Russell concerts
Stop by the Liberty Oak in Harbour Town, every night except Saturdays, from 8-9:30 p.m. for a fun, family atmosphere while Gregg Russell performs sing-a-longs, ballads, and silly songs with audience participation. For more info call 843-842-1979 or visit seapines.com.
Now-July 28th Chicago: the musical
Chicago is the brilliantly alluring tale of fame, greed, murder.and all that jazz. Set amid the roaring 20s, this winner of six Tony Awards sizzles like never before. For more info and tickets call 843-842-ARTS (2787) or visit artshhi.com. See the ad on page 75.
July 10th & 13th: Gardening in the Shadows
Don't be afraid of the shade! Learn about the variety, colors and textures you can grow in shady, cool areas. 10:30 a.m. at The Greenery. Free event. RSVP to Jamie at 843-785-3848 ext. 106 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
July 13th Pink Partini
Join us for a beach party from 5:30-8:00 p.m. at The Westin Resort in Port Royal Plantation on Hilton Head Island. wear your sundress and dancin' shoes! Enjoy fantastic food, shag lessons, great drink specials and fabulous prizes! So bring your gals.isn't it time you Partini too? See ad on page 4.
July 16th & 17th Carolina's Super Senior Championship
The Super Senior Championship is open to Male amateurs with a minimum age of 65 as of July 16, 2013 and a maximum handicap of 15.4. In addition, players must be a legal resident of North Carolina or South Carolina. For more info visit golfhiltonheadnational.com/contact-us/directions.html. For more information call 843-686-5437.
July 17th Meet Summer Saltz
Meet Connie Sewell, author of the child's book, Summer Saltz, during a book signing event at Island Child, located in the Village of Wexford. For more info call 843-686-5437.
July 17th & 20th Hummingbirds
Learn how to attract hummingbirds to your yard through color, nectar, and suggested floral, vine and annual plantings. 10:30 a.m. at The Greenery. Free event. RSVP to Jamie at 843-785-3848 ext. 106 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
July 18th Local Book Reading
Beaufort County Historical Society: Dr. Stephen Wise, adjunct professor at USCB will discuss his book Gate of Hell, commemorating the 150th Anniversary of the Battle at Battery Wagner and the resulting hospitalization of troops to Beaufort hospitals. 7:00 p.m. at USCB.
July 19th-28th 58th Annual Beaufort Water Festival
Join Beaufort for their 58th Annual Beaufort Water Festival. All events are rain or shine. Friday, 19th: Arts and Crafts Market opening ceremony featuring the Parris Island Marine Band and a fireworks show. Saturday 20: Concert in the Park and much more, Sunday 21: Children's Day and Teen Dance and much more. Monday 22: Motown Monday. Tuesday 23: Tropical Tuesday, Wednesday 24: Talent Show, Thursday 25: Lowcountry Supper. Friday 26: River Dance. Saturday 27: Commodore's Ball and Sunday 28: Blessing of the Fleet and Parade of Boats. For more information log onto bftwaterfestival.com or see ad on page 48.
July 24th & 27th Moonlight Gardening
Create a nighttime oasis filled with fragrance and florals that will
magically appear at dusk. 10:30 a.m. at the Greenery. Free event. RSVP to Jamie at 843-785-3848 ext. 106 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
July 26th Customer Appreciation Day
Stop by Burke's Pharmacy in Main Street to help celebrate 25 years in business! There will be free health screenings, give-a-ways, free samples and delicious food! For more info, please call 843-681-2662. We'll see you there! See ad on page 74.
July 27th Beach Bum Triathlon
Join On On Events for a triathlon entirely on the hard flat beach at low tide. Ocean swim 500m / Beach Bike 6 mi / Beach Run 3 mi. All bikes and costumes welcome at Coligny Beach from 8-10 a.m. For more info email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or call 843-338-1481.