November 2019 Calendar

Gratitude Month  |  Family Stories Month  |  Adopt a Senior Pet Month
Week 3: World Kindness Week  |  28th: Thanksgiving Day  |  30th: Small Business Saturday

During November

COLIGNY PLAZA EVENTS: Nov 2: Charlie Fest; Nov 8: Lantern making workshop; Nov 9: HHI Lantern Parade; Nov 15 & 16: Music of the Grateful Dead; Nov 17: Pedal HHI; Nov 29: Black Friday at Coligny, Artist’s Market and Cranford Hollow Band. See the ad page 50 for event details.

Nov 6 Palmetto Plant Eaters Club
6:30 p.m. at Unitarian Universalist Congregation of the Lowcountry, 110 Malphrus Rd., Bluffton: Speaker will be Carla Golden; vegan nutritionist and club facilitator. Details: www.palmettoplanteaters.com.

NOV 7-9 GRAYCO OPEN HOUSES and SEMINARS
Nov 7th 5-7 pm: Open House, wine and cheese apps while previewing holiday items; Door prizes. Nov. 9: Christmas 101 Seminar on holiday crafts and décor; RSVP at Beaufort Location: 537 Sea Island Parkway, 843-521-8060; Nov 8th 11:30-1:30 pm: Open House, seminars on holiday crafts and décor and Open House from 5-7 p.m with wine and cheese served while previewing holiday items; Door Prizes. Open House, Hilton Head Location, 6 Bow Circle, HHI. RSVP 843-785-5166.

Nov 7 Thrift Store Flip
5:30–8 p.m. at Local Life offices, Main Street Village, HHI. Proceeds Benefit Hospice Care of the Lowcountry. Based on the TV show- Flea Market Flip, judges award prizes. Food and fun event- $15/$25 pp. Details: hospicecarelc.org/thrift-store-flip.

Nov 7 "EQUAL MEANS EQUAL" Documentary
4:45–6:30 p.m. Sponsored by the League of Women Voters, the documentary "Equal Means Equal” will be shown at Hilton Head Library, 11 Beach City Rd., RSVP required by Nov. 5. To RSVP: http://bit.ly/EqualRSVP

Nov 8-9 OYSTERFEST
Nov 8: 5-8 pm; $35 includes all you can eat oysters, Lowcountry boil, BBQ and more. Nov 9: 11-5 pm; $7 (children 10 & under, free) live music, artisan pop ups, and more. Tickets on sale now: hiltonheadoysterfestival.com. See ad page 10.

Nov 8-10 The Capitol Steps Comedy Group
Senate staffers turned comedians, The Capitol Steps comedy group tackle both sides of the political spectrum! Get tickets: Arts Center of Coastal Carolina; 14 Shelter Cove Lane, HHI; www.artshhi.com and see ad page 40.

Nov 8-9 Progressive Holiday Open House
10 am - 5 pm; Join The Greenery Garden Center, Gift & Home and Branches for a progressive open house. Enjoy refreshments and an opportunity to win prizes! 960 Wm. Hilton Pkwy & The Village at Wexford, Ste E6 on HHI. See ad on right.

Nov 9 St. Luke’s Church Fall Festival
3-6:30 pm. Carnival games, bounce house, pumpkin painting, food trucks and more: 50 Pope Avenue, HHI. Bring canned or dry goods for donation. Details: 843.785.4099

Nov 9 Hilton Head Island Lantern Parade
7–9 p.m. sponsored by Culture HHI and Beach House, the HH Lantern Parade starts at South Forest Beach. Free and open to the public; bring a lantern. Line-up 6 pm. Details: culturehhi.org/lanternparade.

Nov 9 St. Andrew by the Sea UMC Fall Festival
10-2 p.m. with Silent Auction, 10-1 p.m. St. Andrew by the Sea, 20 Pope Ave., HHI. Shopping bazaar, food, fun finds, décor, music, kids’ activities, nuts and more. Details: see the ad page 35.

Nov 10 Mary Kay Long at SoBA Gallery
3-5 p.m. Artist’s reception for With a Song in My Heart exhibit by Mary Kay Long at SoBA Gallery, 6 Church St., Bluffton. Artworks include Marshscapes, birds, and some surprises. Exhibit runs Trough Dec. 1. Details: www.sobagallery.com.

Nov 10  Marco Bicego Appearance & Trunk Show
4–7 p.m. Marco Bicego will premiere his fall collection at Forsythe Jewelers, Complimentary gift with Marco Bicego purchase; light refreshments. Shops at Sea Pines Center; 71 Lighthouse Rd, HHI. Details/RSVP: 843.671.7070; See the ad page 63.

Nov 11 Veteran’s Day Remembrance
10:30 am at Shelter Cove Veterans Memorial Park, HHI. Hosted by American Legion Alexander Wattay Post 185, American Legion Post 42 and the HH Navy League, speaker will be Captain Robert D. Jackson, MD, US Navy. Details: 301.801.1541.

Nov 14 PINK PARTINI
5:30–8 pm. Join in the fun at Sprenger Health Care Retirement Community in Port Royal, SC  as we celebrate all generations Pink Partini style! Enjoy Fall fun as we play "The Purse Game"—the winner will walk away with beautiful artisan handbag from The Spirited Hand! Plus, tasty bites, music, dancing, tours, prizes and more! Free; everyone’s invited. See ad page 4.

Nov 14 LUX RIBBON CUTTING
8:30 a.m. at Lux~A Medical Spa Shelter Cove Towne Center, 24 Shelter Cove Lane, Suite 50. Visit the brand new location, enjoy one-day-only specials and refreshments. RSVP: 843.781.6672. See the ad page 15.

Nov 16 JSLB Touch a Truck
11-4 p.m. Unique and interactive experience for children of all ages to see, touch and safely explore their favorite big trucks and machinery. Location: Paris Avenue in Port Royal. $5/admission. Proceeds benefit local non-profits. Hosted by Junior Service League of Beaufort. Details: www.touchatruckbeaufort.com.

Nov 19 SPARKLE THIS SEASON PARTY
4-7 pm Join the Party at Hilton Head Plastic Surgery. Enjoy presentations by SkinCeuticals, CoolSculpting and Profound Reps, Giveaways, Live CoolSculpting Demos, Mini-Treatments by Appointment, Fabulous Door Prizes and Product Discounts, Libations, Hors d'oeuvres and Fun! RSVP: 1-843-681-4088 and be entered into the raffle to win prizes. Visit http://www.hiltonheadislandplasticsurgery.com for more details.

Nov 19 Meals On Wheels Spirit Night
All evening long. Join the Meals on Wheels for a spirit night at  Fat Patties Restaurant in Bluffton! A portion of restaurant sales that night will go to MOW.

Nov 19 Evening with Dr. J. Drew Lanham
5 p.m. reception, 5:30 presentation at the Coligny Theatre, HHI; a special evening program and book signing with the award-winning author, Dr. Lanham. $10 pp/ RSVP: 843.689.6767., ext. 223. The Coastal Discovery Museum.

Nov 23 Christmas Tree Lighting
3:30-5:30 pm. Puppy Pageant, performance from Kiss Me Kate, Refreshments, adoptable pets, carols, crafts and tree lighting at Arts Center of Coastal Carolina, 14 Shelter Cove Lane, HHI. Free admission for all – including pups! Details; 843.686.3945.

Nov 24 Faces OPEN HOUSE
12-4 p.m. Come to “It’s a Wonderful Life” Open House at FACES Spa, Village at Wexford, HHI. Refreshments, spa demos, swag bags and more. See ad page 21.

Nov 26 Holiday Market at Coastal Discovery Museum
10 a.m. – 1 p.m. Gumbo tasting, food samples, sweetgrass basket demo and displays; local artists with nature themed gifts. Gifts for a cause; book signings with local authors. Location: 70 Honey Horn Drive, HHI.

Nov 28 THANKSGIVING DAY SPECIAL
11 AM – 3 PM Turkey and all the fixin's at Skillets Cafe and Grill! Carved Roasted Turkey Breast or Baked Ham, Turkey Gravy, Cranberry Relish, Green Bean & Carrot Medley, Traditional or Cornbread Stuffing, Mashed Potatoes or Mashed Sweet Potatoes, Yeast Roll or Cornbread.
$22 Adults - $11 Children; Desserts and full bar available. Regular menus available all day.
**Thanksgiving meal reservations due by Tue Nov 26. Call 843.785.3131 or visit www.skilletscafe.com

Nov 28 Community Thanksgiving Dinner
11-3 pm. at Hudson’s Seafood House on the Docks, HHI. Free. Donations accepted for Deep Well and Bluffton Self Help. Details: 843.505.1370 and see St. Andrews by the Sea ad, page 35.

DEC 3–5 & 7 Festival of Trees
Dec 3-5th: Beautifully decorated trees and Santa appearances. Dec 5th: Celebration of Giving Gala from 6-9 pm. Silent auction, artist-created tabletop trees, bake sale and more. Proceeds benefit Friends of Carolina Hospice. Dec 7th: Fun Run 9 am; Snow Day 10 am at Live Oak Park, Port Royal. Details: 843.525.6257 and see ad page 22.

DEC 6 TASTE OF THE SEASON
6 p.m. at Marriott Hilton Head Resort & Spa, HHI. 40 plus restaurants; one night only. Presented by HHI-Bluffton Chamber of Commerce; www.hiltonheadisland.org/taste. See ad page 6.

DEC 12-22 EVERY BRILLIANT THING
7:30 pm and 2 pm matinees. Lean Ensemble presents Every Brilliant Thing, by Duncan MacMillan and Johnny Donahoe; $40 tickets; students/military-$15.At Soundwaves, 7 Lagoon Road, HHI. See the ad page 47 for details.

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