December 2015 Community Calendar
Community Calendar
December 1-January 3
Dove Street Festival of Lights at Shelter Cove Towne Centre
A Hilton Head Island holiday tradition for over 20 years has found a new home! The 2015 season will have an amazing display of over 70,000 lights. To view a calendar of nightly events visit: www.sheltercovetownecentre.com/events/dovestreet.
December 1-30
SOBA’S HOLIDAY BOUTIQUE
10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Monday through Saturday. Corner of Church & Calhoun St., Bluffton. Local handmade treasures found here. Call 843-757-6586 or visit sobagallery.com
December 1-31
THREE SISTERS RESALE 1ST ANNIVERSARY
11:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m., Mon - Sat, - The Village Exchange, 32 Palmetto Bay Road, #10A, HHI. Celebration Clearance & Holiday Treats with net proceeds donated to local charities. 843-341-3455. (See ad pg. 37)
December 3
HOLIDAY PARTY AT LYNDA’S ON CALHOUN
6-8 p.m. 10% off the entire store. 45 Calhoun St., Bluffton.
December 3
LETTRS HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSE
5 -8 p.m. Lettrs Gifts, Main St. Village, 1303 Main St., HHI. Huge selection of fun and fancy holiday gifts at the island’s go-to place for personalized gifts and monogramming. 843-784-3075.
December 4
WINTER WONDERLAND FESTIVAL
4 p.m. – 8 p.m. Shelter Cove Community Park, HHI. Sponsored by Island Rec and Pink magazine, enjoy hayrides, carnival games, petting zoo, children’s parade and visitors from the North Pole. www.islandreccenter.org. (See ad pg. 58)
December 4
Light Up The Night Christmas Boat Parade
Main Street Beaufort presents their 30th annual celebration that marks the opening of the holiday shopping season, beginning at 6 p.m. Take your pick of holiday parades by land or sea, and enjoy the City of Beaufort's tree lighting ceremony. For more information visit www.downtownbeaufort.com/anightonthetown.
December 3-5
Beaufort's 28th Annual Festival of Trees
The festival, held at The Tabby Place, will showcase beautifully Decemberorated trees that will be judged for originality and creativity. Benefitting Friends of Caroline Hospice, the festival will kick off with an Opening Gala featuring a silent auction, music and appetizers from local restaurants. For more information call 843-525-6257.
December 5
Town of Bluffton Christmas Parade
The town of Bluffton Christmas parade will kick off at 10 a.m. beginning at Town Hall. Rain or shine!
December 5, 12 & 19
SANTA VISITS COLIGNY
1 N. Forest Beach Drive at Coligny Circle, HHI. Come and enjoy a fun holiday tradition at Coligny Plaza. For times and info, www.colignyplaza.com, 843-843-6050. (See ad pg. 67)
December 5
FINGER & ASSOCIATES HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSE
10 a.m.- 4 p.m. 410 Mall Blvd., Suite E, Savannah. Meet and mingle with Dr. E. Ronald Finger, Dr. Monte Slater, our staff and experts. Learn about the newest procedures for turning back the clock on the inside and outside. R.S.V.P. to 912-354-4411 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
December 8 – January 2
“FOR THE LOVE OF BEADS”—JEWELRY AND BEYOND
10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday; 90 minutes before Art Center performances. Art League of Hilton Head Gallery, 14 Shelter Cove Lane, HHI. Explore the bead artistry of six Art League jewelers (see story pg. 26) and choose stylish, elegant holiday gifts for someone special—like yourself. Call: 843-681-5060.
December 9
LUNCHEON/PURSE EXTRAVAGANZA
11:30 a.m. Hampton Hall Clubhouse, Bluffton, Lowcountry Christian Women's Connection Decemberember Luncheon/Purse Extravaganza.Gently used purses for sale for $5 and $10. Guest speaker, Cherie Nettles, reveals how God takes the ashes of our lives and forms beauty. Cost for lunch $25. For more information call Carol: 843-705-7604.
December 9-31
MARY POPPINS
Arts Center of Coastal Carolina Regional Premiere. Directed by Casey Colgan. For tickets and more information, artshhi.com and 843-842-2787. (See ad on pg. 56)
December 10
“FOR THE LOVE OF BEADS” OPENING RECEPTION
5 p.m. – 7 p.m. Art League of Hilton Head Gallery, 14 Shelter Cover Lane, HHI. Enjoy refreshments and meet the artists. Free and open to the public (see above)
December 10
BLANKETS FOR BOTOX
5:30 p.m. – 7 p.m. Hosted by Pinnacle Plastic Surgery, 7 Mallett Way, Bluffton. Bring blankets, pet food, pet toy, pet gift card to receive $50 off next Botox treatment. Refreshments and door prizes. RSVP: www.pinnacleplasticsurgerymd.com. 843-815-6699. (See ad pg. 35)
December 11
A MERRIE OLDE CHRISTMAS
8 p.m. 1st Presbyterian Church, HHI. Hilton Head Choral Society Annual Christmas Concert with orchestra. Tickets: $20-$35. For easy online tickets; www.hiltonheadchoralsociety.org or 843-341-3818. (See story pg. 73)
December 17-19
GOLDSMITH’S HOLIDAY TRUNK SHOW
During store hours. 3 Lagoon Road, HHI. Gifts with purchase, raffles, refreshments. 842-785-2538 for more information. (see ad pg. 19)
December 18
COASTAL BEAD SOCIETY MONTHLY MEETING
Noon. Coastal Georgia Center, 303 Fahm St. Savannah
All beaders welcome. 843-705-7580 or www.coastalbeadsociety.org.
December 19
HILTON HEAD HOSPITAL JINGLE JINGLE RUN
9 a.m. Meet at Hilton Head Hospital Campus & Main St. Family 5k Run & Health Walk features a colorful holiday theme so wear a costume. For more information or to register, visit: www.bearfootsports.com or call 843-757-8520.
December 25th Merry Christmas!
December 31st New Years Eve