COMMUNITY CALENDAR OF EVENTS

September 2nd - Brain Booster 101 
Fall sessions begin October 2nd-November 20th. Every Tuesday for 8 weeks, 2:30-4:30 p.m. Call Memory Matters at 843-842-6688 for more info.

September 3rd - State of the Region Breakfast
Find out how our area leaders are tackling the biggest issues in our region. 8-11 a.m. At the Westin Hilton Head Island Resort and Spa. For more info  visit hiltonheadchamber.org.

September 6th - Harvest Festival
There will be games, bounce houses, food, and fun! Open to the public. Cost for the event: $5 admission per family or $2 per person. Tickets for games are 2 for $1 and most games take 1 ticket. 10 a.m.-12 p.m. at Bluffton Elementary School.

September 11th-12th - Knock Out Breast Cancer
Join Wacoal and Belk for the semi-annual bra fitting event. For every woman that participates, Wacoal and Belk will each donate $2 to Susan G. Komen for the Cure for breast cancer research. Free mini massage provided by Faces Day Spa. 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. both days. Call today, appointments recommended, walk-in's welcome! Belk Hilton Head - 843-686-8710, ext. 236.

September 11th - Pink Partini
Join us at Hampton Lake for the Largest Girls' Night Out in the Lowcountry and Beaufort Memorial Spirit of Women Girls' Night Out from 5:30-8:00 p.m. for great drink specials, fabulous give-a-ways and hors d'ouvres. Bring your gals! Isn't it time you Partini too? See the ad on page 4.

September 12th - The HHI Ski Club
Monthly social at Carrabbas, 5-7 p.m. Happy hour prices, dinner optional. For more info call Bev at 843-681-4181or visit hiltonheadislandskiclub.com.

September 12th - Autumn Beauty Event
A La Bella Donna and Arcona representatives will be at Deborah Roncarati Salon from 1-6 p.m. for make-overs and mini mini facials. Dr. Carol Ann Coolidge will be available for consultations. Call ahead to schedule: 843-842-3395

September 12th-13th - The Satire Diaries
Too Stupid to Fail. A show for anyone guilty of contributing to the 21st century.  A musical revue of social satire. 7:30 p.m. in the black box theater at ARTworks in Beaufort Town Center. . $17 General Admission, $12 for Groups of 10+, not for kids under 14. For more info call 843-379-2787 or visit artworksinbeaufort.org.

September 12th-14th - Battle of Honey Hill
Lowcountry Business Circle presents a weekend long Civil War Reenactment of the Battle of Honey Hill fought on November 30, 1864 and hailed as the last Confederate Victory. Includes something for the entire family.  For more information contact Kimberly at 843-301-1037 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

September 13th - Burgers and Brew Festival
The Island Recreation Association, USCB and TD Bank present the first ever Hilton Head Burgers and Brew Festival. Local restaurants will cook from noon to 6 p.m. Live music from Cranford & Sons. $5 entrance fee. Shelter Cove Community Park. Call 843-681-7273 or visit islandreccenter.org for more info.

September 13th - Chili Cookoff
Presented by The Kiwanis Club of Hilton Head from noon-4 p.m. at the Coastal Discovery Museum at Honey Horn. Different categories award prizes. Live entertainment by the PortaJohns. Advanced tickets: $10 Day of the event: $12. For more info email  This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. For registration email  This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

September 14th - Ski Club Oyster Roast
Join the Ski Club for their yearly oyster roast at 4 p.m. Members and non-members welcome. Reservations requested. For more info call Bev at 843-681-4181 or visit hiltonheadislandskiclub.com.

September 14th - A Conversation with Clara Barton
Performed by Rosemary Staples. Clara lived on Hilton Head Island twice in her life, and she returns to discuss her experiences during the Civil War and  the Sea Island Storm of 1893. 2pm at the Heritage Library. Call 843-686-6560 to make reservations.

September 14th-21st - Arts and Seafood Festival
The 8th Annual Historic Bluffton Arts and Seafood Festival. Taking place in Old Town Bluffton, the festival will feature arts, culture, food, events and entertainment. Bring the family for a week of fun!

September 18th - Palmetto Quilt Guild
The guilds monthly meeting is at 1 p.m. at Christ Lutheran Church, speaker is Susan Brubaker Knapp. Guests welcome for $5 fee. Come early and socialize. For more info visit palmettoquiltguild.org.

September 18th - Business After Hours
Enjoy casual networking, great food, complimentary beer and wine along with great door prizes and more. Angler's Beach Market Grill, Daniel's Restaurant and Lounge and Flatbread Grill. 5:30-7:00 p.m. For more info, visit hiltonheadchamber.org.

September 20th - HHP Craft Workshop's Annual Show & Sale 
9 a.m.-2 p.m. at St. Francis by the Sea, 45 Beach City Road. Unique handcrafted items, drawing and bake sale to benefit Hospice Care of the Lowcountry.

September 25th - Calligraphy Workshop
Learn the practical art of calligraphy. All materials included. 10 a.m. - noon at Bluffton Branch Library. Free, advance registration required. For more info call 843-255-6503 or visit beaufortcountylibrary.org.

September 25th - Pedal in Pink
Spin-It Indoor Cycle classes are from 4-7 p.m. Please reserve a bike. Minimum $10 donations. All proceeds go to Susan G. Komen.  After-Party at Bricks on Boundary at 7 p.m. For more info call 843-379-3488 or visit thestudiofitnessandnutrition.com.

September 26th - Light Up the Links
For Hospice Care of the Lowcountry. Come out for night golf, dinner, music and dancing at Spanish Wells Club. 6-10:30 p.m. $60 for golfers, $25 for dinner and party. For more info call 843-706-2296.

September 26th - Pumpkin Patch
Come for an evening of family fun! Featuring a petting zoo, costume contest, haunted hayride and more at Shelter Cove Park from 4-8 p.m. Admission is $10 for children 2-15, adults are free. All proceeds benefit the Hilton Head Island Recreation Association Children's Scholarship Fund. For more info call 843-681-7273 or visit islandreccenter.org.

September 28th - Sea Pines Hayride
Bring the whole family to the Sea Pines Forest Preserve to hear Halloween stories, show your costumes and go to the pumpkin patch! 8-9:15 a.m. $15 for adults, $10 for children. For more info call 843-842-1979.

September 31st - Halloween at Coligny
Family costume contest. Trick or treating at over 60 restaurants and shops. 4-7 p.m. For more info visit colignyplaza.com or see their ad on page 67.