Community Events
Mondays
Shore Notes
A Capella Chorus
The Hilton Head Shore Notes women's a cappella chorus meets Monday nights, 6:45 p.m., Island Lutheran Church, Main St. For more info: 705-6852, www.hiltonheadshorenotes.com
Thursdays
Imagination Hour
The Sandbox - An Interactive Children's Museum hosts a weekly "Imagination Hour" from 10:30-11:30 a.m. for children five and older. The program includes a story time followed by a related arts and crafts or science project. Cost is included in regular museum admission or annual membership fee.The Sandbox is located at 18-A Pope Avenue. For more info: 843-842-7645, www.thesandbox.org
March 3rd
Local Blood Drive
Please give, the American Red Cross will be at the Carteret Street United Methodist Church in Beaufort from 12-6 p.m. For more info: 843-524-3841
Exploration of Abstract Naturalism
The Art League of Hilton Head presents "In the Spirit of Nature: Explorations of Abstract Naturalism" by Mary Sullivan from 5- 7 p.m. The Exhibit runs through April 2 at The Art League of Hilton Head, Walter Greer Gallery, Arts Center of Coastal Carolina. For more info: 843-681-5060
March 4th
Doo Wop Dreamin'
Time to relive the Golden Age of Rock 'n' Roll with the 2011 Barbershop Show. Located at the Hilton Head High School Visual and Performing Arts center at 7:30 p.m. A night filled with great local quartets, laughs, surprises and a super sing-along. For more info: 843-681-9490
USCB Arts Festival
USCB is hosting an Arts Festival for students and the community. Kickoff will begin Friday at 1 p.m. at the Historic Beaufort Campus, events will continue through Saturday. Celebrated artist Jonathan Green will be in attendance. For more info 843-521-4100
March 5th
2011 Cupcake Challenge
The Bluffton Branch Library will host the 2011 Cupcake Challenge from 1-2 p.m. in their large meeting room. This event is free, fun and tasty so come out and be a part of this delicious competition. For more info: 843-255-6503
Brunch and Fashion
The Educational Outreach program of the local AAUW Branch will be holding their Annual Scholarship Brunch and Fashion show at the Country Club of Hilton Head at 9:45 a.m. Members and guest are invited. For more info: 706-2554
March 8th
Shrimp Business
The Coastal Discovery Museum at Honey Horn will host Al Stokes for the imformation and biology of where our shrimp comes from. Reservations are required. For more info: 843-689-6767 ext 223
March 10th
The Pink Partini
Join us for the Lowcountry's largest girl's night out! This month we will be at the Park Lane Hotel, located at 12 Park Lane, on Hilton Head Island, from 5:30-8 p.m. Join in on the fun with a little black dress contest, fabulous prizes, drink specials and great friends. For more info: 843-842-7465, www.itsallpink.com or see the ad on page 4
Wildlife Film Festival
The Palmetto Wildlife Conservation Film Festival will hold its opening reception at the Ladys Island Theater, located off Sea Island Parkway, from 6- 9 p.m. Film screening and guest speakers will kick start this three day event. For more info: 610-896-4476
Windows Basics Class
"Windows Basics: How to Use Your Computer" meets Thursdays, beginning March 10th at 1 p.m. at the Bluffton Branch Library, 120 Palmetto Way. Pre-registration is required and class size is limited. For more info: 843-255-6501
March 11th
Youth Art Month
At ARTworks. Free to the public from 5-7 p.m., the River of Words, a countywide project turning science experiments into art, will fill the gallery walls with student art and poetry, followed by the unveiling of the student publication. For more info: 379-2787
March 12th
Shaving the Way ...
The St. Baldrick's Foundation will host their Childhood Cancer Awareness event at the Savannah City Market from 12-5 p.m. Make a donation to support childhood cancer research or participate by going online to Youth
Arts Festival
The Arts Center of Coastal Carolina celebrates National Youth Arts Month as they give the stage to local young singers, dancers, actors and musicians. The festival will include a variety of show-style performances, free art workshops and a youth art exhibition. Admission is free to the public. For more info: 686-2787 or see the ad on pg. 56
Adventure Biathalon
The Sea Island Rotary Club of Beaufort's 7th Annual event includes a kayak and trail run plus other fun-filled activities. For more info: 843-379-4327, www.setupevents.com
March 13th
Jazz Trio
Winner of the 1998 "db" award from Downbeat Magazine for "Best Jazz Soloist", the Robert Lewis Jazz Trio will be at the Westin Resort at 5 p.m. The event is free for Coastal Jazz Association members and $10 for non-members. For more info: 912-920-1317
March 16th
Book Club
The Hilton Head Island Library Book Club will read and discuss Last Night in Twisted River by John Irving at 6:30 p.m. on March 16 and 1 p.m. on March 22 at the library. For more info: 843-255-6500, www.beaufortcountylibrary.org
March 17th
Palmetto Quilt Guild
PQG will hold its monthly meeting at Christ Lutheran church at 1 p.m., with special guest Frieda Anderson. Guests are welcome, $5 visitor fee. For more info: 843-540-1952
March 19th
River Quest 2011
At the Downtown Beaufort Waterfront Park starting at 10 a.m., registration begins at 8 a.m. The event includes a 3 mile and 7.4 mile kayak, canoe, outrigger canoe and paddleboard races which begin and finish at the Waterfront Park. Proceeds will benefit the Backpack Buddies. For more info: 843-379-4327, 843-986-0233, www.active.com
Sixteenth Wingfest
This year's event, presented by the Island Recreation Center, will take place at Shelter Cove Park from 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Admission is $5 per person, children 12 and under are free. Live music includes Chris and Christian, Deas Guyz and Good People. For more info: 843-681-7273, www.islandreccenter.org or see the ad on pg. 62
Wine Auction Gala
Enjoy a wine tasting room, elegant gourmet dinner and live auction under the tents on the Arts Center grounds. The Arts Center is located at 14 Shelter Cove Lane on Hilton Head Island. For more info: 843-686-3945, www.artshhi.com or see the ad on pg. 56
March 21st
Intro to Microsoft Word
"Introduction to Microsoft Word" meets at 1 p.m. on Monday 3/21, Wednesday 3/23, and Friday 3/25 at the Bluffton Branch Library, 120 Palmetto Way. Pre-registration is required and class size is limited. For more info 843-255-6501
March 24th
ARTworks Presents
The Dining Room on stage at 8 p.m., and don't forget, Thursdays are "Pay What You Can" night. For more info: 843-379-2787
March 26th
Boys and Girls Club Gala
The Boys and Girls Gala will be held at the Westin Hilton Head Island Resort and Spa from 6:30- 11 p.m., with music by Deas Guyz, a cocktail reception, silent auction and dinner, followed by a live auction. For tickets or more info: www.bgclowcounty.org
Children's Build A Box
The Coastal Discover Museum at Honey Horn will host a workshop for children, ages 5-14 from 10-11:30 a.m. Participants will learn about owls and have the opportunity to build and take home a Screech Owl Nesting Box. Cost is $25 per child. For more info 689-6767
March 28th
Preservation Hall Jazz Band
The performance will take place at the Arts Center of Coastal Carolina, 14 Shelter Cove Lane on Hilton Head Island. For more info: 843-686-2787, www.artshhi.com or see the ad on pg. 56
March 29th
Survivor Night
Gilligan's of Beaufort, a proud sponsor for Relay for Life, presents Survivor Night. Gilligan's will have volunteer staff, as well as cancer survivors, serving tables from 5-9 p.m. All tips made that evening will benefit the American Cancer Society to aid in further research. For more info 843-379-2244