Community Events
Every Monday
The Hilton Head Shore Notes women's
a cappella chorus meets Monday nights, 6:45 p.m., Island Lutheran Church, Main St. Alto singers needed. Come join us. For more info call 843-705-6852.
1st Youth Library Events
Registration for youth and teen summer reading begins June 1. Non-adult participants are invited to set a goal as to how many books they would like to read this summer. Free events for teens in June include: "60 Second Skills" June 17th from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., and Twilight Party June 29th from 8-11 p.m. Events for Children include: Board Games Tidal Tuesday on June 15, Arts and Crafts Tidal Tuesday on June 22, and Movie Time Tidal Tuesday on June 29. For more info visit www.beaufortcountylibrary.org or contact our branch libraries.
3rd Brain Boosters
The 8-week course, a pro-active approach to early memory loss, will begin on June 3 from 3-4:30 p.m. To make an appointment and sign up for the course, call Karen at Memory Matters 843-842-6688.
4th Seafood Dinners To Go
Help support Princess Warriors Ministries by purchasing a seafood dinner "to go" fom the Bluffton Oyster Company. The cost for the dinners is $15 and will be available for pick up from 5-8 p.m. To reserve your dinner please call 843-757-4010.
5th Adventure Bootcamp Gives Back
60 minute bootcamp open to the entire family from 8-9 a.m. at the Island Recreation Center. All proceeds go to support the American Cancer Society. For more information visit www.HiltonHeadBootCamp.
5th Savannah Jazz and Wine Fest
From 1-7 p.m. Riverside at the Westin on Hutchinson Island. $55 admission includes a commemorative glass and unlimited tastings. For more information call 912-525-5050 or visit savannahboxoffice.com or westinsavannah.com/winejazz.
5th Museum's On Us
June 5 - 6 at EdVenture Children's Museum. Also in June, Family Night on June 8th, EdVenture camp begins on June 7th, Tales for Tots June 13th, Blooming Butterflies exhibit, Blue Man Group opens June 19th, and 2010 Summer Safety Celebration on June 26th. EdVenture is located at 211 Gervais St., Columbia, SC. For more information call 803.779.3100 or visit www.edventure.org.
7th Garden-a-day
June 7-11 from 9:30 a.m. to noon, sponsored by the Beaufort Garden Club. Admission is free, light refreshments will be served, and Certified Master Gardeners will act as guides and answer your plant questions. For more info see page 38 or visit www.lowcountrymga.org
10th Pink Partini
From 5:30-8:00 p.m. at Celadon Spa in Beaufort. Join us for great music, drinks and lots of prizes! Plus catering by Breakwawter Restaurant and Bar. Admission is Free. For more information see the ad on page 4 or call 842-7465.
11th Sing Well for Deep Well
The annual musical variety show benefit for the Deep Well Project, will be hosted by First Presbyterian Church at 7:30 pm. Admission is free, canned food and monetary donations are welcomed. Doors will open at 7 p.m. for open seating. First Presbyterian Church is located at 540 William Hilton Parkway between mile markers 5 and 6. For more information call 843-681-9480.
12th Creative Writing Workshop XI
Saturdays starting June 12-July 24, you can write your own military short-story! Limited seating, open to all authorized MCCS patrons. For more information email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., visit www.milspeak.org or call 228-2132.
12th Attorney Chase 5K
Coligny Beach Access on Hilton Head Island. Entry Fee: Pre-Registration- $25, the day of the race- $30. Registration will be from 7-7:30 a.m. This event will benefit LowCountry Legal Aid, Inc. All ages are welcome. For more information contact LowCountry Legal Aid at 843-815-1570 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. To register log onto www.lowcountrylegalaid.org.
14th Summer Sports Camps
Boys and Girls Club Summer Sports Camps starting all over the Coastal Empire including Bluffton, Hilton Head, Jasper County, Beaufort and more. For more information on any of these camps please contact Jan Gourley at 843-757-2845 or at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
14th Summer Reading
Adults submit brief book reviews for each book they read June 14-July 24, and may also choose to have their reviews published in a blog on the library's Website. Also in June for adults: Hilton Head Book Club on June 16 at 6:30 p.m., and Sweet Grass Basket-making on June 30 at 10 a.m. For more information check out www.beaufortcountylibrary.org or contact our branch libraries.
14th Heroes on Horseback
Summer Empowerment Sessions will take place June 14-July 30 at a new location at Tulifinny Preserve of the Lowcountry. For info & registration visit www.heroesonhorseback.org or call 757-5606.
14th Sports Camp VBS
First Presbyterian Church, located at 540 William Hilton Parkway, will hold "Go the Distance" sports camp vacation Bible school for ages 4-12, June 14-18 from 5:30 - 8:30 p.m. Cost is $30 per child and scholarships are available. For more information contact Jackie Wilhelm at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., call 681-3696 or visit the
Website, www.fpchhi.org.
15th Vantage Point
An artist reception will take place from 5-7 p.m. to open "Vantage Point"- Oil paintings by Nancy Mitchell, presented by The Art League of Hilton Head Gallery. Exhibit runs through July 10. The Art League of Hilton Head Gallery is located in Pineland Station, Hilton Head Island. For more information see page 25, call
843-681-5060 or visit www.artleaguehhi.org.
17th Reptiles & Amphibians
Programs will take place at Coastal Discovery Museum at Honey Horn, Thursdays starting June 17-August 12 at 9:30 or 11 a.m. Price for adults is $12 and for $7 children.Reservations are required by calling 843-689-6767 ext 223.
17th Quilting Monthly Meeting
The Palmetto Quilt Guild will hold its monthly meeting at 1 p.m. at Christ Lutheran Church, 829 Wm Hilton Pkwy, Hilton Head Island. Guests are welcome, $5 visitor fee. For more information call 540-1952 or visit palmettoquiltguild.org.
21st Oatland Summer Camps
Oatland Island Summer Camp is a week-long day camp available to rising kindergarteners through rising 6th graders. Eight weeks of camp are offered from June 21-August 20 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tuition is $135. For more information call 912-395-1500, or visit www.oatlandisland.org.
Throughout June
Annual Lemonade Campaign
Rita's Italian Ice and Alex's Lemonade- fighting childhood cancer one cup at a time. The fundraiser takes place at Rita's Italian Ice in Coligny Plaza. For more information see page 55 or call 686-2596.
Coming in July
Summer Art Blast at ARTworks
Experience art across history from caveman to abstract, July 12-August 13, in Beaufort Town Center. $110 per week, limited scholarships available up to 50%. For more information call 843-379-2787 or visit www.beaufortcountyarts.com.
Firecracker 5,000 25th Anniversary
The 25th Annual Time Warner Cable Hilton Head Firecracker 5,000 Road Race and Family Fun Walk will be held on July 4 at 8 a.m. from the Mall at Shelter Cove. The festive post-race celebration features live music, fresh fruit, ice cold refreshments, door prizes and more. A percentage of proceeds from the event benefit both the Hilton Head Aquatics and The Hilton Head Runners Club. To register online visit our Website at www.bearfootsports.com or contact Bear Foot Sports by calling 843-757-8520.