April 2016 Community Calendar
Community Calendar
April 2016
Happy April Fool’s Day! | Autism Awareness Month
10th - National Siblings Day | 28th - Take Your Daughter/Son to Work Day
“The moment you doubt whether you can fly, you cease forever to be able to do it.”
- J.M. Barrie
APRIL 1
NOTES FROM A SMALL ISLAND
8 p.m. HH Choral Society's Annual Musical Masterworks concert from the award-winning musical The Secret Garden. Information: 843-341-3818; www.hiltonheadchoralsociety.org.
APRIL 2
INTERIOR DESIGN Q & A
Get all your design questions answered for FREE with Ann Evans and Deb Copeland of The Gallery, 1203-B Main St., HHI. RSVP: 843-341-5483. (ad on pg. 11)
APRIL 2
A HEAD SHAVING GOOD TIME
3-5 p.m. Mellow Mushroom of HH- 5th Annual St. Baldrick’s headshaving fundraiser, silent auction, and live music. Proceeds go to fund research to find cures for childhood cancers. Event/volunteer information: www.stbaldricks.org/events/hsc16 or 843-476-4768.
APRIL 4-30
CALL FOR ALL ARTISTS AND ART LOVERS!
Society of Bluffton Artists' 22nd Annual Member Judged Show. Apr 4, 9:30-11:30 a.m. enter art at SOBA Gallery. Apr 8, 5-7 p.m. reception and awards—free and open to the public. Information: www.sobagallery.com or 843-757-6586.
APRIL 5-30
THE ACADEMY AWARDS
10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Tues.-Sat. The Art League of HHI hosts exhibition at gallery- 14 Shelter Cove Ln.; Apr 7, 5-7 p.m.: Opening Reception. Free and open to the public. Information: 843-681-5060
APRIL 6
COLOR WITH CANDACE LOVELY
3-5 p.m. Candace Lovely will teach you to color The Impressionist Way at The French Bakery—tea and croissants. Theme: “April Showers.” $30. Limited seating. RSVP: 843-342-5420. (See “About the Cover Artist” on pg. 9)
APRIL 10
“Intimacy of Flowers”
10 a.m.- 4 p.m. The Avid Gardeners of HH presents 2016 Flower Show. Juried show with plants and garden items for sale. Plantation House, HH Plantation, 231 Seabrook Dr. For a gate pass send name to: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
APRIL 12, 20 & 26
VISION PROCEDURE SEMINARS
5:30 p.m. Each day: Pick and choose from 3 locations: Learn about vision procedures from Dr. Kenneth Farr and Dr. Drew Hunter. Call to reserve your spot: 843.705.1513, Sungate Medical Group, (ad on pg. 47)
APRIL 13
LUMEN LAUNCH EVENT
9 a.m. – noon. Lumnen Skin care line event. Door prizes and light refreshments. LUX, a Medical Spa, 350 Fording Road, Ste. 101, Bluffton. RSVP: 843-757-3223. (ad on pg. 5)
APRIL 20
ACE BASIN: ONE OF THE LAST GREAT PLACES
3 p.m. The Coastal Discovery Museum will host “ACE Basin, One of the Last Great Places” featuring Dr. Al Segars with the S.C. DNR as the guest speaker. $7. RSVP required: 843-689-6767 ext. 223. 70 Honey Horn Dr., HHI
APRIL 21
CREATIVE UPCYCLING
5:30-6:30 p.m. Beaufort County Library hosts a free Creative Upcycling workshop in honor of Earth Day. Used T-shirt donations are welcome prior to the event. Register: 843-255-6531, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
APRIL 22 & 23
SIP AND SWING FOR A CAUSE!
APRIL 22
6-9 p.m. Bear Creek Clubhouse, HHI Plantation. ZONTA's Annual Wine and Beer Tasting/ Silent auction. $25/person. Tickets: www.zontahhi.org. April 23: 2 p.m. 17th Annual Charity Golf Classic Tournament. $100/ golfer. Register: www.zontahhi.org. Money raised will go to ensure women of the Lowcountry have the support they need to live healthy and productive lives.
APRIL 23
BBQ & BARRELS
6 p.m. Junior Service League of Beaufort’s 11th Annual Community BBQ Fundraiser at Tabby Place, 913 Port Republic St., Downtown Beaufort. Live music, open bar, great bbq, bourbon tasting, silent auction and dancing. Tickets- $40. Information: 843-842-7465 or www.jslbeaufort.com (ad on pg. 42)
APRIL 22 & 23
TRUNK SHOW
Aprill 22: 10 a.m. – 5 p.m., April 23: 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. Stop in to see Mia Katrin’s Signature collection’s exquisite works. Quinn’s Diamond Jewelers, 1000 Wm Hilton Pkwy., #G-5, HHI. 843-342-6663. (ad on back cover)
APRIL 24 & 25
PIAZZOLLA, RODRIGO & MOZART
4 p.m., Sunday, 8 p.m., Monday with JoAnn Falletta, Guest Conductor. Purchase tickets on line at HHSO.org or call 843-842-2055. (ad on pg. 37)
APRIL 26
COOLSCULPTING COOL EVENT
5:30–7 p.m.: Learn more about the non-invasive procedure that will freeze your fat away permanently. One night only special pricing, prizes, refreshments. RSVP: 843-757-3223. LUX, A Medical SPA, 350 Fording Island Rd., Ste 101, Bluffton. (ad on pg. 5)
APRIL 28
LIVE TO GIVE LUNCHEON
11:30 a.m. –1:30 p.m. Golf Club at Indigo Run. Deb Copeland speaks on “Prayer & Responsibility” $24 pp/RSVP: 843-715-0617 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. (ad on pg. 54)
APRIL 29 & May 20
DIVE-IN MOVIES
Before Dusk April 29: Surf's Up, May 20: Avengers. Island Recreation presents “Dive-In Movies.” Floats welcome. Games, activities, food for sale. $6 adults, $5 child/senior. www.islandreccenter.org/events. (ad on pg. 43)
APRIL 30
PALMETTO HEART WALK
8:30 a.m. The American Heart Association is sponsoring a 5K and one mile walk. Shelter Cove Community Park HHI. Proceeds to go help fight heart disease and strokes. Information: 843-540-6338, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., or www.PalmettoHeartWalk.org. (ad on pg. 41)
APRIL 30
MAKING DREAMS HAPPEN
6 p.m. Fundraiser hosted by the Boys & Girls Club of Bluffton featuring a short film premiere created by students and staff. Dinner, raffles, auctions, and entertainment. Information: 843-384-1432 or www.bgclowcountry.org/bluffton-events
APRIL 30
WILD WOMEN’S TEA PARTY
2-4 p.m. A benefit sponsored by Lowcountry Legal Volunteers. Fashion show, door prizes and more at May River Plantation. Tickets $25. Information: 843-815-1570 or lowcountrylegalvolunteers.org. (ad on pg. 68)
MAY 1
YACHT HOP OF HHI
5:30-9 p.m. 12th Annual. Hop aboard for delicious food and great music. Presented by Sea Pines Resort to benefit Hospice Care of the Lowcountry. Reserve tickets: 843-706-2296 or www.hospicecarelc.org. (ad on pg. 54)
MAY 5
WAHHI LUNCHEON
11 a.m. Social, noon- luncheon. Sponsored by Women’s Association of HHI; guest speaker Jesse Blanco. Sonesta Beach Resort, HHI. $30 members/ $38 guests. RSVP by April 26. Information: www.wwhi.com. (ad on pg. 68)