October 2016 Community Calendar

Community Calendar


October 2016
Breast Cancer Awareness Month  |  1st - International Coffee Day  |  10th - Columbus Day  |  28th - National Chocolate Day

During Oct the art center
Programs and workshops this month include: ArtStart, Function and Form: Hand Built Pottery, Dance Theatre of Harlem Master Class, Family Fun: Clay Autumn Leaf Bowls. For details visit: www.artshhi.com, 843-842-ARTS.

Yesterday, Today & Tomorrow
Every Wed. 6:30 p.m. Series looking at Beaufort County’s history, resources and environment with speakers from USCB. Free. First Presbyterian Church HHI, 540 Wm. Hilton Pkwy., www.fpchhi.org, 843.681.3696.

Art & Soul Open Table Crafting
Come craft with us! $29 per session, and you choose your own Lowcountry art project. For a full list of class times and details: 843-802-0015, www.artandsoulhhi.com (See ad pg. 69).

Oct 1 Greg Russell Golf Classic After Party
6-9 p.m. Golf classic and after party benefits Hilton Head Heroes. Poseidon at Shelter Cove with music, auction, golf prizes, food and beverages. Information: hhheroes.com. Open to the public. $50 Donation.

Oct 1-8 Annual Canned Food Drive
9 a.m.- 6 p.m. Please help restock Bluffton Self Help food pantry! Drop off non-perishable food items at the rental office Mon.-Sat. 1110 Fording Island Rd. (Hwy 278), Bluffton. 843-815-8000.

Oct 4 & 8 Two Coolsculpting Events
5 p.m. Learn about CoolSculpting with Dr. David Reid, and enjoy cool cocktails and hors d'oeuvres. Come at 4:30 for assessment. Information: 843-681-4088. www.hiltonheadplasticsurgery.com. Hilton Head Plastic Surgery and Medspa (See ad pg. 29).

Oct 6-8 Roberto Coin Trunk Show
Special event Oct 6: 5-7 p.m., Oct 7-8: 10 a.m.- 5 p.m. Black Jade Collection  at Forsythe, The Shops at Sea Pines Center, 71 Lighthouse Rd., HHI, 843-671-7070. (See ad pg. 21)

Oct 4-23 pride & prejudice
All the wit and romance of Jane Austen’s most beloved novel vividly comes to life in this refreshingly fast-paced and engaging new state adaptation. Arts Center of Coastal Carolina. 14 Shelter Cove Ln. www.artshhi.com 843.842.ARTS (2787) (See ad pg. 43)

Oct 13 Pink Partini
5:30-8 p.m. Backyard Resturant. The largest breast cancer awareness celebration in the Lowcountry! Pink is teaming up with HH Hospital to bring you a great event that will have everyone “thinking pink.” Visit page 4 to see all the details and check out our sponsors.

Oct 15 designing saturdays
11 a.m.- 3 p.m. Deb Copeland, Debi Lynes and other guest designers invite you to a private interior design consultation for free. RSVP 843-341-5483. www.thegalleryhhi.com (See ad pg. 60)

Oct 15 Sea Pines Yard Sale
9 am. - Noon. Join us at the annual Sea Pines Yard Sale at the Trolley Station on Greenwood Dr., which benefits Sea Pines Forest Preserve Foundation. Support a good cause and shop for great deals! To reserve a vendor space contact David Henderson with CSA at (843) 671-1343 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Oct 15  Grant Apps Due
The 30th annual All Saints Episcopal Church Garden Tour will be May 20, 2017.  Each year all proceeds from the event are given back to the community in the form of charitable grants to local nonprofit organizations. Applications are now available at www.allsaintsgardentour.com.

Oct 19 Luncheon
Lowcountry Christian Women’s Connection’s Luncheon 11:30 a.m. Hampton Hall Clubhouse. Guest speaker is Susan Davis. $25, prepaid reservations due Oct. 12. Make checks payable to CWC Bluffton and mail to: Irene Cusato, 7 Nesting Ln., Bluffton, SC 29909. For more info call Carol 843-705-7604

Oct 20 in-house seminar
5:30-7 p.m. Fun seminar with Dr. Frederick G. Weniger and the Ladies of LUX- A Medical Spa. Enjoy light refreshments, special event pricing and door prizes. Limited seating. RSVP 843-757-0123. 350 Fording Island Rd., Bluffton (See ad pg. 5)

Oct 20-22 2016 Arkhaios Film Festival
1-6 p.m. Cultural heritage and archaeology film festival held at Colginy Theatre.  Tickets available at www.coastaldiscovery.org or 843-689-6767 ext. 223

Oct 21 Magical Masquerade
6:30-9:30 p.m. Non-profit Beaufort Co. Collaborative Organization of Services for Youth will host a Magical Masquerade at St. Peters, 70 Lady’s Island Drive, in Beaufort. Tickets for this night of food, music and magic are $60 per person/$100 per couple.  Contact 843-422-2612 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

Oct 21 Dive-In Movie- Goonies
Movie starts at dusk. $6/ adults, $5 children & seniors. (See ad pg. 34)

Oct 22 Annual Fall Craft and Bake Sale
9 a.m.- 2 p.m. Sponsored by H.H. Plantation Craft Workshop at Christ Lutheran Church, 829 Wm. Hilton Pkwy, HHI. Hundreds of unique handmade items and home-baked goods for sale. Admission is free.  All proceeds benefit Hospice Care of the LC.

Oct 22 Wexford’s “spirits of the fall”
10-6 p.m. Outdoor Market, “Bake a Change” Fundraiser, 3-6 p.m. Complimentary wine & craft beers with live music at Village at Wexford, HHI (see ad pg. 65) www.villageatwexford.com

Oct 22 1st annual gullah food festival
Presented by The Gullah Museum of HH. 12 Georgianna Dr., HHI. Free admission. Music by the Smooth ‘N Groove Band, entertainment and food. Cynthia Bailey of Real Housewives of Atl. will be a special celebrity guest.

Oct 23 Polo for Charity Event
Gates open at noon. Match at 2 p.m. Fun for the whole family at the Rose Hill Equestrian Center, Bluffton. $20 at gate or $15 in advance. Sponsored by Rotary Club of Okatie. Proceeds benefit Moss Creek Marines and other local charities. Contact Barbara McFadden at 843-298-3055 or visit www.rotaryclubofokatie.com

Oct 23 Fight Melanoma Beach Walk/ Run
9 a.m. HH Hadassah’s Annual Starfish 3K Walk/Run on Coligny Beach. $25 registration fee includes refreshments, water, T-shirt. Dogs invited. Pre-register at 843-705-6916 or 443-413-6591 by Oct. 10. All proceeds go to melanoma research conducted by Hadassah’s Medical Organization.

Oct 26 Lowcountry Voodoo A to Z
11 a.m.- Noon. Local author Carole Marsh-Longmeyer offers an alphabetical enumeration of West African-influenced folkways to educate and entertain. Bluffton Branch Library, 120 Palmetto Way. Free, ages 12-adults. Info: Grace 843-255-6468, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Oct 27-29 The Underpants
7:30 p.m., Sunday matinee Oct. 30 at 2 p.m. A wild satire from comic mastermind Steve Martin about a young couple whose conservative existence is blown to smithereens. Performed by the Lean Ensemble Theater. HH Preparatory School, Main Street Theatre, 300 Main St., HHI. $40: evening; $35: matinee; $15: student/active military. www.leanensemble,org. 843-715-6676

Oct 28 Pumpkin Patch
4-8 p.m. at Shelter Cove Community Park, $10: children 2-15; Free: adults and children under 2, no pets please. Info. www.islandreccenter.org. (See ad pg. 34)

Oct 29 Halloween Wagon Ride
Show off your Halloween gear in the Sea Pines Forest Preserve as we read stories and visit the pumpkin patch. Reservations are required. Call Sea Pines Resort recreation department at (843) 842-1979. $16: adults; $13: children (ages 12 & younger)

Oct 30 Halloween on the Harbour
3:30-5 p.m. Sea Pines Resort. Celebrate Halloween with crafts, activities, a costume parade, cookies, cider and trick-or-treating around Harbour Town. All ages are welcome. Costumes encouraged. Information: contact the rec dept at (843) 842-1979. Complimentary.

NOV 5 Adult Prom
6-10 p.m. Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites, Beaufort. Open to adults of all ages, dinner, DJ, dancing and more $35 per/$60 for 2. Proceeds benefit the Beaufort County Council on Aging. To purchase a vendor table or sponsorship contact Leah 843-422-2612 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..