The Sgt. John Basilone Foundation awards free books on the life of “Manila John” Basilone, one of the most heroic Marines in history, to honor recruit graduates at the Parris Island and San Diego Marine Corps Recruit Depots. (888) 827-2762.
The Tanger Cure Card is available at the Tanger Outlets. Tanger will donate 10% of these special gift cards sold nationally to worthy cancer fighting organizations. Two locations on Hwy. 278. (843) 837-4339.
Port Royal Farmer’s Market at Anchor Park, 2-6 p.m. Seasonal fresh fruits, vegetables, plants, flowers, prepared foods, entertainment and vendors. Paris Ave. (843) 470-0699.
Beaufort Writers meet in the Beaufort County Airport Conference Room on Ladys Island, 5:30 p.m. 39 Airport Circle. For details, e-mail evanste@islc.net.
“Nature Journaling Expanded” with Pam Johnson Brickell at the Society of Bluffton Artists (SoBA) Gallery, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Calligraphy, page design and creating your own journal. Boundary St. Pre-registration required. (843) 422-5964.
8th Annual Navy League “Doc” Blanchard Memorial Golf Tournament at The Legends golf course on Parris Island, 9 a.m. Flighted mixed scramble format with contests and prizes. Pre-registration required. (843) 689-9843, 689-8559.
Field Trip to Fort Frederick located on the Naval Hospital grounds in Port Royal hosted by the HHI Chapter of the Archaeological Society of South Carolina. Free and open to the public. (843) 363-5058.
The Homemade Jamz Blues Band performs in Old Town Port Royal as part of the Port Royal Performance Series, 5:30 p.m. Free and open to the public, bring chairs. Paris Ave. (843) 379-2787.
Port Royal Farmer’s Market at Heritage Park, 8 a.m.-noon. Seasonal fresh fruits, vegetables, plants, flowers, prepared foods, entertainment and vendors. Ribaut Rd. (843) 470-0699.
“Pottery & Prose: A Mixed Media Seminar” at the Arts Council of Beaufort County in Beaufort Town Center, 8:30-10:30 a.m. An experimental workshop crafting pinch pots coupled with journaling. Pre-registration required. 2127 Boundary St. (843) 524-0684.
Beer & Brats Festival on Calhoun Street hosted by the Old Town Bluffton Merchants Society, 1-8 p.m. Over 30 beers to sample, food from local restaurants, kid’s activities and live music. Admission is $10, includes drink tickets and a souvenir cup. (843) 757-6300.
Palmetto Animal League Charity Golf Tournament on Belfair’s West Course, 9 a.m. Four-person shamble format with awards and raffles. Pre-registration required. (843) 815-3011.
Port Royal Farmer’s Market at Anchor Park, 2-6 p.m. Seasonal fresh fruits, vegetables, plants, flowers, prepared foods, entertainment and vendors. Paris Ave. (843) 470-0699.
10/1/08 - 10/31/08
Tanger Cure Card Is Available At The Tanger Outlets
The Tanger Cure Card is available at the Tanger Outlets. Tanger will donate 10% of these special gift cards sold nationally to worthy cancer fighting organizations. Two locations on Hwy. 278. (843) 837-4339.
Related Link: tangeroutlet.com
10/3/08 - 10/4/08
Beaufort Shrimp Festival At Waterfront Park
Beaufort Shrimp Festival at Waterfront Park. Concerts, Lowcountry cuisine, live entertainment, a 5K run, contests, children’s activities and more hosted by the Beaufort Regional Chamber of Commerce. (843) 986-5400.
Related Link: beaufortsc.org
10/3/08 - 10/31/08
Seussical The Musical
Main Street Youth Theatre presents “Seussical the Musical.” Fri. and Sat., 7 p.m.; Sun., 2 p.m. 3000 Main St. (843) 689-6246.
Related Link: msyt.org
10/4/08
Progressive Health And Fitness Paws Wide Open Golf Tournament
Progressive Health and Fitness Paws Wide Open Golf Tournament to benefit the Hilton Head Humane Association at Old South Golf Links in Bluffton, noon. Lunch, golf, raffle prizes and more. Pre-registration required. (843) 301-8043 or 842-3359.
10/4/08
Port Royal Farmer’s Market At Heritage Park
Port Royal Farmer’s Market at Heritage Park, 8 a.m.-noon. Seasonal fresh fruits, vegetables, plants, flowers, prepared foods, entertainment and vendors. Ribaut Rd. (843) 470-0699.
Related Link: portroyalsc.org
10/5/08
A Look At Lowcountry History: European Settlement In The Lowcountry
“A Look at Lowcountry History: European Settlement in the Lowcountry” with Natalie Hefter of the Coastal Discovery Museum in the Discovery House at Honey Horn, 2-3:30 p.m. Hosted by the Heritage Library Foundation and the Coastal Discovery Museum. Reservations requested. (843) 689-3033.
Related Link: coastaldiscovery.org
10/6/08
Harmony For Habitat A Cappella Concert
“Harmony for Habitat” a cappella concert in honor of World Habitat Day in the Bluffton High School Auditorium, 7-9 p.m. Doo Wop, Dixieland, barbershop, patriotic, gospel and jazz music to benefit the local Habitat for Humanity. McCracken Circle. (843) 757-5864.
10/7/08
Port Royal Farmer’s Market At Anchor Park
Port Royal Farmer’s Market at Anchor Park, 2-6 p.m. Seasonal fresh fruits, vegetables, plants, flowers, prepared foods, entertainment and vendors. Paris Ave. (843) 470-0699.
Related Link: portroyalsc.org
10/8/08
Lunch With Authors Series
“Lunch with Authors” series featuring former CBS News consultant Jack G. Shaheen at the Sea Pines Country Club on Hilton Head Island, noon. Hosted by USCB’s Continuing Education Dept. Reservations required, series tickets available. (843) 521-4147 or e-mail kingsley@uscb.edu.
10/8/08
Mary Surrat And The Lincoln Assassination
“Mary Surrat and the Lincoln Assassination” with Joan Chachonas, part of the Lowcountry Civil War Round Table Lecture Series, at Bluffton High School, 7 p.m. Buckwalter Pkwy. (843) 705-9201.
Related Link: lowcountrycwrt.com
10/8/08 - 10/19/08
Just To See You Smile South Carolina State Fair
“Just to See You Smile” South Carolina State Fair in Columbia, SC. Rides, games, contests, live entertainment and more. 1200 Rosewood Dr. (803) 799-3387.
Related Link: scstatefair.org
10/9/08
Beaufort Performing Arts Presents The East Village Opera Company
Beaufort Performing Arts presents The East Village Opera Company at USCB’s Performing Arts Center, 7 p.m. Universally hailed by classical and rock music critics and fans alike. 801 Carteret St. (843) 521-4145.
Related Link: uscb.edu
10/10/08
U.S. Navy 233rd Birthday Celebration
U.S. Navy 233rd Birthday Celebration hosted by the United States Navy League Hilton Head Council at the Country Club of Hilton Head, 6 p.m. Cocktails, dinner, music by the Swingtime Orchestra featuring Penney Petersen and dancing. Tickets are $65. (843) 342-9180.
Related Link: hiltonheadnavyleague.com
10/11/08
Port Royal Farmer’s Market At Heritage Park
Port Royal Farmer’s Market at Heritage Park, 8 a.m.-noon. Seasonal fresh fruits, vegetables, plants, flowers, prepared foods, entertainment and vendors. Ribaut Rd. (843) 470-0699.
Related Link: portroyalsc.org
10/11/08
24th Annual Chili Cookoff Hosted By The Kiwanis Club
24th Annual Chili Cookoff hosted by the Kiwanis Club of Hilton Head at Honey Horn, 12-4 p.m. A local competition with entertainment and kid’s activities, plus a Chili Appreciation Society International (CASI) event. Tickets may be purchased in advance or at the gate.
Related Link: hiltonheadkiwanis.org
10/11/08
3rd Annual Palmetto Animal League Shelter Party At Bluffton Village
3rd Annual Palmetto Animal League Shelter Party at Bluffton Village, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Vaccine and microchip clinic, cake walk, pet contests, dog demonstrations, vendors, kid’s activities and more. Free admission. Hwy. 46.
Related Link: palmettoanimalleague.org
10/11/08
Jonathan Green Poster Sale & Wine And Cheese
Jonathan Green Poster Sale & Wine and Cheese in Darrah Hall at the Penn Center on St. Helena Island, 4-6:30 p.m. More than 35 different Jonathan Green posters, some signed and framed, will be available for purchase. Martin Luther King, Jr. Dr. (843) 838-2432.
Related Link: penncenter.com
10/13/08
The Photography Club Of Beaufort Meets
The Photography Club of Beaufort meets at the Technical College of the Lowcountry, 7 p.m. 921 Ribaut Rd.
Related Link: photoclubbeaufort.com
10/14/08
Port Royal Farmer’s Market At Anchor Park
Port Royal Farmer’s Market at Anchor Park, 2-6 p.m. Seasonal fresh fruits, vegetables, plants, flowers, prepared foods, entertainment and vendors. Paris Ave. (843) 470-0699.
Related Link: portroyalsc.org
10/14/08
Beaufort Writers Meet In The Beaufort County Airport Conference Room
Beaufort Writers meet in the Beaufort County Airport Conference Room on Ladys Island, 5:30 p.m. 39 Airport Circle. For details, e-mail evanste@islc.net.
10/16/08
The Palmetto Quilt Guild Meets At Christ Lutheran Church
The Palmetto Quilt Guild meets at Christ Lutheran Church, 1 p.m. “So What is Thread Painting All About?“ with guest speaker Nancy Prince. Guests welcome, $5 fee. 829 Wm. Hilton Pkwy. (843) 363-5749.
Related Link: palmettoquiltguild.org
10/17/08
Nate The Great
Beaufort Performing Arts presents “Nate the Great,” part of the PJ & Play Series, at the USCB Performing Arts Center. 801 Carteret St. (843) 521-4145.
Related Link: uscb.edu
10/17/08 - 10/18/08
15th Annual CAPA Ghost Tours Of Beaufort
15th Annual CAPA Ghost Tours of Beaufort hosted by the Exchange Club. Costumed storytellers spellbind with tales of ghostly happenings in some of Beaufort’s oldest residences. Carriage and walking tours available, reservations recommended. (843) 524-4678.
Related Link: islc.net/capa
10/18/08
Port Royal Farmer’s Market At Heritage Park
Port Royal Farmer’s Market at Heritage Park, 8 a.m.-noon. Seasonal fresh fruits, vegetables, plants, flowers, prepared foods, entertainment and vendors. Ribaut Rd. (843) 470-0699.
Related Link: portroyalsc.org
10/18/08
6th Annual Oktoberfest Hosted By The Old Village Association Of Port Royal
6th Annual Oktoberfest hosted by the Old Village Association of Port Royal on Paris Ave., 12-5 p.m. Kid’s activities, dog show, classic car show, local bands, German food and more. (843) 476-2666.
Related Link: oldvillageportroyal.com
10/18/08
Winetime VII Hosted By The Coastal Discovery Museum At Honey Horn
Winetime VII hosted by the Coastal Discovery Museum at Honey Horn, 6-10 p.m. A fine wine tasting with over 50 wines, gourmet dinner and live auction. Advance tickets required. (843) 689-3033 ext. 224.
Related Link: coastaldiscovery.org
10/18/08
Annual Beaufort County Black Chamber Of Commerce Golf Tournament
Annual Beaufort County Black Chamber of Commerce Golf Tournament at South Carolina National, 8 a.m. (843) 986-1102.
Related Link: bcbcc.org
10/18/08
Master Gardeners Of Beaufort County Garden Tour
Master Gardeners of Beaufort County Garden Tour on Hilton Head Island and in Bluffton. Tour of eight private member gardens with a plant sale at the Coastal Discovery Museum. Proceeds support beautification projects. (843) 338-9009 or 342-3434.
10/20/08 - 10/26/08
4th Annual Historic Bluffton Arts & Seafood Festival
4th Annual Historic Bluffton Arts & Seafood Festival in historic Bluffton, SC. 5K Run/Health Walk, children’s fishing tournament, Art & Seafood Street Fest, boat tours and parade, blessing of the fleet, seafood tastings and more. Free shuttles are available. (843) 757-2583, 815-6278.
Related Link: blufftonartsandseafoodfestival.com
10/21/08
Port Royal Farmer’s Market At Anchor Park
Port Royal Farmer’s Market at Anchor Park, 2-6 p.m. Seasonal fresh fruits, vegetables, plants, flowers, prepared foods, entertainment and vendors. Paris Ave. (843) 470-0699.
Related Link: portroyalsc.org
10/22/08
The HHI Chapter Of The Archaeological Society Of South Carolina Meets
The HHI Chapter of the Archaeological Society of South Carolina meets at the Coastal Discovery Museum at Honey Horn, 7 p.m. Guest speaker Chris Judge, associate professor at USC, discusses the Mississippian Indian culture of the Southeast. Free and open to the public. 70 Honey Horn Dr. (843) 363-5058.
Related Link: assc.net
10/23/08
Scandinavian Magic
“Scandinavian Magic” featuring pianist Arthur Tollefson presented by the Beaufort Orchestra at the USCB Performing Arts Center, 8 p.m. 801 Carteret St. (843) 986-5400 ext. 34.
Related Link: beaufortorchestra.org
10/24/08 - 10/25/08
9th Annual Community Festival
9th Annual Community Festival hosted by the Coastal Discovery Museum at Honey Horn, 5:30-9:30 p.m. A haunted trail in the haunted forest, inflatable rides and games, food and drinks, the Ident-A-Kid program and a magic show. Admission is $10 per vehicle and patrons receive $5 worth of tickets for food and activities. (843) 689-3033 ext. 224.
10/24/08 - 10/25/08
American Cancer Society’s Relay For Life 2008
American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life 2008 at the Naval Hospital Beaufort. Relay starts at 7 p.m. on Fri. and ends at 7 a.m. on Sat. 1 Pinckney Blvd. (843) 842-5188.
Related Link: screlayforlife.org
10/24/08 - 10/26/08
Fall Festival Of Houses & Gardens
Fall Festival of Houses & Gardens hosted by the Historic Beaufort Foundation. A selection of private homes and gardens representing three centuries of Beaufort architecture are opened to the public. (843) 379-3331.
Related Link: historic-beaufort.org
10/24/08 - 10/26/08
15th Annual CAPA Ghost Tours Of Beaufort
15th Annual CAPA Ghost Tours of Beaufort hosted by the Exchange Club. Costumed storytellers spellbind with tales of ghostly happenings in some of Beaufort’s oldest residences. Carriage and walking tours available, reservations recommended. (843) 524-4678.
Related Link: islc.net/capa
10/25/08
Port Royal Farmer’s Market At Heritage Park
Port Royal Farmer’s Market at Heritage Park, 8 a.m.-noon. Seasonal fresh fruits, vegetables, plants, flowers, prepared foods, entertainment and vendors. Ribaut Rd. (843) 470-0699.
Related Link: portroyalsc.org
10/25/08
Guild Of Beaufort Galleries’ Fall Art Walk In Historic Downtown
Guild of Beaufort Galleries’ Fall Art Walk in historic downtown, 5-7:30 p.m. Original work by more than 500 artists at various art galleries, special exhibits, artists’ talks, street performers and more.
Related Link: guildofbeaufortgalleries.com
10/25/08
Archaeological Society Of South Carolina Annual Fall Field Day
Archaeological Society of South Carolina Annual Fall Field Day at Colonial Dorchester State Historic Site in Summerville, SC. Archaeological demonstrations and re-enactments. (843) 363-5058.
Related Link: assc.net
10/26/08
Scandinavian Magic
“Scandinavian Magic” featuring pianist Arthur Tollefson presented by the Beaufort Orchestra at the USCB Performing Arts Center, 3 p.m. 801 Carteret St. (843) 986-5400 ext. 34.
Related Link: beaufortorchestra.org
10/27/08 - 10/28/08
Family Fright Night At The Arts Center Of Coastal Carolina
“Family Fright Night” at the Arts Center of Coastal Carolina, 6:15-7:30 p.m. “Joshua Kane -- Tales of Terror” at 8 p.m. Pre-registration required. 14 Shelter Cove Lane. (843) 686-3945 ext. 233.
Related Link: artshhi.com
10/28/08
Beaufort Writers Meet In The Beaufort County Airport Conference Room
Beaufort Writers meet in the Beaufort County Airport Conference Room on Ladys Island, 5:30 p.m. 39 Airport Circle. For details, e-mail evanste@islc.net.
10/28/08
Port Royal Farmer’s Market at Anchor Park
Port Royal Farmer’s Market at Anchor Park, 2-6 p.m. Seasonal fresh fruits, vegetables, plants, flowers, prepared foods, entertainment and vendors. Paris Ave. (843) 470-0699.
Related Link: portroyalsc.org
10/28/08 - 10/30/08
15th Annual CAPA Ghost Tours Of Beaufort
15th Annual CAPA Ghost Tours of Beaufort hosted by the Exchange Club. Costumed storytellers spellbind with tales of ghostly happenings in some of Beaufort’s oldest residences. Carriage and walking tours available, reservations recommended. (843) 524-4678.
Related Link: islc.net/capa
10/30/08 - 10/31/08
7th Annual Hilton Head Concours d’Elegance & Motoring Festival
7th Annual Hilton Head Concours d’Elegance & Motoring Festival. Hilton Head/Savannah Historics vintage track event on Hutchinson Island, plus a Sports & Classic Car Auction, special exhibits, a competition and more at Honey Horn. (843) 785-7469.
Related Link: hhiconcours.com
