Bluffton Monthly June 2021

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125 20 H onoring a Legacy

Martin family recognized for dedication to the community.

34 M aking an Impact

Industry leader Greg Parker motivated to keep giving back.

48 D evoted Dads

Fathers who are committed to their families.

52 88 S aluting the Seniors

Celebrating the Class of 2021.

98 S ummer Fun

A guide to a few favorite Lowcountry adventures.

GREG PARKER IS GIVING BACK

BLUFFTON THINGS TO DO THIS SUMMER

HERE COMES THE BRIDE

THINGS TO DO THIS SUMMER

HERE COMES THE BRIDE

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2021 CONGRATS GRADS

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COMMUNITY

28 : Empowering Entrepreneurs Bridge at Calhoun aims to connect community.

30 : Fresh Perspective Lowcountry Fresh Market offers new look at shopping experience.

38 : Life on the Water May River Excursions provides great view of the sights.

42 : Success Through Data How assessments can help you find your best career fit.

44 : Have a Transition Plan Maximize your sales price and post-sale wealth.

10 : At The Helm 12 : Opinion 14 : Contributors 16 : News 18 : Pets to Adopt

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BRIDAL

60 : Garage Trends Do more with your space.

125 : Steadfast Love An intimate wedding on the marsh.

70 : Stylish and Enjoyable Broaden your outdoor living options.

130 : Unexpected Romance Love strikes twice.

HEALTH

134 : Groom’s Cake Delights Make the big day extra special.

ARTS

140 : Feeling Like Family Resurrection Christian Community Church welcomes members.

80 : Get on Your Feet Tips for those who sit for long hours.

BUSINESS

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82 : Exhibitions of Excellence Art League awards Biennale winners.

SPORTS

86 : Moving Up USCB ready to take next step to NCAA Division II.

22 : Social Spotlight 24 : Photos of the Month 26 : Community Connection 46 : On the Move

GOOD DEEDS

DINING

150 : Wedding Wines Savory selections for the big day.

152 : College Cookbook Recipes on a budget.

108 : Real Estate News 142 : Calendar 153 : Dining Briefs 154 : Restaurant Listings 160 : Last Call

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Passing the Torch...

After a quarter of century at the helm of Monthly it is time to pass on the joy and responsibility of leading the magazine to a new generation.

Luckily, over the years two very capable women grew into leadership positions in our company and have already proven that new energy and fresh thinking is a good thing.

It therefore made sense to name them co-publishers and let them take over the helm starting with the July issue.

Sasha Sweeney, who attended graduate school at SCAD, started as graphic designer many years ago.

Her impeccable judgment, uncanny ability to coordinate complex production cycles combined with her balanced views and wisdom made her an obvious choice to become the Creative Director before she became part of the management team.

With a degree in dance and professional experience as a Montessori teacher, Meredith DiMuzio was new to the media world when she joined Frey Media. She learned quickly and never shied away from leading a project.

Her drive and steadfast ability to make the right decisions and ease of representing all of our brands allowed her to become the Director of Sales and eventually part of the leadership team.

Both of these leading ladies have strong roots in the community. They balance motherhood and professionalism and don’t panic under pressure.

My husband, Marc, and I feel very confident that they will make great things happen for our media platform, which has grown from modest roots to become the leading voice in the Lowcountry, connecting residents across all ages.

This will give us the ability to travel more and visit with family and friends in Europe.

As we look forward to Sasha and Meredith’s leadership, we invite you to enjoy our June issue.

We hope you keep Monthly on hand as you enjoy a summer of fun.

Thank you for inviting us into your lives.

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IIOPINIONII

“letter ” FINDING HAPPINESS IN SERVING OTHERS

BY DR. RAYMOND COX

In grade school, I used to enjoy reading the dictionary (weird kid, right?). My sixth-grade teacher challenged the class to find the longest word in the dictionary.

I won by finding a 46-letter word. This exercise helped me begin to understand the power of words and why it is important to attempt precision in word choices.

For example, we tend to use the terms medical care and health care interchangeably, even though their meanings are quite different.

Medical care refers to the treatment of illness and disease. It contributes to 20 percent of health outcomes, such as quality of life and life expectancy.

Health care focuses on the prevention of illness by addressing the social determinants such as food, housing, income security and public safety.

Addressing these issues accounts for 70 percent of health outcomes.

The term “grace” has many definitions, but often refers to “the freely given, unmerited favor and love of God” or to “moral strength.”

Certainly, most of us can give examples of times when we may not have suffered the just consequences of our misdeeds.

I can remember skipping so many of my anthropology classes in college that I received a standing ovation when I did attend.

It was clearly grace that allowed me to pass that course.

More commonly, my health is much better than it should be, given my lack of attention to healthy habits. If I had known I was going to live this long, I would have taken better care of myself.

Moral strength, on the other hand, is an action item we can choose to exhibit, or not.

The current attempts to undermine or disrupt what were considered commonly held beliefs make exertion of moral

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strength more difficult, but also much more critical. Common values such as courtesy, respect and being helpful to our neighbors in need are examples of moral strength, especially in times when it seems these values have been abandoned.

Joy is a word that brings a smile to your face just by saying it. It is defined as “the emotion of great delight or happiness caused by something exceptionally good or satisfying.”

I like the theological definition: “finding happiness in the service of others.”

While my life has been filled with joy since childhood, I never thought much of it until I moved to Hilton Head. Dr. McConnell’s wife, Mary Ellen, shared some of Dr. Jack’s speeches to give me insight into why Jack started Volunteers in Medicine and why he considered it his most important life’s work. I was struck by how many times he used the term “joy” in his talks.

I spent quite some time trying to deconstruct how joy differs from happiness.

Obviously, whatever brings you happiness must be fun. It must be something you would do even if you did not get paid for it.

But what makes it joyful is by doing good — bringing comfort and happiness to others. And that, my friends, takes grace.

I feel blessed to have had the opportunity to end my career working with so many people who understand and demonstrate grace and joy every day.

Have some fun. Do some good.

Dr. Raymond Cox has served as Executive Director of the Volunteers in Medicine Hilton Head Clinic since 2013. He will retire on June 30.

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SCHOOLS HONOR TEACHERS & SUPPORT STAFF

“MANY OF THE MOST MEMORABLE EXPERIENCES IN MY LIFE HAVE OCCURRED COVERING EVENTS IN THE LOWCOUNTRY.” Anthony Garzilli is a New York native with more than 20 years of experience in journalism, covering every aspect of a community, including politics, law enforcement, education and athletics.

A graduate of Iona College in New Rochelle, N.Y., Garzilli was a sports reporter at The Journal News in Westchester County, N.Y., before moving to the area with his wife Siobhan in 2005.

Garzilli served as sports editor of the Jasper County Sun Times for three years before being promoted to editor. After nearly 14 years with the Ridgeland-based newspaper, he joined Monthly in 2020 as managing editor. He was promoted to editor last summer.

His writing has been featured in The Sunday Long Read,

Beaufort County School District teachers and staff were treated with flowers, balloons and other goodies as Board of Education members and district administrators made surprise visits to their classrooms and work areas to announce the 2021-2022 Teachers of the Year and Support Staff of the Year.

“This is a terrific opportunity to celebrate the unique gifts of our best of the best teacher and staff leaders,” said Superintendent Frank Rodriguez in a news release. “They represent all district employees who have worked tirelessly to innovate instruction and have been instrumental in supporting our students’ needs in so many ways during this unprecedented year.”

Teachers of the Year are selected by their peers according to criteria established by the schools, the South Carolina Department of Education and the district’s Teacher Forum.

Teachers honored will be eligible for District Teacher of the Year honors next fall.

Support staff honorees are selected by school staff and can include social workers, school nurses, bookkeepers, office managers, teacher assistants, school secretaries and technology and data specialists. Staff honored will be eligible for District Support Staff Person of the Year.

The complete list of teachers and support staff can be found on our website.

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IILOCAL NEWSII

“in the know ” Bluffton named a new town manager, facemask mandates were rescinded, and three lives were taken after a crash on the Hilton Head bridges.

Here’s what made news during the previous month:

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BLUFFTON COUNCIL SELECTS NEW TOWN MANAGER; INTERIM MANAGER RESIGNS

Stephen Steese was picked by Bluffton Town Council as the town’s new manager.

In late April, Council unanimously selected Steese, who is the Easley city administrator.

A news release said council held an “an all-day executive session” in which council members planned to interview four final candidates. The town planned to release the names of the final three candidates but decided to select Steese at the end of executive session.

As Easley’s administrator, he supervised a staff of 170 full-time employees with a budget of approximately $19 million, according to the news release. He begins his new post for Bluffton June 14.

Scott Marshall, who had been interim manager since Jan. 13, resigned. Town council accepted his resignation at the May 11 regular meeting. His last day is June 4.

HILTON HEAD ISLAND FACEMASK ORDINANCE EXPIRES

The Hilton Head Island ordinance requiring people to wear a face covering inside commercial buildings to limit the spread of COVID-19 expired after Town Council

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voted not to extend it. Town Council encouraged the public to continue taking preventative measures to minimize the spread of the coronavirus. The ordinance was set to end May 16 but ended immediately May 12 after Gov. Henry McMaster’s order restricting local mask mandates.

“We want to thank our residents, businesses and visitors for complying with our mask mandate and other precautions to limit the spread of COVID-19 in our community,” said Mayor John McCann.

Face masks are optional in public schools after the state’s Department of Education released new COVID-19 safety guidelines.

Beaufort County’s school district said it will follow the guidelines, which give parents and guardians the option to decide whether their children should wear a mask inside school buildings.

HILTON HEAD ISLAND AIRPORT FLIGHT INSTRUCTOR NAMED DISTRICT HONOREE

Charles “Chuck” Copley of Hilton Head Island was recently recognized as the District Honoree for 2020 General Aviation Flight Instructor of the Year at the South Carolina Aviation Association Conference.

Copley is also a recipient of the Wright Brothers Master Pilot Award.

A flight instructor for more than 50 years, Copley was nominated by a flight examiner who observed how well qualified his students were. As a recipient of the Wright Brothers Master Pilot Award, Copley is recognized for his 50 years of piloting experience with a perfect safety record.

THREE KILLED AFTER CRASH ON HILTON HEAD BRIDGES

An early-morning crash on May 1 in the Lowcountry killed three people. A pickup and a sedan crashed on the westbound Hilton Head bridges, sending the truck into the water, according to the Associated Press. Three Jasper County residents, Tyler Cameron Carroll, 23, of Ridgeland; Jonathan Green, 27, of Hardeeville; and Jordan Amari Johnson, 21, of Ridgeland died at the scene.

The crash happened at 2:15 a.m.

LOWCOUNTRY SCHOOLS WIN STATE TITLES The Lowcountry is home to title-winning teams. Hilton Head Christian Academy recently won SCISA Class AA state boys golf and girls soccer titles. The golf team defeated Palmetto Christian on the Hackler

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OF THE MONTH touching electrical wires and posed a threat to safety and uninterrupted power, the town of Bluffton said.

“Dominion Energy representatives have made it clear these trees are a safety hazard to everyone near them as well as Dominion employees who work on the lines,” interim town manager Scott Marshall said.

The trees were planted in the 1930s as a memorial to fallen World War I soldiers, a news release said. Marshall said staff researched the possibility of relocating the trees, but the project would “cost more than $25,000 with no guarantee the trees would survive.”

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Golf Course in Conway. The girls soccer team defeated Christian Academy 3-0 at Heathwood Hall in Columbia. HHCA golfer Max Green also won an individual title. He shot a 36-hole total of 4-under 140.

The soccer team was led in the state final by goals from Addy Lentz, Devon Yarde and Bless Hurtado.

Hilton Head Prep’s boys tennis team won the SCISA Class AAA state crown with a 6-0 victory over Cardinal Newman.

The team finished the season 13-0.

BLUFFTON TOWNSHIP FIRE DISTRICT NAMES FIRST FEMALE OFFICER

Veronica Gutierrez has become the first female officer for the Bluffton Township Fire District. She was promoted to the rank of lieutenant, according to the fire district.

Lt. Gutierrez started her career as a firefighter with the Bluffton Township Fire District in 2018.

“It is truly exciting to be a part of Bluffton Township Fire District’s history,” she said in a news release.

DOZENS OF PALM TREES REMOVED FOR BEING A ‘HAZARD’

Dominion Energy began removing about 30 palm trees in Bluffton’s Historic District.

The project, which began in April, was necessary because the palm trees were

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WORK ON U.S. 17 UNDERWAY

Crews have begun work on a $42 million project that spans from the S.C. 315 intersection close to Hardeeville to the Back River Bridge near Savannah.

Work that has been completed includes most of the re-striping that creates n a r ro w e r, 1 1-fo ot l a n e s d u r i n g construction that will widen the highway from two lanes to four.

The project includes the addition of bike lanes, intersection upgrades, safety rumble strips, and a new traffic signal at the U.S. 17 and S.C. 315 intersection.

CLEMENS Age: 2.6 years old Gender: Male Weight: 64 pounds Breed: Terrier Mix Temperament: Lively and playful; selective with dogs.

Loves toys.

CARDI Age: 10.2 years old Gender: Female Weight: 9.5 pounds Breed: Domestic Short Hair Temperament: Shy and independent; loves all cats.

Loves toys.

COUNTY PROGRAM ALERTS PROPERTY OWNERS TO NEW FILINGS

Beaufort County’s Register of Deeds launched a free service that gives property owners e-mail alerts whenever a document is recorded with the owner’s name or property ID. The public can sign up by visiting the Beaufort County Register of Deeds website and following the links to register.

More than 70,000 documents are recorded annually at the Register of Deeds office.

“While this service cannot prevent fraud, it is important to be notified early that someone may be trying to steal your property without your knowledge,” said Dale Butts, register of deeds.

For more information, call the Register of Deeds at 843-255-2555.

Adopt them at: Hilton Head Human Association’s Okatie Campus 10 Pritcher Point Road, Okatie For more information:

843-645-8400 OR HHHUMANE.ORG Adoption by appointment only.

(Please call to schedule an appointment. No drop-ins).

FORMER BEAUFORT COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR HIRED IN NORTH CAROLINA

Ashley Jacobs, who resigned last October as Beaufort County’s administrator, was hired to be chief information and innovation officer in Wake County, N.C. Jacobs had been Beaufort County’s administrator since 2019. Her first day in her new position will be June 14. She will oversee the county’s technology infrastructure, according to a news release.

SAVANNAH BOOK FESTIVAL PLANS IN-PERSON EVENT IN 2022

The Savannah Book Festival announced plans to host the 2022 Savannah Book Festival in person Feb. 17-20, 2022. Executive Director Erika Dongre said the festival will incorporate safety recommendations from the CDC and state and local governments. SBF pivoted to all virtual events following the cancellation of the February 2021 festival.

The festival plans to offer some virtual events in 2022.

TOP GOLFERS COMMIT TO PALMETTO CHAMPIONSHIP IN LOWCOUNTRY

Dustin Johnson is set to compete at the Palmetto Championship at Congaree Golf Club in Ridgeland, June 10-13. He is a 24-time PGA Tour winner. The event is expected to draw a field of 156 golfers. Standouts Tyrrell Hatton and Matt Fitzpatrick are also set to contend for the title.

Congaree Golf Club was voted Golf Digest’s Best New Private Course in 2018.

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LAUDING a legacy STORY BY BARRY KAUFMAN | PHOTO BY ROB KAUFMAN

BLUFFTON HONORS A FAMILY WHO HAS MADE SERVICE ITS HERITAGE

Decades before any ribbons were cut and any speeches were made, a young boy named Jacob Martin played among the streets and sidewalks where Boundary and Lawrence streets meet in Old Town Bluffton.

Eventually, he found himself in charge of a library on the little spit of land, just blocks away from the house his family had called home for more than a century. Fast forward again, and you’ll find the lot cleared and landscaped into a picturesque greenspace, and a sign bearing the Martin family name.

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what it is now will carry on his family’s legacy in perpetuity.

“I don’t get too excited about things, but… it’s a great feeling,” he said of the honor. “But I don’t do what I do for Bluffton to get something in return.”

The town of Bluffton recognized the family in April with a ribbon-cutting for Martin Family Park.

The park honors the tireless dedication that both Jacob and his late wife, Ida Martin, showed in improving their community.

Jacob returned to his hometown after nearly 30 years living in Detroit, bent on making Bluffton better. While serving as a teacher,

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municipal judge and public school administrator at turns, he also spent 28 years volunteering with Meals on Wheels.

As for Ida, she famously founded Bluffton Self Help in 1987 from the Bruin Road house Jacob still calls home after more than 40 years.

“She started it right in the garage, back there,” he said, perched on a front-room sofa of his home.

Surrounding the nonagenarian are photos that tell the story of the Martin family with greater affection than any park ever could.

Candid shots and portraits of children and grandchildren captured throughout the years, diplomas from a slew of colleges and universities, and of course photos of Ida accepting her Presidential Citizens Medal from President Obama in 2011 all line the walls.

Taken all together, they paint a portrait of an amazing family. And they also underscore a philosophy running through the generations of the Martin family long before Jacob was born.

“We were raised to go and get as much education as we could, come back to Bluffton and make our contributions to Bluffton,” said Jacob.

The education came first, with Jacob attending boarding school at Shanklin School in northern Beaufort County in 1942. Beaufort County, being largely rural at the time, meant that getting to school required hopping on a train at Lobeco, where the New River Linear Park now runs under S.C. 46. It was a trek, but in segregation-era Bluffton it was the only option.

“That’s where I met my wife,” said Jacob. “People in Colleton County had the same situation — they had to look for a place for their children to get an education.”

Even as Ida graduated a year before him, continuing her education at Johns Hopkins, the couple remained together. Jacob would eventually attempt to attend law school in Columbia before the infamous Strom Thurmond got involved.

“Thurmond was vacationing somewhere and heard about it,” said Jacob. “He came back from vacation and raised hell.”

The couple moved to Detroit together, where Jacob would spend 28 years, from 1951 to 1979, with the motor city’s police department.

If you’re familiar with Detroit’s history, you’ll know those were not easy years to be a police officer.

“I was there during the riots. I was there when they were burning school buses in Pontiac,” he said. “But I was determined that I was going to come back home.”

And his return home would find Jacob and Ida living by the simple credo of the Martin family. Get an education. Come home. Put that education to use benefiting Bluffton.

Now, and forever, that credo will live on in a small patch of grassy land in the heart of a grateful town.

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1. Pedal Hilton Head raised funds to benefit the Boys & Girls Club of Hilton Head Island. 2. Long-time islander Kerry Oates is all smiles after he logged his 250th mile at Lava 24 Fitness Cycle. 3. The city of Hardeeville enjoyed opening its dog park in April. The park is at 205 Main St., behind City Hall at the Richard Gray Sports Complex. 4. Hilton Head Prep was in the derby spirit as it hosted the Run for the Roses Jubilee, the school’s annual fundraiser.

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1. Pelicans fly over the waters of Hilton Head Island as photographed by Gail Sherman. 2. Florette Schilkraut took this photo of the sunset over the harbor in Harbour Town. 3. Maureen Slater took this fantastic picture of Hilton Head Island Beach. 4. A bird in repose at Palmetto Bluff as photographed by David Miller. 5. A pelican enjoys a dip in the water as captured by Alex Rasputnis.

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HILTON HEAD HOSPITAL GIVES BACK TO NONPROFITS

Hilton Head Hospital’s medical staff donated $10,000 to local nonprofits. Bluffton Self Help, Boys & Girls Club of Hilton Head, Sandalwood Food Pantry, and Volunteers in Medicine Hilton Head each received a portion of the $10,000 gift.

HOSPICE CARE OF THE LOWCOUNTRY HELPS GRANT PATIENT’S WISH

Hospice Care of the Lowcountry helped fulfill a final wish for a Hilton Head resident.

Joseph Eagers Jr., 95, recently visited Tower Beach in Sea Pines for the final time, at his daughter Jan’s direction, a news release said.

Melanie Carver, RN, and Maggie Clark arranged for All About Medical to escort Eagers, Jan, and his care team to the beach.

The trip was made possible through the We Honor Veterans program provided by Hospice Care of the Lowcountry.

“I feel complete peace and no regrets regarding the last days of my father’s life. It was very important to me to share this last adventure with my Dad,” Jan said.

SEA PINES FITNESS CENTER TOP RANKED

The fitness center at Sea Pines Country Club is ranked among the Top 50 Fitness and Wellness Centers in the U.S. by Club + Resort Business (C + RB). The center is ranked No. 37. The fitness center was expanded from 2,500 to 7,300 square feet in 2019. C + RB covers the operations and management staff at country clubs, city clubs, yacht clubs and resorts that operate club-like facilities.

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MARTINIS AT THE MANSION RAISES $2,000 FOR NONPROFIT

The Martinis at the Mansion networking social raised $2,000 for the Rape Crisis Center of the Coastal Empire. The event was hosted by the Mansion on Forsyth Park in partnership with iHeartRadio Savannah and Good Cause Marketing. Bluffton Candles donated a portion of its sales to the Rape Crisis Center.

NOTECARD FUNDRAISER FOR ALL SAINTS GARDEN TOUR

After canceling the 2021 All Saints Garden Tour, All Saints Episcopal Church has created a collection of note cards to raise funds. The cards feature artwork from eight of its past garden tour posters. The packets of cards are offered for a donation of $20 (or more) to benefit Family Promise of Beaufort Co., Hilton Head Island Safe Harbour, The Hunger Coalition of the Lowcountry (HHI Backpack Buddies), Antioch Educational Center (Jasper Co. Backpack Buddies), Crossroads Community Support Services (BackPack Buddies of Bluffton), and St. Stephen’s UMC Outreach Foodbank. The garden owners scheduled for the 2020 and 2021 tours have agreed to be on the 2022 tour. To learn more, visit allsaintsgardentour.com.

HILTON HEAD SYMPHONY PERFORMS AT CELEBRATION PARK

The Hilton Head Symphony Orchestra presented an outdoor pops concert in April at the new Lowcountry Celebration Park at Coligny. More than 400 socially distanced patrons enjoyed “A Symphony Celebration!”

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a program that included music by George Gershwin, Dizzy Gillespie, Scott Joplin and others. Vocalist Kimberly Hawkey, pianist Assaf Gleizner, and saxophonist Daniel Dickinson joined HHSO Music Director John Morris Russell and HHSO members, who were also distanced on the Pavilion stage, a news release said.

KAPPA DELTA BEACH WALK RAISES MONEY FOR CAPA

The Low Country Kappa Delta Alumnae chapter raised nearly $1,600 for the Child Abuse Prevention Association of Beaufort (CAPA). Thirty KDs, their friends and families walked together on Hilton Head’s Coligny Beach. More than 50 individuals, families and teams also walked “virtually” or in their own neighborhoods. The fundraiser also raised nearly $400 for National Kappa Delta’s Shamrock Project in support of Prevent Child Abuse America. To date, Kappa Deltas have donated more than $26 million to prevent child abuse in this country.

PEACOCK SUBARU DONATES NEARLY $10,000 TO BLUFFTON JASPER VOLUNTEERS IN MEDICINE

Peacock Subaru Hilton Head presented $9,994.20 to Greater Bluffton Jasper County Volunteers in Medicine at the end of its annual Subaru Share the Love campaign. The Share the Love event was held at the end of 2020 when the dealership invited each Subaru buyer to designate a portion of their purchase price to benefit either a national nonprofit organization or Peacock Subaru’s hometown charity.

BLUFFTON HIGH SCHOOL CADET RECEIVES AWARD FROM DAR

Cadet Rosa Vega, in the Junior Reserve Officers’ Training Corps program at Bluffton High School, was presented with a National Society Daughters of American Revolution (DAR) Bronze ROTC medal, award and monetary gift by the Emily Geiger DAR Chapter. JROTC medals are awarded to student cadets of outstanding ability and achievement in high school JROTC programs of the Army, Navy, Air Force and Marine Corps.

RBC HERITAGE IMPLEMENTS CLOSED LOOP RECYCLING

Kappa Delta Beach Walk

The Heritage Classic Foundation team worked with Coca-Cola Consolidated during the 2021 RBC Heritage Presented by Boeing to enhance the PGA TOUR golf tournament’s can and bottle recycling program.

Volunteers from the Bluffton High School Football team collected more than 45 yards of aluminum and polyethylene terephthalate plastic (PET) during the tournament. In partnership with Clemson University and Coca-Cola Consolidated, the university will process those used bottles and cans so they can be made into new bottles and cans.

ST. FRANCIS CATHOLIC SCHOOL’S BETA CLUB RAISES FUNDS FOR PAL

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The Beta Club at St. Francis Catholic School organized a free car wash with donations benefitting Palmetto Animal League. They raised over $700 to support PAL’s No Kill Rescue Programs. Beta Club’s mission is to encourage and reward academic achievement and promote qualities that develop high moral character and leadership.

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BRIDGE AT CALHOUN PROJECT AIMS TO EMPOWER ENTREPRENEURS

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When Matt Cunningham left the corporate world, he was determined to do something different — and make a difference.

By this time next year, he intends to deliver on that goal.

Cunningham is the developer behind the Bridge at Calhoun, a decidedly different project taking shape at the corner of Calhoun and Bridge streets in Old Town Bluffton.

The multi-use enterprise has multiple purposes. At first glance, the threebuilding complex has familiar features: a restaurant, a retail boutique, an art studio and gallery, a butcher and a bakery.

The difference maker, Cunningham says, is the overarching purpose of the project: to create a community within a community to celebrate unique interests and provide a path to prosperity for women and diverse entrepreneurs.

When the Bridge opens (plans are for May 2022), it is expected to offer art from other continents, foods rarely served in South Carolina and hand-fabricated jewelry from faraway nations including Malawi, Vietnam, Haiti and Guatemala.

A measure of success for the Bridge, Cunningham says, will be how effectively it establishes and sustains businesses owned and managed by women and minority operators.

“Here I am, living in the Promenade, and Bluffton is thriving,” he said. “But it’s not going to be as interesting a success unless you have diverse participation that encourages opportunities and builds authentic community.”

For Cunningham, 46, the Bridge initiative is a significant change from his 14-year career in the health care services industry.

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Cunningham — a West Point graduate and former Army Ranger who served in the invasion of Iraq — came to Bluffton in 2018 after living on Hilton Head Island. He arrived in the Lowcountry in 2007 as an executive with CareCore National, a medical benefits provider that evolved into eviCore in Bluffton. Among his duties: managing call centers, operations, driving innovation, costs, mergers and acquisitions, and head of business transformation.

After stepping away from corporate life, he acquired the property at 71 Calhoun in 2019 “with the express purpose of creating a demonstrative model for inclusive growth.”

His vision for the Bridge has roots that extend to his childhood in East Lansing, Michigan, where his father taught veterinary medicine at Michigan State University, and his mother operated a restaurant.

Both parents had interests that embraced diversity and foreign cultures. His father was a Peace Corps volunteer in West Africa before becoming a veterinarian. A passionate sculptor, he was an apprentice to several African artists and now creates large, bronze and stainlesssteel abstract public art.

While Cunningham was deployed with the Army, he partnered with his father to create and dedicate sculptures to communities in Egypt and Iraq.

His mother is the retired owner of The Traveler’s Club International Restaurant and Tuba Museum in Okemas, near East Lansing. The restaurant operated for some three decades, switching up the menu every other month to feature international cuisine.

Her partner played the Sousaphone, which he incorporated into the restaurant’s design.

Arts and food are vital ingredients for the Bridge. The restaurant will feature so-called “foodways” practices that blend cultural, social and economic elements. Food options are expected to emphasize West Africa, the Caribbean and the Gullah culture.

The restaurant name — okan — means “heart” or “soul” and is taken from the Yoruba people of western Africa.

Words have meaning at the Bridge. Also scheduled for the project is Fabula Collective, a boutique to feature jewelry and handiwork of women from Colombia, Haiti, Vietnam and Guatemala, among others.

Owner Christian Grand, a Bluffton resident, says “Fabula” is derived from the Latin word for “story.”

The store’s offerings will reflect the lives and experiences of international women workers and entrepreneurs.

“Our mission is universal — to create a platform where women are empowered to build a future for themselves and their communities,” the Fabula Collective states on its website.

The art gallery — Studio Amiri — is the province of artist Amiri Farris and curator Angela Dore. Farris says plans call for an active center that will include classes, exhibits and drop-ins “to have something all the time to bring people in to engage with the arts.”

As work on the site continues, Farris intends to display outdoor murals and art at the intersection of Bridge and Calhoun.

WHAT’S PLANNED FOR THE BRIDGE AT CALHOUN? Site work began in April on the Bridge at Calhoun, a three-building, multi-use project on a one-acre site in Old Town Bluffton. The project includes: • A restaurant named okan, to feature international cuisine with ties to the trans-Atlantic slave trade.

• Studio Amiri, a contemporary art studio and home to the non-profit SLAY (Support Lowcountry Artists, Y’all).

• Sprout Mama artisan bread, bakery and café.

• Fabula Collective, a boutique to feature jewelry and handcrafted items.

• Paddle and Pour by JB Boards, offering private-label paddle boards, bike rentals and a coffee/beer bar.

• The Gourmet Butchery, gourmet market and butcher.

• Rental residential: Eleven units ranging from 880-square feet to 1,826 square feet.

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LOWCOUNTRY FRESH MARKET WILL OFFER LOCALLY SOURCED PRODUCE AND DINE-IN OPTIONS.

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STORY BY BARRY KAUFMAN | PHOTOS BY MADISON ELROD When we spoke in mid-April, with opening day of Lowcountry Fresh Market and Café looming at some point in May, owners Andy and Cindy Rolfe were miles apart, but were as close as ever.

With buzzsaws and hammers very audible on the conference call, Andy was holding down the fort on the active construction site that would (cross fingers) be fully operational within a month. On the other line, Cindy was driving back from Georgia where she’d just wrapped up a meeting with a hog farmer.

“He’s a young farmer, and you always love to hear those two words together,” said Cindy.

The farmer in question, Roy Mosely, is a third-generation farmer who’s farming 35 acres in Portal, Ga., producing unique varieties of vegetables, wheat, rye, barley, corn and grain sorghum as well as cuts from the heritage pigs he breeds.

“I think the part that’s most delightful is the people in the younger generation who grew up with their grandparents farming… they have other jobs, but they’re doing farming on the side,” said Cindy.

Like so many of the younger generation, these farmers are approaching farming with a gig economy mindset, working the land as a side hustle. And like Uber and Airbnb, Lowcountry Fresh Market, based in Bluffton, is looking to disrupt the traditional markets by giving these part-time farmers a chance to earn money from their passion.

The market — which was scheduled to open at the end of May — and will be open seven days a week, will represent a unique opportunity for area shoppers to buy truly local produce, fresh-baked bread and sample the culinary vibrancy of the Lowcountry. Dine-in breakfast and lunch will be available as well as online and pickup options.

“We’re finding those individuals who understand how to develop and manage a farm, and manage what works,” she said.

“They’re very nimble and responsive to farming. It has been eye opening… They’re pretty scrappy, these young farmers.”

Naturally, not all their farmer partners are part-timers.

Many are working the land their families have worked for generations, and part of the impact Lowcountry Fresh Market will create comes from the venue they’ve provided for these local farmers. As such, it gives long-time farmers greater tools for keeping their land and newer farmers an opportunity to rediscover the family business.

That disruptor mindset extends to the building, itself, where Andy was dodging construction noise while installing the point-of-sale system. Coming from a manufacturing, distribution and strategic consulting background, Andy is taking a different look at the traditional market, finding smarter ways to manage inventory and maximize their offerings.

“I think it’s going to take us to a different level,” he said.

And like any disruptors, they’re gaining attention from a wide and receptive audience.

“We have people coming here from Houston, Baltimore, Alaska, California… it’s quite an array,” said Andy. “A lot of the culinary team heard about us through our Instagram or (Culinary Director) B.J. Dennis’ Instagram. They just reach out to us because they’re excited and it has been fun to see someone’s fresh ideas.”

Long-time locals may be reminded of a certain other Lowcountry endeavor that brought out the best and brightest from around the country. We refer, of course, to Charles Fraser and the small army of MBAs he amassed in getting Sea Pines up and running.

The Rolfes may not be aiming to reinvent the wheel the way Fraser did, but the fresh perspective they’re bringing to the market may just end up doing it anyway.

“There’s a level of excitement in doing something new,” said Andy. “For us, it’s a constant discovery of the community.”

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GIVING BACK: GREG PARKER DETERMINED TO SUPPORT COMMUNITIES FEATURED BUSINESS: MAY RIVER EXCURSIONS FINANCE ADVICE: MAXIMIZE POST-SALE WEALTH ON THE MOVE

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FUELED BY GIVING

BACK INDUSTRY LEADER GREG PARKER MOTIVATED TO CONTINUE TO MAKE AN IMPACT STORY BY ANTHONY GARZILLI | PHOTOS BY LLOYD WAINSCOTT

With 28 stores in South Carolina, including 13 in Beaufort County and 69 stores overall throughout Georgia and South Carolina, Greg Parker has seen his convenience store company grow exponentially.

Growth and expansion have always driven Parker since he opened the first Parker’s in Midway, Ga., in 1976. The company has grown by 20 to 24 percent a

year for 22 straight years — and the limits will continue to be pushed.

Parker said the goal is to add 24 new stores per year by 2024. There’s even a slogan: 24 in ‘24.

A new Parker’s Kitchen recently opened in metro Charleston — the 10th store in the area — and Parker said the goal is to eventually open 40 stores in the Charleston region. In addition, a new Parker’s Kitchen

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MY GOAL IS TO HAVE $100 MILLION IN OUR CHARITABLE FOUNDATION WITHIN 10 YEARS.

is scheduled to open at Sea Turtle Marketplace on Hilton Head Island this fall.

“Growth is always on my mind,” he said.

His company has 1,250 employees. Parker was recently named to the Convenience Store News Hall of Fame, and Parker’s was honored as the Convenience Store Decisions Chain of the Year for 2020. This year, he is celebrating the 45th anniversary of the first Parker’s store.

At 67, Greg Parker, founder and CEO of a flourishing company, could be content.

He’s not.

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care, first responders, members of the military, veterans and address hunger, is just a start, Parker said.

“My goal is to have $100 million in our charitable foundation within 10 years,” Parker said. “This $20 million is seed money to grow.”

A major focus will be on education, Parker said, noting the importance of early childhood learning.

Giving has always been a priority, he said. Parker’s endowed the Parker’s Emergency and Trauma Center at Memorial Hospital in Savannah and made a $5 million donation to name the Parker College of Business at Georgia Southern University.

Parker, who grew up in Collins, Ga., and lives in Savannah, said he continues to be motivated by the desire to make a positive impact.

“I’m entering the fourth quarter of my life and I have always felt it was important to give back,” he said.

“For me to feel good about myself and this company, we’ve got to take the lead.”

The motivation to keep striving is buoyed by his dedicated team. Parker values his team’s input and aims to put his employees on a pathway to success. He said his Chief Operating Officer Brandon Hofmann began with the company as a nighttime clerk at the age of 19. Senior Vice President Amy Lane began working at Parker’s as a customer service representative at the age of 15.

“We want to promote from within,” Parker said. “At Parker’s, you can go as far as you want to.”

When Parker started the company, working every day for 3 ½ years after graduating from college, he learned to be proficient at each task necessary — even if he was learning on the fly. He took a course in bookkeeping. He taught himself to balance a checkbook. He took botany lessons in college, so he did all the landscaping.

Now, 45 years later, he knows the value of having a team of experts.

“There was a time when I was the best at customer service, the best at cleaning, ordering, marketing,” he said. “Today, I’m not nearly as good as any of my people at the disciplines that they own.”

That goal of 24 stores in 2024? It was his team’s idea.

“They presented it at our executive retreat,” Parker said. “I’m like, ‘Y’all are crazy.’ They said, ‘You watch, we’ll do it.’ ” It’s that kind of initiative and drive that keeps Parker motivated to keep growing and giving.

“I’m not driven by having a bigger house or a bigger boat or something like that,” Parker said. “If I can leave this world a better place, if this company can have an impact on making areas where we do business better communities, that is a far more meaningful legacy.”

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CHRIS SHOEMAKER LEADS THRIVING MAY RIVER EXCURSIONS

LOVING LIFE ON THE WATER

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If there is one thing Chris Shoemaker is sure he knows the property and opened a store in 2015 to sell inside out, it is the May River. He grew up on the May merchandise and to better keep up with the demand for and had most of his finest moments in life on the river. bookings.

He’s now in his 11th season at the helm of May River “It’s truly crazy to look back at where we started to Excursions, a sightseeing and boat charter business the past 11 years. In 2008-09, we’re getting out of that has grown from one boat in 2010 to seven in 2021. college, none of us have jobs and we’re tying boats But as much as the business is a perfect fit for his together four deep and coasting down the river to save skills, Shoemaker grew up wanting to follow his dad, gas,” he said. “Now all those same folks have their Stephen, into the shrimping business. own boats and are out on Daufuskie “He had a 68-foot boat, and I was on Island daily; no worries about gas.” that boat doing overnight trips from the The latest influx of visitors and time I was 5. I loved it, I wanted to be newbie residents has led to an him,” Shoemaker said. “But I was out explosion in the company’s water taxi there seeing the work but not doing the business, with a regular schedule of work. I saw how hard my dad worked, short trips from Old Town to Palmetto sometimes gone five days a week. My Bluff and Daufuskie. dad sold that boat when I was 12. He “The families, they love the crabbing didn’t want that life for me.” and shrimping trips, the older folks Instead, Shoemaker went to college love the sunset cruises and the history and decided to put his degree to work and getting out to Daufuskie,” he said. doing what he does best.

“There has been no offseason, so the “I don’t know how to do a lot of time I usually have to slow down a bit, things, but I know this river,” he said. do some maintenance on the boats, “I’ve been taking a boat out by myself, that’s all being done on the fly.” seeing every inch of this river since I was 10.”

Matt and his father have been As Bluffton and the rest of the world captaining excursions right alongside was inching out of the late 2000s Chris, and he’s grateful to have a loyal recession, Shoemaker saw the river crew that enjoys being out on the water as a big growth opportunity. He started as much as he does. small, focusing on fishing charters, He’s especially thankful to Matt’s dolphin watch tours and sunset cruises. wife, Molly, who runs the store and is As the influx of tourists increased, the point person for bookings. he saw an increased interest in Shoemaker has a girlfriend and crabbing and shrimping excursions hopes to slow down and have kids for families and historical tours someday. For now, the May is his baby, detailing landmarks and the growth with his focus on growing the business. of development along the river.

He’s even become a bit of a celebrity, “Growing up as a kid here in the with him showing off the business on early ’90s, most of my friends from several shows, including a recent visit CHRIS SHOEMAKER high school on Hilton Head, they from Lifetime’s “Married at First didn’t want to come over the bridge,” Sight.” he said. “The late 2000s come and all of a sudden, “When I started this, I worried about being busy. If Bluffton is kind of cool. And that cool factor was great it didn’t work out, would I need to move away from for business. Some of those friends I never saw come everything I love here? Now, it’s grown enough to where over the bridge were some of my first customers.”

I think this can be my career,” he said. “If I have kids, That led to a boom that has never slowed for and they want to be in the business, that would be Shoemaker. He and his brother, Matt, bought a property something. When I started, I knew the river, but I had on Calhoun Street in the late 2000s thinking they might to build this from scratch. So, to be able to see this develop it 20 years down the line. Instead, they cleared keep going, that would be a blessing.”

I’VE BEEN TAKING A BOAT OUT BY MYSELF SEEING EVERY INCH OF THIS RIVER SINCE I WAS 10.

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CHRIS SHOEMAKER HAS BEEN AT THE HELM OF MAY RIVER EXCURSIONS SINCE ITS DEBUT IN 2010.

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SUCCESS HOW DATA CAN HELP YOU MAKE THE RIGHT CAREER DECISION STORY BY ANTHONY GARZILLI

Finding the best career for you can be a challenge, but science is helping make those decisions a little bit easier.

Through a mix of assessments, professional development leaders can help you find the path to a perfect career. These assessments help a professional development expert understand a person’s strengths and help guide them to reach their professional goals.

Beth Bloom, a certified professional development expert and founder and president of Bloom Institute Inc., uses a variety of assessments, but her favorites are the Birkman Method, and the Herrmann Brain Dominance Instrument.

“I believe these two assessments are the best assessments to help us understand ourselves,” she said.

Birkman, a behavioral and occupational assessment company, uses the “Careertyping” method that measures how we behave. The HBDI system measures how we think and communicate, Bloom said.

“Used in conjunction, this gives me a deeper understanding of a person, before I even meet them,” Bloom said. “This is extremely valuable as I can quickly assess the individual’s strengths, needs and stress behavior and how they think and communicate under

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those situations.

“Communication is one of the most important skills to master as we meet diverse people along our journey, particularly as we approach our adult years in college and in business.”

Careertyping involves the “analysis of the unique parts of one’s personality to form hypotheses about their most fitting careers,” according to Birkman’s website.

The method’s reports generate hypotheses you can make about your future, such as: • How I best learn.

• Careers I am most interested in exploring.

• My top strengths.

• The types of people and environments that make me feel most comfortable.

• The activities I should pursue and which should I avoid.

According to the HBDI website, the way individuals and teams think “guides their learning and work.”

“Using diverse thought is the key to strategic success,” Bloom said.

Whole Brain Thinking means being able to “fully leverage one’s own preferences,” stretch our perceptions

Turning Students into Professionals Beth Bloom has been at the forefront of career and leadership development for 30 plus years, pioneering best practices that are now the gold standards for executive coaching and development.

Trained and certified by some of the world’s most prestigious image and leadership institutes, including Harvard Business School, Center for Creative Leadership, New Ventures West, The Professional Image Institute and Robert Pante’ International; Beth has been featured in Glamour and Inc. magazines. Her client list includes Disney, Hershey Companies, Avon Products, Merck & Company, Citigroup, PPL Corp., and Geisinger Medical Center.

and adapt to improve learning, performance and results, the HBDI website said.

“Employers are looking for potential employees who are the best examples of those who already work within the organization,” Bloom said.

They are looking for the best “fit”; those who can do the job well and also influence others to do their job.

Assessments give potential employers valuable insights that will help them decide if you’re the right fit.

“By sharing these assessments with an interviewer and or potential employer, you are enforcing the fact that you understand yourself and others and can work as a team player,” Bloom said.

The assessments, combined with her coaching, helps individuals and teams behave and communicate productively with diverse populations, Bloom said.

Bloom said she also uses a Professional Presence Assessment to assess how an individual projects themselves to the world. This assessment helps “package” a person by creating a “professional image” or “personal brand,” she said.

Coupled with their enhanced behavior and communication skills, Bloom said an individual’s image is then consistent with their personal and professional goals.

Now, Beth has expanded her coaching to include “Students to Professionals”byapplyingthosesameprincipalsto16-22year-olds to determine “What’s Next”.

Each individualized plan begins with a Careertyping assessment.

The plan may also include : • College Selection • Career Decisions • Setting and Achieving Actionable Goals • Increasing Self-confidence • Enhanced Communications Skills • Providing the Tools Necessary to Secure Their Future Beth can provide opportunities for young adults through her business and corporate clients to tap into their areas of interest and determine what motivates them by focusing on potential opportunities and occupational fits. This not only saves time but also saves financial resources for those students who really do not know “What’s Next.”

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“If you fail to plan, you are planning to fail.”

CREATING A TRANSITION PLAN

MAXIMIZE YOUR SALE PRICE AND POST-SALE WEALTH STORY BY THOMAS M. DOWLING CFA, CFP, CIMA

The quote above, by one of our founding fathers, Benjamin Franklin, is still relevant today. It is our experience that most entrepreneurs do not have a formal plan to ensure they maximize the value of their business.

We also find of the business owners who have put plans in place, many do not consider how to maximize their postsale personal wealth.

The end goal for many successful entrepreneurs is to be able to sell their business when they are ready for the next stage of life. Often, an entrepreneur’s business is the bulk of their net worth. Being able to sell it successfully not only validates the owner’s life work, but also allows them to enjoy the fruits of their labor with a substantial influx of cash.

Many entrepreneurs spend a small fraction of time on creating a plan to exit their business.

The most important step that gets overlooked is putting a formal transition plan in place for transferring ownership of a business. A formal plan is designed to structure the

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company (and its employees) for the firm’s eventual sale to new owners. A transition plan can maximize the sale price as well as the health and continuity of the company itself and its key employees.

A transition plan should have two components: Corporate Exit Planning and Personal Wealth Planning.

CORPORATE PLANNING

Business owners often fail to plan because of lack of time and the feeling that now is not the right time to start preparing.

Without a plan these owners may sell for far less than what the business is worth or be unable to sell it at all. It is important to think about your exit the same way you would building your business, which is in a thoughtful and systemic way.

The transition plan should have steps and be concrete.

Business owners who create transition plans are more prepared and focused.

Some of the most common steps to take are: • Update financial statements.

• Establish proper financial processes and controls.

• Ensure that assets, intellectual property, and trademarks are protected.

• Develop or increase recurring revenue.

• Address any outstanding issues that may stall a sale, especially tax-related.

PERSONAL WEALTH PLANNING

You may have put in place the process to maximize the sales value of your business. The next step is to maximize the dollars that go into your pocket from the sale.

Being proactive by planning in advance is crucial.

It’s not at all uncommon for business owners who are weeks or days away from a sale to start asking about estate and other taxes—at which point they generally are told that it’s too late in the process.

It takes all the elements of corporate exit planning and includes a central focus on family wealth to achieve optimal results.

Some, but not all, proactive steps to consider taking on the personal wealth side include: • Engaging in retirement, tax and estate planning and stress test those plans to see where issues may arise that could derail your plans.

• Transferring ownership out of an estate to children over several years, which if done properly can reduce estate taxes.

• Use trusts to mitigate the impact of capital gains taxes or future estate taxes.

GETTING THE RIGHT PEOPLE ON THE BUS

As explained in the book “Good to Great,” you need to get the right people on the bus.

Exiting a business can be complex and has many moving parts; you want skilled professionals who can help you maximize the final after-tax value. A key component is the financial planner. A good financial professional can help you get the right people on the bus and coordinate the moving parts while integrating the sales proceeds with your personal financial plan.

You want a plan for that so you can live the life you desire.

Additional team members would include but are not limited to: an attorney, accountant, valuation expert (may or may not be your accountant or attorney) and a corporate tax specialist (may or may not be your accountant).

LAY THE FOUNDATION

If you plan on selling your business, consider taking the time to lay down the foundation and consult with your professional advisors to create a transition plan. Doing this will help position you for the best opportunity to maximize your sales price and your post-sale wealth.

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“on the move ” Solicitor’s Office victim advocate for more than 15 years and is a Marine Corps veteran.

1. TOWN OF HILTON HEAD ANNOUNCES PROMOTIONS AND TRANSFERS

The Town of Hilton Head Island announced the realignment of several employees: Angie Stone was promoted to assistant town manager, Shawn Colin was promoted to senior advisor to the town manager, Lisa Stauffer was promoted to human resources director, Jennifer Ray was named capital projects manager, April Akins was promoted to revenue services manager, Erica Madhere was promoted to budget analyst and Phyllis Dieter was promoted to assistant town clerk.

5. GO-KART TRACK LAUNCHING IN JULY

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2. LOWCOUNTRY PAVER WELCOMES THREE TO TEAM

Ashley Solano and Jessica Palmer have joined Lowcountry Paver. Solano has several years of customer service experience in the restaurant industry and is also bilingual.

Palmer is a former admissions director, bringing an administrative skillset to the company. Lowcountry Paver has also welcomed back a previous employee, Brandie Purvis, who took several months off due to the pandemic.

6. MIKKELSON LAW FIRM HIRES NEW ATTORNEY

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Rick Sotiropoulos has been promoted to construction business development director at The Greenery. Sotiropoulos has been with The Greenery since 2015. His new role will consist of seeking business opportunities, market research, and maintaining and expanding client relationships.

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8. ELITE PHYSICAL THERAPY OPENS SECOND LOCATION

Dr. Meghan Hall will manage the new Elite Physical Therapy and Sports Performance location at Sheridan Circle in Bluffton. Elite Physical Therapy also has a clinic in Okatie.

4. LOWCOUNTRY HUMAN TRAFFICKING TASK FORCE NAMES NEW LEADERS

JoJo Woodward and Michelle Fraser will lead the Lowcountry Human Trafficking Task Force, which encompasses Beaufort, Jasper, Colleton, Hampton and Allendale counties.

Woodward has more than 30 years of law enforcement experience. He is a member of the Solicitor’s Office Career Criminal Unit.

Fraser oversees the day-to-day operation of the 14th Circuit Victims Services Center and its community partners. She has been a

Justin Pierce has joined Mikkelson Law Firm. He will serve as an attorney focusing on real estate closings. Pierce received his juris doctor from the University of Denver Sturm College of Law and his bachelor of science degree from Clarkson University.

7. THE GREENERY PROMOTES CONSTRUCTION BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR

3. BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HILTON HEAD BLUFFTON ADDS TWO

Liz Gillespie and Michelle Licona have joined Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Hilton Head Bluffton Realty. Gillespie moved to the Lowcountry from California and started out as a design consultant before going into sales full time. She has represented clients throughout Hilton Head and Bluffton.

Licona, originally from New Jersey, relocated to the Lowcountry in 2002. She quickly established roots in the real estate community, most recently as owner of an Italian restaurant in Bluffton.

GoKart Hilton Head, a new outdoor, familyfriendly attraction, is set to debut in July.

Located at the re-branded Adventure Hilton Head at Broad Creek Marina, the double and single carts are equipped with advanced safety features for drivers age 8 and above. The doubles will let children approximately age 3 and above join the driver, a news release said. The company’s zipline course is set to re-open in June.

For more information, visit myadventurehiltonhead.com.

9. WINDOW FILM DEALER WINS REGIONAL AWARD

7. SOTIROPOULOS

Coastal Installations was named the Southeast Regional Dealer of the Year by 3M. The company has installed 3M Window Film in South Carolina and Georgia for more than 22 years since opening on Hilton Head Island.

10. HILTON HEAD CHRISTIAN ACADEMY HIRES HEAD COACHES

Jason Grunkemeyer and J.W. Wilkerson have joined Hilton Head Christian Academy’s athletic department.

Grunkemeyer joins the school as director of student-athlete and coach development and head coach for varsity boys basketball.

He served as associate head men’s basketball coach at Ball State University for the past eight seasons. Wilkerson, a Bluffton native, will be the Eagles’ varsity baseball coach and physical education mentor. Over the last seven years, he helped build the baseball program at Southwest Florida Christian Academy.

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11. SPRENGER HEALTH OPENS NEW LOWCOUNTRY UNIT

A new memory care unit has opened at Sprenger Health Care Bluffton and Sprenger Health Care Port Royal. The Willows Memory Care Unit focuses on quality care for those in all stages of Alzheimer’s, dementia or related diseases. The Willows features a Music and Memory program designed to awaken the brain through music to help patients with dementia.

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12. COASTAL CARE PARTNERS / MY NURSE NOW HIRES SALES DIRECTOR

AJ Morton has joined Coastal Care Partners / My Nurse Now as the director of sales and marketing. Morton earned degrees in respiratory therapy and exercise science from Georgia Southern University.

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After decades of devoting his life to becoming one of the world’s best football players, you might think five-time Pro Bowl linebacker Keith Brooking would have a lot of time on his hands since retiring nine years ago after a 15-year NFL career.

You’d be wrong.

“I’ve got four kids, man,” Brooking says with a laugh. “I don’t have time for hobbies.”

He’s only half-joking.

Sure, retiring to the Lowcountry affords him ample opportunity to get out on the golf course or climb in a tree stand, but with four busy children — 14- and 10-year-old boys and 13- and 5-year-old girls — there’s little time nowadays for offseason junkets to Chipper Jones’ South Texas ranch, where Brooking still claims the biggest buck taken off the property and reminds the Hall of Fame third baseman of it regularly.

Brooking spends more time in the family SUV along with his wife, Holly, these days than he does in the weight room (but don’t get it twisted; he’s

still jacked).

Brooking’s boys “go straight from football to basketball to lacrosse,” while 5-year-old Willa is just getting started in basketball (“It’s hilarious,” Keith says. “Herding cats.”).

His oldest daughter, Ella, followed Holly’s path into competitive dance. Holly danced at Florida State and later for the Miami Heat, so Keith can stay above the “Dance Moms” fray.

“If you think the football dads are crazy, they’re nothing compared to the dance moms,” he laughs.

“It’s really cool going there and supporting her. It’s hard to relate to it, but Daddy tries to do his best.”

Even with his boys, it’s a seismic change for the ultimate competitor, who now finds himself in a new role as spectator and dad after so many years in the spotlight during the heat of competition. But it’s a welcomed change, especially as he watches Logan and Jonah flourish playing lacrosse, a sport Keith wasn’t exposed to as a kid but certainly would have excelled at.

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IT’S GOOD TO JUST SIT BACK IN THE STANDS AND BE A DAD AND WATCH THEM PLAY AND CHEER FOR THEM. IT’S REALLY FUN. “It’s a great sport,” he says. “It’s good to just sit back in the stands and be a dad and watch them play and cheer for them. It’s really fun.”

He provided that same level of joy for football fans for the better part of two decades, beginning with an All-America career at Georgia Tech and spanning 15 NFL seasons that included five Pro Bowl nods with the Atlanta Falcons.

Brooking is grateful for the opportunities football afforded him and the lessons the game instilled, so he remains devoted to passing the sport on to the next generation. Since 2017, he has partnered with Buddy Curry, another former Falcons linebacker, for an annual free football clinic that includes an educational element to discuss concussion awareness and prevention with parents.

And he has tried his hand as a coach, too, first at the youth level and then with a grassroots challenge — building a football program from scratch at Cross Schools in Bluffton.

The school only went through ninth grade this year, with plans to add one grade per year as it expands to K-12, so the team played its first junior varsity high school schedule in 2020 and finished 7-1 with its only loss coming to Thomas Heyward, an area powerhouse whose varsity program won its third consecutive SCISA Class 1A state championship in November.

Brooking stepped away from the program after the season. His oldest son will continue his career at Savannah Christian Prep next school year in hopes of following his father’s rather large footsteps to the collegiate level — and beyond.

Nonetheless, Brooking is grateful for the chance to create an opportunity to play football where there wasn’t one previously.

“I’ve gotten so much joy from starting the program there and coaching the boys and giving back to the game that has given so much back,” he said. “I started coaching to give back, and the game just keeps giving to me.”

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HOPE STORY BY AMY COYNE BREDESON | PHOTOS BY LLOYD WAINSCOTT

athletics and serving God by serving On the morning of April 22, 2015, others. The foundation’s tagline is seven Georgia Southern University “Live Inspired,” and its goal is to nursing students were heading to St. inspire people to continue Abbie’s Joseph’s/Candler in Savannah for mission of doing good works. their last day of clinical rotations As a former assistant football when they were involved in a horrific coach at Georgia Southern University, seven-vehicle wreck on I-16. Five of Jimmy saw firsthand how scholarships them did not survive. gave students hope for a better The father of one of those nursing future. He decided one of the ways students decided to turn the tragedy the foundation would carry on his into good. After all, his daughter’s daughter’s good works would be by favorite Bible verse was Romans 8:28, granting scholarships to students. which says, “All things work together JIMMY DELOACH JR. The Abbie DeLoach Foundation for good for those who love God.” partners with various schools as well A self-described man of faith, as Compassion Christian Church in Jimmy DeLoach Jr. knew that God Savannah, to award scholarships to could even use his daughter Abbie’s student athletes, nursing students and untimely death for good. kinesiology students. The foundation Jimmy recalled thinking, “I am not has given out almost $1 million in scholarships and going to let this thing beat me down like this. I’ve got grants since its inception in 2016. to do something about this to change the tide, to change A 2012 graduate of Savannah Christian Preparatory the thought process. I lost a girl. So did the other four School, Abbie was a hardworking, competitive, athletic families. So, there’s a huge void right there, and as a young woman who loved Jesus and cared deeply about parent, you have a choice of what to do with this grief.” others. She had been looking forward to going on her One year after his daughter’s life was taken, Jimmy first mission trip, which she planned to take in the started a foundation in her name. The Abbie DeLoach summer of 2015 with her father to China.

Foundation is based on Abbie’s three passions: nursing,

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“She had compassion,” Jimmy said. “And that’s one of the things that set her apart from the person sitting beside you. She always wanted to know how you were doing, what your day was like.”

College scholarships are not the only way the foundation follows Abbie’s compassionate lead. The organization has provided supplies to teachers in Savannah area public schools, sponsored local athletic teams, given hope to victims of human trafficking, helped people living in poverty, and funded medical mission trips to Ecuador and Africa. The foundation also built a women’s vocational training center in India called Abbie’s Home, a Place of Hope and Healing.

Although much of the foundation’s work has been done in the Savannah area, Jimmy and his wife, Maria, would like to expand the foundation’s reach to Hilton Head Island and Bluffton. The couple splits their time between Savannah and Hilton Head. They attend Hilton Head Island Community Church.

The foundation has accomplished many things over the past five years, but Jimmy said its greatest feat has been educating people about the dangers of distracted driving, the cause of the wreck that killed Abbie and the four other young nursing students.

The foundation launched a #HandsFreeforAbbie social media campaign to remind people to pay attention to the road while driving. Jimmy encourages people to visit the foundation’s website and sign a pledge to drive safely in memory of Abbie.

When asked what Abbie would think of the foundation, Jimmy said her initial response would be, “Dad, is that the best you can do?”

“But I think she would also say, ‘Dad, you’re doing the best that you can,’ ” Jimmy said. “And I think I’m representing what she stood for. My other daughter is in the medical area, and I think that Abbie is looking down on her sister, really making sure that Anna is going to be successful … I think Abbie would be very pleased.”

For more information on the Abbie DeLoach Foundation, to donate or to apply for a scholarship, visit abbiedeloachfoundation.com.

THE ABBIE DELOACH FOUNDATION IS BASED ON ABBIE’S THREE PASSIONS: NURSING, ATHLETICS AND SERVING GOD BY SERVING OTHERS.

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MAKE THE MOST OF YOUR SPACE

BY J A M E S A . M A L LO R Y Garages, once a utilitarian afterthought, have become an integral part of home design and makeover.

Sheltering cars remains the primary role of the garage, but many homeowners want the space organized with plenty of storage and smooth, clean floors.

In other homes, cars are staying outside, and the garage is used for storing outdoor gear such as bikes, beach and water sports equipment.

Storage cabinets, wall units for lawn equipment and other space-saving devices have been around for a while. Better quality material and changing technology have broadened what people can do with their garages.

“The number one motivator for doing a project in your garage is being organized,” said Lukejohn Dickson, who is the managing director of Inspired Garage in Hilton Head with his wife, Amy. The Dicksons, who also manages Inspired Closets, recently expanded their brand to include garage makeovers. Like other interior space companies, they are taking advantage of the ongoing trend of garage makeovers.

In 2018, Garage Living, a Canadian-based garage reformation company, listed some trends for garages.

They were: • Smart garage technology that works with smartphone apps.

• Modern garage doors that complement the home’s exterior.

• Long-lasting and easy to clean garage flooring.

• Insulation and weatherstripping upgrades for better garage energy efficiency.

• Workshops.

• Storage space for outdoor and garden gear.

As more people buy electric cars, consumers want their garages to handle recharging duties. That can be an expensive retrofit for existing garages, depending on the location of the electrical box, Dickson said. He recommends that new home contractors include charging stations in the garage.

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Inspired Garage does new construction and remodeling. The cost to remake a garage depends on the customer’s needs, Dickson said. People who just want to get their gear off the floor can get organized with a flat wall system for a cost ranging between $1,000 and $1,500. Cabinets, workbenches and flat wall systems will cost between $5,000 and $10,000.

Adding floor coating and a hoist boosts the cost to $20,000 or more.

Getting gear off the floor is the primary reason for a garage remake, but homeowners are not ignoring the garage’s foundation. They are coating floors with epoxy or paint or covering them with tiles or mats, according to The Spruce, a home décor and food website.

New materials are giving floors sturdier, easier-tomaintain showroom finishes.

The materials are more versatile to apply and last longer, according to Garage Living. The new materials are also more resistant to impact and abrasion, chemical spills and automotive fluids.

“With all the technological change, we can do it (finish a floor) properly and do it in under a day,” said Terry Meenach, owner, Garage Floor Xpress in Hilton Head.

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NEW MATERIALS ARE GIVING FLOORS SHOWROOM FINISHES

To prepare a floor for a new finish, Meenach said, his company grinds the floor and then uses a no-odor polyurea primer coating with 100 percent coverage acrylic vinyl flakes.

“It’s kind of like an orange peel texture,” he said. “We come back with a high-quality urethane (topcoat).”

For an 800-900 square-foot floor, the cost is between $4-$5 a square foot, he said. Homeowners can expect to recoup about 85 percent of that when they sell the home, he said.

Although Meenach specializes in floors, he has this advice for garage makeovers in the Lowcountry: “You’ve got to go with a nicer cabinet because of the humidity.”

It’s not surprising that garages have been added to the makeover list, Lukejohn Dickson said. The inside of the home has always been a makeover priority. Then people started focusing on outdoor kitchens and relaxation areas.

“It’s the last frontier that has not been explored,” he said. “Everybody wants every part of their house to be an extension of themselves.”

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OUTDOOR OPTIONS

With every home we design, we think through how we interact with the outdoors, how we extend our living and entertaining spaces beyond the walls of our houses, how we ease ourselves into the landscape.

Life on the southern coast is an indoor/outdoor life for most of the year, so it’s important to determine how best to use our outdoor spaces, and the elements of design that connect the interior with the exterior.

Porches, verandas, and patios have a long tradition in the South and we spend much time in these outdoor “rooms.” These exposed spaces for dining, lounging, and entertaining are so significant to the overall design and feel of a home.

Because we spend so much time in these areas, we prefer to think of them as additional living rooms and design them accordingly,

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with furnishings that are stylish and comfortable and that carry the style and palette of the interior outside.

There are many ways to enhance and add to your exterior spaces and broaden your options outside the house.

With a few additions, your outdoor rooms can be transformed into stylish and enjoyable living space — just in time for summer!

• Ottomans, gardens stools or scatter tables not only provide spots to rest your beverage, but also to expand your seating options to allow for larger groups to gather.

• Hanging beds, swings, and rocking chairs are comfortable and fun additions to any outdoor living area.

• Grouping various planters of different shapes and sizes around a front door or up exterior steps, adding layers of greens and seasonal flowers, is an easy way to give a porch a fresh look.

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• Put some paint on it! Haint blue-painted ceilings add to the charm of a southern porch. The light blue tone was said to ward off evil spirits looking to harm the family or home. Some even say it helps keep the bugs away.

• Paint your front or back door a unique color and add a pop of interest.

• Add some light — embellishing structural elements of a porch with white lights affords a soft glow after the sun goes down.

• Add brightly colored pillows to your outdoor furniture for an instant upgrade. Make sure the pillows are weatherproof.

• There’s nothing more pleasant than dining alfresco. Spruce up a picnic table with a few thoughtful additions – votives, a linen tablecloth, and a pitcher filled with freshly cut flowers.

• Accessorize with collections you find out on the beach — shells, driftwood, sea glass and other items that wash in with the tide.

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BRINGING GREENERY INSIDE HOUSE PLANTS THAT FLOURISH AT HOME

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Beautiful, and functional, indoor greenery can improve your home space, enhance your mood and purity the air with popular options that will have you breathing easy.

“Every plant is different, just like every child is different,” said certified master gardener and Hilton

Head’s The Greenery greenhouse supervisor Erin Carpenter. “All have their own care instructions, so it really is best to learn about them before you run out and make a purchase.”

Staff can help break down preferences based on the space you’re working with, available sunlight,

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THE LOW COUNTRY NEEDS CLIMATE FRIENDLY PLANTS and how much time will be needed to care for them.

Keep in mind that house plants are simply living greens that can’t tolerate the outdoors below a certain temperature.

The Lowcountry’s sub-tropical climate must be recognized as one where frost is likely, and as such, interior house

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planting is perfect when you find something you love.

What house plants are trending in 2021?

According to housebeautiful.com, the Mexican Rainforest’s fishbone cactus is one of this year’s most popular house lovelies. They are extremely low in maintenance, with stems resembling their namesake. Other cacti on their watch list include the bunny ear and mistletoe. Over at thespruce. com, there are several ‘it’ houseplants that are worth a peek: The super-fun polka dot Begonia, the purple patterned Calathea rattlesnake, and the spacious indoor Chinese floor plant, the Lady Palm.

Big leafy greens like the elephant ear or Alocasias, and philodendron join the list for hot plant picks as well. Enter the elegant Sterling Silver moonlight scindapsus, a vining favorite, slow-growing and a plant collector’s newest prize.

Requests for rare and unusual plant varieties are gaining notoriety. Surprisingly these pricier plants have consumers more than willing to pay for them.

According to thespruce.com, genetic defects such as unique pigmentation, cell mutations or other anomalies make these interesting and expensive indoor rarities coveted finds. They include such beauties as the Monstera deliciosa Variegata, philodendron pink princes, and pseudolithos cubiformis.

Carpenter says some old favorites appear to be trending again. It’s the easy-to-care-for greenery like Mother-in-Law’s Tongue (or the snake plant), colorful crotons, vibrant anthurium, lemon lime dracaena and majesty palms that remain popular.

The ZZ plant is a green African beauty, incredibly tolerant against neglect, drought and low light conditions. It is perfect for the low-maintenanceplease gardener.

“The tropical fiddly fig has fallen out of favor, and is no longer as popular,” she says. “They’re a finicky ficus.” Succulents are another group losing popularity according to Carpenter.

“They’re harder to care for because they don’t want to stay wet, yet still need a thorough drink.”

Carpenter said customers sometimes lament their inability to keep plants alive, but take a deep breath; it’s just a matter of finding the plant that’s right for you.

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PEOPLE WHO SIT FOR LONG HOURS

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IT’S TIME TO MOVE

BY HILTON HEAD REGIONAL HEALTH CARE

Sitting for a long period of time, whether it’s in the office or at home, can work against a person’s health in the long run. Ultimately, it may increase your risk for weight gain, heart disease, joint pain and diabetes, and it may also affect your posture.

If you are guilty of sitting the majority of your day, here are some health tips that can help you avoid the long-term consequences that sitting for long hours may cause. ● Support your back using a small pillow or towel to maintain good posture. ● Position your computer screen at eye level to avoid straining your neck and eyes. ● Keep your feet flat on the floor, so your body weight is evenly distributed across your hips. ● Stand up every hour to stretch and just take a few minutes to move your body. ● Go for a quick walk during your break time. ● Take the stairs, instead of the elevator, as much as possible. ● Remember to get 30 minutes of moderate exercise, five days a week, even in 10-minute increments. ● Eat healthier and limit your sugar intake. ● Drink more water. ● Squeeze in short, high-intensity workouts in your schedule.

Sitting for long hours doesn’t have to completely compromise your health and well-being. Following the tips above can help you stay on top of your health as well as prevent the common health risks attached to living a sedentary lifestyle.

However, if you’re experiencing signs of a chronic condition, whether it’s joint pain, diabetes or heart disease, please schedule an appointment with a doctor to get checked as soon as possible.

Sources: Harvard Health Publishing, Healthline, Lifehack

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EXCELLENCE STORY BY HILTON HEAD MONTHLY

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The Art League of Hilton Head awarded 13 winners at the opening reception of the 2021 Biennale, 27th National Juried Art Exhibition on May 7.

More than $5,000 in cash prizes were awarded. The national call for entries attracted 735 artworks from 40 states. Top pieces were selected based on originality of concept, composition and execution. The exhibition is the longest-running national juried art exhibition in the area, a news release said.

The judge was Marc Hanson, an award-winning landscape artist based on Tybee Island. He is a Master Signature Member of the Oil Painters of America, having won awards of excellence over numerous years at the OPA National Exhibit.

First prize went to Charles Cashwell of Sautee Nacoochee, Ga., and Moss Creek, Hilton Head for “At the Beach” (acrylic).

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The second prize was awarded to William Schneider of Village of Lakewood, Ill., for “Wilding Warrior” (soft pastel).

Joan Eckhardt of Okatie earned honorable mention for “Feather Afloat” (photography).

Philip Palma of Hilton Head Island earned honorable mention for “Miss Lily’s Variety” (oil).

For a complete list of winners, visit artleaguehhi.org/ gallery.

ART LEAGUE OF HILTON HEAD AWARDS SCHOLARSHIP TO HILTON HEAD HIGH SCHOOL SENIOR

Hilton Head High senior Sasha Udvornocky was awarded a $2,000 art scholarship from the Art League of Hilton Head.

The decision was based on her outstanding art portfolio, commendable GPA and teacher recommendations, the Art League said.

“Sasha is exceptionally adept in the visual arts and has excelled in upper-level visual arts classes. She displays an advanced comprehension of art production and produces work that is indicative of a college-level student,” said Sasha’s art teacher, Monique Dobbelaere.

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USCB PLANS MOVE UP TO NCAA DIVISION II

TAKING THE NEXT STEP STORY BY JUSTIN JARRETT | PHOTOS SUPPLIED

Anyone who has followed along since the University of South Carolina Beaufort launched its athletics program in 2007 has wondered the same thing at one time or another: When are the Sand Sharks going D2?

The time has finally come.

USCB announced this spring its intention to make the move from competing in the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) to the more widely known NCAA Division II level.

The Sand Sharks took the first step when they were accepted into the Peach Belt Conference. They could begin competing as soon as the 2022-23 season, alongside natural in-state rivals USC Aiken and Lander as they begin a three-year transition as provisional NCAA D2 members.

“We’ve been talking about the Peach Belt for years, and it’s been on both of our radars for a long time,” USCB Director of Athletics Quin Monahan said. “Now that we have a conference home, we can make our official application to D2 in February.”

In other words, now the real work begins.

Monahan and his staff are preparing their application, solidifying their strategic plan, finalizing handbooks, and triplechecking compliance issues to ensure the Sand Sharks are ready to put their best foot forward.

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intention to separate from the conference in June 2022, opening the door to compete in the Peach Belt the following fall.

The Sand Sharks won’t be eligible for NCAA postseason competition until the end of their provisional run, but Monahan says they’re likely to jump in with both feet as soon as possible and start building relationships — and rivalries — with their new conference foes.

Monahan says USCB’s athletics department already operates much like a typical Division II program with full-time head and assistant coaches, a dedicated AD who does not coach a sport, and funding levels on par with their future rivals. The move also will aid the program’s travel budget, trading numerous annual trips to South Florida for easier journeys to Georgia and North Carolina, in addition to introducing new in-state rivalries.

The Sand Sharks already scheduled a number of D2 opponents for non-conference contests, and the move to the Peach Belt opens up more opportunities to develop non-league rivalries with in-state D2 programs from Conference Carolinas and the South Atlantic Conference.

“It will be nice to drive north instead of always making that journey to Florida,” Monahan said. “Saving those miles and the missed classes will be huge.”

Indeed, the impact will be felt beyond the athletics department, and Monahan said the move is one that is supported by the entire institution.

“What I’m really pleased with is that our whole campus community understands this move,” Monahan said. “They may not be fully involved in athletics, but they understand NCAA and they understand Division II. This really was a decision made not just within the walls of athletics, but as an entire institution.”

That support has extended beyond campus, too. Monahan said the feedback from the community has been overwhelmingly positive in the wake of the announcement, and he expects local sports fans to take more interest in the Sand Sharks when they see more recognizable opponents on the schedule.

Perhaps more importantly, USCB is working behind the scenes to add programs — including men’s and women’s basketball — and upgrade its facilities ahead of the move. Monahan said the school plans to hire basketball coaches in 2022 and give them a full year to develop a program, recruit players, and build in-roads in the community before launching hoops in 2023-24.

The school is also working with state and county officials on funding plans to add an artificial turf soccer complex on campus and move baseball and softball to the school’s Bluffton campus after playing in Hardeeville since the programs’ inception.

“We were already gaining good traction before COVID,” Monahan said. “We have reopened discussions and are getting some momentum again. Bringing the Sand Sharks home to campus is a realistic possibility. That’s the dream, and honestly, I don’t think it’s a far-fetched dream. I think it’s got a lot of potential to happen.”

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From sun, sand and surf, to thrilling indoor activities and plenty of shopping, the Lowcountry is packed with adventures. Monthly has you covered this summer with an endless to-do list. With the summer in full gear, we offer some things to do that are fun for the whole family. A quick internet search will provide you with the latest information on all the hottest – and coolest – spots.

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OUTDOOR FUN

The outdoors allows for plenty of leisure time, so why not hit the beach. On Hilton Head, Coligny Beach is the most trafficked (and has a selection of shops and restaurants within walking distance). Burkes and Driessen are equally beautiful public beach options. The Lowcountry is a great place to enjoy lavish views. Take it all in with horseback riding and biking. The island has 6 miles of bike lanes and 117 miles of shared-use pathways.

If you want to get the adrenaline pumping, the area offers pickleball and tennis and some of the most beautiful golf courses in the country.

Pinckney Island National Wildlife Refuge and Sea Pines Forest Preserve are great ways to explore nature and the Lowcountry.

ON THE WATER

Some of summer’s many aquatic activities require a sense of adventure. Cool off by enjoying kayaking, paddle boarding, learn to surf or rent a Jet Ski. You can rent one at dozens of places around the Lowcountry. It’s an exhilarating way to take to the waves.

Have some fun with a banana boat ride. This inflatable craft can hold up to six people, with some models offering a side-by-side ride for the whole family.

Para-sailing has you aloft from a sail — which is tethered to a speedboat speeding along the water — where you can take in a bird’s-eye view of the island scenery.

Looking to let others do the work? We recommend a dolphin- or sunset-cruise.

FOR THE FAMILY

The summer is the perfect time to enjoy family. There’s not much better than a little competitive family bonding via miniature golf. Our area has several courses. Walk together with nature at the Coastal Discovery Museum on Hilton Head Island, which has 68 acres of nature trails open for walks and picnics. The island’s Audubon Newhall Preserve has 50 acres of plants and nature trails. In Bluffton, check out the Victoria Bluff Heritage Preserve, ideal for bird watching and hiking.

Want a little bit of adventure? Why not climb the Harbour Town Lighthouse. Take your time walking up the 114 steps and then enjoy the spectacular view.

If you want to get away – but not too far – take a 45-minute ferry ride and explore Daufuskie Island.

Steeped in history and drenched in natural beauty, the island has shops, art galleries and great places to eat.

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RAINY DAY FUN

Our region prides itself on its natural beauty, but there’s plenty to praise about the great indoors. Leave the sunscreen at home with these ideas that will keep you cool inside.

The escape room trend has hit the Lowcountry, with escape experiences that will test your wits as you try to beat the clock. There are several to get lost in for the day.

There’s no better way to escape a rainy day than the electric lights of an arcade. Test your luck — and your skill — on the hottest games and collect tickets to trade in for awesome prizes.

For a more casual time, visit the Lowcountry’s many art galleries, paint some pottery or get off your feet and see a movie. Hilton Head and Bluffton have a combined four movie theaters.

FOR THE KIDS

For younger kids, not much beats an outing to The Sandbox Interactive Children’s Museum on the island.

It’s home to a wonderland of activities for young kids, from interactive playsets to building tools and arts and crafts.

Families enjoy a big show and one of the biggest is fireworks. The Lowcountry is a prime spot for some of the best displays in the region. Harbourfest at Shelter Cove Harbour and Marina is an annual summer event with fireworks and entertainment (featuring entertainer Shannon Tanner and Cappy the Clown). Plans are tentatively set for this summer. Check online for the latest updates.

Lowcountry Celebration Park is a children’s delight.

It includes Adventure Playground, which features a playground and a reimagined design of Captain William Hilton’s ship.

Visit Gregg Russell Harbour Town Playground, which features play centers and a tree house that embraces a great Live Oak. Shelter Cove Community Park features a playground. Coligny Beach Park, one of the most popular places on Hilton Head, is a great spot to relax on a swing and take in the scenes. There’s also a kidfriendly splash pad.

Want a little adventure for the children? Take a pirate ship cruise. Kids will learn to speak like a real pirate during these interactive experiences.

For a little more excitement, visit one of our skate parks. The popular Buckwalter Skate Park was once visited by legend Tony Hawk. Hilton Head Skatepark is

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Station 300 Bowling Alley & Arcade Photo courtesy of Alana Szymanski located in the Bristol Sports Arena, which also features a roller hockey rink.

Gregg Russell returns with his family friendly summer concert series in Harbour Town. Renowned for his interactive sing-alongs, the Hilton Head Island icon will take the stage below the famed Sea Pines Liberty Oak. Check online for the full schedule.

FOR THE ADULTS

Adults can be adventurous too. Take ax throwing.

Yes, it’s a thing. Enjoy a little friendly, but safe, competition.

For something less taxing, visit our farmers’ markets at the Farmers Market of Bluffton and the Hilton Head Island Farmers Market.

The Arts Center of Coastal Carolina on the island offers diverse attractions, including musical performances and educational field trips.

Need a laugh? See a comedy show at one of our comedy and improv clubs. Live music always livens up the summer and the area is full of venues lined up with premier performers.

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We have an abundance of places to visit when you need to relax and enjoy an adult beverage. Breweries and distilleries continue to emerge in the Lowcountry. From craft beer and cider, there’s plenty to indulge.

ADVENTURE

Relaxation is fine, but sometimes you need a rush of adventure. We suggest a helicopter tour that offers breathtaking views, or cruise in style by renting a Moke. The electric cars offer a fun and nostalgic riding experience.

Want to get off your feet and get in the air? Enjoy zipline rides or navigate a high ropes course that offer thrilling experiences.

A great catch is worth a day on the water. The Lowcountry has dozens of fishing charters that will take you to the big fish, both inshore and offshore.

HISTORY

The summer is fun, but a quest for learning is always present.

We recommend taking time to explore the StoneyBaynard Ruins, Gullah Museum of Hilton Head, Historic Mitchelville Freedom Park and Fort Howell on Hilton Head Island and The Heyward House Museum and Garvin-Garvey House in Bluffton. The Heritage Library and Coastal Discovery Museum both offer various history tours.

SHOPPING

Whatever you are looking for, the Lowcountry has it. On the South End of the island, check out Coligny Plaza, Harbour Town Shops, the Village at Wexford, the Shops at Sea Pines Center and South Beach Marina Village. If you are mid-island, visit Shelter Cove Harbour & Marina, The Plaza at Shelter Cove and Shelter Cove Town Centre. Headed to the North End? Main Street Village, Sea Turtle Marketplace and Festival Center are prime spots.

In Bluffton, be sure to visit the Tanger Outlets, Old Town Bluffton, Berkeley Place, Buckwalter Place, and Kitties Crossing.

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WEICHERT REALTORS WELCOMES SIX NEW AGENTS Weichert Realtors has added new agents to its team.

Jessica Malinowska earned a bachelor of arts degree at Florida Atlantic University and a master’s degree at Florida International University and is pursuing a career she loves. She will work out of the Hilton Head office.

Bryan Nowak, who will work out of the Hilton Head office, is a firefighter/paramedic on Hilton Head Island. He grew up in Chicago and attended Illinois State University.

Jonathan Shorter, who will work out of the Hilton Head office, graduated from N.C. State University with a degree in chemical engineering.

He spent 20 years progressing through ExxonMobil’s executive leadership development.

Shorter completed an MBA from Duke University’s Fuqua School of Business.

Vickie Pryor, a mother of three children, graduated college with a psychology degree. She won “Rookie of the Year” during her first year in real estate. Most of her real estate career was spent in Texas, but she also had licenses in Virginia and Tennessee. Pryor will work out of the Sun City/Okatie office.

Van Smith, originally from New York, earned business and real estate degrees from Ashford University. He also earned his master’s in Business in Leadership and Organizational Development. Smith will work out of the Savannah office.

Andria Ware will work out of the Savannah office. For about 18 years she has enjoyed a career working in sales for national retailers that serve the Savannah area. Ware also became a healthcare worker and master cosmetologist while working full-time as a retail sales professional.

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CENTURY 21 WELCOMES FOUR AGENTS Gen Suchy, Liz Page-Kramer, Gary Hughes and Jo Mauro have joined Century 21 as real estate agents. Suchy has worked for the last 35 years in the financial services industry, mainly for a Fortune 100 company. She is a licensed broker/ Realtor in North Carolina and sales associate in South Carolina.

Page-Kramer has been a full-time real estate agent for more than 29 years. She is licensed in Delaware, Maryland, and South Carolina, ranking in the top 1% of agents, based on sales.

Hughes has been a real estate agent for several years in Virginia and Tennessee. He brings a vast knowledge of home construction.

Mauro’s career in real estate began in New Jersey and continued for 24 years before relocating to South Carolina in 2007. She had a career in cosmetology, including as owneroperator of a hair salon.

KELLER WILLIAMS ADDS SEVEN AGENTS Keller Williams Realty Lowcountry welcome new agents Tracy Kuehn, Andrea Howard and Sheila Hunter to its Hilton Head office. Annie Tracy, Blake Gruel, Gaynelle Dantzler and Sarah Christofek join the Beaufort office.

JOAN WEAVER CELEBRATES 16 YEARS AT COLLINS GROUP REALTY Joan Weaver, a real estate specialist at Collins Group Realty, is celebrating her 16th year with the brokerage. Weaver is a top producer, specializing as a buyer’s agent on Hilton Head Island, a news release said. She also serves as a volunteer for Meals on Wheels, First Presbyterian Church and the Hilton Head Area Association of Realtors.

HILTON HEAD PENDING SALES UP NEARLY 50 PERCENT According to the March Housing Supply

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Overview from the Hilton Head Area Association of Realtors, from April 2020 to March 2021, pending sales in the Hilton Head region were up 48.9 percent. The price range with the largest gain in sales was the $650,001 and above range, which increased 134.5 percent. The overall median sales price was up 14.7 percent to $375, 000. The property type with the largest price gain was the condos/villas segment, where prices increased 16.7 percent to $280,000. Marketwide, inventory levels were down 72.4 percent.

The property type that lost the least inventory was the single-family segment, which decreased 71.9 percent.

DOLLENBERG PROPERTIES/CAROLINA REALTY GROUP ADDS AGENT Jenny Wells has joined Dollenberg Properties of Carolina Realty Group. She is a licensed real estate agent who was previously with Keller Williams. Her sales volume earned her the distinction at Keller Williams of “Top 10 Agents” in 2020. Wells has her B.A. in business management from Hiram College and her MBA in leadership from Franklin Pierce University.

BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY RANKED TOP BROKERAGE IN BEAUFORT Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Bay Street Realty Group was recently ranked the No. 1 brokerage in Beaufort, based on the “Lowcountry Regional MLS Quarter 1 Closed Transaction Rankings.” The recognition is calculated by volume and ranked at the close of each quarter.

Bay Street Realty Group said it closed 185.5 sides of real estate transactions, totaling $74,635,866 in volume through the first quarter of 2021.

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Laura and Jayson Johnson know quite a lot about working through a challenging situation. Laura is an RN at Beaufort Memorial Hospital. Jayson is a drill instructor at Parris Island who will soon transfer to San Diego’s Camp Pendleton to serve as a combat engineer.

The two met and fell in love in March 2020 — right when the rest of the world was thrown into an unprecedented state of isolation and anxiety due to the global pandemic.

“My emergency room best friend’s husband works with Jayson, and they bring in recruits a lot because there’s no hospital on base. I remember thinking he was cute, but I never wanted to date anyone in the military,” Laura said.

“I came in late one night, saw her but did not want to say anything. But she kept popping up on my social media, so I decided to ask my friend about her, and my friend told me she was cool. I messaged

Laura and asked her if she wanted to go on a date.

Even though COVID was running around, we picked up Taco Bell and went to the drive-in movie,” Jayson said, lightly laughing.

By December, they were engaged.

“Oh, this is a good engagement story,” Jayson said.

“It’s hard to pop the question when you’ve already discussed it, but one day my dad was in Beaufort on a business trip, and we were sitting on the couch. He was like, ‘When are you going to do it?’ And I said, ‘You’re right, I need to make a plan.’ So, I called the escape room Every Second Counts on Lady’s Island.

We planted clues so that when she solved the puzzle it read, ‘Will you marry me?’ ” Their engagement 10 months after meeting may seem quick, but at the heart of their engagement story is the theme of steadfastness and Laura and Jayson’s resolve to work through whatever life throws their way.

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Last July, Jayson learned he was going to be transferred to San Diego.

“I didn’t want to do the coast-to-coast longdistance thing, especially because of COVID. And you can’t develop a meaningful relationship without sharing some intimate time together,” he said. “I thought, ‘I love Laura. I know this might be a little more shotgun than people might like but let’s not let our jobs or money get in the way of us being together.’ ” On Jan. 8, 2021, in front of 18 of their closest friends and family members, Laura and Jayson married on a small piece of public land overlooking the Beaufort River.

Right before the ceremony it began to rain.

Unperturbed, Jayson waited for Laura under an umbrella at the altar as Laura’s father escorted her through the hilly and wet terrain; her feet nearly frozen but still leading her to Jayson.

In her vows, Laura read, “No one I’ve ever met, no address I’ve ever had, and no state line I’ve ever crossed has ever felt more like home to me than you.”

In his vows, Jayson read, “Whenever I was experiencing negative things, being around her washed away all of it and gave me a sense of calm.

She’s my light at the end of the tunnel.”

Both said there is something quite special about being married by the water.

Jayson added, “My favorite memory of our wedding is after the ceremony. Laura and I sat on a bench that looked out over the river. I will always remember us sitting in our Sunday best after making a commitment to not just be married but to constantly be working on something. As we sat there, the rain subsided, and the sunlight came out.”

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STORY BY VICKIE MCINTYRE | PHOTOS BY THOMAS LOVE OF TR MEDIA WORLD

“It’s true what they say,” marvels Lea Allen. “When you least expect it, it happens.”

Her husband, Tommy Smith, nods in agreement.

“It’s a good time of our lives,” he adds, “The kids are grown, we’ve been through marriage before, and we’re more spontaneous.”

Nestled in their Moss Creek home, both are reminiscing about their whirlwind courtship and recent wedding.

Seventeen months ago, neither Smith, a widower and premier builder in the area, nor Allen, divorced for over a decade and a successful real estate agent, had anticipated getting married again — especially to each other.

For 30 years their professional paths often crossed.

Two winters ago, when Lea learned that Tommy’s wife had passed after a long battle with cancer, she reached out with condolences and support.

Long conversations ensued. As did hours-long walks. Then the unexpected — the fuse of romance sparked, just as the country entered lockdown. Their “safe place” became Tommy’s waterfront home.

“It caused us to spend a lot of quality time together, which could have gone either way,” laughs Lea. Without normal distractions, they drew closer.

Tennis, bike riding, and boating filled their days in between working remotely.

“That’s when I dubbed this house, the Peninsula Resort,” she teases.

“I hate what COVID did to the world,” adds Tommy, “but we had an unbelievable experience through it.”

After a surprise proposal last fall when Tommy presented Lea with a stunning, circular diamond ring, the couple began planning for a spring wedding.

COVID restrictions limited venue choices, but the Grand Ocean Terrace at the Westin Hilton Head Island Resort offered everything the couple needed to pull off a large, yet safe, celebration. It also complemented Lea’s vision for an ocean theme.

Tommy, an amateur astronomer, set the time (6 p.m.-10 p.m.) and date (4/24) according to the arrival of high tide and the backdrop of a full moon.

Because the venue didn’t require masks, Lea sent invitations out early so guests could make their own decisions about getting vaccinated prior to the event.

With intention, the couple designed an event celebrating their gratitude at finding love again.

There would be no cake, no tossing of the bouquet, and no sit-down dinner. No bridesmaids, no gifts.

But there would be lots of champagne, live music, and multiple bouquets of white and blue hydrangeas dotted with red roses. Numerous food stations offered everything from lobster mac and cheese to pork belly pineapple skewers, grilled salmon, and a mashed potato martini bar.

Tommy insisted on stringing festive lights in the ballroom, and Lea chose an elegant blue formal dress instead of traditional white.

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“No stress,” was the couple’s mantra, though Lea admits that having her dress arrive two days before the wedding wasn’t ideal. But stepping into the ballroom to join Tommy, she recalls only “tremendous happiness and energy.”

As guests, champaign flutes in-hand, formed a semicircle around the couple, the Reverend Greg Kronz of St. Luke’s Episcopal Church began the ceremony with the ocean in full view, thanks to a wall of sliding-glass doors.

“Because we had done marriage counseling, it gave Greg a lot of little jewels to add to the ceremony,” says Lea. “We took it very, very seriously.”

Per Tommy’s request, the band learned and played Joy of My Life by Chris Stapleton for the couple’s first dance. Then everything kicked into high gear.

“I think people were ready to celebrate,” says Lea, noting that without any stipulations about attire, nearly all of the more than 100 guests wore colorful, dressy outfits. Sore feet were the norm by evening’s end because once the dancing started, no one sat still.

“I pulled a J. Lo and eventually switched to a red dress and flip flops,” exclaims Lea. Despite the rain, no one’s spirits were dampened. The mix of guests — their children, grandchildren, co-workers, sorority sisters, and even Lea’s 89-year-old father — left the party smiling. As did the bride and groom.

At last glance, they still are.

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MAKE THE BIG DAY A LITTLE EXTRA SPECIAL!

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TYPICALLY, THE GROOM’S CAKE IS MORE OF A SOUTHERN TRADITION AND PRESENTED AS A GIFT TO THE GROOM FROM THE BRIDE.

Are groom’s cakes a thing of the past?

Local cake maker Courtney Glover doesn’t think so.

Glover, of Brown Sugar Custom Cakes, which serves Beaufort and Bluffton, still finds them regularly requested. She says groom’s cakes are very appealing to couples, especially if the wedding budget is substantial enough to include special little extras that make an entire wedding weekend more memorable.

Hilton Head Island’s Signe Gardo, of Signe’s Heaven Bound Bakery, acknowledges she has created well over 800 wedding cakes and groom’s cakes during her 45 years of cake making. She says groom’s cakes are requested “in about 20 percent of the weddings” she serves. That percentage has remained steady since the 1980s.

Gardo said she has made groom’s cakes in the shape of everything from baseball caps and football jerseys to college logos and beer cans. Thanks to the 1989 movie “Steel Magnolias,” a red velvet cake shaped like an armadillo was quite popular for a few years.

One of Gardo’s more complicated cakes was made for a U.S. Marine aviator from the Marine Corps Airs Station in Beaufort. It was a replica of an FA18-E Super Hornet which he flew on missions.

“For creating cakes like that aircraft,” Gardo said, “you can only work with sugar paste fondant, and you must be architecturally sound so that the wings will hold up on their own. I was really sweating that it wouldn’t collapse when we were delivering it in our cargo van to the wedding.”

Kelsey Allison, who has been a wedding planner in Bluffton for seven years, says she routinely recommends a groom’s cake because she thinks they are so special.

“Typically, the groom’s cake is more of a Southern tradition and presented as a gift to the groom from the bride,” said Allison. “It is meant to reflect her knowledge of him and her support of his passions. If they are displayed with the wedding cake they are smaller, but at the rehearsal dinner they are often large sheet cakes.”

Glover agrees that groom’s cakes add a special touch, especially if they are the main attraction at the rehearsal dinner.

“Over the past couple of years, I’ve had a lot of requests for fishing and hunting theme cakes,” she said, “like fish in a cooler or a sugar paste shotgun with buckshot on the cake.”

Left: A cooler packed with a fish cake by Brown Sugar Custom Cakes.

Above: Signe’s Heaven Bound Bakery made this trio of Groom’s cakes.

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A GROOM’S CAKE IS A RICHER FLAVORED CAKE COMPARED TO A BRIDE’S CAKE.

Top: Signe Gardo of Signe’s Heaven Bound Bakery at work. Above: A soccer inspired groom’s cake by Signe’s Heaven Bound Bakery. Right: Courtney Glover of Brown Sugar Custom Cakes.

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BRITISH ORIGINS Origins of the groom’s cake date to the 1600s but became popularized in the Victorian Era. They typically were a richer flavored cake compared to the bride’s cake, often including chocolate or alcohol. In fact, heavily liquored, rum-based fruit cake is still said to be the staple groom’s cake among British royalty weddings.

Gardo said another favorite old Southern tradition was for single ladies to take home a slice of the groom’s cake, wrap it, and place it under their pillow in hopes of having a dream about their own future groom.

Prominent area wedding planner Beth Baldwin of Beth Baldwin Weddings thinks groom’s cakes may be outdated (“from what I have seen, groom’s cakes are going the way of the overhead garter and bouquet toss,” she said), but Gardo believes they are here to stay.

“With such lovely traditions, I expect groom’s cakes will be around as long as there are brides and grooms,” she said.

“After all, why limit ourselves to just one cake when we can have two?”

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BY AMY COYNE BREDESON

Michael and Andrea Faber moved across the country to be a part of Resurrection Christian Community Church Resurrection Christian Community Church.

Michael had started attending the Hilton Head Island church 11 years ago, after meeting and becoming good friends with the church’s senior pastor, Len Stubbs. He attended the church on Spanish Wells Road for almost a year before moving to Las Vegas for work. After seven years there, he moved to Michigan to be closer to his mother.

Faber stayed in touch with Pastor Len all those years and watched his sermons online from afar. After Michael’s mother moved to the Lowcountry, he and his wife decided to do the same.

“Pastor Len preached this sermon and said, ‘Faith moves mountains; sometimes you’re the mountain,’” Michael said. “My wife heard that and immediately said, ‘OK, we’re going. We’re the mountain. We’re moving.’”

They sold their two houses and his shop in Michigan and moved 1,000 miles to start a new chapter of life in Beaufort.

The Fabers aren’t the only ones who have moved to the Lowcountry to be part of Resurrection Christian Community Church.

Cindy Lou Boles moved to Bluffton five years ago from Florida. She had vacationed on Hilton Head for several years, and a friend had invited her to the church. Now she not only attends Resurrection regularly, she takes photos for the church on Sundays and does some social media outreach as well.

Jeff and Lynn Schultz also moved to Hilton Head because of the church. Before making the big move from Ohio in April 2020, they visited the island twice a year and attended the church on Sundays. They quickly fell in love with the message and the people of the church.

Martha Campos of Hilton Head leads the church in music every Sunday.

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“I will never forget the first Sunday that my son and I came into the church and were received with such open arms and a big hug,” Campos said.

“And that hug was authentic.”

After Martha’s son died in Aug 2017, the church was very supportive of her. She considers the church as family now.

Stew Stewart has been a Christian most of his life but had a difficult time finding a church home. He and his wife, Janis, had visited almost every church on Hilton Head.

Their daughter, Christen, invited them to Resurrection, and they decided to check it out. They soon decided this was the church for them.

“We feel like we are a family here,” Janis said. “It’s a place you can come and trust people with their feelings. We’re not here to judge. We’re here to nourish your soul and your spirit, and to show you the love of Jesus Christ through us.”

In addition to its Sunday morning service, the church offers free Christian counseling, Monday night Bible studies, an addiction recovery program and its day care, Resurrection Christian Community Church Children’s Corner.

The pastor wants people to know that if they need help, Resurrection Christian Community Church is the place to go.

“When they need Jesus, when they need love,” Pastor Len said, “they come here and get it.”

Church services are held at 10 a.m. Sundays and are live streamed.

The church has offered some outdoor services during the pandemic and encourages people to sit in their cars or set up lawn chairs in the parking lot if they are not comfortable going inside.

For more information on Resurrection Christian Community Church, visit resurrectionccc.org or like the church’s Facebook page.

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Grace Coastal Church Come. Experience Grace.

Saturday Night “Come As You Are” Service Online at 7pm Sunday Morning Schedule Worship Services 9am and 11am 15 WILLIAMS DRIVE OKATIE SC 29909

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Lord of Life Lutheran Church

We at Lord of Life Lutheran Church seek to serve in the name of Christ.

Sunday Worship Service at 8:30am & 10:30am in the Sanctuary Virtual Worship on YouTube at 10am Lord Of Life Lutheran Church Virtual Worship on Facebook Lord of Life, Bluffton 351 BUCKWALTER PARKWAY BLUFFTON, SC 29910

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FUN

VIRTUAL WORKSHOP: “BRUSHES AND BRUSHWORK FOR OILS AND ACRYLICS”

EVENTS FOR EVERYONE!

CALENDAR

JUNE 1 NEW HOPE BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT GROUP: An open bereavement support group for anyone who has lost a loved one through death. Free. 3-4:30 p.m.

Lowcountry Presbyterian Church, 10 Simmonsville Road, Bluffton. 843-706-2296 or hospicecarelc.org.

JUNE 3 VIRTUAL CHAMBER COFFEE CHAT: Join the Hilton Head Island-Bluffton Chamber for an open discussion of what’s going on in your world. Free. 9:30-10:30 a.m. Register for Zoom link. 843-785-3673 or hiltonheadchamber.org.

VIRTUAL LECTURE: “DISCOVER DAUFUSKIE”: Take a virtual tour of Daufuskie Island with the Gullah Diva Sallie Ann Robinson. She will talk about her memories of growing up on the island and how it has changed over the years. Watch Live on Facebook @ MorrisHeritageCenter. 5 p.m. 843-284-9227 or morrisheritagecenter.org.

FIRST THURSDAYS ART MARKET: Meet over two dozen local artists as they present their work on the first Thursday of the month. Stroll the plaza, see the exhibits, talk with artists, and enjoy live music, complimentary wine samples and more. Free entry. 4-7 p.m., The Shops at Sea Pines Center, 71 Lighthouse Road, Hilton Head Island. 843-363-5699 or theshopsatseapinescenter. com.

JUNE 2 VIRTUAL MINI-CLASS: “FRUIT STUDIES”: Join Art League instructor Debi West and learn how to create a variety of simple fruit drawings or paintings. Register for Zoom link. Cost is $18 for members, $20 for guests. 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. 843-681-5060 or artleaguehhi.org.

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JUNE 4 UNDER THE SEA: A family-friendly indoor program designed for elementary school kids. Feed a horseshoe crab and learn more about smaller marine creatures.

Cost is $5 per person, free for children under 3.

11 a.m. Coastal Discovery Museum, 70 Honey Horn Drive, Hilton Head Island. 843-689-6767, ext. 223 or coastaldiscovery.org.

VIRTUAL WORKSHOP: “BRUSHES AND BRUSHWORK FOR OILS AND ACRYLICS”: Join Art League instructor Alex Sharma and learn how to achieve a wide range of strokes and affects using some basic brushes in different sizes and profiles. Register for Zoom link. Cost is $8 for members, $10 for nonmembers. 10 a.m. 843-681-5060 or artleaguehhi.org.

JUNE 4-5 LOWCOUNTRY BOIL AT THE JAZZ CORNER: $10. 7:30-11 p.m. The Jazz Corner, 1000 William Hilton Parkway, Hilton Head Island. 843-842-8620 or thejazzcorner.com.

JUNE 4-12 BRAVOPIANO! FESTIVAL: Celebrating the music of the Americas, the Hilton Head International Piano

Competition presents a festival that will take place in multiple venues on Hilton Head Island and Bluffton.

Performances include solo recitals, chamber music, jazz and an intriguing piano trio. Times and locations vary.

843-842-2055 or hhipc.org.

JUNE 5 SPRINGFEST AT TANGER OUTLETS: An open-air shopping event that will showcase local artisans, artists and makers. Featuring food trucks and live entertainment. Free. Noon-5 p.m. Tanger Outlets 1, 1414 Fording Island Road, Bluffton. lcmade.com.

JUNE 7 INDIGO TIE DYE: Learn how indigo dye is made from a plant and use it to create a tie-dyed T-shirt to take home. All supplies are provided. Cost is $12 for adults, $7 for children. 3-4 p.m. Coastal Discovery Museum, 70 Honey Horn Drive, Hilton Head Island. 843-689-6767, ext. 223 or coastaldiscovery.org.

JUNE 7, 14 MEET THE AUTHOR: An intimate evening with Melanie Beal Marks, co-author of “Burnt Church Road: Unravelling the Story Behind the Name.” Includes a signed copy of the book, hors d’oeuvres, an architectural tour of the Distillery, one flight of spirits and a craft cocktail. 5:30-7 p.m. Burnt Church Distillery, 120 Bluffton Road, Bluffton. Tickets at burntchurchdistillery. com. 843-872-0158.

JUNE 9 PIZZA AND PADDLE: Teens are invited to join The Outside Foundation for pizza and paddling. Free.

3:30-5:30 p.m. Hilton Head Rowing and Sailing Center, 137 Squire Pope Road, Hilton Head Island. rentals. islandreccenter.org.

WINE DOWN WEDNESDAY: A festive evening of wine, music, shopping, refreshments and prizes, with proceeds to benefit Pockets Full of Sunshine and The Boys & Girls Club. Cost is $15. 5-7:30 p.m. The Village at Wexford, 1000 William Hilton Parkway, Hilton Head Island. villageatwexford.com.

JUNE 10 VIRTUAL AUTHOR SERIES: Emmy award-winning writer Neville Frankel will discuss his widely acclaimed apartheid-era novel “Bloodlines.” Free for members.

Register for Zoom link. 4:45 p.m. wahhi.org.

JUNE 11-12 THE WYCLIFFE GORDON QUARTET AT THE JAZZ CORNER: $10. 7:30-11 p.m. The Jazz Corner, 1000 William Hilton Parkway, Hilton Head Island. 843-8428620 or thejazzcorner.com.

JUNE 11 BLOOD DRIVE: Donate blood for the American Red Cross on the Blood Mobile. Appointments required. Free. 9 a.m.-2 p.m., Shelter Cove Towne Centre, 24 Shelter Cove Lane, Hilton Head Island. sheltercovetownecentre.com.

BOOK CLUB WITH THE MORRIS CENTER: “The Water is Wide”: In partnership with the Pat Conroy Literary Center, Book Club will look at the 1972 memoir of Conroy’s experiences of teaching on Daufuskie Island.

Participants will discuss the impact of the novel and how its legacy connects to the Seasons of Daufuskie exhibition. Free. 6-7 p.m. Morris Center for Lowcountry Heritage, 10782 South Jacob Smart Boulevard, Ridgeland. 843-284-9227 or morrisheritagecenter.org.

THE SWINGIN’ MEDALLIONS RETURN: Known as “The Party Band of the South,” the Swingin’ Medallions blend the sounds of yesterday and today. Food trucks on-site. Bring your lawn chair. Tickets are $20 in advance, $30 at the door. VIP tables available in advance for $300.

8 p.m. Jasper County Farmers Market, 9935 South Jacob Smart Boulevard, Hwy. 17, Ridgeland. 843-726-8126 or jaspercountrychamber.com.

VIRTUAL WORKSHOP: “Trees, From Loose to Detail”: Join Art League instructor Alex Sharma and learn how to integrate painting different looks with trees. Register for Zoom link. Cost is $8 for members, $10 for nonmembers. 10 a.m. 843-681-5060 or artleaguehhi.org.

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JUNE 12 BLUFFTON ARTISAN MARKET: A second location for this open-air market, featuring local makers with live music and food trucks. Free entry. 1-5 p.m. Burnt Church Distillery, 120 Bluffton Road, Bluffton. lcmade.com.

SPIRIT YOGA: A special morning yoga class with Karri from Move Fitness. Includes one Bloody Mary or Screwdriver with ticket. Cost is $25. 10 a.m. Burnt Church Distillery, 120 Bluffton Road, Bluffton. 843-872-0158 or burntchurchdistillery.com.

JUNE 13 BLUFFTON ARTISAN MARKET: An open-air market, featuring local makers with live music and food trucks.

Free entry. Noon-5 p.m., Martin Family Park, 68 Boundary Street, Bluffton. lcmade.com.

LISTEN ON THE LAWN: An uplifting performance by the Beaufort Mass Choir, featuring Gospel and Gullah music. Bring your own food, chair or blanket. Cost is $10.

6 p.m. USCB Center for the Arts, 801 Carteret Street, Beaufort. 843-521-4145 or uscbcenterforthearts.com.

JUNE 14 PALMETTO BLUFF ARTIST IN RESIDENCE: Artist and plantswoman Anne Blackwell Thompson of Blackwell Botanicals is this month’s artist in residence. Event details vary. 866-706-6565 or palmettobluff.com.

JUNE 16 VIRTUAL CLASS: “HAPPY HOMES”: Join Art League Instructor Debi West and learn how to create impasto happy houses using simple spackle, paint and a touch of collage. Cost is $18 for members, $20 for non-members.

Register for Zoom. 843-681-5060 or artleaguehhi.org.

JUNE 16-18 GABRIEL & CO. TRUNK SHOW: A three-day trunk show featuring Gabriel & Co.’s fashion and bridal collections. Bring your best to your relationships and special moments with this beautifully curated selection of attainable jewelry. Enjoy a complimentary gift with your Gabriel & Co. purchase. Free entry. 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

Forsythe Jewelers, 71 Lighthouse Road, Suite 311, Hilton Head Island. 843-671-7070 or forsythejewelers.biz.

JUNE 17 LIVE AFTER FIVE: Every third Thursday of the month is Downtown Beaufort’s newest recurring monthly party with live music, local artists, late night shopping and drink and food specials. Free. 5-8 p.m., Downtown Beaufort, Beaufort. “Like” the event on Facebook.

MARTINIS AT THE MANSION: The Mansion on Forsyth Park’s charity networking series will take place on the third Thursday of every month to benefit a different local nonprofit. Admission is a suggested $5 donation. 5:30-7 p.m., Mansion on Forsyth Park, 700 Drayton Street, Savannah. 912-238-5158 or kesslercollection.com.

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JUNE 25-26 THE VICTOR PROVOST QUARTET AT THE JAZZ CORNER: $10. 7:30-11 p.m., The Jazz Corner, 1000 William Hilton Parkway, Hilton Head Island. 843842-8620 or thejazzcorner.com.

JUNE 25 FOURTH FRIDAY ARTISTS MARKET: Coligny Plaza and Art League of Hilton Head have partnered to create a monthly outdoor showcase of Lowcountry art and artists. Items for sale include paintings and illustrations, mixed media art, sculptures and more. Free entry. 4-7 p.m., Coligny Plaza, 1 North Forest Beach Drive, Hilton Head Island.

843-681-5060 or artleaguehhi.com.

THROUGH AUG. 24

MOVIE NIGHTS IN THE PARK: “A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood”: Watch this blockbuster hit under the stars on a 20-foot movie screen. Bring beach chairs, blankets and take-out food. Free. 8:30 p.m., Shelter Cove Community Park, 40 Shelter Cove Lane, Hilton Head Island. sheltercovetownecentre.com.

JUNE 18-19 THE ERIC JONES QUARTET AT THE JAZZ CORNER: Featuring Cynthia Utterbach. $10.

7:30-11 p.m., The Jazz Corner, 1000 William Hilton Parkway, Hilton Head Island. 843-842-8620 or thejazzcorner.com.

OPENING RECEPTION AND BOOK SIGNING: Join artist Doug Corkern for an opening reception and signing of his book “Bluffton Sketches,” which captures the river town and its neighbors. Free. 4-6 p.m. Four Corners Fine Art & Framing, 1263-B May River Road, Bluffton. 843-757-8185 or fourcornersgallerybluffton. com.

JUNE 19 THE BEACH BUM TRIATHLON AND DUATHLON SERIES: Bike, swim and run in this exciting triathlon and duathlon. Cost is $50-$75. 7 a.m. Coligny Beach, Hilton Head Island. trisignup.com.

JUNE 18 BLUES & BREWS ON THE BLUFF: Bluffton’s riverfront Sunset Parties bring the community together to enjoy local food and vendors, craft beers, live music, and other fun activities for all ages. Enjoy live music by Chilly Willy Lite and the Eric Culberson Band, plus food from New York City Pizza. This event will benefit the Bluffton Self Help organization. Cost is $18. 5:30-9:30 p.m. Oyster Factory Park, 63 Wharf Street, Bluffton.

843-757-8520 or bearfootsports.com.

VIRTUAL WORKSHOP: “EVERYTHING WATER”: Join Art League instructor Alex Sharma and learn detailed techniques XXXXXXto show how to depict the flow or stillness of water to dramatic effect. Register for Zoom link. Cost is $8 for members, $10 for non-members. 10 a.m. 843-681-5060 or artleaguehhi.org.

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JUNE 19, 26 WORKSHOP: “TREASURES OF THE SEA”: In this two-part workshop, participants will create a pendant necklace inspired by marine life and antique medallions with instructor Dawn Gaye Duff. Cost is $60. 11 a.m.-1 p.m., Morris Center for Lowcountry Heritage, 10782 South Jacob Smart Boulevard, Ridgeland. 843-284-9227 or morrisheritagecenter. org.

THROUGH JUNE 28 RETURN TO NATURE: A GULLAH GEECHEE STORY: An art exhibition that explores the plight of the indigenous Americans and descendants of West Africans who inhabit the Sea Islands of South Carolina. Free entry. 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m., MondaysSaturdays; 11 a.m.-3 p.m., Sundays. Coastal Discovery Museum, 70 Honey Horn Drive, Hilton Head Island. 843- or coastaldiscovery.org.

JUNE 30 BLOOD DRIVE: Donate blood inside the climatecontrolled OneBlood truck. Donors will receive a tie-dye T-shirt, a $10 e-card, a COVID-19 antibody test, and a wellness checkup. Chef B’s Eatz food truck will be on site. Free. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Arts Center of Coastal Carolina, 14 Shelter Cove Lane, Hilton Head Island. oneblood.org.

THROUGH AUG. 22 MAMMA MIA!: Nominated for five Tony Awards, this magical musical story follows a mother, a daughter, three possible Dads, and an unforgettable trip down the aisle. Ticket costs and times vary. Arts Center of Coastal Carolina, 14 Shelter Cove Lane, Hilton Head Island. 843-842-2787 or artshhi.com.

JUNE 24 MOVIE NIGHTS IN THE PARK: “FROZEN 2”: Watch this blockbuster hit under the stars on a 20-foot movie screen. Bring beach chairs, blankets and take-out food. Free. 8:30 p.m., Shelter Cove Community Park, 40 Shelter Cove Lane, Hilton Head Island. sheltercovetownecentre.com.

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MONDAYS VIRTUAL KID’S STORY TIME: Listen to Rebecca read family favorites about the Lowcountry’s natural and cultural history on the Coastal Discovery Museum’s Facebook page. Watch on Facebook Live at @coastaldiscoverymuseum. 843- 689-6767 or coastaldiscovery.org.

MONDAYS, WEDNESDAYS, FRIDAYS MEMORY MATTERS: “VIRTUAL COMPASS CLASSES”: An online program designed for adults experiencing mild to moderate cognitive impairment.

Compass provides curriculum-based activities, physical exercise, relaxation techniques, life-long learning, small group discussions and socialization.

843-842-6688, mymemorymatters.org. or info@ mymemorymatters.org MONDAYS, TUESDAYS, WEDNESDAYS, THURSDAYS, FRIDAYS GREGG RUSSELL SUMMER CONCERTS: After a one-year, COVID-driven hiatus, beloved Sea Pines Resort entertainer Gregg Russell will be back this summer in Harbour Town performing his familyfriendly concerts. Renowned for his interactive sing-alongs, the Hilton Head Island icon will take the stage below the famed Sea Pines Liberty Oak. Free.

8-9 p.m., Harbour Town, 149 Lighthouse Road, Hilton Head Island. seapines.com.

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TUESDAYS FARMERS & MAKERS MARKET: Now in its eighth year, the Market will present more fresh, local produce, seafood, breads and cheeses, crafts and artisans than ever before. Enjoy the colorful displays that grow and change each week throughout the season. Free entry. 10 a.m.-2 p.m., The Shops at Sea Pines Center, 71 Lighthouse Road, Hilton Head Island.

TUESDAYS HILTON HEAD ISLAND FARMERS MARKET: Support local farmers and producers and take home fresh produce, pasture-raised chicken, free range rabbit, pork, seafood, salsa, sausage, cookies, bread, she crab soup and more. Entrance and parking are free. 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Coastal Discovery Museum. 70 Honey Horn Dr, Hilton Head Island.

843-473-5231 or hhifarmersmarket.com.

TUESDAYS OPEN MIC NIGHT AT CORKS: Show up and show off your talent during this open mic night, every Tuesday night at Corks Bluffton. 7-10 p.m., Corks Wine Bar and Restaurant, 14 Promenade Street, Bluffton. 843-815-5168 or corkswinecobluffton.com.

TUESDAYS SIT AND STITCH IN THE EVENING: Enjoy knitting, crochet, needlepoint, rug hook practice as Needlepoint Junction stays open late. All levels welcome. Outside food and drink permitted. Free. 5-8 p.m., Needlepoint Junction, Suite J-7-E, Village at Wexford, Hilton Head.

843-842-8488 or needlepointjunctionhhi.com.

TUESDAYS SUMMER JAMS: A fun-filled, festive atmosphere with fireworks starting around 9 p.m. Kids of all ages can enjoy inflatable bounce houses and face painting for a minimal fee. Bring your lawn chairs and enjoy the fireworks. Free entry. 6-10:30 p.m., Shelter Cove Community Park, 39 Shelter Cove Lane, Hilton Head Island. 843-681-7273 or islandreccenter.org.

TUESDAYS PARTY IN THE PARK: Enjoy the beautiful new Lowcountry Celebration Park with a family happy hour, including live music, bounce houses and beverages.

Free entry. 5:30-8 p.m., Lowcountry Celebration Park, Hilton Head . 843-681-7273 or islandreccenter.org.

TUESDAYS ZION CEMETERY AND BAYNARD MAUSOLEUM COSTUMED CEMETERY TOUR: Visit the gravesites of four Revolutionary War heroes and learn about the blood skirmish fought just a few steps away.

$15 Adult/$10 Child, 10:30 a.m., Corner of U.S. 278 & Matthews Dr, Hilton Head Island. Reservations required- 843-686-6560 or heritagelib.org.

TUESDAYS, THURSDAYS MARINA MORNINGS: OUTDOOR YOGA: Practice yoga on the pavilion at Shelter Cove, with draft kombucha to follow. All levels welcome. Cost is $20.

9:30 a.m., Pure Salt Studios, 1 Shelter Cove Lane, Hilton Head Island. 843-707-7027 or puresaltstudios.com.

THURSDAYS CIVIL WAR ERA: Hilton Head Island was home to thousands of Union soldiers during the Civil War. Join this presentation featuring maps and historic photos of this time on Hilton Head from 1861-1865.

Reservations required. Cost is $12 for adults, $7 for children. 3 p.m., Coastal Discovery Museum, 70 Honey Horn Drive, Hilton Head Island. 843-689-6767, ext.

223. or coastaldiscovery.org.

THURSDAYS DUELING PIANOS SHOW: The only Dueling Pianos Show on Hilton Head Island takes place each Thursday night on the Rooftop Bar. Cost is $5. 8-11 p.m., Rooftop

Bar at Poseidon, 38 Shelter Cove Lane, Hilton Head Island. 843-341-3838 or therooftophhi.com.

THURSDAYS FARMERS MARKET OF BLUFFTON: New location! Meet local farmers, chefs and artisans every Thursday on Green Street. Buy a fresh assortment of strawberries, produce, beets, potatoes and more. Also, hear local, live entertainment and educational lectures.

Noon-5 p.m. Martin Family Park, Green Street, Bluffton.

843-415-2447 or farmersmarketbluffton.org.

THURSDAYS HISTORIC FORT MITCHEL TOURS: Immerse yourself in the fascinating Civil War history of Hilton Head Island with a visit to Fort Mitchel. Costumed characters and an expert tour guide will demonstrate the vital historic importance of this place and the role the fort and its namesake, General Mitchel, played in shaping Hilton Head history, including historic Mitchelville. Cost is $15 for adults, $10 for children.

10:30-11:30 a.m., Hilton Head Plantation, 65 Skull Creek Drive, Hilton Head Island. 943-686-6560 or heritagelib.org.

THURSDAYS PAINT ’N PARTY ONLINE: A fun evening of painting online. Any number of people can join, plus no need to pay for a babysitter or an expensive dinner out. Cost is $15 per household. 6:30-8:30 p.m. 843-342-5439 or scartstudio.com.

FRIDAYS SIT AND STITCH: Practice needlepoint every Friday during this casual sit and stitch event. All levels welcome. Free. 10 a.m., Needlepoint Junction, 1000 William Hilton Parkway, Suite 6134, Hilton Head Island.

843-842-8488 or shopneedlepointjunction.com.

SATURDAYS YOGA ON THE BEACH AT TYBEE: All levels are welcome to attend this beach yoga session on Tybee Island. Bring a beach towel or mat. Cost is $20. 9 a.m., North Beach at Tybee, Gulick Street, Tybee Island. “Like” the event on Facebook.

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ALLIGATOR AND WILDLIFE BOAT TOUR Alligator & Wildlife Boat Tour with H2O Sports in the Sea Pines Forest Preserve. Get an up-close view of indigenous plant and animal life, including the American alligator, on a one-hour guided boat tour. Reservations are required, 843-671-4386 or h2osports.com.

CURBSIDE CRAFTS TO-GO Children and adults can order a variety of craft activities pre-assembled and ready to enjoy at your home or villa.

Book online. Cost is $12-$20. Sea Pines Resort Fitness and Recreation Department, 71 Lighthouse Road, Suite 122, Hilton Head Island. 843-842-1979 or seapines.com.

TRAIL RIDES THROUGH THE SEA PINES FOREST PRESERVE WITH LAWTON STABLES Trail Rides through the Sea Pines Forest Preserve with Lawton Stables. Meander through the preserve on horseback for the true feel of the untouched Lowcountry. Trail riders must be at least 8 years old. Reservations are required. 843-671-2586 lawtonstables.com.

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PICKLEBALL AT PALMETTO DUNES Learn how to play Pickleball with daily clinics and round robins at the Palmetto Dunes Pickleball Center in Palmetto Dunes Oceanfront Resort.

Courts and equipment are available to rent. Reservations recommended. palmettodunes.com THE HARBOUR TOWN LIGHTHOUSE MUSEUM Explore Hilton Head Island’s rich history and learn the story behind its famous lighthouse in a unique, museum-like setting. Admission is $4.25/ person, complimentary for children ages 5 and younger. 149 Lighthouse Rd. 843-671-2810 or harbourtownlighthouse.com.

SO MUCH TO SEE & DO IN HILTON HEAD & BLUFFTON

TO FIND MORE VISIT US @ HILTONHEADMONTHLY.COM

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Wines for

Weddings SAVORY SELECTIONS FOR THE BIG DAY

by Stephanie Skager

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Weddings are back! Seeing the beautiful beach set-ups always sends a little flutter of happiness through my belly. I may be a hopeless romantic, but I love to see couples taking advantage of our fabulous island for their special day. I am a firm believer that a wedding wine should be equally as beautiful on your palate as in the bottle, especially at an event the is so highly photographed. Here are a few of my favorite wedding selections for the big day of or any of the events leading up to it.

Champagne Laherte Frères Blanc de Blancs Brut Nature: I love this oceanic label for a beach-themed wedding or any beachy event or day. It simply puts me in a great mood. It looks great with aqua, coral, ivory; basically, any color you have chosen as your theme.

Brut nature means there is zero dosage in the champagne-making process and, therefore, no added sugar. No added sugar means fewer calories, potentially less hangover, and a very dry, crisp style that is great for a warm day.

As for price point, it is in the lower end of the selections we carry from the Champagne region, making it an immense value. Perfect for sharing.

Danica Rosé: How beautiful is this bottle? Danica Patrick’s latest project is a perfect example of the most famous rosé-producing region in the world: Provence France.

Rosé wines are not the most popular selections for weddings, but I think that should change. They are so versatile and are perfect for a wedding with food stations or passed hors d'oeuvres that contain a large variety of ingredients. They bridge the culinary gap, paring equally as well with a light fish dish as they do with a steak.

Chemistry and Unity Wines: Not to be cliché, but can you think of better wines to drink when celebrating the chemistry between two people and the uniting of their two lives? I think not!

I meet with quite a few brides planning their bars and they are all worried about providing their guests with exactly what they want to drink.

Guess what? If the bar is free and someone wants a drink, they will find something they like. Don’t overthink it. I always encourage just one white wine and one red wine that will please a wide variety of people.

Chemistry is a collaborative project between Stoller Family Estate and Chehalem Winery from the Willamette Valley of Oregon. The white is a Pinot Gris. It is crisp and refreshing but has a little extra weight on the palate, characteristic of pinot gris from the area.

This makes it pleasing to someone who likes pinot grigio or sauv blanc, as well as those chardonnay drinkers.

The red is a pinot noir, which I almost always recommend as the red option due to the Lowcountry heat. It is much more pleasant to drink a medium body red over a full bodied when it is more than 90 degrees outside.

Unity wines are made by Fisher Vineyards in Sonoma County, California. The white is a balanced expression of Chardonnay with the perfect amount of oak nuance. The red is yet again, pinot noir. Cab lovers don’t fret though.

If you are determined to have a Cabernet Sauvignon at your wedding, despite scorching temps, there is also a Fisher Unity Cabernet Sauvignon.

Stephanie Skager is a certified sommelier who has been on the Rollers Wine and Spirits team for more than eight years.

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IITOP RECIPESII TOMATO AND AVOCADO GAZPACHO If you don't have all the exact ingredients no worries -it'll still taste great! Serves 4 Ingredients: 4 ripe tomatoes, diced 2 cups tomato juice 1 ripe avocado, peeled, cut into ¼” cubes 1 green pepper, seeded and diced 2 cloves garlic, finely minced 4 green onions, finely chopped 3 tablespoons red onion, finely chopped 1 cucumber, peeled, seeded, finely chopped Juice of 1 lemon Zest of 1 lemon Juice of 1 lime 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil ½ teaspoon salt ½ teaspoon black pepper Garnish: ½ cup parsley, chopped ¼ cup red onion, chopped TOFU COCONUT CURRY Serves 4 Ingredients: 4 tablespoons vegetable oil 1 onion, chopped 6 cloves garlic, coarsely chopped 1½ cups water (1)14-ounce package firm tofu, drained and cut into ½” cubes 2 tablespoons curry powder 2 tablespoons black or golden sesame seeds 1 tablespoon ground ginger 1 tablespoon poppy seeds (optional – no worries if you don’t have it!)

1 tablespoon crushed red pepper flakes 2 ripe tomatoes, chopped ½ teaspoon garlic salt ½ teaspoon salt ½ teaspoon black pepper (1)15-ounce can coconut milk 4 cups hot cooked rice Garnish: Peanuts, crushed Cilantro leaves, chopped

RECIPES COURTESY OF

THE COLLEGE WOMAN'S

COOKBOOK

BY GEORGE HIRSCH JR. , CARRIE HIRSCH, BUTCH HIRSCH

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In a medium heavy pot, heat 2 tablespoons oil over medium heat. Add onion and garlic, stirring occasionally until soft, about 8-10 minutes. Add water then transfer to a food processor or use an immersion blender and pulse until a smooth mixture forms – set aside. Heat the remaining 2 tablespoons vegetable oil over medium heat then stir in curry powder, sesame seeds, ginger, poppy seeds, and red pepper flakes, stirring constantly for 1 minute. Add tofu and coat with spice mixture for 30 seconds. Stir in onion/garlic mixture, tomatoes, garlic salt, salt and pepper. Bring to boil then reduce heat to a low simmer, covered, for 10-15 minutes or until the tomatoes are soft - adding ½ cup water or unsalted vegetable broth if needed. Stir in coconut milk then continue to simmer on low heat, uncovered for 2-3 minutes. Salt to taste if needed. Serve in shallow bowls over hot rice then top with garnish.

Place all ingredients in a serving bowl. Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve. If you prefer a smoother texture, process with an immersion blender or add all ingredients to a food processor and pulse.

The College Woman's Cookbook: 100 easy recipes to prepare on a budget, in tiny kitchens, with dull knives, microwaves and distractions while earning a degree! Hilton Head Island resident George Hirsch Jr. launched The College Man's Cookbook in 2017 and he and his mother and co-author Carrie Hirsch know that College women need help in the kitchen once they're off the freshman meal plan. Available on Amazon.com.

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RESTAURANT

NEWS

TôRō

RAMEN BAR COMING TO HILTON HEAD ISLAND

JINYA Ramen Bar plans to open this fall on Hilton Head Island, according to a news release. Located on Mathew Drive in Port Royal Plaza, JINYA will serve the traditional flavors of Japanese food via small plates and its acclaimed ramen. When the 3,000-square-foot restaurant opens, it will be JINYA’s first location in South Carolina.

FINE DINING ON DAUFUSKIE

Bell’s on the Beach recently opened on Daufuskie Island. The fine-dining restaurant (at the site of the Old Melrose Beach Club), which serves lunch and dinner, offers classic seafood options, club sandwiches, steaks, chicken dishes and roast duckling. Reservations are recommended.

TÔRŌ RESTAURANT OPENS

TôRō has opened at Beach Market, 2 North Forest Beach Drive, Hilton Head Island. Serving Latin and Asian inspired fare delivering a blend of culinary creativity and culture to a vibrant, yet casual and innovative atmosphere. Mon-Sun 11 a.m. - 9 p.m.

APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED FOR RESTAURANT REVITALIZATION FUND

The U.S. Small Business Administration has opened applications for the Restaurant Revitalization Fund. The online application will remain open to any eligible establishment until all funds are exhausted.

The fund provides $28.6 billion in direct-relief funds to restaurants and other food establishments. For more information, visit sba.gov/ restaurants; or in Spanish at sba.gov/restaurantes.

GELATO RESTAURANT OPENS IN SAVANNAH

District Gelato has opened at Plant Riverside District in Savannah. The restaurant serves 24 house-made gelato and sorbet flavors, and Italian cookies, biscotti, shakes and sundaes, a new release said. District Gelato is open seven days a week.

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OUR FAVORITES

restaurants BROUGHT TO YOU BY MONTHLY, FORK & FUN AND VACATION GUIDE

HILTON HEAD // NORTH END:

Crazy Crab Jarvis Creek

Hwy. 278 | 843.681.5021 | thecrazycrab.com A Hilton Head tradition for over 30 years, enjoy genuine service and fresh seafood. Menu feature crab clusters, local oysters, seafood “your way,” fresh local shrimp.

Healthy Habit

33 Office Park Road | 843.686.5600 | healthyhabithhi.com A quick service style restaurant with a focus on chopped salads and other plant based items utilizing the freshest ingredients possible with hand crafted dressings.

Il Carpaccio

200A Museum St. (Across from Walmart) | 843.342.9949 Authentic Italian cuisine, ranging from cuisine of Northern Italy to crispy, thin-crust, Italian-style pizza. Casual restaurant, with a genuine brick pizza oven (imported from Italy).

Old Fort Pub

65 Skull Creek Drive | 843.681.2386 | OldFortPub.com Enjoy beautiful views of the Intracoastal Waterway. The only AAA Four Diamond Restaurant on Hilton Head. (Won 11 times!) Reservations Recommended.

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Reilley’s North End Pub

Fishcamp on Broad Creek

Street Meet: The American Tavern

The French Bakery & Courtyard Café

95 Mathews Dr. | 843.681.4153 | reilleysnorth.com An island institution, Reilley’s has been serving up steaks, seafood, pasta & sandwiches for more than 35 years. Kids eat free Tuesdays with an adult entrée.

Port Royal Plaza | 843.842.2570 | streetmeethhi.com Street Meet specializes in homemade versions of regional American bar food. Best Wings, Fish & Chips, Homemade Soups, Salads, Vegetarian Menu, Seafood.

HILTON HEAD // MID-ISLAND:

Alexander’s Restaurant & Wine Bar

11 Simmons Road | 843.842.2267 | fishcamphhi.com Fishcamp’s menu consists of seafood and American cuisine, including steak and lobster. They have an outdoor bar and open patio. Family friendly.

28 Shelter Cove Ln. | 843.342.5420 | frenchbakeryhiltonhead.com Breakfast or lunch inside or outdoors in this bakery/café.

Enjoy crepes, breads, baguette & panini sandwiches, salads, soups, quiches & pastries. Traditional French recipes.

Giuseppi's Pizza & Pasta

76 Queens Folly Rd. | 843.785.4999 | alexandersrestaurant.com Menu uses seasonal ingredients with a strong emphasis on seafood while paying homage to Alexander’s original favorites. Dinner from 5–10pm daily.

50 Shelter Cove Lane | 843.785.4144 | giuseppispizza.com They take pride in serving excellent, award-winning pizza (since 1984), plus a broad variety of well-prepared pastas, sandwiches, wings, garden fresh salads and more.

Big Jim’s BBQ, Burgers & Pizza

890 William Hilton Parkway | 843.842.9111 grubysnydeli.com Bringing Authentic New York Sandwiches to the South.

A New York-style deli offering classic sandwiches, soups & breakfast dishes in a casual setting offering breakfast and lunch.

7 Trent Jones Ln. | 855.878.1966 | palmettodunes.com/big-jims Big Jim’s offers signature Southern dishes, gourmet burgers, pizzas, soups, salads, seafood, steaks and ribs. Open daily for breakfast, lunch & dinner.

Gruby's New York Deli

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Island Bagel & Deli

S. Island Square | 843.686.3353 | islandbagelanddeli. com The island's only New York style boiled bagels made daily.

16 flavors of bagels and 12 home-made cream cheeses.

For lunch: specialty hoagies, classic sandwiches & salads.

Jane Bistro & Bar

28 Shelter Cove Lane | 843.686.5696 | janehhi.com Classic bistro fare with Lowcountry influences. Favorites include jumbo lump crab cakes, pecan cranberry chicken salad, crispy flounder and petit filet mignon. Open daily.

Old Oyster Factory

101 Marshland Rd. | 843.681.6040 | OldOysterFactory. com Panoramic marsh and water views. Specializes in fresh seafood and some of the best steaks on Hilton Head.

Featured in The Wall Street Journal's “Off the Beaten Track.”

San Miguel’s

9 Harbourside Ln. | 843.842.4555 | sanmiguels.com Located directly on the harbour at Shelter Cove and provides good food and fun. Extensive California/Mexican menu.

Lunch and dinner served daily.

Santa Fe Cafe

807 William Hilton Pkwy | 843.785.3838 | santafecafeofhiltonhead.com Casually elegant dining that captures the spirit of New Mexico. Signature items include Parmesan Chipotle Grouper, 24-oz bone-in ribeye steak, fajitas, & Painted Desert Soup.

Sea Grass Grille

807 William Hilton Pkwy | 843.785.9990 | seagrassgrille.com American and Lowcountry Continental cuisine. Chef Chad brings 38 years of hands-on culinary expertise. More than 50 wines by the glass. Winner of Wine Spectator’s Award of Excellence.

HILTON HEAD // SOUTH END:

Amigos Cafe y Cantina

70 Pope Ave. | 843-785-8226 | amigoscafehhi.com Quick, Casual, Healthy. Serving Authentic Mexican Food. food is prepared fresh daily using the finest ingredients possible and served by friendly, helpful people, in a clean comfortable atmosphere.

Aunt Chilada’s Easy Street Café

69 Pope Avenue | 843.785.7700 | auntchiladashhi.com Excellent Tex-Mex and American fare. Enjoy the crab legs, sizzling fajitas, & margaritas. Reservations & large parties welcome. Private dining/event area. Seasonal live entertainment.

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Big Bamboo

1 N. Forest Beach Dr. | 843.686.3443 | bigbamboocafe.com The South Pacific meets the Carolina Coast just steps from the beach. A casual hangout serving burgers, seafood and festive libations. Come for the food, stay for the live entertainment!

British Open Pub

Village at Wexford | 843.686.6736 | thebritishopenpub.com Family-friendly pub style restaurant with authentic English food with American favorites and certified Angus beef. Try the signature fish and chips or their shepherd’s pie.

Captain Woody's

6 Target Rd | 843.785.2400 | captainwoodys.com Grab a seat at the outside deck, inside, or just belly up to the bar. Offering a full lunch and dinner menu, happy hour daily, live music seasonally, and brunch on Sundays.

Carolina Crab Company

86 Helmsman Way | 843.842.2016 | carolinacrabco.com Enjoy water views and fresh seafood at an affordable price in a family-friendly atmosphere. Pet-friendly outside bar & patio.

Catch 22

37 New Orleans Rd. | 843.785.6261 | catch22hhi.com Catch 22 is locally owned. Dinner is served nightly from 5 p.m. Early Dining Menu from 5:00– 6:00 p.m. All beef is aged 28 days, U.S.D.A prime, hand selected and cut in house.

Charlie’s L’Etoile Verte

8 New Orleans Road | 843.785.9277 | charliesgreenstar.com Open since 1982, Charlie’s writes its menu daily based on the freshest seafood available. Dinner offers 14 fresh fish, rack of lamb, filet mignon and more. An extensive wine list.

Chez Georges

37 New Orleans Rd | 843-785-3200 | chezgeorgeshhi.com.

Chez Georges serves traditional bistro staples such as steak frites and mussels mariniere, incorporating fresh, locally sourced ingredients.

CQ’s Restaurant

140 Lighthouse Rd. | 843.671.2779 | CQsRestaurant.com Fine dining, an intimate atmosphere and a bit of Hilton Head history. Signature dishes include fresh seafood, beef & game.“Bistro” menu offers smaller portions.

Crane’s Tavern Steakhouse & Seafood

26 New Orleans Rd. | 843.341.2333 | cranestavern.com Perfect for steak and seafood lovers, serving cuts of only USDA Prime grade beef, their Famous Prime Rib. Excellent selection of fresh fish, seafood & pasta dishes.

Crazy Crab Harbour Town

Harbour Town | 843.363.2722 | thecrazycrab.com Genuine service and fresh seafood; a Hilton Head tradition for over 30 years! Menus feature crab clusters, local oysters, seafood “your way,” local shrimp and more.

Delisheeyo

32 Palmetto Bay Road | 843.785.3633 | delisheeeyo.com Vegetarian. Smoothies, Buddha Bowls and more. They provide meals that you can trust, that are real, and healthy.

Healthy Habit

33 Office Park Rd. | 843-686-5600 | healthyhabithhi.com Quick service style restaurant with a focus on chopped salads, superfood bowls, fresh bottled juices, smoothies, breakfast and organic coffee & teas and other plant based items.

Hinchey’s Chicago Bar & Grill

70 Pope Avenue | 843.686.5959 | hincheys.com Hinchey’s has much in common with a sports bar, but is very much a restaurant, too. It is casual, with beach-goers invited to stop by for lunch, or for drinks or dinner. Dine inside or out.

Hinoki Restaurant & Sushi Bar

37 New Orleans Rd. | 843.785.9800 | hinokihhi.com Serving traditional Japanese dishes including grilled fish, chicken and steak, sukiyaki, noodle dishes, tempura, and daily specials, plus sushi and sashimi. Reservations recommended.

It’s Greek To Me

14b Executive Park Rd. | 843.757.CHOW | chowdaddys.com Offering a wide variety of menu items focusing on buns, bowls, and tacos and great libations. Lunch & dinner daily.

11 Lagoon Rd. | 843.842.4033 | itsgreektomehhi.com Genuine Greek cuisine, from gyros to fried calamari to souvlaki to baklava for dessert. Food is prepared with authentic Greek recipes and they have the only gyro machines on the island.

Cowboy Brazilian Steakhouse

Kenny B’s Cajun/Creole Seafood

ChowDaddy’s

1000 William Hilton Parkway, B-6 843.715.3565 | cowboybraziliansteakhouse.com A unique, all-you-can eat “Churrascaria.” Enjoy a 30 item salad bar, 6 Brazilian hot dishes and a “parade” of 16 USDA Prime cuts of beef, lamb, chicken and pork carved tableside.

70-A Pope Ave. | 843.785.3315 New Orleans traditions such as jambalaya, red beans and rice, and authentic gumbos. Home of the Island’s best po’ boys and fried seafood. Breakfast, lunch, dinner, Sunday brunch.

Michael Anthony’s

37 New Orleans Rd. | 843.785.6272 | michael-anthonys. com Offering upscale classic Italian fine dining featuring innovative preparations and farm fresh ingredients. Open Table rates them as one of the country's Top 50 Italian Restaurants.

Nick’s Steak & Seafood

One Hot Mama's

Reilley’s Grill & Bar

Palmetto Bay Sun Rise Café

Rockfish Seafood & Steaks at Bomboras

Reilleys Plaza | 843.682.6262 | onehotmamas.com One Hot mama’s is a family-friendly restaurant. Try their delicious Meat & 3 combo platters, authentic BBQ platters, hand-cut steaks, burgers, char-grilled chicken and “the world’s best” wings.

7D Greenwood Dr. | 843.842.4414 | reilleyshiltonhead.com Reilley’s has been serving up steaks, seafood, pasta & sandwiches for more than 35 years. Lunch & dinner daily, & Sunday brunch. The bar is open late.

9 Park Lane | 843.686.2920 | nickssteakandseafood. com Nick’s Steak & Seafood offers steaks, seafood, barbecue, sandwiches, salads, appetizers, soups, burgers, pasta and a kids’s menu. Reservations accepted. Large parties welcome.

Palmetto Bay Marina | 843.686.3232 | palmettobaysunrisecafe.com Breakfast fare starting from 6 a.m. Breakfast and lunch items are available continuously. The cafe offers to-go lunches for charter boats, the beach or any occasion. Open 7 days a week.

Nunzio Restaurant + Bar

Phillys Cafe & Deli

Salty Dog Cafe

Red Fish

Sea Shack

18 New Orleans Road | 843.715.2172 | nunziohhi.com Nunzio Restaurant + Bar specializes in fresh seafood and homemade pasta. Beautiful 1,300-square-foot restaurant with a large bar area and two outdoor seating areas.

Ombra Cucina Italiana

1000 William Hilton Pkwy | 843.842.5505 | ombrahhi.com Chef Michael Cirafesi promotes the foods & wines of Italy. He prepares all pastas, homemade gnocchi, desserts and breads daily. A European-style bar & lounge with Italian cocktails.

55 New Orleans Rd. | 843.785.9966 | phillyscafe.com Phillys’ motto is “Best sandwiches on the island...Period!”

Custom sandwiches with bread baked fresh daily. The pita wraps and salads are both imaginative and healthconscious.

8 Archer Rd. | 843-686-3388 | redfishofhiltonhead.com Red Fish specializes in beautifully prepared seafood and steaks. Choose from a 1,000-plus bottle selection of wines from around the world. Private dining room for large parties.

5 Lagoon Road | 843.689.2662 | rockfishhhi.com A family seafood restaurant and bar near the beach.

Offering fresh and local lowcounty ingredients paired with craft beers and wines. Kids menu. Lunches to Go for the beach.

South Beach Marina Village | 843.671.7327 | saltydog.com One of Hilton Head’s favorite outdoor cafes for more than 20 years. Fresh seafood. Both indoor and outdoor seating.

Live music & children’s entertainment nightly seasonally.

6 Executive Park Rd. | 843.785.2464 | seashackhhi.com One of the island’s most extensive menus of seafood & more. Voted one of "South Carolina’s best seafood spots"

by Coastal Living and Southern Living.

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Slapfish

1024 William Hilton Pwy (by Sea Pines Circle) | 843.521.5830 | Slapfishrestaurant.com Slapfish, the nation’s fastest growing seafood restaurants is locally owned and operated by the Lomasney family serving honest flippin’ seafood infused with lots of flavor!

Stack’s Pancakes & More

2 Regency Pkwy. & Hwy. 278 | 843.341.3347 Enjoy pancakes, waffles, house-made fruit sauces, crepes, Crème Brûlée French Toast, shrimp & grits, crab benedict, shrimp omelet with lobster cream sauce. Gluten free items.

Stellini

15 Executive Park Rd. | 843.785.7006 | stellinihhi.com Family owned & operated since 1989! Popular Italian appetizers and entrees from NY & Northern NJ. Delicious pasta, poultry, veal, seafood, beef and lamb all expertly prepared.

The Studio

20 Executive Park Road | 843.785.6000 | studiodining.com Dine while enjoying watching artists paint in the elegant studio. The menu uses the finest regional, natural & organic ingredients. Gluten-free, vegetarian and vegan menu offerings.

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TôRō

2 N Forest Beach Drive, Unit 107 | 843.931.8676 | torohhi.com Latin and Asian inspired fare delivering a blend of culinary creativity and culture to a vibrant, yet casual and innovative atmosphere. Located in Beach City Market near Coligny Plaza.

Truffles

Sea Pines Center | 843.671.6136 | trufflescafe.com Local seafood, Black Angus steaks, baby back ribs, soups, sandwiches, and salads. Specialties include glazed grouper, mango salmon, crab cakes, meatloaf and fried shrimp.

Vine

1 N Forest Beach Drive | 843.686.3900 From marinated octopus to field greens from nearby St. George, the offerings at this intimate bistro are a treat for all. Mediterranean cuisine with a hint of Asian fusion.

Reservations.

BLUFFTON:

Amigos, Bluffton

133 Belfair Town Village | 843.815.8226 Authentic Mexican taqueria, serving delicious food “inspired by

Mexican cuisine from Baja, Mexico, to Santa Barbara, California.” Owner Andrew Farbman created Amigos’ famous BBQ Chicken Salad.

British Open Pub

Sheridan Park | 843.815.6736 | britishopenpub.net Pub-style restaurant featuring authentic English food. Excellent signature fish and chips, shepherd’s pie, steak and mushroom pie, and bangers and mash. Wide selection of American appetizers and entrées. Lunch & dinner daily.

Captain Woody's

17 State Of Mind St | 843.757.6222 | captainwoodys.com Grab a seat at the rooftop deck, inside, or just belly up to the bar and enjoy a casual awesome meal. Offering a full lunch and dinner menu, happy hour daily, seasonal live music, and Sunday brunch.

ChowDaddy’s

15 Towne Dr. | 843.757.CHOW(2469) | chowdaddys.com Focusing on buns, bowls, and tacos and great libations. Enjoy salads, sliders, a house ground rib eye burger, or their famous smoked fried chicken. Serving lunch & dinner daily.

Cinco Mexican Grill

102 Buckwalter Pkwy | 843.815.2233 | cincomexgrill.com Authentic Mexican cuisine made from scratch using traditional and modern recipes. Popular dishes include Cinco Bowl, Piña Fajitas, Carnitas, Enchiladas, Chimichangas, Flautas & flan.

Corner Perk Brunch Cafe & Coffee Roasters

1297 May River Road | 843.816.5674 | cornerperk.com Locally-owned Brunch Cafe and coffeehouse that takes pride in it’s house roasted coffee, homemade syrups, and high quality service. Enjoy breakfast wraps, sandwiches, lunch wraps, and salads.

Giuseppi's Pizza & Pasta

25 Bluffton Rd | 843.815.9200 | giuseppispizza.com They take pride in serving excellent, award-winning pizza (since 1984), plus a broad variety of well-prepared pastas, sandwiches, wings, garden fresh salads and more.

Island Bagel & Deli

17 Sherington Dr. | 843.815.5300 | islandbagelanddeli.com New York style boiled bagels made from scratch daily. 16 flavors of bagels, 12 home-made cream cheeses, pastries & breakfast sandwiches. For lunch: specialty hoagies, classic sandwiches & salads.

Nonna Lucia

5 Godfrey Place | 843.707.4281 | blufftonnonnalucia.com Bluffton's only BYOB! Nonna Lucia is a casual award winning Italian Restaurant, Early dining daily, live music every Friday and Saturday evening.

Opens 4pm. Closed Mondays.

Olive & Fig

CELEBRATING 20 YEARS IN BUSINESS... GRAZIE!!!

1533 Fording Island Road | 843.707.1934 Olive & Fig provides guests with a unique opportunity to experience authentic Mediterranean cuisine. The menu features Lebanese and Greek dishes alongside traditional Mediterranean fare, and gluten free and vegetarian options.

Truffles

Belfair Towne Village | 843.815.5551 | trufflescafe.com Casual cafe featuring the “freshest and finest of everything!” Fresh local seafood, Black Angus steaks, baby back ribs, homemade soups and garden salads. Covered patio. Lunch, dinner daily. Full cocktail bar.

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Class of 2021

VIEWPOINTS ~THE MINDSET LIST~

This year’s senior class has grown up in a world much different than the one most of us grew up in. From the effects of 9/11 to a global pandemic, the graduating class of college students has experienced significant world events. With the help of a few items culled from Beloit College and Marist College annual mindset lists, here are some key issues that have shaped their world views.

1. There has always been a digital swap meet called eBay.

17. Bluetooth has always been keeping us wireless and synchronized.

2. Oprah has always been a magazine.

18. X-rays have always been digital, allowing them to be read immediately.

3. The Harry Potter series has been banned somewhere in America for their entire lifetime.

4. Vladimir Putin has always been calling the shots at the Kremlin.

5. Cloning has always been a mundane laboratory procedure.

6. The United States has always been at war.

7. Euros have always been the coin of the realm…well, at least part of the realm.

8. Serena Williams has always been winning Grand Slam singles titles.

9. Amazon has always invited consumers to follow the arrow from A to Z. 10. They have never had to watch or listen to programs at a scheduled time.

11. If you want to reach them, you’d better send a text — emails are oft ignored.

12. They disagree with their parents as to which was the “first” Star Wars episode.

13. “Nanny cams” have always been available to check up on the babysitter.

14. NFL coaches have always had the opportunity to throw a red flag and question the ref.

15. Books have always been read to you on audible.com.

16. Citizens have always been able to register to vote when they get their driver’s license.

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19. It’s doubtful that they have used or heard the high-pitched whine of a dial-up modem.

20. DreamWorks has always been making animated creatures heroic and loveable.

21. Airline tickets have always been purchased online.

22. There have always been iMacs on desks.

23. Robots have always been surgical partners in the O.R. 24. Peregrine falcons have never been on the endangered species list.

25. They are the first generation for whom a “phone” has been primarily a video game, direction finder, electronic telegraph, and research library.

26. The Lion King has always been on Broadway.

27. Color photos have always adorned the front page of The New York Times.

28. They have never licked a postage stamp.

29. Hybrid automobiles have always been mass produced.

30. Women have always attended the Virginia Military Institute and The Citadel.

31. Snowboarding has always been an Olympic sport.