Plantation Voice Weekly - Apr 29, 2019

Plantation Voice Monday, April 29, 2019

Clubhouse Library

Plantation Voice Publications

We appreciate your contribution to the library located at the new Clubhouse.

We kindly ask that all donations or book returns be placed on the shelves of the return bookcase section in the library. It becomes a mess of bags and boxes when left on the floor, porch or hall. Thank you for your cooperation.

Weekly and quarterly Plantation Voice publications can be viewed at www.issuu.com/rosehillpoa. Through issuu, you can view past publications, enlarge sections for easier reading and download issues of your choosing. There is even a full screen view that makes reading the PV even more enjoyable.

Clubhouse Acoustic Panels

Electronics Recycling Event The next Electronics Recycling event has been scheduled for May 18, 2019 from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. at the Beaufort County Public Works Site, 9 Benton Field Road, Bluffton, SC 29910 and Beaufort County Public Works, 140 Shanklin Road, Beaufort, SC 29906.

The POA has received 2 quotes and 2 more are expected in the next few days for acoustical panels and installation at the Clubhouse. Once all the proposals have been received the Board will review them at their next work session on May 20.

Annual Garden Tour

Any personal computers, laptops, CRT monitors, LCD monitors, CRT televisions, printers, hard drives and miscellaneous electronics (microwaves, lamps, cell phones, radios, fax machines, typewriters, etc.) will be accepted.

The All Saints Episcopal Church of Hilton Head presents the 32â żd Annual Garden Tour on May 18, from 10am - 4pm. Tickets are $35 per person. To purchase tickets please visit www.allsaintsgardentour.com

For more information about these events you may call the Solid Waste and Recycling Division for more information at (843) 255-2736.

Crossing the Bridge If you are planning to go to the Island today, you may want to rethink your plans. Due to SCDOT conducting inspections on the Hilton Head Bridges, the right eastbound lane of Highway 278 is currently blocked. Motorists should merge into the left lane early on and use caution while driving in the area.

There is no ETA on when the inspections will be completed and motorists should expect it to be blocked for several hours and plan accordingly.

Thank you for your patience.

Wednesday Night at the Clubhouse Keith Klaiber will be playing this Wednesday from 5-8 on the Clubhouse Porch! Lunch and appetizer menus will be available. Hope to see you there!

All proceeds from this event are donated to local charities. The 2019 grant recipients will be BackPack Buddies of Bluffton, Backpack Buddies of Hilton Head, Jasper Backpack Buddies, Hilton Head Safe Harbour, St. Stephen’s UMC Outreach Food Pantry, and the Literacy Center.

Equestrian Activity

Please remember that all equestrian activity is restricted to the Equestrian Center, Equestrian Trails, Polo Field, Paddocks, specified lots, and specified roadsides that connect Equestrian Trails & the Equestrian Center. Maps of the approved trails & connecting roads are available at the POA Office.

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Plantation Voice Bluffton Sunset Party #2 - Sunset Palooza Sunset Palooza is Friday Night - May 17th from 5:30 - 9:30 pm at Oyster Factory Park. Sunset Palooza is a Low Country food festival with area restaurants and caterers serving up their signature pies, pastas, meats and seafood.

“There is no better way to spend a Friday night than being on the water and enjoying great food, good company, live music, and an ice cold beverage over looking the May River and our picture perfect sunset," said Mark Weisner, event organizer.

"This is a have fun with your family event that celebrates why we all choose to live here."

Sunset Palooza is a kid and pet friendly event showcasing live local music from “Bobby Magyarosi” and “The Chiggers”. The Food Court features New York City Pizza, Melly Mels, Low Country Fire & Race Paella and others as well as Shaved Ice, Craft Beers, Wines, Ciders and more.

Bluffton Sunset Parties are held once a month on Friday nights during the summer over looking the May River at Oyster Factory Park. Each sundown celebration features a different theme with a variety of activities.

Relax and Enjoy the party, under the Live Oaks at Oyster Factory, after a long week. Come by boat, bike, or golf cart. Party with your pooch. Lawn Chairs and leashed pets are permitted, but no outside food or drinks will be allowed.

Tickets are $5 at the door, while children 12 & under get in for FREE. The 2019 Bluffton Sunset Party Series is sponsored by Village Park Homes, Barbers of the Low Country, Advanced Integrated Controls, Ankle & Foot Associates, Mosquito Joe, Epic Brewing, Shop More Local, Seattle Cider, Pawleys Island Brewing Company, Sierra Batuco Vineyards, Lowcountry Radio Group and The Bluffton Sun. Sunset Palooza will benefit Bluffton Self Help. For more information visit www.blufftonsunsetparty.com or call Bear Foot Sports at 843-757-8520.

What You Should Do If You Come Across A Snake Spring is the time of year we all look forward to. The cold winter is behind us and we can spend more time outside in the bright, warm sunshine. But we aren’t the only ones enjoying the change in the weather.

During this time of the year, many wildlife species begin to emerge from their overwintering habitats, and snakes are no exception.

To some of us, this is exciting, and we can start observing these fascinating and cryptic creatures. For others, its terrifying.

So, what should you do if you find a snake? Leave it alone and enjoy it from a safe distance.

Like most wild animals, snakes have a natural fear of humans.

The saying, “they are more afraid of you than you are of them,” is 100% true for snakes and they will do their best to avoid interactions with humans.

To a snake, humans are one of numerous predators they will encounter. Like any wild animal, if a snake feels threatened, it will defend itself. This shouldn't be confused with showing aggression though. If the snake is left alone, it will eventually leave.

Many of our common harmless snakes are confused with and misidentified as venomous ones. In fact, South Carolina has 38 species of snake, only six of which are venomous. It is much more common for people to see a harmless nonvenomous species than one that is potentially dangerous.

Snakes like Eastern Garter Snakes, Ringneck Snakes, Brown Snakes, red-bellied snakes, Rat Snakes and Corn Snakes can be quite common around homes, and species like the Eastern Kingsnake and Black Racer will actually kill and eat other snakes, including venomous species! You can click here to read more about common snakes found in the state.

So, the next time you see a snake, give it some space and appreciate it as one of the many incredible wildlife species we have in South Carolina and for the important role it plays in our ecosystems.

For frequently asked questions about reptiles and amphibians, click here.

Have a great week!

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