A Good Cry 4
In praise of tears
An Evening with Ron Daise 8
At the Conroy Center
3Visions 3Voices 9
At Art League Gallery
SERG Restaurant Group 10
Still surging at 40
Double Date Dinner 12
Fondue for four
This Is Us 14
Thoughts on the flag
Poetry Trailblazer 6
Elizabeth Robin
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Writer’s Note: As I was watching the DNC last Wednesday, I found myself sobbing along with young Gus Walz. Not because I was so inspired by his father’s acceptance speech – it was just okay for me – but because I was deeply moved by the sight of a teenaged boy weeping openly with love for his dad. Unfortunately, the image immediately became grist for the social media mill –where all good things go to be dissected and distorted – but I know what I saw, and I plan to carry it in my heart as we move through this election season. I’ve grown so very jaded about our political scene –especially the drama and deception we create around it – but this was a moment of pure human emotion that cut through all the BS, and it was beautiful.
I first published the column below almost fifteen years ago. Today, I’m publishing it again, slightly revised, and dedicating it to Gus. Obviously, being an “oldie,” it’s not a political endorsement. It’s not an endorsement of anything, really, but the sweet, sweet satisfaction of a good cry.
Can you remember the last time you cried?”
My pastor posed that question to the congregation in his sermon Sunday morning. From my perch in the choir loft, I looked out at the sea of
polite, inscrutable faces before me – they don’t call us Presbyterians the “frozen chosen” for nothin’ – and wondered (doubtfully) if anybody else was thinking what I was thinking:
“That’s easy! It was about 20 minutes ago, during the first hymn. I LOVE that one! It’s got all those great Alleluias . . . ”
The minister – who actually had a serious point to make – continued, “When was the last time you were so overcome by grief or compassion, that you actually wept?”
“Oh,” I thought. “ That kind of crying. Okay, then. That was earlier this morning, while I was drinking my coffee and reading Thirteen Moons on the back deck. The light was so poignant, and the birds were singing this descant, and there was this gorgeous, sad passage in my book . . . and . . . oh no, here I go again . . . ”
Though I usually hang on every word of divine wisdom I can scrounge, a sizable patch of that sermon was lost on me as I pondered my Crying Problem.
Some people get nosebleeds. Others sweat profusely. Still others struggle with issues like stuttering or snoring.
Me? I suffer from Overactive Tear Duct Syndrome Related to Hypersensitivity.
Apparently, it’s a somewhat rare condition, and I’ve had it since birth. There’s not much science out there, but my mom and I have
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decided it must be genetic. She, too, suffers from OTDSRH.
But “suffer” is probably the wrong word. The condition, though chronic and untreatable, is painless. As with many longstanding afflictions, it’s not so much the patient who suffers as the family. My husband is increasingly irritated by my symptoms (i.e. frequent, unexpected crying jags), and my daughter is downright embarrassed. They don’t seem to understand that I have no control over my condition. The tears just come, unbidden – often out of the blue – and when they do, I have to go with the flow.
Victor Hugo wrote, “Those who do not weep, do not see.” I like that. It makes me feel good about myself. It suggests that we weepy types have a particularly keen eye. An exquisitely refined sensibility. A deeper well of compassion than your average dry-eyed Joe. Yes, I like that quote very much.
Unfortunately, in my case, it’s rubbish. I’m just a crybaby, plain and simple. A sucker for sentiment. An easy mark. A sap. I seldom make it through a church service with dry eyes, or a play, or a concert, or a movie. I can’t get through a Charlie Brown special or the Hallelujah Chorus or the Pledge of Allegiance without welling up. I don’t think I’ve ever sung the Star-Spangled Banner in its entirety. I always lose it right around the time the bombs start bursting in air.
I’m an emotional sieve. A basket case. With leaks.
And here’s my dirty little secret: I kind of enjoy it.
No, I don’t enjoy irritating my husband, nor do I enjoy embarrassing my child. Not at all. For their sake, I would gladly “take the cure” if one existed. But as it seems I’m stuck with this condition for life, I might as well be honest and ‘fess up: I find crying very satisfying. When I’m full of sorrow, my tears are a comforting balm. When I’m joyful, they’re an impromptu celebration! When I’m struck by beauty, they’re a silent, spontaneous hallelujah.
My tears come so freely – and feel like such a natural response – I’m continually surprised to find it’s not that way for most people. I once sat beside the mother of the male lead in a children’s production at USCB, and while she seemed perfectly pleased with her son’s performance, she
held it together while I boo-hooed over her boy and the other kids. I was mortified! Everywhere I go, whatever the occasion, it seems I’m surrounded by stoic, stiff upper lips. I envy their dignity and self-control, but I just don’t get it. And I certainly don’t have it.
Recently, a friend asked me if I liked a movie – I can’t even remember which one – and I told him yes, that it had made me cry. “Well, that’s just you,” he said. “ Everything makes you cry. Your tears don’t mean much.”
I’ve been meditating on that statement. It hurt my feelings at the time, but I think my friend was right. In the grand scheme of things, my tears don’t mean much. They certainly don’t signify that whatever inspired them is terribly tragic, or of high artistic merit, or possessed of perfect, timeless beauty. (Though I certainly cry over those things, too. And how.) All they mean is that I’ve been moved. Again. But for me, that’s no small thing. My tears remind me that I’m alive – fully engaged in this world of wonder and horror and mysterious beauty – and that my heart beats in time with yours . . . and yours . . . and yours. My tears are inconvenient and annoying and sometimes even humiliating, but they never cease to feel like a gift.
So, do I cry too easily? Perhaps. Does that make me mawkish? Overly sentimental? Of questionable taste? Probably. Am I proud of those qualities? No. But I might as well own them, because sooner or later, you’ll see them written all over my face. In mascara. And when you do, don’t cry for me. Chances are, I’m having a ball.
& Raves, for 25 years.
Beaufort Art Association is pleased to announce a 50-year retrospective of the Photography of Sandy Dimke, on view from September 1 – October 26, 2024. With more than 50 works spanning five decades, this exhibition will feature many pieces that have won international awards but have not yet been shown in local galleries. Turning 75 is a powerful age and marks a time of reflection and self-discovery. This exhibit is a celebration of the journey Sandy traveledfilled with experiences that have shaped and strengthened her art. It represents her most iconic imagery while offering an opportunity to see all phases of her continually evolving 50-year career.
semite for the first time and challenged herself to capture this beauty to share with others. She has not put down her camera since.
Most of these 20th century images, both black and white and color, were produced in her darkroom. Sandy loved the excitement of seeing photos come to life before her eyes.
The first thirty of these fifty years of her photographic journey was devoted to architectural photography. Sandy had a successful business in Connecticut capturing luxury houses in such a way that always made the houses shine. She was sought-after by local clients.
Sandy joined Beaufort Art Association eighteen years ago, to help promote Photography as a Fine Art within the arts community. She has given back to the organization over the years by serving both on the Gallery Committee as well as various Board positions. This year she was elected to represent the Gallery on the BAA Board of Directors, in the role of VP Gallery. Sandy also serves on the South Carolina Board of Directors for the National Association of Women Artists (founded in 1889) as well as on the National Level as chair of the Print Division of the Photographic Society of America, Worldwide. She has published two photography books, “Hands Across the Lowcountry” and “Cats of Beaufort” and has had numerous images included in local and national hardcover books. Sandy is honored that hundreds of her images have been exhibited worldwide where they have received numerous medals and awards.
Her journey actually started 60 years ago, in 1965 when, as a 16-year-old, she was given a Kodak “Instamatic” camera with a black and white cartridge, to travel with her on an exchange program to France. A few of those photos are in the exhibit. But it was 1974 when Sandy first started taking photography seriously. She experienced the grandeur of Yo-
After she retired and moved to Beaufort, in 2001, she put away her medium format and 35mm cameras and embraced the digital world. She developed an eye for fine art photography and Dimke Photo Art was born. She challenged herself to refine her vision and adapt to new hardware as film morphed into digital and wet darkrooms were replaced by Lightroom and Photoshop.
Sandy loves creating art through the medium of photography. Her goal is always to freeze a moment in time in a creative manner, either by unique camera angles or adding a different perspective with post processing.
Renowned photographer, Vincent Versace, says: “Every artist has an instrument but only photographers have a superpower, the power to freeze time.” This is the phrase she aptly chose for the title of her exhibit.
As an artist, Sandy values the interplay of color, texture and patterns that unify the image. A traveler at heart, her photos capture the excitement of the world she experiences, whether at home in the Lowcountry or in more exotic locales of Europe, Asia, Africa or Australia. The exhibit will encompass Lowcountry scenes, birds and animals, as well as some botanicals and abstracts that Sandy has fun creating. Veteran photographer, Sandy admits that while she has decades behind her as her hobby turned into a profession, this passion ended as an obsession. Even at 75, she sometimes feels like she is only beginning. Join the artist for an opening night reception at the BAA Gallery Friday, Sep. 6, 5-8pm, 913 Bay Street, downtown Beaufort, under the black awning.
Touch of Friendship, above Solitude, left Lake Solitude, below
Award-winning poet Elizabeth Robin will discuss the creation and curation of the Hilton Head Poetry Trail as a free public event at the nonprofit Pat Conroy Literary Center on Saturday, September 14, at 2:00 p.m.
A marriage of technology, creative writing, public art, and arts-minded businesses, the Hilton Head Poetry Trail offers a new way to see Hilton Head Island: through the eyes of the poets who live there. Grabbing extra copies of Local Life Magazine ? Scan the sign placed inside the front door and read a Pop-up Poets collaboration. Contemplating the landscape as you rest on Toni Morrison’s bench at Mitchelville Freedom Park? Read James Mallory’s poem “The Beautiful Couple.” Confused, asking “What is it?” as you stare at Caracol in Shelter Cove Park? Scan the trail sign and Jackie Markham gives you one interpretation.
It’s the kind of collaboration that makes the arts an experience. A unique approach to a public arts project, this trail
brings poetry into public spaces in a permanent-yet-flexible medium. Because it uses QR codes, the trail can track its visits and regularly switch out trail content to include more poets and poems at each site.
Monthly visits have averaged over 300 readings from 20-plus states and 4 or more foreign countries in its first year. Some poems have been read over 1,000 times!
Presenter Elizabeth Robin, retired teacher and award-winning poet, is the author of three collections of poems published by Finishing Line Press: To My Dreamcatcher (2022), Where Green Meets Blue (2018) and Silk Purses and Lemonade (2017). She partnered with the Office of Cultural Affairs to establish the Hilton Head Poetry Trail, a 25-station route of local poets. A Piccolo Spoleto Sundown Poet (2023), she won the 2021 Carrie McCray Nickens Fellowship, was an Island Writers Network open mic emcee for eight years, and creates literary programs on Hilton Head Island.
Learn more about the Conroy Center at www.patconroyliterarycenter.org
The Pat Conroy Literary Center's monthly Open Mic Night will be held at the Conroy Center (601 Bladen St.) on Thursday, September 12, from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m. The featured writer is Deirdre Garr Johns, author of the forthcoming children’s picture book Weathering the Storm and the forthcoming poetry chapbook Fallen Love. Open Mic will also feature short readings of 3 to 5 minutes each by other writers in many genres.
The program is free to attend and will be live-streamed on the Conroy Center’s Facebook page. Writers interested in reading from their work during Open Mic should contact the Conroy Center in advance to sign up: contact@patconroyliterarycenter.org.
Deirdre Garr Johns writes poetry, nonfiction, and children’s fiction. Her work is often inspired by the beauty of nature and the memories of people and places. Deirdre hopes to inspire others and create a sense of connectedness to the world around us. Deirdre’s poetry has appeared in Sylvia Magazine, South Carolina Bards Poetry Anthology, Eunoia Magazine, Nymeria Magazine, Silver Birch Press, Stone Poetry Quarterly, Pink Magazine, and more. Her nonfiction has appeared in Sasee Magazine. Fallen Love (Finishing Line Press), her first chapbook collection, will be available for pre-sales this fall and published in January 2025. Her children’s book, Weathering the Storm, will be published later this fall. Visit www.patconroyliterarycenter.org
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The nonprofit Pat Conroy Literary Center will host an evening with Lowcountry legend Ron Daise, author of the newly published novel Raptors in the Ricelands, on Tuesday, September 10, at 5:00 p.m., at the Conroy Center (601 Bladen St., Beaufort). Free and open to the public. Books will be available for sale and signing. Seating is limited; please call in advance to reserve: 843-379-7025.
Author Ron Daise
In the twenty-first century fictional community of Georgetown, South Carolina, a story unfolds revealing family secrets and conflicts that challenge cultural beliefs. With bighearted intention, newlyweds Florence and Chadwick Wineglass attempt to promote
economic legacy, but their unconscious motives often ensnare those they assist. The Wineglasses become raptor-like in their generosity at a moment when other community members' intentions also prove to be menacing.
Conveyed in four acts and with chapter names that follow the production stages of Carolina Gold Rice, Raptors in the Ricelands spans the future, the present, and the past, and fosters a message of connection with African diasporic communities around the globe. Historical accounts include the Orangeburg Massacre; Black church life, particularly in Oconee County as begun during slavery; the launch of White supremacy in Fort Mill; the Reconstruction Era; and the Universal Negro Improvement Association.
"The many characters in this fictional story seem familiar and fully realized as Daise expertly shows the reader the connectivity between their lives, their Gullah culture, and the valuable "Carolina Gold" rice. Equally important in this book are the teachings of Marcus Garvey Jr., and the reminder that all that humanity can only move forward when we unselfishly commit to helping those most in need.’ – Eric Crawford, author of Gullah Spirituals: The Sound of Freedom and Protest in the South Carolina Sea Islands.
Ron Daise, a son of St. Helena Island, SC, is an author, performer, educator, and cultural interpreter. His books, productions, and recordings have documented and shaped Gullah Geechee heritage since 1986. Co-star
of "Gullah Gullah Island," Nick Jr. TV's award-winning children's program of the 1990s, Ron also is a former chairman of the federal Gullah Geechee Cultural Heritage Corridor Commission, and is featured in exhibits at the International African American Museum, Charleston, SC; the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Washington, DC; and Brookgreen Gardens, Murrells Inlet, SC. When not writing and performing, Ron is a baker and owner of Mr. Ron's Gullahlicious Pound Cakes. A graduate of Hampton Institute (now Hampton University), Ron and his wife Natalie reside in Georgetown, SC, and are parents of two adult children.
Learn more about the Conroy Center at www.patconroyliterarycenter.org
Joint exhibit features the works of LouAnne Barrett, Steve Edelstein, and Kelly Richard
Local artists LouAnne Barrett, Steve Edelstein, and Kelly Richard use painting, photography, and sculpture, respectively, to interpret the unique beauty of Lowcountry birds such as egrets, herons, and pelicans, as well as other local wildlife.
Barrett, a lifelong artist, works with various media such as watercolor, acrylic, oil, pastel, and multi-media to create her works. Prior to moving to the Low Country, she was an Interior Designer and taught design at the local college in southern California. She taught Art for 18 years in Hilton Head. Currently, she still enjoys teaching youth and adult classes at various local locations. Her work resides in several locations as far north as Maine and south as the tip of Florida and the West Coast.
LouAnne Barrett, Keeping Watch
Kelly Richard, Snowy Egret
Edelstein is a former lawyer and lifelong photographer who started focusing mainly on photographing birds after moving to Hilton Head from Atlanta. He has exhibited in Atlanta, California, Massachusetts, Florida, and the Lowcountry.
Richard has spent her entire career in the arts, whether as an illustrator, graphic designer, gallery owner, or sculptor. She operated her own graphic design firm in Washington, DC, and owned several galleries in Maryland, including the nationally recognized American Craftworks Collection. While living in Annapolis, she developed her appreciation for local birds and wildlife. She retired to Hilton Head ten years ago, where she dedicates much of her time to sculpting.
Steve Edelstein, Breeding Egret
LouAnne Barrett, Glory of the Moon
3Visions 3Voices will be held Sept. 17-October 18. An opening reception will be held Wednesday, Sept. 18, 5-7pm.
Each artist is offering a gallery talk--Barrett on Sept. 27, 2:30-4pm, and Oct. 7, 10:30am-12pm; Edelstein on Sept. 25, 11am-12pm; and Richard on Sept. 20, 11am-12pm. The show, reception, and talks are free and open to the public. Art League Gallery is located mid-island inside Arts Center of Coastal Carolina, 14 Shelter Cove Lane, Hilton Head, 843.681.5060.
Way back in 1984, Hilton Head Island was hungry for a neighborhood pizzeria experience, and high school and college buddies Steve Carb and Tony Acuri—serious pizza lovers who
visitors to Hilton Head, and each restaurant stands uniquely on its own in terms of outstanding atmosphere, high quality food, and service. This is what our values were built upon and continue to this day,” says president and partner, Alan Wolf, who started with SERG back in 2002 as a bar back for the then Brew Pub. We were working on a standalone entry for SERG in our upcoming book, 100 Things to Do in the South Carolina Lowcountry Before You Die, so it seemed like an ideal time to pursue a SERG DISH for Lowcountry Weekly.
Here’s a tasty rundown of SERG’s current offerings (we can’t wait to see what’s next on their menu!):
Giuseppi’s founders and partners Jim Loniero, Tony Arcuri, and Steve Carb.
had eaten their way through Pittsburgh’s many renowned pizza joints—were happy to say, “Si!” to the concept. With the help of partner, Rick Meccariello, Giuseppi’s Pizza & Pasta House opened 40 years ago. Fellow college roommate and trusted friend Jim Loniero was brought in as a partner soon after the company was founded. And the rest is SERG (Southeast Entertainment Restaurant Group) history. Today, SERG’s award-winning family of restaurants and concepts numbers 18 including a second Giuseppi’s in Bluffton that opened in 2004, a thriving catering company, and their unique takeout spot, SERG Takeout Kitchen. “The SERG family of restaurants offer a wide variety of cuisines to locals and
The Black Marlin Bayside Grill (www.blackmarlinhhi.com):
Situated in the heart of the bustling and newly rebuilt Palmetto Bay Marina (after Hurricane Matthew demolished the original) and featuring the famous Hurricane Bar, The Black Marlin is beloved for its fresh seafood, famous Hurricane cocktail and more, including their loaded-to-the-gills brunch come Saturday and Sunday—where the Make-It-Yourself Bloody Mary Bar provides the perfect brunch pairing.
Charbar Co Burgers & Sushi (www.charbarhhi.com): With indoor and outdoor dining on a covered patio, Charbar Co. features a unique dining duo of creative burgers and freshly-rolled sushi that we love, plus spiked and unspiked shakes and floats. Their Wine Jam Wagyu Burger and Dirty South Burger are Charbar favorites, as are The Pineapple Under The Sea Roll and The Song of the Shrimp Roll.
Frankie Bones Restaurant & Lounge (www.frankiebones.com): With a choice of the original Hilton Head hotspot and the more recent Bluffton concept, Frankie Bones
remains a SERG favorite for us and many more, thanks to its hip 60s vibe and classic American-Italian fare, including Frankies “Made” Meatballs, house-made cannelloni, and more.
Giuseppi’s Pizza & Pasta House (www.giuseppispizza.com): Savoring 40 years of flavor and tradition, Giuseppi’s is on Hilton Head Island at The Plaza at Shelter Cove—
and the second location is at Kitties Crossing in Bluffton. With indoor and outdoor dining, odes to Pittsburgh sports, and the freshest and most authentic ingredients (think tomatoes from California’s San Joquin Valley, sausage and pepperoni from family-owned businesses in Chicago and Cincinnati, made-daily dough, and tasty cheeses), we think Giuseppi’s is better than ever.
Local Legend Brewing Company (www. locallegendbrewing.com ): Coming in late-2024, Local Legend Brewing Company will be all things beer, food, fun, and nostalgia. The concept pays tribute to the people, places, and events that made Hilton Head what it is today, with a special nod towards the 1970s and 80s, when the Island began gaining notoriety. With multiple house and seasonal draft beers on tap, delicious brewery-style culinary treats and entrees, historical memorabilia displayed across the space, vintage games, and of course, a 6,000-squarefoot beer garden in the back, this is a place will be not only a beer-lovers dream, but great for the casual family hangout spot as well. Cheers to that!
Marley’s Shrimp & Burger Shack (www. hiltonheadshack.com): Marley’s, located just outside the Sea Pines main gate, redefines what we generally think of as a classic
Lowcountry food “shack.” With quick and convenient counter service and outdoor patio seating, Marley’s is famed for their shrimp chowder, chili, seafood baskets, sandwiches (including their popular shrimp burger), and delectable burgers, including the Smash Burger (served as a single, double, or triple).
Nectar Farm Kitchen (www.nectarfarmkitchen.com): Also situated just outside main gate for Sea Pines, as well as in Old Town Bluffton, we’ve loved Nectar’s “farm-to-table” concept since the day it opened. Serving lunch, brunch, and dinner daily at both locations, plus seasonal entertainment and more, the list of “Our Local Farm Partners” now exceeds two dozen (including Port Royal Farmers Market favorites like Adam’s Farm, Tuten Farm, and Whippoorwill Farm). Be sure to check out Nectar Bluffton’s “Beetown” fall and spring oyster roasts as well, featuring live music, drink specials, and of course, our famed Lowcountry oysters steamed to perfection.
been to dozens on the list).The namesake BBQ is slow-smoked and delicious, but there’s much more, including smoked fried chicken, Texas beef brisket, baby back ribs, and char-grilled or fried wings that we love.
Poseidon ( www.poseidonhhi.com ): Situated on the Broad Creek waterfront, popular Poseidon anchors Shelter Cove Centre. With two stories of indoor and outdoor dining featuring varied spaces like The World is Your Oyster Raw Bar, the four-sided Nautibar, and the popular Rooftop Bar (including a lively live music line-up), we love that Poseidon features coast-to-coast cuisine, ranging from San Francisco-style cioppino to seared New Bedford scallops, to local catch-of-the day options. They also have a great sushi selection as well!
Serg Takeout Kitchen (www.hiltonheadfoodtogo.com): We recently stopped by SERG Takeout Kitchen for the first time and left with lots of fresh frozen, chef-prepared, fully-cooked meals-to-go, including options for one, two, or company, as well as sides, decadent desserts, and more. The mouthwatering menu features breakfast items,
fresh salads, microwaveable-ready meals, a potpourri of popular pot pies, pizzas, soups, sides, desserts, and a lot more—including Friday hot meal specials (like their very popular Jamaican jerk chicken on Fridays and Leopold’s Ice Cream).
boathouse.com): With a menu that includes classic Skull Creek views (and sunsets), Marker 13 Buoy Bar, fresh catch seafood, southern classics, sushi, Skull Creek General Store, and more, Skull Creek Boathouse remains one of our favorite restaurants on Skull Creek (and that’s saying something).
Skull Creek Dockside Waterfront Restaurant ( www. docksidehhi.com):
Okay, adjacent Skull Creek Dockside is another waterfront favorite as well, thanks
On the deck at Dockside
to its views, sunsets, Shark Bar, and tasty food. Dockside takes its low-and-slow house-smoked BBQ from the Southern Pride smoker seriously, including delectable beef brisket, smoked chicken, and more. But BBQ isn’t the only thing they are great at in Skull Creek, thanks to fresh seafood, including the stuffed local shrimp casino, with fresh caught shrimp onboard Seaworthy Lifestyle.
We’d be remiss without mentioning SERG’s great “Menu Guide,” which we devour each time they publish a new edition and which we used a lot for this DISH. Along with menus, they feature mouthwatering articles and lots of food and drink-oriented advertisers that we love to support. For instance, the 2024-2025 Menu Guide has an article called “The Kings of Crab,” where SERG chefs highlight their favorite crab dishes (yum!), as well as advertisements from Rollers Wine & Spirits (we love it there!), Burnt Church Distillery (ditto), and many others.
One Hot Mama’s BBQ ( www.onehotmamas.com): We’ve always been fans of Food Network’s star chef Orchid Paulmeier, and we’re happy that there are two places (Hilton Head and Bluffton) where we can get a One Hot Mama’s fix, with both locations part of the official South Carolina BBQ Trail (we’ve
Signature Catering & Events by SERG (www.signaturecateringhhi.com): For 30-plus years, Signature Catering & Events by SERG on Hilton Head Island has been a popular choice from Savannah to Charleston. We can attest first-hand they offer creative fare, great service, and coastal hospitality.
Skull Creek Boathouse Landmark Waterfront Restaurant (www.skullcreek-
Wiseguys Modern American Restaurant (www.wiseguyshhi.com): With an uptownchic vibe that belies its Hilton Head Island location, WiseGuys (next to Frankie Bones on Main Street) is well-known to SERG fans like us, thanks to their shareable small plates (several from their wood-fire oven) perfected pastas, and varied steaks (including a 24-ounce bone-in porterhouse prepared in their Montague Steakhouse Broiler, which sears meat at 1,800 degrees!).
9 Hunter Road, Suite A Hilton Head Island, SC 29926 843-846-8326 • www.serggroup.com
Beaufort-based travel journalists Lynn and Cele Seldon (www.seldonink.com) often cover culinary travel around the world and Lowcountry Weekly lured them to write a monthly feature covering the local food scene. This includes articles about restaurants, chefs, food-focused stores, farms, farmers, farmers markets, and more. They welcome suggestions for “DISH,” as well as for their next book, 100 Things to Do in the South Carolina Lowcountry Before You Die (Reedy Press).
Love is in the air! Vince and I celebrated our thirty-third wedding anniversary with Mike and Kim Clark, two of our best friends from college who just happened to get married the year before we did, and just happen to live in Bluffton. We all met in Wilson, NC. Kim and I knew each other from grade school and our fathers were dear friends. Vince and Mike met when we were all attending Atlantic Christian College and have been good buddies ever since. As fate would have it, all four of us ended up in the SC Lowcountry and we’ve been celebrating our mutual August nuptials together almost every year since 1992. We usually dress up and meet for dinner in a fancy restaurant, rotating annually between Beaufort and Bluffton. This year, we opted for a casual evening on Lady’s Island. The Clarks brought flowers and dessert and I pulled out Mama’s fondue pot from the 1970’s. Have you ever hosted a fondue party? It’s one of the most fun and sociable ways to dine. Fondue is eaten with long-handled forks dipped and twirled in a communal pot. Pots are usually electric but are sometimes heated with candles or a gel fuel. Traditional fondue consists of bread cubes dipped into warmed cheese, although some folks also use their fondue pot to cook small pieces of meat in hot oil, or for desserts made from melted chocolate. We fondued cheese, beef tenderloin and shrimp. I even made a couple of tasty dipping sauces. Sharing time at the table with the people you love is a treasure. Many happy returns of the day to everyone with an August wedding anniversary!
2 tablespoons butter
4 ounces cream cheese
1 heaping cup blue cheese crumbles
½ cup sour cream
1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon chopped chives
Walnuts, chopped and toasted, optional
Melt butter in a small stockpot. Add cream cheese and cook until smooth. Add blue cheese and sour cream. Stir in garlic powder and chopped chives. Cook until heated
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through. Pour mixture into ceramic fondue pot with a candle or serving dish and garnish with chopped toasted walnuts. Serve with toasted bread cubes and/or fresh vegetables. Serves 4.
Steak marinade:
2 pounds beef tenderloin, cut in 1-inch pieces
3 tablespoons lemon juice
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 cloves garlic, minced
¼ teaspoon herbs Provence
1 green onion, chopped
Place tenderloin cubes in a glass dish. Mix marinade ingredients in a small bowl and pour over beef; toss to ensure that each piece is thoroughly coated. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours. Remove from refrigerator and bring to room temperature before cooking.
Shrimp marinade:
2 pounds shrimp, peeled and deveined ¼ cup lemon juice
1 tablespoon soy sauce
½ teaspoon grated fresh ginger
1 clove garlic, minced
Place shrimp in a glass dish. Mix marinade ingredients in a small bowl and pour over shrimp; toss to ensure that each shrimp is thoroughly coated. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours before cooking.
For the fondue:
Electric fondue pot
Vegetable oil
Fill a metal fondue pot one-third full with
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vegetable oil. Heat the oil to 375 degrees.
Using individual skewers, cook the beef until browned/desired degree of doneness. Cook the shrimp until just pink. Serve with assorted dipping sauces. Serves 4.
Chinese mustard may be found in the international/Asian food aisle of your grocery store.
¾ cup soy sauce
3 tablespoons water
3 teaspoons prepared Chinese mustard
3 teaspoons heavy cream
¾ teaspoon garlic powder
Combine all of the ingredients in a small bowl mix well until combined. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
Prepared chopped gingerroot may be found in the refrigerated food aisle of your grocery store.
½ cup soy sauce
2 tablespoons water
1 clove garlic, minced
1½ - 2 tablespoons fresh chopped gingerroot
Combine all of the ingredients in a small bowl mix well until combined. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
For the sauce:
2 cups mayonnaise
¼ cup tomato paste or ketchup
2 tablespoons melted butter
3 tablespoons rice vinegar
3 tablespoons sugar
2 teaspoons paprika
2 teaspoons garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
Salt and pepper, to taste
2 tablespoons water, optional
Whisk all ingredients together in a mediumsized bowl with a lid. Add water as needed to get the desired consistency. Refrigerate for at least 3 hours before serving. Makes approximately 2½ cups.
For the rice:
2 (8.5-oz) packages microwavable jasmine rice
2 eggs
¼ cup shredded carrots
¼ cup chopped onions
¼ cup frozen peas
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
3 tablespoons soy sauce
1 green onion, chopped
Cook rice in microwave according to package directions. Scramble 2 eggs, chop and set aside. Place cooked rice, carrots, onions, and peas in a bowl; mix well. Add chopped eggs and toss to combine. Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet. Add rice mixture to skillet and cook until rice begins to brown. Stir in soy sauce and continue to cook until rice is heated through. Garnish with chopped green onion before serving. Serve with sauce on the side. Serves 4.
The writer owns Catering by Debbi Covington and is the author of three cookbooks, Celebrate Beaufort, Celebrate Everything! and Dining Under the Carolina Moon. For more great recipes and to view her cooking demonstrations, visit and subscribe to Debbi’s YouTube channel. Debbi’s website address is www.cateringbydebbicovington.com. She may be reached at 843-525-0350 or by email at dbc@ cateringbydebbicovington.com
If you were raised in the United States, each elementary school day most likely started with rising from your tiny desk, turning toward an American flag – or picture of one – placing your little right hand over your heart, and repeating, along with your teacher, the Pledge of Allegiance:
“I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the Republic for which it stands, one Nation, under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all.”
Perhaps your teacher initially talked about what those words meant, about how we mustn’t ever take them for granted, and how lucky we all were to live in a democracy with freedoms galore. She might have added an example or two of living conditions in another country ruled by a dictator or one under communist or fascist rule and about how controlled and limited residents’ lives and their daily choices were.
During the school days that followed, did you remember to think about your teacher’s words? Not likely. I know I didn’t. All too soon, repeating the daily promise while standing with hand over heart became rote. Just rolled that pledge out and went on about my childhood days. Words by Paul Simon from Simon and Garfunkle’s “My Little Town” come to mind: “ . . . as I pledged allegiance to the wall . . . ”.
Back in 1975, the first time I heard Simon’s phrase, I knew exactly what it meant. But again, didn’t give it much thought. Not until
recently. Not until the world situation –particularly, the political situation in my own country – began feeling as if my choices were becoming limited and my country’s flag was being used as a symbol for a doctrine or doctrines that didn’t benefit most of the nation’s hardworking, freedom-embracing, democracy-loving citizens. A weight settled upon my shoulders. Thoughts of the documents that formed and represented a free America came to mind – the Declaration of Independence, the Constitution, Bill of Rights, and then, the Pledge of Allegiance, i.e. our promise to uphold our country’s founding platforms and its freedoms . . . no matter what. Along came the Olympic Games in Paris to inject a much-needed shot of “let’s all pull together and support our country’s athletes.”
Which many of us responded to while glued to our TVs for hours upon hours. The U.S. team made us proud every time the strains of “The Star Spangled Banner” burst into the background. The competitions came to an end and divisiveness settled back in. Rumors surfaced of replacing the Pledge of Allegiance with – of all things – the Ten Commandments, a Christian religious icon. Granted, if all the earth’s people followed those edicts, the planet would surely be a better place. Wouldn’t it?
But what about the rest of the world’s great religions, some of which are practiced by millions of people daily? According to 2023 statistics, about 30.7% of the world’s population is Christian. Those are followed by 24.9% adherents of Islam, 15.1% Hinduism, 6.6% Buddhism, 5.6% Chinese Traditional Religion, and you can insert 15.58% as secular/nonreligious/atheist/agnostic. Many practitioners of these religions and of a
number of smaller groups, including Judaism, live and worship in the United States, follow their own religious customs, and would certainly take issue with having the Ten Commandments, a Christian doctrine, posted in a child’s classroom. As would the nonpracticing percentage.
Look back to the beginning of this column and read the message that pledge brings to all citizens. And yes, it does include the words “under God,” but not specifically a Christian, Islamic, or Buddhist interpretation. I believe that phrase is left open for everyone to choose the God of their individual religion to live under.
According to several sources, the first version of the Pledge of Allegiance was penned in 1885 by Captain George Thatcher Balch, a Union Army officer in the Civil War, who later wrote a book on how to teach patriotism to children, especially those of immigrants, in public schools. His version was simple and to the point: “We give our heads and hearts to God and our country; one country, one language, one flag!”
This man worked with the government and private organizations to distribute flags to every classroom and school. He knew war and was determined to steer children away from a mindset that might bring it on again.
In 1892, American Christian socialist Baptist minister and author, Francis Bellamy, wrote the original version of the Pledge for a religion-focused children’s magazine, The Youth’s Companion. A few years later, the publication changed its focus to entertainment and published stories and poems by such writers as Jane Addams, Harriet Beecher Stowe, Mark Twain, Emily Dickinson, Booker T. Washington, and Jack London.
by Katherine Tandy Brown
Designed to be recited in 15 seconds, Bellamy’s Pledge of Allegiance read as follows: “I pledge allegiance to my Flag and the Republic for which it stands, one Nation indivisible, with Liberty and Justice for all.” The year Bellamy’s version came out, some 25,000 flags were placed in public schools. The words “to my flag” were changed to “to the flag of the United States of America” because of the large number of foreign children in the schools, and “under God” was added in 1954 by a Joint Resolution of Congress.
These days, the United States Flag Code instructs the Pledge of Allegiance “ . . . should be rendered by standing at attention facing the flag with the right hand over the heart. When not in uniform men should remove any non-religious headdress with their right hand and hold it at the left shoulder, the hand being over the heart. Persons in uniform should remain silent, face the flag, and render the military salute. Members of the Armed Forces not in uniform and veterans may render the military salute in the manner provided for persons in uniform.”
All this for a flag? You’re darned straight! Keep remembering how fortunate we are to live in a democracy that has given so many souls the opportunity to leave an oppressive existence for America, where they’ve been able to embrace their dreams, to shine, and to raise families that can do the same.
In his award-winning song that helped bring Americans together after 9/11, Country music star Lee Greenwood states the thought beautifully for all of our country’s citizenry:
“I’m proud to be an American where at least I know I’m free.”
Do not for an instant take for granted any of the documents and principles that made our country what she has become, one that the rest of the world has looked up to and has come to depend on. Together we can help each other be America Strong. A thriving democracy. One nation . . . indivisible . . . with freedom . . . for all.
Irecently got an email that went like this: “When do I prune my shrubs?” Me: “What variety are they? Answer: “They are green.” It is true that I have shrubs with purple and yellow leaves in my yard, but green shrubs seem to be the norm. However, the leaf color does not tell me when and how to prune a shrub. We do have shrubs here in the Lowcountry that get way out of control and frequently need to be tamed. Seriously tamed.
The easy rule of thumb for pruning shrubs is to prune them right after they bloom. Azaleas can be pruned after blooming, but no later than July 4th. I just pruned my Gardenias since they are now done with those fragrant blooms. You do not want to prune shrubs like azaleas, camellias, and gardenias in the late summer or fall because that is when they are setting their buds for their flowers. The saddest thing that I have ever seen was an azalea hedge that had been power wacked in November thus removing all the spring blooming flower buds. You should never prune shrubs with a power trimmer. Of course, many landscapers will do exactly that to save time. And shrubs should be pruned to their natural shape. I have three ligustrum shrubs along the side of my house where I let my landscaper be happy and prune them into meatballs. They are not allowed to touch anything else.
varieties of shrubs that would be much better along the foundation.
You may have heard of “Crepe Murder,” the hacking down of crepe myrtles to ugly stubs. The reason this is done is often because the variety of myrtle used near the house is a type that grows to a large tree. There are
smaller varieties that could be used. It is important to read labels when purchasing any ornament tree or shrub.
sinense “Sunshine”) has yellow leaves and is tidier than the green variety. It is evergreen, however it needs full sun in order to keep the bright yellow leaves. It can grow up to six feet tall and is easily pruned in the spring to keep its shape and size.
There are also many varieties of gardenias that can be placed near a house. Look for the dwarf types such as “Radicans” which only grow two feet tall and four feet wide. Likewise, azaleas come in many different sizes and colors. The best time to shop for azaleas is in March when they are in bloom so that you can see the exact color of the flowers. There is also a native variety of azalea called “Piedmont azalea” (Rhododenron canescens). Its shape is more column-like and it can grow to six feet. It makes a nice corner of the house specimen shrub.
If you do not have hungry deer, pittosporum (Pittosporum tobira) Is a lovely shrub with creamy sweet-smelling flowers.
By Wendy Hilty
There is a variegated as well as all green type and it is salt tolerant so pittosporum is ideal for planting near the marsh. Although it can grow to 12 feet, it takes well to pruning and can be kept small and compact. You do not have to feel like your shrubs are taking over. It only takes a small amount of judicious maintenance. We have such beautiful views that it is a shame to have your windows blocked by plants that seem to devour your house. Pruning makes for a happy and more disease and pest free plant.
Wendy Hilty is a Master Gardener and member of the Lowcountry Master Gardeners organization. She is also a member of the Royal Horticultural Society and likes to spend her time attempting to grow an English Cottage Garden in our heat and humidity. Her Comyagardener blog won a state-wide award from Clemson University last year. Wendy firmly believes that the most important tool for a gardener is a good sense of humor.
The biggest problem in this area as well as other parts of the country revolves around HOA requirements that house foundations be covered by plantings. Landscapers buy inexpensive fast growers and wedge them up again the house. Often, they are the wrong plant for a restricted area. Sweet viburnum (Viburnum oditissimum) is a favorite to use because it seems to grow overnight. The problem with this shrub is that it can reach 30 feet tall – hardly something you want growing right next to the house. There are dwarf
There are neat and tidy shrubs that you can use that will not require you to hack your way through a jungle and also are low maintenance. One of my favorite shrubs is dwarf bottlebrush (Callistemon citrinis “Little John”). It stays quite small and grows slowly with pollinator attracting red flowers. The leaves are interesting and a dark sage green color. There are also different sizes of loropetulum or Chinese fringe flower (Loropetulum chinense). This purple leafed shrub blooms with fringe-like flowers in the spring. The flowers come in various shades of pink as well as white. It is evergreen and easy to maintain. Sunshine ligustrum (Ligustrum
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FREE HYPNOSIS/HYPNOTHERAPY INFOR -
MATION session and guided group meditation workshop. This free session will focus on stress reduction and relaxation. Open to the public, every 3rd Monday of the Month, at 7 pm Eastern via Zoom. Bring a friend, learn more and RSVP for Zoom Link at www.guidepathhypnosis.com or contact Chris at chris. guidepath@gmail.com
BEAUFORT COUNTY LIBRARY ONGOING PROGRAMS & CLASSES Stitch Happens, Mondays @ 1:30, Bluffton; Basic Computer Skills Class 1st & 3rd Fridays @ 11:30am, Lobeco; Dungeon & Dragons Teen Club Mondays @ 4; Teen Gaming Club 1st & 3rd Wednesdays @ 4
FRIDAY SOCIAL DANCES The Hilton Head Carolina Shag Club hosts Friday dances from 6-9:30 pm at Dolphin Head Golf Club, 59 High Bluff Rd, Hilton Head Plantation. Open to the public. Shag, ballroom, swing, country, or line. Singles welcome. Cash bar and light dinners available. $5 floor fee. HHICSC also teaches beginner Shag lessons Tuesday nights. www. hiltonheadshagclub.com , or www.facebook. com/HHICSC
ART LEAGUE OF HH CLASSES & WORK-
SHOPS With over 25 local professional art educators, and guests from around the world, Art League of Hilton Head offers classes and workshops in all media for all levels of students. Visit www.artleaguehhi.org or email academy@artleaguehhi.org for more info.
POTTERY CLASSES IN BEAUFORT McSweeney Clay Studio offers morning, afternoon and evening classes for children and adults. Pottery dates and parties available as well. Classes are on going. Beginner or advanced welcome. mcsweeneyclaystudio.com or call 843-694-2049.
LOWCOUNTRY SHAGGERS Mondays - Moose Lodge, 350 Broad River Blvd. 6-9pm. Shag Lessons with Tommy & Sheri O'Brien and others. Occasional Ballroom and once a month Line Dance. Beginner, Intermediate and Advanced lessons. Open dancing after lessons. Visit www. lowcountryshaggers.com or lowcountryshaggers@aol.com
WEDNESDAYS, BEAUFORT SHAG CLUB meets evenings at AMVETS, 1831 Ribaut Rd., Port Royal from 7-9pm, and the 2nd Sat. of the month 7-10pm. Free lessons to members Sep. to June. Visit The Beaufort Shag Club on Facebook.
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED for the military lounge at the Savannah/Hilton Head Airport. It is operated by a cadre of volunteers. Formerly the USO Lounge it has been renamed “Savannah Salutes,” and continues to provide a respite for travelling active duty, retired and reserve military, veterans and their families. The facility requires volunteers to keep the lounge open from 8 am to 9 pm, seven days a week. There are three shifts each day, with two volunteers on duty for each shift. Interested in volunteering? More info and application forms are available at the www.savannahsalutes.org,or call John Findeis at (912) 507-4848. The airport will provide free parking.
VETERANS FIRST THRIFT STORE is in need of volunteers. Summer hours are Thursday thru Saturday10am-4pm. Volunteer hours are very flexible! Stop in the store at 612 Robert Smalls Parkway to fill out a volunteer application or call the store at 843-2634218. Please consider helping this very worthwhile organization!!
SECOND HELPINGS seeks volunteers to crew trucks in Bluffton and Beaufort to distribute food to local charities. Offering a flexible schedule at your convenience. Email officeadmin@ secondhelpingslc.org
BEMER CIRCULATION THERAPY 10-11a Fridays via Zoom. Already own a BEMER? Never heard of it but curious? Join to ask any questions about this leading-edge German technology that enhances blood flow 30% in 8 minutes. Sessions are designed to support those who have their own unit but everyone is welcome. Brought to you by BEMER Specialist - Human & Equine, Elizabeth Bergmann. Text 410-212-1468 to get the Zoom link. Free.
CARIS HEALTHCARE: WE HONOR VETERANS Hospice Program. You a Vet with a little time to share with other Vets with limited time? The We Honor Veterans program seeks volunteers who are Vets to offer a listening ear for our Veteran patients. Volunteers also participate in our Pinning Ceremonies for Veteran patients. Contact 843-473-3939 or smilliken@carishealthcare.com
SPIRITUAL COMMUNITY: Non-denominational meditation, silent prayer and healing group forming. All welcome. No previous meditation experience needed. Call Michael 843-489-8525
HABITAT RESTORE NEEDS VOLUNTEERS We're looking for volunteers for cashiers, sales floor associates, donation processing, donor data entry, and donor ambassadors. Interested? Go to lowcountryhabitat. org/volunteer or call 843-525-0055.
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED for Calhoun Station Thrift Store in Bluffton. All funds generated are returned to other nonprofits in the community. Store is open Wed & Sat 10am to 1pm and located at 77 Pritchard St. Volunteers can stop by store or contact Cate Taylor, 843310-0594 or catetaylor@frontier.com
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED for HELP of Beaufort, 530 Charles St. Looking for committed volunteers for clothes sorting, pantry help, front desk help and Mobile Meals drivers. We are open M-F from 9:30-12:30, Mobile Meals delivers to home bound seniors 5 days/
week, routes takes about 30-45 mins. Email Lori at helpbeaufort@gmail.com, or call 843-524-1223, or stop in and fill out an application.
PORT ROYAL MUSEUM is open Thursday through Sunday at 1634 Paris Ave., from 10 - 3 or upon request. Free admission! Call 843-524-4333 or email historicportroyalfoundation@gmail.com to request a special opening.
PARKINSON’S SUPPORT GROUP - First Thursday of the month at Beaufort Memorial LifeFit Wellness Center, from 1:30-2:45pm, 900 Ribaut Rd. Beaufort. We are individuals with Parkinson’s care partners of those with Parkinson’s, and individuals or companies providing products or services for Parkinson’s patients. For more info: Rick Ostrander at pdawaresc@gmail. com or Facebook at Parkinson’s Support Group Of Beaufort SC Port Royal & Lady’s Island.
TOUR HISTORIC FORT FREMONT—Travel to the 1800's and the Spanish American War. The Fort Fremont History Center is open from 10am to 2pm Fridays, Saturdays from 10am to 4pm and Sundays from 1pm to 4pm at Fort Fremont Preserve, 1124 Land's End Road, St. Helena Island. Visitors to Fort Fremont can learn about the fort's history by reading interpretive panels, taking a self-guided tour with a smart phone, visiting the history center exhibit hall, or attending a docent-led tour of the property. The Preserve grounds are open to the public Monday through Sunday from dawn to dusk. For more Information visit www.fortfremont.org or contact the Passive Parks Department Director, Stefanie Nagid, at snagid@bcgov.net
US COAST GUARD AUXILIARY, Flotilla 07-10-01, Port Royal Sound, a uniformed, all volunteer component of the U.S. Coast Guard. We conduct safety patrols, assist search & rescue, teach boat safety, conduct free vessel safety checks and other boating activities. Monthly meetings are open to all and held on the 2nd Tuesday of the month at the Port Royal Sound Foundation classroom at 7pm. For info call Flotilla Commander Pattie McGowan (706-633-6192) and visit us on Facebook - USCGA Beaufort.
BEAUFORT TOASTMASTERS CLUB meets from 5:30 pm - 6:45 pm the first & third Tuesday, in the Beaufort College Building, Rm. 103 (USC-Beaufort Campus), 801 Carteret Street, Beaufort. To learn more visit beauforttoastmastersclub.toastmastersclubs.org
FREE ACUPUNCTURE FOR VETERANS – Veterans, Active Duty, Transition. Their Families and First Responders are Eligible. First & Third Wednesday 46pm. Walk In Clinic. No Need to Pre-Register or Call. Nourishing Health Acupuncture and Herbs Clinic. 1214 Prince Street, Downtown Beaufort
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED for a few hours each week at St. Francis Thrift Shop. Open Tuesday thru Saturday. Call 843-689-6563 or come in to speak with Miss Ann. Definitely shop.
CRESCENT HOSPICE SUPPORT GROUP: Last Wed. and Thurs. of the month. Weds. 10-11am at Sun City; Thurs. 12-1pm Brookdale Hilton Head Ct., Hilton Head; for those who provide physical, emotional or practical support to a family member or friend. Jodi Johnson,
LMSW. Bereavement Group: 5-6 pm., Fridays, 10 Buckingham Plantation Drive, Suite A, Bluffton; for those who have experienced a loss and would like support and info associated with grief and bereavement. Corrie VanDyke, LMSW or Marie James, MA. 843-757-9388
INTERESTED IN HEALTHY EATING? Second Helpings, of Beaufort, Hampton, and Jasper counties, seeks committee members and chairperson for Healthy Food Program. Funding available to procure fresh produce and protein for the 60 food pantries and soup kitchens served by Second Helpings. Contact Exec. Dir. Lili Coleman, 843-689-3616 or execdirector@secondhelpingslc.org
BORN TO READ working for early childhood literacy, needs volunteers to deliver books and materials to new mothers at Coastal Community Hosp., HH Hosp., and BMH. Visits are from 10am – noon. More info at borntoread.org or call 843-379-3350.
ALZHEIMER’S FAMILY SERVICES OF GREATER BEAUFORT, Support Groups: Caregiver - Weds., 12:30pm, Living with Alzheimer's - for those in very early stages - Mondays 1pm, Respite Programs: Social Day Program- 10am-1:45pm $40 Day Fee, Weds. & Friday. All meetings are at Carteret Street Methodist Church, 408 Carteret St., Beaufort; In Home - Respite Aides available for 2 hr. minimum, $13-$26. Early Memory Loss: Maintain Your Brain - 2nd & 4th Thursday, 10-11:30am, $10/person, $15 couple, Carteret Street Methodist Church, 408 Carteret St., Beaufort; Memory Screenings available call 843-521-9190 or make an appointment, 1500 King St., Beaufort, free; Purple Haven Project - Educate local establishment staff to better interact with a person with Alzheimer's call 843-521-9190.
THE LITERACY CENTER is seeking volunteers to tutor adults in reading, writing, math and ESL. Students hope to acquire skills to pursue life goals, support families, and contribute to our community. Daytime and evenings in Bluffton and HHI. Call 843-815-6616 (Bluffton); 843-681-6655 (HHI). No teaching, tutoring or other language knowledge necessary. www.theliteracycenter.org
THE SANDALWOOD COMMUNITY FOOD PANTRY. Volunteer-based, non-profit provides groceries, clothing and basic needs items to ANYONE in need. Open Tuesdays 9am-12pm at 114 Beach City Rd., Hilton Head. Donations of food and funds needed. For info: Rev. Dr. Nannette Pierson at 843-715-3583 or email sandalwoodpantry@gmail.com
PARRIS ISLAND MUSEUM. The legacy of the Marine Corps and the history of the Port Royal region. Thousands of artifacts, images, and other materials illustrate the stories in exhibit galleries from Native American to modern Marines. FREE admission. Mon-Sat 10am-4:30pm and 8am on Family Graduation Days. Closed all Federal Holidays. Info at parrisislandmuseum.org or 843-228-2166.
CHRIST CENTERED RECOVERY MEETINGS At Praise Assembly Church Fridays for “Celebrate Recovery”, addressing life’s problems by looking to scripture. Meal at 6pm; Praise, Worship; Big Meeting. 6:30pm; Small Groups at 7pm. 800 Parris Island Gateway, Beaufort. Info at 205-475-3600 or 303-521-1891.
The Coastal Discovery Museum, a Smithsonian Affiliate, is hosting a Volunteer Open House on Tuesday, September 17. The museum invites adults (18+) to explore how they can contribute their time and talents to support the museum’s mission and foster community engagement.
The public is invited to meet with museum staff at the outdoor Pavilion, 70 Honey Horn Drive, from 10:30 am-noon and 4:306 pm. Interested individuals can RSVP online.
“Volunteers are integral to our mission to inspire people to care for the Lowcountry, and we offer many different ways to get involved,” said Laura Kirkpatrick, Membership & Development Coordinator. “Hours are flexible, and volunteers can choose to work indoors or outdoors, greeting visitors and answering questions, helping to care for our gardens and wildlife, assisting with office tasks, and more.”
Training is provided by both staff and experienced volunteers, and no prior knowledge of local history, wildlife, art, or culture is required. Volunteers enjoy several benefits, including previews of special events, opportunities to make new friends, and the chance to develop meaningful connections within the community.
Each year, more than 150 people volunteer at the museum, with many taking on additional responsibilities, such as conducting research or giving talks to community organizations.
Volunteer applications will be available at the Open House, followed by an interview and selection process prior to training. Applications can also be downloaded at volunteer and emailed to volunteer@coastaldiscovery.org or mailed to: Coastal Discovery Museum, PO Box
23497, Hilton Head Island, SC 29925. For more information, please call 843-689-6767, ext. 224.
The Coastal Discovery Museum, a Smithsonian Affiliate, is an educational and cultural organization whose mission is to provide experiences that inspire people to care for the Lowcountry. Founded in 1985, and located on Hilton Head’s historic Honey Horn grounds, the Museum offers exhibitions, programs, lectures, hands-on workshops and events, covering Lowcountry history, culture, art, and the environment. For more information, visit www.coastaldiscovery.org
Foolish Frog, 846 Sea Island Pkwy, St. Helena Island. (843) 838-9300. Foolish Frog on Facebook
Luther’s Rare & Well Done, 910 Bay Street. (843) 521-1888 or Luther's on Facebook
Q on Bay, 822 Bay St, Beaufort. (843) 524-7771 or www.qonbay.com
Rosie O’Gradys Irish Pub, in Beaufort Town Center. Irish American Sports Pub & Eatery. C'mon down! Rock & Roll Lunch. Monday - 25% Off Burgers; Tuesday - 25% Off Fish & Chips. Wed, Fri & Sat - Karaoke. (843) 379-7676 or Rosie's on Facebook
Saltus River Grill, 802 Bay St, Beaufort. (843) 3793474 or www.saltusrivergrill.com
Big Bamboo, Coligny Plaza. (843) 686-3443 or www.bigbamboocafe.com
Captain Woody’s, 17 State of Mind St., Bluffton. Wednesdays - Trivia. 8/29 Eric Daubert, 8/30 Jay Morelock, 8/31 Zach & Charlie. www.captainwoodys. com
The Jazz Corner, Village at Wexf1ord, Hilton Head. Sundays - Deas Guyz; Mondays - A Journey Through Jazz with The Martin Lesch Band; Tuesdays - Fat Tuesdays: A Swingin' Celebration of New Orleans and Beyond; Thursdays - Lavon Stevens with Louise Spencer. 8/28 Quiana Parler with the Lavon Stevens Quartet, 8/30 & 8/31 John Brackett Band, 8/4 Bobby Ryder, 8/6 & 8/7 Daline & Diego, 8/11 Lavon Stevens with saxophonist Kebbi Williams, 9/13 & 9/14 Noel Freidline & Maria Howell - You Make My Dreams Come True - Hall & Oates tribute. (843) 842-8620 or www.TheJazzCorner.com
The Music Farm, 32 Ann Street, Charleston. 8/29 Angelo the Kid, 8/30 Lazer Raver, 8/31 The Midnight City - Back to the 90s, 9/1 SCHC; Circle Back; Strike Face; Quiet, 9/2 Galactic Empire; Powerglove; Super Guitar Bros., 9/3 Gogol Bordello; Crazy & the Brains; Puzzled Panthers, 9/6 Club Kaiju, 9/7 Shawn James; Harley Poe, 9/8 Soulja Boy, 9/10 Babe Haven & the Rosies, 9/12 Built to Spill; Miniaturized, 9/13 Chappell Roan, 9/14 Gimme Gimme Disco. (843) 853-2252 or www.musicfarm.com
The Pour House, 1977 Maybank Hwy, Charleston. 8/28 Pigeons Playing Ping Pong, 8/29 The Collection; Bermuda Search Party, 8/30 The Delta CircusStones tribute, 8/31 Runaway Gin - Phish tribute, 9/4 House - a night of electronic music, 9/5 Sierra Green & the Giants, 9/6 Shinyribs; Magnolia Boulevard, 9/7 Illiterate Light; Colors in Corduroy, 9/11 Tand, 9/12 Pokey LaFarge, 9/13 Cedric Burnside, 9/14 Check Your Head - Beastie Boys tribute. (843) 571-4343 or www.charlestonpourhouse.com
Windjammer, 1008 Ocean Blvd, Isle of Palms. 8/28 Matisyahu; Distant Cousins, 8/29 Allen Stone, 8/30 Tucker Wetmore, 8/31 & 9/1 49 Winchester; The Weathered Souls; Hannah Aldridge, 9/5 Whitey Morgan & the 78's, 9/7 & 9/8 St. Paul & the Broken Bones; Harper O'Neill. (843) 886-8596 or www.the-windjammer.com
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9/14, 9/15, 9/20 - 9/22, Oklahoma! Rodgers and Hammerstein’s classic American musical presented by the Beaufort Theatre Company at USCB Center for the Arts. 9/14, 9/20 & 9/21 at 7:30pm and 9/15 & 9/22 at 3pm. Tickets available at www. uscbcenterforthearts.com
Now – 8/31, The Beauty of Wood: Creations by Nicholas Di Mona at the Society of Bluffton Artists (SOBA) gallery. www.sobagallery.com
Now – 9/8, Fabulous Fakes exhibit at Art League Gallery. Reception on Wed 8/28. Show and reception are free and open to the public. Art League Gallery is located mid-island inside Arts Center of Coastal Carolina, 14 Shelter Cove Lane, Hilton Head. 843-681-5060.
8/27 – 9/8, 3Visions 3Voices, exhibit of work by LouAnne Barrett, Steve Edelstein, and Kelly Richard at Art League Gallery. Opening Reception Wed 9/18 from 5-7pm. Located mid-island inside Arts Center of Coastal Carolina, 14 Shelter Cove Lane, Hilton Head. 843-681-5060.
Now – 9/20, A Gathering of Artists, a new show by the Artists of Sea Pines. Sea Pines Center, 71 Lighthouse Road, Hilton Head. Now – 10/6, ‘Imagine’ Art Quilt Exhibit at the
Coastal Discovery Museum at historic Honey Horn on Hilton Head. www.coastaldiscovery.org
Now – 1/14/25, ‘Timeless Treasures,’ student artwork created at Camp Conroy at Beaufort Art Association Gallery. www.beaufortartassociation.com
Now – 2/22/25, Language of Clay: Catawba Indian Pottery and Oral Tradition at Morris Center for Lowcountry Heritage, US 17, Ridgeland. www. morrisheritagecenter.org
9/1 – 10/26, Frozen Moments, 50-year retrospective of Sandy Dimke’s photography at Beaufort Art Association Gallery. Opening reception Fri 9/6 from 5-8pm. 913 Bay Street, downtown Beaufort. www.beaufortartassociation.com
Thur 9/10 - 9/12, Got Art? Fundraiser for Art League of Hilton Head. 5:30 – 7:30 pm. Free public preview 9/10 – 9/12. To purchase a $100 ticket, visit https://shop.artleaguehhi.org/shop/c/p/ Got-Art-2024-Ticket-x83625090.htmor call (843) 681-5060. Inside the Arts Center of Coastal Carolina, 14 Shelter Cove Lane, Hilton Head Island, 843.681.5060, www.artleaguehhi.org
Sat 8/31, Romance author Jennifer Vido will hold a book event from 1-4 pm at McIntosh Book Shoppe in downtown Beaufort. Vido will discuss her recent release Serenity by the Sea, the second in her award-winning Gull Island series.
Tues 9/10, Evening with Lowcountry legend Ron Daise at the Pat Conroy Literary Center, 601 Bladen St, Beaufort. Daise will discuss his new novel Raptors in the Ricelands starting at 5pm. Books available for sale and signing. Seating is limited; please call to reserve: 843-379-7025.
Thur 9/12, Poet/children’s author Deirdre Garr Johns will headline Open Mic Night at the Pat Conroy Literary Center (601 Bladen St.) from 6-7:30 pm. Open Mic will also feature short readings of 3 to 5 minutes each by other writers in many genres. The program is free to attend and will also be live-streamed on the Conroy Center’s Facebook page. Writers interested in reading from their work should contact the Conroy Center to sign up: contact@patconroyliterarycenter.org
Sat 9/14, Award-winning poet Elizabeth Robin will discuss the creation and curation of the Hilton Head Poetry Trail as a free public event at the Pat Conroy Literary Center at 2:00 pm. For more information visit www.patconroyliterarycenter.org
9/27 & 9/28, 8th Annual Lowcountry Book Club Convention hosted by the Pat Conroy Literary Center. Fri 9/27 at TCL in Beaufort and Sat 9/28 at the Culinary Institute of the South at TCL in Bluffton. Featuring keynote speakers Kimberly Brock, Amanda Jones, and Rhonda McKnight, and a panel of local authors. To register, visit https://lowcountrybookclubconvention2024.eventbrite.com. For a full schedule, visit www.patconroyliterarycenter.org
Saturdays 9/14 & 9/21, 8th Annual Beaufort
County Walk For Water to raise money to fight the global water crisis. 9/ 14 at Live Oaks Park in Port Royal and 9/21 at Wright Family Park in Bluffton. An estimated 1,000 walkers are expected to participate, helping raise a record $100,000 to fight the global water crisis. Registration is now open at www.walkforwater.com/beaufort For sponsorship info, call 843-906-8118.
Tues 9/17, Volunteer Open House at Coastal Discovery Museum. Adults 18 and over are invited to explore how they can contribute their time and talents to support the museum’s mission and foster community engagement. At the outdoor Pavilion, from 10:30am – noon, and again from 4:30-6pm. For more information, visit www.coastaldiscovery.org
Tuesdays, Tours of Hunting Island sponsored by Friends of Hunting Island Keeper Ted and his team. For info call the Nature Center at 843838-7437. Tours free are and park entry fees apply.
First Saturday of the Month, Teddy Bear Picnic Read-Aloud at Port Royal Farmers Market. DAYLO students and other volunteers will read to young children between 9am and noon. Children are encouraged to bring their favorite stuffed animal.
Third Thursday, TECHconnect is a monthly networking event for professionals working in and around technology. Come and join on the for the conversation at BASEcamp 500 Carteret 5:30-7:30pm. 843-470-3506. www.beaufortdigital.com
Thursdays, History Tours of Fort Mitchell by Heritage Library, 10am. $12/Adult $7/Child. 843-686-6560.
Ongoing, Beaufort Tree Walk by the Lady’s Island Garden Club through the historic Old Point enjoying some unique and noteworthy trees. Takes about an hour and is a little over a mile, starting at the corner of Craven & Carteret Streets and ending in Waterfront Park. Booklets with a map and info about each tree available FREE at the Visitors Center in the historic Arsenal on Craven Street.
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