Lowcountry Weekly October 23 – November 5

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October 23 – November 5, 2024 .{ Opinion, Arts, Culture, Lifestyle, Cuisine }.

Angelic to Zany 6

USCB Chamber Music

Short Story Contest 7

Winning stories inside

Pop-Up Photo Exhibit 12

At NeverMore Books

The Great Pumpkin 14 Fall recipes to love

The Atelier Squares Off 15

For the holidays

Gimme Shelter 20

A Helene Story

Librarians at Conroy Fest 16

Julia Garnett

cover notes

The painting on our cover is 'Breaker' by Beth Williams, one of 13 artists participating in the Square Works Holiday Show, opening November 1st at Atelier Off Bay in downtown Beaufort. For more information, see our story on page 15.

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A Birthday Meditation RANTS & RAVES

It’s Friday, October 18th, as I begin this column. The morning of my sixtieth birthday.

Sixtieth. That’s a strange-looking word that sounds even stranger to my ear. Maybe if I write it over and over again –and say it out loud a few times – it’ll seem normal. Sixtieth. Sixtieth. Today is my sixtieth birthday. I am now sixty.

Outside my door, the sound of chain saws. We’re having two enormous water oaks removed from our yard today, which was not my first choice of birthday presents. The wretched deed was supposed to be done October 4th, but then Helene blew through and our tree guys had so much emergency work they had to postpone.

So now I’m losing two beloved trees –something I’ve been dreading for months – on the day of my 60th birthday. On top of that, while out walking this morning, a black cat crossed my path. Literally.

Despite all this overt symbolism, I am surprisingly cheerful.

I friend just texted me and said, “welcome to the youth of old age.” I thought I’d reached that threshold in my 50s, so I guess I’m already broken in. Which is good, right? Somebody else informed me that I now get Thursday discounts at Harris Teeter. Score!

I’ve never been big on observing my

own birthday. Ask anybody who knows me. It always made me uncomfortable, even when I was young. I love to celebrate OTHER people’s birthdays, but mine? Nope. Most of my friends don’t even know when it is.

It may sound odd, especially from somebody who’s been a professional navel-gazer for almost 25 years, but focusing that kind of attention on myself –for the mere fact of my existence – has always embarrassed me. Maybe I have an inferiority complex, or, in today’s parlance, a dearth of “self love”? Who knows? That’s just the way it’s always been.

Until today. Today I am sixty years old. And it feels like a big deal. Almost an accomplishment. I am uncharacteristically compelled to commemorate the occasion.

When you get to be my age – Gee, I’m now somebody who says “when you get to be my age”– you’ve seen a lot of change. And I’m not just talking about your image in the mirror.

That can be jarring, I assure you, but thank God – or Mother Nature – your eyes accommodate that changing image by slowly losing their power to see up close. It’s such a splendid adaptation, one can only marvel at the genius of evolution!

But I’m mainly talking about cultural changes.

For instance, I am of the generation that vividly remembers a world without internet. My daughter can scarcely fathom my tales of the Before Times, when students did their homework using a strange, mystical set of volumes called The World Book Encyclopedia, and men were sometimes forced to “ask directions” –even against their will – while driving to unfamiliar locations.

She shakes her head in wonder when I speak of an ancient world of just three television networks, and three news anchors that – and here’s where her mind really boggles – all reported the same news from roughly the same perspective. Americans were walking around under the same set of assumptions, with the same basic narrative of reality.

It was madness!

She hardly believes it when I tell her that all my friends listened to the same few bands, on the same few radio stations, or that we waited a whole week to watch the next episode of our favorite TV show, and it wasn’t even hard. It was actually kind of fun. We bonded over delayed gratification and common cultural touchstones. Her generation barely has any of either.

My daughter seems wistful when I speak of a time when you could disappear for hours – just check out altogether –because you didn’t carry a phone on your person, and nobody else did, either. Or when I tell her that a “community” was once a diverse group of neighbors, living in proximity to one another – and interacting regularly – instead of an abstract group of strangers, connected mainly online, by a shared racial, sexual, or ideological identity.

But I’m not here to reminisce. I’m here to celebrate my sixtieth birthday. Sixtieth. I am sixty.

To tell you the truth, I’m kind of stunned I made it this far. I always had this niggling feeling – this fear in the back of mind – that I would die young. And now, that fear has been laid to rest! I, too, will be laid to rest one day, but when it happens, I won’t be young.

I am now entering the age of the Wise Woman. The Elder. The Crone.

Yes, I aim to take back the word “crone.”

If you hear that word and immediately

think “ugly old hag,” think again. In pagan myth, the Crone is a powerful archetype representing wisdom, knowledge and experience. She is one of three aspects of the Triple Goddess, the other two being Maiden and Mother. I find her fascinating and even beautiful. I aspire to embody her energy.

How does this pagan goddess stuff jibe with my identity as a Methodist-turnedPresbyterian living in the American South? It’s complicated, but for now I’ll just crib from my man Walt Whitman and say, “I am large, I contain multitudes.”

(This is something one well knows by the time one hits sixty.)

Most of all, this morning, I find myself filled with gratitude for the gift of this long life. It hasn’t always been easy, but it’s been good.

I’ve loved and been loved in return.

I’ve laughed and made others laugh.

I’ve had my say, sounded my barbaric yawp, won my share of praise and criticism for it.

I’ve coaxed flowers from the earth, lured painted buntings to my yard, enjoyed the loyalty of cats, sung Handel’s Messiah with a choir, played Ophelia on a community stage, walked along the Seine at night, lit a candle in the Hagia Sophia, watched the sunrise on a Tennessee mountain, and raised a marvelous child to adulthood.

That’s just for starters.

I’ve been blessed beyond measure for sixty years. A lifetime. If it all ended tomorrow, I would die happy and immensely grateful.

Every day from here on out will be gravy. Whipped cream. The cherry atop an extravagant hot fudge sundae I could never have dreamed of or deserved. Pure grace.

Today I am sixty. Happy Birthday to me.

From Angelic to Zany

USCB Chamber Music launches 45th season

By Michael Johns

USCB Chamber Music begins its 45th season on Sunday, November 10, 5:00 pm. Two guest artists, violinist Stefan Jackiw and clarinetist Yoonah Kim, join Artistic Director, pianist, and host, Andrew Armstrong. Stefan Jackiw is one of America’s foremost violinists, captivating audiences with playing that combines poetry and purity with impeccable technique. Hailed for playing of “uncommon musical substance” that is “striking for its intelligence and sensitivity” (Boston Globe), Jackiw has appeared as a soloist with the Boston, Chicago, Cleveland, New York, Philadelphia, and San Francisco symphony orchestras, among others. During the 2024-25 season, Stefan Jackiw's schedule is studded with performances in the United States, Europe, and Asia. He plays a violin made in 1705 by Vincenzo Ruggieri. Clarinetist Yoonah Kim, hailed by The New York Times for her “inexhaustible virtuosity,” is an artist of uncommon musical depth and musicality. She enjoys a diverse career as solo clarinetist, chamber and orchestral musician, and educator. Beyond performing solo clarinet repertoire in recitals and with orchestras, Ms.

Canada, and South Korea, serves on the clarinet faculty at New York University's Steinhardt School; and is currently a Doctoral Fellow at the Juilliard School.

Kim is devoted to commissioning and premiering new works for the clarinet. She has given masterclasses throughout the US,

Lowcountry audiences have been impressed with Andrew Armstrong for his innovations as Artistic Director—an enthusiastic embrace of all types of music, packaged with programming flare—and demeanor as charming, loquacious host. After years of hearing him perform it is not unreasonable to take his brilliant pianism for granted, but it is occasionally worthwhile to be reminded of what a globetrotting gem we have who chooses to regularly perform in the Lowcountry. Andy is praised around the world for his passionate expression and dazzling technique while delighting audiences in the great cities and iconic concert halls across Asia, Europe, Latin America, Canada, and the United States. His orchestral engagements

include a vast repertoire of more than 60 concertos, solo recitals, chamber music concerts, and appearances at chamber music festivals around the country. He remains an unflagging and enthusiastic advocate for the communicative power of live, acoustic, concert music.

The concert begins with Schubert's calming, transcendent, non-denominational “Ave Maria,” arranged for violin and clarinet. Its mood—comforting and deeply personal, flowing and seeking grace—is graspable and profound. Mr. Armstrong then joins Ms. Kim for Francis Poulenc's spirited and sublime Clarinet Sonata, which takes the listener on an emotional rollercoaster ride from nervous and edgy through intimate and tender to hard-charging and circus-music squeaky. All three artists return for Igor Stravinsky's trio version of L'histoire du Soldat, his 1919 musical portrayal of a Faustian bargain between a violinplaying soldier and the devil. It exhibits the clarity and tunefulness associated with Classical style while piquant harmonies and unsettled rhythms animate a decidedly unsettled, twentieth-century point of view.

conflation of mid-1970s American disco and dance/pop music with Argentinian tango. It will get the blood running, the toes tapping, then the hands clapping in appreciation for a concert that moved from humble, prayerful calm to dramatic, passionate dance.

USCB Chamber Music prides itself on presenting accessible, thought-provoking music for every palette and sensibility performed by impeccably trained and technically polished artists. Experience in-the-moment creativity in real-time with the musicians and let your spirit soar as the audience basks in the glow of music's unspoken, sublime power.

Following intermission Andy and Stefan play Richard Strauss' multi-movement, extravagant, bursting-at-the-seams Violin Sonata, Op. 18. By the age of 23, Strauss was already an accomplished composer, completely in command of instrumental color and capacity, with an acutely sensitive ear for vocal-style melody and a profound respect for the traditions of western music. Hearing this infrequentlyperformed sonata played by charismatic virtuosi will be a special treat. The concert closes with a trio arrangement of Astor Piazzolla's propulsive, non-stop, beat-driven, “new-tango-”style dance, Liebertango. The title blends “liberty” and “tango,” creating a

There are three ways to enjoy each concert: in person and virtually by Live-Stream and OnDemand. All virtual concerts are professionally produced, creating great viewing opportunities. OnDemand is accessible four days after the concert and available to view at your leisure for three weeks. For concert, artist, event, and ticket information, go to www.uscbchambermusic. com or call 843-208- 8246, Monday through Friday. The first concert of the USCB Chamber Music's 45th season is Sunday, November 10, 2024, 5:00 pm at the USCB Center for the Arts, 801 Carteret Street, Beaufort, in the downtown historic district.

Clarinetist Yoonah Kim

Violinist Stefan Jackiw

Artistic director, pianist, and host, Andrew Armstrong

Short Story Contest Winners First Place

The Smile

By Jack Gannon

Shelly entered the bar as she did every night after 9 pm, sat at a bistro table at the front window, and waited for the hostess to attend to her. She enjoyed seeing the bar decorated for Halloween. “Boo,” she mused, mostly to herself. Hostess Jewel arrived at her table with a Bloody Mary, extra spicy with a celery stalk. “Hiya, Shelly,” Jewel said with a bright smile. Shelly accepted the cocktail, smiling back. “Thank you, Jewel,” she replied. After a quick sip she added, “Perfect as always. But,

Lowcountry Weekly is pleased to announce the winners of the 10th Annual Sea Island Spirit Writers Short Story Contest. This year, the participants were asked to include the words “on the edge” somewhere in their story of 750 words or less. There were so many great entries, we’re glad we didn’t have to serve as judges. That challenge, as always, was handled by the Sea Island Spirit Writers, and we thank them for their service. Thank you, as well, to everybody who entered the contest. And a special congratulations to the winners! Please enjoy the prize-winning stories published in this issue.

1ST PLACE $100

The Smile by Jack Gannon, Beaufort, SC

2ND PLACE $50

Endings by Nancy Murvine, Marco Island, FL

3RD PLACE $25

The River by Patricia Moeller, Beaufort, SC

HONORABLE MENTIONS $20

Echoes Ring by Adam Golob, Panama City, FL On the Edge of Mother and Child by Emily Davis-Fletcher, Roanoke, VA Home by M.Z. Thwaite, Beaufort, SC

aren’t you supposed to be off tonight? April’s not sick, I hope.”

“No,” Jewel replied, “Barry decided to be an idiot today, so I asked if I could do an extra shift so I didn’t have to be around him until he got his act together.”

“Ah, I’m sorry.” Another sip. “Why don’t you dump him?”

“He may be a hole, but it takes two incomes for our apartment. Maybe one day I’ll be rich like you . . . ”

Shelly smiled, fingering her long brunette hair behind her right ear. “I wouldn’t exactly say ‘rich’ . . . ”

“Well,” said Jewel, “it’s not like everyone comes in here for the same drink night after night at the exact same time.”

“Call me eccentric.”

Jewel started to laugh, but cut herself off. “Oh, geez.”

Shelly noticed her emotional tone. “What is it?”

Jewel nodded toward the front window. “Barry’s coming here.”

Shelly looked out the window. “Want me to have a chat with him?”

“Thanks, but no. He’s not so stupid as to do anything in public. I’ll just let him get his attitude out so I can get back to work . . . ”

Shelly looked toward the kitchen entrance and all the empty chairs. “Big crowd for the show,” she said, sipping again.

Barry, a very muscular man with a brownhair crew cut, slammed the front door open with almost enough force to break the glass. “JEWEL!!!” he growled. He saw his girlfriend standing at Shelly’s table. “You think you gonna just walk out on me?”

“I was tired of you yelling at me!”

He advanced on her. “I don’t care what you be tired of! You don’t walk out!” He moved fast enough that his backhand slap on Jewel’s face was just a blur to the women. The power of the slap sent Jewel flying into the next bistro set.

Barry took a step toward Jewel’s prone form, but was stopped by Shelly’s sudden grip on his bicep. “I suggest you apologize,” she said gently.

He reached to his bicep with his other hand to remove hers, but found he could not release her grip. “Who you talkin’ to? Let go!”

Shelly rose from her stool, maintaining her grip on his arm. She looked down at Jewel’s unconscious body. “You hurt my girl friend.”

“I knew it!” he said loudly. “I knew she was a lesbo, the way she threw herself at women like you!”

“What? Women like ‘me’?” She increased the pressure on his arm, surprising him with her unexpected strength. “And just what kind of woman do you think I am?”

“Man, you got a grip!” he said. “Look at you: small tight dress showin’ yourself off, showin’ lots legs, you’re just a slut!”

“Oh, Barry, you really have no idea what kind of woman I am,” she said calmly, increasing the pressure of her grip to where he began to buckle at his knees. “You know, Barry, you don’t live as long as I have without dealing with more than a few . . . idiots.”

Barry was wincing hard at this point.

“YARRGH!!! . . . what do you mean, long as you’ve lived?” He was pulling at her small hand on his bicep, unable to dislodge her grip.

He was half a foot taller than she, yet she easily pulled him to her eye level. As he stared at her, she smiled . . . and his eyes widened as her upper and lower canine teeth grew over half an inch. “Strong boy, likes living on the edge. But you’re going to live like a good boy from now on, yes?” she said, the threat in her voice powerful. “You hurt her again, I will hurt you worse.” A hiss escaped her fanged mouth. She released her grip, and he stumbled back before running out the door.

Shelly knelt beside the stirring Jewel, helping her to her feet. “Go slow,” she said.

“You’re okay now.”

Jewel rubbed her jaw.

“Wha-what happened?”

“Let’s just say I got my ‘points’ across to Barry”

Saluting America’s Veterans IX

The Lowcountry Wind Symphony (LWS), under the direction of Donald F. Jemella, opens its 2024-2025 season with a longstanding tradition of honoring America’s Veterans – Past, Present, Always. LWS welcomes back vocal soloist mezzo soprano Katie McAllister.

Our concerts are admission free, but donations are gratefully received.

The Lowcountry Wind Symphony is a concert band made up of some 60 amateur and professional brass, wind, and percussion players from the greater Beaufort area.

In this 2024-2025 season LWS proudly marks the tenth anniversary of its founding.

Present Music Director, Donald F Jemella first gathered some 15 interested players at the Center for the Arts in Beaufort and the Lowcountry Wind Symphony was born. In its first public concert LWS was joined by the Parris Island Marine Band and the Beaufort High School Band. Continued growth has resulted in attracting talented musicians and loyal audiences performing the finest of band literature and orchestral transcriptions.

Saluting America’s Veterans IX will be presented at the following venues:

Sunday, November 3, 2024, 4:00pm St. John’s Lutheran Church 157 Lady’s Island Drive, Beaufort (Open to the Public)

Wednesday, November 6, 2024, 7:00pm Magnolia Hall, Sun City, Bluffton (Residents/Guests Only)

Wednesday, November 13, 2024, 7:00pm Carolina Ballroom, Dataw Island (DIC Members/Guests Only)

Each year the patriotic music changes, but the passion for those who keep our country safe never dims. Here are some program notes about the music.

An American Spectacular - Composer Chris Sharp has arranged a group of well-known tunes from early Colonial days through World War I. Included are The Girl I Left Behind Me; Chester; Hail Columbia; Columbia, the Gem of the Ocean; The Battle Cry of Freedom; Over There; and The Caisson Song. The grand finale features a rousing rendition of the beloved anthem, America the Beautiful.

Victory at Sea – This wildly popular 1950’s television documentary’s 26-part series chronicled the US Navy’s war-winning efforts during World War II. Well-known Broadway

composer, Richard Rodgers wrote the musical themes for the project. However, it was Robert Russell Bennett who composed and arranged the majority of the music for the 13-hour score. Victory at Sea aired in 1952 and was an instant hit, being awarded Peabody and Emmy awards. Rodgers received a Distinguished Service Award from the US Navy. Bennett’s score has stood the test of time, frequently performed by orchestras and bands over the years, particularly at Veterans Day and Memorial Day programs.

Music From Apollo 13 – Maestro Jemella has chosen this movie music to honor the newest branch of the US military – the US Space Force. The Space Force traces its roots to 1945 at the beginning of the Cold War, with the first military space programs. Attempts to establish the organization as a separate entity failed to gain traction in Congress until 2019, after which President Donald Trump signed the US Space Force act into law. It is the first new independent military service organization so designated since the US Air Force in 1947.

Reflections at the Wall – This commemoration of the 50th anniversary of the end of the Vietnam War was inspired by composer David Shaffer’s visit to the Vietnam War Memorial in Washington D. C. Emotion, reflection, and a sincere thanks to those who served are the driving musical elements of this powerful piece.

111465 – When asked about the inspiration for his musical work titled with numbers only, composer Stephen Melillo replied that he had chosen the date of the first American boots on the ground in Vietnam. This was November 14 of 1965. Opening (and closing) with a quiet statement in the percussion, this musical Haiku then reveals a haunting 6-note theme which runs throughout the piece as a reminder of the difficult times that followed. As always, Stephen Melillo is deeply invested in the spiritual qualities of each composition he writes.

Requiem for a Soldier (From Band of Brothers Symphonic Suite) is a poignant and evocative piece of music created by Michael Kamen for the acclaimed TV Series Band of Brothers. Lyrics for this portion of the work were written by Katherine Jenkins and Peter Lung. Vocalist mezzo soprano Katie McAllister offers us the beautiful melody, capturing the solemnity and sacrifice associated with war. The three haunting verses evoke feelings of honor, loss, and remembrance.

Pearl Harbor

Soundtrack

Highlights –

The movie Pearl Harbor is a romantic war drama with an all-star cast which features a heavily fictionalized version of the attack on the US Naval Base in Hawaii, focusing on a love story set in the lead up to the attack, its aftermath, and the Doolittle Raid on Tokyo. Although critics panned the movie, the musical score by Hans Zimmer fared far better. The

music was nominated for the Soundtrack Composer of the Year Award. Jay Bocook’s arrangement includes the themes War and Heart of a Volunteer. This piece was on LWS’ 2023 Veterans program - the audience requested we repeat it!

U. S. of A. Armed Forces March – Henry Fillmore composed this parade review march in 1942 early in World War II. At age 60, and with significant health issues, his attempt to enlist in the armed forces was denied. Fillmore’s patriotism was not dampened, and this march displayed his gift for fine melodic lines. Using traditional march format, the composition features an unaccompanied rudimental percussion solo that leads to a bugle style trumpet section solo, all building to a most satisfying finale.

This is My Country – This song, written in 1942, celebrates patriotism at its core! According to the Library of Congress, Don Raye wrote the lyrics and then searched for a like-minded composer to add a melody. He and Al Jacobs collaborated to complete the song in 1940. Following its first recording, Fred Waring and His Pennsylvanians made it popular. Over the years many others have recorded it, among them The Mormon Tabernacle Choir and Tennessee Ernie Ford.

The Ultimate Patriotic Sing-Along – LWS concludes Veterans IX with audience participation, celebrating the red, white, and blue and those who bravely serve. He audience is invited to join in singing Battle Hymn of the Republic, America the Beautiful, You’re a Grand Old Flag, and God Bless the U.S.A. LWS welcomes new members at any time. Talented high school youth are also encouraged to join us. Auditions are not required. For more information or to become involved in band operations support please contact donjemella@outlook.com

We invite you to join us for ‘Saluting America’s Veterans IX’ as together we continue ‘Exploring What’s Musically Possible.’ For more information about LWS, please visit our website at lowcountrywindsymphony.com

Short Story Contest Winners Second Place

Endings

By Nancy Murvine

Iam late. I am frustrated. And Joey should not be sitting here.

“Come on, Pete. This will be the last time your son will be on the boat with you,” Denise had whined. Our eyes locked over our coffee mugs, and I knew I had lost.

Now with the morning downpour, the wipers keep swiping away minute after minute of time we could be shrimping. October, peak season for white shrimp. I have made this run like my father and grandfather before me thousands of times. But today is different. A quick ride out Morgan River, nets in the water for two forty-five-minute drags, the haul poured onto the deck and sorted — all

timed to the minute when we will have to be back at the dock on St Helena’s for the appointment with the surveyor.

Joey should not be a part of this. I never wanted my son seeing this business side of the end of my livelihood. He understands that cheap, farmed imports and one too many bad seasons in a row have brought us to this financial precipice, as much as a nine-year-old can comprehend such things. But today’s final run is a reality even I am struggling to comprehend. With the sale of my boat, there will be less than twenty of us left around here.

“A dying industry” they call it, a more palatable phrase for outsiders, I imagine, because it omits us humans altogether.

Suddenly, a chain reaction of half a dozen red taillights strobes the near-dawn darkness.

The few cars on this stretch of road slow to the crawl of the curious. Joey’s face rises from the glow of the game he plays on his cellphone,

focused for the moment on his surroundings. As we near the bend, we both see it. Something-- a matted blanket? -- on the edge of the road.

“Dad, stop! It’s a dog. Someone hit a dog!”

“Son, we can’t help him. He’s probably dead.” I keep my tone flat and flip my blinker on for the turn-off to the docks at Gay Fish Company.

Joey has cranked his head looking backwards. “Dad, it’s movin’!”

I have no intention of stopping, but as I slow to ease into my turn and rummage for the right platitude about death and dying, Joey flings the door open, ripping at his seatbelt.

“Joey!” I slam the brake and yank on his shirt, but he slips away. “Damn it!” It’s a far-flung curse: to the man who hit the dog, to my wife who forced me to take my son along, to every reason that got me here in the first place.

The car in park and flashers on, I race along the soggy shoulder to where Joey kneels. His left arm cradles the head, his right rests on its heaving side. The angle of the dog’s rear leg is wrong and brings a flashback -- the crushed hand of my father’s first mate, the result of an accident I watched unfold when the wings were being hauled in and the winch malfunctioned. I feel the old tightening in my chest, a wave of nausea.

The dog no longer breathes. Joey vomits into the grass.

I slide down next to my son. We both hug our knees into our chests. “Is this what they call a tragedy?” He whispers the innocent question between sniffled sobs. I nod. It is not rain but tears I knuckle away, unashamed. I sit in silent witness of Joey’s tragedy. Of mine. And I am grateful we are here together.

The Lowcountry Wind Symphony, a 60 member concert band, continues its longstanding tradition of honoring Veterans – Past, Present, Always.

Directed by Donald F. Jemella

LWS welcomes back vocal soloist Mezzo Soprano Katie McAllister. The musical tribute to Veterans features ‘This is my Country,’ ‘Victory at Sea,’ ‘Stars and Stripes Forever,’ and much more. This year’s program features music to honor Vietnam Veterans with David Shaffer’s ‘Reflections from The Wall,’ and ‘111464,’ by Stephen Melillo.

Sunday, November 3

St. John’s Lutheran Church 4:00 PM

157 Lady’s Island Dr. Beaufort, SC 29907

Open to the Public

AMERICA’S AMERICA’S VETERANS IX

A FREE CONCERT...

CONCERTS ARE FREE BUT DONATIONS ARE GRATEFULLY ACCEPTED

Wednesday, November 6

Magnolia Hall, Sun City 7:00 PM Bluffton, SC 29910 (Residents & Guests Only)

Wednesday, November 13

Carolina Ballroom 7:00 PM

Dataw Island, SC 29920 (DIC Members & Guests Only

Short Story Contest Winners Third Place

The River

By Patricia Moeller

The river was muddied. Sticks and leaves floated on its surface, racing towards its confluence where it would press like a thumb into the palm of the sea. A man and a woman, both Roman nosed and broad, sat on a bench, on the edge of a river’s final oxbow. He tossed pebbles into water, their rippled final breaths barely registering as if the river had a hole that could never be filled no matter how many wishes a man could make upon a stone. She watched him though his eyes never strayed toward hers.

“I’d like to go home,” he said.

“But we just got here,” she responded.

Behind them two children passed on the path. One on a scooter, the other running alongside. Their squeals of delight distracted the man and the woman. Both slung their arm over the backrest of the bench in a way only genes could replicate. The girl on the scooter jumped off. The girl running stopped.

“I’ll do this for you,” the girl with the scooter said.

“Then I’ll ride to the next tree so it’s even,” the running girl said.

The children disappeared, as children tend to do, their voices lingering in the empty space as if time could cradle their precious moments, wrapping them in cellophane and red ribbon, ready in wait for moments when tears flowed like rain through beachside pebbles with a thunderous roar.

“That’s all I ever wanted,” she said.

“Who’s to say that isn’t what you got?”

“You’re not hearing me.”

“You’re not saying anything new.”

He stood and searched for the rocks with flattened sides, smooth from friction and time. The best were ringed in white, like God had fitted a wedding band around the granite securing its connection with quartz in perpetuity. He wanted to return to his home, to his wife and kids and the life he’d made without her.

“I want more,” she said.

“Maybe I’m not the brother you want, but I’m the brother you’ve got.” He sighed, tossed a stone into the river. It skipped twice, three times before it sunk.

“Why do you have to be like that? You’ve always been like that; like whatever I say doesn’t matter, like what I want doesn’t matter.”

He shrugged.

She threw up her hands. What more did she want? Did she even know?

There are holes in the human psyche impossible to fill. There are holes dug by fingernails, too dull to puncture, yet too sharp not to break the skin. There are holes dug by words, too shallow to kill, yet too poignant not to make you bleed. There are holes dug by generations, too long ago to seem relevant, yet not too insidious to forget.

He tossed his final stone, though in his palm was another. “I am who I am,” he said.

“I can’t change for you and even if I did, I’d never get it right. You want to hate me, fine. You want to love me, do. But don’t grab me by the throat and sing your praises.”

“You’re an asshole.” She stood to leave, giving him her back.

“You don’t know what I am,” he said, “because you’ve never cared to learn.”

“How could I,” she whirled to face him. Her cheeks alite with fury. “You were never home. Dinner was set on the table. Where were you? Gone! The sun of Christmas morning rose above the skyline. Where were you? Gone! Birthdays? Gone! Any day of the week? Gone! How could I get to know you? You never cared to stay.”

They both sat, one arm slung over the bench and watched the river flow toward the sea wishing they could float on its surface, gaze up at the blue bird sky, and feel free. But the water was muddy and cold, and they weren’t dressed to jump in.

NeverMore Books Transforms into a 3-Artist Photo Gallery

A First Friday pop-up exhibition like no other

By Teresa Bruce

The stories readers find in the pages of rare editions at Beaufort’s NeverMore Books stir the imagination and conjure up vivid images. Friday the 1st of November, vivid images will be conjuring up stories – thanks to a first-ever fine-art photography show curated by owners Lorrie and David Anderson.* The pop-up First Friday show features the work of three far-flung photographers: Gary Geboy, Mark Kirby and Jacko Vassilev. Like the one-of-a-kind books their work will temporarily displace, no two

images on display are remotely alike. This isn’t a show assembled to serve a theme explained by earnest art-speak. These visual raconteurs are more likely to share the backstory of the characters and landmarks in their photographs than primers on the latest cameras.

“That doesn’t mean you should trust any story you hear that night,” says David Anderson. “But their photographs don’t lie. Each one of them is a character study – some of people, others of places you think you know but don’t. Just come and see for yourself.”

Vassilev is traveling the farthest for the show – he lives in Florida now but most of his black-and-white street portraiture is from Bulgaria, his homeland until he escaped from a slave labor camp in the early 1970s. His next project will feature his take on true Americans – from day laborers and drifters to modern-day cowboys.

“The so-called poor are rich in spirit,” Vassilev says. “If your car breaks down in America, they’ll help you fix it and feed you what they’re having. The life I’ve lived is just like theirs and my photos are just a mirror.”

Geboy also made street portraits of overlooked people on his travels as a cinematographer, but for this show he’s giving modern city skylines and zen-like, watery landscapes an artificial intelligence twist. What may seem familiar and natural is actually a form of fiction.

“Whatever is in front of the lens has always just been the starting point for me,” Geboy says. “Many of my collections and shows have used primitive cameras and alternative processes –almost going back in time to show the timelessness. But Friday you’ll see the future – colors dreamed up by AI and then altered again by me.”

Mark Kirby

Mark Kirby

Gary Geboy

Kirby discovered NeverMore Books at one of its “normal” events – a book signing with an author. The eclectic, ever-changing, almost movie-set design of the store drew him back as much as the impressive art and photography book collections.

He’s excited to break tradition and debut his work at a break-out event like a photo show in a bookstore. “I graduated from West Point. Edgar Allen Poe got kicked out of West Point. So me showing at NeverMore Books has got to be a good omen,” Kirby says.

Or at least a good story – like those that underlie his vibrant, spontaneous street scenes from around the world. Instead of titles for every photo on his website, a behind-the-scenes description pops up in text. A technique he’ll replace with in-person stories at the Nov 1st show. Truth may be stranger than fiction.

“Mark is an ex FBI-agent. Gary’s been kicked out of the White House press corps. And Jacko still might be wanted in some parts of the world,” says Anderson, but he’s interrupted quickly by co-owner and wife Lorrie. “Don’t let that fool you,” she says. “All three of these artists are as charming and kind as they are colorful.”

The First Friday photography exhibit at NeverMore Books starts at 6pm on November 1st – with light catering by Matt and Krista of Black Sheep fame. The works on display are available for purchase during the exhibition on site – major credit cards accepted and shipping can be arranged – along with an extensive collection of fine-art photography books. The photographs will disappear almost as fast as the food – the two-day transformation from bookstore to fine art photo gallery reverts to stories told between covers on Monday.

*NeverMore Books

Located at 910 Port Republic Street, Beaufort, SC, NeverMore Books, has been a Beaufort-based, independent bookstore for 9 years and a New York Times reporting bookstore since 2021. Owners David and Lorrie Anderson opened their original location after retiring from motion-picture setdressing and the newspaper business, respectively and frequently host book signings and events in partnership with the Pat Conroy Literary Center. NeverMore Books’ extensive collection of art and photography books will be displayed and available for purchase at the First Friday pop-up photography exhibit, as well as first-editions, rare books, biographies, children’s books and literary fiction.

Vladimirs at the Windows – Jacko Vassilev

Professional Photographer – Jacko Vassilev

Gary Geboy

Gary Geboy

Mark Kirby

The Great Pumpkin

Charlie Brown's pal, Linus van Pelt, was right! There's something incredible about pumpkins in the fall. Luckily, you don't have to stay up all night in the pumpkin patch to find a great pumpkin recipe. Five fantastic ones are right here. Pumpkins are a great addition to salads, soups, entrees, and desserts. When buying a pumpkin, keep in mind that pumpkins grown and harvested for jack-o'-lanterns have less edible flesh than cooking pumpkins. Look for varieties that have been raised specifically for cooking. Select small, round, plump pumpkins that are 2 to 5 pounds, heavy for their size and blemish-free. Store pumpkins away from direct sunlight for up to a month or keep them chilled until ready to use. Scoop out the flesh for recipes and save the seeds for roasting.

PUMPKIN BISQUE

3 cups carrots, peeled and diced

1 medium sweet onion, chopped

4 cups vegetable or chicken broth, divided

1 (30-ounce) can pumpkin

ROASTED PUMPKIN AND SPINACH SALAD

For the dressing:

1 tablespoon stone-ground mustard

3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar

2 (12-ounce) cans evaporated milk

2 tablespoons ketchup

¼ cup dry sherry

Salt and pepper, to taste

Dash nutmeg

In a 3-quart saucepan, cook the carrots and onion in 2 cups of vegetable broth until tender. Remove from heat and let cool slightly. Pour vegetables and broth into a food processor; process until smooth. Pour mixture back into saucepan. Add pumpkin, evaporated milk, ketchup, sherry and spices. Cook, stirring often, until warmed through. Serves 4.

¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil

For the salad:

½ large pumpkin

3 tablespoons olive oil

Salt and pepper, to taste

¼ cup chopped walnuts, lightly toasted

1 cup baby spinach leaves

1 cup feta cheese, crumbled

In a small bowl, whisk together all dressing ingredients. Set aside. Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Cut pumpkin. Remove seeds and chop flesh into bite-sized pieces. Place pumpkin and olive oil in a roasting pan, season well

with salt and pepper and toss to coat. Roast until pumpkin is tender and lightly golden, about 30-40 minutes. Cool completely and remove skin from pumpkin pieces. Place pumpkin, walnuts and spinach in a bowl and toss with the dressing. Top with crumbled feta cheese. Serves 4.

PUMPKIN LASAGNA

9 lasagna noodles

1 pound sliced fresh mushrooms

1 small onion, chopped

2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil

2½ cups solid-pack pumpkin

1 cup half-and-half

1½ teaspoons dried sage leaves

¼ teaspoon salt

Dash of pepper

1¾ cups ricotta cheese

1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

¾ cup Parmesan cheese

In a large pot, boil water and cook noodles until they are bendable but not quite al dente. Rinse with cold water and keep submerged until ready to use. In a small skillet, sauté the mushrooms and onion in olive oil until tender. Set aside. In a small bowl, combine the pumpkin, half-and-half, sage, salt and pepper. Spread 1/3 cup pumpkin sauce in a 9x9-inch baking dish coated with cooking spray. Top with three noodles. Spread 1 cup pumpkin sauce to edge of noodles. Top with half of the mushroom mixture, ¾ cup ricotta, ½ cup mozzarella and ¼ cup Parmesan cheese. Repeat layers. Top with remaining noodles and sauce. Cover and bake at 375 degrees for 45 minutes. Uncover; sprinkle with remaining Parmesan cheese. Bake 10-15 minutes longer or until cheese is melted. Let stand for 10-15 minutes before cutting. Serves 4 to 5.

PUMPKIN STRATA

1 tablespoon vegetable oil

1 pound sweet Italian sausage

1 cup chopped onion

½ cup chopped green bell pepper

½ cup chopped red bell pepper

1 clove garlic, minced

1 loaf Italian bread, cut into 1-inch cubes

2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese

2 (12-ounce) cans evaporated milk

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1 (15-ounce) can pumpkin

4 eggs

½ teaspoon salt

¼ teaspoon black pepper

½ teaspoon dried oregano

½ teaspoon dried basil

½ teaspoon dried marjoram

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Lightly grease a 9x13-inch backing dish. Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add sausage, onion, bell peppers and garlic. Cook, stirring to break up sausage, for 7 to 10 minutes or until sausage is no longer pink; drain. Combine bread cubes, mozzarella cheese and sausage mixture in a large bowl. Beat evaporated milk, pumpkin, eggs, salt, pepper, oregano, basil and marjoram in a medium bowl. Pour over bread mixture, pressing bread into milk mixture. Pour into prepared baking dish. Bake for 30 to 45 minutes, or until set. Serve warm. Serves 10 to 12.

PUMPKIN BREAD

3 cups sugar

1 cup vegetable oil

4 eggs

1 (15-ounce) can pumpkin

2/3 cup water

3-1/3 cups all-purpose flour

2 teaspoons baking soda

1 teaspoon salt

1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

1 teaspoon ground nutmeg

2 cups chopped pecans

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease and flour two loaf pans. Mix sugar and oil with mixer in a large mixing bowl. Add eggs and blend. Add pumpkin and blend. Add water and blend. Combine remaining ingredients and add slowly. Fill pans equally and bake for 1 hour and 15 minutes or until golden brown. Serves 12.

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

Atelier Gets ‘Square’ for the Holidays

This season, the artists of Atelier Off Bay will host their first ever Square Works Holiday Show, opening Friday, November 1st – during First Friday – and running through December 30th. The artists will offer 12”x12” pieces, priced at $500 or less. Perfect for holiday giving!

The Atelier houses a collective of 13 professional artist studios and galleries, each of which is open to the public. Visitors are treated to a unique, engaging fine art experience year-round, featuring changing exhibits and demonstrations, as well as the opportunity to talk with the artists and watch them at work.

All 13 Atelier artists will participate in the Square Works Holiday Show, so now is your chance to purchase affordable fine art from some of Beaufort’s most accomplished and celebrated creators.

The artists of Atelier Off Bay include: Earline Allen, Gloria Dalvini, Pam Hagan, Courtney Hunt, R. James Louque II, Sue McCarthy, Amy Minson, Audrey Montgomery, Laura Schuler, Mary Segars, Linda Tully, Jennifer Heyd Wharton, and Beth Williams.

The public is invited to meet the artists and enjoy the diverse array of artwork on the display – and for sale – at an Opening Reception on Friday, November 1st from 5 – 8 pm. There will be wine, appetizers, and free gift-wrapping!

Atelier Off Bay is located at 203 West Street in historic downtown Beaufort. For more information visit www.atelieroffbay.com

Fresh Air 2 by Mary Grayson Segars

Marsh Farms by Susan McCarthy

Children’s Author Joy Corey

The nonprofit Pat Conroy Literary Center will host a free public drop-in launch event for local author Joy Corey’s debut children’s book, Percy Goes Camping . . . Maybe. Join us (and maybe Percy) outside on Saturday, October 26, from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. at the Conroy Center (601 Bladen St.) in downtown Beaufort. No advance registration required. Books will be available for sale and signing. Light refreshments will be provided.

About the Book and Author: Percy Goes Camping . . . Maybe is a true story about overcoming your fears. Percy is an 80-pound, fun loving, Red Nose Staffordshire Terrier who is afraid of most anything new, and the teardrop camper Ladybug was no exception!

Always curious, Percy was the first one to bolt out the door when the camper appeared in the driveway and he was the first one to whip around and quickly head back inside, seeking safety from this strange contraption.

Being ever-so-nosy, he eventually and very cautiously began to get acquainted with Ladybug, but only after running away and hiding in the bushes multiple times before deciding this camping business might not be so scary after all.

“In this clever, relatable, and heartwarming story, Percy the dog shows us how overcoming our fears can open up a world of fun! I recommend this beautifully illustrated story to little ones ages 4 to 8 as well as their big people.” — Susan Sullivan, author of Bob Tales, Land of the Woody Warbles

“PERCY! Where have you been all my life, sweet boy? You make me want to go camping with you and try new things! | hope every child gets to read your story and be inspired to try something new. Go, Percy, GOOOOO!”

— Bren McClain, author of One Good Mama Bone

Joy Corley earned her bachelor's degree at the University of South Carolina. She worked in many different capacities in the field of social work until retiring in 2021, after 24 years as a Care Coordinator at Beaufort Memorial Hospital. Joy became a lover of children's books after her son Clay was born in 1982. She always wanted to write a children's book and was just looking for the right inspiration whenever Percy came into her life. Always an animal lover, Percy became the new character in a long list of characters in the household she shares with her husband, Rick and five other rescues. Joy also enjoys reading, being a volunteer with the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources Sea Turtle Program and Beaufort County Animal Services.

Learn more about the Pat Conroy Literary Center at www.patconroyliterarycenter.org

Conroy Festival Panel & Screening Honor Librarians

Iwas born to be in a library,” wrote beloved and bestselling author Pat Conroy (1945-2016) in his book My Reading Life.

Hosted by the nonprofit Pat Conroy Literary Center, this year’s Pat Conroy Literary Festival will pay special tribute to the vital work of librarians in championing the welcoming world of books, stories, and storytellers. The Conroy Festival will be held in Beaufort on November 1 and 2, with the Conroy Center also open to the public for tours on October 31 and November 3.

On Friday, November 1, at the USC Beaufort Center for the Arts (805 Carteret St., Beaufort), the festival will host two free sessions sponsored by the Robert S. Handler Charitable Trust and supporting the freedom to read.

From 4:00 to 5:15 p.m., award-winning intellectual freedom expert, retired school librarian, and author Pat R. Scales will moderate a Freedom to Read panel discussion among librarian and student advocates, including Bluffton High School librarian Karen Gareis (featured on 60 Minutes and in Banned Together), Smith College student Julia Garnett (American Library Association Banned Books Week Honorary Youth Chair featured in Banned Together), and a trio of current and past student leaders of DAYLO: Diversity Awareness Youth Literacy Organization (featured on Nick News and in Banned Together). As a lead-in to the discussion, this special presentation will also include a screening of the 60 Minutes news segment on Beaufort’s response to book bans and the Nick News segment on the youth advocacy of DAYLO. Scales will be available to sign copies of her newest book, Banned Books for Kids (with a foreword by Judy Blume) following the program.

The festival resumes at 6:30 p.m. Friday evening with a free screening of the newly released documentary film Banned Together, highlighting the advocacy of current and past student leaders of DAYLO, national and regional freedom to read experts, librarians, educators, lowcountry community members, and an international group of best-selling authors. Followed the screening, film producers Tom and Jenn Wiggin will participate in an audience Q&A. Preceding the screening, Pat Conroy Literary Center executive director Jonathan Haupt will present a brief tribute to the essential roles of libraries and librarians in the context of Pat Conroy’s legacy as reader, writer, and advocate.

The two-day festival will also feature presentations and conversations with New York Times bestselling authors for all ages, including Kwame Alexander (Black Star), Kirsten Miller (Lula Dean’s Little Library of Banned Books), Raj Haldar (This Book Is Banned), and Cassandra King (Tell Me a Story), as well as Reese’s Book Club author DéLana R.A. Dameron (Redwood Court). A lively panel discussion with Southern women mystery authors will include Agatha Award-winning and USA Today bestselling novelist Susan M. Boyer (The Liz Talbot Mysteries), Alicia Bessette (The Outer Banks Bookshop Mysteries), and Kristen Ness (At Loggerheads), with a special appearance by Gallery Books executive editor Carrie Feron. The festival’s closing reception will also feature a musical performance by the beloved Beaufort Mass Choir. Learn more and register in advance for free and ticketed events at www.patconroy literaryfestival.org

Librarian and author Pat Scales

Bluffton High School librarian Karen Gareis

Snark Attack

Is it always our responsibility to report on the weather? How can I experience the good, bad, and the ugly of everything a moment has to offer? (Enter Enio Morricone’s spaghetti western music into your mind’s ear—your psyche.)

Why should I want to experience the bad and the ugly of a moment, Sutty? I just want the good. Serenity now. Isn’t that what spirituality is all about?

SERENITY NOW! I heard you the first time . . . The short answer is no, that’s not what spirituality is all about. Loud doesn’t equal right, although it often sounds righteous, frothy, even.

A better question is how long do you want to ignore a festering wound before it turns into a surgical or emergency situation? How many life situations are actual emergencies versus poor planning? See what I’m getting at with all these questions? Want to see how many more thought-provoking questions I can ask with approximately nine hundred words? Stay tuned.

Generally speaking, I’m referring to our internal dialogue for the purposes of this particular column. That said, the same questions can apply to your local a$$holes offering nothing but “imperial entanglements.” Within is reflected in what we perceive as reality. Perception is reality, is it not? Overly simplistic? Maybe. What subjects fall under the category of

things best left unsaid? I think we can all agree politics, religion, and college football are best omitted from polite conversation, but where else does a potential snark attack lie in wait? How polite and gentle with yourself are you?

A good rule of thumb is not to ask a question you don’t want the answer to. But if you’re courageous enough to ask this question within, the rewards are infinite. After all, can one put a price on peace of mind? Peace of mind can often be a nebulous concept, but one knows what it feels like when you have it. Best sleep evaaar, right!?! It’s like right after you take an enormous dump that makes you wish you had a before and after weight measurement. You’re super-welcome for that analogy.

What do I have against snark? Well, it can be funny if it’s in its proper place, I won’t deny that. Must you always be the pithy, quippy, skippy one? How far is too far before things get incisive? It’s an art, right? Well, when does art become vulgarity? Be careful with that slippery slope.

Insight is a good thing, though, right? Incisiveness is insight without kindness. Let’s not incite a riot within, shall we? When the remarks are edgy, they’re likely cutting deep. Oh yes, we can usually be waaay crueler with ourselves than others can be. We know just what buttons to mash over and over and over and over . . .

Would you like to compare tragedies? One person’s tragedy is another’s success

story. Another method to illuminate dark magic tragically is the notion that two people living in the same home can have vastly different experiences. One thrives while another shrivels under the same drivel. Do you not feel like there are multiple people within you for any given scenario? This is common, but is it explored properly? Compartmentalizing can make one mental in the long run.

Does an eye for an eye really make everyone blind? See, sometimes you have to ask the obvious questions to get everyone to play along. That’s the look you can never unsee when the hard questions get asked. Oh, we’re getting deep now, aren’t we? Isn’t it time for all the usual esoteric stuff you say, Sutty? We think you’re weird, but you sure are entertaining with your wild notions. I’m glad you asked. The idea for this column came about while looking in someone’s aura remotely. I did it at her request, so permission is not the issue. (Permission must always be obtained. Spiritual bullies are a thing, too. Talent does not equate to ethics.)

The issue is if that particular piece of information was going to do her more harm than good. It would just cause distress and confusion with what she was facing. See, there’s a season for every reason, while a reason may not translate to the coming season. My training all those years ago was basically to vomit what you observe and let the client sift through it. This day I had to look within for what my gut

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by Sutty Suddeth WHOLLY

was telling me and the answer was not today. After all, timing is everything, is it not?

So, when is an appropriate time to address a situation with one’s aura, or anything for that matter? Set aside those subjects that will never find a comfortable time to be addressed. Plow head-on with kindness while sowing the rows of corn.

You might even tell me I’m conflicted, converse, and contrary. Damn right, I’m confounded. Isn’t that part of the cacophony of it all? What contradictory contraband do we carry through life? Contraband isn’t discovered until your baggage is searched. That’s the point. Until you ask the questions, denial won’t give you the answers, lust for living a love-filled life will.

Has this whole piece been a reminder to meditate? Shouldn’t I have led with that and saved you the time? Well, what fun would that be? Perhaps you’ll remember this time.

The year: 1987. The setting: The Rocks of Fripp Island, SC. Sutty first answers the siren call of writing. In the years and publications since, the destination has been Divinely timed, while being Divinely unknown. A reformed Reiki Master of more than a dozen years, an emotional energetic alchemist, as well as a student in various energetic modalities. My favorite Buddha quote is, “Everything in moderation, even moderation.” Visit Home / Chris Suddeth (journoportfolio.com) for more info.

Seeds and Bulbs for Fall

Many people order bulbs to plant in the autumn for spring flowers. I also order flower seeds. As strange as it may seem, there are certain flowers that do well when planted in the fall. I learned this from talking to local flower farmers as well as doing zoom meetings with British gardeners.

Sweet peas are traditionally planted in October in U.K. I had tried planting them in the early spring with no results. Once I started planting the seeds in the autumn- voila! I have fragrant sweet peas in April. Once it gets hot, they do not last long. I plant seeds in a container with a small trellis and that seems to work although if I had room, I would plant them in the garden directly into the soil and give them something large to climb upon.

Another flower that I plant in the autumn is Orlaya grandiflora. I am sorry that it does not have a common name although I have heard it refer to as white finch. It looks like a compact Queen Anne’s lace with even brighter and whiter flower heads. Flower farmers grow it as a cut flower and it lasts a long time in a vase and does not drop pollen like the wild Queen Anne’s lace does.

White dill (Ammi majus) also can be planted at the same time. It is taller than Orlaya, but also has an umbrella shaped blossom. Plants like these are known as umbellifers and this blossom shape is extremely popular with growers and gardeners. These three-foot tall plants will make a statement in your early spring garden.

One of my favorite flowers which is actually considered an herb is Borage (Borago officinalis). Borage is native to the Mediterranean and its seeds and leaves have medicinal uses that date back to Roman times. We do not use it as much in this country as they do in Europe and the United Kingdom. The leaves, that have the flavor of cucumber, are used in salads, yoghurt, cream cheese, and most particularly in a summer drink called Pimm’s Cup cocktail. The star shaped flowers are an astounding shade of bright blue and bees love it. The stems of the plant are hollow and it does not stand upright, but it is so worth having in your garden.

All of the flowers that I mentioned can be planted at the end of October. They will germinate and grow to about six inches tall and then go dormant until early spring when they come alive. The heat of late June and July will cause them to stop blooming, but you cannot beat them for an early summer display and the pollinators are more than happy with them.

Bulbs are traditionally planted in the fall. I plant mine as late as January. When you purchase bulbs from a reputable nursery or online dealer, they will tell you that in our zone, bulbs must be refrigerated for 10-12 weeks at a temperature of 38-45 degrees. This is known as stratifying the bulbs. Even some seeds need to be stratified before planting. I put my bulbs in a garage fridge until I

remember to plant them usually after the holidays when I am throwing away the cranberries that I stored and forgot to use.

Tulips are a “one and done” down here], but daffodils (narcissi) will do well and return as long as they are for our zone of 9A and are precooled. Alliums grown well and although we cannot grow snowdrops, there is an alternative called Leucojum that looks like giant snowdrops that come up year after year. I have had success with iris when I remember where I have planted them and do not dig them up. This year I am trying tiny rock garden iris in my Japanese garden so stay tuned for my results.

When planting bulbs follow the instructions on depth and you might give them some bone meal in the hole. The most important thing to remember is that bulbs look best when massed together instead of one lonely little flower on its own. I plant them

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together in fives or sevens. Do not cut the foliage back on any bulbs until it turns brown and dries up. The leaves are storing nutrients for the following year. Bulbs in containers should be planted in the container and placed in the refrigerator for the 10-12 weeks. To be honest, I have never had much luck in forcing bulbs in containers. That may just be me! Now is the time to purchase seeds and bulbs for fall planting or refrigerating. You will be happy to see the color that they provide next spring.

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.

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Gimme Shelter

Hurricane Helene blew in family from the Upstate of South Carolina and Asheville, North Carolina, making things a little hectic around here. It somehow feels off-kilter to have mountain family evacuate to the Lowcountry during a hurricane, but we were honored to offer shelter from the storm. My front yard, newly cleared of Helene’s debris, was suddenly full of cars, trucks, wild boys, toys, bikes, and one motorized Spiderman motorcycle leaning against the porch railing. Amid the chaos, fear, and unknowns, there was a four-year-old’s birthday party to organize. We all pulled together to create what turned out to be his best birthday yet. As part of my "Mimi" tradition, I send Halloween costumes, a process that involves browsing Amazon options starting in the summer, followed by long FaceTime discussions over the plethora of possibilities. This year, he

received his favorite superhero, Captain America, along with a pirate set. Because he’s four and doesn’t follow costume rules, my little Captain Hook America ran through the house, leaping from furniture, brandishing a pirate sword in one hand and a light-up shield in the other.

After mounds of presents were opened, cake devoured, and birthday songs sung, a friend dropped off a small gift bag. Inside was a purple plastic magic wand. He stared at it; eyes wide with awe. “It’s real?” he whispered.

“Yep,” she replied. And that became the MVP of all gifts. He carried the wand with him everywhere, turning me into various wild animals, the pool into a sea of Sprite, and his brother into random dinosaurs.

As we watched grim news filtering in from Asheville and western Carolina, tracking the slow progress of power restoration and tree removal in Spartanburg, I found myself waving his wand as well. If only.

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Beaufort extended her own small mercies. The Monkey’s Uncle store on Bay Street offered free toys to the boys when the oldest mentioned he was a Helene evacuee. Neighbors brought over Legos and food, and some friends offered their unscathed condo near the devastated mountains. My heart swelled with gratitude as one act of generosity after another flowed our way.

Amid this outpouring of kindness, I reflected on how small moments of joy can cut through the heaviness of difficult times. One neighbor stopped by to share a story. She had been having a tough morning — distressing news, physical pain, and various troubles clouding her day. “As I was passing your house, I saw your little grandson peeing on a tree, and suddenly, I was laughing so hard that everything felt lighter!”

I’m glad she found humor and comfort in something that, under normal circumstances, might have left me mortified. As a mother of girls, this whole boy thing is both wondrous and a bit unnerving. A toddler peeing on a bush isn’t something I’m accustomed to. And yet, it’s not my responsibility, I think, as my daughter ushers him inside for yet another bathroom rules review.

I find great joy in watching these little guys jump from curbs, brandish plastic swords, and shoot Nerf guns at imaginary bad guys. I wasn’t the one who brought a marble racetrack into the equation, but it was a blast trying and failing to build a tower as elaborate as my seven-year-old grandson’s. He turned it into a competition, recruiting other family members as judges. His, with all its connectors and mazes, was an engineering feat. Mine? The

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marble got stuck on the first slope. I tried to explain that I’m more of a wordsmith than an architect, but he wasn’t buying it. “You just need to accept your loss,” he said. A sentence packed with the wisdom of the ages.

Despite all the effort involved in hosting a house full of people, I can’t take all the credit.

The MVP of the week goes to the Asheville crew’s dog, aptly named Happy. Poor Happy was dragged, carried, dropped, and tricked with treats all week, yet he endured it with grace and admirable fortitude. Of course, the chance to scavenge stray crackers or fallen cheese probably helped keep him near the whirlwind.

The magic wand was even used to try to turn him into the Hulk, but this little rescue dog knows that his strength comes from love and loyalty, not some potential superpower. Everyone has left now, and the house is quiet. I think I’ve found all the marbles and even uncovered a few plastic Easter eggs with seriously compromised candy still inside. My daughter and son-in-law plan to bring their baby into the world in their beloved Asheville, come hell or high water.

I’m so thankful for the concern, help, and love from family and friends, both near and far. Or, as the pirate might say, “Ahoy matey, all hands on deck!”

Carolyn Mason is a freelance writer who writes about everything from long haul trucking to how to retire gracefully. She and her husband Jeff live on Lady’s Island and have embraced the delights of the Lowcountry lifestyle.

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ITALY: Tuscany townhouse for rent by the week in historic UNESCO village. Sleeps 4, large furnished garden, easy walk to shops and excellent restaurants. www.cozyholidayrentals.com or 401-862-2377.

FURNISHED LUXURY APT In the heart of downtown Beaufort. 2BR, 2BA, W/D, Housewares. Please call 843-812-4229.

CLASSES & SEMINARS

FREE HYPNOSIS/HYPNOTHERAPY INFORMATION

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 & WORKSHOPS 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

COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS

SEA ISLAND ROTARY CLUB has a 12:15 lunch meeting every 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month at Sea Island Presbyterian Church, 81 Lady’s Island Drive, Lady’s Island. Social gathering every 3rd Tuesday at 5:30 pm, locations vary and posted on our website. For more information about the Rotary Club of Sea Island please visit our website at www.seaislandrotary.org

NEW BRIDGE CLUB at the Beaufort Branch Library Wednesdays at 11am starting September 18th. The first session is for beginners new to the game, and following sessions will provide some instruction and we will learn as we play. Join us if you want to learn a new game, practice your skills, or need more players. Call the Beaufort Branch Library at 843-255-6458 for more information.

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 Saturday - 10am4pm. 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 843-263-4218. 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 LONGEVITY TECHNOLOGY 10-11a Fridays via Zoom. Haven’t heard of BEMER yet? Want to grow better, not older? Have one and want to learn more about it? Come for Q&A about this longevity-enhancing medical device can enhance your health, fitness and overall well-being. Sessions are designed to support those who have their own unit but everyone is welcome. Offered 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 843473-3939 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.

LOCO SCRIBBLERS 3:00 5:00 p.m. every 1st and 3rd Monday of the month. Are you a scribbler (professional or hobby writer)? Check out our small and informal Beaufort area writers club. All skill levels and subjects welcome including fiction, short stories, poetry, non-fiction, and memoirs. Free. Call or email for more info and the meeting location in Port Royal: beaufdick@gmail. com or 843-322-0616.

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, 843-310-0594 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 Parkinson’s Support Group on Facebook at 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 FacebookUSCGA 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. 121pm 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 stagesMondays 1pm, Respite Programs: Social Day Program10am-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 843-5219190 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); 843-6816655 (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 10am4:30pm 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.

BEAUFORT/PORT ROYAL

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) 5211888 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) 379-3474 or www.saltusrivergrill.com

BLUFFTON/HILTON HEAD

Big Bamboo, Coligny Plaza. (843) 686-3443 or www. bigbamboocafe.com

Captain Woody’s, 14 Executive Park Rd., Hilton Head, 843-785-2400; 10/24 Brian Bazemore, 10/25 Eric Dauber, 10/26 Tug Boat Trad, 10/31 Pete Carroll, 11/1 La Bodega LT, 11/2 Tug Boat Trad, 11/7 Pete Carroll, 11/8 Victor Solis, 11/9 Levi Moore; - OR - 17 State of Mind St., Bluffton, . Wednesdays - Trivia. Thursdays - Jevon & Andy; 10/25 Phillip Cox. 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. 10/23

Quiana Parler with the Lavon Stevens Trio, 10/25 & 10/26 Jason Marsalis - The Ellis Marsalis Songbook, 10/30 Bobby Ryder, 11/1 & 11/2 Quentin Baxter Quintet, 11/6 The Lavon Stevens Band, 11/8 & 11/9 Anything Mose! The Mose Allison Project with John Chin & Richard Julian. (843) 842-8620 or www.TheJazzCorner.com

OUT OF TOWN

The Music Farm, 32 Ann Street, Charleston. 10/25

Miss May 1; In Hearts Wake; Traitors; Bloom, 10/26 Lily's Burlesque - a tribute to the Silver Screen, 10/27 Kyle Smith; Aaron Wolf, 10/29 Cold War Kids; Husbands, 10/30 BigXthePlug; Ro$ama; Young Hood, 11/1 Please Please Please Party, 11/2 Will Moseley; Colin Stough; Dawson Slade, 11/3 Zach Seabaugh; Brendan Walter, 11/4 Better Lovers; Cloakroom; Spy; Full of Hell, 11/6 Erica Banks; Gloss Up; Moca Mula, 11/8 Trash Panda; 11/9 Struggle Jennings; Huey Mack & the Native Howl; Mavi; Ahmir with Messiah. (843) 853-2252 or www.musicfarm.com

The Pour House, 1977 Maybank Hwy, Charleston. 10/24 Ryan Montbleau; Brooks Forsyth, 10/25 & 10/26 The New Mastersounds; Sam Fribush Organ Trio, 10/31 Bears Gone Phishin' - Dead, Phish & Widespread Panic, 11/1 Sexbruise; Hollifield, 11/2 Intersteller Echoes - Pink Floyd tribute; The Poho Fall Night Market - music from Illa Zilla on the Backlot Stage, 11/3 John 'JoJo' Herman (Widespread Panic), 11/4 Bendigo Fletcher; Daniel Nunnelee, 11/5 Election Day Rager with Pocket Full of Shells; SLIM S.O.U.L.; The International Players Band, 11/7 Kitchen Dwellers; Shadowgrass, 11/8 Keller Williams, 11/9 William Clark Green, 11/10 The Garcia Project - Jerry Garcia 1976-1995 setlists. (843) 571-4343 or www.charlestonpourhouse.com

Windjammer, 1008 Ocean Blvd, Isle of Palms. 10/24 Drake White; Reid Haughton, 10/25 The Midnight City; 10/26 Kyle Dills; Five Way Friday, 11/2 Spoegwolf, 11/7 A Thousand Horses, 11/8 Drew Dangerfield; Meredith Foster. (843) 886-8596 or www.the-windjammer.com

Editors Note: Events listed here may be subject to postponement or cancellation. Please check for further information.

FILM/THEATER/DANCE

Mon, 10/28, ‘Fly Me to the Moon’ will be screened for Movie Monday at USCB Center for the Arts in Beaufort at 3 pm and 7 pm. www.uscbcenterforthearts.com

GALLERIES/ART

Now – 10/26, Frozen Moments, 50-year retrospective of Sandy Dimke’s photography at Beaufort Art Association Gallery. 913 Bay Street, downtown Beaufort. www.beaufortartassociation.com

Now – 11/2, What Do You See?, featuring works by Jane Capraro – aka JC Kuller – at the Society of Bluffton Artists (SOBA) Gallery. Corner of Church and Calhoun Streets in Bluffton. www.sobagallery. com

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

Now – 3/23, This Is Not: Aldwyth in Retrospect at the Coastal Discover Museum on Hilton Head. www.coastaldiscovery.org

Fri 11/1, The Best of Beaufort art exhibit opens at Beaufort Art Association Gallery. All gallery members submit two of their best pieces. Reception from 5-9 pm. 913 Bay Street, Beaufort.

11/1 – 12/30, Square Works Holiday Show at Atelier Off Bay. Thirteen local artists will exhibit 12”x12” works, priced at $500 or less, perfect for holiday giving! Opening reception Friday, 11/1 from 5-8pm. Wine, apps, free gift-wrapping! 203 West Street in downtown Beaufort. www.atelieroffbay.com

11/1 – 11/3, Pop-Up Photo Exhibition at NeverMore Books, featuring work by Gary Geboy, Mark Kirby, and Jacko Vassilev. Reception First Friday, 11/1 at 6 pm, light catering by Black Sheep. Open to the public. 910 Port Republic Street, Beaufort.

11/12-12/30, Beaufort Art Association Holiday Market, featuring unique handcrafted ornaments and other gifts, 913 Bay Street, Beaufort. www. beaufortartassociation.com

Sat 11/16, Tapestry of Life fundraiser to benefit HELP of Beaufort, featuring over 100 one-of-a-kind artistic creations by over a dozen local artists. Every dollar donated goes directly to HELP of Beaufort. Sponsored and hosted by The Arts Port Royal from Noon - 5 pm at 1404 Paris Ave, in Port Royal. For more info mail shereerichnow@gmail.com

BOOKS & WRITERS

Thur 10/24, Evening with photographer/writer Pete Candler (A Deeper South) at the Pat Conroy Literary Center. 5 pm at 601 Bladen St., Beaufort. Free and open to the public. Books available for sale and signing. Please call in advance to reserve a seat: 843-379-7025.

Sat 10/26, Drop-in book launch for Joy Corey’s debut children’s book, Percy Goes Camping . . . Maybe 2-4 pm at the Pat Conroy Literary Center (601 Bladen St.) in downtown Beaufort. No advance registration required. Books will be available for sale and signing. Light refreshments. www.patconroyliterarycenter.org

11/1-11/2, 9th Annual Pat Conroy Literary Festival in and around Beaufort. For a complete schedule of events, workshops, visiting writers, and registration information, visit www.patconroyliterarycenter.org

11/1 – 11/3, Friends of the Beaufort Library Annual Book Sale in Waterfront Park, under the Pavilion. Fri, 11am - 8pm; Sat 9am – 6pm; Sun, 10am – 3pm. Hard-

backs $2; Paperbacks $1; Audiobooks $2; Rare Finds and collectibles, priced as marked. For more information visit www.friendsofthebeaufortlibrary.com/book-sale

MUSIC

Sun 11/3, Lowcountry Wind Symphony’s Saluting America’s Veterans IX, at St. John’s Lutheran Church, 157 Lady’s Island Drive, Beaufort. The concert starts at 4pm and is open to the public. Two private concerts will also be performed that week, at Sun City and Dataw. For more info visit www.lowcountrywindsymphony.com

Sun 11/10, USCB Chamber Music opens its 45th season with world class musicians performing music by Schubert, Poulenc, Stravinsky, Strauss, and more. 5pm at USCB Center for the Arts in Beaufort. For more information visit www.uscbchambermusic.com

OTHER EVENTS

Sat 11/9, Lady’s Island Garden Club Bake Sale. The popular fall fundraiser returns, with cookies, cakes, pies, breads, candies, snack mixes, doggie biscuits, small floral arrangements, and more. Many items will be gift-wrapped! Cash and checks accepted. From 9am-1pm outside Grayco Hardware on Lady’s Island.

Tuesdays, Tours of Hunting Island sponsored by Friends of Hunting Island Keeper Ted and his team. For info call the Nature Center at 843-838-7437. 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 join 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. Takes about an hour and is a little over a mile. Starts at the corner of Craven & Carteret Streets ending in Waterfront Park. Booklets with a map and tree info available FREE at the Visitors Center in the historic Arsenal on Craven St.

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