LafayettePull-OutAnniversary Section
Chalk It Up! 5
Draws top artists
WSJ's Valerie Bauerlein 7 Murdaugh book talk
Beaufort Human Library 9
Check it out
Cheese Biscuit Queen 2.0 19 "Kiss my aspic"
Weeds, Weeds, Weeds 23
The late-winter garden
Lafayette Lives! 16 Mark Schneider
The image on our cover is "The Flow" by Tatiana Tatum, first place winner in the Beaufort Art Association's 2025 Spring Show.
See our story on page 8.
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Did you know that I have an alter ego on Instagram?
It’s true. I lead a double life. By day, I’m the high-minded journalist you’ve come to know on this page. But I moonlight on Insta as something called a “pro-age influencer.” If you wanted to be less euphemistic, you could call me an “old-age spokesmodel.” I write about aging, demonstrate products made for older women, flaunt my gray hair and exploit my crow’s feet. I do it for fun, and I do it for money. I am shameless.
I’m letting you in on this unseemly sidehustle because something has been happening there, lately, that’s very unsettling, and I think it deserves an examination here in my “serious” space. I promise there will be no references to shampoo or moisturizer. Not many, anyway. Because Instagram is an international platform, I have followers from all over the world. A surprising number of them are young men from Nigeria. (Go figure?) But most of them hail from my “target audience” – women in middle age and beyond. And over the past couple of years, lots of them have become my friends.
We encourage each other in our various adventures in aging, sharing tips about skincare, supplements, hot flashes and such. It’s a very “Go, girl!” kind of community. We support and inspire. What we DON’T do is talk politics. Ever.
So, unlike Facebook and X, Instagram has been a respite for me. An escape. Until now.
Y’all, the unthinkable has happened. American politics has invaded my safe space.
I started noticing the change last week. An IG friend who calls herself “The Silver Canuck” posted a photo of herself dressed all in red, with red lipstick, brandishing a Canadian flag.
“Tough times call for more national pride, more unity, and more RED,” she wrote.
“Right now, it feels like 41-million people really are Team Canada – and that’s one of the best things I have witnessed in all my 56 years. In the end, friendship and cooperation will win.”
I wasn’t quite sure what she was referencing – she’s usually hawking activewear or waterproof mascara – so I perused the comments following her post.
“We are hoping it’ll all work out.”
“Go Canada! “
“Elbows up, my northern friend!”
“American here and I’m Team Canada!”
And then I got it. Duh. They were talking about the tariffs. The trade war. The one MY country was waging against HER country for reasons that are still unclear to me. This wasn’t about lipstick or red yoga pants.
Another friend, this one from France, had posted a serious-looking self-portrait – complete with reading glasses – with a
caption I couldn’t translate at first. I assumed she was offering some words of wisdom or affirmation. After all, that’s what we do in the pro-age community! Maybe she was even promoting those glasses. They were on point!
I hit Translate and read, “Soon America will be alone in its corner, I think, since it treats its allies so badly.”
Ack! This was not a Peepers ad.
Following her post were many comments – in several different languages – basically saying the same thing: “Hear, hear!”
Let me emphasize, once more, how infrequently the women in my Instagram community talk politics. In fact, the only time we ever mention the word “politics” is to say how glad we are that we don’t talk politics!
These are not stupid, shallow women, mind you. Some of them are less interested in politics than others, but most of them are simply women who – like me – get their fill of political debate elsewhere and have chosen to keep this space free of rancor and division.
Not that there was much rancor or division going on in that French woman’s thread. Everybody there pretty much agreed that America suddenly sucks. Including the Americans.
The point I’m trying to make is that the chaotic beginning of the new Trump administration has thrown the world for a loop. Not just the political world. The world.
allies, even with Russia. Those friends and family members know that I will love them no matter what, even if it turns out they’re wrong about Trump, which I desperately hope they are not. But our mutual love makes it hard for me to write anything critical of Trump; his supporters take that criticism personally.
Years of unfair treatment by the media – yes, that’s real – have made them extremely defensive and sensitive. This I understand.
Having said that, some of the most stalwart Trump supporters in my life have recently expressed private worries – which worries me.
And then there’s this. Last week, we received the following email from the Post & Courier, which prints both of our small, local papers – Lowcountry Weekly and The Island News:
Dear Valued Customer,
Theoretically, I knew this already. I watch the news, read the papers, and consume copious amounts of commentary. I knew how various leaders were responding to our shifting foreign and economic policies.
But it wasn’t until I read the comments of these “normie” women from around the globe – my friends and fellow eye cream samplers, who never talk politics – that it really hit me. Here at home, the new Trump administration seems like an ongoing earthquake, but the shock waves are being felt ‘round the world. Even people who don’t pay attention are paying attention.
And the ill will toward our country is palpable.
It is both by nature and by cultivated habit that I never rush to judgment. I do not, nor have I ever, suffered from “TDS.” I have dear friends and family members who assure me that our president knows what he’s doing –with Mexico, with Canada, with our European
The U.S. Government has imposed a 25% Tariff on all Canadian made products entering the USA effective March 4th. As a result of this tariff, The Post and Courier is unable to absorb the costs and must pass the tariff cost on to our customers. The increase is on the Newsprint consumable only. We are reviewing our customers’ weekly invoices and typical print order and will provide the estimated increase to each customer individually. The increase is effective immediately. If the tariff is repealed or reversed, we will adjust the consumable newsprint cost accordingly.
After a few days of panic on our end, Trump postponed the tariffs ‘til April 2, and we got a reprieve. But as far as we know, it’s only temporary, so we’re still very much on edge. Along with the rest of the civilized world.
Since a 25% increase in the price of newsprint would be crushing to our business, I’m thinking I’d better step up my Instagram gig, ASAP. Anybody out there in the market for an old-age spokesmodel? If so, I’m your girl.
Downtown Beaufort’s Tabby Place parking lot will be awash with chalk on March 29 and 30, as artists from around the country participate in the second annual Chalk It Up! festival. Several chalk art masters are coming from Utah, which boasts a vibrant chalk art community, as well as from Florida and Georgia. This will be the first time many of the artists have ever visited Beaufort, and an Opening Reception on the evening of Friday March 28 will give them a warm welcome to our Lowcountry style and is open to the public, 5:30-7:30 pm. The evening’s entertainment features Beaufort’s acclaimed griot, Aunt Pearlie Sue, and Dr. Valinda Littlefield will present an engaging introduction to Beaufort’s Gullah history.
Organized by the Freedman Arts District, Chalk It Up! is a free weekend festival that celebrates the artistic process while drawing the community together. Artists will be creating from scratch to finish, large chalk artwork on the pavement while chatting with the public, explaining what they are doing and telling their story. There will also be musical entertainment all day both Saturday and Sunday featuring local musicians, artisan demonstrations, and a kids-zone tent with hands-on art entertainment for youngsters. Plus, on Sunday March 30, area school art classes will compete in a chalk art competition. Everyone can vote for their favorite chalk art and monetary prizes will be awarded!
The nonprofit Pat Conroy Literary Center will host an evening with Penelope Coker Hall and Eliza Wilson Ingle, authors of A Curious Heart: The Life and Letters of Elizabeth Boatwright Coker, on Tuesday, March 25, 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.
Written by Elizabeth Boatwright Coker's daughter, Penelope Coker Hall, and granddaughter, Eliza Wilson Ingle, A Curious Heart chronicles the life and work of the awardwinning author.
In this poignant literary biography, Hall and Ingle give readers a front row seat to the remarkable life and career of award-winning author Elizabeth Boatwright Coker (19091993). Drawing liberally from Elizabeth’s own letters, journal entries, book passages and interviews, A Curious Heart reveals for the
first time the inner life of this complex, Southern woman who dreamed of becoming a published writer.
Born in Darlington, South Carolina in an era when women could not vote and the legacy of the Civil War suffused nearly everything, Elizabeth was blessed with movie star beauty, a keen intellect and sense of humor, and extraordinary determination. At an early age, she was mentored by inspired teachers and some of the great writers of the 20th century. She would go on to challenge the status quo, in her life and her books.
Elizabeth’s journey juggling the demands of corporate wife and mother with that of working writer is a story of trial and triumph, heartbreak and joy. Her life spanned nearly the entire century, the second half of which yielded nine historical novels. With sensitivity and insight, the authors chronicle the passion, the powers of observation, the gift of storytelling, and the fierce independence that propelled their mother and grandmother to The New York Times bestseller list and South Carolina Hall of Fame.
Born in Hartsville, Penelope Coker Hall matriculated to Sarah Lawrence College and eventually settled in New York, becoming a writer and host for Metromedia’s Channel Five TV show “The New Yorkers.” Later at NBC, Hall worked as a co-producer of several TV specials, including “Vanishing 400” and “Debutante.” During this time, she met and married film producer William Wilson and in 1968 their daughter, Eliza, was born. In 1972,
Hall left the performing arts and embarked on a new marriage with widower Mortimer Hall of Millbrook, N.Y. Ensconced in Millbrook for 50 years, Hall served as editor of Dutchess Magazine while raising daughter Eliza as well as Morti’s five young children, along with a bevy of horses and dogs. Hall is author of several children’s books and the novel Riding High (under the pseudonym of Emily Brooks), written with former E.P. Dutton editor Ann LaFarge. Today, she divides her time between Charleston and Millbrook.
Eliza Wilson Ingle is a New York native with Southern roots. She earned her BA in Dance from Middlebury College, and after a brief stint in New York City, moved to Charleston where she became a Professor of Dance at the College of Charleston. In addition to teaching, Ingle has been a performer and choreographer with Anonymity Dance Company. A dance reviewer for The Post and Courier covering Spoleto Festival USA, as well as a contributor to Charleston Magazine and Charleston City
Paper , and creator and co-host of “Just Imagine” – a radio program covering local cultural events and people – she stays tapped into the arts and believes, as her grandmother did, in the power of story.
Learn more about the Pat Conroy Literary Center at www.patconroyliterarycenter.org
Author and Wall Street Journal reporter Valerie Bauerlein will discuss her book The Devil At His Elbow: Alex Murdaugh and the Fall of a Southern Dynasty here in Beaufort next week. The book will soon be available in paperback.
According to her publisher, Bauerlein goes deeper into the Murdaugh family history than anyone has before, exposing a villainous family dynasty that comes to a murderous conclusion. With masterful research and cinematic writing, she expertly weaves together a propulsive narrative of the murder case that gripped the world. Bauerlein’s reporting includes shocking new details about the trial, the boat crash, the investigation, and the family history that will surprise even the most devoted Murdaugh case follower. She interviewed over 200 people — lead investigators and attorneys on both sides of the case who have never before given interviews—spent dozens of hours with key figures and was one of the few journalists who were in the courtroom for every day of the trial, and the only print journalist to visit Moselle with the jury.
to the grisly murders of his wife and youngest son, your time will not be wasted discovering that you haven’t. Brava, Valerie!”
Valerie Bauerlein is a national reporter for The Wall Street Journal who writes about small-town America and Southern politics, economics, and culture. She has covered the South her entire career, including nineteen years at the Journal and four years at The State in Columbia, South Carolina. Ms. Bauerlein graduated from Duke University. She lives in Raleigh, North Carolina, with her husband and their two children.
Valerie Bauerlein’s author talk is free of charge and open to all on Wednesday, March 19, from 7-9 pm, at the Robert Smalls Leadership Academy at 40-50 WK Alston Drive. It will take place in their cafe (facing the school, on the extreme left side parallel to the football field), where parking is plentiful. After
Valerie’s talk there will be Q&A. The event is sponsored by the women’s and men’s book clubs of Habersham. Books will be available for sale on site through the Beaufort Book Store and Valerie will be available to sign books.
Of Bauerlein’s book, Pulitzer Prize winner Kathleen Parker writes, “Valerie Bauerlein proves with her riveting account of the 2023 double-murder trial of Alex Murdaugh that
exceptional reporting precedes exceptional writing. The Devil at His Elbow is a pageturner in the best traditions of murder, mystery, and The South’s indefatigable supply of epic Gothic dramas. Not only does she take a deep dive into the family history that led, perhaps inexorably, to a drug-addicted thief, fraudster, liar and murderer, but she also offers fresh details that expose the dark heart of a psychopath. Even if you think you’ve read, watched, heard or seen everything about Murdaugh and the bizarre events leading up
“The poets of the world occupy a place of high honor in my city of books.” — Pat Conroy, My Reading Life
April is National Poetry Month, and in honor of the occasion, LowcountryWeekly is sponsoring a POETRY CONTEST, in partnership with the Pat Conroy Literary Center and the Port Royal Sound Foundation.
The winners will have their poems published in Lowcountry Weekly and be invited to read at a PR Sound Foundation event in late April. They will also receive a cash prize.
Yes, these poets will be paid!
Awards will be given in two categories: Student and Adult First Place – $100 • Second Place – $50 • Third Place – $25
Rules:
~ Poem must be no longer than 100 lines. We love epic poetry, but . . . ~ Poem must be previously unpublished
~ Entry Deadline – April 4th, 2025
Email entries to: edwardjeffreyevans@gmail.com
By Dina Brodsky
Tatiana Tatum’s oil painting The Flow (see our cover) won First Place at the Beaufort Art Association Spring Art Show, marking a milestone in her artistic journey. But behind this fluid, dreamlike piece is a story of heartbreak, defiance, and the art of hanging on.
It started with a job. Or rather, the crushing reality of one—both for Tatiana and her friend E., who found themselves drowning, not in water, but in burnout, frustration, and the endless noise of modern life. That feeling — of being consumed, overwhelmed — became the seed of this painting.
So, naturally, Tatiana pushed her friend into the marsh and let the water do the rest.
What began as an Ophelia-inspired photoshoot quickly escalated into a convincing drowning scene—minus the tragedy, plus a lot more laughter and mud. Somewhere between the sinking sensation of wet silk, the powerful tidal current of the Beaufort River, and a very questionable choice of wardrobe, the perfect reference image was captured.
But why Ophelia? Why return to this image of a woman floating in water — a symbol so deeply entrenched in art history?
“Ophelia is an enduring female archetype in Western art—a woman suspended between beauty and tragedy. But in modern life, drowning doesn’t always happen in water. It happens in information overload, in burnout, in the impossible expectations placed on women. This Ophelia isn’t gone — she’s still fighting the current.”
The judges recognized that fight, praising the painting’s mastery of water movement and dynamic brushwork.
“The photos of this piece are stunning, but you can only truly appreciate the powerful brushwork in person. There’s a real understanding of movement in water.”
While The Flow carries an undeniable sensuality, it is not for the male gaze — it is for women, by women. Much like Sabrina Carpenter performing music in what is practically lingerie, this isn’t about desirability.
Tues - Sun: 11am-9pm
It’s about aesthetic power, self-expression, and reclaiming beauty as a language of our own.
“Women are visual creatures. We are drawn to beauty, to detail, to the unspoken language of art. This painting is for that audience—the ones who see themselves in it, who feel the pull of the tide and the weight of
the world, but who refuse to sink.” Tatiana’s award-winning painting The Flow will be available for public viewing at Thibault Gallery, 815 Bay street, Beaufort, SC. For inquiries or more on Tatiana’s work, visit TatianaTatum.com or contact tatiana@ tatianatatum.com
Where oral history meets speed dating.”
The Beaufort Human Library project promotes empathy and understanding across communities by offering the public opportunities to “check out” more than a dozen volunteer Human Books who will be sharing their personal stories of facing challenges and striving for acceptance. These engaging conversations will cover topics including education, military service, healthcare, gender, race, addiction, abuse,
and advocacy, among others. The dialogues focus on building bridges of understanding, person to person, through storytelling.
The Beaufort Human Library will be held on opening day of National Library Week: Sunday, April 6, from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. in MacLean Hall, building 12 of the Technical College of the Lowcountry (TCL), at 104 Reynolds Street in Beaufort. Free and open to the public, the event is hosted by TCL; the nonprofit Pat Conroy Literary Center; DAYLO: Diversity Awareness Youth Literacy Organization; and volunteer community organizers.
The afternoon begins at 1:001:45 p.m. with this year’s featured Human Books: sisters Lynn Bryant, a retired educator, and Victoria Smalls, a cultural preservationist. Following that featured conversation, all the volunteer Human Books will be available throughout MacLean Hall to be checked out for 30-minute small group conversations from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m.
on hand to help guests navigate their Beaufort Human Library experience and answer questions.
In addition to Lynn Bryant and Victoria Smalls, this year’s Human Books include community members Paulette Edwards, Ashley Gardner, Karen Gareis, Col. Richard Geier (U.S.A. ret.), Marie Gibbs, Connie Hipp, Gwenn McClune, Brea Parker, Gene Rugala, Sissy the Entertainer, and Beth Young.
To learn more about the Beaufort Human Library, please visit www.facebook.com/ beauforthumanlibrary
Attendees (the “Readers”) may choose to participate in a new conversation every half-hour throughout the afternoon. Advance registration is not required, nor are attendees required to stay for the whole afternoon. Check out just one Human Book, or four, or any number in between. Volunteer Librarians and student Bookmarks from DAYLO will be
By Donald Wright
Ihear you callin’, Uncle Sam
And I’m here to show I give a damn
So hold your letters and stop your faxes
I’m gonna sit down and do my taxes
I can’t take another federal screwing
With the 1099ing and W-2ing
So, this year, I won’t be lax
I’m castin’ my lot with TurboTax
They tell me, for once, my pockets won’t burn
They’re guaranteein’ my largest return
They offer advice and lots of clarity
On how to deduct what I give to charity
And after consulting with their bosses, They say I can deduct my gambling losses
I’m sure I’ll offer them a plaudit
When they have my back as you come to audit
Hold on, I’m told there’s no deduction
For face work, Botox, and liposuction?
And what’s wrong with declaring seventeen grand
For my small business — a lemonade stand?
I’ve a dependent, it is true
My trusty companion: Good Dog Blue
So am I in trouble if I decline
To pay twenty-two percent of line nine?
And what’ll you do with all my dollars
Squeeze Vlad Putin until he hollers?
Pay fat cats who facilitate graft?
Eat till you look like William Howard Taft?
I may take my money and, what’s more
Put it in a bank that’s far offshore
Or buy a high-yield CD
And live the good life pretty much for free
But wait, . . . I need lots of cops
To patrol my street and bust criminals’ chops
I need good roads and quality schools
So my grandchildren don’t end up tools
A strong armed force will meet the occasion
Of an unexpected, foreign invasion
And I’ll gladly give up a bit of wealth
For government efforts to improve my health
So I’ll pay this year, but why’s it hard
To charge what I owe to my credit card?
And why can’t you wait—given the wealth of the nation
For me to do debt consolidation?
Oh, what the hell (I’m forcing a smile) Here it goes: I’m clickin’ “FILE” Now off to the fridge to fetch a cheap beer And not think of you for another year
Paid Advertorial by The Christian Science Society of Beaufort
Many people today are on a quest to find the source of happiness. Many desire to be happier than they are. Others struggle to lift themselves out of depression. The human heart so needs the fullness of joy that should, and can, be normal and natural to all of us.
Until one’s thinking is fundamentally transformed, no amount of outward change will bring lasting happiness. Nor can a drug, including alcohol, really make us happy. Happiness is a state of thought, so the change has to come there. Just as a musty room needs fresh air and sunlight, so our human consciousness needs the freshness of Spirit, the joy of divine Love.
Spirit, Love, is God, the true source of our being. As the Bible says, God created man in His own image. This means we express all the qualities of Spirit, all the goodness of divine Love. The Apostle Paul lists joy as one of the fruits of Spirit (Galatians 5:22). In prayer we can turn to God, to acknowledge Him as our source, and to understand more fully the joy that comes directly from divine Love and is expressed in us.
One time, I was in a situation that was challenging because of the actions and attitude of another individual. I had been praying about it earnestly, and one afternoon an inspiration swept over me that all I had to do was love – that loving God and loving others spiritually would be my safety and the means by which I could accomplish what I needed to.
This was more than just a “thought” I had. It seemed clearly to be the effect of the Christ, God’s message of truth, speaking to me, and of the Holy Ghost, or law of Love, operating in my consciousness. It brought a depth of joy that I had never experienced before. All fear, resentment, and negativity vanished. I felt only an exalted sense of love, freedom, and sheer happiness.
The situation resolved itself not long after that, with sincere kindness expressed. But I continued to pray, in order to grow more fully into the understanding of Love that had brought that wonderful inspiration.
If we’re struggling with depression, or wondering whether life doesn’t have more to offer, it may not seem as if loving more would be the answer. But to love God, and to know ourselves and others as God’s loved, perfect spiritual ideas, begins to dissolve unhappiness.
Mary Baker Eddy writes: “The test of all prayer lies in the answer to these questions: Do we love our neighbor better because of this asking? Do we pursue the old selfishness, satisfied with having prayed for something better, though we give no evidence of the sincerity of our requests by living consistently with our prayer?” (Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures,” p. 9).
Self-pity, self-centeredness, resentment, even fear begin to dissolve as love starts to characterize our thoughts. Unselfish, spiritual love brings a healing uplift that nothing else can. From
love comes the joy of knowing we’re embraced in God – in the beauty and peace of Soul, the overflowing goodness and care of divine Love. This is true of all of us, God’s ideas. And such rejoicing brings healing –the outward proof of the spiritual truths we’re rejoicing in.
To Christ Jesus, love was central to Christian practice. He said: “As the Father hath loved me, so have I loved you: continue ye in my love. If ye keep my commandments, ye shall abide in my love; even as I have kept my Father’s commandments, and abide in his love. These things have I spoken unto you, that my joy might remain in you, and that your joy might be full” (John 15:9-11)
To the degree that we follow Christ in cultivating a Christly, spiritual love for others, we are filled with joy – it can’t be helped! Mrs. Eddy, founder of Christian Science, in the hope of bringing healing to all humanity, writes in Science and Health: “Happiness is spiritual, born of Truth and Love. It is unselfish; therefore it cannot exist alone, but requires all mankind to share it” (p. 57)
We all can learn and feel this love, and demonstrate it more and more in our daily lives. We can learn that our heart overflows, not by others pouring love on us, but by the love we ourselves express. With every patient step of progress we experience deeper and fuller joy, which cannot be taken from us.
By David C. Kennedy
You are Invited to Commemorate one of the most Significant Events to occur in Beaufort’s Great History
The Marquis de Lafayette was a French Noble man and military officer who volunteered at the age of 19 to join the Continental Army, led by Gen. George Washington, in the American Revolutionary War. He commanded the troops in the decisive siege of Yorktown in 1781, the final major battle that secured American Independence. He is remembered and celebrated as a “Hero of the Nation.”
In 1824 and 1825, at the invitation of President James Monroe, the Marquis de Lafayette embarked on a farewell tour of the United
States, returning to the nation he helped establish and whose democratic experiment he saw as a model for the world. He was 67 years old when he arrived in 1824 to New York and was the last surviving Major General of the American Revolutionary War.
"The carriages were flanked on the right and left by the Beaufort Volunteer Artillery in single file. A detachment of the St. Lucke's [sic] Troop of Cavalry; and the Officers of the Battalion, mounted, under the command of Maj. JACOBS, flanked the whole procession."
– Southern Patriot, 1825
His South Carolina tour began on March 6 1825, in Cheraw County then continued to Camden, Columbia, Charleston, and Edisto, before culminating in a memorable visit to Beaufort on Friday March 18th and to North Augusta on March 24th. From there, the Marquis would continue his journey into Georgia.
The Charleston newspaper Southern Patriot recorded Lafayette's arrival by steamboat at 10:30 PM – delayed, local lore tells us, after running aground at low tide, a quintessentially Lowcountry predicament. As the vessel approached Beaufort, a 13-gun salute thundered across the river. Lafayette was led by procession through Beaufort's main street.
A rare eyewitness account comes from 15-year-old Hetty Barnwell, who wrote to Catherine Osborn Barnwell about the evening.
"The procession was then so handsome that I scarcely regretted his not coming in the day. All of the boys in the town had lights in their hands, which had a very beautiful effect shining on the long white plumes of the Guards.”
For generations, Beaufortonians have cherished this visit, passing down stories of Lafayette's brief but memorable time in Beaufort.
The John Mark Verdier House on Bay Street became known locally as the "Lafayette House", thanks to oral history’s telling of the Marquis addressing the crowd from its portico. This circa 1804 Federal Period house stands today as a testament to that remarkable evening when Beaufort welcomed one of America's most celebrated national heroes.
he bicentennial festivities have joined together many organizations and individuals. Two inspiring collaborations have been between Beaufort County schools and the Thomas Heyward Jr. Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) and Paul Hamilton Chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution (SAR).
In January, the DAR and SAR announced an art poster contest for 9th through 12th grade students depicting the “Marquis de Lafayette’s importance in American Democracy.”
Students were encouraged to do their own research about Lafayette and the role he played in championing democracy and establishing the United States in 1776.
“The Sons of the American Revolution and the Daughters of the American Revolution are the leading lineage societies that perpetuate the ideals of the war for American independence from Great Britain, said Randy Atkins, Paul Hamilton Chapter of the SAR.
“As historical, educational, and patriotic non-profit corporations, we seek to maintain and expand the meaning of patriotism, respect for our national symbols, and the value of American citizenship. A major part of that mission is to remember and commemorate the patriots who helped create, build and preserve this Nation, patriots like the Marquis de Lafayette. “
“By actively participating in the bicentennial events, our students will develop a deeper appreciation for Lafayette and his contemporaries, forming a viable connection to the past that goes beyond the classroom, “ said Karen McKenzie, Director of Secondary Teaching and Learning for the Beaufort County School District.
First and Second Place Winners will be announced during the celebrations on March 18th at the John Mark Verdier House. Posters of the artwork created by the finalists can be seen in storefront windows along Bay and side streets.
Wednesday, March 12:
Toys & Games of 1825, a “Waiting for Lafayette” program by the Beaufort County Library, 9AM-5PM, 843-255-6468.
Monday, March 17:
Lecture/Talk “How Liberty Found a Country: Conversations with a Historian & the Marquis”, featuring Mark Schneider as Lafayette and Dr. John McCardell, at St. Helena’s Anglican Church Parish House; Time: 7:00 PM. Sponsored by Historic Beaufort Foundation. Tickets available for purchase LafayetteBicentennial-Beaufortsc.org or 843-379-3331
Tuesday, March 18:
10 AM: Lafayette Arrives, and the Procession Begins
• Arrival of Lafayette Interpreter (Mark Schneider) in the 1936 Tortuga at the Henry C. Chambers Waterfront Park, Day Dock
• Welcomed by Cannon and 13-gun salute (Sons of the American Revolution)
• Escort of Lafayette, mayor, and fellow dignitaries to Green
• Presentation of colors by the SAR State Color Guard
• Bagpipe accompaniment by St. Andrew’s Society
• Vocalist performance of Hail Columbia
Horse-drawn parade procession down Bay Street to Verdier House
• Joined by students from Beaufort County Schools, SAR, MCAS, St. Andrew’s Society, Society of the Cincinnati, and others.
• Procession through a Triumphal Arch at the John Mark Verdier House.
• Sponsored by HBF, City of Beaufort and the Beaufort Lafayette Bicentennial Committee.
11:30 AM: Speeches from the Portico of the John Mark Verdier House
• Dignitaries & speakers include Mayor of Beaufort and Council, Beaufort County Council Chairperson, MCAS Commander, American Friends of Lafayette, SAR, DAR, Society of the Cincinnati, State and House Representatives, and Mark Schneider as the Marquis de Lafayette
• Unveiling of the Lafayette Marker at the John Mark Verdier House
• Announcement of winners of DAR/SAR Lafayette Essay & Poster Contests
• Sponsored by HBF and the Beaufort Lafayette Bicentennial Committee
12:00 PM Dedication of SAR/DAR Bench Marker in Henry C. Chambers Waterfront Park
12 – 3 PM: Living History Demonstrations open on Scott Street
Coastal Heritage Society, Beaufort County Library, Paul Hamilton Chapter of Sons of the American Revolution, Beaufort County School District, Carin Bloom, Living Historian, Thomas Heyward Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution and Revolution Ballroom will be holding 18th and 19th century interactive programs and demonstrations.
Lafayette will be available for photos and to dance with Revolution Ballroom. Sponsored by HBF, City of Beaufort & the Lafayette Bicentennial Committee
Lafayette Exhibits and tours of Museums
• Free Tours (March 18th) of John Mark Verdier House and Beaufort History Museum (Exhibits will be up for month of March).
5:30 – 8 PM: “Dancing with Lafayette” at the Historic Beaufort Arsenal Courtyard
• Ballroom dancing with period costumes encouraged. Sponsored by the Beaufort History Museum. Tickets available for purchase at www.beauforthistorymuseum.wildapricot.org
8 PM: Farewell to Lafayette on Craven Street
• Sponsored by Beaufort Bicentennial Committee
S“In the Footsteps of Lafayette: An Artistic Expression”
tella Scott is not a person to sit still. As former president of the Beaufort Art Association Stella dreamed of collaborating with businesses and organizations to bridge the gap between artists and their audiences. She formed her consulting business – Elevate Art in 2023.
and others from places Lafayette himself also visited—to create a stunning exhibit featuring diverse styles and mediums. I can’t wait for you all to experience it!” – Stella Scott Works from more than 10 artists will be exhibited at the John Mark Verdier House. Pieces will also be available for purchase with 40% of proceeds to benefit the mission of the Historic Beaufort Foundation to preserve, protect and present Beaufort’s historic and architectural legacy.
Elevate Art plans to collaborate with various organizations in the future to establish Beaufort as a must-visit art destination.
Watercolor by Audrey Montgomery
When she learned of the bicentennial plans, she jumped on the once in a lifetime opportunity to honor the legacy of the Marquis de Lafayette and celebrate America’s freedom through art – and a new and innovative exhibit “In the Footsteps of Lafayette: An Artistic Expression,” was born.
“As someone who works with both local and national artists, I couldn’t imagine this celebration without an artistic interpretation. I’ve gathered a group of brilliant artists—some from our community
“I appreciate the work Historic Beaufort Foundation does to preserve the important buildings in this community which make Beaufort so special. When asked to submit a painting for the Lafayette Event I did not hesitate. I immediately thought of painting a still life of the 1748 Hamar silver cup and cap recently acquired by the foundation.
It was fun to study the details of the cup and try to replicate them in a painting. The medium for this painting is transparent watercolor and the whites are not paint but the preserved white of the paper.” – Audrey Montgomery, Artist
For additional information or inquiries, please contact Stella Scott at letselevateart@gmail.com
March 18 hundreds of 3rd to 8th grade students and their families will head downtown to participate in and experience living history as Beaufort commemorates the Marquis de Lafayette and his unwavering commitment to supporting the United state during its struggle for independence.
Students from across Beaufort County have been eagerly preparing for the commemoration and celebration. From writing essays and creating works of art to making flags, hats and paper torches for the parade procession, students are learning about Lafayette and his legacy.
South Carolina Day also happens to fall in March. And, as provided by state law, educational institutions across the State are encouraged to engage in programs that celebrate local, state and national history,
In January, the South Carolina Senate and the South Carolina House both passed resolutions proclaiming the month of March 2025 as Lafayette Day in the state. Beaufort City Council and County Council passed similar resolutions.
“It’s not just about celebrating the bicentennial; it’s about continuing the message and the legacy that Lafayette and so many others fought for in establishing the United States. The bicentennial brings the past to life for people of all ages and hopefully encourages in them a respect for our history and our nation.”
– Chuck Schwam American Friends of Lafayette
Mark Schneider, a nationally-known historical interpreter, will transform in costume and character to become the Marquis de Lafayette when he visits Beaufort March 17 & 18th.
A US Army veteran, Schneider, has for more than 25 years worked at Colonial Williamsburg portraying the French aristocrat who arrived in America at age 19 to help lead the battle for independence.
In August 1824, Lafayette began his “Farewell Tour of the Nation” in Staten Island, NY. He was the last surviving major general of the American Revolutionary War. His tour included 24 states, ending September 6, 1825, in Washington, DC where he celebrated his 68th birthday at a White House banquet with President John Adams.
“Mark is the biggest deal we have. We count on him as an historian and an interpreter, and he is an expert on Lafayette. He has been studying this for more than 20 years,”
– Chuck Schwam Executive Director, American Friends of Lafayette
His 1825 visit to South Carolina included stops in Cheraw, Camden, Columbia, Izzard’s Plantation north of Charleston, Charleston, Edisto, and Beaufort on March 18th, before ending in North Augusta.
Schneider, along with 4 other Lafayette interpreters, has been traveling the country under the sponsorship of the American Friends of Lafayette in celebration of the bicentennial. With 10 states left on the tour, Mark already has visited 30 towns/cities portraying the Marquis since the bicentennial celebrations began in August 2024.
As a part of Beaufort’s Lafayette Bicentennial festivities, Historic Beaufort Foundation is hosting a lecture and conversation on March 17th between Dr. John M. McCardell and Mark Schneider: “How Liberty Found a Country: Conversations with a Historian & the Marquis.” Tickets are available at LafayetteBicentennial-BeaufortSC.org or by calling 843-379-3331
Hundreds of individuals, businesses, public and private organizations and associations have come together over the past 8 months to plan a fitting tribute to one of the most significant events to occur in Beaufort’s great history. We are proud to recognize their support and contributions.
“As the steward of the "Lafayette Building" for three quarters of a century Historic Beaufort Foundation (HBF) HONORS a man who meant so much to the establishment of our country. General Lafayette's farewell tour of America in 1824 and 1825 celebrated the values fought for in the American Revolution and laid out in the U.S. Constitution and the Bill of Rights. HBF is honored to be joined by so many organizations, businesses and individuals in commemorating this important event in Beaufort's long and revered history.”
Cynthia C. Jenkins Executive Director Historic Beaufort Foundation
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“It is difficult to imagine what our nation might look like today without the immense contributions made by Lafayette to our independence. Beaufort was honored in 1825 to have him visit and this month we honor him again on the bicentennial.”
The Honorable Phil Cromer Mayor of Beaufort •
“Between 1824 and 1825, the Marquis de Lafayette undertook a momentous tour of the United States, returning to the country he helped establish and whose democratic principles he viewed as a beacon of hope for the world. Beaufort, South Carolina was an important stop on his tour, and for 200 years we have celebrated his visit. We are proud now, on the 200th anniversary, to again pay tribute to this freedom leader.”
The Honorable Alice Howard Chairman, Beaufort County Council
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“Growing up in or living in the Lowcountry, you know about the Marquis de Lafayette and the impacts of his visit to Beaufort, South Carolina and the Nation. I think the Broadway play “Hamilton” helped bring to light his contributions to our young nation, and it is important that Beaufort not only celebrates but commemorates the 200-year anniversary of Lafayette visiting our town as part of his triumphant final tour of our young nation.”
The Honorable Shannon Erickson SC State Representative
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“Lafayette’s visit then — and our commemoration of it now — reminds us of things important and enduring; of alliances
that secure and maintain liberty; of causes that transcend particular times and places; and, perhaps above all, of commitment to principles that shape and direct the hopes of freedom-loving people everywhere.”
Dr. John M. McCardell Historian and Author
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“Lafayette’s arrival was one of the major community events of the antebellum era. He was ‘the hero of two worlds’ and perhaps the greatest celebrity in America in 1825.
Lafayette’s arrival was on the cusp of the Industrial Revolution in the American South. He came and left on a steamboat, one of the first to arrive in Beaufort. And the potential of the steam engine was not lost on the sea island planters.
It is appropriate to remember Lafayette on the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution because he was by far the best known European warrior for democracy.”
Dr. Lawrence S. Rowland Historian and Author
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“General Lafayette, though a Frenchman, believed strongly in the principles for which George Washington and our founding fathers fought and sacrificed so much. He, like Washington, was the “rock star” of the time and one of the two most remembered figures of the Revolution. It is therefore fitting that the Gov. Paul Hamilton Chapter of the South Carolina Society of SAR and the citizens of this community salute Lafayette on the 200th anniversary of his return to Beaufort as “the Nation’s Guest.”
B. Randolph Atkins, President Gov. Paul Hamilton Chapter, South Carolina Society
The Sons of the American Revolution
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“This celebration not only highlights Lafayette's crucial role in the American cause but also illuminates his enduring legacy as a champion of liberty and democracy. The Lafayette celebration serves as a powerful reminder of the importance of preserving and honoring our history, igniting a passion for learning that will resonate with our students long after the festivities have concluded.”
Karen McKenzie Dir.
of Secondary Teaching and Learning Beaufort County School District
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“Through our living history interpretations, the Beaufort History Museum brings the past alive while fostering a passion for preserving the history of our diverse community. The Marquis de Lafayette played a vital role in the birth of the United States
and in pushing equality for all. Events such as the Lafayette Bicentennial Celebration support our museum’s mission and goals.”
Amélie Cromer Vice President Beaufort History Museum •
“Beaufort County and its citizens were central to the formation of our new republic during the American Revolution. South Carolina patriots such as Isaac Huger, William Moultrie and Thomas Pinckney had strong ties to Beaufort and were original members of the Society of the Cincinnati. Lafayette also was an active member of the Cincinnati, dedicated to the Revolutionary War ideals of liberty, equality, civil rights and responsible citizenship. Lafayette’s visit to Beaufort in 1825 demonstrated his admiration for the many contributions of its residents towards American Independence.”
John Neely Member, Society of the Cincinnati Beaufort, SC
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“Celebrating Lafayette isn’t just about looking back—it’s about experiencing history in a way that still inspires today. From walking historic streets to exploring landmarks tied to his journey, visitors can step into his story, connect with his legacy of freedom and friendship, and make history come alive.”
Robb Wells President & CEO
Greater Beaufort-Port Royal CVB
“Lafayette 200 has given the Library an opportunity to commemorate an important date in Beaufort District history in league with a variety of like-minded organizations. It’s exciting to be included in such a special community wide event.”
Grace Morris Cordial Senior Librarian & Archivist Beaufort District Collection Manager Beaufort County Library
“The Marquis de Lafayette demonstrated such dedication to the cause of American Freedom and such profound leadership ability that, although he was only 20 years old, General George Washington brought him into his close circle of advisers within three weeks of his arrival and in his first month of service to the Continental Army.
This 200-year anniversary of his visit to Beaufort is an appropriate commemoration of his contributions to local, state and national growth and prosperity.”
Richard E Thomas Beaufort County 250th Committee
“Lafayette was a human rights champion throughout his life. When he arrived in Beaufort in 1825, he truly believed all people were created equal. He was an abolitionist, a feminist and a friend of the Native Americans. These values are still important today.
As we look back at Lafayette's human rights beliefs, we can see a clear path as to why those values are still important throughout our country now and going forward.”
Chuck Schwam Executive Director American Friends of Lafayette
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“It's important to honor our rich Beaufort history and the legacy of Marquis de Lafayette because without his contribution, and the support of our French allies, who knows if our nation would exist today. We needed help and our friends were there for us. It's good to remember that we're stronger together - as a community, country, and world.
As dancers, we're excited to bring 19th century dances to life so modern audiences can enjoy them. And we are honored to participate in the Lafayette Bicentennial Celebration. We dance for joy, to connect, and to express our creativity. And while dance steps may change over the centuries, the happiness we experience is forever.”
Marcia Mitchell Revolution Ballroom Studio Owner
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"There are so many exciting events happening in honor of Lafayette and his visit, brought to life by the incredible collaboration of various organizations and businesses to make this anniversary truly unforgettable.”
Stella Scott Elevate Art Consulting
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“Part of the objective of the National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution is to perpetuate the memory and spirit of the men and women who achieved American Independence by promoting an enlightened public opinion and fostering true patriotism and love of country.”
Dian Brownfield Regent, Thomas Heyward, Jr. Chapter DAR
Mary Martha Greene is back with a brand spanking’ new book, “The Cheese Biscuit Queen Kiss My Aspic!” I met Mary on Lowcountry Weekly’s porch during the Beaufort Water Festival several years ago. She showed up just in time for the opening night fireworks with a tin of cheese biscuits. It was a very large tin, loaded with the lightest, delightful cheesy morsels I had ever tasted. Mary shared her cheese biscuit receipt along with stories about her family, southern recipes, and sweet remembrances in her first book, “The Cheese Biscuit Queen Tells All.” As it turns out, Mary had more delicious recipes and saucy stories in her repertoire. She has written a new and hilarious sequel to her original food memoir. Mary’s new book retails for $27.99 plus tax and is available at many of our local bookstores and downtown shops. You can also order both books online at www.thecheesebiscuitqueentellsall.com. This week, I’m publicizing two new recipes from the Cheese Biscuit Queen’s new book along with her original claim to fame, her fabulous cheese biscuits. Be sure to pick up your copy of “The Cheese Biscuit Queen Kiss My Aspic!” today. Congratulations, Mary Martha!
Makes 6 to 8 servings
1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
8 ounces cream cheese, softened
½ cup sour cream
½ cup Duke’s mayonnaise
8 ounces smoked Gouda cheese, grated
2 green onions, white and green parts, finely minced
2 teaspoons lemon juice
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
¼ teaspoon salt
5 sliced bacon, cooked and crumbled Toast rounds or vegetables for serving
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees. Spray a 2-quart baking dish with cooking spray or butter the dish. Set aside. In a medium saucepan, bring 3 to 4 inches or water to a boil, enough to cover the shrimp. Add the shrimp and boil for 3 to 5 minutes until pink; do not overcook. Drain the shrimp and allow to cool. Roughly chop by hand or in a food processor. Set shrimp aside. In the large bowl of a mixer, or with a hand mixer, cream together the cream cheese, sour cream, and mayonnaise. Add the remaining ingredients, except for the bacon, and blend well. Add the shrimp and stir well. Pour into prepared dish. Top with crumbled bacon. Bake for 10 to 15 minutes until bubbly. Serve with toast rounds or vegetables.
RUTH’S
Makes 6 to 8 servings
1 (3½ to 4-pound) beef pot roast
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour, divided
Salt and pepper
3 tablespoons olive oil
2 cups sliced onions
½ cup water, divided ¼ cup ketchup
1 teaspoon minced garlic
¼ teaspoon seasoned salt
2 (6-ounce) cans sliced mushrooms
Serve with egg noodles or mashed potatoes
Dredge the pot roast in 1 tablespoon of the flour.
Sprinkle with salt and pepper. In a large Dutch oven, heat the olive oil and brown the meat on all sides. Add the sliced onions. In a small bowl, mix ¼ cup water, ketchup, garlic, and seasoned salt. Pour over the roast in the Dutch oven. Cover and cook over low heat for 2 hours or until internal temperature reaches 145 degrees. Remove the meat. Skim the excess fat from the pan juices. Add the mushrooms to the Dutch oven. Stir the remaining ¼ cup water into the remaining 2 tablespoons flour. Gradually stir unto the pan juices to make a gravy. Cook, stirring constantly, until it comes to a boil. Reduce heat and let cook until it thickens. Slice and serve over egg noodle or with mashed potatoes.
Makes 10 to 12 dozen
4 sticks Land O’ Lakes margarine, at room temperature (see notes)
4 cups (1 pound) freshly grated Kraft extra-sharp Cheddar (see notes)
4½ cups all-purpose flour (see notes)
½ teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
¼ teaspoon smoked paprika (optional) 4 cups Rice Krispies cereal
Preheat the oven to 350ºF. Set aside 3 ungreased baking sheets. Let the margarine and cheese come to room temperature, about 1 hour. (You can also warm both in the microwave for 20 seconds on high — you want them to soften, not melt.) Using a stand mixer on medium-high speed, cream the margarine. Place half the cheese in the bowl of a food processor and process until it forms a ball or cream it by hand. Add the ball of cheese to the margarine and blend until the mixture is fully combined and creamy. Repeat with the other half of the cheese. Cream together the margarine and cheese until the mixture is smooth, has a light orange color, and resembles fluffy buttercream frosting. Add the ground cayenne pepper and the paprika, if using. As the mixer continues to run on medium speed, gradually add the flour (see notes), ½ cup at a time, to the cheese mixture. After you have added 4½ cups of the sifted flour, return any additional flour to the bag for the next batch. Place the Rice Krispies in a strainer with medium to large holes, if you
By Debbi Covington
have one, and shake any small pieces and sugar out of them. With the mixer running on low, gradually add the Rice Krispies to the mixture, 1 cup at a time. Drop the batter by rounded teaspoons or balls from a #70 scoop onto the baking sheets. Press down lightly on the balls, making them about ¼-inch thick. Bake until lightly golden brown on the bottom, about 20 minutes. (Mimi would bake for 10 minutes and then switch the baking sheets between the top and bottom racks so that they would brown evenly on the top and the bottom.) Remove from the oven. If you have a partial sheet of biscuits, they will not require as much baking time, so adjust as necessary, probably around 15 to 16 minutes. As soon as they come out of the oven, transfer the biscuits to paper towels spread on a clean countertop to absorb the grease. Set aside to cool for 10 to 15 minutes. As soon as they have cooled, serve or transfer the biscuits to airtight containers so they do not reabsorb any grease. Biscuits will keep in a tin on the counter for up to a week or can be frozen in the airtight containers for up to two months. Mimi used to reheat them for a few minutes on a baking sheet in a warm oven to “freshen” them up, and then act like she’d just baked them when anyone dropped by to visit.
NOTES: Use Land O’Lakes and Kraft brands for best results. While Mimi always used margarine in her cheese biscuits, I now use 2 sticks of butter and 2 sticks of margarine. I find that using butter only makes them too greasy and not light and fluffy, like Aunt Mimi’s biscuits. It also makes them spread out too much. Do not use pre-grated cheese; it contains a wax coating that will ruin the consistency of the biscuits. Using a large, slotted spoon, fluff the flour in the bag before measuring it out. Sift it and then remeasure the flour.
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
Hilton Head Christian Academy (HHCA) is delighted to announce its enchanting production of Willy Wonka JR. , a spirited reinterpretation of Roald Dahl’s timeless classic. This family-friendly performance promises an immersive journey of music, magic, and meaningful storytelling, set to captivate audiences from March 20 through March 22.
Sophomore Luke Strebe leads the cast as the charismatic and imaginative Willy Wonka, while the talented James Burger, a fifth grader, returns to the HHCA stage as the hopeful character of Charlie Bucket. Under the expert direction of Michelle McElroy-Cox, a gifted team of HHCA 4th-12th grade students collaborates to deliver a performance filled with humor, heart, and enduring values.
Strebe has been involved in theater since the age of five, having played numerous roles in both community and school productions. Most recently, he played Amos Calloway in
HHCA’s production of Big Fish, starred as Shrek in Beaufort Children’s Theater’s production of Shrek, JR. , and played a sizable role in Sea Glass Stage Company’s Lost in Yonkers.
“I feel honored to step into the shoes of such an iconic character,” said Strebe. “Working alongside such an incredible cast has been amazing, and I am excited to bring the wonder of imagination to the HHCA stage.”
Audiences will be treated to dazzling choreography, vibrant costumes, and memorable musical numbers — including favorites such as “Pure Imagination” and “I’ve Got a Golden Ticket.”
Performance Dates and Times:
• March 20 – 7:00 PM
• March 21 – 7:00 PM
• March 22 – 2:00 PM (Matinee) and 7:00 PM (Evening) Tickets are $10 for students/seniors and $15 for adults, and can be purchased at hhca. org/showtickets
Hilton Head Christian Academy (HHCA) is an independent Christian school serving students in Kindergarten through 12th grade. Offering comprehensive academics, athletics, and fine arts programs, HHCA is committed to its mission: To Know Christ and Make Him Known. Founded in 1979, HHCA continues to inspire excellence and faith from its Bluffton, SC, campus. Learn more at hhca.org
Join Habitat for Humanity of the Lowcountry at the Upcycled Art Auction, a creative fundraising event that features ordinary items transformed into stunning works of art — all in support of building a home for a deserving local family.
On Saturday, March 29th, 2025, from 5:00pm to 9:00pm, the auction will offer one-of-a-kind pieces crafted from repurposed materials, highlighting the beauty of sustainability and the power of community-driven impact. The venue is the Weezie Pavilion at the Port Royal Sound Foundation, 310 Okatie Highway, Okatie, SC.
“By combining creativity with purpose, putting art into action, the Upcycled Art Auction not only promotes environmental responsibility but also helps us fund the construction of a safe, affordable home for a family in need,” said Jeb Bush, development director for Habitat for Humanity of the Lowcountry.
How to Get Involved:
• Attendees: Join us at the auction to bid on unique, sustainable art while making a difference. Tickets are $50 per person.
• Artists: Donate your upcycled art for the auction.
• Sponsors: Support the event through sponsorships that help maximize fundraising efforts.
• To purchase tickets, donate art, or to become a sponsor visit www.lowcountryhabitat.org/upcycledartauction or contact Michele Barker at michele@lowcountryhabitat.org.
About Habitat for Humanity of the Lowcountry Habitat for Humanity of the Lowcountry is a nonprofit organization dedicated to building strength, stability, and self-reliance through affordable homeownership. By partnering with volunteers, donors, and future homeowners in Beaufort and Jasper counties, Habitat helps families build and buy their own homes, fostering stronger communities for generations to come.
Ever thank God for all the stuff you fervently believed in, but turned out not to be true or pertinent to your reality? After all, faith and fear are opposite sides of the same coin, are they not? Both F-bombs, in this context, require belief to have substance.
This is a different spin on growth, no doubt. That’s what you have us for here at Wholly Holistics. Just when you thought things couldn’t be any triter, here we are to swoop in and show you how to rescue yourself from the doldrums, ho-hums, and terrifyingly, deadly boredom of routines that seem to work for others. You are not “others,” are you? You are you.
There is transmutation magic to be had from the third chakra. Also known as the solar plexus chakra, the third chakra is associated with power, energy, self-esteem, and personal identity. Signs of imbalance include uncertainty, anxiety, lack of self-faith, overconfidence, indecisiveness, and procrastination. 3C is associated with the color yellow, so time to spring clean and brighten up your wardrobe. If you don’t like yellow, then be creative. Your house and car probably don’t like being yellow this time of year either. Nobody can see if you’re wearing yellow underwear. Ever think of that? Why would you? Again, that’s why I was placed in your path during this moment.
Do men get the flu while women only get a little sniffle? Perhaps. Do women over-emote and over-feel? Perhaps. I mean, I don’t feel these stereotypes are fair, but many do, or, at least they weaponize them to their advantage. Can we not just allow someone to feel what they feel? More to the point, can you just feel what you feel, or do you even know where to begin with that? I feel that allowances for others and your own beautiful soul are a more fair and balanced approach to life. Legit try it and see if you don’t agree. Besides, stereotypes are overly-simplistic and lazy which is at the core of that which makes them potentially offensive.
Maybe you only want to smoke because you miss the routine of it all. I know that’s true for me after all this time of not smoking. I certainly don’t miss the smell, the cough, the cost, and the health worries. Such a thing as smoking is something we can all grasp, at least on a cognitive basis.
Maybe the judgment you wish to be free of is a similar flavor of judgment you place on others. Seek to make such things less palatable.
Keep in mind that nothing is wasted. Nothing is unseen or unheard. If you smelt it, you dealt it. Stumbling around in the dark matters, too.
I am here to remind and encourage you to strive to be disciplined with your kindness.
Beware the fine line between coddling and comforting—enabling and empowering. Primarily, self-discipline is a priceless kindness. Read that again. (I need to read it repeatedly, myself.) Just as much as we must guard against kindness to those that will mistake it for weakness, we must be gentle with ourselves before offering it up to others.
When toxic connections abound, kindness is the only way out. “No” and “not right now” are underrated forms of kindness. Gentility is not dead, which is why gentleness is the way forward—the way of the light. Discipline? That feels punitive. Interesting you should say that. I think we can all identify with that “gettin’ sent to the principal’s office” feeling in one way or the next. So, perhaps if we’re asking that question, we’re disciplining wrong.
“Hard work beats talent, when talent doesn’t work hard.” This tried-and-true statement can embody many different energies besides the sports arena. That said, just remember that according to psychology, after you start healing past traumas and come out of fight or flight mode, your body will need a lot of rest. You are not lazy. Your body is just trying to catch up on the calm it has not received in years. (@spiritualgoal)
I mean, you know something bad is going to happen when you first get on a bicycle, but you still gotta do it. And we don’t have to feel
by Sutty Suddeth WHOLLY HOLISTICS
like we’re undeserving of happiness, or anything so extreme, but we can strive toward that inner knowing of “my time is coming” until it’s “my time is here!” It all has to be organic, see?
I can ease stress when I stop expecting me in others. Marinate on that one. It was a revelation to me when I first heard it too. Moralities need not match-up. After all, chambered expectations can be as lethal as any firearm.
What part of all this do you feel is inscrutable? This dauntless task is just another scary mask we bask in because we believe we can’t do any better. Pish posh, I say. Bull hockey. As I said in the beginning, thank God just because we believe something to be true, doesn’t mean it will bear out. Make no mistake, it does take bravery to change — any change.
Namaste! Be brave, beautiful souls.
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.
In most parts of the country, winter is a time to relax and stay inside with a good book. The garden is totally dormant and there is nary a weed to be seen until late spring.
Unfortunately, we are soooo lucky in the Lowcountry to have summer weeds and winter weeds. Certain weeds love the hot humid summer, yet others prefer our cooler winters to sprout and take over.
Right now, we have a winter weed that comes to visit, often hitching a ride with nursery plants in their containers. This weed is named hairy wintercress. Originally a native of Europe, this little gem is found worldwide and gardeners everywhere bemoan finding it in their flower beds. It is an innocent looking little plant with tiny white flowers rising from a rosette of bright green leaves. It has hundreds of seeds that the plant expels to cause it to spread rapidly. While it is prominent in the cooler weather, but it can hang around even in July in shadier areas. It knows no shame. Fortunately, it is extremely easy to pull out. Another weed prominent in the winter although it is a yearlong menace is spurge. There are several varieties, all creeping and low to the ground. The most common variety is prostrate spurge which can have a red dot in the middle of its leaves. It seems to love to grow up between the cracks of pavement. Again, it is easy to pull out. I find that pulling out weeds is not only therapeutic, but is good for the waistline.
Another year around weed is Oxalis. It looks like small clover with a yellow flower. This weedy variety is a scourge and seems to pop up everywhere you do not want it. It grows in long strings and is especially “active” in containers. When pulling it out, be sure to get all of the roots.
In the summer the worst weed of all makes its presence known. It is called chamber bitter. A native of Asia, it is everywhere starting out as an innocent tiny plant and then growing to 6-7 feet if left on its own. You can see it by the side of the road looking like a small tree. This weed has no redeeming social value. This weed has no sense of decency. This weed has no conscience. This weed needs to be an EX-WEED. Now I am sounding like a Monty Python skit. There are hundreds of seeds under the leaves and if not pulled out early, you will have entire colonies. Fortunately, it pulls out easily. Do not compost it otherwise you will have them taking over the compost.
Do I have an answer for these marauders?
I am not a fan of pre-emergents and herbicides. I love my pollinators and do wish to expose them to chemicals in my garden. I hand pull the weeds and discard them. I am hoping that my yard waste, which goes to a commercial composter, will be heated to a temperature that will kill weed seeds. Usually, if the compost pile is large enough, that is what happens.
Not all weeds are pests. There is a saying that a weed is just a flower in the wrong place. One interesting fact about some of our weeds in this country is that other parts of the world love them as garden plants. Our goldenrod growing by the side of the road is coveted by Brits. I saw common mullein, a member of the Verbascum family, used in one of the most beautiful gardens in southern England. You cannot buy it here, but you do see it growing by the side of the road. It is a tall stalk with sage colored fuzzy leaves and butter yellow flowers. I tried to dig one out on 170, but so many people stopped to ask me if I was okay that I gave up. I think they thought I was burying a body.
Blanket flower or Gaillardia is listed as a weed by Clemson Cooperative Extension. It has lovely multi-colored flowers and it thrives in dry conditions. Fortunately, it is sold here with many cultivars at most garden centers.
By Wendy Hilty
Although we may not like to find weeds in our gardens, according to Ralph Waldo Emerson, a weed is “A plant whose virtues have not yet been discovered.” Although I pull many weeds, some have characteristics with appeal. The main thing that separates a good weed from a bad weed is if the plant is an aggressive thug and tries to take over your garden and yard. That is a bad weed! Bid it farewell.
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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Icaught wind of the Beaufort International Film Festival (BIFF) on an exploratory visit here last Spring. We had missed it, but the flags were still flapping up by USCB. When we were deciding where to relocate, the existence of such a cultural event was definitely in the plus column. My nagging fear was moving to a cultural backwater after enjoying great museums, music, and events as a local reality in big cities for my entire adult life. It’s great to realize that in least one regard my fear was unfounded. I now know that every year I’ll get to bask in glory of an annual injection of creative filmmaking excellence. Whew.
Knowing I was going to write something up about the festival I decided to focus on short films. I ended up watching sixteen shorts. I enjoyed fifteen of them, affirmed the artistry of eight, and loved four immensely. I hadn’t seen that many short films in a concentrated time since my own documentary short Hidden in Plain Sight screened at the Cleveland International Film Festival in 2015. After this stretch my love affair with the form has been rekindled, and the magic that can be packed into just a few minutes of quality storytelling and attention to detail is rich and rewarding.
Right out of the gate the first film I saw, Lovesick, reinforced sturdy clichés of serious festival fair: a foreign film (Denmark) set in a mental institution with a weighty meditation on wanting. A patient falls for a nurse and
over the course of a New Year’s Eve party we see close ups of desperation, desire, tenderness and a touch of humor. Great start.
The first film I loved was in the late Wednesday afternoon block and also dealt with a mental condition, this time dementia. 4th Dementia was a clever take on the tragedy of slipping away and inhabiting alternate states. Nellie is losing her grip on this particular time and place and ends up searching for her husband Lou in several different dimensions, inhabiting fantastically well realized scenes as a Jewish mob boss, a free-spirited hippie, a superhero in a student film and more. The harsh reality of families watching her decline was subtle but strong; and the final scene where she gets to be with her true love in the here and now was poignant and on-point. Lou and Nellie danced in the moment to the tune of a love that would not be forgotten, dementia be damned.
The final film of the Friday morning block was an unexpected stunner. Neither Donkey Nor Horse is based on the true story of the very real 1910 Manchurian Plague, which claimed 60,000 lives and led to the first wearing of PPE masks after it was determined to be pneumonic (thus spread by air) rather than carried by rats.
The heart of the story, which ended up winning the award for best short film, was young Doctor Wu Lien-teh (Christopher Pang) facing prejudice from both traditional Chinese medicine healers and Western doctors during his search for answers about the outbreak.
Director Robert Wang masterfully built tension and drama with a visually incredible scene in the sick ward as Wu takes in the full extent of suffering and intuitively realizes what could be happening. An illicit autopsy later it’s confirmed that this is something new and medicine leaps into a new age. Script-wise, this significant transition is handled with grace in a scene where Wu relates the idea of the earth’s Chi energy being another form of the bacteria he has documented in his western-oriented microscope.
In the chat after the movie with Co-Film Festival Director Ron Tucker, Director Wang revealed that actor Christopher Pang found out subsequent to being cast in the role that Dr. Wu was actually his great grand uncle (art imitating life and all that).
As a side note, Tucker did a fabulous job with all the chats I saw with movie folks. He was inquisitive, receptive, and engaging.
My third rave goes out to The Long Walk Home, a squirm-inducing exposition of a female teacher sexually exploiting her young teen student. The action centers on a single day but in a series of well-timed flashbacks, we see the grooming that took place. As the inevitable comes to pass it gets more and more uncomfortable, since we aren’t immediately sure what the relationship is at the start of the film. It was based on a true story that took place over a couple of years and both the director, Jeremy Folmer, and now adult victim spoke after the film. The
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value and truth on display in both the film and the discussion represent the power of film as cultural currency and social illuminator. The adult survivor mentioned the healing he got from years of therapy and reflection, and how important it was for him to speak about it today. Folmer’s decision to have the final minutes go by in silence as the boy walked home was brilliant.
The fourth film that contributed to my falling back in love with shorts was Jackie Oudney’s What I Am, a reawakening of identity story from the UK. A nasty fall causes Caroline, a house cleaner, to become amnesiac and without any references to the contrary she assumes she is home and enjoys the lavish digs, fine wines, and beautiful clothes she finds after she comes to. Then the real homeowner returns, and Caroline has to come to terms with a very different identity. She is adrift and wounded, rejecting help from her daughter and moping about her modest flat. Then she discovers a cache of poems that she has written and gets to know herself.
The film affirms self-acceptance and even if the message is not new, the crisp economy of its execution, the use of music (Sweet Caroline especially), the likeability of our heroine, and an underlying hopefulness writ large in just 26 minutes elevates it to special. In a prerecorded segment shown right after the writer/director Oudney mentions the class aspect to the story and relates how she got heavyweight Scottish actor Brian Cox to sign on as Executive Producer, itself an example of hopeful belief.
My hope is that next year’s festival will produce similar magical moments of luminous filmmaking, and I certainly believe it will.
Luke Frazier is a writer and award-winning media producer who recently transplanted to the Lowcountry. He runs NOW Communications, which focuses on the needs of missiondriven organizations. Luke can be reached at nowandfuturecomms@gmail.com
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FURNISHED LUXURY APT In the heart of downtown Beaufort. 2BR, 2BA, W/D, Housewares. Please call 843-812-4229.
LOCO SCRIBBLERS 3:00 5:00 p.m. every 1st and 3rd Sunday of the month. Are you a scribbler (professional or hobby writer)? Check out our small, informal Beaufort area writers club. All skill and subject levels welcome: fiction, short stories, poetry, non-fiction, and memoirs. Free. Call or email for more info and meeting location in Port Royal: beaufdick@gmail.com or 843-322-0616.
HABITAT RESTORE NEEDS VOLUNTEERS We're looking for volunteers. Cashiers, sales floor associates, donation processing, donor data entry, and donor ambassadors. Visit 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. Open Wed & Sat 10am to 1pm at 77 Pritchard St. Volunteers can stop by or contact Cate Taylor, 843-310-0594 or catetaylor@frontier.com
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.
ENGLAND VACATION RENTAL: Exmoor National Park, Devon, a comfortable and spacious 3 bed 2 bath 19th century Victorian apartment for rent in the ancient village of Lynton. Picturesque harbor, outstanding coastal hiking, historic country Pubs! Call 843 609 5870.
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
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GRAMS & 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
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
BRIDGE CLUB at the Beaufort Branch Library Wednesdays at 11am. Join a session for beginners new to the game, other 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 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 for each shift. Interested in volunteering? More info and application forms are 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 9a Wednesdays via Zoom. Seen the buzz on “life span VS health span”? Want to grow better, not older? Haven’t heard of BEMER yet? Come for Q&A about how this longevity-enhancing medical device can enhance your health, fitness and overall well-being in just 8 minutes 2X/day. 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 meditation experience needed. Call Michael 843-489-8525.
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're 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 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
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 - Fridays., 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, 1011:30am, $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 staff's 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 10am-4:30pm and 8am on Graduation Days. Closed 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.
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; Karaoke Wed, Fri & Sat10pm. 25% off Apps & Wings for NFL Ticket; College sports Saturdays. (843) 379-7676 or Rosie's on Facebook
Saltus River Grill, 802 Bay St, Beaufort. (843) 379-3474 or www.saltusrivergrill.com
Big Bamboo, Coligny Plaza. (843) 686-3443 or www.bigbamboocafe.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. 3/12 Lavon Stevens Band, 3/14 & 3/15 The Rodney Jordan Quintet CD release of 'Memphis Blue,' 3/19 Bobby Ryder, 3/21 & 3/22 Sullivan Frotner Trio, 3/26 Grammy winning vocalist Quiana Parler with The Lavon Steven Trio, 3/28 & 3/29 The Jackson Evans Quartet with Gabrielle Stravelli. (843) 842-8620 or www.TheJazzCorner.com
The Music Farm, 32 Ann Street, Charleston. 3/12 Pepper; Vana Liya, 3/13 1770 Records Showcase with: Maraluso; Channel Bluff; Lilly Hartle; Colors in Corduroy, 3/14 Congress;
Nick Horn, 3/15 Kolby Cooper; Jay Webb, 3/19
Denm; Surfer Girl; Chad Tepper, 3/20 Todd Barry; Minori Hinds, 3/21 Broadway Rave - a musical theater dance party, 3/22 Romantasy Ball, 3/23
The Warped Band, 3/28 Metal Night with Sorrow of Silence; Kept in Ruins; Primo Noctis; Marytree, 3/29 United We Dance - ultimate rave experience. (843) 853-2252 or www.musicfarm.com
The Pour House, 1977 Maybank Hwy, Charleston. 3/12 K+Lab; Croozshipp, 3/13 Fruition; Daniel Rodriguez, 3/14 Bears Gone Phishin' - Dead, Phish, & Widespread Panic, 3/15 Bombargo; Caminator, 3/18 Sonido Gallo Negro, 3/19 5am Trio; 3420, 3/21 Voice of Harold - REM tribute, 3/22 Interstellar Echoes - Pink Floyd tribute, 3/23 Haley Mae Campbell; Southbound 17, 3/28 Gritty Flyright & the Music Family; Meredith Foster, 3/29 Sam Holt Band - remembering Mike & Todd, . (843) 571-4343 or www. charlestonpourhouse.com
Windjammer, 1008 Ocean Blvd, Isle of Palms. 3/13 Lanco, 3/14 The Band Feel; The Retrograde, 3/15 Departure - Journey tribute, 3/21 Mustache the Band, 3/22 & 3/23
Josh Meloy, 3/28 & 3/29 Midnight City 13th Anniversary. (843) 886-8596 or www.thewindjammer.com
Editors Note: Events listed here may be subject to postponement or cancellation. Please check for further information.
Sat 3/29, Off the Wall & Onto the Stage, a fusion of visual art and live performance at USCB Center for the Arts in Beaufort, 7:30 pm. The iconic paintings of Jonathan Green come to life through dance, music and storytelling. For tickets and more information visit www. uscbcenterforthearts.com
spect at the Coastal Discover Museum on Hilton Head. www.coastaldiscovery.org
Now – 4/26, Tidal Treasures, collaborative exhibit at Beaufort Art Association Gallery, 913 Bay St, Beaufort. Featuring work by Art Rothenberg, Emily Styles and Gail Newton. Beaufort. Opening reception Fri, 3/7, 5-8pm. www.beaufortartassociation.com
Sat 3/29, Upcycled Art Auction to benefit Habitat for Humanity of the Lowcountry. From 5-9 pm at the Weezie Pavilion at the Port Royal Sound Foundation, 310 Okatie Hwy. $50 per ticket. Visit www.lowcountryhabitat.org/ upcycledartauction
Wed 3/19, WSJ reporter and author Valerie Bauerlein will discuss her book The Devil At His Elbow: Alex Murdaugh and the Fall of a Southern Dynasty from 7-9 pm at the Robert Smalls Leadership Academy at 40-50 WK Alston Drive. It will take place in their cafe (facing the school, on the extreme left side parallel to the football field), where parking is plentiful. Books available for sale and signing on site through the Beaufort Bookstore.
Sat 3/20, Evening with Dawn Major and Kim Poovey at the Pat Conroy Literary Center. The authors will portray characters from their respective novels, introduced by host Mary Ellen Thompson. Free and open to the public, at the Conroy Center (601 Bladen St.) at 5 pm. Books available for sale and signing. Please call to reserve a seat: 843-379-7025
Tues 3/25, Evening with Penelope Coker Hall and Eliza Wilson Ingle, authors of A Curious Heart: The Life and Letters of Elizabeth Boatwright Coker, at the Pat Conroy Literary Center (601 Bladen St., Beaufort) at 5 pm. Free and open to the public. Books available for sale and signing. Seating is limited; please call to reserve: 843-379-7025.
Sun 3/16, Robert Gardiner Jazz Quintet concert, sponsored by Fripp Island Friends of Music. 5 pm at the Fripp Island Community Center, 205 Tarpon Boulevard. Tickets at the door: adults $30 and free for students. Reception with the artists to follow. For more information visit www.frippfriendsofmusic.com
Fri 3/21, Splish Splash: The Music of Bobby Darin at USCB Center for the Arts in Beaufort. At 3 pm and 7:30 pm. For more information and tickets, visit www.uscbcenterforthearts.com
Now – 6/23 Modjeska School of Human Rights will host spring session classes in a sat-
ellite classroom at Penn Center. Tuition will be waived for Penn Center students. For more information or to register, visit https://www.scpronet.com/modjeskaschool/spring-session/
Sun 3/9, Dining Under the Stars: A Night of Culinary Compassion in downtown Beaufort. To benefit CAPA of Beaufort. For more information, visit www.capabeaufort.org
3/12 – 3/18, Marquis de Lafayette Bicentennial Celebration in Beaufort, sponsored by Historic Beaufort Foundation. For more information and a full schedule of events, visit https:// historicbeaufort.org/lafayette-bicentennial/
Thur 3/20, Mah Jongg Tournament, sponsored by P.E.O., at First Presbyterian Church of Beaufort (1201 North Street) in the Education Building. Four hours of play, 4 games per hour. Prizes, Raffles, Beverages & Snacks! Mah Jongg rules apply. Noon – 4:30 pm, $30 per person. Registration Deadline, 3/13. Call 239-292-9497
3/29-3/30 Chalk It Up! Festival in the Tabby Place parking lot in downtown Beaufort. Street artists from around the country! Demonstrations, kids zone tent, hands-on art for kids, musical entertainment all day, both days. Opening reception Fri 3/28, 5:30-7:30 pm.
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, a monthly networking event for professionals working in and around tech. Join the conversation at BASEcamp 500 Carteret 5:30-7:30pm. 843470-3506. 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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