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YMCA hosts holiday events for kids The YMCA of Beaufort County is offering two holiday events for kids during the month of December. On Saturday, December 7, the YMCA will host its annual The “Little Elves Workshop for children ages 3 months and up. The workshop will be offered 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. for $15 per child ($10 siblings). On Tuesday, December 31, the YMCA will host its popular “Rockin’ Lock-in” for children 7-13 years of age. The lock-in begins at 5 p.m. December
31, 2013, and ends at 8 a.m. January 1, 2014. The cost for the lock-in is $25 per child. Both events offer quality, trained staff, a fully-monitored facility and tons of holiday activities in a fun and safe environment. Both events are open to the public. Register in person at the YMCA or by calling 522-9622. The Little Elves workshop includes the following activities: swimming in the “North Pool”, two take-home handmade Christmas crafts, holiday singing and
gym games. Lunch is provided for ages 3 and up only. Children are asked to bring swim gear. The “Rockin’ Lock-In” will feature: Wii games, karaoke, a talent show, 5-on5 sports tournaments, a midnight bash, tons of snacks and food and swim time. Children must bring swim gear, sleeping bag and pillow. To learn more, contact the YMCA of Beaufort County at 843-522-9622 or visit www.ymcabeaufortcounty.com.
Celebrate the season at the Festival of Trees
The Friends of Caroline Hospice event will be at The Shed in Port Royal this year The 2013 Festival of Trees to benefit Friends of Caroline Hospice will be held at the Shed in Port Royal from December 5 through 7. The Opening Gala will be Thursday, Dec. 5, from 6 to 9 p.m., and the public is invited to view the trees Friday, Dec. 6, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., and Saturday, Dec. 7, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The Opening Gala, a cocktail reception to kick off the three-day event, will feature a silent auction, hors d’oeuvres from area restaurants, music, beer and wine and a wealth of decorated trees from community members, businesses and organizations. Trees will be available for purchase. Tickets are $50 and can be purchased online at www.fochospice.org/FOT.php or by calling 843-525-6257.
Also available for purchase prior to the event are fully cooked, vacuum sealed 6-8 lb Boston Butts for $30. Butts will be available for pickup on Saturday, Dec. 7 from noon to 3 p.m. To place an order, please email holidaybutts@ gmail.com or call 843525-6257. Tickets to view the trees on Friday and Saturday are $2 for children, $3 for active military and seniors over 65, and $5 for adults. Children under 2 are free. The Festival of Trees Jingle Jog 5K Run/Walk will be held at the Spanish
SUPPORT TOYS FOR TOTS It is that time of year again, Toys for Tots is in full swing. Lowcountry Insurance has been a collection site for three years now, and their goal is to make this year better than ever. So get in the spirit and help make Christmas special for children in the community. Please bring your toys to Lowcountry Insurance at 80 Lady’s Island Drive, Beaufort, SC, now through December 12. The office is on Lady’s Island next to St. Peter’s Catholic Church. Thank you for your help and support.
“It would be hard—very hard—to find better chamber music playing than at the cellist Edward Arron’s enterprising series.” The New Yorker
Moss Trail on Saturday, Dec. 7 at 8:30 a.m. Registration forms are at Palmetto Running Company. Or register online at www.fochospice.org/FOT.php or by calling 843-525-6257. Late registration will be Saturday, Dec. 7, at 7:30 a.m. Chairpersons for this year’s event are Drs. Gary and Patricia Thompson and Dr. Majd Chahin. For more information regarding the Festival of Trees, please email Fripp Langford at fripp@ friendsofcarolinehospice.com or call 843-525-6257.
what is happening at the st. helena senior center? The St. Helena Senior Center was founded as a place where seniors can go to learn and keep their minds, bodies and hands busy and to keep them on proper diets. If some seniors don’t get three meals a day at home, the senior centers make sure that they have at least one hot meal at noon. There is transportation to the center and to their homes. The seniors have activities daily and guests come in at least once a month to teach good eating habits, medicures, exercises, Medicare changes and updates. They have gospel sings, days of dancing, movie days, arts and crafts, jewelry making, and, of course, Bingo! Folks play cards almost everyday. The directors and volunteers keep the center going, while the administration show love and care. A federally funded program supports senior centers, but with the cut backs they need more and more funds to maintain the buildings, and the field trips. Coffee, sugars(s), kool-aid, and coffee creamers are always needed. Donations are gladly accepted. Volunteers are always needed. If any questions or interested in volunteering, please contact Lucile, director at St. Helena center, at 843-838-3606. Open 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Monday through Thursday.
New offerings at TheraVista Here at TheraVista Conscious Community Haven, we’re in full holiday swing with an abundance of December offerings. • Thursday, Dec. 5, from 6 8 p.m.: Shaman Journey. Wear comfy clothes, simply bring a single question, and relax to the beat of Susan Stone’s drum. Cost: $20/ registration required/4 person min. • Saturday, Dec. 7, noon to 2 p.m.: Team Spirit. Have a “meet and greet” with your spirit team! Join Jennifer Ross and Susan Stone to learn about the angels, nature spirits, and guides
that constantly have your back, how to call on them, the different roles that they play, and how to recognize their assistance. Cost: $20/registration required/4 person min. • Sunday, Dec. 8 from 5 to 6:30 p.m.: Dance Off Your Asana! Move like Jagger, twerk like Miley, or shake it like Beyonce — just come help Brittney Hiller celebrate her 31st birthday by dancing to some kickasana beats, followed by relaxing yoga ... and cake! Cost: $15 Contact TheraVista at theravista@ gmail.com or 843-812-1328.
UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA BEAUFORT
FESTIVAL SERIES
The Lowcountry’s Premier Chamber Music Concerts
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An evening of Dvořák, Bruce, Gershwin and Mozart performed by violinists Amy Schwartz Moretti and Aaron Boyd, clarinetist Todd Palmer, violists Dimitri Murrath, with cellists and host Edward Arron
Sunday, December 15th USCB Center for the Arts ▪ 5 pm Edward Arron, Host and Cello
Tickets start at $40 For advance tickets call 843.208.8246 the island news | december 5-11, 2013 | www.yourislandnews.com
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