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The month of February evokes feelings of love, and what better way to capture this feeling than with local events that celebrate the joy of love.

LITERATURE OF LOVE

During the First Friday celebration on Friday, Feb. 2 from 6 to 7 p.m., a whole host of community leaders, artists and beloved locals will be reading or performing "Literature of Love" on the steps of the Verdier House on Bay Street.

Hosted by Gail Westerfield, this fun, one-of-a-kind performance will feature poems, short stories, monologues and true-life tales about all forms of love told by a variety of voices, including members from Beaufort City Council, and even Mayor Billy Keyserling himself. This unique event is not to be missed.

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President’s State of the College Address 5:30 p.m., Thursday, Feb. 8, Bluffton New River Campus Mather presents An Evening of Jazz with the Earl Fleming Trio featuring Marlena Smalls 7 p.m., Thursday, Feb. 22, TCL Beaufort Campus Mather History & Education Day Friday, Feb. 23, TCL Beaufort Campus Mather presents the Sesquicentennial Semi-Formal Gala with the Lavon Stevens Band 7 p.m., Friday, Feb. 23, Beaufort Holiday Inn Mather presents the Sesquicentennial Luncheon Celebration Noon, Saturday, Feb. 24, Beaufort Holiday Inn College Commencement 6 p.m., Friday, May 11, Beaufort Waterfront Park 50th Anniversary Dinner & Gala Thursday, Sept. 20

TCL President Richard Bough, right, cuts a piece of birthday cake for Morgan Laird, 17, the youngest student in attendance Monday for the ceremony. Photos by Bob Sofaly.

Technical College of the Lowcountry students and staff marked the college’s yearlong anniversary celebration on Monday, January 29 with a cake-cutting at each of its campuses in Beaufort, Bluffton and Hampton.

TCL shares its mission of education with The Mather School, which opened in 1868 to educate the daughters of freed slaves during Reconstruction. For 100 years, this extraordinary establishment educated and empowered countless individuals. In 1968, the property was given to the state of South Carolina and eventually

became TCL, your community college.

Over the last 50 years, TCL has welcomed more than 85,000 students from Beaufort, Colleton, Hampton and Jasper counties, and beyond.

The public is invited to the President’s State of the College Address at 5:30 p.m., Thursday, February 8 at the New River Campus in Bluffton. Also, tickets are now available for purchase for the Mather School Alumni sesquicentennial celebrations in February.

Please visit www.tcl.edu/2018 for details.

BEETHOVEN IN BEAUFORT USCB hosts the The Ehnes Quartet as part of the 38th Chamber Music Season.

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Rabbi Radonsky will perform the one-person play Becoming Dr. Ruth on Saturday, Feb. 3 at 7 p.m. at the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Beaufort, 178 Sams Point Road, on Lady’s Island. Written by Mark St. Germain, the play follows the life of celebrity sex therapist Dr. Ruth Westheimer. Radonsky said she was moved by Dr. Ruth’s ability to achieve happiness and success in spite of a childhood deeply affected by the Holocaust. The play is directed by Suzanne Larson. Admission is $25. Email sheralaloba@gmail. net for reservations.

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Jessica Bridges, left, and Leigh Copeland unbox the traditional birthday cake, which was later cut during the anniversary ceremony of TCL on Monday, Jan. 29 in the school’s MacLean Hall.

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Three fabulous barbershop quartets — The Beaufort Harbormasters’ Tidal Fource and EU41A, plus State and Main from Vermont — will perform Valentine songs, show tunes and barbershop favorites on Sunday, Feb. 11 at 4:30 p.m. at the Fripp Community Centre, 205 Tarpon Boulevard.

This event, sponsored by Fripp Friends of Music and supported by the SC Arts Commission, will benefit the Music-in-theSchools programs. Attendees will get a free pass at the Fripp gate, plus a treat donated by The Chocolate Tree. Admission is by donation. For details, visit www.frippfriendsofmusic. com, www.beaufortharbormasters.org, or call 843-838-1777.

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SouthurnRose- Post 9 Vice Commander Dick Jennings presents Christen Barrett of SouthurnRose Carriage Tours with a Certificate of Apprectiation for displaying the US flag.

Beaufort Visiors- Post 9 Vice Commander Dick Jennings presents Mary Legree of the Beaufort Visitors Center with a Certificate of Appreciation for displaying the US flag.

PAL PETS OF THE WEEK Cat of the Week:

Wahoo is a handsome 6-yearold boy. He enjoys being pet and eating treats. If he isn't playing with his housemates he is lounging with his large, watchful eyes surveying his surroundings. He is a greeter and loves to meet new people. Visit with Wahoo at the Palmetto Animal League Adoption Center Monday-Saturday from 12-7 p.m.

He is neutered, microchipped and up to date on vaccinations. Email info@palmettoanimalleague. org or call 843-645-1725 for more information.

Dog of the Week:

This beautiful lady is Scarlett. She is an affectionate and playful 2 year old girl.

She enjoys playing fetch, eating treats, and cuddling. She does well with children, likes to go for walks, and knows the"come" command. Meet Scarlett at the Palmetto Animal League Adoption Center, Monday-Saturday from 12-7 p.m. She is spayed, microchipped and up to date on vaccinations. Palmetto Animal League is located at 56 Riverwalk Blvd., Okatie, SC, 29936.

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he Beaufort County Association of Realtors is proud to announce the 2017 Realtor of the Year, Paul Jernigan. Realtor of the Year recognizes those who have served not only the real estate profession but also their communities.

Jernigan has served on the Board of Directors of the Beaufort County Association of Realtors as secretary, treasurer, vice president and president, is a member of the Candidate Screening Committee and the Professional Standards Hearing Panel.

He also serves as a statewide mediator and ombudsman, a former member of the SC REALTORS Legislative Committee and a graduate of the SCR Leadership program.

For information, visit www.beaufortscDevin Brown realtors.com.

BUSINESS BRIEFS Program provides financial advice

More than 4.5 million people have positively changed their financial future through Ramsey Solutions’ Financial Peace University (FPU).

Created by financial expert Dave Ramsey, the nine-week course provides families and individuals with practical tools to gain control of their finances and set themselves up for long-term financial success.

FPU will be held in Beaufort at St. Helena's Anglican Church located at 505 Church Street in Beaufort.

The classes will begin Wednesday, February 21 at 6 p.m. Go to www.fpu. com/1058594 for more information or to register. Through common-sense principles, FPU gives people the tools they need to change their behavior and succeed financially.

Company invests in commercial property

Buckhorn Investment Properties is pleased to announce the recent purchase of building 14 and 16 Professional Village Drive, on Lady’s Island. With the purchase of the building — and a recent move to Beaufort from Lexington, NC — John and Lisa Horne of Buckhorn Investment Properties are excited to invest in Beaufort and promote small business.

Conveniently located off of the Sea Island Parkway, this 1200-1400 square foot professional space provides safe, uncomplicated access with plenty of parking. Updated with new paint and carpet, 16 Professional Village Drive is available for lease and offers a sitting area, workroom, two bathrooms and four offices. For more information about Buckhorn Investment Properties, call John Horne, 336596-0211 or email johnhorne53@gmail.com.

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Cataract surgery may reduce mortality in women ry or less colorful than they should. During cataract Women with cataracts who get surgery to surgery, the damaged lens treat the eye problem may be less likely to is removed and replaced die prematurely than those who don’t get the with an artificial lens that operations, a recent U.S. study suggests. helps restore clear vision.

Researchers examined data on 74,044 Women in the current women with cataracts, including 41,735 who underwent cataract surgery. Compared Dr. Mark Siegel study were 71 years old, on average, and were part of to women who didn’t get operations, those the Women’ s Health Initiative, a study that who did were 60 percent less likely to die has been running for more than two decades from all causes during the study period.

The results of this study suggest that cat- and collects information on demographics, aract surgery may have benefits beyond im- medical conditions and lifestyle habits.

From 1993 to 2013, a total of 6,878 womproving vision even in patients who are elderly or sick. Cataracts often develop with age, en who had cataract surgery died, as did and by age 80 roughly half of Americans ei- 6,123 women with cataracts who didn’t get ther have cataracts or have had cataract sur- the procedure.

This translates into a mortality rate from gery, according to the National Eye Institute.

When people have a cataract, the lens in all causes of 1.5 deaths per 100 women each the eye becomes cloudy and things look blur- year in the surgery group and 2.6 deaths per

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TCL health sciences accepting applications The Technical College of the Lowcountry is now accepting applications for fall entry into its health sciences programs that include massage therapy, nursing, physical therapist assistant, radiologic technology, surgical technology and medical assisting.

Applications are due April 17, 2018.

“Entry into TCL’s health sciences programs is highly competitive, so it’s best to start the application process early,” Health Sciences Dean Glenn Levicki said.

Health Sciences students experience on-campus learning using high-tech simulation equipment and receive additional hands-on practice at clinical sites located throughout Beaufort, Jasper, Hampton and Colleton counties.

By combining classroom and clinical education, TCL health sciences programs truly prepare students for their careers. Plus, TCL students perform exceptionally well

on licensing exams – each program boasts pass rates higher than the national average.

“TCL’s health sciences programs, all of which are nationally accredited, are vigorous and demanding but produce extremely qualified and successful graduates,” Levicki said.

Employment in health care occupations is expected to grow 19 percent from 2014 to 2024, much faster than the average.

Over this same time about 2.3 million new health care jobs will be added, more than any other group of occupations. This expected growth is due to an aging population and because of more individuals having access to health insurance, according to the U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Call 843-525-8267 for more information, or visit www.tcl.edu/pathways/ health-sciences to learn more.

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100 women each year in the other group, researchers report in JAMA Ophthalmology.

With surgery, women also had a 37 percent to 69 percent reduced risk of death due to pulmonary, accidental, infectious, neurologic and vascular diseases, and cancer, the study also found.

The study wasn’t a controlled experiment designed to prove whether or how cataract surgery might help people live longer. It’s possible that other factors influence both risk of death and likelihood of getting cataract surgery, for example.

We cannot say for certain if people with cataracts who pass away are dying from factors specifically related to their vision loss (e.g. a fatal car accident from not being able to see well), but we believe people with decreased vision have decreased overall functioning with daily activities such as exer-

cising, taking medicine and going to doctor appointments, all of which may be related to overall lifespan.

Another limitation of the study is that because it only included women, it’s not clear how surgery would influence survival odds for men. However, several previous studies have linked cataract surgery to lower odds of premature death for both men and women.

Cataracts can’t be prevented, but the study results do suggest that there are benefits to treating them. This research argues for ready access to cataract surgery for older women.

In a similar vein, this research argues for regular eye checks for older people.

Dr. Mark Siegel is the medical director at Sea Island Ophthalmology at 111 High Tide Drive (off Midtown Drive near Low Country Medical Group). Visit www.seaislandophthalmology.com.

BEAUFORT MEMORIAL FLU ADVISORY

Five things you can do if you think you have the flu Covering your cough and washing your hands may not be enough to prevent you from catching the flu. So, if those body aches, fever and congestion have you concerned, here are some tips and services from Beaufort Memorial Hospital: 1. Stay home.

Researchers now know that the flu can be transmitted simply by breathing the same air as someone with the virus. No matter how badly you think you’re needed at work or school, do yourself and everyone else a favor and stay home.

2. Wear a mask.

Please see item 1. For years we believed that covering your cough and washing your hands was enough to contain the virus, but if you’re living with other people, their risk of exposure is very high. Wearing a mask when you’re around others will prevent them from getting sick, too.

3. Schedule a virtual visit.

You can now see a doctor anytime, anywhere using your smartphone, tablet or computer equipped with a camera using BMH Care Anywhere. Download the app for free, or visit www.bmhcareanywhere.org.

For just $59 a doctor can evaluate, diagnose and prescribe, if appropriate.

4. Visit the Flu Fast Track.

If your symptoms are worsening and you can’t wait to be seen Beaufort Memorial’s ER is offering a new, Flu Fast Track from 3 to 9 p.m., Monday through Friday, to help get you on your way quickly. Patients with classic flu symptoms will be triaged, tested and treated immediately.

5. Use ER Online Check-In and skip the wait.

If you need to get to the ER and the Flu Fast Track is closed, you can still schedule a visit using the hospital’s ER Online CheckIn service and do your waiting at home.

You’ll be more comfortable, and you won’t risk spreading the flu in a packed ER waiting room. Visit www.bmhsc.org and click “Check-In Online” on the home page.

“The last place you need to be if you think you have the flu is in a busy waiting room, or any public area where you risk infecting others,” says BMH Emergency Center Director Kevin Kremer. “Our goal is to provide the community with access and advice to get the care they need, when they need it, and to prevent the spread of infection.”

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School board issues apology statement The Beaufort County Board of Education released this statement from school board officials on Tuesday, Jan. 30 after photos posted on social media touched off outrage and controversy with parents and community members.

"The Beaufort County Board of Education apologizes that pictures depicting students dressed as Adolph Hitler and raising an arm in a Nazi salute were recently published on a school’s social media page. While the board is committed to ensuring the accurate and appropriate teaching of historical events and persons, we realize the posting of photographs and resulting comments touch on emotional and, for some, horrific, images, memories, and topics. Posting the photographs without the context of students’ projects, research, and historical input regarding Hitler’s crimes evidenced a lack of proper understanding of the emotions which may result from such images."

Yesterday, the board officers requested a full review of this matter by the superintendent and relevant staff. We understand that Superintendent Jeff Moss and Okatie Elementary School Principal Jamie Pinckney met earlier today with Rabbi Brad Bloom. We appreciate Rabbi Bloom’s willingness to meet.

The board officers also asked Dr. Moss and staff to review and, if needed, shore up processes and protocols for similar events which may occur within BCSD schools. The board will receive follow up from Dr. Moss and Ms. Pinckney at its next regularly scheduled board meeting."

According to local news reports, a photo of two fifth-grade boys dressed as Adolf Hitler was posted to the Okatie Elementary School Facebook page on Friday, Jan. 26, by Principal Jamie Pinckney. The photos have since been removed and the school issued an apology on Facebook on Monday, Jan. 29, that read: "It is not and was not our intent to sensationalize or glorify the acts of any of the dictators or public figures represented ... History is not always pretty and nice but we hope by teaching our students about the past it is not repeated."

The fifth grade at Okatie Elementary was participating in a "Wax Museum" project for Social Studies where students dress up as historical figures. Each student was given the assignment to select a person to research — some examples included Teddy Roosevelt ot Albert Einstein — and then the students dressed in costume and gave presentations to parents and teachers.

NEWS BRIEFS BMH, MUSC to open micro hospital

Beaufort Memorial Hospital (BMH) and the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC Health) have announced plans to open a micro hospital that will expand services to the greater Bluffton community. The two organizations will form a joint venture to open the facility adjacent to Beaufort Memorial’s planned 60,000-70,000-square-foot medical campus in Okatie Crossing.

The micro hospital will have an estimated 15 to 25 beds to serve both adult and pediatric patients. The BMH Board of Trustees voted to approve the joint venture in December during its regular meeting. Micro hospitals are acute care hospitals that focus on treating low-acuity patients with a higher level of service, providing ambulatory and emergency services while leaving more complex surgeries and service lines for their associated full-service hospitals. They have fewer beds, usually around eight to 12, and are located near residential areas to provide quick, convenient access to the communities they serve.

Smoke detector alerts family to fire

The Burton Fire District responded to a house fire on Parker Drive on Friday, Jan. 26 which resulted in minor damages thanks to a smoke detector.

Just before 4 p.m., Burton and MCAS Beaufort firefighters responded to a reported house fire on Park Drive in Burton. Firefighters arrived on scene and reported smoke coming from a single wide mobile home.

The fire was quickly extinguished with minor damages, and the family was able to remain in the home. Firefighters assisted with

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removing smoke and installed three new smoke detectors. The fire was caused by unattended cooking on the stove, and cooking fires are the leading cause of local fires.

Burton firefighters arrived quickly and extinguished the fire, limiting damages to the stove and cabinets. Burton fire officials again stress a common theme also present in this fire; fires in homes with smoke detectors result in less damages, injuries, and deaths.

Sen. Scott accepting internship applications

U.S. Senator Tim Scott (R-SC) is accepting congressional internship applications for available positions in his Washington DC, North Charleston, Columbia and Greenville offices for the summer.

The internship program offers undergraduate and graduate students practical experience in constituent services, the legislative process, government policy, and press. All internships are unpaid, but students will learn invaluable work experience and skills throughout their internship that will help them gain a better understanding of how their government functions.

Internship hours are flexible to accommodate students' course schedules, but can generally run 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. Interested students should contact the internship coordinator at internships@scott.senate.gov or 202-224-6121.

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Ceremony unveiling honors William Pinckney The Rotary Club of Beaufort will hold a ceremony unveiling William Pinckney's new headstone featuring the Navy Cross, the second highest award for combat valor, at Beaufort National Cemetery on Saturday, Feb. 10.

Recently, Beaufort historian Dr. Larry Rowland discovered William Pinckney's headstone at Beaufort National Cemetery did not have the Navy Cross among his engraved awards. Cemetery superintendent Sonny Peppers worked to have this corrected,

and now the new headstone will be unveiled while Dr. Rowland recounts the history and heroism of William Pinckney (1915-1976).

The public is invited to celebrate one of the nation's most remarkable heroes.

During WWII, 75 years ago on October 26, 1942, William Pinckney served as Navy Cook 3rd Class on the USS Enterprise when he distinguished himself at the Battle of Santa Cruz as the Japanese bombed his ship twice and he heroically saved the lives

of shipmates while severely injured. For his actions, he was awarded the Navy Cross, our nation’s second highest honor for combat valor. Pinckney was one of only four African Americans to be awarded the Navy Cross during World War II. He never spoke of the medals or awards during his lifetime and would just say that he was, "Proud to serve" when asked about his military career. Later in 2004, the U.S. Navy would commission a destroyer in his

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BEETHOVEN IN BEAUFORT Violinist Amy Schwartz concentrates during the opening movements of Beethoven’s String Quartet in G Major, Opus 18.

The Ehnes Quartet — James Ehnes, left, Amy Schwartz, Richard O’Neill and Edward Arron — opened with Beethoven’s String Quartet in G Major during their All-Beethoven Program on Sunday, Jan. 28, at the USCB Center for the Arts in Beaufort. The concert was part of the 38th Chamber Music Season hosted by USCB. Beethoven’s Opus 18 was written in 1799 when the composer was only 29. Photos by Bob Sofaly.

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Edward Arron, left, describes the complexity of the upcoming String Quartet in C-sharp minor, Opus 131, written by Beethoven in 1826.

The Ehnes Quartet, from left, is made up of James Ehnes on violin, Amy Schwartz on violin, Richard O’Neill on viola, and Edward Arron on the cello.

Performance brings Rachel Carson’s ‘Silent Spring’ to life struction of our living world. Written more than 55 years ago, “Silent Spring” inspired the environmental movement and has never been out of print. The book entered the words “ecology,” “reverence for life” and “balance of nature” into our common language. It inspired a nation to proclaim “our fundamental right to a

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It etched on our national consciousness the Jean Rostand words: “The obligation to endure, gives us the right to know.”

Caroline McIntyre will appear as Rachel Carson and speak in Carson’s profound, prophetic and poetic words. It is a powerfully uplifting glimpse of a personal struggle,

witness for nature and ground-breaking crusade against the reckless pollution of the environment. The audience will be able to ask questions and talk with this expert about the work of Rachel Carson, as well share their own experiences.

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A special Lowcountry birding event will be held Monday, Feb. 12, from 2-4 p.m. at Magnolia Hall in Sun City with “Rachel Carson: A History Alive performance by Caroline McIntyre.”

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Donizetti’s ‘L’Elisir d’Amor’

By Alan Schuster

Back in the early days, operas were often written for special events, royalty ‘requests’ and the whims of the wealthy, often on short notice.

Donizetti’s ‘L’Elisir d’Amore’ is a good example. In early April, 1832, a contract was signed with the impresario of a Milanese opera house to have a comedy ready for its spring season.

Donizetti’s friend and partner, Felice Romani, proceeded to write the libretto in one week, and three weeks later Donizetti had completed the music. On May 12, ‘L’Elisir’ was premiered as an instantaneous success!

Milan’s Gazetta critic wrote: “The style of this score is lively, and brilliant. The shading from buffo to seria takes place with surprising gradations and the emotions are handled with musical passion. The orchestration is always brilliant and appropriate to the situation. It reveals a great master at work, accompanying a vocal line now lively, now brilliant, now impassioned.” Written 186 years ago, and it still sounds the same today!

The action takes place in an Italian farming village in the early nineteenth century. Nemorino is a poor young farm labourer in love with Adina, a wealthy landowner who seems not to reciprocate his love. When he overhears Adina recounting to her companions a confused version of the story of Tristan, Isolde and their love potion, the gullible Nemorino allows an itinerant quack, Doctor Dulcamara, to sell him an elixir (actually a cheap red wine) which, he is assured, will win Adina for him if he, Nemorino, partakes of it. But when Adina announces that she is about to marry the dashing Sergeant Belcore, Nemorino is persuaded by Dulcamara to purchase some more of the potion, which he is able to pay for only by allowing Belcore to enlist him in the army.

Meanwhile, news of the death of Nemorino’s rich uncle has reached the village. This makes his heir, Nemorino, suddenly popular with the village girls, a state of affairs which he attributes to the elixir. When Adina learns that Nemorino has enlisted in order to win her, she realizes that she really loves him. All ends happily, even for Belcore, who tells himself that there are plenty of other women in the world.

Source: The Bel Canto Operas Act I music: Early on, Nemorino expresses his love-sick feelings for Adina with a charming cavatina ‘Quanto e bella’ (How lovely she is...). Scene two begins a lengthy stretch – 15 minutes! - of comic invention with the trumpeted arrival of Dulcamara, ‘Udite, udite’ (Give me your ears), as he pitches the merits of his medicines to the villagers. Enter Nemorino: ‘Voglio dire’ (Have you the elixir that can awaken love?). This triggers a hilarious exchange between them, ending with Nemorino’s elixir in hand. The act ends with a cheery, full ensemble, guaranteed to please the ears.

Act II: Dulcamara and Adina join in a duet ‘Io son ricco...’ (I have riches, you have beauty), a tune about true love at the wedding party, which has been notably defined as “one of the most pleasing Donizetti has written in the comic vein.” Later, they come together again, this time when Adina begins to realize her love for Nemorino in a sublime melody,‘Quanto amore’ (What affection) while Dulcamara patters on about using his ‘magic elixir.’ One more remarkable inspiration by Donizetti is Nemorino’s sentimental, two-stanza aria ‘Una furtiva lagrima’ (The furtive tear in her dark eye…), a favorite for all bel canto tenors.

And then a great finale, as Dulcamara waves farewell to the assembled company in a joyful curtain closer. A few laughs and lots of smiles!

Despite all the bravos, one critic was critical.

Donizetti wrote this to his librettist Romani a few days after opening night. “We have a German prima donna, a tenor who stammers, a buffo with the voice of a goat and a French basso not very much… but have courage my dear Romani.” More than a century later, opera historian Denis Forman placed L’Elisir right up there close to the Barber, calling it “a little miracle.”

The cast: Met favorite, tenor Matthew Polenzani, sings the role of Nemorino; soprano Pretty Yende is Adina; bass Ildebrando D’Arcangel, Dulcamara; and baritone Davide Luciano performs as Belcore.

Conductor Domingo Hindoyan is in the pits.

Tickets are now available. All seats are general admission. Adults $20; OLLI members $18; students $10. Order online at www.centerforthearts.com or by calling 843-521-4145. Box office opens at noon. The center is located at 801 Carteret Street in Beaufort.

BAA call for entries to spring show Beaufort County artists are invited to participate in the Beaufort Art Association (BAA) 57th Annual Spring Show and Sale. Local artists will present their finest works at the show, which includes oil paintings, acrylics, watercolors, photography, mixed media, pottery, woodturning, fine art jewelry, and metal sculpture.

The Spring Show will be open to the public from Wednesday, March 28 through Saturday, March 31 from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. at Tabby Place, 913 Port Repub-

lic St. in Beaufort. Online registration is required at www.beaufortartassociation. com between 8 a.m. on Monday, Feb. 26 and 5 p.m. Monday, March 19. Click on Spring Show 2018 to register.

Artist check-in, following registration, is at Tabby Place on Monday, March 26 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Artists must register online in advance of bringing in their artwork.

The art will be judged by Xi Guo, a signature member of the National Watercolor Society and the Northwest Watercolor

Society. She grew up in Shanghai, China, earned her BFA in oil painting from Shanghai Normal University, and completed her graduate school at SCAD in 2014. Xi started to focus on painting with watercolor about five years ago and is now a world-wide, award-winning watercolor artist. Her art can be seen at http://www. xiguowatercolor.com.

For more information or to have your artwork registered, contact Lynne Morgan at lydarling@aol.com, or call 843-525-6229.

Photo exhibit displays ‘The Power of Color’

“Swamp Hibiscus” by Dorothy Mosior

“The Flame Burns Bright” by Dick Eckhardt

“It’s Party Time” by Sandy Dimke

“Patina” by Charlotte Berkeley

The Photography Club of Beaufort’s annual exhibit has been extended at the University of South Carolina’s Beaufort Center for the Arts, 801 Carteret Street, until Tuesday, Feb. 20.

The exhibit — themed “The Power of Color” — was judged by area photographer Jean-Marie Cote of Hilton Head Island and featured 50 images from more than 30 photographers.

The judge’s selections were: • First Place: “Swamp Hibiscus”

by Dorothy Mosior • Second Place: “What Happened When Andy Warhol Met Martha Stewart” by Karen Gottschall • Third Place: “Patina” by Charlotte Berkeley • First Honorable Mention: “It’s Party Time” by Sandy Dimke • Second Honorable Mention: “The Flame Burns Bright” by Dick Eckhardt The Photography Club of Beaufort meets on the second Monday each month at 7 p.m. at TCL, 921 Ribaut Road, Beaufort, in building 23, room 100. The next meeting on February 12 will include a critique on “Salt Marsh Scenes and Highlights.” For more information, visit www.photoclubbeaufort.com or email photoclubbeaufort@gmail.com.

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Scheper Tennis Academy receives donation Sun City-based tennis player and philanthropist Chris Scott was introduced to Scheper Tennis Academy at a recent Junior Tennis Team ( JTT) match held at Bluffton High school.

As an avid tennis player and league coordinator at Sun City, Scott had come to play on the high school courts as the Sun City clay courts were not playable due to recent weather conditions. Scott noticed the number of young players and offered his court for the team matches and remained to watch the juniors play.

As the matches progressed, Scott became more impressed with the talent and athleticism of the young players. Janice Johnson, Co-Captain of the 18 and under JTT team,

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the Smashers, answered Scott’s questions about the players and the Scheper Tennis program. She

shared some of her nine years’ experience of knowing and assisting Coach Larry Scheper, founder and

head pro of the academy. Scheper is a talented and accomplished tennis pro who works with juniors on the downtown public courts. His coaching has produced some very talented tennis players. As tennis coach at Beaufort Academy, Scheper helped the school earn two state championships — boys in 2016 and girls in 2017, the first girls championship in the history of the school.

Scheper Tennis Academy is well known for bringing high quality instruction to youth whose families cannot afford private club facilities and coaching fees, offering free tennis lessons every Saturday at noon. Scheper has used his many acquaintances with college level tennis coaches to help his junior players attend college on ten-

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Scott was very impressed with the kids and offered to donate $5,000 to support Scheper's youth tennis program. Scott said that he hoped it might inspire other community members and local businesses to contribute to this worthy cause.

A special presentation is planned to acknowledge Chris and Linda Scott’s contribution to Scheper Tennis Academy. It will take place at the downtown public courts on Boundary Street, on Friday, February 2, at 4 p.m.

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The Battery Creek boys team dropped a heartbreaking loss to Bluffton 70-72.

Battery Creek’s Calleb Kincade’s fast brake get slowed down by Bluffton’s Ramell Rivers during the varsity boys’ Region VIII-3A conference game last Friday night. Photos by Bob Sofaly.

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• Beaufort Academy 45, Colleton Prep 35: Beaufort Academy earned its fifth straight win on Tuesday, Jan. 23, topping host Colleton Prep 45-35.

Kendall Duncan and Amelia Huebel led Beaufort Academy with 13 points apiece while Emily Ann Hiers added 10 points and Karolina Struharova netted nine points.

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• Battery Creek turns back Bluffton, 48-32: The Battery Creek girls' basketball turned in another solid all-around performance last Friday night, defeating visiting Bluffton 48-32.

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and grabbed eight rebounds. Starr Reed scored five points and pulled down five rebounds.

• Battery Creek beats Wade Hampton 44-30: Battery Creek topped host Wade Hampton 44-30 in a girls' high school basketball game on Tuesday, Jan. 30. Battery Creek remained ranked second in the Region 8-3A standing. With the win, Battery Creek improved to 14-4 overall and 3-1 in the region. Ta'Quasia Lampkin led the way, scoring 18 points, pulling down seven rebounds and recording four steals. Coresha Rutledge added 14 points and five rebounds.

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• Dawson leads Eagles past Colleton Prep: Behind a game-high 23 points from Dawson Coleman, Beaufort Academy pulled away to beat Colleton Prep 54-33 in a boys' high school basketball game on Tuesday, Jan. 23. With the win, Beaufort Academy improved to 4-7 overall and 3-4 in the region.

David Matthai added 10 points for the Eagles in the victory.

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• Beaufort High loses to Hilton Head High, 44-73: Visiting Beaufort High fared well in the first half but couldn't keep up with Hilton Head High after intermission as the Seahawks pulled away to win 73-44 in a boys' high school basketball game on Tuesday, Jan. 23. With the loss, Beaufort High dropped to 2-15 overall and 0-5 in the region.

Ethan Leana led Beaufort High with 16 points while Daijion Galloway posted 12 points.

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• Beaufort Academy teams top pre-season polls: The Beaufort Academy boys' and girls' soccer teams have earned pre-season number one rankings in their SCISA Class A division. BA’s soccer programs will start later in the school year.

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Beaufort High now offering AP Capstone program Beaufort and May River high schools will among only a few South Carolina schools approved to implement an innovative Advanced Placement program that helps students to develop skills valued by colleges and employers.

Beaufort and May River will begin offering AP Capstone for the 2018-19 school year; Bluffton High began offering the special diploma program this school year.

“No other South Carolina district has three high schools offering AP Capstone,” said Superintendent Jeff Moss, “and that speaks well of our district’s efforts to raise the bar academically – not only for students, but also for educators.”

AP Capstone allows students to develop their research, collaboration and communication skills by taking two Advanced Placement courses in sequence: AP Seminar and AP Research. AP Capstone is coordinated by the College Board, the nonprofit organization that manages SAT college entrance exams as well as Advanced Placement exams that allow students to earn college credits while still in high school.

Beginning next August, Beaufort and May River students who choose the AP Capstone track will take the two courses one after

the other, starting with AP Seminar. This course is usually taken in 10th or 11th grade and can vary in subject matter, which teachers choose in collaboration with students.

Students use different materials, such as research studies and philosophical texts, to answer complex questions, evaluate different viewpoints and interpret information.

Capstone students will take AP Research the following year, during which they will plan and conduct a yearlong research-based investigation on a topic. Students will describe the process of choosing a topic, collecting information, analyzing that information and presenting and defending their arguments through portfolios.

To earn an AP Capstone Diploma, students must successfully complete both AP Research and AP Seminar courses that focus on independent research, collaboration and communication in small and large groups and presentation settings. In addition, students must earn scores of 3 or higher on AP's five-point scale in both courses, as well as four other AP courses.

Only 16 South Carolina high schools currently offer the AP Capstone program, including Bluffton High and Hilton Head Preparatory School.

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The scary trees in my yard There is a scene in the movie “The Wizard of Oz” where Dorothy and the Scarecrow are walking along the Yellow Brick Road and notice some apple trees. As they start to pick apples, one of the apple trees comes to life and begins yelling from his huge round mouth.

The tree, if you recall, has a tangled trunk making it look even more gruesome, and the long limbs become arms hurling apples at Dorothy and the Scarecrow as they escape.

I can relate to this scene when my own trees come to life during some of our thunderstorms here in the Lowcountry. The storms are so vibrant, with the sound of thunder reverberating through the creeks and marshes.

Occasionally, at night, during one of these very nasty downpours, I find myself watching the live oak trees in my backyard. There is something almost mystical as I sit mes-

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merized by it all. When the lightning strikes, I notice the trees wave their arms at me, and the holes — where limbs once existed — suddenly look like eyes and a mouth.

But my trees look even scarier than those apple trees. The long limbs hang out over the yard and appear to move as the hanging Spanish moss starts to sway. I can almost hear the trees pulling up out of their roots

and walking toward me. It dawns on me, I am glad I’m not a child because I would be petrified. Still, I move closer to my spouse in bed as the cracks of thunder shake the house and the room lights up with the approaching trees. Why can’t our dog hear or sense the trees advancing? Doesn’t she know one a gnarled limb is going to break the window, reach in, and grab me? No, she just lies there

in her bed, oblivious to my fears.

There are other times when the trees come alive during a storm, especially when I am driving on certain streets out on the Sea Islands. The oak trees bend over the roads with their long branches and the moss looks like tentacles reaching out to grab me. The rain and headlights only make it worse by reflecting the shadows of waving arms.

It is after a good storm, I find myself studying the largest live oak in my yard. The tree’s mouth is merely the gaping hole left from a fallen rotted limb. The beady eyes, so menacing the night before, are only knobs in the wood.

Seeing these majestic trees up close makes me realize how much I love the live oaks here, despite their stormy transformations, and I am grateful that I do not have to worry about the apples.

Toast to a Prosecco with perfect timing Every once in a while something just hapOur wine this week is a special Prosecco pens at the right time for the right reason.

Our wine this week is exactly that: A Prosecthat’s perfect for celebrating love. co that’s perfect for celebrating love.

To start with, let’s review Prosecco. For The first known men- of these wines are meant to be consumed the most part, this is a sparkling white wine tion of Prosecco was in about three to four years after they are made. that comes from northeastern Italy. For 1593. Englishman Fynes Also, most Prosecco wines are extra dry, and several years, these wines have been a great Celia Strong Moryson, while visiting are always served chilled. alternative to more expensive Champagnes.

Our wine this week is Cavicchioli Prosecco.

(Prosecco wines do not go through their northern Italy, wrote: “Here growes the wine second fermentation that produces their Pucinum, now called Prosecho, much cele- For many years now, we’ve enjoyed Cavicchibubbles in their bottles. A good way to keep brated by Pliny.” Apparently, Pliny was a big oli 1928 Prosecco. We all recognize it by its fan of Prosecco wine and rated it among the flowered bottle. 1928 was the year Umberto pricing lower.)

We’ve always called the grape variety for very best made in Italy. The name Prosecco Cavicchioli first bottled wine with his family name on the bottle. Today, two of his grandthese wines Prosecco, too. Truth be known, first appeared in 1754.

Prosecco, or new name Glera, is a highly sons are still part of the business. This wine Glera is the correct name of the grape and it has to make up at least 85% of the wine. productive grape that ripens later in its grow- is made from 100% Glera grapes, from the (Other allowed varieties are Verdiso, Bianch- ing season and has a high acidity level — a province of Treviso. The grapes are all handetta, Trevigiana, Perera, Glera Lunga, and, in good thing for sparkling wines. Its aromas picked. Some of them under-ripe to be sure some cases, Chardonnay, Pinot Bianco and include white peaches, with some floral per- the wines have enough crispness and freshPinot Nero.) Decidedly, just saying Prosecco fume notes. Usually these wines are medi- ness from a bit of extra acidity. Vinification is is much easier. Glera is now recognized as the um-light to lighter bodied. Currently, about done with the skins, over twelve hours. The 150 millions bottles are made each year. Most first fermentation is done at chilled temperaofficial name for this variety, though.

tures. And, the second fermentation is done with the Charmat method (This means in a sealed tank, in bulk, and then the sparkling wine is bottled under pressure to preserve the bubbles.) The wine has a creamy white foam when poured and a pale straw yellow color. It has aromas of peaches, almonds, flowers, and candied fruit, like lemon zest. Its bubbles are persistent and lively.

As an aperitif is the usual way most of us use this Prosecco. As well as for many cocktails, like bellinis. Cavicchioli offers us this seasonal specialty. Mix six ounces 1928 Prosecco, one ounce orange liqueur and one ounce cranberry juice. A poinsetta!

But, what’s so timely about this Prosecco right now? It’s a Valentine’s Day special bottle that is perfect for February 14! Plus, it’s perfect for any Valentine’s Ball events. Perfect timing. This limited edition bottle is available for a perfect $10.99.

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According to the South Carolina COUNTY EnviCOVERING BEAUFORT WWW.YOURISLANDNEWS.COM Department of Health and EWS.COM more COVERING BEAUFORT WWW.YOURISLANDN ronmental Control (DHEC), COUNTY have than 17,000 cases of influenza JANUARY 25 - 31, 2018 Carolina been reported in South begins so far this flu season, which in October. beThe season, which typically peaking gins in October, seems to be country, throughout much of the reportwith widespread activity and tered in nearly every state Centers International the to Beaufort The ritory, according Film Festival has been for Disease VIRTUAL Control and named a Southeast Tourism VISITS Prevention.

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After months of citizen activism, Care Anywhere porting regardless of the price presented, and Event the The STS Top 20 Festival plans for a huge new development service. PAGE A6 has shown mere dollars can never express programs Awards have highlighted history, in Northern Beaufort County were steady a since 1985. true value of that slice of around the Southeast of reditched after a 6-0 “no” vote by the Beaufort increase in the number beauty and memory.

“We’re thrilled that the past few and Metropolitan Planning Commisis being recogported flu cases in the The same goes for the acres International Film Festival of the around the sion on Nov. 13.

Beaufort weeks throughout much nized for bringing filmmakers acres of open space in is a ‘films to drink Now, the developers are going country. And South Carolina world together and showcasing County that allow all of us said Robb us. to come back to the commission first’ mentality in Beaufort,” no exception. in the beauty that surrounds travel and tour6, Wells, vice president of on Monday, Feb. 19, with a revised a numFor the week ending January How could we possible put reism for Beaufort. plan that a local activist organizaCurve, 2018, the number of flu-related a catalyst in ber to the view from Bellamy “The film festival is truly in South from tion calls “vastly improved.” ported hospitalizations and committhe glimpse of Battery Creek showcasing the strength than of the The revised proposal is expected that Beaufort Carolina increased by more ment to arts and culture Boundary Street, the expanse prethe to this compared deserves to be filed with the city of Beau87 percent Henry C. exhibits and the team Beaufort River from the DHEC. prime example of fort’s Planning Department around or the vious week, according to recognition. They’re a the Chambers Waterfront Park South anniversary celebration of Moss Thursday, Feb. 1.

DHEC reports that during true hospitality and class.” choir sings during the one-year leads the dancing while the select 20 shaded miles of the Spanish there Photos by Bob Sofaly.

Travel industry experts of the Beaufort Mass Choir, Arsenal on Craven Street.

Carolina’s current flu season, The 19-acre parcel, called WhiteMyra Parker, center left, on Friday, Jan. 12, at The STS publicizes Trail?

Era National Monument events per month, and have been 830 influenza-associathall, is at the foot of the Richard V. put in States. The creation of the Reconstruction The Trust for Public Land 15 influthem throughout the United ed hospitalizations and Woods Memorial Bridge on Lady’s can be found complete list of honorees a gallant effort to do just that. enza-associated deaths reported. orIsland and has been a source of on the STS website.

Economists from the national Beaufort Meand Gambla, unique Left: Freezing rain Kurt to to Dr.turned home acres contention as locals have expressed snow on Jan. 3.

“The Southeast is Above: An unidentified couple take a ganization examined 81,000 Chief Medical the year,” brisk walk across the Richard V. Woods Bridgemorial Tucker.

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President County, memorable events throughout about Internation- concerns trees, thewill en- receive the prevaand CEO of of open space in Beaufort The 12th Annual Beaufort Missy Ricker Officer, said that while the Set decorator said Bill Hardman, president vironment and the development t shut down just about is proin nearly 20 (BIFF) will host thousands Society. “In spotfor her surveyed 400 residents, researched everything nationally in town. al FilmtoFestival From bridges to roads to schools lence of the flu the Southeast Tourism Behind the Scenes Award quality, most businesses, thethe world from general. and events and storm that started snow the normal stormwater runoff and air Jan. twice 3 left Northern track film lovers from around achievements in the film lighting the Top 20 festivals of cold.

Beaufort County out in the jected toon years of career post-park Real Estate Partners of And its continutingSunday, Feb. 25, MidCity only giving these Hospital were felt far and analyzed the pre- and andBeaufort Memorial each month, STS is not wide. The temperatures Wednesday, Feb. 21, to effects rate, were so low at night that everything television Atlanta propthey deserve but ownsindustries. the property but has the very that melted during the day flu season turned around is events the recognition last year’s property values of adjacent and par with over when onfroze official selections represent temperatures dropped, making the roadsin Beaufort. reference quantify, working with Sam Levin Every human particularly fastest growing film been "Our we’re also creating a quick per week. He one of theHundreds of people were left casesand erties. Their goal was to Considereddangerous. about 65 withwithout power, festivals in the filmmaking brilliance. of according best inand to varous law enforcement, there economic guide to some of the best other partners the from infestival organizersBeaufort does seem were hundreds Southeast, the season of accidents. in the in dollars and cents, the finer points However, temperatures are important festivals noted that will be affected,asranging are back to normal and emotionDevelopment left, describes some of the Southeast. These events trails yet. WithWhitehall has returned. For more photos, seetheir the andnormalcy Group. funny bone."

Artist Sonja Griffin Evans, benefits of open vistas, parks, of our communiA6. crowds woking are expecting pagebiggest to be coming close to peak, anxiety to a pull to the to honor the park’s anniversary. tense to the economic vitality Whitehall (R-SC) describes his childhood some part of the The increase plan that was vot- director. of her painting after its unveiling us to acknowlU.S. Rep. Mark Sanford and nature preserves.

Penn more than 12,000 attending hospital has experienced an seen the Glory of the Coming Rebecca Tucker, co-festival ties and this is a way for statedwould on St. Helena Island near are ex-ed down Benher piece “Mine Eyes have more infeccalls organizers even Film Economic to have Evans been 2017, “The respiratory a resources in mix dedicated of is of and on his family’s packing shed report, International The ceremony five-day festival edge the time in the number Era monument The 2018 Beaufort keynote speaker during the commercial/retail create memories 4 million of the Lord.” The Reconstruction space Center. Sanford was the the follows: have tirelessly spent to efits of Parks, Trails and Conserved are asalong pected to attend in February. tions overall. from 1861 - 1900 when nearly Reconstruction Era National Sea Festival commemorating the period in the areas County, Island finalists Parkway, with apartmarking the creation of the sought to integrate and is for their attendees.”

Open Spaces in Beaufort Awards will be presented freed from of the National Park Service, and headBybondage, and Bill Rauchpolitical life of African Americans, newly from the Animation Monument, which is part STS, founded in 1983 living faDocumentaries (Feature ments and an independent FLU, PAGE A6Previous to 2016 there cocet educational, economic and Hall and Brick Baptist Church SC,” was funded by grants of Features, is a non-profit after a tooth

by Allison Jones, New York, into a free society and the The opioid epidemic has come to Beaufort SEE is pulled or a broken bone directed comprised of four sites: Darrah cility in•the interior Films, ScreenPort quartered in Atlanta, Ga., “Anxiety” of Foundathe property. were so few deaths attrib- is set.

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NY (SC premier) on St. Helena Island; Camp organization dedicated AudienceFive stand-alone Doncommercial Paulin, Morelia, in downtown Beaufort.

– Alabama, utable to opioid abuse that Animation, Comedy and tion, Gaylord and Dorothy plays, “An Idea” directed by: Juan Standard stuff, • ism to and within 12 states Royal; and the old firehouse While the 2017 final numbers are still right? for Best buildings Beaufort ranging Kentucky, prefrom appremier) Also, winners will be named neither the Beaufort Coun(SCsize Mexico in nelly Foundation, and the Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, But patientsChoice. liminary, the Beaufort County Coroner’ react differently toand Director proximately directed by: Julie GreinBestand USA” North Carolina, 2,000 Town s Ofsquare Actress pain “Human feet ty Coroner’s Office nor the to pain medications, to • Actor, Best County Open Land Trust.

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WHAT TO DO Knights of Columbus selling pork butts

The local Knights of Columbus Council is having a charity fundraiser, offering smoked pork butts for sale, to be picked up on Saturday, Feb. 3 anytime from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Piggly Wiggly on Ribaut Road in Port Royal. Pre-purchase is recommended. The cost is $35 each or $30 for 2. Some butts will be available for sale on Feb. 3. For more information, call Terry Buquet at 843-9866611 or Mike McMahon at 843-838-9839 or 210-240-4321.

Beaufort Co. historical society hosts speakers

The Beaufort County Historical Society will host local speakers at its upcoming meeting today, Thursday, Feb. 1, at 2 p.m. at the Wesley Methodist Church Fellowship Hall, 701 West St., Beaufort. For more information, contact President Mae Mendoza at mfmendoz@hargray.com or visit www. beaufortcountyhistoricalsociety.org.

History Museum announces Feb. lecture

Beaufort History Museum, in partnership with the Beaufort County Library, will hold the first 2018 program in its local history lecture series. Titled “The Effect of Jim Crow Laws in South Carolina and Beaufort County,” the event is planned for Tuesday, Feb. 6, at 2 p.m. at the Beaufort library, 211 Scott Street. Andrea Allen, a retired mental health counselor/administrator who enjoys researching and writing about local history, will lead the discussion. Admission is free, but a $5 donation is suggested and reservations are required. Visit www.beauforthistorymuseum.com.

Chamber hosts State of the Bases Breakfast

The Beaufort Regional Chamber of Commerce will host the 2018 State of the Bases Breakfast on Wednesday, Feb. 7, from 8-9:30 a.m. at the Beaufort Holiday Inn & Suites located at 2225 Boundary Street.

The State of the Bases will feature updates from Beaufort's three military installations: Col. Matthew St. Clair will speak on behalf of MCRD Parris Island, Col. Timothy Miller will speak on behalf of MCAS Beaufort, and CAPT. Robert Jackson will speak on behalf of Naval Hospital Beaufort. Bill Bethea, Chairman of the SC Military Base Task Force, will also provide an update.

The event is presented by Lane Construction, Marine Corps Community Services (MCCS), Marine Federal Credit Union, Navy Federal, Troy University, and University of South Carolina Beaufort. Tickets are $20 for Chamber Members and $25 for Non-Members. Admission includes a full

breakfast buffet. Reservations are strongly encouraged. To register, visit www.beaufortchamber.org or email Janessa Lowery at Janessa@BeaufortSC.org.

For more information, visit www.beaufortchamber.org or call 843-525-8500.

Workshop addresses disability benefits, jobs

The SC Disability Employment Coalition will host a free workshop exploring myths of how work affects disability benefits on Wed., February 7 from 1:30 - 3:30 p.m. at the Beaufort SC Works Center (164 Castle Rock Road). State and private organizations will be there to discuss the services they offer to individuals with disabilities interested in returning to work or increasing their earnings. After the workshop, a resource fair will be held for individuals to connect with community organizations. Interested participants can register by visiting http://bit.ly/ Beaufort-2018-Workshop, by calling 1-800681-7715, or by emailing sjordan@able-sc. org at Able SC.

Study group meets at Beaufort library

The Beaufort Parliamentary Study Group will meet Wednesday, Feb 7, at 5:30 p.m. at the Beaufort library on Scott Street. The study group is free and open to the public.

Call or text 386 871-8855 to RSVP.

Sportfishing and Diving Club to hold meeting

The Beaufort Sportfishing and Diving Club’s February meeting will be held on Thursday, February 8, at the Beaufort Yacht and Sailing Club located on Lady’s Island off of Meridian Road. The social begins at 6:30 p.m. and the meeting starts at 7 p.m. Chris Butler of Butler Marine will be one of the guest speakers. Chris is also a partner in the Port Royal Waterfront Redevelopment. He will present the proposed plans for the Port Royal area. Afterwards, Butler Marine's Garmin Representative will discuss and display electronic marine equipment now available. For more information, please contact Captain Frank Gibson at 843-522-2122 or email fgibson@islc.net.

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Make music with SC Drum Circle

All are welcome to join the outdoor monthly Beaufort SC Drum Circle at the contemplative garden in Henry C. Chambers Waterfront Park in downtown Beaufort on Monday, Feb. 12 from 5:30-7 p.m.

Bring a chair, a favorite percussion, hula hoop or dancing feet and participate in this free, family friendly event. No experience necessary. Visit the "Beaufort SC Drum Circle" Facebook page, email beaufortscdrumcircle@gmail.com or contact Jane Caffrey at 732-259-1935 or Lanny at 843-441-0169.

Get ready for annual Bands, Brews & BBQ

The 9th annual Bands, Brews & BBQ will bring two days of food, music and fun February 23-24 to Paris Avenue, hosted by the Town of Port Royal. This official South Carolina Barbecue Association sanctioned

event kicks off the 2018 season and benefits FRIENDS of Caroline Hospice. General admission passes are available online and at the gate for $10 per day, with children 12 and under free. The sampling of wings Friday night and BBQ Saturday will be available by purchasing tickets for $1. Craft beer and wine will also be available for purchase.

For tickets or more information and volunteer opportunities go to friendsofcarolinehospice.org or call 843-525-6257.

Connoisseur’s Trip to visit historic sites

Historic Beaufort Foundation is hosting a Connoisseur’s Trip to visit two national historic landmarks on Tuesday, March 6.

Spend the day visiting Drayton Hall and Middleton Place along the Ashley River near Charleston. The cost is $145 per person, HBF member rate; $165 per person for non-members. There will be a caravan of private cars/van. The event is limited to 20 participants so RSVP by February 21 to Isabella Reeves at ireeves@historicbeaufort. org or 843-379-3331.

Wardle Famiy YMCA offers CPR training

The Wardle Family YMCA, located at 1801 Richmond Ave in Port Royal, offers CPR classes for community members on Saturdays from 8 a.m. –noon on the following dates: March 17, April 7, April 28, May 19, June 9, June 30 and Oct. 13. Cost is $30 for this YMCA certified course and those interested need to register at the Y as space is limited. Contact Aquatics Director Lou Bergen to register at 843-522-9622 or visit beaufort-jasperymca.org.

Exchange Club to hold Paint the Town Green

The Exchange Club of Beaufort is presenting Paint the Town Green, a tea and fashion and art show, from 1-3 p.m. Sunday, March 18, at Pinckney Hall in Sun City.

Artist Jonathan Green will be recognized for his contributions and public service to our community. Visit exchange-club-of-beaufort.portalbuzz.com.

Pancake breakfast helps those needing glasses

Beaufort Lions Club will hold its annual Sweetheart Pancake Breakfast/bake sale/ silent auction at Sea Island Presbyterian Church, 81 Sea Island Parkway, on Saturday, February 10 from 8 to 11 a.m. The menu will include pancakes, sausage, scrambled eggs, orange juice, toast, sausage gravy and biscuits, and cheese grits. A silent auction comprised of 5 themed donated baskets will be added this year. Treat the family to a

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES Volunteers needed for film festival

Volunteers are needed for the Beaufort International Film Festival, scheduled from Feb. 21-25. Various opportunities are available from greeters, ushers and ticketing. Please contact Rebecca Tucker at filmbeaufort@gmail.com or call 843522-3196. Please leave your name, phone number and email.

Habitat for Humanity in need of volunteers

Wondering how you might be able to help LowCountry Habitat for Humanity? Attend their Volunteer Orientation held at 10 a.m. the second Saturday of every month at 616 Parris Island Gateway, Beaufort.

Volunteer opportunities exist in every area of operations at LowCountry Habitat; there is a need for all types of abilities and skill levels, from construction to volunteering at the ReStore to serving on committees.

For more information, contact Lee McSavaney, volunteer coordinator, at 843-522-3500 or email info@lowcountryhabitat.org.

Pan-African group seeks volunteers

The nonprofit Pan-African Family Empowerment & Land Preservation Network Inc. is seeking volunteers for multiple positions. Among other things, the

Beaufort-based public charity provides financial and technical assistance to help Gullah-Geechee, and other African-descent families save their ancestral homes and land for current and future generations. They have an immediate need for an experienced webmaster, grant writers and administrative assistants. Also needed are committed fundraising volunteers; community outreach presenters; and office clerks willing to assist landowners.

Training for all volunteers will be held at the Pan-African Family Empowerment Network’s office in the Landmark (Regions Bank) Building, 69 Robert Smalls Parkway, Suite 3B, Beaufort. For more information, call 843-592-6076, or email volunteers@panafricanfamilyempowermentnetwork.org.

Second Helpings volunteers needed

Second Helpings, a nonprofit that rescues food from area restaurants and grocery stores and delivers the food to local agencies to stop hunger, is in need of volunteers.

Shifts are available on Hilton Head, Bluffton and Beaufort. Volunteers can sign up for one day a week or month.

Also needed are on-call, last-minute volunteers for a SWAT team to help on the truck for special runs.

For more information, contact Lili Coleman at execdirector@secondhelpingslc.org or call 843-689-3689.

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