what to do Church to hold service Tuesdays during Lent
The Parish Church of St. Helena will sponsor a Lenten service each Tuesday during Lent. The service begins at noon in the Parish Hall, 507 Newcastle St., followed by a lecture by guest speaker Alan Runyan and a light lunch. Visitors to Beaufort and members of the community are cordially invited. The program is free, with a small donation. A nursery is available by reservation; call Roz Dixon at 522-1712, ext. 220. The lecture series focuses on the events surrounding the capture, trial and execution of Jesus Christ. The lecture series schedule is: March 25: “The Roman Trial”; April 1: “The Cross: Where Justice...”; April 8: “The Cross: Met Mercy.”
Island Quilters have Plaza Stadium Theater Sea Demonstration Night Friday 3/21 - Thursday 3/27
Mr. Peabody and Sherman 2D “PG” 2:00-4:10-7:00-9:00 Single Mom’s Club “PG13” 2:00-4:15-7:00-9:15 300 Rise of Empire “R” 2:00-4:10-7:00-9:10 Muppets Most Wanted “PG” 2:00-4:10-7:00-9:10 Divergent “PG13” 1:30-4:15-7:00-9:40
Visit beaufortmovie.com for upcoming movies. 41 Robert Smalls Pkwy, Beaufort (843) 986-5806
United Hospice holding Camp Cocoon for kids
The United Hospice Foundation is hosting a Children’s Bereavement, Camp Cocoon of Coastal South. Camp Cocoon is for any child ages 7-17 who has experienced the heartache of a loved one’s death. The camp is a setting where children can be surrounded by love, compassion and understanding. The camp will be Saturday, March 22, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Sergeant Jasper State Park in Hardeeville. For more information, contact United Hospice of Beaufort at 843-522-0476 or visit www.unitedhospicefoundation.org.
Golf tourney benefits search and rescue squads
Beaufort Water Search and Rescue and Fripp Island Sea Rescue will have their 11th Annual St. Patty’s Golf Tournament on Saturday, March 22 at Ocean Creek Golf Course, Fripp Island. This is the only fundraiser for the non-profit, all-volunteer rescue squads that work with local, state and federal emergency agencies to coordinate quick responses at all hours of the day and night. In a typical year, a combined 80 volunteers respond to 150 to 200 callouts and expend 3,000 to 3,500 man hours. The rescue squads are seeking hole sponsors, personal sponsors, teams and donations of prizes and silent auction items. Registration for the tournament begins at 9 a.m., and the start is 10 a.m. It is a four-person, captain’s choice format and $75 per player. The fee includes the tournament fee, cart, range balls, prizes and lunch. Hole-in-one prizes are a new boat donated by Barrier Island Marine and a golf cart by E-ZGO. Donations can be sent to Fripp Island Sea Rescue, Attn: Bob Bicknell, 364 Wahoo, Fripp Island, SC, 29920. For more information, contact Bob Bicknell at 843-838-9876.
New archaeology group organizing in Beaufort
The Archaeology Society of South Carolina Beaufort continues its organization path. Because there are many people north of the Broad River who are interested in archaeology, there will be a meeting, Monday, March 24 in the Children’s Programming Room at the Beaufort library on Scott Street at noon. Guest speaker will be Dr. Eric Poplin, Senior Archaeologist of Brockington and Associates, SC. His talk will include
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information about the Altamaha town, located in Beaufort County. The tentative plans for the new chapter include four quarterly meeting in a public venue. There will be opportunities for field trips and participation in regional archaeological digs. Meetings are free and open to the public; however, membership is encouraged. For more information, contact Mary Lou Brewton at maryloubrew@aol.com.
Get ready for Cleaning For A Reason week
Cleaning For A Reason week is to help create awareness of Merry Maid’s foundation and shine a light on the importance of a clean home to a cancer patient. You can participate by asking your mayor or governor to declare April 18-24 as Cleaning For A Reason week in your city or state. Also, short-sleeve pink T-shirts will be on sale for $10 and crew neck sweat-shirts for $12! Contact Lulynn at info@cleaningforareason.org to order before March 31.
Beaufort Beauties strut the runway for charity
Join Main Street Beaufort, USA, as seven local men put their best “heel” forward, dress as women, and compete in a beauty pageant to raise money for four local charities. This fun event will be held at The Shed of Port Royal on Saturday, March 29, at 7:30 p.m. Proceeds from the fundraising efforts, ticket sales, and all of the event’s proceeds will be donated to Main Street Beaufort, USA, Dragon Boat Beaufort, Lowcountry Habitat for Humanity, and Healing Heroes of the Lowcountry Fund. Ticket holders will be entertained with an opening number, talent and evening gown competitions, and Q&A with judges Nan Sutton, Holly Jahn, Rep. Shannon Erickson, Kevin Cuppia and Scott Dadson. This year’s contestants are: Joe Feus, Moe’s Southwest Grill; Greg Rawls, Dragon Boat Beaufort; Kyle Warren, Rapid Refill; Danny Williams, Lady’s IslandSt. Helena Fire District; Joel Garrett, 94.5 The Coast; Christopher Geier, Attorney at Law; and Justin Lane, Lady’s Island-St. Helena Fire District. Tickets can be purchased from Main Street Beaufort at 843-525-6644 or 101 West Street Extension at $35 each. For more information, call 843-525-6644 or email director@downtownbeaufort.com.
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The Sea Island Quilters will meet on Thursday, March 20, at Praise Assembly of God, 800 Parris Island Gateway, 6 p.m. This meeting is Demonstration Night, all are welcomed. For details, call program chairperson Debi Bacon at 757-3416.
SAR to hold first quarterly meeting of year
The Gov. Paul Hamilton Chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution will hold its first Quarterly Meeting of the year on Friday, March 21 at 11:30 a.m. at the Holiday Inn Albergotti Grill on 225 Boundary Street in Beaufort. The program for the luncheon meeting will include presentations by chapter compatriots Pete Dickerson and Tom Wilson about their patriot ancestors. In addition, the chapter will present Mr. Jake Giametteo with the Bronze Good Citizenship Certificate and Medal. Members and guests and SAR members visiting Beaufort are encouraged to make reservations by calling Registrar Claude Dinkins at 843-524-8034, or President Mike Keyserling 843-322-0299.
COSY will conduct monthly training
Thursday, March 20, the Collaborative Organization for Services for Youth (COSY) will conduct their monthly training from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. in the USCB Center for the Arts Auditorium on Carteret Street, Beaufort. March’s training will focus on the evidence-based practice for children and youth with autism. Those who attend will be given an overview of autism and be introduced to the evidencebased practice. Two Social Work CEU’s (continuing education units) are approved for this training by the South Carolina Governor’s Office. All COSY trainings are free and open to the public, but you must register. Please call 843-521-3150 or email psettles@uscb.edu to reserve your seat.
Women’s group to meet, have OLLI guest speaker
The Beaufort Branch of the American Association of University Women (AAUW) will meet on Tuesday, March 25, at 6 p.m. in Building 23 on the TCL campus. The guest speaker will be Andrea Sisino, Director of Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI). They urge all members to attend and bring a friend, and also invite new members to join the group, which works to advance equity for women and girls through advocacy, education, philanthropy and research. For details contact Dr. Diana Steele at 522-2796 or steele.diana@comcast.net.
Helena House has free community health fair
A community health fair will be held on Wednesday, March 26, from 9 a.m. to noon at Helena House Assisted Living in Port Royal. A variety of complimentary and low cost health screenings will be offered including blood pressure, blood sugar, cholesterol and PSA, balance & fall assessments and more. A complimentary breakfast buffet will be provided for all. The event is free and open to the public. For more information, call 843-252-3001 or e-mail rewing@alcco.com.
upcoming events at the libraries Storytimes with Miss Kathleen: Join Miss Kathleen for songs and stories you will love singing and dancing to! • For children ages 2-4 years and their adult caregiver: Every Monday in March and April from 4 to 4:45 p.m. • For children ages 5-6 years and their adult caregiver: Every Tuesday in March and April from 4 to 4:45 p.m. Activity Room, St. Helena Library. Family Literacy Night: Join us for activities and fun for the family that will help to build the love of reading and to improve literacy skills. • Wednesday, April 16, 6:30 to 7:15 p.m. St. Helena Branch Library Activity Room, 6355 Jonathan Francis Sr. Road. Contact 843-255-6558 or email kmcteer@bcgov.net. Spring Gardening Workshop with Laura Lee Rose: Master Gardener Laura Lee Rose will be offering a series of gardening workshops at the Beaufort Branch Library. Here’s the schedule: • Monday, March 24 at 2 p.m.: Shade and Groundcovers • Monday, March 31 at 2 p.m.: Landscaping with native plants The Beaufort Branch Library is located at 311 Scott Street, Beaufort. Workshops are free and open for everyone. Please call Stacey Edmonds at 843-255-6458, or email sinman@bcgov.net to register. GraphiCon: Do you like comics and anime? Come to this all day event which highlights the medium of Sequential Art with drawing workshops, cosplay contests, movie showings, and other funfilled geeky entertainment! Open to all ages on Saturday, March 29, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at St. Helena Branch Library, 6355 Jonathan Francis Sr. Road, St. Helena Island, SC 29920. Contact: 843-255-6547, mflorencio@bcgov.net. 30 Going On 13: You’re never too old to enjoy a fab teen read! Adults, revisit your teen years one novel at a time. The group will kick off with the “Divergent” trilogy by Veronica Roth. In a future Chicago, 16-year-old Beatrice Prior must choose among five predetermined factions to define her identity for the rest of her life, a decision made more difficult when she discovers that she is an anomaly who does not fit into any one group, and that the society she lives in is not perfect after all. We will be discussing all three books in the series: “Divergent,” “Insurgent” and “Allegiant.” This program is intended for adult readers. Tuesday, March 25 from noon to 1 p.m. or Wednesday, March 26, from 6 to 7 p.m. — same book, two different discussion groups. Beaufort Branch Library, 311 Scott St., Beaufort. Contact: 843-255-6678, acox@bcgov.net. “You Haiku Beaufort County”: April is National Poetry Month and the Beaufort County Library is encouraging everyone to help celebrate. Starting April 1 and continuing through April 30, all ages are invited to create a haiku that celebrates Beaufort County, and submit it online at beaufortcountylibrary.org/haiku. For those new to haiku, instructions will be available. Browse other submissions and learn about the history of this brief and beautiful form of poetry. Contact: 843255-6431 or tcox@bcgov.net. Digital Preservation with Grace: Beaufort District Collection Manager Grace Cordial offers practical tips and suggestions to empower you to preserve your digital photographs for your children and grandchildren to treasure. Ages 12 to adults. Thursday, May 1, from 2 to 4 p.m. at St. Helena Branch Library, 6355 Jonathan Francis Senior Road. Contact: 843-255-6468 or gracec@bcgov.net.