ACTIVITIES & OPPORTUNITIES FOR FAMILIES VISITING
HILTON HEAD ISLAND & THE LOWCOUNTRY
ADVENTURE COVE FAMILY FUN CENTER Open every day offering a wide range of family activities. Choose from two world-class 18 hole miniature golf courses. Giant Video Arcade, Edy’s Ice Cream and more. Great for birthday parties & groups. 843-842-9990 www.adventurecove.com
A GUILD OF BLUFFTON ARTISTS 20 Calhoun Street in the historic Planters Mercantile Bldg. Open 10-4 Mon. thru Sat. 14 artists represented. 843-757-5590
ART at the HILTON HEAD LIBRARY 11 Beach City Road. Continuous exhibits are displayed in the Corridor Art Gallery Monday thru Saturday during library hours. Another good reason to visit our fine library. If you are an artist, you may wish to exhibit your work there. The contact is Priscilla Pomazai, Information System Specialist. 843-342-9200
ART ACADEMY at the HILTON HEAD ART LEAGUE 106 Cordillo Parkway Offers classes in Acrylic, Oil, Pastel, Watercolor, Photography, Silver, Stained Glass & more. Class details: 843-842-5738 www.hhal.org
ARTS CENTER OF COASTAL CAROLINA produces five plays or musicals annually, from concept to curtain call, featuring outstanding direction, superb production design and professional performers. Other offerings are presented throughout the season for every taste including jazz, performing artists, contemporary music and world dance, as well as classes, workshops and free festivals. Information. 843-842-ARTS www.artshhi.com
ARTISTS DEMONSTRATIONS Hilton Head Art League Gallery Suite 207 in Pineland Station. Artist demonstration Saturdays 11-2pm. FREE 843-681-5060 www.hhal.org
ARTISTS MEET WEEKLY Wednesday nights at Picture This Gallery & Framing, 214 Chase Center, Intersection of Target & Arrow Rds. 4pm-7:30pm. Wine, coffee, tea and light refreshments. 843-842-5299
ARTS PROJECTS ArtWare in Main Street Village. Drop by any day Mon thru Sat. Create your own beaded jewelry at the bead bar. Birthday parties available offering crafts & other fun stuff . Ask about art parties for all ages. Fun shop. The latest: artists & art lovers can have their art work put on shoes: see www.artwaredesigns.com or Call Jennifer: 843-682-3400
AUDUBON NEWHALL PRESERVE Palmetto Bay Rd. Self guided tours daylight hours. 843-842-9246
BARBERSHOPPERS (The Barbershop Harmony Society) Visiting Barbershoppers or guys who just like to sing meet every Monday. 3:20-6:00pm. Country Club of Hilton Head. (No jeans please). (Candidates for the summer program at Clemson, call Mr. Tyrrell : 843-681-9480 / Dr. Weymuth: 816-294-1330 www.hiltonheadbarbershoppers.org
BARBERSHOPPERS (SWEET ADELINES) Hilton Head Shore Notes rehearse Mondays at 7:00pm Island Lutheran Church on 4400 Main Street. Guests & prospective members welcome. 843-681-3516
BEACH WALKS Tues, Wed & Thurs. Coastal Discovery Museum. Nature/ Coast walks. 843-689-6767 www.coastaldiscovery.org
BIKE HILTON HEAD 15 miles of paved trails in Sea Pines alone. Plus paved trails down Hwy 278 as well as throughout Palmetto Dunes Resort & Shipyard. Across the Palmetto Expressway with more paths being built. Please obey the little stop signs on the paths. We want you to be safe and enjoy your ride every day you’re here. Don’t forget the beach at low tide. Its the perfect place to ride with the hard packed sand. Enjoy our beautiful island.
BIRDERS PARADISE / PINCKNEY ISLAND EXCURSION Outside Hilton Head. 10am-2pm. Informative paddle around the wildlife refuge. Selected days. Reservations. Snack included. 843-686-6996 www.outsidehiltonhead.com
BIRDWATCHING with KAYAK HILTON HEAD From Broad Creek and Pinckney Island where you’re very close to Egrets, Herons, Ibis and more. Even Bald Eagles are often spotted. 843-684-1910 / 843-684-1912 www.kayakhiltonhead.com
BRIDGE 8-A Port Royal Plaza offers lessons & a variety of games Monday thru Saturday. 843-342-7529
BROAD CREEK KAYAKING TOURS every day Leave from Old Oyster Factory, South Beach or Schillings Boathouse. 686-6996 / 342-3508 / 671-2643 www.outsidehiltonhead.com
CALHOUN STREET ART GALLERY 45 Calhoun Street in historic Bluffton. Housed in a lovely old restored residence from the 1930’s, this “new” gallery features some of the best local artists of the area. Open 10am-5pm Mon through Sat. 843-757-4278
CALIBOGUE CRUISES Take a trip back in time. Ferry tour to Daufuskie Island. Depart at noon, return by 5pm. Guided tours, golf cart rentals. Enjoy Daufuskie Island Deviled Crab, hot dogs, Specializing in private cruises and/or parties. 342-TOUR(8687)/www.daufuskiefreeport.com
CAR ENTHUSIASTS CLUB :CAROLINA DREAMERS CAR CLUB meets the 4th Fridays April thru October. Main Street Village. 6:30pm Judging, food & beverage available. Beautifully restored old street rods, muscle cars & collectibles. Web site: www.carolinadreamers.org Information or rain dates: 843-682-3400 / 843-706-3733 / 843-757-2550
CAR ENTHUSIASTS CLUB: LOWCOUNTRY OYSTER & MOTOR DRIVING SOCIETY (LOMDS) meet 3rd Wednesday of each month for lunch. Members and guests meet to enjoy an array of classics, sports cars & collectibles. (Many club members enter their prize cars in the Concours d’ Elegance show held annually on Hilton Head the first weekend in Nov). Web site:www.lomds.com. Reservations: 837-4956
CHILDREN’S MUSEUM: THE SANDBOX: An Interactive Children's Museum 18A Pope Ave. 10-5pm Mon-Sat. $6 admission. A non profit children's museum dedicated to the positive
development of young children through play. Play in the Loggerhead Sandcastle filled with magical sand, sail away on Wm. Hilton's ship "The Adventure", fly off in the cockpit of a real Gulfstream jet, cook up a meal in the International Bazaar, build away in the construction zone, see
yourself on TV, arts and crafts galore and more. Ask about our Wednesday
"Parent's Night Out-Kid's Night In" program. 843-842-7645 www.thesandbox.org
CHRISTIAN WOMEN’S CLUB meet the 3rd Wednesday of each month at noon at the Country Club of Hilton Head in Hilton Head Plantation. You’ll meet warm, wonderful women who will be glad you joined them. Reservations: 843-681-9309
CRABBING with CRABBER J and the CRABBY CAPTAIN Depart Shelter Cove Harbour. You and your family will love it. Catch the most Blue Crabs and win the famous T-shirt. 843-422-5110
CREATIVE RETIREMENT CENTER Continuing Education program member-led under the auspices of USC-Beaufort’s Continuing Education Division. Don’t let your talents “retire” just because you did. No exams, grades or individual course fees. Traveling experiences, classroom & cultural opportunities. Make new friends, and keep your mind active. 843-521-4113 .
DANCE! LEARN TO DANCE Fred Astaire Dance Studio. 8 Cardinal Rd. Suite D. Private and Group lessons. Cha-Cha, Salsa, Waltz, Tango, Swing, Shag, and more. Wedding choreography (they’ll make you look so professional) Ballroom dancing. 843-681-6168
DANCING XO Lounge at Hilton Oceanfront Resort. Live band Tuesday -Saturday. 843-341-8080
DAUFUSKIE ISLAND ADVENTURE and / or Dolphin Nature Cruise aboard “Vagabond”. Narrated tours and calm waters. Learn more about the island written about in “The Water is Wide” 843-363-9023 www.vagabondcruise.com
DAUFUSKIE ISLAND TOUR / LOWCOUNTRY DINNER Leave Broad Creek Marina by boat. Scenic tour of Daufuskie Island, a Lowcountry supper complete with an unforgettable sunset & Daufuskie Island Deviled Crab and more. 843-342-TOUR(8687) /www.daufuskiefreeport.com
DAUFUSKIE ISLAND TOURS with Outside Hilton Head. Personalized tours with trained interpretive guides who take you to the Island “back in time”. Trip includes boat transportation, club cart rental for use on Daufuskie, stops at all major historic sites including homes of local residents. 1-800-686-6996 www.outsidehiltonhead.com
DESSERT DEMONSTRATION with LUNCH Flora’s Italian Café in South Island Square (Hwy 278) Plan a private luncheon for your group. Flora will demonstrate how to prepare one of her magnificent desserts that you will be served. Perfect for meetings, ladies and mens groups. Several civic clubs & other groups on the Island have already discovered Flora’s for luncheon meetings. (The restaurant will be private for your luncheon meetings. Flora’s opens for dinner every night at 5:00 Mon-Sat.) 843-842-8200 www.florascafeofhiltonhead.com
DOLPHIN SEAFARI Palmetto Bay Marina. Explore the beautiful calm waters surrounding Hilton Head. Throw a cast net! Pull a crab pot! Coast Guard inspected for 24 passengers. Great for a party, a wedding, or a good time. Daily cruises morning til sunset. They also do great kayak seafaris. Fun alone or with your family. No gate fee. 843-785-7131 www.palmettobaywatersports.com
DOLPHINS! DOLPHINS! DOLPHINS! Kayak Hilton Head offers tours throughout the day lead by experienced guides and boat captains. Tour by boat (684-1911) or by kayak (684-1910). Calm waters. Great experiences! Take your camera! www.kayakhiltonhead.com
DOLPHIN QUESTS aboard THE CALIOBOGUE Board at Broad Creek Marina (no gate fee). Four departure times daily. And four returns, so the flexibility will be easy to schedule for your family or group. Narrated trips both ways. Travel the calm waters aboard this mahogany beauty, The Calibogue is famous for attracting the famous Atlantic Bottlenose Dolphins so playful in our calm wateYrs. You can choose to just cruise over and back or disembark at Daufuskie Island and explore on your own. Take a guided tour, rent a bike or a golf cart, enjoy Daufuskie Deviled Crab or a sandwich, walk the beach, all of your own choosing. Ask about dinner cruises. 843-342-TOUR(8687) www.daufuskiefreeport.com
ECO TOURS with CALIBOGUE CRUISES Leave Broad Creek Marina by boat and enjoy a narrated tour on your way to Daufuskie Island. There you may tour on a club cart, or enjoy a trip back thru time on one of their buses. Stop at the general store for famous Daufuskie Deviled Crab. Browse their books and relic selections. Or check out the beach. 843-342-TOUR(8687) www.daufuskiefreeport.com
ELEVEN ELEVEN CONTEMPORARY MODERN WORSHIP First Baptist Church on S. Forest Beach. Sundays at 11:11am. Call the Church office for more details. Ages 6 to 100+ are welcome. Childcare provided for children under six. 843-785-4478
FCC (FAMILIES with CHILDREN from CHINA) Meet 2nd Saturday 6-8pm St. Andrews by the Sea Methodist Church on Pope Ave. Free! Any family who has adopted a child from China is welcome to join. Any FCC members who are visiting the island are welcome as well. Support, fun & cultural connections for families who have adopted children originally from China. 843-686-5678 .
FARMERS MARKET Mall at Shelter Cove in Center Court. May thru August 30 on Thursdays 8am-1pm. Locally grown vegetables & fruits right out of the field. You won’t find anything fresher. 843-686-3090 www.mallatsheltercove.com
FARMERS MARKET in BLUFFTON Bluffton Oyster Company Park in Old Town Bluffton. 2-6pm Thursdays thru Nov 18. Local Produce including organic vegetables fruits, flowers, herbs and plants. There will be food for sale as well as entertainment. More details: 843-842-8988 blufftonmarket@aol.com
FLYING CIRCUS CATAMARAN SAILING CHARTERS Celebrating their 20th year. Limit 6 passengers. Great sailing & spacious privacy. Coolers welcome. Excursions tailored to your special requests. You’ll love the friendly & very knowledgeable captains. 843-686-2582 www.hiltonheadisland.com/sailing
GENTLEMEN’S DAY at Casa Blanca Salon & Spa. 124 Arrow Rd. (corner of Arrow Rd & Target Rd.) Wednesdays. Ask about special services for men. Details: 843-785-6245
GOLF CLINICS Ocean/Sea Marsh Practice Range 9-10am and 3:30-4:30pm. Mon thru Sat. 843-363-4475 www.seapines.com/TDT
GOLF EXHIBITIONS with Rick Barry. Harbour Town Golf Links Tuesdays 4:00-5:00pm. Sponsored by Sea Pines Real Estate. 843-363-4485 www.seapines.com/TDT
GREGG RUSSELL ENTERTAINS UNDER THE LIBERTY OAK at Harbour Town. 8:00-9:30pm. Gregg’s a tradition at Harbour Town. Wonderful family entertainment. FREE! Every night but Sat night thru Sept. 3. 363-4530 www.seapines.com/TDT
GULLAH TRAIL TOURS Wed, Thurs., Fri. & Sat. 10am & 2:00pm. Sunday afternoons at 2:00pm. Travel by bus to visit 10 communities established during the Civil War. Interesting & educational. See parts of the Island you might not encounter otherwise, and hear wonderful tales and interesting stories. 843-681-7066 www.gullaheritage.com
HAIR BRAIDING at Funky Beach Surf & Streetwear. Beach Market just across the street from Coligny Plaza. Next to Hinchey’s & just steps from the beach. Call today for an appointment, and you’ll be the coolest kid in town. (Actually not for kids only, Moms look cool too) 843-341-3865 www.funkybeach.net
HARBOURFEST Shelter Cove Harbour. Every Tuesday night thru the summer (thru August 21). Shannon Tanner performs. In addition, there’s art, food, fun and Fireworks at dark (usually about 8:30 or 9:00pm. (Get there early, or park at the Mall at Shelter Cove and walk over.) Fun for the family and a great way to spend Tuesday nights on Hilton Head. 843-785-1106 www.palmettodunes.com
HARBOUR TOWN LIGHTHOUSE LEGENDS TOUR You’ve seen it in pictures, on TV, its a universal landmark. Climb through time & explore the Island’s rich history in this self guided tour featuring a visual timeline that leads you all the way to the top with the Low Country’s most stunning views. Learn the history. Take your camera. Open every day 10am till sundown. Great gifts & souvenirs for your friends back home. 843-671-2810 www.harbourtownlighthouse.com
HERITAGE LIBRARY Hwy 278 in the old Hargary Telephone Building. Open 9am-3pm. Mon, Thurs., Fri. & Sat. A non-profit research facility specializing in historical & genealogical materials with special collections of information of interest to Lowcountry & SC residents & visitors. Library contains the compete work of the official war records of the Union & Confederacy (also known as “The War of the Rebellion”). 843-686-6560 www.heritagelib.org
HILTON HEAD ART LEAGUE WORKSHOPS Call for calendar & accommodations plus workshop packages. Visit the gallery in Pineland Mill Shops on Hwy 278 while you’re here. You’ll find beautiful art & meet some of island artists. 843-842-1477/1-800-945-8585 www.hhal.org
HILTON HEAD ISLAND PUBLIC LIBRARY 11 Beach City Road. Large children’s library, Story time Theatre, an historical room pertaining to the local area for research. Internet access to explore the Web free to island residents, and $2 per hour session to visitors. (Visitor cards available.) Public access to 3 of the most useful on line subscription resources. Great way to spend a rainy day should one occur while you’re here. 342-9200
HILTON HEAD HUMANE SOCIETY Off Spanish Wells Road at 10 Humane Way. Need the comfort of a furry friend? Visit. Open 11-4 Mon., Thurs., Fri., Sat and Sun. Open until 6:00 on Wed. A private, no-kill shelter taking in abandoned and stray animals. Stop in and pet a puppy or love a kitty cat. Call (843) 681-8686 . www.hhhumane.org
HOLY FAMILY CATHOLIC CHURCH ORGAN RECITALS 24 Pope Ave. 2nd Friday of the month. 12:30-1:00pm. Free! Occasionally instrumentalists will perform in addition to the organ. (2,619 pipes, 46 ranks, 4 manuals for those of you who appreciate that kind of information.) 843-842-2610 / 888.840.0152
HORSEBACK RIDING, PONY RIDES & TRAIL RIDES at LAWTON STABLES 190 Greenwood Dr. in Sea Pines. Something for all the family. Meet “Peanut”, “Butter” and “Jelly”, the goat triplets and their friends in the animal farm. Enjoy a pony ride (for children 7 years and under), plan a pony party. Enjoy an escorted trail ride thru the scenic Sea Pines Forest Preserve. They also offer English riding lessons. Open every day. More details: 843-671-2586 www.lawtonstableshhi.com
ISLAND WRITER’S NETWORK meets the first Monday of each month 7:00pm at the Heritage Library 3rd floor Courtyard Building. 843-342-5339
ISLAND RECREATION CENTER 20 Wilborn Rd. (near the Hilton Head schools and off Gumtree Rd.) Classes for preschool children on Thursdays (parents must stay with their child) A Mother’s Morning out on Mon, Wed & Fri (Mothers may leave their children) Themed Classes on Tues. & Thurs. Ask about other special opportunities for your little ones. 843-681-7273 www.islandreccenter.org
JARVIS CREEK PARK Between Wal-Mart & the entrance to Cross Island Expressway. 11 acre fishing lake. Piers, floating docks, picnic areas, playground & room to enjoy a quiet morning or afternoon. Free. www.islandreccenter.org
JAZZERSIZE FOR ADULTS Island Recreation Center Mon, Tues., Thurs. & Fri. 8:15am. $8 per class. Ask about other activities as well. 843-681-7273 smithgalleries.com
KAROAKE AT CASEY’S Tuesdays & Fridays 9:30pm at Casey’s Sports Bar & Grill. Make your singing debut on Hilton Head. (Looks good on you resumé.) 785-2255
LEGENDARY MINIATURE GOLF Two convenient locations: Hwy 278 next to Shoppes on the Parkway (36 holes) 843-686-3399 & 80 Pope Ave (18 holes) near the Coligny Circle next to Circle Center. Great fun for you alone or with your family and friends. Gentle breezes and fun and competition for all ages. 785-9214
Lights out ALONG THE BEACH May thru October 10pm-dawn Protection of the Loggerhead Sea Turtle nesting and hatching season. Lights from your home or porch discourage the turtle from leaving the ocean to lay her eggs or to allow them to make their way back to the sea. It also confuses the baby turtles after they hatch, making them go toward the light instead of back to sea. Keep this magnificent creature reproducing and returning to our shores every year. Do your part to work with the Sea Turtle Protection Project administered by the Coastal Discovery Museum & The Town of Hilton Head. Details: 843-689-6767 / 843-689-3033 ext 224 www.coastaldiscovery.org
LOWCOUNTRY CIVIL WAR ROUND TABLE Explore the Civil war through guest speakers from across the country. Dinner meetings the second Wednesday of each month September thru May (no December meeting) at Bluffton High School, McCracken Circle, in Bluffton. Details, call Paul Bucklin, Pres.:843-705-5168
LIFELONG LEARNING of HILTON HEAD ISLAND Peer-organized, peer-led and peer-taught selection of courses on a plethora of topics led by some of the best minds and educated members of this extraordinary community. Membership fee is $25. And a tuition charge of $45 for the fall and winter terms and $30 for the shorter spring term. Explore the possibilities at www.lifelonglearninghhi.org. Fill your free time with members who are passionate about living life to the fullest. Make new friends. Learning is a lifelong experience. Enjoy. More details 843-842-8250
LOWCOUNTRY TWINS / TRIPLETS SUPPORT CLUB A community service club to assist parents who have twins, triplets or more. Details:Holly Sherburne 342-5084
MACRAME CLASSES at the HEMP SEED & HIGH TIDE BEADS Learn how to make hemp jewelry. Times & reservations: 843-686-HEMP www.thehempseed.com
MARICULTURE TOURS at the Waddell Mariculture Center in Bluffton. Tour the property, ponds, fish hatcheries and learn more about the important work being done at this SC Dept of Natural Resources facility. FREE tours Mon., Tues., Wed & Fri. Informal dress for walking an outdoor property will keep you most comfortable. (A great report for your children when they go back to school.) Google: Waddell Mariculture Center in “search”. Another interesting and informative excursion you won’t find many places. Take the entire family. Lots to learn. Please telephone in advance to let them know you are coming: 843-837-3795 .
MEN’S PRAYER BREAKFAST meets every Tuesday at 7:30am at Stack’s Restaurant on Wm Hilton Parkway. (next to Red Roof Inn). You’ll meet a great group of men in the community who will make you feel very welcome. 843-785-8303
NATIVE AMERICANS on the SEA ISLANDS Thursdays 2:00pm. Coastal Discovery Museum. Wide variety of other educational programs throughout the week. Stop by or call: 843-689-6767 www.coastaldiscovery.org
OSHER LIFELONG LEARNING INSTITUTE at USC-BEAUFORT A variety of classes including history, health, digital photography, art, music & much more are offered at both the North & South Campuses of USC Beaufort as well as various locations on Hilton Head. Membership allows you to take as many courses as you’d like. And think of all the new friends you’ll make. Life really is a lifelong learning experience. After you’re tired from all the golf & tennis your body can handle, call: 843-208-8247
THE OUTBACK TOUR Outside Hilton Head offers an awesome experience combining a back water boat ride with a kayak tour from Page Island. Offered Wednesday and Friday mornings 8am-1pm. www.outsidehiltonhead.com 1-800-686-6996 www.outsidehiltonhead.com
PAGE ISLAND OUTDOOR EDUCATION CENTER Outside Hilton Head offers kids programs, teen programs & adult corporate team building activities. See their ads for kids and teens programs, plus private tours between Page & Daufuskie. Ask about corporate camps for your business or youth groups. 1-800-686-6996 www.outsidehiltonhead.com
"PARENT'S NIGHT OUT & KID'S NIGHT IN" at THE SANDBOX. Every Wednesday night
June-August from 6:00-9:00 pm. Enjoy a parent's night out while the kids
let their imaginations run wild playing with the fun exhibits and activity
areas. Plus staff supervised arts and crafts, dinner (pizza or hot dogs,
drink & dessert) and a fun take home toy for each child. Geared for children
age 3-9 years (children must be potty-trained). Reservations highly
recommended; space available basis for walk-ins. $30 per child, siblings and
Sandbox Members only $25 per child. ($1/minute per child late pick up fee.)
843-842-7645 www.thesandbox.org
PAU HANA CATAMARAN offers the “environmentally friendly” way to see nature under sail. Calm waters. And comfortable seating, gorgeous views. Daily ”Happy Hour” sunset sails and dolphin watching sails on the Island’s biggest catamaran sailboat. Bring your own cooler or you may purchase soft drinks on board. Palmetto Bay Marina. Available for private parties. Reservations: 843-686-2582 www.hiltonheadisland.com/sailing
PHOTOGRAPHY CRUISES with Captain Larry Watts, Veterinarian turned Professional Photographer. “Doc” has been capturing the natural beauty of the salt marshes for many years. Let him share these years of experience as well as these beautiful areas with you. Go to his web site and click on the map to enjoy pictures shot from that spot on the map. www.LarryWatts.com. Bring your camera and be prepared for an entertaining, informative and beautiful cruise as you capture your own “suitable for framing” shots. Why not cruise over to Palmetto Bluff for lunch. Tailor your trip to suit your mood and/or your companion’s temperament (in case they’d rather be shopping or on the golf course). 843-290-2720/681-3728 www.LarryWatts.com
PINCKNEY ISLAND KAYAK EXPEDITIONS Two & three hour dolphin nature tours with Kayak Hilton Head. (The 3 ho trip gives you time to explore the Island with a guide. Departs Broad Creek location. 843-684-1912 www.kayakhiltonhead.com
PORTRAITS & PHOTOGRAPHY OF YOUR FAMILY Capture memories of your family or your children on the beach, at play, the way they’ll remember when you remember. See Where To Shop under “Portraits and Photography” for a list of very qualified & talented portrait artists and photographers. Stop by Legacy Designs Photographer’s lovely store in the Mall at Shelter Cove to see examples of their work. 843-686-3138 www.legacydigital.com
RIVER STREET EXPRESS aboard “Spirit of Harbour Town” Fastest NON STOP luxury passenger yacht to the historic waterfront in Savannah, GA. You’ll enjoy the view and the total comfort of your trip. And no speeding tickets, and no DUI. Enjoy all the fun & history Savannah’s River Street has to offer not to mention the fun of getting there and back safely. Ask about the variety of activities available while you are in Savannah. A visit to Paula Deen’s Restaurant, a carriage ride thru the famous squares in Savannah, shopping on River Street and much more. Enjoy a glass of wine or a drink on board as you travel the calm waters, not to mention the beautiful scenery along the way. River Street has to offer not to mention the fun of getting there and back safely. 843-363-9026 www.vagabondcruise.com
ROWING & SCULLING Sponsored by Palmetto Rowing Club. Lessons, clinics & instruction. New and experience scullery & rovers are welcome. Old Oyster Factory “Boat House” Men & women. 843-842-6984
SALONS OF BEAUFORT An Arts Council of Beaufort County Program. Alternating between The Sandwich Shoppe on St. Helena Island and the Craven Street Inn in Downtown Beaufort. Held the 2nd Wednesday of the month. Poetry, music, comedy or drama. 5-7pm. Call for the program, locations and details: 843-521-4144
SCHOONER WELCOME Take the helm or help raise the sails on this traditionally rigged, all wood schooner. Enjoy complimentary horse d’oeuvres. Sailing every day from Shelter Cove Harbour. Be sure to take your camera. Great boat for weddings, receptions and unforgettable parties. 843 785-5566 www.schoonerwelcome.com
SCRAPBOOKING at Remember When on Palmetto Bay Road. The perfect way to entertain yourself when you’ve had too much sun or on a rainy day. And its the perfect gift that only you can give. The shop if filled with ribbons, special backgrounds, new summer and beach papers, faux photo corners and other decorative ways to help you create a professional looking scrapbook of your vacation on Hilton Head. And the latest new products are arriving all the time. Ask about special classes, crops & ideas for your scrapbook. You’re going to get excited. 843-341-5901 www.HHIscrapbook.com
SEA PINES MONTESSORI SCHOOL TOURS Tuesdays. Celebrating 40 years of educational excellence, this Island preschool is for ages 18 months thru 8th grade. No appointment necessary. 843-785-2534
SEA PINES TROLLEY SHUTTLE The Trolley runs during the Heritage Golf Tournament in April and again during the summer. Beginning at 11am and departing every 20 minutes, its the easiest, most pleasant way to get to Harbour Town, the Sea Pines Center and South Beach Marina Village. Just park your car just inside the Sea Pines Gate off Greenwood Drive. Ride in air conditioned comfort and enjoy the view. Its free (after you get inside the gate). No parking worries. 843-363-5655 www.seapines.com/TDT
SHANNON TANNER SUMMER CONCERTS Shelter Cove Harbour June, July through August 22. 7-8pm & 8:30-9:30pm Mon thru Fri. 785-1106 www.shannontanner.com 843-785-1106
SHANNON TANNER “WACKY WIZZLE” CRUISE Shelter Cove Harbour. Search for Dolphin and other interesting creatures in the calm waters off Hilton Head every Thurs. morning during the summer. Reservations: 785-4558 www.shannontanner.com
SHARE ACTIVITIES ADULT CENTER 6 Office Park Road. For the 50ish and over: offers a variety of programs: classes in photography, Spanish, French, calligraphy stained glass, scrapbooking, defensive driving, art, e-mail, wine tastings, walking groups, etc. Memberships provide 10-20% discounts with local merchants. If you come more than once a year, if you’re bored or just want to get involved in some new activities, you’ll find some wonderful new friends & outlets for your time. Call ahead before attending any classes, trips, seminars or events. Classes include computer basics, language classes, photography, arts and painting classes and much more. Ask what’s happening while you’re here. Open 8am-4pm. 785-4444 www.islandreccenter.org
SOFT PLAY AREA Mall at Shelter Cove. A place for your pre-schoolers to “feel at home” while you have refreshments or just rest a little from your shopping. Fun for your children and a respite for you. 686-3090 www.mallatsheltercove.com
SOUTH CAROLINA BAR SPEAKERS’ BUREAU No fees involved, and professionals can speak intelligently on a variety of subjects to your organization or program. This service is available statewide. The SC Bar has a membership of more than 11,500 lawyers dedicated to advancing justice, professionalism and understanding of the law. To request a speaker for your organization or learn more about the program, contact Jacque Riley 803-799-6653 or jacque.riley@scbar.org.
STAN SMITH TENNIS ACADEMY Sea Pines. Comprehensive flagship program for 3.0+ players. 9am-12pm Tuesday thru Friday. 843-363-4495 www.seapines.com/TDT
STARS & STRIPES SAILING CRUISE Cruise in comfort aboard the America’s Cup 12 meter sailing ship. Board in Harbour Town. 843-363-9446 www.vagabondcruise.com
STONEY BAYNARD RUINS WALK Selected days with Sea Pines Eco Tours. For schedule: 843-363-4530
SUNSET DINNER CRUISE aboard "Spirit of Harbour Town" 360degree sunset view. Delicious buffet. A great memory of your vacation. Departs Harbour Town. Full bar. Res: 363-9026 www.vagabondcruise.com
SUNSET PADDLES Enjoy the Island’s best sunset. Use the coupons. Wading birds, dolphins and gorgeous scenery. Don’t miss it. See Nautical Notes for listings & links to popular watersports activities.
TREAT THE TROOPS.ORG Do something special for our service people in Iraq any time of the year. Send a check for $15 or $25 to The Cookie Lady. Mrs. Jeannette Cram and her team of cookie bakers will send your note, your business card and to our service men and women. The address is The Cookie Lady, Mrs. Jeannette Cram, 22 Wing Shell Lane, Hilton Head Island, SC 29926. I won’t know you did it, but you will. (And if you can’t send that much, send what you can.) Go to their website. www.treatthetroops.org to learn more about their work.
VAN DER MEER TENNIS CENTER Dennis Van deer Meer is one of the world’s best teachers. He and his team offer clinics throughout the summer with intensive adult as well as children’s drills. Two locations: Shipyard Resort and Van der Meer Tennis Center on DeAllyon off Pope Ave. Weekends and full week classes. If you care about your game, sign up for one of his clinics. 1-800-845-6138 www.vdmtennis.com
VETERANS MEMORIAL Shelter Cove Community Park( Behind Shelter cove Plaza) Built as a tribute to the Veterans of the wars that have allowed us our freedom. The Town of Hilton Head has contributed more than $1.5 million in land & construction to the Memorial. The Veterans Coalition consisting of the HHI Council of the Navy League, VFW & MOAA have raised thousands of dollars to honor the veterans who gave devout service to our country. Visit while you are here and take time to reflect on their sacrifice. Walk around the park and enjoy its beauty. The Park has become the venue for most of the popular events we hold throughout the year. Winefest, Wingfest, Concerts in the Park, the traditional Memorial Day and Veterans Day services, and more
WINE TASTINGS at Island Winery. 12A Cardinal Rd.(Look for the blue awning) Open Tuesday thru Saturday. 12:30-5:30pm. Made & bottled on Hilton Head from the grapes of some of the finest vineyards in Italy, Chile, Calif & WA State. Educational and great fun. Wine Tasting & Cheese Happy Hour Thursdays 4-6pm. $15. And new this year, Monday thru Friday 12:30-2:00 Wine Flights with Cheese $7.00. A bottle(s) of their wine makes a great souvenir of your trip to Hilton Head. Be sure to ask them to autograph your bottles for friends back home. The label is gorgeous and the perfect remembrance for wine lovers or for hostess gifts. 843-842-3141 www.islandwinery.com
WINE TASTINGS (AIWF) American Institute of Wine and Food) Meets the 1st Thursday of each month at Cork's on Hilton Head. 5:00-6:00pm. Taste, compare & learn more about the featured wines at this tasting. Horse d’ oeuvres will be served. Members $10. Non members $15. You are welcome to attend and enjoy this unique event. AIWF was formed by Julia Child and Robert Mondavi to share the pleasures of wine and food. Details about membership or just the opportunity to enjoy some outstanding wines, call 843-686-5808 www.aiwf.org wtghhi@aol.com
WOMEN’S ASSOC OF HILTON HEAD ISLAND Formed to promote the natural and cultural beauty of the island, support beneficial community projects and encourage communication among women of the area. Membership is open to all women living on Hilton Head Island and including Rose Hill Plantation. Join special interest groups: arts, bridge, sports, music, gardening, finance & many more. 843-342-7771 .
thru AUGUST 27 FARMERS MARKET at MALL at SHELTER COVE 8pm-12pm in Center Court. Fresh fruits & vegetables for purchase. 686-3090 www.mallatsheltercove.com
thru the summer FARMERS MARKET 40 Calhoun Street-Carson Cottages in Old Town Bluffton. 2009 Season April 23-November 18. Thursdays 2-6 pm Select local produce including organic vegetables fruits, flowers, herbs and plants. Food for sale as well as entertainment. Call 843-290-6831 blufftonmarket@aol.com
thru the summer DAVE KEMMERLY or BRUCE CRICHTON entertain 6-10 every night Salty Dog Cafe at South Beach Marina. 843-671-CAFE www.saltydog.com
thru the summer SHANNON TANNER performs Mon thru Fri. Two shows. Shelter Cove Harbour. Free and a family entertainment highlight. 6:30-7:30pm & 8-9pm. www.palmettodunes.com. 1-800-827-3006
thru the summer GREGG RUSSELL performs Sunday thru Friday under the Liberty Oak in Harbour Town 8:00-9:30pm. 843-842-1979 www.seapines.com/TDT
thru the summer STROLLER FITNESS CLASSES Mall at Shelter Cove. 9-10am. For moms and their children 6 weeks and up. www.onceuponaworkout.com For details: 843-422-6149 or 843-384-2834
thru the summer SHANNON TANNER’S WACKY WIZZLE CRUISE. Aboard “Holiday’ in Shelter Cove Harbour. Departure 9am, return at 11am. All kinds of entertainment on board with Shannon. Watch for dolphins. More details: 843-785-4558 www.shannontanner.com
continuing thru the year A HEALING STORE Palmetto Bay Marina (on the front). Belly Dancing Classes on Mon and Tue nights with Alma 7:30-8:30pm. Yoga with Dee Mondays 9-10am. Intuitive Readings with Sheila King Wed, Fri, Sat & Sun. 11am-2pm. Call for reservations just so you don’t have to wait. 681-1903
every other Thursday thru the year. FARMERS MARKET 40 Calhoun Street-Carson Cottages in Old Town Bluff ton. Thursdays 2-6 pm Select local produce including organic vegetables fruits, flowers, herbs and plants. Food for sale as well as entertainment. Call 843-290-6831 blufftonmarket@aol.com
every Sunday, Monday & Tuesday LOW COUNTRY APPRECIATION NIGHTS at THE JAZZ CORNER Village at Wexford down in the corner from Wendy’s. (C-1) (Additional parking in the rear.) No cover.843 -842-8620 www.thejazzcorner.comFoundation). 842-7645 6073 (the Dance Theatre) & 842-42-ARTS. www.hhdt.org
SEPT 1-3 & 13-15 SHRIMPING & SHRIMP BOAT PHOTO SAFARIS Morning trips with Eric Horan. Great time to watch the dolphins & seabirds gather close to ‘help’ the shrimpers gathering their catch. E-mail: eh@horanphoto.com. Reservations: 843-524-3037
SEPT 2 AIWF (AMERICAN INSTITUTE OF WINE & FOOD) WINE TASTING Cork’s 5:00-6:00pm.
Cork’s at the South-end of Hilton Head Island in the Staples Shopping Center off
of Palmetto Bay Rd. Tasting notes available. Hors d’oeuvres. AIWF Members: $10,
Non members $15. Visitors welcome. Details: 843-686-5808
SEPT 3 & 4 THE JAZZ CORNER presents THE JASON MARSALIS VIBES QUARTET Village of Wexford.
C-1 Make reservations for dinner and show. Excellent food. Outstanding entertainment.
843-842-8620 www.thejazzcorner.com
SEPT 3-4 6th Annual LANDS END WOODLAND RIVER FESTIVAL St. Helena Island. A community celebration of the Gullah ancestry and traditions of the people of St. Helena Island through music, storytelling, performance, crafts and food. One of the best examples of land conservation by a group of African American families in the South. This event is free and you are welcome. For details, call 843-838-4503 / 843-838-2474
SEPT 3-5 30th Anniversary CELEBRITY GOLF 3 days of star studded golf. Arthur Hills at Palmetto Hall Friday, Robert Trent Jones at Palmetto Dunes, Sat. and Sun at Harbour Town. You are invited to meet the players, get autographs and enjoy the beautiful courses as they play to raise money for Island charities. 843-842-7711
SEPT 2010 thru JAN 2011 GRASS ROOTS: AFRICAN ORIGINS of an AMERICAN ART Presented by the Coastal Discovery Museum, sponsored by Natl Endowment for the Arts. The museum is seeking assistance from the local community to find historic baskets made by Hilton Head Island basket-makers and information about basket-makers and their lives. A number of demonstrations, lectures, presentations and activities are planned. We will keep you informed as these programs are set. More information, contact Natalie Hefter, 689-3033, ext. 225 or nhefter@coastaldiscovery.org.
SEPT 10-12 & 27-29 DOLPHIN BEHAVIORAL PHOTO SAFARIS Afternoon trips with Eric Horan. The optimum time to watch the feeding frenzy as the dolphins & seabirds gather close to ‘help’ the shrimpers gathering their catch. Reservations: 843-524-3037
SEPT 10-24 DIFFERENT STROKES Arts Center of Coastal Carolina in the Walter Greer Gallery. The show will feature a group of artists including: Jo Dye, Vickie Jourdan, Mary Jane Martin, Irene K. Williamson, Marilyn Dizikes, Cindy Chappetta, and others. Their works may be seen during Art Center Box Office hours.
SEPT 13-18 SEAFOOD JAZZ & BREW FESTIVAL Shelter Cove Harbour. Key events include beer tastings, beer and food pairings, jazz performances and more. Men Drinking Beer, and the Grand Tasting or the Public Beer Tasting on Sept 18 will be a fun filled day right on the Harbour. See the ad for more details. Don’t miss Jazz in the Park (Shelter Cove Community Park) featuring the Hilton Head Orchestra and the Howard Paul Quintet on Sept 17. Brews on the Harbour at Shelter Cove Harbour on Sat Sept 18 features an afternoon & evening of beer tasting, children’s activities, auction etc.. Details: 843-686-4944 www.hiltonheadhospitalityassociation.com
SEPT 16 PALMETTO QUILT GUILD Christ Lutheran Church 829 Wm Hilton Parwy. 1:00pm Take your quilting “From Ho-Hum to Wow” with guest lecturer and teacher, Darlene Zimmerman. Enjoy the Trunk Show and Show & Tell. Guests are welcome. $5 visitors fee. Come early to socialize. 843-540-1952
SEPT 23 CLASSIC CAR ‘CRUISE IN’ Main Street Village 6-8pm. Cars from the 30’s, classics from the 50’s & 60’s. Souped up speed machines & cars from the present. Vote for your favorite car where the winner takes home a trophy for People’s Choice. Plenty of shopping and dining available. Make it a family night.
SEPT 23 DEATH BY CHOCOLATE: A CHOCOLATE & CHAMPAGNE AFFAIR A fundraiser for the Girl Scouts of Eastern Carolina. Crowne Plaza Resort, Shipyard Plantation 7-9pm. The evening will feature chefs and vendors from Beaufort County, each creating a chocolate entree, drink or dessert. Tastings will be available for partygoers throughout the night. Silent auction. Cash bar. Tickets are $35 at the Girl Scout service center 62 New Orleans?Rd. Or call 842-3444/ 800-669-0822/ 800-868-9911/ 843-552-9910 ext 242.. Proceeds go to benefit girls in this area.
SEPT 24 AN EVENING OF THE ARTS GALA FUNDRAISER Presented by the Island School Council at Historic Honey Horn Plantation 6:00-10:00pm. Tickets $125.00. This will be a fundraiser to benefit the arts of Hilton Head. 843-681-5381
SEPT 24-25 THE JAZZ CORNER presents JAZZ BLUES & LATIN WORLD BEATS with NOEL FREIDLINE QUINTET Village of Wexford. C-1 Make reservations for dinner and the show. Excellent food and the entertainment can’t be beat. ‘Freidline specializes in giving the audience something very special 843-842-8620
SEPT 25 ITALIAN HERITAGE FESTIVAL Shelter Cove Community Park. 11:30-4pm. Great Italian food, wines, Italian music, Italian games, a grape stomping contest, pizza dough throwing experience, Bocce and much more. Don’t tell me Italians don’t know how to have fun. But you don’t have to be Italian to come. Admission $5, Wine Tastings $10. 843-682-4625
SEPT 25 TACTICAL STRENGTH CHALLENGE Progressive Health & Fitness 2 Marshland Rd (inside the Health & Wellness Building). 3 events: A strength competition: powerlifting deadlife, pullups for max reps and kettlebell snatches for max reps in a 5 minute time period. No organization to join, no membership fee, no uniform or gear is required. Register, show & lift. More details: 843-842-6688
SEPT 25 JEFF KATON SCHOLARSHIP FOUNDATION BENEFIT DINNER & INVITATIONAL GOLF TOURNAMENT The tournament begins at 8am on the George Fazio Golf Course in Palmetto Dunes. The Benefit dinner and Silent Auction with casino tables and live entertainment will be held at Aqua Grille and Lounge. All proceeds will benefit the Jeff Katon Scholarship Foundation. For more details or to play in the invitational or attend the dinner, please call Chris Katon at 843-341-3331www.aquagrilleandlounge.com
SEPT 30 WOMEN’S ASSOC OF HILTON HEAD BEGINS ITS 50th ANNIVERSARY with the FALL LUNCHEON Westin Resort in Port Royal Plantation. The annual interest sign-ups (more than 30 groups) and social time begins at 10am with lunch at Noon. They will lauch the celebration with the sale of a commemorative cookbook filled with members’ best recipes and rememembrances. The featured speaker is Hilton Head Mayor Tom Peeples. Tickets are $27 for members and $32 for guests. Reservations please: 843-815-5761
OCT 1-2 16th Annual BEAUFORT SHRIMP FESTIVAL Downtown Beaufort. Saturday afternoon features delicious food from local restaurants. In addition, there is a 5K run and Lt. Dan Ride on Saturday morning. There will be a special appearance by Gary Sinese”s “Lt Dan Band” (of the ‘Forrest Gump” movie.) And maybe a few more surprises. www.beaufortsc.org
OCT 10 2nd Annual BUZZARD ISLAND ADVENTURE RUN towards the end of Pinckney Colony Rd in Bluffton. The trail takes participants thru rugged farm land, beautiful beaches, steep bluffs, water & mud. Compete in the 4 mile Adventure Run or the Team Adventure Challenge. Kids and families can compete in the 2 mile adventure run. Event benefits Bluffton Fins Swim. Produced by Bare Foot Sports and Play Hard Sports. Register: www.playhardinbtown.com or bearfootsports.com 757-8520
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Join us soon for a wonderful and fun filled vacation on Hilton Head Island. Its a beautiful place to visit and we hope you'll make it an annual if not more often event on your calendar. If we can give you any more information, please e-mail: nancyw@wheretogohiltonhead.com and I'll do my best to answer any questions you may have.