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Art
Imagination Hour at The Sandbox
When/Where: 10:30-11:30 a.m. Thursdays at The Sandbox
Info: Story time followed by arts and crafts, games or science projects. Each week will feature fun themes. This is designed for parents and caregivers to interact and to assist their child with each project. Stay and play after the program.
Cost: Included in admission/membership fee.
Contact: 843-842-7645 or www.thesandbox.org
Fused Glass: Exploring Glass as Art
When/Where: 4 to 5:30 p.m. Dec. 4-6 and Dec. 11-13 at the ARTworks community arts center of Beaufort, 2127 Boundary St., Suite 18A.
Info.: This class will give students, aged 12-16, an opportunity to explore glass as art as they learn how to cut and assemble various projects including glass bugs, tiles and bowls. The class will be taught by Greg Rawls and will discuss different types of glass, safety, the science of glass fusing and the amazing potential of fused glass. Glass fusing is the process of using a kiln to join together pieces of glass with heat.
Cost: $50 for all six classes. Scholarships and family discounts are available.
Contact: To register, contact ARTworks at 843-379-2787 or email boxoffice@beaufortcountyarts.com. For more information visit www.ArtWorksInBeaufort.org.
Ornament Creations
When/Where: 4 to 5:30 p.m. Dec. 4-6 and Dec. 11-13 at the ARTworks community arts center of Beaufort , 2127 Boundary St., Suite 18A.
Info.: Students, aged 6-9, will have the opportunity to use their imaginations and the glitter and glam of sequins, ribbons and beads, to create unique and wonderful ornaments ideal for gift giving - keepsakes that can be treasured for many years! This class will be led by Jean Norton-Torjussen.
Cost: $50 for all six classes. Scholarships and family discounts are available.
Contact: To register, contact ARTworks at 843-379-2787 or email boxoffice@beaufortcountyarts.com. For more information visit www.ArtWorksInBeaufort.org.
Youth Karate
When/Where: From 6:15-7 p.m. Wednesdays ongoing starting January at The Island Recreation Center
Info: Kids will learnKuniba Ha Shito Ryu Karate and ju jitsu; 12 ways to defeat bullies non-violently; learn about job list and good behavior; good mixture of cardiovascular endurance, strength training and flexibility exercises; for ages 5-18
Cost: $50 per month; any new student must pay $25 to instructor for a uniform
Contact: 843-681-7273 or http://www.islandreccenter.org/programlist.php?catID=245
Gator Cheerleading
When/Where: Practice begins Aug. 27 to be held at Barker Field
Info: Will cheer for the Gators in the Lowcountry Youth Football League; will cheer at home and away games; Hilton Head High Cheerleading Coach Annette Lee with the help of Sonya Ford will run the program. Girls also will receive guidance from the Hilton Head High Varsity and JV cheerleading; for ages 6-13
Cost: $80, includes uniform
Contact: http://www.activityreg.com/login.wcs?clientid=HILTONHD&siteid=1
Shotokan Karate Classes
When/Where: Mondays, Wednesdays and Saturdays at Burton Wells; Tuesdays and Thursdays at Charles "Lind" Brown Center; Times: Burton Wells -- Ages 4-8: Mon/Wed 4:30-5 pm, Sat. 11-11:30 am; Ages 8-12: Mon/Wed 5-6 pm, Sat. noon-1 pm; Ages 13-17: Mon/Wed 6-7 pm, Sat. 1-2 p.m.; Charles "Lind Brown Center -- Ages 4-8: Tue/Thur 4:30-5 pm; Ages 8-12: Tue/Thur 5-6 pm at the Burton Wells Center and Charles "Lind" Brown Activity Center,
Info: Classes are hosted by Beaufort County Parks and Leisure Services. Students at the Charles "Lind" Brown Center are welcome to attend the Saturday class for their age group at Burton Wells. Registration: Visit the Burton Wells Recreation Center, 1 Middleton Recreation Drive in Beaufort, or the Charles "Lind" Activity Center, 1001 Hamar Street, in Beaufort
Cost: $60 per month for ages 4-17; $100 per month for ages 18 and older;
Contact: Al Yisrael at 476-2328 or beaufortkarate@yahoo.com, or go to www.bcgov.net/PALS.
SOGO Goshin-Do Classes
When/Where: Beginners 5:30-6 p.m., Intermediate 6-7 p.m., Advanced 7-7:50 p.m.Tuesdays and Thursdays at Bluffton Recreation Center, 61B Ulmer Road
Info: Martial arts program offered by Beaufort County Parks and Leisure Services. Cindy Conklin, a martial artist with more than 30 years of experience, will teach the course.
Cost: $80/month or $12/class
Contact: Call Cindy Conklin at 683-4438 or go to www.bcgov.net/PALS
McElroy's Martial Arts Academy Classes
When/Where: Classes start Oct. 29 at Cynergy Fitness and Nov. 2 at Island Rec Center; Time: Cynergy -- Kids classes 9:15-10 a.m. Saturdays, adult classes 10-11 a.m. Saturdays; Island Rec -- Kids classes 6:15-7 p.m. Wednesdays, adult classes 7-8 p.m. Wednesdays at Cynergy Fitness (102 Buckwalter Pkwy, #3EE, Bluffton) and Island Recreation Center
Contact: Call 816-0153.
Tae Kwon Do Classes
When/Where: Mondays and Fridays, 5:30-6:30 p.m. at Wardle Family YMCA, Beaufort
Info: Class is taught by 2nd degree black belt Tim Snyder. Try one class for free before deciding whether to join.
Contact: Call 522-9622.
Beaufort Bombers Fastpitch Travel Team
Info: Players sought for 12-and-under and 14-and-under teams; for Beaufort County girls ages 11-14; Fastpitch players are needed for the 2012 season.
Contact: Call coach Scott Mullen at 227-1173 or email mullenscott@ymail.com, or call coach Phil Waters at 812-4299 or email pbwaters@lowcountryengineer.com.
Girls Fastpitch Pitching Instruction
Info: Instruction for beginner and intermediate pitchers; When: Late afternoon weekdays or weekends at Beaufort County locations; individual or small group sessions last for 75 minutes
Contact: Call Bob Lee at 518-369-1047 or email robert.lee2615@gmail.com.
Cardio Tennis Kids
When/Where: Held at Hilton Head Beach & Tennis or Palmetto Dunes Tennis Center
Info: Fitness program featuring drills and games; for Ages 6-12; Cardio Tennis Kids emphasizes movement and fun using music and pedometers. Using age-appropriate equipment, the program aims to develop tennis and athletic skills while improving health and fitness. Each class runs 30-45 minutes, depending on age.
Contact: Hilton Head Beach & Tennis -- contact Eric Wammock at hiltonheadislandtennis.net or 301-2113; Palmetto Dunes -- contact Tapi at 785-1152.
Community
Beaufort Railroaders Model Train Exhibit
When/Where: Dec. 11-15 during open branch hours, Beaufort Branch Library, 311 Scott Street, Beaufort
Info.: Jointly presented by the club and the library, the show features multiple model train layouts in scales from grand to tiny.
Cost: Free and open to all ages
Contact: 843- 255-6441 in advance to schedule group tours.
Night pun deseyuh iland: a Gullah Night On the Town
When/Where: 6-8 p.m. Friday, Dec. 14 at the St. Helena Branch Library, Community Meeting Room, 6355 Jonathan Francis Sr. Rd, St. Helena Island
Info.: his event is a holiday potluck with festivities to celebrate Gullah culture. The library will close for business and participants are invited to join the staff in the Community Meeting Room to meet a special holiday guest who will read “Gullah Night Before Christmas” by Virginia Geraty and the community can share in a potluck feast. Sign up is not required but would be appreciated to inform which side dish a participant may bring. This event is sponsored by the “Beaufort Friends of the Library” and the “Red Piano Too Art Gallery.” Open to all, but children under the age of 8 must be accompanied by an adult.
Cost: Free
Contact: (843)255-6540 or email Maria Benac, Branch Manager at mbenac@bcgov.net
Hilton Head Island Winter Wonder Festival
When/Where: 4 to 8 p.m. Dec. 14 and 15 at Hilton Head Island's Shelter Cove Park.
Info.: Start off your holiday season with a fun-filled afternoon or two of Southern winter activities with Santa Claus! For ages 2-15, activities include moon bounces, carnival games, winter hayride, face painting, arts and crafts, tree decorating and live performances. A super exciting Golden Candy Cane Hunt will be held at 4:30 p.m. on both days. Concessions will be available for purchase - hot chocolate, s’mores, hot dogs, pizza and much more.
Cost: The cost is $10 per child (includes most activities). Parents are free and must remain with their children. All proceeds benefit the Hilton Head Island Recreation Association Children’s Scholarship Fund. Event sponosred by Pink Magazine.
Contact: For more information visit www.islandreccenter.org or call the Island Recreation Center at 843-681-7273.
Feliz Navidad Bingo
When/Where: 1 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 15 at Lobeco Branch Library, 1862 Trask Parkway, Lobeco
Info.: All ages are invited to celebrate the holidays with a little fun and frivolity! We will have festive prizes and even a piñata to bust open for the finale!
Cost: Free
Contact: 843-255-6479, tracyeb@bcgov.net or beaufortcountylibrary.org
2nd Annual Holiday Sing-Along
When/Where: 11 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 15 at the Hilton Head Branch Library, 11 Beach City Road, Hilton Head Island
Info.: Enjoy a visit from Mrs. Claus, as well as singing and cookie decorating. Bring your camera! Children of all ages welcome.
Cost: Free
Contact: (843)255-6529 or www.beaufortcountylibrary.org
Drop-in Crafts
When/Where: 11 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 15 at the Bluffton Library, 120 Palmetto Way, Bluffton
Info.: Come along and make a gift for someone special. Ages 4 and above.
Cost: free, no registration required.
Contact: 255-6510
The Main Street Youth Theatre's Coming Home Holiday Fundraiser
When/Where: 6 p.m. Monday, Dec. 17 at the original Main Street Theatre, 3000 Main St. on Hilton Head Island.
Info.: The Main Street Youth Theatre board of directors, along with creative director, Jodi Layman, would like to invite you to enjoy an evening of food, drinks, entertainment and a silent auction. The Main Street Youth Theatre needs your support to raise funds to begin the new production year and celebrate the return back to MSYT's original home at the Main Street Theatre. The event will include music performed by The Headliners.
Cost: $40 per person. Seating is limited.
Contact: For more information or to purchase tickets, visit msyt.org or call the Box Office Manager (Sheri) at 843-338-6230.
Holiday Bedtime stories
When/Where: 6:30 p.m. Monday, Dec. 17 at the Bluffton Library, 120 Palmetto Way, Bluffton
Info.: Put on those pajamas, bring your favorite stuffed toy and have a jolly good time. There will be stories, musical entertainment, and Santa himself will be visiting us! You get to take home a special holiday goody bag. All ages
Cost: The event is free, registration is required. Sign up at the Kids desk.
Contact: Wendy at 255-6508
Holiday Bingo!
When/Where: 4 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 20 at the Bluffton Library, 120 Palmetto Way, Bluffton
Info.: Come and play bingo for prizes! Ages 4 and above.
Cost: Free, no registration required.
Contact: 255-6510 for more information.
Special Story Time in Panera Bread Café
When/Where: 2 p.m. Friday, Dec. 21 at Panera Bread Café in the Tanger 1 Outlet Center, Bluffton
Info.: Come and listen to holiday stories while enjoying delicious Panera bread cookies.
Cost: Free, no registration required
Contact: Wendy at 255-6510
Post-holiday Drop-in Craft
When/Where: 2 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 26 at the Bluffton Library, 120 Palmetto Way, Bluffton
Info.: Join us for a post-holiday drop-in craft. Ages 4 and above
Cost: Free, no registration required
Contact: 255-6510
Crafty Kids ‘Healthy Snacks’
When/Where: 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Tuesdays at The Sandbox Children’s Museum, 18A Pope Ave., Hilton Head Island
Info.: As part of the Fall Family Wellness Series sponsored by McNair Law Firm, The Sandbox Children’s Museum is offering an interactive program, Crafty Kids: Healthy Snacks. The program is a fun opportunity for the family to learn how to make and enjoy fun, healthy snacks. Samples will be provided along with healthy recipes for the featured snack of the week as well as other healthy recipe ideas to try at home. Oct. 30: Smoothies, Nov. 6: Celery & Carrot Sticks with Hummus, Nov. 13: Surprise.
Cost: Program is included with admission to The Sandbox Children’s Museum so participants can snack and then play. Members attend for free.
Contact: 843-842-7645 or www.thesandbox.org
Imagination Hour at The Sandbox
When/Where: 10:30-11:30 a.m. Thursdays at The Sandbox
Info: Story time followed by arts and crafts, games or science projects. Each week will feature fun themes. This is designed for parents and caregivers to interact and to assist their child with each project. Stay and play after the program.
Cost: Included in admission/membership fee.
Contact: 843-842-7645 or www.thesandbox.org
Discovery Club Preschool
When/Where: From 7:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday-Friday at The Island Recreation Center
Info: Stop by anytime to view our preschool facility and program; professional and nurturing staff; the activities are designed to promote social, physical, and intellectual growth; learning through play is the philosophy that we live by; 1:12 Staff to Children Ratio; for ages: 3-5
Cost: $30/registration fee; $110/Week
Contact: http://www.islandreccenter.org/editor/assets/ChildCare/Handbook%2012-13.pdf
Before School Recreation Club
When/Where: From 7-8 a.m. Monday-Friday at The Island Recreation Center
Info: Professional and nurturing staff will provide your children with many different activities, all in a safe and supervised environment before making sure your child arrives at their school; fun and exercise; for grades K through 5th grade
Cost: $30, registration fee; $15 per week; $3 per day
Contact: http://www.islandreccenter.org/programlist.php?catID=191
After School Recreation Club
When/Where: Grades K through 5th grade, 3:30-6 p.m. Monday-Friday; grades 6-8th grade from 2:30-6p.m. Monday-Friday at The Island Recreation Center
Info: Provides a safe and fun place for your child to be physically active, learn philanthropy and receive homework help when needed; program combines recreation, hands-on arts and crafts and academic support. Children's interests will be developed and expanded. When you pick up your child, they will already have their play time, snack, extracurricular activity and begun their homework; open all regular Hilton Head public school days
Cost: Grades K-5th grade, $30 registration fee, $45 per week and $9 per day; grades 6-8th grade, $30 registration fee, $50 per week and $10 per day.
Contact: http://www.islandreccenter.org/programlist.php?catID=191
Pick Pocket Plantation Farmers Market
When/Where: A 15-acre farm right in the center of Beaufort. Tuesdays 11-5 and Saturdays 1-5 for holiday shopping.
Pick Pocket Plantation Farmers Market is now open through the year!
Info: A winter farmers market on a real farm right here in Beaufort! So many people are buying CSA's for presents and our jams, jellies, southern food specialties are a must for the holiday gift basket.
Contact: Kathy Lambert at 203-417-7512 or email Kathy at pickpocketplantation@gmail.com
Mother's Morning Out Drop In Program
When/Where: From 9 a.m. to noon Monday-Friday at The Island Recreation Center; Begins again in September
Info: Childcare and early childhood education drop-in program; nurturing environment for young children to develop socially, emotionally and creatively according to individual needs; instructs subjects such as art, music, language arts, motor and social skills; hands-on activities to explore and enrich their worlds
Cost: $12 per class or $100 per 10 classes
Contact: http://www.islandreccenter.org/programlist.php?catID=242
FREE BOWLING
When/Where: Station 300 in Bluffton
Info: Kids can learn the art of bowling for free this summer. Parents just pay the cost of shoes. Parents need to sign their children up on the web site below, and it will walk you through the program as well as give details on what bowling times are available.
Cost: Cost of shoes
Contact: www.kidsbowlfree.com/station300
Food Art
When/Where: 3:45 p.m. Tuesdays at The Sandbox - An interactive Children's Museum, located at 18-A Pope Avenue, next to St. Andrew By-the-Sea United Methodist Church.
Info: Come have a healthy snack and learn ways to make nutritional foods fun for kids.
Contact: afinn@thesandbox.org or 843-842-7645.
Family entertainment at The Salty Dog Cafe
When/Where: 7 p.m. and 8 p.m. Fridays-Sundays, Magic with Gary Maurer; 7 p.m. and 8 p.m. Mondays-Thursdays, Live kids' music from The Maggie and Jackson Kids' Music Show; 6:30 p.m. seven days a week, face painting; 3 and 7 p.m., seven days week, pictures with Jake the Salty Dog; 6-10 p.m., seven days a week, live music with Dave Kemmerly or Bruce Cricthon
Sunday Fundays at The Salty Dog Cafe
When/Where: Every Sundays at The Salty Dog Cafe in South beach Marina Village
Info: Face painting, arts and crafts, bounce houses and more
Contact: 843-671-2233 and www.saltydog.com
Karma Kids
When/Where: 4-5 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays at Dancing Dogs Yoga, 1211 Newcastle St. Unit 2F in Beaufort
Info: Yoga for kids 5-14 years old in Sutdio Hanuman
Contact: Call 843-263-5864 or visit www.dancingdogsyoga.com
Teen and Tween Warriors
When/Where: 6:15-7:30 p.m. Thursdays at Dancing Dogs Yoga, 1211 Newcastle St. Unit 2F in Beaufort
Info: Yoga for kids 8-16 year old; Adult class is from 6-7:30 p.m.; Drop the kids off early and Dancing Dogs yoga instructors will keep an eye on them
Contact: Call 843-263-5864 or visit www.dancingdogsyoga.com
Hilton Head Snow Day
When/Where: From 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Jan. 26, 2013 at Shelter Cove Community Park
Info: Snow field, carnival games, blow-up rides and bounce house; for ages 2-18
Cost: $10 per child; adults, free; concessions sold separately; all proceeds benefit The Island Recreation Center
Contact: http://www.islandreccenter.org/page.php?ID=210
Dance
Tween Dance Party
When/Where: From 7-10 p.m. third Friday of each month at The Island Playground
Info: For tweens ages 7-12; activity includes dance floor, disco lights, glow-in-the-dark fun, dance contests, cool games and bouncers; pizza dinner, including drink and glow necklace can be purchases for an additional $5
Cost: $15 per child
Contact: Reserve your spot by calling 843-837-8383
Educational/Story Times
Little bookworm program
When/Where: 11 a.m. Tuesdays and 2 p.m. Wednesdays at the Bluffton Branch Library, 120 Palmetto Way, Bluffton. No program Nov. 13.
Info.: Stories, rhymes, music, and fun for ages 3-5. Nov. 14, “Treasure;” Nov. 20 and 21, “Turkey Trot;” and Nov. 28, “It’s a good day!”
Cost: Event is free, no registration required.
Contact: Wendy at (843)255-6508
Stories From Around the World
When/Where: 4 p.m. Wednesdays at the Bluffton Branch Library, 120 Palmetto Way, Bluffton
Info.: Kids ages 4 and up can listen to stories from around the world, snack included. No registration required.
Cost: Free
Contact: Call Wendy, 843-255-6508 or visit www.beaufortcountylibrary.org
Weeread program
When/Where: 11 a.m. Thursdays at the Bluffton Library, 120 Palmetto Way, Bluffton
Info.: Lapsit program with bounces, tickles, music, and more. For babies ages 0-3. No registration required.
Cost: Free. The Weeread program is made possible through a grant from the Community Foundation of the Lowcountry.
Contact: Wendy at (843)255-6508
Beaufort Countu PAL After-School Program
When/Where: 3 to 6 p.m. on school day afternoons at the Burton Wells Recreation Center in Beaufort and Buckwalter Recreation Center in Bluffton.
Info. The afterschool program includes homework assistance, arts & crafts, snacks and recreation for students in kindergarten through fifth grade.
Cost: $75 per month, extra fees apply for full days or after-school care when school is not in session.
Contact: Applications can be found at www.bcgov.net/PALS, click “After School.” Call 255-6680 in Beaufort or 255-6710 in Bluffton.
Imagination Hour
When/Where: Thursday mornings at The Sandbox, 18-A Pope Ave. on Hilton Head Island
Info: Each month features a fun and unique theme and is geared for children age 4 and under; older siblings and guests are welcome as well. Classes are designed for parents and caregivers to interact and assist their child with each project and they are encouraged to stay and play in the museum following the program. The program cost is included in the regular admission or an annual membership fee. Join us each week and have fun learning about a variety of subject matters ranging from nature, recycling, nursery rhymes, health and wellness and basic science principles just to name a few.
Space is limited and provided as first come, first serve.
Cost: Included in admission fee
Contact: 843-842-7645 or www.thesandbox.org.
After School Book Club
When/Where: From 4-5 p.m. Tuesdays through April at the Beaufort Branch Library
Info: For ages 10-12
Contact: www.beaufortcountylibrary.org
Ongoing:
Super Saturdays
When/Where: Saturdays, Hilton Head library, 11 Beach City Road
Info: Performances for children
Cost: Free
Connect: 843-255-6500
Bluffton Library Homework Center
When/Where: 4-6 p.m. Wednesdays and 1-3 p.m. Sundays
Info: For grades 6-12. No appointment necessary. Tutors are on stand by.
Cost: Free
Book Sale
When/Where: Last Saturday of every month at the Bluffton Library
Info: The Friends of the Bluffton Library hosts.
Computer Help for Job Seekers
When/Where: 2-5 p.m. Tuesdays at the Bluffton Library in the computer lab.
Info: The library offers free computer help for job seekers.
Imagination Hour
When/Where: From 10:30-11:30 a.m. Thursdays at The Sandbox
Info: Story time followed by arts and crafts. Each month will feature a fun and unique theme and is geared for children age 5 and under; older siblings and guests are welcome as well. Classes are designed for parents and caregivers to interact and assist their child with each project and they are encouraged to stay and play in the museum following the program. Join The Sandbox each week and have fun learning about a variety of subject matters ranging from nature, recycling, nursery rhymes, health and wellness and basic science principles and more.
Cost: Included in your regular admission to the museum.
Contact: 842-7645, www.thesandbox.org
Discovery Club
When/Where: From 7:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday at The Island Recreation Center
Info: Discovery Club is a year-round licensed preschool program, where children are taught an age-appropriate curriculum. Summer swim lessons and educational field trips are available. Space is limited.
Cost: $110 per week
Contact: Leah Arnold, 843-681-7273
Music
Tween Dance Party
When/Where: From 7-10 p.m. third Friday of each month at The Island Playground
Info: For tweens ages 7-12; activity includes dance floor, disco lights, glow-in-the-dark fun, dance contests, cool games and bouncers; pizza dinner, including drink and glow necklace can be purchases for an additional $5
Cost: $15 per child
Contact: Reserve your spot by calling 843-837-8383
Music Programs
When/Where: 10:30 a.m. Wednesdays at The Sandbox: An Interactive Children's Museum, 18A Pope Ave. on Hilton Head Island
Contact: 843-842-7645
Nature/Outdoors
Animals of the Lowcountry at Museum
When/Where: 10:30 and 11:30 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 27 at The Coastal Discovery Museum, 70 Honey Horn Drive on Hilton Head Island.
Info.: The Coastal Discovery Museum at Honey Horn will present “Animals of the Lowcountry” from Oatland Island Wildlife Center featuring many live animals not often seen on Hilton Head. Some of the animals in the program will include the barred owl, corn snake, opossum, alligator and more!
Contact: Reservations are required and can be made by calling 843-689-6767 ext. 223 or online at www.coastaldiscovery.org under calendar of events.
Beach Walks
When/Where: 2 p.m. Tuesdays at Mitchelville Beach, Hilton Head Island.
Info.: Coastal Discovery Museum presents these beach walks to answer the questions like “who lives in those holes in the sand?” “What fossil can you find at the beach?” “Why do turtles dig in the dark?” A docent will lead guests on an exploration of the marine environment.
Contact: Reservations are required and can be made by calling 843-689-6767 ext 223.
Lawton Stables, located in Sea Pines Plantation
When/Where: Lawton Stables, 190 Greenwood Drive, Hilton Head Island, SC 29928. The farm's operating hours are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. everyday except Christmas.
Info: For a day out, bring all the family to visit the small animal farm with a collection of goats, sheep, donkeys, pot-bellied pigs, chickens, rabbits and even a llama (not sure if it’s a drama-free llama or not). Leave your own pets at home when visiting the animal farm and only feed the animals the approved food provided by the Stables.
Cost: Free
Contact: call 843-671-2586, email info@lawtonstableshhi.com or visit www.lawtonstableshhi.com/animal-farm
Pick Pocket Plantation Farmers Market
When/Where: A 15-acre farm right in the center of Beaufort. Tuesdays 11-5 and Saturdays 1-5 for holiday shopping.
Pick Pocket Plantation Farmers Market is now open through the year!
Info: A winter farmers market on a real farm right here in Beaufort! So many people are buying CSA's for presents and our jams, jellies, southern food specialties are a must for the holiday gift basket.
Contact: Kathy Lambert at 203-417-7512 or email Kathy at pickpocketplantation@gmail.com
Downtown Beaufort Farmers Market
When/Where: From 3-7 p.m. Wednesdays from May 16-Oct. 31 in Beaufort
Info: Products from farmers and growers; live entertainment; cooking demonstrations; prepared food and artisans and crafts.
Contact: www.downtownbeaufort.com/farmers-market
Theater
A Not So Silent Night Christmas
When/Where: 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 6 at The Shed on Paris Avenue in Old Village Port Royal
Info.: Because storytelling is a gift, the Uncalled For Trio will be back in Port Royal with their 2012 "A Not So Silent Night Christmas" storytelling tour. Storytellers Bil Lepp, Kim Weitkamp and Andy Irwin will share new stories and songs, and all the ho-ho-ho hilarity you can stand. Bil Lepp is a nationally renowned storyteller, a five time champion of the West Virginia Liars’ Contest and the headliner at the 2013 BIG Story Fest & Liars Competition in Beaufort. Kim Weitkamp is a recipient of two Storytelling World Awards, and graces the stages of theaters and festivals throughout the continent. A recipient of numerous awards, Andy Offut, has toured with the Kandinsky Trio and performed with the comedic troupe SAK Theatre at Walt Disney World. This merriment is sponsored by the Town of Port Royal and produced by ARTworks.
Cost: $8 for adults and $4 for students (up to age 21) and children. All tickets are sold at the door only.
Contact: For more information visit www.ArtWorksInBeaufort.org or call 843-379-2787.
