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'Twas the Light Before Christmas
Somewhere along the line the holiday spirit got lost in translation. The deeper meaning of the season was pushed to the bottom of Santa’s sack as the need for bigger and better gifts grew and grew. Lines at the shopping malls were huge. People…
2009 Heart Ball: “In the Heart of the Low Country” An evening of serious fun for a very important cause
On Saturday, February 7, 2009, from 6:30 p.m. until midnight, Lowcountry residents will don their finest attire and come together at the Crowne Plaza Resort to dine, dance and vie for luxurious auction items. While the focus of the elegant black-tie event is to mix,…
A Haute Combination
Hilton Head Island Hosts the ’07 Celebrity Chef Classic “Cooking is like golf. You just slice it, chip it, and put it on some greens.”—from an apron by High Cotton, Inc. Imagine. The evening before your tournament begins, you are with a small group of people privileged…
A Winning Bid: VanLandingham Rotary To Host 16th Annual Charity Auction
What’s more fun than eBay, more lucrative than the lottery and more satisfying than writing a check for charity? The VanLandingham Rotary auction, of course—an event that combines the thrill of the hunt with the excitement of competitive bidding, all for the benefit of children.…
All Aboard: 4th Annual Yacht Hop to benefit Hospice Care of the Lowcountry
Strolling about the yacht basin at Harbour Town, do you ever wish that you could peek inside the luxury vessels docked there? Now’s your chance! On Sunday, May 4, from 6-9 p.m., you are invited to hop aboard 20 elegant yachts for an up-close and…
Altruistic Islanders - Setting A Good Example
If cleanliness is next to godliness, what is selflessness? People who are selfless give up their own interests for the greater good. They often think of others, before themselves. They act willingly and generously. They give of their time, their talent, and their treasure. They…
APRIL 2011: Charity Corner - Foundation For Excellence: Supporting innovative instruction in Beaufort County schools
The Beaufort County School District Foundation for Educational Excellence was established in 2007 to support student enrichment activities and projects that are beyond regular school budgets through Teacher Innovation Mini-Grants. The foundation recently distributed funds totaling $4,786.17 to 12 teachers in the Beaufort County School…
April 2012: Charity Corner - 2012 Hilton Head Island Seafood Fest: David M. Carmines Memorial Foundation Fundaraiser set for April 28th
The fifth annual Hilton Head Island Seafood Fest, sponsored by the David M. Carmines Memorial Foundation, is set to take place on April 28, 2012, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., at Shelter Cove Community Park. The popular, family-friendly event serves as the foundation’s annual fundraiser…
April 2013: Charity Corner- Deep Well
Deep Well Celebrates 40 years Helping Islanders in Need It was the late 1960s when island resident Charlotte Heinrichs, a former New York State public health nurse, recognized that the widespread infestation of parasites in local school children was the result of water wells that were…
AUGUST 2011: Charity Corner – Bluffton Self Help
Each week, a Bluffton man stands in the food line at Bluffton Self Help. I’m told that he can only take already prepared foods because he doesn’t have a microwave to heat a meal. “Maybe someone could donate a microwave,” I suggested naively. “No, he…
BARGAINS AND BENEFITS - Area Thrift Stores Come To The Aid Of Local Charities
When Karen Matthews’ father died, she faced a number of important decisions. Among them, what to do with the significant inheritance he left her. Should she travel? Indulge in shopping and spa sprees? Fortunately, for thousands of cancer patients and their families here in the…
Boats and Bachelors Team up for a Worthy Cause: A Few Good Men Add Charm to the May 2 Hospice Fundraiser
For the past five years, the beginning of May has brought one of the area’s largest fundraisers and most anticipated social events: Hospice Care of the Lowcountry’s Yacht Hop. This year will be no different. On May 2, at 5:30 p.m., the Harbour Town Yacht…
Charity Corner
A Lion’s Pride By David Gignilliat Richard “Grover” Cleaveland admits he was touched last year when he heard a piece of a conversation from one of the campers at Camp Leo, an activity-packed weeklong enrichment camp for sight-impaired youth from throughout South Carolina. “Last year, I overheard one…
Charity Corner - Your Community's Foundation
Charity Corner- Operation R & R
First there was Doug and Nic. Then there was Doug and Nic and Dak. Then there was just Nic and Dak. In less time that it takes you to say “IED” (improvised explosive device), Doug, husband of Nic, father of 16-month-old Dak, became one of this…
Charity Corner: Room At the Inn
Twelve years ago, I was 50 pounds heavier and thrilled! I was expecting my first baby and I could not have been happier. My sisters and mother all lived far away, and money was not plentiful. Because traveling home for a baby shower was out…
Cooks and Books: A Fun-Filled Event Steeped in Southern Cuisine and Literature
Nearly 22 percent of residents in Beaufort County are illiterate. The number of local residents who do not speak English has surged 279 percent in recent years, causing a reported rift between employers and employees. In some circumstances, the consequences are dire: limited job opportunities,…
Dancing With The Stars - Hilton Head Style!
WHEN: October 10, 2010 WHERE: The Westin Resort TIME: 6-11PM WHAT: An evening of dinner, dancing and live entertainment by Deas Guyz TO BENEFIT: STRIVE TO EXCEL TICKETS: $100 CALL 843-689-4982 FOR TICKETS Strive to Excel has paired local “celebrities” with the professional dancers from the Fred Astaire Dance Studio (Sandro Virag,…
December 2010: CHARITY CORNER: Caring Coins
There are no bad ideas. We hear that a lot. Likely, the first person who ever muttered that phrase was responding to a ludicrous idea, and couldn’t think of anything else to say at the time. But, that phrase is what gives us the gumption…
December 2011: Charity Corner - Second Helpings: Deliering Food and Hope through the Holidays and Beyond
You can’t stand in one spot all day to learn what Second Helpings is all about. If you did, you’d see something like this: dozens of early morning volunteers boarding three trucks just as dawn breaks. Six days a week, the Second Helpings trucks fire…
Extreme Makeover: Home Edition
JANUARY 12TH, 2010 It’s 6 a.m. on a cold Wednesday morning. The bright January sun starts to rise over the north side of Beaufort County, its first rays illuminating an empty home on the outskirts of town. The sidewalks are swarming with people, the roads filled…
Fashion Show To Raise Funds And Awareness For Hilton Head Dance Theatre
The Hilton Head Dance Theatre and local boutiques have come together for Tea for Tutu – A Tutu Couture Runway Show. This unprecedented fashion show event held on February 21, 2009, will raise funds and awareness on behalf of the Hilton Head Dance Theatre. Though many…
FEBRUARY 2011: Charity Corner - Food For Thought: Annual Cooks and Books Serves Up It's Fifth Course
“Compliments to the chefs,” said Stephen Stewart about the 5th Annual Cooks & Books fête, a fundraiser for Literacy Voluneers of the Lowcountry to be held February 20 at the Westin Hilton Head Island Resort & Spa. Stewart, executive chef at TidePointe, a Vi Community on…
February 2013: Charity Corner
Hugs, snacks and crucial support are in steady supply at the Bluffton Boys and Girls Club, courtesy of unit director Molly O. Smith and staff plus a cadre of community volunteers aware of the serious pressures facing today’s youngsters. Issues including gang violence, low self-esteem…
For A Good Cause
What do you think is the perfect baby gift? Cute clothes, a lovely handmade item, a college fund? Those are good, no question. But, to the Pregnancy Center & Clinic of the Low Country, the single most important thing you can give a baby is…
Gimme Shelter - Pal's New Home Provides Hope For Adoptable Pets
Four to five thousand unwanted and homeless cats and dogs are euthanized each year in Beaufort County. That is not a typo. Four to five thousand every year. It is a heartbreaking statistic. Amy Campanini, executive director of Palmetto Animal League (PAL) witnesses that heartbreak every…
Hilton Head Hearing: Mission Accomplished
It seems that the doctor who helps others hear better actually hears best with his heart. A man who believes in the power of prayer, audiologist Dr. Michael Szynski is a very busy man, balancing the demands of an active professional practice and family life,…
Hospice Care of the Lowcountry
November is National Hospice Month. Hospice Care of the Lowcountry’s executive director, Jenny Brasington, and director of community relations, Darlene Schuetz want to celebrate by clearing up some common misconceptions about what hospice is and what their people do. Here’s a hint: stop thinking about…
JANUARY 2011: Charity Corner - Black And White And Red All Over
You’ve probably heard the old quip about what’s black and white and red all over. A newspaper, right? Well, yes, but on January 22nd, 2011 it will be The Westin Resort and Spa, as the American Heart Association’s Hilton Head Island Heart Ball 2011 hopes to bring…
January 2012: Charity Corner - Happy Mouths: Ronald McDonald Care Mobile providing access to Dental Care
A clown known for its big, red, goofy shoes is laying out the welcome mat for local children to jump aboard the Ronald McDonald Care Mobile® as it brings dental care and oral health education to preschool and elementary schools in Beaufort, Jasper and Hampton…
January 2012: Charity Corner - Save A Buck, Save A Pet: Palmetto Animal League Thrift Finds New Home
The newly opened Palmetto Animal League Thrift—formerly Animal House Thrift—now located in Sheridan Park facing Highway 278, may finally be in the perfect place to generate much welcomed revenues for the Palmetto Animal League (PAL), an animal adoption center that has enjoyed enthusiastic support from…
January 2012: Our Town - Kathy's Closet: Bluffton's newest consignment shop offers chance to help a good cause
Abacoa is never far from Kathy Deringer’s mind. The colorful neighborhood in Jupiter, Florida with its cozy colonial cottages in bright pastels and clean colors stands in stark contrast to the familiar Spanish adobe and stucco style homes so prevalent in South Florida. Whenever she…
Jingle Fest: Main Street Merchants Join Hands for Charities
Even a gloomy economy can’t stifle the American spirit of giving. Nevertheless, consumers are searching for ways to stretch their dollars and make their gifts count. To that end, the merchants at Main Street Village are offering a stimulus package that not only benefits you…
JUNE 2011: Chairty Corner - Giving To Charities: Who Can You Trust?
When devastating events occur, such as the recent earthquake and tsunami that severely damaged large portions of Japan, charities tend to step up their solicitations for funding. It makes sense. When tragedy strikes, our awareness and our empathy level tend to rise and we’re in…
JUNE 2012: Charity Corner - Locks of Love: Corks and Karma Collaborate
The idea for a singular act of charity grew from a self-described “pseudo mid-life crisis,” for Josh Luman, one of the owners of Corks Wine Co. Neighborhood Wine Bar. Off and on throughout his life, Luman has had ponytails and recently has been toying with…
Justice For All - Lowcountry Legal Aid
The American ideal of equal justice for all is the foundation of our nation. Yet this basic principle is tested every day when representation is out of reach for people who are facing civil legal problems and are unable to afford an attorney. In 1998, recognizing…
Man on a Mission
“Strive for Success”; “Chamber Recognizes Year’s Best”; “Just One of the Guys”; “Intriguing Islanders”; “Good Men”; “Fruits of His Labor”…These are just a handful of the headlines that decorate the walls in Tim Singleton’s office at Hilton Head Island High School. After spending time getting…
March 2012: Charity Corner - Hilton Head Dance Theatre presents Spring Version of Popular Summer Production
Hilton Head Dance Theatre will offer something for everyone when the dancers take the stage on March 30 and 31 for the spring production of Terpsichore: From Classic to Contemporary. Now in its 26th season under the direction of artistic directors Karena Brock-Carlyle and John…
MAY 2011: Charity Corner - The Junior Jazz Foundation: Passing on the Legacy of Jazz to succeeding generations
According to musician, Jazz historian, and Jazz Corner owner Bob Masteller, “Knowing Jazz adds another dimension to your historical perspective. Jazz is America’s greatest artistic contribution to the world.” The Jazz Corner has built both a tradition and a reputation as one of the premier Jazz…
May 2012: Charity Corner - Spring Swing For Charity: Annual Golf Event To Benefit HHFA
Instead of golfers shouting “fore” for an errant tee shot, for one spring charity tournament in particular, maybe they should yell “fire.” The Hilton Head Firefighters’ Association, in conjunction with Palmetto Fire Apparatus, will host the 2012 “Spring Swing for Charity” golf tournament at The…
November 2010: CHARITY CORNER - Progressive Technology, Charity Outreach
This company probably needs no introduction. Founded by Tony DeMarzo and Tyson Miller in 2001, Progressive Technology has been constructing and supporting computer networks, websites and office communications systems around Hilton Head Island and Bluffton for almost a decade. If you’re in business and you…
November 2010: GET HITCHED - Here Come The Bride And Groom
The curtain is about to rise on the island’s wedding of the year, as more than two dozen community sponsors prepare to make dreams come true for Julie Klein and Dave Battiste. Months of careful planning and ongoing dialogue with the deserving Pittsburgh couple have…
November 2011: Charity Corner - Big Band Swing
Get ready for the event of the year, as Volunteers in Medicine (VIM) and The Junior Jazz Foundation (JJF) take us back to the swinging ’40s. Inspired by VIM founder Dr. Jack McConnell’s passion for music, the event is a tribute to McConnell’s commitment to…
OCT 2012 CHARITY CORNER: CARING COINS FOUNDATION
“Pennies matter; spare change matters.” That simple message, delivered by Caring Coins Foundation chairperson Paula Harper-Bethea, reverberated around the crowded room at the Hargray corporate headquarters on August 20. Those in attendance understood her reference and had gathered to celebrate that very fact. Spare change does…
October 2010: CHARITY CORNER - Birdies For The Brave
ON NOVEMBER 5, 2010, THE HERITAGE COLLECTION ON HILTON HEAD ISLAND WILL BE HOSTING ITS ANNUAL BIRDIES FOR THE BRAVE GOLF TOURNAMENT AT PALMETTO HALL PLANTATION CLUB. Birdies for the Brave is a nationwide program launched by the U.S. Department of Defense that generates financial support…
October 2010: GET HITCHED ON HILTON HEAD - Behind The Scenes
As Julie Klein and David Battiste prepare to exchange vows in Harbour Town on November 13, community sponsors are busily planning the fall nuptials and showering the deserving couple with gifts of time, expertise and sheer wedding bliss. This is the wedding of a lifetime and…
October 2011: Chairity Corner - The Humane Touch: Hilton Head Humane Association Helps Those Who Need It More
It’s in the back of everyone’s mind this time of year. As waves build and storms roll through the harbor, hurricanes are never far from residents’ minds. In the right conditions, it doesn’t take much to find people glued to a television, intently watching a…
One by One, Noah's Arks Rescue Saves Lives
“Here is our sweet boy, Sukie, with his wonderful new family. We are so happy for him and for them. He has had such a hard life and can now relax in the arms of people who love him.” “Our sweet Sophia is fighting an upper…
Operation R & R: Reconnecting at the Beach
Phillip and Misty Rabon finally got what they wanted—a little R&R with the kids, at the beach, at the Sea Crest—reconnecting. They had never been to Hilton Head Island, though they live only about 80 miles down the road. The Rabons, with four-year-old daughter Aubrey and…
Party with a Purpose - Family-Friendly Sleepover to Benefit the American Cancer Society
If it’s been a while since you pulled an all-nighter, start getting some extra zzz’s and prepare to party from dusk to dawn at the 2010 Relay for Life. The theme of this year’s family-friendly sleepover is “Rock Around the Clock,” and organizers are busy…
PET EXTRAVAGANZA - Local Pet Finder: When Adding a New Member to your Household, Check Out these Local Rescues First!
Port Royal Plaza: Good eats, good bargains, good times
Hilton Head may be nationally known as a posh resort island, filled with upscale shops and restaurants. But for area residents, especially in these, um, “interesting” economic times, there’s a very practical venue: Port Royal Plaza, a haven for families, retirees and others who are…
September 2010: CHARITY CORNER - Pennies For The Gulf
AMY ROSS WANTS YOU TO SEND YOUR PENNIES TO THE ANIMALS AFFECTED BY THE OIL SPILL IN THE GULF. GOAL Welcome to my Pennies for the Gulf non-profit organization. My goal is to help the animals affected by the Gulf oil spill by collecting pennies and/or donations from Hilton Head Island and surrounding communities. **Donate…
September 2010: GET HITCHED ON HILTON HEAD - And The Wedding Locations Are...
…The Harbour Town Golf Links and Windows on the Waterway! David & Julie select a maritime theme for their fall wedding and reception, as they return to cherished summer memories along the shores of Calibogue Sound. It’s the stuff dreams are made of: a wedding on…
SEPTEMBER 2012: CHARITY CORNER
Set along a picturesque street in Palmetto Bluff’s Garden District, the Palmetto Bluff Style Home is a fabulous community collaboration between local partners Palmetto Bluff, J Banks Design Group, and Shoreline Construction and Development and national partner Coastal Living magazine. Designed to showcase the work…
Soldiers, Islanders And A Sense Of Community
They were here for the St. Patrick’s Day parade. They were here for the Heritage of Golf as parking lot guards, saving the Heritage Classic Foundation serious money. They were also over there—Iraq, Afghanistan—the soldiers of Ft. Stewart and Hunter Army Airfield. They were here…
Straight from the Heart: Valentine Dinner Dance Benefits CRF
On Saturday, February 13, at 6:30 p.m., hundreds of local residents, former residents and their guests will gather at the Crowne Plaza Resort to have a ball. It’s the Children’s Relief Fund’s 14th annual Valentine dinner dance and auction to raise money for area children…
Tee it Up! "Here’s your 22nd chance to win that Mercedes-Benz"
Just imagine. You’re on Harbour Town’s #17, that par 3 you love and hate. But the wind is down, the light is just right, and there’s that Mercedes-Benz off in the distance, just waiting for you to drop that little white ball in the cup…
The Corey Cup: Celebrate Life!
“Celebrate we will Because life is short but sweet for certain We’re climbing two by two To be sure these days continue, Things we cannot change… Things we cannot change.”—Dave Matthews Band Corey Michael Cerrone passed away tragically, March 29, 2000, at age 26. Corey, a son, brother, uncle, nephew and…
The Curry Foundation
The Curry Foundation’s genesis was quite simple: a friend helping a friend. In May of 2009 Thomas M. Curry, Jr., president and CEO of Hardeeville-based Lowcountry Paver, learned that his friend Ben Kennedy had been diagnosed with Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma…for the second time in a year. Ben…
The Hilton Head Oyster Festival and Turkey Trot
In mid-November, as the rest of the world is prepping for what The Farmer’s Almanac says will be a colder than average winter, residents of Hilton Head Island are busy wondering if their cold-weather flip flops are still in the garage. Getting outside when the…
The Monkey is Back...
The CH2 crew was out in full force this weekend as they celebrated the RE-Grand-Opening (is that a word?) of Monkey Business in Park Plaza. Mike Taylor, the guy who’s been in the DJ booth for as long as Monkey Business has been in Park…
Tree Of Life - A Celebration of Living
For most people, the holiday season is a joyful time, filled with celebrations and social gatherings. But for some, it can be a sad, lonely time. Because the season is associated with family and traditions, holidays can be particularly painful for people who have lost…
Vying for Tying the Knot On HHI - Get Hitched on Hilton Head Introduces Three Semi-Finalist Couples!
A panel of six celebrity judges struggled to narrow down dozens of contestants to just three semi-finalists for the last round of competition in the wedding giveaway, Get Hitched on Hilton Head. The judges wrote “so many compelling stories to choose from,” and “these all…
We Can Be Heroes
Lindy and Gregg Russell want you to be a hero. You can even wear a cape and an “S” logo on your chest, if you like. As founders of Hilton Head Heroes, they’ve brought scores of deserving families with children suffering from life-threatening illnesses to…
Weekend for Warriors
Grant Evans had seen enough. On his frequent trips between his home in Dayton, Ohio and second home on Hilton Head Island, he saw plenty of soldiers at the Savannah airport. When he switched on his television at his home in Long Cove, he would…
What's the Buzz all About?
It’s about a different kind of fundraiser to benefit the Child Abuse Prevention Association of Beaufort County – an adult spelling bee. The spelling bee will take place the evening of Friday, January 25, 2008, at the Hilton Head Beach and Tennis Resort, starting at…
Who's GETTING HITCHED On Hilton Head?
Dream weddings still do come true, even in the midst of a turbulent economy. And one lucky couple is on their way to the altar and a total fairy tale weekend, all expenses paid, courtesy of the community of Hilton Head Island. Congratulations to Julie Klein…
Somewhere along the line the holiday spirit got lost in translation. The deeper meaning of the season was pushed to the bottom of Santa’s sack as the need for bigger and better gifts grew and grew. Lines at the shopping malls were huge. People…
2009 Heart Ball: “In the Heart of the Low Country” An evening of serious fun for a very important cause
On Saturday, February 7, 2009, from 6:30 p.m. until midnight, Lowcountry residents will don their finest attire and come together at the Crowne Plaza Resort to dine, dance and vie for luxurious auction items. While the focus of the elegant black-tie event is to mix,…
A Haute Combination
Hilton Head Island Hosts the ’07 Celebrity Chef Classic “Cooking is like golf. You just slice it, chip it, and put it on some greens.”—from an apron by High Cotton, Inc. Imagine. The evening before your tournament begins, you are with a small group of people privileged…
A Winning Bid: VanLandingham Rotary To Host 16th Annual Charity Auction
What’s more fun than eBay, more lucrative than the lottery and more satisfying than writing a check for charity? The VanLandingham Rotary auction, of course—an event that combines the thrill of the hunt with the excitement of competitive bidding, all for the benefit of children.…
All Aboard: 4th Annual Yacht Hop to benefit Hospice Care of the Lowcountry
Strolling about the yacht basin at Harbour Town, do you ever wish that you could peek inside the luxury vessels docked there? Now’s your chance! On Sunday, May 4, from 6-9 p.m., you are invited to hop aboard 20 elegant yachts for an up-close and…
Altruistic Islanders - Setting A Good Example
If cleanliness is next to godliness, what is selflessness? People who are selfless give up their own interests for the greater good. They often think of others, before themselves. They act willingly and generously. They give of their time, their talent, and their treasure. They…
APRIL 2011: Charity Corner - Foundation For Excellence: Supporting innovative instruction in Beaufort County schools
The Beaufort County School District Foundation for Educational Excellence was established in 2007 to support student enrichment activities and projects that are beyond regular school budgets through Teacher Innovation Mini-Grants. The foundation recently distributed funds totaling $4,786.17 to 12 teachers in the Beaufort County School…
April 2012: Charity Corner - 2012 Hilton Head Island Seafood Fest: David M. Carmines Memorial Foundation Fundaraiser set for April 28th
The fifth annual Hilton Head Island Seafood Fest, sponsored by the David M. Carmines Memorial Foundation, is set to take place on April 28, 2012, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., at Shelter Cove Community Park. The popular, family-friendly event serves as the foundation’s annual fundraiser…
April 2013: Charity Corner- Deep Well
Deep Well Celebrates 40 years Helping Islanders in Need It was the late 1960s when island resident Charlotte Heinrichs, a former New York State public health nurse, recognized that the widespread infestation of parasites in local school children was the result of water wells that were…
AUGUST 2011: Charity Corner – Bluffton Self Help
Each week, a Bluffton man stands in the food line at Bluffton Self Help. I’m told that he can only take already prepared foods because he doesn’t have a microwave to heat a meal. “Maybe someone could donate a microwave,” I suggested naively. “No, he…
BARGAINS AND BENEFITS - Area Thrift Stores Come To The Aid Of Local Charities
When Karen Matthews’ father died, she faced a number of important decisions. Among them, what to do with the significant inheritance he left her. Should she travel? Indulge in shopping and spa sprees? Fortunately, for thousands of cancer patients and their families here in the…
Boats and Bachelors Team up for a Worthy Cause: A Few Good Men Add Charm to the May 2 Hospice Fundraiser
For the past five years, the beginning of May has brought one of the area’s largest fundraisers and most anticipated social events: Hospice Care of the Lowcountry’s Yacht Hop. This year will be no different. On May 2, at 5:30 p.m., the Harbour Town Yacht…
Charity Corner
A Lion’s Pride By David Gignilliat Richard “Grover” Cleaveland admits he was touched last year when he heard a piece of a conversation from one of the campers at Camp Leo, an activity-packed weeklong enrichment camp for sight-impaired youth from throughout South Carolina. “Last year, I overheard one…
Charity Corner - Your Community's Foundation
Members of the board and staff of the Community Foundation of the Lowcountry are frequently asked by friends, neighbors, members of the media, and acquaintances to explain the community foundation.
Charity Corner- Operation R & R
First there was Doug and Nic. Then there was Doug and Nic and Dak. Then there was just Nic and Dak. In less time that it takes you to say “IED” (improvised explosive device), Doug, husband of Nic, father of 16-month-old Dak, became one of this…
Charity Corner: Room At the Inn
Twelve years ago, I was 50 pounds heavier and thrilled! I was expecting my first baby and I could not have been happier. My sisters and mother all lived far away, and money was not plentiful. Because traveling home for a baby shower was out…
Cooks and Books: A Fun-Filled Event Steeped in Southern Cuisine and Literature
Nearly 22 percent of residents in Beaufort County are illiterate. The number of local residents who do not speak English has surged 279 percent in recent years, causing a reported rift between employers and employees. In some circumstances, the consequences are dire: limited job opportunities,…
Dancing With The Stars - Hilton Head Style!
WHEN: October 10, 2010 WHERE: The Westin Resort TIME: 6-11PM WHAT: An evening of dinner, dancing and live entertainment by Deas Guyz TO BENEFIT: STRIVE TO EXCEL TICKETS: $100 CALL 843-689-4982 FOR TICKETS Strive to Excel has paired local “celebrities” with the professional dancers from the Fred Astaire Dance Studio (Sandro Virag,…
December 2010: CHARITY CORNER: Caring Coins
There are no bad ideas. We hear that a lot. Likely, the first person who ever muttered that phrase was responding to a ludicrous idea, and couldn’t think of anything else to say at the time. But, that phrase is what gives us the gumption…
December 2011: Charity Corner - Second Helpings: Deliering Food and Hope through the Holidays and Beyond
You can’t stand in one spot all day to learn what Second Helpings is all about. If you did, you’d see something like this: dozens of early morning volunteers boarding three trucks just as dawn breaks. Six days a week, the Second Helpings trucks fire…
Extreme Makeover: Home Edition
JANUARY 12TH, 2010 It’s 6 a.m. on a cold Wednesday morning. The bright January sun starts to rise over the north side of Beaufort County, its first rays illuminating an empty home on the outskirts of town. The sidewalks are swarming with people, the roads filled…
Fashion Show To Raise Funds And Awareness For Hilton Head Dance Theatre
The Hilton Head Dance Theatre and local boutiques have come together for Tea for Tutu – A Tutu Couture Runway Show. This unprecedented fashion show event held on February 21, 2009, will raise funds and awareness on behalf of the Hilton Head Dance Theatre. Though many…
FEBRUARY 2011: Charity Corner - Food For Thought: Annual Cooks and Books Serves Up It's Fifth Course
“Compliments to the chefs,” said Stephen Stewart about the 5th Annual Cooks & Books fête, a fundraiser for Literacy Voluneers of the Lowcountry to be held February 20 at the Westin Hilton Head Island Resort & Spa. Stewart, executive chef at TidePointe, a Vi Community on…
February 2013: Charity Corner
Hugs, snacks and crucial support are in steady supply at the Bluffton Boys and Girls Club, courtesy of unit director Molly O. Smith and staff plus a cadre of community volunteers aware of the serious pressures facing today’s youngsters. Issues including gang violence, low self-esteem…
For A Good Cause
What do you think is the perfect baby gift? Cute clothes, a lovely handmade item, a college fund? Those are good, no question. But, to the Pregnancy Center & Clinic of the Low Country, the single most important thing you can give a baby is…
Gimme Shelter - Pal's New Home Provides Hope For Adoptable Pets
Four to five thousand unwanted and homeless cats and dogs are euthanized each year in Beaufort County. That is not a typo. Four to five thousand every year. It is a heartbreaking statistic. Amy Campanini, executive director of Palmetto Animal League (PAL) witnesses that heartbreak every…
Hilton Head Hearing: Mission Accomplished
It seems that the doctor who helps others hear better actually hears best with his heart. A man who believes in the power of prayer, audiologist Dr. Michael Szynski is a very busy man, balancing the demands of an active professional practice and family life,…
Hospice Care of the Lowcountry
November is National Hospice Month. Hospice Care of the Lowcountry’s executive director, Jenny Brasington, and director of community relations, Darlene Schuetz want to celebrate by clearing up some common misconceptions about what hospice is and what their people do. Here’s a hint: stop thinking about…
JANUARY 2011: Charity Corner - Black And White And Red All Over
You’ve probably heard the old quip about what’s black and white and red all over. A newspaper, right? Well, yes, but on January 22nd, 2011 it will be The Westin Resort and Spa, as the American Heart Association’s Hilton Head Island Heart Ball 2011 hopes to bring…
January 2012: Charity Corner - Happy Mouths: Ronald McDonald Care Mobile providing access to Dental Care
A clown known for its big, red, goofy shoes is laying out the welcome mat for local children to jump aboard the Ronald McDonald Care Mobile® as it brings dental care and oral health education to preschool and elementary schools in Beaufort, Jasper and Hampton…
January 2012: Charity Corner - Save A Buck, Save A Pet: Palmetto Animal League Thrift Finds New Home
The newly opened Palmetto Animal League Thrift—formerly Animal House Thrift—now located in Sheridan Park facing Highway 278, may finally be in the perfect place to generate much welcomed revenues for the Palmetto Animal League (PAL), an animal adoption center that has enjoyed enthusiastic support from…
January 2012: Our Town - Kathy's Closet: Bluffton's newest consignment shop offers chance to help a good cause
Abacoa is never far from Kathy Deringer’s mind. The colorful neighborhood in Jupiter, Florida with its cozy colonial cottages in bright pastels and clean colors stands in stark contrast to the familiar Spanish adobe and stucco style homes so prevalent in South Florida. Whenever she…
Jingle Fest: Main Street Merchants Join Hands for Charities
Even a gloomy economy can’t stifle the American spirit of giving. Nevertheless, consumers are searching for ways to stretch their dollars and make their gifts count. To that end, the merchants at Main Street Village are offering a stimulus package that not only benefits you…
JUNE 2011: Chairty Corner - Giving To Charities: Who Can You Trust?
When devastating events occur, such as the recent earthquake and tsunami that severely damaged large portions of Japan, charities tend to step up their solicitations for funding. It makes sense. When tragedy strikes, our awareness and our empathy level tend to rise and we’re in…
JUNE 2012: Charity Corner - Locks of Love: Corks and Karma Collaborate
The idea for a singular act of charity grew from a self-described “pseudo mid-life crisis,” for Josh Luman, one of the owners of Corks Wine Co. Neighborhood Wine Bar. Off and on throughout his life, Luman has had ponytails and recently has been toying with…
Justice For All - Lowcountry Legal Aid
The American ideal of equal justice for all is the foundation of our nation. Yet this basic principle is tested every day when representation is out of reach for people who are facing civil legal problems and are unable to afford an attorney. In 1998, recognizing…
Man on a Mission
“Strive for Success”; “Chamber Recognizes Year’s Best”; “Just One of the Guys”; “Intriguing Islanders”; “Good Men”; “Fruits of His Labor”…These are just a handful of the headlines that decorate the walls in Tim Singleton’s office at Hilton Head Island High School. After spending time getting…
March 2012: Charity Corner - Hilton Head Dance Theatre presents Spring Version of Popular Summer Production
Hilton Head Dance Theatre will offer something for everyone when the dancers take the stage on March 30 and 31 for the spring production of Terpsichore: From Classic to Contemporary. Now in its 26th season under the direction of artistic directors Karena Brock-Carlyle and John…
MAY 2011: Charity Corner - The Junior Jazz Foundation: Passing on the Legacy of Jazz to succeeding generations
According to musician, Jazz historian, and Jazz Corner owner Bob Masteller, “Knowing Jazz adds another dimension to your historical perspective. Jazz is America’s greatest artistic contribution to the world.” The Jazz Corner has built both a tradition and a reputation as one of the premier Jazz…
May 2012: Charity Corner - Spring Swing For Charity: Annual Golf Event To Benefit HHFA
Instead of golfers shouting “fore” for an errant tee shot, for one spring charity tournament in particular, maybe they should yell “fire.” The Hilton Head Firefighters’ Association, in conjunction with Palmetto Fire Apparatus, will host the 2012 “Spring Swing for Charity” golf tournament at The…
November 2010: CHARITY CORNER - Progressive Technology, Charity Outreach
This company probably needs no introduction. Founded by Tony DeMarzo and Tyson Miller in 2001, Progressive Technology has been constructing and supporting computer networks, websites and office communications systems around Hilton Head Island and Bluffton for almost a decade. If you’re in business and you…
November 2010: GET HITCHED - Here Come The Bride And Groom
The curtain is about to rise on the island’s wedding of the year, as more than two dozen community sponsors prepare to make dreams come true for Julie Klein and Dave Battiste. Months of careful planning and ongoing dialogue with the deserving Pittsburgh couple have…
November 2011: Charity Corner - Big Band Swing
Get ready for the event of the year, as Volunteers in Medicine (VIM) and The Junior Jazz Foundation (JJF) take us back to the swinging ’40s. Inspired by VIM founder Dr. Jack McConnell’s passion for music, the event is a tribute to McConnell’s commitment to…
OCT 2012 CHARITY CORNER: CARING COINS FOUNDATION
“Pennies matter; spare change matters.” That simple message, delivered by Caring Coins Foundation chairperson Paula Harper-Bethea, reverberated around the crowded room at the Hargray corporate headquarters on August 20. Those in attendance understood her reference and had gathered to celebrate that very fact. Spare change does…
October 2010: CHARITY CORNER - Birdies For The Brave
ON NOVEMBER 5, 2010, THE HERITAGE COLLECTION ON HILTON HEAD ISLAND WILL BE HOSTING ITS ANNUAL BIRDIES FOR THE BRAVE GOLF TOURNAMENT AT PALMETTO HALL PLANTATION CLUB. Birdies for the Brave is a nationwide program launched by the U.S. Department of Defense that generates financial support…
October 2010: GET HITCHED ON HILTON HEAD - Behind The Scenes
As Julie Klein and David Battiste prepare to exchange vows in Harbour Town on November 13, community sponsors are busily planning the fall nuptials and showering the deserving couple with gifts of time, expertise and sheer wedding bliss. This is the wedding of a lifetime and…
October 2011: Chairity Corner - The Humane Touch: Hilton Head Humane Association Helps Those Who Need It More
It’s in the back of everyone’s mind this time of year. As waves build and storms roll through the harbor, hurricanes are never far from residents’ minds. In the right conditions, it doesn’t take much to find people glued to a television, intently watching a…
One by One, Noah's Arks Rescue Saves Lives
“Here is our sweet boy, Sukie, with his wonderful new family. We are so happy for him and for them. He has had such a hard life and can now relax in the arms of people who love him.” “Our sweet Sophia is fighting an upper…
Operation R & R: Reconnecting at the Beach
Phillip and Misty Rabon finally got what they wanted—a little R&R with the kids, at the beach, at the Sea Crest—reconnecting. They had never been to Hilton Head Island, though they live only about 80 miles down the road. The Rabons, with four-year-old daughter Aubrey and…
Party with a Purpose - Family-Friendly Sleepover to Benefit the American Cancer Society
If it’s been a while since you pulled an all-nighter, start getting some extra zzz’s and prepare to party from dusk to dawn at the 2010 Relay for Life. The theme of this year’s family-friendly sleepover is “Rock Around the Clock,” and organizers are busy…
PET EXTRAVAGANZA - Local Pet Finder: When Adding a New Member to your Household, Check Out these Local Rescues First!
When Adding a New Member to your Household, Check Out these Local Rescues First!
Port Royal Plaza: Good eats, good bargains, good times
Hilton Head may be nationally known as a posh resort island, filled with upscale shops and restaurants. But for area residents, especially in these, um, “interesting” economic times, there’s a very practical venue: Port Royal Plaza, a haven for families, retirees and others who are…
September 2010: CHARITY CORNER - Pennies For The Gulf
AMY ROSS WANTS YOU TO SEND YOUR PENNIES TO THE ANIMALS AFFECTED BY THE OIL SPILL IN THE GULF. GOAL Welcome to my Pennies for the Gulf non-profit organization. My goal is to help the animals affected by the Gulf oil spill by collecting pennies and/or donations from Hilton Head Island and surrounding communities. **Donate…
September 2010: GET HITCHED ON HILTON HEAD - And The Wedding Locations Are...
…The Harbour Town Golf Links and Windows on the Waterway! David & Julie select a maritime theme for their fall wedding and reception, as they return to cherished summer memories along the shores of Calibogue Sound. It’s the stuff dreams are made of: a wedding on…
SEPTEMBER 2012: CHARITY CORNER
Set along a picturesque street in Palmetto Bluff’s Garden District, the Palmetto Bluff Style Home is a fabulous community collaboration between local partners Palmetto Bluff, J Banks Design Group, and Shoreline Construction and Development and national partner Coastal Living magazine. Designed to showcase the work…
Soldiers, Islanders And A Sense Of Community
They were here for the St. Patrick’s Day parade. They were here for the Heritage of Golf as parking lot guards, saving the Heritage Classic Foundation serious money. They were also over there—Iraq, Afghanistan—the soldiers of Ft. Stewart and Hunter Army Airfield. They were here…
Straight from the Heart: Valentine Dinner Dance Benefits CRF
On Saturday, February 13, at 6:30 p.m., hundreds of local residents, former residents and their guests will gather at the Crowne Plaza Resort to have a ball. It’s the Children’s Relief Fund’s 14th annual Valentine dinner dance and auction to raise money for area children…
Tee it Up! "Here’s your 22nd chance to win that Mercedes-Benz"
Just imagine. You’re on Harbour Town’s #17, that par 3 you love and hate. But the wind is down, the light is just right, and there’s that Mercedes-Benz off in the distance, just waiting for you to drop that little white ball in the cup…
The Corey Cup: Celebrate Life!
“Celebrate we will Because life is short but sweet for certain We’re climbing two by two To be sure these days continue, Things we cannot change… Things we cannot change.”—Dave Matthews Band Corey Michael Cerrone passed away tragically, March 29, 2000, at age 26. Corey, a son, brother, uncle, nephew and…
The Curry Foundation
The Curry Foundation’s genesis was quite simple: a friend helping a friend. In May of 2009 Thomas M. Curry, Jr., president and CEO of Hardeeville-based Lowcountry Paver, learned that his friend Ben Kennedy had been diagnosed with Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma…for the second time in a year. Ben…
The Hilton Head Oyster Festival and Turkey Trot
In mid-November, as the rest of the world is prepping for what The Farmer’s Almanac says will be a colder than average winter, residents of Hilton Head Island are busy wondering if their cold-weather flip flops are still in the garage. Getting outside when the…
The Monkey is Back...
The CH2 crew was out in full force this weekend as they celebrated the RE-Grand-Opening (is that a word?) of Monkey Business in Park Plaza. Mike Taylor, the guy who’s been in the DJ booth for as long as Monkey Business has been in Park…
Tree Of Life - A Celebration of Living
For most people, the holiday season is a joyful time, filled with celebrations and social gatherings. But for some, it can be a sad, lonely time. Because the season is associated with family and traditions, holidays can be particularly painful for people who have lost…
Vying for Tying the Knot On HHI - Get Hitched on Hilton Head Introduces Three Semi-Finalist Couples!
A panel of six celebrity judges struggled to narrow down dozens of contestants to just three semi-finalists for the last round of competition in the wedding giveaway, Get Hitched on Hilton Head. The judges wrote “so many compelling stories to choose from,” and “these all…
We Can Be Heroes
Lindy and Gregg Russell want you to be a hero. You can even wear a cape and an “S” logo on your chest, if you like. As founders of Hilton Head Heroes, they’ve brought scores of deserving families with children suffering from life-threatening illnesses to…
Weekend for Warriors
Grant Evans had seen enough. On his frequent trips between his home in Dayton, Ohio and second home on Hilton Head Island, he saw plenty of soldiers at the Savannah airport. When he switched on his television at his home in Long Cove, he would…
What's the Buzz all About?
It’s about a different kind of fundraiser to benefit the Child Abuse Prevention Association of Beaufort County – an adult spelling bee. The spelling bee will take place the evening of Friday, January 25, 2008, at the Hilton Head Beach and Tennis Resort, starting at…
Who's GETTING HITCHED On Hilton Head?
Dream weddings still do come true, even in the midst of a turbulent economy. And one lucky couple is on their way to the altar and a total fairy tale weekend, all expenses paid, courtesy of the community of Hilton Head Island. Congratulations to Julie Klein…
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