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WHEN & WHAT'S HAPPENING in May 2019 on Hilton Head Island and the LOWCOUNTRY
Ongoing: Learn how to play Pickleball, the fastest growing sport in the country, with daily clinics and round robins at the Palmetto Dunes Pickleball Center in Palmetto Dunes Oceanfront Resort. Pickleball is a sport that combines the elements of tennis, badminton and ping pong. It is played with oversized ping pong paddles and a softball-sized plastic perforated ball that travels at about one-third the speed of a tennis ball. Courts and equipment available to rent. Reservations are recommended, call (866) 242-3169 or visit www.palmettodunes.com.
Ongoing: The First Tee of the Lowcountry is open to the public daily, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Amenities include a 6-hole, par 3 golf course, driving range, 2 USGA greens, short game practice area, 9-hole Disc Golf Course and stocked fishing pond. Admission includes unlimited use of the facility. 151 Gumtree Rd. (843) 686-2680 or www.thefirstteelowcountry.org.
OnGoing: Alligator & Wildlife Boat Tour with H2O Sports in the Sea Pines Forest Preserve. Get an up-close view of indigenous plant and animal life, including the American alligator, on a one-hour guided boat tour. Reservations are required, call (843) 671-4386 or visit h2osports.com.
Ongoing: The Harbour Town Lighthouse Museum is open daily. Explore Hilton Head Island’s rich history and learn the story behind its famed lighthouse in this unique museum-like setting. Admission is $4.25 per person, complimentary for children ages 5 and younger. 149 Lighthouse Rd. (843) 671-2810 or www.harbourtownlighthouse.com.
Ongoing: Trail Rides through the Sea Pines Forest Preserve with Lawton Stables. Meander through the preserve on horseback for the true feel of the untouched Lowcountry. Trail riders must be at least 8 years old. Reservations are required. (843) 671-2586 or www.lawtonstables.com.
Tuesday-Sunday: Gullah Heritage Trail Tours through 10 Native Islander neighborhoods established during the Civil War. Tours are Tues.-Sat. at 10 a.m. & 2 p.m.; Sun. at noon. departing from the Coastal Discovery Museum. 70 Honey Horn Dr. (843) 681-7066 or gullaheritage.com.
Wednesdays: 2019 Historic Bike Tours! Family-oriented bike tours of historic sites on Squire Pope Road. Hear the story of the Fishing Co-op and their victory over the development of a chemical plant on Victoria Bluff. See a Gullah Cemetery and an ancient Shell Ring, the Gullah Museum of Hilton Head Island, and see the tabby ruins of Cotton Hope Plantation–all with a knowledgeable tour guide. This tour is 2.8 miles in length. No children under 10, please. Bike & Helmet Included! Tours cancelled and refunded on rain days. Your tour guide will make that determination at the park at the time of departure. Helmets and bike waivers are required. Click here for a copy of the bike waiver. Please complete one for each person and bring with you. Please present your tickets to the tour guide. 10 a.m. Meet at the Hilton Head Island Community Park, 137 Squire Pope Road (Sailing and Rowing Center). Admission is $15 per adult, $10 per child (ages 10 and up only) with your own bike, or $25 per adult and $20 per child if bikes are provided. Click here to register online or call the Heritage Library at (843) 686-6560.
Ongoing: Golf Croquet on the lawn adjacent to the Harbour Town Clubhouse in The Sea Pines Resort, 10 a.m. Equipment is available throughout the day. 11 Lighthouse Ln. (843) 842 1979 or www.seapines.com.
Ongoing: Looking for a fun and friendly tasting room experience? Join us at our Cardinal Road facility to taste our world-class spirits. We pride ourselves on using fresh molasses, sourced from Savannah, Georgia, as the foundational ingredient for all of our spirits. We ensure that every batch is measured, cut, and blended with a careful, artisanal hand. Come, taste for yourself! Each tasting experience costs $15 per person and includes a souvenir shot glass. hiltonheaddistillery.com.
May 1-June 2: A Chorus Line examines one day in the lives of seventeen dancers, all vying for a spot in the “chorus line” of a Broadway musical. After the first round of cuts, Zach, the director and choreographer, asks each dancer to speak about themselves in this nine-time Tony Award winner. With iconic music by Marvin Hamlisch and based on real Broadway dancers’ stories as told to fellow dancer and choreographer Michael Bennett, A Chorus Line is funny, heartbreaking, and refreshingly honest. Full priced tickets May 3-June 2 are $59 for adults and $46 for children ages 5-15. Parental discretion advised. Advisory equivalent of a PG 13 film. Sunday matinee, 2 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday, 8 p.m. Arts Center of Coastal Carolina, 14 Shelter Cove Lane. For more information, Andrea Gannon, 843-686-3945, ext. 206 or Box Office, 843-842-ARTS or www.artshhi.com or tickets, https://ci.ovationtix.com/35023/production/994288.
Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays: 2019 Haunted History Tours! Zion Chapel of Ease Cemetery, 574 William Hilton Pkwy. Told in Hilton Head’s oldest and most haunted burial place, our stories have a macabre twist and are sure to raise the hair on your neck. More history than horror, our tales involve real events that have occurred in Hilton Head’s 500 year history and real people who once lived here and are still reported to roam the Island from time to time. Admission is $25 per adult and $20 per child ages 8-16. 8 p.m. Ticket is required for entry. Click here to register online or call the Heritage Library at (843) 686-6560.
May 2-5: Lean Ensemble Theater presents “Barefoot in the Park” by Neil Simon. Evening Performances: April 25-27 & May 2-4 at 7:30 p.m. Matinees: Sunday April 28 & May 5 at 2 p.m. HHPS Main Street Theater, 3000 Main Street, Hilton Head. Tickets: $40 Evenings and Matinees. $15 Students/Active Military. Group Rates Available. (843) 715-6676 or leanensemble.org.
Tuesdays and Thursdays: Spend your morning trying the art of cast netting and learn about the crabs of Hilton Head Island and other marine creatures that live along the shore. Supplies provided; catch and release. Reservations required; call 843-842-1979. $18/adult, $13/child (ages 12 & younger). seapines.com.
Thursdays: 2019 Fort Mitchel Tours! Tour this historic Civil War earthwork battery with an experienced guide. February 7 through November 21. Fort Mitchell is located inside Hilton Head Plantation at 65 Skull Creek Dr. When entering the plantation, please ask the guard for a pass to Fort Mitchel. The guard will ask for a valid ID. 10 a.m. Admission is $15 per adult and $10 per child ages 7-12. Ticket is required for entry. Click here to register online or call the Heritage Library at (843) 686-6560.
Ongoing: Golf Croquet on the lawn adjacent to the Harbour Town Clubhouse in The Sea Pines Resort, 10 a.m. Equipment is available throughout the day. 11 Lighthouse Ln. (843) 842 1979 or www.seapines.com.
May 2: Art and Environment After Hours! A Day at the Beach, presenter Dawn Brut and Revecca Shannon – $15 per person. Explore the beach…without actually going to the beach. Discover the wide variety of fascinating critters that you can find on the beach. Learn about what lives in those beautiful shells you find. Investigate the lives of beach visitors like sea turtles and horseshoe crabs. Discuss the importance of the beach habitat and how you can protect our local beaches. All participants will receive a picture frame to decorate with your own beach treasures. Bring your own beach treasures to use…other decorating supplies will be provided by the Museum. Participants should bring their own shells, etc. if possible. The museum has a limited supply of shells. Frames and other materials will be provided.
5-7 p.m. Appropriate for ages 10 and older (unless otherwise noted in the schedule). Minimum of 6 participants, maximum of 20 for all programs. Only registered paid participants will be admitted into this program. If participants are planning to bring a child, chaperone, spouse, driver, etc. they must also register. At least one adult must accompany each group.
Reservations are required and may be made by calling (843) 689-6767 ext. 223. Programs will be held in the Discovery Lab at the Coastal Discovery Museum at Honey Horn. coastaldiscovery.org.
Thursdays: Music & Taste on the Harbour returns to Shelter Cove Harbour on March 28, 2019! Join us each Thursday through May 16, 2019 and dance the night away while enjoying live music performances and great food at Spring Music & Taste on the Harbour, an outdoor concert and dining series. Shelter Cove Harbour restaurants will offer specially-priced light appetizers, wine, beer and cocktails. Music & Taste on the Harbour is from 6-9 p.m. each Thursday during the spring, weather permitting. No coolers or outside food are allowed, and limited seating is available so you are encouraged to bring your own chairs. Free admission.
2019 Spring Music & Taste Schedule
May 2 • The Hilton Head Plantation Big Band
May 9 • The Headliners
May 16 • Deas Guyz
For more information, visit ShelterCoveHiltonHead.com or the Shelter Cove Harbour & Marina Facebook page.
May 3 & 4: Forsythe Jewelers New York Designers Trunk Show! Join us to celebrate the very best collections from our New York-based designers. Don’t Fagetaboutit! forsythejewelers.biz.
May 4, 2019: The Italian-American Bocce Tournament is one of the highlight events of our club and we want your team to join in the fun! This single-elimination tournament is held at Shelter Cove Community Park and is filled with friendly competition, great food and fun for all. 11 a.m.-5 p.m., Shelter Cove Community Park. For more information, iachh.org.
May 4: Join Volunteers In Medicine on Saturday, May 4 for the “Run for the Roses” Derby Party at Poseidon Coastal Cuisine and Rooftop Bar. Come share in the excitement of the Kentucky Derby! It’s the world of high-stakes horse racing and loads of fun. Each guest will receive a fist-full of “Funny Money” and an “Odds Board” with clues to the evening’s racing events. Enter the track through the rows of betting windows to where the action begins! Bets will be taken in pairs so you can bet a wad on the last race or play it conservative and bet on them all! The Run for the Roses includes 8 Video Horse races. After each race, head to the ticket window and collect your winnings. At the end of the races, “funny money” is exchanged for raffle tickets and everyone has a chance to win prizes and giveaways. Enjoy all the festive food and beverage you would expect at the Kentucky Derby including Mint Juleps. There is also a contest for Best Attire and Best Hat. Proceeds from the event will go to VIM’s Dental Clinic. vimclinic.org.
Mondays: “Where Does the Power Come From?” complimentary golf clinic and exhibition led by former PGA Touring Pro Doug Weaver on the Robert Trent Jones Course in Palmetto Dunes, 4 p.m. (843) 785-1138 or palmettodunes.com.
Mondays: live music with Jon Bruner from 5:30-8:30 p.m. at Fish Casual Coastal Seafood in Coligny Plaza.
Mondays: Join us for an exciting tennis demonstration with valuable tips, refreshments, prize drawings, and our traditional fishbowl sale. Sponsored by Sea Pines Real Estate, Babolat, Head and Wilson. For additional information, please contact the Sea Pines Racquet Club at 843-363-4495. seapines.com.
May 11: Originally called the MayFest the 41st Annual Bluffton Village Festival is the Saturday before Mother’s Day every year. Art and local artists take center stage during the festival, with over 200 arts, crafts, and food vendors expected this year. But it’s the entertainment and activities that create much of the anticipation.
Attendees delight at the sight of their friends, neighbors, and even a few local ‘celebrities’ covered ear to ear with fruit and filling from the annual pie eating contest. The ugly dog contest provides a copious amount of cuteness, and is considered one of the original and oldest contests of its type in the nation. The festival wouldn’t be complete without the shrimp salad sandwiches made and sold by the ladies from The Church of the Cross. People will attest that they come to the event from hundreds of miles solely for the tasty treat, and they always sell out early, even though the ladies make more and more each year. Located in the Heart of Historic Downtown Bluffton, SC on the Intracoastal Waterway.
For more information, Bluffton Rotary (843) 815-2277.
May 15: The Coastal Discovery Museum on Hilton Head Island will host Jean Fruh on May 15 at 3 p.m., to discuss how a small, local, grassroots non-profit (TOF) received funding from an environmental giant, Patagonia Inc., to establish a community- based oyster shell recycling and bed restoration project here on Hilton Head Island. Jean is the Executive Director of The Outside Foundation. Their mission is to get kids outside and to protect and preserve our local environment.
Cost of the program is $7 per person and reservations are required by calling 843-689-6767 ext. 223. The Museum is located at 70 Honey Horn Drive on Hilton Head Island. coastaldiscovery.org.
May 17,18 & 19: Please join Stan Smith, Sea Pines Resort’s touring professional for the last 44 years, past champion of Wimbledon and the U.S. Open, and former U.S. Olympic men’s coach and his staff for a fun-filled weekend. The class will feature video analysis of your serve, stroke and strategy instruction, footwork and many practice drills. With a maximum student to pro ratio of 4:1, you are guaranteed a lot of personal attention. To reserve your space, please call the Sea Pines Racquet Club. $305/adults only. Call The Sea Pines Racquet Club at (843) 363-4495 or seapines.com/events for more info.
May 18: Come join us for a FUN evening. Meet new friends! Dance the night away. DJ Music!! Cash Bar. Free Food! The YCHHI is a boating club and a social club. You do not need to own a boat to be a member. yachtclubhh.org.
May 19: The annual Fiesta de Mayo festival in partnership with La Isla Magazine will be held at the Shelter Cove Community Park from noon-8 p.m. This is an event for the whole family as you enjoy authentic Latin-American cuisine, live music, kid’s zone, dance competition and more. La Isla’s Festivals have become known as must-attend multicultural events to friends & family. They are known for their wonderful food & drinks, warm environment, positive vibe, as well as the eclectic mix of Latin music and dance. For more information, call (843) 681-2393. facebook.com/LaIslaMagazine/
May 23: Carolina Dreamers Car Club Cruise-In takes place on Shelter Cove Lane waterside overlooking Broad Creek. No costs, no reservations, awards, 50/50 raffle, open to all automotive enthusiasts; locals and visitors. Plenty of shopping and dining within a one/two block walk. More info: www.carolinadreamers.info.
May 24 and onward: Join us under the Liberty Oak in Harbour Town where you’ll find Gregg Russell entertaining adults and children alike. His concerts are not to be missed. Complimentary.
2019 Schedule: May 24-26. May 29 – August 23 (Monday-Friday). August 29 – September 1. November 29 (Thanksgiving Concert). December 23 (Christmas Concert).
Call The Sea Pines Resort Recreation Department at (843) 842-1979 or seapines.com.
As always, many thanks to friends Jane and Glenn Handley.
Ongoing: Learn how to play Pickleball, the fastest growing sport in the country, with daily clinics and round robins at the Palmetto Dunes Pickleball Center in Palmetto Dunes Oceanfront Resort. Pickleball is a sport that combines the elements of tennis, badminton and ping pong. It is played with oversized ping pong paddles and a softball-sized plastic perforated ball that travels at about one-third the speed of a tennis ball. Courts and equipment available to rent. Reservations are recommended, call (866) 242-3169 or visit www.palmettodunes.com.
Ongoing: The First Tee of the Lowcountry is open to the public daily, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Amenities include a 6-hole, par 3 golf course, driving range, 2 USGA greens, short game practice area, 9-hole Disc Golf Course and stocked fishing pond. Admission includes unlimited use of the facility. 151 Gumtree Rd. (843) 686-2680 or www.thefirstteelowcountry.org.
OnGoing: Alligator & Wildlife Boat Tour with H2O Sports in the Sea Pines Forest Preserve. Get an up-close view of indigenous plant and animal life, including the American alligator, on a one-hour guided boat tour. Reservations are required, call (843) 671-4386 or visit h2osports.com.
Ongoing: The Harbour Town Lighthouse Museum is open daily. Explore Hilton Head Island’s rich history and learn the story behind its famed lighthouse in this unique museum-like setting. Admission is $4.25 per person, complimentary for children ages 5 and younger. 149 Lighthouse Rd. (843) 671-2810 or www.harbourtownlighthouse.com.
Ongoing: Trail Rides through the Sea Pines Forest Preserve with Lawton Stables. Meander through the preserve on horseback for the true feel of the untouched Lowcountry. Trail riders must be at least 8 years old. Reservations are required. (843) 671-2586 or www.lawtonstables.com.
Tuesday-Sunday: Gullah Heritage Trail Tours through 10 Native Islander neighborhoods established during the Civil War. Tours are Tues.-Sat. at 10 a.m. & 2 p.m.; Sun. at noon. departing from the Coastal Discovery Museum. 70 Honey Horn Dr. (843) 681-7066 or gullaheritage.com.
Wednesdays: 2019 Historic Bike Tours! Family-oriented bike tours of historic sites on Squire Pope Road. Hear the story of the Fishing Co-op and their victory over the development of a chemical plant on Victoria Bluff. See a Gullah Cemetery and an ancient Shell Ring, the Gullah Museum of Hilton Head Island, and see the tabby ruins of Cotton Hope Plantation–all with a knowledgeable tour guide. This tour is 2.8 miles in length. No children under 10, please. Bike & Helmet Included! Tours cancelled and refunded on rain days. Your tour guide will make that determination at the park at the time of departure. Helmets and bike waivers are required. Click here for a copy of the bike waiver. Please complete one for each person and bring with you. Please present your tickets to the tour guide. 10 a.m. Meet at the Hilton Head Island Community Park, 137 Squire Pope Road (Sailing and Rowing Center). Admission is $15 per adult, $10 per child (ages 10 and up only) with your own bike, or $25 per adult and $20 per child if bikes are provided. Click here to register online or call the Heritage Library at (843) 686-6560.
Ongoing: Golf Croquet on the lawn adjacent to the Harbour Town Clubhouse in The Sea Pines Resort, 10 a.m. Equipment is available throughout the day. 11 Lighthouse Ln. (843) 842 1979 or www.seapines.com.
Ongoing: Looking for a fun and friendly tasting room experience? Join us at our Cardinal Road facility to taste our world-class spirits. We pride ourselves on using fresh molasses, sourced from Savannah, Georgia, as the foundational ingredient for all of our spirits. We ensure that every batch is measured, cut, and blended with a careful, artisanal hand. Come, taste for yourself! Each tasting experience costs $15 per person and includes a souvenir shot glass. hiltonheaddistillery.com.
May 1-June 2: A Chorus Line examines one day in the lives of seventeen dancers, all vying for a spot in the “chorus line” of a Broadway musical. After the first round of cuts, Zach, the director and choreographer, asks each dancer to speak about themselves in this nine-time Tony Award winner. With iconic music by Marvin Hamlisch and based on real Broadway dancers’ stories as told to fellow dancer and choreographer Michael Bennett, A Chorus Line is funny, heartbreaking, and refreshingly honest. Full priced tickets May 3-June 2 are $59 for adults and $46 for children ages 5-15. Parental discretion advised. Advisory equivalent of a PG 13 film. Sunday matinee, 2 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday, 8 p.m. Arts Center of Coastal Carolina, 14 Shelter Cove Lane. For more information, Andrea Gannon, 843-686-3945, ext. 206 or Box Office, 843-842-ARTS or www.artshhi.com or tickets, https://ci.ovationtix.com/35023/production/994288.
Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays: 2019 Haunted History Tours! Zion Chapel of Ease Cemetery, 574 William Hilton Pkwy. Told in Hilton Head’s oldest and most haunted burial place, our stories have a macabre twist and are sure to raise the hair on your neck. More history than horror, our tales involve real events that have occurred in Hilton Head’s 500 year history and real people who once lived here and are still reported to roam the Island from time to time. Admission is $25 per adult and $20 per child ages 8-16. 8 p.m. Ticket is required for entry. Click here to register online or call the Heritage Library at (843) 686-6560.
May 2-5: Lean Ensemble Theater presents “Barefoot in the Park” by Neil Simon. Evening Performances: April 25-27 & May 2-4 at 7:30 p.m. Matinees: Sunday April 28 & May 5 at 2 p.m. HHPS Main Street Theater, 3000 Main Street, Hilton Head. Tickets: $40 Evenings and Matinees. $15 Students/Active Military. Group Rates Available. (843) 715-6676 or leanensemble.org.
Tuesdays and Thursdays: Spend your morning trying the art of cast netting and learn about the crabs of Hilton Head Island and other marine creatures that live along the shore. Supplies provided; catch and release. Reservations required; call 843-842-1979. $18/adult, $13/child (ages 12 & younger). seapines.com.
Thursdays: 2019 Fort Mitchel Tours! Tour this historic Civil War earthwork battery with an experienced guide. February 7 through November 21. Fort Mitchell is located inside Hilton Head Plantation at 65 Skull Creek Dr. When entering the plantation, please ask the guard for a pass to Fort Mitchel. The guard will ask for a valid ID. 10 a.m. Admission is $15 per adult and $10 per child ages 7-12. Ticket is required for entry. Click here to register online or call the Heritage Library at (843) 686-6560.
Ongoing: Golf Croquet on the lawn adjacent to the Harbour Town Clubhouse in The Sea Pines Resort, 10 a.m. Equipment is available throughout the day. 11 Lighthouse Ln. (843) 842 1979 or www.seapines.com.
May 2: Art and Environment After Hours! A Day at the Beach, presenter Dawn Brut and Revecca Shannon – $15 per person. Explore the beach…without actually going to the beach. Discover the wide variety of fascinating critters that you can find on the beach. Learn about what lives in those beautiful shells you find. Investigate the lives of beach visitors like sea turtles and horseshoe crabs. Discuss the importance of the beach habitat and how you can protect our local beaches. All participants will receive a picture frame to decorate with your own beach treasures. Bring your own beach treasures to use…other decorating supplies will be provided by the Museum. Participants should bring their own shells, etc. if possible. The museum has a limited supply of shells. Frames and other materials will be provided.
5-7 p.m. Appropriate for ages 10 and older (unless otherwise noted in the schedule). Minimum of 6 participants, maximum of 20 for all programs. Only registered paid participants will be admitted into this program. If participants are planning to bring a child, chaperone, spouse, driver, etc. they must also register. At least one adult must accompany each group.
Reservations are required and may be made by calling (843) 689-6767 ext. 223. Programs will be held in the Discovery Lab at the Coastal Discovery Museum at Honey Horn. coastaldiscovery.org.
Thursdays: Music & Taste on the Harbour returns to Shelter Cove Harbour on March 28, 2019! Join us each Thursday through May 16, 2019 and dance the night away while enjoying live music performances and great food at Spring Music & Taste on the Harbour, an outdoor concert and dining series. Shelter Cove Harbour restaurants will offer specially-priced light appetizers, wine, beer and cocktails. Music & Taste on the Harbour is from 6-9 p.m. each Thursday during the spring, weather permitting. No coolers or outside food are allowed, and limited seating is available so you are encouraged to bring your own chairs. Free admission.
2019 Spring Music & Taste Schedule
May 2 • The Hilton Head Plantation Big Band
May 9 • The Headliners
May 16 • Deas Guyz
For more information, visit ShelterCoveHiltonHead.com or the Shelter Cove Harbour & Marina Facebook page.
May 3 & 4: Forsythe Jewelers New York Designers Trunk Show! Join us to celebrate the very best collections from our New York-based designers. Don’t Fagetaboutit! forsythejewelers.biz.
May 4, 2019: The Italian-American Bocce Tournament is one of the highlight events of our club and we want your team to join in the fun! This single-elimination tournament is held at Shelter Cove Community Park and is filled with friendly competition, great food and fun for all. 11 a.m.-5 p.m., Shelter Cove Community Park. For more information, iachh.org.
May 4: Join Volunteers In Medicine on Saturday, May 4 for the “Run for the Roses” Derby Party at Poseidon Coastal Cuisine and Rooftop Bar. Come share in the excitement of the Kentucky Derby! It’s the world of high-stakes horse racing and loads of fun. Each guest will receive a fist-full of “Funny Money” and an “Odds Board” with clues to the evening’s racing events. Enter the track through the rows of betting windows to where the action begins! Bets will be taken in pairs so you can bet a wad on the last race or play it conservative and bet on them all! The Run for the Roses includes 8 Video Horse races. After each race, head to the ticket window and collect your winnings. At the end of the races, “funny money” is exchanged for raffle tickets and everyone has a chance to win prizes and giveaways. Enjoy all the festive food and beverage you would expect at the Kentucky Derby including Mint Juleps. There is also a contest for Best Attire and Best Hat. Proceeds from the event will go to VIM’s Dental Clinic. vimclinic.org.
Mondays: “Where Does the Power Come From?” complimentary golf clinic and exhibition led by former PGA Touring Pro Doug Weaver on the Robert Trent Jones Course in Palmetto Dunes, 4 p.m. (843) 785-1138 or palmettodunes.com.
Mondays: live music with Jon Bruner from 5:30-8:30 p.m. at Fish Casual Coastal Seafood in Coligny Plaza.
Mondays: Join us for an exciting tennis demonstration with valuable tips, refreshments, prize drawings, and our traditional fishbowl sale. Sponsored by Sea Pines Real Estate, Babolat, Head and Wilson. For additional information, please contact the Sea Pines Racquet Club at 843-363-4495. seapines.com.
May 11: Originally called the MayFest the 41st Annual Bluffton Village Festival is the Saturday before Mother’s Day every year. Art and local artists take center stage during the festival, with over 200 arts, crafts, and food vendors expected this year. But it’s the entertainment and activities that create much of the anticipation.
Attendees delight at the sight of their friends, neighbors, and even a few local ‘celebrities’ covered ear to ear with fruit and filling from the annual pie eating contest. The ugly dog contest provides a copious amount of cuteness, and is considered one of the original and oldest contests of its type in the nation. The festival wouldn’t be complete without the shrimp salad sandwiches made and sold by the ladies from The Church of the Cross. People will attest that they come to the event from hundreds of miles solely for the tasty treat, and they always sell out early, even though the ladies make more and more each year. Located in the Heart of Historic Downtown Bluffton, SC on the Intracoastal Waterway.
For more information, Bluffton Rotary (843) 815-2277.
May 15: The Coastal Discovery Museum on Hilton Head Island will host Jean Fruh on May 15 at 3 p.m., to discuss how a small, local, grassroots non-profit (TOF) received funding from an environmental giant, Patagonia Inc., to establish a community- based oyster shell recycling and bed restoration project here on Hilton Head Island. Jean is the Executive Director of The Outside Foundation. Their mission is to get kids outside and to protect and preserve our local environment.
Cost of the program is $7 per person and reservations are required by calling 843-689-6767 ext. 223. The Museum is located at 70 Honey Horn Drive on Hilton Head Island. coastaldiscovery.org.
May 17,18 & 19: Please join Stan Smith, Sea Pines Resort’s touring professional for the last 44 years, past champion of Wimbledon and the U.S. Open, and former U.S. Olympic men’s coach and his staff for a fun-filled weekend. The class will feature video analysis of your serve, stroke and strategy instruction, footwork and many practice drills. With a maximum student to pro ratio of 4:1, you are guaranteed a lot of personal attention. To reserve your space, please call the Sea Pines Racquet Club. $305/adults only. Call The Sea Pines Racquet Club at (843) 363-4495 or seapines.com/events for more info.
May 18: Come join us for a FUN evening. Meet new friends! Dance the night away. DJ Music!! Cash Bar. Free Food! The YCHHI is a boating club and a social club. You do not need to own a boat to be a member. yachtclubhh.org.
May 19: The annual Fiesta de Mayo festival in partnership with La Isla Magazine will be held at the Shelter Cove Community Park from noon-8 p.m. This is an event for the whole family as you enjoy authentic Latin-American cuisine, live music, kid’s zone, dance competition and more. La Isla’s Festivals have become known as must-attend multicultural events to friends & family. They are known for their wonderful food & drinks, warm environment, positive vibe, as well as the eclectic mix of Latin music and dance. For more information, call (843) 681-2393. facebook.com/LaIslaMagazine/
May 23: Carolina Dreamers Car Club Cruise-In takes place on Shelter Cove Lane waterside overlooking Broad Creek. No costs, no reservations, awards, 50/50 raffle, open to all automotive enthusiasts; locals and visitors. Plenty of shopping and dining within a one/two block walk. More info: www.carolinadreamers.info.
May 24 and onward: Join us under the Liberty Oak in Harbour Town where you’ll find Gregg Russell entertaining adults and children alike. His concerts are not to be missed. Complimentary.
2019 Schedule: May 24-26. May 29 – August 23 (Monday-Friday). August 29 – September 1. November 29 (Thanksgiving Concert). December 23 (Christmas Concert).
Call The Sea Pines Resort Recreation Department at (843) 842-1979 or seapines.com.
As always, many thanks to friends Jane and Glenn Handley.
