Bluffton Events for July, 2010
The residents of Bluffton are fortunate to have an abundance of events to keep us as busy or as leisurely as we enjoy. Here, courtesy of the Bluffton Breeze Magazine, are some of the events and things to do this month.
July 1 – 31 U-PICK BLUEBERRIES! Ottawafarms.com. Tues – Sat. 9am – 6pm, Sun. 1 – 6 pm. 1 lb. $2. Readypicked $3. 912-748-3035. I-95 south, exit 102. Right onto Rt. 80 thru Pooler, GA. Left onto Cherry St. Farm one mile on left.
July 1 – Aug. 28 "SOUTHERN NIGHTS" your favorite melodies. Only on Thurs. 8 pm and Sat. 3pm and 8 pm. Savannah Theatre, 222 Bull St. 912-233-7764 $35 (seniors $33, kids $16 coupon: 2nd tkt 1⁄2 price)
July 2 – August 27 "THE BEAT GOES ON" Same wonderful cast as "Southern Nights". Shown only on Sun. 3pm & Wed. & Fri. 8pm Savannah Theatre. 912-233- 7764 $35 (Seniors $33, kids $16. coupon: 2nd tkt 1⁄2 price)
July 4 FANTASTIC FOURTH ON THE SAVANNAH RIVER! Fireworks cruise aboard the River Queen Paddleboat, 9 – 10:30. Boarding 8 pm. Cash bar, food, live music. 800-786-6404 riverstreetsavannah.com $33. River Street Celebration starts 5 pm with entertainment, vendors. Free
July 4 "PATRIOTIC BIG BAND SALUTE" Featuring the Equinox Jazz Orchestra, Huxie Scott and many more! 3 pm & 6 pm at the Savannah Theatre, 222 Bull St., Then follow the musicians, New Orleans Parade to your VIP bleachers on River St., and watch the fireworks! All net proceeds go to the "USO". $35, kids $16.
July 7 – Aug 1 'PETER PAN" H.H. High School Performing Arts. Wed – Sat. 7 pm, Sun Aug 1, 2pm. Presented by Mainstreet Theatre at their new venue. 689-6246 $20 (kids $10, group $15)
July 8, Aug. 5 "WATER FUN!" in Shelter Cove Park, H.H. with lots of inflatables! Concessions open 4:30 – 7 pm. 681-7273 $5
July 9, 16, 30 "TRIBUTE TO THE STARS" The best celebrity impersonators: Cher, Reba, Tina, Elvis, Prince, Diana Ross, Michael Jackson. Music by Target Band for dancing at 7 pm. The Star-studded Show at 8 pm. Westin Resort Ballroom, Port Royal Plantation. Tickets: Sunshine Nursery, Bluffton, Greenwood Drive Welcome Center, H.H. hiltonheadsummerevents.com 227-9079 $30
July 9, Aug. 16 "SUNSET CINEMA" Family movies on inflatable screen at dusk. Concessions open 7:30. Bring chair or blanket. Shelter Cove Park. 681-7273 $5
July 11 - 31 U-PICK PEACHES! $8 for 1⁄2 bushel of Elbertas! Thru Hardeeville to Rt. 321. At Fairfax take Rt. 278 to Kline. "Chappell Farms" 803-584-2565 to confirm conditions (1 1⁄2 hour drive)
July 14 – 28 Meet our local 'MAMMALS AND BIRDS OF PREY" with a museum guide, 10:30 and 11:30 at Honey Horn, H.H. Reserve: 689-6767 x223 for price.
July 16 – 25 BEAUFORT WATER FESTIVAL. Concerts, ski show, Grand Parade, Blessing of the fleet, talent show bftwaterfestival.com 524-0600 Free admission
Sundays – Fridays thru August 27. GREGG RUSSELL performs a family concert under the Liberty Oak in Harbour Town, H. H. 8 – 9:30 842-1979 Free
Mondays thru Aug. 16. RICK HUBBARD'S FAMILY ENTERTAINMENT at the Hilton Head Comedy Club, Pineland Station. 7:30. Kid-friendly menu and prices. Free Kazoos! Reserve: 681-7757 Adults $10, Kids $5
FREE FAMILY FUN AT COLIGNY PLAZA, H.H. THRU LABOR DAY: Mondays: 10 am Yostie, Puppet Master, craft activities. 6:30
Magic by Gary Mauren
Wednesdays: 10 am. Family Movie at Coligny Theatre. 6:30 "PACHANGA" the Latin sound of the Lowcountry – salsa music
Thursday: 6:30 "POSITIVE VIBRATIONS" – reggie band Fridays: 10 am Yostie, Puppet Master. 6:30 Family Dance Party
Details: colignyplaza.com 842-6050
Tuesdays thru Aug. 10 "SUMMER JAMS" (Also July 4) Shelter Cove Park, 7 – 10 pm. Food, dance, music. View of the Shelter Cover Harbour fireworks! 681-7273 Free
Tuesdays thru Aug. 6 – HARBOURFEST at Shelter Cove Harbour, 6:30 – 9:30. Food, crafts. Music by Shannon Tanner. 6:30 & 8 pm shows. Fireworks at 9pm. 785-1106 Free
Thursdays July 8 – 29 Meet our local AMPHIBIANS AND REPTILES at Honey Horn, H. H. To reserve time: 689- 6767 x 223 Adults $12, kids $7
Any day! Kayak with "Native Guide Tours" Bluffton's Ben Turner emphasizes safety & enjoyment of the river's environment. 2 hour tours. 757-5411 $35 – 40
DAILY: DIAMOND CASINO CRUISE Noon-5 p.m. from the Bull River Dock on Wilmington Island, GA off Rt.80. Group of 20: free boarding (otherwise $5.) Group 30: One food item free off deli–a la carte menu. 912-897-3005 www.diamondcasinosavannah.com Bring ID.
Pet of the Month
Peaches needs your help. She is five years old and blind. Her blindness came over the course of her five years but during that time she had her dog companions as friends to help her through her blindness. Unfortunately the humans caring for Peaches fell on hard times and lost everything. They moved into their travel trailer with the dogs and are moving cross country and will camp along the way. This was not a good solution for Peaches. Her owner was about to make the hard decision to end Peaches life since she could not find a friend or family member to take her but Palmetto Animal League did not want her to have to make that choice. Peaches is very healthy and needs a cat friendly dog to take the place of her companions. Once she adjusts to this new life and new suroundings she can be a very happy cat and live a very long life. Please make Peaches your new companion as soon as possible. Call Palmetto Animal League at 843-227-2691 or email director@palmettoanimalleague.org.
Clay/Paper/Thread
A real gallery show @ ARTworks in Beaufort with a virtual opening everywhere, June 4 through July 10, 2010. New work in clay, paper, and nontraditional embroidery by CJ Norwood and Lisa Annelouise Rentz. See the show online at http://www.beaufortcountyarts. com and in person in Beaufort Town Center, free Tuesday-Friday, 11-6; Saturdays 11-3. 843-379- 2787, 2127 Boundary Street 29902.
Beaufort Boys & Girls Club Summer Camp
"Let's BE GREAT This Summer"
Dates - June 14th to August 13th 2010
Time - 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Ages - 6 year old to 12 year old
Cost - Must be a Club Member to attend
Yearly Membership is $50 per child
Weekly fees per child: $45
The Beaufort Unit will do Tennis, Golf (First TEE Golf) swimming, Field Trips to Hunting Is., Charleston Aquarium, Columbia Zoo, Week of Champion, Bullying Web Education, The History Channel Web site, Our most famous 3-D WII ARCADE ROOM, The ages for the Beaufort Unit are 6 --12 years old. If paid up front a 10% will be given. discount after 3rd child on fees.
SOCIETY OF BLUFFTON ARTISTS (SoBA)
The Society of Bluffton Artists (SoBA) announces their recently elected Board of Directors for 2010-2011.
President - Chris Clayton
Vice President - Howard Ramey
Treasurer - Steve Wilson
Recording Secretary - Bonnie Mason
Corresponding Secretary - Dee Johnson
Publicity - Sandra Wenig
Gallery Manager - Cathy Cooney
Volunteer Coordinator - Pat Gardiner
Membership - Judy Weissman
Member at Large - Arturo Iriarte
Adult and Children's Classes - Mary Ann Putzier
Public Relations - Dave Dickson
The Society of Bluffton Artists' Gallery is located in historic Old Town Bluffton. The spacious gallery provides an elegant display of original oil, watercolor, mixed media, acrylic and pastel paintings, photography and sculpture by local and regional artists. Call 843-757-6586 or visit the SoBA web site at www.sobagalleries.com
Edible Books Contest
Celebrate National Culinary Arts Month
Bluffton Branch Library
SATURDAY, JULY 10th @ 2:00pm,
Large Meeting Room
Bluffton Library is hosting our first Edible Books Contest! Bake or assemble an edible creation based on your favorite book. Join local book enthusiasts, artists, & food lovers for an afternoon of fun.
The rules of the contest are as follows:
Everyone can participate
Entries must be book related (book cover, title, character, etc.)
Entries can be made out of anything as long as it's edible
Entries should be family-friendly
Registration is free
Not interested in creating an entry, but eager to participate? The public is invited to vote for the best edible books. Stop by and vote for your favorite edible book display. This event is free and open to the public.
Registration is required. Voting will end by 3:15pm. Awards will be announced shortly thereafter. To register your display or for questions, call the Reference Desk @ 255-6503.
The Bluffton Branch Library will offer the following FREE computer courses
Class sizes are limited; therefore pre-registration is required (843)255-6490.
FACEBOOK OPEN LAB: Friday, July 23rd, 10:00 -11:00am Do you want help with your Facebook page? Or maybe you want to create a page? Visit the computer lab to have all of your Facebook questions answered, and receive one-on-one help from an experienced "Facebook- er."
MICROSOFT EXCEL BASICS - CLASS: Week of July 26 - July 30 (M, W, F, 1:00pm-3:00pm) Learn the basics of this popular spreadsheet software with an experienced instructor. Class meets for three sessions within a one-week period.