Upcoming family-friendly events

Thu, 2010-01-14 22:27 | by admin

Art
Athletics
Community
Dance
Educational/Story Times
Music
Nature/Outdoors
Theater

Art

Ongoing:

"Grass Roots: African Origins of an American Art"
When/Where: Gallery hours are 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Mondays-Saturdays and 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Sundays at the Coastal Discovery Museum Honey Horn on Hilton Head Island. Events through November
Info: On display at the Coastal Discovery Museum, Honey Horn, Hilton Head Island. The exhibit traces the histories of coiled basketry in Africa and America and explores the evolution of an ancient art with Lowcountry ties. In conjunction, the museum will also offer the following programs: "Grass Roots: The Exhibition and the Inspiration" by Dr. Dale Rosengarten and Nakia Wigfall (Sept. 14); "Sharing the Penn School Experience" by Rosalyn Browne, Director of History and Culture at the Penn Center (Oct. 12); "Habitat and Biology of Basket-Making Materials" with Laura Lee Rose, Horticulture Extension Agent at Clemson (Nov. 16) and "Sweetgrass Basket Making" with a local Gullah basket maker (Sept. 24, Oct. 8 and Nov. 11).
Contact: 843-689-3033, www.coastaldiscovery.org; Reservations for each are required.

Beaufort Road Rally for the Arts
When/Where: 3 p.m. Oct. 9 in Beaufort Town Center
Info: A benefit for ARTworks . The starting line is ARTworks in Beaufort Town Center, and it's your job to find the finish line/party per the rally directions. Drive a pre-set course in this non-race to find the finishing line party. This is not a race; you will be penalized for going too fast (or too slow!) Your times, mileage, and various other scoring categories will be totaled at the finish line, where a party awaits for all who Rally for the Arts – including trophies for the winners, food, drinks (including a donation bar of beer and wine), music, prize raffle, and, of course, stories from the road.
Cost: $20 per person. Registration forms are at ARTworks
Contact: Registration forms are available at www.beaufortcountyarts.com, or pay at the starting line. 2127 Boundary Street, Beaufort SC 29902, (843) 379-2787.

ArtStart 
When/Where: 2-3 p.m. Thursdays at the Arts Center of Coastal Carolina
 Info: These art classes for ages 2-5 are designed to help children develop fine motor skills and encourage creativity through the visual arts. Students will learn color and shape recognition, how to use art tools and a variety of other concepts while expressing themselves using an array of media and methods.  
Cost: $50 per session 
Connect: 843-686-3945 ext. 233

Children's Art Program 
When/Where: From noon to 3 p.m. Saturdays at Picture This Gallery
 Info: Classes include portraiture, perspective, still life in graphite, pastel, charcoal, pen and ink, printmaking, color theory, cartooning, 3-D object art, sculpting and mosaic. 
Cost: Based on an hourly rate, $10 per hour plus $5 for materials 
Contact: 843-842-5299, www.picturethishiltonhead.com

Kid's Creative Workshops & Arts Camp 
When/Where: 1 to 3 p.m. Wednesdays and Saturdays in August at Picture This Gallery
 Info: For children 8 and up.
 Cost: The $30 fee includes materials.
 Contact: 843-842-5299 or email picturethis@hargray.com

Get "Fired Up" with Pottery 
When/Where: 9:30 a.m. Mondays at The Sandbox
 Info: Create a take home memory or a heart-warming gift by personalizing a ceramic plate. 
Cost: $15 per plate
 Contact: 843-842-7645 or www.thesandbox.org

Museum seeks local sweetgrass baskets and information for exhibition 
When/Where: The Coastal Discovery Museum will host “Grass Roots: African Origins of an American Art” from September 2010 until early January 2011.
 Info: This traveling exhibition traces the historic roots of the sweetgrass basket, the art-form through time, and the individuals who practiced the art of basket making. A number of demonstrations, lectures, presentations and activities are also planned. The museum is seeking assistance from the local community to find historic baskets made by Hilton Head Island basket-makers and information about this island’s basket-makers and their lives. This traveling exhibition is part of the National Endowment for the Humanities’ “On The Road” project. A larger version of “Grass Roots” is currently on display at the Smithsonian Institute’s National Museum of African Art in Washington, D.C. 
Contact: For more information, contact Natalie Hefter at 689-3033, ext. 225 or e-mail nhefter@coastaldiscovery.org.

Summer Group Exhibit
When/Where: Through Sept. 9 at Picture This Gallery, 124 Arrow Rd. on Hilton Head Island
Info: Works by various artists will be on display. Sweetgrass baskets by Mchael Smalls and books by local authors also will be available.
Contact: picturethis@hargray.com or 843-842-5299

Poster Contest
When/Where: The winning poster will be accounced at the unveiling party Sept. 30 at ArtWorks in the K-Mart plaza in Beaufort.
Info: The Beaufort Film Society will hold a poster art contest for the 2011 Film Festival. The winner's artwork will represent the 5th Annual Beaufort International Film Festival in all event promotions. Contest rules and guidelines can be found at www.beaufortfilmsociety.org. Ten finalists will be announced Sept. 15. Prizes include $250 for first place, $100 for second place and $50 for third place.
Cost: $15 jury fee
Contact: www.beaufortfilmsociety.org and 843-522-3196

ARTworks Afterschool
When/Where: Through Oct. 14
Info: Classes include:

Performing Arts: Jenn Shand will lead this class for ages 9-12, a low key and a noncompetitive introduction to acting. Students will gain self confidence in their ability to express themselves as they learn the basic acting skills through drama activities such as role playing, story dramatization, pantomime, improvisation, and scene work.
Visual Arts: Art that Moves with Kelly Davidson for ages 12-16. Students will learn about design, geometrics, color, focus and motion, as we hand build Kaleidoscopes and wind chimes. Using metals, reflective glass, colored glass and other objects, students will be fascinated by the moveable works of art they are able to create.
Performing Arts: String Orchestra with Ami Rabinowitz for ages 9-14. Prepare two orchestra pieces in four parts for a performance while learning music theory and instrument skills. Students will learn a few new scales, warm-up exercises, and even some history about their instrument. This class is intended for the orchestra student with at least a year of strings class or private lessons.
Visual Arts: Arts Sampler with Jada Gray, for ages 6-9. Students will learn about color, line and media to create Jasper Johns inspired artwork. Jasper Johns is a famous South Carolina American contemporary artist who works primarily in painting and printmaking. Thursdays beginning September 2nd thru October 14th
Performing Arts : Circus Skills with JW Rone, for ages 10-15. Explore the exciting physical arts of juggling, balancing and clowning and their relationship to performance.
Visual Arts: Fun Creations with Polymer Clay with Kelly Davidson, ages 6-9. This class provides students with a fun learning opportunity in polymer clay art while working on the projects they'll be proud to use or give as a gift. This class will help develop new interests and skills in the fun working environment. Students will learn how to mix colors, create textures, shape and cut and using clay techniques; and apply these to make pens, a mirror and a 3-D aquarium, all using colorful polymer clay.

Cost: $45 per child
Contact: 843-379-2787 or www.beaufortcountyarts.com

Athletics 

Ongoing:

American Karate
 When/Where: Beginning belts, from 6:15-6:45 p.m. Thursdays and advanced belts, from 6:45-7:30 p.m. Thursdays at The Island Recreation Center
 Info: Children are invited to learn the art of self-defense while developing self-confidence, flexibility, endurance and coordination.
 Cost: $40 per month 
Contact: Diance, 843-784-2044; for more information, call The Island Recreation Center at 843-681-7273.

Barefoot Yoga 
When/Where: Ages 4-7, from 11 a.m. to noon; ages 8-11, from 12:15 p.m. to 1:15 p.m.; ages 12-15, from 1:30-2:30 p.m. Saturdays at The Island Recreation Center. 
Info: Class is designed for children to encourage a healthy mind and body through yoga stretches and breathing techniques. 
Cost: $40 per month 
Contact: Call Kimberly at 843-422-5517.

Homeschool Swim Club 
When/Where: From 1-2 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays
 Info: Designed for ages 7 to 19, students will sharpen their swim skills and learn proper stroke techniques. Children must be able to swim 50 yards front crawl and 25 yards backstroke. 
Cost:$5 per class 
Contact: For more information, call The Island Recreation Center at 843-681-7273.

Recreational Swim Club
 When/Where: From 6-7 p.m. Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays at The Island Recreation Center
 Info: This is an introduction to team swimming, where children will learn proper stroke techniques in a fun environment. Participants must be able to swim 50 yards front crawl and 25 yards backstroke. 
Cost: $55 per month 
Contact: For more information, call The Island Recreation Center at 843-681-7273.

Hilton Head Aquatics
 Info: This is a year-round swim team that includes swimmers of all levels, from ages 5-18. 
Contact: For more information, visit www.h2aswim.com or contact the head coach, Jack Maddan, at 843-342-3795 or e-mail jackmaddan@yahoo.com.

Hilton Head/Bluffton Soccer Club
 Info: Various soccer programs are available from The Island Recreation Center.
 Contact: For more information, call Nate Skager at 843-681-7273 or e-mail nate.skager@islandreccenter.org.

Scheduled:

Hilton Head Island Celebrity Golf Tournament
When/Where: The two-day celebrity tournament will be played Saturday, Sept. 4 at the Robert Trent Jones Course in Palmetto Dunes and Sunday, Sept. 5 at Harbour Town Golf Links in the Sea Pines Resort.
Info: The event has been revamped to include a change in format, a reduction in cost, a locals tournament, more celebrities, new beneficiaries and more. Begins with Locals Day on Sept. 3 at the Arthur Hills course at Palmetto Hall
Cost: $195 and includes breakfast, lunch, a souvenir golf shirt and a ticket to the Trustees, Oceanside Party at the Westin Resort and Spa that evening. Proceeds benefit 20 area children‚ charities.
Contact: 843-842-7711, www.hhcelebritygolf.com

Hot Shots Lacrosse League 
When/Where: Practice held Tuesdays and Thursdays; Saturday morning games at The Island Recreation Center.
 Info: The league provides a place for players who are interested in learning and playing lacrosse for grades 3-5. No experience is necessary, 
Cost: $65, includes uniform
 Contact: For more information, call The Island Recreation Center at 843-681-7273.

Run for RET 5K
When/Where: 8 a.m. Sept. 4; begins at the Hilton Head Preparatory School campus and goes through the Sea Pines Forest Preserve
Cost: $30 to register.
Contact: 843-842-4786.

Wheelchair Tennis Championships
When/Where: Tournament play begins at 9 a.m. Sept. 9 and continues through Sept. 19 in the Men‚, Women‚ and Quad divisions. Local players are invited to join in a Run-Roll Round Robin at 7 p.m. Sept. 16 at Chaplin Park on Hilton Head Island
Info: Matches will be held primarily at the Chaplin Park Tennis Center on Hilton Head Island, with additional matches at the Hilton Head Motorcoach Resort off Arrow Road. interested players should call Julie Jilly at 843-785-7244. In addition, Run/Roll pro exhibitions will be held Sept. 13 at Palmetto Dunes Tennis Center and Van der Meer Shipyard Racquet Club. The exhibitions are doubles matches with a wheelchair player and an able-bodied player on each team. Volunteers and ball persons are needed.
Contact: 843-785-7244. E-mail julie@ptrtennis.org

Corey Cup 2010
When/Where: Sept. 11
Info: This is the 11th annual Corey Cerrone Memorial Golf Tournament.
Contact: For a full schedule and donation information, go to www.active.com/donate/coreycup2010.

Golf tournament to benefit Camp Leo
When/Where: The tournament will be held Sept. 25 at Crescent Pointe Golf Club in Bluffton.
Info: Area Lions Clubs are partnering this year with four local ophthalmology practices. Affiliated Retina Consultants, Bishop Eye Associates, Low Country Eye and Palmetto Eye Specialists, to hold their first-ever benefit golf tournament. It will be a "Greens Keeper‚ Revenge Scramble" format.
Cost: All proceeds go directly to Camp Leo, an annual summer camp for sight-impaired children in South Carolina. Entry is $75 for individuals and $300 for a foursome.
Contact: 843-836-2266. E-mail campleogolf@gmail.com.

Pedal 4 Kids
When/Where: Sept. 25 at Hilton Head Island High School; registration begins 7:30 a.m.
Info: A bicycle fundraiser for the Boys and Girls Club of Hilton Head Island, presented in partnership with the Kickin' Asphalt Bicycle Club. All skill levels and ages are welcome for rides of 40, 20/25 or 10 miles (family fun rides also available).
Contact: 843-575-5430. bgchhi.org

Bluffton Pro-Am Charity Classic
Info: Benefits the Boys & Girls Club of Bluffton. 1 p.m. Sept. 27 at the May River Golf Club in Palmetto Bluff. Each team consists of four amateurs and one professional.
Cost: Cost per player is $350; cost per team is $1,400, which includes practice range, golf cart, green fees, lunch, snack, prizes and an awards reception with a buffet dinner.
Contact: 843-694-3197. Email lvallinobgc@hargray.com.

Annual Coastal Plain Meander
 When/Where: Begins Oct. 1 
Info: The trip includes a 4-day, 3-night journey down the Savannah River. 
Contact: To register go to www.savannahriverkeeper.org or call 706-826-8991.

Community

Ongoing:

Kids Night Out ― for the Parents!
When/Where: 6:30-9:30 p.m. Fridays at ARTworks in Beaufort Town Center
Info: Children 5-12 are invited to join artist Kelly Collins Davidson and her Creativity Curators for a night of hands-on art, dinner, friendship and fun. Register by noon Fridays.
Cost: $30 for one child, $55 for two siblings, $80 for three siblings.
Contact: 843-379-2787 and www.beaufortcountyarts.com

Coligny Plaza
 When/Where: 6:30 p.m. through Labor Day at Coligny Plaza's center kiosk on Hilton Head Island
 Info: Various children’s entertainment takes center stage. Mondays include Monday Night Magic with Gary Maurer; Wednesdays is Pachanga, The Latin Sound of the Lowcountry; Reggae band Positive Vibrations performs on Thursdays; and there’s a Family Dance Party on Fridays. 
Contact: Call 842-6050; or visit www.colignyplaza.com for more information.

Mom-Asana Pre-Natal Courses 
When/Where: 7– 8:30 pm Mondays at Dancing Dogs Yoga in Beaufort Town Center behind the Hilton Garden Inn, Beaufort
 Info: A pre-natal course designed for women in their second and third trimesters to stretch and strengthen muscles, improve circulation, aid in digestion, release tension, and alleviate many of the discomforts of pregnancy as well as preparation for labor, delivery and motherhood. 
Contact: Call 263-5864 or visit www.dancingdogsyoga.com

Make-A-Wish Foundation 
When/Where: at 5:30 p.m. Sept. 2 at the Bluffton Public Library, 120 Palmetto Way
 Info: The Make-A-Wish Foundation of South Carolina will host a volunteer interest meeting. The group is looking for new volunteers from the Hilton Head region to fulfill opportunities in wish granting, special events, fund-raising and marketing.
 Contact: For information, call 864-250-0702 or e-mail Emalee Baker at emalee.baker@gmail.com.

Seafood, Jazz and Brew Festival
 When/Where: Sept. 13-18 at Shelter Cove Harbour, Hilton Head Island. Highlights include:

6-8 p.m. Sept. 17: "Jazz at the Park," featuring the Hilton Head Symphony Orchestra and the Howard Paul Quintet.
11:30 a.m. Sept. 18: "Men Drinking Beer" tasting session.
2-4 p.m. Sept. 18: "Fish and Friends" children‚ event for kids 9 and younger.
2-5:30 p.m. Sept. 18: "Bark for Your Beer" event to support the Hilton Head Humane Association.
2:30 p.m. Sept. 18: Oyster shucking contest.
2-6 p.m. Sept. 18: "Brews on the Harbour" public tasting ($20 per person).

Contact: 843-686-4944 or 1-800-424-3387 or www.hiltonheadhospitality.com

Farmer's Table
When/Where: 6:30 p.m. Sept. 10 at Habersham Town Center in Beaufort
Info: Reconnect with the source of your food and honor talented farmers and chefs at a special dinner to benefit the Lowcountry Food Bank's Growing Food Locally program. Highlights include cocktails, small bites, music and a tour of Habersham Farms followed by a three-course supper complemented by local wines and handcrafted brews.
Contact: www.lowcountryfoodbank.com or 843-747-8146, ext. 105

National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Walks
When/Where: The kick-off dinner will be held from 5:30-8 p.m. Sept. 16 at Callahan‚ Sports Bar & Grill on Hilton Head Island.
Info: The dinner is the group‚ opportunity to recruit team captains, walk volunteers and walkers.
Contact: 843-681-2200, www.namibeaufortcounty.com

Tea For Tutu
When/Where: 1:30-3:30 p.m. Sept. 19 at the Sea Pines Country Club
Info: It's time for couture and fall fashion show. The event marks the first time that costumes and characters will come together to showcase vintage tutus and ballet costumes to audiences up close. Participating stores include The Back Door, Island Child, SM Bradford, Porcupine and Posh Boutique.
Cost: $40 for adults, $20 for 18 and under.
Contact: www.hhdt.org. E-mail hhdancetheatre@gmail.com.

Death By Chocolate
When/Where: 7-9 p.m. Sept. 23 at the Crowne Plaza Resort, Shipyard Plantation, Hilton Head
Info: A Chocolate and Champaign Affair, benefiting the Girl Scouts, will feature chefs and vendors from throughout Beaufort County, each creating a chocolate entree, drink or dessert. Tastings will be held throughout the night, and prizes will be awarded by a panel of expert judges.
Cost: Tickets are $35 at the Girl Scout service center, 62 New Orleans Road; $36.99 online at www.brownpapertickets.com/event/118526; and available by calling 842-3444, 518-852-3932, 800-669-0822 or 800-868-9911. All proceeds benefit Girl Scouts.

An Evening of the Arts
When/Where: 6-10 p.m. Sept. 24 at Honey Horn Plantation, Hilton Head Island.
Info: The event benefits Arts in Education programs. Join artists and friends for a casually elegant evening of art and music under the stars at historic Honey Horn Plantation. Works by well-known local and regional artists, such as Joe Bowler, the Palmer family and Louanne LaRoche, will be featured in the juried art event, along with silent auction items. The evening will culminate in a live auction by led by Sonny Huntley. The black-tie optional evening will feature an artistic menu presented by executive chef Alphonse Lee Lucier of Robert Irvine‚ eat! and chamber music with cellist Angela Maleh.
Cost: $125
Contact: 843-681-5381, www.promisingartists.org

What a Crock!
When/Where: 3-4 p.m. Sept. 25 at the Bluffton Library
Info: Do you have the best slow cooker dip in Bluffton? Prove it! Or just come sample the foot, watch football clips on the big screen and decide who has the best dip in town.
Cost: Free and open to the public.
Contact: To register your dip and for more information, contact the reference desk of the Bluffton Library by e-mailing refbluf@bcgov.net.

Italian Heritage Festival
When/Where: 11:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Sept. 25 at Shelter Cove, Hilton Head Island
Info: Festival features Italian food, games, cars, wines, music and more.
Cost: $5 admission, $10 for wine tasting.
Contact: www.iachh.org

16th Annual Beaufort Shrimp Festival
When/Where: 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Oct. 1-2 at Henry C. Chambers Waterfront Park, Beaufort. Highlights include:

8 p.m. Oct. 1: Free concert featuring Gary Sinise and the Lt. Dan Band
8 a.m. Oct. 2: A 5K run, "Walk Through History" and Popcorn Shrimp Run in downtown Beaufort.

Info: On both days, the festival features food, live music and a restaurant competition.
Cost: Free
Contact: 843-525-6644. www.downtownbeaufort.com

Hilton Head Island Concours d'Elegance & Motoring Festival
When/Where: Oct. 29-Nov. 7 at both The Westin Savannah Harbor Golf Resort & Spa on Hutchinson Island and the Coastal Discovery Museum at Honey Horn
Info: The is the ninth annual festival, which will feature Chevrolet as its 2010 Honored Marque.
Cost: Tickets start at $20, with advance-purchase discounts available online through Oct. 15. Tickets and VIP packages can be purchased either online or at the gate. Children under 12 will be admitted free; students and military members receive half-off general admission ticket prices at the gate.
Contact: 843-785-7469. www.hhiconcours.com

A Night at the Juke Joint
When/Where: 6:30-11 p.m. Oct. 2 at Simmons Fish Camp, 11 Simmons Road on Broad Creek, next to Broad Creek Marina
Info: The Gullah Museum of Hilton Head Island presents "A Night at the Juke Joint."
Cost: $20 per person. Food, non-alcoholic and alcoholic beverages will be available for purchase.
Contact: 843-290-3730. E-mail cjonessepps@aol.com

Bark in the Park
When/Where: 12-4 p.m. Nov. 7 at the Oscar Frazier Park in Rotary Field, 77 Shults Road in Bluffton
Info: A Dog-Centric Event~ Fun for Dogs, and their families! The event includes Arts and Crafts, Food Vendors, Pet Related Vendors, Children’s Games and Contests, Dog Games and Contests, Dog Makeovers, Music, Prizes, Rescue Groups, Silent Auction and more. Sponsorships are now available for $200 and includes a 10x10 space and your business mentioned in our ads and posters.
Contact: Jlamann8965@juno.com or mom2igs@yahoo.com (843) 815-9981 or give to Babbie Guscio at The Store- on Calhoun Street- Bluffton

Hilton Head Choral Society’s 26th Annual Christmas Tour of Homes
When/Where: Noon-5 p.m. Dec. 5 at Colleton River Plantation
Info: Get out of the house and into the holiday spirit with our fabulous Christams Tour of Homes in beautiful and private Colleton River Plantation. This year the Hilton Head Choral Society’s immensely popular tour features six uniquely designed and decorated homes in stunning holiday splendor. This is a rare opportunity to view six beautiful residences and the Nicholas Clubhouse on this unguided tour at this very private location. The Hilton Head Choral Society Youth Choir will be performing songs of the season at the Clubhouse at 2:30 pm.
Cost: $25 if purchased in advance, $30 day of tour; advanced ticket sales available at Burke’s Pharmacy, Christie’s Hallmark at Indigo Run and in Belfair Shopping Center, Markel’s at Kitties Crossing, Paper, Party Plantation in Pineland Station, Pyramids at Main Street, or by going online at www.hiltonheadchoralsociety.org
Contact: 843-341-3818

Bluffton Farmers Market
 When/Where: 2-7 p.m., Thursdays through Nov. 18 at 40 Calhoun St. at Carson Cottages in old town Bluffton
 Info: Organic produce, farm fresh eggs and beef. Fresh fish, pastas, honey and more local specialties. Changes week to week. Prepared foods include barbecue, gumbo, crab cakes and fried shrimp and oysters. 
Contact: 843-415-2447; e-mail manager@farmersmarketbluffton.com

Jasper County Farmers Market 
When/Where: 8 a.m.-noon Saturdays through November at 9935 South Jacob Smart Blvd., U.S. 17, 1/2 mile south of downtown Ridgeland
 Info: The market hosts a variety of vendors selling produce, baked goods, prepared meals, arts, crafts and more. 
Contact: 843-717-3690; www.jaspercountysc.org

Mommy and Me 
When/Where: From 9-9:45 a.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays at University of Georgia's Marine Education Center and Aquarium, 30 Ocean Science Circle on Skidaway Island
 Info: Program is for children between ages 1 and 4 with such activities as arts and crafts, story time, games and animals. There is a maximum of 15 participants. 
Cost: $6 per child for non-member, $4 per child for members; adults are free with children 
Contact: To register, call 912-598-2496, e-mail fish@uga.edu

Expanded Do-Drop-In Program 
When/Where: 10 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Thursdays and 10:30 a.m. Saturdays at the Bluffton library 
Info: Ms. Gail hosts expanded Drop-In story times. The Thursday programs involve story times and songs for 45 minutes; they're geared for ages 3-5-ish. The Saturday programs are geared toward 2-6-ish. Registration is not required. 
Cost: Free

Mommy and Me Yoga 
When/Where: 8:30-9:45 a.m. Fridays at Dancing Dogs Yoga in Beaufort
 Info: YogaKids instructor Cheryl Janecka will lead Mommy and Me Yoga for children six weeks to new walkers. The first class will focus on toddlers. 
Connect: shelley@dancingdogsyoga.com or www.dancingdogsyoga.com

Old Fort Jackson Auction and Lowcountry Boil
 When/Where: Old Fort Jackson
 Info: This is an annual family-friendly event at Old Fort Jackson. Children's activities will be available, as well as food and beverages. Proceeds from the silent auction benefit Old Fort Jackson. 
Contact: www.chsgeorgia.org

Imagination Hour 
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.
 Connect: 843-842-7645 or www.thesandbox.org

Baby Sign Language
 When/Where: 9:30-10 a.m. Tuesdays at The Sandbox
 Info: Enable your child to communicate and express their thoughts, wishes, needs & feelings before they are verbal. Geared for caregivers with children under 2 years.
 Cost: $4 for members and $10 for non-members, which includes class instruction and museum admission 
Connect: 843-842-7645 or www.thesandbox.org

Beginning Sign Language 
When/Where: From 10-10:30 a.m. Tuesdays at The Sandbox
 Info: Children learn how to sign common words and phrases. Geared for children more than 2 years old.
 Cost: Class instruction included with admission
 Contact: 843-842-7645 or www.thesandbox.org

Scheduled:

Street Music on Paris Avenue
When/Where: 6 p.m. Sept. 11 and Sept. 25
Info: Bring your lawn chairs and your dancing shoes to enjoy free performances in the heart of Port Royal. Performances are as scheduled:
Aug. 14: Vic Varner and Friends
Aug. 28: Dwayne Dopsie & the Zydeco Hellraisers
Sept. 11: Davina and the Vagabonds
Sept. 25: Stacy Mitchhart Band
Contact: http://www.beaufortcountyarts.com

Lions Big Band Concert
When/Where: 7:30 p.m. Oct. 14 at the Hilton Head School's Visual Performing Arts Center
Info: The Fifth Annual Big Band Concert will feature the Stardust Orchestra and the Hilton Head High School Seahawk's Jazz Band. The concert supports the Lions' local efforts to help the visually impaired. The Hilton Head Noon Lions Club sponsors eye screenings in the community, conducts an eye surgery assistance program and runs the annual Camp Lep summer camp for blind and visually impaired children.
Cost: $20
Contact: 843-682-3829

Dance

Educational/Story Times

Ongoing:

Homework Center 
When/Where: Check back for hours, typically held at the Bluffton library's small conference room. 
Info: This is a free service for kids in grades 1-12. Tutors are standing by. 
Cost: Free

Expanded Do-Drop-In Program 
When/Where: 10 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Thursdays and 10:30 a.m. Saturdays at the Bluffton library
 Info: Ms. Gail hosts expanded Drop-In story times. The Thursday programs involve story times and songs for 45 minutes; they're geared for ages 3-5-ish. The Saturday programs are geared toward 2-6-ish. Registration is not required.
 Cost: Free

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

Mother's Morning Out
 When/Where: From 9 a.m. to noon Monday through Friday at The Island Recreation Center
 Info: This is a childcare and early childhood education drop-in program for young children. Program includes math, science, art, music, language arts, motor and social skills. 
Cost: $100 for 10-punch class or $12 per class
 Contact: Leah Arnold, 843-681-7273

After School Recreation Club 
When/Where: From 3:30-6 p.m. Monday through Friday at The Island Recreation Center
 Info: The after school club is a place where children from kindergarten through fifth grade will play sports, learn new skills and get homework help. Activities also include recreation, arts and crafts, community service projects and academic support. Snack is provided. 
Cost: $40 per week or $12 per day 
Contact: For more information, call The Island Recreation Center at 843-681-7273.

Teen After School Program
 When/Where: From 2:30-6 p.m. Monday through Friday at The Island Recreation Center
 Info: This program provides a variety of interesting and educational activities in a relaxed, fun and safe learning environment. Program includes special projects and volunteer opportunities. Snack is provided. 
Cost: $42 per week or $12 per day 
Contact: For more information, call The Island Recreation Center at 843-681-7273.

Homework Help - Check back for times 
When/Where: From 4-6 p.m. Wednesdays and Thursdays at the Bluffton Branch Library 
Info: Children in grades 1-12 can take advantage of the library's free tutors based on a first-come-first-served basis. Bring home work and whatever school materials will be needed to complete the work. 
Cost: Free 
Contact: For more information, call 843-757-1537 or visit www.beaufortcountylibrary.org.

Beaufort Through the Ages
When/Where: 2-3 p.m. Sept. 12 in the large meeting room of the Bluffton Library
Info: Floria E. Singleton will lead an author talk and book signing. No registration is required.

Chess Club 
When/Where: 6:30 p.m. the first and third Tuesdays of the month for ages 13 to adult and at 6:30 p.m. the second and fourth Tuesdays of the month for ages 9 to 12 at the Bluffton Branch Library
 Cost: Free 
Contact: For more information, call 843-757-1537 or visit www.beaufortcountylibrary.org.

Free Story Times at Live Oak Public Libraries 
When/Where: Check Web site for local listings. 
Info: Storytime includes stories, songs and finger play; preschool storytime offers thematic storytime with movement activities for sharpening fine and large motor skills 
Contact: 912-652-3600, http://www.liveoakpl.org/events/storytimes/

Toddler Tuesdays 
When/Where: 10:30-11:15 a.m. Tuesdays at Oatland Island Wildlife Center 
Cost: Free with Oatland Island admission
 Contact: 912-395-1212

Story Time at the Roundhouse Railroad Museum
 When/Where: From 10-11 a.m. Sept. 8, Oct. 13 and Nov. 10 at the Roundhouse Railroad Museum
 Info: Reservations are encouraged for story times Cost: $4 per child with regular adult admission
 Contact: 912-651-6823, ext. 203, childrenevents@chsgeorgia.org

Carolina TESOL
When/Where: Nov. 12-14 at the Hilton Oceanfront Resort on Hilton Head Island
Info: Carolina Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages will hold its annual fall conference in November. Highlights include: response to intervention, sheltered instruction, diversity and tolerance, Title III issues in North and South Carolina, ESOL mainstream and adult strands and dinner on the beach.
Cost: Early bird registration is $120 and pre-conference workshops are $50. Hotel rooms can be booked for $99 per night.
Contact: www.carolinatesol.org.

Polar Express at the Roundhouse Railroad Museum 
When/Where: Dec. 4 at the Roundhouse Railroad Museum 
Info: More details to come 
Contact: 912-651-6823, ext. 203, childrenevents@chsgeorgia.org

Story Time at the Roundhouse Railroad Museum 
When/Where: From 10-11 a.m. Dec. 8 at the Roundhouse Railroad Museum in the baggage car
 Info: Reservations are encouraged for story times 
Cost: $4 per child with regular adult admission 
Contact: 912-651-6823, ext. 203, childrenevents@chsgeorgia.org

Music

Shannon Tanner Children’s Concerts 
When/Where: Concerts are from 6:30-7:30 p.m. and 8-9 p.m. Mondays through Fridays at Shelter Cove Harbour
 Info: This is another Hilton Head tradition. Shannon Tanner has been performing family shows for more than 21 years at Shelter Cove Harbour.
 Contact: Call 843-422-4270 for information.

Labor Day Pops Concert
When/Where: 8 p.m. Sept. 3 at First Presbyterian Church, 540 William Hilton Parkway, on Hilton Head Island
Info: Start your Labor Day weekend with a “Summer Song,” the Hilton Head Choral Society's annual pops concert. This year's program will feature George and Ira Gershwin tunes, lyrical waltzes by Richard Rogers and a special tribute to the great movie musicals from MGM studios.
Cost: Tickets are $20
Contact: Purchase tickets at www.hiltonheadchoralsociety.org or call 843-341-3818

The Stardust Orchestra
When/Where: 7:30 p.m. Oct. 14 at the Hilton Head Island High School Visual and Performing Arts Center.
Info: An evening of big-band music, featuring the Hilton Head High School Seahawk Jazz Band and presented by the Hilton Head Noon Lions Club.
Cost: $20
Contact: www.e-clubhouse.org/sites/HiltonHINoon

Community Drum Circle
When/Where: 7-8:30 p.m. the fourth Wednesday of every month at the Unitarian Universalist Congregation of the Lowcountry, 110 Malphrus Road,
Contact: 843-363-3663

Nature/Outdoors

Carnivorous Plants
When/Where: 6-7 p.m. Sept. 22 at the Bluffton Library
Info: A presentation on carnivorous plants

Theater

"Music of the Night"
When/Where: and Sept. 22-Oct 27 a the Hilton Head Island High School Visual and Performing Arts Center
Info: Karen Mason, who has appeared in "Sunset Boulevard," "Mamma Mia!" and "Hairspray," and country singer Jamey Garner and Kimberly Jajuan will perform.
Cost: $20-$40; portions of proceeds benefit the American Cancer Society.
Contact: 843-816-0754

"Man of La Mancha"
When/Where: Sept. 29-Oct. 24 at the Arts Center of Coastal Carolina
Contact: 843-842-2787, www.artshhi.org

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