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Member Beaufort Regional Chamber of CommerceHilton Head Island-Bluffton Chamber of CommerceGreater Bluffton Chamber of CommerceIsland Events Magazine® is published monthly by Island Communications, P.O. Box 5511, Hilton Head Island, S.C. 29938, Phone (843) 757-9889, Fax (843) 757-9189, e-mail: [email protected]. Look for us on the web at hiltonhead.com/category/magazines. Island Events® prints a minimum of 600,000 copies per year and is dis tributed to approxi mately 300 Island locations. Subscriptions avail able at $25.00 (Canada, $35 US) per year, single copies available for postage and handling charges of $5.00 (Canada, $6 US). Send check to address above. The design, concept, and con-tents of Island Events® are copy righted and may not in any man ner be reproduced in part or whole without written permis sion from the publisher.

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Welcome to Hilton Head Island! If you’re visiting our barrier island in December, you’ve picked a magical time of year to explore all that the Lowcountry has to offer.

As area residents know, here in the Lowcountry we’re dreaming of a Green Christmas! That’s because the evergreen splendor of Hilton Head Island provides an ideal setting for any holiday celebration. With so many thrilling holiday events happening this month, we guarantee you won’t miss the snow a bit!

On December 14, don’t miss Handel’s “Messiah” performed at First Presbyterian Church at this spectacular celebration of the season. Get in the spirit on December 20 by watching the favorite holiday film “Polar Express” under the Liberty Oak in Harbour Town, with a blazing fire pit and tasty s’mores. Admission is complimentary with the donation of a canned good for Deep Well.

If you have an appetite for adventure, you can jump in the ocean on December 31 at the 14th Annual Polar Bear Swim or watch the ball drop on New Year’s Eve at Harbour Town. Be sure to check out our Calendar of Events for a complete guide to the best of what’s happen-ing on the Island in December and beyond.

One thing that makes Island Events unique is our talented line-up of community columnists. In this issue, Capt. Miles Altman gets readers hooked on speckled sea trout fishing, Georgene Mortimer of Island Winery shares the secrets of Barbera wine, Jessie Renew of Outside Hilton Head shares the history and culture of Daufuskie Island and master naturalist Kathleen McMenamin shares the magic of the Wood Stork. And, of course, no issue would be complete without Doug Weaver of the Palmetto Dunes Golf Academy offering insight to help you make the most of your time on the green this month.

At Island Events, we love sharing the very best of the Lowcountry with visitors from near and far. We enjoy welcoming new generations of visitors, year after year, and making it as easy as possible to explore this boot-shaped barrier island, offering 12 miles of beaches, golf, dining, shopping, outdoor activities and family-friendly fun year-round.

In December, as always, we’re dedicated to guiding you to the ultimate Hilton Head Island experiences, making your time here as fun and rewarding as possible. We hope our listings come in handy to guide you to some of the very best that the area has to offer.

Remember that the Lowcountry and the Coastal Empire are just a click away at hiltonhead.com, hiltonheadisland.com, bluffton.com, daufuskieisland.com, savannah.com, stsimonsisland.com and beaufort.com. All of our “priceless” publications can be viewed online 24/7.

Please pull up our informative web sites on your smart phone to decide which shops to check out today, where to go for dinner tonight and what activities to plan for tomorrow. You’ll have all the information you need to make the most of every day (and night) on the island.

From our family to yours, Happy Holidays! Wishing you and your loved ones all the joy of the season and all the best in 2015!

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CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER ........... Linda Rew-GiffordPUBLISHER ...................................Lorraine JennessART DIRECTOR .................................. Jennifer MlayAD COORDINATOR ..............................Liz ShumakeREGIONAL SALES MANAGER .......Rebecca L. WallaceCONTRIBUTING WRITERS ........... Capt. Miles Altman,

Jo Emery, Kathleen McMenamin, Georgene Mortimer,

Jessie Renew, Doug WeaverACCOUNTING ..................................... Mallory RaleyDISTRIBUTION STAFF ..................... Bruce McLemore,

John TantCONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHER ............Joyce Harkins

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48 FEATURES 10 December Highlights 12 Must Taste 13 Island Calendar Activities and Events Islandwide 14 Holiday Dining 16 Please Meet Barbera By Georgene Mortimer, Island Winery 24 Gift Guide – Holiday 2014 30 Holiday Worship 34 Island Horoscope – December An Island Events Favorite 36 Island Tides 46 Community Worship 48 Reeling in Specks By Capt. Miles Altman, Bayrunner Fishing Charters 50 Wonderful Wood Storks By Kathleen McMenamin, H2O Sports 52 Discover Daufuskie By Jessie Renew, Outside Hilton Head 54 Two-Plane vs. One-Plane Swing By Doug Weaver, Palmetto Dunes Oceanfront Resort 56 Recreational Pathways 62 Events Puzzle By Jo Emery DEPARTMENTS 6 Welcome 12 Dining & Lounges 21 Lodging & Real Estate 22 Arts & Services 24 Shopping 36 Activities 41 Puzzle Answer 58 Directory of Advertisers 60 Map of Hilton Head Island

CONTENTSDECEMBER 2014 / 41ST YEAR / ISSUE 10

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Santa takes time out to play around of golf at Arthur Hills Golf Course, in Palmetto Dunes, with

one of his elves (William Rowley) before gearing up for Christmas.

Photography by Joyce Harkins,

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Thru the end of the year, celebrate the shrimp harvest during the annual Salty Dog Shrimpfest. Enjoy one of their 10 favorite shrimp recipes at a great price. The Salty Dog Café, South Beach Marina Village in the Sea Pines Resort, 224 S. Sea Pines Dr. (843) 671-2233 or saltydog.com. You can always count on The Kingfisher Seafood, Pasta & Steak to provide fantastic food along with fresh catches, waterfront views and the Island’s Happiest Happy Hour pricing. 18 Harbourside Lane. (843) 785-4442 or kingfisherseafood.com. Enjoy Happy Hour Crazy Crab Style, 4-6 p.m. daily, in the bar at The Crazy Crab overlooking Jarvis Creek. Enjoy $3 Well and House Wines, $4 Call Drinks and House Margaritas, $5 Frozen Drinks, $2.50 Domestic Bottles, $3 Bud Light & Yuengling Draft, $3 Fish & Steak Tacos, $6 Shrimp Cocktails, $7 Fried Shrimp Baskets and much more. 104 William Hilton Pkwy. (843) 681-5021 or thecrazycrab.com. For your convenience, Tanger Outlets 1 & 2 are making your holiday shopping easier by extend-ing their weekend hours during the month of December - closing at 10 p.m. on Fri. and Sat., with a 7 p.m. closing on Sunday. Visit their website for coupons and sales offers. (843) 837-5410 or tangeroutlet.com/hiltonhead. Bring the whole family to The Salty Dog T-Shirt Factory at the Tanger 2 Outlet Center for Free Pictures with Santa every Sat. & Sun., noon-5 p.m., through Dec. 21. 1414 Fording Island Rd., Bluffton. (843) 837-5511 or saltydog.com. The Hilton Head Symphony Orchestra presents their “Holiday Pops Concert,” the Lowcountry’s

most glorious holiday tradition with works from Handel’s “Messiah,” Tchaikovsky’s “Nutcracker” and other beloved seasonal favorites.Two performances on Dec. 1, 4 p.m. & 8 p.m. Tickets: $50, $40, $25. First Presbyterian Church, 540 Wm. Hilton Pkwy. (843) 842-2055 or hhso.org. “Shop For Good” at Outside Hilton Head’s in-store party and benefit for Volunteers in Medicine of Hilton Head on Dec. 4th. Enjoy food, drinks, music, a trunk show, book signing, great holiday shop-ping for men and women as well as gift wrapping and personal shoppers. Attendees are encour-aged to bring donations for Volunteers in Medicine. 20 per-cent of all sales will benefit the organization. 5-7 p.m. The Plaza at Shelter Cove, 32 Shelter Cove Lane. (800) 686-6996 or outsidehiltonhead.com. Enjoy a fun-filled afternoon with Santa Claus on Dec. 5, 4-8 p.m., at the Hilton Head Island Winter Wonder Festival. Children can enjoy hayrides, carnival games, a petting zoo, a children’s parade, Santa and Mrs. Claus and much more. Targeted for ages 3-12, but everyone is welcome. 4-8 p.m. Admission is $10 for ages 2-15. Concessions sold separately. Shelter Cove Community Park, 39 Shelter Cove Lane. (843) 681-7273 or islandreccenter.org. A Holiday Weekend In Old Town Bluffton takes place on Dec. 5 & 6. On Fri., Dec. 5, from 3-8 p.m. enjoy “Light Up The Night” with the Christmas Tree lighting, shop-ping and refreshments, live music and a free Holiday Trolley. The 2014 Old Town Bluffton Christmas Parade takes place on Sat., Dec. 6 at 10 a.m., rain or shine. The Parade starts at Pritchard and Bridge Streets taking a three-mile route through Old Town

December HighlightsThe Island’s own unique holiday magic abounds during this special time of year. Holiday musi-cals, sparkling outdoor light displays, visits with Santa, spectacular theatre, food festivals along with many other fun events including opportunities to give back to those in need take place this month.

Through Dec. 31 visit South Beach to enjoy

hundreds of thousands of twinkling lights at the

South Beach Marina Christmas Village.

Santa can be found at the South Beach Inn for Free Pictures with Santa each

Fri. and Sat. 3-7 p.m. through Dec. 21.

Families and well-be-haved pets are welcome.

South Beach Marina Village in the Sea Pines

Resort, 232 S. Sea Pines Dr. (843) 363-2198 or

saltydog.com.

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Bluffton, ending at Red Cedar Road. Road closures will take place so plan to arrive early for this 2-3 hour event. (843) 706-4500 or townofbluffton.sc.gov. Help make a difference in the life of a child by attending the 6th Annual Holiday Open House at the Hilton Head Hero House on Dec. 7, 2-4 p.m. Bring a gro-cery gift card to share with the 2015 Hero Families. Hilton Head Hero’s mission is to bring families with children suffering from life-threatening illnesses to the Island for a resort vacation. 1 Spanish Moss Lane in The Sea Pines Resort. (843) 422-6343 or hhheros.com. The Hilton Head Choral Society presents “The Sounds of Christmas” on Dec. 12 at 8 p.m. This Island tradition has something for everyone’s musical taste with yuletide favorites for the entire family. $30, preferred seating; $25, general seating. First Presbyterian Church, 540 Wm. Hilton Pkwy. (843) 341-3818 or hiltonheadchoralsociety.org. On Dec. 13, U S Military Vets MC Beaufort conducts a ceremony of placing remembrance wreaths on veteran’s graves at Beaufort National Cemetery to honor American Heroes for National Wreaths Across America Day. Arrive at 11:30 a.m., ceremony begins promptly at noon. 1601 Boundary St., Beaufort. (912) 313-1506 or [email protected]. Make a memory with family and friends at the Gingerbread House Decorating Party on Dec. 13, 10 a.m.-noon. Music and refresh-ments will be provided. $10 per house. First Presbyterian Church, 540 Wm. Hilton Pkwy. (843) 681-3696 or fpchhi.org. The Sandbox presents “Twas the Night Before Christmas,” a read-ing by Santa on Dec. 23, 10:30 a.m.-noon. Space is limited so sign up when you arrive. Great photo opportunity. Cost included in Admission. 18A Pope Ave. (843) 842-7645 or thesandbox.org. The 11th Annual Community

Christmas Day Dinner takes place 11 a.m.-3 p.m. on Dec. 25. Enjoy a full turkey buffet and cel-ebrate Christ’s birth in a warm family setting. Free will offerings accepted for the cost of the meal, Meals On Wheels and Second Helpings. First Presbyterian Church, 540 Wm. Hilton Pkwy. (843) 705-5725 or (843) 304-1086. Join The Sandbox for a family fun event guaranteed to kick off the New Year on the right foot, The NOON Year’s Eve Celebration, on Dec. 31, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Featuring special games and other activities including a bounce house, a chance to play in the snow, fun arts & crafts, light lunch and party favors. $10 for adults and children, 1 and over. Up to 12 months, free. Members, Active Military and Seniors, $8. Coupons are not valid for this event. 18-A Pope Ave. (843) 842-7645 or thesandbox.org. Ring in the New Year with music, dancing and fun at Kingfisher Seafood, Pasta and Steak’s New Year’s Eve Celebration. Enjoy rock, beach and dance music with Wilson, Watkins & Wingo while feasting on a 3-course meal along with party favors and a midnight Champagne toast. Entrée choices are Prime Rib Au Jus, Seafood Pasta, Lobster & Crab Stuffed Salmon or 1 ½ lbs. of Snow Crab Legs. Each served with a chef or garden salad and Chef’s dessert. The celebration begins at 8 p.m. and continues through the New Year. Reservations are required. $49.95 per person. 18 Harbourside Lane. (843) 785-4442 or kingfisherseafood.com. Celebrate on New Year’s Eve with dinner specials by Chef Herb of The Salty Dog Café. On New Year’s Day, kick-off 2015 at The Salty Dog Café, opening at 11 a.m. South Beach Marina Village in the Sea Pines Resort, 232 S. Sea Pines Dr. (843) 363-2198 or saltydog.com. Event dates and times are subject to change without notice and many are subject to weather conditions. Please call or visit the website to confirm.

On Dec. 3-28, the award-winning hit show “Singin in the Rain” is on stage at The Arts Center of Coastal Carolina. Set in glamor-ous 1920’s Hollywood, this romantic comedy focuses on two silent movie stars as they tran-sition to the early days of “talkies.” Suited for all ages. Evening perfor-mances: Tues.-Sat., 8 p.m. and Sun., 7 p.m.; Sun. Matinee, 2 p.m. (No performance on Dec. 24-25) 14 Shelter Cove Lane. (843) 842-2787 or artshhi.com.


Captain Woody’s - A local favorite for over 30 years! Visit the new Hilton Head location, 6 Target Road, and enjoy the Famous Grouper Melt, Po Boys, Seafood Platters, Land Food, Raw Food, Raw Bar and more.

The Islanders’ favorite place for over 18 years, Casey’s Sports Bar & Grille, offers $5.99 lunch specials, daily drink specials along with Happy Hour specials from 4-7 p.m. Whether you are craving a fresh crisp salad for lunch or a juicy, hand-cut steak for dinner the friendly staff prides themselves on prepar ing quality food and ensur-ing that you have a fantastic dining experience.

Seafood Lovers can jump right into a steamed seafood pot filled with lobster, shrimp, snow crab legs and oysters at either of the two great waterfront locations of The Crazy Crab.

Enjoy live music, dancing and drinks at The Electric Piano Bar. Try a flavorful martini from the extensive menu which offers a classic Dirty Martini to a Blueberry Crush, Skinny Sorbet Lemon or Tangerine Dream. Other new drinks include: the Ruby Derby, Goose Melon Mojito, the Blonde Bombshell and the Electric Blue Hawaiian.

Award-winning wings are just one of the tasty menu items found at Hilton Head Brewing Co. – 1st Overall Winner of the 2011 Hilton Head Island WingFest.

It’s Greek To Me serves the Island’s best calamari, an array of Greek spe cialty dishes and homemade, mouth-watering desserts while dining indoors or out on the spacious patio or roof-top terrace.

For the Island’s best hand-tossed specialty pizza try Jake’s Salty Dog Pizza now served exclu-sively at Land’s End Tavern in South Beach Marina Village in The Sea Pines Resort. Shrimp Scampi, Bacon Cheeseburger and Buffalo Chicken are just a few of their specialties and, of course, you

can always build your own.

Enjoy casual, affordable dining, serving fresh local catches, family-friendly meals, superb nightly specials and the Island’s “Happiest” Happy Hour at Kingfisher Seafood Pasta & Steak on the water at Shelter Cove Harbour.

Great seafood and steaks can be enjoyed, along with a breathtaking view, while seated indoors or out at Lands End Tavern.

Enjoy the ULTIMATE Dessert Experience at Orange Leaf Yogurt. Check out our flavor lineup from creamy & delicious, fruity & fan tas tic, no sugar added, dairy free…you choose! Great flavors and you’ll love the Orange Leaf Spoon!

Enjoy a full menu of seafood, salads and sand-wiches served along with tropical freezes and ocean breez es at The Salty Dog Cafe.

With dishes ranging from their famous Grouper to Fajitas made with prime filet of beef tenderloin, to their Cowboy Cut Black Angus Bone-In Ribeye or even their Outrageous Chimichanga, Santa Fe Café is sure to have something to entice you.

For the very best in Italian cuisine, visit Stellini Italian Restaurant – the Lowcountry’s “Little Italy” since 1989!

Subway offers a delicious selection of sand-wiches and salads for every taste and is now offering breakfast items. 7 conve nient locations. Subway... EAT FRESH!

Sweet Frog Premium Frozen Yogurt... the Secret Ingredient is FUN! Come create your own combination of delicious soft-serve frozen yogurt, then top it off with all of your favorites!

Fresh seafood, delicious steaks and sand wiches, along with one of the best views on the Island, can be found at The Wreck of The Salty Dog Cafe.

~ Must Taste ~


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Ongoing: Daily Alligator & Wildlife Tours in The Sea Pines Resort Forest Preserve hosted by the H2O Nature Center. (843) 686-5323 or h2osports.com. Ongoing: The Island Recreation Center offers youth & adult programs for all ages and skill levels. Pre-registration required. 20 Wilborn Rd. (843) 681-7273 or islandreccenter.org. Ongoing: Memory Matters offers help to those suffering from dementia and their caregivers. 117 Wm. Hilton Pkwy. (843) 842-6688 or memory-matters.org.

Ongoing: The Art Academy of the Hilton Head Art League offers classes and workshops for all ages and skill levels. Pre-registration required. 106 Cordillo Pkwy. (843) 842-5738 or artleaguehhi.org. Monday-Saturday: Wine Flights & Cheese at the Island Winery, Mon. through Fri., 12:30-2:30 p.m.; Sat., 12:30-4 p.m. $10 per person. 12-A Cardinal Rd. (843) 842-3141 or islandwinery.com. Monday-Friday: Wine & Cheese Happy Hour at the Island Winery starting at 4 p.m. Cover charge. 12-A Cardinal Rd. (843) 842-3141 or islandwinery.com. Mondays, Tuesdays & Fridays: Bridge Workshops are available to locals and out-of-towners at the Hilton Head Island Bridge Club, located in Port Royal Plaza, mile marker #5. (843) 689-6239 or bridgewebs.com/hiltonheadisland. Mondays: “Where Does the Power Come From?” complimentary golf clinic and exhibition led by PGA Pro, Doug Weaver. Robert Trent Jones Course, 4 p.m. Take advantage of free custom club fitting and swing evaluation every Mon., Wed. and Fri., 9 a.m.-noon. (843) 785-1138

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CAPTAIN WOODY’S BLUFFTON17 State of Mind St.(843) 757-6222captainwoodys.comChristmas Eve - ClosedChristmas Day - ClosedNew Year’s Eve - Open 11 a.m.New Year’s Day - Open 11 a.m. CAPTAIN WOODY’S HILTON HEAD6 Target Rd.(843) 785-2400captainwoodys.comChristmas Eve - ClosedChristmas Day - ClosedNew Year’s Eve - Open 11 a.m.New Year’s Day - Open 11 a.m. CASEY’S SPORTS BAR & GRILLE37 New Orleans Rd.(843) 785-2255caseyshhi.comChristmas Eve - 11:30 a.m.-6 p.m.Christmas Day - ClosedNew Year’s Eve - 11:30 a.m.-6 p.m.New Year’s Day - 11:30 a.m.-2 a.m. THE CRAZY CRAB HARBOUR TOWN149 Lighthouse Rd.(843) 363-2722thecrazycrab.comChristmas Eve - From 11:30 a.m.Christmas Day - ClosedNew Year’s Eve - From 11:30 a.m.New Year’s Day - From 11:30 a.m. THE CRAZY CRAB JARVIS CREEK

Hwy. 278 on Jarvis Creek(843) 681-5021thecrazycrab.comChristmas Eve - From 11:30 a.m.Christmas Day - ClosedNew Year’s Eve - From 11:30 a.m.New Year’s Day - From 11:30 a.m. HILTON HEAD BREWING COMPANY7C Greenwood Dr.(843) 785-3900hhbrewingco.comChristmas Eve - From 4 p.m.Christmas Day - ClosedNew Year’s Eve - From 4 p.m.New Year’s Day - From 4 p.m. IT’S GREEK TO ME11 Lagoon Rd.(843) 842-4033itsgreektomesc.comChristmas Eve – 11 a.m.-3 p.m.Christmas Day - ClosedNew Year’s Eve – 11 a.m.-9 p.m.New Year’s Day - Closed KINGFISHER SEAFOOD, PASTA & STEAK18 Harbourside Ln.(843) 785-4442kingfisherseafood.comChristmas Eve - ClosedChristmas Day - ClosedNew Year’s Eve - From 5 p.m.New Year’s Day - From 5 p.m. THE SALTY DOG CAFE232 South Sea Pines Dr.(843) 671-2233saltydog.comChristmas Eve - 8 a.m.-4 p.m.Christmas Day - ClosedNew Year’s Eve - 8 a.m.-9 p.m.New Year’s Day - 8 a.m.-9 p.m.

SANTA FE CAFÉ807 William Hilton Pkwy.(843) 785-3838santafecafehiltonhead.comChristmas Eve - ClosedChristmas Day - ClosedNew Year’s Eve - 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m. & 5-10 p.m.New Year’s Day - 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m. & 5-10 p.m. STELLINI ITALIAN RESTAURANT15 Pope Avenue Executive Pk.(843) 785-7006stellinihhi.comChristmas Eve - ClosedChristmas Day - ClosedNew Year’s Eve - From 5 p.m.New Year’s Day - Closed SUBWAYColigny Plaza, 1 N. Forest Beach Dr.(843) 785-6500subway.comChristmas Eve - 11 a.m.-6 p.m.Christmas Day - ClosedNew Year’s Eve - 11 a.m.-8 p.m.New Year’s Day - 11 a.m.-8 p.m. SUBWAYMain Street Village, 1511 Main St.(843) 342-3610subway.comChristmas Eve - 8 a.m.-6 p.m.Christmas Day - ClosedNew Year’s Eve - 8 a.m.-10 p.m.New Year’s Day - 8 a.m.-10 p.m. SUBWAYNorthridge Plaza, 437 Wm. Hilton Pkwy.(843) 686-3466subway.comChristmas Eve - 8 a.m.-6 p.m.Christmas Day - ClosedNew Year’s Eve - 8 a.m.-10 p.m.New Year’s Day - 8 a.m.-10 p.m. SUBWAYVillage at Wexford, 437 Wm. Hilton Pkwy.(843) 785-7800subway.comChristmas Eve - 8 a.m.-6 p.m.Christmas Day - ClosedNew Year’s Eve - 8 a.m.-10 p.m.New Year’s Day - 8 a.m.-10 p.m. Please call to confirm dates and times.

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Serving Lunch Monday - Friday 11:30am - 2:00pm Dinner 5:00 -10:00pm Nightly 807 William Hilton Parkway in Plantation Center santafehhi.com

Live Entertainment Tuesday-Saturday Nights For Reservations Call 843.785.3838

Our restaurant has been one of the Islanders’ preferred dining spots for over 20 years. We offer a well rounded menu with many great seafood and steak selections, along with vegetarian and gluten free options, all with a southwestern flare. From

the sounds of the live Ranchero guitar player to the smells rising from our mesquite grill, Santa Fe Café

is a much welcomed reprieve for the senses.

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or palmettodunes.com. Mondays: The Tennis Center at Palmetto Dunes offers a complimentary exhibition at 5:30 p.m. Come watch the pros play while enjoying compli-mentary cocktails or lemonade, door prizes and great fun. (843) 785-1152 or palmettodunes.com. Mondays: The Hilton Head Shore Notes (Sweet Adelines) rehearse at Island Lutheran Church, 7 p.m. Guests welcome. 4400 Main St. (843) 681-3516 or hiltonheadshorenotes.com. Tuesday-Sunday: The Gullah Heritage Trail Tours travel through native island neighborhoods on Hilton Head Island as a family of 12 brothers and sisters, who trace their family’s origin on the Island to the early 1800s, operate the two-hour tour narrating a story known to few, while weav-ing through hidden paths of the Island’s subtropi-cal landscape. The tour departs from the Coastal Discovery Museum, 70 Honey Horn Dr., Tues.-Sat., 10 a.m. and 2 p.m.; Sun., noon. (843) 681-7066 or gullaheritage.com. Tuesdays, Thursdays & Saturdays: Wish Upon A Horse Therapeutic Riding Center

provides FREE therapeutic horseback riding lessons to children and adults with special needs. These lessons are available for residents and visitors. Volunteers to assist during lessons are always needed as well and no experience with horses is necessary. Donations are always welcome. Please call or visit website for more information. (843) 671-2586 or wishuponahorsehhi.org. Tuesday & Thursday: The Coastal Discovery Museum hosts the May River History and Science Expedition. This two hour cruise allows you to discover the small town, its histori-cal relevance and ecological importance to the area. Capt. Amber Kuehn, local marine biologist, guides this tour along with a lecture on the water as you observe the environmental beauty of the historic May River which was the site of the Bluffton Expedition during the Civil War. $35, Adult; $25, Children (12 and under.) Reservations required. (843) 689-6767, ext. 223 or coastaldiscovery.org. Tuesdays: The Tennis Center at Palmetto Dunes offers complimentary Tennis Demo Days, Tues., 2 p.m. (843) 785-1152 or palmettodunes.com. Tuesdays: Intermediate Bridge Workshops from 10 a.m. until noon at the Hilton Head Island Bridge Club, located in Port Royal Plaza, near

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Originally grown on the low slopes and valleys of Italy’s Piemonte region, Barbera is a red wine grape that is now grown in many famous wine regions. Recent data suggests that Barbera has been around since the seventh century, which is truly amazing considering that the more popular Cabernet Sauvignon has only been around since the 17th century.

The Piemonte region of Italy is most famous for Nebbiolo and the wines produced from this grape: Barolo and Barbaresco. While these varieties get most of the attention, they are big complex wines that typically need decades to mature. One of the benefits of Barbera is that it can be enjoyed young.

If you close your eyes while trying your first sip of Barbera, the tart and juicy flavors of cherries and berries might make you think you’re tasting a light-bodied wine. However, you’d be sur-prised to see the deep inky color in your glass. This is what makes Barbera so special. It fea-tures light tannins and a high acidity so it tastes “juicy,” while the dark pigments in the skin dye the wine dark.

Barbera originated in Italy centuries ago, but it was brought to California and Argentina with waves of Italian immigration in the 19th century. Although there are many similarities between the Old World-style Italian Barbera and the New World-style grown in California and South America, there are distinct differences.

A typical Italian Barbera will have herbaceous and floral notes such as parsley and lavender,

while the warm sun-drenched grapes of the New World will create brighter and fruitier profiles. Early Barbera vines were planted in large quantities in the Central Valley of California for use in inexpensive jug wines.

However, in more recent decades higher quality varietals are being planted in the cooler regions of Napa and Sonoma. These higher quality grapes produce magnificent world-class wines described as “bursting with sour cherries” or “loaded with raspberries,” phrases that attest to the brighter, fruitier profiles of New World Barbera.

Whether you prefer the Italian or California style, Barbera is an extremely food-friendly wine. Its slight acidity makes it a perfect selec-tion for beef dishes, barbecue and spiced foods. Barbera is one of the few red wines that can pair well with lightly-dressed salads filled with meat or cheese.

At Island Winery, we make a Barbera from sun-drenched Amador County California grapes. Our Barbera is a typical New World-style wine, which is dark, smooth and bursting with berries. Please stop by for a free sample and see if you agree.

Island Winery features a great selection of wines, including vintages from across the country and around the world. Our friendly and knowledgeable staff will be glad to offer suggestions to help expand your horizons.

The perfect bottle of wine awaits at Island Winery on Cardinal Road. Store and tast ing hours are Monday through Saturday from 12:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Wine Flights and Cheese are available from 12:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m., Monday-Friday; 12:30 p.m. to 4 p.m., Saturday. A Wine & Cheese Happy Hour is offered Monday-Friday starting at 4 p.m. (843) 842-3141 or islandwinery.com.

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Sam's Club. $10 session. Call or email Kathie: 689-6239 or [email protected]. Tuesdays: The Heritage Library presents their popular Historic Sites of Hilton Head Island Talk at 10 a.m., at the Heritage Library, 852 William Hilton Pkwy. 2nd Floor. Learn about the places to visit on the island, their history, and leave with a map. (843) 686-6560 or heritagelib.org. Second Tuesday: NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) Connection Recovery Support Group for Consumers meets at Christ Lutheran Church, 5:30-7 p.m. Support Group for Caregivers and Parents meets at 6 p.m. 829 Wm. Hilton Pkwy. (843) 681-2200 or e-mail [email protected]. Fourth Tuesday: The Camera Club of Hilton Head meets from September through June. Meetings are held at All Saints Episcopal Church, 3001 Meeting St. 7 p.m. cchhi.net. Thursdays: Imagination Hour at The Sandbox, 18-A Pope Ave. Story-time hour and crafts. 10:30 a.m. (843) 842-7645 or thesandbox.org.

Thursdays: Visit a well preserved example of a Civil War Era coastal artillery battery at Historic Fort Mitchel, 3 p.m. Adults, $12; Children (ages 6-12,) $7; no children under 6 please. Reservations requested. Coastal Discovery Museum, 70 Honey Horn Dr. (843) 689-6767 or coastaldiscovery.org. Thursdays: Smirnoff Vodka Ladies Night at The Electric Piano Bar with Charlie Denison’s All Request Solo Show. No cover all night! Doors open at 8 p.m. 33 Office Park Rd., in the Park Plaza Shopping Center. (843) 785-5397 or electricpianohhi.com. Fridays: Learn about Plankton at Coastal Discovery Museum, 2 p.m. The tour starts with an indoor presentation about plankton and the role it plays in the salt marsh. This tour is great for families with children over the age of 8, as well as adults interested in learning about plankton and the role it plays in the coastal ecosystem. Adults, $10; Children, $5 (ages 8-12). Reservations Required. 70 Honey Horn Dr. (843) 689-6767, ext. 223 or coastaldiscovery.org. Fridays: Dueling Pianos an interactive, all request show at The Electric Piano Bar. Happy Hour from 8-9:30 p.m. Doors open at 8 p.m.

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Captain John’s Galley at The Salty Dog Cafe South Beach Marina Village, The Sea Pines Resort, F-4 on map. GPS: 232 South Sea Pines Drive. Enjoy seafood right out of the ocean and onto your plate. Serving great seafood, steaks, pasta and more in a fun, nautical atmosphere. Serving lunch and dinner. Call for seasonal hours. Happy Hour, 4-7 p.m. See ad pages 32 & 33. (843) 671-5199. saltydog.com.

Captain Woody’sHilton Head: 6 Target Road, off of Palmetto Bay Road, G-17 on map. GPS: 6 Target Road; Bluffton: The Promenade, GPS: 17 State of Mind Street. A local’s favorite for over 30 years! A fun, friendly and casual atmosphere featuring The Famous Grouper Melt, Po Boys, Seafood Platters, Land Food, Raw Bar and more. Outdoor Deck Bar and Patio seating available. Open 7 days a week 11 a.m.-10 p.m., Bar open til late. Great Children’s menu and Happy Hour menu. See ad page 18. (843) 785-2400 (Hilton Head), (843) 757-6222 (Bluffton). captainwoodys.com.

Casey’s Sports Bar & Grille New Orleans Road, E-19 on map. GPS: 37 New Orleans Road. Under new ownership, Casey’s

serves appetizers, soups, salads, sandwiches and more all made fresh in-house daily. Offering over 30 TVs for the sports enthusiasts, nightly enter tain -ment, daily food and drink specials and friendly service where everyone is treated like an All Star. Enjoy Happy Hour, 4-7 p.m., Mon.-Fri., with $.50 shrimp and wings, $2.50 domestic beers and nightly entertain ment. Open 11 a.m. daily. See ad page 19. (843) 785-2255. caseyshhi.com.

The Crazy Crab at Harbour Town Harbour Town, H-8 on map. GPS: 149 Lighthouse Road. Fresh local sea food in a pictur-esque setting on the Harbour. Casual din ing and great family fun. Enjoy local seafood favor-ites prepared any way you like. Kid’s menu available. Serving lunch and din ner daily. See ad page 3. (843) 363-2722. thecrazycrab.com.

The Crazy Crab on Jarvis CreekJarvis Creek, Q-24 on map. GPS: 104 William Hilton Parkway. Fresh local seafood in a pictur-esque setting on the water. Casual dining and great family fun. Enjoy local sea food favorites prepared any way you like. Kid’s Menu available. Serving lunch and dinner daily. Enjoy great Happy Hour Specials 4-6 p.m. daily in the bar: $3 Wells & House Wines, $4 Calls, $4 House Margaritas, $5 Frozen Drinks, $2.50 Domestic Bottled Beer & $3 Bud Light & Yuengling Draft, $3 Fish & Steak

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Tacos, $6 Shrimp Cocktail, $7 Fried Shrimp Basket and more! See ad page 3. (843) 681-5021. thecrazycrab.com.

The Electric Piano BarPark Plaza Shopping Center, Office Park Road, F-17 on map. GPS: 33 Office Park Road. The ONLY Dueling Piano Shows on Hilton Head. Enjoy the best of Hilton Head's nightlife with a toe-tappin’ sing-along & dance to live music. Enjoy drinks from our extensive martini list or from our wide selec tion of liquors, beers and wine. See ad page 17. (843) 785-5397. electricpianohhi.com.

It’s Greek To Me 11 Lagoon Road, across from Coligny Plaza, C-19 on map. GPS: 11 Lagoon Road. A favorite of locals and visitors alike for over 18 years. Enjoy an array of Greek specialty and authentic dishes pre pared from scratch using secret family recipes and only the finest ingre dients. You will find an abundance of gluten-free items on the menu as well. Serving lunch and dinner from 11 a.m.-9 p.m. daily. Dine indoors or on the spa cious out-door patio. Happy Hour 4-7 p.m. Take-out and Kid’s Menu available. Plenty of on-site parking for our customers. Closed Christmas Day. See ad page 15. (843) 842-4033. itsgreektomesc.com.

Jake’s Salty Dog Pizza South Beach Marina Village in The Sea Pines Resort, F-4 on map. GPS: 232 South Sea Pines Drive. Now served exclusively at Land’s End Tavern. Shrimp Scampi, Bacon Cheeseburger and Buffalo Chicken are just a few of the hand-tossed specialty pizzas offered and, of course, you can always build your own. Dine-in and take-out available. Call for seasonal hours. See ad pages 32 & 33. (843) 671-2020. saltydog.com.

Kingfisher Seafood, Pasta & Steak Shelter Cove Harbour, H-26 on map. GPS: 18 Harbourside Lane. An excellent place for fan tastic waterfront dining inside or out. Offering Buy 1 Entrée, get a second one free. The best Island Happy Hour spe cials in the Harbourside Lounge, 5-8 p.m., including Peel & Eat Shrimp, $5/dozen; Oysters, $4/per 1/2 dozen; Snow Crab Legs, $12/lb.; $2.50 Kingfisher drafts; $4 house wine; $4 well drinks and $5 frozen drinks. Go to the Facebook page or web site for special deals. See ad page 13. (843) 785-4442. kingfisherseafood.com.

Land’s End Tavern South Beach Marina Village in The Sea Pines Resort, F-4 on map. GPS: 232 South Sea Pines Drive. Serving everything from fresh sea food to deli cious steaks, it’s hard not to find something to enjoy, and almost impos sible to forget the water -front view. Call for seasonal hours. See ad

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The Salty Dog CafeSouth Beach Marina Village, The Sea Pines Resort, F-4 on map. GPS: 232 South Sea Pines Drive. Enjoy the famous steamed shrimp, frozen drinks, casual atmosphere, great food and live entertainment at the Island’s favorite outdoor café overlooking beautiful Braddock’s Cove. Serving lunch and dinner. Call for seasonal hours. Happy Hour, 4-6 p.m. See ad pages 32 & 33. (843) 671-2233. saltydog.com.

Santa Fe Café Plantation Center, F-23 on map. GPS: 807 William Hilton Pkwy. For more than 20 years Santa Fe Café has been the locals’ choice for authentic New Mexican food. When you step into Santa Fe Café, you step into the Southwest. The restaurant offers many dining options to make sure your visit is unforget table. Serving lunch, Mon.-Fri., 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m.; Dinner, nightly, 5-10 p.m. Live music is per formed Tues.-Sat. evenings. Reservations are sug gest ed. See ad page 15. (843) 785-3838. santafecafehiltonhead.com.

Stellini Italian Restaurant Executive Park Drive, E-19 on map. GPS: 15 Pope Avenue Executive Park. Voted Best Italian Restaurant. The consistency. The quality. That’s why customers

keep coming back. Popular Italian menu from the Little Italy sec tion of New York and Northern New Jersey. Fresh seafood, veal, beef, poultry and more. Extensive wine list, Early Bird Specials, chil-dren’s menu and take-out avail able. Reservations suggested. Serving Mon.-Sat., 5-9:30 p.m. See ad page 19. (843) 785-7006. stellinihhi.com.

Subway Where great taste and variety come together. Subway offers a delicious selection of sand-wiches and salads for every taste. The menu in-cludes a listing of ingredients for making sensible and informed choices. Eat-in or take-out... Great for the beach! Let Subway create a custom sandwich platter for your next party or get together. Now open for breakfast. Try our new Flatizzas. 7 conve-nient locations in Bluffton and Hilton Head. Visit our newest location in Coligny Plaza. See ad page 20. (843) 785-6500. subway.com.

The Wreck of the Salty Dog Cafe South Beach Marina Village, F-4 on map. GPS: 232 South Sea Pines Drive. Over looking Braddock’s Cove at South Beach Marina. Offering casual dining with the same spirit as The Salty Dog Cafe. Fresh seafood, delicious steaks, sandwiches and tempt-ing cock tails in a nautical atmosphere with one of the best views on the island. Call for seasonal hours. See ad pages 32 & 33. (843) 671-SEAS. saltydog.com.

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ACCOMMODATIONSDestination Vacation Hilton Head7 Executive Park Road off Pope Avenue, E-18 on map. GPS: 7 Executive Park Road. Our experi enced team will help you find the perfect rental home or villa for your next Hilton Head vacation. We spe-cial ize in luxury oceanfront and beach-oriented rental homes and villas from 2-7 bed rooms in the resort areas of Sea Pines, Forest Beach and Palmetto Dunes. Call for a vacation guide or visit us online to preview our amazing array of prop er ties. (843) 785-7774 or (877) 874-7244. dvhhi.com.

Hilton Head AccommodationsOff Pope Ave., E-18 on map. GPS: 20 Executive Park Road. Let our Vacation Counselors assist with your Hilton Head holiday while saving you time and money. We represent all the popular Hilton Head Island resorts, as well as home and villa vacation rentals, at all price points – many of which include FREE golf, tennis, bicycles and wireless internet. See ad page 23. (843) 842-6556, ext. 3. hiltonheadusa.com.

South Beach Inn and Vacation Rentals South Beach Marina Village in The Sea Pines Resort, F-4 on map. GPS: 232 South Sea Pines Drive. Offering weekly and nightly rates with all the ameni ties of a large resort and the personal

touch of a local bed & breakfast. Stay and play for a week or a day. Within walking distance of South Beach Marina and The Salty Dog Cafe. See ad pages 32-33. (843) 671-6498 or Toll Free (800) 367-3909. sbinn.com.

REAL ESTATEDunes Marketing Group Offices in Shelter Cove, Palmetto Dunes and Moss Creek. With over $5 billion in sales, Dunes Marketing Group is consistently ranked as one of the top three real estate companies in the Lowcountry. Since 1979, Dunes Marketing Group has built a stellar repu ta tion helping families real-ize their home ownership dreams. Start on your dream quest today and stop by one of our three conveniently located offices in Shelter Cove, Palmetto Dunes and Moss Creek. (843) 842-1111 or (800) 258-5202. dunesrealestategroup.com.

TIMESHARE RESALESResort Source Timeshare Resales Executive Park Road, off Pope Avenue, E-18 on map. GPS: 20 Executive Park Road. Like so many of us, you have fallen in love with Hilton Head Island. Now is the perfect time to consider own ing your vacation with a timeshare. Stop by before you purchase anywhere else, or call to compare a timeshare you already own. Ask about our spe-cial resort preview packages. See ad page 23. (843) 842-6556, ext. 4. hiltonheadforless.com.

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HiltonHead.com Planning your next Hilton Head Island vaca tion? The perfect vacation is just a click away at hiltonhead.com. Find accommo da tions, dining, nightlife, activities, golf, real estate infor mation, a detailed calendar of events, tide tables, beach information and more. This popular web site also features area maps and deals/discounts. See ad page 63. (843) 757-9889. hiltonhead.com.

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Fountain Spa Fountain Center (near Sea Pines Circle), E-18 on map. GPS: 55 New Orleans Road #202. A cozy, warm, inviting day spa offer ing per son -alized treat ments from caring profes sionals. Services in clude: Relaxation, Deep Tissue, Hot Stone, Thai-Yoga, Reiki, Couples and Hot Bamboo Massage; ilike Organic Skincare facials, waxing, body wraps, ear coning, spa manicures, spa pedi cures and foot treat ments. We also sell an array of natural prod ucts. We look forward to making you feel whole again. Open daily by appoint ment. See ad page 21. (843) 353-0006. fountainspahhi.com.

SPECIAL EVENTS

19th Annual Hilton Head Island Gullah Celebration A celebration of Gullah culture returns to Hilton Head Island with special events beginning January 31 and continuing through March 1. A NIBCAA Initiative, this year's events include arts & crafts exhibits, Gullah food and entertainment, Gospel concerts along with lots of family fun. See ad page 22. (843) 255-7304. gullahcelebration.com.

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Arts Center of Coastal Carolina Highway 278 at Shelter Cove Harbour, G-24 on map. GPS: 14 Shelter Cove Lane. A remark -able showcase for professional perform ing and visual arts, as well as cultural festi vals and edu-cational out reach. And proof that life on our leg endary white sand shores is so much more than a day at the beach. A treat for the best enter tainment this side of New York. Exciting pro duct ions of musicals, dramas and comedies. Call for reser vations and ticket infor mation. See coupon ad page 59. (843) 842-2787. artshhi.com.

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Gift GuideHoliday 2014

Surprise someone on your list with a stylish gift of comfort! Birkenstock And More offers the lat-est styles in comfort shoes and accessories for men, women and children. All of their lines are designed for those who care about their personal health and are not willing to compromise their appetite for fashion. Hilton Head Village, 1460 Fording Island Rd., Bluffton, (843) 837-3562.

You can’t go wrong at The Blue Parrot Fine Gifts. Here you will find the PANDORA Shop-In-Shop offering a complete line of PANDORA jewelry and charms as well as paintings, sculpture and fine craftwork all surprisingly affordable to deliciously extravagant! The Village at Wexford, 1000 William Hilton Pkwy, (843) 785-9877 or blueparrotgifts.com.

You will find something for everyone at Camp Hilton Head. The ever-popular Palm and Moon T-Shirt or an item from the Salt Life or Guy Harvey clothing and accessories collections are always sure to please. Shelter Cove Harbour, (843) 842-3666; Coligny Plaza, (843) 686-4877; Harbour Town, (843) 671-3600; South Beach General Store, (843) 671-6784; Hilton Head Shirt Co., (843) 686-5099 or camphiltonhead.com.

With over 60 specialty shops and restaurants “Coligny” should be your destination of choice this holiday season. For many years, locals have made Coligny their go-to place for finding what-ever “IT” is. All those items on your shopping list

- Find “IT” at Coligny! 1 North Forest Beach Dr., (843) 842-6050 or colignydowntown.com.

“Nothing could be finer” than to be surprised with a Hilton Head Island-inspired gift from Forsythe Jewelers this holiday season. Choose from sterling silver or silver with 14K gold and diamond accents for that special lady in your life. The Shops at Sea Pines Center, 71 Lighthouse Rd. in the Sea Pines Resort, (843) 671-7070 or forsythejewelers.biz.

Who would not enjoy the gift of being pam-pered? Fountain Spa offers massages, facials, hair and nail services along with an array of spa and wedding packages available in a warm, cozy and inviting environment. Instant gift certifi-cates are available to download and print at the website! 55 New Orleans Rd., Ste. 202, (843) 353-0006 or fountainspahhi.com.

Give “a gift in good taste.” The Island Fudge Shoppe offers more than a dozen flavors of homemade fudge as well as hand-dipped choc-olates, salt water taffy, freshly-made pralines and other sweet treats. Gift baskets, corporate pro-motional products and shipping are available. Coligny Plaza, 1 North Forest Beach Dr., (843) 842-4280 or islandfudge.com.

If there is a quilter on your list, or perhaps a “wannabe,” Island Quilters offers a full line of kits, a large selection of batiks and designer fabrics along with tools and notions for the beginner to

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please those on your list this holiday season.


expert quilter. Park Plaza, 33-B Office Park Rd., (843) 842-4500 or islandquilters.com.

For the “Wine Lovers” on your list, give the “Unique Taste of Hilton Head” found at Island

Winery. Who wouldn’t love one of their Low Country Specialty Wines made from fresh Carolina fruits and honey? Buy online, visit the Winery or find their wines in local retail shops. 12 Cardinal Rd., (843) 842-3141 or islandwinery.com.

The perfect gift for your canine and feline friends can be found at Jake’s Cargo. Collars, leashes, toys, “silly” bath towels, souvenirs and more are sure to satisfy and delight even the pickiest pets. 232 South Sea Pines Dr. in The Sea Pines Resort, (843) 671-5022 or saltydog.com.

Find the perfect gift or stocking stuffer for everyone on your list while “Spreading the power of optimism,” at Jake’s Shore Thing. Hilton Head’s only “Life is Good Genuine Neighborhood Shoppe” features the full line of “Life is good” products including cloth-ing for the entire family, hats, mugs, golf balls, pet items, jewelry and more. The Plaza at Shelter Cove, 50 Shelter Cove Lane, (843) 686-2330.

On the lookout for something special, with history, character or that one-of-a-kind flair? The specialty boutiques located in Main Street Village offer an endless variety of unique gift items

for men, women and children. Spend the day in this charming village - Your New Favorite Place! 1500 Main St., off Hwy. 278. mainstreetvillagehhi.com.

“The Island’s Outdoor Outfitter,” Outside Hilton Head, features premier outdoor clothing and is the Island’s fun and performance shoe source. You are sure to find the perfect gifts among the latest styles from Horny Toad, PrAna, UGG and Frye, with sport and performance shoes from Keen, Solomon, FiveFingers, and Vasque. The Plaza at Shelter Cove, 50 Shelter Cove Lane, (843) 686-6996 or outsidehiltonhead.com.

Who wouldn’t be tickled to receive a Salty Dog T-Shirt as a gift this holiday season? With an abundance of various colors and styles available one can never have too many of these iconic T-Shirts. Visit one of their three stores conveniently located in Sea Pines, on Arrow Road or at the Tanger Outlet Center 2 to find T-Shirts along with much more Salty Dog gear. South Beach, (843) 671-2232; Arrow Road, (843) 842-6331, Tanger 2 (843) 837-5511 or saltydog.com.

For unique and beautiful gifts for all of your friends and family visit The Silver Garden. This jewel-ry boutique offers handmade jewelry including a large selec-tion of vintage and southwest-ern pieces. Special requested designs are welcome. The Village Exchange, 32 Palmetto

Bay Rd., (407) 595-2119 or thesilvergarden.net.

“Your Children Are Special – What’s On Their Bookshelf Should Be Special As Well.” This slogan belongs to The Storybook Shoppe where you will find a selection of award-winning or highly recommended children’s books selected by experts in the field of children’s literature. The Shoppe also carries handcrafted toys, children’s art, cards and more. 41-A Calhoun Street, Bluffton, (843) 757-2600 or thestorybookshoppe.com.

Tanger Outlets has the latest trends and styles to make your holidays sparkle. No matter how long your gift list is you can shop with confidence - knowing that you will get the biggest savings at more than 90 brand name outlets. Tanger 1, 1270 Fording Island Rd., Tanger 2, 1414 Fording Island Rd., (843) 837-5410 or tangeroutlet.com/hiltonhead.

“Everything Under The Sun.” can be found at Tropical Outfitters! Here you will find a wide vari-ety of toys, books and games for the kids, sportswear for the whole family, Reef Sandals, Zap Skim Boards, jewelry and gift items such as the popular Low-country Gullah Gourmet Mixes featured on the Food Network. Swimwear for men, women and children can be found year-round as well. Circle Center, 70 Pope Ave., (843) 842-9511 or tropicaloutfittershhi.com.


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BAIT & TACKLE

Blue Water TackleShop South Beach Marina Village in The Sea Pines Resort, F-4 on map. GPS: 232 S. Sea Pines Drive. T-shirts, charter fish ing, bait, fishing tack-le, beach gear and crab bing sup plies. Call for reserva tions and avail ability. See ad page 53. (843) 671-3060. bluewaterhhi.com.

BOOK STORES

The Storybook Shoppe Bluffton, Mainland on map. GPS: 41A Calhoun Street. The Storybook Shoppe is a unique book store solely dedicated to children’s books and is located in Old Town Bluffton. The proprietor, Nancy Beaupre, hand-picks each book and only selects the very best in children's literature. We have toys and games that your children will love. We also have those hard-to-find books that have been out of print and are now being republished. Store hours are 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Tues.-Fri.; Sat., 11 a.m.-3 p.m. See ad page 26. (843) 757-2600. thestorybookshoppe.com.

CLOTHING – CHILDREN’S

Jake’s Shore Thing

The Plaza at Shelter Cove (next to Whole Foods Market), G-27 on map. GPS: 50 Shelter Cove Lane. Hilton Head’s only “Life is good® Genuine Neighborhood Shoppe.” We offer the full line of “Life is good” products fea turing jewelry, cloth ing for adults, youth, toddler and baby, as well as beach toys, hats, blan kets, bibs, sippy cups, coloring books and lunch boxes. All pow ered by Optimism. Open daily at 10 a.m. See ad page 29. (843) 686-2330.

CLOTHING – LADIES’ AND MEN’S

Camp Hilton Head Harbour Town (near the Lighthouse), H-8 on map. GPS: 149 Lighthouse Road; Shelter Cove Harbour, H-27 on map. GPS: 1 Shelter Cove Lane; Coligny Plaza (oceanside), C-18 on map. GPS: 1 North Forest Beach Drive. For the past 33 years, the lat est styles in unique im printed resort wear for kids and adults, as well as spe-cial ized Hilton Head gifts and souvenirs have been avail able to “Take Hilton Head Home.” Logoed casual clothing, hats, dress es and spe -cialty items. Open daily. See ad page 2. (843) 671-3600, 671-4633, 842-3666, 686-4877. camphiltonhead.com.

Hilton Head Shirt Company The Fresh Market Shoppes, G-22 on map. GPS: 890 William Hilton Parkway. A large selection of

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screen printed T-shirts, sweat shirts, jack ets, shorts, hats, dresses, em broi dered polo shirts, as well as sou-venir and gift items for every one. Imprinted and spe-cialty cloth ing for the entire family. Open daily. See ad page 2. (843) 686-5099. camphiltonhead.com.

Jake’s Shore Thing The Plaza at Shelter Cove (next to Whole Foods Market), G-27 on map. GPS: 50 Shelter Cove Lane. Hilton Head’s only “Life is good® Genuine Neighborhood Shoppe.” We fea ture the full line of “Life is good” products, including cloth ing for the entire family, hats, mugs, bags, water bottles, golf balls, beach toys, dog items, jewelry and more. All powered by Optimism. Open daily at 10 a.m. See ad page 29. (843) 686-2330.

Outside Hilton Head The Plaza at Shelter Cove, G-27 on map. GPS: 50 Shelter Cove Lane; Palmetto Bluff, W-9 on map. GPS: 476 Mount Pelia Road. All you need for a great day Outside! Great selection of premier out door lines including The North Face, Patagonia, Columbia, Arc’teryx, Marmot, Ex Officio and more. The Island’s best selection of sandals from OluKai, Chaco, Rainbow, Reef and Keen. Sunglasses from Maui Jims, Costa Del Mar, Smith, Kaenon, Oakley and more. Sun protective clothing, beach tents and toys, kayaks and SUPs, a variety of luggage and sports wear for men and women. See ad pages 31 & 49. (800) 686-6996. outsidehiltonhead.com.

The Salty Dog T-Shirt Factory Located at South Beach Marina in Sea Pines Plantation, F-4 on map. GPS: 232 S. Sea Pines Drive; Arrow Road, H-18 on map. GPS: 67 Arrow Road; Tanger 2, Mainland on map. GPS: 1414 Fording Island Road. The Salty Dog Cafe has been a Hilton Head tradition since 1987. Available at 3 Hilton Head Island locations or online at saltydog.com. See ad pages: 7, 32, 33 & Outside Back Cover. Open daily. Sea Pines: (843) 842-6331 (Arrow Rd.), (843) 671-2232 (South Beach) and (843) 837-5511 (Tanger 2).

Tropical Outfitters Circle Center, C-17 on map. GPS: 70 Pope Avenue, Ste. K. The best beach shop on the Island, with the best prices. Every thing under the sun and more. A large selection of T-shirts, hats, visors, sweatshirts, casual wear, specialty toys, beach accessories, Groovy Girls and Hilton Head sou venirs. Custom printing avail able. See ad page 9. (843) 842-9511. tropicaloutfittershhi.com.

DESSERTS

The Island Fudge Shoppe Coligny Plaza, C-18 on map. GPS: 1 North Forest Beach Drive. Here you will find 16 flavors of

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homemade fudge, a wide variety of hand-dipped chocolates, candies and corporate gifts along with a large selection of gift boxes and accessories, all made from scratch with the finest ingredients avail-able. Locally owned and operated. Shipping available. (843) 842-4280. islandfudge.com.

Orange Leaf YogurtShelter Cove Towne Centre, H-25 on map. GPS: 38 Shelter Cove Lane. Orange Leaf Frozen Yogurt is a self-serve, choose-your-own toppings frozen treat destination like no other. We are the ulti mate dessert experience. Orange Leaf’s unique flavors are prepared fresh daily with fat free milk (lactose free excluded) that makes for a richer, creamier delightful treat. Every Orange Leaf store offers a selection of at least 35 toppings, ranging from kid-friendly gummy bears to tree-hugging granola. All fruit toppings are prepared fresh daily and rotate seasonally. Our success is dependent on year round community support and so we believe in getting actively involved in our commu nities. Our customers prefer us because of our awesome Froyo, fun staff and cool spoons!! See ad page 17. (843) 689-5323. orangeleafyogurt.com. Sweet Frog Premium Frozen Yogurt

Park Plaza Shopping Center, Office Park Road, F-17 on map. GPS: 33 Office Park Road. At Sweet Frog, you create your own combination of deli cious soft-serve frozen yogurt, then top it off with any toppings you choose! The toppings bar is stocked fresh everyday with the best ingre dients for a light healthy treat, a swirling decadent dessert and everything in between! You pick the flavors, you add the toppings, you make it your way! Patio seat ing. Open 7 days, noon-10 p.m. See ad page 18. (843) 689-3764.

GIFTS

The Blue Parrot Fine Gifts The Village at Wexford, Highway 278 at mile marker 10.5. F-19 on map. GPS: 1000 William Hilton Parkway. The Blue Parrot Fine Gifts is filled with everything from paintings and sculpture to jewelry and fine craftwork. Featuring the Island’s only Pandora Shop-In-Shop which offers a complete line of Pandora jewelry and charms. Blue Parrot has handsome weathervanes and birdfeeders plus magnificent Tide Clocks in all shapes and sizes. Make it a point to visit The Blue Parrot Fine Gifts. Open Mon.-Fri., 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sat., 10 a.m.-5 p.m. See ad page 26. (843) 785-9877. blueparrotgifts.com.

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map. GPS: 71 Lighthouse Road. En joy the larg-est selection ever of joyful MacKenzie-Childs terra cotta ceramicware, glassware and furni-ture. Offering gifts for gentle men, home decor, baby boutique and bridal registry. See ad page 35. (843) 671-7070. forsythejewelers.biz.

Jake’s Cargo Located at South Beach Marina in Sea Pines Plantation, F-4 on map. GPS: 232 S. Sea Pines Drive. Supplying gifts for pets and the people who love them. South Beach Marina’s biggest place to get all your favorite Salty Dog gear and pet souvenirs. Open daily. See ad pages 32-33. (843) 671-5022. saltydog.com.

Jake’s Shore Thing The Plaza at Shelter Cove (next to Whole Foods Market), G-27 on map. GPS: 50 Shelter Cove Lane. Hilton Head’s only “Life is good® Genuine Neighbor hood Shoppe.” We feature the full line of “Life is good” products, including cloth ing for the entire family, hats,mugs, bags, water bottles, golf balls, beach toys, dog items, jewelry and more. All powered by Optimism. Open daily at 10 a.m. See ad page 29. (843) 686-2330.

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Located at South Beach Marina in Sea Pines Resort, F-4 on map. GPS: 232 S. Sea Pines Drive; Arrow Road, H-18 on map. GPS: 67 Arrow Road; Tanger 2, Mainland on map.GPS: 1414 Fording Island Road. The Salty Dog Cafe has been a Hilton Head tradition since 1987. Available at 3 Hilton Head Island loca tions or online at saltydog.com. See ad pages: 7,32-33 & Outside Back Cover. Open daily. Sea Pines: (843) 842-6331 (Arrow Rd.), (843) 671-2232 (South Beach) and (843) 837-5511 (Tanger 2).

South Beach General Store South Beach Marina Village in The Sea Pines Resort, F-4 on map. GPS: 232 South Sea Pines Drive. Convenience items, along with special gourmet products. A complete line of logoed clothing, hats, dresses, shirts and gifts for every-one. Open daily. See ad page 2. (843) 671-6784. camphiltonhead.com.

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Forsythe Jewelers The Shops at Sea Pines Center, E-8 on map.GPS: 71 Lighthouse Road. Since 1927, three generations have been dealing in quality, inte gri-ty and service. Offering unique jewelry, estate sales and unusual gifts. Special izing in custom designs, expert repairs and dis creet jewelry bro-

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Marina’s biggest place to get all your favoriteSalty Dog gear and pet souvenirs. Opendaily. See ad pages 40-41. (843) 671-5022.saltydog.com.

Jake’s Shore ThingThe Plaza at Shelter Cove (next to T J Maxx), G-27 on map. GPS: 50 Shelter Cove Lane.Hilton Head’s only “Life is good® GenuineNeighborhood Shoppe.” We feature the fullline of “Life is good” products, includingclothing for the entire family, hats, mugs,bags, water bottles, golf balls, beach toys,dog items, jewelry and more. All powered byOptimism. Open daily at 10 a.m. See adpage 35. (843) 686-2330.

The Salty Dog T-Shirt FactoryLocated at South Beach Marina in Sea PinesPlantation, F-4 on map. GPS: 232 S. SeaPines Drive; Arrow Road, H-18 on map. GPS:67 Arrow Road; Tanger 2, Mainland on map.GPS: 1414 Fording Island Road. The Salty Dog Cafe has been a Hilton Head traditionsince 1987. Available at 3 Hilton HeadIsland locations or online at saltydog.com.

See ad pages 7, 40-41 & Outside BackCover. Sea Pines: Open daily. (843) 842-6331 (Arrow Rd.), (843) 671-2232 (SouthBeach) and (843) 737-5511 (Tanger 2).

South Beach General StoreSouth Beach Marina Village in The Sea PinesResort, F-4 on map. GPS: 232 South SeaPines Drive. Convenience items, along withspecial gourmet products. A complete line oflogoed clothing, hats, dresses, shirts and gifts for everyone. Open daily. See ad page 2.(843) 671-6784. camphiltonhead.com.

HARDWARE

Coligny True Value HardwareColigny Plaza (Oceanside), C-18 on map. GPS: 1 North Forest Beach Drive.Hammocks, hats, T-shirts, retired BeanieBabies, souvenirs, sand toys, beach chairs,rafts, skim and boogie boards, beach towels,sunglasses, coolers and a whole lot more.Bait and fishing supplies available. Acomplete hardware and beach shoppingcenter. See ad page 32. (843) 785-2429.

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“FANTASIA ON CHRISTMAS CAROLS” BY RALPH VAUGHNDec. 7, 8:30 a.m. and 11 a.m.Performed by the Sanctuary Choir during worship services accompanied by the cham-ber ensemble.First Presbyterian Church540 Wm. Hilton Pkwy.(843) 681-3696 or fpchhi.org. “CANTICLES IN CANDLELIGHT: A CHRIST-MAS CANTATA” BY JOSEPH M. MARTINDec. 7, 6 p.m.A musical service of illumination that gradually fills the sanctuary with music and light. With Scripture, narration, carols and candles, this compelling cantata tells the treasured story of Christ’s birth. Performed by the Sanctuary Choir. A holiday reception immediately follows the program. First Baptist Church100 South Forest Beach Dr.(843) 785-4478 or fbchhi.org. HANDEL’S “MESSIAH”Dec. 14, 5 p.m.Free community-wide performance of the Christmas portion of the “Messiah” performed by a community choir with orchestra and professional soloists.First Presbyterian Church540 Wm. Hilton Pkwy.(843) 681-3696 or fpchhi.org. FAMILY CANDLELIGHT SERVICEDec. 24, 4:30 p.m.COMMUNION SERVICEDec. 24, 7 p.m.TRADITIONAL CANDLELIGHT SERVICE WITH CHANCEL CHOIR & STRINGSDec. 24, 9:30 p.m.St. Andrews By-The-Sea United Methodist Church20 Pope Ave.(843) 785-4711 or hhiumc.com. FAMILY CANDLELIGHT SERVICEDec. 24, 5 p.m.TRADITIONAL CANDLELIGHT SERVICEDec. 24, 8 p.m. and 10 p.m.

First Presbyterian Church540 Wm. Hilton Pkwy.(843) 681-3696 or fpchhi.org. CHRISTMAS EVE SERVICEDec. 24, 5 p.m., 8 p.m. & 11 p.m.CHRISTMAS EVE CAROL SINGDec. 24, 10:30 p.m.CHRISTMAS DAY SERVICEDec. 25. 10 a.m.St. Luke’s Episcopal Church50 Pope Ave.(843) 785-4099 or stlukeshhi.org. PRESENTATION OF THE NATIVITY WITH HOLY EUCHARISTDec. 24, 5 p.m.CANDLELIGHT EUCHARISTDec. 24, 9 p.m.HOLY EUCHARISTDec. 25, 9 a.m.All Saints Episcopal Church3001 Meeting St.(843) 681-8333 or allsaints-hhi.org. ANNUAL CHRISTMAS EVE CANDLELIGHT SERVICEDec. 24, 6 p.m.First Baptist Church100 South Forest Beach Dr.(843) 785-4478 or fbchhi.org. CHRISTMAS EVE UNDER THE STARSDec. 24, 6:30 p.m.Worship under the stars outdoors as we recall the Christmas story, sing carols and light candles.At the tent across from Station 300 in Buckwalter Place, Bluffton.St. Andrews By-The-Sea United Methodist Church(843) 785-4711 or hhiumc.com. FAMILY CHRISTMAS EVE SERVICE WITH HOLY EUCHARIST, CANDLELIGHT AND COMMUNIONDec. 24, 6:30 p.m.Anglican Church of the Redeemer1 Mathews Dr., Ste 101(843) 815-5820 or theanglicanchurchoftheredeemer.org. PLEASE NOTE: EVENTS SOMETIMES CHANGE WITHOUT PRIOR NOTICE. PLEASE CALL THE LISTED PHONE NUM-BERS FOR CONFIRMATION.

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The Silver GardenThe Village Exchange, G-17 on map. GPS: 32 Palmetto Bay Rd. Looking for wearable pieces of art? This unique sterling silver boutique offers hand made jewelry including, a large selection of vintage and southwestern jewelry. Sterling Silver and cop per are metals of choice. Design-ers Jim and Linda Saylor, also offer redesign of jewelry as well as repairs. New designs are welcome and ask about our wedding party jew elry designs. See ad page 31. (407) 595-2119 or thesilvergarden.net.

OUTLETS

Hilton Head Shirt Company The Fresh Market Shoppes, G-22 on map. GPS: 890 William Hilton Parkway. A large selection of screen printed T-shirts, sweat shirts, jackets, shorts, hats, dresses, em broi dered polo shirts, as well as souvenir and gift items for everyone. Open daily. See ad page 2. (843) 686-5099. camphiltonhead.com.

Tanger Outlets

Shop Tanger Outlets located 1 and 2 miles west of Hilton Head Island on Hwy. 278, Mainland on map. Tanger 1, GPS: 1270 Fording Island Rd.; Tanger 2, GPS: 1414 Fording Island Rd. Tanger 2 is open with over 45 brand name stores and Tanger 1 is now open with new stores and great buys. When shoppers hear the name Tanger, they know that it stands for great quality, huge selec tion and out standing value. Open Mon.-Sat., 10 a.m.-9 p.m.; Sun., 11 a.m.-6 p.m. See ad pages 4 & 5. (843) 837-5410. tangeroutlet.com.

QUILTING

Island Quilters Park Plaza Shopping Center, F-17 on map. GPS: 33-B Office Park Road. A full line of kits, fabrics, tools and notions for beginner to expert quilters can be found here. All fabrics are 100% cotton quilting quality. Open Tues.-Fri., 10 a.m.-5 p.m. or by appointment. See ad page 29. (843) 842-4500. islandquilters.com.

SHOES

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Horoscope December 2014

ARIES If you’re looking to change jobs - or even careers - this could be your lucky month. A meeting could open new doors for you. Just make sure you know what you want. Relish any free time you get - it won’t last. A new associate makes an impression.

TAURUS Pay attention to details or you could make a big mistake. Schedule important meetings later in the month when your energy level will be higher. A heart-to-heart conver-sation will get problems out in the open in a troubled friendship. Express your feelings!

GEMINI A little white lie now and then isn’t such a bad thing - especially if it means sparing someone’s feelings. A sudden change at work could be a sign of things to come. Be aware of upcoming opportunities. Listen carefully for Libra’s hidden message. A special treat comes this month.

CANCER Is something troubling you lately, Cancer? If you’ve been feeling crabbier than usual, it may be something you’re not totally aware of. Take some time to get in touch with your feelings. Meditation could be a helpful and relaxing way. A Libra of the opposite sex has a surprise.

LEO It’s time to give up on a failing romance. If you’re putting forth all the emo-tional effort and getting nothing in return, you owe it to yourself to hit the road. A realistic look at finances helps you plan a smart bud-get. Exercise helps to relieve stress. A Scorpio offers good advice.

VIRGO Don’t break promises you made to yourself last month. You’ll only beat yourself up for it later on. Could it be a fear of failure that’s holding you back? The answers can be found within yourself. If traveling is on your agenda for the month’s end, be sure to get an early start.

LIBRA Butting into a friend’s business will only lead to resentment. Some people need to learn by their own mistakes. Plans may be cancelled at the last minute. Perhaps there’s something you’ve been wanting to try. Go for it. Now is a good time to call old friends.

SCORPIO Discipline will get you through a busy work schedule. Procrastination, on the other hand, will only get you into trouble. A break from routine will provide a pleasant diver-sion. A Libra from your past will come to mind later in the month. Maybe it’s time to get back in touch.

SAGITTARIUS A problem now will be history by next month, so don’t let it get to you. A friendship with an Aquarius may be under some strain. Do your best to clear the air as soon as possible. Why do you hide from lasting love when it’s beating down your door? Take a chance and you will be better for it.

CAPRICORN It will take a lot of convincing to get what you want in a busi-ness deal. Think creatively and you may get your way. Someone you thought of as a friend will do something to disappoint you. Before you get too upset, try to identify the root of the problem. It may be deeper than you think.

AQUARIUS A difference of opinion

with family could cause a great deal of tension. With some diplomacy on your part, you can keep the peace while still holding your argument. An adventurous mood could lead you to an interesting place this month. Don’t be afraid to go exploring.

PISCES Step back from a problem and you’ll be better able to handle it. Time to yourself is the key to peace of mind this month. Good news regarding a recent financial invest-ment will brighten your budget. Something you’ve been wanting will now seem much more affordable. Enjoy!


Olukai, Vionic, Keen, UGG, Vibram and many other amazing brands. Now carrying Injinji™ socks. From classic com fort sandals, shoes, clogs, fashion-trend sandals or water-resistant sandals... All in great styles with the comfort and quality that Birkenstock is known for. See ad page 27. (843) 837-3562.

Outside Hilton Head The Plaza at Shelter Cove, G-27 on map. GPS: 50 Shelter Cove Lane; Palmetto Bluff, W-9 on map. GPS: 476 Mount Pelia Road. The Island’s fun and performance shoe source. Great fash ions from UGG, Frye, Sport and perform ance from Keen, Solomon, The North Face, FiveFingers, Vasque, plus a huge selec tion of sandals from Olukai, Rainbow, Reef, Sanuk, Teva, and many more. See ad page 31 & 49. (800) 686-6996. outsidehiltonhead.com.

SHOPPING CENTERS

Coligny PlazaColigny Circle across from the beach, C-18 on map. GPS: 1 North Forest Beach Drive. Discover the Island’s true treasure. The Island’s first and foremost shopping destination. Over 60 stores and eateries for the entire family.

Check our web site for our entertainment schedule and live webcam. See ad page 28. (843) 842-6050. colignydowntown.com.

Main Street Village Hilton HeadJust outside the gates of Hilton Head Plantation, off Hwy. 278. GPS: 1500 Main Street. Spend the day in our charming village shopping in our spe cialty boutiques while you enjoy lunch… A place where you can talk with the shop owners while you complete your errands…Or dine with endless variety... And top it all off with a sweet treat. Voted the Island’s Best Shopping! Your new favorite place! See ad page 20. mainstreetvillagehhi.com or facebook.com/mainstreetvillagehhi.

WINERIES / RETAIL SHOPS

Island Winery Off Mathews Drive, L-34 on map. GPS: 12 Cardinal Road #A. Our grapes are shipped to us from all over the world to produce high quality wines right here on Hilton Head Island. Visit our winery and enjoy a tasting. Our selec tion is sure to please, ranging from Old World vinted dry wines to our Low Country Specialty wines. Open Mon.-Sat., 12:30-5:30 p.m. Closed Sun. Happy Hour, Mon.-Fri. from 4 p.m. Wine Flights & Cheese,Mon.-Fri., 12:30-2:30 p.m.; Sat. 12:30-4 p.m. See ad page 17. (843) 842-3141. islandwinery .com.

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BIKE RENTALS

Bicycle Billy’s Beside New York City Pizza and Plantation Deli, D-18 on map. GPS: 81 Pope Avenue, Suite 6. 50% off rental of second bike with rental of first bike at regular price, on weekly rentals only. Free Island-wide delivery and pick-up, including Sea Pines, Shipyard, Palmetto Dunes, Forest Beach and Folly Field areas. Open 7 days. See ad page 44. (843) 785-7851. bicyclebilly.com.

The Bike Doctor, North End Mathews Drive, K-33 on map. GPS: 55 Mathews Drive, Suite 160. Our full service retail store has all of your cycling needs! We carry many high-quality brands in cluding Specialized, Raleigh, Diamond Back, Taxi Cruisers and more. We also offer the best quality service and repairs. Also offer ing bike rentals. We have a full range of sizes and acces sories. Our rentals include free baskets, locks, child seats, delivery and pick-up. See ad page 41. (843) 681-7531. bikedoctorhhi.com.

The Bike Doctor, South End New Orleans Road, Suite B, E-18 on map.

GPS: 31 New Orleans Road, Suite B. We con-tinue to provide all the same great serv ices as our north end store on Mathews Drive, includ ing new bike sales, repairs on all makes and mod-els, as well as bicycle rentals. Open Mon.-Fri., 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sat., 10 a.m.-5 p.m. See ad page 41. (843) 681-7532. bikedoctorhhi.com.

Discover Hilton Head Bike Tours Shelter Cove Marina, G-27 on map. GPS: 1 Shelter Cove Lane. Hilton Head is a bicyclist’s paradise. This fun interpretive tour will take a route designed to mix paved bike paths, back road and beach cruising at an easy pace on flat elevation. Your guide will lead you to signi-ficant historic sites, fantastic vistas, woodlands, wetlands and the beach. Simply a great day on Hilton Head! Great for the whole family. See ad page 49. (800) 686-6996. outsidehiltonhead.com.

Forest Beach Surf & Cycle Pope Ave., behind Wild Wing Cafe, C-17 on map. GPS: 70 Pope Avenue, Unit C. Forest Beach Surf & Cycle is a hybrid surf and bike company with quality equipment and accessories for all ages. Free delivery, free baskets, free locks, free bike pick-up. All of your bike rental needs to enjoy Hilton Head’s extensive bike paths. See the Island on a paddleboard or

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surfboard. Lessons and rentals are available for you to explore and enjoy the beaches and water. See ad page 49. (843) 384-3727. forestbeachbikes.com.

LowSea Bike, Beach & Baby Rentals The Sea Pines Resort. LowSea Bike, Beach and Baby Rentals is a fully-insured, family-owned and operated rental company. We provide clean, top-quality equip ment and accessories for the entire family. We have bike rentals for the whole family, including bike trailers and child seats. We have a wide variety of baby items to rent, including cribs, high-chairs, strollers and much more. We also have many beach items to rent, including umbrellas and chairs. Free delivery, locks, baskets and pick-up. 24-hour crib delivery. See ad page 53. (843) 384-9322. hiltonheadbikerental.com.

Paradise Beach Bikes Paradise Beach Bikes provides top quality, Jamis Taxi beach bikes and excellent customer service. We provide bike rentals for adults, teens and kids, child bike seats, kiddie carts and tag-a-longs. We also rent beach chairs, beach carts and beach umbrellas as well as baby equipment. Our exten sive rental baby

equipment includes jogging strollers, high chairs, Pack and Play, swings and rockers. See ad page 45. (843) 715-9889. hhibikes.com.

PedalsPope Avenue, D-18 on map. GPS: 71 Pope Avenue, #A. Hilton Head’s pre mier bike rentals. Tour the Island on men’s, ladies’, tall men’s, kids’, real BMX bikes, Burley Karts, moun tain and hybrid bikes. Sales and service. Free delivery, free child car ri ers, locks and baskets. See coupon ad page 38. (843) 842-5522. pedalsbicycles.com.

Riding Tigers Bike RentalsThe Bridge Shops, G-17 on map. GPS: 24 Palmetto Bay Road. The Island’s “Best Priced” bike rentals. New bikes you can enjoy riding while vaca tioning on Hilton Head Island. Call or stop in to reserve your bikes today. See ad page 40. (843) 686-5833. aaaridingtigers.com.

Vacation Comfort Bike RentalsEnterprise Lane, L-33 on map. GPS: 3C Enterprise Lane. Hilton Head’s most complete bike rentals. Free locks, baskets and child car riers. Free delivery and pick-up. We also rent cribs, strollers, beach chairs, wheel chairs, umbrellas and more. See ad page 46. (843) 342-6673 or Toll Free (800) 655-9315. comfyrentals.com.

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BOAT RENTALS/CRUISES & WATERSPORTS

Adventure Cruises Shelter Cove Harbour, H-26 on map. GPS: 1 Shelter Cove Lane. Dolphin watch nature cruises on the E/V Holiday. Conven ient mid-Island location just 10 minutes from any where. No gate fee, stay all day. Call for schedule and reserva tions. See ad page 41. (843) 422-2504.

Commander Zodiac South Beach Marina Village in The Sea Pines Resort, F-4 on map. GPS: 232 South Sea Pines Drive. Explore the marshlands and observe dolphins and other marine wildlife on our small, per son alized tours. Combining the thrill of rafting and sheer pleasure of being so close with nature. Selected by Yahoo Travel, National Geographic, The Discovery Channel and the BBC as local nature guides and a 2014 winner of TripAdvisor’s Certificate of Excellence. Celebrating over 28 years on Hilton Head. Reservations required.

See ad page 53. (843) 671-3344. commanderzodiac.com.

Dolphin Discoveries Departs from Simmons Landing, off Marshland Road, next door to Broad Creek Marina, K-22 on map. GPS: 11 Simmons Road. Flipper! Well, maybe it’s not the original Flipper, but we do have “Blackbeard,” “Choppy,” “Nick” and even little baby “Stripes.” Our dol phin friends seem to enjoy the close-up atten tion and we do guar an-tee that we will see dolphins! Our 22’ boat is rated for 14 people, but we limit our tours to 6 so that your family gets our un divid ed attention. Bring your camera... memories to last a life time! Couples welcome, too! See ad page 39. (843) 684-1911. dolphindiscoverieshiltonhead.com.

Dolphin Watching Aboard The Gypsy South Beach Marina Village in The Sea Pines Resort, F-4 on map. GPS: 232 South Sea Pines Drive. Come aboard The Gypsy for a relaxing, narrated tour on Calibogue Sound. We guaran-tee that dolphins will be seen on this trip. Learn more about these friendly creatures and the behavior patterns that are unique to the dolphins of this area. You’ll be able to sit in comfort and enjoy a cold drink or snack in the sun or shade as we show you the sights. Call for schedule and more information. See ad page 37. (843) 363-2900.

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Outside Hilton Head Pinckney Island Wildlife Refuge, U-23 on map; Shelter Cove Marina, G-27 on map. GPS: 1 Shelter Cove Lane; Palmetto Bluff, W-9 on map. GPS: 476 Mount Pelia Road. The Island’s pre-mier nature guide service since 1979. Daily dolphin tours, beachcombing cruises, Daufuskie Island excur sions, private Island experiences and custom-designed days on the water. Boat rentals and water ski days, too. Small groups in com fort -able boats with certified naturalist guides and Coast Guard captains. Family fun. See ad page 49. (800) 686-6996. outsidehiltonhead.com.

Stand-Up Paddleboardingwith Outside Hilton Head Shelter Cove Marina, G-27 on map. GPS: 1 Shelter Cove Lane; Palmetto Bluff, W-9 on map. GPS: 476 Mount Pelia Road. Come try out the fastest grow ing watersport in the world. Safe, fun and easy. Remarkable core workout, a cool thrill, simply a blast. We are the area’s stand-up pad dle board headquarters, offering daily clinics, rentals and group excursions. Offer ing a variety of boards and accessories exclusively at

our Plaza at Shelter Cove shop. See ad page 49. (800) 686-6996. outsidehiltonhead.com.

COMEDY CLUB

Hilton Head Comedy Magic Caberet Shelter Cove Harbour, H-26 on map. GPS: 18 Harbourside Lane, upper level. Nationally tour-ing comedy-magicians and stand-up comedians appearing Wed.-Sat. "Funny not filthy." Rated #1 spot on the Island for nightlife by Trip Advisor. Food and drink available. Doors open at 7:30 p.m. with 8 p.m. show times. Limited seat ing, call for reservations. See ad page 21. (843) 681-7757. comedymagiccaberet.com.

DAUFUSKIE TOURS

The Daufuskie Island History & Artisans ExcursionShelter Cove Marina, G-27 on map. GPS: 1 Shelter Cove Lane; Palmetto Bluff, W-9 on map. GPS: 476 Mount Pelia Road. Daily small group, all-inclusive tour to legendary Daufuskie Island. The program includes dol phin eco cruise, golf carts, interpretive historian-guide, stops at all sig nificant Daufuskie sites, snacks and refresh ments. See ad page 49. (800) 686-6996. outsidehiltonhead.com.

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with Outside Hilton HeadShelter Cove Marina, G-27 on map. GPS: 1 Shelter Cove Lane; Palmetto Bluff, W-9 on map. GPS: 476 Mount Pelia Road. After a boat ride to a private and secluded island deep in the South Carolina back waters, you will board kay-aks and head up a pristine, calm-water creek. True wilder ness, away from development. Ask to go on The Outback. Exclusively from Outside Hilton Head. See ad page 49. (800) 686-6996. outsidehiltonhead.com.

Water Taxi to Daufuskie IslandShelter Cove Marina, G-27 on map. GPS: 1 Shelter Cove Lane. Getting to Daufuskie Island is the first step in your getting away from it all! Private charters and water taxi service is avail able leaving from Shelter Cove Marina with Outside Hilton Head. Please call for more information. See ad page 49. (800) 686-6996. outsidehiltonhead.com.

FISHING/SHRIMPING

Bayrunner Fishing ChartersShelter Cove Marina, G-27 on map. GPS: 1 Shelter Cove Lane. Capt. Miles Altman has more than 41 years experience fishing the waters sur-rounding Hilton Head Island. Capt. Miles will take you through the steps from hook ing them, reeling them in, cleaning and cooking. Nothing is over -looked and he’s happy to answer any questions you may have regarding your Hilton Head charter fishing trip. See ad page 48. (843) 842-7002 or 290-6955. bayrunnerfishinghiltonhead.com.

Blue Water TackleShopSouth Beach Marina Village, F-4 on map. GPS: 232 South Sea Pines Drive. Offer ing char ter fish ing, bait, fishing tackle, crab bing supplies, marine accessories and T-shirts. Call for charter reserva tions and avail ability. See ad page 53. (843) 671-3060. bluewaterhhi.com.

Drifter Party Fishing BoatSouth Beach Marina Village in The Sea Pines Resort, F-4 on map. GPS: 232 South Sea Pines Drive. Family fun boat for offshore fishing. Spend your time deep-sea fishing when you leave from the closest marina to the ocean. Everything needed for fishing is provided on this ‘60 party fishing boat including rod, reel, bait, fishing license and instruction. The finest in electronics for safety, nav i-gation and fish finding have been installed to make your trips pleasant and safe. See ad page 37. (843) 363-2900. hiltonheadboattours.com.

Fishing Charters with Outside Hilton HeadShelter Cove Marina, G-27 on map. GPS: 1 Shelter Cove Lane; Palmetto Bluff, W-9 on map. GPS: 476 Mount Pelia Road. Fishing local waters since 1979! Outside Fishing Charters offer a choice of fast and stable boats. Fish inshore, near shore or offshore with experienced captains. Daily family fishing trips and shark fish-ing trips. Quality fly, spin and sport experiences. Year-round fishing for redfish, trout, cobia, mack-erel and tarpon. See ad page 49. (800) 686-6996. outsidehiltonhead.com.

Kayak Fishing with Kayak Hilton Head End of Simmons Road on left side, off Marshland Road, next door to Broad Creek Marina, K-22 on map. GPS: 11 Simmons Road. Rent a kayak, bring a pole and our guides will direct you to the best spots to fish. Only $10/hour for single kayaks, $15/hour for double kayaks. Guided fishing tours avail-able in the winter months. See ad page 39. For reserva tions and information, call (843) 684-1910. kayakhiltonhead.com.

Kayak Fishing with Outside Hilton HeadShelter Cove Marina, G-27 on map. GPS: 1 Shelter Cove Lane. Daily 3 hour kayak fishing excursions. Tours include custom fishing kayak, bait, guide and tackle. All tours are conducted

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L I S T L O B F O A M in state-of-the-art Hobie pedal drive kayaks. Tours scheduled around optimal tides. The ultimate in sport fishing. See ad page 49. (800) 686-6996. outsidehiltonhead.com.

Moneric Fishing Charters At the docks of the Chart House, off Squire Pope Road, S-28 on map. GPS: 2 Hudson Road. Let’s go fishin’. Captain Eric, a member of the North End Charter Fishing Fleet, the premier fishing and sail ing fleet on the Island offers daily charter trips aboard the 27’ Key West and will cus tom-ize your outing for up to 6 passengers: From a few hours, to all day for the fishing enthusiast. Bait, tackle and ice included. See ad page 51. (843) 816-0215 or 341-3742. moneric.com or northendcharterfleet.com.

GOLF

Hilton Head National60 Hilton Head National Dr., Bluffton. Mainland on map. GPS: 60 Hilton Head National Drive, Bluffton. Hilton Head National is unusual in that two of the game’s most heralded architects have collaborated to create this unique golf experi ence. With a com bi nation of rolling greens, a variety of bunker complexes and generous fairways,

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Hilton Head National is a player-friendly course; but, can also test the best play ers from the Black tees. Golf experts and local residents alike con-tin ually recognize the National with accolades on a yearly basis. See ad page 55. (843) 842-5900. golfhiltonheadnational.com.

HORSEBACK RIDING

Lawton Stables The Sea Pines Resort, F-12 on map. GPS: 190 Greenwood Dr. Guided trail rides through the scenic Sea Pines Forest Preserve. Perfect for adults and children over 8 years old. Pony rides for chil dren 7 and under. A small animal farm your kids will love! A “must visit” while on Hilton Head Island. Home of the International Riding Academy (iridingacademy.com) and the Wish Upon a Horse Therapeutic Riding Center (wishuponahorsehhi.org.) See ad page 45. (843) 671-2586. lawtonstableshhi.com.

KAYAK RENTALS & NATURE TOURS

Alligator & Wildlife TourHarbour Town Marina in The Sea Pines Resort, H-8 on map. GPS: 149 Lighthouse Road. Enjoy a one-hour guided tour of the pristine fresh water lakes of the Sea Pines Resort Forest Preserve (over 600 acres) on a safe and stable 12 passenger Electric boat, narrated by an experienced Low Country Tour Guide. Get a close up view of Hilton Head’s indigenous plant and animal life includ ing the native American Alligator. The tour offers phe nom enal photo opportunities. Reservations required. See ad page 51. (843) 686-5323. h2osports.com.

Kayak Hilton Head (Broad Creek location) End of Simmons Road, off Marshland road, next to Broad Creek Marina, K-22 on map. GPS: 11 Simmons Road. Lots of dolphins… “Blackbeard,” “Nick” and little baby “Stripes.” We specialize in family and recre ation al kayaking. In the winter when temperatures are cool, kayaking is one of the best activities on the Island. Relax and enjoy being on the water while seeing dolphins and all the other fun wild life that lives here! Tours daily. Rentals for $10/hr. See ad page 39. (843) 684-1910. kayakhiltonhead.com.

Outside Hilton HeadThree departure locations: Shelter Cove Marina, G-27 on map. GPS: 1 Shelter Cove Lane; Hudson’s Restaurant, off Squire Pope Rd., S-28 on map. GPS: 1 Hudson Road; Palmetto Bluff, W-9 on map. GPS: 476 Mount Pelia Road. Daily guided kayak tours, dolphin cruises, back water

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boating adventures, stand up paddle board clinics and tours, Daufuskie and Bluffton historic tours, surf camps, kids and teen activities, kayak fishing and rentals of kayaks, SUPS and surf-boards. Kayak with dolphin, egrets, herons, eagles, otters and the entire salt marsh eco-system. See why hun dreds of thousands have paddled with Outside Hilton Head over the past 35 years. See ad page 49. (800) 686-6996. outsidehiltonhead.com.

Pinckney Island Wildlife Refuge Kayak Center At Hudson’s RestaurantOff Squire Pope Road, S-28 on map. GPS: 1 Hudson Road.; Palmetto Bluff, W-9 on map. GPS: 476 Mount Pelia Road. Daily kayak tours through the waters of the Pinckney Island National Wildlife Refuge. Tours led by experi enced guides and naturalists in a safe, comfort able sea kayak. Learn about the rich history of the Port Royal Sound, the “North End” of Hilton Head and surrounding islands. See ad page 49. (800) 686-6996. outsidehiltonhead.com.

MOVIE THEATERS

Northridge Cinema 10

Northridge Plaza, M-31 on map. GPS: 435 William Hilton Parkway. Watch your favorite movies in comfort. Northridge Cinema 10 announces all ten screens have been replaced with luxury recliner seating. You can enjoy your movie while sitting in the new high back leather reclining chairs with lit cup holders. With a push of a button you can adjust your seat to the ideal reclined height. See ad page 44. (843) 342-3800. southeastcinemas.com.

MINIATURE GOLF

Adventure Cove Family Fun Center Hwy. 278 and Folly Field Road, mile marker 6, H-32 on map. GPS: 18 Folly Field Road. Adventure Cove, under new ownership, offers excitement for all ages with 36 challenging holes of adventure golf on two Caribbean style courses. Come inside and test your skills at the Island’s largest ARCADE. Family Fun Fore Everyone. See ad page 43. (843) 842-9990. adventurecove.com.

Legendary Golf Hwy. 278, mid-Island, next to Fresh Market Shoppes, G-22 on map. GPS: 900 William Hilton Parkway.; Pope Avenue, next to Circle Center, D-17 on map. GPS: 80 Pope Avenue. Play the Island’s best miniature golf courses. Our sand traps and water hazards make “Legendary”

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Guided Trail RidesPony Rides

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Animal Farm

Discover the beautiful Sea Pines Forest Preserve on horseback

the most real istic miniature golf on the Island. The most chal leng ing, most exciting putting courses. See coupon ad page 46. (843) 785-9214 or 686-3399.

NATURE CENTERS

H2O Nature CenterHarbour Town Marina in The Sea Pines Resort, H-8 on map. GPS: 149 Lighthouse Road. The perfect resource for apparel, gifts, bike rentals and fishing gear. Our live-animal exhibits, edu-cation al programs and hands-on displays are sure to spark curiosity and inspire learning in all ages. The Nature Center focuses on the wildlife and habitats of the South Carolina Lowcountry. People of all ages are invited to have fun, while learning and discovering the natural world. See ad page 51. (843) 686-5323. h2osports.com.

SIGHTSEEING TOURS

Gullah Heritage Trail ToursDeparts from the Coastal Discovery Museum at Honey Horn, N-27 on map. GPS: 70 Honey Horn Drive. Experience the Gullah culture of Hilton Head Island on a 2-hour narrated tour of ten neigh bor hoods established during the

Civil War. Highlights include: Gullah Family Compounds, Old Debar kation Point (used before the bridge was built), Old One-Room School House, Plantation Tabby Ruins, Historic Marker of First Freedom Vil lage. The Gullah cul -ture is mani fest ed in family, life style, food ways, language and folklore. See coupon ad page 38. (843) 681-7066. gullaheritage.com.

Segway of Savannah234 Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd., Savannah, GA. Take a day trip to Historic Savannah and explore the city on Segway’s Personal Transporter, an elec-tric self-balancing device that allows you to see the city on your own. Formal historic tours by a certi-fied Savannah tour guide and a fun way to see the sights and sounds. See ad page 47. (912) 233-3554. segwayofsavannah .com.

SPECIAL EVENTS

Holiday Weekend In Old Town Bluffton“Light Up The Night”, Friday, December 5, 3-8 p.m. Christmas tree lighting, refreshments, live music & free Holiday trolley. Christmas Parade, Saturday, December 6, 10 a.m. All December in Old Town: “The Mall-Ternative.” Enjoy dining in our finest restaurants and peruse our shops and galleries for the perfect Christmas gift! See ad page 42. oldtownbluffton.com.

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Community WorshipALL SAINTS EPISCOPAL CHURCH3001 Meeting St. • 681-8333

ANGLICAN CHURCH OF THE REDEEMER1 Mathews Dr., Ste. 101 • 815-5820

BIBLE BAPTIST CHURCH 2800 Main St. • 681-8713

CENTRAL CHURCH OF GOD975 William Hilton Pkwy. • 686-5995

CENTRAL OAK GROVE BAPTIST161 Mathews Dr. • 681-5784

CHAPEL WITHOUT WALLS4501 Meeting St. • 815-2345

CHRIST LUTHERAN CHURCH829 William Hilton Pkwy. • 785-5560

CHRISTIAN RENEWAL CHURCH95 Gardner Dr. • 342-5433

CHRISTIAN SCIENCE CHURCH4 Park Lane • 785-9556

CHURCH OF CHRIST 23 Bow Circle • 686-2323

THE CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF LATTER-DAY SAINTS 2800 Meeting St. • 681-6100

CONGREGATION BETH YAM SYNAGOGUE 4501 Meeting St. • 689-2178

FIRST AFRICAN BAPTIST CHURCH70 Beach City Rd. • 681-6427

FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH100 S. Forest Beach Dr. • 785-4478

FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 540 William Hilton Pkwy. • 681-3696

GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH450 Spanish Wells Rd. • 681-6698

HILTON HEAD PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH235 William Hilton Pkwy. • 689-6362

HOLY FAMILY CATHOLIC CHURCH 24 Pope Ave. • 785-2895

ISLAND LUTHERAN CHURCH (MO. SYNOD)4400 Main St. • 689-5200

LOWCOUNTRYCOMMUNITY CHURCH21 Office Park Rd. • 681-3399

MT. CALVARY MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH382 Squire Pope Rd. • 681-3678

NEW HOPE BAPTIST CHURCH80 Gum Tree Rd. • 681-8327

NORTH ISLANDBAPTIST CHURCH3800 Main St. • 689-3800

PROVIDENCE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH171 Cordillo Pkwy. • 842-5673

QUEEN CHAPEL A.M.E.114 Beach City Rd. • 681-3315

RESURRECTION CHRISTIAN COMMUNITY CHURCH296 Spanish Wells Rd. • 689-3625

ST. ANDREW BY-THE-SEA UNITED METHODIST CHURCH20 Pope Ave. • 785-4711

ST. FRANCIS BY THE SEA CATHOLIC CHURCH45 Beach City Rd. • 681-6350

ST. JAMES BAPTIST CHURCH209 Beach City Rd. • 681-6446

ST. LUKE’S EPISCOPAL CHURCH50 Pope Ave. • 785-4099

SEVENTH DAY ADVENTIST8 Park Lane • 341-2732


Pianos start at 9:30 p.m. 33 Office Park Rd., in the Park Plaza Shopping Center. (843) 785-5397 or electricpianohhi.com. Fridays: Beginner Plus Bridge Workshops from 10 a.m. until noon at the Hilton Head Island Bridge Club, located at the Port Royal Plaza, near Sam's Club. $10 session. Call or email Kathie: 689-6239 or [email protected]. Fridays: Learn about Hilton Head’s plantation era and some Islanders’ involvement in the Revolutionary War on the “Patriots and Planters” guided tour of this cemetery that dates back to the late 18th century. 2-3 p.m. $12, Adult, $7, Child (ages 4-12). Zion Chapel of Ease, 278 & Mathews Dr. Reservations required. (843) 689-6767, ext. 223 or coastaldiscovery.org. Fridays: Social Shag Dance Night hosted by the Hilton Head Island Carolina Shag Club at Riptides, 33 Office Park Dr., Park Plaza, 6-9 p.m. (843) 505-0152 or hhishag.com. Second Friday: “Music at Noon,” free organ

concerts presented by the Low Country Chapter American Guild of Organists, at St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, noon. 50 Pope Ave. lccago.org. Saturdays: The Coastal Discovery Museum hosts Sweetgrass Basket Making Classes from 10:30 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. A local 7th gen-eration Gullah basket maker will teach this spe-cial holiday class and you’ll have a chance to make a decorative Sweetgrass wreath on your own using locally found natural materials. You will hear the history of the Sweetgrass basket, one of the Lowcountry’s best known art forms. Classes will run for four weeks, with the last class on December 20. $65, adult. Reservations are required. (843) 689-6767, ext. 223 or coastaldiscovery.org. Saturdays: The Simpson Brothers perform classic rock, beach music & Motown at the Electric Piano Bar. Happy Hour from 8-9:30 p.m. Doors open at 8 p.m. 33 Office Park Rd., in the Park Plaza Shopping Center. (843) 785-5397 or electricpianohhi.com. Sundays: Join Captain Woody’s for Sunday Brunch, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Hilton Head, (843) 785-2400, 6 Target Rd.; Bluffton, (843) 757-6222, 17 State of Mind St. captainwoodys.com.

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In the summer, charter fishing clients frequently ask, “What do you do around here in the winter? Is there anything to fish for then?”

These questions always brings a smile to my face because – as all resident anglers know – winter on Hilton Head Island offers some of the best fishing of the year. Cooler weather brings cooler water temperatures, and the murky summer water turns a clear green. It’s time to put away the big nets and heavier tackle and break out the light rods and artificials. It’s trout time!

Speckled or spotted sea trout – known locally as “specks” – are here year round, but not in the numbers found at this time of year. (Maybe they are here in abundance throughout the year, and the cooler water brings out a voracious appetite. Like a lot of things related to fishing, I don’t always try to figure it out. It just is.)

There are days this time of year that every cast results in a rod-jarring strike followed by a spirited battle with lots of top water head shaking. Reeling in specks offers a lively, rewarding adventure.

Silvery iridescent and covered with black spots,

the sleek specks average a pound or two, but fish in the three to five pound range are not uncommon. These bigger fish, often called “gators,” will literally take the rod out of your hand if you’re not careful.

As I said earlier, the sea trout strike is anything but gentle. To ensure the prey doesn’t get away, trout are armed with a set of fangs that are quite impressive.

So, how do you catch local sea trout? Hard plastic swimming baits like Mirrorlures are pro-ductive, but more often than not I prefer the soft plastic tails on a quarter-ounce jig head. There are many varieties and colors, paddle tails, screw tails and just plain straight tails. When fished properly, all can bring success.

A growing number of companies are incorporat-ing scent into plastic lures. Gulp and DOA are some of the better-known brands and have proven their fish-attracting properties for some time now. One of my favorite colors is aptly named the Christmas Tree, which fits right in with the spirit of the holidays celebrated during trout season.

While everyone else is decorating and shopping, I’m tossing the Christmas Tree at specks. If the hustle and bustle of the holiday season is getting to you, give me a call and I’ll put you on some of best fishing the Lowcountry has to offer!

Capt. Miles Altman of Bayrunner Fishing Charters has more than 43 years experience fishing the waters surrounding Hilton Head Island. Don’t miss the new “Finatic” boat, which can accommodate up to 12 passengers and features a special three-hour shark/dolphin eco-tour trip. Contact Miles at 843-290-6955 to book an unforgettable inshore or offshore charter fishing trip, departing from Shelter Cove Marina.

Reeling in SpecksBy Capt. Miles Altman, Bayrunner Fishing Charters

Winter offers some of the best fishing of the year on Hilton Head Island.

Photo provided by Capt. Miles Altman

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December 2-7: Main Street Youth Theatre presents “Christmas On Main Street”. The event opens with a Gala Fundraiser on Tuesday, December 2nd at 5:30 p.m. Ticket prices for the Gala which include food, drinks and the show are $35, Adults; $25, Students. Tuesday – Saturday at 7 p.m. Sunday at 2 p.m. Ticket prices are $25, Adults and $10, Students. (843) 689-MAIN (6246) or msyt.org. December 3: The Coastal Discovery Museum at Honey Horn hosts Al Segars at 3 p.m. for “Whales of South Carolina.” Several species of whales visit the South Carolina waters either in search of food or to give birth. Among those, the North Atlantic Right Whale, one of the most endangered species of whale in the world, with numbers estimated in the few hundreds. Dr. Segars covers the natural history of the whales that visit our waters and their current status along with threats and challenges. Dr. Segars is a Veterinarian with the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources with a long career studying the endangered and threatened species on our coast. 70 Honey Horn Dr. Cost is $7 per person and reservations are required by calling (843) 689-6767, ext. 223 or coastaldiscovery.org.

December 5-7: Bluffton Christmas Events begin Dec. 5th with the Town Hall Christmas tree lighting from 5 to 6:30 p.m. at Town Hall, 20 Bridge St. The event will include a musical performance by M.C. Riley Elementary School students and an appearance by Santa Claus. The Old Town Bluffton Merchants Society also will host “Light Up the Night” from 3 to 8 p.m. that day, which includes free holiday trolley rides beginning at 5 p.m. Finally, there will be a second Christmas tree lighting beginning at 3:45 p.m. Dec. 6th, The Christmas parade will begin at 10 a.m. The parade runs through Old Town Bluffton on a nearly three-mile route that starts at Pritchard and Bridge streets and ends at Red Cedar Road. The parade typically lasts two-and-a-half to three hours and will take place rain or shine. Dec. 7, at Buckwalter Place. Santa will arrive in a fire truck, parade awards will be pre-sented and the Red Cedar Elementary School choir will sing. Cookies, cupcakes and hot cocoa will be served at the event, which is a joint celebration with Station 300, Buckwalter Place and the town of Bluffton. For more infor-mation, Julie Taylor, [email protected] or (843) 706-4500.

December 5: Motown and R&B Dance Party with Laiken & Willie at The Electric Piano Bar. Doors open at 8 p.m. Pianos start at 9:30 p.m.

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By Kathleen McMenamin, Master Naturalist, H2O Sports

Wonderful Wood Storks

Learn more about America’s largest wading bird.

Photography by Kathleen McMenamin

Wood storks can be seen gracefully soaring over marshes or feeding in the shallows during low tide all over Hilton Head Island. These large wading birds are the only breeding species of storks found in the United States. This once-endangered species is currently making a great comeback along the Southeast coast and especially in Beaufort County.Wood storks, Mycteria Americana, have the distinction of being the largest wading bird in the United States. They stand at almost four feet tall with an impressive five-foot wing span. Also known as Wood Ibis, these birds are all white with black tips on their wings and tail. They have a buzzard-like face with a dark grey neck and head. Wood storks have a long, thick black bill used for tactile foraging. They tend to gather in colonies, whether feeding or foraging in shallow water or low tidal marshes.

Wood storks are found from South Carolina to South America. Prior to the 1980s, they primarily nested in Florida during the late winter and spring. The birds migrated into South Carolina’s marsh-lands as a post-breeding foraging area. Human development in their natural nesting habitat in Florida has moved them further north into South Carolina for all stages of life. Currently, South Carolina coastal areas offer an ideal nesting and foraging ground for wood storks.

The first nesting colony was documented in South Carolina in 1981. By 1984, the wood stork was put onto the Endangered Species List. As of June of 2014, these birds have been downgraded to threatened, rather than endangered. In 2014, there was an increase of 500 nests, bringing the total South Carolina nest number to 2,501. Beaufort County boasted nine nesting colonies in 2014, the largest number of colonies in the Palmetto State.

Large colonies of nests are found in the upper branches of black gum and cypress trees rooted in standing water. Nests are made out of live willow sprigs and then cemented together with Spanish moss and guano. Breeding wood storks can be identified by their pink feet. Females will lay between three and five eggs. Both the male and female will incubate the eggs for 30 days.

The hatchlings stay with their parents for about 55 days before fledging. On average, two of the young will make it to adulthood and will begin breeding between three and four years old. The placement of wood stork nests in standing water is very important to the survival of the young. Mammals are a common predator of eggs and young, and the standing water prevents them from accessing the nests.

Wood storks are known as tactile feeders, as they dip their open beaks into shallow water and feel around for fish and crustaceans. Due to this type of feeding, they prefer shallow water no deeper than 20 inches, which is why they are common-ly seen foraging in estuaries at low tide. While wading in the water and dipping their beaks, the wood storks will use their feet to rustle ani-mals out of the soft mud. On average, a wood stork will consume up to one pound of fish a day. During breeding season, a pair of wood storks can forage 400 pounds of food for themselves and their growing young.

While on Hilton Head Island, keep your eyes out for this impressive wading bird. You won’t be disappointed!

The H2O Nature Center is a great place to spark curiosity and inspire learning in all ages, offering eco-adventure tours and live alligator exhibits. To make reservations for the Alligator and Wildlife Tour, please call (843) 686-5323. For informa-tion about other water activities offered by H2O Sports, visit H2OSports.com.


33 Office Park Rd., in the Park Plaza Shopping Center. (843) 785-5397 or electricpianohhi.com. December 5: Get holiday inspiration and experience the innovative cuisine of top area chefs as they share their culinary fare from more than 35 of your favorite restaurants at the Hilton Head Island-Bluffton Chamber of Commerce’s annual Taste of the Season. Here’s your chance to explore all the new restaurants on your list, and some of the Lowcountry’s landmark favorites. From haute cuisine to Lowcountry classics – there’s something to please every palate at the popular holiday event. 6-9 p.m. Hilton Head Marriott Beach Resort, 1 Hotel Circle. For more information contact Dorothy Guscio, (843) 341-8379 or hiltonheadisland.org/taste. December 6: Santa Claus is Comin’ to Town! Visit with Santa and have your picture taken with a donation to Deep Well. Dogs are also welcome. In addition to Santa, there will be a showing of the classic movie “Santa Claus is Comin’ to Town” under the Liberty Oak in Harbour Town, as well as fire pits for roasting marshmallows. Bench seating will be provided and admission is com-plimentary with the donation of a canned food

item for Deep Well. For additional information, please contact The Sea Pines Resort Recreation Department at (843) 842-1979 or seapines.com. December 7: The Literacy Center hosts a special Jazz Brunch to benefit adult literacy needs in our local area at The Jazz Corner. Guests will be treated to a delicious gourmet brunch while listening to the sounds of the renowned Jazz Corner Quartet. Tickets are $65. 11 a.m.-1 p.m. The Literacy Center is Beaufort County’s only nonprofit adult literacy organization, serving 600 students a year. To purchase tickets and for more information, visit theliteracycenter.org or call Wendy Jones at (843) 815-6616. December 7: The second annual Artisan Village Arts & Crafts Fair sponsored by the Daufuskie Community Farm takes place in the Dairy Barn, 348 Haig Point Rd., 1-4 p.m. The event features Daufuskie Artisans with their eclectic and creative “Made on Daufuskie” items. All local Artisans are welcome to participate by emailing Pat Beichler at [email protected] or daufuskieartisanvillageandfarm.com. December 12: The Hilton Head Island Ski Club welcomes all to enjoy live music at its Holiday TGIF (Happy Hour) to be held at The Kingfisher in Shelter Cove from 5-7 p.m. Reservations not

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Discover Daufuskie

Tucked between Hilton Head Island and Savannah – and accessible only by boat – lies a true Lowcountry gem. One of the last truly unique places, Daufuskie Island has a rich history and culture, all tied to its fascinat-ing ecosystem.

The first inhabitants of Daufuskie Island were the Yemassee Indians. Pottery shards recov-ered on the island include some of the oldest found in North America, dating back more than 9,000 years. Oyster middens, which are large collections of discarded oyster shells, point to the rich lives of local Native Americans, who fished and harvested seafood in the sur-rounding waterways.

In 1715, a bloody battle ensued between the Indians and European settlers. Those who sur-vived the skirmish fled Daufuskie, and the ante-bellum history of the island began. Like Hilton Head Island to the north, Daufuskie was home to several plantations specializing in rice and Sea Island Cotton. West African slaves worked these labor-intensive crops. Slave cul-ture developed on Daufuskie, as it did across the region, combining African and European traditions to form the cultural group now known as the Gullah people.

In 1861, Union troops captured Hilton Head Island and Daufuskie Island in the Battle of Port Royal. By the close of the Civil War, Daufuskie and the surrounding sea islands were primarily occupied by freed slaves. Isolated and insular, these societies further developed their tradi-tions, and Gullah culture flourished. Daufuskie islanders continued to grow cotton until crops were ruined by the boll weevil.

Relying on their natural environment, Daufuskie

residents soon established an oyster canning industry. In oyster houses, workers shucked and canned oysters, which were shipped by steamboat to Savannah for sale. The island entered an era of prosperity, and the popula-tion grew to more than 1,000 residents in 1945.

Sadly, development in the region led to pollu-tion of the neighboring Savannah River. Oysters, which are filter feeders, are particular-ly sensitive to changes in water quality. Fewer oysters due to disease and contamination led to the closing of commercial oyster beds in 1951. With the loss of the oyster canning industry, few jobs were available for island residents and the population of Daufuskie plummeted. By the mid-1950s, only a handful of Gullah people remained on the island.

Daufuskie remained isolated and sparsely inhabited until the 1970s, when development on nearby Hilton Head Island spilled across the Calibouge Sound. Since then, several upscale residential and vacation communities have attempted to take hold on the Daufuskie, with varying degrees of success. The unique combination of unspoiled nature, rich cultural history and remote location has made Daufuskie an attractive home for artists, eccentrics and free thinkers.

For more than 30 years, Outside Hilton Head has provided personalized adventures for all ages, from kayak, fishing, nature and dolphin tours to kids’ camps, history excursions, family outings and stand-up paddle boarding. Don’t miss the guided full moon kayak tour, which explores the saltmarsh. (843) 686-6996 or outsidehiltonhead.com.

This barrier island across the Calibogue Sound has a rich history and fascinating culture.

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paintings by area artist Martha Hughes will beheld at First Presbyterian Church Hilton HeadIsland in the South Wing. The art depicts biblicalcharacters and scenes, and includes paintings ofher interpretation of the early life of Jesus. Theexhibit is open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mon.-Thurs.,8:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Fri. and Sun., 8 a.m.-noon.540 William Hilton Pkwy. (843) 681-3696 orfpchhi.org.

September 12: The Hilton Head Island SkiClub invites all to its TGIF (Happy Hour) at LeBistro, 430 William Hilton Pkwy. in PinelandStation, 5-7 p.m. Discover many offerings forskiers and non-skiers alike. Reservations notrequired. hiltonheadskiclub.com [email protected].

September 12: Hilton Head Choral Societypresents “The Language of Love” Summer PopsConcert. This end of summer performance is amusic-filled banquet toasting the power of loveof all kinds. With a tribute to American folksongicon Pete Seeger and music as diverse as RichardRodgers to Elvis and Burt Bacharach to IrvingBerlin, this concert kicks off the Hilton Head musi-

cal season with something for everyone. 8 p.m.540 Wm. Hilton Pkwy. (843) 341-3818 orhiltonheadchoralsociety.org.

September 17: The Coastal DiscoveryMuseum hosts David Harter at 3 p.m. for a pro-gram about our local seafood. Harter will giveadvice about what are the best seafoods to orderfor your palette, health and your wallet whendining in our local restaurants and buying at ourseafood distributors. The program is sponsoredin part by the Kroger Foundation. $7 per person(for ages 12 and older). Reservations are required.70 Honey Horn Dr. (843) 689-6767, ext 223or coastaldiscovery.org.

September 18: Memory Matters’ 15th AnnualArt Event, “An Evening in Paradise,” the art ofamazing minds. 6-9 p.m. Enjoy a fun evening in paradise “Jimmy Buffet” Style featuring finewine, good food, live music, amazing art andceramics. Tickets are $40 available at MemoryMatters, 117 William Hilton Pkwy. (843) 842-6688 or memory-matters.org.

September 18: The Coastal DiscoveryMuseum hosts John Keller at 3 p.m., for the“Formation of the Confederacy”. Keller address-es the history of the formation of the Confederacy,utilizing his collection of 21 different flags flownby various groups during the Civil War. This

cCalendar(continued from page 19)required. hiltonheadskiclub.com or [email protected]. December 13: Join us for a festive evening in Harbour Town while enjoying local talent as they perform holiday music on the Liberty Oak stage, 6-8 p.m.. For additional information, please con-tact The Sea Pines Resort Recreation Department at (843) 842-1979 or seapines.com. December 14: Join the Hilton Head Island Audubon Society as it works with communities across America, including Sea Pines, to conduct its annual Audubon Christmas Bird Count. Please con-tact Charlotte White at (843) 837-4597 to register. December 17: The Coastal Discovery Museum will host “Tabby, Pis and Cob: Investigations, Discoveries and Interpretation of Form-Built Structures” with Colin Brooker at 3 p.m. Brooker will discuss his most recent research and resto-ration projects in the Lowcountry including: cis-terns at Fort Johnson, an ice house on Edisto Island, an early Freedman’s house on Berry Island, and slave dwellings on Daufuskie Island. Brooker is an international expert on form-built structures comprised of natural materials found on site. He

will discuss the character and techniques of these sites as well as their meaning during the period of 1780-1845. 70 Honey Horn Dr. Cost is $7 per person, reservations required, (843) 689-6767, ext. 223 or coastaldiscovery.org. December 20: 23rd Annual Hilton Head Hospital Jingle Jingle 5K Run and Health Walk takes place at 9 a.m., at The Hilton Head Hospital Campus and Main Street. The Run features a colorful seasonal theme and provides partici-pants a chance to burn off those extra holiday calories. The first 400 participants receive a long sleeve event t-shirt, jingle bells and a candy cane. Participants are encouraged to run in a Santa, Reindeer, Elf or other holiday costume. An awards ceremony featuring a visit from Santa, refreshments, hot cider, music and door prizes will be held following the race. The Hilton Head Hospital Jingle Jingle 5K Run benefits the Zoe Project & CODA. For more information, (843) 757-8520 or to register bearfootsports.com. December 20: Get into the holiday spirit by watching, “Polar Express,” under the Liberty Oak in Harbour Town. Bench seating will be provided and admission is complimentary with the donation of a canned good for Deep Well. A fire pit and s’mores will also be available. 7-9 p.m. For additional information, please contact The Sea

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Two-Plane vs. One-Plane SwingBy I.J. Schecter with Doug Weaver, Palmetto Dunes Oceanfront Resort

Two types of swings are in fashion today – the two-plane and the one-plane. Until recently, almost all professionals used a two-plane swing, involving a fairly erect posture, narrow stance, a level turn and a swing that brings the arms up almost verti-cally, on a steeper plane than that of the shoulders.

Over the last 15 years or so, swing scholar Jim Hardy has introduced the increasingly popular one-plane swing, which is distinguished from the two-plane by its physical ease and mechanical simplicity.

While both types of swings end up at essentially the same spot – square to the ball at impact – they get there in different ways. Let’s talk about the path your club should be taking to the ball and the three crucial stops it should make along the way.

Stop No. 1The position of your hands and wrists halfway through your backswing should provide clear evidence whether you’re using a two- or one-plane swing.

Since the two-plane backswing is intended to be pulled straight back up over your shoulder, halfway through the backswing (at the 9 o’clock position), your arms will be moving on an upright plane, your clubhead slightly outside or aligned with your hands and your wrists hinged.

Here’s a good test: If you’re on-plane and you allow your palms to open while in this position, the clubshaft should slide down through them. If you’re using a one-plane swing, which is flatter by nature than the two-plane swing, the clubshaft will not slide through your palms so easily, if at all.

Stop No. 2At the top of the more traditional two-plane back-swing, the front arm is more upright (between the ear and shoulder), and the shaft of the club is parallel to the target line.

By contrast, the one-plane swing arrives at the top of the backswing with the front arm on the same plane as the shoulders, at an angle closer to 45 degrees. This in turn keeps the clubshaft parallel to the target line and maintains an unchanged spine angle from the initial address position. It is called a “one-plane” because the angle of the front arm matches the angle of an imaginary line drawn between the shoulders.

Stop No. 3It is on the way back toward the ball that, for most golfers, the one-plane swing will begin to feel odd. Most likely, you’ve grown up learning a two-plane swing, so the one-plane route will feel counterintuitive to your muscles. After all, you’ve spent hours trying to perfect a swing in which the club is brought straight back up and over your shoulders before your hips start to release, pulling the rest of your body along with them.

In the one-plane swing, your upper body releases first and your lower body second. The swing is designed this way in order to help you avoid getting “stuck” partway through the downswing, a circumstance that leads to perilous adjustments as a result of flawed timing.

A former PGA Touring pro, Doug Weaver is the Director of Instruction at the Palmetto Dunes Golf Academy. He conducts “Where Does the Power Come From?,” a free clinic and demonstration, every Monday at 4 p.m. (843) 785-1138, (800) 827-3006 or palmettodunes.com.

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Pines Resort Recreation Department at (843) 842-1979 or seapines.com. December 23 & 24: Gregg Russell Christmas Concert, 7:30-9 p.m. Relish the spirit of the hol-idays with an evening in Harbour Town. Listen as Gregg Russell plays his guitar and performs songs of the season for children and adults, then, enjoy a special visit from Santa Claus! Complimentary. (843) 842-1979 or seapines.com. December 29 & 30: Lowcountry Critters with Joe Maffo takes place at the Coastal Discovery Museum, from 11 a.m. until 3 p.m. This casual “Meet and Greet” helps participants to learn more about the alligators, snakes, turtles and other critters that share Hilton Head Island with us. Joe Maffo with Critter Management will bring along some of his “friends” to share with everyone. Participants will have a chance to get an up-close view of the various animals, learn more about them and take lots of photos. There will be no formal presentation; visitors can stop by various stations to meet the different types of animals on site. Adult, $10; Child, $5 (ages 6-12); under 5 are free. No reservations for this program, just drop in and see the animals. 70 Honey

Horn Dr. coastaldiscovery.org. December 31: 14th Annual Polar Bear Swim! Show your adventurous side with the other “polar bears” by taking an invigorating dip in the Harbour Town Pool on a chilly winter day. 10 a.m. Warm up after your plunge with hot chocolate and refreshments. For additional information, please contact The Sea Pines Resort Recreation Department at (843) 842-1979 or seapines.com. December 31: Don’t miss the New Year’s Eve Ball Drop! Visit Harbour Town for a festive New Year’s Eve ball drop from the top of the Harbour Town Lighthouse. Enjoy food and fun at The Quarterdeck and Topside Waterfront Restaurant, then count down the ball drop to welcome in the New Year. There will be two drops: 7 p.m. and midnight. For additional information, The Sea Pines Resort Recreation Department, (843) 842-1979. For dinner reservations, (843) 842-1999. seapines.com. SOMETIMES EVENTS CHANGE WITHOUT PRIOR NOTICE. PLEASE CALL THE LISTED PHONE NUMBERS FOR CONFIRMATION. TO INCLUDE YOUR EVENT IN THE CALENDAR, CALL (843) 757-9889, FAX (843) 757-9189 or E-MAIL [email protected].

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WHITE DIAMONDSRESTRICTED TRAVEL LANE.Travel with the flow of traffic.

WHITE STRIPE & STOP SIGNROAD CROSSING.

Stop and look for motorists.

YELLOW CENTER LINETWO-WAY TRAFFIC.

Keep to the right.

SEVERAL WHITE DIAGONAL STRIPES

CROSSWALK. Watch out for other bicyclists, pedestrians

and motorists.

RULES FOR THE ROAD:

Please obey all traffic signals and pathway markings. Stop signs must be obeyed for safety. Bicycles are vehicles and must obey SC traffic laws.

Travel the pathways at speeds that allow for the safety of pedes trians and other users.

Never ride within the roadway against traffic. State law requires bicycles to drive like all other vehicles.

Please do not ride on roads where a pathway is available.

Please ride single file and keep a safe distance from other bicyclists.

WATCH OUT FOR MOTORISTS! Motorists must yield to pedestrians and bicyclists within marked crossings, but they may not see you.

Please yield to pedestrians. When resting or stopped, please move off the pathway. Most sections of the pathways are not illuminated. If you must bike at night, please wear light-colored clothing or carry a flash light. Bicycles must have a red rear reflector and a headlight when biking at night.

When approaching slower pathway users from behind, please sound your warning device, or call out, “Passing on your left.” Always pass on the left.

Bicyclists should always wear a helmet, especially children 12 and under.

Make eye contact and use hand signals. Assume other bicyclists and motorists don’t see you. Hand signals tell motorists and other path users what you intend to do and will ensure everyone’s safe enjoyment of the pathways.

Be courteous, alert and predictable.

RECREATIONAL PATHWAYS GUIDEThe Town of Hilton Head Island pro vides nearly 60 miles of

public path ways and nature trails for the enjoy ment of pedes-trians and cyclists.

At low tide, the Island’s 12 miles of beaches are ideal for biking. Public beaches are indicated on the Island Events’ Island Map.

Our map also shows the existing public pathways. Many kiosks are located along the pathways with an Island-wide map on one side, and a localized map of the area on the other.

PATHWAY MARKINGS:


Information and map courtesy of The Town of Hilton Head Island.(843) 341-4600 • hiltonheadislandsc.gov.

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ACTIVITIES19th Annual Hilton Head Island Gullah Celebration Pg. 22Adventure Cove Family Fun Center Pg. 43Adventure Cruises Pg. 41Alligator & Wildlife Tour Pg. 51Bayrunner Fishing Charters Pg. 48Bicycle Billy’s Pg. 44The Bike Doctor Pg. 41Blue Water Tackle Shop Pg. 53Commander Zodiac Pg. 53Dolphin Discoveries Pg. 39Drifter Pg. 37Forest Beach Surf & Cycle Pg. 49Gullah Heritage Trail Tours Pg. 38Gypsy Pg. 37H2O Nature Center Pg. 51Hilton Head Bicycle Company Pg. 55Hilton Head National Pg. 55Kayak Hilton Head Pg. 39Lawton Stables Pg. 45Legendary Golf Pg. 46LowSea Bike, Beach & Baby Rentals Pg. 53MonEric Fishing Charters Pg. 51Northridge Cinema 10 Pg. 44Old Town Bluffton Holiday Weekend Pgs. 42 Outside Hilton Head Pgs. 31 & 49Paradise Beach Bikes Pg. 45Pedals Pg. 38Riding Tigers Bike Rentals Pg. 40Segway of Savannah Pg. 47South Beach Bike Rentals Pg. 64Vacation Comfort Bike Rentals Pg. 46Yankee Pedaler Pg. 37

LODGING & REAL ESTATEHilton Head Accommodations Pg. 23Resort Source Timeshare Resales Pg. 23 South Beach Inn & Vacation Rentals Pgs.32-33

ARTS & SERVICESArts Center of Coastal Carolina Pg. 59Fountain Spa Pg. 21HiltonHead.com Pg. 63

DINING & LOUNGESCaptain John’s Galley at The Salty Dog Cafe Pgs. 32-33Captain Woody’s Pg. 18Casey’s Sports Bar & Grill Pg. 19Crazy Crab Pg. 3The Electric Piano Bar Pg. 17Hilton Head Comedy Magic Caberet Pg. 21It’s Greek To Me Pg. 19Jake’s Salty Dog Pizza Pgs. 32-33Kingfisher Seafood, Pasta & Steak House Pg. 13Land’s End Tavern Pgs. 32-33The Salty Dog Cafe Pgs. 32-33Santa Fe Café Pg. 15Stellini Italian Restaurant Pg. 19

Subway Pg. 20The Wreck of The Salty Dog Pgs. 32-33

SHOPPINGBirkenstock And More Pg. 27The Blue Parrot Fine Gifts Pg. 26Camp Hilton Head Pg. 2Coligny Plaza Pg. 28Forsythe Jewelers Pg. 35Hilton Head Shirt Company Pg. 2Island Quilters Pg. 29Island Winery Pg. 17Jake’s Cargo Pgs. 32-33Jake’s Shore Thing Pg. 29Main Street Village Pg. 20Orange Leaf Frozen Yogurt Pg. 13Outside Hilton Head Pgs. 31 & 49Salty Dog T-Shirt Factory Pgs. 7, 32-33, 64The Silver Garden Pg. 31 South Beach General Store Pg. 2 The Storybook Shoppe Pg. 26Sweet Frog Premium Frozen Yogurt Pg. 18Tanger Outlets Pgs. 4 & 5Tropical Outfitters Pg. 9

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events and ____ maps.13. Sheep.14. Lawton Stables for a guided

trail ____.15. And so forth. 16. Here it's iced.17. Elevated railway.18 Jet ____.20. Asian shrub.22. Santa Fe Cafe ____ sure to

have something to entice you.24. Lower case: Abbr.25. Arts Center Of Coastal

Carolina for "Singin' In ____ Rain."

26. The Daufuskie Island History & Artisan Excursion for a dolphin ____ cruise.

29. Lands End Tavern - Almost impossible ____ forget the water-front view.

30. Long, snakelike marine fish.32. Favorite Lowcountry pie.34. Island Quilters - Stop in to

pick ____ a kit to create your own work of art.

36. ____ tide.38. Execute a stroke poorly.39. Fountain ____ for massages

& facials. 40. United States: Abbr. 41. 16 flavors of frozen yogurt

are offered ____ the Orange Leaf.

43. ____ and behold!45. Occupational Safety

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Selected by the BBC ____ local nature guides.

47. The Storybook Shoppe with books a child ____ will enjoy.

50. River in Nigeria. 52. The Blue Parrot Fine Gifts

offering a complete line ____ PANDORA jewelry.

54. ____ Sea Bike, Beach & Baby Rentals.

55. Captain Woody's - Bar open ____ late.

56. Resort Source Timeshare Resales - Call today for a ____ obligation preview of a model.

57. The Silver Garden - Sterling silver & copper ____ metals

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Leaders: Abbr.59. Senior: Abbr.60. The Wreck Of The Salty ____.63. Ocean Physics Group: Abbr.64. Hilton Head Shirt ____.

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go fishin'!!! 6. Be indebted. 7. Paradise ____ Bikes. 8. Legendary Golf - Kids 5 &

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limit our tours to 6 ____ your family gets our undivided attention.

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