Tennis Court Maintenance

Dear Neighbors,

Please be aware that the Habersham tennis courts will be closed for resurfacing from Thursday, March 29 through Sunday, April 1.
The courts will re-open as usual on Monday, April 2.

Thank you for your cooperation and patience while we conduct this routine maintenance.

More information is available by calling the Habersham Office at 1.877.542.2377 or email us at jdrugge@habershamsc.com

Congress for the New Urbanism Lecture Series

Congress for the New Urbanism Carolina's Chapter Lecture Series Presents:

Proven Urban Retail Development
Techniques and Principles for Historic Towns and New Urban Communities
Robert Gibbs, ASLA, CNU-A

This presentation is part of the CNU Lecture series put on by the Beaufort members of CNU-Carolinas.  This is a great opportunity to come hear from one of the nation's experts on how to make urban retail work in your town or neighborhood.  The lecture is March 28 at 6pm and will be held in the main auditorium on the Beaufort campus of the Technical College of the Lowcountry.  For directions or more information, please email us at carolinas@cnu.org.

**Also, we just found out that Andres Duany and Elizabeth Plater-Zyberk will be in Charleston March 22nd for a 7 p.m. presentation at the College of Charleston.  For more information, visit the event website.

Women's Coastal Skills Clinic

Weekend workshop to expand women’s knowledge of the Low Country outdoors! Weekend begins on the afternoon of Friday, April 13th with a Naturalist-guided “Secrets of the Salt Marsh” tour. Twelve educational, hands-on programs will be offered including a History of the Lighthouse, Birding 101, Cast Netting, Salt Marsh Kayaking, Shell Fishing, Beachcombing, How to Make a Dreamcatcher and more! Meals included, camping accommodations at Hunting Island and a special rate on a hotel in nearby Frogmore available.

Event runs from afternoon of Friday, 13 April through afternoon of Sunday, 15 April.
Hunting Island State Park, 2555 Sea Island Parkway
$189 per person, plus cost of accommodations (deadline 01 April, limited to 60 women, 16 and over). 

Contact for reservations, more information, and accommodations: Amanda C. Wood, Lowcountry Master Naturalist Hunting Island State Park Office: (843) 838-7437 Event Website: http://southcarolinaparks.com

U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary Boating Education

U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary - Flotilla 10-1 - Boating Education Schedule

• About Boating Safely - March 31st
• On-Water Training - April 14 th

About Boating Safely covers what’s needed for safe operation of recreational boats.  Topics include terminology, power and steering systems, legal requirements, navigation, safe boat handling and conduct on the water.  Adults who pass the optional exam receive a certificate; children under 16 will receive a wallet card.  Cost is $50, including the text & lunch.

On-Water Training, which is conducted during a 2-3 hour cruise aboard a U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary vessel operated by a qualified crew, covers boat handling, basic navigation and safety procedures.  Cost is $40.

Classroom program will be held at Caddy’s Pub & Grill in Rose Hill Plantation from 8:30a to about 4:30p.  The on-water program will depart from a local marina at a convenient time.  Ask about a discount for a second family member.  For groups with ten people or more, the programs can be conducted at a time and location of their choice. 

Pre-registration is required by March 24th.  To register or to obtain further information, please call Paul Denning at (843) 987-2745.  Checks should be made payable to Flotilla 10-01.

DON’T DELAY – CLASS SIZE IS LIMITED!

The 5th Annual Habersham Marketplace Chili Cookoff

The 5th Annual Habersham Marketplace Chili Cookoff
THIS Saturday, February 4, 2012 from 1 to 4 PM

Sample chili by area restaurant chefs, Marketplace shop owners & locals alike!

Enjoy Brews, Beverages and Live Music provided by The Green Room!
AND NEW THIS YEAR...

An Antique & Classic Car Show from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM
by the Classic Car & Truck Club of Beaufort ... plus
an auction of Antique Car Memorabilia to benefit the
Thumbs Up Children’s Learning Center!

Chili Cookoff tickets available for purchase day of event beginning at 12:30 PM
Voting begins at 1 PM
Adults: $10 / Children 12 and under: Free

Think you have the winning chili recipe? Enter NOW to COMPETE for awards and cash prizes by registering HERE!

Beaufort International Film Festival Opens Soon!

Habersham Residents,

Greetings; The Beaufort International Film Festival opens in 20 short days! Below, please find an interview from Festival Director, Ron Tucker, that provides a great overview of the BIFF. There’s plenty of wonderful Beaufort film information and history too. Also, attached is the full Festival schedule, including the various awards we will be bestowing. Can you please share this information with your Habersham community? Many thanks!

BIFF 2012 tickets are currently on sale as follows:  at the Beaufort Visitors’ Center, 713 Craven St., Beaufort, SC; the Beaufort Film Society, 708 Carteret St., Beaufort, SC; or order online at www.beaufortfilmfestival.com

You are invited to join us at our Opening Reception on 15 February, at 6:00 @Old Bay Marketplace Rooftop, 917 Bay Street, Beaufort. Please RSVP if you have not already. Let me know how I can assist you in coverage plans for the Festival. Many thanks!

Bruce Doneff (843.379.3558)