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SUMMARY:Jingle All the Way 5K at TCL
DESCRIPTION:Come enjoy a unique holiday race open to the community at the Technical College of the Lowcountry!  \nHosted by TCL’s newly formed student-led PTA Club (Physical Therapist Assistant)\, this fun 5K fundraiser is open to all ages and will take participants across TCL’s beautiful and historic Beaufort Mather campus\, through the artistic Ribaut Road tunnel and out to the scenic Spanish Moss trail.  \nCookies from TCL’s Culinary Institute of the South and lots of holiday cheer will be available at the race’s finish line. \nAll proceeds benefit TCL’s Physical Therapist Assistant program. \nDeadline to register: Dec. 7 \nFor additional details and to sign up visit: \nhttps://runsignup.com/Race/Info/SC/Beaufort/TCLHolidayRace2022
URL:https://explorebeaufortsc.com/event/jingle-all-the-way-5k-at-tcl/
LOCATION:921 Ribaut Rd\, Beaufort\, SC 29902-5441\, United States
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SUMMARY:Nutcracker 5k - Hilton Head Island
DESCRIPTION:THE NUTCRACKER 5K\nPresented by : Horizon Rehabilitation & Sports Medicine\nHosted by : Java Burrito\nProduced by : Hilton Head Running Company \nKick off the Holiday Season with the Nutcracker 5K on Hilton Head Island. We’ve got the race\, we’ve got the post race party\, we’ve got the Nutcracker dancers and characters\, and we’ve got the race swag. Come run\, walk\, play\, dance … and\, celebrate the holiday spirit. The event benefits the Deep Well Project of Hilton Head – so\, bring a toy and be included in drawings for special prizes. The 5K run / walk event promises to be great time for ages. This event will challenge the participants to a 5K run / walk\, serve as a toy drive for the Deep Well Project of Hilton Head\, and show off the Hilton Head Dance Theatre’s dancers and playful characters. We guarantee this community event will fill your legs and hearts with joy. \nWHAT MAKES RUNNING THE NUTCRACKER 5K SPECIAL \n    The Nutcracker Themed 5K – think Nutcracker Ballet – dancers\, characters\, music … the Hilton Head Dance Theatre will be performing at the start / finish and on the course. Come ready to run\, walk\, play\, dance – celebrate!\n    Race Swag – we have the best swag – every registered participant receives:\n    – tutu (first ___ registered)\n    – custom race t-shirt (a really cool one too!)\n    – custom race bib\n    – nutcracker awards will be given to the race winners\n    – RFID chip timing / results\n    – post race food by Java Burrito – YUMMY! \n    Post Race Party – Java Burrito is catering the post race party – expect delicious treats at the finish. Oh yeah\, there will be dancers too – the Hilton Head Dance Theatre will be performing at the finish. So\, save some energy to show off your moves. \n    Giving Back – the Deep Well Project – Hilton Head will benefit from a portion of the event’s proceeds. And\, we are hosting a toy drive for the Deep Well Project too – so\, bring a toy (see list below) and be included in drawings for special prizes. \n    Kids 12-Under run for only $15! and they still get all the race swag listed above.
URL:https://explorebeaufortsc.com/event/nutcracker-5k-hilton-head-island/
LOCATION:Java Burrito Co.\, Hilton Head Island\, SC\, US
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SUMMARY:Photos with Santa at Chick-fil-A
DESCRIPTION:Bring your Christmas list and a camera or phone and come take photos with Santa! Photos are free with receipt!
URL:https://explorebeaufortsc.com/event/photos-with-santa-at-chick-fil-a/
LOCATION:Boundary St\, Beaufort\, SC 29902\, United States
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SUMMARY:Breakfast with Santa
DESCRIPTION:We know he likes cookies but what does Santa eat in the mornings? Find out when you join him for a hot breakfast\, story time\, craft making and a photo op. Pre-registration is required for this event that’s sure to put you in the holiday spirit.
URL:https://explorebeaufortsc.com/event/breakfast-with-santa/
LOCATION:Morris Center For Lowcountry Heritage\, 10782 S. Jacob Smart Blvd\, Ridgeland\, SC\, 29936\, US
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SUMMARY:Beaufort County Free Electronics Recycling Event
DESCRIPTION:The Beaufort County Department of Solid Waste and Recycling will host two free electronics recycling events for County residents.  The events will be held from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the following locations on Saturday\, December 10: \n\nBeaufort County Public Works\, 9 Benton Field Road\, Bluffton\nBeaufort County Public Works\, 140 Shanklin Road\, Beaufort\n\nPlease STAY IN YOUR CAR during the event.  Staff will unload electronics. Residential only. \nAny personal computers\, laptops\, CRT monitors\, LCD monitors\, CRT televisions\, non-CRT televisions\, printers\, hard drives\, and miscellaneous electronics (cell phones\, radios\, and fax machines) will be accepted. \nIf you have questions about Beaufort County recycling events\, please call the Solid Waste and Recycling Office at 843-255-2736 for more information or visit their website at www.beaufortcountysc.gov/recycle.
URL:https://explorebeaufortsc.com/event/beaufort-county-free-electronics-recycling-event-2/
LOCATION:SC
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SUMMARY:Pancake Breakfast with Santa
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a Pancake Breakfast with Santa.\n* We are asking for a donation of a canned good and we will be donating to our local food pantry.
URL:https://explorebeaufortsc.com/event/pancake-breakfast-with-santa/
LOCATION:Sprenger Health Care Port Royal\, 1810 Richmond Ave\, Port Royal\, SC\, 29935\, US
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SUMMARY:Sip & Savor Holiday Festival & Brunch with Santa
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate the Holiday Season at our Sip & Savor Holiday Festival! \nTickets includes:\n– Brunch with Santa\n– Raffle Entry\n– Photos with Santa (instant digital image)\n– Letters to Santa\n– Cookie Decorating\n– Stocking & Ornament Decorating\n– Family Gingerbread House Competition\n– Jack Frost Homemade Ice-Cream \nTickets can be purchased at www.sipandsavorseaside.com
URL:https://explorebeaufortsc.com/event/sip-savor-holiday-festival-brunch-with-santa/
LOCATION:The Westin Hilton Head Island Resort & Spa\, 2 Grasslawn Ave\, Hilton Head Island\, SC\, 29928\, US
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SUMMARY:Toy Giveaway
DESCRIPTION:Toys provided for ages 0-18.  Free and open to the public.  Register to attend at https://form.jotform.com/222942797445165
URL:https://explorebeaufortsc.com/event/toy-giveaway/
LOCATION:Jasper County Farmers Market.\, 9935 JACOB SMART Blvd\, Ridgeland\, SC\, 29936\, US
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SUMMARY:Holiday Events at Coligny!
DESCRIPTION:Join us at Coligny Plaza for these holiday events!  \n11:00am-1pm\nJevon Daly’s Kid Show\nA Kid-Centric Storytelling Adventure JUST For The Holidays! Coligny Center Stage.  \n1-3pm\nLive Christmas Music\nCome sing along at Coligny Center Stage! \n1-3pm\nPictures with Santa\nAt Coligny Center Stage \nPlus!\nSend Your Letters to Santa!\nVisit Santa’s Post Office and mail\nyour Christmas list to the North Pole \nNightly Lights Around Coligny\nGet in the Holiday Spirit with Coligny
URL:https://explorebeaufortsc.com/event/holiday-events-at-coligny-5/
LOCATION:Coligny Plaza\, 1 North Forest Beach Drive\, Hilton Head Island\, SC\, 29928\, US
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SUMMARY:Historic Holidays on Hilton Head Island - 2022
DESCRIPTION:Authors\, Artists & Afternoon Tea \nHistoric Holidays on Hilton Head Island\nA Celebration of Sea Island Traditions \nAuthors\, Artists & Afternoon Tea\nSaturday\, December 10\, 2022\n12:00pm – 4:00pm\nUSCB – HHI Campus \nHoliday Tea Service\nSweet & Savory Holiday Tastings\nCash Bar \nObtain Authors’ Signatures on Books for the Holidays\nShop with Local Artists & Basketmakers\nHoliday Stories for Children (Free Milk & Cookies Too!) \n$15 Entrance Fee to Support The Heritage Library\n$35 Includes Entrance & Tea Service\nChildren Under 12 Free \nSupport local authors & artists\, grab one-of-a-kind gifts\, learn about Hilton Head Island history\, enjoy shopping for the holiday season\, and bring the kids! \nVisit HeritageLib.org/HistoricHolidays for tickets
URL:https://explorebeaufortsc.com/event/historic-holidays-on-hilton-head-island-2022/
LOCATION:1 Sand Shark Drive\,Hilton Head Island\,29926\,US
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SUMMARY:Madison’s Miracles\, Inc Michael Kors “MK” Designer Bag Bingo!!
DESCRIPTION:Ten rounds of bingo for a chance to win your choice of one of ten new Michael Kors Bags! Additionally bags have been donated by some amazing Madison Angels which will be raffled off till each bag is claimed! Everyone will get one free raffle ticket at the door abs an option to purchase additional tickets and/ or bingo boards.\nWe will also have a 50/50 raffle where you purchase as many 50/50 tickets you want for a chance to win half the pot of money raised from the 50/50 ticket sale.\n100% of the proceeds from this event goes to Madison’s Miracles\, Inc which is a non profit 501(c) charity. Learn more about the charity on the website\nwww.Madisonsmiraclesinc.org \nA taco bar will be provided!  \nTickets are $45 per person. Advanced purchase is preferred. Seating is limited.\nTickets can be purchased by donating $45 to the charity on the website then comment below how many you purchased. Tickets will be sold at the door unless event sells out prior which will be noted here if that happens.\nWe do accept credit and debit cards at the event. Any questions please inquire! Thank you!!  \nWill be opening a virtual platform via zoom link for those who can’t physically attend! Your winnings will be shipped!!!! Details to follow as we get closer to the event!
URL:https://explorebeaufortsc.com/event/madisons-miracles-inc-michael-kors-mk-designer-bag-bingo/
LOCATION:Agave Mexican Grill\, 1430 Ribaut Rd\, Port Royal\, SC\, 29935\, US
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SUMMARY:Fill Up The Truck Holiday Toy Run
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the 1st Annual “Fill Up The Truck Holiday Toy Run” \nSaturday\, December 10th at 1:00PM \nAll Exciting Cars\, Trucks\, New\, Classics are welcome to join!  \nStarting at Coligny Beach Parking Lot at 1:00pm. From there\, we will cruise around the Island and out into Bluffton\, on an 18+ mile route that misses almost all of the stop signs and traffic lights along the way. (I’m working on a solution to keep the group together for any we have to pass through). Our group will make 3 pit-stops for food and refreshments along the way then end at a big parking lot to show off all our rides.  \nHelp me put smiles on lots of local kids’ faces on Christmas morning by filling up the bed of my old Ford F-100 with toys to be donated to Deep Well’s “Santa Shop”\,  benefiting our local families in need.  \nPlease bring an unwrapped toy to donate! \nMore Information and Event Flyer Coming Soon!  \nLet’s make this a huge yearly event!! Please share with all your auto enthusiast friends!   \nAll Exciting Rides Are Welcome!
URL:https://explorebeaufortsc.com/event/fill-up-the-truck-holiday-toy-run/
LOCATION:Lowcountry Celebration Park\, 102 Pope Ave\, Hilton Head Island\, SC\, 29928\, US
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221210T170000
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SUMMARY:Brendlen's Lowcountry Christmas Santa and Free Community Holiday Event
DESCRIPTION:Drive through Christmas light display. On Dec. 10th children can come visit Santa\, decorate their own Christmas ornament\, decorate cookies\, there will be facepainting\, hot chocolate and desserts\, hot dogs\, popcorn and more. This event is FREE for everyone to enjoy\, but donations are welcome.
URL:https://explorebeaufortsc.com/event/brendlens-lowcountry-christmas-santa-and-free-community-holiday-event/
LOCATION:1570 Driggers Ln\, Ridgeland\, SC 29936-4750\, United States
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SUMMARY:Christmas Community Sing at Washington Street Park
DESCRIPTION:Washington Street Park Community Supper Presents “Christmas Community Sing” on Saturday\, December 10th from 5:00 to 8:00 pm at the Washington Street Park. Featuring Cool John Ferguson\, Aunt Pearlie Sue\, Pastor Kevin Wiley\, Natasha Robinson\, Joan Linyard and more! Free admittance and refreshments – bring your own chair!!!
URL:https://explorebeaufortsc.com/event/christmas-community-sing-at-washington-street-park/
LOCATION:Washington Street Park
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SUMMARY:Port Royal Annual Christmas Golf Cart Parade & After Party
DESCRIPTION:The annual Christmas Golf Cart Parade in Port Royal is scheduled for Saturday\, December 10th at 6pm. \n All participants will line up at 5:30PM at Helena Place. The parade starts at 6PM and GUESS WHAT ELSE?!?!? There will be an AFTER PARTY at Shellring Ale Works!!! Hope to see you there and we’ll “PARTY PORT ROYAL STYLE” together!
URL:https://explorebeaufortsc.com/event/port-royal-annual-christmas-golf-cart-parade-after-party/
LOCATION:Paris Avenue in Port Royal\, Paris Avenue\, Port Royal\, SC\, 29935\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221210T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221210T190000
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SUMMARY:Ugly Sweater Bar Crawl
DESCRIPTION:The Lowcountry Jaycees invite you to an Ugly Sweater Bar Crawl.  \nMeet us for dinner @ The Fillin Station at 7:00pm or catch up with us at Breakwater at 9:00pm.  \nThrow on your ugliest holiday sweater and join us for some fun!
URL:https://explorebeaufortsc.com/event/ugly-sweater-bar-crawl/
LOCATION:The Fillin’ Station\, 57 Sea Island Pkwy\, Beaufort\, SC\, 29907\, US
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221211T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221211T153000
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SUMMARY:Book Challenges Forum\, with Marjory Wentworth\, Josh Malkin\, AJ Davis\, and Paul Bowers
DESCRIPTION:“Literature tells us to be brave. It demands it of us.”–Beaufort High School English teacher Gene Norris to his student Pat Conroy when responding to a call to ban J.D. Salinger’s The Catcher in the Rye in 1962 \nLet’s talk about the growing number of book challenges and bans facing school classrooms and libraries\, including here in Beaufort County. Where do book challenges and bans originate? How are they funded and organized? How are they addressed by school administrators and policies? What intellectual freedoms are at risk when access to educational resources is restricted or removed? Join us for a public conversation about the forces\, funding\, and politics surrounding banned books\, censorship\, and challenges to free speech and intellectual freedom. with a quartet of expert panelists: educator\, activist\, and former South Carolina Poet Laureate Marjory Wentworth; South Carolina ACLU legal fellow and legislative advocate Josh Malkin; community education advocate\, consultant\, and nonprofit leader AJ Davis; and journalist Paul Bowers.  \nFree and open to the public\, this event will be held on Sunday\, December 11\, at 2:00 p.m. at the Technical College of the Lowcountry’s MacLean Hall (104 Reynolds St\, bldg 12\, Beaufort.) All are welcome.  \nABOUT THE PANELISTS\nMarjory Wentworth is the New York Times bestselling author of Out of Wonder\, Poems Celebrating Poets (with Kwame Alexander and Chris Colderley). Her books of poetry include Noticing Eden\, Despite Gravity\, The Endless Repetition of an Ordinary Miracle and New and Selected Poems. Her poems have been nominated for The Pushcart Prize seven times. She is also the co-writer of We Are Charleston: Tragedy and Triumph at Mother Emanuel (with Herb Frazier and Dr. Bernard Powers) and Taking a Stand: The Evolution of Human Rights (with Juan E. Mendez).  She is co-editor with Kwame Dawes of Seeking: Poetry and Prose inspired by the Art of Jonathan Green\, and the author of the prizewinning children’s story Shackles. She served as the poet laureate of South Carolina from 2003-2017. This year\, she was named a Black Earth Institute Fellow. In 2020\, she was named a National Coalition Against Censorship Free Speech is for Me Advocate. Wentworth teaches courses in writing\, social justice\, and banned books at The College of Charleston\, where she is part of the Social Justice Working Group for the Center for the Study of Slavery and the Refugee Resettlement Taskforce.  \nJosh Malkin joined the ACLU of South Carolina as a Legal Fellow in the fall of 2021. He comes to the ACLU deeply committed to advocating for racial and educational equity and protecting the rights of children. Prior to law school\, Josh spent five years teaching middle and high school math in New Orleans East. He understands how difficult it is to be an educator even in the most favorable of climates. He finds the constant\, radical attacks on the ability to learn\, read\, and teach very troubling\, and is committed to doing all he can to both be present alongside local communities as they fight back\, and make statewide information more accessible to those who do not spend an unhealthy amount of time at the statehouse.  \nAnjene “AJ” Davis is a resident of North Charleston in the Chicora/Cherokee community where he is the neighborhood association president. AJ is also an employee of Charleston County School District and a cofounder of Community Solutions Consulting\, a consulting firm that creates and drives strategies for programs that improve equity\, community engagement\, citizen values\, and organizational effectiveness\, establish strong external partnerships for promotion of racial and social equity and inclusion\, and advance equity through thoughtful community engagement\, strategic partnerships\, and innovative program development. AJ created and directed a parent engagement concept\, Lowcountry Black Parents Association\, designed to provide parents of students in high poverty schools with the skills to enhance their advocacy abilities. He earned his M.S. degree in organizational management and his B.S. in Human Services at Springfield College.  \nPaul Bowers is a writer\, father of three public school children\, and former education reporter in North Charleston\, S.C. He serves as volunteer communications secretary for Charleston Democratic Socialists of America and writes a weekly newsletter at brutalsouth.substack.com.
URL:https://explorebeaufortsc.com/event/book-challenges-forum-with-marjory-wentworth-josh-malkin-aj-davis-and-paul-bowers/
LOCATION:Technical College of the Lowcountry – TCL\, 921 Ribaut Rd\, Beaufort\, SC\, 29902\, US
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221211T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221211T180000
DTSTAMP:20260427T195641
CREATED:20221123T183319Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221123T183319Z
UID:12598-1670774400-1670781600@explorebeaufortsc.com
SUMMARY:USCB Chamber Music Concert
DESCRIPTION:Join us on December 11 to usher in the holiday season with a concert featuring four engaging and emotional works. Three composers are represented with masterful summations from lifetimes of creation; the fourth composer was a youth trying to find his own unique voice. Artistic Director and pianist Andrew Armstrong\, flutist Tara Helen O’Connor\, and cellist Edward Arron will bring the compositions to life through a blend of technical mastery\, evocative colors\, insightful interpretations\, and high-spirited energy. Their joyful merging of these elements will create a memorable experience that exceeds the sum of its parts.
URL:https://explorebeaufortsc.com/event/uscb-chamber-music-concert/
LOCATION:USCB Center for the Arts\, 801 Carteret St\, Beaufort\, SC\, 29902\, US
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221211T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221211T173000
DTSTAMP:20260427T195641
CREATED:20221207T173254Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221207T173254Z
UID:12744-1670779800-1670779800@explorebeaufortsc.com
SUMMARY:Road of Remembrance: A Praise House Experience
DESCRIPTION:Marshview Community Organic Farm’s youth program participants will be performing Road of Remberance: A Praise House Experience\, on Sunday\, December 11th at the Frisell Community House at Penn Center on St. Helena Island\, a play written by Sarah Reynolds Green. \nDoors open at 430pm\, play starts at 530pm. Enjoy light refreshments and lots more!\nTickets are $15/adult and $6/child  All proceeds benefit Penn Center.
URL:https://explorebeaufortsc.com/event/road-of-remembrance-a-praise-house-experience/
LOCATION:Penn Center\, 16 Penn Center Circle West\, St. Helena Island\, SC\, 29920\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://explorebeaufortsc.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/roadofremberence-e1670434316915.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221213T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221213T170000
DTSTAMP:20260427T195641
CREATED:20221130T215425Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221130T215425Z
UID:12674-1670922000-1670950800@explorebeaufortsc.com
SUMMARY:Christmas Model Train Display at the Beaufort Library
DESCRIPTION:Model trains will be zooming along tracks past villages and through tunnels at the Beaufort Branch Library as the Beaufort Railroaders bring classic small town village scenes to life at this year’s 29th Annual Christmas Display at the Scott Street location in downtown. \nEnjoy Christmas fun from a bygone era and watch vintage Lionel and American High Flyer model trains along with small town Christmas scenery complete with churches\, train depots\, little people and vintage model cars on city streets. \nThe trains are running on a special\, one week only schedule from Tuesday\, December 13th thru Saturday\, December 17th\, from 10am to 5pm daily. \nMake sure not to miss it. These model trains at the library are special\, and they’ll be pulling out of the train station before you know it and won’t be back until next Christmas. \nThe library is located at 311 Scott Street in downtown Beaufort.
URL:https://explorebeaufortsc.com/event/christmas-model-train-display-at-the-beaufort-library-2/
LOCATION:Beaufort Branch Library\, 311 Scott Street\, Beaufort\, SC\, 29902\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://explorebeaufortsc.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/trains.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221214T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221214T170000
DTSTAMP:20260427T195641
CREATED:20221130T215425Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221130T215425Z
UID:12676-1671008400-1671037200@explorebeaufortsc.com
SUMMARY:Christmas Model Train Display at the Beaufort Library
DESCRIPTION:Model trains will be zooming along tracks past villages and through tunnels at the Beaufort Branch Library as the Beaufort Railroaders bring classic small town village scenes to life at this year’s 29th Annual Christmas Display at the Scott Street location in downtown. \nEnjoy Christmas fun from a bygone era and watch vintage Lionel and American High Flyer model trains along with small town Christmas scenery complete with churches\, train depots\, little people and vintage model cars on city streets. \nThe trains are running on a special\, one week only schedule from Tuesday\, December 13th thru Saturday\, December 17th\, from 10am to 5pm daily. \nMake sure not to miss it. These model trains at the library are special\, and they’ll be pulling out of the train station before you know it and won’t be back until next Christmas. \nThe library is located at 311 Scott Street in downtown Beaufort.
URL:https://explorebeaufortsc.com/event/christmas-model-train-display-at-the-beaufort-library/
LOCATION:Beaufort Branch Library\, 311 Scott Street\, Beaufort\, SC\, 29902\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://explorebeaufortsc.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/trains.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221215T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221215T170000
DTSTAMP:20260427T195641
CREATED:20221130T215454Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221130T215454Z
UID:12677-1671094800-1671123600@explorebeaufortsc.com
SUMMARY:Christmas Model Train Display at the Beaufort Library
DESCRIPTION:Model trains will be zooming along tracks past villages and through tunnels at the Beaufort Branch Library as the Beaufort Railroaders bring classic small town village scenes to life at this year’s 29th Annual Christmas Display at the Scott Street location in downtown. \nEnjoy Christmas fun from a bygone era and watch vintage Lionel and American High Flyer model trains along with small town Christmas scenery complete with churches\, train depots\, little people and vintage model cars on city streets. \nThe trains are running on a special\, one week only schedule from Tuesday\, December 13th thru Saturday\, December 17th\, from 10am to 5pm daily. \nMake sure not to miss it. These model trains at the library are special\, and they’ll be pulling out of the train station before you know it and won’t be back until next Christmas. \nThe library is located at 311 Scott Street in downtown Beaufort.
URL:https://explorebeaufortsc.com/event/christmas-model-train-display-at-the-beaufort-library-3/
LOCATION:Beaufort Branch Library\, 311 Scott Street\, Beaufort\, SC\, 29902\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://explorebeaufortsc.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/trains.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221215T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221215T193000
DTSTAMP:20260427T195641
CREATED:20221213T163517Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221213T163517Z
UID:12777-1671125400-1671132600@explorebeaufortsc.com
SUMMARY:Girls Night Out At Found For Home
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our annual girls night out with shopping\, discounts\, $50 gift certificate giveaway\, candle making\, refreshments and more!
URL:https://explorebeaufortsc.com/event/girls-night-out-at-found-for-home/
LOCATION:Found For Home\, 2728 Depot Rd\, Beaufort\, SC\, 29902\, US
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221215T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221215T210000
DTSTAMP:20260427T195641
CREATED:20221206T213207Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221206T213207Z
UID:12721-1671127200-1671138000@explorebeaufortsc.com
SUMMARY:Wine Chocolate & Crafts: Christmas at Southern Palette
DESCRIPTION:Join Southern Palette Art Studio on Thursday December 15th from 6 to 9pm for Wine\, Chocolate and Crafts. Enjoy a Christmas themed night of wine\, chocolate tasting\, and oyster shell Christmas ornament decorating. Sample different wines paired with chocolates and create a beautiful keepsake ornament while listening to the best Christmas music of the season.\n \n While you are at the studio don’t forget to check out our range of gifts available to buy. Great stocking fillers. It’s going to be Christmasy Fun! \nSouthern Palette is located at Beaufort Town Center\, 2121 Boundary Street in Beaufort.
URL:https://explorebeaufortsc.com/event/wine-chocolate-crafts-christmas-at-southern-palette/
LOCATION:Southern Paette\, 2121 Boundary Street\, Beaufort\, SC\, 29902\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://explorebeaufortsc.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/sp.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221215T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221215T203000
DTSTAMP:20260427T195641
CREATED:20221213T163500Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221213T163500Z
UID:12774-1671130800-1671136200@explorebeaufortsc.com
SUMMARY:Migration All Around Us: How Birds Navigate the Americas
DESCRIPTION:Dr. Andy Jones is an expert on birds and their evolutionary history. He studies many aspects of birds\, particularly bird migration. Come along for the ride of your life to learn and appreciate the miracle of bird migration that occurs across our skies every spring and fall. Learn about the many obstacles birds face along their migration routes and find out what you can do to protect their future.
URL:https://explorebeaufortsc.com/event/migration-all-around-us-how-birds-navigate-the-americas/
LOCATION:Fripp Island Community Center\, 205 Tarpon Blvd\, Saint Helena Island\, SC\, 29920-7362\, US
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221216T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221216T170000
DTSTAMP:20260427T195641
CREATED:20221130T215601Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221130T215601Z
UID:12678-1671181200-1671210000@explorebeaufortsc.com
SUMMARY:Christmas Model Train Display at the Beaufort Library
DESCRIPTION:Model trains will be zooming along tracks past villages and through tunnels at the Beaufort Branch Library as the Beaufort Railroaders bring classic small town village scenes to life at this year’s 29th Annual Christmas Display at the Scott Street location in downtown. \nEnjoy Christmas fun from a bygone era and watch vintage Lionel and American High Flyer model trains along with small town Christmas scenery complete with churches\, train depots\, little people and vintage model cars on city streets. \nThe trains are running on a special\, one week only schedule from Tuesday\, December 13th thru Saturday\, December 17th\, from 10am to 5pm daily. \nMake sure not to miss it. These model trains at the library are special\, and they’ll be pulling out of the train station before you know it and won’t be back until next Christmas. \nThe library is located at 311 Scott Street in downtown Beaufort.
URL:https://explorebeaufortsc.com/event/christmas-model-train-display-at-the-beaufort-library-4/
LOCATION:Beaufort Branch Library\, 311 Scott Street\, Beaufort\, SC\, 29902\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://explorebeaufortsc.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/trains.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221217T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221217T100000
DTSTAMP:20260427T195641
CREATED:20220912T203016Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220912T203016Z
UID:11973-1671260400-1671271200@explorebeaufortsc.com
SUMMARY:Wreaths Across America Beaufort Remembrance Wreath Laying Ceremony
DESCRIPTION:Join us as we honor our 26\,000 veteran heroes buried in Beaufort National Cemetery. Part of National Wreaths Across America Day\, the ceremony begins promptly at noon\, but get there earlier for parking. For more information\, media inquiries or to sponsor a wreath\, call Location Coordinator David Edwards at 912-313-1506.  \nWreaths can also be sponsored by clicking on wreathsacrossamerica.org/GA0175P. Help us reach our goal again this year.
URL:https://explorebeaufortsc.com/event/wreaths-across-america-beaufort-remembrance-wreath-laying-ceremony/
LOCATION:Beaufort National Cemetery\, 1601 Boundary St\, Beaufort\, SC\, 29902-3947\, US
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221217T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221217T120000
DTSTAMP:20260427T195641
CREATED:20221123T183418Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221123T183418Z
UID:12608-1671267600-1671278400@explorebeaufortsc.com
SUMMARY:Breakfast with the Grinch
DESCRIPTION:Come join us for Breakfast with the Grinch!
URL:https://explorebeaufortsc.com/event/breakfast-with-the-grinch/
LOCATION:60 Okatie Village Drive Okatie\, SC 29909
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221217T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221217T140000
DTSTAMP:20260427T195641
CREATED:20221216T181954Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221216T181954Z
UID:12810-1671267600-1671285600@explorebeaufortsc.com
SUMMARY:St. Helena Island Community Market
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Saturday from 9am to 2pm on the campus of Penn Center for our final market day of the year. We’ll have locally grown collards\, kale\, sweet potatoes and sugarcane. Shop for handcrafted jewelry and naturally made beauty products.
URL:https://explorebeaufortsc.com/event/st-helena-island-community-market/
LOCATION:Penn Center\, 16 Penn Center Circle West\, St. Helena Island\, SC\, 29920\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221217T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221217T160000
DTSTAMP:20260427T195641
CREATED:20221130T215739Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221130T215739Z
UID:12683-1671267600-1671292800@explorebeaufortsc.com
SUMMARY:Christmas Model Train Display at the Beaufort Library
DESCRIPTION:Model trains will be zooming along tracks past villages and through tunnels at the Beaufort Branch Library as the Beaufort Railroaders bring classic small town village scenes to life at this year’s 29th Annual Christmas Display at the Scott Street location in downtown. \nEnjoy Christmas fun from a bygone era and watch vintage Lionel and American High Flyer model trains along with small town Christmas scenery complete with churches\, train depots\, little people and vintage model cars on city streets. \nThe trains are running on a special\, one week only schedule from Tuesday\, December 13th thru Saturday\, December 17th\, from 10am to 5pm daily. \nMake sure not to miss it. These model trains at the library are special\, and they’ll be pulling out of the train station before you know it and won’t be back until next Christmas. \nThe library is located at 311 Scott Street in downtown Beaufort.
URL:https://explorebeaufortsc.com/event/christmas-model-train-display-at-the-beaufort-library-5/
LOCATION:Beaufort Branch Library\, 311 Scott Street\, Beaufort\, SC\, 29902\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://explorebeaufortsc.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/trains.jpg
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