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Things to Do: Seafood Festival, Sweetgrass Baskets, & More!

Feb 24, 2015

Film Screening of: “Hilton Head Island Back in the Day, Through the Eyes of the Gullah Elders”
February 24, 2015 • 2-4 pm

Please join the Bluffton Historical Preservation Society for a screening of the movie “Hilton Head Island Back in the Day, Through the Eyes of Gullah Elders”. The screening will be held in the large meeting room at the Bluffton Branch Library on February 24th.

There will be two screenings of the film: 2 pm and 3 pm.

You must call to reserve a seat due to limited space! 843-757-6293.

There is no cost for this event, but donations are suggested. Any donations given will be divided between the Heyward House Historic Center and the Gullah Museum of Hilton Head.

Health Fair at Whole Foods Market
Saturday, February 28, 2015 • 10:00AM

Free health screenings by Beaufort Memorial Mobile 10-2pm
Blood Alliance Blood Drive 10-2pm
Giving Grill 12-3pm
Health Starts Here Cooking Class 1-2pm
Free Admission. Contact abby.wirth@wholefoods.com for more information.

Sweetgrass Basket Classes
Saturday, February 14, 2015 – Saturday, February 28, 2015 • 10:30AM

Learn about the history of the Sweetgrass basket, one of the Lowcountry’s best known art forms, from a local 7th generation Gullah basket maker. Then, try your hand at starting a basket of your own using locally found natural materials. Cost is $65 per person and reservations are required by calling 843-689-6767 ext. 223.

Hilton Head Island Seafood Fest
Sunday, March 1st – Saturday, March 7th • This is an All Day Event 

The 8th annual Hilton Head Island Seafood Fest, hosted by the David M. Carmines Memorial Foundation and presented by forkandfun.com is set to take place Sunday, March 1, 2015 through Saturday, March 7, 2015.

March 1, 3-7pm: Hilton Head Island Seafood Fest Kick-off Party (Hudson’s)

March 2, 6:30pm: Chef Collaboration 7 Course Dinner with Clayton Rollison of Lucky Rooster Kitchen + Bar and Patrick Ward of Hudson’s Seafood House on the Docks (Lucky Rooster Kitchen + Bar)

March 2-6, 3-5pm: Lowcountry Seafood Experience on the Water (Boat leaves from docks at Hudson’s)

March 7, 12-7pm: Hilton Head Island Seafood Fest will take place at Shelter Cove Community Park. The family-friendly event features area restaurants/chefs serving up seafood specialties and other tasty cuisine, live entertainment, a Kids Zone, a silent auction, famous crab races, and more.

Admission: $6/adults, free for children under 10
Food/beverages available for purchase
Shelter Cove Community Park, 39 Shelter Cove Lane, HHI, SC 29928