May River Grill To Expand Service While Buffalo's Renovates
We have heard from many of you that you enjoy the dining experience at Buffalo's. In response to its popularity, the restaurant is being renovated so that we can enhance service and expand the menu, which to date has been restricted due to limitations of the kitchen. To accommodate this renovation, Buffalo's will be closed during the months of January and February 2007.

While Buffalo's is closed for renovations, lunch service will be shifted to the May River Grill and the River House. Since Buffalo's is a public dining venue, we are opening the May River Grill to the public while Buffalo's is closed. The Grill will be open daily from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The additional activity at the May River Grill will enable us to enhance service and to add menu offerings there as well. Should you encounter any difficulties during this time, please let us know. We will be interested in your feedback on the Grill in January and February.

Also at the May River Grill, we are excited to announce a series of special dinners exclusively for Palmetto Bluff Club members. The first will be held on Saturday, February 17 and will feature an Italian theme. Look for more details soon – we hope that you will take advantage of this opportunity to enjoy a special dinner opportunity at the Grill.

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... This month's First Friday lecture will take place on Friday, January 5 at the Chapel beginning at 7:00 p.m. Wildlife expert Tony Mills of the Savannah River Ecology Laboratory will discuss and demonstrate some of the scaly and furry neighbors we have here at Palmetto Bluff.

... Second Saturday – a new monthly birding survey led by the Conservancy's Environmental Team – is scheduled for Saturday, January 13. The exact meeting time and location will be announced. Please R.S.V.P. to Kim Jones at 843.706.6032 or kwjones2@crescent-resources.com by noon on Friday, January 12.

... A Property Owner Oyster Roast and Wild Game/Seafood Dinner will be held on Friday, January 19 at Moreland. The Wildlife Management Team and the Inn will prepare savory dishes featuring quail, duck, turkey, venison and a host of local game fish. The event will begin with an oyster roast at 5:30 p.m. To R.S.V.P., please contact Nick Dennis at 843.706.6603 or ndennis@palmettobluffresort.com by January 17.  

... A Nordic Walking Clinic is scheduled for Saturday, January 20. This fast-growing sport delivers a total-body workout and burns up to 40% more calories than a regular walk. The complimentary clinic will begin at 10:00 a.m. at the firepits adjacent to the River House. For more information, please call Rob Bender at 843.706.6636 or email rbender@palmettobluffresort.com.

... Indian basket weaver Nancy Basket and Gullah seagrass weaver Henrietta Snipe will conduct a demonstration on their craft on Saturday, January 20. After learning the history, styles and techniques of each culture, attendees will have the opportunity to make their own basket. The event is the first in the monthly Saturday series, "An Arts Affair," sponsored by the Palmetto Bluff Arts Commission. For more information, including location and start time, please contact Patty Kennedy at 843.706.6443 or prkennedy@crescent-resources.com.

... Two photography workshops are scheduled for Saturday, January 27. Photography 101 is a classroom-based introduction to digital photography, while Advanced Digital Photography will take students into the field for training in wilderness and wildlife photography. For more information, please visit PB Online at www.palmettobluffonline.com/news1.htm. To R.S.V.P., please contact Patty Kennedy at 843.706.6443 or prkennedy@crescent-resources.com.

... Only a limited number of tickets remain for Wilson Weekend. The event takes place February 2-4. For tickets or more information, please visit www.wilsonweekend.com.

... The next Property Owner Orientation is scheduled for Friday, February 2. A continental breakfast will be offered from 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. The program begins promptly at 10:00 a.m., and will introduce new owners to the services and staff of the Property Owners Association, Palmetto Bluff Club, May River Golf Club, Inn and Conservancy. Lunch will follow, and the Design Review Center will host an optional overview and open house in the afternoon. Please R.S.V.P. by Wednesday, January 31 to 843.706.6020 or cgeakle@crescent-resources.com.

... Payment of 2007 dues and assessments is due on January 1 and will be considered delinquent if not paid in full by January 15 (except for Wilson Center and West Wilson Trust assessments, which are billed on a quarterly basis). If assessments are unpaid on February 15, a 12% interest charge will begin accruing. If payment is 90 days late, a letter will be issued initiating a lien process against the property. For more on dues and assessments, please see the article posted on the homepage of PB Online (www.palmettobluffonline.com).

... 2007-08 vehicle passes are available at the Operations Office. After considering feedback from property owners regarding the renewal process, we have decided to forego the previously stated requirement to provide proof of driver's license, insurance and vehicle registration. Simply stop by the Operations Office the next time you are here and fill out the registration form (or call 843.706.6020 to request a form by mail). In addition to full-size automobiles, passes are also required for golf carts, GEM cars and similar electric-powered vehicles. There is no charge for vehicle passes and a gate transponder; each additional transponder is $36 apiece. 2006 vehicle passes expire on January 1.

... The password-protected section of PB Online (www.palmettobluffonline.com) – which will include a member directory, member-generated classified ads, and general and topic-specific discussion boards – will debut this month. Stay tuned to the homepage, where instructions on registration and usage will soon be posted.

... The first phase of Wilson Landing is nearing completion. The Boatyard, Dock and Outfitters Center are expected to open for operation in February. Look for details on a Grand Opening and Open House event at Wilson Landing soon.

... The River House Dining Room's dinner dress code is as follows. Gentlemen: Collared shirts and dress pants (no denim or shorts); jackets suggested, but not required; no open-toed shoes or flip-flops. Ladies: Slacks or dress (no denim, shorts or halter/tank top-style tops). Guests who arrive in improper attire will be permitted to order from the dinner menu and dine in one of the following alternate locations: the Porch, the Veranda or the Lobby Bar area.

... If you have questions or concerns about the valuation established for your property, you have the right to file an Appeal of Real Property Appraisal/Assessment with the Beaufort County Assessor. This simple process can be initiated by completing and submitting an Objection Form between January 1 and March 1, or within ninety 90 days of receiving your assessment notice. Objection Forms are available online at www.bcgov.net/BC_Assessor/forms.php. For more information on property valuations, please call the Assessor's Office at 843.470.2850.

... Have you moved recently? Or do you have multiple addresses and other contact information? We want to be certain we have up-to-date contact information for each of our property owners – so that you do not miss out on any communication regarding all the exciting news and activities here at Palmetto Bluff! Please visit www.palmettobluffonline.com/pboform.htm to fill out a brief form that will help ensure our member database is up to date. The form also gives you the option of being included in the upcoming PB Online Member Directory.

... Dry-cleaning pickup and delivery is available to Palmetto Bluff residents. Door-to-Door Pickup of Bluffton makes Tuesday pickups and Friday deliveries each week. For more information, please call 843.815.5885.

Questions and comments: Contact Allen Allnoch at 843.706.6024 or ahallnoch@crescent-resources.com

 

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