... After a two-month-long kitchen renovation, Buffalo’s is scheduled to re-open on Friday, March 9 with new lunch and dinner menus. The restaurant’s new hours of operation will be 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Wednesday, and 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Thursday through Sunday.

... Back to Nature Weekend will be held on Friday, March 2 and Saturday, March 3. The Conservancy’s Environmental Team is offering a host of activities designed to familiarize you with Palmetto Bluff’s varied landscape and wildlife. Events include coyote calling, nature journaling, instruction on creating a butterfly garden, biking, and kayaking during a full moon eclipse. For more information, please click here.

... The Sassicaia Winery Dinner, the latest in the Inn’s 2007 Wine Dinner Series, will be held on Tuesday, March 6 and will feature renowned winemaker Sebastiano Rosa as the guest. The dinner begins at 8:00 p.m. in the River House Wine Cellar and costs $150 per person. The Wine Dinner Series enables property owners and Inn guests to enjoy unique food-and-wine pairings in the presence of some of the wine industry’s most influential players. For reservations, please call 843.706.6507 or click here to email.

... The monthly Second Saturday birding survey led by the Conservancy's Environmental Team will be held on Saturday, March 10 beginning at 7:30 a.m. at the Carriage House. Participants should R.S.V.P. to the Concierge (843.706.6515, email) by 4:00 p.m. on Friday, March 9.

... Palmetto Bluff Outfitters will conduct Kakaying 101 on Friday, March 16 beginning at 9:00 a.m.
This 2-hour clinic will include an introduction to kayaking equipment, paddling strokes, launching techniques and safety procedures, followed by a leisurely paddle through area waterways. To R.S.V.P., contact the Concierge at 843.706.6515 or via email.

... Palmetto Bluff’s first Tennis Camp will be held on March 16-17 at the Wilson Lawn & Racquet Club. The weekend will begin with a Friday afternoon reception, followed by drills, clinics and a round-robin tournament on Saturday. To R.S.V.P., please contact Nick Dennis at 843.706.6603 or via email.

... This month’s Arts Affair will be a Sculpture Workshop on Saturday, March 17 beginning at 9:00 a.m. Lowcountry artist Weezy Alcott will discuss the theory and reality of nature sculpture, and participants will have the opportunity to assist in the creation of an outdoor sculpture garden. Please R.S.V.P. to Weezy at 843.575.3373 or via email.

... A St. Patrick’s Day Dinner for property owners is scheduled for Saturday, March 17 beginning at 6:00 p.m. at the May River Grill. Please R.S.V.P. to Nick Dennis at 843.706.6603 or via email by Thursday, March 15.

... Renowned artist Patrick Dougherty will spend three weeks in March building a sculpture on the Wilson Village Green. Dougherty will begin his work on Monday, March 5, residing on site while he uses a collection of sticks and other natural materials to create the installation, which will remain in place until November. A wine and cheese reception will be held on the Village Green on Friday, March 23 to celebrate the scuplture’s official “unveiling.” The reception, which begins at 6:00 p.m., will allow attendees to mingle with the artist and project partners from the Island School Council for the Arts. Please R.S.V.P. to Courtney Naughton (843.706.6451, email) by March 16. For more information on the artist, click here.

... An Astronomy Program will be held at the Chapel on Friday, March 23 beginning at 8:00 p.m. Local astronomy enthusiast Jerry Dacus will discuss the basics, such as how to read a star chart, then lead us outdoors to view constellations through a spotting scope. Warm clothing is recommended, as the evening may be chilly, and binoculars are helpful but not required. For more information, contact Kim Jones at 843.706.6032 or via email.

... Birding the Bluff Weekend is scheduled for March 30-31. Events include a Friday-night “Owl Prowl,” a Saturday-morning birding walk and an exciting raptor demonstration by the International Center for Birds of Prey. For more information, please click here or contact Kim Jones (843.706.6032, email).

... PB Online’s password-controlled Member Directory, Grapevine, Interest Groups, Classifieds and Member Poll debuted last month. To log in, click the “Connect” button on the homepage and select the area you want to visit. You will be prompted to enter an email address and password. If you were a user of the previous version of PB Online (prior to October 2006), your login information is the same. If you do not remember your password, click on “Forgot Password,” or if you did not have a profile before, click on “New User.”

... If you want to be included in the PB Online Member Directory and have not already completed our “Tell Us About Yourself” Form, please click here. This form also helps us ensure our member database is up to date.

... Caution: Please be careful when passing through the Main Gate in the outside "express" lane. This lane is intended for property owners, but traffic must yield to vehicles entering Palmetto Bluff via the inside lane.

… Nearly 100 attendees attended the Wilson Landing preview event on February 10. The new marine complex includes storage space for 88 boats, and the Boat Club program offers access to a variety of watercraft at a fraction of the cost of ownership. For more information on boat storage and Boat Club membership, contact Doug Hancock at 843.706.2458 or via email.

… Grace is still out for annual maintenance and repairs, including replacement of its aft deck, a project that will prevent the previously scheduled property owner cruise on March 16. Thank you for your patience while we work to get Grace back on the water – she is a beautiful boat, but at 94 years old, she needs lots of TLC!

… A friendly reminder: Payment of 2007 dues and assessments are considered delinquent if they were not paid in full by January 15 (except for Wilson Center and West Wilson Trust assessments, which are billed on a quarterly basis, with the next payment due on April 1). If assessments were unpaid on February 15, a 12% interest charge began accruing. If payment is 90 days late, a letter will be issued initiating a lien process against the property.

… Another friendly reminder: If you R.S.V.P. for an event and subsequently need to cancel, please contact Nick Dennis (843.706.6603, email).This will be a great help in estimating food and beverage costs.

… April preview: Next month features a busy calendar of events, including a new outing designed for fishing and golf enthusiasts. Surf and Turf Weekend on April 20-21 is a tournament consisting of two rounds of golf at the May River Golf Club and an in-shore saltwater fishing tournament. Scores will be calculated by subtracting each individual’s total weight of fish caught from his or her two-day golf score. The tournament entry fee is $275 per person for golf members, $575 for non-golf members. To register or for more information, contact Nick Dennis at 843.706.6603 or via email. For more information on April events, stay tuned to PB Online.

… Cornerstones, the quarterly property owner newsletter, is undergoing an exciting redesign. Look for the Spring issue of your “Hometown Newspaper of Palmetto Bluff” in mailboxes on March 31.

 

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

 

Visit www.palmettobluffonline.com for additional details on life and events at the Bluff.