… Memorial Day Weekend will kick off with the Concert on the Green on Friday, May 25, featuring the Hilton Head Orchestra Jazz Connection. The concert begins at 7:00 p.m. on the Wilson Village Green. Concertgoers are invited to bring a picnic or purchase a “Concert Box Lunch,” which will include cheese, crackers, marinated grilled chicken breast, fruit and choice of beverage.

… Earl McMillen, owner of McMillen Yachts, Inc., will have two of his classic wooden yachts – Glory and Enticer – on display at Palmetto Bluff May 3-6. McMillen, the former owner of Grace, is offering property owners a complimentary cocktail cruise on Friday, May 4 at 5:00 p.m. For more information on the weekend, please click here.

… Captain Amber Hester will speak on “Boating the May River” at this month’s First Friday Lecture on May 4. The program, which begins at 7:00 p.m. in the Chapel, will include simple safety measures, a “to-do” checklist before getting on the water, and lots of local knowledge Captain Amber has accumulated while growing up on the May. For more information, call Patty Kennedy at 843.706.6443 or click here.

… Property owners are invited to a Tour of Homes on Saturday, May 5 from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Six homes in Wilson and three in May River Forest will be featured. Maps will be available at the Real Estate office. For more information, please call 843.706.6400.

… A Kentucky Derby Social will be held at the May River Grill on Saturday, May 5 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Complimentary food and non-alcoholic beverages will be available during the broadcast of the renowned Triple Crown race. Please R.S.V.P. to Nick Dennis (843.706.6603, email) by May 3.

… An Introduction to Fly Fishing clinic will be held on Friday, May 11. The complimentary event begins at the Fire Pits adjacent to the River House and runs from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Participants should R.S.V.P. to the Concierge (843.706.6515, email) by May 10.

… Palmetto Bluff Outfitters will operate boat shuttles to the Bluffton Village Festival on Saturday, May 12. This annual celebration in historic downtown Bluffton includes music, arts and crafts, and a variety of Lowcountry cuisine. Shuttles depart from the Inn Dock at 10:00 a.m., 11:00 a.m. and noon, with returns from Bluffton at 10:30 a.m., 11:30 a.m., 12:30 p.m. and later by request. Space is limited – please reserve with the Concierge (843.706.6515, email).

… Palmetto Bluff Outfitters also offers guided excursions including dolphin tours, kayaking, freshwater, off-shore and fly fishing, water skiing, Daufuskie Island tours and more, all available by reservation seven days a week. For the complete menu of outings, click here. To make reservations, contact the Concierge (843.706.6515, email).

… A Habitat Review Workshop will be conducted on May 17-18. This two-day workshop is offered by the Conservancy to introduce property owners to the Lowcountry environment. Each day begins in the classroom, with afternoons spent in the field learning about history, wildlife and habitats. To register, call Patty Kennedy at 843.706.6443 or click here.

… Lowcountry Woodworking will be the featured topic for this month’s Arts Affair on Saturday, May 19 from 10:00 a.m. to noon next to the Chapel. Lowcountry artists Jim Renauer and Natalie Myrick will demonstrate widely different techniques on woodworking, “artistic burning” and carving, and attendees will have the opportunity to try the techniques themselves. For more information, call Weezy Alcott at 843.575.3373 or click here.

… A Property Owner Orientation will be held on Friday, May 25 at the River House. Owners will hear from staff members of the Property Owners Association, Palmetto Bluff Club, May River Golf Club, Inn and Conservancy. A continental breakfast will be served from 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m., followed by the program, lunch and an optional Open House at the Design Review Center. Please R.S.V.P. to Christina Murphy (843.706.6020, email) by May 23.

… June 30 is the deadline for the Property Owner Photography Contest. Submissions are being accepted in the categories of People and Pets, Places, Nature, and Wildlife. Winners will be featured in the 2008 Calendar and on PB Online. Please submit digital photos via email, preferably as a jpg file at a resolution of 300 dpi; or mail prints to Patty Kennedy, 11 Village Park Square, Bluffton, SC 29910.

… Beginning May 7, the Gallery at Palmetto Bluff will be open daily from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. To date, the Gallery has been open only on Thursday through Sunday. The weekly “Saturday Soiree,” in which property owners are invited to enjoy a glass of wine while browsing the latest collection, continues each Saturday from 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. For more information, call 843.706.5999 or click here.

… Sixteen teams will compete in the May River Golf Club Spring Member-Guest Tournament on May 3-5. Watch PB Online and the next issue of Cornerstones for results and photos.

... Trips to Hilton Head Island are a breeze with the complimentary Harbour Town Water-Taxi. The six-passenger Marion departs the Inn Dock at 10:00 a.m., with returns at noon and 3:00 p.m. While on Hilton Head, Palmetto Bluff Club members have full access to the Sea Pines Beach Club and the Harbour Town Yacht Club. (Trolleys to the Beach Club begin operation on May 28.) For trip reservations, please call the Concierge at 843.706.6515 the day prior to your desired trip date.

… If you have not already completed our Member Directory/Database Questionnaire, please click here to do so. This simple form helps ensure our member database is up to date. With your consent, we will also use a portion of the information in our online Member Directory. Please be assured that the Member Directory is shared only with Palmetto Bluff property owners.

… Looking for ideas as you begin the design and construction of your home? Check out the Design Review Center’s Portfolio of Homes, a new resource that contains architectural renderings of 18 existing homes in Palmetto Bluff and is constantly expanding to include more.

… Calling all travelers: Would you be interested in a property owner trip to Belize, the Galapagos Islands or the Amazon? Palmetto Bluff is exploring tour options with International Expeditions, a world leader in ecotourism and nature travel. A survey is posted on the Poll page of PB Online – click here to log in and tell us which location and time of year you would be most interested in.

 

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

 

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