Stay
tuned to PB Online and future editions of Cornerstones
and Tidings for further details as the River
Road Preserve amenities are developed.
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Explore the Galapagos Islands! The
Conservancy is offering a 10-day Galapagos tour, beginning
January 18, 2008, with AAA Travel and International
Expeditions (IE), a world leader in ecotourism and
nature travel. IE’s tour boat, the M/V Evolution,
can accommodate up to 28 guests. If there is enough
interest, the vessel may be booked for an all-Palmetto
Bluff trip. For more trip details, click
here. If you are interested, please contact Kimberly
Andrews (843.706.6032, email)
by September 8.
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The Boat Club fleet has expanded,
thanks to the recent addition of a new 10-passenger
deck boat named Myrtle. For an annual fee,
the Boat Club offers unlimited use of a dozen vessels
and is an excellent means of enjoying the Lowcountry
waterways without the demands of personally owning
a boat. For information on Boat Club memberships,
call Wilson Landing at 843.706.2757 or click
here.
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A new Recycling Program will take
effect in September. Property owners will be able
to leave their recyclable materials at a drop-off
station in the West Wilson parking lot, located off
Mount Pelia Road adjacent to the May River Golf Club.
Two boxes for saving recyclable materials will be
provided to every Palmetto Bluff residence. For more
information, please call Lindsay Hocking at 843.706.6022
or click
here.
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Automobile detailing may be scheduled
through RT’s Market. The service is available
on Tuesdays and Fridays – simply call the market
(843.706.3448) by 12:00 p.m. a day in advance to make
the arrangements.
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“Concerns and Conservation Issues Regarding
the May River” will be the topic of
this month’s First Friday Program. Conservancy
Director Patty Kennedy will provide an overview and
history of the pristine May River, and then talk about
concerns regarding the river and efforts by our local
and state governments to protect it. She will also
discuss what you, as a property owner at Palmetto
Bluff, can do personally to help. The program begins
at 7:00 p.m. at the Chapel on Friday, August 3.
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Give your pooch a weekend to remember with Summer
2007 Dog Camp on August 10-11. Activities
include “Whine Down” boat cruises, May
River Sandbar Runs, Dog Nutrition (with tasty treats
from the Good Dog Bakery), Health and Wellness Education,
Temperament Testing, Crafts (tie-dye bandanas, collar
decorating, paw prints and dog bowl painting), and
entertainment by our Doggie DJ. Stay tuned to PB Online
for start times and additional information.
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A Property Owner Grace Cruise
will be held on Friday, August 10 from 6:00 p.m. to
8:00 p.m. To R.S.V.P. (by August 8 please), call the
Concierge at 843.706.6515 or click
here. Also be sure to mark your calendars for
an owners-only Grace cruise on Sunday, September
2 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
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The fiction of Flannery O’Connor
will be the topic of a Southern Literature program
on Saturday, August 18 from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Lila Meeks, a former professor at the University of
South Carolina-Beaufort, will lead the discussion,
which will be held at 611 Old Palmetto Bluff Road
in Wilson Village. Wine and cheese will be served.
Please R.S.V.P. to Weezy Alcott (843.575.3373, email)
by August 17.
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The inaugural Palmetto Bluff Mackerel Tournament
will be held on Saturday, August 18 and Sunday, August
19. Led by Palmetto Bluff Outfitters, this event is
open to anglers of all ages and skill levels, and
includes six hours at sea plus a cookout to reap the
rewards of everyone’s catch. Cost is $800 per
boat, and each boat can accommodate up to four people.
To R.S.V.P., please contact the Concierge at 843.706.6515
or click
here.
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A Property Owner Orientation will
be held on Friday, August 31 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 August 29.
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A Property Owner Oyster Roast will
be held at the May River Grill on Friday, August 31
from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Please R.S.V.P. to Nick
Dennis (843.706.6603, email)
by August 29.
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The renowned Asheville Contemporary Dance
Theatre will perform an interpretive modern
dance on the Wilson Village Green to celebrate Patrick
Dougherty’s sculptural installation, “Home
Sweet Home.” The program will begin at 12:30
p.m. on Saturday, September 1. The ACDT has performed
before a variety of audiences in the U.S. and abroad
with the mission of integrating the human and artistic
connections that exist between all cultures.
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The Inn’s Resort Service Fees
have been reduced for property owners. The fees, which
are built into the daily rate and cover bell staff,
concierge, housekeeping, gratuity, and golf cart (for
West Wilson home rentals only), are as follows for
the remainder of 2007: Cottages $15, Wilson homes
$17, West Wilson homes $27.
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Invitations have been mailed for the May River
Golf Club’s Fall Member-Guest Tournament
on October 11-13. The May River Golf Course promises
to be in premium condition following its annual summer
aerification program, which will require closing of
the course for three days on August 6-8.
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A Habitat Review Workshop will be
held on September 6-7. This Conservancy program is
designed 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.
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The Wilson Lawn & Racquet Club's
inaugural Member-Guest Tournament will be held on
September 21-23. For more details and to register
for this historic tennis event, please contact Warren
Florence at 843.706.6635 or click
here.
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South Carolina Electric & Gas
(SCE&G) has committed to constructing a new substation
that will have one circuit dedicated exclusively to
Palmetto Bluff. The substation is tentatively planned
for completion in spring 2008 and will remedy the
problem of power outages that occasionally occur on
the property.
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Save the date: The annual Palmetto Bluff Club
Christmas Party will be held on Saturday,
December 8 at the River House. Watch for invitations
in the mail this fall.
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.
