… A full slate of Labor Day Weekend activities includes an interpretive dance performance by the Asheville Contemporary Dance Theatre on Saturday, September 1. The program, which begins at 12:00 p.m., will celebrate the Patrick Dougherty stick sculpture on the Wilson Village Green. The weekend’s activities also include boat cruises, tennis instruction, kayak and bicycle tours, and poolside cookouts and crafts. To view the schedule of weekend activities, click here.

… The May River Golf Club will participate in Patriot Golf Day on Saturday, September 1. This nationwide initiative encourages golfers to donate at least $1 over their normal green fee, with the proceeds going to Wounded Warriors and the Fallen Heroes Foundation, both of which provide support to families of those killed or wounded in combat operations.

... A Habitat Review Workshop will be held on September 6-7. Designed to introduce property owners to the Lowcountry environment, this Conservancy program begins each day in the classroom, followed by afternoons in the field learning about history, wildlife and habitats. To register, call 843.706.6032 or click here.

… “Snakes of the Bluff” will be the topic of this month’s First Friday Program. Kimberly Andrews, the Conservancy’s new Science and Education Director, will discuss the identification and biology of our local snake species and clear up some misconceptions that surround these fascinating creatures. The program begins at 6:00 p.m. next to the Chapel on Friday, September 7.

… A Galapagos Islands presentation will take place immediately following the First Friday program on September 7. A representative will be on hand from International Expeditions, the nature travel provider that is partnering with the Conservancy and AAA Vacations to offer Palmetto Bluff Club members a Galapagos cruise from January 18-27, 2008. The presentation will begin at 7:00 p.m. in the Chapel. For more information, contact Kimberly Andrews (843.706.6032, email) or click here.

… Palmetto Bluff will participate in the annual Beach Sweep/River Sweep on Saturday, September 15. The event is the largest one-day litter cleanup of South Carolina’s beaches and waterways. Volunteers should meet at 9:00 a.m. at Buffalo’s, and are encouraged to bring work gloves and wear sturdy shoes or boots. Transportation and trash bags will be provided. The work will be completed by noon. For more information, contact Kimberly Andrews (843.706.6032, email).

… A Pottery Party will be held on Saturday, September 15 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the Town Dock (behind the Chapel). Beaufort artist Weezy Alcott will lead pottery instruction, and wine and cheese will be served. To R.S.V.P., contact the Concierge at 843.706.6515 or click here.

… The inaugural Wilson Lawn & Racquet Club Member-Guest Weekend will be held on September 21-23. The weekend's activities include a Friday night social and skills competition using wooden racquets; Saturday's main event, plus breakfast, lunch and an evening awards dinner; and a Sunday morning mixer with breakfast and mimosas. For more information and to register, please click here.

… An Oystering, Shrimping and Crabbing Clinic will be held on Friday, September 28 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Led by Palmetto Bluff Outfitters, the program will begin with a brief "chart talk" of the area, then participants will head out on the local waters to hunt and gather. Activities will include throwing a cast net for shrimp, harvesting a pot full of Atlantic Blue Crab and visiting the Bluffton Oyster Company. Cost is $45. To register, contact the Concierge (843.706.6515, email).

… The May River Golf Club’s Fall Member-Guest Tournament will be played on October 11-13. Golf members should R.S.V.P. to Nick Dennis (843.706.6603, email) by October 1.

… The Wilson Lawn & Racquet Club has been selected as one of six host sites for the Coastal Croquet Clubs Fifth Annual Fall Invitational Tournament on October 16-21. Doubles competition is open to all players with no restrictions. Singles play is open to USCA members with a handicap of 14 or lower. To register, contact Avril Nicholson at 843.705.2929 or click here.

… The Spa has extended its hours of operation. The new hours are 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Monday through Saturday and 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Sunday. To schedule a Spa treatment, call 843.706.6615 or click here.

… Each year, Palmetto Bluff conducts a Property Owner Survey to better understand your needs, concerns and motivations. In a few weeks, an invitation to participate in the survey will be emailed to owners who have not done so in the past. We would sincerely appreciate your input – your insights and suggestions are invaluable to our planning process.

… Tyler Florence’s Lowcountry Celebration will be held November 16-18. Florence, who hosts three programs on The Food Network, and Coastal Living magazine are teaming with Palmetto Bluff to offer participants multiple culinary experiences including a cooking demonstration by the namesake host; a showcase of local chefs, growers, vintners and brewers; and an oyster roast and Lowcountry boil at Moreland. For registration or more information, click here.

… With luxurious accommodations, a tranquil setting and a cozy feel, the Inn’s cottages provide guests with a quintessential Auberge Resorts experience. However, because each of the 50 cottages is outfitted with only one king-sized bed, the experience can be diminished as families expand and children get older. Children under 6 may occupy a bed with their parents, but options are limited otherwise, since the Inn’s designer couches are not of the pull-out variety. For such situations, the Inn recommends booking one of its 48 2- to 4-bedroom rental homes – a great family-friendly option that allows parents and children to get the most out of the Auberge experience.

… 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

 

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