… The Conservancy’s Amazon Riverboat Voyage on January 16-25, 2009 has only a handful of cabins remaining. The trip is offered in partnership with AAA Vacations and International Expeditions. IE’s 127-foot boat ventures along one of the world’s mightiest rivers, where the rainforest canopy shelters the richest and most diverse ecosystem on earth. AAA Vacations representative Kelly Brock will be on hand to answer questions at the September 5 First Friday event. For more details, call Kimberly Andrews at 843.247.3192, or click here for a complete brochure in PDF format.

... The Realities and Fictions of Snakes will be the subject of the September First Friday program on September 5. Science and Education Director Kimberly Andrews will discuss and demonstrate the basic identification and biology of our local snake species. The event begins at 5 p.m. on the Wilson Village Green.

… A Property Owner Grace Cruise will take place on September 5 immediately following the First Friday program. Kimberly Andrews will continue her snake discussion on the cruise, which runs from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. A second owner Grace cruise will be held in September, on Friday, September 19. RSVP to Nick Dennis (843.706.6603, email) by September 3 and September 17, respectively. Both cruises depart from the Canoe Club dock.

… A Wine Dinner featuring Janet Viader of Napa Valley’s Viader Vineyards will be held on Wednesday, September 10 at the Canoe Club Restaurant beginning at 7 p.m. The cost is $125 plus tax and gratuity. Call 843.706.6542 for reservations. Click here for more information on Viader wines.

... Property owners are invited to CPR and AED training and certification with Charles Huggins and the Security Team on Thursday, September 11. The training will be held at the Headwaters Lakehouse from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Lunch will be provided. Another training seminar will be held on Thursday, October 8, this one in First Aid and Fire Safety. It too will run from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Attendees are encouraged to dress in comfortable clothing. RSVP to Sandy Warner (843.706.6022, email).

… RT’s Market will host its monthly Wine Tasting on Friday, September 12 from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. The featured wines may be purchased at a 10% discount during the event, and a variety of Market product samples will be available for tasting. Call RT’s at 843.706.3448 for more information.

… Coffee with the GM will be held on Saturday, September 13 from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. at the Canoe Club Restaurant. This informal monthly gathering enables property owners to meet and discuss issues with General Manager Trip Shine and other members of the Palmetto Bluff Club management team.

… An Introduction to Kayaking clinic will be held on Saturday, September 13 beginning at 10 a.m. This class features instruction on the fundamentals of safely and properly kayaking on the May  River. Participants should meet at the Canoe Club’s kayak storage area (on the ground floor of the restaurant building). Space is limited – RSVP to 843.706.6608.

… Palmetto Bluff will participate in the annual Beach Sweep/River Sweep on Saturday, September 20. The event is the largest one-day litter cleanup of South Carolina’s beaches and waterways. Volunteers should meet at 8 a.m. in front of Buffalo’s, and are encouraged to bring work gloves and wear sturdy shoes or boots. Transportation and trash bags will be provided. For more information, contact Kimberly Andrews (843.247.3192, email).

… The Wilson Lawn & Racquet Club will hold its first Club Championships on September 26-28. The event will feature competitions in multiple levels for singles and doubles. Contact Warren Florence (843.706.6635, email) for more information and to register.

… The Canoe Club Pool screening of Breakfast at Tiffany’s was rained out last month and has been rescheduled for Friday, September 26 beginning at 8:00 p.m. Sponsored by the Palmetto Bluff Arts Commission, this “dive-in movie” offers adults 18 and older the opportunity to enjoy a classic film while taking a dip or relaxing poolside. Complimentary refreshments will be provided.

… Astronomy will be the focus of October’s First Friday Program on Friday, October 3. Dr. Jeanne Audet will begin the program with a briefing in the Conservancy offices at 8 p.m. Participants will then board the Conservancy trucks for a trip to the field, where they will have the opportunity for a guided experience under the stars, weather permitting. RSVP is required – please respond by October 2 to Kimberly Andrews (843.247.3192; email).

… A Wine Dinner featuring Julianna Martinelli of California’s Martinelli Winery will be held on Wednesday, October 29 at the May River Grill beginning at 7 p.m. The cost is $100 plus tax and gratuity. Call 843.706.6542 for reservations. Click here for more information on Martinelli Wines.

…The May River Golf Club is hosting a Couples Golf Outing for golf members on Sundays through November 23. Beginning at 2 p.m., this event features a friendly 9-hole contest followed by food and prizes in the May River Grill. Cost is $25 per person. Members should register in the Golf Shop by 5 p.m. on Saturday prior to the event.

… The Golf Club is offering a Members’ Golf Outing to the TPC Sawgrass Stadium Course in Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida on October 5-6. Designed for golf members and invited guests, the trip costs $461.30 per person, which includes welcome reception and dinner, accommodations at the Sawgrass Marriott Resort & Spa (double occupancy), green fee, cart, forecaddie, caddie gratuity, driving range, bag tag with yardage book and all taxes. For more details and to register (deadline is September 26), contact Nick Dennis at 843.706.6603 or by email.

… The Fall Member-Guest Golf Tournament will be played on October 9-11. May River Golf Club members should RSVP to Nick Dennis (843.706.6603, email) by October 1. Initial response has been strong and a large number of teams is expected.

… The Property Owner Thai Night scheduled for September 20 has been rescheduled for Sunday, November 2. The event will be held from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the Canoe Club Restaurant. RSVP to Nick Dennis (843.706.6603, email).

… Tyler Florence’s Lowcountry Celebration will be held November 21-23. Sponsored by Coastal Living magazine, the event will feature cooking demos, Lowcountry cuisine, live music, food and wine tastings with guest chefs, vintners and brewers from around the region, mixology demonstrations and more. For more information and to purchase tickets, click here.

… The Palmetto Bluff Turkey Trot, a Thanksgiving Weekend 5K run, will be held on Friday, November 28. The first 50 registered participants will receive a 2008 5K Turkey Trot t-shirt. Registration forms may be obtained by calling Angela Seronka at 843.706.6608. There is also a design contest for the t-shirts. Designs must include the following information: November 28, 2008; 5K Turkey Trot; and Palmetto Bluff Club. Submit your designs to Angela by email by November 1.

… Opera tenor Jason Collins will perform at the River House Ballroom on Friday, November 28 beginning at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $50 apiece for the concert and $75 for the concert and an artist salon reception in the Wine Cellar. Call 843.706.6411 for reservations, or for more information, click here.

… Save the date: The annual Palmetto Bluff Club Christmas Party will be held on Saturday, December 8 at the River House Ballroom. Watch for invitations in the mail next month.

… The Longfield Stables Cross-Country Course is now open for schooling. The 45-acre training field includes a water complex, bank jumps, coffin, sunken road and trakehner. The level of difficulty ranges from Beginner Novice through Training Level. Palmetto Bluff property owners are able to trailer-in their horses for schooling at Longfield Stables at no charge, and receive a 30% discount on temporary stabling. For more information, call 843.706.9559.

… Effective September 1, the Palmetto Bluff Preservation Trust and Palmetto Bluff Club will begin charging interest on all past due statement balances. Interest will be charged at 12% per year or 1% per month on all balances more than one month past due. This policy applies to balances for Preservation Trust assessments, neighborhood assessments, Palmetto Bluff Club dues, May River Golf Club dues and charges made to property owner accounts at any Palmetto Bluff facility.

… The May River Grill is now offering breakfast on Saturdays and Sundays from 7 a.m. to 11 a.m. All Palmetto Bluff Club members are welcome.

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

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