Welcome to the City of Beaufort's monthly newsletter. Any feedback? Please send to Kathleen Williams, kwilliams@cityofbeaufort.org. Subscribe to newsletter here.
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Here's what's happening in December! |
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Friday, Dec. 3
It all starts with Night on the Town from 6-9 p.m. Downtown streets will be closed, merchants and restaurants will be open, and the festivities will be going on! We'll also be hosting the annual Christmas tree lighting on Bay Street.
Saturday, Dec. 4
10 a.m.-4:30 p.m.: The Beaufort History Museum will hold a re-enactment at the Arsenal courtyard, 713 Craven St., to commemorate the 160th anniversary of the 79th New York Highlander Regiment’s entry into Beaufort. The re-enactors will present demonstrations and discussions of Civil War camp life, drills, marching, the importance of music and bugle calls, the variety and use of weapons, how medical support was deployed in the field, the role of women, camp and cooking, and interactive activities for the entire family. Admission is free. Learn more here.
11 a.m.-4 p.m.: A Christmas Taste of Gullah will feature authentic Gullah cuisine and live holiday entertainment at Henry C. Chambers Waterfront Park. This event is free and open to the public . As rice is a direct link between the Gullah culture, Africa and the African diaspora, a rice cook-off will also be held with attendees choosing their favorite dish.
5:30-8:30 p.m.: Light up the Night Holiday Boat Parade. Paddleboarders and kayakers will start everything off about 5:30. At 6 p.m. sailboats and power boats will come up from Port Royal Marina to the Woods Memorial Bridge and will make two passes in front of Waterfront Park.
Sunday, Dec. 5
3 p.m.: Christmas Parade. After skipping a year due to Covid, the Christmas Parade is back! The parade kicks off at the corner of Boundary Adventure streets with the Marine Corps band and our favorite elected officials and dignitaries. Then come all the groups and organizations that are marching, including all of our local schools. Our fire trucks bring up the rear, with the big man, Santa, front and center!
Dec. 10-12
Music from the Manger at Port Royal village. This event benefits the Child Abuse Prevention Association (CAPA) of Beaufort. The weekend events include the new panels and paint children’s art contest, a golf cart parade, a visit from Santa, and a Liz Jane Christmas concert. Learn more here.
Saturday, Dec. 11
1:30 p.m.: Come join the Parris Island Marine Band at Waterfront Park as it performs a holiday-themed concert. Free admission. Don’t forget your chairs and blanket.
Friday, Dec. 17
6 p.m.: Kick off your kids’ Christmas break and come “Chill with a Cop” at Waterfront Park for the family movie “Goonies.” Bring your lawn chairs and blankets. A raffle will be held for kids ages 5-17 before the start of the movie (must be present to win). Hot chocolate, sponsored by Kilwins, hot apple cider, and popcorn will be served free at the event. Vendors will be on site with food for sale.
And don’t forget: Free parking at the Marina parking lot through New Year's Day!
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Time to write to Santa!
The Beaufort/Port Royal Fire Department Santa mailboxes are out! Stop by any of our locations with letters to Santa -- and don't forget to put a return address on the letter.
Santa mailbox addresses are below:
- 135 Ribaut Road
- 1120 Ribaut Road
- 1750 Paris Ave.
- 571 Robert Smalls Parkway
- Waterfront Park playground
- City Hall - 1911 Boundary St.
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Check out Downtown Merchants Christmas catalog! |
Looking for gift ideas for the holidays? Look no further than our own Downtown Merchants Association catalog! Each of our retailers has plenty of gift suggestions with that unique Beaufort appeal! Click on Santa above to peruse the catalog. And remember: Shop local whenever you can! |
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City installs tidal gauge
The City of Beaufort now has its own tidal gauge, one of a network of gauges installed throughout the South Carolina Lowcountry. The sensors are part of a project to provide real-time water level data, tide predictions, and flooding alerts to coastal communities. The gauge, powered by a solar panel, was installed recently at Henry C. Chambers Waterfront Park.
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Join the City of Beaufort and the Beaufort Garden Club as we plant three trees at the Duck Pond in honor of South Carolina Arbor Day at 10 a.m. Dec. 3.
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Your input invited on American Rescue Plan funds
We're inviting the public to give us their suggestions on funding priorities for the approximately $6.54 million the City of Beaufort will receive through the American Rescue Plan.
These funds are subject to restrictions on how they can be used.
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BJWSA's update on North Street project |
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Here is the latest from Beaufort Jasper Water Sewer Authority about this project:
- The Spanish Moss Trail (SMT) is open temporarily while BJWSA awaits materials necessary for the next phase of construction.
- The SMT will close between Robert Smalls Parkway and North Street/N. Heritage Street for pipe installation once materials are delivered. Materials are expected in mid-December.
Recently completed activities:
- The horizontal directional drill at Battery Creek is complete.
- Installation of 24" HDPE pipe under the western box culvert on the Spanish Moss Trail is complete.
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Beaufort Memorial collecting crutches
A global aluminum shortage has left hospitals like Beaufort Memorial without much-needed supplies of crutches for patients, prompting officials to ask for community donations of gently used adult crutches.
Donations can be made Monday through Friday, from 8 a.m.-7 p.m., in two locations:
Beaufort
LifeFit Wellness Center
Beaufort Memorial Medical & Administrative Center
990 Ribaut Road, 1st floor
Beaufort, SC 29902
Okatie
Beaufort Memorial Okatie Medical Pavilion
122 Okatie Center Boulevard, North, 1st Floor (Security Desk)
Okatie, SC 29909
All donated crutches will be thoroughly sanitized and inspected for safety before being given to patients at no cost.
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Lecture series on Beaufort's storied history
Historic Beaufort Foundation and USCB Center for the Arts are proud to present Beaufort: Five Centuries of History.
Join us as Dr. John M.McCardell, Jr., Dr. Lawrence S. Rowland and Dr. Stephen R. Wise discuss the Old Beaufort District from Settlement to 20th century in a five-week lecture series that begins on Thursday, Jan. 13.
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Every month we'll feature the new businesses that have opened in Beaufort, as described in the owners' words. |
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The Social Betty
204 Carteret St.
Mon-Sat: 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Shop. Design. Host.
The Social Betty is Beaufort’s premier historical event venue. We offer an elegant and intimate Lowcountry space filled with spectacular artwork and gifts.
Join us for our ribbon cutting at 4 p.m. Dec. 1.
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Evolve into Fitness
907 Boundary St.
Mon-Tue: 8 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Wed: 5 – 7 p.m., pizza night
Thurs-Fri: 8 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Sat: 11 a.m. – 6 p.m.
At Evolve into Fitness & Nutrition, we specialize in baked goods, shakes and clean energy drinks.
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Bay Street Jewelers
Happy anniversary to Bay Street Jewelers, celebrating 70 years of business!
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5 p.m. Dec. 7 Special Work Session
5 p.m. Dec. 14 Work Session
7 p.m. Dec. 14 Regular Meeting
Meetings will be held at City Hall, and also accessible via Zoom and streamed on the City's Facebook page. You can find agendas closer to the date of the meeting on our website's Agenda Center.
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Metropolitan Planning Commission (work session), 2 p.m. Dec. 6
Historic Review Board, 2 p.m., Dec. 8
Design Review Board, 2 p.m. Dec. 9
Metropolitan Planning Commission, 5 p.m. Dec. 20
Meetings will be held at City Hall, and also accessible via Zoom and streamed on the City's Facebook page. You can find agendas closer to the date of the meeting on our website's Agenda Center.
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