Updates from the Daufuskie Island Front Porch News

From the DI Front Porch: The holiday issue of the Front Porch has traditionally been our “Thankfulness Issue” In truth, what this issue is about more than anything else is getting to know our neighbors and strengthening community bonds. This year, instead of asking what you are thankful for, we are varying things slightly and asking our readers to send in their response to either or both of the following questions: What is the best thing that has happened to you this year? or What is the strangest thing that has happened to you this year? We welcome all responses and ask that you email them to us at info@daufuskieislandfrontporch.com by November 12th so that we may include them in our next issue. *************************** The Daufuskie Island Front Porch will be hosting its annual 5K Walk/Run Fundraiser, our "Trot & Gobble - 5K & A Taste of Daufuskie" will be held on November 28th 2015 at 11:00AM. The race will start and finish at the Melrose Beach Club with our "Taste of Daufuskie" to follow immediately afterward. Runners and Walkers will receive a complimentary t-shirt. To register go to our website: www.daufuskieislandfrontporch.com Not a runner? Join us for our post-race party: "A Taste of Daufuskie" Participants will have the opportunity to sample and vote for favorite dishes from island chefs. $15 donation to the Daufuskie Island Front Porch for unlimited tastes. Join us for a great day of food and fun! Register for the race before November 16th and receive a $5 discount. Email us as info@daufuskieislandfrontporch.com with questions or inquiries. ************************** We are re-working the service directory featured on our website. Please send us your phone number and/or email address if you would like your goods or services listed. We must receive them by November 12th. Best regards, Paula Nickels Editor, The Daufuskie Island Front Porch www.daufuskieislandfrontporch.com Email: info@daufuskieislandfrontporch.com

Century Resorts joins Melrose as New Management Team

Melrose on the Beach is getting a brand new management team to breath new life back into a great resort. The investor/owner group released this statement. As we continue to bring Melrose Resort back to its status as one of the finest resorts on the east coast, a major objective has been to partner with an established resort operations company. With great pleasure we announce our partnership with Century Resorts, a subsidiary of Century Golf Partners located in Dallas,Texas. Century Resorts will be responsible for all operations related to Melrose Resort including golf, food and beverage, and beach club operations. We are confident this collaboration will facilitate our efforts to help Melrose reach its full potential. The Century Resorts Melrose Management Team will be led by Gary Rosenberg. Gary is a principal at Century Resorts and has over 40 years experience in the hospitality and development business in world-class resorts. Formerly the COO of ClubCorp Resorts, Gary is no stranger to Melrose. During ClubCorp's previous ownership of the resort, one of his responsibilities was overseeing Melrose and Bloody Point. Ken Crow of Century Resorts will also be joining the Melrose Management Team. Ken has over 35 years experience in the resort and club business. During his tenure at ClubCorps Resorts, he spent three years at Daufuskie as the Director of Club Operations. Ken will assume the role of Managing Director for the Club and will maintain an office in the Melrose Island House. Please join us in welcoming Gary, Ken, and Century Resorts to Melrose.

Fall Weekend on Daufuskie Island, SC 29915

Dear Front Porch Readers, Please note the following: From Melrose: Greetings from Melrose Resort, Please join us for a low country boil featuring music by Jon Bruner this Friday night at the Melrose Beach Club. And mark your calendars for our special Chefs Wine Dinner next Thursday. Great Menu - great wines - Two seatings, 6:15 and 8:00. Reservations recommended. Call 843-341-2640 for more details! ************************ From the Old Daufuskie Crab Company: Saturday October 10: Sound Of Motown starts at 1:00 Sunday October 11: Cranford Hollow starts at 2:00 Come join us for Great Food & Drink with the best sunset views on Daufuskie! We will have your favorite college football games on Saturday including The SEC channel and your favorite NFL games on Sunday! ************************* From the Daufuskie Island Council: Please join the Daufuskie Island Council of a public reading of the Daufuskie Island Plan at the Mary Fields School Sunday, November 8, 5:00pm - 8:00pm Monday, November 9, 6:30pm - 9:00pm Tuesday, November 10, 6:30pm - 9:00pm Snacks, drinks, pens and paper will be provided. There will be three sessions to cover as much of the material as time allows. Everyone is welcome! For more information please contact Jenny Hersch 413-717-2167 ************************** From the First Union African Baptist Church: Please join us at Daufuskie's Community Church, the First Union African Baptist Church this Sunday at 10:00 am to welcome guest preacher Rev. Dr. Bruce Main. Dr. Main is the founder and President of UrbanPromise, established initially to work with the children and young adults in the inner city of Camden, NJ but now including satellite organizations in seven other cities in North America and beyond. Dr. Main has authored numerous books, been featured on Diane Sawyer's 20/20, and speaks throughout the world at conferences, churches and business seminars. It should be an exciting opportunity to hear firsthand how God is working in environments that are seemingly so distant from the quiet life of Daufuskie. All are invited to attend, regardless of your beliefs. ************************* From the DI Front Porch: We are re-working the service directory featured on our website. Please send us you phone number and/or email address if you would like your goods or services listed. We must receive them by November 12th. *********************** From the Daufuskie Island Conservancy: “Sharks of Port Royal Sound” Friday, October 9, 2015 12:00-1:30PM Melrose Island House Presented by Rachel Jones Naturalist and Program Director Port Royal Sound Foundation Admission is free for Conservancy Members Non-Conservancy Members $5 Melrose on the Beach Restaurant is offering a 10% discount off of lunch for attendees of this event. Sharks are apex predators and some of the most feared animals in existence. We will talk about the important role they play in marine ecosystems and why we shouldn't fear them. We will dive into the unique characteristics that sharks have evolved and discuss their population decline in recent years due to several factors.Please e-mail or call Karen Opderbeck if you have any questions. (karenopderbeck@gmail.com, 843-842-3456) ********************* Best regards, Paula Nickels Editor, The Daufuskie Island Front Porch www.daufuskieislandfrontporch.com Email: info@daufuskieislandfrontporch.com