How Hurricaine Irma could affect Daufuskie Island, SC

The governor of Georgia Nathan Deal has already declared the Georgia Coast a disaster area and recommended evacuation. By this weekend we will see if Florida, Georgia or South Carolina takes a direct hit. As a catagory 5 hurricane with 185 mph winds this is not a storm to play with, or to stay the course on. Unlike the Daufuskie 16 this is not a storm to toy with. It could be very destructive unlike any storm we have seen in a decade.

Marshside Mamas Daufuskie Island Labor Day

Labor Day on Daufuskie Island.

Daufuskie Island, SC

Memorial day weekend

Marshside Mama's Daufuskie Island

The new ferry service to Daufuskie is here from Palmetto Bay Marina on Hilton Head Island

The new ferry service to Daufuskie is here! The Daufuskie Island Ferry Service operates between Palmetto Bay Marina on Hilton Head and Melrose Landing on the island. Here’s the schedule and operating information: Departing from Hilton Head Departing from Daufuskie Palmetto Bay Marina Melrose Landing Monday – Friday 6:00 am Monday – Friday 7:00 am Weekends 8:00 am Weekends 9:00 am Monday – Friday 8:00 am Monday – Friday 9:00 am Weekends 10:00 am Weekends 11:00 am Monday – Sunday 3:00 pm Monday – Sunday 4:00 pm Monday – Sunday 5:00 pm Monday – Sunday 6:00 pm Monday – Sunday 11:35 pm* *Departure available by reservation only (843 940-7704) THE FERRY DEPARTS promptly at the time outlined in the schedule above. Please plan to arrive 15 minutes early in order to be aboard the ferry five minutes before departure. Children under 12 years old must be accompanied by an adult. Cargo Limited to carry on items only at 6:00 AM and 11:35 PM. For Reservations and Information please call 843-940-7704. Tickets •Palmetto Breeze Tickets – Prices and Policies as prescribed by Beaufort County and Palmetto Breeze. Tickets may be purchased on Daufuskie at Island House at Melrose and the Old Post Office/General Store at Marshside’s. On Hilton Head tickets may be purchased at the Charter Office in Palmetto Bay Marina. Palmetto Breeze tickets honored on all regularly scheduled departures. •Daufuskie Island Ferry Service regular tickets – $17.50 one-way; $35 round-trip. Children 5 and under free. Includes cargo service. Tickets may be purchased online at Daufuskie Island Ferry •Daufuskie Island Ferry Service Bulk tickets – $25 round-trip with prepaid purchase of 200 or more tickets. Freight Shipments •Unaccompanied small items – $25 shipping and handling. •Freight that requires a 4’ x 6’ trailer – $40. •Freight that requires a 4’ x 8’ trailer – $50 •Large oversized items that do not fit on a trailer but can fit on the ferry – $50. •Golf Carts – $75 (shipped as boat loading permits) Parking •Palmetto Breeze parking pass holders will park in the designated Palmetto Bay Marina parking spaces. Standard parking pass rates apply. Cars parked overnight may incur a charge as prescribed by the parking lot owner.

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

2015 Summer Fun at Melrose On The Beach Daufuskie Island,SC

Oyster Roast to raise money for the Daufuskie Island Community Farm

Rent a cabin today at Freeport

Call 843-785-8242 to book your cabin today at Freeport Marina

Welcome to the Delta Lady-She is a beauty

Enjoy Daufuskie, Freeport Marina and the ferry system are proud to introduce its newest addition The Delta Lady. Travel in style from Broad Creek Marina to Daufuskie Freeport Marina.

Artist relase party at Freeport Marina on August 16th

Updates from the Daufuskie Island Front Porch News-June

From the Daufuskie Island Conservancy: All are invited to attend "Sea Turtles" presented by the Coastal Discovery Museum and members of the Daufuskie Island Turtle Team sponsored by the Daufuskie Island Conservancy on Wednesday, June 17, 2015 from 12:00-1:00pm at Melrose on the Beach - Island House. The event will be free of charge for Conservancy members and $5 for non-members. Lunch will be available at the Melrose Beach Club following the presentation. For more information contact: Jenny Hersch @ 413-717-2167. ************************* Greetings From Melrose! Join us Friday Night for special musical guest Cranford Hollow! We will be featuring our Oceanside Low Country Boil, and we will be joined by Tony Chase our guest bartender, who will be serving up some great drink specials featuring Daufuskie Rum! And Saturday night, local favorite Jon Bruner. Next week - back by popular demand - all you can eat Wednesday will feature Mediterranean Cuisine. Hope to see you soon! ************************* Best regards, Paula Nickels Editor, The Daufuskie Island Front Porch www.daufuskieislandfrontporch.com Email: info@daufuskieislandfrontporch.com a

Plan your beach trip to Daufuskie Island, SC . Number's that you may need

These are some phone numbers that you may want to keep handy for planning your next trip to Daufuskie Island. The 1st ones are water taxis to the island and the 2nd is a land taxi once you arrive. Palmetto Bay 843-785-2345 Harbor Town Adventures 843-671-4386 May River 843-304-2878 Calibouge 843-342-8687 Bull River Marina - Thunderbolt (912) 897-7300 This is the company for the ground transportation on the Island - Daufuskie Transit, Stewart Yarborough - 843-338-2570 I will also post the resort phone numbers for your comprehensive stays under a separate post. The two resorts will handle everything for you.

Join Melrose on the Beach for a fish fry on Wednesday, May 6th

Wednesday, May 6th join us for an all you can eat Fish Fry! Melrose on the Beach-Club is currently open Wednesday through Saturday, 11:30 am to 8:30 pm Our popular Beach Club and Bar is the perfect place for a great meal and your next special event. To make Reservations please call 843-341-2640.

What's happening this week on Daufuskie Island, SC?

From Melrose On The Beach: Greetings from Melrose Resort! Please join us Friday night for music from Positive Vibrations and our Oceanfront Low Country Boil and Oyster Roast, and remember, next Wednesday is all you can eat BBQ, call the Beach Club Restaurant for details! From the Daufuskie Island Conservancy: Saturday April 25 at 5:30pm EARTH DAY CELEBRATION Please join us at the Haig Point Clubhouse for our annual Earth Day fundraiser and to celebrate the Conservancy’s founders and 10th anniversary. Silent auction, cocktails, a special buffet dinner prepared by Chef Jim McLain, dancing to music of the 70's and a presentation: “Living in Our Coastal Kingdom”, by Tony Mills, Education Director of the LowCountry Institute and star of South Carolina Educational Television’s “Coastal Kingdom”. Adults $35, children under 6 are free and children 6-12 $12 Please contact Karen Opderbeck: karenopderbeck@gmail.com / 843-842-3456 for tickets and more information. Or click the RSVP button at www.daufuskieislandconservancy.org Reservations needed by April 20. Everyone is welcome!

***************************** The Daufuskie Island Conservancy in collaboration with the DI Fire Department and Beaufort County Open Land Trust will host a presentation of the Community Wildfire Protection Program for Daufuskie Island by the SC Forestry Commission (SCFC). It will be on Thursday, April 30th at The Island House in Melrose at 5:30 PM. This is the follow up to the presentation that the Forestry Commission made to us in November, 2013. Firewise is a national program and is managed in South Carolina by the SCFC. The goal of the Firewise program is to educate communities about implementing local solutions for safety by involving homeowners in taking individual responsibility in preparing their homes for the risk of wildfire. ***************************** From the DI Conservancy and Haig Point: Many thanks to the 50 adult volunteers and one child that participated in the Spring Beach Sweep on Saturday. The weather cooperated and the results were incredible. A full report will follow from the Daufuskie Island Conservancy and the Haig Point Environmental Committee. Special thanks to our sponsors Bloody Point, Haig Point and Melrose on the Beach for providing refreshments. Enormous thanks to Mike Loftus, Bill Nickels, Chase Allen, Bob Greene and Geoff Brunning for their removal of over 200 pieces of construction material and large items from the Bloody Point, Oak Ridge and Melrose beaches with their Gators and to Chase for the use of his large SUV and trailor to haul all those items to the County dump. Thanks to the Haig Point Maintenance for their continued maintenance of the beach road and for picking up the trash bags at the Haig Point location and to Len Pojednic for his hauling of the large items left on the Haig beach. We can take pride in our beaches for the season. ******************************

From Bloody Point: Please note that the Eagle’s Nest Restaurant will be closed all day on Saturday, April 18th for a wedding. Pizza Night is booming! Over 150 people joined us last week and space is very limited. We appreciate advanced dinner reservations for Pizza Night and other nights by calling 843-341-5522. ***************************** Daufuskie Peach - Spring Open House Come join us to see our new bath and body products and enjoy light refreshments Friday April 24th 11:00-4:00pm and Saturday April 25th 1:00-5:00pm. At the home of Jan Crosby, 228 School Rd. Located between First Union AB Church and Mary Field School.

Updates from the Daufuskie Island Front Porch News

Dear Front Porch Readers, Please note the following: From the First Union African Baptist Church - Daufuskie’s Community Church: Please come and celebrate Easter Sunday with us at our 10:00AM Easter Service at the church. Coffee and the Bible will start at 9:00AM at the Mary Fields School. Following the Easter Service, there will be an Easter Egg Hunt and Pot-Luck fellowship meal at the Mary Fields School. All are invited to attend this wonderful celebration! *************************** From the Daufuskie Island Council: Last Chance to Make Your Voice Heard! The response to the Daufuskie Island Council Survey has been great. It will definitely prove a useful tool as the Council charts its course over the next year. If you haven't responded, there's still an opportunity to join your neighbors and make your voice heard. Please follow the link below to the short, 11 question survey. It should take less than ten minutes. http://daufuskieislandfrontporch.us3.list-manage.com/track/click?u=0c80ad4d4b761c96ccfc94322&id=f5abf480af&e=33381b68dc Also, please add this note: Council Website: Under New Management The Daufuskie Island Council is back in business. The website (www.daufuskieislandcouncil.org/) contains the latest meeting minutes. Future agendas will be posted regularly. Feel free to check-in for the latest news, and provide feedback. *************************** From the Daufuskie Island Conservancy and Haig Point: The Conservancy and the Haig Point Environmental Committee are partnering on a Spring Beach Sweep on Saturday, April 11,2015 at 9:30 a.m. The large amount of debris collected at the Annual Beach Sweep last September has prompted the need for a semi annual clean up. Volunteers will gather at one of two locations on the Island: *Gazebo at Beach Road near Bloody Point *Calibogue Club Pool at Haig Point Refreshments will be served courtesy of Haig Point, Melrose on the Beach and Bloody Point. Wear enclosed shoes, sunscreen, visor or hat, bring gloves. Supplies will be provided. For questions or to volunteer, contact: Eileen Pojednic at erpojednic@aol.com or Yvonne Clemons at yclemons@columbus.rr.com EARTH DAY 2015 - SAVE THE DATE! ! Please join the Daufuskie Island Conservancy on Saturday April 25th at 5:30pm at the Haig Point Clubhouse for our annual Earth Day fundraiser and to celebrate the Conservancy’s founders and 10th anniversary. The evening will feature a silent auction, cocktails, a special dinner prepared by Chef Jim McLain, dancing to music of the 70's and a presentation, “Living in Our Coastal Kingdom”, by Tony Mills, Education Director of the LowCountry Institute and star of South Carolina Educational Television’s “Coastal Kingdom”. For tickets and more information please contact Karen Opderbeck at karenopderbeck@gmail.com or call 843-842-3456 OR make reservations by clicking the RSVP button at the right. 
Also on Saturday April 25th, Tony Mills will offer a FREE live animal demonstration for children and families at the Mary Field School from 4:00pm - 5:00pm. Please join us to learn more about Lowcountry reptiles and amphibians. Reservations are not necessary for the children’s event. Every day is Earth Day! Please help make this one unforgettable by supporting the efforts of the Daufuskie Island Conservancy. Love it! Save it! Share it! No reservations needed. **************************** From the Daufuskie Island Rum Company: Let's Get Spicy! The Daufuskie Island Rum Company invites you to join them for the Spiced Rum Launch Party!! The long awaited spiced rum is here and we are celebrating. Join us at the distillery on April 11th from 1-4. Cranford Hollow will be on hand with live music- our Master Distiller Tony Chase will sign bottles and tours and tastings are available for $5 per person. **************************** From Melrose: Greetings from Melrose! We have lots going on at the Beach Club this weekend!! Friday night we welcome back our Oceanfront Low Country Boil with live music from Le Bodega. Saturday join us for a Daufuskie Island Rum celebration with guest bartender Tony Chase and music by Joe Vicars and the Storks from 6-9PM and Sunday we have Easter Brunch from 11-3 with live music from Joe Vicars. We hope to see you soon!! **************************** From Freeport: The weather is warming up and we have some exciting things to look forward to at Freeport Marina! This weekend on Saturday and Sunday we have some amazing bands; the stunning Danielle Hicks will play on Saturday and Craig Coyne will play on Sunday. We want to be sure our customers know that even though we will be making some great new changes to the menu at the Old Daufuskie Crab Company Restaurant, Ernestine will still be serving her famous Daufuskie Island Deviled Crab. Finally, we want to welcome all Daufuskie Island first-timers to the island. We know that you will enjoy your time here and we hope to meet you soon. Best regards, Paula Nickels Editor, The Daufuskie Island Front Porch www.daufuskieislandfrontporch.com Email: info@daufuskieislandfrontporch.com

Easter Brunch at the Eagle's Nest Restaurant and Bloody Point Golf Club

What could be better than Sunday Easter Brunch at the club with your friends and family? Join us for our Easter Celebration on April 5th! We will be serving Easter Brunch, including an Easter Platter, from 11am to 3pm. We will also be having an Easter Egg Hunt at 12pm for children along with a special visit from the Easter Bunny! Can you guess who's behind the mask? Bloody Point Golf Club and Eagle's Nest Restaurant's photo.

Don't Miss the Boat and Don't Miss the Party at Daufuskie Island Rum Company

Don't Miss the Boat and Don't Miss the Party at Daufuskie Island Rum Company. It's time for the Spicy Rum Launch Party. Tours of the distillery will be $5 (bring cash) and master distiller Tony Chase will give you a great tour of how the rum is made right on Daufuskie Island. When: Saturday April 11th 2015 from 1:00pm to 4:00pm Cranford Hollow will be playing Where: The Daufuskie Island Rum Co. 270 Haig Point Road, Daufuskie Island, SC 29915 (843) 342-4786 info@daufuskierum.com