Updates from the Daufuskie Island Front Porch News

I want to thank the editor of the Daufuskie Island Front Porch News Paula Nickels for tirelessly keeping us updated on DI News:

Announcements and Reminders from the Daufuskie Island Front Porch Daufuskie Island Front Porch Dear Front Porch Readers, Please note the following: From the First Union African Baptist Church: Join us this Sunday for special musical guest Bill Alston and the preaching of Pastor Clarence Edmondson. And then come down to the Mary Fields School following the service for a pot-luck fellowship meal. *************************** From Melrose: Greetings from Melrose! Join us tomorrow (weather permitting) for Bingo Bango Bongo at the Melrose Golf Club - call 843-422-6963 for details. Next Wednesday is All You Can Eat Crablegs at the Melrose Beach Club! Friday Night Oceanfront Low Country Boil and Oyster Roast is back - starting Friday April 3rd, live music by La Bodega!And remember to join us for Easter Brunch - 11-3 on Easter Sunday, April 5th - complete with live music with Jos Vicars and an amazing menu. Call the Melrose Beach Club at 843-241-2640 for reservations! *************************** From the Daufuskie Island Fire Department: The Fire Station has a supply of new Hargray telephone books. They are free to anyone who wants them. Come on by and get your copy. *************************** From the Daufuskie Island Council: What’s on your mind? As the new Daufuskie Island Council begins addressing the several issues facing our island, the Council is interested in learning more about your concerns and priorities. Please follow the link below to complete a short eleven question survey that will help guide the Council as they deal with county and state officials. The survey should take less than ten minutes to complete. Thank-you for your participation! http://daufuskieislandfrontporch.us3.list-manage.com/track/click?u=0c80ad4d4b761c96ccfc94322&id=a6de7e9d7a&e=33381b68dc **************************** From the Daufuskie Island Conservancy: Saturday April 25 at 5:30pm 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 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” Please contact Karen Opderbeck: karenopderbeck@gmail.com or 843-842-3456 for tickets and more information by April 20. Everyone is welcome! *************************** Saturday April 25 at 4:00pm Please join us at the Mary Fields School for a FREE live animal demonstration for children and families with Tony Mills to learn more about Lowcountry reptiles and amphibians. No reservations needed. **************************** From Freeport Marina: We are halfway done remodeling our cottages. In addition to much larger front porches that can accommodate our relaxing rocking chairs, the inside of our cottages are going to be stunning. Local Islander, Tony is doing all of the work. We are in full swing as far as live entertainment goes. Freeport Marina will be hosting bands on Saturdays & Sundays for the rest of the season - band dates can be found on our Enjoy Daufuskie website. Finally, we hope everyone is excited for the new menu the Old Daufuskie Crab Company will be offering next month. We will be featuring FRESH & LOCAL seafood. We also know have an additional bar that is available 7 days a week. *************************** Best regards, Paula Nickels Editor, The Daufuskie Island Front Porch www.daufuskieislandfrontporch.com Email: info@daufuskieislandfrontporch.com ====================================

Come have Oysters at the Melrose on the Beach Club

From Melrose on the Beach: Melrose Beach Club Restaurant and Bar has reopened! Come see our renovations, have some oysters from our new oyster bar, or try something else from our new Spring menu! We will be open each week from Wednesday - Saturday from 11:30-8:30. Next Wednesday is all you can eat Fish Fry - we hope to see you soon!

Ferry Schedule update effective March 14th for Calibogue Cruises to Daufuskie Island

Please note the following: From Calibogue Cruises: The following changes to the Calibogue Cruises Ferry Schedule will be effective beginning March 14th. Departing Daufuskie Departing Hilton Head Monday & Friday Monday & Friday 7:45AM 6:45AM 12:00 Noon 11:00AM 5:15PM 4:00PM Tues, Wed & Thurs. Tues, Wed & Thurs. 7:45AM 6:45AM 10:00AM 9:00AM 2:30PM 11:00AM 5:15PM 4:00PM Sat & Sun Sat & Sun 12:00 Noon 11:00AM 5:15PM 4:00PM **No Palmetto Breeze ferry passes will be accepted on boats departing Hilton Head at 9:00AM & 11:00AM.

RBC Heritage Golf Tournament at Harbour Town on Hilton Head

Get the best seats for the RBC Heritage Golf Tournament at the Calibogue Club. The 47th Annual Heritage Golf Tournament is April 13th-19 at Harbour Town Golf Links on Hilton Head Island. Book your accommodations and tickets now. Daufuskie Island will be full and Sea Pines Resort will be full. You may want to just anchor your boat right off of Harbour Town to watch the PGA tournament. Kroger locations to sell RBC Heritage tickets all month Four local Kroger grocery stores will be selling tickets to this year's RBC Heritage presented by Boeing in Savannah, Bluffton and on Hilton Head... Read more here: http://www.islandpacket.com/rbc-heritage-news/#storylink=cpy

Spend your Valentines Day on Daufuskie Island at the romantic Eagles Nest Restaurant.

I have spent many romantic and non-romantic Valentines Days on Daufuskie Island, SC 29915. It is the perfect little winter get-away for you and your Valentine. Bloody Point and the Eagles Nest Restaurant is hosting a spectacular Valentine's Day. Join us on February 14th for a romantic Valentine's Day dinner at The Eagle's Nest. Call 843-341-5522 to make reservations. Space is limited!

The Daufuskie Island Rum Company is open for tours and tastings

http://www.daufuskierum.com/

What island would be complete without rum? Now we have Daufuskie Island Rum Company making white rum, spice rum and gold rum right on the island. Stop by for a tour and a tasting. Purchase a really cool t-shirt, sweatshirt, shot glass, flask, or a bottle of rum on your visit.

 

The Daufuskie Island Rum Company is open for business! The distillery is open Wednesday through Saturday from 10-4. We have silver rum and many items in our gift shop available for purchase. Tours and tastings are offered at the top of each hour from 11-3. The cost is $5 and includes a complimentary shot glass.
We would like to invite all of our island friends and supporters to our island grand opening on Jan 10 from 1-4. There will be music, food and free tours of the distillery. You will be able to sample the silver edition rum as well. We hope to see you all there!

Take Your Tour Now. The Daufuskie Island Rum Company is open for business,

The Daufuskie Island Rum Company is open for business! The distillery is open Wednesday through Saturday from 10-4. We have silver rum and many items in our gift shop available for purchase. Tours and tastings are offered at the top of each hour from 11-3. The cost is $5 and includes a complimentary shot glass.
We would like to invite all of our island friends and supporters to our island grand opening on Jan 10 from 1-4. There will be music, food and free tours of the distillery. You will be able to sample the silver edition rum as well. We hope to see you all there!

Christmas Updates from the Daufuskie Island Front Porch News Paper-December Events

Dear Front Porch Readers,

Please note the following:

From the Daufuskie Island Community Farm & Artisan Village:
Holiday Tour of Homes at Bloody Point to benefit DI Community Farm
Friday, December 12, 1:00 - 4:00PM. Tour starts at the Eagles Nest. Refreshments will be served there and tickets may be purchased there at the door. $60.00 per person or $100.00 for two. Houses on the tour are the Silver's, Deitch's, Simonelli's and Loftus'. Please RSVP to Pat  Beichler for a head count for the food. 678-897-0942 or email: bowwow@hargray.com
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From the DI Co-Op:
The Annual DI Christmas Parade will be Saturday, December 13th at 3:00PM. Parade line up will be at the DI Community farm and the parade will end at Marshsides Mamas. Santa and Mrs Claus will be on hand for all the children. Bring your best floats because there will be cash prizes. Donations are always appreciated and will go toward the Christmas tree and decorations. Additionally, each child will receive a stocking full of goodies from Santa and desserts will be provided for everyone. Checks should be made out to Daufuskie IslandChristmas Parade and mailed to Laura Leigh Miles PO Box 10 Daufuskie island, SC 29915.
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From the Daufuskie Island Elementary School:
Please join us December 17th at 6:00PM for our annual Christmas play being held at the Daufuskie Island Firehouse. Refreshments will be served afterwards.
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From DI Historical Foundation:
You are invited to shop for distinctively Low country/Daufuskie Island holiday gifts at the Daufuskie Island Historical Foundation’s Billie Burn Museum. There are books and toys for children, as well as a variety of goodies for adults. The Museum is open Tuesday – Saturday, 12:30 – 3:30.  Y’all come now!

Best regards,

Paula Nickels
Editor, The Daufuskie Island Front Porch
www.daufuskieislandfrontporch.com
info@daufuskieislandfrontporch.com

Ring in the New Year 2015 at Bloody Point on Daufuskie Island

The Daufuskie Island Community Farm and Artisan Village invites you on 12/7 to an event

Updates from the Daufuskie Island Front Porch News

Dear Front Porch Readers,

Please note the following:

As most of you have heard, beloved islander Chris Hutton passed away last weekend. The Hutton family would like to invite everyone to a Celebration of Life to be held at Marshside Mama’s on Sunday, November 30, at 1:00PM. The Huttons have asked that you bring stories and photos of Chris to share.
Bring your own libations. Light appetizers will be provided.
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A golf tournament and silent auction to benefit the Hutton family will be held on December 7th at Bloody Point Golf Club and Eagle's Nest Restaurant. All proceeds will go directly to the Hutton family. If you are interested in playing in the tournament please call the Pro-Shop 843-341-5566. If you are interested in donating items for the auctions, please contact Haley Casey via facebook, or email her at haleybcasey@gmail.com
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Those who would like their gift to be tax deductible, the Daufuskie Island Community Foundation is a 501-c-3 organization that is also available as a giving option. You can make checks out to Daufuskie Island Community Foundation, write "Hutton" in the memo section, and give the checks to either Aaron Crosby or Milton Deitch, or mail them to the Daufuskie Island Community Foundation c/o Aaron Crosby, PO Box 71 Daufuskie Island SC 29915. You can also contact Aaron via e-mail at Aaron.crosby1@gmail.com for further information
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From the Front Porch:
Join us for our 3rd annual 5K Walk/Run Benefit on Saturday, November 29th. The race will start and end at the Melrose Beach Club at 11:00AM, registration at 10:30AM. All race participants will receive a complimentary T Shirt.

Immediately following the race we will be hosting "A Taste of Daufuskie”. Come sample dishes from 9 island chefs and vote for your favorite. $15 donation to the Daufuskie Island Front Porch.
All Daufuskie restaurant venues will be participating. The DI Conservancy, Historical Foundation and Community Farm will also be represented with information and gift items available for sale. Join us for a great day of food and fun!
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From the Daufuskie Island Community Farm & Artisan Village
Come join us at the Daufuskie Community Farm, 348 Haig Point Road, for the
Third Daufuskie Community Farm/Artisan Village Festival
Stop by anytime from noon until 4:PM
There will be animals, information booths, handmade on Daufuskie items for sale & artisans working on their crafts.
Sign up for artisan classes, enjoy hot dogs, chili, gumbo, salads, baked potatoes, desserts, iced tea, coffee, lemonade, sweet tea
Donations appreciated. We are a 501(c)(3).
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From Bloody Point:
Holiday Hours of Operation & Revised Calendar
Beginning December 1st, The Eagle's Nest Restaurant will be closed on Tuesdays and Wednesdays through February 2015. The golf course will also be closed for play on those days, although the Pro Shop will remain open. Limited hours of operation may apply.
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Holiday Get Togethers & Sales:
Those who are not braving Black Friday at the Tanger Outlet, are invited for tea and cookies and to see what I have been up to in the way of gorgeous hand-woven scarves and shawls: Friday, November 28, 11-4 PM. Sara Deitch, 94 Fuskie Lane, or call 341-5705.
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The Annual DI Christmas Parade will be Saturday, December 13th at 3:00PM. Parade line up will be at the DI Community farm and parade will end at Marshsides Mamas. Santa and Mrs Claus will be on hand for all the children. Bring your best floats because their will be cash prizes .Donations are always appreciated and will go toward the Christmas tree and decorations. Additionally, each child will receive a stocking full of goodies from Santa and desserts will be provided for everyone. Checks should be made out to Daufuskie islandChristmas Parade and mailed to Laura Leigh Miles PO Box 10 Daufuskie island, SC 29915.
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From DI Historica Foundation:
You are invited to shop for distinctively Lowcountry/Daufuskie Island holiday gifts at the Daufuskie Island Historical Foundation’s Billie Burn Museum. There are books and toys for children, as well as a variety of goodies for adults. The Museum is open Tuesday – Saturday, 12:30 – 3:30.  Y’all come now!

Wishing you all a very Happy Thanksgiving,

Paula Nickels
Editor, The Daufuskie Island Front Porch
info@daufuskieislandfrontporch.com
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