Welcome to the City of Beaufort's monthly newsletter. Any feedback? Please send to Kathleen Williams, kwilliams@cityofbeaufort.org. |
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Make a difference -- join a board! |
Here’s a chance for you to make a difference in the City of Beaufort – volunteer for one of our boards!
Our boards play a crucial role in City governance. Here are our openings:
Cultural District Advisory Board
One vacancy: The board is looking for an at-large member who lives or works in the Cultural District.
Design Review Board
One upcoming seat: The board is looking for an at-large member. Members must be a resident of the city, own property in the city, or own or operate a business in the city.
Historic District Review Board
One upcoming seat: The board is looking for those with an interest, competence, or knowledge of historic preservation. Members must be a resident of the city, own property in the city, or own or operate a business in the city.
Zoning Board of Appeals
Two upcoming seats: These seats will be for at-large members who are residents of the city, own property in the city, or operate a business in the city limits.
If you have additional questions, please email City Clerk Traci Guldner. |
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Help Ukraine by donating to our sister city |
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If you are interested in helping Ukraine as Russia wages war against it, please consider donating to the City of Ostroh, in western Ukraine, which is helping refugees with shelter and food.
The City of Beaufort is using its Pride of Place account to raise funds for Ostroh. Ostroh is a historic city, dating to the Middle Ages, located in the Rivne province in Western Ukraine. With a population of 15,000, it is similar in size to Beaufort.
Another way to support Ostroh is by buying a striking blue and yellow glass pin -- patterned after Ukraine's flag -- at the Thibault Gallery, 815 Bay St. The pins are by glass artist Greg Rawls, whose work is displayed at Thibault. The pins are $20, and all proceeds go to Ostroh through Beaufort Pride of Place. Thank you, Greg and Thibault Gallery!
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The City of Beaufort’s 2021 Comprehensive Plan was officially adopted by City Council on March 22.
The new Comprehensive Plan replaces the one that had been in effect since 2009. An outline of the new plan was presented to City Council in July 2021 and from that point onward extensive public input was sought – from a multitude of stakeholders in various meetings with the City’s Planning staff, to a public opinion survey, to input from all the City’s planning and zoning boards, to numerous work sessions for the Metropolitan Planning Commission.
Thank you to all those who participated in the process, and to the City of Beaufort's Planning staff for all their hard work!
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Let's chill
Hey, Beaufort families! Bring your kids to the spring Chill with a Cop on Wednesday, April 13, at Southside Park. Meet our great officers and enjoy the games and fun activities, plus a food truck with free food!
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Startup Weekend at
Beaufort Digital Corridor
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The Beaufort Digital Corridor is hosting Startup Weekend in Beaufort April 29 through May 1. This inaugural event will take place in the new South Coast Cyber Center (old Bridges Prep Building) at 1100 Boundary St.
Tickets are now available and include options for both participants and observers as well as student discounted tickets.
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BMH offers
cancer support groups
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Hearing the word “cancer” can change life in a big way. Discover how to endure this journey using healthy coping skills, and create a network of support and compassion at a free support group for patients dealing with cancer.
-- Breast Cancer Support Group – 2nd Wednesday each month from 6-7 p.m.
-- Cancer Support Group (all cancers) – 4th Wednesday each month from 6-7 p.m.
Groups meet at the Beaufort Medical Plaza at 989 Ribaut Road in classroom 350 on the third floor.
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TCL continues to offer
free tuition to SC residents
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Technical College of the Lowcountry’s paid tuition program will continue through the summer of 2022, offering South Carolina residents the opportunity to further their education – for free.
Launched in November, the program was made possible through a combination of federal, state and private funding sources and covered Fall 2021 and Spring 2022 semesters. It now covers tuition and fees for those who are eligible through the summer semester.
Registration and enrollment for summer and fall classes begins March 28.
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USCB freshman awarded
DOE internship
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Congratulations to Piper Davis, a USCB freshman in the Beaufort College Honors program, who has been awarded the U.S. Department of Energy’s Science Undergraduate Laboratory Internship at the Savannah River National Laboratory for the Summer 2022 term. The program is a 10-week paid internship that includes a stipend for food and housing.
Davis, who is from Aiken, will participate in a project titled “Carbon and Water Dynamics” and will work 9-hour days this summer. The project focuses on CO2 in vegetation at the Savannah River Site.
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Tax prep held at county libraries |
Beaufort County Library System is hosting the Lowcountry Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program that offers free tax help to persons generally earning $57,000 annually or less, differently-abled persons, persons 60 and older, and limited English-speaking persons.
Free tax preparation is available through in-person sites, drop off options and a virtual program.
Tax preparation help will run through Thursday, April 14.
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Hop into Spring with us on First Friday! |
Come celebrate April’s First Friday from 5-8 p.m. on April 1 with an evening of shopping, dining, and fun. Bay Street will be closed, the better to listen to Velma and Elaine, and the Blues Boys Band while the Beaufort Shag Club hits the street. There will be a Creation Station for the kids while artists from local galleries paint on Bay Street. And check out the train that will be running for kids and parents – for free! We can’t wait to see you!
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Come join Easter
Sunrise Service
On Easter Sunday – April 17 -- First African Baptist Church and First Scots Presbyterian Church host their annual community Easter Sunrise Service at Waterfront Park.
The service, from 7-8:30 a.m., will include singing and prayers. All are welcome.
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Life Blooms on April 22
On April 22, Agape Care Group of South Carolina will host its annual Life Blooms from 1-3 p.m. at Waterfront Park.
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Brunch on the Bluff
On April 23, Open Land Trust is hosting its annual Brunch on the Bluff. Tickets are on sale now. For more information, please contact Ashley Rhodes with Open Land Trust at 843-521-2175.
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Easter Festival April 3
On Sunday, April 3, Tidal Creek Fellowship is hosting its annual Easter Festival at Henry C. Chambers Waterfront Park from noon to 4 p.m. The event is free and open to the public. There will be jump houses, snow cones, and an Easter basket with candy for each child who visits.
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Save the date for A Taste of Beaufort! |
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Mark your calendars now for one of the best festivals in Beaufort: the annual Taste of Beaufort Festival on May 6-7. Featuring the best culinary dishes from the Lowcountry, this festival is a foodie’s dream! Free admission. The event will be held from 5 to 10 p.m. on Friday, and from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday.
Run to the Table 5K
The City of Beaufort presents the 2022 Run to the Table 5K Run/Walk, at 8 a.m. on Saturday, May 7, on Bay at Newcastle Street. The 5k course is USATF Certified: SC18010DW (Exp. 12/31/28) and timed by Grounded Running.
Come get your appetite started on the second day of the Taste of Beaufort! Ticket prices increase on April 1. Sign up here. |
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Every month we'll feature the new businesses or organizations that have opened in Beaufort, as described in the owners' own words. |
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Somerset Advisory
200 Carteret St.
Mon-Fri: 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
843-473-4266
We provide advice and guidance for families who are interested in complex planning and actively managed portfolios. We are always rational, and we know relationships are inefficient, and we like them that way. We like to think of ourselves as thoughtfully organic as we view planning as a living process, not a printed plan. We are unapologetically active.
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Rooted Clothing
1808 Boundary St., Unit 101
Mon-Fri: 11 a.m.-6 p.m.
Sat: 10 a.m.- 6 p.m.
843-812-4292
A wonderful locally owned boutique for women and children alike.
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Pat Conroy Literary Center
601 Bladen St.
Thurs-Sun: Noon-4 p.m.
843-379-7025
The Pat Conroy Literary Center nurtures a diverse community of writers, readers, teachers, and students by offering educational programs and special events that celebrate the transformative power of story, expanding our impact through collaborations with local and national partners.
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Sea Island Cooking
On location.
Always open
843-962-3452
Timothy Brian is a personal chef providing meals for celebrations, intimate dinners, and large gatherings -- prepared on site. Chef Brian can be reached through email: dinnertime635@gmail.com.
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5 p.m. April 12 Work Session
7 p.m. April 12 Regular Session
5 p.m. April 26 Work Session
7 p.m. April 26 Regular Meeting
Meetings will be held 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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Historic Review Board, 2 p.m. April 13
Design Review Board, 2 p.m. April 14
Metropolitan Planning Commission, 5 p.m. April 18
Meetings will be held 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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