The South’s biggest and brightest stars in the food world meet the most distinguished vintners and artisans from the United States at picturesque Palmetto Bluff in South Carolina to offer a truly unique festival experience pairing live entertainment with a diverse array of southern cuisine and informative, energetic celebrity cooking demonstrations during the week of Monday, November 14-Sunday, November 20, 2011. Home to The Inn at Palmetto Bluff, which was named the “#1 Best Resort in the US” by the readers of Travel + Leisure, the gorgeous, lush Lowcountry destination known as Palmetto Bluff is the backdrop to this collaborative, charitable, event that takes guests on an unparalleled sensory experience and redefines the way southern cuisine is perceived.

April’s Business After Hours goes dockside at Up the Creek Pub, situated on beautiful Broad Creek. Business After Hours, presented by the Hilton Head Island-Bluffton Chamber of Commerce, will be held Thursday, April 14 from 5:30 to 7:00 p.m.

Business After Hours is a great opportunity for networking with business colleagues in a casual setting. Enjoy scenic waterside views along with great food and complimentary beer and wine.

The cost to attend is $10 for members, and $20 for non-members. For details go to www.hiltonheadchamber.org, or call (843) 785-3673.

Pinckney Colony is surrounded by beautiful rivers and scenic farm land. The 5K is a flat and fast road course. The duathlon consists of the same 5K, followed by a 6 mile off road trail bike (fun course), and another 5K.

Registration closing date is Saturday, Feb. 26, 2011 at 12:59 p.m.

For more information: playhardinbtown.com

The Bluffton Holiday Parade begins at 11am in Old Town Bluffton. Come for a day of fun and holiday cheer.

Cost: $30

Join us for a stroll and a closer look at six homes in Old Town Bluffton from 12-5 pm.
Tickets are available at the Heyward House Historic Center M-F 10-3.
Please call 757.6293 for more information.

Ski Vacation

Over the Bridge

Training Time

Take a trip over the Talmadge Bridge and explore Hilton Head, Beaufort or Bluffton.

Cost: $16.95

Three questions to ask yourself about your networking efforts: Are you a wall flower at networking events waiting for business contacts to approach you? Do you give out dozens of business cards without getting any leads? Do sepnd time trying to convert connections to business without any luck? Then your networking is NOT working for you! Don’t miss this empowering opportunity to turn your NOT-working into Networking!

Fried Snickers bars, funnel cakes and roasted corn taste best at one place and one place only: the fair. No matter how many places I go, or how many attempts I make on my own, the results just aren’t the same. So when fall sets in and those cravings begin, I know fair season is right around the corner. Being from a small town, the fair is pretty much a big deal. Sitting in traffic for hours due to attendees from seven surrounding counties was the start to what was sure to be a great night. If you’re like me, you still get that giddy, childish feeling when the carnies pour into town and traffic becomes abnormally heavy. In fact, you’ve probably got that feeling right now because fair season is in full swing.

The 6th annual Historic Bluffton Arts and Seafood Festival will be held, October 17 – 24, 2010, in the charming and eclectic historic district of Bluffton, well known for its quirky art community and natural river beauty. The festival is an eight-day event offering a myriad of activities, showcasing the locally harvested seafood, delicious Low Country cuisine, rich history, great art and Southern hospitality found only in Bluffton. There is truly something for everyone!