Beaufort County Adult Education Center has the tools you need to accomplish your goals. You can enroll free for a variety of day or evening programs which include GED in Spanish and English, High School Diploma, Para Pro Training, HSAP Exam Prep classes, and WorkKey testing. For more information call 843-322-0780.
The City of Savannah, FDIC, Bank On Savannah, and Step Up Savannah are hosting Financial Education Classes. The topic for March is Credit Report and Scores and classes will be held at various times and locations including Savannah, Rincon, and Hinesville. For more information and reservations call 912-691-2227.
Providence Presbyterian Church invites all choral singers to a workshop on March 13th, which will include a presentation and performance by special guest Pepper Choplin. The workshop will be held at the church, which is located on Hilton Head Island. For more information contact Paul at 843-842-5673.
The new Trail Adventures guided walks at Fort Pulaski National Monument will start on Wednesday morning, March 10th, and will be held every Wednesday at 10am on a different trail each week. Park Staff and Volunteers will lead the walks. For more info to go www.nps.gov/fopu
The Junior League of Savannah is now accepting applications for 2010-2011 Kids Who Care scholarships. Five $1,000 scholarships will be awarded to high school seniors from Chatham, Bryan, Effingham, Bulloch, Jasper, Liberty, Glynn, and Beaufort counties who have demonstrated a strong commitment to volunteerism and outstanding community involvement. Applications are due by March 12, 2010 and are available online at jrleaguesav.org.
The Coastal Discovery Museum present a special program on March 31st and April 7th with Tony Mills from the Lowcountry Institute. Get up close and personal with snakes, turtles, lizards, alligators and other “herps” that live in our state. The programs will be held at the Coastal Discovery Museum at Honey Horn in the Mary Ann Peeples Pavilion. Advance reservations are required by calling 843-689-6767 or online at www.coastaldiscovery.org
Interested in starting a small business? The University of Georgia Small Business Development Center will be holding two workshops entitled “Starting a Business” on March 11th and 25th. Each class will be held at 6:00pm at the Small Business Assistance Center. Prepaid registration is required. For more information call 912-651-3200 or visit www.georgiasbdc.org
Give the gift of life. Donate blood at an American Red Cross Blood Drive which will be in various locations throughout the month of March. March 13 they will be at the Liberty County Recreation Department in Hinesville. For more information call
1-800-GIVE-LIFE.
Oatland Island Wildlife Center is having the Sheep to Shawl Festival on Saturday, March 13th from 10:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. This favorite springtime festival features the shearing of Oatland’s sheep and demonstration by the Fiber Guild of the Savannahs. For more information call (912) 395-1500 or visit www.oatlandisland.org
USC Beaufort is raising awareness of the dreadful effects of violence against women and girls worldwide as well as in our community. Come take part in the Stop the Violence weeks March 15-27. Events throughout the Low Country include the clothesline project decorating, a men’s workshop, and a screening of “Until the Violence Stops”. All proceeds will benefit Hope of Haven of the Low Country, Citizens Opposed to Domestic Abuse and the V-Day Movement.
The Historic Beaufort Foundation Preservation Group will hold its 44th annual meeting Tuesday, March 16, 5:30pm–7:30 pm at USCB’s Performing Arts Center. Tour the historic Beaufort College Building and enjoy a wine and light hors d’oeuvre reception. For more information or to RSVP call 843-379-3331.
The Coastal Empire Council Boy Scouts are celebrating 100 years of scouting! Parents, register your boys now so they can be part of this year’s exciting camp-outs and centennial activities! For more information visit www.bsasavannah.org
The Teen Advisory Board of the Bluffton Branch of the Beaufort County Library is sponsoring a Food Drive at the library throughout the month of March. Help support your Bluffton Neighbors as teens are collecting non-perishable food items to help stock the shelves at the Bluffton Self-Help Agency. For additional information call 843-757-1542 or visit www.beaufortcountylibrary.org
