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A Double Scoop of Summer Fun
New owners, new location usher in a delicious new era for Frosty’s Ice Cream
Spring Break Fun With Kids Doesn’t Have To Break the Bank
Repeat it with me: “A vacation with kids is not a vacation, it’s a trip!”
Game Recognizing Game
First Tee – The Lowcountry Salutes Leaders In Our Community
Young Artists Create “Coloring Book of Peace” to Benefit Hurricane Victims
West said that as the children made their drawings, they talked about their hopes for their counterparts in storm-damaged areas.
‘Where is the Magic?’
Local author follows a curious cat seeking magic
The SpongeBob Musical Splashes Onto Local Stage
“This production is a celebration of creativity, resilience, and the power of community”
Purposeful Inclusion Yields Powerful Benefits for Entire Community
What I was witnessing, but didn’t realize at the time, was the power of inclusion and the importance of community for all people, regardless of their exceptionalities. Inclusion is a mutually beneficial relationship.
A Line in the Sand: Courtney’s Opinion vs. Barry’s Opinion
“For the life of me I couldn’t remember what the sum of nine times six was. I panicked and thought, I am turning into my mother – because certainly she doesn’t recall that she tells the same POA story at every family dinner.”
Swinging for the Future
First Tee – The Lowcountry scholarships help students reach for the sky
Expanding the Fairway
“We had one person whose office was just an 8-foot folding table in the middle of the lobby. We had officially reached our capacity.”
Two Schools, One Mission
Merger of Hilton Head Prep and Sea Pines Montessori built on long history
The First Tee Wants You!
Volunteers, here’s your chance to make a difference in a child’s life
Ringing in the Season at Coligny
Hilton Head Island’s downtown is the coolest spot south of the North Pole
Simple Grassroots Effort to Collect Toys Results in Community-wide Giving
Despite Hilton Head Island’s picturesque scenery and immaculate golf courses, there are genuine human needs often hidden beneath the surface.
Back in Black
Once again, Coligny reminds us all that Black Friday is the real happiest time of the year.
Fall Into Autumn With Pumpkins and Wagon Rides
Folks here have a love affair with October because we love a good party, we jump at any opportunity for forced family fun, and we live for the perfect photo op.
A Par-Fect Partnership
Hilton Head Island Junior Golf Association + First Tee – The Lowcountry
The Education of Business
“…students also develop these soft skills. These are the skills you can’t teach in a textbook.”
Local Staycation
Locals Love Coligny!
The Rising Tide of Harbourfest: 35 Years
Celebrating the timeless joy of a community coming together
One Man, One Mission: The Journey of Single Dads and Their Kids
Spotting my dad in the crowd was more than just a visual recognition. It was a warm embrace, a surge of love and support that enveloped me. His presence was a beacon of reassurance that I was not alone.
The Next Generation: Where There Are Moms, There Are Children
Help save our sea turtles. Remember to:
Keep our beach clean, flat, and dark
• Use a red flashlight on your nighttime
beach walks
• Fill holes dug in the sand
• Knock down sandcastles before leaving
the beach
• Remove all personal belongings
• Place litter in the proper receptacles
Mermaid of Hilton Head Dives Into a New Chapter
One of the most anticipated features of the new store is the inclusion of a dedicated photography studio.
Kids Summer Camps: a Handy Guide for Summer 2024!
A collection of the most fun, creative, and athletic summer camps the area has to offer.
FLOW Fest at Palmetto Bluff Celebrates Artists, Community and Culture
This family-friendly event will feature talented musicians, artisans, kids’ activities, and vendors, bringing together the community to celebrate music and culture in a spectacular setting along the May River.
A Day at the Moooovies: Artwork at The Ice Cream Cone at Coligny Doubles the Scoop on Fun
And cows, as anyone who has ever read “The Far Side” can tell you, are the animal kingdom’s most perfect punchline.
Rising Leadership of The Boys & Girls Clubs of the Lowcountry
The future of the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Lowcountry remains dependent on the two biggest drivers of its past sustainability: a focus on serving the mission and strong leadership.
Blowing Up! Local Balloon Artist Makes Magic
“I know that what I do elicits emotions,” Ramirez said. “My designs can not only make somebody’s day, but their whole event. My goal is to make people happy and heighten the excitement of the occasion.”
Talking the Talk, Walking the Walk
Where does Bynum’s motivation come from? “From within me,” he said. “I’m a hard-working person, my mom is a hard-working person, and my grandma is a hard-working person.”
Swinging into Summer Camps at First Tee
For one week at a time, local and visitor kids alike can have the best summer ever learning the game of golf.
Leading With Gratitude
First Tee – The Lowcountry to honor outstanding community members
Birth of a Stage Company Leads to Rebirth of an Island Landmark
Our Mission Statement: To celebrate the power of performing arts by creating a space where passionate, talented artists in our community and surrounding regions come together to bring stories to life.
Tiniest Babies Get the Biggest Love at Coastal Carolina
“The nurses in the NICU were beyond our expectations,” Lauren said. “Xavier and I are so grateful for the entire staff who just embraced us and loved on us more than I can put into words.”
Hilton Head Preparatory School: Shaping the School to Meet the Future
Article by Paul W. Horgan, Head of School From the first days children attend school to their graduation days, their school environment is the place where they will spend most of their waking hours....
Setting Up Camp: How the Hilton Head Jazz Camp Grew
But someone had to lay the framework for that jam. And in the case of Hilton Head Jazz Camp, that would be our island’s own James Berry.
Ready Fore School: First Tee – The Lowcountry readies for its full slate of fall classes and new ways to help area kids become game changers.
A new initiative that started late this past summer will extend free classes to children of military personnel throughout Beaufort and Jasper counties.
Bluffton Self Help: Paving Path Through Education
Unfortunately, many teachers must pay for snacks out of their own pockets to provide for children who are unable or forgot to bring snacks from home. To ensure every child is ready to learn, Bluffton Self Help provides free snacks all year long to each Bluffton public school.
Teeing Up Summer Fun
The First Tee – The Lowcountry Is Giving Your Kids A Summer They’ll Never Forget.
Red, White and Blue: Fun Beach Finds at Coligny Plaza
Fun Beach Finds at Coligny Plaza
6 Activities To Do On The Water With Kids
We’ve rounded up six of the best activities to do on the water with kids. See if your favorite made the list!
Live From Coligny – It’s Summer
The hottest stage in town once again fills the south end air with the sweet sounds of local music. Jevon Daly If there’s a soundtrack to summer on Hilton Head Island, it has to sound an awful lot...
Fun in the Sun for Everyone
Pockets Full of Sunshine hosts annual event A happy group of 2022 Fun in the Sun for Everyone participants Since 2014, Pockets Full of Sunshine (PFS), 501(c) 3 nonprofit organization, has been...
Grant Backus’ Story of Growth
Grant Backus and his son Grady on Hilton Head Island. The head superintendent for First Tee-The Lowcountry exemplifies the transformative spirit of the organization. The beauty of something like...
Dadpreneurs
Pete Savarese, The Ice Cream Cone, Located in Coligny Plaza, 1 N Forest Beach Dr, Hilton Head Island, SC 29928 (843) 785-4440 colignyicecreamcone.com Fatherhood is a calling, one that can sometimes...
Saving Daws: As Father’s Day approaches and we honor fathers and father figures, one local dad is in the fight of his life—the fight to save his son.
Scott and Stephanie Skager with their children Lennon (5) and Daws (3), and Amanda and Nate Skager with their children Amelia (11) and Nathan (8). As Father’s Day approaches and we honor fathers and...
A Dad Grows Up
It’s a question I get asked all the time. What does it take to be a dad? The people asking me this question are all hypothetical, and in fact may be figments of my imagination, but it does...
The Good Enough Mom
The heart-wrenching sobbing was becoming more constant—a far cry from the intermittent waves of emotion I first noticed. As I rounded the aisle in the grocery store, there she was—an adorable curly...
What Is Your Superpower?
What is your superpower? In his inspiring song Jevon Daly sings, “Your power could be your muscles. Your power could be your brains. Outside we all look different. Inside we’re all the same.” He...
Serious Fun: At Alliance Dance Academy, it’s about exploring the joy of dance. It’s about laying the foundations for success. And, oh yeah, it’s about having a blast doing it.
It’s hard to put into words the sheer hypersonic explosion of sound and spirit that a couple of dozen little kids can create. Their bottomless reserves of energy that can only be tapped through...