The Hunt family’s holiday legacy is riding high. Because of the extreme generosity of Dunes Real Estate – especially Jeff Hunt – literally hundreds of children from Jasper County’s low-income households have awakened on Christmas morning to find a shiny new bike and helmet under their tree.
Finishing Strong, Building Game Changers
When a community invests in its young people, transformation follows
Firefighters Spread Holiday Joy
Another popular island-wide contribution from Fire Rescue is Santa and Sirens. Started in 2017, the Christmas tradition features Santa riding on a fire engine all over Hilton Head Island
Locals Love Coligny: Christmas Edition
As the holidays approach, we find ourselves slowing down a bit and enjoying this wonderful beach town we call home. We caught up with a few islanders who shared their affection for Hilton Head Island’s downtown, as they cocktailed, shopped for Christmas gifts, or just spent a day enjoying the seasonal vibes at Coligny.
A Change in the Air
New Changemakers program adds choices for local public school students
Diary of a Dance Mom
The Nutcracker kicks off 40th season of Hilton Head Dance Theatre
Neighborhood Outreach Connection
Creating an Even Playing Field
Clothing for Every Adventure
Lennie + Remi Children’s Collective
Sibling Sparkle
The new playground at Riverside Barn Park in Bluffton was the backdrop for this month’s fashion, featuring fall looks from Lennie + Remi and Island Child.
We’re Not Done Yet
First Tee – The Lowcountry Launches Annual Appeal
Coligny’s Toast to the Holidays
This year, Black Friday offers something brand new for shoppers – a chance to sip some inspired cocktails while they browse. The Santa Bar Crawl starts at The Earl of Sandwich and continues around the plaza.
A Spoonful of Stage Magic at Hilton Head Preparatory School
Mary Poppins will be onstage at Hilton Head Preparatory School’s Main Street Theatre, 3000 Main Street, October 15-16 at 7 p.m., October 17-18 at 8 p.m., and matinee performances October 18-19 at 2:30 p.m. Tickets are available at hhprep.org under the “Arts” tab.
A Blank Check for First Tee
Working in partnership with PGA Tour Superstore, the foundation has pledged a five-year, $10 million grant to First Tee in 2025, ensuring that thousands of kids nationwide would gain access to programs that blend golf instruction with life lessons in character, confidence, and leadership.
Class is in Session
Impact of First Tee goes beyond the green and into the classroom
Unlocking Potential
Inside the Boys & Girls Club of the Lowcountry
Stuck in the Mud
A Lowcountry Tale From the Heart
Still Humming Along
Kazoo guy Rick Hubbard continues his musical journey
The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee
Good spellers, unite! It’s time for the 25th Putnam County Spelling Bee!
Bubble Party in the Park
Whether your littles are headed to a playdate in the park, lunch with the grandparents or a backyard BBQ, they can show up in style with these adorable looks from Lennie + Remi and Island Child.
My Milkshake Brings All the Girls to the Yard
The Milkshake Factory is a Pittsburgh-based chain that started back in 1914.
HarbourFest at Shelter Cove Harbour & Marina
Tuesdays and Forever: It’s more than a single night!
Welcome to the Jungle
Eudora Wildlife Safari Park is the coolest place in South Carolina you’ve never heard of.
Child’s Play
Give your inner child a chance to party with three great family entertainersGive your inner child a chance to party with three great family entertainers
Lawton Stables
The horses are constantly rotated to a beautiful 24-acre off-site facility to guarantee they are not overworked and have a place to run free.
Tips for New Empty Nesters
And, if all else fails, maybe we get a Labrador retriever. Unlike kids, apparently, they take well to commands and will cuddle with you even when they are full-grown.
Soundtrack of Summer
Coligny Rolls Out Annual Summer Music Series
Kids Summer Camp
Explore the offerings of camps for kids this summer!
Once Upon a Child
Bringing sustainable, affordable shopping to Bluffton
Letting Your Child Fail
Here are five long-term benefits of letting your child fail and establishing a growth mindset versus a fear-based fixed mindset
Dining With Children
You might or might not be surprised to know that probably the next most frequently asked question is where one can take kids to eat.
Beloved Store Celebrates the Magic of Childhood
The story of Island Child is more than just a story about a family business; it shows how families evolve and grow together.
Love to Share
Bluffton couple’s pre-teen daughter is catalyst for pushing foster family status
Summer Camps at First Tee – the Lowcountry
“Parents are really looking for something that is going to keep their child active while enriching their lives. That’s precisely what First Tee does,” Zuk said. “These camps are a perfect way to build their confidence and let them enjoy their summer.”
Tips for New Empty Nesters
Many parents describe periods of unprovoked tears and experience a sudden void in their lives
Editor’s Note: May 2025
We hope you enjoy our family issue – lots of good stuff in here, but I’ll just go ahead and direct everyone to page 77 for the Kids Summer Camp Listings. I know that’s what you came here for.
The Celebration Projects
Nonprofit’s mission is to bring birthday joy to children
Easter Looks for Your Littles
The latest in spring fashion from Island Child & Lennie + Remi
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


















































