JULY 1 - 31: “The Connection: Barbados and the South Carolina Connection” exhibit is on display in the York W. Bailey Museum at the Penn Center on St. Helena Island. Presented by the SC National Heritage Corridor. (843) 838-2474 or penncenter.com.

JULY 1 - 31: The Beaufort Art Association Gallery in the historic Elliott House features the work of over 75 local artists. The gallery is open Mon.-Sat., 10 a.m.-5 p.m. 1001 Bay St. (843) 379-2222 or beaufortartassociation.com.

JULY 1 - 31: The Sgt. John Basilone Foundation awards free books on the life of “Manila John” Basilone, one of the most heroic Marines in history, to honor recruit graduates at the Parris Island and San Diego Marine Corps Recruit Depots. (888) 827-2762 or sgtjohnbasilone.com.

JULY 1 - 7: “The Artists Eye,” creative adventures under the tutelage of Linda Sheppard, is on display at the Charles Street Gallery. 914 Charles St. (843) 521-9054 or thecharlesstreetgallery.com.

JULY 1, 8, 15, 22 & 29: Port Royal Farmer’s Market at Anchor Park, 2-6 p.m. Seasonal fresh fruits, vegetables, plants, flowers, prepared foods, entertainment and vendors. Paris Ave. (843) 470-0699 or portroyalsc.org.

JULY 2, 9, 16, 23 & 30: Tai Chi with J.W. Rone at the Arts Council of Beaufort County, 6-7:30 p.m. 1111 Boundary St. (843) 379-2787 or beaufortcountyarts.com.

JULY 4: 232nd Independence Day Celebration at the Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, 5 p.m. Parris Island Marine Band Concert at 8 p.m.; fireworks at 9 p.m. Free admission, food and family entertainment. (843) 228-3444 or mccssc.com.

JULY 4: Fourth of July Celebration at The Sands in Port Royal. Fireworks will be synchronized with Parris Island. (843) 986-2205 or portroyalsc.org.

JULY 5, 12, 19 & 26: Port Royal Farmer’s Market at Heritage Park, 8 a.m.-noon. Seasonal fresh fruits, vegetables, plants, flowers, prepared foods, entertainment and vendors. Ribaut Rd. (843) 470-0699 or portroyalsc.org.

JULY 7 - 11: Jr. Naturalist Summer Camp at Old Santee Canal in Monck’s Corner, SC, 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Ages 6-8 will explore the Lowcountry’s rich history and lush environment with crafts, sports, science discoveries and field trips. Pre-registration required. 900 Stony Landing Rd. (843) 899-5200 or oldsanteecanalpark.org.

JULY 7: “Ins and Outs of Applying for a Community Arts Grant” workshop hosted by the Arts Council of Beaufort County, 6-8 p.m. Free. 1111 Boundary St. (843) 379-2787 or beaufortcountyarts.com.

JULY 10: “Ins and Outs of Applying for a Community Arts Grant” workshop hosted by the Arts Council of Beaufort County at the Hilton Head Public Library, 2-4 p.m. Free. 11 Beach City Rd. (843) 379-2787 or beaufortcountyarts.com.

JULY 11 - 20: 53rd Annual Beaufort Water Festival, “Livin’ a Coastal Dream,” in Waterfront Park. Concerts, dances, contests, sporting events, arts and crafts, shrimp boat tours, air shows and more. (843) 524-0600 or bftwaterfestival.com.

JULY 13 - 25: 4th Annual Gullah Studies Summer Institute, “Teaching African American History: The Gullah People of the Sea Islands,” at the Penn Center on St. Helena Island. Pre-registration required. (843) 838-2432 or penncenter.com.

JULY 15: 2nd Annual Sand Gnats Golf Classic at Lady’s Island Country Club, 9 a.m. Prizes, raffle, gift bags and contests. (912) 351-9150 or sandgnats.com.

JULY 16 - 19: CAPA Café at United Methodist Church, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Lunch served daily by CAPA volunteers. July 16 is for “to go” orders only. Delivery available, $50 minimum purchase, call in advance. 408 Carteret St. (843) 524-4350 or islc.net/capa.

JULY 21 - 25: Lowcountry Explorers Summer Camp at Old Santee Canal in Monck’s Corner, SC, 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Ages 9-12 will explore the Lowcountry’s rich history and lush environment with crafts, sports, science discoveries and field trips. Pre-registration required. 900 Stony Landing Rd. (843) 899-5200 or oldsanteecanalpark.org.

AUGUST 1 - 31: The Beaufort Art Association Gallery in the historic Elliott House features the work of over 75 local artists. The gallery is open Mon.-Sat., 10 a.m.-5 p.m. 1001 Bay St. (843) 379-2222 or beaufortartassociation.com.

AUGUST 1 - 31: The Sgt. John Basilone Foundation awards free books on the life of “Manila John” Basilone, one of the most heroic Marines in history, to honor recruit graduates at the Parris Island and San Diego Marine Corps Recruit Depots. (888) 827-2762 or sgtjohnbasilone.com.

AUGUST 1: “The Connection: Barbados and the South Carolina Connection” exhibit is on display in the York W. Bailey Museum at the Penn Center on St. Helena Island. Presented by the SC National Heritage Corridor. (843) 838-2474 or penncenter.com.

AUGUST 2 - 3: “Come Out & Play” South Carolina State Parks’ 75-Year Celebration at Hunting Island State Park. Scavenger hunts, nature talks, lighthouse tours, pier fishing, sand castle building contest, crabbing, kayaking and more. 2555 Sea Island Pkwy. (843) 838-2011 or friends-of-hunting-island-sc.org.

AUGUST 2, 9, 16, 23 & 30: Port Royal Farmer’s Market at Heritage Park, 8 a.m.-noon. Seasonal fresh fruits, vegetables, plants, flowers, prepared foods, entertainment and vendors. Ribaut Rd. (843) 470-0699 or portroyalsc.org.

AUGUST 2: 3rd Annual Beaufort Shag Club’s Junior Day in the Beaufort Middle School Cafeteria, 9:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Instruction with Shaggers Hall of Famer, Ellen Taylor. Free admission, donations accepted. Pre-registration required. 2501 Mossy Oaks Rd. (843) 524-3732, 524-6267 or beaufortshagclub.com.

AUGUST 5, 12, 19 & 26: Port Royal Farmer’s Market at Anchor Park, 2-6 p.m. Seasonal fresh fruits, vegetables, plants, flowers, prepared foods, entertainment and vendors. Paris Ave. (843) 470-0699 or portroyalsc.org.

AUGUST 6, 13, 20 & 27: Tai Chi with J.W. Rone at the Arts Council of Beaufort County, 6-7:30 p.m. 1111 Boundary St. (843) 379-2787 or beaufortcountyarts.com.

AUGUST 11: The Photography Club of Beaufort meets at the Technical College of the Lowcountry, 7 p.m. 921 Ribaut Rd. photoclubbeaufort.com.

AUGUST 14: “Authors at the Albergotti” featuring New York Times bestselling author Mary Jane Clark at the Albergotti Grill in Beaufort’s Holiday Inn. A casual afternoon social hosted by USCB’s Continuing Education Dept. Reservations required. 2225 Boundary St. (843) 521-4147 or e-mail kingsley@uscb.edu.

AUGUST 18: “Arts Summit: Seeking Common Ground” hosted by the Arts Council of Beaufort County and the Coastal Discovery Museum at historic Honey Horn on Hilton Head Island, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Open to all artists arts organizations and interested parties. 70 Honey Horn Dr. (843) 379-2787 or beaufortcountyarts.com.

AUGUST 22 - 24: Gullah/Geechee Nation International Music & Movement Festival 2008 at the Charleston Maritime Center in Charleston, SC. A commemoration of abolition and freedom celebration with boat rides, music, craftsmen, ceremonies, Gullah/Geechee cuisine, workshops and more. (843) 838-1171 or officialgullahgeechee.info.

AUGUST 29 - 30: Lands End Woodland River Festival on St. Helena Island. A commemoration of the African-American families who purchased the property in the 1920s. Ole’ Fashion Fish Fry on Fri., 5 p.m. Music, dancing, crafts and food vendors on Sat., 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Admission is free and open to the public; fee for parking. (843) 838-4503, 263-7776 or landsendwoodland.org.

AUGUST 29 - 31: 28th Annual Hilton Head Island Celebrity Golf Tournament at The Arthur Hills Course in Palmetto Hall, Robert Trent Jones Course in Palmetto Dunes and the Harbour Town Golf Links in The Sea Pines Resort. Amateur golfers are matched with celebrities from the world of sports, TV, film, music and comedy to raise money for local children’s charities. Spectators welcome. (843) 842-7711 or hhcelebritygolf.com.

SEPTEMBER 1 - 30: The Sgt. John Basilone Foundation awards free books on the life of “Manila John” Basilone, one of the most heroic Marines in history, to honor recruit graduates at the Parris Island and San Diego Marine Corps Recruit Depots. (888) 827-2762 or sgtjohnbasilone.com.

SEPTEMBER 1: “Labor Day on the Green” hosted the Penn Center in Martin Luther King, Jr. Park on St. Helena Island, 11 a.m. Experience local traditions, music and food. (843) 838-2474 or penncenter.com.

SEPTEMBER 2, 9, 16, 23 & 30: Port Royal Farmer’s Market at Anchor Park, 2-6 p.m. Seasonal fresh fruits, vegetables, plants, flowers, prepared foods, entertainment and vendors. Paris Ave. (843) 470-0699 or portroyalsc.org.

SEPTEMBER 6, 13, 20 & 27: Port Royal Farmer’s Market at Heritage Park, 8 a.m.-noon. Seasonal fresh fruits, vegetables, plants, flowers, prepared foods, entertainment and vendors. Ribaut Rd. (843) 470-0699 or portroyalsc.org.

SEPTEMBER 8 - 13: 11th Annual FoodFest hosted by the Hilton Head Area Hospitality Association. A multi-day celebration which includes more than 13 food-focused events and activities, including the Grand Tasting Across the Park. (843) 686-4944 or hiltonheadhospitality.org.

SEPTEMBER 8: The Photography Club of Beaufort meets at the Technical College of the Lowcountry, 7 p.m. 921 Ribaut Rd. photoclubbeaufort.com.

SEPTEMBER 13: Poetry Society of South Carolina Seminar with Ed Madden at the Arts Council of Beaufort County, 10 a.m.-noon. Pre-registration required. 1111 Boundary St. (843) 379-2787 or beaufortcountyarts.com.

SEPTEMBER 13: Beaufort Performing Arts presents “A Tribute to Johnny Cash… Rusty Evans” at the USCB Performing Arts Center, 8 p.m. Evans brings the legend of Johnny Cash back to life with a repertoire of original story songs, rockabilly and country classics. 801 Carteret St. (843) 521-4145 or uscb.edu.

SEPTEMBER 17: “Authors at the Albergotti” featuring Southern cooking authority Damon Fowler at the Albergotti Grill in Beaufort’s Holiday Inn. A casual afternoon social hosted by USCB’s Continuing Education Dept. Reservations required. 2225 Boundary St. (843) 521-4147 or e-mail kingsley@uscb.edu.

SEPTEMBER 18 - 21: 15th Annual Yemassee Shrimp Festival in Yemassee, SC. Lighted boat parade, a Mud Run, beauty pageant, sporting events, live entertainment, food, carnival rides and more. 101 Town Circle. (843) 589-2565 or yemassee.net.

SEPTEMBER 21: Community Sing in the Frissell Community House at the Penn Center on St. Helena Island, 7:30 p.m. (843) 838-2474 or penncenter.com.

SEPTEMBER 29: Palmetto Animal League Charity Golf Tournament on Belfair’s West Course, 9 a.m. Four-person shamble format with awards and raffles. Pre-registration required. (843) 227-2691 or pal.golfreg.com.

OCTOBER 3 - 4: Beaufort Shrimp Festival at Waterfront Park. Concerts, Lowcountry cuisine, live entertainment, a 5K run, contests, children’s activities and more hosted by the Beaufort Regional Chamber of Commerce. (843) 986-5400 or beaufortsc.org.

OCTOBER 4, 11, 18 & 25: Port Royal Farmer’s Market at Heritage Park, 8 a.m.-noon. Seasonal fresh fruits, vegetables, plants, flowers, prepared foods, entertainment and vendors. Ribaut Rd. (843) 470-0699 or portroyalsc.org.

OCTOBER 7, 14, 21 & 28: Port Royal Farmer’s Market at Anchor Park, 2-6 p.m. Seasonal fresh fruits, vegetables, plants, flowers, prepared foods, entertainment and vendors. Paris Ave. (843) 470-0699 or portroyalsc.org.

OCTOBER 9: Beaufort Performing Arts presents The East Village Opera Company at USCB’s Performing Arts Center, 7 p.m. Universally hailed by classical and rock music critics and fans alike. 801 Carteret St. (843) 521-4145 or uscb.edu.

OCTOBER 13: The Photography Club of Beaufort meets at the Technical College of the Lowcountry, 7 p.m. 921 Ribaut Rd. photoclubbeaufort.com.

OCTOBER 17 - 18, 24 - 26 & 28 - 30: CAPA Ghost Tours, 6:30 p.m. Carriage and walking tours through Beaufort’s historic district with local ghost stories told by costumed storytellers. Reservations required. (843) 524-4678 or islc.net/capa.

OCTOBER 17: Beaufort Performing Arts presents “Nate the Great,” part of the PJ & Play Series, at the USCB Performing Arts Center. 801 Carteret St. (843) 521-4145 or uscb.edu.

OCTOBER 18: Annual Beaufort County Black Chamber of Commerce Golf Tournament at South Carolina National, 8 a.m. (843) 986-1102 or bcbcc.org.

OCTOBER 20 - 26: 4th Annual Historic Bluffton Arts & Seafood Festival in historic Bluffton, SC. 5K Run/Health Walk, children’s fishing tournament, Art & Seafood Street Fest, boat tours and parade, blessing of the fleet, seafood tastings and more. Free shuttles are available. (843) 757-2583, 815-6278 or blufftonartsandseafoodfestival.com.

OCTOBER 23: “Scandinavian Magic” featuring pianist Arthur Tollefson presented by the Beaufort Orchestra at the USCB Performing Arts Center, 8 p.m. 801 Carteret St. (843) 986-5400 ext. 34 or beaufortorchestra.org.

OCTOBER 24 - 26: Fall Festival of Houses & Gardens hosted by the Historic Beaufort Foundation. A selection of private homes and gardens representing three centuries of Beaufort architecture are opened to the public. (843) 379-3331 or historic-beaufort.org.

OCTOBER 24 - 25: American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life 2008 at the Naval Hospital Beaufort. Relay starts at 7 p.m. on Fri. and ends at 7 a.m. on Sat. 1 Pinckney Blvd. (843) 842-5188 or screlayforlife.org.

OCTOBER 25: Guild of Beaufort Galleries’ Fall Art Walk in historic downtown, 5-7:30 p.m. Original work by more than 500 artists at various art galleries, special exhibits, artists’ talks, street performers and more. guildofbeaufortgalleries.com.

OCTOBER 26: “Scandinavian Magic” featuring pianist Arthur Tollefson presented by the Beaufort Orchestra at the USCB Performing Arts Center, 3 p.m. 801 Carteret St. (843) 986-5400 ext. 34 or beaufortorchestra.org.

OCTOBER 30 - 31: 7th Annual Hilton Head Concours d’Elegance & Motoring Festival at the Coastal Discovery Museum at Honey Horn. (843) 785-7469 or hhiconcours.com.

NOVEMBER 1 - 2: 7th Annual Hilton Head Concours d’Elegance & Motoring Festival at the Coastal Discovery Museum at Honey Horn. (843) 785-7469 or hhiconcours.com.

NOVEMBER 1: PaddleFest 2008 kayak races hosted by Higher Ground at The Sands in Port Royal, 8 a.m.-2 p.m. (843) 379-4327 or highergroundofthelowcountry.com.

NOVEMBER 1: 2nd Annual Beaufort International Chalk Festival hosted by the Arts Council of Beaufort County at Beaufort Town Center, 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Watch local and internationally renowned artists create one-of-a-kind chalk masterpieces, plus live entertainment, food and more. Boundary St. (843) 379-2787 or beaufortcountyarts.com.

NOVEMBER 1: Daufuskie Autumn Festival at Freeport Marina, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Food, live entertainment, Gullah Island Tours, arts and crafts, an oyster roast and more. Proceeds benefit the preservation and restoration of Daufuskie Island‘s Gullah Culture. Ferry reservations required. (843) 842-7792 or daufuskie360.net.

NOVEMBER 1: CAPA Ghost Tours, 6:30 p.m. Carriage and walking tours through Beaufort’s historic district with local ghost stories told by costumed storytellers. Reservations required. (843) 524-4678 or islc.net/capa.

NOVEMBER 2: “Charles Wadsworth Presents” concert series at the USCB Performing Arts Center, 5 p.m. 801 Carteret St. (843) 986-5400 ext. 22 or beaufortsc.org.

NOVEMBER 6 - 8: 26th Annual Heritage Days Celebration: “Promoting Tolerance in a Changing World” at the Penn Center on St. Helena Island. Tours, art exhibitions, theatrical productions, symposiums, food, music and more showcasing the unique cultural heritage of the Gullah people of the Sea Islands. (843) 838-2474 or penncenter.com.

NOVEMBER 10: The Photography Club of Beaufort meets at the Technical College of the Lowcountry, 7 p.m. 921 Ribaut Rd. photoclubbeaufort.com.

NOVEMBER 13 - 16: Celebrity Chef Classic at The Sea Pines Resort on Hilton Head Island. Days of golf paired with nights of fine dining and intimate cooking demonstrations by some of America’s top chefs. (866) 689-2108 or sccelebritychefclassic.com.

NOVEMBER 13: Beaufort Performing Arts presents “The Mystery of King Tut,” part of the PJ & Play Series, at the USCB Performing Arts Center. 801 Carteret St. (843) 521-4145 or uscb.edu.

NOVEMBER 15: Exchange Club Auction to benefit CAPA at the Boys and Girls Club of Beaufort, 7-11 p.m. Get an early start on Christmas shopping with trips, vehicles, golf outings and baskets donated by local businesses. 17B Marshellen Dr. (843) 524-4350 or islc.net/capa.

NOVEMBER 16: Beaufort Performing Arts presents The Aspen Santa Fe Ballet at the USCB Performing Arts Center, 3 p.m. A company of 12 classically trained dancers who perform an eclectic repertoire by some of the world’s foremost choreographers. 801 Carteret St. (843) 521-4145 or uscb.edu.

NOVEMBER 21 - 22: The Lowcountry Chorale performs at St. John’s Lutheran Church on Lady’s Island. Fri. at 7:30 p.m. and Sat. at 3 p.m. 157 Ladys Island Dr. (843) 846-6575.

NOVEMBER 29: Chitlin’ Strut at the Salley Civic Center and Fairgrounds in Salley, SC, 8 a.m.-11:30 p.m. Celebration of this unusual Southern food item with a parade, hawg-calling contests, food and craft vendors, beauty pageant, carnival rides, an antique tractor show and car show. 161 Railroad Ave. N. (803) 258-3485 or chitlinstrut.com.

DECEMBER 4: “Voices from Above!,” choral works celebrating the holiday season featuring the Beaufort High School Choir, presented by the Beaufort Orchestra at the USCB Performing Arts Center, 8 p.m. 801 Carteret St. (843) 986-5400 ext. 34 or beaufortorchestra.org.

DECEMBER 6: “Gullah Kinfolk Christ’mass Wish… Freedom Comin’” at the USCB Performing Arts Center, 5 p.m. A Lowcountry Christmas celebration on da’ Sea Islands with Aunt Pearlie Sue and the Gullah Kinfolk, plus a Gullah Lowcountry buffet. 801 Carteret St. (843) 986-1102, 986-5400 or bcbcc.org.

DECEMBER 7: “Voices from Above!,” choral works celebrating the holiday season featuring the Beaufort High School Choir, presented by the Beaufort Orchestra at the USCB Performing Arts Center, 3 p.m. 801 Carteret St. (843) 986-5400 ext. 34 or beaufortorchestra.org.

DECEMBER 8: The Photography Club of Beaufort meets at the Technical College of the Lowcountry, 7 p.m. 921 Ribaut Rd. photoclubbeaufort.com.

DECEMBER 13: A Gullah Caribbean Christmas Celebration Dinner Theatre hosted by the Beaufort County Black Chamber of Commerce at the Sea Island Conference Center on Lady‘s Island. Sam‘s Point Rd. (843) 986-1102, 986-5400 or bcbcc.org.

DECEMBER 14: “Charles Wadsworth Presents” concert series at the USCB Performing Arts Center, 5 p.m. 801 Carteret St. (843) 986-5400 ext. 22 or beaufortsc.org.

DECEMBER 15 - 16: Beaufort Performing Arts presents “The Nutcracker,“ the timeless classic featuring Tchaikovsky’s beautiful score performed by the Columbia City Ballet, at the USCB Performing Arts Center, 7 p.m. 801 Carteret St. (843) 521-4145 or uscb.edu.

DECEMBER 21: Live Nativity Scene at the Penn Center’s Frissell Community House on St. Helena Island, 7:30 p.m. A musical performed by residents of the community based on the school’s original “Mystery Play.” (843) 838-2434 or penncenter.com.

DECEMBER 31: New Year’s Eve Readings of the Emancipation Proclamation at local churches. (843) 838-2434 or penncenter.com.

Please Note: We make every effort possible to see that the information in our Calendar of Events is accurate. However, events sometimes change without prior notice. Please call the listed phone numbers for confirmation.