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CHURCH OF THE PALMS LOOKS FORWARD TO REOPENING ITS DOORS SOON

Pastor Pete BerntsonAlthough a date has not been set, Church of the Palms in Okatie is hoping to soon reopen its doors — at least partially. 

Since the majority of the church’s members are in the high-risk age group, Church of the Palms has been extremely cautious during the COVID-19 pandemic. The church, which is part of the United Methodist Church, has offered live streaming worship services since the beginning of the crisis. They also host Bible studies, spiritual formation classes and small group meetings on Zoom. 

MARIANNE STILLWAGONFor Marianne Stillwagon, becoming an artist was never about following a straight line. 

“I was always a creator,” she laughs, admitting that she loved being a Girl Scout because, “we were always making things.” 

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MARCH 2

VIRTUAL LECTURE: “ANTEBELLUM WOMEN AND MUSIC IN SOUTH CAROLINA”: 

A lecture by Dr. Candace Bailey on the role music played in the lives of women living in antebellum South Carolina. Free. 5 p.m. Pre-register to attend in-person or watch live virtually on the Morris Center Facebook page @ MorrisHeritageCenter. Morris Center, 10782 S. Jacob Smart Boulevard, Ridgeland. 843- 284-9227 or morrisheritagecenter.org. 

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FEB. 1-28 

25TH ANNUAL GULLAH CELEBRATION: A celebration of Gullah art, food, music and people. This year’s events include the Arts Ob We People Art Exhibition and Sale, A Taste of Gullah, Soul Food and Friends Cooking Series, Ol’ Fashioned Gullah Breakfast and Freedom Day. Event dates, times, locations and ticket prices vary. www.gullahcelebration.com. 

FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCHFIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH CONTINUES ITS MISSION TO CHANGE LIVES

Throughout the coronavirus pandemic, First Presbyterian Church has never stopped being the hands and feet of Jesus. Even when its doors were closed, the church never stopped living out its mission to change lives and make disciples. 

The church has continued to worship every Sunday morning through the pandemic, either in person or virtually. First Presbyterian follows health and safety protocols approved by the local governing body of the church. Masks and social distancing are required. 

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DEC. 1

THE MENTALISTS: An extraordinary show of mind-reading and telepathy. Temperature screenings, face coverings and social distancing required. Tickets are $49. 4 p.m., 7:30 p.m., Arts Center of Coastal Carolina, 14 Shelter Cove Lane, Hilton Head Island. 843-686-3945 or artshhi.com. 

WINDMILL HARBOUR SET FOR ANNUAL FESTIVE WEEKEND

For the Yuletide season on Hilton Head Island, Windmill Harbour is the venue for one of December’s most festive events in the area — the annual “Harbour Stroll Weekend.” 

This year’s event — exclusively for Windmill Harbour residents, members of the South Carolina Yacht Club and their guests — is set for 6-8 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Dec. 12-13. 

RevDrAngela JenningsLORD OF LIFE LUTHERAN CHURCH PLANS OUTDOOR CHRISTMAS EVE SERVICES

If there’s anything the world needs right now, it’s Christmas, according to the pastor of a Bluffton church. 

After a harrowing year and many not being able to gather for Easter, the Rev. Dr. Angela Jennings of Lord of Life Lutheran Church is looking forward to celebrating the birth of Jesus Christ this month. 

THE NUTCRACKER WILL ENTERTAIN ON THE BIG SCREEN

Hilton Head Dance Theatre’s 35th anniversary season production of The Nutcracker will be a fresh and unique experience as it will move to the big screens at Park Plaza Cinemas. Hilton Head Dance Theatre first presented the holiday classic in 1985.  

The logistics of transitioning from performances in front of a live audience to preparing for filming have been challenging, said Lori Finger, board president of Hilton Head Dance Theatre.

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