About Hilton Head Island's Shelter Cove

Well, sort of true-----The children of our area will have a huge treat in store if they visit Shelter Cove Saturday anytime between 1-3 pm.

This has become an annual event and one my grandchildren really enjoy since they live here and have rarely seen snow in their short lifetimes.

The theme this year is "Snow Angels." Do you remember how we used to lay in the snow and make angels? Well, guess I'm just too old to do it now but maybe I'll take the grandkids by for some fun.

The event is free to the public so come on out with the family!

(photo is courtesy of Wikipedia.)

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Mark your calendar and be sure to bring the kids to Shelter Cove on Saturday, November 29th for the annual Christmas Tree Lighting. The seasonal event is always eagerly anticipated by Hilton Head and Bluffton families.

Enjoy the carols, crafts and a special visit from St. Nicholas. What a nice way to start the holiday season plus it's a free event for the community!

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I was thinking maybe it is a bit early to talk about the annual Salvation Army Angel Tree that once again will be at Shelter Cove Mall but since this Christmas will be more difficult for most families, I decided to go ahead with this blog.

Each year, the Salvation Army features the Angel Tree. It's a wonderful community endeavor. Shoppers can pick an angel from the tree and then purchase a gift for a special needy child. Then you drop off your gift at center court l with the child's name attached prior to December 15th.

I'm hoping that our Hilton Head and Bluffton residents pick 2 ANGELS this year--not just 1 because I know we will have many needy children this year. Let's open our hearts----that's the special meaning of Christmas.

After MANY months of patient and not so patient negotiating, it looks like plans for a new movie theater for The Mall at Shelter Cove may be moving ahead. It appears that after months of going back and forth with town officials, there will soon be a vote by Hilton Head Town Council.

Negotiations have been taking place since July of 2007 with most residents eagerly awaiting a postivie outcome. I say "most" because with any new development on the island, some residents quickly embrace and others prefer the status quo. I believe this new theater (which will be 12 screens) is vital to the community as well as the continued success of the mall. Currently, there are many vacancies in the mall---hopefully the addition of a new theater and some new dining options, will cast a more positive light on the viability of the mall.

One item that was negotiated that I was happy to see is 5000 sq ft. of space that will be set aside at the mall for use by community charitable oganizations. I applaud Town Council for looking out for our community.

Also, the mall owners will pay $2.50 per "new" square foot to the Beaufort County School District......again, I am impressed this is happening. So all in all, I think this is a job well done----let's see if it passes the upcoming vote.

I was happy to hear the Farmer's Market would be back in full swing at the Shelter Cove Mall again this year. It was first introduced 2 years ago and slowly has grown to be a real asset to our community. Everyone can savor the freshest fruits and vegetables that are picked early in the day and brought to the center hall of the mall for sale.

I visited recently and found some of my very favorite fruits, namely blueberries and strawberries. When they are in season here locally, there is nothing better! We should soon be seeing sweet corn and local tomatoes also.

Visit the mall each Thursday from 8AM to 1PM for the freshest array of local produce. The Farmer's Market will conclude on August 28th.