January 1 – April 30:
“Civil War in the Lowcountry,” an exhibition tracing the early history of the Civil War on Hilton Head Island utilizing historic records, artifacts, historic artwork, journal entries, letters and other documents, is on display at the Coastal Discovery Museum at Honey Horn. 70 Honey Horn Dr. (843) 689-6767 or coastaldiscovery.org.

January 1 – 31:
Restaurant Week throughout the entire month of January at The Salty Dog Café in South Beach Marina Village. Special dinner menu with a choice of soup or salad and dessert at one low price. 232 S. Sea Pines Dr. (843) 671-2233 or saltydog.com.

January 1 – 21:
“Prime Rib Night” at Backwater Bill’s in Bluffton’s Hampton Lake, 5:30-8 p.m. Chef Tim serves up 12 ounces of prime rib with Chef’s choice of starch, fresh vegetables and one complimentary glass of house wine. The regular menu is also available. Reservations required. (843) 836-7475 or e-mail dhohl@hamptonlake.com.

January 1 – 11:
The Coastal Discovery Museum on Hilton Head Island is seeking artists who work in acrylic, pastels, clay, wood, fibers, metals, jewelry, watercolors, oil, mixed media or photography for The Art Market at Honey Horn, a juried fine art and craft show, April 28-29, 2012. Five thousand dollars in prize money will be awarded. Applications are available online. For details, contact Natalie Hefter at (843) 689-6767 ext. 225 or visit coastaldiscovery.org.

January 1 – 2:
Christmas Light Festival & Holiday Window Contest in the Harbour Town Yacht Basin. Dozens of Christmas light displays, including the Harbour Town Lighthouse. Original works of art created by local elementary school students are on display in shop windows and visitors can vote for their favorites. (843) 842-1979 or seapines.com.

January 1, 8, 15, 22 & 29:
“Super Sunday Golf Specials” at The Sea Pines Resort. Various special offers on the Harbour Town Golf Links, Heron Point by Pete Dye and the Ocean Course on Sundays. Call for details and to reserve tee times. (843) 842-8484 or seapines.com.

January 1:
5th Annual Publix Bluffton New Year’s Day Polar Bear 5K starts and finishes at Cinemark Bluffton on the Buckwalter Parkway, 10 a.m. Block Party, Award Ceremony and Post Race Celebration. Hosted by Bear Foot Sports. (843) 757-8520 or bearfootsports.com.

January 1:
South Beach Holiday Lights in South Beach Marina Village. Thousands of twinkling lights and Christmas decorations. 232 S. Sea Pines Dr. (843) 671-6498 or saltydog.com.

January 2 – 31:
The Sea Pines Resort Golf Clinics at the Plantation Club, Monday-Saturday, 9-10 a.m. or 3:30-4:30 p.m. Suitable for golfers of all skill levels, these one-hour clinics address a different area each day. Proper dress/golf attire required. (843) 842-1477 or seapines.com.

January 2, 9, 16, 23 & 30:
Stoney-Baynard Ruins Tour in The Sea Pines Resort on Mondays, 10-11 a.m. Explore the ruins of an 18th century plantation house. Reservations required. (843) 842-1979 or seapines.com.

January 3 – 27:
“Academy Art Exhibit” is on display at the Art Academy/Art League of Hilton Head. Call for exhibit hours. 106 Cordillo Pkwy. (843) 842-5738 or artleaguehhi.org.

January 3 – 27:
Stan Smith Tennis Academy at the Sea Pines Racquet Club in The Sea Pines Resort, Tuesday-Friday, 9 a.m.-noon. Twelve hours of stroke and strategy instruction, match play drills, video analysis, an instructional book or DVD and a T-shirt. Pre-registration required, ages 18 and older. (843) 363-4495 or e-mail jdeboer@seapines.com.

January 3, 7, 10, 14, 17, 21, 24, 28 & 31:
“Forest Preserve Walks – Indian Shell Ring” in The Sea Pines Resort Forest Preserve on Tuesdays & Saturdays, 10-11:30 a.m. Learn about Hilton Head Island’s history with a guided tour of the 4,000-year-old Indian Shell Ring. Reservations required. (843) 842-1979 or seapines.com.

January 3, 10, 17, 24 & 31:
Bridge Clinics for intermediate players at the Hilton Head Island Bridge Club in Port Royal Plaza on Tuesdays, 10 a.m.-noon. 95 Mathews Dr. (843) 689-6239.

January 3, 10, 17, 24 & 31:
“Brain Boosters” program at Memory Matters on Tuesdays, 2:30-4:30 p.m. A pro-active approach to Early Memory Loss which stimulates the senses, offers memory re-training exercises, strengthens brain functions, enhances abstract thinking and establishes a support system. 117 Wm. Hilton Pkwy. (843) 842-6688 or memory-matters.org.

January 3:
“Discovery Reptiles” program at the H2O Nature Center in Harbour Town, 3-4 p.m. Join the Master Naturalist and get up close and personal with Lowcountry reptiles, including alligators, snakes and turtles. Reservations required. Lighthouse Rd. (843) 686-5323 or h2Osportsonline.com.

January 3:
“A New Role in a New World” presentation with William Spencer, chief of staff of the U.S. Holocaust Museum, and Jack Karako, director of the museum’s S.E. Regional Office, at Congregation Beth Yam, 7 p.m. Free and open to the public. 4501 Meeting St. (843) 689-2178 or bethyam.org.

January 3:
The Hilton Head/Bluffton Chapter of Drinking Liberally, an informal social group, meets at the Skull Creek Boathouse on the first and third Tuesday of the month, 5:30 p.m. 397 Squire Pope Rd. (843) 422-0986 or drinkingliberally.org.

January 4, 11, 18 & 25:
Alzheimer‘s Support Group meets at Memory Matters on Wednesdays, 9:45-11:15 a.m. 117 Wm. Hilton Pkwy. (843) 842-6688 or memory-matters.org.

January 4, 11, 18 & 25:
The Sea Pines Resort Bicycle Tour on Wednesdays, 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. A leisurely tour of the resort, including Lawton Stables, the Sea Pines Resort Forest Preserve, Heritage Farm, the Stoney-Baynard Ruins and more. Reservations required. (843) 842-1979 or seapines.com.

January 4, 11, 18 & 25:
NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) Connection Recovery Support Group for Consumers meets at the Bluffton/Okatie Outpatient Center, Classroom B, on Wednesdays, 6:30-8 p.m. Call for directions and more information. (843) 681-2200 or e-mail nami@hargray.com.

January 5 – 28:
“Atelier Abstract,” an exhibition of abstract art, is on display in the Art League of Hilton Head Gallery at the Arts Center of Coastal Carolina. Opening Reception on Jan. 5, 5-7 p.m. 14 Shelter Cove Lane. (843) 681-5060 or artleaguehhi.org.

January 5, 12, 19 & 26:
Junior Book Club meets at the Bluffton Branch Library on Thursdays, 2 p.m. 20 Palmetto Way. (843) 255-6510 or beaufortcountylibrary.org.

January 5, 12, 19 & 26:
“Forest Preserve Walks – Old Lawton Rice Fields” in The Sea Pines Resort Forest Preserve on Thursdays, 10-11:30 a.m. Learn about 18th century plantation life during a guided tour of along marsh boardwalks into the Old Lawton Rice Fields. Reservations required. (843) 842-1979 or seapines.com.

January 5, 12, 19 & 26:
“Imagination Hour” at The Sandbox, An Interactive Children’s Museum, on Thursdays from 10:30-11:30 a.m. Weekly story time followed by a related arts and craft or science project. Included with museum admission; first come, first-serve. 18A Pope Ave. (843) 842-7645 or thesandbox.org.

January 5, 12, 19 & 26:
Forest Preserve Wagon Rides on Thursdays, 4-5 p.m. Sit back, relax and experience the animals and plant life in The Sea Pines Resort Forest Preserve. Reservations required. (843) 842-1979 or seapines.com.

January 6 – 7:
Award-winning Italian jazz pianist, composer, arranger and teacher Rossano Sportiello, premier jazz vocalist and bassist Nicki Parrott and percussionist Eddie Metz perform at The Jazz Corner in The Village at Wexford. Dinner reservations highly recommended. Music charge nightly. 1000 Wm. Hilton Pkwy. (843) 842-8620 or thejazzcorner.com.

January 6, 13, 20 & 27:
Bridge Clinics for beginner-plus players at the Hilton Head Island Bridge Club in Port Royal Plaza on Fridays, 10 a.m.-noon. 95 Mathews Dr. (843) 689-6239.

January 6:
“Family Fun Night: Give Back to School” at The Sandbox, An Interactive Children’s Museum, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Winter crafts and activities, food, s’mores, snow and more. Free and open to the public. Bring school supplies for local children in need. 18A Pope Ave. (843) 842-7645 or thesandbox.org.

January 6:
“Time Machine: Mozart in Prague” presented by the CSO Chamber Orchestra at the Arts Center of Coastal Carolina, 8 p.m. An all-Mozart program featuring Symphony No. 38 and the Overture from Marriage of Figaro, plus arias from Cosi Fan Tutte and Don Giovanni with soprano Maria Antunez and tenor Martin Nusspaumer. 14 Shelter Cove Lane. (843) 842-2787 or charlestonsymphony.org.

January 7 – 8:
Open House at Bluffton’s Hampton Lake. Sat., 10 a.m.-5 p.m. & Sun., 1-4 p.m. More than a dozen model homes will be available to tour. Guests are invited to spend time in the award-winning amenity village and enjoy lunch at Backwater Bill’s, the community’s private, lakefront restaurant. Reservations and credit card payment required for lunch. 98 Fording Island Rd. (843) 836-7475 or hamptonlake.com.

January 7, 14, 21 & 28:
“Crafty Kids” program at the Bluffton Branch Library on Saturdays, 11 a.m. Kids Movie at 2 p.m. 20 Palmetto Way. (843) 255-6510 or beaufortcountylibrary.org.

January 7:
American Cancer Society’s Winter Benefit Gala chaired by Kathy & Dr. Hussong in the Champions Ballroom at The Sea Pines Resort Conference Center in Harbour Town, 6:30 p.m. Food, fun and live music from Deas Guyz with a social hour, silent auction, dinner, dancing, live auction and more. Advance ticket purchase required. 71 Lighthouse Rd. (843) 757-7450 or cancer.org.

January 9 – February 29:
The Art Academy of the Hilton Head Art League offers classes and workshops for all ages and skill levels. Pre-registration required. 106 Cordillo Pkwy. (843) 842-5738 or artleaguehhi.org.

January 9 – February 27:
“Dance Unlimited” class for students in grades 3-9 at the Arts Center of Coastal Carolina on Mondays. Grades 6-9 from 3-4 p.m.; grades 3-5 from 4-5 p.m. Improve technical dance skills while learning a variety of dance genres and create an original dance. Performance at the end of the session. Pre-registration required. 14 Shelter Cove Lane. (843) 686-3945 ext. 233 or artshhi.com.

January 9 – February 27:
“Home School Dance Unlimited” class for students in grades 1-9 at the Arts Center of Coastal Carolina on Mondays. Call for details, pre-registration required. 14 Shelter Cove Lane. (843) 686-3945 ext. 233 or artshhi.com.

January 9 – 22:
WinterStyle Evening Rewards at the Tanger Outlets Hilton Head, 6-9 p.m. Spend $75 or more in a single evening of shopping and receive a free $10 Tanger Gift Card. Redeem same-day receipts at Shopper Services. 1270 & 1414 Fording Island Rd. (843) 837-5410 or tangeroutlet.com.

January 9, 23 & 30:
Lego Block Party for all ages at the Bluffton Branch Library on Mondays, 3-5 p.m. Prizes for the best build. 120 Palmetto Way. (843) 255-6510 or beaufortcountylibrary.org.

January 9:
The Island Writers’ Network meets at the Heritage Library in the Savannah Bank Building, 7 p.m. The IWN aims to support, inspire and mentor writers of all genres. 852 Wm. Hilton Pkwy. (843) 682-8250 or iwn-hhi.org.

January 10, 17, 24 & 31:
“Little Bookworms” for ages 2-5 at the Bluffton Branch Library on Tuesdays, 11 a.m. Stories, finger plays, flannel boards, dancing, music and a small craft. “Job Seekers Lab“ at 2 p.m. “Book Stars” program for ages 4-8 at 4 p.m. Activities, stories and games all about favorite characters and themes. 120 Palmetto Way. (843) 255-6510 or beaufortcountylibrary.org.

January 10:
History Book Club meets at the Bluffton Branch Library, 2 p.m. Discussion of 1776 by David McCullough. Everyone is welcome. 120 Palmetto Way. (843) 255-6503 or beaufortcountylibrary.org.

January 10:
Dinner with the Hilton Head Island Singles at Sea Grass Grille, 5:30 p.m. Reservations are not required. 807 Wm. Hilton Pkwy. (843) 422-5103 or hiltonheadislandsingles.com.

January 10:
NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) Connection Recovery Support Group for Consumers meets at Christ Lutheran Church, 5:30-7 p.m. Support Group for Caregivers and Parents meets at 6 p.m. 829 Wm. Hilton Pkwy. (843) 681-2200 or e-mail nami@hargray.com.

January 11, 18 & 25:
“Baby Book Group” for ages 0-2 years at the Bluffton Branch Library on Wednesdays, 11 a.m. A lap sit program with stories, finger plays and music. “Little Bookworms” for ages 2-5 at 2 p.m. Stories, finger plays, flannel boards, dancing, music and a small craft. “It’s Magic” for ages 5-10 at 4 p.m. Learn and take home a new trick every week. Pre-registration required. “Homework Center” from 4-6 p.m. 120 Palmetto Way. (843) 255-6510 or beaufortcountylibrary.org.

January 11:
The Low Country Human Resources Association, an affiliate of SHRM, meets at the Holiday Inn Express in Bluffton, 8 a.m. Guests and prospective members welcome. 35 Bluffton Rd. (Hwy. 46). (843) 341-4993 or lowcountry.shrm.org.

January 11:
The Lowcountry Civil War Roundtable meets in the Bluffton High School Auditorium, 6:45 p.m. “Meet General George Meade (Impersonator)” with Dr. Andy Waskie. Guests welcome, admission is $10. 12 H. E. McCracken Circle. (843) 681-1956 or lcwrt.squarespace.com.

January 12 – February 16:
“ArtStart” visual arts classes for ages 2-5 accompanied by an adult at the Arts Center of Coastal Carolina on Thursdays, 10-11 a.m. Color and shape recognition, how to use art tools and various other concepts. Pre-registration required. 14 Shelter Cove Lane. (843) 686-3945 ext. 233 or artshhi.com.

January 12:
Hampton Lake Monthly Lecture Series with Ron Roth discussing John James Audubon’s Birds of America in the Lakeview Room, 11 a.m. RSVP required. (843) 836-7463 or e-mail cguscio@hamptonlake.com.

January 12:
Community Worship Service, part of the 2012 MLK Celebration Weekend, at Queen Chapel AME Church, 7:30 p.m. 114 Beach City Rd. (843) 681-3881.

January 13 – 14:
Legendary pianist and vocalist Freddy Cole performs at The Jazz Corner in The Village at Wexford. Dinner reservations highly recommended. Music charge nightly. 1000 Wm. Hilton Pkwy. (843) 842-8620 or thejazzcorner.com.

January 13:
“Music at Noon” presented by the Low Country Chapter American Guild of Organists at St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, noon. A concert featuring organist Nina Rodman. Free and open to the public. 50 Pope Ave. (888) 840-0152 or lowcountryago.org.

January 13:
Hilton Head Island Ski Club TGIF Social at Remy’s Bar & Grill, 5-7 p.m. Members and interested skiers and non-skiers welcome. Happy Hour prices and 10% off the dinner menu. 130 Arrow Rd. (843) 681-4181 or hiltonheadskiclub.com.

January 13:
Dinner with the Hilton Head Island Singles at Kingfisher Seafood, Pasta & Steak House, 5:30 p.m. Reservations are not required. 18 Harbourside Lane. (843) 422-5103 or hiltonheadislandsingles.com.

January 14 – 15:
The Arts Center of Coastal Carolina presents the Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre. The world-renowned dance company performs a selection of classic and contemporary dance, including “Step Touch, choreographed by Dwight Rhoden from Fox‘ “So You Think You Can Dance.” 14 Shelter Cove Lane. (843) 842-2787 or artshhi.com.

January 14, 21 & 28:
Storytime with Ms. Sharon for ages 3 and up at the Hilton Head Branch Library on Saturdays, 10 a.m. 11 Beach City Rd. (843) 255-6529 or beaufortcountylibrary.org.

January 14:
MLK Community Service Day, part of the 2012 MLK Celebration Weekend, at All Saints Episcopal Church, 8 a.m. Breakfast at the church followed by indoor and outdoor community service projects. All ages are invited; bring work gloves. 3001 Meeting St. (843) 681-3881.

January 14:
3v3 By the Sea Soccer Tournament hosted by the Island Rec. Center at Chaplin Park. Featuring competitive and recreational youth and adult teams from throughout the Southeast. (843) 681-7273 or islandreccenter.org.

January 14:
Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre Master Dance Class taught by Marianna Tcherkassky for ages 10 and up at the Arts Center of Coastal Carolina, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Pre-registration required. 14 Shelter Cove Lane. (843) 686-3945 ext. 233 or artshhi.com.

January 14:
“Super Saturdays: Folktales with Linda Stout” sponsored by Friends of the Library at the Hilton Head Branch Library, 11 a.m. Entertainment with stories and puppets. Free, tickets available one hour prior to program. 11 Beach City Rd. (843) 255-6500 or beaufortcountylibrary.org.

January 15:
WHHI-TV presents The First Annual Hilton Head Island Cheerleading Classic! The Hilton Head Island Cheerleading Classic will feature at least 15 high school cheerleading squads from all over South Carolina. The competition will take place from Noon to 6 p.m. at the Visual Performing Arts Center at Hilton Head High School. Tickets are $5. (843) 785-4545 or whhitv.com.

January 15:
“Girls Glitz N’ Glamour Night” for ages 4-9 at Island Playground in Bluffton’s Bridge Center, 5:30-8 p.m. Girls will be pampered and ready to hit the runway with clothing, jewelry, make-up, hair, nails and more. Take-home glamour shot and bedazzled picture frame. A drop-off event; pre-registration required. 1538 Fording Island Rd. (843) 837-8383 or island-playground.com.

January 16 – 29:
The South Carolina Repertory Company presents “The Baristas“ by James Rasheed, a fully-realized production from the 2010 Hilton Head Island New Play Festival. A screamingly funny and thoughtful play examining the relationship of two couples as they struggle to enjoy some time on the beach in a familiar Lowcountry resort. January 16 is Preview Night with a portion of the proceeds benefiting Safe Harbour. 136 Beach City Rd. (843) 342-2057 or hiltonheadtheatre.com.

January 16:
2012 MLK Celebration at Hilton Head Island High School. The Lions Club Mobile Health Screening Van is open in the parking lot, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. The MLK Memorial March begins at 10 a.m. MLK Memorial Program with keynote speaker Valerie Truesdale, Beaufort County Superintendent of Schools, in the Visual and Performing Arts Center, and Community Service Awards, 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Community Cookout in the school cafeteria, 12:30-1:30 p.m. 70 Wilborn Rd. (843) 681-3881.

January 16:
Screening of “Brother Outsider – The Story of Bayard Rustin,“ part of the 2012 MLK Celebration Weekend, in the Parish Hall at All Saints Episcopal Church, 7 p.m. 3001 Meeting St. (843) 681-3881.

January 16:
The Hilton Head Symphony Orchestra presents “The Clarinet Revolution,” a Masterworks concert featuring principal guest conductor John Morris Russell and clarinetist Jose Franch-Ballester at First Presbyterian Church, 8 p.m. A program including Bach’s “Sinfonia,“ Mozart’s “Clarinet Concerto” and Haydn’s “Symphony No. 104.“ 540 Wm. Hilton Pkwy. (843) 842-2055 or hhso.org.

January 17 – February 21:
“Painting and Printmaking” course for ages 6-12 at the Arts Center of Coastal Carolina on Tuesdays. Home School, 12:30-1:45 p.m.; After School, 4:15-5:30 p.m. Explore elements of 2-D design, such as color, pattern and balance using painting and printmaking techniques to create unique artwork. Pre-registration required. 14 Shelter Cove Lane. (843) 686-3945 ext. 233 or artshhi.com.

January 17 – 18:
Business Expo 2012 hosted by the Hilton Head Island-Bluffton Chamber of Commerce at The Westin Hilton Head Island Resort & Spa. The largest business-building and networking event in the Lowcountry. Expo After Hours on Tuesday, 5-7:30 p.m. Business Expo on Wednesday, 12-5 p.m. followed by another Expo After Hours from 5-7 p.m. 2 Grasslawn Ave. (843) 785-3673 or hiltonheadchamber.org.

January 17:
“Heritage Library Winter Lecture Series: Pre-Columbian Low Country, Hilton Head Island Before the Europeans” with Bill Altstaetter, 1:30 p.m. Admission fee, reservations required. Savannah Bank Bldg., 852 Wm. Hilton Pkwy. (843) 686-6560 or heritagelib.org.

January 17:
Dinner with the Hilton Head Island Singles at the Bluffton Oyster Company Seafood Restaurant, 5:30 p.m. Reservations are not required. 27 Dr. Mellichamp Dr. (843) 422-5103 or hiltonheadislandsingles.com.

January 17:
The Hilton Head/Bluffton Chapter of Drinking Liberally, an informal social group, meets at the Skull Creek Boathouse on the first and third Tuesday of the month, 5:30 p.m. 397 Squire Pope Rd. (843) 422-0986 or drinkingliberally.org.

January 18 – February 8:
“Mixed Media Collage” class for adults and older teens at the Arts Center of Coastal Carolina on Wednesdays, 6-8 p.m. Investigate the art of representational or abstract collage using a variety of media. Pre-registration required. 14 Shelter Cove Lane. (843) 686-3945 ext. 233 or artshhi.com.

January 18:
“Library Book Club” meets at the Bluffton Branch Library, 1 p.m. 120 Palmetto Way. (843) 255-6490 or beaufortcountylibrary.org.

January 18 & 25:
“Starting Family Research,” a two-part program led by Nancy Burke, at the Heritage Library, 1:30-3 p.m. Learn how to research your ancestors. Pre-registration required. Savannah Bank Bldg., 852 Wm. Hilton Pkwy. (843) 686-6560 or heritagelib.org.

January 19:
The Palmetto Quilt Guild meets at Christ Lutheran Church, 1 p.m. “Elements of Art” with quilt artist and 2011 Teacher of the Year, Lyric Kinard. Guests welcome, $5 visitor fee. 829 Wm. Hilton Pkwy. (843) 785-3705 or palmettoquiltguild.org.

January 19:
“Mousercise: How to Use a Computer Mouse” class at the Bluffton Branch Library, 2-4 p.m. 120 Palmetto Way. (843) 255-6490 or beaufortcountylibrary.org.

January 20:
Teen Board Meeting at the Bluffton Branch Library, 3 p.m. Teen Game Night from 5-9 p.m. 120 Palmetto Way. (843) 255-6510 or beaufortcountylibrary.org.

January 20 – 21:
“A Tribute to R&B Legend Luther Vandross” featuring Reggie Deas & Deas Guyz at The Jazz Corner in The Village at Wexford. Dinner reservations highly recommended. Music charge nightly. 1000 Wm. Hilton Pkwy. (843) 842-8620 or thejazzcorner.com.

January 20:
“Cool Shades Tween Dance Party” for ages 7-12 at Island Playground in Bluffton’s Bridge Center, 7-10 p.m. Dance floor, disco lights, glow-in-the-dark fun, contests, prize for the coolest shades, cool games and bouncers. Pizza dinner and glow necklace for an additional $5. A drop-off event; pre-registration required. 1538 Fording Island Rd. (843) 837-8383 or island-playground.com.

January 21 – February 14:
Valentine’s Day TangerStyle promotion at the Tanger Outlets Hilton Head. Purchase a $50 Tanger Gift Card and receive a complimentary gift basket with Harry and David chocolates and a foot/manicure set or golf and coffee items. Offer valid for the first 100 gift cards sold, while supplies last. 1270 & 1414 Fording Island Rd. (843) 837-5410 or tangeroutlet.com.

January 21 – 28:
Chamber Restaurant Week hosted by the Hilton Head Island-Bluffton Chamber of Commerce. Select member restaurants offer special prix fixe (fixed price), multi-course menus. For a complete list of participating restaurants, call (843) 785-3673 or visit hiltonheadchamber.org.

January 21:
MLK Birthday Celebration Golf Tournament on the Arthur Hills Course in the Palmetto Dunes Resort, 12:30 p.m. Best Ball with Handicap format. $80 per player. Pre-registration required. (843) 290-5943.

January 21:
Free Open House and Class Demonstration Day at The Center for Health, Fitness & Sports Performance, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Featuring free Spinning, Zumba and new Piloxing classes, a raffle, Blood Drive, health and fitness assessments and more. 2 Marshland Rd. (843) 842-3359 or thecenterhhi.com.

January 22:
Annual Lowcountry Soup Challenge to benefit Volunteers in Medicine at The Westin Hilton Head Island Resort & Spa, 12-3 p.m. More than 20 of the area’s best chefs provide soups for tasting and judging, plus culinary displays and live music Tickets are $15 and may be purchased in advance or at the door. 2 Grasslawn Ave. (843) 681-6612 ext. 235 or vimclinic.org.

January 23:
“Bedtime Story” program at the Bluffton Branch Library, 6:30 p.m. Wear jammies and beat the “January blahs” with a story time. 120 Palmetto Way. (843) 255-6510 or beaufortcountylibrary.org.

January 23:
“Star Night” program with Kristen Mattson and Marie McClune at the Coastal Discovery Museum at Honey Horn, 6-8 p.m. An evening of star gazing and tour of the night sky. Bring binoculars and a flashlight. Reservations required. 70 Honey Horn Dr. (843) 689-6767 or coastaldiscovery.org.

January 23:
Chamber Music Charleston performs at All Saints Episcopal Church, 7:30 p.m. Music for flutes, bassoon and harpsichord featuring Regina Helcher Yost, John Samuel Roper, Sandra Nikolajevs and Julia Harlow. Tickets are $20 and may be purchased in advance or at the door. 3001 Meeting St. (843) 763-4941 or chambermusiccharleston.org.

January 24:
NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) Support Group for Caregivers and Parents meets at Lowcountry Presbyterian Church in Bluffton, 10 a.m. 10 Simmonsville Rd. (843) 681-2200 or e-mail nami@hargray.com.

January 24:
“Heritage Library Winter Lecture Series: The First Europeans in the Carolinas – The Spanish and French Attempt to Settle In the Low Country” with Bill Altstaetter, 1:30 p.m. Admission fee, reservations required. Savannah Bank Bldg., 852 Wm. Hilton Pkwy. (843) 686-6560 or heritagelib.org.

January 24:
Dinner with the Hilton Head Island Singles at Vari Asian, 5:30 p.m. Reservations are not required. 840 Wm. Hilton Pkwy. (843) 422-5103 or hiltonheadislandsingles.com.

January 25:
“Endangered Species Trade & Butterfly Smuggling” lecture with investigative journalist Jessica Speart at the Coastal Discovery Museum at Honey Horn, 3-4 p.m. Reservations required. 70 Honey Horn Dr. (843) 689-6767 ext. 223 or coastaldiscovery.org.

January 25:
Chamber Young Professionals Group meets at Corks Neighborhood Wine Bar in Bluffton, 5:30-7 p.m. Hosted by the Hilton Head Island-Bluffton Chamber of Commerce. 1297 May River Rd. (843) 785-3673 or hiltonheadchamber.org.

January 26:
“Lunch With Author Series: Jessica Speart” hosted by USCB at the Dockside Restaurant in Port Royal, noon. The freelance journalist and mystery writer discusses her latest non-fiction book, Winged Obsession, The Pursuit of the World’s Most Notorious Butterfly Smuggler. Reservations required, series tickets available. (843) 521-4147 or e-mail kingsley@uscb.edu.

January 26:
“Searching the Internet #2” class at the Bluffton Branch Library, 3:30-5:30 p.m. 120 Palmetto Way. (843) 255-6490 or beaufortcountylibrary.org.

January 26:
“Science Day for Kids” ages 6 and up at the Hilton Head Branch Library, 4-5 p.m. 11 Beach City Rd. (843) 255-6529 or beaufortcountylibrary.org.

January 27 – 28:
Legendary Big Band vocalist Lynn Roberts with the Bob Alberti Quartet featuring multi-instrumentalist Dr. Bill Prince perform at The Jazz Corner in The Village at Wexford. Dinner reservations highly recommended. Music charge nightly. 1000 Wm. Hilton Pkwy. (843) 842-8620 or thejazzcorner.com.

January 27:
“Heritage Library Winter Lecture Series: Dr. Crippen Murderer?” with Patrick Crippen, 1:30 p.m. Admission fee, reservations required. Savannah Bank Bldg., 852 Wm. Hilton Pkwy. (843) 686-6560 or heritagelib.org.

January 27:
“Uncork the Festival,” part of the Hilton Head Island Wine & Food Festival, at Bomboras Grille, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Bring that special bottle(s) of wine you’ve been saving to taste with friends and other attendees and view the winning student festival poster. Tickets are $35 per person. 101 A/B Pope Ave. (843) 686-4944 or hiltonheadwineandfood.com.

January 27:
“Intro to Excel #3” class at the Bluffton Branch Library, 2-4 p.m. 120 Palmetto Way. (843) 255-6490 or beaufortcountylibrary.org.

January 27:
Dinner with the Hilton Head Island Singles at Il Carpaccio in Pineland Station, 5:30 p.m. Reservations are not required. 430 Wm. Hilton Pkwy. (843) 422-5103 or hiltonheadislandsingles.com.

January 28 – 29:
International Wine Judging & Competition, part of the Hilton Head Island Wine & Food Festival, at the Harbour Town Conference Center in The Sea Pines Resort. Judges are accredited through the Society of Wine Educators or by the Court of Master Sommeliers. Award recipients will be announced publicly at the Wine & Food Festival and Silent Wine Auction on March 10. (843) 686-4944 or hiltonheadwineandfood.com.

January 28:
Hargray Hilton Head Snow Day at Shelter Cove Community Park, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. A large snow field and bounce houses. Concessions sold separately. Proceeds benefit the Island Rec. Center’s Children’s Scholarship Fund. Admission is $10 per child; free for adults. 39 Shelter Cove Lane. (843) 681-7273 or islandreccenter.org.

January 28:
3rd Annual “What the Heck Is It?” program hosted by the Archaeological Society of South Carolina, Hilton Head Chapter, at the Coastal Discovery Museum at Honey Horn, 1-4 p.m. Based loosely on “Antique Road Show,“ two of South Carolina’s most distinguished archaeologists, Jon Leader and Eric Poplin, will decipher the history of personal mystery artifacts. 70 Honey Horn Dr. (843) 363-5058 or assc.net.

January 28:
“Felting Hearts” workshop at the Arts Center of Coastal Carolina, 10 a.m. Needle-felt three detailed hearts to hand out as Valentine’s or use as seasonal decorations. Pre-registration required. 14 Shelter Cove Lane. (843) 686-3945 ext. 233 or artshhi.com.

January 28:
Book Sale at the Bluffton Branch Library, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. “Open Lab: Your Computer Questions Answered” from 3-4:30 p.m. 120 Palmetto Way. (843) 255-6490 or beaufortcountylibrary.org.

January 28:
Rotary Club of Bluffton’s Annual Oyster Roast at the Bluffton Oyster Factory Park, 5-8 p.m. May River oysters, chili, hot dogs and brats, homemade French Fries, music from the Spike Ivory Band and more. Advance tickets are $25 per person; $30 at the gate. Free for kids 12 and under with a paying adult. 101 Bridge St. (843) 540-9022 or blufftonrotary.org.

January 28:
American Heart Association’s Hilton Head Heart Ball chaired by Dr. and Mrs. Scott Cummings at The Westin Hilton Head Island Resort and Spa. “Black and White” themed event with music by Deas Guyz and Don Hite on piano in the Grey Goose martini lounge. For tickets, sponsorships or to make a contribution, contact Judy Caramello at (843) 422-4542 or e-mail judy.t.caramello@heart.org.

January 29:
Brunch & Jazz with the Hilton Head Island Singles at The Jazz Corner in The Village at Wexford, noon. Reservations required. 1000 Wm. Hilton Pkwy. (843) 671-3094 or hiltonheadislandsingles.com.

January 29:
Dixieland Jazz Society of the Lowcountry New Orleans-Style Jazz Jam at The Jazz Corner in The Village at Wexford, 2-5 p.m. Free admission, minimum purchase for table seating. 1000 Wm. Hilton Pkwy. (843) 842-8620 or djslc.com.

January 30:
The Hilton Head Symphony Orchestra presents “A Serenade of Strings,” a Masterworks concert featuring guest conductor Bohuslav Rattay and Edisher Savitsky, 2001 HHIPC winner, at First Presbyterian Church, 8 p.m. 540 Wm. Hilton Pkwy. (843) 842-2055 or hhso.org.

January 30:
“How to Find Your Next Favorite Book” computer class at the Bluffton Branch Library, 1:30-2:30 p.m. 120 Palmetto Way. (843) 255-6490 or beaufortcountylibrary.org.

January 31 – March 7:
Annual Docent and Volunteer Training at the Coastal Discovery Museum at Honey Horn once a week from 2-3:30 p.m. Learn about the Lowcountry’s natural history and cultural heritage. New volunteers are needed to lead history tours and natural history walks/talks, assist with school field trips, work at the gift store/front desk, care for the gardens and more. Pre-registration required. (843)689-6767 ext. 223 or coastaldiscovery.org.

January 31:
“Heritage Library Winter Lecture Series: English Colonial Hilton Head Island – Island Life from William Hilton to 1776” with Bill Altstaetter, 1:30 p.m. Admission fee, reservations required. Savannah Bank Bldg., 852 Wm. Hilton Pkwy. (843) 686-6560 or heritagelib.org.

January 31:
Dinner with the Hilton Head Island Singles at The Mellow Mushroom in Bluffton, 5:30 p.m. Reservations are not required. 878 Fording Island Rd. (843) 422-5103 or hiltonheadislandsingles.com.