Calendar of Events

On this 1 1/2 hour beach walk, Capt. Skip will explain where the sand, water and salt came from. The first half of the trip, we'll do some experiments to prove bouyancy and salinity. The second half, we'll identify dune plants, birds, shells and whatever else we can find on the beach. You will learn how much salt is in sea water. We will find out and prove if we are more or less bouyant in sea water or fresh water by doing some simple experiments. We will collect and identify shells. How is a shell made ? Learn what a bi-valve is. What is a univalve ? Why do many of the shells we collect have a little hole drilled in them? Capt. Skip will try and answer these questions and more. Capt. Skip will also talk about crabs, jellyfish, dolphin, bull sharks, beach mice, butterflies, and sea turtles.

Set sail for a one-of-a-kind adventure. Shipwreck! Treasures from the SS Republic will take you on an amazing journey 1700 feet below the surface of the Atlantic to the wreck site of the SS Republic, the greatest shipwreck treasure of the Civil War era. En route from New York to New Orleans in October 1865, the ship sank with a fortune in coins and an enormous cargo of goods. Open Wednesday -Saturday 10 a.m.-5 p.m. and 2nd & 4th Sunday Noon to 5 p.m.

Formerly known as "Deck the Halls." Sale will be held November 6, 2008 - January 9, 2009. Shop for your holiday gifts and decorations. All items are created by local artists and craftsmen. Preview Party will be held November 6, 2008 from 5:30pm - 8:00pm.

Mr. Willows' beginners/intermediate watercolor class provides students with a basic understanding of the skills and ideas of watercolor painting. Each student receives individual attention to progress. There will be many technique demonstrations for the class. The particular skills and ideas focused on in this class include: basic color theory brush technique perspective preliminary sketching composition The class, which consists of five weekly lessons, each two-and-a-half hours in length. (no class during Thanksgiving week)

Beginning Date: November 11 Tuesday Afternoons 12:30pm - 2:30pm Five Weeks (no class during Thanksgiving week) Instructor: Derek Capsis This class will emphasis the magic of color, as you paint, starting with just the three primaries. Exploring the vast possibilities of hue and shade. Paint will be supplied. Derek will teach you how to color balance your work in any medium.

Writers of all genres and levels of success come together for this annual event. In its 20+ years, this festival’s primary goal has been to pay homage to Frank Brown, a well-known night watchman for the Flora-Bama Lounge. Today the festival provides an atmosphere to promote all writers, whether they had written hit songs which made people open their eyes and view the world in a different way or they are aspiring writers and musicians who knew they could do the same but needed a forum in order to get their music out to the world.

The Art Center will be filled with hand -made Christmas decorations and gifts for sale. Many unique and one of a kind items on sale for consignment.

Beginning Date: November 14 Friday Mornings 9:00am - 11:00am Five Weeks (no class during Thanksgiving week) Instructor: Zach Baisden Acrylic painting with a variety of other additional media. Paper, charcoal, found objects, incorporated into the work. Go a step further, experiment with unlikely combinations. Create! Students will receive individual instruction. The class consists of five lessons, each two and one half hours in length. You will enjoy Zach's encouraging teaching methods.

Limited to the first 128 (2-person) teams, this 54-hole, team match-play event will benefit the RC Craft Family Foundation, an organization dedicated to helping young people in peril; including the Sherriff’s Boys Ranch and a shelter for abused and other challenged young girls. Event Summary: Thursday, November 20th - Practice round with pairings party (Hors Devours, Cash Bar) Friday, November 21st – Breakfast and Round 1, then dinner/dance Saturday, November 22nd – Breakfast and Round 2 Sunday, November 23rd – Breakfast, Round 3 or Best-Ball Tournament, then awards luncheon. Please call for more information.

Benefit to Clothe the Children Fund. 10:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m. The event will bring together local retailers, businesses and shoppers for a weekend full of great holiday shopping, food and fun for the whole family.