Georgetown SC Gazette
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Join Hobcaw Barony staff and embark on an immersive journey through three distinct ecosystems – the salt marsh, forest, and cultivated garden – each echoing the stories of people, plants, and place. This tour blends ecology with human history, offering hands-on experience in traditional foraging and a deep dive into the ways landscapes have fed…
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Come out for some fun and spooky craft time at the Georgetown Library. Then stay for the screening of the movie Hocus Pocus at 2:30 pm. Popcorn snacks and Hugs juice boxes will be provided while supplies last. For additional details or questions regarding the event, please reach out to Silvana M. Collins, Head of… |
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Join us for “Wizards Academy,” a live Halloween performance featuring Dana Hill. Families are invited to bring young wizards and magic enthusiasts to experience this festive presentation, which begins at 3:00 pm the library’s auditorium. For additional details or questions regarding the event, please reach out to Silvana M. Collins, Head of Children, Teens and…
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The Garden City Beach Community Association, in partnership with SCUTE (South Carolina Turtles-Everlasting), invites local families, friends, and neighbors to celebrate the season at the Fall Festival & Trunk or Treat. Designed to bring the community together for an afternoon of family-friendly fun, the event will take place from 4:30 PM to 6:30 PM in…
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What animals are active at night in Hobcaw Barony? Come to the Discovery Center to learn about several not-so-creepy Lowcountry creatures. Participants will investigate an insect light trap, listen for owls and other night creatures, and create a night-time critter craft. Recommended for ages 6 and below, who must be accompanied by an adult. Participants… |
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Join us for a day celebrating the rich history, culture, and community of Plantersville! The Andy Quattlebaum Tour de Plantersville invites cyclists to explore the area's scenic, historic landscapes, while the concurrent Abie & Dorethia Ladson Cultural Festival offers a free celebration featuring local music, food, and family fun. Whether you're riding, volunteering, or exploring…
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Prepare for an atmospheric afternoon of gothic storytelling as Hopsewee Plantation and the Traveling Literary Theater of Charleston present A Meeting of the Macabre on Saturday, October 31, 2026 at 2:00 PM. Set against the historic backdrop of the c. 1740 rice plantation along the river’s edge, this immersive theatrical experience invites guests to explore… |
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Brookgreen Gardens invites music lovers and garden enthusiasts to an intimate concert performance by the Charleston Symphony String Quartet at the Purdy Center Great Hall. Guests will enjoy a thoughtfully curated program spanning two centuries of classical and modern masterworks. The performance showcases the emotional range and expressive power of the string quartet, featuring selections… |
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SC Works Waccamaw, in partnership with the South Carolina Department of Employment and Workforce (DEW), will host the annual "Deployment to Employment" Job Fair on Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2026. The multi-employer hiring event will take place from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Springmaid Resort, located at 3300 Springmaid Blvd. in Myrtle Beach. In…
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There will be a Special Meeting of City Council on Wednesday, November 4, 2026 at the City Council Chambers, 420C S. Hazard St., Georgetown, SC. The meeting will begin at 9:00am and conclude by 3:00pm. The purpose of the meeting will be to conduct a Goal Setting/Strategic Planning session with city staff. The agenda is…
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Join us for some Music Bingo! First 75 player get a free book, and winners get a plant! $20 recommended donation per player, and includes your choice of a glass or wine or soda. Additional food and beverages available for sale. Proceeds benefit the Friends of the Waccamaw Library. |
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Celebrate our 10th Annual United to Read Event! Read to a classroom, interact with students, and make a DIFFERENCE at your local Elementary School! On this day, volunteers across Georgetown and Williamsburg Counties will be reading to 200 elementary & childcare center classrooms. We just need YOU to donate one hour of your day from…
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Join the Friends of the Waccamaw Library (FOWL) for monthly educational presentations. November features speaker Author & Guide Christine Vernon. The event is free and open to the public. Arrive early for live music! Videos will also be available online after each event on the Georgetown County Library YouTube channel. |
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Come with me to see the flight demonstration programs, which are the highlight of a visitor’s experience at the Center for Birds of Prey! Seeing hawks, falcons, owls, eagles, kites and vultures perform their natural flying and hunting techniques provides a fascinating insight into their unique evolutionary adaptations. Transportation, entry fee and lunch are included. $140…
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Join us to learn more about the ways that people and places influenced one another at the Mulberry site, a multi-mound Mississippian Era Native American town on the Wateree River, and how we can interpret the meaning behind the natural and built landscapes and the artifacts found there. Participants will make their own air-dry clay…
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Visit one of the most studied estuaries in the world in this 4-mile hike through the salt marsh of North Inlet. The group will travel by bus to the forest edge where the hike begins. The marsh causeway will lead to Clambank Landing- an Indigenous Peoples shell midden that later housed the duck hunting cabins… |
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Using single speed bicycles and a guide supplied by BRCP, participants will bike the preserve and visit some of the diverse ecosystems it has to offer! Fresh water swamps and upland forests await those who want to explore by bicycle. We supply the bikes and helmets, you supply the power! FREE of charge. Registration is…
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Georgetown County residents are invited to bring paper for shredding and recycling as well as properly dispose of common household waste not accepted in regular trash collections, such as paints, incandescent and fluorescent light bulbs, household cleaners, non-commercial pesticides, fertilizers, and products labeled "toxic, poisonous or warning." NOT ACCEPTED: Ammunition, gas, propane, oil or antifreeze.
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Paul Grimsley, a South Carolina native who now lives in Garden City Beach, writes poems about family, memory, nature, love, faith, marshes, beaches, and the places he has called home. He will be meeting and greeting customers and signing copies of his just-released collection on Saturday, Nov. 7, from 11a - 1p at My Sister's… |
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The Addams Family is a hilarious musical comedy celebrating the wonderfully weird side of family! Wednesday Addams, the ultimate princess of darkness, has fallen in love with Lucas Beineke, a sweet young man from a seemingly normal family. When Wednesday confides in her father, Gomez, and asks him to keep her romance a secret from…
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The Addams Family is a hilarious musical comedy celebrating the wonderfully weird side of family! Wednesday Addams, the ultimate princess of darkness, has fallen in love with Lucas Beineke, a sweet young man from a seemingly normal family. When Wednesday confides in her father, Gomez, and asks him to keep her romance a secret from… |
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Council member Bishop Ernie Cooper is hosting a Community Town Hall on Monday, Nov 9 at 6 pm at New Light Baptist Church. This public forum provides District 3 residents an opportunity to share concerns and feedback, ask questions, and discuss community priorities directly with Council Member Cooper. All District 3 residents and members of… |
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While Hobcaw Barony’s most visited historic enslaved community is Friendfield Village, the landscape also preserves the stories of three lesser-known villages—Alderly, Barnyard, and Strawberry. This special guided tour explores these often-overlooked places and the people who called them home. Visit the historic Friendfield Village Church, the ruins of a rice mill, a one-room schoolhouse, and… |
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Georgetown's annual Veteran's Day Parade will be held Wednesday, November 11 @ 2:00 pm - lineup begins @ 1:00 pm at East Bay Park Please give some serious thought to participating in this year's parade - your group could simply walk in the parade or you could decorate a golf cart or vehicle in a…
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Kick off the holiday season with a festive afternoon of crafting and creativity! Children and families are invited to join us at the historic Kaminski House to build and decorate their very own custom gingerbread houses. Kids can unleash their inner architect using a variety of candies, icing, and sweet decorations. Everything needed to build… |
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Venture into one of the Barony's most secluded and fascinating landscapes on this guided hike through its southern reaches. The journey begins with a bus ride to Michau Plantation, where staff and knowledgeable docents lead hikers along wooded trails to the historic Clubhouse Corner and the expansive 1,000-Acre Rice Field. Long before the property became… |
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VFW Georgetown Memorial Post 6444, Winyah Rivers Alliance, and Georgetown County Parks & Recreation are teaming up to host the Rocky Point Patriot Run on Saturday, November 14th. Held under the theme "Run for the Veterans and Our Rivers!", the event aims to honor local veterans while supporting the conservation of Georgetown County's scenic waterways.…
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This is an opportunity for individuals of all ages to bring their own horse(s) and ride a designated trail at Hobcaw Barony. Riders will have the experience of exploring part of the 16,000 acres with maps that highlight points of interest. Check-in time runs from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm; all horses, trailers and their…
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Guided by retired forester Dan Scheffing and Master Naturalist Mathilde Dumond, participants will hike a portion of the Preserve to look at the forest ecologically, moving through the property to the Longleaf Pine restoration area while discussing restoration and managing it for human interactions, too. Along the way, everyone will be looking at the flora… |
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The 6th Annual Holiday Pottery Bazaar at the Franklin G. Burroughs-Simeon B. Chapin Art Museum will take place November 19, 20 and 21, 2026, offering visitors a unique opportunity to shop handcrafted pottery and ceramic artwork created by talented local artists. This much-anticipated event brings together more than 23 potters and over 1,200 handmade pieces…
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A hands-on, collaborative workshop focusing on multi-genre creative writing and peer feedback. Space is limited. Reserve your spot by emailing Dr. Daniel Cross Turner at [email protected] or calling 843-545-3363.
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Join the Georgetown Library for a day of Thanksgiving crafting at your convenience. All supplies will be provided so children are encouraged to stop by between 10:30 am and 5:00 pm, children under 13 with an adult, to create decorations for their holiday celebrations. Teens are welcome to drop in between 2:00 and 5:00 pm.…
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The Georgetown City Council will hold a public hearing to consider a proposed amendment to its fiscal year 2026/2027 budget. The proposed First Budget Amendment would allocate an additional $76,500 to the General Fund, bringing the amended General Fund total to $17,244,306 and raising the city's overall budget to $57,583,824. According to public notice, the… |
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Come out for some fun activities during Thanksgiving break at the Georgetown Library. There will be a LEGO free build that kids can drop by and create something fun between 10:30 am and 5:00 pm. There is also a free Fitness Class planned from 11 am to 12 pm. Wear your tennis shoes and bring… |
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What critters live within oyster reefs? Discover the answer with SCDNR Wildlife Biologist Nick Plaisted during an oyster bag dissection in the Discovery Center classroom. Participants will examine oyster clusters using forceps and magnifying glasses to search for biota, then use guides to identify the organisms. Recommended for ages 6 and up; children under 7…
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Come with your family and friends to enjoy some friendly board game play. A large selection of board games will be available in our Children's and Teen departments. Board games are designed to make learning fun while building critical thinking, math skills, and reading comprehension. No advanced registration is required. Children under the age 13…
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How do plants and animals survive in the salt marsh - a salty ecosystem that changes multiple times a day based on the tide? Organisms like fiddler crabs, periwinkle snails, and picklegrass have amazing adaptations! After playing a game in the Discovery Center, participants will take a bus ride to the salt marsh to search… |
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Join us as we round out our Thanksgiving break drop-in events with a variety of card games available for children (10:30 am - 5pm and teens (2 - 5 pm). Card games focus on interactive learning and provide valuable brain exercise for children and teens. There will also be board games available. No advanced registration… |
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Assemble to Serve Humanity (ASH), in partnership with Rich Eatz and the Gullah Goodz Cultural Heritage Foundation, will host its Inaugural Potluck of Hope on Saturday, November 28, 2026, from 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. at 1810 State Street (Merriman Road), Georgetown, SC 29440. The Potluck of Hope is a community gathering created to bring… |
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Join us as we get our CRAFT on! Tote bags will be provided or you're welcome to bring a pre-washed sweater or sweatshirt to adorn. Tickets are $20 and available at https://tinyurl.com/FOWLembroidery Proceeds benefit the Friends of the Waccamaw Library. Additional food and beverages will be able for purchase. |
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Join the Friends of the Waccamaw Library (FOWL) for monthly educational presentations. December features speaker Author Susan Hoffer McMillan. The event is free and open to the public. Arrive early for live music! Videos will also be available online after each event on the Georgetown County Library YouTube channel.
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Join the Georgetown Theatre Orchestra for a FREE holiday concert, featuring a variety of Christmas and holiday music performed by local musicians and singers. Led by director Stan Earnhart. |
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Come out to Francis Marion Park to celebrate the lighting of the City's official Christmas tree. The Georgetown 250 Committee will light the tree, celebrating a historic year marking the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution. There will also be entertainment and refreshments. |
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Looking for fresh greens and holiday decorating ideas? Come to the Discovery Center where there will be generous amounts of greens for wreath-making, swag-building, mantel and centerpiece-staging. See demonstrations about how to incorporate these wonderful fresh elements into holiday decor. Need a dramatic front step container of fresh greens to greet guests for the holiday…
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Join the GBA as it celebrates the holiday season with its annual Christmas parade on historic Front Street, featuring decorated floats, marching bands, community groups, Christmas music, and of course, Santa Claus! Saint Francis Animal Center will serve as this year's Grand Marshal. Floats line up at East Bay Park. To sign up to participate… |
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