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Hello Hilton Head! Hope your coffee tastes especially good this morning. 

In today’s bring-the-kiddos edition: Shrimp origin labels, The Children’s Center anniversary dinner, and a St. Patrick’s Day parade + excuses to get the fam out and about this week.

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📰 In the news

Spotlight on seafood authenticity: South Carolina lawmakers advanced a bill requiring country-of-origin labels on restaurant menus after testing found most shrimp was imported. Beaufort shrimper Craig Reaves says it will help businesses and tourists — read the full story.

A milestone night ahead: The Children’s Center will mark 59 years with its annual dinner on March 25 at Harbour Town Clubhouse in Hilton Head, featuring auctions to benefit over 120 children — get all the event details.

Patriotic lessons come to life: Coosa Elementary in Beaufort marked America’s 250th with a heartfelt salute to military families, as students heard from State Superintendent Ellen Weaver about South Carolina’s founding role and community pride — read the full story.

Nothing prepares you for a pet emergency: I learned that the hard way after charging $10k to a credit card for life-saving surgery on my cat, Miss Stache. As soon as we got home, I signed up for Spot. It’s super affordable – and reimburses up to 90% of the bill.

Compare rates for free: The national average for car insurance is around $175/month. Paying more than that? Same, so I did some shopping around and ended up cutting my premium in half. If you haven’t checked in a while, you’re probably overpaying too — here’s the comparison tool I used.

Highlights this week:

• Experience Lowcountry tea at Heyward House
• Kids enjoy Valentine’s yoga, games, pizza, crafts
• Savor wings at Hilton Head Wingfest
• Unlock clinical-level wellness data from home

💎 Local business spotlight

Slice of sunshine, anyone? At The Salty Dog Cafe, the house-made key lime pie is bright and silky, while the peanut butter cup pie delivers rich, salty-sweet bliss. When dessert beckons, this spot is an easy, high-reward pick for ending your meal on a happy note.

Fresh blooms, less fuss: From European-garden vibes to clean, contemporary arrangements, Mums The Word delivers that “exactly what I needed” bouquet with same-day service across the island. Perfect for treating yourself or a neighbor… it makes everyday moments feel a touch extra.

Need a quick send: Island Recreation Center’s David Carmines Climbing Wall offers five lanes, auto-belays, and a 20-foot face with holds for every level. Open Climb keeps it simple, so you can shake off the week, test your forearms, and find a smooth groove without the hassle.

These aren’t ads or sponsored placements, just some cool nearby spots we think are worth a visit.

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Why your last diet didn’t work: Sustained weight loss is nearly impossible with diet alone. Your body literally fights back by making you hungrier the moment you start restricting calories. That’s why more doctors are recommending GLP-1s. The best part? Getting them has never been easier. We compared three programs to help you find the right fit. See which ones stood out →

What doctors wish every 65+ adult had at home: Physicians call it “long-lie,” and it’s the real reason falls are so dangerous for older adults. It’s not a broken bone… it’s lying on the floor for hours waiting for someone to notice. We dug into the options that actually solve this problem, and one stood out. See which one →

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📆 Fun for the whole fam

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🎨 4-Week Mommy and Me Tiny Artists Painting Class @ The Art of Massage and Yoga Wellness Spa (Hilton Head Island) | Wednesday (3/11) at 10:00 AM – If your tiny tornado loves smearing paint, this 4-week Mommy and Me class for ages 1-3 lets them go wild not on your couch. All process, sensory play, and fine motor wins, you get bonding time, and $125 covers both of you, supplies included.

🏰 Forts of Port Royal @ Coastal Discovery Museum (Hilton Head Island) | Wednesday (3/11) at 10:00 AM – Trade beach chairs for history and join a guided wander through Hilton Head’s only major Civil War battlefield, with Fort Walker’s earthworks and steam cannon remains. Meet at Port Royal Golf Clubhouse, irony included, for 1.5 to 2 hours, ages 7+, $15 adults, $7 kids.

⚔ Civil War on Hilton Head @ Coastal Discovery Museum (Hilton Head Island) | Thursday (3/12) at 3:00 PM – Head to the museum for a Civil War deep dive into Hilton Head’s Union days, with maps, photos, and stories. Thousands of soldiers were here, not for the golf, and the tale beats your HOA meeting. Kid-friendly for ages 7+, and easy on the wallet.

☕ Play Café @ Cornerstone Church Bluffton Campus | Friday (3/13) at 10:30 AM – Consider this your monthly sanity break, moms. While your littles, ages 6 and under, conquer the playground and activity zones, you’ll sip coffee, tea, or fruit-infused water, swap real talk, and enjoy light snacks, rain or shine. RSVP so they save you a cup.

🏖 Beach Walk for CAPA @ Coligny Beach – Hilton Head Island | Saturday (3/14) at 10:00 AM – Fresh sea air, a good cause, and a walk that actually counts for something. Join the crowd on the sand or do your neighborhood loop, chip in a $10 minimum, feel virtuous, and yes, grab the T-shirt, all for CAPA and local kids.

🇮 IrishFest: Hilton Head Island St. Patrick’s Day Parade @ Pope Ave, Hilton Head Island, SC 29928, United States | Sunday (3/15) at 2:00 PM – Think you know the drill? The 40th St. Patrick’s Day parade rolls down Pope Avenue with bagpipes, floats, and enough green to make the golf courses jealous, starting at 2 PM. Bring a lawn chair, your best shamrock, and your favorite parade buddy.

🏫 Junior Clinic #2 @ Van Der Meer Tennis Center (Hilton Head Island) | Monday (3/16) at 12:00 AM – Got a kid who turns the driveway into Wimbledon? Send them to the Hilton Head clinic where Van Der Meer’s PTR pros sharpen strokes with video analysis, plus supervised matchplay, competitive drilling, and tactical sessions. You get quiet, they get a smarter forehand.

Wanna see more? Browse our full events calendar →

📻 Hilton Head report

Weather forecast

Today – High: 80°F – Low: 64°F – Precip: 2%

Mostly sunny, with a high near 80. Southwest wind 5 to 13 mph. Later: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 64. South wind around 13 mph.

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Tomorrow – High: 75°F – Low: 50°F – Precip: 87%

Rain showers likely between 8am and 11am, then showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 75. West wind around 14 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible. Later: Rain showers before 2am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 50. North wind around 14 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

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Set on nearly an acre in Sea Pines, this southern charmer unfolds along a long oak-canopied drive to a grand entrance. Shiplap, beams, and heart pine frame a chef’s kitchen, an elevator, and multiple fireplaces. Two rear porches and a poolside terrace survey the marsh to Calibogue Sound. Best Remodel 2016, continually updated and impeccably kept.

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